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─Photo courtesy Manchester Jonathan Meaney, 22, left, and Julian Meaney, 30 were recently sworn in to positions on the Manchester Township Police Department. By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – They are more than just brothers, now they are brothers in blue wearing the badge of the township police department. During a recent council meeting, township officials were happy to vote in support of a resolution appointing brothers Jonathan and Julian Meaney to the Manchester Police Department. The Meaney brothers

were sworn in by Mayor Kenneth T. Palmer, in front of family and police personnel. “When two local kids who are brothers get hired on to the police department or any position in town, I am always proud to see our local kids do well. Councilwoman (Joan) Brush has known them since middle school.” The mayor added, “they came up from our schools, they worked on ou r r e c r e at ion .

They participated in our sports teams. Their parents live in town. It is great to see them as part of our police department not only for the pride that they get but they are very effective because when the kids become involved in the police department, they already have a circle of friends that they trust.” “When there is a crisis no matter who it is they go to someone they trust and when people

see police oﬃcers that they already know and trust they know they can go to them,” the mayor added. Councilwoman Brush added, “congratulations to the Meaney brothers, Julian and Jonathan. It is nice to see them get this position. They certainly deserve it. I wish them great success with the Manchester Police Department.” Taking his oath first

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Watchfire Ceremony Remembers Those Missing In Action

By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Around 82,000 American servicemen and servicewomen remain missing in action since World War II to the present time. Members of the American Legion, Sons of the American Legion,

Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders and guests recently observed POW-MIA Day and recognized a local resident whose status was unknown for more than two decades. The Sons of the American Legion Detachment of New Jersey hosted

the 30th Annual Watchfire which drew a large crowd on the borough’s bayfront. Chuck Robbins, the National Executive Committeeman from the American Legion Department of NJ made a posthumous medal presentation to the family of

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Air Force Major George “By conducting the J. Pollin of Lavallette. watchfire here tonight, Pollin’s aircraft was you are sending three shot down on April 29, messages - that being a 1967. He was listed as message to MIA families “declared dead while that we care, a message missing in action.” His to our elected oﬃcials to remains were recovered support legislation and on September 30, 1990 policies that will make and were identified on available use of all necDecember 17, 1990. (Ceremony - See Page 4)

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 Murphy 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 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 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 (Ballot - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 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

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Continued From Page 1 essary resources to achieve the fullest possible accounting of our nation’s missing no matter what the cost, and a message to our military that we are with you and with your families and that God forbid any service members should be captured or missing in action that we want everything done immediately to secure your release and to account for you,” Robbins said. Robbins stressed that efforts were needed to ensure that no one is left behind. Awareness efforts like this watchfire have helped the public and politicians be aware of their support for POW/MIAs. Taking off his legion cap Robbins spoke in his other role, as an employee of the NJ Dept. of Military and Veterans Affairs. Here, he made the special presentation on behalf of Governor

Ocean County Library, 834 Beaver Dam Road, Point Pleasant Stafford: Ocean County Souther n 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 headquarters 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 confi rms 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 Off ice at 732-929-2018. The clerk’s website is clerk.co.ocean.nj.us/

Phil Murphy and New Jersey Adjutant General, Major General Jemal J. Beale. He called forth George Pollin’s siblings Larry Pollin and Barbara Greger. Robbins said George Pollin was born on February 5, 1942 in the town of Lavallette. “He was a typical all-American kid, according to his brother Larry. George was well known throughout the community and excelled at many things. After college he went to flight school and graduated at the top of his class. Knowing he would be going to Vietnam sooner or later and rather than going to Germany, he asked to be sent directly to Vietnam to complete the requirement of a 100 flight missions. By doing so he felt he could get his commitment done quicker. He committed 78 of those 100 missions.” Pollin was assigned to the 389th Tactical Fighter Squadron. Being the person he was, he volunteered for a combat mission because

another co-pilot was ill. This was on April 29, 1967. He called his brother back home before the mission telling him by doing this it would bring him that much closer to coming home. Later that day in a F4 Phantom Jet Pollin and fellow pilot Loren Torkelson set out on their escort mission over North Vietnam and their aircraft was number two in a flight of four. The F105 fighter bomber they were escorting was assigned to take out a bridge. “Larry told me earlier today that the bridge was taken out,” Robbins said. The flight took them over a missile site and fighter base and the squadron experienced fire from both and took a hit from the rear of the plane. It was seen to be hit rolled over, crashed and exploded. One parachute was seen leaving the aircraft but extreme enemy presence prevented any immediate rescue mission, Robbins noted. It was later learned that Torkelson had eject-

ed and had been taken captive by the North Vietnamese. He was released in 1973. “In his debrief he reported not having seen a second parachute and presumed Pollin had gone down with the plane,” Robbins said. Defense Department records indicated Pollin’s ejector seat was seen at the crash site lending some hope that he had successfully left the plane. As he was not reported captured and his body was not found he was declared dead. In May of 1978 his status was changed to killed in action by the Department of the Air Force. His remains were later recovered and repatriated and during his missing status he was twice promoted to the eventual rank of major. His awards were numerous and included the Purple Heart and the United States Aviator Badge and the Vietnam Campaign medal. Robbins said, “the Pollin family is fortunate to know their brother’s fate. They waited 23 years

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By Bob Vosseller M ANCHESTER – The township’s annual Thanksgiving program is underway through the Manchester Township Division of Seniors and Social Services which is now accepting donations for their annual Thanksgiving food basket program. Manchester Township Seniors and Social Services Director Brenda Sloan said, “thanks to the generosity of the community through the donations that came in last year, Manchester Senior Services along with other organizations in the township and volunteers packaged and delivered Thanksgiving baskets to over 200 family senior residents.” Due to the COVID-19 pandemic non-perishable food donations can not be accepted this year. Instead, gift cards or monetary donations are being requested which

will be converted into gift cards. “Donations will be accepted from October 1 to November 13, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Manchester Senior and Social Services Oﬃce at 1 Colonial Drive. The phone number for the oﬃce is 732- 849-8305,” Sloan said. Checks should be made out to Manchester Township Holiday Program C/O Brenda Sloan, 1 Colonial Drive, Manchester, NJ 08759. The Redeemer Lutheran Church will accept turkeys and hams November 23 and November 24 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. “We would like to thank the residents of Manchester who have continued to support this program, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Sloan added. For additional information, call Lisa at 732-657-2828.

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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 Manchester 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 veri�ication. 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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TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation (S-2050) to exclude combat pay from gross taxable income under the New Jersey income tax. New Jersey is the only state currently taxing combat pay, which is also untaxed by the federal government. “Members of the military put everything on the line for our state and our country,” said Governor Murphy. “I am happy and proud that, even in the midst of our state’s most serious fiscal crisis, we were able to find a way to make life easier for our troops and provide some long-overdue relief to the bravest among us.” “All distractions when deployed reduce combat effectiveness. This is a positive action that will pay dividends for our women and men in combat,” said Maj. Gen. Jemal J. Beale, The Adjutant General of New Jersey and Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. S-2050 excludes military pay for service in a combat zone, or for hospitalization as the result of injury while serving in a combat zone, from gross taxable income under the New Jersey income tax. The bill excludes combat pay in the same manner as federal taxation does. A combat zone is defined as any area the President of the United States designates by Executive Order as an area in which the U.S. Armed Forces are engaging or have engaged in combat. Primary sponsors of S-2050 include Senators Shirley K. Turner, Michael L. Testa, Jr., and Kristin M. Corrado, and Assembly-

members Annette Quijano, Cleopatra G. Tucker, and Wayne P. DeAngelo. “I would like to thank Governor Murphy. This is a big salute to our military personnel, especially those serving in combat zones,” said Senator Shirley Turner. “Our military members are putting their lives at risk while their pay is below or at the poverty line. Their families are also making enormous personal sacrifices. New Jersey should be honoring military service, not taxing it. I first introduced this bill 19 years ago, and I am elated that New Jersey will now join the rest of the nation to become the 50th state to exempt combat zone pay from taxation.” “Previous versions of this important bill have languished in the Legislature for 10 years. When I was sworn into the Senate in January, I made this one of my priorities and began advocating for its passing and enactment on behalf of American servicemen and women,” said Senator Michael Testa. “I am proud that working with colleagues on both sides of the aisle, we are finally reversing the insensitive policy, and I thank the Governor for his support.” “I am proud today of Gov. Murphy and the State of New Jersey for adopting the combat zone state tax exemption. It must have been a diﬃcult decision to make in challenging financial times,” said Lt. Col. Peter Lupo, Vice President of Legislative Affairs, New Jersey Veterans Chamber of Commerce. For that reason, New Jersey soldiers will be deeply appreciative. I can personally attest to that.”

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Continued From Page 1 was Jonathan Meaney, 22, who graduated from Manchester Township High School in 2016. He went on to graduate from St. Thomas Aquinas College with a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management in 2020. He received academic honors such as graduating in the top percentile of his class as Summa Cum Laude, earning Dean’s List designation every semester, and being inducted into three national honor societies. Jonathan remained involved in the Manchester community, volunteering his time to Little League teams during winter workouts, and working for the Recreation Department as a wrestling instructor and lifeguard at Harry Wright Lake. His older brother, Julian Meaney, 30, graduated from Manchester Township High School in 2009 and completed his Bachelor’s degree in

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Continued From Page 1 for an answer. Other families still wait.” Larry Pollin said of his brother, “he really had the right stuff. He had told me ‘Larry (flight school) was the hardest thing I ever did in my life.’ He graduated number one in his class and he was awarded a plaque that I have standing by his shadowbox by his peers and his instructors.” Robbins also introduced 3rd District Congressman Andy Kim and Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph Vicari. “This is bigger than all of us,” Kim said. “What we are doing is paying full tribute to those who have served our nation and those who are missing in action, and those who are prisoners of war. It is important for me to come here and meet with families that have lost loved ones and those who have served our country honorably and bravely and what I promise you is that I will do everything I humanly can to make sure we have that full accounting that our country and families deserve no matter what the cost.” Vicari noted while the number of missing soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen continues to slowly decline, there are still more than 81,900 Americans listed as missing from World War II through to today’s ongoing War on Terror. “Ocean County never forgets its veterans. We remember and thank those who sacrificed so much for their nation,” Vicari added. During a recent meeting of the Board of Freeholders, Vicari called for a moment of silence to remember the nation’s POWs and MIAs. Freeholder Gerry P. Little said during that meeting that approximately 72,600 missing Americans to date are from World War II, 7,600 from Korea, 1,586 from Vietnam, 108 from the Cold War Era and five from the Gulf Wars. Vicari said, “the fate of these valiant Americans remains unknown and the hunt for the remains of MIAs goes on and in recent years, several remains of U.S. servicemen were found in Cambodia and returned home for proper identification and burial.” Other speakers included Gary P. Nelson, Sons of the American Legion National Vice Commander; Bob Newell, the Department Commander of the American Legion; and Ruby Cramer, the Department President of the American Legion Auxiliary.

The Manchester Times, October 3, 2020, Page 11 Biology from Elizabethtown College in 2014. Julian is an accomplished wrestler; he founded the Youth Wrestling Club for Manchester Township and coached varsity wrestling alongside his brother. He previously served as a corrections oﬃcer with the Garden State Youth Correctional Facility. Julian has been involved with the Manchester community, working with the Harry Wright summer camp for 15 years. “It is a rare and special event when two broth-

ers, both highly qualified and recommended, find themselves hired by a law enforcement agency at the same time,” Police Chief Lisa Parker said. She added, “oﬃcers Jonathan and Julian Meaney scored within one point of each other during our most recent hiring process, putting them next in line to join our ranks. Given their impressive resumes, which include years of service to Manchester Township beginning at a young age, I’m proud to welcome them to

our department.” The two oﬃcers began their training at the Ocean County Police Academy on September 18. Following the academy, they will begin the Manchester Township Police Department’s intensive 12-week Field Training and Evaluation Program where they will be instructed and mentored by several highly trained oﬃcers. “We wish them success in their law enforcement careers serving Manchester Township and its residents,” Chief Parker said.

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Community Meal Take Out

MANCHESTER – The Merry Methodist kitchen is cooking again with the help of our Mission team. On Saturday, October 3rd from 4 to 5 p.m. we are providing a community meal, free of charge, to anyone who wants it. The Whiting United Methodist Church is located at 55 Lacey Rd. in Whiting. Because of the success of our take out drive through, in the back of the church parking lot, we will again be following this social distancing process with masks worn. The meals will be distributed in the same manner. The menu consists of chicken parmesan on a roll, green salad, chips and desert. We are limiting our

meal to 2 per car and we will only be serving the first 100 people that drive through. A free will offering is welcome. We know that this is a difficult time for so many and as Methodists, we have a strong need to feed our friends, family and community. Please let anyone you know that might need some help that we are providing this meal. Remember, everyone is welcome to partake of our distribution and they do not need to be a member of our church. If you have any questions, you can call the church office during regular hours at 732-350-6878 Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon.

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Superintendent Confirms Positive COVID-19 Cases In The Manchester School District

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Superintendent David Trethaway confirmed that two people had tested positive for COVID-19 in the school system. In a letter to parents he noted that someone from Township High School community had tested positive for the coronavirus. A second case was also reported. The school district is unable to release any further information about those individuals due to privacy rules. That includes disclosure of whether they were students, teachers or members of the district’s staff. “I am limited in discussing individual cases,” Trethaway said. He noted that the school system had “adopted extensive cleaning and disinfecting protocols throughout the district on a daily basis. Our custodial staff cleans the buildings throughout the day when students are present especially in high-touch areas such as doors.” “Additionally, there is extensive cleaning after staff and students leave for the day. Any area that is identified as a possible place where a student or staff member who may have tested positive was present is given special attention,” Trethaway added. The superintendent said, “our regular cleaning throughout the building is suﬃcient for any situation. Before each day, staff and students complete a COVID-19 questionnaire and each person has their temperature checked upon entering the building.” “Any person having a temperature of 100 degrees or more is immediately sent to the nurse and isolated for further evaluation and possible removal from school,” he added. Trethaway said, “any person who has a tested positive would be quarantined according to guidelines set forth by the Ocean County Board of Health. Any positive case is reported immediately to the Ocean County Board of Health and the district works cooperatively with the department to address the situation.” “I should say that the Ocean County Board of Health has been extremely helpful in this area. It is also necessary to identify any student or staff who would be considered a close contact to any person who has tested positive,” Trethaway added. He noted that this process is also completed in cooperation with the Board of Health and that any decision on changing the status of the school is made after consulting with the Board of Health. Trethaway’s letter to parents can be viewed on the district’s webpage. In it he said there was “nothing you need to do at this time.” As part of the district’s protocols, daily screening of students takes place which also include mandatory temperature checks and the completion of health forms. Students and

staff must wear masks Students and staff are separated from close contact through 6-foot spacing and the number of students per classroom have also been reduced. Ocean County has seen a rise in positive COVID-19 cases in the last two weeks. According to the county health department, this marks the addition of over 800 positive cases in that time period. The OCHD also noted that Manchester has seen a rise from 897 cases since September 10 to 930 as of September 23. The county noted several in September where it added triple-digit totals of new cases. Treathaway said he understands the concerns that students, parents and staff have concerning the pandemic and reminded people t stay home if they were sick, to wash their hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, to have their mouth covered when sneezing or coughing and to maintain the six feet social distancing rule. He stressed that wearing face coverings in school was important as well as mandatory and that filling out the health forms daily when attending school was necessary. County health department representatives reported there were more than 12,300 cases of the coronavirus since March and 927 positive cases recorded in Manchester Township. Also noted was that 978 residents of Ocean County died from complications of the coronavirus which includes 161 from Manchester. Parents were urged to reach out to their child’s school nurse if they had any questions or concerns. Dr. Anthony Fauci who has served as the director of the National institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and worked and has been at odds with President Trump’s coronavirus task force told Governor Phil Murphy that the state has shown enough progress to safely and “competently” reopen schools and its economy. This was noted on the same day that the state announced 588 new cases of the coronavirus. New Jersey’s daily case total has been around 400-500 which Fauci said was relatively small when compared with the rest of the nation which has a range of 35,000-45,000 new cases each day. During the governor’s daily press conference updates on the coronavirus health crisis State Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli reported that new cases had risen in recent weeks among young people with approximately half of those who tested positive to be in the age range of 10 to 29.

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Seaside Man Pleads Guilty In Stabbing Death

By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – A man who stabbed another over a drug deal has pleaded guilt y to Aggravated Manslaughter, according to police. John T. Mullen Jr., 51, of Seaside Heights, is facing a possibility of 30 years in prison at his sentencing on Nov. 30. The charge stems from the death of Thomas J. Applegate, 34, of Manchester, who was found dead in the driveway of Surf and Stream Campground on October 20, 2019. What followed was a joint investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, Manchester Police Department, and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer commended the work of Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Michael

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE COVID-19 Violations Could Come At A Price

By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Contributing to the spreading of the coronavirus by ignoring the guidelines set down by Governor Phil Murphy may come at a price - not only ill health but possibly fines as well. Residents of the Garden State are being urged to report those individuals or businesses that are not complying with the governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s executive orders aimed at reducing the spread of the health crisis. More than 34,300 cases of executive-order violations have been reported to the state since the end of March. The reports come in through a form available on a COVID-19 information hub website. The form stresses that the executive orders are not voluntary and that violations can be reported anonymously even though it would make investigation of the incident more diďŹ&#x192;cult to conduct. It asks for the person making the complaint to provide their e-mail address, area code, phone number and to provide what the name of the business, organization or entity is violating the executive order. Concerning business violations, complaints were broken down to whether a business was not practicing social distancing requirements, not allowing remote work of employees when it is possible, holding indoor gatherings of more than 25 people

or more than 25% of the capacity of the rooms, or hosting an outdoor gathering of more than 500 people. There is an area where someone making a complaint can describe the violation. Due to a large volume of calls, the initial idea of having a phone number was replaced with the creation of an automated form, according to Jared Maples, director of the New Jersey OďŹ&#x192;ce of Homeland Security and Preparedness. The complaint forms are organized each week by county which are then sent to New Jersey State Police and the Attorney Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OďŹ&#x192;ce where it is then disseminated to the appropriate county prosecutorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oďŹ&#x192;ce for review and possible law enforcement action according to the Attorney Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oďŹ&#x192;ce. State Police Superintendent Col. Patrick Callahan said in most cases the violations are handled by the police departments where they took place. He advised residents not to take matters into their own hands during the health crisis should they observe a violation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just leave it up to law enforcement, whether thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with this form or if it is more egregious, with a call to 9-1-1,â&#x20AC;? Callahan said. Those who observe a violation in New Jersey and wish to report it can fill out the form by visiting covid19.nj.gov/forms/violation

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE New COVID-19 Child Care Tuition Assistance Program Is Open For Applications

OCEAN COUNTY – New Jersey 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 committed to helping working 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-fromhome 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 years old. Families may submit 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.

“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.

Girl Scouts Of The Jersey Shore Annual Clothing Drive

OCEAN COUNTY – What’s in your closet? Join the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, Shore Pines Region, at their 5th Annual Giving Campaign Clothing Drive. Declutter and donate items below to A&E Clothing Corporation (100 bags are needed to raise any money for the region). They are looking for: Clothes, backpacks, briefcases, blankets, curtains, bicycles, shoes, hats, gloves, towels, quilts, soft toys, pocket-

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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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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Group Pushes For Housing Relief

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 Jersey Assembly but has stalled in the Senate. “The situation in our neighborhoods is getting more desperate every day,” said Maria López-Nunez, deputy director, organizing and advocacy for Ironbound Community Corporation. “Elected oﬃcials need to understand the mental and emotional stress that New Jersey families face when there is no plan to prevent evictions come December. We need the

‘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 protects renters and homeowners from being evicted during, and for two months after, the public health emergency. Almost 35,000 eviction orders against tenants have been fi led in court since the pandemic began, although the executive order prevents the courts from enforcing them. Without the “People’s Bill,” tens of thousands of NJ residents would see a tidal wave of homelessness and housing insecurity.

Ocean County Library Adds Local Newspapers To Website

OCEAN COUNTY – Want to catch up on local doings in your favorite Ocean County newspaper, but haven’t got a copy handy? They’re now as close as your computer, laptop, pad or mobile device through the Ocean County Library website. The newest additions to the Library’s menu of services are links to several local media outlets including Micromedia Publications/Jersey Shore Online and its seven weekly newspapers, the Asbury Park Press and Times-Beacon, Burlington County Times, The Coaster,

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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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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 fi rst 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, proce-

dures, 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.”

Beware Of Contact Tracing Scams

By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY − The Federal Trade Commission is warning residents to be wary of scammers pretending to be contact tracers. Ocean County has recently announced that they will begin contact tracing. This is a necessary step in learning how COVID-19 is being spread. Contact tracers talk to people who have been diagnosed positive and then learn who they have been in contact with. Those people are then urged to quarantine until the window of time where they would develop symptoms has passed. However, there are people out there pretending to be a contact tracer who are trying to get access to your personal information and steal money from you, the government warned. The easiest way to tell the difference between a scammer and a legitimate worker is that a real contact tracer will never ask for your personal information. If someone asks for your Social Security, bank account, or credit card number, they are trying to rip you off, the government said. Legitimate messages from the Health Department might, for example, tell you that you will receive a phone call from a specific number. They won’t ask you to click a link. The FTC is urging all residents not to give out any personal information, pay any money, or click on any links. These are scams. For more information on human contact tracing scams and how to protect yourself, visit consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/05/covid-19-contact-tracingtext-message-scams. MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS! Expand your patient base by advertising in Micromedia Publications’ 7 weekly newspapers. Call 732-657-7344 to ﬁnd out how!

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

Inside The Law Educating Our Community On Nursing Home Abuse

Robert C. Shea Esq.

By: Michael J. Deem, Esq.and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates People put their elderly parent or grandparent in a nursing home so that they can be safely taken care of, so that someone can properly look after them in their old age. No one expects that these nursing home residents should get anything less than the proper care and respect that they deser ve, but with the horrifying rise in nursing care abuse, this is not always the case. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse in the United States, more than 30 percent of all nursing homes in America indulge in some form of resident abuse. Statistics show that nearly 50 percent of all nursing homes are short staffed. The staff people who do work in these facilities are underpaid, overworked, and all too often overburdened, which in turn leads to elder neglect and abuse. Even more alarming is the prediction that the problem will only worsen in the near future. More than 91% of nursing homes lack adequate staff to properly care for patients. A Health and Human Services Department report found patients in understaffed nursing homes were more likely to suffer from a variety of problems, such as bed sores, malnutrition, weight loss, dehydration, pneumonia, and serious blood born infections. It’s a serious concern that will only increase with time, given that the population of people aged 85 or older is expected to double to 8.9 million by the year 2030.

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Signs of abuse and neglect may be (but a re not li m ited to) evidence such as patterns of bruising, unexplai ned i nju r ies, frequent infections, bedsores, questionable hygiene, appearance of malnutrition, emotional distress, and unsanitary living conditions. Document any such evidence you observe, and bring it to the attention of your attorney. Neglect can be just as harmful in the long run as abuse, leading to additional health problems and possibly death. Nursing home abuse isn’t limited to physical abuse; there can also be emotional, verbal, and psychological abuse, where an elder is demeaned or humiliated in other ways. Many elders needlessly suffer from nursing home abuse in which they are manipulated, humiliated, or physically harmed by the very people entrusted with providing them with loving and tender care. Instances of physical, sexual and verbal abuse have taken place at the very nursing homes where elders are actually supposed to be well taken care of; unfortunately, cases of nursing home abuse in America and also in New Jersey are rising rather than falling. If you think a loved one is the victim of Nursing Home Abuse call the trial attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates for a free consultation to discuss their rights.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Mayor And Council Sign First Plank Of Refurbished Carousel

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Seaside Heights Historical Society Board of Trustees: Joe Verderosa, Chris Vaz, Skip Sommerer, Peter J. Smith, and Lou DiGuilio to sign the first plank that will go over the pilings that have been placed within the last few weeks, which will someday be the home of 1910 Dentzel & Looff, Floyd Moreland refurbished carousel and the history museum. All of the Mayor and Council and attending trustees signed the piece of wood, and it will be a permanent part of the foundation of the building.

Man Sentenced For Bias Intimidation

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Howell resident was sentenced for Bias Intimidation after sending threatening messages to individuals. On March 26, it was brought to the Lakewood Township Police Department Detective Bureauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention that Anthony Lodespoto, 43, was making threatening statements through direct messaging on Facebook against the Jewish community of Lakewood. It was also discovered that Lodespoto was sending similar messages to the Facebook account of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. According to police, the statements included Lodespoto threatening to travel to Lakewood with the purpose of assaulting members of the Jewish community with a baseball bat. Lodespoto was arrested for Bias Intimidation and was lodged in the Ocean County Jail. On September 25, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Lodespoto was sentenced to 180 days in the Ocean County Jail as a condition of eighteen months non-custodial probation.

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Dear Joel

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How To Handle Concerned In-Law During COVID-19

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 wor-

ried 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 mother-in-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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to date, as well as the potential of what they might achieve in their f ut u re. Detective Most, who started her law enforcement career at OCPO in 2014, currently serves in the Special Victims Unit. A former Girl Scout, Detective Most is a volunteer fundraiser for multiple sclerosis, the American Heart Association, All About Autism, and the Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania.

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Fawn Lakes Women's Club Yard Sale - October 10. Call Marie for details. 609-339-2629. 6 Sycamore Road, Manahawkin Community Picnic Grove. (42)

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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.

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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) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (17) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for Rock, Reggae, Blue, Elvis, Jazz, Metal, Psychedelic, Very Good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (43) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) CASH PAID!! - LP records, ste-reos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (44)

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OCEAN COUNTY – Volunteers of the Ocean County Historical Society conduct research in the library, assist with visitors, guide tours, install exhibits, catalog records and archives, work with collections, and help with various administrative duties. Currently, the society is looking for volu nteers. Volu nteer placement is based on interests, skills, life experiences as well as the needs of the society. Here are some examples of volunteer opportunities: Education – Be a docent/tour guide by leading visitors, including school groups, around the museum and shar-

Ocean County Historical Society Seeks Volunteers

ing both our permanent and temporary exhibits. Research Center – Improve access to and preser vation of historical documents; edit and update records in the digitized catalog; maintain and document collections of printed materials and photographs; create titles for manuscript collections; respond to research and genealogy inquiries. Museum/Collections – Research objects in the society’s museum collection; assist with ex hibition research and mounting of exhibits; respond to inquiries about the collection; assist with cataloguing the inventory of artifacts.

Imaging – Assist with the cataloging of photographs and reproductions of collection materials. Public Relations and Marketing – Assist with mailings to members and donors, assist with calendar updates to the media; assist with press releases for public relations related projects. Gardens and Grounds – Assist in maintaining the society’s Victorian gardens and grounds by planting, mulching, fe r t il i z i ng, wat e r i ng, weed i ng a nd deadheading. Administrative – Meeting and greeting visitors; answering the telephone; assisting with filing, organizing supplies,

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NEW JERSEY - Each year, the month of October is dedicated to highlighting the importance of breast cancer awareness, education and research. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among US women and is the second leading cause of death among women after lung cancer. While researchers continue to make advancements in cancer detection and treatment for breast cancer, one of the best ways to tackle the disease is through early detection and screening with mammography. Breast cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the breast tissue. When cancer arises in breast tissue and spreads outside the breast, cancer cells are often found in the lymph nodes near the armpit. If the cancer has reached these nodes, it may mean that cancer cells have spread to other parts of the body. There are several risk factors associated with breast cancer. As with many other diseases, risk of developing breast cancer increases as you get older. You may be at high risk if you have a mother or sister who developed breast or ovarian cancer or if you have multiple family members who developed breast, ovar-

ian or prostate cancer. Talk with your health care team for more information about your personal risk of breast cancer. Pay attention to breast cancer warning signs. Early disease usually does not cause pain. As the cancer grows, symptoms may include a lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm area, change in the size or shape of the breast, or tenderness. Other symptoms include nipple discharge or the nipple pulled back into the breast, or a change in the way the skin of the breast, areola, or nipple looks or feels (warm, swollen, red, or scaly). The most effective screening tool for breast cancer is a mammogram. This method of screening can detect breast cancer before there are any signs or symptoms. According to the American Cancer Society, it is recommended that women ages 45 to 54 at average risk for developing breast cancer should have a mammogram annually. Talk to your health care provider about what screening frequency and at what age to begin is appropriate for you. Take charge of your breast health. Get screened. Remind someone you love to get screened. Learn more at rwjbh.org/mammo.

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OCEAN COUNTY – Do you know someone in need of home repairs? Are you or a neighbor struggling to maintain your home? If so, Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity has various home repair programs available to the community including Aging in Place, Critical Home Repairs, Veteran Repair Program, Neighborhood Revitalization and Weatherization. These variety of home repair programs help low-income homeowners in northern Ocean County restore and maintain their homes. Habitat will partner with homeowners to alleviate critical health and safety issues and complete needed home improvement projects.

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BlueClaws Contest Tied To Upcoming Announcement LAKEWOOD - The BlueClaws will make a major franchise announcement on Wednesday, October 21 and have launched a program through which four lucky fans will earn admission to the VIP event in Asbury Park and one grand prize winner will earn a special package headlined by 2021 BlueClaws season tickets. The announcement will take place at an invitation-only event at the historic Convention Hall in Asbury

Park on October 21st at 5:30 pm. “We are very excited to share the news, something that has been in the works for some time,” said BlueClaws Team President Joe Ricciutti. “But we promise, it’s an announcement that everyone around the Shore can get behind!” Only online entries will be accepted. There

is no cost to enter, and entries close on Wednesday, October 14. Four winners will be selected, and each of the four will win tickets (for child and parent) to the October 21 event at Convention Hall. The four winners will be introduced to the crowd and one will win a grand prize that includes 2021 BlueClaws season tickets, tickets to all public in-stadium events in

2021, a BlueClaws jersey with their name on the back, and a ceremonial first pitch on Opening Night 2021 (date TBA). Each will also actively participate in the event. Winners will be contacted on October 15. “The four winners will forever be a part of BlueClaws history,” said Ricciutti. “We can’t wait to welcome them on October 21.”

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OCEAN COUNTY − How many plastic bags does it take to make one blanket? For the past three years, Pam Miller, RN, the director of nursing at the Mount Laurel oﬃce of Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services (PHHC), with headquarters in Eatontown, has been creating blankets for the homeless from plastic bags. Miller cuts plastic strips from the bags, and then crochets the strips into blankets. It takes about 900 bags to make one blanket! Miller is asking everyone to donate clean plastic bags no matter their condition. Drop boxes for the plastic bags are at each of Preferred’s locations in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. The New Jersey drop-off sites are in Eatontown, Elmwood Park, Galloway, Jersey City, Mt. Laurel, Neptune, North Brunswick, Robbinsville, South Orange, and Toms River. Miller is well-known for her dedication and altruism. In 2009, she started and personally funded a sewing project for people in Haiti. When she realized that for religious reasons the women would only wear skirts, she made it possible for women to learn to sew at Penny Miller’s Sewing Academy. For more information about Preferred or donating plastic bags, contact Lisa Gallicchio, director of community relations, at lisa@preferredcares.com or call 732-547-9886. Visit PreferredCares.com for more information.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Trump Rally Comes To Seaside Heights Boardwalk

By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – With Election Day right around the corner and the presidential race heating up with a barrage of commercials following the two major party conventions, some supporters of Donald J. Trump came out to express their support on the borough boardwalk. It was described as a spontaneous rally with no organizing leader stepping forward, though that didn’t stop about 40 people from marching along the boardwalk wearing Trump hats, T-shirts, pins and carrying flags and banners. Supporters saw a short message that was circulating on social media and while there were no speeches made, they weren’t shy about communicating why they felt the

president deserved another four years in oﬃce. Ted and Nancy Peterson learned about the event and knew they had to attend. The couple from Toms River sported shirts and hats that proclaimed their support of President Trump. “He’s for the little guy. He’s for us, for the Americans. A lot of times I think he is demonized. They twist his words and make him sound like he’s not for us but for Russia or China or somewhere else and he’s not,” Nancy Peterson said. “We want to show our support because while a lot of people do support him many are afraid to show it,” she added, noting that while she had her pink “2020 Make America Great Again” ball cap for almost a year, she was afraid to wear it public unless it was at special rally events. Despite Ocean County being a very red county in a very blue state on the political spectrum the Petersons said they were leery of putting up a Trump flag. “I don’t want to have any damage to my house or my car but I put the American flag out and I think that shows exactly the same thing.” Her husband who sported an identical cap in red added, “he’s a good man.” They sat on a bench waiting to see if the event would feature a march or if it was simply a call for Trump supporters to come out in Trump attire, banners and flags. Nancy Peterson said she and her husband had attended a Point Pleasant Beach Trump rally held a few months ago. The Caldaro family, also of Toms River came out to see what was happening. Jack Caldaro was joined by his adult daughters Jackie and Stephanie for the rally. When asked about the upcoming election Jack Caldaro said he felt “with the mail-in ballots I think it is going to be a ruse. There will be so much cheating if it is a close race, we won’t find out who the president is until months after the election.” “The politicians are making the whole world divisive. Constantly lying. If the president came out and cured cancer the Democrats would find something wrong. I wasn’t a Democrat or a Republican I always voted for individuals. Now it got to a point that you have to vote Republican to get this garbage out. He’s doing a fantastic job,” he said. His daughter Stephanie said four years ago she was attracted to Trump being a businessman and not a politician. “I said let’s try something new and see what happens. Things are so racially charged, politically charged and it is just out of control. They want to control us it seems. If you get political and wear things you are seen as scary.” Unlike her sister and father, she did not sport any Trump attire. “I don’t want to be scared in America,” she added. “I wanted something different and he (Trump - See Page 33)

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Continued From Page 32 gave us something different and I’m proud of what he’s doing or the country.” “I totally agree with my sister. They don’t look at the good things he’s doing,” Jackie Caldaro said. Noriko Kowalewski is the president of the Ocean County Federation of Republican Women. She came out with her 24-yearold son Tom Kowalewski. She watched the recent Republican National Conference describing it as “uplifting and patriotic and gave us good feelings about our future under President Trump.” “My whole life has been the same Bush and Obama and I don’t want it to go back to the same. I’m young I want him to remain,” her son said in support of Trump. South Toms River Councilmen Thomas Rolzhausen and Sandford Ross came out sporting Trump shirts and hats. “We need to turn all of New Jersey red,” Ross said. “This is a very important election and the way the world is going with their (Democrats) socialist agenda we need Trump to be in there,” Rolzhauser said. Patrick Conner traveled from Howell Township for the event with his friends. He is a staunch Trump supporter. “I am voting for Trump because he knows what America started out to be. A free land, patriotic citizens who love their freedom

The Manchester Times, October 3, 2020, Page 33 all the amendments and the Bill of Rights, the Constitution and that all holds true today. Biden and the rest want to change everything to what it is not.” The crowd began to migrate to the center and then decided to march down the boardwalk waving banners and flags and cheering before returning to their starting point. While a few people cheered the impromptu mini parade Manchester resident Aris Sykes expressed her view with a boo as they walked by the boardwalk business she was working at. “I am not a Trump supporter at all. He is the worst president ever. I feel we have gone backwards in so many ways and that he is promoting violence. There are so many things he could have done differently,” Sykes said. She noted Trump’s opposition to issues like climate change and that he had encouraged people to engage in violence. “He’s not behaving like a person should behave. He should not be tweeting as the president of the United States.” “I don’t feel it is a political issue. It is a moral issue. Your moral and your ethics and what you should be standing behind and I feel Trump is not morally or ethically correct so I feel if you still support him after all of these things then I am not morally or ethically aligned with you either,” Sykes added.

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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 County YMCA, Social Community Activities 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 and NJ 2-1-1. Funding for the Toms River Regional School District in the amount of $5,000 will provide critical extended-day educational services and interventions to Cedar Grove Elementary School’s most atrisk and economically-disadvantaged students. Such students are experiencing a regression due to the limitations of an exclusively virtual learning environment implemented as a result of the COVID-19 virus. UWMOC is supporting the efforts of NJ 2-11, a health and human services hotline with critical resources for all residents of New Jersey, particularly those affected by COVID-19. A grant of $20,000 for NJ 2-1-1 will help expand their staff and resources to handle the increased call volume, which has more than doubled since the start of the pandemic. To date, NJ 2-1-1 has assisted over 16,000 Monmouth and Ocean County residents with immediate needs during this crisis. Along with the establishment of the UWMOC COVID-19 Recovery Fund, United Way has responded to the crisis by mobilizing its Financial Success Center Network to continue to provide important services such as connections to vital resources, budgeting, and money management through virtual and phone-based assistance. Monmouth and Ocean County residents can make an appointment by emailing info@uwfinancialsuccess.org or calling 732-414-6745 and leaving a message with their contact information. For more information about the work of United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, visit uwmoc.org.

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