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─Photo courtesy Jeff Goodfellow The Brick Little League All-Stars took home the state championship. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON - It was a bit of a bittersweet victory for the Brick Little League All-Stars but they got to play ball and win the state tournament. However, in this year of the COVID-19 pandemic, they could not move on to compete in the Little League World series. It wasn’t just the players who came to grips with what might have
been but the families as well. Team Manager George Cavanaugh was a member of the Brick National Little League team 30 years ago. It was Brick’s first state championship. His son is among a roster of 15, 12-year-olds who made up this year’s New Jersey State Little League championship team. The Brick All-Stars beat Englewood Cliffs
8-3 to win the 2020 state championship in what has been a very unique season for all Little League players. This past week however would have been the time the state champs would have been heading off to Bristol, Connecticut, for the Mid-Atlantic tournament as Cavanaugh had done three decades prior when it was called the East Region tournament
for what he said was “one of the best times of my life.” “I wanted nothing more than to see them win the state championship. I wanted it so bad for them because now being 42 years old and looking back, you really do take your childhood for granted,” Cavanaugh said. “We’ve become such a tight group. They have (State - See Page 2)
Superintendent Gives Update On Hybrid Schedule By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Superintendent Nicole Pormilli provided an update to the community on the status of which students were currently attending school. During a recent Board of Education meeting she reported “overall,
I’m pleased with starting the way we started. We k new we would have some bumps along the way and we did with schedules and transportation.” The school district, like many across the state, has a schedule involving in person learn-
ing and remote learning during the week. Pormilli said, “it was great to see our campuses come back to life. It has been six months since we’ve seen that. We have teachers who are happy to see our students back and our administrators were
glad to see the buildings reopened.” Screener forms verifying students are not sick or showing any symptoms of the coronavirus need to be filled out before class each day as part of the requirements. She urged parents to make sure
those forms were filled out before each day of school. “We all have to do that as well, so I put a reminder in my phone and it reminds me every day at 5:30 in the morning to complete my screener. We really
October 10, 2020
Four Candidates Vie For Three Council Seats
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Four Republicans are running for three council seats with four-year terms in the November 3 general election. Running on one ticket is Nino Borrelli, Steve Chisholm Jr. and Martin Flemming, while Robert Skinner will be a write-in candidate in the race. No Democrats are running this year. Flemming joined the council through an appointment by the all Republican council on January 2 taking over the vacant spot of Councilman Robert Nixon who resigned in November 2019. Chisholm was appointed to the council on June 9 following Barry Calogero’s resignation in April from the governing body. His appointment ends on December 31 and he is also seeking election to his first full term. Borrelli currently serves as a member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Absent from the ballot is Republican Councilman Ken Bressi who is not seeking re-election. He was first elected in 2012 and was sworn in January 2013. He was re-elected in 2016 and will complete his second term at the end of this year. While Jackson has a nonpartisan form of government and candidates do not run under the banner of a political party, candidates often adopt slogans to run under and the support of the two main political affiliations does have an impact on the municipal races. Flemming is the owner of County Line Hardware located in the township. He is seeking his fi rst full term. In addition to serving on the council, he is a member of the Planning Board. “I have lived in Jackson since 1963. My family has owned several hardware store/ power equipment stores in the central New Jersey area since 1964. I was approached to take over an open council seat last year and after years of saying I was too busy, felt it was time to take part,” Flemming said. “The idea of having multiple people on our Town Council who were born or grew up here seemed to make a connection with many townspeople. What I feel I can bring to the council is a sense of history and continuity.
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Continued From Page 1 played together since they were eight years old,” Cavanaugh added. He said the team won the 8-year-old tournament. “We won districts as tens and then we got knocked out in the section semi-finals. We came back in the following year as elevens. In 2019 we won districts again and won sections and went to states and lost in the state finals and this year we won everything. “These kids were working out four to five nights a week until the pandemic began. It was St. Patty’s Day weekend. We were all together at a party and all joking around not really thinking that it was going to get as bad as it did,” Cavanaugh said. Cavanaugh said, “that is when all our baseball operations just stopped. Little League was just getting ready to play. I went out and bought a batting cage, my wife was really thrilled about that and I began inviting some of the kids over, one or two at a time and they were outside and we were hitting. Then baseball finally opened up and we were right back at it again.” Coach Richard Hudak commented on the
numerous curveballs tossed at the team this season as a result of the pandemic. Normally after winning district, regional and state championships the winner would go on to Little League World Series. This year however, Little League International made the decision on April 30 to cancel the regional tournaments and the World Series for 2020. Little League president and CEO Stephen D. Keener called the decision “heartbreaking for everyone at Little League International, but more so for those millions of Little Leaguers who have dreamt of one day playing in one of our seven World Series events. The uncertainty of what the pandemic would look like in the summer caused a great deal of concern.” “Individual states were given the option to host tournaments if they wanted to. New Jersey was one of the states that opted to do it and there was a lot of push from our district and they decided to host it in September,” Hudak said. Another curve ball Hudak noted was that not only did the pandemic disrupt the season, it changed the format of the section and state tournaments. Instead of double-elimination, where a bad day on the field could potentially be overcome, now the format was single elimination: One loss, and the team was out. The Brick All-Stars began its season in August, Hudak said. “They played against Berkeley, Holbrook and Berkeley again in the championship game. We won all three of those games and we moved on to play sections where we played a north Howell team and Clark and we beat Clark to become a section champion which put us into the state tournament where we played Somer’s Point in South Jersey and Englewood Cliffs for the championship,” Hudak said. “This group understood everyone had a role and everyone throughout the tournament shined at some point. It was a full team family win. I call us family because that is what we are,” Cavanaugh said. “This is the year that could have been. These kids were very good and very competitive as 10 and 11-year-olds. We felt this was our year. We had our sights set on getting out of Jersey and playing at that level and obviously it got taken away from us,” Hudak said. “We made the best out of what we could,” Hudak said. Cavanaugh said he felt that the tight knit bond of the team may well have helped the young players cope better with what was happening at the time with coronavirus lockdown that they were enduring with full remote learning and other aspects of their lives that had been disrupted. “The world is a different place right now. The kids are now back in school. The schools are hybrid in Brick but it isn’t normal still. I think having baseball for them every night - I think it helped,” Cavanaugh said. Along with Cavanaugh and Hudak, the members of the team and coaching staff of the Brick Little League All-Stars include: Coach Nick Garbooshian, Coach Derek Martin. Players: Jake Rizzo, Taylor Cavanaugh, James Martin, Tyler Garbooshian, Hank Mulligan, Zack Martin, Brayden Heatter, Tyler Hudak, Billy Linardakis, Matt Goodfellow, Ryan Tufaro, Zack Pirnik, Antonio Acevedo, Dan Lubach, and Michael Figner.
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Continued From Page 1 You cannot know where to go if you do not know where you have been,” the candidate added. Flemming said he feels the most serious problem facing Jackson at this time “is over-development and over-crowding. Both of these issues have wide reaching effects on the entire town, from higher taxes to quality of life issues.” “The quality issues can be traffic, noise, loss of forestation - the rural feel our town has enjoyed, depleted ground water, intrusion into sensitive ecological areas, and recreation. Recreation itself means many different things to different people,” he added. “Hunters are losing areas and wildlife are being channeled into smaller and smaller avenues. All of these need to be addressed for immediate needs as well as long term mitigation,” Flemming added. Chisholm has been a resident of the township for more than 40 years. He works for his family business, Aspen Tree Expert Co. “I moved here when I was 10 and was away for a couple of years when I first got married, but have been back in town for 24 years, so almost 40 total.” “I am an arborist and manager working in our family business, Aspen Tree Expert Co., Inc. for almost 40 years. I have long been interested in politics and wanting to run, but waited until my kids were older so that I would have more time for it and they wouldn’t have to be subjected to any of the negative aspects of it while they were young,” Chisholm added. Chisholm said, “I think at this time managing growth while bringing in businesses and services for residents without bringing in overcrowding and destroying the natural beauty of Jackson is probably our biggest challenge at this moment, and the current Council is doing a great job of trying to stay ahead of it.” Borrelli has been a resident of Jackson since 2017. He is employed by the New Jersey Department of Human Services as a personnel assistant in a supervisory role. He has worked in human resources in state government for over 15 years and was reappointed to the zoning board by the council in June. “Public service is a noble calling. I want to be in a leadership role and give back to the great town my wife and I live in. My civic involvement in the last two towns I resided and now in Jackson illustrates that about me,” Borrelli said. Borrelli added, “local government is the closest government to the people and most grassroots. I care about Jackson and the issues facing our town. I strongly believe the best way to address those issues and make a difference is being a policymaker, a councilman.” “Based on my previous experiences particularly in the area of land use serving a total of six years on Zoning Boards of Adjustment in Ocean and Monmouth County towns prior to moving to Jackson, I currently serve and volunteer on the Jackson Township Zoning Board of Adjustment
putting me at the forefront of the fight to stop overdevelopment and balance smart residential and commercial growth, with critical open space preservation,” Borrelli said. Borrelli said he’d “advocate for attracting smart and responsible commercial ratables in the appropriately zoned areas of our town which will help create jobs for our local residents and bring in much needed revenue helping to ease the tax burden on our fellow residents.” His goals include “enforcing our zoning ordinances and master plan as best as possible in order to protect our town from overdevelopment and preserve as much open space as possible, keeping Jackson a suburban community.” He promised to bring a “detail-oriented approach to the Township Council to maintain Jackson’s excellent credit rating and keep our town affordable municipal tax-wise for our fellow residents and businesses,” he said. Borrelli said he also wishes to serve as “a strong advocate for Jackson residents by fighting back against liberal policies coming out of Trenton such as higher taxes and spending, huge reductions in state school aid, sanctuary cities, and unfair and unreasonable Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) mandates which would detrimentally impact our town’s quality of life placing a huge burden on our taxes, services, and infrastructure.” Borrelli said the most serious issue facing Jackson Township is high density development and our quality of life. “I will also stand with our police and first responders to keep our town safe and protect our quality of life in Jackson.” Also seeking a spot on the council is Robert Skinner who is running a write-in campaign. He has lived in the township for 18 years and is the vice president of Weichert Commercial Brokerage, specializing in commercial real estate sales and leases. His entry into the race began when “I received phone calls suggesting that I run. I was told that I was among those who shined in the township as one of the only board chairmen not embroiled in lawsuits or some form of controversy.” Skinner said he decided to run on a “Unite Jackson” pledge for many reasons. “First, the Jackson GOP has had complete control over which people run for office. I find this unreasonable for the simple reason that, (while we all can’t agree on everything), I do not believe at all times that my voice has always been adequately represented, nor do I always feel people of all faiths, backgrounds and parties are represented.” “Over the years our local Republican club has stifled people like myself who wanted to get more involved. I found that although I was responsible for raising about $1,000 during a flower drive with a local company donating all of the flowers at my request, I found that I basically had to know my place and shut up. I consider myself to be a leader, not because I want later political patronage jobs, but because I genuinely care,” Skinner added. “I don’t want to show anger at this GOP (Candidates - See Page 8)
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER Documenting The Pandemic For Future Generations As the pandemic continues to impact the country, it should be noted that hopefully, someday, this will all be a terrible memory. However, collecting artifacts and photographs during this tragic time period will help future generations better understand what we are experiencing. Have you noticed the varied and personized masks being worn lately? Well, as long as we are wearing them, we might as well make a statement. So start collecting masks, photographs, and other items that will explain this time period to future generations. Photographs of friends and family wearing masks and utilizing social distancing at gatherings will be beneficial to visu-
ally explain this event. Business-closure signs, thank-you posters to health workers, toilet paper and food shortages, and signs denoting closed businesses are also useful to tell this story. Handicrafts woven or carved to pass the time indoors, home-school lesson plans, and photos of dining-out only restaurants can be included in this documentation. If you were designing a museum exhibit that would explain the coronavirus pandemic, what would you include in it? Smithsonian curators in Washington, D.C., are trying to answer that question, even as the virus continues to spread in some states. The National Museum of American History has recently launched
a coronavirus collection project. Yes, you read that correctly! Each collection will have its own particular focus. T he A mer ican Histor y Museum is taking a broad approach. Curators on its COVID-19 task force are putting together lists of objects they want to collect, ranging from handwritten grocery lists, letters from patients, personal protective equipment, test kits and ventilators. Some of the objects will be put on display in an exhibit on the disease planned for late next year. “Obviously, those are objects we will not collect until the pandemic has really wound down,” said the chair of the American History Museum’s medicine and science division. “We
don’t want to put pressure on supplies.” Smithsonian curators are soliciting digital items and oral histories for their online collections. “Years from now, we really don’t want the human impact of this story to get lost. And so that’s what we’re really trying to collect,” says the director of the Anacostia Community Museum, which explores local social change. People can submit digital photographs, videos and written accounts to the museum’s new “Moments of Resilience” online collection. This museum team will eventually start collecting objects for an exhibit tentatively planned for summer of 2021. Curators at the National Museum of
African American History and Culture plan to collect objects that tell the stories of black Americans during the pandemic. For the program, they’ll ask residents of urban centers to upload oral histories, images and short videos to an online platform. Even though certain object collections can’t start yet, the Smithsonian curators are hustling to get the word out about their various projects to keep people from throwing away would-be artifacts. Even a homemade face mask or an empty box that held a shipment of toilet paper could tell future historians a lot about the current moment. Whether a somber handwritten journal or an endearing Facebook post, the
contributions will offer a look at a world attacked by an invisible enemy. The stories will document sickness and death and the profound disruption of American rhythms and rituals, evidenced by empty shelves and streets, and the gnawing restlessness of sheltering in place. The ways people showed resilience and managed to still find joy are an integral aspect of this plague. What we as contributors record is what the future generations will remember, so start gathering your artifacts and tell your story to a future world not yet imagined. Bruce Miller Jackson
Letters To The Editor Not Voting This Year For the first time in I don’t know how long, I’m not going to be voting this year. There’s really no point. I voted for Trump in 2016 but there’s no way I can do that again. Not after he called soldiers who died in wars “losers and suckers.” After he said traumatic brain injuries suffered by soldiers are “not very serious.” After he
gave the Russians a military base (Kobani air base in Syria, which Trump abandoned for the Russians). I thought he was the answer to all the nonsense political stuff. But he’s worse than all of them. There hasn’t been a single president in all of history who has rolled over for another world leader like he has. I thought he was going to fight for us, but he is no fighter. I got my ballot in the mail
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and tossed it. There’s no point. I’m not voting for Trump and I’m sure as anything not going to vote for Biden. So what’s the point? Besides, we all know New Jersey’s going to go for Biden and all the Electoral Votes are going to him so my vote won’t mean anything. Harry Guilla Beachwood
Criticisms Against Trump Are Foolish First off, I don’t care how much Trump pays in taxes, I only care what I have to pay. Secondly, to blame Trump for COVID-19 is just childish lunacy. Third, if the Dems were in this position, they would certainly appoint a justice. Elections have consequences, Joe. Don’t care about either family, tell me your plan for the future. At least Trump has a record
Letters To The Editor of accomplishments. Biden Now President Trump has in 47 years accomplished nothing, other than becoming a three-time loser. Ray Herrmann Toms River
Dems Fear Mongering Over Supreme Court So when President Trump nominated Neil Gorsuch the left screamed “OMG, if he gets on the Supreme Court he’s going to kill Obamacare, he’s going to end Roe v Wade, he’s going to change voting rights, he’s going to change equal rights laws and more!” What happened...nothing. So when President Trump nominated Brett Kavanaugh - the left screamed “OMG, if he gets on the Supreme Court he’s going to kill Obamacare, he’s going to end Roe v Wade, he’s going to change voting rights, he’s going to change equal rights laws and more!” What happened...nothing.
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nominated Amy Coney Barrett and the left is screaming – “OMG, if she gets on the Supreme Court she’s going to kill Obamacare, she’s going to end Roe v Wade, she’s going to change voting rights, she’s going to change equal rights laws and more!” So what is going to happen when she’s on the bench of the highest court in the land? Nothing because she’s a Constitutionalist and will follow the Constitution and precedence...just like both Gorsuch and Kavanaugh both said and are doing. So get over it all you fear mongers! The sky will not fall and hit you on the head...I promise.
President Donald Trump has done more for this country than Obama, Bush and Clinton ever did. He is the greatest we’ve ever had and we should elect him for two more terms. Why you ask? He should be given a redo since his fi rst term was tarnished by the disgusting DemoRATS and the horrible media. They don’t ever cut the guy a break. It’s a real shame. But of course, Sleepy Joe will probably rig the election with this mail-in crap. I’m sick to death of all of this.
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
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Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON - Governor Phil Murphy and New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the launch of COVID-19 exposure notification mobile apps in their respective states that will serve as crucial tools to supplement the effort to trace and contact individuals subject to a COVID exposure. The apps, COVID Alert NJ and COVID Alert NY, notify users of potential COVID-19 exposure while maintaining user privacy and security. New Jersey and New York joined Pennsylvania and Delaware in creating a regional COVID Alert app network that operates across state lines to stop the spread of COVID-19. Connecticut has also announced it will launch an app in the near future using the same technology. The free mobile apps - available to anyone 18 or older who lives, works, or attends college in New Jersey or New York - are available for download from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. “Over the course of our public health emergency, we’ve called for a shared sense of personal responsibility to support our contact tracing efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19,” said Governor Murphy. “With the launch of COVID Alert NJ and our regional app network, New Jerseyans and residents in our neighboring states can support our fight against COVID-19 simply by downloading an application on their phone. The app is free and secure, and your identity, personally identifying information, and location will never be collected. The more phones that have the app, the better we can fight this pandemic.” The apps use Exposure Notification System technology developed by Google and Apple to strengthen New Jersey and New York’s contact tracing programs statewide. The COVID Alert apps will notify users if they have been in close contact – within six feet for at least 10 minutes – with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. Knowing about a potential exposure can help individuals quickly make a plan to stay safe, including contacting their physician or the State Health Department hotlines to get more information about quarantining and testing to prevent community spread. COVID Alert NJ and COVID Alert NY are completely anonymous and do not track or collect any location data or personal data from your phone. The COVID Alert apps do not use GPS location data.
The Exposure Notification System uses Bluetooth Low Energy technology to detect when another phone with the same app is within six feet. Proximity is measured, but not geographic location. COVID Aler t app users must explicitly choose to turn on exposure notifications – and can turn it off at any time. After downloading the app, users must opt-in to receive “Exposure Notifications.” When the app senses a close contact, your phone will exchange a secure random code with the close contact’s phone. Of note, your location, name or personally identifiable data are never disclosed. If you test positive for COVID-19, a public health representative from the local health department will call as part of the states’ contact tracing programs and ask if you are willing to anonymously notify your “close contacts” by uploading your app’s anonymous close contact codes. Each day, the app will compare your list of close contact codes to the list of codes associated with positive COVID-19 app users. If there’s a match, you will get an Exposure Alert, along with appropriate next steps to stay safe and prevent community spread like self-quarantining and getting tested. COVID Alert apps never reveal the identity of the COVID-19 positive individual. The COVID Alert NJ app will work in conjunction with similar apps in Delaware, New York, and Pennsylvania, allowing New Jerseyans to continue to receive exposure notifications when exposed to residents of those states. If a New Jersey resident travels to one of those states and is exposed to someone with COVID-19 who has an equivalent app, the resident will receive a notification. COVID Alert NJ and COVID Alert NY provide users with the latest information about COVID-19 in their states, including publicly reported testing data. In addition, the app features a symptom checker where users can anonymously record daily symptoms. COVID Alert NJ and COVID Alert NY were created with software developer NearForm. “COVID-19 knows no borders, and COVID Alert NJ will help us break the chain of transmission,” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “COVID Alert NJ helps expand our contact tracing efforts, along with our neighboring states, in battling the pandemic, particularly among young adults, and also protects privacy and data. The greater the participation, the more effective COVID Alert NJ will be in helping all of us to beat this virus.” Visit covid19.nj.gov/app for more information about COVID Alert NJ.
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organization as other former members have, so instead I simply want to change the way we operate in town. I distanced myself from the Jackson GOP around two years ago and have kept to my objectives all along. To make sure ordinances are followed, our volunteers of my board are fully empowered and never have their voices stifled and we deliver the best service ever to our residents and their respective landlords (Rent Control Board),” he added. “The number one issue in Jackson is the ridiculous lawsuits, which is coupled with judges crossing the line in telling our town how to approve land use applications. We must raise bond money in order to fight these lawsuits and create some landmark precedent here,” Skinner said. Skinner said he’d like to see all township officials and volunteer board members watch a video each year regarding public speaking and use of social media. “This empowers them and also guides them on the type of language to use in such situations.” He’d also like to see the township “go off to Wall Street to raise money for municipal bonds. This in large part would help to defray costs of the massive litigation we face in town. In many instances, bond holders may actually be Jackson residents so this gives them a further stake in their own town.” The candidate also pledged a percentage of
his salary to help pay down deficient school lunch accounts for children who need this aid. “No child should ever go hungry,” he added. Skinner also said he’d “review all ordinances as to “tests”. Be mindful of any and all scenarios so we can tighten these ordinances and set up drop off points for school supplies all year long in town. This way we can start each school year off by making sure all children have adequate supplies so teachers don’t need to flip the bill.” He seeks to create a program “where we introduce the high school seniors and college age people to municipal government by having them attend certain board meetings. After each meeting, there could be a 15-minute session of dialogue between student and officials. This helps us in finding fresh new blood and ideas plus it helps the students to understand how municipal government operates.” Skinner created a unique method of campaigning during the current pandemic. “I host a radio show “Coffee Talk with Robert Skinner” on blogtalkradio.com. “I am the first chairman of the Jackson rent leveling board to pass on fines to those who breach our ordinance and have collected those fines and returned the money to the taxpayer. This is a big accomplishment. This town needs to be fully united, and to pave the way for more common folk like myself to feel empowered to get on the ballot if he/she shall choose. Respect all races and diversity,” Skinner said.
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TOMS RIVER - OceanFirst Foundation is stepping up to support 16 local charities that missed out on participating in the 12th season of Home Runs for Heroes due to COVID-19 and the cancellation of Minor League Baseball. For 11 seasons, Home Runs for Heroes has provided grants to nonprofits to provide emergency and basic needs to local members of the United States Armed Forces and Veterans. With the pandemic impacting so many nonprofits, OceanFirst has doubled its guaranteed donation to each organization slated to have participated in the 12th season of Home Runs for Heroes; each nonprofit will receive a $2,000 donation. “Despite the fact there was no BlueClaws season the OceanFirst Foundation continues to show its support for the military and Veterans. We are honored to be part of this tremendous program and look forward to being back on the field in 2021” stated Kevin Williams, Director of the Shore Sports Network, Townsquare Media. “The BlueClaws are proud to partner with OceanFirst Foundation on this amazing program. While this is certainly a unique year, we are happy to help recognize these wonderful organizations in support of our beloved military personnel from around the Shore,” said BlueClaws Team President Joe Ricciutti. “We thank the Lakewood BlueClaws organization and Townsquare Media for providing the opportunity to work together to bring much needed relief to local military families
and Veterans during these difficult times. We’re pleased to have provided $408,000 in grants over the years of our partnership,” said Katherine Durante, Executive Director of OceanFirst Foundation. The following organizations will each received a $2,000 grant: American National Red Cross, Army Emergency Relief, Cape May County Coast Guard Community Foundation, Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton, Deborah Hospital Foundation, GI Go Fund, Homes for All, Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II, Memorial Fund, Ma Deuce Deuce, National Guard State Family Readiness Council, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Operation First Response, Recalibrate, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8867 (Brick), and Vetgroup. Since its founding in 1902, OceanFirst Bank has built a solid reputation and legacy as a good neighbor and responsible corporate citizen. The Bank’s strong commitment to helping families, organizations, schools and communities throughout central and southern New Jersey has spanned several generations, reaching new heights in 1996 with the creation of OceanFirst Foundation. The Foundation provides grants to organizations that meet community needs within the OceanFirst footprint. Since its inception, OceanFirst Foundation has contributed in excess of 7,990 grants totaling more than $40 million to over 900 local charities.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Online Forum Teaches Inclusion
SHIP BOTTOM – The region’s chamber continues their partnership with the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission to bring the latest initiative: Building Bridges Fostering Inclusion to the Long Beach Island Region. This virtual forum will be held on October 22 at 4 p.m. via zoom. There is no cost to attend. The Building Bridges program encourages institutions to develop inclusive programming that aims to explore the diverse tapestry of the American experience with a specific focus on New Jersey and/or Ocean County history. “Building Bridges: Fostering Inclusion in Organizations” will provide professional development support to organizations committed to inclusion. This project will allow participants to continue to educate themselves in the strategies, conversations, and strategic thinking of a 21st century. All groups who receive grants from Ocean County Culture and Heritage will receive credits for attending.
The program’s facilitator, Cristen Piatnochka is a consultant for Ocean County Culture & Heritage and will discuss project development, relationship building, and the importance of encouraging dialogue that applies to all non profits on how to reach out to and include diverse audiences and participation. Piatnochka served as the Grants Program Officer for the NJ Historical Commission from 2013-2018 and holds a Masters of Arts from Monmouth University. For over a decade, the Southern Ocean Chamber has been providing the free nonprofit forums several times a year which bring together volunteer and staffed nonprofits to share ideas, calendars, and have generated collaborations that still continue. RSVP is requested to the Southern Ocean Chamber office at 609-494-7211, email to kate@sochamber.com For more information, go to visitLBIregion. com
Concert At DeBows UMC
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By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – Hand sanitizer has always been a must have within households and everyday use. Now with COVID-19, everyone is carrying around a bottle of hand sanitizer with them. Although hand sanitizer has become an important part in stopping the spread of COVID-19, these products can result in potentially serious health consequences like alcohol overdose (poisoning). Poison control centers have previously warned the significant dangers of misusing hand sanitizers and also disinfectants and cleaning products. As COVID-19 started to spread more and more, nationwide centers reported an increase in calls connected to chemical products. “As poison center staff know, storing large amounts of hand sanitizer at home can be dangerous,” says Diane Calello, MD, executive and medical director of the New Jersey Poison Control Center at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Department of Emergency Medicine. “When you combine easy access to a potentially toxic product, with unsafe storage practices, and more time spent at home, dangerous health outcomes occur. Hand sanitizers have very high alcohol content, much higher than most alcoholic beverages. Swallowing or drinking hand sanitizer is never safe since this product is not meant to be ingested. If you ingest high concentrations of alcohol, you are risking your health and your life; the effects of severe alcohol overdose can be irreversible and deadly.” The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have recently warned consumers about methanol and 1-propanol contamination within certain hand sanitizer products. They also warned about the product packaging of certain hand sanitizer products that looks similar to common food and drink items. The FDA currently has 190 hand sanitizers on their “do not use” list, with that
number continuing to increase. The New Jersey Poison Information & Education System have listed below important information about hand sanitizers: Drinking hand sanitizer is never safe; it can be toxic and cause lasting and irreversible health effects. Alcohol affects children differently than it does adults. A small amount can cause devastating health effects. Hand sanitizers contaminated with methanol or 1-propanol are more toxic when swallowed than those containing the approved ingredient, ethanol. These products are only to be used on your hands, nowhere else on the body. There are no hand sanitizers approved by the FDA. Products that claim to be “FDA-approved” are illegal. Do not buy these products. Many hand sanitizers have been recalled for contamination and product packaging concerns. Some manufacturers have designed their products to look like children’s food/yogurt pouches, candies, snacks, juice/water bottles, beer cans, and vodka bottles. If you have young children or pets at home, keep these products up high, out of sight and reach. Do not leave hand sanitizers in easy to reach places like purses/bags, vehicles, nightstands, counters, etc. Locked up is always best. It is not safe for young children to use hand sanitizer by themselves; they must have adult supervision. These products should not be placed in young children’s backpacks, lunchboxes, or luggage. If you feel that you’ve been exposed to a recalled hand sanitizer or have ingested a hand sanitizer product, even those without contamination, call your local poison control center at 1-800- 222-1222 immediately. If someone is unconscious, not breathing, hard to wake up, or having a seizure, call 9-1-1 immediately.
Charges Dismissed In Alleged Assault At Seaside BLM Protest
By Alyssa Riccardi SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Assault charges have been removed from an incident that occurred during a protest this summer. On August 15, a Black Lives Matters protest took place on the Seaside Heights boardwalk. During the protest, a verbal altercation arose between Jamaal Holmes and Robert Lay, resulting in an alleged assault. On August 18, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office reviewed the facts and details surrounding an allegation of simple assault against Jamaal Holmes. An extensive investigation was launched by Detectives from the Special Investigation
Unit (SIU), with several witnesses coming forward to provide insight. Within the investigation, 10 witnesses were interviewed and surveillance footage from the boardwalk was inspected along with the video footage that Jamaal Holmes posted to his Facebook page. According to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, the investigation concluded that there was not enough evidence to convict Holmes of assault, and the Simple Assault charge against Holmes was dismissed. Additionally, Prosecutor Billhimer concluded that none of the arresting officers acted criminally.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE New Jersey 4-H Program Hosts Virtual Fair
By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – This year, county and 4-H Fairs were unable to assemble due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In result, the New Jersey 4-H Program hosted a New Jersey 4-H Virtual Fair to display some of the 4-H projects and demonstrate the skills and knowledge the kids achieved from their involvement. There were over 1,500 entries in 42 project divisions, which included topics such as Alpaca Agility and Equitation to Photography, Foods, and Digital Storytelling. You can visit and explore the NJ 4-H Virtual Fair and view the photos and videos showcasing entries at nj4h.rutgers.edu/ virtual-fair/explore.html. Here are the names of the 4-H members who participated in the Virtual Fair: Estelle Balsirow, Jackson, Teen Council 4-H Club Nicole Balsirow, Jackson, Stitchery 4-H Club Cameron Callis, Lanoka Harbor, Critter Craze 4-H Club Colin Chenoweth-Hafner, Manahawkin, Ecology 4-H Club Kieran Chenoweth-Hafner, Manahawkin, Ecology 4-H Club Skylar Dasti, Barnegat, Ecology 4-H Club Jon Davido, Manahawkin, Puppy Power 4-H Club Nora Hansen, Barnegat, Ecology 4-H Club Kyra Huebner, Manahawkin, Cross Street Riders 4-H Club Tony DiChiara, Toms River, Fine Feathered Friends 4-H Club Tori DiChiara, Toms River, Fine Feathered Friends 4-H Club Lilly Kenny, Bayville, Critter Craze 4-H Club Grace Leavitt, West Creek, Cross Street Riders 4-H Club Cheyenne Lowe, Whiting, Udder Chaos 4-H Club Lexi McLain, Lakewood, Critter Craze 4-H Club Kylie McLaughlin, Point Pleasant, Noah’s Art Pet Pals 4-H Club
New Egypt Fire Company To Hold Dinner Fundraiser
PLUMSTED – The New Egypt Volunteer Fire Company will hold its annual Fried Oyster and Chicken Salad dinner in November. The event will be take-out only and will have a pick-up time from noon until 3 p.m. on November 1 at the Firehouse located on Main Street. Donation tickets of $28 can be purchased every Thursday evening from 6 to 7 p.m. at the firehouse. For further information call the New Egypt Volunteer Fire Company at 609-752-2484.
Evelyn Mormino, Point Pleasant, Noah’s Art Pet Pals 4-H Club Cristiano Secul, Toms River, Fine Feathered Friends 4-H Club Nicolo Secul, Toms River, Wise Crackers 4-H Club Santo Secul, Toms River, Ecology 4-H Club Emily Sellers, Barnegat, Ecology 4-H Club Nicholas Sellers, Barnegat, Ecology 4-H Club William Snyder, Point Pleasant, Noah’s Art Pet Pals 4-H Club Ella Stiso, Manasquan, Wise Crackers 4-H Club Liana Trebour, Little Egg Harbor Twp., Cross Street Riders 4-H Club Brandi VanBrunt, Jackson, Fine Feathered Friends 4-H Club Andrew Velceck, Brick, Noah’s Art Pet Pals 4-H Club Peter Velcheck, Brick, Noah’s Art Pet Pals 4-H Club Samantha Vigliotti, Point Pleasant, Noah’s Art Pet Pals 4-H Club For more information about 4-H opportunities, experiences and programs available visit the NJ 4-H website at nj4h.rutgers.edu/
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Ocean County Office Of Senior Services Steps Up Programs During Ongoing Pandemic By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – The county’s Office of Senior Services is stepping up their aid to seniors and their caregivers during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. County officials noted that nutrition sites and numerous other services that assist seniors with their daily routines started to shut down because of the coronavirus health crisis. In response, the Ocean County Office of Senior Services increased their assistance to the county’s most vulnerable population who continue to need help during the pandemic. Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, chairman of the Ocean County Office of Senior Services, with Director of Senior Services Maria LaFace, recently presented an outline of the help provided by the county’s Senior Services staff to keep older adults healthy and safe during this challenging time. Vicari said, “we substantially increased our home delivered meals during this time which provided not just a daily meal to a senior but also daily contact by someone who could make sure the senior is doing well. Sometimes that contact is just - as if not more valuable - than the meal itself.” About 150,000 home-delivered meals or emergency shelf-stable meals were provided from April 1 to August 31, to seniors in Ocean County. This represents an increase of almost 40,000 from the same period last year. “We saw a 30 percent increase in meals delivered and a 50 percent increase in new clients from 2019. Our home delivered meal providers also collected and delivered toilet paper, home cleaning products, and other items that couldn’t easily be found at grocery stores through a partnership with car dealerships in Toms River and Stafford Township,” Vicari noted. He added, “I want to extend my deepest appreciation to Lester Glenn car dealership, Causeway car dealership, all those individuals and organizations that donated and to Community Services Inc., our major home delivered meals provider for lending a hand and going above and beyond to help our seniors.” Approximately 173,000 senior citizens live in Ocean County and seniors that are 85 and older continue to increase in number. “So many of our seniors want to continue to live independently and this pandemic tested our services that help them remain in their homes,” Vicari said. “We were able, through our community
of support programs, to help keep some of our most vulnerable residents out of nursing homes. We also helped many caregivers as we all began to learn to navigate changes to daily routines during a pandemic,” he added. LaFace said this year thus far, “we provided 786 units of caregiver support compared to 361 units in 2019. Our provider network completed 1,460 units of service in 2020 compared to 688 in 2019.” The Freeholder Director added, “there is no coronavirus pandemic playbook so our caregivers needed support to navigate how to help seniors and do it safely. Our caregivers are dedicated to helping our seniors so that they can continue to enjoy their independence as they age.” “These men and women are an integral part in keeping our seniors healthy and safe,” he added. The increase in caregiver calls also resulted in increased requests for the Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC) program which is a state program that provides a broad array of in-home services to eligible seniors. Vicari said the outpouring of help and the partnerships created during the pandemic has given needed assistance to many of the needy and frail seniors in Ocean County. He highlighted the Jersey Cares Inc. program that with the Office of Senior Services was able to provide 500 grocery shopping trips for the homebound and isolated seniors. “The Office of Senior Services processed over 200 of these calls. We couldn’t provide this kind of help without the network of agencies collaborating their efforts toward the common goal of helping seniors,” Vicari added. Vicari also noted another important factor, senior services staff and providers conducted 17,000 phone reassurance calls to seniors. “When our seniors began to feel anxious or isolated, they had the ability to talk to someone, who provided an understanding voice on the other end of the phone, a person to listen, calm and comfort.” “Sometimes you just need someone to help set your mind at rest and that is what we strived to do,” Vicari said. He added that senior services staff also handled 2,000 COVID-19 related calls. “The key to helping our seniors is to be there for them and especially when they need it most. That has always been the goal of the Office of Senior Services and now more than ever we have done all we can and more to let our elderly residents know we are there to help them,” Vicari said.
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who fought during World War II and especially those that made the ultimate sacrifice during this conflict, according to Ocean County Freeholder Virginia E. Haines, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Shade Tree Commission and the Cultural and Heritage Commission. Freeholders joining Haines were Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari and Freeholder Deputy Director Gary Quinn. “This tree will stand in dedication to those who served our nation,” Vicari said.
Water-Damaged Used Cars Are Being Sold On the Marketplace
By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – If you are looking to buy a new car, be aware of water-damaged used vehicles being sold on the marketplace. “With the multiple hurricanes striking the south and the Gulf Coast, some flooded and water-damaged vehicles may be making their way to the market,” Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari warned. He recommended that buyers thoroughly examine all used vehicles. Buyers should check the power seats and also look for rust spots in the wheel wells, body and any screws. “Make sure you are buying from a reputable dealer who is licensed by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission and don’t be afraid to ask questions,” Vicari said. “Use common sense and go over the car yourself with a fine-tooth comb. If the car smells musty, it may have been in a flood. Turn on all of the electronic systems to make sure
everything is working properly.” “Once a car is waterlogged it will never be the same,” Vicari said. “The vehicle can fail at any time.” According to a report produced by Carfax, as many as 25,000 water-damaged cars may have already been discovered in New Jersey. “Not all flood cars may be on the database,” Vicari said. “If no insurance claim was ever made or if the title was illegally ‘washed’ the vehicle may appear to be a normal resale.” Vicari said it is legal to sell a flood-damaged vehicle in New Jersey providing the title is clearly marked “Flood Vehicle”. The New Jersey Department of Consumer Affairs provides online tips to help spot a flood car at NJconsumeraffairs.gov. You can also complete a free vehicle flood check online with the National Insurance Crime Bureau at nicb.org.
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NEW JERSEY – Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, and the disease that causes it, atherosclerotic disease (hardening of the arteries), also can cause stroke, peripheral vascular disease, and aneurysm formation. “While these vascular diseases are often termed silent killers, as people often remain asymptomatic until the disease has advanced, screening for vascular diseases that affect the peripheral blood vessels outside the heart can be easily accomplished by non-invasive means, allowing for medical care that may prevent disease progression,” says Randy Shafritz, M.D., Regional Director of Vascular Services for Monmouth Medical Center,
Reimbursement Deadline Nears For Organic Growers
By Bob Vosseller TRENTON – Organic producers may be eligible for reimbursement of some certification costs but they must apply to a state program by November 2. Organic producers and handlers in New Jersey may be eligible for reimbursement of a portion of their organic certification costs under a federal program. There have been several changes to the Cost Share Reimbursement program this year. Each qualified operation is now eligible for a reimbursement of up to 50 percent of its costs of certification, not to exceed $500 per scope. Operations may receive one reimbursement per category of certification per year. New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher said: “New Jersey’s organic growers work tirelessly to produce crops that meet the standards for certification. This program will help to offset the additional expenses incurred and I encourage farmers to apply.” To qualify for reimbursement under this program, an organic handler or producer must have received their first certification or have incurred expenses related to the renewal of certification between October 1, 2019 and September 30, 2020. Operations must possess a current organic certification in good standing through a USDA-Accredited certifying agent. If demand exceeds the amount of funds allocated to New Jersey, applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis. In the case of multiple certifications, exclud i ng renewal of cer t if icat ion, only one payment shall be made to the operation. Questions concerning this program should be directed to Nichole Steward by calling 609-292-5576 or via e-mail at organiccostshare@ag.nj.gov. Applications must be received by close of business on November 2.
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus and Community Medical Center. To help community members determine if they have or may be at risk for an underlying vascular disease Dr. Shafritz will present an arterial screening event at his office, Monmouth Heart and Vascular, located at 274 Route 35 South in Eatontown. The screening event will be
held November 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. “The tests are non-invasive, painless, and simple to administer,” he says. “Vascular ultrasound techniques and blood pressure measurements can be used to evaluate the carotid arteries, peripheral blood vessels, and the abdominal aorta to determine if any disease is present.” Dr. Shafritz notes that risk factors for
vascular disease include smoking, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure. Additionally, a family history of vascular or heart disease, being over age 55 and a sedentary lifestyle put individuals at higher risk as well, he adds. The cost for the screening is $99. To learn more or to make a screening appointment, call 888-724-7123.
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on Sept. 26. When our collective mental health needs are at their greatest in our lifetimes, NAMIWalks NJ is critical to ensuring NAMI NJ is there for you and your family. On Sept. 26, you can participate in NAMIWalks Your Way any number of ways by making NAMIWalks NJ 2020 your own while supporting
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Fawn Lakes Women's Club Yard Sale - October 10. Call Marie for details. 609-339-2629. 6 Sycamore Road, Manahawkin Community Picnic Grove. (42)
Laundromat Attendant - For FT/PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (41)
Cheap Painting Done Rite Free estimates. Fully insured. 38 years experience. 732-506-7787 cell 646-643-7678. (37)
Personals Italian - American Gentleman seeks woman 65-75 yrs with same interest. I am loving, caring, and easy going. Loves music and dancing. Give me a call 732-207-5338. (12)
Items For Sale Four Tires With Rims - Rims o f f Wr a n g l e r J e e p P 2 4 8 7 5 R17. $400. 609-240-2274. Will Sell Seperate. (43)
Items Wanted 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) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ 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) 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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HIRING NOW!! Looking for outgoing, positive, and engaging teachers to join our Toms River – Route 70 Goddard Family. We are primarily hiring teachers for our elementary school aged children to foster a learning environment in which these children can continue to do their elementary school work. This would include helping them with worksheets, zooms, google classrooms etc. Some of the great perks of being a part of the Goddard Family include a benefits package, paid time off, holiday events and free food and Goddard swag. Call today to inquire about this job posting and start as early as next week! We can be reached through phone at 732-363-5530 or email at TomsRiver2NJ@GoddardSchools.com. Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Care Provider - Offering assistance with daily activities for both the elderly and adults. 23 years experience. Nancy 732- 864 - 5359. (45) AUTO MECHANIC - Seeking an auto mechanic with client following to lease 1, 2, or 3 bays. Shop located on busy street in Brick. Excellent opportunity! Call Tammy for details 732-801-0469. (42) Experienced Electro-Mechanical Engineer/Technician needed One (1) day weekly for Lakewood Packaging Machinery Mfr. 732-966-1817. (40) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Part-Time - 7 days a week, driving school instructors wanted. Ten years driving experience, clean license, will train. Call 732-920-8830 for information. (40) Receptionist - Send resumes via email to hr@magnoliaal.com or fax to 732-557-6501. Apply online at Magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens 1935 Route 9, Toms River - 732-557-6500. (43)
Services Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Some exterior. Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service. Reasonable-affordable. Senior-Veterans discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. Free estimates. References. 732899-4470 or 732-915-4075. (44) Home Healthcare, Companionship, Meal Planning - and prep medication. Reminder hygeine assistance, light housekeeping, errands, transportation, grocery shopping. Call Donna 609-891-7830. (41) Nice Guy Car Service - Doctors, airports, NYC, hospitals, cruise ships, shopping, weddings. Call for rates. John Puglisi 732-779-8366. (43) Laundry Service - Free pickup and delivery. We charge $1.69 per pound. We have a 48 hour turnaround time. Call 732-998-0935. (43)
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Inside The Law Do Not Let The COVID 19 Virus Delay Your House Sale By: Dina M. Vicari, Esq.and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates What do you do when you are in a contract to sell your house and the COVID 19 outbreak is causing obstacles? Here are a few things that you as a Seller, should immediately do to speed up the home sale process to avoid delay. First, order a Certificate of Occupancy, Smoke Certification or whatever documents and inspections the Township requires. The same are usually valid for 6 months so do not worry that they are obtained early in the closing process. Many Townships are now only requiring Certifications to be completed by the parties in lieu of inspections to avoid personal contact during an in-house inspection. Second, provide your attorney copies of the title policy, survey and deed you obtained when you purchased the home. These can assist the Buyer with more current title searches and avoid the need for a new survey.
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Continued From Page 1 appreciate you making sure those screeners are completed every day when your student is in person,” Pormilli added. She noted that there were some full remote students among the hybrid learners “and I know there have been some requests from families in regards of switching whatever one was selected and as we said from the very beginning we needed everyone for at least the first four weeks to live the selection they had made knowing that we would understand better how things were working before we could make any changes. “The simple reason for that is that the Health Department guidelines is six feet social distancing and by splitting our in person groups into two groups we have - to the best of our abilities - socially distanced students in the classroom, so when we do have a positive COVID case there are less students that are having to quarantine and have to go to remote learning,” she said. “That smaller class size and social distancing prevents us from having to shut down classrooms and sending many students and teachers on quarantine,” Pormilli said. The superintendent said things could change as the health crisis moves forward. “I know that is difficult. I respect and understand that but I am just calling for patience in understanding why. It is because one of our main goals is for health and safety and we really want to ensure that we don’t have to go back to full remote across the district,” the superintendent said. Pormilli added, “we will look after the four weeks if there is a possibility to make changes and we will see where we can go from there but please understand it may take extra time even after that.” Athletics did start at the high school and middle school based on regulations and protocols pertaining to practices, Pormilli reported.
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“We will also be watching that carefully. We are looking at things carefully in regards to how we bring things back to avoid any kind of large quarantine or having to move to full remote,” she said. Pormilli responded to a question posed by a parent about student bussing for athletics saying “we have a shortage of (bus) drivers so we found we could not be consistent at the moment. We will evaluate this as things change but unfortunately for now, we feel we cannot do that.” “We are looking forward to a time when we can bring students back more,” Pormilli added referencing more full-time instruction. In other news, she added later in the meeting that “one of our goals this year is to audit our curriculum and we have started on that. We are looking at areas of diversity.” “We have arranged for a meeting with the Rays of Hope organization and some other folks to discuss things we can do in collaboration together in regards to racial justice and bias incidents that may be occurring. I am looking forward to having that conversation,” Pormilli said. Board member Gus Acevedo made a suggestion in regards to diversity education. He recommended that concerning the pledge of allegiance that some instruction be made to explain to English as second language students what the meaning is behind why the pledge of allegiance is said each morning in school. Board President Michael Walsh reported that litigation against the state regarding loss of school aid is continuing. The state aid formula, S-2, removed a lot of state aid from Jackson and other districts. He said some testimony was expected to be made regarding that in the near future. “Our guardrail has been installed at the Liberty High School solar fields which is a long time going and we are very happy as it is very important to safety there. Hopefully we won’t have any other accidents over there,” the superintendent added.
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OCEAN COUNTY - Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity is looking for individuals to volunteer at our fantastic ReStore in Toms River. We have various volunteer opportunities and will find the right fit for you! Volunteering is also wonderful for college applications and job resumes. Come join our amazing team! Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity understands the concerns for health and safety due to COVID-19. For those that want to help our amazing community but don’t know how, consider our Food Fellowship Program. For more information, e-mail programservices@nohfh.com.
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By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Ocean County has received almost $1 million in incentives for upgrading its energy systems. Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said, “we keep a close eye on energy costs in Ocean County government. By installing high tech, energy efficient systems, we are realizing the substantial savings that comes along with it.” The centerpiece of the County’s energy program was the installation of the Combined Heat and Power & Fuel Cell (CHP) at the Ocean County Justice Complex at 120 Hooper Ave. The large non-descript white box-like structure located on the west side of Hooper Avenue is the 600 kW natural gas-fueled CHP system that generates electricity to power the Ocean County Justice Complex, while capturing and using the waste heat for space heating, cooling, and water heating. The Justice Complex is a multi-use facility housing courtrooms, some of the divisions of the Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office, jail facilities and other government functions. Vicari added, “this project is anticipated to generate more than 4.7 million kWh of electricity annually.” As the project, a recommendation of the energy audit, got underway, Ocean County officials were notified that the County will receive $1.1 million in incentives from the state Board of Public Utilities for the installation of the energy efficient heating and cooling system at the Justice Complex. “These kinds of incentives make undertaking the energy master plan extremely worthwhile. This is an important step in the work Ocean County has been doing to create more energy efficient facilities,” Vicari said. Vicari stressed that it was “important that we have a reliable energy system to keep the power on in our buildings during storms on other incidents that can result in the loss of power. Ocean County government needs to continue to function during these times and the CHP has been doing its job while saving us money.” The county received the $1.1 million incentive in phases as work moved forward on installing the CHP. The first incentive in the amount of $330,000 was paid in February 2018, following the County’s purchase of the system’s major components. The second incentive in the amount of $660,000.00 was received
on July 6, 2020. A third incentive in the amount of $220,000 remains outstanding and will be paid upon the submission of 12 months of data demonstrating the project is achieving the required performance requirements. A request for an additional $110,000 blackstart incentive by the County was approved after it demonstrated the CHP had blackstart capability. That is a procedure for a generating unit to go from shutdown condition to an operating condition delivering electric power without assistance from the electric system. Ocean County anticipates saving almost $400,000 annually as a result of the CHP. “Our work along with the state Board of Public Utilities will result in energy savings for years to come,” Vicari said. “The system is anticipated to generate more than 4.7 million kWh of electricity annually. We did a lot of homework before moving forward with these plans to install the CHP,” Vicari said. Other energy improvements implemented by the county included new chillers and related equipment installed in the Justice Complex. There were also upgrades to the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and the installation of new energy management systems. “Ocean County taxpayers will benefit from these upgrades as we reduce our energy costs for years to come. The original energy audit was the result of an exhaustive examination of six facilities that receive a lot of traffic both from the public and with our employees. That is why they were chosen for this initial review by the BPU,” Vicari said. Along with the Justice Complex the other facilities included the Ocean County Courthouse, the Ocean County Administration Building, the Ocean County Jail, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and the parking garage all in downtown Toms River. “These facilities total 1,022,775 square feet. They produce an annual energy bill of $2.3 million,” Vicari said. The BPU’s Clean Energy Program promotes increased energy efficiency and the use of clean, renewable sources of energy. The County began the process in late 2014 to participate in the Local Government Energy Audit to identify cost-justified efficiency measures. The audit results provided the Board of Freeholders with a framework for various energy alternatives that can be implemented.
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in our f ield,” Scalo says. For the past three decades, that has been the hallmark of the Bartley experience for residents and the staff that serve their health care needs. Bartley Healthcare opened as a 120-bed skilled nursing home in 1985, one year after breaking ground. Scalo says the facility’s first residents were in their seventies, but stayed into their eighties and late nineties. Bar tley H ealthc are began expanding its’ range of services and facilities by opening a memory care unit and a post-acute rehabilitation unit where patients typically stay less than 30 days, then return to their homes. Today, Bartley Healthcare is a 234-bed facility offering a full range of skilled nursing services for orthopedic conditions and post-surgical joint replacements; cardiac and post-cardiac surgery recovery programs; enteral feeding; IV therapy, multiple trauma; pain management; respiratory; stroke; tracheostomy; and wound care. The campus facilities also offer inpatient and
Healthcare Provides Home Sweet Home For Adult Residents There’s no place like home, and for seniors at all stages of their adult lives, there’s no place like Bartley Healthcare Nursing, Rehabilitation and The Orchards At Bartley Assisted Living. Conveniently located off County Line Road in Jackson, you’ll receive a friendly greeting and a welcoming smile from staff members or Bartley residents. One of them may be Emilia Harrison, who turned 93 years old on December 4, 2015, and has been a Bartley resident for over five years. “I don’t know where the time went,” she tells a visitor. Emilia enjoys soaking up the sunshine outdoors on a regular basis, but says that residents have a wide variety of activities from which to choose. “You do what you want to do,” she says. For thirty years, Bartley Healthcare has provided
that flexibility to seniors requiring a wide range of facility services, thanks to Chief Executive Officer Philip Scalo and his physician partners. “My partners had a very big practice in Jackson,” Scalo says. “We thought we could open a facility and do a very good job meeting residents’ needs.” With his financial and legal expertise, Scalo and his physician partners make a good team. Others think so, too. The Orchards at Bartley has rec eived nu merous awards for excellence from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services in partnership with the Healthcare Asso ciation of New Jersey (HCANJ); the American Healthcare Association/ National Center for Assisted Living; and the Assisted Living Federation of America. “What we’ve always tried to do is be leaders
outpatient rehabilitation; assisted living; memory care programs; respite/ hospice; and at-home services. “ We star ted with a basic concept, understanding and meeting the individual needs of both resident and patient,”Scalo says. “Each step of our development has been based on the need for services. (For examp l e,) in t he late 19 9 0s, we saw the need for memory care programs.” Scalo says that he and his partners have plans to add respirator y ser vices and a sub-acute program for Alzheimer’s patients. Even after a resident leaves Bar tley Healthcare, the facility ensures their continued rehabilitation by providing a follow-up program. Residents that live at The Orchards At Bartley Assisted Living will feel right at home right away. N e st l e d i n a qui et c ount r y set t ing, T he Orchards promotes a neighborhood environment. Located within the community, “Main Street” is a hub of activity that features a theater, exercise center, library with c omputer s, hair salon and barber shop, game room and other gathering areas.
Family recreational opportunities abound at the neighborhood movie theater, greenhouse and playground for grandchildren.
their Bartley adventure with other residents or pursue independent pastimes, indoor s or outdoors. The choice is theirs. Scalo says that Bartley’s core values are attitude, trust, teamwork, integrit y, re spect and excellence, which he emphasizes on a green brac e let with the acronym “A.T.T.I.R.E.” “The key thing we stress is that we’re a home providing the care levels needed at a certain phase in (an individual’s) life,” Scalo says. “It’s home for (on-site) staff, not just residents. We are What we’ve always very experienced in tried to do is be leaders this community and (we) give back to our in our field. community.” –Chief Executive Bartley Healthcare Officer Philip Scalo Nursing and Rehabilitation is located At any age, there is at 175 Bar tley Road, something fun to do at Jackson NJ 08527. For The Orchards for assist- further information about ed living residents and their services, call the their visitors. facility at 732-370-4700. In the privacy of indeThe Orchards At Bartpendent suites, locat- ley Assisted Living is ed by street names in located at 10 0 Nor th The Orchard’s assisted County Line Road, Jackliving wings, residents son NJ 08527. For furcan decorate their new ther information about home with their favorite their services, call the furnishings and beloved facility at 732-730-1700. mementos. For ever y For further information taste, there is a floor about both facilities, visit plan that meets every the company’s Web site resident’s needs. at bar tleyhealthcare. Residents can share com.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of oct 10 - oct 16
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Going to extremes to prove you can handle anything might stir up something else. Be content to work with others in the week ahead without feeling it necessary to outdo them. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Once you have tried new things, you may wish you’d done many of them sooner. You may be feeling a bit rebellious today, but as the week goes by, you will be more serious about life. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It seldom hurts to be kind and generous. Putting some warmth and friendliness into it brightens any exchange. Yet it’s possible that in the upcoming week you might regret an act of impulsive big-heartedness. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Handle hot topics with kid gloves. It’s quite possible to ask the wrong question at the wrong time or approach the wrong person. In the week ahead, be prepared to act like a diplomat. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Break the mold. Once you have put your personal stamp on something, there may not be a reason to do it again. Friends and colleagues may keep you hopping with an array of activities in the week to come. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Someone may reverse their stance on an issue or impulsively flip-flop on a decision. Since Venus is in your sign, however, you may go along with whatever happens in the week ahead.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The rags-toriches story may be an inspiration that you have chosen to emulate. To retain all your riches, you might need to learn to become thriftier as the upcoming week passes by. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your imaginative approach to your work or projects can make several people sit up and take notice. Help that envious someone step up more powerfully on their own behalf. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A harmonious home life creates hope and happiness. Making family members joyful can be a strong incentive in the week ahead. You might become preoccupied with home improvements. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): It’s all how you frame it. Is the glass half-full, half-empty or refillable? It may be diďŹƒcult to discern the difference between advantages and disadvantages as this week unfolds. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): There may be a sense of urgency about defending your favorite cause as this week unwinds. You and a partner could get more involved in joint activities that serve the needs of your community. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The week ahead may offer you a chance to make a purchase that you once could only dream about. Just be sure to discuss it in advance to prevent any misunderstandings about the household budget.
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