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─Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn This highly decorated home belongs to the Mendes family on Alden Street. By Judy Smestad-Nunn BR I C K - Tow n sh ip re side nt s who w ish to pa r t icipate in Trick or Treat this year should keep their porch lights on, even during daylight hours, said Mayor John G.
Ducey during the most recent Township Council meeting. Homeowners might not want their kids to Trick or Treat, or they m ig ht not b e comfortable with having strangers coming up
to their door during giving out candy or the public health cri- wanting to do that,” sis, even though their Ducey said. house might be decoHalloween falls on rated, he said. a Saturday this year, “So it might be deco- so it’s likely Trick or rated still for Hallow- Treaters will get an een, but they might early start. not n e c e s s a r i ly b e (Halloween - See Page 4)
Drop Boxes Are Ready For Your Ballot
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – There are 17 drop boxes available in Ocean County to bring your completed ballot to. Officials of the state recently released a complete list of locations of where secure drop boxes are for use during this year’s mail-in general election on November 3.
The 17 drop boxes are spread out throughout the county and several are already available for depositing completed ballots, which are collected by the Ocean County Board of Elections on a daily basis. Cameras have been installed to monitor the boxes on 24 hour/seven day a week basis. Once
you return your ballot, a voter will have the ability to track their ballot online through the state Division of Elections. Considering the ongoing COVID -19 pandemic, Governor Phil Mur phy signed P.L. 2020, c. 72 which requires County Clerks to send all active registered voters a vote by
mail ballot for the November 3, 2020 General Election. Ocean County Clerk Scott Colabella said mail-in ballots are being sent to active registered voters. Those who have not yet registered to vote have until October 13 to do so and can register in person at the Ocean
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County Clerk’s office located at the Ocean County Courthouse at 118 Washington St. According to the state Division of Elections drop boxes are already available at the following locations and towns. Barnegat: Ocean County Library branch, 112 Burr St., Barnegat (Ballot - See Page 11)
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The new school year, which began on September 8, brings “hope and promise, as well as challenges and concerns,” said superintendent of schools Dr. Thomas Farrell during the first in-person Board of Education meeting held in seven months. Attendance was limited to a total of 25 people for the September 24 meeting, which meant that only 10 members of the public could attend since there are 15 board members and school officials. “Obviously this is not a normal school year opening, and we will have to adapt to our now-normal,” Farrell said. “It literally took months of planning to craft a new instructional model that met state and (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) guidelines.” Brick is providing a flexible model of both in-person and virtual instruction, making it easier to “shift back seamlessly into our buildings, or go all-remote, if need be,” he said. Dr. Farrell said he believes that not opening the schools would have dire repercussions, as stated by the NJ Department of Education. “In-person instruction provides students with academic, social, emotional and mental health supports that cannot be provided with the same level of efficacy in a remote setting,” he read. While remote learning is not a substitute for in-person delivery of instruction, the model being used by the district enables the remote learners to become an active part of the learning community, he said. “We know that this isn’t easy or comfortable for anyone,” Dr. Farrell said. “Everyone longs for a return to normalcy.” The district devoted the first two weeks of school to safety protocols and procedures, cultivating relationships, establishing routines and the distribution of materials, including over 7,000 devices, he said. Teachers phased in the virtual live lessons in order to build “screen endurance” for the youngest students. Virtual learning has been customized, based upon the developmental needs of the (School - See Page 11)
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Continued From Page 1 “We’re going to try to get the word out to put on your porch lights,” he said. “That means it’s an open invitation for the kids to come on up and get whatever goodies and treats you’re giving out this year.” Outdoor Dining In Cold Months In other township news, the governing body has provided additional guidance to restaurants during the coronavirus pandemic that would enable them to serve outside as the weather gets colder. Governor Phil Murphy’s current executive order allows restaurants to fill just 25 percent of their indoor seating capacity, and the state has not provided guidance on when indoor dining will be permitted at a fuller capacity. The council passed an amendment to an outdoor dining ordinance detailing modifications that can be made to existing outdoor dining areas. Those modifications include tents and existing shade structures that can be used with three sides down, leaving one open for access/egress, explained Township Business Administrator Joanne Bergin in an email after the meeting. “That will help ensure air circulation while providing some bar rier to the weather,” she said. The material used to enclose the tent on three sides must be of an approved material for this purpose and compliant with NFPA 701, she added. Tarps are not permitted as the material does not have a fire-resistant rating, Bergin said. Also, restaurant owners must have clearly marked exits, especially now when it’s getting dark earlier, and they must be kept free of any barriers. Small portable propane heaters can be used only if the fuel tanks are located outside of the enclosure and they meet
manufacturer required clearances from combustible materials, which includes 20-pound propane tanks. Larger heating systems where the combustion area is provided from outside the enclosure are acceptable. The process established for outdoor dining would remain in effect from when the ordinance was f irst established, Bergin said; zoning permits are required. “Restaurant owners need to provide a drawing or some illustration of how they intend to provide heat and/or additional lighting, along with details of modifying existing tents,” Bergin wrote. “If anyone is proposing any changes to the existing footprint for outside dining, Traffic Safety and the Fire Safety Bureau will conduct another site visit.” Bergin said the township can only work within the confines established by State Executive Orders. If those guidelines change, the township has no choice but to adapt accordingly. In Memoriam Township off icials expressed their condolences to Council Vice President Art Halloran for the September 15 loss of his wife Mary Jane, 73. “I’ve only known Mary Jane for two years, but in that time I came to appreciate, and very much enjoy her wit and her candor,” said Councilwoman Andrea Zapcic. “She was like a breath of fresh air - thank you for sharing her with us.” Councilwoman Heather deJong said that Mary Jane Halloran was an exceptional lady with great class. “She was one to never shy away from speaking her mind, which was one of her best traits, in my humble opinion, and was Art’s greatest cheerleader in everything he did,” she said. The next council meeting will be on Tuesday, October 13 at 7 p.m.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
E ditorial Pandemics Do Not Respect Borders Admiral Stavridis and General Zi n n i ( Ret.) said it best: “No matter how successful we are in f ighting the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic at home, we will n e ve r s t o p it u n le s s we are also fighting it around the world.” As a supporter and ambassador for The Borgen P r oje c t , a n o n p r of it organization working to make global poverty a focus of U.S. foreign policy, and a resident of New Je r sey, I a m calling on our representative in the Senate, Sen. Menendez and Sen. Booker, to support additional emergency supplemental resources for t he I nter nat ional Affairs Budget to fight C OV I D -19. T h e U S needs decisive global coordination to end this cr isis, for pandemics t r u ly do not r e s p e c t borders. A s Gove r nor Mu rp hy p r e s e nt e d , Ne w Jersey business, organizations, employees, and customers are participating in the One Je r s ey Ple d ge, c om mitting to follow health and safety guidelines du r i ng New Je r sey’s econom ic a nd social recovery. However, to prevent future pandemics in the long run, we as a nation need to take the lead and invest in more global responses. By helping developing cou nt r ies st reng t hen their hospitals and labs, we c a n id e nt i f y a nd contain emerging diseases before they get to the US. The bill would also help the federal gove r n m e n t p r e p a r e for the next pandemic by st reng theni ng the global health chain of command. This virus is having
the most devastating effect on developi ng countries that lack the scientific and financial re sou rce s t o combat the disease themselves. COVID-19 could push 265 m ill ion people t o st a r vat ion by t he end of 2020 and 500 m illion more people into poverty due to the economic fallout. The Borgen Project is especially concerned about the response in Africa, which carries 23% of the global disease bu rde n but on ly a c counts for 1% of global health expenditure. Overall, more than half of the world’s population could be living in poverty in the wake of COVID-19, erasing decades of progress combat i ng ext reme poverty. Now, more than ever, it is time to put pressure on Congress t o re com m it t o U.S. le a de r sh ip i n global healt h se cu r it y. T he proposed $20 billion in the next emergency supplement al for the Inter national Affairs Budget would include resources for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria, Gavi the Vaccine Alliance as well as life-saving anti-hunger and nutrition programs. Readers, I urge you to take 30 seconds out of your day to reach out to your local leaders to advocate your support for additional emergency supplemental for the Inter national Affairs Budget. Visit The Borgen Project action center to make your voice heard. We can do better when we work together. Tiffany Lou Borgen Project Ambassador
Regulations Trump Common Sense
Letters To Area Facilities Review Act The made by the Editor state in 1979. jority in the House until was passed in the 1990s the DEP r uled that you could only bulkhead your property if your lot was no more than 75 feet wide and if your neighbors on both sides al ready had bulkheads. The neighbors on only one side of our property have a bulkhead so we could not bulkhead the property. The preferred method by the state was to build a rip rap wall (essentially rock wall) to protect the shoreline. We applied to have that done but were denied by DEP because the state thought that some of the reeds and bushes aka “wetlands” would be destroyed. Essentially, we will have to wait for nature to destroy the remaining 10 feet of wetlands before we are allowed to do anything to preserve our shoreline from further erosion. The state in a nutshell “protected” the “wetlands” by allowing nature to destroy them rather than allowing a rip rap wall to protect what still is left of the “wetlands.” The DEP demonstrated their inability to use common sense once again in relation to the sport port which is a small floating dock to pull the jet ski onto. The DEP told us we could not do that because it would not be in more than 4 feet of water. The 4 feet of water was required to protect the submerged aquatic vegetation as shown on a map
Fr e q u e nt ly d u r i ng t he winter months sustained northwesterly winds blow the water out far enough that you can literally walk 40 to 50 feet out to land that is normally covered by wat e r. We se nt t he DE P pic t u r e s t o show that there was absolutely no vegetation in the area, only light brown sand and d a rk brow n s a nd . T he response from the state: well, the vegetation may come back some day. File your application again, pay another $2,000 filing fee, and we will deny it. It is important for the public to remember that no regulations issued by a state or federal agency constitute a “law” passed by elected representatives accountable to the people who elected them. The gover n ment creates a n agency. The agency proposes reg ulations. T he Cong ress or Assembly then rubber-stamps them so t h at bu re auc r at s i n their infinite wisdom can abuse them. That is why President Trump reducing unnecessary or outdated regulations is no small accomplishment.
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Can you think of a single thing that Trump has done in his four years in office? Let me rephrase that: Can you think of a single thing he has done right? In the first two years of his presidency, in 2017 a nd 2018, Republica ns controlled the House and Senate in addition to the W h ite House. A nd yet he still couldn’t get anything done. There were no Democrats blocking him. People blame the lack of a wall on Democrats, but they didn’t get a ma-
I think that President Trump’s effort to review and reduce unnecessary or outdated regulations often is not truly appreciated. Most people do not feel them directly such as they would with receiving a tax cut, saving their job from going off shore, or seeing their IRA or 401K increase in value. However, my recent experience with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection brought home to me the effect of regulations and bureaucrats running amuck. We live on Goose Creek in Toms River where it widens into Shelter Cove. Recently, we applied to rebuild a dock we built in 1987, attach a sport port for a jet ski to it, and build a rip rap wall along the shoreline to prevent further erosion. We have a fairly deep lot so ever since we bought the lot in 1978 we tried to keep a natural boundary of reeds and bayberry bushes along the water line to discourage erosion. Unfortunately, nature did not cooperate and since 1987, erosion reduced our original buffer area from over 32 feet to only 10 feet deep at the widest places along the shorelines. The state will not allow us to build a bulk head to protect the proper t y because when the Coastal The Brick Times welcomes all points of view for publication and provides this page as an open forum for residents to express themselves regarding politics, government, current events and local concerns. All letters are printed as space allows unless deemed offensive by the editorial staff, and provided they are signed and include address & phone number for verification. Letters may not be printed if we cannot verify them. Names will not be withheld from publication. While most letters are printed as submitted, we reserve the right to edit or
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What Has Trump Done?
January of 2019. That’s two whole years that the Republicans in power did absolutely nothing about immigration. Nothing. T hey did n’t come up w it h a n a lt e r n at ive t o O b a m a c a r e. T h e y h a d two years. In four years, Trump has only made Trump better. Now, Trump’s ads are showing pictures of his America and saying “this is Biden’s America.” It’s n o t Bi d e n’s A m e r i c a . This is the America that he m a de by not doi ng anything. He had four years to fix things. He didn’t. If he had any other job in the country, and did nothing for 4 years, he’d be fired. Doug Transom Brick
Majority Being Silenced I won’t stop with this until our Governor hears it! The hypocrisy and manipulation is blatant! The virus is being used as a vehicle to suppress the silent majority from casting their vote. Those limiting us must k now the power of the silent major it y a nd t herefore are seeking ways to suppress us. There is no valid reason to start now, weeks before an election, to limit our rights with mail-in voting except to suppress this silent majority. We have to be able to vote in person on a machine at the polls. If we can go to stores and many other locations there is no valid reason not to be able to go to the polls and vote on a machine and press but t on s ex a c t ly l i ke a keypad at a store. We have to fight for our right to vote any and all ways and not be limited or mandated how. Carol Perri Brick
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Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. – During a hearing of the House Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis, Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) pressed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell on the need for additional federal support to state and local governments to ensure a full economic recovery from the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Congressman Kim began his questions by citing a previous hearing with former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke in which the former Chairman stated that, “federal level, state and local budget cuts meaningfully slowed the recovery” of the U.S. economy in the wake of the 2008 recession. When asked if he agreed with former Chairman Bernanke on his assessment that cuts to state and local funding could negatively impact a recovery to the current economic downturn, Chairman Powell stated, “Yes, there has been a great deal of research into that question, and it does generally support that view.” Chairman Powell later went on to agree that “there is going to be a need for further support” or additional economic aid to states and localities, and “if we provide the right amount of support, in a few years this [crisis] doesn’t need
Artis Senior Living To Host Q&A Webinar
By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – Are you thinking about moving a loved one into a memory care community? Although the pandemic and other current restrictions have made it a difficult decision, Artis Senior Living in Brick will help make that decision a little easier. Artis Senior Living will be having an interactive dialogue with families who have moved new residents into their community during these challenging times. Join for a free Virtual Dinner Party and Educational Webinar on October 8 from 6 to 7 p.m. A free dinner will be delivered to your front door. Only 20 Zoom seats are available. Dinner will be delivered by 5:45 p.m. Registration is required. Register by October 5. To register, call 732-523-5568 or visit TheArtisWay.com/BrickEvents You will receive login information the day before the webinar.
to leave a permanent mark on the economy.” “This is about our country as a whole, our economy as a whole,” said Congressman Kim in his call for additional support to help states and localities recover from the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis. “It’s not just about helping certain states and certain cities – both red and blue, both Republican and Democratic – it’s about helping our national economy as a whole.” Earlier this week, Congressman Kim released ‘The Way Forward: Preparing America for a Second Wave,’ a set of recommendations for public health leaders and public officials to prepare for a potential second wave of COVID-19. Congressman Kim is a member of the bipartisan House Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis, where he serves as one of twelve members of the House tasked with conducting oversight over programs aimed at ending the Coronavirus pandemic and helping address the economic impact it’s having on the American people. Congressman Kim is also a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Committee on Small Business.
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Around The Jersey Shore New COVID-19 Child Care Tuition Assistance Program Is Open For Applications OCEA N COU N T Y – New Jer sey Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson announced that applications are now open for the new COVID-19 child care tuition assistance program the Murphy Administration has created to help families with child care costs as schools open remotely. The $150 million program will provide child care tuition assistance to New Jersey families with incomes up to $75,000 that are in need of either full or part-time child care due to their child’s remote learning schedule. Families can apply for this assistance by completing the online application at ChildCareNJ.gov. Those applying will need proof of income and a notice or announcement from their child’s school of a remote learning schedule. “The Murphy Administration is commit ted to helping work ing families during this incredibly challenging time
by providing support to help address the unanticipated child care costs families face as schools open remotely or with hybrid schedules,” Commissioner Johnson said. “Many working families are struggling to work-from-home or be at essential jobs while their children are attending school remotely. This new program is here to help and we encourage eligible families to apply.” Tuition assistance will be available through December 30 for eligible residents with school-age children, 5 to 13 yea rs old. Fa m ilies may subm it applications and Human Services will provide the tuition assistance to eligible participants until funding is exhausted. Recipients will be eligible for either full- or part-time support based on their families’ needs. To learn more and apply visit ChildCareNJ.gov.
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Around The Jersey Shore Man Pulled Over With 27 Bricks Of Heroin
By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – A man was arrested by Brick Township Police for possessing 27 bricks of heroin. Police said Officer Scott Mesmer discovered a suspicious car in the area of the Wawa on Drum Point Rd. After observing and following the car, Mesmer pulled the vehicle over for failing to maintain its lane of travel. Officer Mesmer spoke with the driver, later identified as Bilal Freeman, and also the passenger of the vehicle. After speaking to the individuals, Officer Mesmer realized that their stories of where they were coming from and where they were going did not match. Officer Mesmer then requested K9 Officer Scott Smith and his partner Echo.
After performing an exterior narcotics sniff of the vehicle, K9 Officer Smith and his partner Echo found drugs inside the vehicle. A thorough search revealed approximately 1,308 wax folds of suspected heroin and in total, approximately 27 bricks of suspected heroin found inside the vehicle. Freeman was placed under arrest and charged with Possession of Heroin, Distribution of Heroin and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was also issued two motor vehicle summonses for failing to maintain a lane and possession of CDS in a vehicle. He was processed and then transported to Ocean County Jail. Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.
“Run Walk Ride LBI for #ArcOcean” Challenge Benefits COVID-19 Relief Campaign
By Alyssa Riccardi LONG BEACH ISLAND – Members of The Arc, Ocean County Chapter walked, ran or rode a total of 100 miles for a portion of their virtual “Run Walk Ride LBI for #ArcOcean” challenge. Participants are attempting to complete 18 miles in 21 days. All benefits of the challenge go towards The Arc, Ocean County Chapter COVID-19 Relief Campaign to install new touchless sinks at their six vocational programs. “We had 15 staff members volunteer to
walk down in LBI on Friday and together we completed over 30 miles,” said Laura Williams, Executive Director. “We will keep walking until we reach our goal of $42,000.” To participate, sign up at RunSignUp. com and search #ArcOcean18Miles. If you would like to send a donation, it can be mailed to The Arc, Ocean County Chapter, 815 Cedar Bridge Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701. For more information, email development@arcocean.org or visit arcocean.org.
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School:
Continued From Page 1 students. Their grade level and maturity level drives the amount of time students are expected to be online, the superintendent said. Students are learning how to follow a daily schedule and when and how to log onto their Google classrooms. The youngest students are learning “tech skills” that will develop a lifetime of learning, Dr. Farrell said. “Students are learning that the virtual classroom is an extension of our brickand-mortar classroom, and that the school rules apply to this virtual space,” he said. “Our virtual classroom is a protected and private space.” Technology does not replace good teach-
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Continued From Page 1 Beachwood: Ocean County Library branch, 126 Beachwood Blvd., Beachwood Berkeley: Ocean County Library branch, 30 Station Road, Bayville Brick: Brick Township Municipal Building, 401 Chambers Bridge Road Jackson: Ocean County Library branch, 2 Jackson Dr., Jackson Lacey: Ocean County Library branch, 10 East Lacey Road, Lacey Lakewood: Ocean County Resource Center, 225 4th S., Lavallette: Ocean County Library Upper Shores branch, 112 Jersey City Ave., Lavallette Little Egg Harbor: Ocean County Library branch, 290 Mathistown Road, Little Egg Harbor Manchester (Whiting section): branch of the Ocean County Library at 400 Lacey Road, next to Stop & Shop) Manchester: Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library, 21 Colonial Dr. Point Pleasant Borough: branch of the Ocean County Library, 834 Beaver Dam Road, Point Pleasant Stafford: Ocean County Southern Service Center, 179 South Main St., Manahawkin Surf City: at the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library, 217 South Central Ave., Surf City Toms River: Ocean County Library head-
ing, but it is a tool to deliver instruction to support learning. Appropriate use of this technology in the hands of the district’s teachers can be “transformational,” Dr. Farrell said. “Please understand that technology skills vary by teacher, grade level and content,” he said. “At the core of this instructional technology paradigm is effective parent-teacher communication, so we encourage parents to communicate with their child’s teacher if you have any questions and/or concerns.” The first three weeks of school had a good start, the superintendent said, for what will be a historic and challenging school year. The next Board of Education meeting will be on Thursday October 15 at 7 p.m., which will be held at the Professional Development Center at the Veterans Complex.
quarters branch, 101 Washington St., Toms River (Drop box will be outside of Mancini Room) Toms River: Ocean County PIC Building, 1959 Route 9, Toms River Toms River: Ocean County Parking Garage, Madison Avenue There are several options available to voters during the 2020 general election: Fill out the postage-paid Vote-by-Mail ballot you receive and return it by mail to the Board of Elections via the U.S. Postal Service; by delivering it in person to Board of Elections, by delivering it in person at your polling place on Election Day or dropping off your ballot in one of the secure ballott drop boxes. There will be a limited number of polling places will be available on Election Day, and only disabled voters may cast a ballot on a voting machine. Voters who go to their polling place on Election Day may cast their ballot by voting a paper provisional ballot, as long as they did not vote on a mail-in ballot and return it. Colabella noted that provisional ballots are all counted by the Board of Elections after they determine that a vote-by-mail ballot was not received and counted for that voter and confirms the voter’s registration. Those with questions about this year’s general election process and voting by mail should call the Ocean County Clerk’s Office at 732-929-2018. The clerk’s website is clerk. co.ocean.nj.us/
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Around The Jersey Shore Be Aware Of Your Risk Of Prostate Cancer By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – After visiting his doctor for his annual exam, a local resident was diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although he didn’t show any physical symptoms, a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test showed high levels of the enzyme. After further testing, Keith Mueller was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer that needed immediate attention. His cancer care team urgently recommended a surgical intervention using cutting edge robotic surgery. “In the new reality of dealing with COVID-19, patients may be concerned
about scheduling surgeries or procedures however, it’s vitally important to put their health first even during these uncertain times,” said Mark Perlmutter, M.D., FACS, medical director of urologic oncology for Hackensack Meridian Health, Ocean and Monmouth counties. “Cancer doesn’t wait not even for a pandemic, so it is critically important to take all preventative measures and proceed with diagnostic testing, procedures, and even surgery if necessary.” Mueller’s cancer was completely removed by Dr. Perlmutter, who performed a radical robotic proctectomy at Hackensack Meridian Ocean Medical Center. “Requiring no additional therapy or treatment, Mr. Mueller’s outlook is extremely favorable and is back to living a healthy life,” added Dr. Perlmutter. “I am so grateful for the quick response of my physicians who assured me that surgery was necessary given the aggressive cancer diagnosis,” said Keith Mueller. “I received safe and comfortable care all during my stay at the hospital that took extra safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.” “Ocean Medical Center is committed to preventing the spread of COVID-19 and has taken the utmost precautionary measures to ensure the safety of our patients and team members,” said Jason Kreitner, FACHE, chief hospital executive. “As we prepare for a possible surge, we continue to provide personal protective equipment (PPE), adhere to universal masking and social distancing, sanitize rooms and surfaces using ultraviolet technology (UV), and provide routine temperature checks and PCR (polymerise chain reaction) to test patients for COVID-19 prior to surgical procedures and admissions.”
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BERKELEY – There will be a Picnic and Dance on October 10 at Whispering Pines Park, from 12 to 4 p.m. This is a free event. Door prizes are given with your ticket. Bring your picnic basket and drinks (No alcohol at this event). Music will be provided by Christians Sounds and DJ John Luke. Hear artists like Casting Crowns, Jeremy Camp, Danny Gokey, Toby Mac, Blanca, Mandisa, Francesca Battistelli, Zach Williams, Colton Dixon, We the Kingdom, Kristian Stanfield, Michael W. Smith, Aaron Cole, Moriah Peters and Mercy Me. Social distancing required. All ages invited. Limited tickets available. To reserve your ticket, call John at 609-501-4948.
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There are many conflicting articles focusing on the longevity of hearing aids. In my practice, the average life is between 4-6 years but there are many factors that will impact the lifespan of a hearing aid: How long you wear you’re hearing aids on a daily basis. For example, if you wear your hearing instruments 12 hrs./ day, that equates to 4400 hrs. per year or 20,000 hours over a 5-year period. Frequency of cleaning: We encourage all of our patients to use a soft dry toothbrush to clean the hearing aids on a daily basis. If you fail to do so, the hearing aids will break down frequently. Ask you hearing care professional for AUDIOWIPES as well. Where hearing aids are worn: In general, the ultra-small “custom” hearing aids
have poor reliability statistics and will be replaced 1-2 yrs. sooner than other styles. A person’s body physiology: Many patients create excessive cerumen buildup (wax) and profusely sweat. Sweat creates moisture which commonly invades the circuit and shuts down the hearing aid. An electronic dehumidifier is recommended to dry out the hearing instruments. Frequency of Maintenance: Just like a car needs periodic oil and filter changes, tire rotations, etc. you’re hearing aids should be checked by a hearing healthcare professional at least two times year. If that Practice does not schedule you for these visits in advance, I would go somewhere else. Dr. Izzy and his Staff are always here to answer your questions about hearing care issues.
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Are B Vitamins Useful For Treating Acne By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Consuming a healthy diet is getting more difficult for everyone lately. So taking supplements to fill in the nutritional gap is a good idea. Today, my focus is on B vitamins because those formulas are very useful to people, not only for energy, but also to control nerve pain and to help beautify the hair, skin and nails. Most of you associate biotin as the beauty B vitamin, and that is true, however it’s not alone in its ability to support attractiveness. We know that a vitamin B12 deficiency can cause anemia, and therefore also lead to hair loss, pale skin and brittle nails. If you have bluish-black or dark-colored streaks on your fingernails, it might be a sign of B12 deficiency. A deficiency in natural folate can also change the color of your nails and make them rigid and crack. Vitamin B5 reduces sebum oil production. Biotin is made by you, you know. It’s manufactured by the probiotics in your gut. A little-known fact is that B12 will not work without enough bioti n i n you r body. Most people don’t know that. So if you want to make more of your own B vitamins, you could start by thinking about gut health, dietary changes and/or a good probiotic. In as little as 3 months, you could see changes in your looks, maybe even sooner. But are B vitamins useful for treating acne? Yes, if you take them in biologically active for ms and you
keep them in good balance. Biotin and pantothenic acid supplements are useful in treating acne. But B12 is 100 percent dependent on you to have enough biotin. I saw this a lot when I was in clinical practice. People would test low serum B12. Their doctor would give them shots of B12 for that, to raise their levels quickly. But high doses of B12 when you’ve been in short supply for years, is not a great idea at all if biotin is low. First, you’d want to prime the body with biotin. It is likely that a balanced supply of the B vitamins (in particular B12, biotin and niacin) are worth a try if acne is persistent. There are other natural approaches you can take for acne such as saw palmetto, DIM and zinc. I like all of those options much better than the drug that teenagers take (that if taken during pregnancy is associated with cleft lip, congenital heart problems and other birth defects). The B vitamins are so important for your life, and unfortunately, they are so terribly misunderstood. What’s worse, millions of people are buying supplements of B complex that do not contain any biologically active ingredients whatsoever! If you’re interested in more about acne, B vitamins, skin health and natural approaches to more attractive skin, I can email you the more comprehensive version of this article. Just sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.
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TRENTON – A caravan of over 30 cars paraded down West State Street in Trenton and in front of the State House in show of support for legislation that protects homeowners and renters affected by the pandemic. The “Drive to Survive” urged the New Jersey Senate to pass the “People’s Bill,” which aims to prevent mass foreclosures and evictions. The bill passed the New Jer-
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‘People’s Bill’ to restore hope for millions of families.” Touted by Governor Murphy during his budget address earlier this month, the “People’s Bill” encourages a compassionate rental and mortgage repayment schedule. It also prevents negative credit reporting for debt owed due to the pandemic during the moratorium. An executive order issued by the governor
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United Way Reports Status of COVID-19 Recovery Fund
By Bob Vosseller WALL – A COVID-19 Recovery Fund was created by United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties (UWMOC) in April to address the unmet needs of people and organizations economically impacted by the health crisis. The UWMOC reported that due to generous donations from individuals, corporations and virtual fundraisers, United Way has distributed $70,000 to its partner organizations to aid in the recovery of area communities from the pandemic. The first $20,000 in donations to the UWMOC COVID-19 Recovery Fund were graciously matched dollar for dollar by the Grunin Foundation and New Jersey Natural Gas. President and CEO of United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties Lori-Anne McLane said, “United Way’s strength lies in our ability to convene resources and bridge gaps for our partner organizations and the individuals they serve who will desperately need this help.” “So many people have been economically impacted by this crisis, and it’s hitting our low- to middle-income residents the hardest. We are working to ensure that our community has the support it needs as we move through the pandemic together, and these grants are the first step in that process.After the disaster ends, United Way is there for the long road ahead,” she added. A competitive mini-grant process was opened to United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties’ current partners, through which a total of 11 organizations were chosen to receive funds. The first phase of grants totaling $45,000 for nine nonprofits will enable some to safely reopen, and also help approximately 475 individuals who have been financially impacted by COVID-19 with their basic needs. The recipients of the first phase of grants of $5,000 each are as follows: Affordable Housing Alliance, Mental Health Association of Monmouth County, Monmouth Day Care Center, O.C.E.A.N. Inc., Ocean CountyYMCA, Social CommunityActivities Network (SCAN), St. Francis Community Center, Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey, and YMCA of Greater Monmouth County. Monmouth Day Care Center (MDCC) in Red Bank is one of the organizations awarded a grant for crucial items in order to reopen in compliance with New Jersey’s COVID-19 standards. “A top priority at MDCC has always been the safety of our children, their families and our staff,” stated Heidi Zaentz, Executive Director of Monmouth Day Care Center. Zaentz added, “during this pandemic it has become even more important, and UWMOC’s support made it possible for us to purchase much-needed supplies, including safety shields, PPE, disinfectants, and toys for individual children to use to avoid cross-contamination. We thank United Way for helping MDCC keep our families safe.” A second phase of grants totaling $25,000 will be distributed to the Toms River Regional School District
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Dear Joel, My husband and I have been married for twelve years. We have three children ages 9, 7 and 5. I have always had what I would call a ‘normal’ relationship with my mother-in-law, no woman would ever be good enough for her son. She is a wonderful grandmother, very loving and attentive and always ready to lend child-rearing advice. As we prepare for a new school year, whatever that may look like, she has become extremely vocal about not wanting my children to return to the classroom. My husband and I disagree with her, we feel that there is no substitute for face-to-face learning. Now, whenever she speaks to them, she tells them how unsafe it is, and how worried and frightened she is to have them back in the building. We, on the other hand speak about precautions and what has been done to keep them safe, and the routine we will follow. We have repeatedly asked her to stop sending mixed messages to our kids and undermining our efforts for a smooth transition back to school. Do you have any suggestions on how to get her to stop spreading fear? Answer: Obviously, your mother-in-law is worried about her grandchildren, but it sounds like she
has over-stepped her boundaries by expressing her concerns directly to your young children against your wishes. The last thing you want to do is to keep her from speaking to them, so I suggest that you call a family meeting which includes your motherin-law. Give her the opportunity to express her concerns and then explain to her how you, your husband, and your children are going to address various situations. Also allow your children to also express any concerns they may have and continue to repeat your plans to keep them as safe as possible. With everyone hearing the same conversation, there should be no confusion as to how the return to school will be handled. Give your mother-in-law a chance to become part of the solution instead of the cause of a problem. Thank you for writing. Joel Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio.com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM.
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Police Respond To Drowning Man At Beach By Chris Lundy POINT PLEASANT BEACH – Police and first aiders answered a call for a swimmer in distress at Jenkinson’s Beach at Arnold Avenue. The call came in at around 11:30 a.m. on September 23. When Point Pleasant Beach police arrived, the man was face down in the ocean. Three officers retrieved him and began CPR.
Additional lifesaving measures and treatment were performed by Point Pleasant First Aid Squad, Paramedics, and Jenkinson’s lifeguards. The victim was brought to Ocean Medical Center in Brick where he was later pronounced dead. The police reminded readers that the beaches in Point Pleasant Beach are not guarded off season and they should not go in the ocean.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of oct 3 - oct 9 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): It might seem that everything you want to do turns into a competition as this week begins, but your only real competition is with yourself. Your natural warmth could be misinterpreted as flirtation, so offer reassurance if necessary. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Avoid spending money on unnecessary things that may be frivolous or will not stand the test of time. As the week goes by, you may begin to realize that a partner or loved one is wise beyond his or her years. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your inner child may crave ways to express imaginative, fanciful ideas in a relaxed atmosphere. Your companions, however, may be unreceptive or in a hurry to get things accomplished quickly in the week ahead. CANCER (June 21-July 22): If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. Your natural ability to juggle home, family and career may be stifled by a complicated set of circumstances in the week ahead. Wait for better timing to find a solution. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your people skills are in full bloom as the week begins, so you should be able to easily overcome any disputes at the workplace or at home. Defer the purchase of items that reflect beauty and refinement for now. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): An accurate grasp of details may help you get through the week. A tendency to put a fanciful spin on the facts could trip you, up so stick to the truth. Hold off on making irrevocable financial decisions.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A small misunderstanding could drive a long-term wedge between you and a loved one. Avoid making impulsive decisions in the first half of the week. They could create a rift or cause a domino effect of extra challenges. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Someone in your organization or neighborhood may provide beneficial advice in the week to come. Immerse yourself in ripening dreams and ideas until the timing is more appropriate to move forward with a plan. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take time to make sure you’ve done the best you can, even if it means delays. Wait until everything simmers down in the last half of the week before making unalterable decisions or changes. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Remain discreet and low-key as this week unfolds. Any desire to make improvements could be misinterpreted as being over-controlling. Bide your time and wait for a better opportunity to move forward. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may be anxious to please others and happiest when you have someone by your side. Where money is concerned, a major decision about a purchase can probably wait until later in the week. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may be perfectly clear about your intentions and expect people to take you at your word. However, in the week ahead, some people might be vague about decisions or unavailable when you attempt to connect.
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A ONE - HOUR, ONE- POT RECIPE TO WELCOME FALL By America’s Test Kitchen
With kids back in school (in some form or another) and many parents still working from home, it’s a perfect time to add a great-tasting, quick-cooking meal to your recipe rotation. In this one-pot recipe, lively lemon zest, bright peas and summery basil combine with pasta, meat and vegetables for a satisfying, light and lively fall dish. In the Test Kitchen, we’ve found that the best way to pull off a one-pot pasta dinner is to forgo the standard approach of boiling, draining and saucing the pasta. Instead, we cook the pasta in a carefully controlled amount of liquid that reduces into a flavorful sauce. (Not only does it make for a more cohesive dish, it also dirties fewer dishes.) For this recipe, that optimal amount of liquid was 4 cups for 12 ounces of pasta. Before we cooked the pasta, we made a flavorful base by taking a few links of sweet Italian sausage out of their casings and browning the crumbles in a Dutch oven with sliced cremini mushrooms. We then deglazed the pot with dry white wine and added the pasta and water. Once the pasta was al dente, we turned off the heat and stirred in frozen peas (no need to thaw), basil, Parmesan, and some lemon zest for brightness. One final step remained: stirring it all vigorously for a minute. Agitating the components this way knocked starch from the pasta into the small amount of cooking liquid, transforming it into a sauce that lightly cloaked each shell. In just about an hour, we had a substantial, tasty meal that would please the whole family after a busy day.
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 2 shallots, chopped 1 1/4 teaspoons table salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 cup dry white wine 12 ounces (4 1/2 cups) medium pasta shells 4 cups water 2 cups frozen peas 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (1/2 cup), plus extra for serving 2 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus lemon wedges for serving 1. In a large Dutch oven set over high heat, cook the mushrooms, sausage, shallots, salt, pepper and pepper flakes, stirring mixture frequently and breaking up meat with wooden spoon, until liquid has evaporated and browned bits have formed on bottom of pot, about 15 minutes. 2. Add wine and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until the liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes. 3. Stir in pasta and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente, about 10 minutes (some liquid will remain in the bottom of the pot). 4. Off heat, add the peas, basil, Parmesan and lemon zest. Stir vigorously for 1 minute, until sauce has thickened. Serve, passing lemon wedges and extra Parmesan separately.
Recipe notes: You can substitute white mushrooms for the cremini mushrooms and 12 ounces (3 1/3 cups) of orecchiette for the medium pasta shells, if desired. The pasta will not absorb all the cooking liquid in Step 2; stirring vigorously in Step 3 helps thicken the sauce so it will coat the pasta. ONE-POT PASTA WITH SAUSAGE, For a nonalcoholic version, substiMUSHROOMS AND PEAS tute 1/2 cup of water for the wine Serves 4 in Step 2 and stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice with the lemon zest 1 pound cremini mushrooms, in Step 3. There is no need to thaw trimmed and sliced thin the peas.
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