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─Photo courtesy Jackson Memorial High School baseball team Tommy Cartnick of Jackson Memorial wielded a potent bat. By Chris Christopher Not even the international catastrophe known as the coronavirus pandemic could stop the Jackson Memorial High School baseball team f rom achieving excellence. The fi rst Last Dance 2 0 2 0 H ig h S ch o ol World Series, presented by RWJBarnabas Health, began with 222 teams from all 21 New Jersey counties. The Jaguars were one of two teams to dance the final steps of the tournament. They fin-

ished second, falling 12-2 to Cranford in the championship game at the Arm & Hammer Stadium, home of the Trenton Thunder. The pandemic cost the state’s teams their spring seasons. The tournament was conceived by director Mike Murray, the baseball coach and athletics director of St. Joseph High School in Metuchen. “This tour nament was a lot of fun,” said Jackson catcher Tommy Cartnick, whose team won eight of nine

games. “First off, it was a gift to begin with. We were disappointed when our spring season was canceled. We had been a group of guys playing together since the age of seven. Playing in this tournament felt like a Little League All-Star tournament. We sweated and grinded it out all together. We had good team chemistry. This was a special group. I will never forget the memories and the laughs we had in the dugout.” Cartnick said the can-

cellation of the season was tough to take. “On the fi rst day of school, we began lifting weights to prepare for the season,” he said. “We do what we have to do to get a ring. We were extremely disappointed when the news came out that the spring season was canceled. Each year, we expect to be state champions. Thank God for this tournament or our season would have been a bummer for sure.” Cartnick, a senior who

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Woman Targeted, “N” Word Scratched On Her Car By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Kiara Williams has lived in the township for a little over a year now but she never thought she would wake up to being the victim of a bias incident. The 30-year-old nurse discovered her BMW

had been keyed with the “N” word dug into the side of it on the morning of Aug. 3. She said her vehicle was “keyed in the door with a X under it. Three tires flattened. My landlord is black and says he’s get ting th reatening calls. This is crazy.”

She told The Jackson Times that “I woke up and was getting ready for work and a neighbor k nocked on my door and told me that her husband had seen trash and scratches on my car. I went outside to see what she was talking about and there

was trash on my car and it was keyed.” Beyond t he “ N ” word a not her word was car ved into it, “marked.” “The side of the door had a skeleton with an X underneath it. The front window had a gash in it. It looked

like they were trying to puncture it with something but they made a gash and couldn’t break it,” Williams said. Williams said they took a light out of her car. “It was just a mess. I don’t know who did it. I mind my business.

August 15, 2020

Open Space Tax Increase On November Ballot

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Members of the governing body are leaving it up to residents to decide if the township should increase its annual open space tax. During a recent Township Council meeting, Vice Council President Andrew Kern explained the move saying, “tonight we have on our agenda a resolution to add a public question to the ballot in November to increase the open space fund to allow us to use those funds for historical preservation as well as farmland preservation which currently has not been approved.” Kern, who serves as the chair of the township’s parks and recreation committee added, “this 2020 council has been clear since the beginning - it is our intent to continue in a big way our open space policy and Jackson’s commitment to protect Jackson’s unique environment.” In 2004 residents voted to increase the open space tax from 1.5 cents to 3 cents per $100 assessed value, he said. In 2010, there was a recession, so the Council at the time lowered the rate from 3 cents to 2 cents. He added that technically since voters had approved the 3 cent rate in 2004, council could vote by resolution to restore it back to the 3 cent rate. “However, given the time that has past, we would prefer to put it before the voters and let them tell us if you are in full support of giving us increased ability for historical preservation like Rova Farms that the township purchased last year for something that we can utilize and be proud of,” Kern said. He added, “it is council’s intent to show residents between now and November how we are going to spend our open space funds on properties that are in line with protecting the environment and stopping overdevelopment.” The council unanimously voted to approve the resolution which will add the ballot question to the November ballot. During that session Township Clerk Janice Kisty also reminded residents who had not sent back their 2020 census forms to do so. “For anyone who has not completed the census you can do so online at 2020census.gov

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL Deadline On Political Letters It’s that time again. With election day looming, supporters of candidates like to get letters

into their local paper. It’s important to note that there are deadlines in order to make sure that your letter gets in.

In order to give enough time and space for letters, given the print schedule for our weekly papers, we

will not accept any letters regarding local candidates after Oct. 15. We also will not be running

any press releases from candidates that are on the ballot throughout the month of October.

Thank you for your understanding. Chris Lundy, Editor

Letters To The Editor State Shouldn’t Borrow More This letter was addressed to the President of the Senate, Steve Sweeney. Dear Mr. Sweeney, You are currently supporting a bill to borrow $9.9 billion to avoid mass layoffs of the public workers in New Jersey. You have previously introduced your “Path to Progress” which was supposed to lower the public workers and teachers’ expensive healthcare and pension benefits and consequently lower the tax burden for New Jersey. When you introduced your “Path of Progress” over 2 years ago, the taxpayers of New Jersey felt that they have fi nally someone looking after them and for their interests, in a state that is controlled by special interests. You know that borrowing more money is not the answer to our fiscal problems in New Jersey. New Jersey already owes more than $250 billion that can never be paid back in full, but that

will have to be paid back with higher taxes. In your “Path to Progress” your goal was to reduce taxes. In borrowing more money, you are indeed increasing taxes. So what happened to your grand plan that you introduced two years ago with a big fanfare? At the minimu m, we expect you to tie any borrowing to a per manent reduction, dollar per dollar, of those healthcare and pension benefits. $9.9 billion borrowed should be matched with a permanent $9.9 billion in healthcare and pension cuts. This is your best chance to fi nally reach your goals set by your “Path to Progress” and fi nally put New Jersey on a fi rm fi scal grounds. If those public workers and teachers want to avoid mass layoffs, they will have to agree to reduce all their benefits. Otherwise let the layoffs begin. I guarantee you that as soon as you layoff a mere 100 employees or teachers, the rest will get in line to accept all your “Path to Progress’ proposals.

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You are in a perfect position to get what you set in motion two years ago. Don’t blow that chance, Mr. Sweeney, otherwise, your “Path of Progress’ will turn into a “Path to Nowhere” and the big fanfare you had two years ago will have been just blowing air into the wind. And to all of you Senators and Assembly members, we encourage you to reject any plan for more borrowing and to start cutting expenses. It’s time to do the right thing in New Jersey. George Kneisser Sr. Executive Director NJ Citizens for Property Tax Reform Red Bank

Get The Record Straight The author of “Trump Lies to Fox News” (Aug. 1, 2020) is all wrong. First, the author makes no direct reference to the specific lie, but recommends watching Wallace’s interview, which I did. Also you should watch Biden being interviewed when he said yes to reallocating funds from police. President Trump is accused of lying because Biden used a different verb. Whether it’s defund or reallocate, it happens to mean the same. Also, as for President Trump lying, by referring to COVID-19 as only the sniﬄes for some, then read (in the Aug. 1 edition of The Manchester Times), the fi rst line of the article on page 14 which reads and is quoted as follows: “Anyone could have COVID-19 and not even know it.” This is called the sniﬄes.

Letters To The Should Editor we en- Elementary School “WarAs for the reference to celebrated? verbalizing statistics, who cares what they say, including Dr. Fauci. The only statistic to recall is that Dr. Fauci did say, over and over, to mitigate, mitigate, which is the best protection against this virus. The rest is noise to fill audio space. We need to come together as Americans instead of disparaging each other. Or, if you want intense taxation and unreasonable regulation, and street lawlessness, then do vote for Biden. It is your Constitutional right, but then Biden and his lot want to strike down this document. Vicious in-fighting by Democrats against Republicans is an insult to every American soldier who fought, died and were maimed in wars to protect our entire country and its Constitution. It is your choice. M. Pellicano Manchester

Columbus Statues Belong In A Museum

Finally, statues of Christopher Columbus are rightfully being removed from the public square. They should, however, not be defaced or destroyed, but moved either to museums or private collections. Next to be removed from ou r consciou sness a nd calendars, should be Columbus Day itself. How can we rationally continue to celebrate and honor a man who brought death and miser y to so many innocent people? Should a man responsible for murder, rape, and the plundering of a culture be

noble and honor a man who helped internationalize the slave trade with a special day each year? Columbus would write in his personal log regarding the native people he encountered: “Let us in the name of the Holy Trinity go on sending all the slaves that can be sold. They do not bear arms…they will make fi ne servants…with 50 men we could subjugate them all.” Apologists for Columbus Day argue that although he did bad things, they are outweighed by his opening up the new world for discovery. By that rationale, one could argue setting aside a day to honor Adolf Hitler. Although he did bad things, he loved children, animals, built the autobahn and provided the locals with an affordable car – the Volkswagen. It has been proposed that Columbus Day be replaced in favor of “Indigenous People Day.” Sounds like a good idea to me, but can one realistically expect the invertebrates that inhabit Congress will have the political will and strength of character to do the right thing? I would not bet the farm on it! Borden Applegate Jackson

Mascot Change Not Important Editor’s note: This letter is in response to a petition to change the ma scots of the Toms River High School South “Indians,” Toms River Intermediate School South “Seminoles,” and Washington St reet

riors.” There are far more pressing issues within the dist r ict and the tow n that are more concerning. The mascots are not racist, derogatory or insensitive with regard to any person, culture or reference to necessitate removal or change. If people/politicians/local officials put half as much effort into the need for preserving quality teachers, resources and funding that is needed in this district, as they do to petition an Indian mascot for a school team, we’d solve A LOT of problems in Toms River. Enough already. Jennifer Bosco Toms River

Prayers For The Children Growing Up In This World I made a conscious choice years ago to never have ch i ld r e n a s I c ou ld n’t imagine subjecting them to all the pain and suffering that exists in this world. While I’ve never felt more confi rmation in my choice before this year, my heart breaks for the little ones who will grow up seeing such a dehumanizing societ y where smiles are hidden behind masks and terms like “isolation” and “social distance” are the norm. Prayers for all the babies going through this now and whatever is yet to come. Dottie Green Brick

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

‘Get the Lead Out’ Bill Would Fund $14 Billion To Remove Lead From Water From The Desk Of

Congressman

Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Chris Smith ( R- 4t h), who ha s been working to help alleviate the threat of lead in drinking water systems in his district and other areas of New Jersey, has partnered with Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) to introduce the Get the Lead Out Act (HR 7918) which would authorize $14 billion over two years and require ever y utility in

America to develop a plan to identif y and remove lead pipes that threaten residents, especially children, from the dangers of lead. “For every family and ever y household, clean drinking water is an essential necessity of everyday living,” said Smith, prime sponsor of the bill. “People need to know the water f rom the kitchen tap they d r in k or cook

w it h is clea n a nd safe for themselves and their families. Lead service line replacement is needed to give them that peace of mind. Local, st ate and federal government must work together to make that a reality. This bill will help ‘get the lead out’ of drinking water in towns like Trenton and Hamilton in my district, throughout New Jersey and across the country. “Rep. Cuellar and I are teaming up to advance a bipartisan plan to tackle this threat to human health which can cause long-term harm in adults and which presents a particular danger to children, who are especially vulner-

able to lead,” Smith said. “No community should have to worry that their drinking water is tainted with lead. Any amount of lead in drinking water can have serious developmental and health impacts for children,” said Cuellar. “This legislation will help utility companies invest in critical infrastructure plans and remove dangerous chemicals from our communities’ water. I am committed to protecting our children and families by limiting their exposure to lead and making sure they have access to safe drinking water. I want to thank Congressman Smith for his leadership on this issue.”

The Smith-Cuellar Get the Lead Out Act directs all community water systems across the US to develop a plan to inventory and replace all lead service lines (LSLs) in their system within 10 years. The plan must be submitted to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for approval. To help community water systems afford these necessary upgrades, the Smith-Cuellar bill authorizes nearly $14 billion over two years with $13 billion targeted directly to the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). The DWSRF is a federal-state partnership fund and a main source of funding that allows states

to receive monies from EPA and in turn offer low interest loans - and even forgivable loans - to local water systems to achieve healthy drinking water. The bill also provides $180 million for the Lead Reduction Grant Program at the EPA, a competitive grant program for schools, states, municipalities, tribal water systems and community water systems. Once awarded, these funds can be used for corrosion control and replacing lead service lines as well. Smith said, “Congress must act on this critical legislation that’s long overdue and can make drinking water safer for generations of Americans.”

Lawmakers Press Postmaster General On Delivery Delays

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in a letter led by Congressman Andy Kim (D-3 rd ), members of the New Jersey congressional delegation called on U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to provide answers to why New Jerseyans have had mail delivery, including the delivery of critical medicines, delayed for multiple days. The letter is signed by Congressman Kim (NJ03), Congressman Norcross ( NJ- 01), Cong re ssm a n Gottheimer (NJ-05), Congressman Pallone (NJ-06), Congressman Malinowski (NJ-07), Congressman Sires (NJ-08), Congressman Pascrell (NJ-09), Congressman Payne Jr. (NJ-10), Congresswoman Sherill ( NJ-11), and Congresswoman Watson-Coleman

(NJ-12). “Many of our constituents have rightly contacted our offices to express frustration and concern about ongoing mail delivery delays, some of whom have not received their medications and f irst-class mail for more than three days,” said the members in a letter to Postmaster General DeJoy. “While we understand the serious and ongoing f inancial challenges facing the USPS, we are gravely concerned that operational decisions that knowingly cause the USPS to fail to meet its own service delivery standards could cause catastrophic harm to people all over New Jersey and the country.” The delays come after a report in the Washington Post that the U.S. Postal

Service “established major operational changes…that could slow down mail delivery.” Those delays have been detailed in a recent report by the Philadelphia Inquirer, where a local postal employee stated, “Mail is sitting for a week to 10 days before they’re even scanned to go out.” In the letter, the congressional delegation outlined the following questions to the Postmaster General: • Why have New Jersey residents experienced significant delivery delays of their mail? • What measures has USPS taken to protect the integrity of our democratic elections, and ensure ballots are handled securely and delivered on time? • On July 28th, 2020 your Gove r n me nt Relat ion s

Do you have something you want everyone to know? Is there an issue that needs to be addressed? Write a letter to make yourself heard.

Representative stated that while “management is developing a business plan… • Postal Service management is also taking immediate steps to increase operational efficiency by re-emphasizing existing operational plans...” What are these immediate steps? • Has postal management at one or more Post Offices eliminated overtime for postal workers, ended the authorization of late trips, and required postal workers to return first-class

mail and medications they did not have time to deliver since July 1, 2020? If so, what are the impacts of these changes on service delivery standards? • Why did a mid-level USPS ma nager a nd Sout her n Area leadership prepare and circulate statements regarding measures that resulted in mail delays, which your office stated should not be considered “official Postal Service memoranda?” Was that employee authorized to do so?

• Did the memo and “stand up talk” comply with USPS standards? Were they authorized at any higher level? And, were any other “unofficial” memoranda or “stand up talks” prepared and delivered elsewhere around the country? If so, where? • What impact, if any, will the $10 billion loan the USPS recently accepted from the Treasury Department have upon delivery delays and delivery standards?

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Continued From Page 1 will play for the University of Rhode Island, said the tournament helped wipe away memories of a disappointing junior season. “We made early tournament exits,” he said. “This tournament lit a fire under us. We felt we should be feared and we wanted to be feared. The fact we went this far in the tournament is a credit to our coaches. Without them, it never would have happened. This was a senior-laden team and we all had the same mindset. Each of us had a chip on their shoulder. We knew what we were. Some people did not want to see us win.” Jackson coach Frank Malta, whose team graduated 15 seniors, said he enjoyed guiding the Jaguars. “The guys stepped up and played well,” said Malta, assisted by Nick Koman, Brandon Vega, Tom Paturzo, Tom Cahill and Pat George. “It was not easy. They were off for four months. They had to play well and play together in a tournament like this. We played either two or three games in a row and everything was single elimination. The guys have been playing together for basically their whole lives and they made it fun for themselves. They made the most of being on the field for one last time and I am proud of them. They had fun for the few weeks they were together. It was a fun ride and a great experience for our players and for all of us who coached them.” Cartnick caught the ceremonial first pitch from Gov. Murphy, attired in a Thunder jersey, prior to the championship game. Cartnick’s father, Tom, has served as a bodyguard for Murphy as a member of the New Jersey State Police. Murphy, a lefty who competes in long distance road races, bounced the pitch. Cartnick handed the ball to Murphy and received a pat on his right shoulder from the Democrat, who wore a mask. “When he walked on the field, he was booed,” young Cartnick said. “He was booed for the whole time he was on the field, about three to five minutes. When he was booed, he just put his hands up. I don’t think he really cared. Catching the ball was a cool experience. Because of my father, I had met Gov. Murphy at least twice before I caught the ball. It helped to have Gov. Murphy back the tournament. People should have shown him more appreciation.” Jackson relied on strong pitching, solid defense and timely hitting during its run. “First off,” Malta said, “we had good pitching. Everyone talks about what we were on offense, but we had to pitch and play good defense and we did. We put together early runs and that took the pressure off of everyone else. Our guys did a good job of going deep in the count. They did not expand the strike zone. They did not swing at the pitcher’s pitch. We made good contact on the pitches that were our pitches.” Jackson junior Matt Potok, a righty bound for Coastal Carolina University, was 3-0. He put his 6-foot-4, 230-pound frame to good use after joining the varsity team as a freshman. “He committed two years ago to Coastal Carolina,” Malta said. “He is a pretty special kid. His off speed stuff is off the

charts. He can throw his curve and changeup on any count. His fastball, which is in the upper 80s and probably touches 90, is catching up to his off speed stuff. If we had a high school season, he would have done something special each time he touched the baseball. I am really looking forward to seeing how much better he will be as a senior.” Malta is impressed with Potok’s mental approach to pitching. “He’s a flat liner,” Malta said. “Nothing really bothers him. He is very confident. He has a short memory and knows how to pitch. When you watch him, you wonder if he is breaking a sweat. He makes it look relatively easy.” Another solid pitcher was senior lefty Nick Beetel, who will play for Lehigh University. “He throws a fastball and a breaking ball and he attacks the hitters,” Malta said. “Lehigh was one of the fi rst schools to jump in on him. Princeton University also looked at him. He is a pretty good student, a student of the game. He always looks to fi nd the next best way. He does a lot of research on pitching. That is the connection between his academics and his baseball.” Cartnick sparkled, delivering clutch hits throughout the tournament. He trained under Steve Johnson, Rob Corsi, Howie Brey and Rob Smorol at the Neptune-based Compete Academy. In Jackson’s 4-3 win over Bishop Eustace’s Sader Baseball Club in the South Jersey championship game at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood, Cartnick stroked three hits, including a double that tied the game at three with two out in the bottom of the fifth inning, in three at-bats “He had a great tournament,” Malta said. “He tore up the tournament. If there had been a Most Valuable Player Award, he would have won it for sure. He had an excitement for this thing. He looked so forward to this.” Senior fi rst baseman Carmine Petosa, who will play for Wake Forest University, enjoyed a productive tournament. His twoout single in the bottom of the fifth plated the winning run in the South Jersey fi nal. He went 2-for-2 and drove in three runs in the South Jersey fi nal. “He had a few big hits and played really well on defense,” Malta said. “He had a bunch of big runs batted in.” Senior third baseman Jake Wendell, bound for Brookdale Community College, starred on defense. “He put on a clinic,” Malta said. “There is a little bit of Nettles (retired Yankees third baseman Graig Nettles) in him. It’s fun watching him play third base.” Headed for Kean University is senior second baseman Christian Pellone, who will compete for the Cougars. “He did a great job of setting the table as our leadoff hitter,” Malta said. “He was an excellent base runner. Our infield play was excellent and he was a big reason for that.” Senior Ryan Lasko, who will play for Rutgers University, starred in center field. “He was a great player on defense, a highlight reel type of kid,” Malta said. “He is a solid, special player who has a lot of opportunities ahead of him. He is (Baseball - See Page 9)

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Continued From Page 8 special in everything he does. He is a very talented kid.” Senior Bill Petrina was solid in right field. “He just stepped up and played very well,” Malta said. “He had a lot of key hits. We were not sure where he would fit in, but he stepped up and made the most of the opportunity.” Senior outfielder Matt Feld was a pro-

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Continued From Page 1 and please know your information is completely confidential and it is very important for everyone to do so we are counted in the census,” Kisty said. Approved resolutions included the purchase of five Ford Escape vehicles in the amount of $127,480 from Winner Ford for the township’s building department and code enforcement office. A contract to Mazza Recycling Services was also approved for the disposal of certain

ductive player. “He had a lot of big hits, big pinch hits,” Malta said. “He just did a really good job.” Another clutch performer was senior outfielder Zach Appuliese, who will attend the University of Jacksonville. “He had a bunch of key hits and did a nice job on defense,” Malta said. Jackson also received contributions from senior reliever Dan Greenwood, senior catcher-outfielder Andrew Sefick, senior designated hitter-outfielder Jared Caru-

so, senior pitcher Rocco LaVista, senior infielder-outfielder Austin Parikh and senior pitcher Joe Santoriello. Greenwood and Santoriello will attend Monmouth University. Sefick will attend the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Caruso is off to Penn State. Ocean County College is a possible destination for Parikh. Greenwood and sophomore lefty Zach Crotchfelt teamed for 4 2/3 innings of scoreless relief in the South Jersey championship game.

“Greenwood was the fi rst guy we went to in close and key spots,” Malta said. “He did a good job. He threw a lot of breaking stuff and had a lot of movement on his pitches. Sefick played a good left field and got a couple of key hits. Caruso had some big hits and drove in a couple of runs. LaVista, who got hurt, did a nice job. Parikh did a real good job of playing defense. He run for us as the speedup runner for Cartnick and scored a bunch of big runs. Santoriello did a really good job.”

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“I am organizing a 5K run for my Eagle Scout project. This will honor all first responders and Jackson Mills Volunteer Fire Company Station 54. The event will take place on Aug. 29 at Johnson Park and I plan to create a scholarship for a Jackson student who plans to go into first response,” the scout said. The scout thanked members of council, Business Administrator Terence Wall and members Joe Anderson from the Recreation Dept. for their assistance in being able to plan the event. “I am looking for help with running this event and for runners and

walkers,” he added. Those seeking to support his project and to support the benefit for the Jackson Mills Volunteer Fire Co. Station 54 can sign up or sponsor the race by visiting EagleFirstResponders5K.com or e-mail Eagle5Krace@gmail.com. Gavin gave out fliers to the audience during the meeting and one was posted to the bulletin board in Town Hall. “I think that is a great event that you are planning. Becoming an Eagle Scout is a great accomplishment,” Council President Alex Sauickie said.

5K Planned In other news, Jackson Boy Scout Troop 204 member Gavin Hughes, 15, made a presentation before the governing body during the public comment period of the meeting. He outlined his Eagle Scout project called “Eagle First Responders 5K” that will include a 5-kilometer run/walk and a one mile fun run on the morning of Aug. 29 at Johnson Park.

Bay Head To Host Art In The Park And Beyond

BAY HEAD – The 4rth Annual Art in the Park and Beyond will now be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 23 at 83 Bridge Ave. behind the borough hall. The date was changed and the park is now

reconfigured with the new layout providing ample room between vendors and the public during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic. This event is being hosted by the Bay Head

Art in the Park and Beyond committee. Dozens of fine artists/fine hand makers in the park and many items “beyond” will be part of the event. Music will be part of the enjoyment of this

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−Photo courtesy Six Flags Wild Safari Sierra is one of four giraﬀe calves born in the last year at the Six Flags Wild Safari. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON − Six Flags Wild Safari is enjoying a bit of a baby boom. The baby being a giraffe. The fourth calf in the last year was born in June. The Six Flags Wild Safari’s animal care team noted the birth of a female giraffe, named “Sierra” who recently ventured into the Wilde Plains section of the safari for the first time. She was led by her mother, Muraya, and joined the other young giraffes in this “baby boom” - Phyllis, Embu, and Soda - and encountered 10 different species of African animals, including white bearded gnu (also known as blue wildebeest), eland, and blackbuck. Safari Veterinarian Dr. Ken Keiffer said that Sierra, who was born on June 2, is already more than 200 pounds and will likely grow to be around 1,500 pounds. “She is the latest in an exciting string of giraffe births here at the safari, and we are thrilled that all four calves are being raised by their mothers,” he added. Calves are typically about six feet tall when they are born. Adult male giraffes can reach 18 feet, making them the tallest mammals in the world. The calves are all reticulated giraffe, also called Somali giraffe, which are native to northeastern Kenya, southern Ethiopia, and Somalia. Dr. Keiffer said “reticulated giraffes have distinctive coat patterns featuring red-brown patches divided by thin white lines. Their spots are unique like a fingerprint, which is how we can tell them apart.” Other facts about reticulated giraffes

include: • A group of giraffes is called a “tower”; • Giraffes can stand and walk within an hour of their birth - they even sleep and give birth standing; • Giraffes have seven vertebrae in their extremely long necks, which is the same amount of vertebrae humans have in their necks; • Their tongues can be 18 inches long to help reach tree leaves. There are some alar ming facts as well. In the wild, giraffes are currently undergoing what is referred to as a “silent extinction event.” Their numbers have decreased by nearly 40 percent in the past 30 years, placing them in the “Vulnerable to Extinction” category as determined by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The Six Flags Wild Safari is home to a dozen giraffes. The Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure takes guests on a self-guided journey through 1,200 exotic animals from six continents from the safety and privacy of their own vehicles. Guests must purchase tickets and make a reservation in advance of their visit using Six Flags’ new online registration system. A new, free audio tour is available to stream online that provides fun facts about 70 different species of animals at the safari. Visitors to the safari can learn more about the animals and their habitats, purchase tickets, make reservations, and stream the audio tour at sixf lags. com/safari.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Black Lives Matter Events Planned For Seaside Park And Jackson

OCEAN COUNTY – A Black Lives Matter rally called March on the Boards will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 15 on the boardwalk of Seaside Park. Organizers of the event announced that those who wish to be part of the event should meet at the Saw Mill restaurant parking lot on 1807 Boardwalk in the borough. Another BLM event called “Educate and Change: What’s Next?” is scheduled from

3 to 5 p.m. on Aug. 22 at 192 Kierych Memorial Drive, Jackson Township. This event is being sponsored by the youth group Rays of Hope and Girls With Beauty and Brains. Those in attendance at both events are encouraged to wear masks in compliance of the social distancing guidelines of Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Restore Store Needs Volunteers

OCEAN COUNTY − Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity is looking for individuals to volunteer at our fantastic ReStore in Toms River. We have various volunteer opportunities and will find the right fit for you! Volunteering is also wonderful for college applications and job resumes. Come join our amazing team!

Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity understands the concerns for health and safety due to COVID-19. For those that want to help our amazing community but don’t know how, consider our Food Fellowship Program. For more information, e-mail programservices@ nohfh.com.

Last Days Of Summer Festival To Be Held

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – A Last Days of Summer Festival hosted by the group Minds Mending Minds will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. 23 at 46 Bennetts Mills Rd. The outdoor event will include re-

sources for teachers and parents, special guests, a basketball contest, a back pack giveaway, games and crafts plus food trucks. For information e-mail mindsmendingminds@gmail.com.

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In my opinion, the effects of Covid-19 will remain in effect for at least the next 6 months and more than likely will linger into 2021. I strongly believe there will be several viable vaccines as well as therapeutics by the end of this year. In the meantime, it’s very important to wear a mask when social distancing is not an option. Always carry “hand sanitizer” with you! When you decide to visit your hearing healthcare professional, make sure they have procedures in place in line with CDC recommendations. For example, in my practice, we take everyone’s temperature and have them complete a covid-19 questionnaire. Secondly, we limit only two patients in our waiting room at the same time. Third, we allow more time between patients to disinfect all areas. Fourth, we have each patient leave our office from a different location. As a general rule, we are allowing at least an extra 15-30 minutes per patient. What this should mean is that you’re hearing care professional should be spending more time with you at each appointment. Equally important, if you’re not comfortable entering our offices, we offer curbside services for

folks who just have a hearing aid problem. We would disinfect the hearing instrument, fix it, and return it to you while you wait in your car. If we have to send the hearing aid back for repair, we can provide you with a loaner hearing instrument. Finally, as we remain stuck in our homes, we realize how important it is to hear clearly. Don’t hesitate to have your hearing tested and if you’re wearing a hearing aid, it should cost nothing for us to clean and adjust them. Please be careful when removing your mask while wearing your hearing aids. Many folks have lost their hearing instruments because of the mask. Ask your hearing care professional to add a “sports lock” to the receiver wires and/or consider custom micromolds. In addition, we have “ear savers” that will attach to most masks that will help prevent LOSS of the hearing aid when removing your mask. Dr. Izzy is always available to answer all of your important questions about most hearing care issues. He can be reached at 732-8183610 or visit us at www.Gardenstatehearing. com. Our offices are in Toms River, Manahawkin, and Whiting.

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Thyroid Related Cholesterol Problems Don’t Respond To Statins By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

The thyroid gland is shaped like a butterfly and it regulates your body temperature, how fast you burn fat and your energy levels. Most people with hypothyroidism do not even know they have the condition because they are not doing the correct labs, or misinterpreting the results. There is a good correlation between the thyroid gland’s functioning and your total levels of cholesterol and LDL. A rule of thumb is that the lower your thyroid hormone, the more lipid (cholesterol and triglyceride) abnormalities you have. Anyone who has been diagnosed with cholesterol (lipid) abnormalities should have a complete thyroid hormone profile conducted. Cholesterol drugs may affect your thyroid gland, and reduce thyroid levels possibly causing or contributing to hypothyroidism! The reason this could happen is through the drug-nutrient depletion effect, what I call the “drug mugging” effect. Statins reduce CoQ10, Vitamin D, and selenium-containing proteins (think glutathione). Statins don’t vacuum cholesterol out of your arteries, they just reduce the amount you produce moving forward. Side effects associated with statin drugs very much mimics the picture of a selenium deficiency. You cannot make adequate thyroid hormone without selenium by the way! So if you take a statin type of medication, I urge you to take high-quality versions of these nutrients, and eat a healthy well-balanced diet. Doing so will mitigate some of the side effects of the statin. Speaking of side effects, muscle problems

are top of the list. Statins are far more likely to cause muscle pain, cramps and skeletal muscle damage if you already have hypothyroidism (diagnosed or not). So you can see why it’s important to have a thyroid profile done at least once a year and more often if you take a statin. If you’re a practitioner, then please always consider your patient’s thyroid status before you prescribe a statin drug, or any lipid-lowering medication. If you’re a patient trying to make sense of this, then ask for a complete thyroid profile. It’s a blood test. Today’s laws actually permit you, the patient, to visit some qualifying labs and get this type of test all done by yourself. The clinical pearl I want to relay today is that taking a statin if you have hypothyroidism could be harmful because there is a situation called thyroid-induced myopathy, and it will be exacerbated by the statins. The reason is because statins are well-known to induce myopathies galore! It’s probably their #1 side effect! Finally, I want to point one thing out. Some of you don’t respond to lipid-lowering medications. There could be a reason and you should know it before you raise your statin dosage over and over. If you’d like to read the longer version of this article, please sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com In closing, if you find yourself resistant to statins (meaning your cholesterol ratios remain high during statin therapy), it could be due to you having hypothyroidism and dyslipidemia related to low thyroid will not respond well to statins, no matter how high the dose.

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Continued From Page 1 I go to work and I come home and stay in the house. None of the neighbors had seen anything. So far no one has said they had seen anything.” She added, “I do have ring camera (on the front of her home) but whoever did this knew that I live where I live because my parking space does not have the numbers of my house on it.”

Williams filed a police report and knocked on some doors but no one had reported seeing anything. Township Police are continuing their investigation into the bias/criminal mischief incident and are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact Jackson Police Detective Ed Howe at 732928-1111 or provide the information through the department’s Stop It app. Police responded to the incident around 7:30 a.m. on Aug. 3. Williams’ residence is located

on Daisy Court in the 60 Acres development. Upon arriving, the officers observed the damage to William’s 2011 BMW. As Williams had concluded it appeared that the suspect(s) had used an object to scratch the paint in multiple places on the car including what appeared to be a skull and also a derogatory, racist remark which was scratched into the paint on the trunk lid near the vehicle’s emblem. Police believe that the incident took place where the vehicle was parked between the

hours of 7 p.m. on the evening of Aug. 2 and 4:30 a.m. on the morning of Aug. 3 when Williams’ neighbor notified her. While township police officers were on the scene conducting the investigation, the victim’s landlord met and spoke with the officers and they listened to a voice mail which was reportedly left by an area resident alleging that there was illegal activity at the victim’s residence and that the landlord should do something about it before the police do. It is unknown at this time if this had any connection with the incident according to the police. Williams said, “a neighbor did come to my house to tell me that the day before when I let my son play outside he was playing with his son and some other kids and one of the kids came up to his son and said ‘We’re sorry we can’t play with you kids anymore because we aren’t allowed to play around the black kids.’” She added that her landlord had come over and told her “that he had been getting threatening calls since June.” Her landlord is also black and Williams said the nature of those threats were to get any black residents out of the neighborhood. Williams renewed her lease last month. She lives there with her boyfriend and two children and has expressed concern regarding their safety. As to the damage to Williams’ car, “with my policy, vandalism wasn’t covered but thank God someone actually reached out to me from seeing what happened on Facebook and were willing to help me out in the meantime.” She wanted to make everyone aware that racism exists and can occur anywhere. “You never think something like this is going to happen to you. You see it all the time in the news and you read about it but you never think it is going to be you.”

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Jackson Man Pleads Guilty In Homicide Case

By Bob Vosseller FREEHOLD – Jackson resident Gerard A. Grimes Jr., 24, pled guilty to first degree aggravated manslaughter and second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm before a Monmouth County Judge. Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni announced that Grimes admitted to shooting five times at the three men who were chasing after him. He pled before Judge Marc C. LeMieux regarding his role in the shooting death of 43-year-old Narcisco Rodriguez-Corona of Manalapan who was struck by one of the five shots in October 2019. Grimes will return for sentencing on Nov. 20, as part of his plea agreement, prosecutors will recommend a 12-year sentence in a New Jersey state prison on the aggravated manslaughter charge, subject to the provisions of the “No Early Release Act” (NERA), requiring him to serve 85 percent of his imposed sentence before becoming eligible for release on parole. He would also be under parole supervision for five years following his prospective release from state prison. There will also be a recommendation for a seven-year state prison term to run concurrent with the other sentence included in his plea agreement. The Oct. 5, 2019 case involving Grimes co-defendants, Zoey S. Monte, 21, and Tyler J. Martucci, 23, also from Jackson, remain pending. Manalapan police responded to the 9:34 p.m. call reporting a fight at 25 Fawn Run in the township. A few minutes later, they received another call for a confirmed shooting victim. Upon their arrival, the officers discovered Rodriguez-Corona suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, where he was pronounced dead. The officers started to search the area and after a few hours they attempted a motor vehicle stop of Grimes’ vehicle, but he failed

to stop. He later fled from his vehicle. Monte and Martucci were also onboard the vehicle and were arrested at that time. Grimes was found a short time later in the backyard of a neighborhood residence. Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office joined Manalapan Township Police in the investigation which Grimes came to the Manalapan residence armed with a handgun. He attempted to enter the residence while Monte and Martucci remained outside. Residents of the home were alerted to Grimes’ presence and attempted to stop him from entering, resulting in a brief confrontation outside the home. Shortly thereafter, a second encounter occurred nearby, where Grimes ultimately shot the victim. Grimes, Monte and Martucci all fled the area. Monte was indicted on charges of one count of second degree burglary, one count of second degree conspiracy to commit burglary, one count of second degree unlawful possession of a handgun, one count of second degree possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, one count of fourth degree unlawful possession of a weapon, and one count of third degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. Martucci was indicted on one count of second-degree burglary, one count of second degree conspiracy to commit burglary, one count of second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun, one count of second-degree possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, one count of fourth degree unlawful possession of a weapon, and one count of third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. Monmouth County Assistant Prosecutors Lawrence Nelson and Merlin Thomas have been assigned to the case while Grimes will be represented by Tinton Falls attorney Glenn Kassman. Monte is represented by attorney John Perrone, of Long Branch and Martucci is represented by West Orange attorney Albert Kapin.

Arc To Hold Virtual Fundraising Walk

OCEAN COUNTY − The Arc, Ocean County Chapter is challenging the community to run, walk or ride the 18-mile coastline of Long Beach Island from anywhere in the world! Kicking off on Sept. 18, each registered participant will have 21 days to run, walk,

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Beach Plum Festival

ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK – The annual Beach Plum Festival is returning to Island Beach State Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 13. This yearly event features over 100 arts and craft vendors, children’s games, non profit

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Northern Ocean Habitat For Humanity Wants To Help

OCEAN COUNTY – Do you know someone in need of home repairs? Are you or a neighbor struggling to maintain your home? If so, Nor ther n Ocean Habitat for Hu ma n it y has va r ious home repai r programs available to the community including Aging in Place, Critical Home Repairs, Veteran Repair Pro-

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Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Some exterior. Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service. Reasonable-affordable. Senior discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. Free estimates. References. 732-8994470 or 732-915-4075. (33) ALL American Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n) Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs. Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (33) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (19) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (19) Lu House Cleaner! - House and Office cleaner available. Call me for an estimate! Good references! 732-966-5142. (36) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (39) Aeration Services - Call Weed Man Lawn Care Today 732-7095150. Locally Owned Professional Services. (39) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) LANDSCAPING - Restorations, Repairs, Stones, Mulch, Sod Installs ,Hedges, Shrubs, Bushes, Downed Branches Trimmed & Removed, Demolition, Cleanouts, ect., Dumpster service provided by A901 Licensed Hauler ect. MAN WITH VAN LLC. Jim 609-335-0330 HIC# 13vh10806000. NO JOB TOO SMALL! (39)

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Oak Ridge Dental Group:

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By Michael Vandenberg Dr. Christopher Lillo of Oak Ridge Dental Group in Toms River knows what it feels like to be just another number in a generic facility. “I went to my own eye doctor, and the last three times I had different doctors and different nurses in there.” It’s time to get back to the days when you got treated well when you got treatment. With a friendly staff that greets you by name when you walk in and gives you the personalized care you deserve in a relaxed setting, complete with a fish tank and fireplace in the waiting room. Welcome to Oak Ridge Dental, where that kind of service is a permanent fixture. Oak Ridge Dental Group opened back in 1977 in its current home. There have never been other locations, only one tight-knit staff with very little turnover.

“Everyone except the office manager has been here a minimum of ten years,” Dr. Lillo pointed out. One of their receptionists, Peggy, has been welcoming patients to their office for 40 years! Dr. Lillo grew up in North Jersey and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his residency at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch. He joined Oak Ridge Dental Group in 1995 when another dentist was retiring, and started running the show a few years later. Although he’s in charge, it’s very much a casual environment: there are no white coats. Instead, the staff goes out for special occasions and gets days off for their birthdays. By being family-oriented, they’re able to provide a personal touch for their patients. They’re fair in their pricing, take most PPO insurances, offer interest-free payment pla n s, a nd will even ack nowledge your birthday when you come in for your appointment! They may be a small practice but Oak Ridge Dental offers a well-round-

ed selection of dental services. Of course they offer cleanings, check-ups, and fillings, but they go beyond that as well. “What’s good about this office is that, between my hygienist and myself, we do all specialty work here. For example, we do extractions, we’ll do root canals, and my hygienist does deep scaling,” Dr. Lillo explained. When you come

to Oak Ridge Dental, odds are you’ll get full treatment with the same people from start to finish. Oak Ridge Dental is really your one-stop shop for dental needs. Veneers? Check. Bridges and crowns? Absolutely. Dentures? Why not? Bonding? Sure. Oral cancer screenings? Of course. You might be surprised about some of the other services they provide. For instance, they offer Philips Zoom in-office whitening, which makes your teeth five to eight shades whiter in just an hour. For sleep apnea, they offer an oral appliance custom-fitted to your mouth. The device functions as a more comfortable alternative to the CPAP. It’s all part of an effort to really go the extra mile for their patients. You won’t feel r ushed here either: they’re very punctual and

always schedule enough time for each visit. And of course, Dr. Lillo is more than qualified thanks to his huge focus on continuing education courses. “We’re only required to do 40 hours every two years, but I do at least 60 hours every year.” Thus he’s always up to date on the latest materials and advancements in the field of dentistry. The advanced skill set of Dr. Lillo, coupled with the environment of Oak Ridge Dental Group, is very much appreciated by their current patients. “No one loves going to see the dentist, let’s be honest,” he pointed out. However, there is more than one example of a patient who, after being scared of the dental experience for so long, have given testimonials about the professional treatment they received during their visit from beginning to end. Everything

is explained thoroughly and upfront, and they never push work on you. Perhaps most importantly, patients get to feel like they’re involved in the treatment plan. At Oak Ridge Dental, you’re in charge of your care and included in the decision-making process, as you should be. So call 732-341-1120 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Lillo today! Oak Ridge Dental Group is located at 191 Highway 37 in Toms River. They have very flexible hours to fit your schedule, opening as early as 7am and closing as late as 8pm, depending on the day. Feel free to browse oakridgedentalnj. com for testimonials and more information on the many services they provide. Get the smile you deserve, from a smiling staff.

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Omarrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Astrological Forecast For the week of aug 15 - aug 21 By Jeraldine Saunders

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