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Justin Lamb takes the oath of office, as his father, Lavallette Councilman Robert Lamb, looks on. His wife, Board of Education member Ashley Palmiere, holds the Bible.

By Chris Lundy meeting, winners from for this one. meetings. Councilman TOMS RIVER – Ev- last year’s election are Councilman Kevin Josh Lotano will be the eryone on the govern- sworn in, and the poli- Geog hegan will be council vice president. ing body wants to com- ticians take the time to the council president.

Last year was a ward municate more in 2022. reflect on the previous That means he sets the election. The town is At the reorganization year and explain plans agenda and runs the (Council - See Page 4)

The Future Of “This Month In History”

By J. Mark Mutter It’s been said that history is a ribbon - it’s always unfurling. Here are some upcoming ribbons of “This Month In History” columns for 2022. They tell the stories of the struggle for freedom, a declaration of that freedom, and a constitutional framework insuring that freedom - and Ocean County’s role in each

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The Struggle For Freedom When one thinks of the Revolutionary War and the fight for independence, George Washington and the battles of Trenton, Princeton, and Monmouth come to mind - all land battles.

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It’s a story involving not a battle worn general, but a bookish, Harvard educated lawyer - John Adams. Adams championed bringing the fight to the British on the seas. In the midst of it was the coast of New Jersey.

This is a story of geography - from New York to Sandy Hook to Cranberry Inlet to Cape

May to Philadelphia.

It’s a story of a new Continental navy and the work of privately commissioned vessels “privateering” - which, together, inflicted heavy costs on the British.

For us, here, off the Jersey coast, an incredible 85 maritime battles and skirmishes were fought, including those off of what is today Ortley Beach and the long-

closed Cranberry Inlet, and in the bay, inlets, and rivers, here. We’ll learn about this critical struggle on the seas in upcoming columns.

A D e cl ar at ion O f Freedom In modern America, we celebrate the Fourth of July with great fanfare - parades, barbecues, fireworks, and

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Local resident Hilary Cohen found herself with more time at home due to the enactment of lockdowns and COVID-19 restrictions. A pet lover since her childhood, Cohen decided to set up an appointment at the municipal animal shelter with intentions of providing a forever home.

“I used to travel a lot for work, and I was not around enough for a pet,” shared Cohen. “I was living with my mother during the pandemic. I knew that even if I had to go somewhere, someone would always be around.”

Cohen actually grew up with big dogs and refers to Gunner as a real tough little (Shelter - See Page 5)

Changes Cause Argument Among County Leaders

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – A new year, a new commissioner and some new committee assignments were all part of the annual reorganization meeting of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners but not everything went smoothly.

With Commissioner Gerry P. Little retiring from the board last year, a vacancy opened up and Barbara Jo Crea won election in November to replace him on the all-Republican board. She was sworn in by longtime friend and colleague 9 th District Assemblyman Brian Rumpf. Her term will expire in 2024.

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Council:

Continued From Page 1 split geographically into four wards. The Township Council has one member from each ward and three members that can be from any ward.

Justin Lamb, an attorney and police officer, was sworn in to represent Ward 1. He had bested Maria Maruca in the Republican primary, and then Board of Education member Michele Williams in the general election.

He was sworn in by his father, Lavallette Councilman Robert Lamb while his new wife, Board of Education member Ashley Palmiere, held the Bible.

He began his comments by thanking Maruca. “She did a lot for us. I know I have big shoes to fill.”

“I’m deeply humbled to serve,” he said.

“I will always consider us equals even in

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Continued From Page 1 Commissioner Gary Quinn was also sworn in for his second term on the board. He was surrounded by family members as former 16th District Assemblyman Jack M. Ciattarelli administered the oath of office. Quinn served as director of the Board of Commissioners last year. Quinn’s term also ends at the end of 2024.

Ciattarelli lost a very close race for governor in November to incumbent Governor Phil Murphy. He gained more votes than expected in Ocean County and other areas of the state.

disagreement,” he told the other council members.

Councilman Daniel Rodrick, a teacher in Middletown, was sworn into his second term representing Ward 2. This will be his second term on the council.

“I promise to continue our fight against overdevelopment and corruption,” he said.

James Quinlisk, a firefighter and a small business owner, was sworn in to represent Ward 3. He thanked his wife: “without her, nothing I do would be possible.

“Toms River needs to become a better town and continue to grow,” he said.

David J. Ciccozzi, a planning board member who works in property management, was sworn in to represent Ward 4. He promised to give 100% every day.

“If anyone needs help, reach out to me,” he said.

“Thank you to my grandparents, my par-

ents, my wife and children for helping me all through my life to make me what I am today,” he said. “I will work hard to make Toms River even better.”

All seven council members and the mayor are Republicans, although there is some division between them. Five of them and the mayor agree on most things, but Rodrick and Lamb are the outliers.

Township Council meetings have been a bit volatile in recent years, with infighting among members.

Rodrick questioned a new regulation that would limit statements by elected officials to five minutes. He wanted to see if it was legal for this to pass, whether it violated Robert’s Rules of Order (which guides municipal meetings) or the First Amendment.

Township Attorney Gregory McGuckin said it was legal.

In many towns, comments from the public

is limited to five minutes.

Rodrick and Lamb tried to table this move, but they were overruled by the rest of the council.

Councilman Matthew Lotano highlighted some of the work the council, mayor, and administration did last year, including land preservation. An efficiency study that had been performed suggested ways to cut costs and share services.

He also said that one of the reasons that the open space vote didn’t pass was that officials didn’t communicate very well to the public.

There was a referendum question on the November ballot that would have increased the open space tax and allowed the township to buy more land and preserve it.

Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill said that he has asked the township planner to find large parcels of land to buy.

The new director of commissioners is Jack P. Kelly who was unable to attend the session due to illness. His current term of office will expire at the end of the year.

Assuming the role of deputy director of the board is Virginia E. Haines whose term in office also ends this year.

As always, the first meeting of the year is a veritable who’s who of GOP officials in Ocean County and beyond. Present during the session was Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy, 4th District Congressman Christopher Smith, 30th District Senator Robert W. Singer, Jackson Mayor Michael Reina, Manchester

Mayor Robert Hudak, Manchester Councilwoman Michele Zolezi and former Ocean County Republican party boss George Gilmore. They and other elected officials observed the meeting. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer was also acknowledged during the meeting.

Also noted were Ocean County Clerk Scott M. Colabella and Frank B. Holman, III, chairman of the Board of Canvassers and current county leader of the Republicans.

Reverend James Occhipinti, who serves as chaplain for the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and the Ocean County Sheriff’s De-

partment, provided the invocation and at the session’s close, the benediction. Occhipinti has been a part of the reorganization meeting for many years providing those services. The day’s session began with a presentation of colors by the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Color Guard.

Crea thanked her family for their support and attending the day’s meeting. She thanked Rumpf saying, “we’ve been friends for a long time. You administered my first oath of office many years ago and you are here with me again today. I genuinely appreciate that.” She (County - See Page 25)

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Shelter:

Continued From Page 1 guy, who weighs all of sixteen pounds.

Not everyone looks to rescue older dogs, which gave Cohen even more reason to give Gunner a home. After signing the adoption papers, Cohen headed to her aunt’s house to introduce her new companion.

“Five minutes after I adopted him, Gunner slipped his collar and was on the loose,” Cohen said. “He was running around for six days, and it seemed like everybody in Toms River was looking for this dog.”

Volunteers from the Toms River Animal Facility alerted the public they needed help in locating Gunner. They suspected the pup was extremely frightened and would run from anyone other than someone from the shelter.

Ultimately, Cohen and Gunner were reunited on what just so happened to be Gunner’s birthday. The two are now inseparable, although that’s not to say it’s been an easy transition and shows the true meaning of unconditional love.

Gunner spent the first five years of his life in a hoarding situation, where he hid buried within couch cushions. An elderly woman subsequently adopted Gunner and brought him back to the shelter when she moved.

“As far as I am concerned, Gunner is the best dog in the world,” boasted Cohen. “My family is terrified of him. He’s very aggressive when it comes to protecting our house and me. He bites and lunges, and as cute as he is, he’s a little bit scary.”

The Toms River Times, January 15, 2022, Page 5 No doubt Gunner’s past trauma created issues akin to those experienced by abused or abandoned children. Cohen set Gunner up with dog training and agreed with his vet to put him on a regime of doggie Prozac.

Now that Cohen’s back to work, she also uses the services of Crystal Ann Hendricks, a pet setter, who works as a kennel attendant at the Toms River Animal Facility.

“Of the three trainers I had work with Gunner, one told me I should bring him back to the shelter,” Cohen admitted. “Another told me that 95 percent of people would have returned him.”

“To me, an animal is part of your family, like it or not,” continued Cohen. “That’s not happening.”

Cohen’s attitude may well be the exception as confirmed by observations made at the shelter.

Hendricks started at the local animal shelter as a volunteer before she secured her position as a part time kennel attendant.

“I started as a volunteer when COVID first hit,” Hendricks said. “The facility then stopped volunteers as we weren’t allowed in the building. I started my job there in August of last year.”

“We definitely have been on a roller coaster ride, starting with an influx of adoptions,” continued Hendricks. “Everyone was out of work; they had time and wanted the pets.”

At one point, the shelter only had five or six dogs available for adoption. The number has already increased to an average of 16-18 dogs as people return or abandon animals rescued during the pandemic.

“We just started finding loose, stray and dumped dogs,” Hendricks shared. “A lot of people came in and had to surrender their dogs because they returned to work and didn’t want them to sit in the house for fifteen hours alone.”

The Toms River Animal Facility stands out as unique in many ways. First, they are one of only four in the state that is run by a municipality.

The building not only provides shelter for cats and dogs, but also to other animals, such as bunnies. If a squirrel gets hurt in Toms River, local authorities transport it here to give it help.

“We also don’t euthanize animals without a medical reason,” said Hendricks. “For example, we recently put down a small cockapoo who was in severe renal failure.”

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Hendricks says she cries happy tears each and every time an animal leaves with hopes for a “furever” home.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F eatured L etter Teachers And Safty Protocol Must Be Respected All students and educators have a right to attend schools that are safe and conducive to learning and achievement, yet schools are experiencing increasingly frequent incidents that are having a devastating, negative impact on students and staff. One issue is parents that undermine a school system’s efforts to keep their child safe and secure. Instead of following the science regarding COVID safety protocol, some parents and radio personalities actually encourage children to disregard and refuse to adhere to the rules meant to keep them safe.

With active shooter drills, and the ongoing pandemic, we are living in an unprecedented time. However, one thing is certain; educators always step up during times of stress and uncertainty and make their students’ education, safety, and health their number one priority. Parents should do the same and support the efforts of their child’s teacher.

Remember, teachers truly are the backbone of society and need parental support.

They are role models to children, offer guidance and dedication and give us the power of education. Because of teachers, we are able to further develop socially and

economically. Next time you or your community achieve something great, take a moment to think of, and be grateful for the teachers who made it possible.

Today’s teachers are dedicated and help their students succeed academically, even when that requires extra time to alter a lesson, one-on-one time, or staying after hours to make sure they understand a concept. Teachers make students feel special by giving them love, attention, and acceptance.

Although scores fluctuate year to year, overall, the public schools’ scores remain among the top in the world.

The United States stays on top, as number one, in the Education Ranking in The 2020 Best Countries Report, a ranking and analysis project by ‘U.S. News & World Report,” and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Let us always remember teacher Christa McAuliffe’s ideology, who lost her life when the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded. Her lessons from space did not occur, but her philosophy and famous quote should be remembered: “I touch the future, I teach.”

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Letters To The Editor Local Holocaust Survivor Found Support In Community Of Faith Fou r-year-old Rober t Wagemann lay on the exam table, his leg exposed to show the deformity he had from birth. His mother, anxiously waiting in the Ger man hospital where they had been summoned, overheard the doctors’ plan to fatally overdose him after they returned from lunch.

This would not be their first murder.

With Robert unable to run, his mother confronted the nurse on guard, whisking him away to hide in the reeds of a nearby river until it was safe to escape.

The Nazis secretly targeted Robert and other people with mental or physical disabilities for “euthanasia,” killing an estimated 250,000, including some 10,000 children, from 1939 to 1945. The Nazis believed that anyone with disabilities was not only a financial burden but also a threat to hereditary “purity” of their racial community.

Robert’s mother gave birth to him shortly after being released from Nazi imprisonment in 1937 for her faith as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Unable to secure proper medical attention, Robert was born with a shattered hip that made his legs uneven and his foot misshapen.

“He was luckier than many other patients with a physical disability at the time,” said Edna Friedberg, a historian at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., in an episode of its Facebook Live series in honor of disability awareness in October.

Robert went on to have a fulfilling technical career and a happy family life with his wife Renate and three sons, emigrating to Garfield, New Jersey, in 1963. Although living with

a disability brought some challenges, Robert maintained a positive attitude and sense of adventure.

His faith was what helped Robert cope, said Renate, now living in W hiting.

“Knowing God’s promises for the future made all the difference in the world in how he accepted his disability and lived a full life” until his death in 2017.

Robert served his family of faith as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in a responsible role in congregations in northern and central New Jersey for some 40 years, especially treasuring opportunities to help older and disabled ones feel as valued as he did.

“The most important characteristic of the Christian congregation is love, not efficiency,” noted the Witnesses’ flagship publication, “The Watchtower,” in explaining the Bible’s viewpoint of those with physical and mental limitations.

That perspective has helped others with disabilities in the Witnesses’ community of faith feel valued as well.

Whether spiritual comfort or practical assistance in car r ying heav y groceries that her cerebral palsy makes difficult, Elizabeth Madole said she has experienced love from her congregation in Tucson, Arizona, and genuine interest in her as an individual. “They focus on what a person can do, not what they cannot do.”

For Jaden Smith, 17, being included in his congregation’s spiritual and recreational activities in ways that don’t trigger the sensory issues he has from autism “makes me feel confident, loved, and important,” he said. His family also pointed to the help they’ve received from information on the Witnesses’ official website, jw.org, when facing treatment decisions and keeping their home peaceful and united. “These articles are also an expression of love, and they let us know that we have a place in this big, beautiful spiritual

family,” said Jaden’s mother, Keren Smith, of Corpus Christi, Texas.

While people with physical and mental limitations no longer face the Nazi threat, Robert concluded a 1993 interview with the Holocaust museum saying that it is important not to forget experiences like his in Germany.

“As long as we do not get together, tolerate each other, and become like brothers and sisters on this Earth, we need to be reminded of what is going on in this world,” he said.

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Freedom To Be Healthy I’m old enough to remember when you could smoke in restaurants. When you left the restaurants, even if you were in the non-smoking area, you still reeked of smoke.

So how is this any different with masks and vaccinations and COVID-19? When you say you don’t want your kids to wear masks in school, or you don’t want to wear it in a restaurant, you’re only concerned about your own freedom. You don’t care about my freedom to be healthy and my kids’ freedom to be healthy.

Should my rights be violated by your rights? Should my child’s rights be violated by your child’s rights?

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On Letters To The Editor From time to time, newsp ap e r s a r e c on f r ont e d by the “censorship” or “ t h o u g h t p o l i c e ,” f o r publishing letters to the editor they deem inappropriate for public consumption.

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that living among us, are some people who have been anointed to tell the editor and his staff what is appropr iat e opi n ion and thought and what is not – freethought is not dangerous, suppression and censorship is.

A while back, I recall reading where a g roup of parents demanded that “Huckleber r y Fin n” be removed from the school’s library because of its perceived obscenities. When the group was asked by a school board member their opinion of a book that cont ained mu rder, gratuitous violence, incest, lust, adultery, sanctioned slavery, polygamy, cannibalism, bestiality, misogyny, drunkenness, and human sacrifice, they replied: “They would not censor such a book, they would burn it!”

“Apparently,” one school board member responded back , “ you have never read the Bible!”

When it comes to freedom of speech, a nd t hou g ht , it i s wel l we remember the words of the late journalist, H.L. Mencken: “I know of no human right that is more valu able as t he si mple right to say what seems (at t he mome nt) t o b e the truth. Take away that right, and none other is worth a hoot; nor indeed can any other long exist.”

There will always be those who possess limited intellectual resources or who are cog nitively c h a l l e n g e d , b u t i f we have free speech and a free press, I think there is no danger of the government or the superstitious self-righteous expropriating our constitutional rights.

“But this is slavery, not to speak one’s thought.” ~ Euripides Borden Applegate Jackson

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Congressman Kim Looks Back At Year Of Helping Veterans, Seniors

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) looked back on a busy year, from delivering a new $60 million veterans health clinic in Ocean County to returning over $12 million dollars to our neighbors.

“Throughout Burlington and Ocean Counties, 2021 was full of hardship, but together, this community showed our resilience and our ability to support one another. I’ve heard from people across both counties during my town halls, from small business owners, veterans, servicemembers, and families when I drop my kids off at school – this year has been hard. But we have endured. We’re recovering. We’re getting back to school, getting back to work, and getting back to regular life together,” he said.

“Every day I meet people who inspire me to serve. The teachers in our district who have been teaching both in-person and remote classes, the small business owners who have been managing the COVID pandemic while doing everything they can to keep paying workers, and veteran groups that are working every day to serve their community have shown me that our community is strong. Through it all I found and saw hope. I saw how we can be a community that serves one another and looks out for everyone’s best interests,” he said.

Throughout the year, Kim: • Responded to 121,228 letters from constituents • Closed 2,662 cases

• Returned $12,340,053 to constituents (from IRS, Social Security, etc.)

• Returned almost $5 million to small businesses • Had 4 bills signed into law • Had 13 bills pass the House • Co-sponsored bills, 76% of which are bipartisan • Held 16 town halls

Helping Veterans In August, after years of back and forth, Congressman Kim delivered a new $60 million veterans health clinic which will be coming to Toms River. He was joined by the Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough to announce the victory in August.

In July, Congressman Kim secured $500 million for veteran suicide prevention and outreach programs in the appropriations bill passed by the House. The Congressman led the bipartisan push; 113 members of Congress joined his effort.

“This funding for veterans, our servicemembers and their children, and individuals struggling with addiction will make a real impact in Burlington and Ocean Counties,” he said.

Congressman Kim serves on the House Armed Services Committee and works every day to make sure our Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) remains central to supporting America’s national security interests and our region. In support of the Joint Base and the thriving economy around the base, Congressman

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Kim worked to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that secured vital investments in the base and our economy.

Congressman Kim secured $25.866 million for the Aegis Ashore system defense system, which supports hundreds of high-paying engineering and manufacturing jobs at the Lockheed Martin facility in Moorestown, and honored the sacrifices our service members and their families make through a 2.7 percent pay raise.

We are thrilled that the Air Force sees JBMDL as the place for the KC-46 Pegasus mission on the East Coast. Not only is this important refueling mission central to our national security, it also allows our community to be a strategic point of operation. We have the capabilities now to support American servicemembers, personnel, and our allies across the globe. Together with JBMDL’s existing missions, it is clear that the future of our Joint Base is strong.

Helping Seniors “Many seniors in our community live on a fixed income. Given that, we all think

it’s time that we make our healthcare system work for everyone – including seniors and Americans on Medicare,” he said.

Congressman Kim’s Capping Drug Costs for Seniors Act would limit prescription drug costs for seniors by, for the first time ever, capping out-of-pocket expenses at $2,000 per year for seniors on Medicare. We’re proud it passed the House and are fighting for its inclusion in the Build Back Better Act currently being negotiated in the Senate.

In the same bill, Congressman Kim voted to finally allow Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices on behalf of millions of seniors, make sure Americans with diabetes don’t pay more than $35 per month for their insulin, and expand Medicare to include hearing benefits.

“No senior should be forced to decide between paying for their prescription drugs or paying for rent or food. We owe it to them to provide the peace of mind that comes with health care they can afford, and this bill would ensure that the cost for their life saving prescription drugs never spirals out of control,” he said.

Mental Health Association Offering Online Support Group

OCEAN COUNTY – A new, online support and discussion group for women in the workplace is being offered by a nonprofit organization, The Mental Health Association in New Jersey, which has an affiliate office in Ocean County. The focus is on women who have experienced emotional, physical, or sexual intimidation or abuse on the job.

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“Our area of South Jersey employs many women in occupations frequently associated with a higher risk for these experiences. Think about all the waitresses, housekeepers, massage therapists, lifeguards, nurses and the many women working in the service industry,” said Bern Trendler, a wellness program manager. “This group provides a safe space to provide support and have an open discussion about topics like gender roles and power balances.”

Trendler said women who have faced these situations can experience negative health outcomes, including sleep disorders, depression, anxiety and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. Through the group, members share resources and strategies to improve their mental health.

Life in Waves meets twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday at 7 p.m. To receive a link for this meeting, call The Mental Health Association at 609-652-3800 or email lifeinwaves@mhanj.org.

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─Photo courtesy Toms River Schools TOMS RIVER – Intermediate South teacher Jennifer Woodr uff leads the school’s Interact Club, which has a signature campaign to turn popcorn profits into gifts for families in need throughout Beachwood.

Every Friday at Intermediate South, students sell popcorn for a $1 a bag. Proceeds are collected throughout the calendar year, and come the holidays, the team has cashed in its popcorn sales to buy items that will feed 15 local families in need for an entire week.

This 15-plus-years-long tradition (it began back in 2005) took place again

this year, and today Intermediate South Principal Paul Gluck and former IS SRO (and retired Beachwood Police Officer) Bill Oldham personally delivered these items to families. Milk, eggs, cereal, bread and more were delivered to families to enjoy three full meals a day for an entire week.

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TOMS RIVER – The Township Council held its final meeting of 2021 on December 28. Best wishes to Joe Cocco, Code Enforcement; Joanne Zduniak, Building Department and Mike Gretkowski, Public Works on their retirement from Toms River Township.

Thank you for serving the community in your respective departments for many years. You will all be missed.

Proclamations were also presented to: Toms River South alumnus Todd Frazier for winning the Silver Medal with Team USA at the Tokyo Olympic Games Girl Scout Silver Award Winners: Guiliana

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Lastly, Mayor Mo Hill and the Township Council recognized outgoing Councilmembers Laurie Huryk, Maria Maruca and Terrance Turnbach. Huryk and Turnbach served four years on the Township Council for Wards 3 and 4 and Maria Maruca served 18 years on the governing body for Ward 1. The Township thanks all three for their dedication, commitment and service to the community.

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When your throat hurts it’s because it has been irritated which can happen for many reasons. Among the most common are post-nasal drip, chronic allergies, pollution, or cold/flu. The discomfort is usually mild and self-limited, however sometimes a sore throat gets so bad that you need more than a Popsicle®!

My focus today is just to relieve the symptom of a non-serious sore throat. See your doctor if yours is accompanied by other symptoms because it is an early symptom of Omicron.

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Recipe for Salt Water Gargle Recipe 8 oz cool water 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon sea salt (or Real® salt if you have) Combine about 5 drops of essential oils into the salt water using any of these: Eucalyptus, peppermint, thyme, On Guard® or Thieves® or even lemon.

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3. A big spoon of honey. For adults, a spoonful of honey is soothing to a scratchy, sore throat especially if it is accompanied by a cough. Raw honey contains natural antibacterial agents such as bee pollen and bee propolis. Do not give honey to babies younger than a year or two.

4. Sip herbal teas. You can have it iced or warm. The temperature of the tea is completely your preference. Even when my throat is sore, I still prefer warm herbal tea, over iced tea. There are commercial tea bags made specifically for sore throats or make your own spearmint and slippery elm bark tea.

Add some dried orange peel for vitamin C. 5. Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen. These analgesics listed here are great antipyretics, that’s why they’re useful for both fever and pain. These reduce swelling which affords you temporary relief so you can take in nourishment and food.

In closing, if you develop a high fever, chills or see a buildup of puss near your tonsils, or any other symptoms that are indicative of infection, please see your practitioner and get proper anti-viral or antibiotic treatment.

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In 1998, the State of New Jersey adopted the Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act (AICRA) to reduce the cost of automobile insurance by reducing the benefits available to persons who are injured in automobile accidents. This means less coverage to pay for medical treatment and less rights to recover monetary damages from careless drivers who injure your family.

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Officials: Don’t Go To Emergency Room Only For COVID Testing

NEW JERSEY – Due to an increase in individuals seeking COVID-19 testing in Emergency Departments, the New Jersey Department of Health and the New Jersey Hospital Association are reminding the public that Emergency Departments are for emergencies only.

“Seeking non-emergency care such as COVID-19 testing in an Emergency Department diverts critical staff time and resources from those with true emergencies,” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “Our hospital Emergency Departments are experiencing very high volumes of individuals seeking COVID-19 testing. We understand that people want to

be safe and follow our recommendations to get tested for COVID-19, but I want to remind the public that Emergency Departments are for those who need critical, life-saving care.”

Individuals with mild symptoms who suspect COVID-19 should visit an urgent care center, federally qualified health center or contact their primary care physician.

“We need the public’s help to preserve Emergency Department resources for those experiencing emergency illnesses and injuries, including life-threatening conditions including heart attacks and strokes,” said New Jersey Hospital Association President and CEO Cathleen Bennett.

“New Jersey experienced a high number of deaths at home last year, including people who were facing critical medical issues who waited too long to seek emergency care amid the pandemic. We must not allow concerns about overcrowded Emergency Department to add to that toll of pandemic deaths.”

“It is important to seek emergency care when you need it,” Commissioner Persichilli said. “Individuals experiencing symptoms like shortness of breath or chest pain – which can be symptoms of COVID-19 as well as other critical illnesses – should call 911 or seek care in an Emergency Department. But those seeking testing should

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The Department is encouraging the public to visit COVID19.nj.gov to find one of the over 1,000 testing locations throughout the state, including free pop-up and county sites, rather than go to an Emergency Department. A new federal COVID-19 surge testing site is to officially open on January 1 at the East Orange Division of Senior Services and will provide free nasal swab PCR testing for up to 1,000 individuals per day.

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Around The Jersey Shore Toms River Senior Center Seeking New Members

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Senior Center, located at 652 Garfield Avenue, has just announced that they are currently seeking new members to join their community.

The Center offers seniors ages 60 and over a free membership to their active community, with no residency requirements.

Activities at the Center includes scheduled games like canasta, bridge, Rummikub and several exercise groups like yoga, chair exercise, tai chi and Zumba. Members are always looking for new friends to play casual games like poker, pinochle and other card games. In addition, bingo is scheduled twice a week.

The Center also offers a weekly watercolor class and Coffee Klatch that includes edu-

cational presentations and fun activities.

Monthly activities and programs consist of educational speakers, day trips and movies with refreshments. Other programs include wellness events, health fairs, drug take backs and much more.

Activities are free at the Senior Center and some transportation to the Center may be available for members who do not drive.

Toms River residents who need assistance and information about senior benefit programs can take advantage of Senior Outreach services.

For more information on programs and services offered at the Toms River Senior Center, call 732-341-1000 ext. 8460. The Toms River Senior Center is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Toms River Offers Help For Small Businesses

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – During a recent meeting, Councilman Joshua Kopp outlined a few ways he said he’d like to help small businesses this year.

The first would be to form a committee to help small businesses prosper.

This would be a group of volunteers to make suggestions to officials on how the town can create an environment where locally-run companies can grow.

Anyone interested in volunteering is urged to contact him at Josh.D.Kopp@ Gmail.com.

He also suggested a grant program to improve the appearance of buildings. If store fronts look nicer, people will be more likely to stop in.

He’d also like to start an economic relief and growth fund to help someone start a business, help a business grow, or recover from COVID.

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Continued From Page 4 acknowledged former Commissioner Little on the work “he has done for Ocean County over the years. I am also grateful to people of Ocean County for giving me the opportunity to serve them.”

She pledged to be “very active and a handson commissioner for the residents of Ocean County.”

Quinn acknowledged Occhipinti for his many years at the reorganization meetings. He also thanked his wife of 43 years, Linda, and the rest of his family for their support. He also noted the work of the Ocean County Health Department and its leadership by Health Coordinator/ Health Officer Daniel P. Regenye.

“I’m very happy to have all the support I had on the county level along with Bobbi Jo, to be able to come back and serve the residents for another three years. Last year was a challenging year and we had to deal with a lot of things that we have never had to deal with in the past,” Quinn added.

Haines also noted the COVID-19 services of the OCHD and spoke about several land preservation projects that began in 2021 and would continue into the new year including a new park in Manchester Township off Ridgeway Boulevard. It will serve as both a passive and recreational park and is the county’s 28th park.

Argument Over Liaisons Amid the pleasantries there was one point of contention with a resolution assigning which commissioner would serve as liaison to departments this year. Commissioner Joseph Vicari called for it to be tabled for further discussion.

He noted his background in education and his long time serving as liaison on the Ocean County Vocational-Technical Schools, Employee Relations Department and the Surrogate’s Officer. He wanted to know why he was taken off as liaison.

With Kelly absent, Haines chaired the meeting.

The Toms River Times, January 15, 2022, Page 25 “This was distributed last week to all the commissioners. Everyone has had a chance to look at it. Jack has seen it. Although we don’t all agree 100% on the appointments being switched around I myself am not in favor of tabling it,” Quinn said.

Vicari said, “there was no discussion of it.

There was no interaction. There are several things I would like to discuss. I need more information. I don’t feel comfortable. I will support all other items but I want to discuss those three at another meeting.”

“What I’m saying is let’s talk about each one individually and if I lose, I lose but I think the people should know the reason.” He noted he served as liaison to the Ocean County Vocational Schools, for 40 years.

“We are moving on with the meeting,” Haines said noting the motion to table had failed and the motion to approve the resolution was now before them.

Vicari responded, “so I am being censored?

You say this is good government? It is a disgrace.

If (deceased Ocean County Freeholders) John Bartlett and Jim Mancini were here, they would be turning over in their graves.”

“I respect you and we have a great relationship working together. These discussions have been going on over the last couple of weeks. We’re not elected to sit up here and all agree on everything and this is a situation where we are now definitely not agreeing on something,” Quinn said.

“We rarely get into these situations but my disagreement with Commissioner Vicari over the last couple of years has been because you’ve been here for 40 years or whatever it is, does not give you an edge up and never have to give up any of your departments that these are your departments in perpetuity.

“That is not the case. It is a healthy situation for these departments to be shuffled around once in a while and have other commissioners to come in and work with the leaders of those departments.

Our job as liaison is not to go in and micromanage any of these departments,” Quinn said.

“I want more information. I have not had the opportunity to discuss this,” Vicari added.

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Continued From Page 1 more. But this was not always the case. We’ll take a look back at past Fourth of Julys, and see how they were celebrated, or not celebrated, and almost forgotten!

We’ll discover how July 4, 1776 was just another day for everyday people. In 1876, several celebrations were held in Ocean County, including a regatta. In 1926 - the 150th anniversary - Toms River almost forgot to celebrate the anniversary but for the last minute, quick thinking of local ministers. And for the bi-centennial, in 1976, Toms River celebrated 200 years of independence with great fanfare. It was something to remember. I do.

In a few years, we’ll be celebrating 250 years of freedom and plans are already under way in Ocean County to commemorate this milestone.

A Constitutional Framework Ensuring Freedom To ensure our freedom, there’s not just the United States Constitution. We need to remember that we also have a state Constitution. In 2022, we will end the year marking New Jersey’s adoption 75 years ago of the current state constitution. In New Jersey’s history, it’s our third state charter.

We’ll learn of the long road of constitutions in our history from our first - a hastily written document from June 1776 when the British, literally, were coming. It was meant to last briefly. It governed our state for 68 years.

Our second constitution - the “horse and

buggy” constitution - was adopted in 1844. It was a complicated document with numerous overlapping courts and government departments often in conflict with one another.

Efforts to alter or replace it would bring it into the 20th century.

A vote to replace it in 1944 failed. Finally, in 1947, a new charter was adopted - our current state constitution. It’s a simple, modern document providing for our current state government and our very own New Jersey Bill of Rights.

Local residents played a leading role in its creation. Those with long memories will remember those in Ocean County involved: Berry, Camp, Ewart, Mathis, Van Camp.

They are the local founding fathers of our modern New Jersey constitution.

We’ll see how the document was drafted, who was there, what they did, and how the voters of Toms River, Ocean County, and New Jersey ultimately voted in adopting it.

This Month In History In 2022 From the struggle for freedom, to a declaration of that freedom, to a constitutional framework ensuring that freedom, Ocean County played a leading role in our history.

We’ll learn of these stories in 2022 in upcoming columns of This Month In History.

Let the ribbons of history unfurl!

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jan 15 - jan 21

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): A search for excitement and glamour could lead you astray. You might think you are right when you are wrong in the beginning of the week, so wait until the last half of the week to make crucial decisions and changes.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): If you hope for a predictable outcome, do not begin a project until conditions are more predictable.

People might not respond favorably to your questions today. You should be satisfied with results if you make key decisions mid-week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You might be immersed in the mundane and propelled forward by the practical during the week ahead. Even when attracted to more enjoyable activities, you should not be sidetracked from following through on important obligations.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The winds of whimsy might blow you in a direction you wish to travel, but when the trip is done, you could be disappointed. In the week ahead, learn to adapt to changing circumstances and decide to be more realistic.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You might fool yourself or be fooled by others in the week to come. Your hopes and dreams might seem achievable, but you could overlook some key elements. Wait until mid-week to make major changes and move ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Much of your success and progress during the upcoming week will depend on whether you focus on using your intelligence to your advantage. Remain willing to

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Ensure that financial safeguards are in place so that it is not possible to spend more than you earn.

In the week ahead, you could fall prey to misconceptions and must be strong to protect your family and loved ones.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Caution and security often travel hand in hand. This week might offer many instances when you must be cautious about your expenditures to enjoy prosperity. You may misinterpret both good news and bad news.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the week ahead, you can find imaginative ways to enjoy the fruits of your labors. Fight off the urge to be contentious or to argue with family members. Don’t worry if your efforts do not produce immediate results.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may yearn to escape from the rat race and embrace inspirational ideals in the week ahead. If you hold your thoughts firmly on your deepest truths, you can rise above the materialistic temptations of the world.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Pragmatism might be accepting that you have “made your bed and must lie in it.” Accept your situation and take steps to make the bed comfortable. Remain humble in the face of scrutiny in the week ahead.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): It may be wise to find a place and the space to think clearly without distractions in the week ahead. Focus on using prudence and be more objective when money must be spent. Tune into yourself to get clarity.

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Vegetable oil spray 1 cup (6 ounces) chocolate chips 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 3 large eggs 1/4 cup (2 ounces) water 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1. Adjust oven rack to the middle position and heat oven to 275 degrees. Spray the inside bottoms and sides of six 4-ounce ramekins with vegetable oil spray. Place ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet.

2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and butter. Heat in the microwave at 50% power for 2 minutes. Stir mixture with a rubber spatula to combine.

Return to the microwave and heat at 50% power until melted, about 2 minutes.

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Let chocolate mixture cool for 5 minutes.

4. In a medium bowl, whisk sugar and cornstarch until combined. Add eggs, water, vanilla, and salt; whisk until combined.

5. Add sugar mixture to cooled chocolate mixture and whisk until smooth. Transfer batter to a large liquid measuring cup.

Pour batter evenly into greased ramekins (ramekins will be about three-quarters of the way full).

6. Bake cakes until edges are set but centers still look wet, 20 to 24 minutes.

Gently shake the baking sheet. If the centers of the cakes look very liquidy and jiggle a lot, bake the cakes for 1 to 2 more minutes. When the centers of the cakes jiggle slightly, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Place the baking sheet on a cooling rack and let cakes cool on baking sheet for 30 minutes.

7. Cover each ramekin with plastic wrap and use a fork to poke small holes in top of plastic. Refrigerate until cakes are cold and firm, at least 1 1/2 hours. (Cakes can be refrigerated for up to two days.)

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