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FOOD TRUCKS AND MUSIC DRAW School Budget Reflects State Aid CROWD TO JOHNSON PARK Cuts

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – With graduations having commenced in June, members of the Board of Education and administrators are turning their focus toward the next school year.

The challenges of the 2022-2023 school year will involve the district’s spending plan. The total budget is down by 4.69% but the tax rate is seeing a .0079-cent increase.

The 2022-2023 proposed school tax rate is $1.4198 per $100 of assessed home value. The average home in Jackson is assessed at $329,862.

This means the average homeowner will pay $26 more per year in school taxes.

The total budget this year is $167,766,627 which is a $8,260,244 reduction from last year representing a change of 4.69%.

The general fund tax levy this year is $91,445,509 a change of $1,793,049 in 2021 representing 2%.

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─Photo by Bob Vosseller A good number of food trucks came out providing a variety of food, beverages and desserts during the Jackson Food Truck and Fireworks event held on June 26 at Johnson Park.

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Music, a variety of food, a cool breeze and plenty of people all came together for the Food Trucks and Fireworks event at Johnson Park.

Customers enjoyed empanadas, sausage

and pepper sandwiches, burritos, seafood, chicken, ice cream, fried Oreos, lemonade, and so much more during the afternoon.

The Township Recreation Depar t ment coordinated the event and Director Joey An-

derson said that there were 15 food truck vendors who came out for it. “Unfortunately, one broke down in transit.

They all came to us and pay for a spot. We don’t turn anyone away and we have a great variety once again this year.”

One of those vendors was Kierston Connor who joined her mother Peri Connor and her cousin Margo Clayton in a pink mini-bus as part of Kiersten’s Creations. Kiersten said she is celebrating her (Truck - See Page 4)

Regional Day School Holds 2022 Commencement

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON - It was graduation day for students of the Regional Day School. The Class of 2022 entered the school’s all-purpose room wearing caps and gowns in the colors of their home schools. Family, friends, staff and fellow students cheered them on.

The NJ Regional Day School at Jackson is a state special

education school managed by the Manchester Township School District.

School officials honored five students on June 10.

They included Joey Abate of Manchester Township HS, Arielle Carrieri of Toms River HS South, Sean Kane of Plumsted Township HS, Amy Kolodziej of Jackson Memorial HS, and (Regional - See Page 5)

─Photo courtesy Regional Day School

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Mayor: Lock Your Doors

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Mayor Michael Reina’s message was simple. Lock your doors.

The mayor was helping spread the word during a recent Township Council meeting.

Police from Jackson and nearby depar tments have been asking the public to do this since there have been more car burglaries recently.

“Please lock your car doors. Don’t leave those fobs in there. I know it’s hot now and you want that air conditioning going as you do the heat going during the winter. As of recently we had three visitors

from Newark that were recently locked up,” Reina said.

“They were caught thanks to a RING camera,” the mayor said.

“This is something serious. They were not Jackson residents. Jackson Township is not going down the tubes.

“We have people coming in from other neighborhoods, outside towns because we happen to be a very nice neighborhood and they think we aren’t paying attention,” the mayor added. “Please keep those cars locked, your doors locked your garage locked and your sheds locked. It is the (Lock - See Page 8)

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Continued From Page 1 first year of business and does festivals, private parties, catering and more.

She couldn’t have been happier with the turnout and the reception her business was getting. “The weather is perfect and we’re doing well,” she said. While she sells cheesecake, chocolate mousse and other baked goods, her specialty at this event was large homemade cookie-ice cream sandwiches.

This offered up a cool, different delicacy to those frozen sweet treats offered up by Mr. Softee that was parked right next to them.

Another popular purchase were plates of butterfly potato chips to snack on. The Empanada Beast food truck served up cornbread empanadas of various fillings and yucca fries.

There was some musical variety as well.

“We have two bands performing today, Discoteks and Coast-2-Coast. They are both very popular. The day started off with National Anthem being sung by Ann Marie DeLuca of Freehold,” Anderson added.

Jacqueline Rutigliano of Holmdel was enjoying her first Jackson Food Truck and Fireworks event by really swinging her hips to the music with a hula hoop. “This is fun.

I was hoping to get them to play ‘Miss you’ but they say that isn’t a Disco song.”

Anderson however got the band to perform the popular song for Rutigliano who was later joined by other attendees using hula

hoops to dance to the music.

He noted the presence and assistance of the township’s police department, firefighters, EMS, public works department and other town officials.

Township Recycling Coordinator Irina Darrar was busy passing out recycling information and some swag items including ceramic coffee mugs. Jackson’s Clean Com mu nities tent offered up T-shirts and cloth bags.

The event also proved pet friendly with a number of attendees bringing along their dogs on a leash to the activity. At dusk following the last musical performance fireworks were enjoyed.

Families were also enjoying games like basketball and cornhole. This was one of many community events happening this summer.

A mong those for thcom i ng events is National Night Out where police, firefighters and EMS showcase their services among other township organizations at the local ShopRite parking lot. That event allows for the community to get to know the emergency service responders that serve the community in a fun filled setting. It will be held in August.

Jackson Day will return once again to Johnson Park in October and will include a variety of children’s games and activities, live music, various vendors and booths featuring community organizations, businesses and religious groups.

-Photos by Bob Vosseller Members of the band Discoteks perform during this year’s Jackson Food Truck and Fireworks event held in Johnson Park on June 26. They were followed by the band Coast-2-Coast.

Jackson Township Recycling Coordinator Irina Darrar was busy passing out recycling information and giveaways.

Ocean County Health Department COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Schedule for July Walk-ins welcome, but appointments recommended. Clinic schedule dates subject to change.

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Continued From Page 1 The tax levy is the amount to be raised by taxation and it takes two forms: the operating budget, also known as the general fund, or debt, made up of things like previously approved construction projects and referenda.

The total debt came in at $8,430,814 a change of $5,624 or 0.07%.

Federal/State Programs came to $18,486,129 marking a change of $3,766,171at 16.92%. The general fund totals $140,849,684 a change from 2021 of $4,488,449 or 3.09%.

State Aid The most significant change from last year is probably the state aid. The district is receiving $10,352,511 less than last year. The total is $36,026,107.

At numerous Board of Education meetings, Jackson officials have discussed how the chil-

Regional:

Continued From Page 1 Christpher Wright of Southern Regional HS. Manchester Superintendent of Schools, John Berenato, provided the keynote address, stating, “Regional Day is a special place, one of my favorite places to be.

“Today, we celebrate your achievements as you begin the next chapter of your journey.

The Jackson Times, July 2, 2022, Page 5 dren will be impacted by state aid spending formula cuts in the last several years.

Superintendent Nicole Pormilli submitted formal testimony during the April 21 State Senate Budget hearings and called on legislators and Governor Phil Murphy to correct the damage the cuts have inflicted.

The school district again submitted an application to the Department of Education for Stabilization Aid, and lawmakers from the 12th Legislative District are “advocating on our behalf for that aid,” according to a budget PowerPoint presentation shown in the spring.

Twelfth District Legislators Senator Samuel D. Thompson, Assemblymen Robert D. Clifton and Ronald S. Dancer have sponsored/ introduced/are developing multiple pieces of legislation aimed at school aid relief, including bills to increase school aid for busing non-public school students, fully restore the school aid cut to bring funding back to 2017-18 levels and increase stabilization aid available from the proposed $20 million to $100 million.

Pormilli told members of the public during a prior Board of Education meeting that the state aid cuts caused the loss of four positions through attrition/retirements and reductions in force. The current class sizes will however, remain the same. The district has eliminated 147 positions since the start of the budget cuts.

The School District also lost most of its Tier 1 Capital Projects and experienced a reduction in school-based budgets and some technology.

This year’s budget supports investments in curriculum through the adoption of materials for the next school year in math and science, teacher and student material, texts and online resources.

It also supports technology through maintenance and investments in technology infrastructure. The spending plan also supports athletics and co-curricular activities through staffing, rotating investments in equipment and supplies.

The spending plan also supports Special Education by providing IEP (Individual

Education Plan) programs, ser vices, equipment and software for all classified students, out of district tuition, nursing costs for special needs students and related services for students.

It also includes an extended school year program. Capital projects for the facilities department have been prioritized by need.

The transportation department will maintain buses through careful schedule of replacement and repair.

State Aid cuts were only part of the budget’s impact. There were other annual factors that impacted the spending plan such as contractual obligations, rising costs such as software licenses, gas prices and increasing insurance premiums.

Tuition increases were also noted as well as increases in special education out-of-district transportation costs and less staff contribution toward benefits which meant more district funds had to be allocated.

You’ve worked hard; you’ve given it your all. Sometimes it was easy and sometimes difficult, but you persevered. To the class of 2022, I wish you the best of luck as you move forward with whatever lies ahead,” Berenato added.

The superintendent told the graduates to “enjoy the small victories, relish the moments that make you smile, and build character. Change is good. You are destined to achieve great things. Congratulations!

We are very proud of you.”

The Manchester Township Administrator’s Unit, the Manchester Township Education Association, and the staff at Regional Day provided gifts to the students. They also received numerous awards from their teachers, recognizing accomplishments in outstanding behavior, sports, and more.

Each graduate was presented with a diploma from their home school as well as a cer tif icate f rom Regional Day School.

Diane Mangold played a flute solo of “What a Wonderful World” in tribute to the graduates and additional music was provided by a quartet of members of the Manchester Township High School band. Graduates and guests were also treated to a touching slideshow of photos of each of the graduates throughout their years at Regional Day. Regional Day School Principal Lisa Michallis concluded the ceremony, saying goodbye to the graduates and wishing them all a bright future.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

E DITORIAL Abortion And Other “Forever Battlegrounds” The Supreme Cour t turning abortion over to the states is probably the biggest news of the week.

There are very few people who have moderate opinions about abortion.

Hardly anyone is ambivalent about it. This is not something that can be compromised, obviously.

This is exactly why politicians are able to manipulate us so well.

The pro-choice side will be arguing that “we need to win in November to legalize abortion.”

The pro-life side will be arguing that “we need to win in November to keep abortion illegal (in certain states and then nationwide).”

The Supreme Court’s decision just filled the coffers of both parties.

You might have already received a fundraising e m a i l. T h e Re pu bl icans and Democrats are going to be asking for your money to help support their side, and then they’re going to ask for your vote.

They’re going to ask for your money, first, because that’s more important than your vote. And this is why: No matter whether their side wins or loses, they can still use abortion as a political football until the end of time.

Whether abortion is legal or not isn’t going to affect the average politician.

They’re too old to be having kids anyway, except maybe with their mistress.

And if it’s illegal, you can bet they still have the connections to get it “taken care of discreetly.”

People criticized Democrats for not protecting abortion before this happened. The cynic in me says they knew it was coming and let Roe be overturned. They know they are going to get

slammed in the midterm elections and needed this rallying cry. Every Dem is going to run on this topic.

I’m going to coin a term here: “Forever Battleground.” I’m not sure I like it. It’s a little clunky, but if you name an idea there’s more of a chance for it to take off and for people to remember it and reference it.

The idea is simple: There are some topics that will remain a political issue forever. Abortion. Immigration. Gun control.

These are all topics that will never have a resolution.

Even if they go all the way in one direction, there will be people fighting to overturn it. That’s what happened in this case. Abortion was legal and the GOP fought for a change. Now, the Democrats will fight for a change. The pendulum will go back and forth and back and forth.

Politicians like these topics because they have a built-in audience who are very emotional. If you’re a Republican candidate, you can just check off the box that says “pro-life” and boom – you’ve got millions of supporters.

Same goes for the Democrats on the other side of the fence. Those “forever battlegrounds” are ripe for single-issue voters.

I’m no legal expert. I’m not entirely sure what the full ramifications are from Roe. The whole situation might even change by the time this editorial sees print.

One thing that won’t change, however, is that everyone will be very emotional about this battleground and it will be around forever.

Chris Lundy News Editor

Pledge Of Allegiance More Than Just Words Think of the words to the Pledge of Allegiance, then think of the mess our nation is in. Consider the following words in the Pledge: Allegiance: Who do we pledge our allegiance to; God, count r y, political party or man? It was more than obvious in the last election, the allegiance, the idolatry to a man in spite of his f lawed character, lack of integrity, ethics and morals.

R e p u b l i c: D e f i n e a Republic as a commonwealth; a state in which the power is vested in elected representatives. Have our elected represent atives abused that power? Do they have integrity, have vision, take responsibilty, and serve our nation; not be selfserving? Without these factors there can be no trust and we will see a rise in corruption! They do not have the right to act as they please! We need leadership, not power and control!

One nation. America is a melting pot of cultures and in part that is one of the things that makes us great. Yes we have problems such as the border crossings, however hate, v iolence, a nd polit ical fighting solve nothing.

Under God: As a society we have drifted farther

and far ther away f rom being a godly nation and it shows! Do our leaders walk humbly with God or have they sold their souls for power a nd money?

Is loyalty to party or an individual more important than God? It would seem so!

Indivisible: Our political leaders seem to be doing their best to divide America on a multitude of issues; blaming each other. The insurrection on the Capitol, attacking our 1st amendment rights, gun violence, restriction of voting rights, are examples.

These are threats to our freedoms and democracy!

Liber t y. Big Danger!

When we allow government to grant our liberties, we give them the ability to take them away! We must demand leadership, not control at all levels!

Justice. Gun violence, hate crimes and let’s not forget the “Big Lie,” and anarchist attack on the Capital! Is the Constitution in danger when we let politics cont rol the courts? Are we a nation of law; man’s law (often perverted justice) or God’s law?

Are we drifting - no, allowing - our nation to turn into autocracy? It’s our fault if it does! Silence is not golden and there is much to be lost!

Ken Schorr Manahawkin

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Jan. 6 Probe Is A Joke

Expand The Supreme Court

This so-called January 6th probe is a colossal joke.

Donald Trump is the greatest president this country ever had. He also saw the Biden-Harris disaster a mile away.

Now we are all struggling to pay for gas and food. Living in this country is becoming impossible. I pray that Trump will take back the White House in 2024 as it was stolen from him in 2020. Can’t you people see that the Demorats are behind this sham investigation? They are horrible and are only doing this to prevent him from running again.

They know that if they don’t do this, Brandon doesn’t have a chance again.

Oh and monkeypox? Are you kidding? The next fake news to tamper with elections for November. I’m disgusted.

To protect our reproductive freedoms, we need to expand the Supreme Court.

The Judiciary Act of 2021 would add four new seats to the Supreme Cou r t, bringing the number of justices to 13. It would help restore balance to a Court that Mitch McConnell has packed with right-wing extremists who just dismantled abortion care in America.

Recent polling showed that not only do a majority of Americans believe that the Supreme Court should uphold the right to abortion care, they also agree that we need to restore balance to the court and support adding additional judges to the Supreme Court.

I’m urging Congress to pass the Judiciary Act so we can create an institution that moves away from partisan politics and represents the good of all Americans.

Tim Friedman Jackson

Best Of The Worst

Jennifer Cox Manahawkin

Two incompetents competed for the 4th District Congress seat in New Jersey.

Neither of these people have ever held a real job.

One, Chris Smith, has been in Congress since he was 24. The other, Mike Crispi, who is actually 24 now, has a podcast. One’s a career politician and the other wants to be. Neither of them have ever had to budget a household, or worry about their family.

Neither of them are in touch with the average person, and it shows. One of them spends all their life in Washington, D.C. (because Smith lives in Virginia – not New Jersey) and the other spends all their time online. Between D.C. and the internet, I’m not sure which one is the most fake.

I’m a Republican but are these are the best options the Republicans have to represent us?

Route 33 outside of the Jersey Shore Medical Center is a drastically dangerous roadway. Within a two-mile radius are multiple heavily traff icked highways: Garden State Parkway Exit 100 B, Route 18 exit 8A, Route 66, and Route 34, merge into a single lane in front of the public and emergency entrance to the hospital.

Fender benders are ruled as reckless driving offenses, which serve as a source of income to Neptune City.

Before another car is damaged, or a person is injured, or an emergency ambulance is delayed; with a sense of urgency, this roadway must be widened!

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

Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday Announced From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy RED BANK– Governor Phil Murphy, Senate President Nicholas Scutari, and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin announced that they have reached an agreement on a back-to-school sales tax holiday as a part of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget.

The sales tax holiday will be historic for the state, building upon Governor Murphy’s promise to make New Jersey more affordable. The back-to-school sales tax holiday builds on the $2 billion ANCHOR Property Tax Relief Program and other affordability measures that the Governor expects to see in the enacted budget.

“Today we take another monumental step forward on my Administration’s commitment to make New Jersey a stronger, fairer, and more affordable state for our residents,” said Governor Murphy. “A back-to-school tax holiday has been talked about for a long time, and as inflation is a central worry around many of our residents’ kitchen tables, now is the time to do it. This program will cut the cost for the most essential items needed for educational success and help make New Jersey more affordable for our students and families.”

The sales tax holiday will take place from August 27 to September 5. Under the sales tax holiday, tax exempt supplies

and equipment include: (1) school supplies, such as pens and pencils, notebooks, and binders; (2) school art supplies, such as paints and paintbrushes, clay, and glazes; (3) school instructional materials, such as reference books, reference maps, globes, textbooks, and workbooks; (4) computers; and (5) school computer supplies, such as computer storage equipment, printers, and personal digital assistants.

“This tax holiday for school products may not make kids look forward to school more, but it certainly will make parents happier when shopping for the goods they need to get their children in advance of the new school year,” said Senate President Scutari.

“Between school and art supplies, new electronics like a laptop or tablet, and sports equipment, getting kids prepared for the new academic year can weigh on a family’s wallet in a big way,” said Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin. “Our back-to-school holiday lowers the price tag of school items for the up to two million New Jersey families with children in a K-12 school, for our teachers, and for our college students. Combined with $2 billion property tax relief under ANCHOR, it furthers the commitment to deliver on our promise of enacting the largest tax relief program in our state’s history.”

“Preparing for a new school year is a stressful time for New Jersey families, mentally, emotionally and economically,” said Senator Vin Gopal. “By implement-

ing this sales-tax holiday in the weeks before the first bell rings, we will be offering families a measure of relief from those stresses, by helping them to fi ll their kids’ back-to-school lists without breaking their household budgets. I thank Governor Murphy, Senate President Scutari and Speaker Coughlin for their vision and leadership on this issue.”

“The purpose of this legislation is to assist both families and teachers during the busy and potentially expensive back-toschool season. As we’ve seen a collective rise in inflation and the cost of living, it would be a preventative measure, to ensure that students are not left without the very essential school supplies they’ll need for the upcoming school year,” said Senator Fred Madden. “This proposed tax holiday will save parents and teach-

ers funds that they should not have to compromise in order to provide for their children and students.”

“Every year, the average family spends upwards of $250 per child on school supplies alone and teachers spend around $600 of their own money on classroom supplies for their students. These are significant, yet necessary expenses for an important reason - ensuring students and teachers have what they need for a successful school year,” said Assemblyman Paul Moriarty. “Prices are rising with inflation showing no signs of letting up. Now more than ever, it is critical to help families cut costs where they can.

A tax holiday right before school begins each year will be something parents and teachers can count on while back-toschool shopping.”

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get the correct information and this is the place to go.”

world that we are living in and for your safety and the safety of those you live with do not confront anyone call 911 immediately.”

Mayor Reina also advised residents to ask questions to the governing body or professional staff that they “may have picked up on in social media. It is very important you

Resolutions Passed During that meeting the Township Council approved adding a new member to the Apartment and Mobile Home Park Rent Levelling Board.

Council President Martin Flemming explained that Board “involved a team we put together that has done an unbelievable

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job.”

A joint agreement between the township and school district to provide two school resource officers for the school district was also approved.

The township is also seeking this year’s Clean Communities grant and also renewed several liquor and campground licenses for the current year as well as the zoological license for Six Flags Great Adventure.

Joint Base Begins $15 Million Project

─Photo courtesy Congressman Chris Smith Congressman Chris Smith was on hand at the groundbreaking.

By Bob Vosseller JOINT BASE-MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST – Construction is already underway for the $15 million Lakehurst Readiness Center at the Joint Base.

The project will be covered through federal funds secured to build the new Center for the 250th Brigade Support Battalion - the ground maintenance company for the New Jersey Army National Guard’s largest brigade.

The new facility will be used for training of National Guard members and help maintain equipment and unit readiness for deployment. The new facility will enhance military operations at the Joint Base and help ensure Guard members have properly-maintained equipment and the support they need.

“The federal investment underscores the ongoing and increasing mission-critical value of the Joint Base and helps ensure there remains a vibrant hub for multiple national security missions and programs,” said Congressman Chris Smith (R-4th).

The 40,795-square-foot facility will be completed by September of 2023 and will be built to ensure seamless and continuous maintenance support to the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team during all State Active Duty and federal missions.

Design Resource Group Architects based in New Jersey designed the center which will include existing Army Nat ional Gu a rd a nd A r my Reser ve elements.

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By Alyssa Riccardi JACKSON – Back in May, Siberian tiger Nadya at the Six Flags Wild Safari gave birth to an extremely rare litter of five cubs.

What makes this litter so rare is that most tigers have around two to four cubs per litter. This uncommon birth is very significant due to them being an endangered species, with the litter being equivalent to 1% of the world’s wild Siberian tiger population.

During the cubs’ first health checkup at three weeks old, the Six Flags Veterinary Team said one female cub weighed only 2.5 pounds, which is the typical birthweight.

The other cubs, three girls and one boy, were at a healthy weight of 6 pounds.

The tiniest cub was brought into the clinic where she remained in an incubator and received around-the-clock bottle feedings.

“Without human intervention, she would not have survived,” said Six Flags veterinarian Dr. Ken Keiffer, who also noted the grim survival rate of wild tigers at 50%.

The critically endangered species have an estimated wild population of only 500 due to poaching, hunting and habitat loss.

-Photo courtesy Six Flags Siberian tigers, also known as Amur tigers, are the largest cats in the world averaging 11 feet long with a three-foot tail and have a bold orange and black coat with a unique stripe pattern.

“Nadya’s cubs help ensure the survival of this precious species for at least two more decades,” Keiffer said. “At Six Flags, we aim to teach our guests about conservation, and we hope it inspires them to help preserve these and other amazing animals here on Earth.”

Guests can see Nadya and four of her cubs in the safari’s Tigris Asiana section of the Drive-Thru Adventure in the coming weeks. The littlest cub will remain in the veterinary clinic for the next few months.

The Wild Safari offers additional unique experiences to see Nadya and her cubs: ‘Safari Overnight’ Camp Out July 15 & 16: Guests can pitch a tent at Camp Aventura and fall asleep to the lullaby of a lion’s roar. This exclusive Safari Overnight event features animal activities, giraffe feeding (Tiger - See Page 10)

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Guests can bring their tent and sleeping bag to make memories that will last a lifetime. Advance tickets are required and space is limited, visit sixf lags.com/ greatadventure/events.

‘Giraffe Encounter’ Safari VIP Tour: Great Adventure theme park offers a new safari VIP experience, the Giraffe Encounter Tour. This off-road adventure on military-style, open-air trucks features an informative and engaging tour guide through seven sections of the Wild Safari and the opportunity to hand-feed giraffes at Wild Safari’s Camp Aventura. Tour guests can also meet small exotic animals up-close.

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─Photo courtesy Six Flags 29 and daily June 30 through September 4. Tour tickets may be purchased in advance or at the theme park.

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You can usually tell when something needs to be replaced - your smartphone screen is cracked, or your vacuum smells hot. But what about your hearing devices? Here are five signs you need new technology: Malfunction: When you perform all the recommended maintenance diligently, but things are still going wrong, it’s time to consider new devices. If replaced batteries drain quickly or sounds remain muffled after a wax guard change, for instance, consider that a red flag. Occasional repairs are normal; persistent problems that resist troubleshooting aren’t.

Change in Hearing: Your hearing changes over time due to age, exposure to noise, and health events. We can often adjust your programming to meet your new needs, but sometimes your hearing changes so much that you need a different level of technology.

Costly Repairs: Replacement parts for older hearing aid models are often scarce, especially if the model is discontinued.

Think of your devices like a car: If repairing them costs so much that it makes more sense to replace them, go ahead and spring for a newer model. The general rule of thumb is pay for the repair once, but never twice!

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

10 Popular Plants And Foods That Make Melatonin

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

When night falls, and you feel the urge to sleep, it’s because your pineal gland has just secreted a tiny amount of melatonin. After about age 50, the amount starts to slowly decline, which explains the frequent bouts of insomnia in the elderly.

Did you know that melatonin is not a human thing? It’s found in the plant kingdom too. Just like humans, and animals, plants respond to light and dark cycles termed the “photoperiod.”

They make melatonin so it will act as an antioxidant in response to harsh environments. Perhaps this is its most important role in your body too! There are hundreds of studies affirming anti-cancer activity of melatonin so we know it is protective of “harsh environments” even in the human body.

We know a lot about melatonin, for example it not only helps induce sleep, it also regulates our circadian rhythm, general mood, our body temperature and even healthy bone metabolism. There is an impact on reproductive, immune function and vision.

Natural melatonin is not just made in humans and in plants. It is ubiquitously found in birds, fish, reptiles and some bacteria. I’ve been so fascinated with this since my garden is in full bloom, that I decided to delve into the plant kingdom more.

The 3 Most Popular Plants that Contain Melatonin Skullcap (Scutellaria biacalensis) - Sometimes also called Chinese Skullcap (Huangqin), this plant has well-documented anxiolytic and sedative properties, that’s why people take dietary supplements of it. The compound acts as a natural antiviral against certain pathogens.

It makes people sleepy if taken in supplement form.

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) - Extracts of feverfew help headaches, as does melatonin in people who are deficient. In 1997, The Lancet published a piece entitled, Melatonin in Feverfew and a Few Other Medicinal Plants. Feverfew contains parthenolide which provides help for some people with stiff muscles, asthma, tinnitus, psoriasis and nausea. Pregnant women are often warned to avoid this supplement!

St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) - Extracts are used for mild to moderate depression or anxiety. The Lancet refers to this plant as an “herbal tranquilizer” and it is partially due to the melatonin content. There are teas of this herb too. Topical oils and creams containing St. John’s wort help with all kinds of skin problems.

The 7 Most Common Foods that Contain Melatonin You can eat melatonin! There are several foods which contain natural melatonin or spark more production of your own? Here’s a list of the most popular: • Oatmeal • Wheat/barley • Tart cherries • Goji berries • Bananas • Grapes • Rice One more note of interest, it’s about drinking wine and alcohol. Drinking fair amounts of alcohol will negate the effect of melatonin. In other words, if you drink alcohol, you’re making it harder for melatonin to do its job. Taking excessive amounts of melatonin could lead to fatigue, stomachache, drowsiness, low blood pressure and mood changes like confusion or irritability.

For a longer, more comprehensive version of this article, please visit suzycohen.com.

(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) ©2022 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Charity Cornhole Event Benefiting Amvets Of Jackson JACKSON – Join Bloodline, Mayhem and Jersey Shore Cornhole on July 30 at 2 p.m. for a charity cornhole event benef iting A mvets of Jackson, Post 2. This tournament will benefit both veterans and active military.

Event details: • Check-in starts at 1 p.m., event starts at 2 p.m.

• Team cost $100 BYOP • No teams with over 140 SPR • Four game round robin into double elimination tournament • 50% of registration fees goes towards prize pool and

50% will be donated to Amvets • No outside food or beverages allowed • Rain date: July 31 Bonus Cornhole Event: Those who register for the BYOP charity event will be asked to participate in a free Pro/AM event at 10 a.m. to partner with a veteran. Veterans will have a chance to win donated prizes and will receive a free food ticket. Goal is 40 players and 40 veterans. Veterans can register at the Amvets Post 2 or email Bloodlinecornhole@gmail.com. Pro/AM event is free for Veterans/Active-duty person.

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DeBows UMC Welcomes New Pastor JACKSON – DeBows United Methodist Church, located at the intersection of 571 & 537 in Jackson, is pleased to announce that Rev. Scott Clifton will

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Ocean Animal Shelters Free Rabies Clinics

OCEAN COUTNY – A free rabies clinics will be held at the Ocean Animal Shelters. Both of their facilities offer free rabies vaccinations available for the public for cats and dogs. By appointment only:

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• Manahawkin (Southern OCAF) 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month: 609-978-0127 Clinics run from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and take a total of 60 appointments per clinic. There is a maximum of four pets per person. Cats and dogs only, kittens need to be at least three pounds

for vaccination, puppies need to be at least 12 weeks of age.

Dogs must be restrained on a proper fitting collar or harness and leash. Cats need to be secured in a carrier.

If your pet has received a prior rabies vaccination, bring in the certificate, or vet records indicating the vaccination, and the vaccine your pet receives will be valid for three years. If you do not have proof of a prior rabies vaccination, or if it is the first time your pet is receiving the vaccination, the shot will be valid for 1 year.

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By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates The recent data breach by Equifax meant that sensitive personal information for 145 million Americans was potentially exposed, including Social Security numbers, birthdates, addresses and, in some instances, driver’s license numbers. This incident has left many consumers wondering how they can protect themselves from identify theft.

Monitor your Account Check your fi nancial account transactions regularly.

Opt-in for alerts that screen for questionable transactions and opt-in for multifactor authentication. Look for charges that you don’t recognize, even if they were for small amounts. Sometimes scoundrels test the waters with small charges. Be aware of communications claiming to be from credit reporting agency or financial institution.

Review Credit Reports By law, all consumers are entitled to a free credit report every 12 months from each of the three major credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion). You can request a free credit report from annualcreditreport.com, by phone or mail. Any site other than annualcreditreport.com is not part of the legally mandated free

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The Summer of 2022 looks vastly different than 2020 and 2021. We have a lot to be grateful for! Photographer Don Edwards captured this amazing shot of the Ferris Wheel at Fantasy Island in Beach Haven on Long Beach Island. Want to win tickets to a Jersey Shore BlueClaws game? How about tickets to Six Flags Great Adventure?

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Rockin’ Fireworks July 9 PLUMSTED – The Rockin’ Fireworks will be the second of Plumsted Township’s summer community events on July 9. You’re invited to attend, be a vendor or take the stage as part of their evening concert. Activities kick off at 4 p.m. with music and family fun, and fireworks after dark.

Vendors are welcome. T hey have several categories and space options available, and Plumsted Township nonprofit organizations can register at no cost. Just complete and return the form.

The music headliners were a hit last year, so they’ve invited them back for a 2022 encore. The 80s Undercover Band will close out the evening of music,

but they’re inviting residents to be part of their community concert. They’ve reached out to the school district for their talented students and are also inviting interested adults to contact them.

Thank you to Animals and Gardens Unlimited, the New Egypt Marketplace and Big Woods Nursery! The fireworks and music are being solely paid for with generous donations by these three businesses; no taxpayer dollars are used.

Support local businesses for all they do for our community.

For further details, visit Plumsted.org or contact Mayor Bob Bowen by email rbowen@plumsted.org, or call or text him at 973-229-4931.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE “Sand, Sea & Rescue: Lifeguards Of The Jersey Shore”

─Photo courtesy Gregory Andrus SEASIDE HEIGHTS – From childhood , Jersey Shore nat ive G regor y Andrus has revered the guardians of the sea. In the summer of 2021, he decided to create a book to honor these warriors, the lifeguards of the Jersey shore. Over 50 lifeguards from more than 20 beaches in Ocean and Monmouth Counties were photographed and interviewed for his seminal new book: “Sand, Sea & Rescue: Lifeguards of the Jersey Shore.”

“New Jersey has many treasures, but none as storied, visited, or misunderstood as the Jersey Shore. This book is a love letter to the people whose hearts belong to the Jersey Shore,” said Andrus. “I’m honored to be the person sharing their stories.”

Havi ng i nter viewed thousands of strangers over the last six years to hear their unique stories, Gregory Andrus is convinced that we can find peace, wellness, hope and healing th rough the ancient communication of sharing stories.

In his second book, “Sand, Sea & Rescue: Lifeguards of the Jersey Shore,” Andrus honors the more than 50 lifeguards from over 20 beach patrols in Ocean and Monmouth Counties. This book features over 120 pages of interviews, portraits, and audio recordings

highlighting the dedication, courage, and passion that is the calling of the f i r s t r e s p ond e r s of t he b e a ch: t he Lifeguard.

G regor y A nd r us is also a h ig h ly sought-after public speaker who provides relief and hope with his message of compa ssion a nd hu ma n d ig n it y.

Sharing his own inspirational story of overcoming alcoholism, homelessness and being shot in the head, Andr us leads people to see thei r ow n selfworth, as well as the worth of others.

By retelling the riveting stories of the people he has inter viewed for over half a decade, Andrus will share how he became convinced that compassion is what can bring healing and promote well-being in individuals, communities and eventually societies.

“Sand, Sea & Rescue: Lifeguards of the Jersey Shore” is available on potjs. com in paperback on June 1. Visit on Facebook .com/port raitsofthejerse yshoreto join the community of more than 31,000 friends of the Jersey shore.

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Opioid Education Available For Prescribers

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – With their commitment to fighting the statewide opioid epidemic, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is teaming up with the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) to launch free opioid prescribing education to healthcare providers in the county.

A total of 500 scholarships will be awarded by the Prosecutor’s Office for Ocean County prescribers to participate in PDFNJ’s continuing education webinar, “Do No Harm: Exploring Strategies for Safer Prescribing of Opioids.”

The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is the first in the state to collaborate on providing continued education to local prescribers.

The webinar will consist of medical, law enforcement and legal experts speaking of the impact the opioid epidemic has on New

Jersey and giving providing information on how to safely and responsibly prescribe opioids to patients.

In addition, the webinar fulfills New Jersey’s requirement that prescribers receive one hour of continuing education requirement concerning prescription opioids to renew their licenses.

“Prosecutor Billhimer and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office have been a tremendous partner in the effort to address the opioid epidemic in New Jersey,” PDFNJ Executive Director Angelo Valente said. “From its innovative recovery programs to engaging the business community, the Prosecutor’s Office has emerged as a leader in this fight. Now, by making prescriber education more accessible to providers in the county, the office is providing a vital prevention service that will positively impact county residents.”

“The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey has been a trusted ally in our ongoing battle against opioid abuse,” Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. “We are always looking for opportunities to leverage our resources when it comes to opioid education and substance abuse prevention.

This unique approach, providing continuing medical education to prescribers is a natural intersection for law enforcement and the medical community. This collaborative approach is essential in our seemingly never-ending battle against opioid abuse.”

PDFNJ and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (BCBSNJ) launched the webinar in June of 2019 and has since provided crucial information to responsible prescribing practices in order to keep patients safe from opioid misuse and addiction. Nearly 2.6 million patients have benefitted from the

knowledge the course provides.

“Educating medical professionals on the risks and proper ways to treat pain and prescribe opioids is crucial to combatting the opioid epidemic our state and country are facing,” PDFNJ Executive Director Angelo Valente said. “Medical professionals in New Jersey are receiving better education on prescribing practices through this webinar, and that knowledge has helped them to make the best decisions for their patients.”

The webinar is specifically customized for healthcare professionals including doctors of medicine, doctors of osteopathic medicine, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, residents, fellows and medical students. The accredited curriculum is accessible through the website: KnockOutOpioidAbuse.DrugFreeNJ.org/ NJSafeRx.

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CLASSIFIEDS Pets For Sale Cockapoo - Male, Adorable. Great personality, crate trained. Call or text David 321-377-4000.

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Auto For Sale 2003 Suzuki XL7 - Bronze, $2450, 129,000 miles. Starts, Runs well, New tires, Leather Seat, dent, Need Break, Running noise.

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(29) 1968 Chevelle - 5200 miles. Blue.

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Buckets console, New front chrome. $45,000 b/o. Call 609-351-5859. (31) Motor Scooter 2006 Vespa - 50cc, silver, 1,000 miles. Excellent condition with 2 new silver helmets. $2,250. 732-673-7072.

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For Sale 1999 26ft Aquasport - 250HP, V6, Johnson outboard runs good. $4,000. 609-698-8688.

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For Rent Adult Community - Crestwood Village 5 in Whiting (55+). Larger 2 BD, 1 BA, powder room, porch, washer/ dryer, garage, AC. No pets. No smoking. $1,400/month plus utilities. 732864-1419. Cell 732-604-0323.

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Seeking Home Fully vetted Elder/Caregiver ISO ANNUAL Rental ASAP. 1-2 bdrm small house, cottage, etc.

Call Nancy 973-756-7930.

(29) SENIOR JERSEY GENT SEEKS NEW HOME - Semi-retired (fully vaccinated including Pfizer booster) desires lodging in private home. Food fringees too! Call Charlie 732-2163176. Email: cr@exit109.com.

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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Jazz. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (30) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (t/n) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115.

(30) Buying Selmer Saxophones And Other Vintage Models - Also buying World War II Military items.

Cash Paid! 609-581-8290. Email: mymilitarytoys@optonline.net. (31) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)

Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n ) Cash Paid For Records - 33 1/3, 45's, reel to reel's. Rock, Blues, Soul, R&B, Metal, Reggae. Call Eddie 732829-5908. Best $$ 24/7/365.

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Help Wanted AID NEEDED/COMPANION - Part time. Probably 2 or 3 days a month, some over nights. For a 58 year old disabled veteran, no experience needed, very light duty. Includes all meals and private bed and bath, must have drivers license and be readily available, in my COVID safe home in Holiday city Toms River. Please call 201-306-6839. (39) Service And Renovation Plumber Needed - For busy plumbing shop in Bayville NJ. Call Neal Plumbing 732-244-6606. Must have a drivers license, company truck provided (29) HIRING NOW!! The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms. No teaching experience necessary. On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. $1000 sign on bonus.

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Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience.

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ALL American Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n)

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(19) Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs.

Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned.

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Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) MY HANDY CREW - Home repairs, carpentry, painting roofing and siding, decks, powerwashing, yardwor,k all your home maintenance needs. $ave. Call Clark 732-850-5060. Insured and NJ License #13VH11804800.

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Legal Secretary - Toms River Law Firm seeks legal secretary. Experience in Personal Injury, General Litigation and Land Use. Computer programs used are Word, Outlook and PCLaw. Full time position 9:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday. Email your resume to pwilliams@rcshea. com or fax to 732-505-1954. (32)

CBJ General Contracting-Roofing Special. Repairs, shingle over and complete tear offs. $ave - As low as $4.00 sq. ft. *Remove existing shingles to wood decking, *Replace any rotted wood, *Install underlayment, flashing, vents, and shingles. *Remove all debris, meticulous clean up. *Warranty/satisfaction guaranteed. Fully Insured. Liscence #13VH11804800.

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P/T Help Wanted Mornings Must Be Reliable, Trustworthy and Pet Friendly. Must have reliable transportation. Work 2 Saturdays per month til September. Valid Drivers License will do background check. Pay based on experience.

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NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Health is reminding residents that everyone six months of age and older is recommended to receive a yearly flu vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend flu vaccination preferably by the end of October since flu activity could surge this season due to increased travel and the return of more in-person activities.

“The risk of both flu and COVID-19 spreading this winter can place an additional burden on hospitals and frontline healthcare professionals,” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “Flu and COVID-19 vaccines can be given at the same time. Taking advantage of this opportunity could help to reduce serious illnesses, keep our residents healthy, and save lives.”

Flu vaccination prevents millions of illnesses and flu-related doctor’s visits each year. Despite these benefits, only about half of New Jersey residents ages 18 and older received their flu vaccine during the 20202021 season. Additionally, disparities in race were seen both nationally and in New Jersey with black individuals ages six months and older having the lowest vaccination coverage (approximately 43 percent) as compared to other race and ethnicities. Increases in coverage from the prior year were seen among New Jersey adults 65 and older (77.8 percent) and those ages 18-64 with high-risk health conditions (55.5 percent).

Although flu vaccination is recommended for everyone ages six months and older, certain people are at greater risk for serious complications from the flu. Those at high risk include: • Children younger than 5, but especially children younger than 2 years old; • People 65 years of age and older; • Pregnant women and women up to 2 weeks after end of pregnancy; • American Indians and Alaskan Natives; • People who have medical conditions such

as asthma, heart disease, and diabetes.

Flu vaccination should also be a priority for persons who live with or care for individuals at higher risk for influenza-related complications. This includes healthcare personnel and household contacts of children less than six months of age, since these children are too young to receive the flu vaccine.

The Department is collaborating with the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey for its Power to Protect NJ statewide flu campaign to encourage residents to get vaccinated to protect themselves and others. The campaign includes posters, frequently asked questions, videos, and images that can be shared on social media.

“The flu vaccine is safe, effective and widely available,” said Commissioner Persichilli.

“This campaign is a reminder that each of us has the POWER TO PROTECT ourselves, our families, and our communities by getting vaccinated.”

The Department currently has two other initiatives to help promote flu prevention among other health and community partners, the New Jersey Influenza Honor Roll and the NJ College & University Flu Challenge.

The Honor Roll recognizes institutions that encourage and promote flu prevention within their communities across the state. There are four eligible categories to participate: businesses, community-based organizations, institutions of education and healthcare facilities. The Flu Challenge is a separate initiative designed to engage college students in a friendly competition to improve flu vaccination coverage on their campuses.

Flu vaccination is available at healthcare provider offices, pharmacies, federally qualified health centers and local health departments.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Patients Ask Doctors.

Doctors Ask Dr. Hussain

By Michael Vandenberg Most of the time, getting treatment is simple. Something hurts or you feel ill, so you go to the doctor. He or she describes what the problem is and then gives you advice or medication. But sometimes answers aren’t so simple. That’s when rheumatologists like Dr. Shahzad Hussain step in. With his innate ability to read between the lines, along with years of education and first-hand experience, Dr. Hussain stands ready to solve the problem and make a difference.

The challenging nature of rheumatology is part of what originally appealed to him back in residency. It was a field where he could do more than write prescriptions; he really wanted to get to know his patients, and that comes with the territory when you’re asking them a lot of questions for a diagnosis and treatment. So he did fellowships in both rheumatology and immunology, making his level of knowledge on the former’s top villains (like lupus) among the highest.

He happened to finish his residency in San Francisco at the same time and city as Dr. Usmani, who would go on to start his own practice in Lakewood in 1999.

Meanwhile, Dr. Hussain had gone home to care for his ailing brother. A few months went by, and Dr. Usmani started to get busy and looked to hire a partner.

He heard about Dr. Hussain and gave him a call. “It would be at least another six months before I can come back,” Dr. Hussain warned

him. “No problem, I can wait,” Dr. Usmani said. They eventually joined forces and ran a highly successful practice until early 2018, when they decided to merge with Garden State Medical Center.

There were two major benefits to joining GSMC. For one thing, everything is electronic here for easy access: data, records, and charts are all in one place.

That means they can spend less time doing paperwork and more time getting you better.

Second, they could team up with Dr. Dharam Mann and his gifted team of pain management specialists.

The idea of having everything under one roof was huge to Dr. Hussain. Before the merger, “I’d see a patient here, and then I’d say, ‘Okay go get pain management forty miles away.’” Sometimes this would result in a disconnect in treatment strategy, or patients understandably didn’t want to do all that traveling. But now he’ll come to a diagnosis and say, for example, “Dr. Jani is next door. I know him, I’ll talk to him.” All of his notes are right on the database,

along with Dr. Jani’s, so they can easily coordinate the best way to care for you.

“I’ll send them and in the next few days they are being seen,” by one of the pain management specialists. No more bouncing around for a month just to go from diag-

nosis to treatment.

With the full force of GSMC behind him, Dr. Hussain has pulled off some great feats.

“It’s very gratifying in this field when you see patients doing well, because these diseases are hard to treat,” he pointed out. One woman had rashes head to toe and had been to five or six other rheumatologists before Dr. Hussain. She had only recently been diagnosed with skin lupus, but treatment wasn’t working. The key would be to figure out anything besides the lupus that might be triggering the rashes. Sun exposure was an obvious cause, but Dr. Hussain was able to lean heavily on his

allergy training in immunology to dig deeper on things like perfumes and shampoos.

After six months of careful consideration and communication with the patient, they were able to get the rashes down to 10 percent of their former surface area. A great improvement, but not perfect. Dr. Hussain found a new infusion that had just been approved by the FDA. The only problem: it cost $20,000 every four weeks.

His office fought hard for the patient to get it approved with her insurance, and then they began treatment. In three months, there was not one spot left on her body.

“She literally sat and cried and cried and said, ‘Oh my God, I’ve lived with this for so long. I thought I was go-

ing to die with this.’ So now she’s still rash-free. She’s in complete remission,” and only has to take one medication per day.

Rashes aren’t the only thing Dr. Hussain treats either.

Rheumatology can concern all of the major bodily systems in one way or another.

Regardless of what you’re feeling, he is prepared to talk to you and give you a hand.

Feel free to schedule an appointment with Dr. Hussain today at 1100 NJ Route 70, Entrance A in Whiting or 2333 Whitehorse Mercerville Road in Hamilton by calling 1-888-376-2661.

Visit gsmedicalcenter.org anytime to get more information on all of the services Garden State Medical Center provides.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of June 2 - june 8

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You might be a winner during the next few days when you compete with others or express your generosity.

Find time for sports or a day trip where your exuberance and good feelings can run full throttle.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You and your friends may bow to the conventions that are obvious while keeping your individual views private. In the week ahead, you may make a few social blunders or budget miscalculations unless you think carefully.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Dreams can come true. Don’t be hesitant or doubtful when confronted by an opportunity to make some extra spending money. Use your people skills to find common ground between opposing factions in the upcoming week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Shine like a diamond. Your general optimism and friendliness let you stand out from the crowd in the coming week. Be strategic about finances and retain good will by keeping in touch with both new and old friends.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your enthusiasm and exuberance can make the week ahead easy to navigate, but some tend toward judgment instead of acceptance. There is a tendency to be extravagant, but you can back up your promises with hard work.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You might succumb to wishful thinking today and misinterpret someone’s intentions. Listen to a partner’s sensible financial and business advice in the week ahead. Coworkers may believe they can cure the

ills of the world.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Lay the groundwork for career success. Once you have established trust with someone, it is easier to find common ground. The focus is on friendships, social networking and making money in the upcoming week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The ends never justify the means if there are losers at the end of the game. You can be pleasant, generous and kind even when you are serious about getting ahead.

Find ways to help everyone come out ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Some of your best traits may include making big-hearted gestures and not taking yourself too seriously. In the week ahead, however, you could take moneymaking activities and your income more seriously.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A partner might be filled with optimism and enthusiasm yet demonstrate poor business instincts. Your unwavering devotion to material success can make the pair of you a power couple as the week unfolds.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You might agree with your friends and pay lip service to traditions while harboring quite different opinions.

Build a solid financial foundation in the coming week that no amount of shaking can dislodge.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Test your talent for teamwork. Cooperation only works when everyone holds up their end of the bargain. Exercise farseeing strategies to make your financial goals or to score more points with loved ones this week.

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