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An Afternoon Chat Cub Reporting Starts In Fourth Grade For These Barnegat Students With CommissionerElect ‘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 fi rst phone call a critical one.

“I reached out to Gary Quinn (current Commissioner Director) and told him I was i nterested,” 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

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–Photo courtesy Barnegat Schools (Above) Barnegat Township School District Gifted and Talented Fourth-graders received expert tips in preparation for their role as cub reporters. (Right) Barnegat High School Junior Amy Medina demonstrates interviewing techniques to fourth grader, Olive Gehrke.

By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – Seasoned jour nalists may envy the expert advice shared with a

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 current Little Egg 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 important things in life,” Bobbi Jo said. “He quickly answered that family and health came fi rst.”

Bobbi Jo’s wistful eyes (Chat - See Page 4)

Truck And Car Show Benefits Lacey Man’s Recovery budding class of cub reporters in the Barnegat Township School District’s Joseph T. Donahue School.

Dean na Buccella, who teaches Gifted and Talented students, says her fourth (Students - See Page 6)

New Concept Might Cut Down On Stinging Jellies

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – A new plan might reduce the number of stinging nettles in the Barnegat Bay, and it’s being done for the first time ever in Berkeley Shores.

The idea is to strike at the jellyfish when they’re at their weakest, as they are polyps clinging to bulkheads or other structures. Scraping them off when they’re young means, in theory, that there will be much less adults in the bay the

following season.

First, residents in the lagoon areas of Bayville were contacted about being part of the experiment. Then, Dr. Paul Bologna from Montclair State University took swabs of the docks of volunteers. Those with jellyfish DNA on the surface were recorded.

On November 13, the Berkeley Underwater Search and Rescue team anchored near these docks.

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–Photo By Bob Vosseller Lacey resident Matthew Muckelston (at right) talks to some young attendees who attended a Truck, Car and Trunk or Treat event at Gille Park that served as a benefit for his medical treatment.

–Photo courtesy Jonah Amory The Berkeley Township Underwater Search and Rescue team worked off two boats in a lagoon.

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Trucks and vintage cars lined up along areas of Gille Park recently for an auto show that served to raise funds for a township man who was severely injured in 2019.

The young resident was involved in an accident that changed his life. It was an off-road vehicle roll-over. The (Recovery - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 1 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 today. 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 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.”

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Continued From Page 1 29-year-old driver, Matthew Muckelston, sustained a broken neck and a spinal cord injury that left him a quadriplegic.

Fundraisers have been held to raise money for the procedures and therapy that will repair his spinal cord and restore mobility.

This latest event featured vendors and a lineup of customized and restored cars and trucks. Children enjoyed a trunk and treating activity as well and pumpkins that were donated by Argo’s farm.

Lindsey Makee of Gold Rush in Bayville was involved with the organization of the benefit and added a great deal of local business contributions. Custom trophies were provided by Zack Taylor of Exit 74 Fabrications.

Muckelston has lived in Lacey his entire life as did his parents, grandparents, and great grandparents. He graduated from Lacey High School and later became a welder-fabricator-mechanic at Ultra Irrigation, based in the township.

At the time of the accident, he had just

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Continued From Page 4 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,

The Southern Ocean Times, November 27, 2021, Page 5 started his business, Muck Fabrication, and bought his fi rst home from his mentor.

His mother Camille Muckelston, said “a spinal cord injury is the most devastating and horrible type of injury that any being can sustain and still be alive. Any time this was brought to my attention, like when (actor) Christopher Reeves was thrown from a horse, I quickly dismissed thoughts of my family or I sustaining such injury and convinced myself the individual will be okay because it is so scary.”

She added that, “this type of injury, although catastrophic and traumatic, to say the least, needs public awareness.

America needs to push for a cure and for FDA approval of the procedures that have been heavily researched by Rutger’s University, Dr. Wise Young, the Mayo Clinic, and others like the Miami Project, John Hopkins, Kessler Foundation and so much more. The U.S. is lagging behind on the availability of medical treatments for SCI that our smart doctors and scientists developed.”

The event drew a large crowd made up of families, many of whom came in cos-

tume for the trunk or treat activity. Many members of Muckelston’s family as well as friends and co-workers attended.

“I had just bought a house and got hurt two or three months after. As far as coping with it, I have my ups and downs. I try to push for victory to get back on my feet which is my whole goal. I do research 24/7.

I found the stem cells information from the spinal cord websites. I located the best one and jumped on it,” Muckelston said.

“I’m on a whole vegan diet now which is not me. I was always meat. I’m on a crazy diet for it and every three months I got a hundred million stem cells injected into my spinal cord. I go into a barometric chamber for an hour and it is a whole week’s process,” he added.

Muckelston added that he is trying to raise money for an epidermal stimulator.

“What they will do is drill a little hole into my spine and feed a wire through it and that wire will lay on my spinal cord. I’ll be there for a month and they’ll do what is called mapping. I’ll have a computer hooked up to me and they will tell me to move my arms and legs until my body is

in peak functioning in the settings that they fi nd.”

After that he will go for extensive therapy and he intends to “keep pushing forward to get stronger and stronger. I try to stay as positive as I can. Everyone has ups and downs and has their worst day but I try to understand that.”

Muckelston has a strong support system between his family, friends and his boss Jason Weisenberger who he continued to work for even as he was starting his business. “He helped a lot in helping me raise money and making me shirts to sell.

He’s done an incredible amount of help.

He was there from the second I got hurt.

My boss is my best friend. I put him in charge of everything.”

“I’d like to do more community events and even after I get back on my feet, I’d like to organize events like this to help people and bring events to the town,” Muckelston added.

To help Muckelston and to follow his journey of recovery you can friend his Facebook page at Matt Muckelston where you can fi nd his gofundme link.

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 val-

ues 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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Continued From Page 1 grade class enjoyed the opportunity to learn from real news reporters and practice interviewing skills of their own. The students plan to launch a digital newspaper called “Turtle Talk,” which the students named based on the school’s turtle mascot.

“My group expressed an interest in wanting to learn how to use Canva for their

newsletter and especially wanted to be environmentally aware by NOT having their newsletter printed out on paper,” shared Buccella. “The students are learning how to add videos and graphics to their online newsletter.

“We are also planning to work on making a video news report after our first digital newsletter is completed,” continued Buccella. “I am so impressed with the students’ enthusiasm and perseverance.”

Emily “Elle” Jones, who has worked as a freelance writer and editor since 2017 came in to speak with the class about her experience as a writer. She writes fiction under the pen name Elle Michael River, which she says is primarily contemporary fiction and horror. Jones also teaches writing workshops and has tutored at Ocean County College.

Fourth grader Azlynn Harker said the presentations left an impact as far as the

way to approach writing a story.

“I learned how to use emotions in writing and in making an effective headline,” Azlynn said.

A broadcast producer, news reporter, and host for NJN Public Television, New Jersey’s PBS affiliate, for 23 years, Sandra Levine shared her experiences with the eager group of students. Levine told the students of her interest in animals, which she attributed to her late father who was a veterinarian. Levine shared a story called “The Smart Goose,” written about her dad’s heroic attempts to rescue a wise bird.

“I really enjoyed Mrs. Levine and her story about “The Smart Goose,” said fourth-grader Lexie Bucior. “She showed us how important it is to speak clearly and slowly when you are doing an interview.”

The third group of presenters gave the students hands-on experience from a different vantage point. Two Barnegat High School students who participate in the “Bengal Buzz” actively engaged the fourth grade class. The Bengal Buzz focuses on broadcast journalism in presenting news at the high school.

High school English teacher and Bengal Buzz advisor Alanis Baumgardner showed a short promotional video and then discussed interviewing. Buccella’s students then came up and practiced being interviewed and interviewing with Amy Medina, a junior and Melissa Hackett, a senior. The students got to see and interact with the camera and microphones utilized by the class.

“I liked when we talked to the high school students and Bengal Buzz,” said Mila Ellis, one of the fourth-grade students. “It inspired me to want to interview people and join Bengal Buzz when I get to high school.”

Mary Cammarata, District Supervisor of English Language Arts/Social Studies/Visual & Performing Arts commended Buccella on her innovative approach to teaching journalism and getting the students excited about writing.

“The students formulated some great questions and were excited to participate and interact with the high schoolers,” said Cammarata.

Manahawkin Elks 50/50 Raffle

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Congressman Kim Introduces Bills To Protect And Honor Veterans From The Desk Of

Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) announced the introduction of two bills to help veterans. These two pieces of legislation would protect vets from payment errors by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and help state-run veteran cemeteries properly honor those who served our nation.

“Our veterans have sacrificed so much to protect us in service of our country; the least we can do is to fulfill the promises we made to them when they signed up to serve,” said Congressman Kim. “These bills will keep our veterans from being unfairly targeted by debt collection agencies and help our state veterans agencies properly honor those who sacrificed for our nation. I am proud to work with Congressman Hill and Congressman Kahele on these important bills, and I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to pass these common-sense

measures.”

H.R. 5931, the VA Overpayment Accountability Act: This bipartisan legislation, introduced with Congressman French Hill (AR-02), would add ress over payments to veterans due to changes in eligibility, antiquated VA technology, and internal communication errors between IT systems. Oftentimes, the VA attempts to recover these overpayments by withholding monthly benefit checks, which can be devastating for veterans living on fixed incomes. The bill would require the VA to remove errors from veterans’ credit reports to repair any damage to their credit scores. It would also require the VA to improve the IT systems that cause these harmful overpayments.

“The VA has long suffered from payment errors that have placed a financial burden on central Arkansas veterans and their families at no fault of their own,” said Congressman Hill. “I’m proud to introduce the bipartisan VA Overpayment Accountability Act alongside my friend, Rep. Andy Kim. This important bill will take a step toward addressing the longstanding payment errors at the VA, protect our vet-

erans’ hard-earned monthly benefit checks and credit scores, and ensure our veterans receive the financial and medical benefits they have rightfully earned in defense of our nation.”

H.R. 5930, the Protecting Our Veterans’ Memories Act: This bill, introduced with Congressman Kaiali’i Kahele (HI-02), would provide state Departments of Veterans Affairs with partial reimbursement for costs associated with the funerals and burials of veterans’ spouses and dependents in state veteran cemeteries. The federal government currently reimburses states for the costs associated with funeral and burial services for veterans but provides no support for burial costs for veterans’ spouses and dependents. These additional funds would ensure that every state-run veteran cemetery would be able use their resources to focus on maintaining cemetery grounds to properly honor our veteran community.

“Many of our veterans could not have accomplished their military duty without the support of their family. I am proud to be an original cosponsor of the Protecting our Veterans’ Memories Act to honor these contributions from our veterans’ spouses and dependents by paying for the costs of veteran and family burials,” said

Congressman Kahele. “With eight State Veterans Cemeteries in Hawai’i, yet no federal National cemeteries in the second congressional district, this bill would help reimburse state Veterans’ agencies for the costs associated with spouse and dependent burials at state-run veteran cemeteries.”

“There is no greater honor than to serve one’s country, and to ensure a dignified resting place for our nation’s heroes, their spouses, and dependents only begins to repay the debt of gratitude.” said Terry Dearden from the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA).

Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) led the introduction of this legislation as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (NDAA).

Congressman Kim recently secured a $60 million state-of-the-art VA community clinic for Ocean County and passed bipartisan legislation through the House to honor Gold Star families by establishing a monument to honor the families of servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of our country.

Congressman Kim is a member of the House Armed Services Committee, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and the House Committee on Small Business.

State Changes Protocol To Address Suicide By Veterans From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy 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 engag i ng at t he 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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42nd Annual Ship Bottom Christmas Parade

SHIP BOTTOM – The Borough of Ship Bottom and the Christmas Parade Committee is excited to announce the theme for 2021 parade is “Comfort & Joyful Christmas.” The parade will take place on December 4 from 1 to 3 p.m.

They encou rage antique vehicles, handmade floats and groups looking to march or perform. To be part of the parade please register: shipbottom.srsd.net/

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

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October 20, 2022

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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.

registration.

In order to be judged you need to be pre-registered by November 26. Phone and for inclement weather announcement: 609-494-2171 ext. 102.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Borough of Ship Bottom reserves the right to cancel, or postpone the 42nd Annual Christmas Parade at any time, regardless of previously advertised information.

Holiday Wonderland And Christmas Market

STAFFORD – Stafford Recreation invites you to the Holiday Wonderland and Christmas Market on December 11 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Heritage Park, 49 West Bay Ave, Manahawkin. Enjoy food trucks, craft vendors, fire pits, ice sculpture artist, live entertainment, Santa & Mrs. Claus and more!

As you’re making plans for the first Holiday Wonderland and Christmas Market, don’t struggle to find parking downtown.

Let one of Santa’s elves do the driving!

Free shuttle bus service will operate for the duration of this event from the Stafford Township Municipal Complex at 260 E. Bay Avenue in Manahawkin. Park at Town Hall and hop aboard one of the township Dial-A-Ride sleighs and get dropped off at the heart of Heritage Park and all of the market merriment!

For more information, contact Jen McBrien at 609-597-1000 ext. 8573, jmcbrien@ staffordnj.gov.

“Lacey Through Your Lens” Photography Contest

LACEY – The Lacey 150 Anniversary Committee is hosting a photography contest! The “Lacey Through Your Lens” contest will be accepting submissions up until December 10 and winners will be announced on December 31. You can have up to five submissions under the different

categories: From Above; On the Horizon; Wild Life: from Sea to Woods and The Backyards In Between; Live It; Love it; Be Part Of It. The contest is open to all ages. Submit your photos using this link: forms.gle/oKiot4ESu33EqaTm8.

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

STA FFOR D – Stafford Township’s A n nual Ch rist mas Tree Lighting on December 3 at 6 p.m. at t he Tow n Hall.

Join f riends, family and com munit y members in kicking off the holiday

season. There will be enter tain ment, special guests, hot cocoa and refreshments f rom the coffee boutique.

For more infor mation, contact Jen McBrien at 609-597-1000, ext. 8573 or email jmcbrien@staffordnj.gov.

239th Anniversary The Affair At Cedar Bridge

BARNEGAT – “The Affair At Cedar Bridge,” a ceremony commemorating the last documented land engagement of the

American Revolutionary War, will be held on December 12 from 12 to 1 p.m. at Cedar Bride Tavern in Barnegat, 200 Old Half-Way Road.

Manahawkin Elks Kids Winter Coat Drive

MANAHAWKIN – The Manahawkin Elks is hosting a kids winter coat drive. Let’s keep out local kids warm! New coats only. Boys &

girls, size infant to XXL. Drop off coats at the Lodge, 520 Hilliard Blvd., and day between 12 and 7 p.m. now through November 30.

EDUCATORS! Have a special event planned for your class? Let everyone know by placing a news release in this paper! Call 732-657-7344 to find out how!

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Lacey Cops Raise Money In November

–Photo courtesy Lacey Police Lacey Township Police Officers were among the participants in this year’s “No Shave November” campaign. They were joined by Dispatcher Kasmira “Kasey” Kanka.

This year’s campaign is dedicated to Kanka who is battling cancer.

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – It’s that time of year once more.

A time when razors are put aside and when officers of the law won’t be in violation of one particular protocol. It’s no shave November.

Township police will find themselves in a hairy situation and it is all for a good cause.

Every November, since 2016, the members of the department have, in a joint effort with members of the Township’s Emergency Services, participated in the national “NoShave November” campaign.

In five years, the local campaign has successfully raised over $26,000. These funds were disseminated through various cancer charities including Prevent Cancer Foundation, Fight Colorectal Cancer, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as directed by the No-Shave November campaign.

The officers hope to surpass last year’s figure as their mission continues. The 2020 effort was dedicated to the widely respected Chief John Szafranski III of the Lanoka Harbor Volunteer Fire Department.

Szafranski sadly lost his courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

This year, the department is recognizing a member of their agency, Police Dispatcher Kasmira “Kasey” Kanka. She has been employed with the Police Department since October of 2015 but her battle with cancer far exceeds her time as a Police Dispatcher.

She was just 17 years old when she was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, requiring her to not only undergo multiple surgeries, but also begin an excessive amount of medication.

Kanka ultimately developed Stage 4 melanoma. From there, she received devastat-

ing news that the cancer had reached her lymph nodes, further requiring extensive surgery to remove it. This only worsened her previous medical diagnosis, essentially leaving her with a decision of which battle she wished to fight.

The dispatcher was quietly maintaining this battle while continuing her dispatching services.

Police Chief Michael DiBella said, “Kasey is a pleasure to work with, and her contagious positivity during such a trying time is often noted. We are proud to call her a member of our Lacey Police/PBA family, and continue to support her during her courageous battle. While your donation will directly benefit the No Shave November Campaign, Lacey Township PBA #238 will be matching our participating member’s personal donations for Kasey.”

Sergeant George Resetar and Officer Michael Hutman are heading up this year’s program. They said, “we have also invited all of our volunteer organizations to join forces with the police department and PBA to participate in this local campaign.”

Several group photos were recently taken to launch this year’s effort. The event concludes on November 30 when an after photograph will be taken and posted on the department’s website.

Donations on behalf of the police and local emergency services personnel should be made directly to No-Shave.org under the Lacey Township Challenge. For mor information, visit no-shave.org/team/lacey-pd Anyone who has questions in regard to this fundraiser should contact either Sgt. Resetar at 609-693-6636 ext. 2590, or Officer Hutman at 609-693-6636 ext. 2527.

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VFW Post Announces Outdoor Flea Market/Crafts Market Dates

FORKED RIVER – The VFW Post #10118 has announced the dates for their 2021 outdoor Flea Market/Crafts Market.

The market will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the following dates: December 11.

Sell your stuff and help support local Vet-

erans. Tables are $20, spots are $15. The VFW Post #10118 is located at 2652 Lacey Road in Forked River.

For more information or questions, call 609-693-7089 between the hours of 2 to 8 p.m.

Stafford Township Woman’s Club Fundraiser

STAFFORD – Join the Stafford Township Women’s Club on December 7 at the Surflight Theatre on LBI, for a 2 p.m. show of Ebenezer.

Get into the spirit of the season with a Charles Dickens classic. Bring the whole family to see this holiday favorite. Tickets

are $37 per person, made payable to “Stafford Township Woman’s Club” or “STWC.” If interested, dinner is planned at 5 p.m. at a restaurant nearby. Each person pays separately. Call Laury Hamilton at 732-407-2244 for reservations.

“Lacey In Lights” Holiday Presentation

LACEY – Registration is now open to sign your house up for Lacey in Lights! During the week of December 14, Lacey Recreation will have a group of judges going around

to every house to narrow down the houses to the top 15. The deadline to register your house is December 10! Register at: forms. gle/BX1BEjEbZVWgQwa97.

Holiday Market & Tree Lighting

BARNEGAT – Barnegat Township Recreation has announced a pop-up Holiday Market and Tree Lighting on December 4 from 2 to

5 p.m. at Fred Watts Gazebo Park. Beatz by Block (Nick Block) playing holiday tunes.

Enjoy bread, pies, cookies and craft vendors.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Historical Societies Share Stories Of The Past

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Historical societies came together for a meeting of the minds, sharing stories with each other and with the public.

On a bright, sunny fall day, tables were set up in the parking lot of the Ocean County Historical Society on Hadley Avenue in downtown Toms River. It was a festival of local historic groups who showed off artifacts and regaled people with tales of how things used to –Photo by Chris Lundy be. Some tables had items for sale Liz McGrath, trustee with the Lacey Historical Soto benefit the nonprofits. The Jersey ciety, appeared in period dress to show off artifacts Gold singing group performed from her town’s past. oldies while a Boy Scout troop sold Carl Jablonski, president of the Navy Lakehurst refreshments.

“Welcome to Berkeley Township,” Berkeley Historical Society, talked about the age of airTownship Historical Society President Gerard ships and this region’s important role in them.

Morey said to people arriving at his booth. He Not just because of the Hindenburg tragedy. said there are more documents that they’ve been There are planes and a helicopter on display that going through that show a slice of life of how the were restored by volunteers.

In their museum, there are five display areas. township grew over the years.

And if you grew up here, your history is on One is of course the airship room, but there is file as well. They have every Central Regional also an area dedicated to each branch of the yearbook since 1957, as well as two years of service. It’s a salute to the men and women in the Toms River High School, because that’s where military from the Civil War to the present day.

County historian Tim Hart said this event was Berkeley students used to go.

Josie Morey, who heads up the society’s pub- important for the groups involved to network. licity, said the building is being reborn with They are all run by volunteers, and they face improvements. There are new doors, with locks the same challenges of finding finances and that look accurate to the time period even though finding people willing to donate time. Perhaps they are electronic. There are more people join- by sharing stories about what they are going ing in person, and its reach through Facebook through, they can learn from each other about what works and what doesn’t. has swelled, too.

Even the ghost that resides in the building is Jeff Schenker, the president of the Ocean Counhappy, she said. The being has made its presence ty Historical Society dressed as Capt. Joshua Huddy for the event. His organization hosted, known a few times in a gentle way.

Sara Gibson is President of the Junior Historical and it was in conjunction with the Ocean County Society. This will be an outreach arm of the Culture and Heritage Commission. It’s a venue society for school students. She said the goal for these historians to promote themselves, sell is to “enrich the knowledge of the youth in the wares, find volunteers and more. While the fair was going on outside, there were tours going town’s history.”

Liz McGrath, a trustee in the Lacey Historical on inside.

“The county has a rich history,” he said, noting Society, said the displays were recently redone in the museum which used to be the one-room that it starts in pre-Colonial times. The goal is schoolhouse in 1863. Dolls, farm equipment, to make people aware of it. Dressing as one of and other curiosities dating back to the town’s the more note-worthy characters of the region certainly helped. He talked about setting up early days can be found there.

She had photos at her table showing old build- tours at specific locations that tell the story of ings that are no longer there but played a part our county.

Some stories are very personal. Ed Mangold of in the town back then. Station Avenue was a major hub at one time. There were also taverns the Brick Historical Society had a photo of his up and down Route 9, like the Greyhound Inn. father as a young boy on display. He was in his Woodrow Wilson, Babe Ruth, and Lou Gehrig grandfather’s pharmacy. He still had a bottle of were known to have stayed there at some point Sloan’s linament as an example of something to take advantage of the nearby hunting grounds. that was sold there. A document showed that the While buildings have been lost to storms and shop paid $20.05 in tax for the year.

When he was ready for the next bit of inforfires, stories get passed on through generations.

McGrath told how kids at the one-room school- mation, he would ask “Do you want to hear house would carry freshly-made pancakes in another story?”

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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 in the county. These trees, 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 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.

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Continued From Page 1 They went into the water and scrubbed the surfaces that were previously determined to have jellyfish DNA on them. The polyps are too small to see, but there can be a great number in a small area.

There was a small crowd in Frank Johnston’s back yard that day. He had volunteered to have his bulkheads be the fi rst one done. The State Department of Environmental Protection, Save Barnegat Bay, dive team members, Mayor Carmen Amato and Councilman John Bacchione were among those in attendance.

GraceAnne Taylor, an educator with Save Barnegat Bay, said they were working together, partially funded with a grant from the DEP. “The lagoons are inundated with stormwater runoff. There’s nitrogen from dog waste and fertilizer,” she said. Add this to an oxygen-depleted environment where the jellyfish’s prey is slowed down and it’s a fertile place for them.

In the colder months, the adults are not in the water as much so it’s the best time to scrub, she said.

The important thing was to clean only the vinyl surfaces that were in the water, she said. The polyps are hardy enough to live on artificial material like this. However, there’s too much competition on natural surfaces like wood. Barnacles and other favorable organisms live there, and the team didn’t want to harm their habitat. But the jellyfish have the vinyl pretty much all to themselves, so that was the target.

That’s also why biologists request that you take in any vinyl at the end of the season.

For example, if you have a floating dock that’s made of plastic, you might be inadvertently breeding jellyfish underneath it in the winter months. It’s similar to making sure there’s no standing water in your yard so that mosquitoes don’t breed.

“As many as 100,000 polyps can settle on one floating dock, and each polyp produces multiple bay nettle jellyfish every spring

season,” Bologna said.

Carl Mattocks, dive team captain, explained how the crew was using a commercial pressure washer adapted for this purpose.

“We would prefer not to have stinging jellies when we’re diving, especially when there’s zero visibility,” he said. Although the divers are almost completely covered, parts of their faces are vulnerable. “It feels like you’ve just been cut.”

This Stop the Sting campaign is in the early stages of a three-year study, said Brittany McLaughlin, the Jellyfish Education Coordinator at Save Barnegat Bay. Data is being collected before and after the polyp removal to scientifically prove if it worked.

There were 23 homes in Bayville that agreed to do this. If the evidence shows that the scrubbing cut down numbers of adult jellyfish the following season, then the campaign will spread to other towns with lagoons, she said. It could set a precedent for other environmental groups across the nation to follow.

Mayor Amato said he was proud that this was starting in Berkeley. “We strive to be on the cutting edge.”

The town helped get the word out to get more residents on board, he said. That way, there would be a better chance of proving the effectiveness.

“This will be a real benefit to the homeowners,” he said, noting how stinging nettles are a common complaint in the summer.

Additionally, this is a way to deal with them without costing taxpayers money.

“If we can find an area where we can prove it works, we can pass this information to every homeowners association across the USA,” said Willie deCamp, Jr., president of Save Barnegat Bay. The stinging nettles are a symptom of a much larger problem, said Save Barnegat Bay executive director Britta Forsberg.

They strive in degraded water quality. So, their strength in numbers shows a weakness in the health of the lagoons. “They are the canary in a coal mine.”

Monthly Bird Walks At Cloverdale Farm County Park

BARNEGAT – Learn how Cloverdale Far m County Park’s bird population changes month by month. This informative two-hour bird walk is perfect for all levels of birders. Please be prepared to walk a mile, dress for the weather, wear comfortable sneakers or boots and

bring a pair of binoculars.

The next Bird Walk will be held on December 11 from 9 to 11 a.m. Open to ages 9 and up. T hose i nterested should meet at the Program Room in Cloverdale Far m County Park. This program is free.

Seeking Photos For 2022 Stafford Township Municipal Calendar

STAFFORD – Calling all photogs, collectors and anyone with lots of photos in their phones or an old album in the attic with pictures from around town!

The time has come again to begin selecting photos for the 2022 Stafford Township Municipal Calendar. They can be old or new, amateur or professional, people, places or things. The only rule is they have to be in

Stafford Township, of Stafford Township.

Remember that even if you have treasured historic photos, they can scan them and they can be returned to you immediately.

If you have photos you would like considered for next year, email them to jhazelton@ staffordnj.gov and use the subject line: Stafford Calendar 2022. Your photo may even be chosen for the cover!

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Ocean Medical Center Adds “University” To Its Name

By Bob Vosseller BRICK – Long-time locals might still call it “Brick Hospital,” although it had been Ocean Medical Center for some time.

Now, it will be known as Ocean University Medical Center.

The change became effective on October 1 and with the new name, comes a new logo.

Hackensack Meridian Health President and Chief Hospital Executive Jason Kreitner told Jersey Shore Online.com “This is indeed a proud moment in the history of Ocean Medical Center which has had several name changes over the years.”

Kreitner explained the process of becoming an academic hospital. “It really started six or seven years ago and Ocean was looking into what was happening across the country and really getting involved in academics. Ocean Medical Center has grown tremendously in the last decade. We thought the time was right and we were prime for getting into academic education with our medical students, residents and looking at our patients’ needs.”

He added, “we ended up going on that journey and apply to programs to get top medical students and it has truly been

phenomenal. We are in our fourth year of training our own residents as part of Ocean Medical Center’s academic program.”

Residents are physicians who have graduated from medical school with an education in a variety of types of medicine and are now focusing more on specialized knowledge and experience to specifi c disciplines.

Kreitner said the move has made the hospital more of a “teaching organization.” As to the areas that residents will be specializing in, he added that decision was based on a community needs assessment.

“Among those needs was greater emphasis on mental health. “The world is facing the challenges of psychiatry for mental health and we have 28 psychiatry residents that will rotate with our crisis unit and across the network. It is really based on the need,” Kreitner added.

“We have 90 residents as of today across fi ve programs that are family medicine, internal medicine, psychiatry and we have what is called a transitional year which is when a medical student who is unsure of their specialization. It is a unique program and we have 12 students that will rotate their (Name - See Page 25)

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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.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2021 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE OCC Recognized Again

By Excellence Program

T OM S R I V E R – O c e a n C o u n t y College is honored t hat t he Aspen Institute College Excellence Program has recognized OCC – for the second time – as one of the nation’s top 150 com mu n it y colleges. T he accola de grants eligibility to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the country’s signature recognition of high achievement and perfor mance 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 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.

Historical Society Hosts Annual Victorian Era Holiday Celebration

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Take a step back in time with the Ocean County Historical Society as they celebrate the holidays Victorian style.

The event will take place on Saturday, November 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 26 Hadley Avenue in downtown Toms River. The mansion will be decorated for the Victorian era, and tours will be given.

Children can have their photos taken with

Santa dressed in Victorian clothes from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Ocean County Model Rail Road Club will have a large set up and refreshments will be offered. Learn about many of the famous historical events that took place in Ocean County, such as the Battle of the Blockhouse and the Hindenburg disaster.

Visits are free, however, donations are accepted. For more information, call 732341-1880.

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Inside The Law Enjoy The Holidays But Be Mindful Of Scams!

Michael J. Deem, Esq.

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.

From everyone here at R.C. Shea & Associates, have a safe, happy and healthy Holiday season.

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Or Maybe It’s In My Head?

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?

Answer: Some people are just that way. We know that good health is the greatest blessing, so it’s hard for you to understand why he would look for trouble where none exists. Telling him to stop will just frustrate him. One

suggestion is that he finds a new object to be entranced by. Maybe a new job, new love or a new pet will shift his focus.

Thanks for writing, Joel Write to joel@preferredcares.com.

His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio. com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM.

If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566 (800603-CARE (2273). “Home health care with feeling. (“Home Health Care with Feeling”)

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK

–Photo by Deana Riker Sunsets at the Jersey Shore are the best all year round. What made this shot special was the beautiful swan that went for a swim at the right time. This picture was taken at a marina in Brick Township.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Hope For Veterans® Rapidly Re-Houses Homeless Veteran Families

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 fi nancial 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 fi nancial stability and self-sufficiency.

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

periencing 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.

Veteran families in need of assistance through Community Hope’s Hope for Veterans’ SSVF Program should call the referral hotline at 1-855-483-8466 or email SSVF@CommunityHope-NJ. org. Website: hopeforveterans.org and communityhope-nj.org.

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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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All of the residency programs are led by nationally recognized leaders in their fields who are affiliated with Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, the only private medical school in New Jersey.

“The new name represents our dedicated efforts and commitment to quality and patient safety combined with a vision for developing medical education programs that expose future physicians, nurses and clinicians to the latest innovations in medicine,” he said.

Recent facility investments include a 36 private-bed medical surgical floor, a 44,300-square-foot emergency department, and a comprehensive cancer center.

With the completion of the $19.5M Heart and Vascular Center, Ocean University Medical Center will become one of the

The Southern Ocean Times, November 27, 2021, Page 25 nation’s most advanced interventional catheterization and vascular laboratories for heart and vascular diagnosis and treatment.

Dr. Kenneth N. Sable, who serves as the regional president, southern market for Hackensack Meridian Health, said the announcement “recognizes Ocean Medical Center’s exceptional growth as an advanced care hospital that has evolved into a university teaching hospital by building on its medical, nursing and clinical educational programs.”

“We are very proud to honor the important contributions that Ocean Medical Center makes in New Jersey to deliver high-quality, compassionate care and educate the next generation of physicians, nurses and health care professionals who will advance the delivery of care to our communities,” Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, chief executive officer, Hackensack Meridian Health said.

He added, “Ocean Medical Center has a longstanding reputation of providing high-performing care, with excellent patient quality indicators and continues to build its teaching programs in clinical and professional specialties.”

Christmas With The Claws Event

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 very excited to once again host our holiday toy drive with Buster and Santa,” said Kevin Fenstermacher, President of BlueClaws Charities. “The BlueClaws family has always been immensely supportive of the Salvation Army and we are looking forward to a great event that supports those less fortunate here at the Jersey Shore.”

–Photo courtesy BlueClaws 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.

Thyroid Support Group

WHITING – The Thyroid Support group will meet on December 13, at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, Whiting. If you have a thyroid problem, or

have a question about thyroids, come join.

Contact the Facilitator, Stefanie at 732350-2904. The church’s phone number is 732-350-2121.

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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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