2021-11-27 - The Jackson Times

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─Photo By Bob Vosseller Members of the Lakehurst based Fleet Reserve Association, Amvets Post 2 of Jackson and Riding Safe For Richie Foundation based in Whiting, gather outside the Amvets Post during a recently held fundraiser.

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Two Ocean County veteran support groups teamed up to help a non-profit organization host a benefit that honored a Manchester man who was taken much too young.

Amvets Post #2 based in Jackson hosted the well-attended second annual Riding Safe For

Richie Fundraiser at their facility earlier this fall. The event was a benefit for the foundation which is a state wide agency founded in 2019.

The goal of the foundation is to help keep young riders safe as well as help seniors with scholarships for college and to remember Richard Caputo II.

Denise Kent, of Whiting said, “my nephew was killed in a motorcycle crash on August 27, 2019. I had moved to New Jersey on August 19 from New York and he died eight days later.

I knew God put me here to be with my sister and that is how my journey in New Jersey started.

“We wanted to make something out of this

tragedy that happened to our family and turn it into something positive. They don’t have legislation for people that ride motorcycles to have a safety course.

We want to get legislation so that they have to provide you with a safety course. They are expensive and these kids get these expensive

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Meet Commissioner-Elect ‘Bobbi Jo’ Crea

By Stephanie Faughnan OCEAN COUNTY - When Commissioner-elect Barbara ‘Bobbi Jo’ Crea contemplated running for the seat opened by Commissioner Gerry Little’s retirement, she considered her first phone call a critical one.

“I reached out to Gary Quinn (current Commissioner Director) and

told him I was interested,” shared Bobbi Jo. “I also interviewed him as I knew I would be running with him and am careful when it comes to associating my name with someone.”

Quinn’s seat was also on the ballot, and as the incumbent, he secured one of the two Republican lines. Although Bobbi Jo already knew Quinn from her work

as a past mayor and c u r r e nt Lit t le Eg g Township Committee member, she still had some questions.

One of the things Bobbi Jo wanted to know might sound a bit personal.

“I asked Gary what he considered the most impor tant things in life,” Bobbi Jo said.

“He quickly answered that family and health

came first.”

Bobbi Jo’s wistful eyes suggested the significance of Quinn’s revelation more than hit home. Although his response might seem typical to some – to Bobbi Jo, it was monumental.

Now 73, Bobbi Jo grew up in Trenton and credits her Mama for giving her the “starch” for the person she is to-

day. Betty Poulos didn’t allow the fact that she was a woman in the fifties deter her from making a difference in the world.

As a psychiatrist technician at Trenton Psychiatric Hospital, Poulos found it disturbing that adults and children were housed together.

So she approached the institution’s director (Elect - See Page 10)

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Parents Bring Pandemic Concerns To Board Meeting

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Meagan Gardella, who recently ran for a seat on the Board of Education, was one of several parents who spoke before the Board of Education about a recent conversation she had with one of the officials of the Ocean County Board of Health “and we concur there are a lot of gray areas left open for interpretation by local school districts regarding covid recommendations, regulations and procedures.”

“What was interesting is that he couldn’t answer the questions I had on whether a district adopted a tested return format to reduce quarantine time along with who enforces and reports to the district if they choose this route regardless of our (COVID classification) color.

He did inform me that he believes information is not streamlined from the state offices to your office and he agreed that it could cause frustration,” the Peacock Lane resident added.

She recommended to the Board and administration one of two options: “either hosting a question-and-answer session for parents with (Parents - See Page 5)

How To Avoid A Crash During Deer Season

By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – During the months of October, November and until mid-December, deer mating season is in full effect and many are out during dawn and dusk.

During this time period, police experience an increase in deer-involved motor vehicle accidents. According to the Manchester Township Police Department, they reported over 100 animal involved collisions in 2020, with about 40% occurring during the months of October and November.

On November 3, a major accident where a tanker truck overturned and exploded happened because of a deer.

At 3 a.m., 18-year-old Marissa Patterson (Deer - See Page 6)

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Continued From Page 1 bikes and then they can’t afford the $500$600 that it costs,” she added.

In addition to the training, the foundation also supports scholarships for Point Pleasant, which is where Caputo went to school.

The group gave two scholarships and also help animal shelters, she said. “We try to branch out and our friend’s granddaughter has leukemia so we are trying to help her.

“We want to do something positive out of the tragedy. All these lovely people rode today as part of the event to this location.

My nephew would have expected nothing less of us,” Kent added. “He was 23 when he died. He would have been 26 on October 8. We always try to do something around the time of his birthday. This is his birthday party from us.

“We remember him every year. My cousins all came in from New York and we have friends from Maryland that are here and others who live here in New Jersey. We also have people from Virginia,” she said.

A photograph of Richie was propped on hay bales in front of the front door of the Amvets Post. The benefit featured a gift basket auction and food. Members of the family sported specially made T-shirts designed by Richie’s mother.

Kent added, “my nephew would have helped anybody, anywhere. I can’t even begin to say how many lives he touched. Some came here today and shared their stories of him. Our original goal was to open up a treatment center for grieving mothers and fathers and sisters and aunts and whomever.

There would be a room where you could break everything and then go to therapy, massages and work through your grief.”

“That was the original reason we started so we could create a huge grief center. We reached out to some others who had lost their children but with COVID and everything we altered it a bit but that is ultimately what we’d like to do. We’d like to open a place where grieving parents could go. You want to smash stuff because you are angry.

You want to break dishes and you want to talk to other people,” she said.

Kent said the family wanted to connect

those grieving with others who feel the same way. “I’m the aunt. I don’t know what my sister feels. He was her child.”

Richie’s mother, Donna Caputo and his sister Jessica also noted the goal of opening a grief center. “These kids get these bikes (motorcycles), they finance them and nobody offers the course so I would like to see when they finance the bikes, the (safety) course gets rolled in and they have to take it,” Donna Caputo said.

Funds from that day’s event would go to area animal shelters. “My son really loved animals. He would have loved that so in his name and because we want to help the community, we wanted to do something for the animal shelters in this area.”

Fleet Reserve Association Ray Rizzo said “I knew Richie for four years and his untimely death was disheartening.”

Rizzo said “we’ve done joint fundraisers before. We just did one for a little girl who has leukemia and we raised over $14,000 for her family which was just awesome and it was again thanks

to Roy and the Amvets for letting us use their facility. Roy and I, while we didn’t serve together, are both retired Navy and we both retired off Lakehurst (Naval Base, now part of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst). The greatest thing about veteran organizations is that it doesn’t matter if it is American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Amvets - when it is time to come together, we come together.”

Craig Zinkoski of Whiting is a member of the Post # 2 Amvets and the Fleet Reserve Association also helped bring the organizations together. “I reached out to the commander and they allow you to bring in groups to rent the hall for a membership donation. The commander said sure and it was all agreed upon. These are my friends for a long time. This is Donna’s second benefit for her son. I knew her son.”

Amvets Commander Roy Malott said, “we were happy to do this and to work with both organizations.”

The Foundation is working on creating a website but at present those wishing to support their efforts can go to the Riding With Richie Facebook page.

EMS Hiring Part-Time And Full-Time Positions JACKSON – The Jackson Township EMS is now hiring part-time and full-time positions.

Requirements: Current New Jersey accepted EMT card; Current CPR Card (Healthcare Provider or Professional Rescuer level); 2 years’ recent 911 EMT experience; Valid

NJ Driver’s license with an acceptable driving history; ICS 100, 200, and NIMS 700, 800; CEVO and/or EVOC; Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent; Ability to pass pre-employment written, physical, and skills assessment; Ability to pass a background check.

General Responsibilities: Respond to 9-1-1 dispatches for a variety of medical emergencies and other related incidents; Render emergency care and treatment to the sick and injured; Complete truck checks and ensures the ambulance is in a ready state to respond at all times; Establish

open communications and positive rapport with the volunteer first aid squad; Prepare a complete report on every assigned call; Other responsibilities as determined by the Chief. For full-time positions: attend any meetings, events, or training as required by the Chief.

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Continued From Page 1 someone from the Ocean County Health Department or create a citizens advisory committee that includes parent reporters to meet with admin, Board members, educators and possibly the Ocean County Health Department.”

Gardella said, “I know there is a woman on the Board who is a nurse in Jackson. The committee would review currently safety protocols among other items with the hope to give suggestions for the Board to consider things like more outdoor dining at the elementary level or reduce lengths of the lunch periods so we could reduce quarantine of students.”

Christine McGinley of Cook Road said she had spoken to several parents and friends who are teachers “and we all agree that many students have fallen behind in their education and social development since the pandemic hit.”

She said that special education students in particular were suffering from this. “Are you aware that at Johnson Elementary up until this school year the current fourth grade students were dispersed between three classrooms.”

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – As the holidays are quickly approaching, Santa makes his return to the Ocean County Mall this year bringing all the holiday spirit!

It was recently announced that the Santa will make his way back to the area for the

The Jackson Times, November 27, 2021, Page 5 McGinley asked, “are you aware that even with our knowledge of the losses our students have suffered both academically and socially, that now this same grade level has been shrunk to just two class rooms?”

She also asked if the Board and administration was aware that as parents this grade level change from three to two classrooms was due to families moving from our district? Well it seems that this was not completely truthful.”

McGinley said the “social distancing confines, the regular small group instruction that many IEPs (individualized education plans) call for, cannot take place because in a classroom of 26 students there is now no physical space in a classroom to accommodate that?”

“Last month Superintendent (Nicole) Pormilli shared with enthusiasm how the district had obtained a grant to expand pre-school offerings. Here is the real reason why my son’s grade level is now bursting at the seams in only two classrooms. Special Education teachers in team teaching classrooms are being called away from their students to cover other classes when there are no substitutes available,” McGinley said.

“I’m sure you are now aware that the State

Department of Health commission would like to have you take even more time and energy away from our students to coordinate vaccination clinics. Considering the current challenges facing our students and school personnel I suggest you leave that particular venture to the state,” the parent added.

She added that “instead of focusing on new ventures during this pandemic that you direct all your time, energy and resources to getting our kids where they need to be now and do right by your existing students before touting bringing in more students.” She also wanted to know what the district was doing to solve the problem of a lack of substitutes needed in the school district.

“This particular grade level that has now been shrunk to two class rooms. The pandemic hit during the critical literary and mathematical foundation period. That was second grade, So half of second grade was missed almost all of third grade and now we’re in fourth grade and instead of trying to make a situation where they are learning this year to be optimum you’ve gotten rid of one their classrooms. There are 26 and sometimes 27 kids in these classes,” McGinley said.

She suggested Board members take a tour of

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some of the classrooms. Her comments drew loud applause from the audience.

Pormilli responded saying she would discuss Gardella’s suggestions with the Board. She said that McGinley was correct about class sizes.

“There are some large class sizes at Johnson Elementary and some of our other buildings as well. I would like to address the fact that comes from two reasons: one is that we had a $4 million budget cut which we had to lose 40-something staff members last year.”

She added, “this was on top of the year before that losing the same number of staff of about a hundred all together that we have lost to the S-2 (state aid formula) budget cut so after a while those compound.”

“The other piece of that is due to some very late enrollments” in our district. That preschool program is a wonderful resource. “It also offsets our existing pre-school budget as it will now be covered by grant money which will help us prevent having to further let go of district staff,” Pormilli said.

“There are a lot of different pieces to the puzzle besides what you presented tonight,” Pormilli told McGinley. “It is absolutely our focus, academics and closing the achievement gaps

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Continued From Page 1 was driving east on Route 37 when a deer ran out in front of her car. As a result of hitting the deer, the car spun out and became disabled in the roadway, unable to be driven.

While Patterson stood in a safe location and called police, a truck pulling a tanker trailer filled with 8,700 gallons of gasoline

drove right into her car. The trailer then overturned causing the gasoline to spill and explode, police said.

Miraculously, there were no injuries reported in this incident. But that’s not the case for all accidents involving hitting a deer or animal.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) states how deer are more likely to suddenly enter roadways at this time of year, which increases the risk

for sudden stops or collisions with drivers.

Deer activity is more likely to occur during early morning hours and around sunset.

During this time of year, a driver’s visibility may be difficult and more motorists are on their work commutes.

“Deer are involved in thousands of collisions with motor vehicles in New Jersey every year, most of which occur during the fall mating season,” DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife Director Dave Golden said.

“We urge all drivers to be especially alert to the possibility of deer suddenly darting onto roadways and to understand how to reduce the risk of a collision and possible serious injury to themselves or their passengers.”

So, what can you do to avoid deer involved collisions? The DEP has stated the following tips for drivers to stay safe: • Slow down if you see a deer and watch for possible sudden movement. If the deer is in the road and doesn’t move, wait for the deer to cross and the road is clear. Do not try to drive around the deer.

• Watch for “Deer Crossing” signs. Slow down when traveling through areas known to have a high concentration of deer so there is enough time to stop, if necessary.

Use high beams after dark if there is no oncoming traffic or vehicles ahead. High beams will be reflected by the eyes of deer on or near roads. If you see one deer, assume that others may be in the area.

• Don’t tailgate. The driver ahead might have to stop suddenly to avoid colliding with a deer.

• Always wear a seatbelt, as required by law. • Drive at a safe and sensible speed, following the speed limit, factoring for weather, available lighting, traffic, curves and other road conditions.

• Do not swerve to avoid impact if a collision appears inevitable. A deer may counter-maneuver suddenly. Brake appropriately and stay in your lane. Collisions are more likely to become fatal when a driver swerves to avoid a deer and instead collides with oncoming traffic or a fixed structure along the road.

• Report any deer-vehicle collision to a local law enforcement agency immediately.

• Obey the state’s hands-free device law or refrain from using cellular devices while driving.

What if a collision with a deer is unavoidable? Manchester police tells drivers that they should not swerve. You should brake firmly, hold on to the steering wheel with both hands, come to a controlled stop and move the vehicle out of traffic to a safe location.

For more information about white-tailed deer in New Jersey, visit njfishandwildlife. com/deer.htm.

Know The Signs Of Heart Attack

NEW JERSEY – Fast action can save lives.

If you or someone you know is experiencing any of these symptoms below call 9-1-1 immediately. It could be a heart attack. Do not drive to the hospital yourself or have a family member do so. If there is a serious heart issue, emergency medical personnel can start tests and treatments right away in the ambulance and can send time-sensitive information to the hospital in anticipation of your arrival.

Symptoms include: chest pain or discomfort, upper body discomfort, shortness of breath, cold sweats or clammy skin, unusual fatigue or weakness, dizziness, nausea or lightheadedness, anxiety and feeling of indigestion that won’t go away.

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Spotlight On Government Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Smith: “Yes” On Infrastructure, “No” On Social Spending

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A bipartisan infrastructure bill supported by Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) to repair and rebuild dangerous roads, bridges, rail lines, tunnels, lead-contaminated water pipes and more became law.

“Above all, this legislation is necessary to better ensure the safety of the people in my district, New Jersey, and the nation,” Smith said. Officially known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the bill will fund hard infrastructure projects and boost commerce, jobs and economic growth.

Smith said that he voted “yes” on this critically important infrastructure funding legislation but will vote ‘no’ when President Biden’s so-called Build Back Better bill, which according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce could cost more than $4 trillion, comes up for a vote.

“Originally, the two major bills were scheduled to be voted on in the House on the same day - Friday, November 5th - but then only the infrastructure bill actually came to the House floor. This created a great deal of confusion and misunderstanding.”

“Many people appear to have been genuinely misled into believing that provisions of the so-called Build Back Better legislation - pushed by President Biden and progressive Democrats - were included in the Bipartisan

Infrastructure legislation. That was simply not the case,” said Smith.

“Infrastructure funding has long been recognized as critical to the U.S. economy, creating and sustaining jobs and for the safety of Americans,” explains Smith.

In March of 2020, then-President Trump called for a new $2 trillion infrastructure bill that he said should be “very big and bold.”

Smith supported that initiative but it never made it into law.

According to Smith, the recently passed bipartisan $1.2 trillion bill isn’t as big or as bold but will help rebuild New Jersey’s crumbling infrastructure by providing at least: $6.9 billion for New Jersey highways and roads $4.2 billion to improve New Jersey public transportation $1.1 billion for bridge replacement and maintenance.

Smith pointed out that of the 1,156 bridges in the counties of his congressional district - 117, or 10.1 percent, are classified as structurally deficient and that repairs are needed on 369 bridges in those counties alone.

A report by the American Society of Civil Engineers states “37% of roads in N.J. are in poor condition” and “driving on roads in need of repair in New Jersey costs each driver

$713 per year.”

Get The Lead Out The Bipartisan Infrastructure bill also authorizes $55 billion in emergency funding for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure - including $15 billion for lead service line replacement - over five years through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).

“Safe drinking water is an essential necessity of everyday life - not a luxury,” said Smith, who authored the Get the Lead Out Act (HR 3300) to specifically combat lead-tainted pipelines in towns in his district and other places in New Jersey. First introduced in 2020, Smith’s bipartisan legislation would authorize $66.2 billion over ten years and direct every utility in America to develop a plan to identify and remove lead pipes that threaten the health of residents - especially children.

New Jersey has an estimated 350,000 lead service lines according to the Environmental Protection Agency, and can expect to receive over $1 billion over the next five years to improve water infrastructure and help towns “Get the Lead Out” of pipes that service homes, schools and other facilities.

Make The Commute Safer “Every weekday, about 200,000 New Jersey

residents - including many from my congressional district - travel to New York by train. The Gateway Program - funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure bill - will replace the increasingly dangerous infrastructure including tunnels under the Hudson River,” Smith said.

According to the Gateway Program website the initiative “focuses on a 10-mile segment of the Northeast Corridor (NEC) and includes a program of projects that would replace and update rail infrastructure assets that, in many cases, are over 100 years old, as well as increase track, tunnel, bridge and station capacity. This segment of the NEC carries over 200,000 daily Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT passenger trips on approximately 450 trains.”

Part of this major overhaul includes the construction of a new two-track Hudson River rail tunnel from New Jersey to Manhattan that will directly serve Penn Station. It will also fund the rehabilitation of the 111-year-old North River Tunnel, which incurred serious damage during Superstorm Sandy in 2012.

Smith noted that the legislation will also provide approximately $272 million to improve New Jersey’s airport infrastructure development and $5 billion to clean polluted Superfund sites across the United States - including 151 sites in New Jersey, which has the most toxic sites in the country.

State Changes Protocol To Address Suicide By Veterans

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy, Brigadier General Dr. Lisa Hou, The Adjutant General of New Jersey and Commissioner of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA), and Acting Commissioner of the Department of Human Services (DHS) Sarah Adelman announced the Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families. The initiative will bring together state and federal agencies to combat suicide among members of the military and their families. This work will build on existing suicide prevention efforts across the state and assist with further implementation of best policies and practices using a comprehensive public health approach.

“New Jersey’s veterans and service members are a source of immense pride for our state,” said Governor Murphy. “This initiative recognizes the struggles that many of our bravest men and women face and will engage all aspects of government in meeting the challenge of preventing and reducing suicides.”

“Together with 34 other states, New Jersey is engaging at the local, county, and state level to implement best, and evidence-based practices to prevent and reduce suicide among Garden State heroes and their families,” said Adjutant General and DMAVA Commissioner Brigadier General Hou. “Purposefully, our effort will advance the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Strategy for Preventing Veteran

Suicide by enhancing and aligning local and statewide suicide prevention efforts.”

“Suicide is a significant public health concern among veterans and service members. Through these partnerships, and by enacting suicide prevention policies and best practices, we can help save the lives of men and women who have given so much to protect ours,” said Human Services Acting Commissioner Sarah Adelman. “I urge anyone needing help to call our 24/7 suicide prevention help line at 1-855–654-6735. No matter what you’re going through or feeling, you are not alone. We are here to listen.”

This initiative establishes a partnership between the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Department of Human Services, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration with the goal of preventing suicide among New Jersey’s veterans. These efforts will advance the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Strategy for Preventing Veteran Suicide by enhancing and aligning local and statewide suicide prevention efforts. The New Jersey Departments of Health and Children and Families are additional partners in the initiative, providing expertise and guidance for this critical effort.

The objectives of the Challenge include: Convening a state interagency military and civilian team of leaders to develop an implementation plan to prevent suicide

among veterans.

Implementing promising, best, and evidence-based practices to prevent and reduce suicide.

Engaging with city, county, and state stakeholders to enhance and align local and state-wide suicide prevention efforts.

Increasing knowledge about the challenges and lessons learned in implementing best policies and practices by using state-to-state and community-to-community sharing.

Defining and measuring success, including defining assignments, deadlines, and measurable outcomes to be reported.

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Community News C lub N ews , A ctivities , E vents & A nnouncements

Mayor Seeking Residents To Serve Community

NOTICE OF MEETINGS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE VOCATIONAL SCHOOL IN THE COUNTY OF OCEAN, in accordance with the provisions of the “Open Public Meetings Law”, P.L. 1975, c. 231, hereby establishes the following schedule of meetings to be held during 2021-2022. All meetings shall commence at 4:00 p.m. unless otherwise indicated.

Regular

November 22, 2021

Monday, 12:00 Noon

Regular

December 16, 2021

Thursday

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January 20, 2022

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February 17, 2022

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March 17, 2022

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April 28, 2022

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May 19, 2022

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June 16, 2022

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June 30, 2022

Thursday, 12:00 Noon

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July 21, 2022

Thursday, 12:00 Noon

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August 18, 2022

Thursday, 12:00 Noon

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September 15, 2022

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October 20, 2022

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Monday, 12:00 Noon

Meetings for 2021-2022 will be held in the Black Box Theater/ Grunin Performing Arts Center, on the campus of Ocean County College, 1 College Drive, Building 12, Toms River, New Jersey unless otherwise indicated.

PLEASE NOTE FURTHER, that the public shall not be permitted to actively participate in the Executive Sessions and that the Board of Education of the Vocational School in the County of Ocean in its discretion may prohibit or regulate participation at any meeting.

JACKSON – The Mayor, along with the Township Council, strongly urge any resident who wishes to volunteer to serve on an advisory Board or Commission to submit a Citizen Leadership Form which can be found on our website at jacksontwpnj.net, under the Forms, Licenses and Permits section. Please complete both pages and be sure to include any background experience you have or your reason for interest. This pandemic has presented challenges in the past but we are ready to move forward and get these Boards back on track. If you have questions regarding these Boards or

Commissions, please feel free to contact the Mayor’s office by phone, 732-928-1200 ext. 1211 or email at snovak@jacksontwpnj. net. All requests for consideration should be received by December 17.

The following advisory boards and committees currently exist: Veterans Commission, Rent Leveling Board, Planning Board, Zoning Board, Economic Development Commission, Citizens Budget Advisory Committee, Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board, Pathfinders, Environmental Commission, Historical Commission, and the Shade Tree Commission.

What Electronics You Can Recycle?

JACKSON – The following electronic items are recyclable only at the Jackson Township Transfer Station: • Whole computers, laptops, monitors, keyboards and mouse.

• Computer parts: hard drives, power supplies, floppy, CD, DVD • Home printers, office printers, fax machines, copiers and scanners.

• Televisions (including Flat Screen, CRT TR’s and Rear Projection, Remote Control) • Telephones, cell phones, answering machines.

• Radio and stereo components, speakers.

• VCR’s DVD players.

• Cameras, Video Equipment.

• Wire and Cables

Recreation Department Hiring Referees, Score Keepers

JACKSON – The Jackson Township Recreation Department is looking for Score Keepers, Time Keepers and Junior Referees for our 2021/2022 Winter Basketball Program, November to March. Pay is $11.10/hr (Schedule will vary) Monday to Thursday

6 to 9:30 p.m. (scorekeepers/time keepers); Saturdays 7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. (Jr. Referees)/ Location: Switlik School Gym. Must be at least 15 years of age. Ideal for high school and college students.

If interested email janderson@jacksontwpnj.net.

Children’s Christmas Party For Moose Members

JACKSON – The Jackson Moose Lodge 1459 will be hosting a Children’s Christmas Party on December 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Age Limit 10 and under. Sign -up required; $5 per child. Sign up by November 28.

Each child receives a gift from Santa and stocking. Light lunch will be served. Open to children and grandchildren of qualified members in good standing. For more information call 732-367-0011.

Menorah Lighting December 1

JACKSON – Bat Shalom Hadassah announces the annual Jackson Township Menorah Lighting on December 1 beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Jackson Municipal

Building, West Veterans Highway. Masks are required. This event will be totally outdoors. Candles will be lit by Rabbi Shmuel Naparstek.

Tree Lighting At Town Hall

JACKSON – The Township has announced a tree lighting for December 4 beginning at 4:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 95 W. Veterans Highway. There will be refreshments and a

meet and great with Santa. There will also be a performance by the Jackson Liberty High School Chorus. This is an outdoor event.

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Around The Jersey Shore Cedar Bonnet Island Trail: A Hidden Gem Reopens

─Photo by Stephanie Faughnan A new walkway will allow people of different ability levels to access this natural resource.

By Stephanie Faughnan STAFFORD – A senior couple walking along the Cedar Bonnet Island Environmental Trail had a hard time containing their excitement. They had long ago crossed the one-mile trail off their to-do list.

The husband and wife spoke on the condition that their names not be released. Both 75 years old, the grey haired gentleman used a walker to maneuver his way along the path. He and his wife both enjoy birding and came equipped with binoculars.

“We’ve wanted to come back here for a very long time,” said the Beach Haven West resident. “However, there was no way my walker would work on the stone gravel.”

Cedar Bonnet Island is actually part of the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge and was recently closed for upgrades to the trail’s surface. The new pathway makes it more accessible and complies with requirements mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Locals and tourists alike may not even know of the trail’s existence. Parking is available a few yards after drivers exit the Causeway Bridge in an easterly direction.

Karen Lazarus of Surf City said it was the first time she visited the trail and will be back to take her canine companion, Ranger. She marveled at the sights and sounds.

“It’s so peaceful back here,” said Lazurus.

“It’s all very stunning.”

Birds represent just one of the many in-

habits along the trail, many not seen in different local environments. A long-legged white bird stood tall in the water despite November temperatures. It may have been an egret or possibly a heron.

Signs along the trail warn visitors to stay on the covered surface as the area is part of a restoration project. As far back as the 1950s, portions of Cedar Bonnet Island were used as a dredging disposal site.

When the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) acquired the property in the 1990s, it initially prohibited public access.

Ultimately, the USFWS partnered with the New Jersey Department of Transportation and allowed visitors to enjoy the picturesque sights and hear the sounds of wildlife.

“As part of the Refuge’s Comprehensive Conservation Plan, CBI (Cedar Bonnet Island) was identified as a priority for the wildlife habitat restoration and passive recreational use,” said authorities.

Visitors have the opportunity to sit down and take in the sights from two separate pavilions set up along the trail. In addition to wildlife and plants indigenous to wetland habitats, a view of the bridge, LBI, and Atlantic City, are all visible to the bare eye.

While many of the leaves have already fallen from the trees, yellow, daisy-like flowers are still in bloom. The rustle of reeds blowing from soft winds adds to the area’s scenery. For those looking for a quick hike, Cedar Bonnet Island Trail offers some fun exploration.

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and advocated for the need for a separate children’s psychiatric hospital.

Poulos searched the grounds, and the hospital administrators went with her suggestion to convert an old doctor’s residence to take care of boys and girls who needed psychiatric admission. However, when Poulos and a friend asked to head up the new children’s hospital, they were informed they didn’t have the “titles.”

“My mother told her bosses they should send them both to school,” shared Bobbi Jo. “The unfortunate thing was back then; most nursing schools wouldn’t accept them because of their ages. So, they had to commute from Trenton to Elizabeth to earn their credentials.”

With the triumph also came tragedy as Betty Poulos died when she was just 46 and Bobbi Jo in her early twenties. However, the last days of her mother’s life left a lasting impression on Ocean County’s newest Commissioner-Elect.

“I was hospice before it was even popular.”

Bobbi Jo said. “I sat by my mother’s side as she coached me and insisted I plan on where I would be (in life) next week, six months, and further.

She talked to me about money as well.”

“To this day, it’s the way I live,” continued Bobbi Jo. “There are a lot of commonalities of what I do in my personal life to what I’ve done on a local level in government. It’s about planning and, as Gary Quinn says, taking care of the checkbook the people trust us with to spend wisely.”

After her mother’s death, Bobbi Jo found herself left with a mortgage and thousands of dollars in unpaid medical bills. The young woman knew her salary wasn’t enough to keep her afloat and contacted the creditors to assure them they would be paid.

Bobbi Jo kept to her word. She was working in what would ultimately become New Jersey’s Division of Taxation in 1966. Although she’d moved up to data entry supervisor by the time of her mother’s death, she felt pressed to earn more.

When her regular work hours ended at 4 p.m., Bobbi Jo went to another job from 4:30 until 7:30 pm. She then did data entry for a private company from 8 until 11:30 p.m. and picked up a weekend position as well. By the end of the week, she had completed four work assignments.

Despite her busy schedule, Bobbi Jo focused on her opportunities in the civil service system.

She took the requisite tests and made sure to learn new things that helped her move up the chain. Bobbi Jo eventually retired as the Bureau Chief for the taxation division’s office collections in 1994.

“I always programmed someone else who was capable to take my place when I moved up,” Bobbi Jo shared. “I thought it was important.”

Bobbi Jo paid off the mortgage to her home when she was still quite young. At age 30, she married Richard J. Crea, a Trenton firefighter, who was nine years her senior. Ritchie had a son and a daughter from his first marriage. Bobbi Jo continues to enjoy her relationship with her stepson Ritchie, and stepdaughter, Lisa Sleman and six grandchildren.

After 41 years together, Ritchie died as Bobbi Jo was with him in the room. While her grief still brings tears to her eyes, Bobbi Jo’s memories include the role he played in her political career.

The Crea couple moved full-time to Little Egg

Harbor in 1995 after their retirements. While she enjoyed fishing and traveling with Ritchie, Bobbi Jo decided she’d also like to work part-time. She asked someone who worked for a lawyer in town if they needed clerical help.

The lawyer’s name was Brian Rumpf, now a state assemblyman, who had not yet held any political office. When he decided to run for township committee, Rumpf asked Bobbi Jo to head his 1999 campaign.

“I had no experience running a campaign,” admitted Bobbi Jo. “Ritchie told me it was something I would be good at, and I was happy when Brian won.”

Ritchie would later encourage Bobbi Jo to run for Little Egg Harbor Township Committee, where she ultimately served four terms and as the local mayor. According to Bobbi Jo, her husband recognized her ability to get things done for people.

“My mission is to provide the best quality of life to the people I represent in the best way I know how,” Bobbi Jo said. “That includes everyone – there’s no Democrat or Republican way to pick up the trash.”

During her tenure serving Little Egg Harbor, Bobbi Jo found it critical to be part of a team. The township has five age-restricted communities and Bobbi Jo identified a need.

“I have been heavily involved with the senior advisory board,” shared Bobbi Jo. “We bring issues to the people who not only are seniors, but those who care for them.”

Bobbi Jo continues to support the efforts of Interfaith Health and Support to Little Egg Harbor, a non-profit organization that provides volunteer support to seniors and their caregivers.

“I think Interfaith is very important because there are people out there who are in need,” Bobbi Jo explained. “There are people out there who can do things for them.”

Providing resources for veterans also holds a special place in Bobbi Jo’s heart. Her dear late husband served in the US Navy on the USS Canberra. While she’s proud of Ritchie’s service, she sums up her view on all vets quite simply.

“Some people live a lifetime wondering if they’ve made a difference in this world,” said Bobbi Jo. “A veteran never has that problem.”

After the Ocean County Republican Committee voted for Bobbi Jo to share the line with Quinn, she began regularly attending commissioner meetings. Bobbi Jo is excited about the new team she will soon join, which she says is doing a fantastic job.

“First off, there’s the fact that they have a triple bond rating,” Bobbi Jo shared. “The way they handled the COVID vaccine program was amazing. And, I’m also thrilled about the new veteran’s building.”

The transition from serving Little Egg Harbor to Ocean County as a whole represents helping more people as far as Bobbi Jo is concerned.

Instead of a population of just over 23,000, Bobbi Jo will be working on making life better for over 600,000 residents.

“Bobbi Jo was my number one choice when it came to a running mate,” said Quinn. “We had a large group of people interested in looking to replace Gerry. I think their values are similar as they’re very conservative, and Bobbi has proven to be a team leader.”

“You’re not going to win every battle you’re involved in, but you have to work with people,” Quinn continued. “I’ve seen the way Bobbi handled herself at the municipal level and think it’s going to be tremendous having her represent the entire county.”

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Around The Jersey Shore New Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Scheduled

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) has announced that they will be offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 years old on Mondays from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Ocean County Health Department WIC facility located at 175 Sunset Avenue in Toms River.

“The Ocean County Health Department has been preparing for this new pediatric clinic as soon as we learned a vaccine for children was close to authorization. All the resources are in place to start administering this important vaccine for the thousands of Ocean County children eligible for this series,” Gerry P. Little, Ocean County Commissioner, and Liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health said.

“The vaccine for children is another critical piece to getting us one step closer to bringing an end to this pandemic,” Gary Quinn, Ocean County Commissioner Director said.

“The Ocean County Health Department has been running safe, convenient, and efficient COVID-19 clinics since the start of the pandemic and seasonal flu clinics for decades.

The new pediatric COVID-19 clinic is being held in the WIC facility – which is such a child friendly environment - so parents can be comfortable bringing their young ones in without the stresses that sometimes go along with a medical visit of this type.”

The OCHD states that the Pfizer vaccine for children 5 to 11 years old is a 2-dose series administered three weeks apart and has the same active ingredients as the vaccine given to adults. However, the dosage between the two vaccines is much different and cannot be interchangeable. It is also safe to co-administer the COVID-19 vaccine with the flu vaccine at the same visit.

Other important information for parents to know: • The Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11 are 100% free – regardless of insurance or immigration status.

• Children will receive a CDC vaccine card

upon initial vaccination.

• Adverse side effects are rare. Much like the adult vaccine, some children may experience soreness at the injection site, headaches, muscle aches, low-grade fever.

• Pediatric clinic appointments are strongly recommended but walk-ins are accepted.

• A parent or legal guardian must be present at the appointment.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that “the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 is just as safe and effective as the vaccines for adults and can provide as much as 91% protection.

While COVID-19 tends to be much milder compared to adults, it can make children very ill and cause them to need hospitalization. In some instances, the complications from COVID-19 can lead to death. Close to 2 million children in the 5-11 age population have been diagnosed with COVID-19 since the pandemic started.”

“We want to encourage parents to have their children vaccinated as soon as possible,” Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator/Health Officer said. “It is especially important with the holidays upon us and children travelling out of state or visiting with friends and family that may not be vaccinated. The vaccine can also help the spread to others. But most significantly, it can help keep children in school and help them safely participate in sports, play dates, and other group activities.”

The new Pediatric COVID-19 Clinic schedule for November being held at the OCHD WIC facility located at 175 Sunset Avenue, Toms River: • November 22, 4 to 7 p.m.

• November 29, 4 to 7 p.m.

To schedule an appointment, visit ochd.org.

Additional COVID-19 vaccine information for children ages 5 to 11 can be found at cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/ index.html.

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Around The Jersey Shore New Egypt Boy Scout Troop 109 Seeking New Members

By Nico Ferriolo JACKSON – Do you love being outdoors?

Do you love camping and hanging out with your friends? Do you like learning new things in a fun way?

Well, I have just the thing for you. BSA Scouts, New Egypt Troop 109 is looking for new members to join BSA Scouts and be a part of our troop. BSA Scouts is a great way to learn life skills and how to be prepared for anything.

In BSA Scouts we have monthly camping trips with all of our troop members and we have lots of fun learning to cook, learn new skills and create friendships. During the school year, we meet every Monday at 7 pm and discuss different Scout activities. We also use this meeting time to teach each other new things.

This troop is a scout-lead troop so all the scouts

do the work and teach each other. The adults are involved to help and guide.

Being a BSA Scout can help you in many ways. It looks good on resumes so if you’re trying to get a job or get into a good college, they will see that you are dedicated and capable. Also, you can get some scholarships from BSA Scouts if you work hard.

It is also never too late to join BSA Scouts.

New Egypt Troop 109 is open to grades 6-12 in New Egypt and the surrounding areas.

Overall, BSA Scouts is a great way to learn life skills, create friendships and have fun.

You get to be outdoors all the time and do things you love in nature. If you are thinking about joining BSA Scout please contact our Scout Master, Gerry Adamski at gerrya0908@comcast.net.

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Around The Jersey Shore Social Security Announces 5.9 Percent Benefit Increase For 2022

NEW JERSEY – Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 5.9 percent in 2022, the Social Security Administration announced today.

The 5.9 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 64 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2022. Increased payments to approximately 8 million SSI beneficiaries will begin on December 30, 2021. (Note: some people receive both Social Security and SSI benefits). The Social Security Act ties the annual COLA to the increase in the Consumer Price Index as determined by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Some other adjustments that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages. Based on that increase, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $147,000 from $142,800.

Social Security and SSI beneficiaries are normally notified by mail starting in early December about their new benefit amount. Most people who receive Social Security payments will be able to view their COLA notice online through their personal my Social Security account. People may create or access their my Social Security account online at socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

Information about Medicare changes for 2022, when announced, will be available at medicare. gov. For Social Security beneficiaries receiving Medicare, Social Security will not be able to compute their new benefit amount until after the Medicare premium amounts for 2022 are announced. Final 2022 benefit amounts will be communicated to beneficiaries in December through the mailed COLA notice and my Social Security’s Message Center.

The Social Security Act provides for how the COLA is calculated. To read more, please visit socialsecurity.gov/cola.

Jackson Rotary Trip To Caesar’s Casino

JACKSON – The Jackson Rotary Club is sponsoring a bus trip to Caesar’s Casino for Live from Nashville Merry Country Christmas Show on December 8.

Cost of the trip is $75 which includes Bus Transportation, Christmas Show Ticket, $25 back in slot play from the casino and gratuity for the bus driver.

Bus leaves promptly from Brookwood

Plaza (corner of County Line and New Prospect Rds.) at 10:15 a.m. and returns to Jackson at 7:05 p.m. All the proceeds from the trip go to support their charities.

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Dear Joel, My nephew is a wonderful young man; however, he is a hypochondriac. He is always complaining that he thinks he’s got this or that. Any way to break him from this habit?

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Ocean County Veterans Day Parade Draws Great Crowd

–Photos by Ali Gradzki TOMS RIVER – The Veterans Day Parade in downtown Toms River drew a patriotic crowd. First responders, elected officials, and veteran groups marched through the streets. Students from Toms River Regional Schools were among the groups watching.

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OCC Recognized Again By Excellence Program

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College is honored that the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program has recognized OCC – for the second time – as one of the nation’s top 150 community colleges. The accolade grants eligibility to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the country’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among community colleges.

Only 15 percent of community colleges across the United States are invited each year to apply for this prize, which focuses singularly on student success, and bases its selections on community colleges’ outstanding achievements in four areas: student learning, certificate and degree completion, employment and earnings, and high levels of access and success for students of color as well as low-income students.

“Community colleges play a vital role in developing talent and enabling social mobility across the country,” said Josh Wyner, executive director of the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program.

“We’re pleased ... to play a role in honoring outstanding community colleges and sharing what works to ensure great outcomes

Volunteers Needed To Help At Blood Drives

NEW JERSEY – Volunteers needed! New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and must provide proof of COVID Vaccination prior to volunteering. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors.

For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, Manager, NJBS Volunteer Services at 732-850-8906, Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

To apply on line as a blood drive volunteer, go to: nybc.org/support-us/volunteer-nybc/ volunteer-application.

Tree Lighting At Town Hall

JACKSON – The Township has announced a tree lighting for December 4 b eg i n n i ng at 4:30 p.m . at Tow n Hall, 95 W. Veterans Highway. There will be refreshments and a meet and great with Santa. There will also be a perfor mance by the Jackson Liberty High School Chor us. This is an outdoor event.

for students — through graduation and beyond.”

Although the past year-and-a-half has been challenging, OCC has continued to foster academic, economic, and cultural excellence; engage in national and international university and corporate partnerships; and cultivate a technologically progressive and entrepreneurial spirit.

We are proud of how our faculty and staff united during the pandemic to ensure the well-being of, and educational continuity for, our students. Through times of uncertainty, the complexities of remote learning, and the transition back to in-person classes, our entire college community had remained committed and cooperative.

We are very proud, further, to receive

these accolades from the Aspen Institute in recognition of our achievements in promoting exemplary learning experiences and advancing community college education internationally.

Here at OCC, we remain dedicated to our vision — to be the boldest, most innovative, and most entrepreneurial student-centered college in the nation.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

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5 Reasons To Visit Us This Winter

As the year winds down and we begin to look forward to the festivities and social reconnections that accompany the colder months, it’s time to consider paying us a visit! Here are five excellent reasons to make an appointment with your hearing specialist this winter season.

1 Ear Inspection: Cold weather can harden earwax, causing discomfort and muffled hearing. Otoscopic examination will reveal whether you need removal of wax (cerumen) or not. If so, we would refer you to an ENT and/or your primary care doctor so they can take of the issue.

2 Tinnitus That ringing, humming, or buzzing in your ear that no one else seems to hear isn’t all in your head — it may be tinnitus, which can be associated with hearing loss or another underlying health issue. We can help get to the bottom of why it’s happening and reduce its impact on your life. Studies have also shown that tinnitus can be more prominent during weather changes, so don’t hesitate to investigate.

3 Warranty Expiration Depending on when you purchased your hearing aids, your warranty may be expiring soon. We can help maximize and protect your investment by cleaning, checking, and performing selected repairs while the devices remain under warranty.

4 New Tech Once your devices are more

than four years old, we recommend checking whether they’re still meeting your needs. From Bluetooth to telehealth compatibility, we can offer the perfect option to customize your hearing experience and filter out the annoying background noise that comes with busy shopping centers and family gatherings. If you’re due for an upgrade, we can fit you with the latest model to keep you hearing everything you want and nothing you don’t.

5 Hearing Aid Tune-Ups & Extra Batteries Winter is a tough season for your hearing aids.

Low temperatures affect the functionality of nearly all personal electronics and drain batteries quickly. Changes in temperature can create condensation, which can cause problems. Bring your aids in for a tune-up and inspection. We can ensure they are in great shape, as well as send you home with a dehumidifier to store them in and extra batteries. If you’re wearing rechargeable battery hearing aids, let us check the “health” of the battery before your warranty expires.

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Heartburn, nausea, constipation or other gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are no fun.

Unfortunately, neither are many of the medications used to treat them. Some popular categories of medication that can upset your stomach include antibiotics, cholesterol pills, acid blocking heartburn drugs and hormones such as oral contraceptives.

By a mile, acid blockers are the most popular over-the-counter (OTC) drug that people take. Millions of people use them due to easy accessibility. If you do, you should know they are one of the strongest “drug muggers” out there, capable of robbing your body of practically every essential nutrient you need for health! They can reduce levels of probiotics, magnesium, folate, B12, calcium, vitamin C, iron and others.

Laxatives can help safely relieve a person’s occasional constipation, but when used excessively, they’ll reduce levels of several minerals including blood-pressure stabilizing potassium and the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Complications from muscle cramps, to vision problems, to heart palpitations can result. If you get diagnosed with diseases related to your eyes, muscles or heart, it could be related to routine use of laxatives. I have a longer version of this article hosted at my website. Whatever the problem and whatever cause, here are some natural solutions to help you if you’re experiencing GI discomfort: 1. Zinc Carnosine If you have mouth sores, this could be helpful. These supplements help heal the mucosal lining and there is research that shows it helps repair the gut and reduce inflammation in the mouth. It can help a little

with gastric ulcers/pain. Generally taken as twice daily, once before breakfast and again at bedtime for a total of 8 weeks.

2. Make Marshmallow Tea If you have reflux (GERD), heartburn, peptic ulcers, hiatal hernia, Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion, diarrhea, celiac disease, or H. pylori infection, then this remedy can help you. The magic happens because marshmallow root (not the fluffy confection!) contains a lot of mucilage, a gooey, gelatinous substance that some plants naturally produce.

When you drink it, it acts as a demulcent, creating a soothing film that coats your irritated mucous membranes and relieves pain and inflammation quickly. My recipe video is on youtube which shows how to make it.

3. Get Some Mastic Gum Mastic gum is a resin extracted from the mastic tree, Pistacia lentiscus. It’s used as a natural remedy for many intestinal and bowel disorders, including indigestion, acid reflux, inflammatory bowel disease, gastritis, ulcers and dyspepsia.

4. Focus on Fiber One of the easiest ways to relieve constipation is to get enough fiber.

You don’t have to supplement necessarily, just increase your intake of vegetables and fruits.

5. Use DGL Licorice root contains an abundance of healing flavonoids and phytoestrogens, along with the anti-inflammatory compound glycyrrhizin. It can soothe irritated membranes. DGL is best taken in a chewable tablet about 20 minutes before meals.

6. Pump up your Probiotics. These are the friendly bacteria in your digestive tract that make up your microbiome. The more friendly ones you have, the better you feel and faster your transit time.

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New Egypt Man Pleads Guilty To Owning Child Pornography

By Chris Lundy PLUMSTED – A local man pleaded guilty to owning and uploading child pornography after “numerous referrals” from the New Jersey State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

In December of 2020, the Task Force detected that someone was uploading images of child pornography through Google Meets. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit identified the source as a home in New Egypt where 40-year-old Richard Knight lived.

On June 9, 2021, Detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, United States Homeland Security Investigations, and Plumsted Township Police Department, executed a search warrant on Knight’s home. They seized two cell phones and they learned that he had saved “more than 1,000 images but less than 100,000 images of child pornography.” They were also able to learn that he distributed images through social media and Google Meets.

He was arrested at his place of employment in

Browns Mills on June 9, 2021; he has been in the Ocean County Jail since that date.

He pled guilty to Distribution of Child Pornography, and Possession of Child Pornography. At the time of his sentencing on January 14, 2022, the State will be recommending a sentence of five years in New Jersey State Prison with a two year period of parole ineligibility as to the Distribution of Child Pornography charge, as well as five years in prison as to the Possession of Child Pornography charge. The sentences would run at the same time. Knight will also be subject to the terms of Meghan’s Law, along with Parole Supervision for Life.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer acknowledged the efforts of Senior Assistant Prosecutor Shanon Chant-Berry who is handling the case on behalf of the State, as well as the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, Plumsted Township Police Department, New Jersey State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and United States Homeland Security Investigations.

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By Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates Have you thought about giving a fancy new gadget as a holiday gift? Or maybe there’s something on your wish list that Santa forgot to bring? If so, you might be tempted by an Ad to purchase high-tech gadgets for a low price. But if a merchant, other than Amazon.com, asks you to pay using an Amazon gift card then it’s probably a scam. In fact, Amazon’s gift card terms don’t allow you to use Amazon gift cards to make payments anywhere besides amazon.com and a few specific sites.

Here’s how the scam happens: You discover a website that sells new HDTVs, GPS devices, and other tech-gadgets for deeply discounted prices. You haven’t heard of the site, but you’re diligent and you do some research. You find a few reviews from satisfied customers, you think the site is legitimate, and you go for it.

During checkout, you’re instructed to purchase an Amazon gift card and then hand over the gift card information as payment. Unfortunately, if you do, you’ll be out the money, and you won’t get anything in return. These scammers know that bad reviews scare people away, so they may post a few positive reviews about the site. They shut down the site

before people post complaints — usually in less than a month — and open under a new name somewhere else.

Buying an Amazon gift card to make a payment is NOT the same as using Amazon Payments, which provides some protections for buyers. Amazon Payments is a feature that allows Amazon members to pay for merchandise on other websites by logging in and using a payment method they’ve stored on their Amazon account. For example, if you use a credit card stored in your Amazon Payments account, you’re still using your credit card to make the purchase, and you get certain protections when you use a credit card. You don’t have the same protections when you pay with a gift card — virtually or physically. It could be tough to trace the money or get it back if something goes wrong. Of course, that’s not a problem if you’re sending the gift card to a friend or family member as a gift.

When shopping online, consider using a payment method that offers protections if you don’t get what you paid for.

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NEW JERSEY – Do you know someone who served in the military whose family has nowhere to live? In these winter temperatures amid the continued COVID-19 pandemic, veterans and their families struggling with homelessness have Hope for Veterans as a resource.

The nonprofit organization, which is the largest organization in New Jersey serving homeless veterans, has been assisting veterans here since 2004.

Hope for Veterans staff provides wraparound services to quickly secure housing for homeless veterans and to help the family achieve housing stability. Funding for the Hope for Veterans® Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program has been made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

SSVF helps veterans and their families in Bergen, Burlington, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren Counties.

Veterans enrolled in the SSVF Program may be eligible for a range of financial assistance and supportive services to help them rapidly re-house if they are homeless.

Hope for Veterans support services

range from assistance with transportation; childcare; employment services; linkage to medical care, behavioral healthcare, and recovery services for veterans experiencing PTSD and MST; and other services to help veterans and their families reach financial stability and self-sufficiency.

These veterans are in danger of homelessness for various reasons, including returning service members unable to find jobs with a live-able wage to support themselves and their families, veterans experiencing medical problems who are unable to work, and combat veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress.

Amid the pandemic, Hope for Veterans has been serving veteran households who are literally homeless, at risk of homelessness, or in rental arrears, and have added Healthcare Navigators and Emergency Housing Specialists to assist during this time of transition.

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Join with friends, family, or co-workers for a chance at winning big, just in time for the holidays! Get your group together and purchase your ticket(s) today! You can also join for their Cocktail Party! Tickets $40 per person. Visit DottiesHouse.org/ events for more information. The winning raffle ticket to be pulled at 7:30 p.m. Call today to get your tickets! 732-262-2009.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County has launched a Big Tree Registry. The Big Tree Registry is a compilation of the largest native and naturalized tree species i n the cou nt y. T hese t rees, nominated by Ocean County residents will have environmental and historical value and should be conserved for future generations.

Ocean County has been part of the

County Launches Big Tree Registry New Jersey Forest Service (NJFS) who oversees the state Big Tree Conservation Program and keeps a record of the largest trees in the state since the 1930s.

Benefits of big trees include the following: Remove tons of pollution from our air annually; Trees combat climate change by removing CO2; Lower electric costs up to 50% via shading; Prevent water runoff, erosion, and water

pollution; Prevent f looding; Roots filter ground water by absorbing nutrients and toxins; Provide wildlife habitat; Provide wood and high-quality forest products; Big Trees unify communities and organizations; Can increase property values by as much as 15%; Slow water evaporation via shade saving water; Create visually pleasing barriers; Natural sound barriers; Increase traffic

to businesses.

There are many benefits of conserving these trees. The Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department takes great pride in educating the public on the proper conservation and maintenance of our big trees to help ensure that they will survive for many years to come.

For more information, visit oceancountyparks.org/frmBigTreeRegistry.

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Around The Jersey Shore Christmas With The Claws Event Set For December 4

JERSEY SHORE – BlueClaws Charities will host their annual Christmas toy drive, Christmas with the Claws, on December 4 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at FirstEnergy Park.

Santa will be at the ballpark for pictures, and his good friend Buster will be on hand too.

The event serves as a toy drive to benefit the Salvation Army of Ocean County and their annual Holiday Toy Shop. Fans are asked to bring unwrapped toys or non-perishable food. Donors will receive a ticket to Opening Night at the Jersey Shore, set for Friday, April 8th.

“We’re ver y excited to once again host our holiday toy drive with Buster and Santa,” said Kevin Fenstermacher, President of BlueClaws Charities. “The BlueClaws fam ily has always been immensely supportive of the Salvation Army and we are looking forward to a great event that supports those less for-

─Photo courtesy BlueClaws tunate here at the Jersey Shore.”

There will also be a station set up where kids can write letters to Santa, which will be sent off to the North Pole in time for Christmas!

Finally, the Claws Cove will be open for holiday shopping with special sales and exclusive items and packages available only for those in attendance at the event.

Mystery Bags will be available too. These special packages make for great holiday gifts and include archived giveaway items and season ticket holder gifts that have been pulled from the vaults specifically for this event, plus merchandise too.

BlueClaws Charities is the official 501c3 organization of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws. The organization recently distributed grants to 31 organizations that support the less fortunate around the Jersey Shore. A full list of grant recipients and programs can be found at BlueClaws.com.

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Around The Jersey Shore Prosecutor’s Office Honor Local Veterans

─Photo courtesy Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office TOMS RIVER – Happy Veterans Day United States Marine Corps; Supervising from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Of- Assistant Prosecutor Terry Ann Linardafice! Every day they honor all current and kis, United States Marine Corps; Agent former members of the Armed Services John Barcus, United States Marine Corps; including the Veterans working right here Detective John Mount, United States at OCPO! Our country’s greatness is built Army; Detective Robert Kraft, United on the foundation of your courage and States Marine Corps. Not pictured- Agent sacrifice. Thank you for your service!

Ron Jennings, United States Army; DePictured are: Agent Ruben Gomez, Unit- tective John Dotto, United States Marine ed States Army; Agent Robert Surtees, Corps.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

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Garden State Hearing And Balance Center

com m it ment to pa- Kirsh said. tients, coupled with Hearing loss, unfortunately, technology and value often goes untreated since it is have set Garden State Hearing not painful and often not a pri& Balance Center apart for ority for patients. But for the years, with recent investments 40 million people who suffer making the treatment of hear- from it, Dr. Kirsh explains, ing loss and similar conditions it is important that they seek more manageable than ever. diagnosis and t reatment to T he pr act ice, wh ich ha s improve their life and ensure offices in Toms River, Mana- good health. hawkin and Whiting, was the “Over the last few years, first in the United States to there have been a lot of studbe Audigy-Certified, a testa- ies that show a relationship ment to its adherence to the bet ween u nt reated hear ing industry’s best practices that loss and memory deficits such are required for certification. as dementia and Alzheimer’s, “Any business that is Au- which means you r suscepdigy-Certif ied, from a best t ibilit y to obt ai n i ng t hese practices standpoint, is in the memory issues increases as top t wo to a function of “We don’t over three percent t he hea r i ng in the counloss that you schedule or double try,” said Dr. h a v e ,” D r . book, so people are Isidore Kirsh said. generally seen on time.” Kirsh – commonly Wit h r a re –Dr. Kirsh known as Dr. exception, Izzy – foundthe only way er and director of the practice, to help preserve your hearing who holds a doctorate degree is th rough a hear ing aid – (Ph.D.) from the Union Insti- sometimes a stumbling block tute & University. for patients who are self-conThe Center performs testing scious about wearing one. But for patients with auditory pro- technological improvements cessing disorders and testing have led to the devices becomfor people who are suffering ing vir tually invisible, and from tinnitus – ringing in the more helpful than ever. ears – as well as hearing loss “They can be 100 percent and balance issues. invisible, they can have BlueDr. Kirsh’s practice includes tooth as well as Wi-Fi capastate-of-the art equipment to bilities,” Dr. Kirsh explained. evaluate hearing and balance “ You ca n st r e a m a sig n a l issues, which are often related through your iPhone or your to inner ear disorders. television, even movies and “Seventy percent of patients Broa dway shows, r ig ht t o wh o c o m pl a i n of b a l a n c e you r hea r i ng aid. Most of proble m s u s u a l ly h ave a n today’s hearing aids are very i n ner ear component,” Dr. inconspicuous, meaning the

Pictured is Dr. Isidore Kirsh.

His offices are located at 250 Route 37 West, Toms River, 732573-4020; 53 Nautilus Drive, Suite C, 1st Floor, Manahawkin, 609-489-5415; 75 Lacey Road Ste 1B, Whiting, 732-606-4912.

Visit gardenstatehearing.com for more information.

cosmetic issue is really not an issue anymore.”

Hearing aids also can have features such as GPS locator capability.

“The technology is improving significantly every year,” Dr. Kirsh said.

For patients, hearing aids can be financed interest free for 24 months, and Dr. Kirsh’s practice provides free battery replacements for life. Patients can also return a hearing aid during a 75 day trial period, during which time they return to Garden State Hearing &

Balance Center a minimum of three times to check on their progress.

“We don’t over schedule or double book, so people are generally seen on time,” said Dr. Kirsh.

The practice has th r ived on accessibility for patients, investments in technology, and the easing of the financial aspect of treatment.

“We try to give people as much value as possible, and

that really separates us from some of the other hearing care professionals out there,” Better hearing is a priceless gift!

Dr. Kirsh said.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of nov 27 - dec 3

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You might be more admired and respected than you think.

Loved ones love you just as you are. Someone may be rooting for your side of a debate or dispute in the week ahead that can sway the results in your favor.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A partner or lover might be a flattering mirror of yourself.

You can connect with people who are intelligent or talented. Just because money may burn a hole in your pocket this week doesn’t mean you must immediately buy something.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Worrying about problems can become a problem in its own right. Don’t feel as if you must hold up the world all alone. In the week to come ask for help and you are likely to be pleasantly surprised.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Someone special may obviously prefer your company making it easy to detour around debates and disagreements. Take notes when you are inspired by unusual ideas, and you can use your imaginative ideas later in the week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Find ways of making life more enjoyable, but also be sure you are carrying your weight. Do not push your luck. If amends are needed, find an opportunity to make things right as the week unfolds VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You can process information faster than usual in the week ahead. Slower individuals may find it difficult to keep up. Since you are quick on the uptake you might notice mistakes or places for improvement and act accordingly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Balance is the key. Don’t depend on a loved one so heavily that it could be more than they can handle; do be sure they feel appreciated. In the coming week find a happy medium to keep affections alight.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Speaking truth improves every situation. Your reasonable vision of the future can be discussed with someone who might know how to make it a reality. A new task or assignment can trigger numerous possibilities this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): This week could mark the beginning of a phase when you focus on your personal affairs. You may visualize the items that will make you happy and take steps to acquire the things that are most important.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may be tempted to discuss your services or products when other people merely want a simple social conversation. Relax in the week ahead and ignore an impulse to score points or profit from every contact.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Keep your energies contained and your investments diversified. You could overextend yourself financially or emotionally in the week to come. Hold off on major expenditures while your bank account fills up.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You might be blessed by relief from an old problem in the week ahead. Plan your workload so you can enjoy a family get together. You might trigger someone’s doubts if you evade questions in the upcoming week.

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THESE FLUFFY DINNER ROLLS REALLY RISE TO THE OCCASION

By America’s Test Kitchen

FLUFFY DINNER ROLLS Makes 9 rolls

2 1/2 cups (12 1/2 ounces) all- purpose flour 2 1/4 teaspoons instant or rapid-rise yeast 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup (6 ounces) whole milk 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons honey 1 large egg yolk Vegetable oil spray 1 large egg, cracked into bowl and lightly beaten with fork 1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together flour, yeast and salt. Lock the bowl in place and attach the dough hook to the stand mixer. In a 4-cup liquid measuring cup, whisk milk, melted butter, honey and egg yolk until honey has dissolved, about 20 seconds.

2. Start the mixer on low speed and slowly pour in the milk mixture. Mix until no dr y flour is visible, about 2 minutes. Increase speed to medium and knead dough for 8 minutes.

3. Transfer the dough to a clean counter and k nead dough for 30 seconds, then for m the

dough into smooth ball. Spray a large bowl with vegetable oil spray. Place the dough in the greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap.

Let the dough rise until doubled in size, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

4. Transfer the dough to a clean counter and use your hands to gently press down on the dough to pop any large bubbles. Pat the dough into a 6-inch square and use a bench scraper to cut the dough into 9 equal squares. Form each piece of dough into a tight, smooth ball.

5. Spray the inside bottom and sides of an 8-inch square metal baking pan with vegetable oil spray. Arrange dough balls in 3 rows in a greased baking pan. Cover the baking pan loosely with plastic. Let the dough balls rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

6. While the dough rises, adjust the oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees.

When the dough is ready, use a pastr y brush to paint the tops of the dough balls with the beaten egg.

7. Place the baking pan in the oven. Bake until rolls are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Place the baking pan on a cooling rack and let rolls cool in pan for 30 minutes. Turn the baking pan upside down to release rolls from pan. Turn the rolls right side up and use your hands to pull them apart. Serve warm or at room temperature.

(For 25 years, confident cooks in the know have relied on America’s Test Kitchen for rigorously tested recipes developed by professional test cooks and vetted by 60,000 at-home recipe testers. See more online at www.americastestkitchen. com/TCA.) (c) 2021 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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