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Superstorm Sandy did major damage to the shore area. By Patricia A. Miller OCEAN COUNTY The ominous weather reports before Hurricane Sandy hit just before Halloween in October 2012 were not anything you’d want to hear. Neither were the police oﬃcers driving down our street warning us to leave before noon the following Monday. We had to sign paperwork that Friday night acknowledging that if we

did not leave, the township was not responsible for anything that happened to us or to our home. We signed. We had never been ordered to leave our Bayville neighborhood before. We left. In the end, we couldn’t return home for seven months, until the house was repaired. Sandy was within 50 miles of the New Jersey coast before it hit in Brigantine as an extratropical

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cyclone. The storm pep- ticularly on Long Beach pered the Jersey Shore Island and the Barnegat with hurricane-force Peninsula, where the winds, record low pres- Seaside Heights boardsure, and a huge storm walk collapses into the surge along the coast. ocean.” Sandy took the most “The storm becomes the worst hurricane to affect lives, compared to a the state on record, kill- storm in August 1806 ing 37 and causing nearly storm, which killed 21 $30 billion in damages,” residents. according to the NationGovernor Chris Christie al Oceanic and Atmo- said the losses caused by spheric Administration Sandy were “going to be (NOAA). “Widespread almost incalculable...The devastation is noted, par- (Hurricane - See Page 4)

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Volunteers Perform Social Services While Social Distancing

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – How can you serve people when you’re not allowed to go near them? That’s the problem that service organizations like the Salvation Army have had to wrestle with since the onset of COVID-19. Social

distancing regulations are still very important, which makes them adjust their operations in order to still help people in need, said Major Stephen Ditmer of the Salvation Army on Route 37 in Toms River. “We had to scale way

back in gatherings,” he said. Even now that the state is slowly reopening, they still have to be outside. The big dining area inside the building on Route 37 is not open for those in need right now, he said. Instead of dinners, they serve

takeaway on Thursday nights. The line starts at 4:30 p.m. and lasts for the better part of an hour. There’s a line and people are told to keep six feet apart. However, the homeless population isn’t plugged into social media so they aren’t aware of every

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detail of the COVID-19 situation. “The barrage of behavioral instruction via social media is not getting to them,” he said, at least in the beginning of the pandemic. The food pantry is open five days a week (Social - See Page 12)

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A local councilman is renewing his plea to have a homeless shelter built in Ocean County. Currently, the county places the homeless in temporary housing. This solves the short term problem of shelter, but not the root cause of homelessness, Councilman Terrance Turnbach said. While in these motels, they continue to have access to drugs and alcohol; any behavioral issues are not checked. “If we do not address the underlying issues causing an individual to be homeless, we are akin to hamsters running on a wheel. It is time to admit that providing money for people to stay in motels is not a plan that will meaningfully address chronic homelessness,” he said. Toms River opened Riverwood Park Recreation Center off Whitesville Road for Code Blue during nights in the winter. This is a statewide regulation that opens shelters when the temperature reaches freezing. It is run by the nonprofit Just Believe, Inc. According to their figures, there were 193 different people who stayed in the Toms River shelter overnight last winter. During the winter of 2018-2019, that number was 178. These figures do not include those who stayed in other places that were open for Code Blue. Based on these numbers alone, Turnbach said the county’s plan is not working. “Respectfully we must reset our approach to addressing homelessness. The end goal cannot be providing temporary shelter. The end goal must be transitioning individuals into permanent housing,” he said. A shelter would provide people with not only a roof over their heads, but supervision and services that address the reasons that they are homeless in the first place. Shelter Location Part of the problem with homeless shelters is that people don’t want them in their back yard. The site would also need to be near jobs and public transportation, which means it wouldn’t be hidden away. Turnbach said the ideal location for a transitional housing facility would be where a shut down hotel presently is. (Homelessness - See Page 12)

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Hurricane:

Continued From Page 1 devastation on the Jersey Shore is probably going to be the worst we’ve ever seen.” [3] And unfortunately, it looks like 2020 will be also be an active hurricane season. This year, again there will not be an El Nino to suppress Atlantic hurricane activity either, says NOAA. “NOAA’s analysis of current and seasonal atmospheric conditions reveals a recipe for an active Atlantic hurricane season this year,” said Neil Jacobs, acting NOAA administrator. “Our skilled forecasters, coupled with upgrades to our computer models and observing technologies, will provide accurate and timely forecasts to protect life and property.” The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1st to Nov. 30. New Jersey’s tropical storm activity occurs between August and late October. Sandy pummeled New Jersey on Oct. 30, 2012. Warmer than usual sea surface temperatures in the tropical Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, reduced vertical wind shear, weaker tropical Atlantic trade winds and an enhanced west African monsoon season all increase the chances of an above-normal 2020 hurricane season. A hurricane is a huge storm that can be up to 600 miles across and have strong winds spiraling inward and upward at speeds of 75 to 200 mph. They can be life-threatening as well as cause serious property-threatening hazards such as flooding, storm surge, high winds and tornadoes. So what were some of the worst hurricanes and storms to batter the Jersey Shore? The Perfect Storm - Oct. 31, 1991 - The

1991 Halloween Nor’easter brought massive waves of up to 30 feet. High tides along the Jersey Shore were only surpassed by those of the 1944 hurricane. Significant bay flooding occurred. Strong waves and intense winds caused extreme beach erosion. In all, damage amounted to $90 million (1991 USD), though no deaths occurred in the state. The Great Atlantic Hurricane - September 1944 - Destroyed hundreds of homes, did major damage to Long Beach Island, Ocean City, Atlantic City and Cape May. Bridges in some towns were destroyed. Hurricane Donna - September 1960 - The nor’easter brought 100 mph winds and 5 to 6 inches of rain in New Jersey. Nine people died in the state. The name “Donna” will never be used again for a hurricane because of the severity of the storm. The hurricane produced 105 mph (169 km/h) wind gusts and a storm surge of 6 feet (2 m) near Atlantic City, and 8.99 in (228 mm) of rainfall near Hammonton,.[26][37] One person died related to a heart attack during the storm.[1] The Storm of March 1962 - Also known as the Great Storm of the Jersey Shore and the Ash Wednesday Storm. The late James J. Mancini - longtime mayor of Long Beach Township for decades and an Ocean County Freeholder - considered the March 1962 storm the worst on Long Beach Island. Six hundred homes on Long Beach Island were lost. Seven people died, including Long Beach Township Police Chief Angelo J. Leonetti, Township Police Commissioner Kenneth G. Chipman, First Aider Robert Osborn and two elderly couples.

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─Photo by Bob Vosseller Superstorm Sandy devastated many homes along the shore, like this one on the barrier island.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

E DITORIAL If You Light Fireworks, Your Neighbors Hate You I used to like fireworks more when I was a kid. I remember watching them over the Toms River growing up. I remember firing bottle rockets out of my hands on a beach in North Carolina, in a massive firework fight with dozens of other tourist kids (Don’t try this at home). I still have a soft spot for parking my beach chair and watching from Route 9 or wherever I can get a spot. I also remember walking to the waterfront with my daughter, who was 4 at the time (Don’t try this at home, either). When I hear them echo near my house at night in the summer, it’s usually part of Berkeley’s summer concert and I smile a little bit. But when I’m going for a walk at night, and something randomly explodes over my head, that’s where I draw the line. When I’m doing some gardening just before dusk because that’s the only time it’s not blazingly hot out, and stuff is blowing up all over, that’s not fun. Every dog in the neighborhood goes nuts. If you’re a firework lover, you’re not an animal lover. Period. So far this season I think the latest I’ve heard a firework go off is 11:45 p.m. There’s been the occasional burnt bottle rocket that ends

up in my back yard. I have a lot of trees in my back yard, and ivy. So far, I’ve been lucky. But one of these times, someone isn’t going to be lucky. One of these times, a firework will go off wrong, and really hurt someone. Or land in a gutter full of leaves. Or hit a kid watching from one yard over. Sure, the average person is doing it right, you might say. But here’s something else: The average person is an idiot. When I’m driving, I drive defensively. I don’t assume that someone is going to stop at a stop sign. My foot hovers over my brake, just in case the other driver isn’t paying attention. Mistakes happen. We all know how congested this area is. Most of us have homes right on top of each other. Most of us have a neighbor to either side, one behind, and two at the corners. That’s five different places a firecracker can end up if they’re fired off in the wrong way. I’ll also never understand why people celebrate our nation’s veterans by blowing things up and setting off their PTSD. Please, leave it to the professionals. Chris Lundy News Editor

E DITORIAL Make Yourself Heard

The people of Southern Ocean face an array of issues – taxes, traﬃc, the environment, education. Issues that will impact Southern Ocean for years to come. And no doubt you have something to say about them. So what can you do to ensure that your voice gets heard? First and foremost, town council meetings. Let your

oﬃcials know you’re watching. You can also write letters to the editor to papers like ours. People follow their local papers and by writing about important issues, you spark vital discussion on topics that affect your life. Don’t allow yours to be a lone voice in the wilderness. Make yourself heard.

Federal Government Failed Our Vets The US Department of Veterans Affairs has failed t he veter a n s of Ocea n County, but it didn’t have to be this way. If the VA had kept its promise to deliver for our veterans, there would be a new veterans health care facility befitting of the service and sacrifice of those who wore the uniform. Instead, we have seen delays and disappointment, excuses and a continuation of a status quo that is simply unacceptable. The current James J. Howard Veterans’ Outpatient Clinic based in Brick was built in 1991. It was built to serve a veteran population of nearly 5,000. In the years since, the veteran population reliant on that facility for health care has more than doubled. Thousands more line up to see health care providers, but the number of providers hasn’t kept pace, especially for the care it provides to our women veterans. Thousands more drive to the facility looking for parking, but the VA has failed to expand parking capacity, forcing disabled and older veterans to walk an unsafe road to seek treatment. And thousands more seek expanded care that the current, dated facility, simply cannot provide. In 2014, Congress authorized a lease project in

Letters The Editor Ocean County for aTo new New Jersey pressed the VA 101.5. It seems to me that CBOC as part of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act. This provided the authorization and funding to allow the VA to build a larger, more moder n facility for our veterans. After promises of progress, that process was halted in the spring of 2018, when the VA decided to hit the restart button, delaying the expanded care our veterans need. At the time, the VA said that restar ting the process would result in “increase[d] competition and lower costs” and would be done “in line with VA’s new business practices” to “ensure alignment with the cu r rent VA healthcare model.” At face value, these things make sense. We were told in January 2019 that a decision on the location of the new facility would be made by the end of September of that same year. That date came and went until fi nally last month, we were told the VA was going back to square one; New Jersey’s veterans shouldn’t expect a new facility until at least 2024. That’s a decade after this process was started. This decision blindsided us. Congressman Kim had toured the VA twice, met regularly with VA oﬃcials and his oﬃce was in monthly touch with the VA for updates. After this decision was made, congressional and veteran leaders across

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to provide immediate answers and action; instead, we received insufficient excuses that did nothing to further the cause of providing better care for our veterans. At the end of the day, as elected oﬃcials and veteran leaders, providing better care for our veterans is our top priority. It should be the top priority for oﬃcials at the VA as well, and they have a moment to make this right. To serve the nearly 12,000 veteran patients who rely on t he CBOC, t he VA should fully staff the current CBOC, and establish a mobile “Touch Point” clinic to meet veterans closer to home. They could be active partners in finding new solutions to the dangerous parking situation at the facility in Brick, working with local organizations and private-sector groups who are eager to help. And they can provide real transparency to veterans in our com munit y by meeting with veteran leaders in a public setting on a regular basis to provide updates on the procurement of a new site and other efforts to help our veterans. All of these things would be a step forward, and all of them are within the power of the VA to do immediately. We want the VA to succeed, simply because our veterans cannot afford them to fail. Success for our veterans is within reach; we only ask the VA to join us to make it a reality. Congressman Andy Kim (NJ 3rd District), Barbara Kim-Hagemann, state commander, VFW Department of New Jersey

Jackson Mayor Is On A Power Trip This is in response to the article “Jackson Mayor Calls on Murphy to Resign Over Pandemic ‘Power Trip’” published by NJ

our mayor is on a power trip, all because he doesn’t like to be told ‘no.’ To say it’s only about the kids is ludicrous. If it truly was/is, he wouldn’t have gotten his panties in such a twist. Kids will be kids, and if they see each other on a field for the first time in several months, does he really think they’re going to follow proper social distancing? I don’t! Then to state he’s mad because he’s been disrespected is outrageous. Being told no is not being disrespected. Referring to the crisis as a “pandemic thing,” tells me he doesn’t get it. A virus that has killed thousands isn’t just a thing; it’s a tragedy of epic proportions that has changed the world. Furthermore, calling the park “my park,” couldn’t be further from the truth; it’s the people’s park. Allowing kids to play sports in the park, in direct violation of the governor’s order, will open Jackson up to yet another lawsuit, one from the state. Seems to me that is direct disrespect of the gover nor. Do we really need to worry about another lawsuit? Haven’t we had enough? Also, unless he’s got absolute proof that our governor is personally to blame for the COVID-19 deaths in veterans facilities, he should never say that he is. I’m all for honoring our veterans, but restrictions are in place for a reason, and we could hold a special parade at a later date. We are all frustrated, but acting like a spoiled bully is not the way to handle it. We need to work and come together, being there for one another, as best we can. None of us has ever had to deal with anything like this in our lifetime. If you don’t agree with the governor’s handling of it, offer up a better solution if you can. Don’t go on the attack. I, for one, intend to remember this, come November. Stephanie Brown Jackson

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

Bill Would Lower Health Care Costs, Expand Coverage From The Desk Of

Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) voted to pass Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act, H.R. 1425, a bill that would lower health care costs and expand coverage during the largest public health crisis in generations. This vote also comes as the Trump Administration is working through the U.S. Supreme Court to abolish the Affordable Care Act and the pre-existing conditions pro-

tection coverage that comes with it. “Protecting the health care of New Jerseyans has never been more important, and the improvements in this bill have never been more necessary,” said Congressman Kim, who continued, “We’ve seen more than 13,000 of our neighbors die and tens of thousands infected during this pandemic – the choice we have is clear: we can make sure more of our neigh-

bors can access affordable health care, or we can let the Trump Administration kick them off their plans and leave them in the cold. I am proud to stand with the families in Burlington and Ocean Counties who deserve the peace of mind and certainty of quality, affordable health care, and against any effort to take that away from them.” Recently, Congressman Kim was joined by senior members of the House in introducing this bill. If passed, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act would: Lower health coverage costs by dramatically expanding the ACA’s insurance affordability subsidies to cover more middle-class families

and to be more generous for those already receiving them. Many enrollees will see their premiums cut by half or more, and for the first time, no one will have to pay more than 8.5 percent of their income for a silver plan in the ACA marketplaces. Negotiate for lower prescription drug prices by delivering the power to negotiate lower drug prices so that Americans no longer have to pay more for our medicines than Big Pharma changes for the same drugs overseas. Expand coverage by encouraging Medicaid expansion and the expansion of state-based exchanges. Combat inequity in health coverage faced by communities of color by expanding

more affordable coverage to vulnerable populations and fighting the maternal mortality epidemic by requiring states to extend Medicaid or CHIP coverage to new mothers for a full year post-partum. Crack down on junk plans & strengthens protections for people with pre-existing conditions by reversing the Trump Administration’s expansion of junk health insurance plans that do not provide coverage for essential medical treatments and drugs, and that are allowed to discriminate against people with pre-existing medical conditions. Congressman Kim has been a leader in Congress on expanding affordable health care. The Patient

Legislation Will Further Reform New Jersey’s Criminal Justice System From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON - Governor Phil Murphy signed three pieces of legislation that make various reforms to New Jersey’s criminal justice system. The bills will ensure personnel files of law enforcement officers are shared when applying for employment at other agencies, accelerate juvenile justice reforms, and expand critical re-entry benefits. “I’ve been clear that New Jersey will be as aggressive as any state in the nation in our efforts to reform a criminal justice system that has largely failed our black and brown communities for far too long,” said Governor Murphy. “Among other important changes, these measures promote a greater degree of professionalism

in law enforcement hiring practices and ensure that young people and formerly incarcerated individuals who are re-entering society are provided with a meaningful chance to reach their full potential.” The Governor signed the following bills into law: A744 (Johnson, Holley, Conaway, Wimberly/Weinberg, Turner) - Requires law enforcement agencies to provide internal affairs and personnel files of law enforcement oﬃcers to other agencies under certain circumstances. S2511 (Pou, Turner/Wimberly, Reynolds-Jackson) - Accelerates rescinding of certain juvenile delinquency fines and making discretionary post-incarceration su-

pervision due to COVID-19 pandemic. S2331 (Sweeney, Cunningham/Pintor Marin, Quijano, Verrelli) - Assists inmates released from incarceration in obtaining necessary re-entry benefits. Primary sponsors of A744 include Assemblymembers Gordon Johnson, Jamel Holley, Herb Conaway and Benjie Wimberly, and Senators Loretta Weinberg and Shirley Turner. “Operating with minimal information does more harm than good when it comes to hiring an officer charged to serve and protect, said Assemblyman Gordon M. Johnson. “With this legislation, we intend to give departments and jurisdictions all the information they need to determine if an applicant is the right fit. For us to reform police culture, we must ensure agencies are first aware of any disciplinary history.” “There needs to be more accountability,” said Assemblyman Jamel C. Holley. “If

an oﬃcer faces disciplinary action within one agency in one town and can easily move on to another agency in a different town without their record following them, we have an accountability problem. Making sure agencies aren’t kept in the dark about the background of candidates – good or bad – is what this legislation does. This is critical in our efforts to rebuild trust in law enforcement.” “Ensuring departments have access to the personnel records they need to bring a new officer on board is about trust and confidence,” said Assemblyman Herb Conaway. “Law enforcement oﬃcers are sent into the community every day and while most adhere to the highest professional standards, others may not. If that’s the case, departments need to know.” “To strengthen the view of police as a force for good in the community, policies requiring disciplinary histories to be shared must be sta-

tus quo,” said Assemblyman Benjie E. Wimberly. “Most officers spend their entire career acting honorably, but to maintain accountability, policy has to acknowledge the potential for bad actors to exist.” “Police oﬃcers are given an immense amount of power and responsibility and the vast majority serve with honor and deference to the position,” said Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg. “In cases where incidents do occur, however, it should be reviewable by any agency being asked to hire that person in the future. How can we expect agencies to weed out bad actors if they can’t review an applicant’s full history? When the public’s trust is on the line, no stone should be left unturned and I am glad the Governor has taken such swift action on this bill.” “Police oﬃcers, quite literally at times, have the lives of our state’s most vulnerable in their hands,” said Senator Shirley Turner. “It

Protection and Affordable Care En hancement Act includes language from the SAVE Act, Congressman Kim’s fi rst piece of legislation introduced, which is a bipartisan bill to drive down costs by helping states create their own state-based exchanges. Congressman Kim introduced the Helping Seniors Afford Health Care Act, which would expand eligibility for the Medicare Savings Program so more seniors get help paying for health care. He also helped lead the effort to pass the Lower Drug Costs Now Act, H.R. 3, which would allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices, crack down on price gouging and expand Medicare coverage to dental and vision care.

is incredibly important we are thoroughly vetting any individual bestowed with that badge, and in turn, the power that comes with it. This legislation will create greater oversight, transparency and accountability to prevent departments from hiring bad actors.” Primary sponsors of S2511 include Senators Nellie Pou and Shirley Turner, and Assemblymembers Benjie Wimberly and Verlina Reynolds-Jackson. “The juvenile justice reform bill we signed into law earlier this year was written before we had ever heard of the coronavirus,” said Senator Nellie Pou.”The pandemic, however, has made the implementation of this law that much more crucial as it will help lower populations in certain juvenile facilities and create greater opportunity for proper social distancing. I am glad the Governor has recognized the urgency of signing this legislation today and discarded any further delay.”

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Chief: Tell Us About Illegal Fireworks

By Chris Lundy BAR NEGAT – Police Chief Keith Germain let residents know that they are welcome to report illegal fi reworks. The chief made a statement on the department’s Facebook page, brought up by an incident of people setting off illegal fireworks in Georgetown Park. Police responded and the subject was charged. “You’re not bothering us by letting us know about illegal fireworks use - it’s literally what you pay us for,” he said. He thanked the residents for calling it in. Part of the department’s mission statement is to maintain an open dialogue with

the citizens they serve, he noted. “For those of you concerned that we have ‘better things to do’ - rest assured that our cops are the best in the business and can walk and chew gum at the same time,” he said. “They were able to run down fi reworks complaints last night while answering all of our calls for service on the same night that we were making major drug arrests.” “Keep the complaints and information coming. Little quality of life issues turn into bigger quality of life issues. We prefer to solve them before they become bigger issues,” he said.

Oﬃcials: Fireworks Caused Marsh Fire

By Chris Lundy LACEY – The Lanoka Harbor Volunteer Fire Company reported that fireworks caused a fire in the marsh on the night of July 4. The fi re took place at the end of East Hickory Drive. There were no injuries, the fire company reported. They were assisted by the New Jersey

Forest Fire Service in putting out the blaze. It was believed to have been caused by remnants of fireworks. “We understand that most people like to partake in fireworks, but please use extreme caution and be aware of your surroundings and wind direction before shooting them off,” the fire company stated on its Facebook page.

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By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – The 7th Annual Celebration of Hope will be held virtually this fall due to the uncertainty of the ongoing coronavirus health crisis. Hope Sheds Light Volunteer/Community Outreach Coordinator Heather Price said this week that unfortunately, due to conditions of the pandemic, the group’s main fundraiser which last year drew thousands of people to the boardwalk of Seaside Heights along with organization representatives and vendors, would have to be done in a different way when it is held on Sept. 12. Hope Sheds Light was started after the Rosetto family lost their son Marc in 2012 to a hard-fought battle against substance abuse and heroin experimentation. Feeling isolated and unable to find the help they needed during Marc’s struggles, they formed the non-profit group to provide direction, resources and hope for recovery and to also share personal experiences to assist with longterm recovery. Marc’s father, Ron Rosetto, joined Arvo Prima, Stephen Willis and Pamela Capaci in forming the organization. Last fall a sea of more than 2,000 yellow shirted participants took part in a twomile walk along the boardwalk. HSL Chief Executive Officer Pamela Capaci said “those impacted by addiction typically don’t know where to turn to for help. Our walk offers them community support.” She added that through events like this, the community comes together to learn about addiction and celebrate recovery and provide hope to those affected. Price said that this event is an important fundraiser for the organization but unfortunately it had to be done differently this year and that meant thinking outside the box and not having vendors. “Since we can’t do it in person, we will do it virtually. Details are available at our website hopeshedslight.org. It will also be on social media. It will be a Facebook live presentation starting at 9 a.m. on Sept.12 and where it will be is on your computer or mobile device and the cost per individual is $5 registration,” Price said. She added that the group’s proactive virtual walk could see COVID-19 conditions change enough to hold the walk on the Seaside Heights boardwalk “we will see you there either way we will walk together so we are encouraging individuals to sign up and our goal is to reach 10,000 Hope walkers.” Price added, “e’re going virtual so we’re going to go large. So many people have supported us in the past by setting

up teams, through sponsorship, we had over 3,000 attendees, 47 vendors and 42 volunteers last year.” Beyond the individual registration fee of $5 there are a number of sponsorship options that can be signed up for on the group’s website where participants can make their selection. “Another way to support walk is by creating a fundraising page and the way to do that is on our site. Many people create fundraising pages as part of their teams in the name of loved ones and donations are made in the name of their team and the way to do that this year since it won’t be an actual team is that it will be a fundraising team,” Price added. Price added, that participants “can create your own fundraising team, sign in your account through Facebook, customize your account by telling your own personal story and have your team on social media. It is different but it is just on a different platform and if we can get the permission to go on the boardwalk then we will do that but it is hard to tell at this point.” “We are promoting this as a virtual walk as of right now, there are no plans to do what we did last year such as getting vendors involved or volunteers but we will still be celebrating family members and people in recovery,” Price added. Among last year’s speakers were Freeholders Virginia Haines and Gary Quinn who also took part in the walk and Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer who said, “thanks to organizations like this, the Ocean County Health Department, the Ocean County Freeholders and our local police departments we are making progress,” regarding the opioid crisis in Ocean County. Price provided her own personal story of addiction and recovery at last year’s event and how she became so dedicated to HSL. “I grew up using as a teen. I am in long term recovery and I know how important it is to share my own message of hope. Recovery is real and I’m living proof.” In December 2019, HSL opened a new community recover y center in Toms River that offers peer-based recovery services, family support groups, social activities, yoga, tai chi, resume writing and help with legal issues. Price noted that due to the pandemic the services of its recovery center have faced limitations but that Tuesday family support meetings were being held outside in the center’s garden area. Attendees are observing social distancing. “We’re not having anybody come into the building quite yet I don’t know when that will resume,” Price said.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE “Move Over Law” Nabs More Than Name Implies

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – The “Move Over Law,” which was implemented to make drivers give room to first responders pulled over on the side of the road, led to arrests for a number of other infractions. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Oﬃce reported that “Move Over Law” Enforcement Patrols were set up in Seaside Heights, South Toms River, Stafford Township and Point Pleasant Beach from July 2 to July 4. As a result, there were 335 stops and 92 summonses issued. They were: 59 Failure to Move Over stops, 2 Driving Under the Influence arrests, 12 arrests for outstanding warrants, five suspended driver arrests, three narcotics arrests, 3 Disorderly Conduct arrests, three assault Arrests, two domestic violence assault arrests, and one weapons offense arrest. The “Move Over Law” was passed in response to the tragic death of Trooper Marc

Castellano, who was struck and killed by a driver that failed to move over for Trooper Castellano’s State Police vehicle. The law requires drivers to slow down and change lanes safely when approaching authorized vehicles displaying emergency lights. Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer thanked the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Oﬃce Vehicular Homicide Unit, Seaside Heights Police Department, South Toms River Police Department, Stafford Township Police Department, and Point Pleasant Beach Police Department for their cooperative efforts in these patrols. “In collaboration with our local law enforcement partners, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is committed to safeguarding the roadways here in Ocean County - both for our residents and visitors,” he said. “These statistics demonstrate our steadfast dedication to that objective.”

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The Parkway Motel, formerly the Americana, is located at 925 Route 166. It is near the intersection of Route 9 and Route 37. When inspectors came in 2019, they found parts of the ceiling missing, mold, electrical hazards, and trash littering the property. The building was deemed unlivable. Despite being unlivable, there were 18 people living there at the time. Most of them had jobs but couldn’t afford a safe place to live on minimum wage jobs, especially while paying $250 a week (and in some cases more) to live in substandard housing. The neighboring Hana restaurant is also shut down and for sale, and the combination of both properties would be ideal, he said. It’s within walking distance of a grocery store, a pharmacy, and other social services. And since it’s in a commercial zone, not a

Cost There’s a cost in taking care of people. Turnbach pointed to studies that showed that it’s cheaper to provide transitional housing programs rather than Band-aid measures. He had spoken with the county to establish a Homelessness Trust Fund, but the county disagrees with this. It would set aside money funded by a fee of a few dollars spent by people filing documents with the county. Currently, the Code Blue shelter is run by volunteers, but they are not the only ones. A network of religious and social services groups are in constant contact with each other and the homeless and food insecure people in the area. One of them, he said, is even in the process of acquiring a grant to buy the Parkway Motel property.

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

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This time of year, causes a lot of grief for people who have allergies. Of course, we have terrific antihistamines now, and you can buy nationwide. I am not opposed to the antihistamines though, if you take them in moderation. But you should also lower your histamine burden through diet. Did you know you could do that? Many people do not realize that the foods they’re eating contribute to the histamine they liberate in their body. It can ultimately cause or contribute to an existing autoimmune condition. For a free food guide on histamine, visit suzycohen. com/hashi. Here are the 4 best natural antihistamines: • Ginger is not only a histamine blocker, but is also great for your levels of cytokines, and immune function. Ginger is probably best known for its ability to ward off nausea, and soothe stomach aches, however, another important medicinal component of ginger fights inflammation in the bones and joints. Ginger is easy to use and fast acting. Shave off the skin of a piece of raw ginger root. Cut a half-inch piece off and slice it, then simmer in 3 to 4 cups of water for about 15 minutes. Adding lemon will boost antioxidant power. • Vitamin C. This is a natural immune supplement, and deficiencies are known to increase risk of allergies. It can also make collagen which is needed for a healthy immune response, and shortening the duration and/or severity of discomfort. You’ll find vitamin C naturally in citrus fruits, kiwi, bell peppers and squash. As

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE $150,000 Awarded In Arts And Cultural Grants

TOMS RIVER – OceanFirst Foundation of Toms River has awarded $150,000 in grants to 66 nonprofits throughout central and southern New Jersey through its Arts and Cultural Grant Program. Supporting local arts and cultural organizations is key to the growth and development of people and the economy. Grants awarded support a range of activities including live theater and music, museums, galleries, festivals, and other special events happening throughout the year. Grants were awarded to: Allaire Village (Monmouth), Art Society of Monmouth (Monmouth), Atlantic City Arts Foundation (Atlantic), Barn Studio of Art (Cumberland), Bay Atlantic Symphony (Atlantic), Belmar Arts

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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) 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) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (17) CASH PAID!! - LP records, ste-reos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (28) 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) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for Rock, Reggae, Blues, Elvis, Jazz, Metal, Psychedelic. Very Good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (30) 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)

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MON MOU T H COU N T Y – T he COVID-19 pandemic caused a quarantine forcing many women that are victims of domestic violence to shelter in place with their abuser unable to get a reprieve from a day at work or school. Medford native, Sarah Ripoli, founder of clothing line Angel Energy, knows firsthand the effects of domestic violence, having lost her mother, who was murdered by her father while she was in the home just weeks shy of her seventh birthday. Today, she is focusing all her efforts on raising awareness for domestic violence and supporting various charities that work to help women dealing with such violence. She launched Angel Energy in her mother’s memory and she donates 25% of all proceeds each month to a different domestic violence charity. Ripoli has partnered with Miss NJ USA whose platform is fighting relationship violence, and together they were able to deliver the biggest donation from Angel Energy to date to the National Domestic Violence Hotline in the month of April. In May, they again partnered to launch a capsule collection that will raise money to be donated to local Monmouth County charity, 180 Turning Lives Around, that empowers women and families of those affected by domestic violence. “Every person is put on earth for a purpose, or at least that’s what I like to believe. I think that everyone is given different variations of the same obstacles to accomplish in completely unlike ways. I’m not sharing my story for sympathy; in fact, I have been avoiding that for almost 20 years,” Ripoli said. She added, “I never wanted anyone to look at me differently after knowing what I had been through, because truthfully I always just wanted to be the same as everyone else. That’s the best way I can describe my fear of speaking my truth for all this time,” she added. “Fear that I wouldn’t be accepted. Fear of making it known that I am different. That what had happened to me was different. I now know that even though I was/am/will always be different, I am not alone,” Ripoli added. Ripoli said, “nNo matter how small the percentage may be, this has happened to someone else. Another little girl, or boy has felt my pain and for that I felt it was finally time to explain how I persevered. If not a way to bring awareness to such a barely discussed topic, but to encourage others who are still suffering in pain that

it can get better if you want it to.” When Ripoli turned 7 years old in 1999 her world changed forever. She said it changed, “in the blink of an eye. I say blink of an eye because that’s how quickly everything happened, but in hindsight we should have all seen the foreshadowing years in advance.” “Metaphorically speaking, I grew up in a very dark household filled with severe domestic violence, so much to the point that most of it is blacked out from my brain. Looking back, I guess I unknowingly did this as a coping mechanism to avoid the pain and sorrow from remembering it all,” Ripoli said. Ripoli said she would never forget her mother’s love and “internal light of good that forever shined through. On April 8, 1999 that light transferred to the other side when my father murdered my mother while I was downstairs.” “That is what happened. As much as I tried to hide my story, that is my truth. Although I had absolutely nothing to do with this unimaginable life altering event, I couldn’t help but feel ashamed. Ashamed that I was now different than everyone else. Even to this day, while I have met others who have also lost a parent at a young age, I still have yet to cross paths with anyone that has in the same way I have,” she added. She said losing a parent to domestic violence is like losing two parents at once. In an instant they both become physically gone in different ways. It’s something that happens in such a little amount of time but comes with years of pain afterwards.” Ripoli said, “it obviously hurts when it first happens. What hurts more though is the time that follows. Years and years afterwards you still feel the pain and ripple effects from it, in fact sometimes it even feels worse. It never actually goes away, and you continue to live your life knowing that.” “You have two choices… to let the emotional distress and trauma own you, or for you to own it. Aside from having this horribly unimaginable thing happen to me when I was younger, the rest of my life turned out pretty great,” she said. “Everyone is in control of their own destiny and whatever has happened to you in life does not dictate your story. You can write your own. In fact, I truly believe that the universe responds better when you show it what you got! So, for anyone who has lost someone close to them I am your living proof that it can get better if you want it to,” Ripoli said.

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By Judy Smestad-Nunn LAKEWOOD - Physician assistant Connie Petine said she cried when she found out that fellow members of the Four Seasons Garden Club would take care of her vegetable patch since she had little time for weeding and watering during the height of the coronavirus pandemic. Petine, 60, works for an offshoot of the Visiting Nurse Association and was working 50- to 60-hour weeks on the frontlines, performing in-car COVID-19 testing on nurses in West Orange, Asbury Park and Freehold. “Taking care of my garden is such an act of human kindness,” she said from a designated common area of the adult community, where Garden Club members pay $10 annually for a 4’ x 14’ patch. “The other members wanted to feed our souls, and it looks beautiful,” Petine said, who is growing basil, zucchini and tomatoes. “And they’re still maintaining it for me.” Garden Club committee member Tony Sclafani, 77, came up with the idea of caring for the gardens for the community’s healthcare workers, and brought the idea before the board. “The hospital workers couldn’t do their patches because they were too busy at the hospitals and health care facilities,” Sclafani said. “So we said, let’s do it for them.” The members plant, weed, water and fertilize the patches until the health care workers’ schedules return to normal. Mariya Costanzo, 47, is an RN who works in the Rapid Diagnosis Unit at Community Medical Center in Toms River. She regularly works 12.5-hour shifts. “I love gardening, and I would normally come everyday,” she said. “This year I thought it would be a waste of time, but I

bought plants anyway.” When Sclafani came to her and offered to take care of her vegetable garden, Costanzo said she thought he was kidding. “It looks great; now I’ll have my own vegetables,” she said. Costanzo grows eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes. She was not in attendance, but Wanda Rodriguez is another healthcare worker from Four Seasons who is a member of the Garden Club. Garden Club Chair Ed Schneider said that the Four Seasons developer donated the common space back when the community was first built. “We have a resident architect who designed the tool shed for the Garden Club, and a resident laid out our stone work,” he said. The Garden Club has 130 patches, and many of the 65 members have multiple patches. Residents of Four Seasons are not allowed to grow vegetables in their yards, so the common area is a good alternative, Schneider said. All the patches have vegetables growing in them, except for the occasional marigold, which is a natural insect repellent, he said. “We are so pleased to have the healthcare heroes,” Schneider said. “We owe them a debt of gratitude for what they’ve been doing to protect us from COVID-19.” Garden Club member Tom DeMartino, who is an artist and crafter who offers virtual workshops to nursing homes and veterans groups through his “Unique Creatique” enterprise, presented each of the first responders with a birdhouse nightlight bottle. DeMartino runs his patch year-round by enclosing it with corrugated plastic. “We are happy to help our community members who have no time to take care of their patch,” he said. “And we also like to help the newbies,” DeMartino added.

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