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COVID Caused Changes In Hospital Operations By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – Howell resident Nicole Jackson serves as the Interim Director of Patient Care at Community Medical Center in Toms River. She is another frontline fighter in the continuing war on the coronavirus. She told this newspaper about how medical professionals have had to change operations at work – and how they had to change their habits at home – in the wake of COVID-19. In her hospital role she oversees the workflow and what the nurses do. Also, she makes sure that procedures are being followed, and helps make new policies as more information about the virus emerges. That includes all the new rules that came about since the pandemic conditions began back in March. “We had to adjust everything. The way we triage patients coming into the hospital and the way we treated patients while they ─Photo courtesy Community Medical Center were in the hospital. Even how Nicole Jackson, Interim Director of Patient Care at Community we were around each other. We Medical Center, is one of the many health care professionals had to constantly watch each other involved on the front line the COVID-19 pandemic. and keep ourselves safe,” she said. Jackson noted, “we had to protect ourselves and our families when we went home. Everything changed in a matter of a week or so. We knew we had to change things and we started to think about what we could change to make it a better experience for everybody coming in: nurses, staff, family members. When you work in the ER it is like the front line of care.” (COVID - See Page 4)

County Officials Issue Updates On Election Day

By Bob Vosseller FREEHOLD – County oﬃcials recently provided an update on the November 3 general election. Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon advised voters that major changes have been made to the November 3 General Election process, due to a new State law signed by Governor Phil Murphy. For the first time in the state’s history, the General Election will be conducted

primarily by mail-in ballots. All registered and active voters will automatically receive mail-in ballots for voting in the 2020 General Election without the need to submit a vote by mail application, per the State mandate. Per state law the mail-in ballots will be sent to voters on or before October 5 and only a limited number of polling places will be available for voters on Election Day, where only paper provisional ballots will be (Voting - See Page 12)

Officials Preserving 30 Acres

By Bob Vosseller HOWELL – Township oﬃcials approved the preservation of a 30-acre tract of land on Fort Plains Road as open space. The governing body recently finalized the purchase of the property through the passage of a capital ordinance that was introduced by Councilman Thomas Russo last month. During the latest council meeting those present voted in the aﬃrmative for the measure. “This is one of those purchases where the land is buildable and it is worth the money to purchase,” Councilwoman Pamela Richmond said last month. Through the ordinance, Howell would appropriate $1,060,000 to purchase the land from the United Talmudical Academy. The ordinance allows for any grant money that the township receives to be applied toward the cost of the purchase. Funds in Howell’s Open Space and Recreation Trust Fund are available for the sale. In other news, Council members recently voted on a resolution providing for a special insertion of revenue in the 2020 budget of the township involving the awarding to Howell the amount of $93,357 from the United States Department of Justice Community Policing Development micro grant. The subject of music at the township’s Sunday Farmers Market was discussed earlier in the summer. There was a concern that musical (Land - See Page 2)

Pound The Pavement For Pancreatic Cancer Goes Virtual

By Bob Vosseller NEPTUNE – Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone and the Neptune Township Committee will present the seventh annual Pound the Pavement for Purple 5K Run/2 Mile Walk in a virtual format. Arnone, who is the co-founder of the race, said he was “pleased that the event will be moving forward with the seventh annual Pound the Pavement race this year, even if

it means moving it to a virtual platform.” “Our friends and loved ones fighting this disease need our support now more than ever and we find it important to continue raising funds for pancreatic cancer research,” Arnone added. According to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, it is estimated that more than 57,000 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year, which calculates (Pound - See Page 14)

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Continued From Page 1 entertainment might need to be reviewed but the situation had been worked out. The Farmers Market will continue on for several more weeks. Resident Kathleen Cohan is a frequent visitor to the Farmers Market held in front of the Township Municipal Building each

Sunday. “I go most Sundays and enjoy the mellow music. What a great upgrade for the market and the price was right (free) and there are a lot of underutilized artists at this COVID-19 time that would be happy to keep coming.” “I was upset to see on Facebook that you were considering shutting down the Howell’s Farmer’s Market due to a one-man band playing for two hours. The music was just

a nice touch. People that go to the Farmers Market as it is a nice outing. I have bought my produce and plants since the opening and feel I am helping our local businesses and farmers by making my purchases there. At this time of uncertainty, it would be wrong of you to close this down if that is your intention,” resident Margaret A. Howell said. She added, “please let people have one nice

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thing in Howell without politics getting into the middle of it.” Residents Dorothy and Mike Turner submitted a comment to the council thanking Joan Osborne and those involved with putting on the Farmers Market noting the value of the fresh foods present and that the event was something that brought the community together for “health and emotional wellbeing.” Township Attorney Joseph Clark had noted that there had been a communication issue regarding an incident earlier in the summer and that a request was made for the operating committee of the Farmers Market to temporarily suspend musicians at the weekly event but that request went unheeded the following week due to a misunderstanding. The situation has since been resolved and musical programs have continued to perform at most of the weekly Farmers Markets. Jessica Brown asked the governing body about Tyrpak Road who asked about a development that was set to be built north of the dead-end portion of the road “would have an access point on Tyrpak Road. Will the dead-end be taken away?” Township Attorney Joseph Clark provided an update on Tyrpak Road saying, “there has been some controversy about the addition of more parcels into the service area. We have reached out to Tyrpak Road’s attorneys to confirm if there is development intended on those parcels and we have been notified that they are not intended for development that they are going to be used for ingress and egress.” Clark added, “we are working with them to amend the developer’s agreement to insure that is clear in there.”

Education Open Golf Outing FARMINGDALE - The Brookdale Community College Foundation will host the 41st Annual Education Open Golf Outing on Thursday, September 24, at Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club in Farmingdale. The shotgun start begins at 11:30 a.m. Long considered one of the premier non-profit golf outings, the Education Open raises funds for the “Invest in Student Success” scholarship fund. The all-day outing includes a deli lunch and a post-play BBQ Buffet on the Outdoor Patio & 19th Hole with an open bar, prizes, and more! To participate in the outing please go to brookdalecc.edu/ed-open Contact Anne Marie Sparaco for more information and sponsorship opportunities at asparaco@brookdalecc.edu or 732-2242759.

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Continued From Page 1 She said triaging began right from the front door. “Once the virus really hit, we weren’t doing elective surgeries and not doing a lot of stuff in the main hospital where a lot of procedures and outpatient testing was done. That all stopped.” “They had to change how they did everything. I’ve worked in a hospital for 25 years. Every time I went up to the IC (intensive care) with a patient I was taken aback. I was so impressed by them. The job they were doing and what they were doing to make everybody safer,” Jackson said. Jackson said additions like plastic partitions and temporary walls in the ER were put up. “They stopped visitors coming in but we did let certain family members come in. Those end of life patients and some children patients.” “We had a tent up for a while to test (people) fi rst before they could come into the emergency room. When things started to settle down we took the tent down,” Jackson said, noting the rapidly changing information each day. “It was a constant changing of what we were supposed to do and should be doing. It got scary a lot of times. We didn’t know. None of us had ever worked through a pandemic. “It was new ground for all of us. It was completely different than any of us had ever seen. We have gone back to a lot of our normal operating procedures but there is always that underlining COVID. I think the only thing we have known the whole time is that we don’t know anything,” Jackson said. Jackson said the situation, much like the virus, kept evolving. “Every day you are waiting to hear the governor’s press conference and you would listen to hear what the task force and the CDC (Center for Disease Control) was saying and what our corporate was saying and now you are waiting for the next surge.” “If this happens again, what will happen? We haven’t gotten through the fi rst wave. The only thing I can confidentially say that now that we’ve gone through it we know what we need to do. You do what you have to do and we did what we had to do,” Jackson added. Her own homelife routine - like most everyone - saw its share of disruption. “When this all started I worked nights and I have two children, 12 and 16. They are a bit older so it was okay in that one day schools were normal and the next day there was talk of closing and the next thing they were closed.” “I ended up going to day shift because they needed leadership on day shift when I was the assistant director at night at the time. I switched to days to help for a while.” She added, “the world stopped. I went from being a single mom who worked a few nights a week with two kids that are active in baseball and dance to working five days a week with nothing to do in the other time. We had a whole decontamination process when I came home. You don’t

want to bring anything into the house.” Jackson explained the process saying, “they would have a towel ready for me at the back door and we had a little room so I could undress and then shower before I’d see anybody. I had a backup plan if I ever got sick. I wasn’t going to come home to them. I would stay at the hospital. Thankfully I never did.” “We spent a lot more time together which was nice. We didn’t get to see the extended family much. Now things are getting back to normal a little bit but for how long, who knows?” she added. Being a mom of two teens and a new school year having begun in Howell through a hybrid model of live instruction and remote learning, Jackson said she understood the challenges her community’s school district has. She said, “if you look at the transmission rates of children, they are not so high but the bigger picture is who are they in school with and who do they go home to?” “I honestly feel having worked with this for the last several months that they do need to go back and be somewhat socialized. The social isolation is not great for them but I am defi nitely onboard with it being half a day, defi nitely part remotely,” she said. Her high school age son who plays football and attends the Freehold Regional High School District at Freehold Township High School is starting off entirely through remote learning. “I think they will do what’s best and I think it will be constantly changing,” Jackson said noting that anything could happen and that both her children could return to a remote-only option should a new surge occur or that when certain health and safety conditions were met in Freehold, that her son could return to some live instruction. The hospital staff are flexible, too. They can get the screening tent back up in front of the emergency room lobby within an hour if the conditions warranted it. Items like that were labeled and put aside “and is here when we need it. I don’t think any of us feel that this has gone away or it is gone.” Even with the event of vaccines becoming available in the months to come, she understands some of the trepidation people may have to taking them. “Who wants to be the guinea pig? There might be a lot of volunteers but who knows. I think this is a new normal now we will have to get used to.” She added that those working in the medical community, “are just as scared as they (the public) are but this is my job. It is what I signed up for. When you hear people say ‘Is this real? Is this really happening?’ I say there is nothing fake about it. It is happening.” “We saw the sick people. We saw the people die. There were people who were not sick at all that had it and that is the other misconception, there a lot of people who aren’t even sick who have it which is why it is so important that they stay safe and do what they are supposed to do,” Jackson added.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL Closing Schools For COVID In the first few weeks of the school year, we’re already seeing positive cases of COVID-19. That’s not really a surprise. You put a bunch of people together, and you’re bound to have some test positive. It’s the law of averages. It’s important to note that any kid who tested positive in the first week of school probably didn’t catch it from school. They probably caught it during the last hurrahs of summer. Labor Day weekend, with all its parties and barbecues, happened right before all the kids went back. As of this writing, there were people who tested positive at Griebling School in Howell, Jackson Memorial High School, and Southern Regional in Stafford. Just because there was one or more positives doesn’t mean the entire school is infected, and a positive test isn’t a death sentence, but it does present challenges for the school districts. Every district has put in place policies on how to handle this inevitability. Griebling closed for two days to be cleaned. At the high schools, close contacts to the patient were notified. They had to do their own contact tracing. Policies seem to change depending on the age of the student body. This is not something that came with the coronavirus. This has been going on for years. Recently, a student was diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease in Central Regional. It was later determined that the student likely caught it while traveling. If it had been caught in school, the school might have been shut down. Legionnaires isn’t even contagious person-to-person like COVID-19 is. A few years back, Lakehurst Elementary School had to close down due to mold. Pinelands had to shut down when they found asbestos while doing renovations. If you close the school for snow, some parents are going to be mad at you and some parents will be glad. All it takes is for a car to slip

on snow and hit a kid walking to school – or standing at a bus stop. Similarly, all it takes is for one kid to bring the virus to school. What would happen if the district allows students into school, and then a preschool class gets exposed? Or a special needs class? Or a regular education class with special needs kids mainstreamed into it? A lot of readers have been critical of the school districts closing. They think that we should just go back to normal. I was going to say that this is the new normal. But that’s not exactly true. There really never was a normal. The idea that there are mostly healthy families and everyone is doing what they’re supposed to do – that’s a lie. Everyone makes mistakes. No one is perfect. Therefore, you have to institute policy expecting the worst possible scenario. Hope for the best; prepare for the worst. That’s what the school districts are doing. What the general public needs to understand is that there are a lot of people who would be considered at risk. Teachers might have babies at home, or might be pregnant, or have an elderly parent living with them. A 12-year-old kid could be healthy enough to get through having the virus, but not his 2-year-old baby brother. Kids with asthma are considered at risk, and there are plenty of kids like that. Also, every doctor I’ve talked to have told me how the coronavirus can lead to long-standing changes in the body, and that even if you don’t die from coronavirus itself, you might die from one of the changes. Besides all this, the districts have to operate according to state law. The state doesn’t want sick kids in school, either. Schools should protect those who are among its most fragile, which is what they’ve been doing. Chris Lundy News Editor

Letters To The Editor Reopen The State Already

On March 9, the Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency. A day later, schools and universities began closing, switching classes online. March 10, the first person in NJ apparently died from COVID-19. The statewide curfew began March 16. All casinos, gyms, and movie theaters were closed - restaurants and bars were only allowed to remain open for delivery and takeout. On March 21, Governor Mur phy announced a statewide stay-at-home order, requiring that all non-essential businesses be closed indefinitely by 9 p.m. that day! Today it’s been 159 days! 159 days, 22 weeks and 5 days... that we as Americans of the free world have been held hostage! I personally have always been about protecting the most vulnerable, doing my part but enough is enough - the curve has been flattened and we must demand to re-open our state! We must support our small businesses! We must ﬁght as patriots! It’s We The People not what some dictator wannabe says! Enough is ENOUGH! Ralph Adorno Barnegat

It’s More Than Just A Vote For Trump To answer all of those who would say “I can’t believe you would vote for Trump.” Well folks listen up! I’m not just voting for him. I’m voting for the Second Amendment. I’m voting for the next Supreme Court justice. I’m voting for the Electoral College, and the Republic we live in. I’m voting for the police, and law and order. I’m voting for the military, and the veterans who fought for and died for this country. I’m voting for the flag that is always missing from the

Letters To lyThe Democratic background. Frontline workers, our personal toEditor me. My mom I’m voting for the right to speak my opinion and not be censored. I’m voting for secure borders. I’m voting for the right to praise my God without fear. I’m voting for every unborn soul the Democrats want to murder. I’m voting for freedom and the American Dream. I’m voting for good and against evil. I’m not just voting for one person, I’m voting for the future of my country! What are you voting for? Richard Bidnick Lacey

Richter’s Links To Biden The best that the Republican party can find has links to Joe Biden? Unbelievable. David Richter, who is running for oﬃce for Congress (in District 3), hired Biden’s brother James at his company, Hill International. Richter was the president and COO of Hill International at this time. When Richter was president of the company, James Biden was executive vice president. This was recently, as recent as 2010. The next year, Hill International coincidentally gets $1.5 billion in contracts from a South Korean real estate developer to build 100,000 homes in Iraq for the Iraqi government. They needed governmental approvals to build it, and I’m sure James Biden helped grease the wheels. Do you really think Richter is going to stand up to Biden and the Democrats? No way. The better choice for 3rd District is Marty Weber. He’s a veteran. He’s a business owner. He lives in Barnegat. He’s one of us. Brian Scott Barnegat

COVID Vaccine Must Be Affordable For All Like all of you, I am anxiously waiting for a vaccine for COVID-19. This is deep-

is 94. She lives in a 3-tiered retirement facility in Ocean County. I have not touched her, held her hand, or given her a hug since mid-March. For the first months of lockdown, I FaceTimed with her every day while she stayed in her apartment 24/7. Now, once a week, I make her a bag of goodies - books, movies, produce, and flowers from my garden. She uses her walker and sits on a bench outside her building. I wear my mask, put her treats on her walker and talk to her from the street. My mom is a very positive person but this has been hard for both of us and there is no end in sight until there’s a vaccine that makes contact safe for people at high risk of infection like my mom. It is our government’s responsibility to guarantee that everyone in the United States, no matter where they live, what they look like, or how much money they have, can afford the medicines they need to stay healthy and take care of their families. When a vaccine is finally approved, Congress needs to pass legislation to ensure it is affordable to ever yone; we cannot allow drug corporations to price-gouge solutions to this pandemic. Our tax dollars fund this research and development and our insurance premiums will pay the cost.

seniors, and those with pre-existing conditions who face the greatest risk must be prioritized, and the vaccine must be available and affordable to everyone. Congress must make decisions based on public health and science, not politics and profits, and they need to make those decisions now. Lynda Fote Toms River

We Need Alternative To Route 9

This letter is in reference to “DOT: Widening Parts Of Rt. 9 Too Expensive,” which ran originally in the Toms River Times on Aug. 8. If widening Route 9 is too expensive, the State of New Jersey should look into building another road or a beltway. This is Route 9 that goes from Maine to Florida. When it passes through Lakewood it is a two-lane rural road. It looks like developers deliberately built right up to the curb in order to prevent modern road building in the hopes of selling their development to the State to widen the road for a profit. Robert Moses in New York tore down whole neighborhoods to build roads. We really don’t want that, do we? Carol Landrigan Lakewood

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

Shelter For Homeless Vets Coming To Tinton Falls From The Desk Of

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Chris Smith TINTON FALLS - Rep. Chris Smith (D-4th), who worked with local oﬃcials for a decade to bring a modern housing project and services to homeless veterans, was one of the guest speakers at a groundbreaking for the innovative housing complex in Monmouth County. Smith said Monmouth County Freeholder Lillian Burry was “the quarterback” in the effort to see the project through to fruition. “I have been proud to do my part in finding a Monmouth County home for Soldier On, and I promise you I will continue to be an active supporter as it moves from design through construction to the day that it opens its doors and welcomes its very first veteran home,” Burry said. Said Smith, “I am espe-

cially grateful to Freeholder Lillian Burry for her extraordinary dream of a creating a Monmouth County homeless veterans housing initiative, and for her tenacity and skill in making it happen. For nearly a decade, Lillian has been the quarterback in the push to meet the compelling housing and service needs of homeless veterans - and there have been many setbacks along the way, including an inability to secure space at Fort Monmouth.” “According to the VA, in 2001 there were 294,840 homeless veterans on any given night,” said Smith, whose landmark 2001 law for homeless veterans first authorized funding for the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development-Veteran Affairs Supported Housing (HUD-VASH) program.

“Shocked and deeply concerned, I chaired a series of congressional hearings on how to help homeless vets, and wrote the historic Homeless Veterans Comprehensive Assistance Act of 2001, (Public Law 10795). Almost 20 years later, that number has dropped to 37,085. Progress, but still far too many.” Among its many provisions, Smith’s law authorized, for the first time, the HUD-VASH program, which will be tapped as a major source of future rental assistance funding for veterans who will be living at the housing complex. The Gordon H. Mansfield Veterans Village in Tinton Falls will be run by the non-profit organization Soldier On, and will consist of a four-story building with apartments that will be available to veterans at a range of low and moderate income levels. About 50 people attended the groundbreaking ceremony held at Monmouth County Liberty Park just north of the 12-acre project site located on Essex Road

$66M Funding Will Combat Opioid Crisis In NJ Capitol Comments Senator Cory Booker

NEWARK - U.S. Senators Cory Booker and Bob Menendez announced the State of New Jersey was awarded nearly $66 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS) to boost the state’s comprehensive efforts to tackle the opioid epidemic. “Our nation’s opioid epidemic has taken a devastating toll on families and communities across New Jersey,” said Sen.

Booker. “Tackling this crisis requires a comprehensive and compassionate approach, and this federal funding will expand New Jersey’s capacity to offer those facing addiction the behavioral health treatment they need.” “The opioid crisis has affected families in every corner of our state and has had a devastating impact on whole communities,” said Sen. Menendez. “This funding will

allow our state to continue combatting the crisis with family-focused treatment and recovery strategies, while practicing preventative measures to ensure individuals don’t fall victim to the opioid epidemic in the first place.” Specifically, New Jersey was awarded a $65,969,842 State Opioid Response Grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The grants are designed to provide states flexible funding to support prevention, treatment, and recovery services in the ways that meet the needs of their state, with a focus on providing evidence-based treatment, including medication-assisted treatment.

in Tinton Falls Borough. About $8 million in federal funding will help pay for construction. The remaining costs will be financed by the developer and the NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency. “Today construction begins on Soldier On and WinnDevelopment’s $23 million, 70 one-bedroom housing units,” Smith said. “Thank you Tinton Falls for welcoming the project.” Smith praised Soldier On’s leaders, President Jack Downing and CEO Bruce Buckley, for their tireless efforts to help vets who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. “Soldier On - thanks Jack Downing and Bruce Buckley - has created worldclass home ownership opportunities coupled with vital services for homeless veterans, and the impact has been enormous and life changing,” Smith said. “For the first time in years - even decades - many veterans will fi nally have a decent place to live and hope and prosper.” Smith, who served as the

two-time Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee and has authored 14 laws to help veterans, has worked closely with the Freeholders and Soldier On since 2011 to bring veteran services, including the critical housing project, to New Jersey. Smith supported funds through the Veteran Administration’s (VA) Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) grant program. Over the past eight years, Soldier On has received $31 million from the VA’s SSVF grants program for New Jersey, serving thousands of veterans by not only helping provide a roof over their heads and food to eat, but also critical tools to break the cycle of homelessness, such as job training, substance abuse services and mental health counseling. Smith helped Solider On first come to New Jersey in 2011, assisting the Massachusetts-based organization to obtain a $1 million VA SSVF grant in 2012 to help veterans in his district in Monmouth, Ocean and Burlington counties, plus Middle-

sex and parts of Mercer. That work later expanding to serve nine counties, adding all of Mercer, Somerset, Bergen, Hudson and Essex. Today it also manages similar veteran housing operations in New York and Massachusetts, providing 177 homes, with another 152 in various stages of development. Smith wrote to VA Secretary Eric Shinseki in February 2012 about the grants and housing project seeking VA support. Smith announced the first grants in in 2012 and 2013 and fought for funding in 2015. Smith also sent letters of support for Soldier On to Gov. Christie and Lt. Gov. Oliver and the NJ Housing and Mortgage Financing Agency in 2017. In 2020, he led a bipartisan letter supporting $47 million for the HUD-VASH program. “This has not been my effort alone. Like most worthwhile undertakings, it has had strong hands and hearts moving it forward,” Burry said, who thanked everyone who contributed at the state, county and local levels of government, plus private citizens and Soldier On.

USGS Reports 3.1 Magnitude Earthquake In New Jersey

By Jason Allentoﬀ FREEHOLD – As if 2020 couldn’t get any weirder. The United States Geological Survey is reporting that an earthquake struck the Garden State on the morning of September 9. According to the USGS website that monitors seismic activity around the country, the 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck around 2:00 a.m. eastern time and had an epicenter near the southeast section of Freehold Township. There were no reports of injuries and no dam-

age to property. It did cause several Jersey Shore residents to wake up and take to social media asking if anyone else felt that tremor. Joe Dixon of Marlboro tweeted “Our house in New Jersey just shook for an eight of a second at about 2 am – what was that about?” Another Twitter user said “Glad I’m not crazy! A 3.1 Magnitude earthquake hit in New Jersey and I felt it in New York! My house shook! #earthquake“

Coronavirus Funding For Small Businesses By Bob Vosseller HOWELL - Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone provided an update on Monmouth County CARES and shared that additional funds are available to small businesses in need. “The County has added an additional $10 million of CARES Act money, so there are still funds available. To date, we have received more than 2,000 applications and handled more than 2,700 phone calls regarding the program,

approving just shy of $10 million in grant dollars,” Arnone said. The Freeholder Director added, “my fellow Freeholders and I feel that it is so important to put money directly in the pockets of our businesses during these hard times.” To apply for Monmouth County CARES, have your tax return ready and visit MonmouthCountyCares.com or call 732-375-2196, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Library Offers Varieties Of Virtual Programs

MANALAPAN – While entrance to libraries within the Monmouth County Librar y system is still restricted, the library continues to go virtual in a variety of fields of education, recreation and entertainment, fulf illing its mission to make all of its services available its members and in many cases, nonmembers alike. The library is also celebrating September is Library Card Sign-up Month and making the services of the library easily accessible. For further information on how to become a member of the Monmouth County Library, visit monmonmouthcountylib.org. All virtual programs are offered on Webex and Zoom, and registration for

all programs is on Eventkeeper. Interested persons who visit Eventkeeper will receive e-mailed information on how to joi n each of the discussion groups. For book discussions, “Inheritance: A Memoi r of Genealog y, Pater n it y and Love” by Dani Shapiro, will be offered Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 10:30 a.m. The program will be moderated by Stephanie Laur ino f rom Librar y Headquarters. Movies, which are available on Access Video on Demand with a Monmouth County Library card, include “Patient Killer” and “At your Own Risk.” Library members are invited to screen the movies at home, then join the discussions. Lynne Myerson will moderate discussion on “At Your Own Risk” on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 2 p.m. Other virtual programs offered by t he Mon mout h Cou nt y Libr a r y i nclude movie discussions on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. with mystery themed films the topics for September and October sessions. Teen Art Fest A Virtual ART Show aimed specifically for the interest of teenagers, between the ages of 12 and 18, invites members to create their own artwork i n any mediu m, a r t, poet r y, video, music or sculpture, to be showcased on the library’s digital display. Designs should be submitted as a JPEG file and for wa rded to MonCoLibra r y2020@ gmail.com with the subject line Teen Art Show. Deadline for this show is Oct. 15, and all entries become the property of the Monmouth County Library for reproduction and distributions as well as shared on the library’s website and social media. For further information this prog ram, visit moncolibra r y2020@ gmail.com

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By Chris Lundy JERSEY SHORE - Deborah Heart and Lung Center will hold an annual screening event for Peripheral Arterial Disease, or PAD, in support of vascular health. Peripheral Arterial Disease affects is a common and potentially serious disease that affects approximately 17 million Americans. Arteries in the legs become clogged with fatty cholesterol deposits, reducing blood flow to the legs. Typical symptoms include leg muscle pain and cramping when walking, according to medical oﬃcials. However, typical symptoms occur in only about 1/3 of patients with PAD. One third will have atypical symptoms such as heaviness or easy fatigability. Finally, 1/3 of patients, particularly diabetics, will have no symptoms at all. In addition to amputation, patients with PAD are also at much higher risk of heart attack, stroke and death, as opposed to those without PAD. Fortunately, PAD can be treated with lifestyle changes, medication, and non-surgical procedures. However, early diagnosis is key. Risks include: • Smoking, both present and former smokers

• Diabetes • High blood pressure • Abnormal cholesterol levels • African-American ethnicity • Previous heart disease, heart attack, stroke or family history One part of the screening is a painless, noninvasive test that compares the blood pressure in the ankles with the blood pressure in the arms. “PAD is a devastating disease that is often undiagnosed,” says Richard Kovach, MD, Division Director, Interventional Cardiology and Medical Director of the Adult Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. “It is vitally important for those at risk to get screened for PAD. This screening event increases awareness of PAD and improves our community’s vascular health.” The PAD event will be held at Deborah Heart and Lung Center, 200 Trenton Road, Browns Mills, NJ 08015 on September 26, 2020, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information, or to register for this screening, please call 609/6212080, Option #2, visit demanddeborah.org Masks must be worn, social distancing and other conditions to slow the spread of COVID-19 will be performed.

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Older Adults More Vulnerable In Disasters

NEW JERSEY - According to new research from the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council and the American Academy of Nursing, older adults are more vulnerable and experience more casualties after a natural disaster compared to other age groups. That’s why this National Preparedness Month, the Red Cross encourages everyone, especially older adults, to get ready for

emergencies. Being prepared for disasters is important for people of all ages. But there are several factors that make older adults more vulnerable during a natural disaster: Older adults may have more chronic conditions and medication concerns. They may be more dependent on assistive devices like walkers and eyeglasses, and

support from caregivers. Living in social isolation can also make them more vulnerable. “We all care deeply about the older adults in our lives, and during the pandemic they are more vulnerable than ever,” said Rosie Taravella, CEO, American Red Cross New Jersey Region. “Now is the time to ask if they need help assessing their needs and making

a plan, before an emergency occurs.” Prepare In Advance To be prepared, older adults should think about what they would do during a disaster before it occurs. Understand how your medical, physical and cognitive needs may affect your ability to respond if you had to stay in your home for two weeks or more or had to evacuate. Building a support network and identifying helpers such as family, friends, neighbors, caregivers and care providers who may be able to assist is vital. Older adults should meet with these supporters and decide how to communicate in an emergency. Preparing for emergencies is a little different this year, but the three basic action steps remain the same for everyone: Build a Kit, Make a Plan and Be Informed. Assemble two kits of emergency supplies (a stay-at-home kit and an evacuation kit) and a one-month supply of prescription medication. Include personal hygiene items, cleaning and disinfectant supplies and cloth face coverings. Some supplies may be hard to get due to the pandemic, and availability may worsen in a disaster, so start gathering supplies now. Disasters can force people to leave their homes, even in areas under stay-at-home mandates. By having an emergency plan your family can react quickly if a disaster strikes: • Ask friends or relatives outside your area if you would be able to stay with them. • Check and see if they have any COVID-19 symptoms or have people in their home at higher risk for serious illness. If they do, make other arrangements. • Check with hotels, motels and campgrounds to see if they are open and if pets are allowed. • Due to the pandemic, stay current on advice and restrictions from your state and local public health authorities as it may affect your actions, available resources and shelter facilities. Learn first aid and CPR skills so you’ll know what to do until emergency help arrives. Download the free Red Cross Emergency App for weather alerts and information on what to do before, during and after disasters. Additional resources for preparing during the COVID-19 pandemic are available at redcross.org/coronavirus. Virtual preparedness sessions for all are available online by the Red Cross New Jersey Region. These free preparedness education sessions are designed to help adults and children understand, prepare for and respond appropriately to disasters big and small. People can learn to Be Red Cross Ready in 45 minutes with sessions available in both English and Spanish languages. Prepare with Pedro is a 30-minute preparedness education program for children ages five through seven and their parents. While reading a story featuring a penguin named Pedro, children learn how to be better prepared and take action during emergencies. September sessions focus on hurricane preparedness with home fire safety being the focus in October. More information about these free Virtual Preparedness Sessions can be found under About Us at redcross.org/NJ.

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─Photo by Bob Vosseller Spectators wave Italian flags as floats, bands, and other marchers travel down the parade route of Grand Central Avenue during the 28th Annual Ocean County Columbus Day Parade held in 2019. By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – The Columbus Day Parade will not be held this year. With great regret, Parade Chairman Michael A. Blandina made the announcement earlier this month. Like so many other autumn events held around the county, the 29th Annual Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival was canceled due to financial shortfalls brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. The event would have been held from October 9 to October 11 on Grant Avenue in the borough. “I was really hoping we could go forward,” Blandina said. “We have been unable to conduct fundraisers or seek sponsors that normally provide the committee with the $120,000-plus needed to support the three-day festival and parade. We had one fundraiser earlier in the year and held our spring raffle.” The parade featured floats, bands, antique cars, contests, clowns and other attractions. The weekend also offered a full of range of family friendly activities including a threeday Italian Heritage festival that included musical entertainment and various vendors and folkloric dance troops that came from different regions of Italy. Last year’s folkloric group included Citta di Castrovillari “The committee currently is selling our Fall Raffle Tickets and plan to sell all 100 Fall Raffle Tickets, so that we can give away the $5,000 cash prize. The committee hopes to have our annual benefit sponsored

by Carrabba’s Italian Grill,” Blandina said. Blandina said that the fundraiser would have “a different format as well as our annual Italian Invitational Golf Outing, which was originally scheduled for August 17, later in the year. That will depend on the ability to obtain sponsors. The committee also hopes you and your family stay well and safe during these trying times.” “We look forward to seeing all of you next year as we celebrate our 30th anniversary on October 8-10, 2021. If anyone is interested in supporting the committee as we plan for the 30th anniversary please do not hesitate to call us at 732 477-6507,” Blandina added. Seaside Heights is extending its summer beach season by a few weekends to help supplement the revenue losses experienced due to the COVID-19 conditions. The parade was an autumn event that drew thousands of people to the shore area in October. Seaside Heights Mayor Anthony Vaz noted that it was the biggest event the borough holds each fall. “It is very important to our fall season,” Vaz said. The mayor added however that while he was sorry to learn the news, he completely understood why it could not be held this year. Blandina stressed that next year’s effort needed public support. “Those interested in purchasing the Fall Raﬄe, sponsoring the Golf Outing or participating in the outing please give us a call. You can also visit our website at columbusnj.org.”

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Dear Joel, For over thirty years, my husband and I enjoyed the company of a close-knit circle of friends. When he died two years ago, those friends couldn’t have been more supportive and available to me. They continue to include me in their dinner, vacation, and holiday plans. Recently however, one of the husbands has expressed feelings deeper than friendship for me and has even made advances on several occasions. He offers to act as a ‘handyman’ and will show up uninvited at my house to see if anything need fixing. I have rejected all his advances, repeatedly declined his offers for ‘services’ and made it clear that I do not have feelings for him. He’ll stop for a while and then the behaviors return. I have not discussed this with his wife or anyone else from our circle. To be honest, I don’t even know if they would believe me. Do you have any suggestions on how to best handle this situation? Answer: This sounds like you are in a difficult and delicate situation, and I understand you not wanting to discuss this with anyone, people talk. I doubt you want to avoid your friends entirely, but it might be nice for you to establish relationships outside this circle of friends. Get involved in

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Continued From Page 1 available for voting. Voters with disabilities who need an accessible mail-in ballot, should contact the County Clerk’s Election Oﬃce at 732-431-7790, or they can go to their assigned 2020 polling place on Election Day, where they will be provided with access to an ADA accessible voting device. Clerk Hanlon said, “due to the State mandate, this year’s November 3 election is unprecedented. It is the first time in New Jersey history that a General Election is being conducted primarily by mail-in ballots.” She encouraged voters to visit MonmouthCountyVotes.com and to download the free Monmouth County Votes Mobile App, so they can receive the latest information about the process and procedures. Monmouth County Board of Elections Com-

missioner Patricia A. Bennett highlighted the ways voters can return their mail-in ballot to the County Board of Elections for counting. Per the State mandate, voters can return their completed General Election mail-in ballots via mail, drop box, in-person to the Board of Elections Oﬃce at 300 Halls Mill Road in Freehold, or in-person at their assigned 2020 General Election polling place. Hanlon said, “it is important to remember that every mail-in ballot will be counted, pursuant to State law, before the provisional ballots from Election Day are reviewed, verified and counted.” “If you feel strongly about going to the polls on Election Day, Nov. 3, I encourage you to bring your completed mail-in ballot and simply drop it off. Since everyone wants timely results from this election I encourage all voters to return their mail in ballots for counting as soon as they received them,” Hanlon said.

County Offers Tips On Fighting Mosquitos

HOWELL - The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Mosquito Control Division are reminding residents that mosquitoes are still prevalent throughout the fall season and to take safety measures against mosquitoes and viruses they may carry. “As our residents are continuing to enjoy the outdoors, mosquitoes can be a nuisance,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley, liaison to the Monmouth County Mosquito Control Division. “Most mosquitoes may be an inconvenience and a bite will be itchy and swollen, but some can spread viruses such as West Nile and Eastern Equine Encephalitis, otherwise known as EEE. Historically, there have been cases of West Nile that have occurred in the fall and I urge residents to protect themselves.” The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends the following to help avoid mosquito bites: • Control mosquito populations indoors and outdoors • Wear treated long-sleeved shirts and long pants while outdoors • Use insect repellent that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proven to be safe and effective that contains one of the following active ingredients: DEET, oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), picaridin, IR3535, para-methane-diol (PMD) or 2-undecanone While the weather may begin to get cooler, mosquitoes are still active until the first frost and will take advantage of even small amounts

of standing water to lay eggs and produce more mosquitoes. “It is important to not only protect yourself from mosquitoes, but to also eliminate where mosquitoes breed around and in your house,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Kiley. “Container mosquitoes are the number one problem in Monmouth County. Be diligent and dump any container that holds water weekly. It only takes seven days for a mosquito larva to develop into an adult.” The Monmouth County Mosquito Control Division created a Mosquito Habitat Checklist for residents to reference to eliminate places where mosquitoes breed around the home. “The Mosquito Control Division is available for our residents to contact and request a courtesy inspection of their property and adjacent properties,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Kiley. “Common mosquito habitats include ditches, woodland pools, shallow ponds, unmaintained swimming pools and ornamental ponds. Wherever there is stagnant water, mosquitoes can develop.” The Mosquito Control Division helps protect residents by controlling the mosquito populations of larvae living in water. More than 3,500 established areas of water found to support mosquito larvae in Monmouth County are inspected by mosquito personnel throughout the mosquito season (April through October). For more information, call the Monmouth County Mosquito Control Division at 732-542-3630 or go to visitmonmouth.com/mosquito.

Howell Farmer’s Market To End September 27

By Bob Vosseller HOWELL – For those enjoying the Howell Farmer’s Market each Sunday, mark your calendars because it will conclude on September 27. The Howell Farmer’s Market Association, in conjunction with the Township has been providing a seasonal market for produce, plants, natural foods and crafts for local producers and vendors to residents and visitors to the community. The market has proven popular again this

summer and many of the vendors are from Howell or nearby. Musical entertainment has also been enjoyed at the market this summer. Hours for the market are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is located at the Howell Municipal Building parking lot located at 4567 Route 9 North. The market began operating this season on May 31 and will conclude on September 27. For additional information check out their Facebook page at HowellNJFarmersMarket. Interested vendors can reach the Association by e-mail at ManagerHowellFarmersMarket@gmail.com.

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and how it could help LVH (and likely high blood pressure). The study entitled, Grape Juice Attenuates Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Dyslipidemic Mice, was done on animals, not people. The researchers took 30 mice and divided them into three different groups of 10 rodents, one of which received grape juice. The researchers carefully evaluated inflammatory cytokine markers like C-reactive protein (CRP), insulin, MMP-2 and MMP-9 as well as blood sugar and other parameters. After 2 months, the animals who received grape juice faired out just as well as rodents who were given the popular statin drug called simvastatin. Their high cholesterol and insulin resistance issues improved too! Further, and this is the best part, the cytokines MMP-2 and MMP-9 (which attacks the brain!) reduced, as did their levels of CRP. This means it has a protective benefit to the heart and blood vessels. Keep in mind this is over 60 days, and it was just grape juice! The grape juice they used was botanically known as Vitis labrusca, or “fox grape” from which Concord grape juice is derived. Jellies are made from this too. We cannot extrapolate that grape juice is a substitute for medications and standard treatment. But drinking a little juice each day is something I recommend due to the potent antioxidant benefits as well as the potential help it offers LVH. Because medications used for LVH often come with uncomfortable side effects, adjunctive foods and supplements can play an important role. Furthermore, as good as the drugs are, they are just blowing the smoke out of the house, they’re not putting the fire out.

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Continued From Page 1 to more than 158 people diagnosed per day. “While we won’t be able to meet in person this year, we know prior and new race participants will show their support by completing the run or walk on their own while continuing to spread awareness of this terrible disease,” the Freeholder Director said. Arnone added, “all proceeds will support our beneficiary, the Lustgarten Foundation, which is the largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research.” Since its inception, the Pound the Pavement for Purple Race Committee has been able to donate more than $243,000 to the Lustgarten Foundation. Susanne Igneri, National Manager of Events at the Lustgarten Foundation said, “we are committed to accelerating the pace of pancreatic cancer research and giving

patients and their families a reason to have an abundance of hope. “During these challenging times, we are honored to continue working with generous suppor ters like Monmouth County who are dedicated to helping us find a cure and changing patients’ lives,” Igneri said. Participants can register online until September 24 and complete the run/walk on their own time, in any location, between September 26 and October 10 then upload their results. Online registrants will receive a T-shirt that can be picked up in-person from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Headliner in Neptune on September 26. On-site registration will be available, but T-shirts cannot be guaranteed. To register, visit runsignup.com and search for “Pound the Pavement for Purple VIRTUAL 5K and 2 Mile Walk.” For additional information, e-mail poundforpurple@ gmail.com or call 732-614-0438.

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─Photo courtesy Mayor Theresa Berger and Councilman Thomas Russo Members of the Howell Township Police Color Guard are present during a service held to honor those lost during the attacks on America during September 11, 2001. By Bob Vosseller HOWELL – Township oﬃcials, Police Chief Andrew Kudrick and many members of his department wouldn’t let a global pandemic prevent the community’s annual observance of September 11, 2001. The 19th anniversary of the tragic and violent attack on America by foreign terrorists was held on the evening of September 11 at the 9/11 Monument at 251 Preventorium Road. Five residents who died during that fateful day were remembered in particular during the service. Mayor Theresa Berger, Deputy Mayor Evelyn O’Donnell, Councilwoman Pamela Richmond and Councilman Thomas Russo were present for the ceremony. “I am proud to serve in a town that never forgets selfless heroes like Oﬃcer Chris Amoroso, the innocent victims, and the families who mourn their loved ones lost on 9/11. Howell will never forget,” Councilman Russo said. “We must never forget the lives we lost including those five brave Howell residents, John Lennon Jr., Colin McArthur, John Frederick Rhodes, Joseph Sacerdote and Alan Wisniewski,” the mayor added.

Christopher C. Amoroso worked in the Porth Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department. He was killed in the terrorist attacks while attempting to rescue the victims trapped in the World Trade Center. After the impact of the first plane that struck the World Trade Center’s North Tower, putting the safety of others before their own, law enforcement oﬃcers along with fire and EMS personnel, rushed into the burning Twin Towers of the World Trade Center to aid the victims and lead them to safety. Amoroso, 29, was trained in special tactics and fire control and played an active role in the rescue effort at the World Trade Center. He led a number of people to safety from the lower levels and collected oxygen packs and hard hats and was last seen entering the North Tower. “It was a very powerful and memorable event,” Russo said of this year’s service. “I knew Chris’s sister and his family holds a softball tournament in his honor. His parents came out so it made it very special and we had the chief, almost the entire department and the police honor guard,” Councilman Russo added.

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Howell Woman Faces Charges In Deaths Of Four Puppies

By Bob Vosseller HOWELL – A township woman was apprehended after being charged with four counts of animal cruelty in June according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. Tricia Jaccoma, 24, was apprehended on September 4. She was a fugitive for nearly three months along with Daniel McDonald, 25, who were both charged back in June with four counts of third degree animal cruelty. The charges were made in relation to the deaths of four German shepherd puppies found

deceased on a property in the township where they were temporarily residing. Along with the animal cruelty charges, Jaccoma and McDonald were also found in violation for failing to provide the puppies with the necessary care. They were both additionally charged with multiple counts of third degree receiving stolen property, for being in possession of the puppies that were stolen from a farm in Somerset County. The remains of two deceased German shep-

herd puppies were found in a fire pit on the property in Howell on May 18. The Howell Township Police Department and Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Law Enforcement Division, conducted an investigation, which led to the discovery of the remains of two more deceased puppies which had been buried on the property. The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Oﬃce acknowledged the assistance of the U.S. Marshalls NJ/NY Regional Fugitive Task Force for their efforts in finding and apprehending

Jaccoma. McDonald’s charges remain pending and he has been detained at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution by Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Paul X. Escandon since June 10. Monmouth County Assistant Prosecutor Melanie Falco, Director of the Oﬃce’s Professional Responsibility and Bias Crimes Unit, and liaison to the Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Law Enforcement Division has been assigned to this case.

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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) All Firearms WANTED - Gun Collections, Military/Hunting, Antique, Military Artifacts, Swords/ Bayonets. We pay CASH on the spot! Call John & Stephanie 610716-5353. Email: antiqueand rareguns@gmail.com. Federal Firearms License Holder (38)

HIRING NOW!! Looking for outgoing, positive, and engaging teachers to join our Toms River – Route 70 Goddard Family. We are primarily hiring teachers for our elementary school aged children to foster a learning environment in which these children can continue to do their elementary school work. This would include helping them with worksheets, zooms, google classrooms etc. Some of the great perks of being a part of the Goddard Family include a benefits package, paid time off, holiday events and free food and Goddard swag. Call today to inquire about this job posting and start as early as next week! We can be reached through phone at 732-363-5530 or email at TomsRiver2NJ@GoddardSchools.com. Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Part-Time - 7 days a week, driving school instructors wanted. Ten years driving experience, clean license, will train. Call 732-920-8830 for information. (40) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) AUTO MECHANIC - Seeking an auto mechanic with client following to lease 1, 2, or 3 bays. Shop located on busy street in Brick. Excellent opportunity! Call Tammy for details 732-801-0469. (42)

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Take A Virtual Walk For Mental Health

NEW JERSEY – In these uncertain times, NAMI New Jersey wants your NAMIWalks NJ 2020 experience to be safe, meaningful and fun while continuing to support, educate and advocate for Mental Health for all. Accordingly, we are shifting to a virtual only walk. Join the NAMI NJ virtual walk platform, NAMIWalks Your Way, on Sept. 26. When our collective mental health needs are at their greatest in our lifetimes, NAMIWalks NJ is critical to ensuring NAMI NJ is there for you and your family. On Sept. 26, you can participate in NAMIWalks Your Way any number of ways by making NAMIWalks NJ 2020 your own while supporting

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Suicide Prevention Program Offers Learning Experience

NEW JERSEY – The Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide’s online learning experience recognizes the back-to-school challenges teachers, administrators, parents, and students will face. In its free, short, online learning modules, SPTS University uses a variety of training formats - animation, video clips, interactive exercises, and instructional

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Blood Drive Could Help COVID Patients

By Chris Lundy JACKSON – By giving blood, you might just learn if you can also help patients hospitalized with the coronavirus. A blood drive will be held on Monday, September 28, from 2-7 p.m. at the Grand Knights Room, 401 Bartley Road, Jackson. The donation will be by appointment only. Make an appointment by visiting Vitalant. org or calling 877-258-4825. All donors are required: • To wear a cloth based mask or face

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