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─Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn High school seniors Rosie Ramos, Lakewood; Jovanny Garista, Beachwood; and Shane Goff, Whiting, prepare the potatoes.

By Judy linary arts students at ing in the refrigerator are baked separately.

Smestad-Nunn Brick Vo-Tech prepare before some 140 culiMeal prep includes BRICK - Chef Gary nearly 3,000 meals for nary students, who are 30 cases of yams, 750 L e sn ia k picke d up the needy in Ocean bussed to Brick from pounds of potatoes, 400 frozen turkeys on County. about 15 Ocean County 150 pounds of onions, November 8, which The birds, which had high schools, break the 480 pounds of green marked the first step in been provided by Ful- turkeys down and sepa- beans, 300 pounds of the annual “Feed the fill Food Bank, spend rate the dark meat from cornbread stuffing mix, Need,” when the cu- about a week defrost- the white meat which (Meals - See Page 4)

Small Nuclear Reactor Might Be Built At Oyster Creek

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – For a half a century, the Oyster Creek Generating Station provided a portion of electrical energy to the state’s power grid.

The facility is currently undergoing a decommissioning process but a new development may see a small nuclear reactor at

the facility.

Township Mayor Peter Curatolo is happy that Camden based Holtec Decommissioning International, (HDI) charged with the decommissioning of the aged nuclear power plant, is now looking at its Oyster Creek property for their location of a prototype

nuclear reactor.

The mayor told The Southern Ocean Times that “any time there is a partnership between major organizations wherein things are completed in a safe, effective and timely manner, that is a real value added to Lacey, it’s infrastructure and its people.”

The mayor said that he welcomed any opportunity for expansion and “the possibility of increasing employment in our town. I would support that. I’m very comfortable with the level of security there and the level of federal oversight (of decommissioning) that continues at the plant

location.”

Holtec is joining forces with a subsidiary of South Korean automaker Hyundai to construct the prototype that could be based in Lacey at some time in the future. The firm, based at the Krishna P. Singh Technology Campus in Camden, (Creek - See Page 6)

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Schools To Receive $7.5 Million In State Aid

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas Farrell said he was excited to announce that the district has been awarded nearly $7.5 million in New Jersey State Emergency Aid that would help to address students, staff and infrastructure needs for the district.

Brick will receive $6,527,350 in “Stabilization Aid,” and a $967,754 “Education Rescue Grant,” totaling $7,495,004, awarded to school districts during times of fiscal distress.

“Brick schools has lost almost $15 million in state funding over the previous four years, and will lose an additional $5.2 million in the 22-23 school year due to S-2,” he said during the November 18 Board of Education meeting. (NJ State Senate Bill S-2 modified school funding in 2018 and eliminated more than $20 million to the township over a seven (Funding - See Page 5)

Concerns Rise Over Bank Closures In Ocean County

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – With many Ocean County residents, especially senior citizens, concerned about the increase in brick-and-mortar bank branch closures, officials have passed a resolution asking banking officials to review the practice.

“Many seniors and business owners have voiced their concerns to the Ocean County Office of Senior Services and the Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs that their local bank branches, which they have patronized for years, are suddenly closed,” Ocean County Commissioner Joseph H. Vicari, Chairman of Senior Services, said. “And, bank employees are redirecting them to ‘nearby’ branches (Banks - See Page 6)

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Lesniak estimates that this is the 25th year of “Feed the Need,” which started when a church asked if the students could prepare 25 dinners for their food bank.

“From there, it has grown into what it is today,” he said on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving while supervising the students as they packed the completed dinners into containers.

“Feed the Need” is the biggest meal preparation by the culinary arts students, many of whom plan to work in the food industry or further their culinary education after they graduate.

Chef Jill Scott, who teaches Introduction to Culinary Arts, said the students missed preparing the meals last year, which was downsized due to COVID. Food Service Director at Community Medical Center in Toms River, Tom Yanisko, holds a cash fundraiser for the event every year, and last year he provided about 1,500 meals through the hospital, she said.

Student Mikaela Widuch, a high school senior from Brick, said her job had been to help prepare the mashed potatoes this year.

“Everyone worked together to get the potatoes done,” she said. “We had to peel, dice, steam and mash 15 50-pound bags of potatoes,” she said. “It makes me very happy to make these meals for people who need them.”

On the day before Thanksgiving, the vari-

ous agencies come to the school to pick up the meals. Some of the agencies include the Department of Children Protection and Permanency, Golden Opportunities Outreach, Jesus is Lord Fellowship, Preferred Behavioral Health, Inspire-NJ, Seaside Heights Elementary School, and more.

Chef Lesniak said this year, Brick Police had requested 40 meals to be distributed

to an outreach program for youth.

When asked if the pandemic had increased the need for meals, he said small soup kitchens have popped up, many funded by COVID grants.

“Those grants might be short-lived,” he said. “Maybe next year we’ll get hit even harder if those small efforts disappear due to a loss of funding.”

“There is definitely still a need out there

- maybe more, because people have been isolated for a long time. Some have lost loved ones - it’s certainly not the same for them,” Lesniak said.

The kitchens at the culinary arts school were set up to prepare 2,960 meals, and by Tuesday the students were getting close to that number.

“We try not to turn anyone away,” Lesniak said.

Chefs Jill Scott and Gary Lesniak show off 1,702 packaged meals in the walk-in refrigerator.

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“This funding allows us to invest in a mix of capital expenditures such as much-needed HVAC ventilation improvements in our buildings, as well as staffing, technology and transportation needs,” Dr. Farrell said.

The grants will enable the district to increase the capital expendit ures to provide essential infrastructure improvements to school buildings, he said.

During the Facilities Committee report, School Business Administrator James Edwards said that Dr. Farrell is working on a proposal with the administration for Finance Committee review relating to the restoration of some positions that were cut during the last round of S-2 cuts.

“Dr. Farrell informed the committee that roughly 90 percent of the money received would be used to fund additional projects related to health, safety, indoor air quality and energy savings, most paramount being air-conditioning installation - pending material and equipment availability,” Edwards said.

During public comment, resident Vic Finelli asked if all the buildings would be air-conditioned despite a recent demographic study that showed the district’s student population continues to decline.

“Are you going to [get air-conditioning in all the schools] before you look and see

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“Because if you do, you’re wasting money and you’re not going to get it back.”

Reading from a draft of the demographic study, Finelli said that the highest student enrollment was in 2003-2004 when there were 11,604 Brick students.

The current enrollment is 7,962, not including some 500 enrolled in pre-k.

“Have you looked at the demographic study? Does it show you anything that you didn’t know? Are you planning on acting on it in the future?” Finelli asked.

Dr. Farrell said the study would be part of the strategic planning process, and strategic planning has not reconvened in a few months.

“That demographic study goes through Facility - all the different subcommittees before it gets to the Steering Committee,” he said.

“That preliminary study will be all part of the strategic planning that will come out of that whole process,” Dr. Farrell said.

The Strategic Planning committee would be look ing at demog raphics, past financials, different programming, enrollments, state money - “that’s all part of this process,” the superintendent said.

Dr. Farrell said he hopes to present the strategic plan by the end of this school year.

The next Board of Education meeting will be on Thursday, December 16 at the Professional Development Center.

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Banks:

Continued From Page 1 which, based on the size of Ocean County, may be miles away, forcing them to drive further distances.

“Our seniors have worked their entire lives and deserve to enjoy their retirement without the added stress of finding and traveling to a bank far from their homes,” Vicari said, who requested the Board’s support for the resolution.

On November 17, residents and members of the Ocean County Tourism and Business Development Advisory Council attended the meeting of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners to express their concerns about the bank closures and how it will affect seniors, low-income residents and also businesses.

“Ocean County is home to more than 200,000 senior residents, many of whom are over the age of 85 and often rely on caregivers to assist with their day-to-day routines, which can also make them more vulnerable to elder fraud,” Vicari said. “When you close a bank branch and take away the knowledgeable tellers that can pick up

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Continued From Page 1 recently announced the new partnership to construct its SMR-160 plant. The project is described as a “small modular reactor” that is intended to cut costs for nuclear power and invigorate nuclear power’s position in electrical markets. The prototype is expected to be finished by 2030 according to experts at Holtec.

Mayor Curatolo said, “when an international company such as Hyundai wants to engage in business in our township, and multiple levels of oversight are in place to ensure safety, that is a win for our town, its economy and its people.”

“Holtec has partnered with Hyundai to have them perform the detail design of the balance of plant’s systems to support Holtec’s SMR-160 reactor that is under development,” Site Vice President Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station Jeff Dostal said.

The sale of Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station to Holtec became final in July of 2019.

Dostal is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of spent fuel storage systems as well as decommissioning efforts. Prior to this he was the director of site decommissioning/ plant manager under Exelon Nuclear which previously owned Oyster Creek.

While Holtec has expressed strong interest in Oyster Creek for the proposed reactor, other

on something that might not be quite right with a customer, you are removing a layer of security from our elderly population. That leaves our seniors more vulnerable to scammers.”

Vicari said that closures will also force many low to moderate income residents to seek the use of check cashing services which comes with higher fees. He also noted that he realizes many banks are moving towards new technology and are transitioning from in-person service to an online and virtual model.

“And, while this may work for customers accustomed to computers and smart phones, it is more problematic for our senior citizens, who may not be comfortable with the latest technology, those with physical disabilities, and those who have economic hardship,” Vicari said.

The Board of Commissioners is requesting the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance, the Federal Reserve and the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Comptroller of the Currency to review banking practices including closures that have a negative impact on banking customers in Ocean County and across the country. sites are also under consideration for the project.

Members of Lacey’s citizen oversight group previously expressed to township officials their concerns about transparency between Holtec and the community. Lacey officials also shared concerns about the plant’s decommissioning, and the reduction of its commercial tax base and the impact that would have on taxes.

The mayor noted that even a smaller, new power plant would be a benefit for Lacey as it could fill the void when the original facility vanishes completely - and its yearly tax bill disappears as well.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, SMRs (small modular reactors) like the one Holtec being proposed, are expected to be part of the nation’s future energy landscape.

Department officials stated SMRs take up less space than older plants, are cheaper to construct, and assist to make America more energy independent.

The department has provided grants for millions of dollars to firms supporting research and development of new technology. Holtec was such a recipient, having received $6.3 million for its research in new reactor designs. Holtec subsidiary SMR LLC, which is also based in Holtec’s Camden plant, received $1.6 million from the Department of Energy toward its small modular reaction testing and safety system performance research.

Standoff With Police Ends In Arrest

By Chris Lundy POINT PLEASANT – An officer pulling over a car without headlights turned into a situation where the driver fled into a house and barricaded himself inside.

Police said Kareem Blagman, 41, of Chester, PA was driving at around 1 a.m. on November 28 without headlights on. When Officer David Ippolito tried to pull him over, he parked the vehicle in a driveway on Barbara Drive and fled into the house.

While Ippolito was trying to talk to Blagman, the suspect punched through the glass of a bay window, resulting in injury to the officer’s face and eyes.

Police said that Blagman threatened to shoot and kill officers and that he was just involved in an incident in Bay Head. This incident was not shared by police.

Officers from Bay Head, Point Pleasant Beach, and Mantoloking closed down the street and a regional SWAT team arrived.

Point Pleasant’s Crisis Negotiator Lt. Christopher Leonhardt established contact.

After five hours of communicating, Blagman agreed to come out and he was arrested without incident. He was charged with Aggravated Assault on Law Enforcement, Terroristic Threats, and Obstruction of the Administration of Law.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) and Congressman Peter Meijer (MI-03) introduced the Afghanistan War Commission Act of 2021, to create a non-partisan, independent commission that would conduct a comprehensive examination of the War in Afghanistan. The commission would be required to produce a public and unclassified report with actionable recommendations so the United States learns from our experience in Afghanistan and is prepared for future conflicts.

“The war in Afghanistan was a whole-of-government effort that - now concluded - demands an independent, whole-of-government assessment in order to learn what happened. This commission

Kim: Afghanistan War Commission To Study War’s Successes And Failures

is essential to the future safety and security of our country,” said Congressman Kim. “I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan piece of legislation that will create an independent commission because our country’s national security should not be partisan. I’m grateful for Congressman Meijer’s leadership on this issue and hope this is passed into law so that our country can do a comprehensive deep dive into the War in Afghanistan.”

The Afghanistan War Commission Act would require the commission to examine all aspects of the war, including combat operations, intelligence actions, diplomatic activities, and interagency coordination. The commission’s investigation would span all relevant U.S. gov-

ernment agencies, including the Department of Defense, Department of State, and the Intelligence Community, as well as the efforts of our NATO allies.

Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced the companion bill in the Senate, which has earned bipartisan support. Senator Duckworth and Senator Todd Young (R-IN) have also introduced the legislation as a bipartisan amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022 currently under consideration in the Senate.

“The War in Afghanistan was shaped by four different administrations and 11 different Congresses - no party should be looking to score cheap, partisan political points off a decades-long na-

tion-building failure that was bipartisan in the making,” said Senator Duckworth. “Congress owes the thousands of American servicemembers who sacrificed in Afghanistan a serious, honest and long-term effort devoted to bringing accountability and transparency. I’m glad that Representatives Kim and Meijer are taking the lead on my proposal in the House so we can create an independent, nonpartisan commission aimed at ensuring we learn from mistakes made over 20 years in Afghanistan and implement reforms to ensure those mistakes are never repeated.”

“During my years of work on the ground in Afghanistan, I saw instances of success and failure in the fight against terror. To learn both from our

mistakes and our achievements in that conflict, it is critical that we take a comprehensive look at all combat operations and strategic decisions, from the September 11 attacks to the Biden Administration’s disastrous withdrawal. Our bill to establish a nonpartisan, independent commission will ensure the lessons of this 20year war are absorbed and applied moving forward,” said Congressman Meijer.

“The American people deserve an honest examination of the decision making that led to 20 years of failed foreign policy in Afghanistan.

It is paramount we do not ignore the lessons that led to our nation’s longest war - one that spanned four administrations, both parties, and numerous sessions of Congress.

We commend Rep. Kim and

Rep. Meijer, who both witnessed failures of U.S. policy in Afghanistan first-hand, on their leadership, and urge their colleagues in the House to support this commonsense effort,” said Russ Duerstine, Deputy Director of Concerned Veterans for America.

The bill is endorsed by Concerned Veterans for America, VoteVets, and Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America.

Prior to serving in the House of Representatives, Congressman Kim served in Afghanistan as a civilian advisor to the four-star U.S. Strategic Commander at the height of the War in Afghanistan. He also served at USAID, the Pentagon, the State Department, and the White House National Security Council.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E ditorial Leave The Holiday Rush Behind And Seize The Season This Year A friend of mine recently posted that she would be observing a no frills holiday. No tree, no presents, no decorations, no fuss, no muss and no cookie baking.

Okay, if that works for her - and I can see her reasoning behind taking a break from Christmas excess - more power to her.

She goes all out each year and she said no one would notice the difference if the place wasn’t decorated.

She’s saving her money, her focus and is fasting and ready for 2022.

Are there a lot of people out there who want to take a break from some of the holiday deadlines, the cooking, the wrapping, the holiday greeting card sending and decorating?

Personally, I love to decorate and I guess the numerous red and green totes my wife and I have would testify to that. Having inherited decorations from my late parents and some that my in-laws wanted to give away to streamline their own arrangements, plus what I have had collected over the years, plus my wife’s decorations… yes, we have a lot. When my place was smaller, it was a veritable explosion of the holidays. Elegant to tacky, big and small it was all there.

It was ridiculous.

Now that my place is a house and not a bungalow, you’d think I’d have more room to sprawl but when you have two puppies in residence, you need to be selective about where you put a Christmas tree and items

that could prove attractive for play time.

I think we all need to avoid the holiday deadline rush.

Ordering or buying the gifts, the food, the visits to relatives, the planning, and trying to meet up to expectations. I’d recommend being more spontaneous.

Sure, keep up with some family traditions but going on a short road trip to do something fun with the kids or to grab a peppermint chip shake can also be enjoyable.

Last year’s pandemic left us limiting some of our usual holiday activities and while things have improved, we may remain a bit weary to all the rushing around and some of the obligatory errands and chores connected to the yuletide season.

My wife and I decided to

save money this year and skimped on some Thanksgiving plans. We bought some small pre-made meals because outside of ourselves and a friend or two, who needs to cook up a lot of extra food that will see multiple repeat appearances for at least a week later?

Yes, that’s right, Thanksgiving! That holiday that gets nearly forgotten between Halloween which is observed for all of October (and no I’m not complaining about that) and Christmas/ Hannukah that is seen and heard about throughout December and usually, earlier than that.

No one sees the scarecrows, pilgrims and native Americans and a whole lot of turkeys that I have strategically placed around the house and

a few upstairs rooms. My wife takes notice of them but I’m clearly the decorator when it comes to holidays and each year, I enjoy putting them out to wherever they will fit best.

As for Christmas, we aren’t going crazy on gifts this year. We’re looking for experiences instead of adding more stuff to what we have.

We’ll check out the holiday lights of the homes around our area. I’ll try and get those Christmas cards out on time.

That isn’t one of my favorite errands. My wife will bake something I’m sure and we’ll both eat more than we should and that’s okay. You get a pass during the holidays.

I’m fortunate that my job involves my going to Menorah and Christmas tree lightings and some years,

Sundaes with Santa, concerts and other holiday related activities. I get to enjoy them along with all who attend them.

Remember what is most important during the holidays. It’s a time to reflect and to do something nice for people you may or may not even know. Enjoy the season, enjoy the magic it brings each year. The season goes away all too quickly. Instead of getting into the frenzy and rush, slow down and enjoy time with family, friends and have some fun. May your holiday be filled with joy and if you don’t observe a holiday, may the season bring you great times.

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Letters To The Editor Alternatives To Abortion In this day and age, there are so many options for birth control that the barba r ia n i s m of a b or t ion should be a thing of the past, and never again be utilized. There are enough preve nt at ive me a su re s available that there’s no excuse for abortion.

Withstanding violence (How many pregnancies are actually caused by rape?),

there are “rubbers,” IUDs, vasectomies, tube-tying, hysterectomies, pills, and last but not least, the best and most effective birth control of all is the 9th “fruit of the spirit”…self-control!

By the way, lest you think I’m some kind of Bible-thumping Republican, I’m a liberal, non-Christian female.

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Vaccination Is A Personal Decision Something to consider while we watch people lose their jobs over a certain mandate…

When you find a loved one unresponsive and you call 911. While you’re waiting for the EMTs. Does it cross your mind what that EMTs medical history is? Would you turn them away from helping your loved one in dire need if your beliefs didn’t match up? Would you pass on giving your loved one a fighting chance to get to a hospital and get care?

When your house is on fire and your child is stuck inside and firemen come to your home and put their own life on the line to save your child, do you first ask them what their medical and political beliefs are before they save your child? Would you ask them to leave and not help your child because you don’t agree with their beliefs?

When you have a family member that is down to their

last hours of life and you can’t get to them because there are not enough DOT workers to keep the roads safe and clear for travel.

Those DOT workers that used to be in a snow plow by themselves, that were very rarely in contact with the general public while working. Do you feel better missing out on saying good bye? Is your life better now that those people who made a different medical decision than you, aren’t on the road, even if the roads are no longer safe to drive on?

When you have a home intruder trying to break into your house to hurt your family. Do you call 911 and only ask to send a cop that has the same beliefs as you or turn them away and hope the intruder is intimidated by your personal beliefs and make the “choice” to walk away and not hurt you.

When your loved one gets in a car accident and is rushed to the hospital, time is critical to save their life, do you first ask if the doctors and nurses that are going to

save your loved one’s life have the same beliefs as you?

Are you going to deny them from saving your loved one’s life if they don’t?

I could go on and on, I think everyone gets the point. We live in the United States of America. The land of the free. Home Of The Brave.

We have lived among people that make decisions every single day that don’t align with our own… this isn’t about a medical decision anymore. This is about a generation that believes everyone should think exactly the same, everyone should agree on everything, and everyone should see eye to eye. That is never going to happen and you can’t force people into it. Washington state just became a very dangerous place to live.

I am not pro vaccine or anti vaccine. I am 100% for people making decisions that are best for them and their families health. I have zero judgment either way.

Concerned Resident Ocean County

What Did We Get For Supporting Trump?

No wall. DACA is still there. Not a single one of his promises did he go through with.

What did we get? Now, everyone thinks the Republican party is full of racists and conspiracy theory kooks. People fought with their friends for supporting Trump, but what did he give us?

He’s all about “the art of the deal” but I can’t think of a single deal he made that benefitted us.

All that happened is that he made money, gave his kids jobs, and made us fight among ourselves.

Thomas Milstrom Jackson

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Free Food Cupboard Unveiled

BRICK – Mayor Ducey helped cut the ceremonial ribbon for the Brick Township Lions Club free food cupboard located at the rear entrance of Tri-County Insurance at 1875 Route 88 East. The cupboard offers

─Photo courtesy Brick Township non-perishable food items to those in need and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Donations are welcome! For questions or more information, contact bricktwplions@gmail.com or call 732-477-1010.

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Brick Honored For Our Commitment To Veterans

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─Photo courtesy Brick Township Police EMS BRICK – On November 12, the Brick Township Police EMS attended the annual EMT Awards Conference in Atlantic City.

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EMT Stacy Speidel was nominated for EMT of the Year. EMTs Joe Sharkey

and Brian Schwarz were nominated for Outstanding Call by a Team. One of the part-time EMTs, Armando Tamargo, won 3rd place in the state EMS Simulation Competition with the JFK BLS team.

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Annual Toys For Tots Gift Collection

BRICK – The Brick Township PBA Local 230 is holding its annual Toys for Tots gift collection for Brick Township families in need.

The collection, which is part of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program, will be distributed to families in Brick Township in need of toys for the holiday season. Anyone interested in donating toys can drop them off at the Brick Township Police Department at 401 Chambers Bridge Road.

The Brick PBA is accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys, with the exception of stuffed animals, that are appropriate for children ranging

from infants to thirteen years old.

Examples are board games, toy cars, athletic balls, bicycles and other items.

They ask the community to please donate and help bring happiness to the youth of Brick Township. The collection of toys deadline will be December 15. Delivery of the toys to the families is tentatively scheduled for December 18. The Brick PBA would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season.

Questions may be directed to Detective Joseph Riccio at Joseph.Riccio@ brickpd.com or message the Brick PBA via their Facebook page.

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Dr. Isidore Kirsh Ph.D., F.A.A.A.

Dr. Izzy’s Review Of Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids

The FDA has released a new class of hearing aids called OTCs. These devices have actually been around for many years as direct to consumer. The FDA has created a new set of standards trying to educate the public about the differences between Personal Sound Amplifiers (PSAs) and Over the Counter Hearing Aids (OTCs). OTCs were developed as a more affordable hearing aid option since the majority of those with hearing impairment don’t seek help because of “cost.” The research is very clear that untreated hearing loss increases the risk of cognitive decline so recognizing and treating hearing loss sooner than later is critical to maximizing brain function. Most people will wait at least 7 years to even take that next step and have a complete hearing evaluation. I believe the large marketing blitz promoting OTCs will push the consumer to at least think about having an evaluation and/or just bypass the hearing healthcare professional and purchased these products.

In my opinion, the biggest failure of the FDA in pushing OTCs is the fact that a) a complete hearing evaluation is not even recommended and b) the law states that these OTC devices are only recommended for mild to moderate hearing losses.

So, I ask the question, how does one know the degree of hearing loss they actually have without have a complete hearing evaluation? The socalled online hearing tests are basically screening your hearing and it certainly does not rule out impacted wax and/or certain diseases of the ears that should be medically managed. Finally, most folks would “underestimate the degree of hearing loss that they have.

Here are a few OTC devices that you may see advertised. I would like to summarize the pro’s and cons of each: Lively: This is one of the better OTC options since it utilizes digital hearing aid technology from a major hearing aid manufacturer – GN Resound and they can actually program the hearing aid to your actual hearing loss. The cost is $1350 -2000 for the pair. The aids can be rechargeable with a 3-yr. warranty, user friendly APP, Bluetooth capabilities, and a 100-day trial period. There are also financing options. The technology that GN is using is at least 5 years old and the remote programming does have its limitations.

EarGo: Discreet and rechargeable ranging in cost between $1500-2900 for a pair. Most models come with a 1 yr. warranty, although the Eargo 5 comes with a 2-yr. warranty. Like the majority of OTCs, Eargo is not programmed for any particular hearing loss. Over time, the rechargeable battery loses its capacity to hold a charge. Thus, after the warranty, Eargo will not replace the battery so you have to buy a new device.

Bose Sound Control: One of the newest OTCs on the market. $849 a pair with a 90-day risk free return policy and 1 yr. warranty. There is NOT a rechargeable option, no audio streaming, and only available in one style and one ugly gray color MD Hearing Aid: These products have been on the market for years. They range in price from $400 - $1000 per pair, have a rechargeable option, but only a 90-day limited warranty. You can purchase a protection plan for about $15/month. Again, like

most OTCs, the devices are not programmed for any specific hearing loss and the product looks like it cost about $40 to manufacturer.

POSITIVES of OTCs: • The companies like Bose and others promoting themselves will invest heavily in advertising to encourage people to consider this type of help if they have hearing challenges. If only 25% of those with documented hearing loss are seeking help, this type of initiative should significantly increase market penetration to at least 40%.

• Hearing loss will become more accepted – just as a problem with your eyes seamlessly leads you toward having them tested-a problem with your hearing should also lead you toward testing.

• They’re going to serve as a possible “first step” for many people to then consider more appropriate solutions for their difficulty hearing situations (like “readers” versus prescribed glasses).

• In my opinion, the OTC era will force the major hearing aid manufacturers to lower their cost of their products to make it more affordable for the 2530 million hearing impaired folks that are delaying hearing help. It is also more than likely that MEDICARE will directly provide a hearing aid benefit for those with severe-to-profound hearing loss.

NEGATIVES of OTCs: • A large number of things can cause a hearing loss, from a buildup of earwax to more medically concerning (and potentially dangerous unless treated) reasons – this type of self-fitting device may be needless or be like adding a Band-Aid to a fracture.

• You don’t have a professional hearing assessment before self-fitting. Unfortunately, even if you do have this critical step completed, there is no way of programming these devices to your specific hearing loss. This means that they are unlikely to perform properly for you, resulting in potential further problems. It’s impossible to incorporate best practices such as “real-ear” measures and/or aided speech discrimination unless you directly visit your hearing healthcare professional!

• Hearing aids can be lost especially when dislodged by face masks– most traditional hearing aids include loss coverage, while the Bose SoundControl and many OTC devices don’t offer any coverage.

• Because all OTC companies offer a risk-free trial period, many consumers will try these products, have a bad experience and wait another 5-7 years to directly visit your hearing healthcare professional.

Dr. Izzy recommends that before you potentially throw away your money on OTCs, it’s imperative that you have a complete hearing evaluation by a licensed hearing healthcare professional. Who knows, it may only be an impacted wax issue. On the other hand, you may have middle ear effusion (fluid behind the eardrum), Otosclerosis, or an acoustic neuroma (tumor) that needs immediate attention. Remember, you’re hearing is priceless so don’t take any short cuts in managing your hearing loss.

Dr. Izzy and his staff are always available to answer your hearing healthcare questions. Please visit www.gardenstatehearing.com or call 732818-3610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin).

His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-276-1011 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks!

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Bizarre And Important Recalls You Should Know About

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Some product recalls are easy to understand because they’re supplements that are contaminated with drugs for instance! But others are a little bizarre like exploding bottles! Recently, there’s been a flurry of recalls by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and today’s article is to make you aware.

For more information about anything you read about here, you can do one of two things. Either visit my website (suzycohen. com) where I have linked to each recall directly and provided more information, or go to FDA.gov and search the specific product. In no particular order: Odor-Eaters®. These are widely sold foot spray products that are useful for fungus, and foot odor control, and there are other names that this product goes by like “stink stoppers.” Over 40 different lot numbers of various Odor-Eaters products were recalled in November 2021 due to the presence of benzene, which is categorized as a human carcinogen. No reports of adverse events have been reported thus far.

Curry Powder brand “Salma” or “Casablanca” because it may contain peanut residue and some people are highly allergic to peanuts, and experience life-threatening anaphylaxis. The label failed to disclose this.

Red, Yellow or White Onions were recalled in October, due to the potential presence of salmonella which can cause diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps and subsequent dehydration. Onions by various different brand names were recalled, meaning millions and millions of onions are contaminated!

Dietary Supplements by Nutracap® were recalled due to undeclared milk on the labels. There was no illness, but the company is taking a precaution to alert consumers of the potential presence of dairy in their vast array of supplements (sold nationwide) because some people experience severe reactions to dairy proteins.

Salmon Lox was recalled for three different brands: Aqua Nova, Tony’s and North Coast. This was a voluntary recall due to the potential contamination of Listeria rnonocytogenes, which can cause serious infections.

Candida Flush is a dietary supplement made by Mountain Meadow Herbs has recalled 54 bottles of their formula with the lot # 0120011Q. The recall is precautionary because one bottle was found to ‘explode’ for lack of a better word, upon opening! In a bizarre twist of fate, the bottle had apparently become too pressurized over time, while in storage or during transit.

MaryRuth’s Liquid Probiotics for Infants is sold nationwide through Target, Amazon and a private website. Two lots were recalled due to the possibility of contamination of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Hand Sanitizer by American Screening is voluntarily recalling some of its products because they look like water bottles! This poses a risk to people who might accidentally mistake it for a beverage.

Methocarbamol 500mg made by Bryant Ranch Prepack is being recalled if you have the lot #163935 because it contains 750mg of the drug, not 500mg.

Chantix by Pfizer used for smoking cessation was recalled over the summer due to the presence of nitrosamine in some of the pills.

(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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TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Memorial Park Cemetery, an official Wreaths Across America (WAA) location and Women of The Moose Chapter 1248, Lodge 399, Ortley Beach, will be hosting a wreath-laying ceremony, joining more than 2,700 other locations across the country for National Wreaths Across America Day. Coordinated and led by local volunteers, fundraising groups throughout the year to sponsor the

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CORRECTION The headline on the November 20 story, “Date Set For Meeting On School At Temple Beth Or” is a bit misleading. It is the former Temple Beth Or. The congregation has no connection to the current operations. A better headline would have been “Date Set For Meeting On Illegal School.” We regret the error.

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Jersey Shore Civil War Round Table Announces Winter Speaker Schedule

TOMS RIVER – The Jersey Shore Civil War Round Table is a nonprofit group of Civil War enthusiasts of all ages, occupations, and experience levels, who are drawn together by their common interest in Civil War history.

Established in 2014, the JSCWRT meets at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month, from September to June, in Room 214 of Bartlett Hall on the Ocean County College Campus.

At each monthly meeting, the members and guests of the JSCWRT enjoy a presentation by authors, scholars, or other noted experts in Civil War History.

The public is invited to attend a meeting of their choice as a guest of the JSCWRT. Anyone deciding to join the group as a member may do so. Annual membership dues for a single membership are $25 per year or $35 for a

family membership. Membership for active Ocean County College students and active military are free. These dues help pay the monthly speaker costs.

The upcoming slate of speakers for the Winter Schedule are: December 8 - Rich DeLotto will present: “Abraham Lincoln Before and During the Civil War” January 12 - Mark Mutter will present:

“Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War in Ocean County” February 9 - Andrew Megill will present: “Everything You Want To Know About The Civil War You Can Learn From Lincoln and Grant” For more information, stop by and enjoy one of these presentations, or visit the website at: jscwrt.org.

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Around The Jersey Shore Does Someone You Know Have “The Warmest Heart?”

By Chris Lundy JERSEY SHORE – New Jersey Natural Gas is looking for a customer who has the “warmest heart,” in a contest where the winner will receive a $500 Visa gift card.

They are looking for good-hearted folks who help the community - whethe r t hey a re a l ifelong volu nt e e r, a healthcare worker during the pandemic, or an unsung hero who has never received the recognition they deserve.

The contest began on December 1.

Send an email to war m hear t@njng. com. In your email, describe how your choice has made a positive impact on the community during the past year.

The contest ends on February 1, 2022.

Winners will be announced on Valentine’s Day, 2022.

The winner will receive a $500 gift card and the person who nominated them will receive a NJNG blanket.

“At NJNG, we are always in the community and know our customers have been helping their neighbors in countless ways every day – especially during the pandemic. We want to recognize them for their warm-hearted gestures and dedication to serving the neighborhoods we call home,” said Tom Hayes, director of customer and community relations at New Jersey Natural Gas. For more information, including the list of r ules, visit njng.com/warmestheart.

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Around The Jersey Shore

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Upcoming Blood Drive In Brick BRICK – Due to the coronavirus, New Jersey Blood Services is experiencing low blood supplies. They urgently need people to make every effort to donate blood!

The following blood drive is scheduled in Brick Township: December 8, Laurelton Fire Dept, Brick from 1 to 7 p.m.

Blood products have a short shelf life – from five to 42 days, so constant replenishment is necessary. Each day there are patients who depend on the transfusion of red blood cells, platelets and plasma to stay alive. But blood and blood products can’t be manufactured. They can only come from volunteer blood donors who take an hour to attend a blood drive or visit a donor center.

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Free: 1-800-933-2566, or visit: nybloodcenter.org.

Any company, community organization, place of worship, or individual may host a blood drive. NYBC also offers special community service scholarships for students who organize community blood drives during summer months. Blood donors receive free mini-medical exams on site including information about their temperature, blood pressure and hematocrit level. Eligible donors include those people at least age 16 (with parental permission or consent), who weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, are in good health and meet all Food & Drug Administration and NY or NJ State Department of Health donor criteria. People over 75 may donate with a doctor’s note.

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C rossword P uzzle

Across 1 Two-mile-high city 6 Numbskulls 11 Ate 14 Sister of Euterpe 15 Satellite’s path 16 “I __ you one!”

17 V 19 Carried the day 20 Brainstorm 21 Spanish pronoun 22 Understated way to put it 24 Old PC display 26 City west of Hong Kong 27 V 33 Scribble (down) 34 Read (over) closely 35 Wind into rings 36 Look into closely 38 Egg: Pref.

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slangily 54 Bar requests 58 A.L. East team 59 V 62 It may need a boost 63 Revered ones 64 Official Wimbledon timekeeper 65 Summer shade 66 Article of faith 67 Title feeling “beyond power of speech,” in an “Into the Woods” song Down 1 Son of Jacob 2 Dry as a bone 3 Go back and forth 4 Include with an email

5 Wild place 6 Clothing store department 7 Estimate phrase 8 Kimono closer 9 Classic fast-food sandwich since 1967 10 Gift bearer, informally 11 Polite greeting 12 MP’s quarry 13 Disallow 18 Old-school 23 Door securer 25 Ready to pluck 26 Soda order 27 Rich dessert cake 28 Building artisan 29 Trampled 30 Emphatic refusal 31 Mountaineer’s tool

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33 Photoshop image acronym 37 Culinary herb 39 Org. seeking farout life 42 Playful prank 45 Summon up 46 False appearance 47 Dazed 50 “Yeah, sure!”

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TOWNSHIP OF BRICK NOTICE OF MEETINGS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Joint Board of Fire Commissioners, Township of Brick, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, shall hold its regular monthly meetings for 2022 on the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. on the following dates with the exception of January’s meeting which will be held on the third Tuesday of that month and February’s meeting which will be held on the fourth Tuesday of that month: January 18, February 22, March 21 (reorganization), April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21 and December 19.

All meetings will be held at the Laurelton Fire House, Route 88 and Olden Street, Brick, New Jersey. Public participation at the meetings shall be at such times as are set forth in the agenda of the meeting and in such manner as is established by the presiding officer.

The agenda shall include, but not be limited to, matters involving personnel, business and finance, approval of minutes, public session, administrative and operational reports, buildings and grounds, apparatus and equipment, maintenance and repairs, litigation, if necessary, legislation, communications, insurance, training and education, technical rescue and the Bureau of Fire Safety.

Formal action may be taken at all meetings. The public may be excluded from portions of a meeting pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-12.

This notice is being given pursuant to N.J.S.A.10:4-6, et seq.

By authority of the Joint Board of Fire Commissioners, Township of Brick.

STEPHEN W. EARL, JR., CLERK Joint Board of Fire Commissioners Township of Brick

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of DEC 4 - DEC 10

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Harness your passions and go into action. Use high energy to make headway with a new course of study or self-improvement plan in the week ahead. Your reputation can be enhanced by commitment to a course of action.

TAURUS (Apr. 20- May 20): Taking impulsive shortcuts could create headaches. A quick fix may only make things more difficult in the long run. Focus on being loving and affectionate as the week unfolds and some of your dreams can come true.

GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Stay ahead of the game. What works today may not work tomorrow so be prepared to adapt to changing conditions. Your most valuable relationships may undergo a shift for the better in the week ahead.

CANCER (June 21- July 22): Give with a generous heart. It adds joy to smile, give a random compliment, or share experiences. Be prepared for a shift in your work routines as the week unfolds. Reevaluate your objectives to get back on track.

LEO (July 23- Aug. 22): Don’t say yes unless you are sure. To stay in your integrity, you need to make promises sparingly and keep them unfailingly. Help friends and take advantage of opportunities but know your limits as the week goes by.

VIRGO (Aug. 23- Sept. 22): Home and family could be the center of your existence. While you may not be able to solve someone’s problem, you can offer comfort and a sympathetic ear.

Don’t overthink decisions in the upcoming week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your tribe loves the true you. You do not need to flirt or be the best dressed person to impress others. Showing friendly interest and genuine concern will attract new people into your network this week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Jump into action with enthusiasm and your first instinct will probably be the right one. Remain objective about finances in the upcoming week and make decisions analytically. Emotional decisions could detract from your bottom line.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take a rain check on a temptation. You might feel you deserve something special and give in to costly indulgences. Keep your expenditures in check in the week ahead and focus on being loyal and supportive.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Classic designs are always in style. Honoring social conventions might not be exciting but may prevent controversies. Family ties can be a source of joy, so spend as much time with loved ones as possible this week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may not feel receptive now to the new and unusual, even if it’s something a loved one or family member is determined to try. Decide to be more accepting and open your mind to change in the week ahead.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): When you are truly authentic you find your joy and attract kindred souls Your differences can actually be a point in your favor. You might enjoy hearing someone’s idea in the week to come even if it isn’t appropriate for your situation.

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WE THINK YOU’LL LOVE THIS HANUKKAH RECIPE A WHOLE LATKE!

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OVEN - BAKED LATKES

Serves 4 to 6 (Makes 12 latkes) Vegetable oil spray 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 1/4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled (if potatoes are too big to fit in feed tube, cut them in half) 1 onion, peeled and cut into quarters 1/4 cup (1 1/4 ounces) all-purpose flour 1 large egg 1 teaspoon salt 1. Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with vegetable oil spray. Pour oil onto the baking sheet and tip sheet until evenly coated.

2. Set the shredding disk in the food processor and lock the lid

into place. Place the potatoes and onion in the feed tube to shred.

3. Transfer the vegetables to the center of a clean dish towel. Gather the ends of the towel together, twist tightly, and squeeze over the sink to drain as much liquid as possible from the vegetables.

4. Transfer the vegetables to a bowl. Add flour, egg and salt. Mix until well combined.

5. Use a 1/4-cup dr y measuring cup to scoop and drop 12 mounds of potato mixture onto greased the baking sheet. Gently press each mound to flatten.

6. Bake latkes until bottoms are browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Use a spatula to carefully flip latkes (oil will be hot). Bake until the second side is golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes.

7. Line a ser ving platter with paper towels. Transfer latkes to paper towels. Let latkes drain and cool for 5 minutes.

(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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