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−Photos by Chris Lundy The new strip mall has five units and will be open in about three months. By Chris Lundy BEACHWOOD – It was a bit of a mystery at first. All of a sudden, the buildings were knocked down on the southbound side of Route 9 between Tiller Avenue and Beach Avenue. There used to be

an eBay store, a vape store, and a dentist’s office. All of that is gone now. For months, people wondered what was going in that place. T he C u l l i n a n c on struction fence went up and the frame soon after, but it still wasn’t

clear what form it was going to take. Finally, once the windows and doors were installed, it took on a familiar shape. It looked like a strip mall, and that’s exactly what it’s going to be. The new building will have five units, but it

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has not yet been made public what the tenants will be. The timeline for completion will be about three months, taking us to the beginning of the new year, an official said. “It’s going to be an incredible development

By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY − The question on the ballot was “Do you approve amending the Constitution to legalize a controlled form of marijuana called ‘cannabis?’” The answer is apparently yes. According to poll results, a majority of state voters agreed that adults 21 or older can use cannabis. The referendum question will also have the Cannabis Regulatory Commission oversee New Jersey’s medical cannabis program and the personal use cannabis market. As the legalization goes through, the product will be subject to state sales tax. Individual towns could charge their own taxes for it as well. However, individual towns have the right to choose whether cannabis will be allowed to be sold within their borders. They do this through zoning regulations, not criminal laws. Some towns, like Berkeley Township, have already publicly called for a ban on sales in town. Other governing bodies, like those in Toms River and Manchester, have stated that they wanted to see what the state rules would look like before making a decision on banning it. The reason for this is the assumption that state laws would overpower any local ones. One town, South Toms River, actually put out an informal vote in a previous year.

Officials: Protect Your Family From Officials: Social Security Increase Not Enough COVID This Holiday By Chris Lundy The Township Council passed a resolu- tions have been taken on it. BERKELEY – Members of the governing body spoke out against regulations that make daily life too expensive for seniors. Simply put: the costs go up much faster than Social Security. The latest Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security will be 1.3 percent, starting in January of 2021. “I think that’s a slap in the face,” Mayor Carmen Amato said.

tion in support of HR-8600. This bill, if made into law, would tie future increases of Social Security to the senior consumer price index. This is a statistic maintained by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. It calculates the annual costs for an average American aged 62 and older. The bill, sponsored by Congressman Chris Smith (R-4th), has been introduced for this session of the House but no ac-

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics explains on its website that the senior consumer price index is a good way of measuring cost of living, but has some problems. Since it averages out costs across the entire nation, it becomes inaccurate for very wealthy or very poor districts. Amato listed other costs that keep going up for seniors: utilities, Garden State

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Berkeley), for example, has been dormant for years. But if you keep heading north, you’ll see another building under construction on the left hand side. This is after the boundaries switch over to the borough of South Toms River near the intersection where Rite Aid is. Walls are being finished on that building, which will eventually be the new home to The Dance Centre, which is moving from its current home near Sundae’s Ice Cream shop. In an interview in August, owner Sheri Daknis said the building would open between November and the new year.

Continued From Page 1 the news of a pending a COVID-19 vaccine,” said Ocean County Freeholder Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “You’ve heard the public health community say this a lot recently but everyone has got to stay the course and continue to adhere to all the safety precautions especially as people head indoors with the cooler weather and the holiday season fast approaching.” Currently, Ocean County is recovering from a recent surge in cases. Between October 14 and October 28, Ocean County averaged 64 new daily cases with the exception of one day back on October 18. New Jersey is also experiencing a rise in cases. “Ocean County has experienced a couple of positive weeks as far as cases,” explained Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) Public Health Coordinator/Health Officer. “I think people in Ocean County realized we needed to be more vigilant with safety measures and we’ve had more people getting tested. The Ocean County COVID-19 Drive Thru Test site at Ocean County College has tested 10,877 residents so far in 31 weeks. The goal is to keep the downward trend going as we shift back indoors and people come together for holiday parties, shopping, religious services and other gatherings.” With the holidays around the corner, the CDC has provided the following low risk tips to follow this holiday season: • Preparing traditional family recipes for family and neighbors, especially those at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19, and delivering them in a way

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Continued From Page 1 Parkway tolls, and the gas tax, for example. All of these were more than 1.3%. The 1.3% “falls far too short” of what seniors need, he said. According to the federal Social Security website, COLA started in 1975. Before that, any change would have to be done by an act of legislation. That first year saw an 8% increase. The highest increase since 1975 was in 1980, for 14.3%. Going back the last few

years, 2019 was 1.6%; 2018 was 2.8%; 2017 was 2%; 2016 was .3%; and 2015 was zero. In other news, the Township Council passed a resolution in favor of Assembly bill A-1254, which would allow certain leaves of absence from work for Vietnam veterans to attend Vietnam Veterans of America conventions. They also supported another bill that would require identification at election sites. “You go to a bar and they check your ID, but if you go to vote, they don’t look at it,” Councilman Thomas Grosse said.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F eAtUreD l etter Opioid Prevention And Education Provides Path To Living Drug-Free The state of New Jersey has been struck significantly by problems surrounding addiction, especially du r i ng the COVID-19 lockdowns. During April and May, there were an estimated 500 drug-related deaths within the state. Unfortunately, many of these overdose deaths are linked to opioids. Much has been done within the state regarding prevention, such as education campaigns and overdose prevention. The New Jersey Attorney General is launching a webinar series on opioid addiction during the COVID-19 pandemic. A

collaboration between the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, and The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey - created an initiative to address the opioid epidemic through community outreach, prescriber education, parent education, and statewide media campaigns. Campaigns such as these have proven effective with bringing awareness, yet the goal should also be to help an opioid addict become drug-free through proper rehabilitation. However, the pandemic did not make anything easier and increased the vulnerability of those

who were already vulnerable. It was a difficult time for addicts and anyone in recovery to access help and support. The problems with opioids and the pandemic created the perfect storm, and the state managed these two issues the best way they knew how based on the information they had. The goal of prevention and education should also highlight a clear, accessible path to treatment and drug-free living while educating on how to prevent overdose. Between the beginning of January and the end of April in 2020, there have been over 1,000 suspected overdose deaths in the

state. During that same time, there were over 1.2 million opioid prescriptions dispensed. The Jour nal of the American Medical Association published an article about the association of opioids prescribed to a family member with opioid overdose among adolescents and young adults. There is a significant increase in risk in overdose among young adults and adolescents, which is why prevention and education are essential. Many of these issues with opioids begin at a young age, which is an ideal time to receive rehabilitation, become drugfree, and work on long-term

sobriety. The study found a twofold increase in the risk of overdose to family members with opioid prescriptions also a six-fold increase in risk for prescriptions given to youth. Concurrent exposure to prescriptions for family members and youth were associated with a 13fold increase in overdose risk. Overdose prevention is important, and it has saved lives, but it is a combination of methods that should strive toward drugfree living. As a society, we have become reliant on medication to maintain sobriety resulting in a cycle of addiction, medication

replacement, and further withdrawal management. Unfortunately, more recovering addicts are struggling to stop methadone, buprenorphine, and other similar medications. The efforts being taken by the state, and the Attorney General regarding opioid prevention and education are essential to curbing the opioid epidemic. However, it is crucial for treatment providers and advocates not to lose sight - living drug-free and not being chained to medication for sobriety.

the financial struggles that are being introduced by the pandemic, having college tuition as an additional expense makes it twice as hard for some families. One of the worst costs in college that has been rising over recent years is the cost of college supplies. On average, these cost $1,400 per year for college students, and often don’t even have much use. Textbooks and access codes are a major part of this problem. The solution to this problem is Open Education Resources, also known as OER. OER is of the same quality as regular textbooks, and it is free. When a professor chooses to use OER instead of traditional, expensive textbooks, they are saving the students in their class from spending money on something that some professors require and never use. OER can provide the same quality of material for absolutely no cost. If professors just switch to this, it will save students a fortune altogether.

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Letters To The Editor What If Obama Did What Trump Does? What if Obama had called soldiers who died in Vietnam “losers” and “suckers?” What if Obama had downplayed a pandemic, killing hundreds of thousands and sinking the economy? What if Obama promoted Goya products from the White House? It’s illegal because presidents can’t endorse companies. What if Obama held a campaign stop from the White House pretending it was a press conference?

What if Obama had golfed at one of his properties, and made a lot of money? What if Obama had given his kids jobs? What if Obama had talked badly about women and every single minority group? The short answer is that Obama wouldn’t have done any of these things. But here we are. And Republicans are letting Trump do all of these things. And the Democrat leaders in the House are letting him get away with it, too. Tonya Smith Toms River

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Not A Racist Country I watch our country being tor n apart by this false nar rative that we are a racist country. People with com mon sense need to unite against these race terrorists! Our weak governor who absolutely has no backbone decided during his COVID report to say without any other information that another black man was shot by a police officer with no other context! He then said that the systemic racism has to stop. These weak politicians like our governor fuels the fl ames of hate. I beg people to stand up to this fake narrative and push back on every media platform. We are not racist. Black Americans are not dying at the hands of the police at an alarming rate. It’s a lie! Igor Eilyuk Jackson

It’s Your Tax Dollar Candidate Harris said in the VP debate that Can-

did ate Biden will, and I quote: “on d ay one,” repeal /st r i ke dow n the Trump tax cuts that went to Americans in every tax bracket. When Biden and Harris are finished with the so-called top 1%, they are coming for the rest of us. Many presidential candidates have fooled Americans about promising no taxation, and then doing just that when in office. Former President Clinton is an example of this. Demand a stop to “toying” with A mer icans’ hardearned tax dollars, except for emergencies like the current pandemic. Marie Pellicano Manchester

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Liberals wanna keep complaining that the country wasn’t prepared (for COVID-19), well maybe if you hadn’t spent the last 3 years on worthless investigations, impeachment hearings and forcing the President to defend himself against a brand new manufactured allegation every single day and trying to find a way to remove a President that the people elected then we would be prepared. Imagine what you could have accomplished if you had done your damn job instead of acting like spoiled children. Imagine how strong and prepared our country would be if you had worked with this President all along. Stop complaining because we don’t blame Trump, we blame you! Trump did his damn job and he did it well, you failed not him. Americans sure could use those hundreds of millions of dollars right about now that you wasted on all those investigations and impeachment. Tommy Dean Lacey

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Bills Would Increase Preparedness For Future Waves Of COVID-19 From The Desk Of

Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3 rd ) introduced two bills aimed at increasing preparedness for future waves of COVID-19. The bills, which would help states implement early warning systems to detect growing cases of COVID-19 and would create an online clearinghouse to help frontline and essential workers get PPE, come as states across the country are seeing massive spikes in cases of the coronavirus.

“We’ve seen the consequences of not being adequately prepared for this pandemic, and we must learn from them as we prepare for future waves,” said Congressman Kim. “I’m proud to introduce these bills with my colleagues from both sides of the aisle. Smart, public health solutions aren’t partisan, they’re simply common-sense. I look forward to bringing these bills through Congress and taking the steps necessary to keep our families and communities safe and healthy during these tough times.” The first bill, the Coronavirus Community Readiness Act, is a bipartisan effort with Congressman Gus Bilirakus (FL-12), which would award grants to states and localities

to implement early warning systems like wastewater testing and temperature tracking for COVID-19 and other diseases. Research institutions would also be eligible for the grants to continue studying early warning detection methods. The second bill, the Protecting Essential Workers Act, was introduced with Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), and would develop an online clearinghouse, in which manufacturers and their PPE products would be vetted to ensure quality in a rigorous, systematic manner. The internet clearinghouse would publish available products with their corresponding prices to mitigate price gouging, ensure quick access to health care providers, essential workers, and governments, and increase transparency in supply. The two bills are informed by the ‘The Way Forward: Preparing America for a Second

Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Overhauling Paratransit Practices From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation (S2517) establishing a program to adopt paratransit best practices, requiring greater coordination among paratransit service providers, and establishing regional paratransit coordinating councils.

“Streamlining our paratransit services will finally guarantee our seniors and those with disabilities the safety, ease, reliability, and affordability they have long expected from NJ TRANSIT,” said Governor Murphy. “Seniors, and those living with disabilities deserve transportation services that accommodate their needs, and this program will be committed to doing exactly that.” “Since 2018, NJ TRANSIT has been working aggressively to improve service to customers with disabilities through our indispensable

Access Link service,” said NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kevin Corbett. “These efforts include the introduction last year of Access Link Online, which now allows customers to schedule rides, pre-pay fares electronically with EZ-Wallet, and check trip status and the estimated time of arrival of pick-up vehicles. This important legislation will help NJ TRANSIT build on our many efforts to improve mobility and modernize service for our paratransit service, and we’re grateful for Governor Murphy’s commitment to our Access Link customers.” “Access to transportation is key to the ability of individuals with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community,” said

Wave’, a set of recommendations and findings by Congressman Kim for public health leaders and public officials to prepare for future waves of COVID-19. The full report can be found on Congressman Kim’s website. Congressman Kim discussed the report, and answered questions about second wave preparedness during his latest telephone town hall earlier this month. Congressman Kim is a member of the bipartisan House Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis, where he serves as one of twelve members of the House tasked with conducting oversight over programs aimed at ending the Coronavirus pandemic and helping address the economic impact it’s having on the American people. Congressman Kim is also a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Committee on Small Business.

Department of Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson. “This is about access to jobs, health care and everything that comes with being able to travel around our state. Learning from best practices and improving coordination will help make paratransit a better option for the individuals who rely on it.” “The importance of transportation to people with disabilities – many of whom do not drive themselves -- cannot be overstated,” said Paul S. Aronsohn, State Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Their Families. “For them, the shortage of accessible and affordable transportation options makes their involvement in the (Government - See Page 9)

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community – particularly through employment or day programs -- difficult, if not impossible. For them, planning even basic trips to doctors and grocery stores can often be an ordeal. That is why this common-sense piece of legislation is so important.” Primary sponsors for S2517 include Senators Stephen M. Sweeney and Loretta Weinberg, and Assemblymembers Daniel R. Benson, Carol A. Murphy, and Valerie Vainieri Huttle. “This will help update and improve New Jersey’s paratransit services for physically and developmentally disabled people who cannot use regular bus and rail services,” said Senate President Steve Sweeney. “We need to bring ‘best practices’ to our paratransit network to meet the needs of the most vulnerable. These reforms are especially important in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, which will put new demands on all mass transit services.” “We were gratified that NJ Transit from the start showed strong support for reforms that will deliver paratransit services more efficiently for our most vulnerable riders,” said Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg. “This law will bring together NJ Transit, the county transportation departments and service providers to develop a coordinated, responsive and cost-effective paratransit network.” “A person who is elderly or disabled shouldn’t receive lower quality service than others who use public transportation. There needs to be equity in our transit system for all riders,” said Assemblymembers Daniel Benson, Carol Murphy, and Valerie Vainieri Huttle in a joint statement. “This new law will improve the reliability of paratransit service by increasing coordination between state paratransit providers, county agencies, and the developmental disability community to improve efficiency, as well as reducing costs and creating best practices for providers to follow. With these investments, we can ensure riders have a safer and smoother trip.” The bill requires NJ TRANSIT to ensure that all paratransit services managed, administered, or provided directly through NJ TRANSIT’s operating budget utilize routing, scheduling, and dispatch software that will be compatible with the software used by other paratransit providers. The bill also requires NJ TRANSIT to begin identifying regular and recurring trips under the Access Link program, and to develop a system where other paratransit providers can complete those trips on behalf of NJ TRANSIT if the provider can meet applicable federal standards, provide the trip at a lower cost, and protect customer safety. The bill additionally requires NJ TRANSIT to develop an Access Link program structure that allows NJ TRANSIT to realize cost savings by reducing Access Link trip volumes, and to share those savings with paratransit providers that meet minimum federal standards and successfully compete for regular and routine trips under this new system. The bill further requires the establishment of a three-phase, best practices pilot training program for paratransit providers. Under the first phase of the program, a qualified community organization and NJ TRANSIT will develop a paratransit best practices training module. Under the second phase, NJ TRANSIT will select five paratransit providers, upon application, to receive training in paratransit best practices under the pilot program. Depending upon the success of Phase Two of the pilot, Phase Three will commence and involve revising the training module into a training program that other paratransit providers can adopt without direct training from the qualified community organization. Phase Three also involves the establishment of

The Berkeley Times, November 7, 2020, Page 9 regional paratransit coordinating councils. The coordinating councils are to meet at least quarterly and share best practices among paratransit providers within the State. They are also required to establish a system to exchange information between paratransit providers and share budget information, and may eventually develop a single platform or place for paratransit users to request a trip to optimize consumer experience. Finally, the coordinating councils are to serve as a resource and develop materials to assist other paratransit providers in achieving the integration

objectives in the first part of Phase Three of the pilot program, either through the revised training module or the alternate solution developed. “To be a fully integrated member of any community, transportation is absolutely essential and that is why we are so pleased to see S2517/ A4208 signed into law,” said Thomas Baffuto, Executive Director for the Arc of New Jersey. “It is imperative that we reduce transportation hurdles for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) so they can fully participate in employment, access social oppor-

tunities and engage with peers. It is challenging for people with I/DD to navigate and utilize the current methods of transportation, and we believe this law will enable best practices and get people where they need to go with more direct routes, reduced travel times and fewer roadblocks when scheduling rides. We are immensely proud of The Arc Mercer for their role in thinking outside the box when it comes to transportation best practices and we thank the Senate and Assembly sponsors and the Governor for their support of this critical legislation.”

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Phyllis Brown Holiday City at Berkeley EMS BERKELEY - Many of us ask this question every year. We’ve heard all sorts of stories pro and con. Who are we to believe? I, for one, am one of those who have never taken any of these shots until last year. Last year, I let my doctor talk me into a pneumonia shot. Did I need it? Frankly, I don’t know. I am older than I have ever been before. Imagine that. I guess we all are. I can’t tell you what is best for you but here is some information to help you make the decision “to be or not to be” vaccinated. About 1 in 3 people will get shingles, and your risk increases as you age. Anyone who has had chicken pox, even children, can get shingles. Symptoms include burning or shooting pain, tingling or itching, chills, fever, headache, upset stomach, and rashes or blisters that develop on one side of the body, usually on your face or around your waist. Some medicines may help. In the U.S., 2 vaccines are licensed and recommended to prevent shingles. Zoster vaccine live (ZVL, Zostavax) in use since 2006. Recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV, Shingrix), in use since 2017 and recommended by ACIP as the preferred vaccine. Most cases of shingles last 3-5 weeks. Most people get shingles only one time, but it is possible to have it more than once. Shingles can’t be cured but healthy adults age 50 and older should talk to their doctor about getting 1 of the vaccines to reduce their risk. My own preference is not the live vaccine. Generally shingles is not contagious, but a person with active shingles can spread the virus when the rash is in the blister phase. It’s important to keep the rash covered. This year, I’m thinking of getting a flu shot. The flu can be very serious, especially for people who are 65 years and older. This flu

season, you may not be able to tell the difference between the symptoms of the flu and the COVID virus. You can safely get the flu shot at your doctor’s offices and pharmacies. I was thinking of first getting a COVID test even though I have no symptoms, to make sure I don’t have it before I get a flu shot. Ask your doctor if that is necessary. Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can cause mild to severe illness in people of all ages although it is usually found in children under 5 and adults over 65. It is also more common in people who have ongoing medical conditions and people who smoke. Viruses, bacteria, and fungi can all cause pneumonia. In the United States, common causes of viral pneumonia are influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19). A common cause of bacterial pneumonia is streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus). CDC data showed that in the United States during 2017 3 million people were diagnosed with pneumonia in an emergency room. Approximately 50,000 people died from pneumonia. Most of the affected in the United States are adults. Vaccines and antibiotics and antivirals could prevent many of these deaths. There are 2 vaccines that help prevent pneumococcal disease among adults 65 or older. Both are safe and effective, but can’t be given at the same time. HCBEMS still needs more volunteers. No experience necessary. With our daily training on equipment or medical emergencies, and case discussions, we will train you to be perfect. You’ll work only one day a week. You’ll love it - 12 hours and no pay. Call 732 240-3933 for apt. Stay healthy. Give blood and volunteer if you can.

Ocean County Man Arrested For Assaulting Police Officer

By Alyssa Riccardi BERKELEY – A man has been arrested and charged for robbing an Uber Driver and for assaulting an officer when resisting arrest. On November 1, the Berkeley Township Police Department responded to a possible robbery of an Uber driver in the Holiday City section of Berkeley. According to police, the victim was driving the suspect to a residence in Holiday City when the suspect put the victim in a chokehold and began assaulting him. The suspect then took money from the victim’s pocket and fled from the scene. The victim left the area and immediately called police. The victim suffered from minor injuries and declined further medical assistance.

Detective Shawn Bowens and Detective Michael Riccardelli conducted the investigation, which included a court authorized search warrant, the collection of evidence and interviews with involved persons. Patrolman William Shoemaker, Patrolman Jacob Camaraza and Sergeant William Cullen responded to the alleged suspect’s home and identified the individual as Julian Scara, 32 years old. Police stated how Scara actively resisted arrest and physically assaulted while threatening to harm the officers as he was being taken into custody. Scara was charged with Robbery, Simple Assault, four counts of Aggravated Assault on Law Enforcement, three counts of Resisting Arrest, Theft and Terroristic Threats.

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FulFill To Host Veterans Day Meal Distribution In Bayville BERKELEY –Mayor Carmen Amato is pleased to announce the Veterans Day Meal Distribution event in partnership with Fulfill. Enjoy dinner on Fulfill! Simply drive up and they will place two heat and serve meals in your car to go. The event will take place on November

11 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Veterans Park Pavilion, 489 Forest Hills Parkway, Bayville. To reserve your meal, call or text Alexa Palmieri at 908-770-6857 or e-mail apalmieri@fulfillnj.org. Please specify the Berkeley Township event, names and addresses are not necessary.

Purpose And Hope To Host Survivor Day 5K

ISLAND HEIGHTS – Purpose and Hope will be hosting a Survivor Day 5K in the Memory of Ocean County Sheriff ’s Officer Christian Schenk on November 21. Survivor Day was designated by congress as a day when those affected by suicide can join together for healing and support. This year, they ask for the community and friends to come together in unity to run or walk a 5K in the memory of Christian Schenk and in support of those that are

mourning his loss during the week that he would’ve been celebrating his 29th birthday. Come out and show your support alongside the Schenk family and many others. The Survivor Day 5K will take place on November 21 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 5 Wannamaker Municipal Complex in Island Heights. To register, visit runsignup.com/Race/NJ/ IslandHeights/SurvivorDay5K.

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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Miss Liberty Statue Adorns Artist’s Home

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Art imitates life, at least that’s the case with Toms River icon Sondra Fortunato, who is well known in Ocean County. Last year during the annual Ocean County Halloween Parade she even had a mini-doppelganger in the form of a young child who dressed up as the tiara-wearing local celebrity. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the popular parade had to be canceled. “I’ve had fans dress up as me for Halloween but now a six-foot replica of me was made by a local artist from Bayville,” Fortunato said. Fortunato, also known as “Miss Liberty” enjoyed seeing her replica made of plastic and other materials at a recent Halloween party held in Toms River.

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Ocean County Lottery Ticket Nets Six Figure Win

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – A Jersey Cash 5 winning ticket worth $100,000 was sold near Holiday City in Berkeley. The ticket was sold at the Paper Hut, 730 Jamaica Boulevard. This retailer will

receive a bonus check for $2,000 because they sold the winning ticket. The winning numbers were 23, 26, 30, 34, and 42 and the XTRA number was 2. The drawing was held on Friday, October 30.

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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Veterans Day Town Hall

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) will be hosting a telephone Town Hall at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11. “I’m holding this telephone town hall because Veterans Day isn’t just about celebrating the contributions of veterans to our country, it’s about lifting up their voices and recognizing the issues they face every day,” Kim said. “I want to thank Ocean County College for collaborating on this effort to highlight veterans in our community. I look

forward to hearing from those who sacrificed so much to serve, and hope everyone takes time out on Veterans Day to thank the men and women who keep this country safe. “Again, please be safe and reach out to me or my office if there is anything we can help do to get you and your family through these tough and troubling times,” Kim said. The links to join the Town Hall and the OCC event that kicks it off, celebrating local veterans, can be found here: kim.house.gov/ media/press-releases/ then click on the press release for the Veterans Day Town Hall.

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

Unusual Signs Of D Deficiency By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. When talking to your physician it’s critical that you’re as open and forthcoming about your symptoms as possible. Many doctors need to know all your symptoms in order to figure out if they’re connected. This ensures optimal treatment. For example, let’s say you have high blood sugar, frequent skin rashes, erectile dysfunction, a weak urine stream, a perspiring head and bouts of sadness. And then you go to the doctor, but focus on on blood sugar assuming that these other symptoms have nothing to do with your visit. You’ve done yourself a disservice. Why? Because if you focus on blood sugar, your physician will chase it down with conventional pills such as metformin. You will be given instructions for a special diet, and you’ll have to start testing your blood sugar with finger sticks. Nothing is wrong with any of that, but had you mentioned all the other symptoms you deal with, it’s likely your physician would have picked up on a vitamin D deficiency, and suggested that you take D before prescribing all the pills and pricks. A deficiency of D can call all of the symptoms I’ve mentioned plus more. And if you have a good doctor that is truly listening to you, the seemingly random list of symptoms make sense from a broader perspective to them. Furthermore, the treatment you would receive will make a huge difference because it would be nice to clear all your symptoms up by restoring D levels, rather than chasing down the right drug for every symptom you have. Vitamin D receptors grab hold of the activated hormone form of vitamin D and then impacts the expression of about 900 genes! So if D is low (or high) there are literally hundreds of symptoms that you

could experience. Many signs and symptoms of D deficiency get medicated. For example, the “winter blues” results in part from insufficient D and yet, it’s treated with antidepressants. Whether D deficiency is the driving factor, or a contributing factor, it is something that your physician should check. Here are some other unusual signs of D Deficiency in case you are wondering if you have any. It’s not me just saying this, there are randomized, controlled studies that have confirmed the following symptoms and related diseases are associated with insufficient D: • Skin rashes • Heart arrhythmias • Tearfulness • Fatigue • Irritable bowel • Bloating • Fractures • Cognitive decline • Muscle weakness • Neuropathy • Macular degeneration • Wheezing • High blood pressure • Frequent infections If you decide to supplement, it’s a good idea to get your baseline levels of D, and then begin your supplementation. I have a longer version of this article posted at my website in case you’re interested. Even though it’s a nutrient that is sold everywhere, have a practitioner supervise you and test you periodically. Vitamin D is available in two forms, one that is animal (sheep) derived, and one that is plant (moss) derived. There is no difference in terms of how you absorb either version, or what benefits each provide. It really just comes down to personal preference and sustainability.

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State Mandates Workplace COVID-19 Safety Rules

By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – Due to a recent increase in COVID-19 cases, New Jersey has mandated that private and public employers need to implement uniform health and safety standards to prevent and protect workers against the coronavirus. On October 28, Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order requiring employers to follow protocols as of November 5. The guidelines are as followed: • Workers to keep at least 6 feet from each other “to the maximum extent possible.” • Workers and visitors to wear a face mask, with limited exceptions. • Employers to provide masks to workers at the company’s expense. • Employers to provide workers, customers, and visitors with sanitizing materials at the company’s expense. • Employers to conduct daily health checks of workers, such as temperature screenings, visual symptom checking, and more. • Employers to notify workers when there is possible exposure to the virus. • Employers to provide workers with breaks throughout the day to wash their hands. • Employers. to routinely clean and disinfect frequently touched areas in accordance to state and federal guidelines. The state Labor Department has also created an online complaint form for workers to submit so that the department and the state Health Department can investigate

protocols. Safety training will be included within the protocol for employers. Murphy stated how the state needed to create the standards because the federal government has not established federal guidelines. New Jersey is now the only state in America to “leverage its public sector-only jurisdiction to protect workers in the private sector from COVID-19,” state Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo said. “We now have the essential tools and resources we need to ensure businesses are operating safely, and our economy is moving forward,” Asaro-Angelo added. “By protecting New Jerseyans in the workplace, we are lessening the health risks to families and communities. As more people return to work, the high standards we have set today will be critical in maintaining our public health.” The Protect NJ Workers Coalition led a six-month campaign urging Murphy to take action to protect employees against COVID-19. The new order came as a result of the campaign and also due to a rise in cases. 1,682 more positive tests and 14 more deaths have occurred in New Jersey for COVID-19 while 1,010 patients hospitalized with confirmed or suspected cases. State officials stated how this is the 11th straight day of more than 1,000 new cases, this occurring for the first time since early July.

Ocean’s Harbor House Introduces Girls Empowerment Group

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean’s Harbor House introduced a new group meeting “EmboldenHer” which is an eight-week girls empowerment group that focuses on healthy relationships. In EmboldenHer, girls will learn about teen dating abuse, what healthy relationships look like, how to build self esteem, internet

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By: Michael J. Deem, Esq.and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Nursing Home Abuse can take many forms. It can be intentional, visible, obvious or it can be more subtle-abuse through neglect and general lack of care on the part of nursing home staff. Abuse can be physical, emotional, financial, or even sexual. Each of these takes a heavy toll on any person, but nursing home abuse and nursing home neglect can be especially hard on the elderly -- some of the most vulnerable members of our society. Whatever form nursing home abuse takes, it is urgent that you and your loved one open a dialogue about this extraordinarily sensitive topic. Communication is necessary to end the abuse and let the healing begin. The fi rst step in opening a dialogue is identifying suspected abuse. There are many signs of nursing home abuse that you can look for. The first sign you may notice is a change in behavior. The emotional effects that often accompany abuse can manifest as sluggishness or depression, a lack of enthusiasm for things your loved one once enjoyed, or even a loss of interest in visits. The change in attitude can be significant and sudden, or it may be subtle and prolonged. The most important thing is to be observant and notice if the change is taking place on any level. Of course, it is also possible that signs of abuse will be far more apparent. Physical signs of nursing home abuse or nursing home neglect can take the form of bruises, sores, cuts, scars, or any similar injuries. These may be from simple accidents, but if there is anything suspicious

about the injury, the problem should be addressed immediately. Michael J. Deem, Esq. Suspicious signs might include a reluctance to talk about how the injury occurred or claiming not to remember the cause. Even more obvious signs are bedsores which are a common signs of nursing home neglect. They are painful and, if infected, can be potentially lethal. Statistics show that nearly 50 percent of all nursing homes are short staffed. The staff people who do work in these facilities are underpaid, overworked, and all too often overburdened, which in turn leads to elder neglect and abuse. When abuse or neglect are identified or suspected it is important to notify the authorities and contact a Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer to discuss your legal rights. Document any such evidence you observe, and bring it to the attention of the local authorities and your attorney. Neglect can be just as harmful in the long run as abuse, leading to additional health problems and possibly death. Nursing home abuse isn’t limited to physical abuse; there can also be emotional, verbal, and psychological abuse, where an elder is demeaned or humiliated in other ways. If you think a loved one is the victim of Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect call the trial attorney’s at R.C. Shea & Associates for a free consultation to discuss their rights.

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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore United Way Holds Annual Children’s Winter Coat Drive

By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties (UWMOC) has begun its annual Warmest Wishes Coat Drive. The drive helps local preschool, elementary and middle school children in need, especially with more families experiencing financial struggles during the ongoing pandemic. “United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties continues to be such a strong partner in improving the lives of our students,” said Stacey Monetti, principal of Cedar Grove Elementary School in Toms River. “Thanks to the generous donations from the Warmest Wishes Coat Drive, we can ensure that our neediest students are dressed warmly during all our outdoor activities including recess, snack and mask breaks, and outside learning activities. This donation will make a substantial positive difference for our students while helping to

alleviate one financial strain on families.” UWMOC will be collecting new winter coats in toddler sizes 3T through 5T and children’s sizes small through extra-large. The coats will be distributed to over 25 local schools. The Warmest Wishes Coat Drive will be accepting donations now through December 2. You can purchase coats online and will be shipped directly to UWMOC’s office. You can also make arrangements for donations to be dropped off to United Way’s office. The drive will also be accepting gift card donations to stores such as Boscov’s or Old Navy in any amount. General donations can be made online for UWMOC staff to purchase coats. The United Way office is located at 4814 Outlook Drive, Suite 107 in Wall Township, NJ 07753. For more information about the Warmest Wishes Coat Drive, visit uwmoc.org/ WarmestWishes.

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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate Nice 2 bed ranch - Completely renovated, New vinyl floors, new roof, hot water heater. Nice area. $105K or B.O. 609-342-9209 seniors only. (45)

For Rent Seaside Heights, 3BR, 2BA, furnished condo apartment. A/C, W/D. Available 10/01/2020 – 05/31/2021. No pets/No smoking. $1950/month + utilities. 732-822-7688 (47)

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Items For Sale Four Tires With Rims - Rims o f f Wr a n g l e r J e e p P 2 4 8 7 5 R17. $400. 609-240-2274. Will Sell Seperate. (43) Shed/Snow Blower - Non metal, never assembled 7x7 Rubbermaid storage shed. Plus used one hour snow blower. Both in cold storage. Inquire 732-241-9130. (44) E x e rc i s e E q u i p m e n t - To t a l gym, $100. Stay fit mini stepper, $100. 732-657-7380. (45) Baby Grand Piano - Includes bench seat, $1,300 or best offer. 609-693-9578. (46)

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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore NJ Creates “Lock It or Lose It” Public Awareness Campaign

By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor (OIFP) recently announced the “Lock It or Lose It” public campaign, a campaign to bring awareness to residents to not leave their cars unlocked with the key fob inside. With the increase in vehicle thefts, especially high-end ones, the campaign wants to counter the steady increase in luxury vehicle thefts that cost the insurance industry billions of dollars each year nationwide in claim payouts and investigative costs. Soon “Lock It or Lose It’ ads will appear all over the state as a reminder to residents to lock their car. “Auto theft isn’t just for joyriding anymore. It could be a critical first step in the commission of much more serious crimes like murder and robbery,” said Attorney General Grewal. “We want people to realize that carelessly leaving their key fobs in their unlocked cars or leaving their cars running and unattended is an open invitation to car thieves who need a vehicle to carry out their criminal agenda.” According to the New Jersey State Police, from January through September a total of 7,131 autos were reported stolen statewide, 4.4 percent fewer than reported during the same period in 2019. However, high-end auto thefts climbed 7.5 percent to 1,501. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that between 40 and 50 percent of vehicle theft is due to driver error, which includes leaving vehicle doors unlocked and leaving keys or fobs inside. “Ironically, car thieves are stealing vehicles that are equipped with advanced anti-theft technology, but that technology is rendered useless when owners make the decision to leave key fobs inside their cars. This careless behavior encourages criminals to look for easy targets,” said Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police. “The consequences of car theft are multifaceted. Stolen vehicles are often used in

the commission of crimes, and the astronomical costs to insurance companies affect the insurance premiums of policyholders. A vast amount of car thefts can be avoided by simply locking your vehicles and keeping fobs in a safe location.” “From the minute a car is reported stolen, the meter starts ticking for insurance companies whose first order of business is to conduct an investigation to determine that the claim is legitimate and not an attempt to illegally obtain a payout through fraud,” said Acting Insurance Fraud Prosecutor Thompson. “And any injuries or damages a car thief causes to people or property after driving off with your stolen car is likely to be borne by insurance providers, which translates to higher premiums for you. That’s something to consider before leaving your car unlocked and vulnerable to car thieves. Are you willing to pay the price?” Vehicle theft is now being viewed as a contributing factor in violent crime nationwide. These thefts can be a part of untold crimes of violence. With the number of thefts growing, law enforcement agencies are looking to change that. “As director of Newark’s Department of Public Safety, I have encouraged our residents at community meetings and through social media to not leave their cars running unattended because the risk of them being a victim increases when they park near convenience stores, gas stations, vacant lots and in their driveways,” said Newark Police Director Anthony F. Ambrose. “Please make sure your car is turned off and locked before you leave your vehicle. Last year, 25 percent of the cars stolen in the city were left running and unattended.” “While it might be seem harmless to leave your fob or keys in your vehicle, the truth is that you are giving an open invitation to car thieves,” said Paramus Police Chief Kenneth R. Ehrenberg. “Many of these stolen cars are later involved in robberies, homicides and police pursuits which put innocent lives at risk. By taking your fobs and locking your doors you can do your part to help prevent these crimes and help keep our communities safer.”

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE “Let’s Talk” With Dr. Jani By Michael Vandenberg “ T h e e r a of p ate r n a l i s tic medicine where I’m the doctor, you’re the patient, and you’re going to do this bec ause I say so is long gone,” Dr. Samir Jani said to me recently. “That’s just not the way I was trained.” When it comes to your health, shouldn’t you be in the driver’s seat? That’s certainly the guiding philosophy passed down by Garden State Medic al Center ’s founder, Dr. Dharam Mann, and it’s what makes Dr. Jani the perfect f it here. He wants to use his expertise and impart his knowledge to help you make an informed decision about your pain management. And there’s no question that Dr. Jani has plenty of information to share because he checks all the boxes when it comes to education. At age 17 he was already accepted into a higher education program that included a guaranteed spot in medical school. He kept a high GPA while taking his courses at an accelerated rate that allowed him to finish a year early. Then he jumped right into residencies and a fellowship focusing on pain, anesthesiology, and internal medicine, culminating in his current specialty of Interventional Pain Management. He finished his fellowship and began practicing in 2016, making his way to GSMC the following year. Dr. Jani pointed to a variety of reasons as to why he decided to make the switch to GSMC. For one thing, it fosters a seamless team environment. “The support and infrastructure of the practice is huge,” like the large network of staff on hand, to the electronic rec ord keeping. With those tasks already being taken care of, Dr. Jani is able to put his entire focus on alleviating your pain. After all, it’s crucial to maintain a sense of urgency when it comes to pain management because people are running out of options by the time they come to

him. Most of Dr. Jani’s patients are those who have seen countless doctors and had lots of tests but have never b een able to f ind a diagnosis and fix the underlying cause. “My ankle hurts,” Dr. Jani said as a general example. “I’ve seen ten podiatrists, I’ve had six ankle surgeries, and no one’s fixed it.” But even though it may never be fixed, “there are things we can do to at least help you get rid of the pain”. Thankfully, Dr. Jani is not the type of doctor who just throws pills at the problem; he has a ver y strict interpretation of the related safety regulations. Not that he doesn’t use medications at all, but it’s only a tiny part of what he can do. “We’re highly inter ventional,” said Dr. Jani. He can target the pain with various injections, or hide the pain using electricity to target different stimulators in the nervous system. By implanting pain pumps, the medication is delivered directly to your spine, creating a much stronger effect. It all depends on the severity and longevity of the pain. These steps may seem elaborate, but rest assured Dr. Jani is conservative in his relief suggestions. “I always tell patients that if I don’t have to do something, I don’t want to do it. So if I can make it go away with a two minute injection, that’s what I’m going

to do,” he said. If that doesn’t work, then Dr. Jani will happily go over additional minimally invasive options with you. He might even just recommend

physical therapy if that’s what Now her kids see her and the patient prefers. say, “You’re back to being After all, he has the tools yourself. You’re Mom again.” and knowledge, but you also As an inter ventional pain know your body and how management doctor, “I don’t you feel. When the two of know what was causing her you collaborate, you’ll see pain, but I knew what she inspiring results. Dr. Jani had was feeling and that’s what I no problem giving me a cou- targeted,” said Dr. Jani. ple examples of his “home Another patient came to runs”. For instance, him one time with fibromyone woman came algia, with pain primarily in in complaining of the back and neck. He first chronic pelvic pain. put her on non-opioid medShe’d had ten sur- ication, which solved some geries and was on of her problems but not all a ton of medicine of them. Injections did the at this point, and trick for her neck. For her yet her pain was making her lower back, he used a spinal life miserable. With just a cord stimulator, which is like few injections, her pain is a pacemaker for the spine. effectively gone and she no With that combination, she’s longer has to take any pills. feeling fantastic and rarely

even has to come in for a visit. “Previously she was going in to see another pain management doctor, having to go in every month to get Percocet that she didn’t even want to take and wasn’t even that helpful.” With her newfound happiness and relief, she was able to go on her first vacation in years! You deserve to be pain-free too. Give Garden State Medical Center a call today at 1-888-376-2661 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jani or any of their other superb pain management specialists. Feel free to visit gsmedicalcenter.org for a full listing of their convenient locations and to get more information on treatment.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of nov 7 - nov 13

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Loved ones may require some extra attention to quell any fleeting insecurities. In the upcoming week, your imagination and creative abilities get a boost, so your work can make a good impression. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Misunderstandings can create temporary obstacles. Some people may be skeptical of your judgment or loyalty. Wait until later in the week to engage in serious negotiations or discussions. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You might be able to spin a yarn with the best of them. However, you can become carried away by wishful thinking and hope something is better than it is. Don’t ignore the facts this week. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Just because everyone else has a particular something doesn’t mean that you need one too. You might judge books by their covers in the week to come, so put shopping expeditions on hold. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It’s great to be a crowd pleaser, but you might be too concerned with pleasing the crowd. You may be unduly influenced by peer pressure in the upcoming week. Remember to think for yourself. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Dedicate yourself to fact-finding rather than fault-finding. Apply pinpoint accuracy to paperwork, not people. Wait for better timing in the second half of the week to buy something that requires good taste.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Treading water might not get you anywhere, but it might prevent you from being swept out to sea. You may not be at your best, so wait until later in the week to appear in public or discuss emotional issues. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Avoid misunderstandings today and later in the week. You and a loved one can come to an agreement. You might even be able to live out some of your secret romantic fantasies next weekend. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You can find a way over an obstacle or break through a brick wall. In the week ahead, you may be relieved of a responsibility or could learn something that empowers you to make fresh plans. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can be an ace at critical thinking. This could be a good week to focus on any personal shortcomings and do something about them. A debt could be paid off, improving your overall budget. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Confidence conquers doubts. You might become more assured when a thorn in your side is finally removed. Perhaps erasing a problem will allow you to be more optimistic in the week to come. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A carefree spending spree will not cure any of your problems. In the second half of the week, you might be better equipped to deal with your budget. Make smart decisions to improve your well-being.

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