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By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Township Council members adopted two ordinances during its most recent council meeting - one involved a land sale and another appropriated money for capital improvements. The land sale is for 608 Amsterdam Avenue, a residential lot. The second ordinance approved was for various capital improvements and other related expenses for the Department of Public Safety and appropriating $750,000 and providing for the issuance of $712,500 in bonds or notes. Another ordinance was introduced for various capital improvements and other related expenses for expenditures of the Department of Public Works. A public hearing on that ordinance will be held on October 13 during its second reading. Governing bodies introduce an ordinance during one meeting and then approve it during another. In response to a resident’s inquiry as to whether the township was aggressively seeking grants from the state concerning COVID-19 reimbursement programs and if so, could that money be put toward the payment of bonds, Council President Sam Fusaro responded, “I can’t say if we can put that money toward the payment of bonds. We hired a company to gather information on every grant that is possible for the council to get.”
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−Photos courtesy Sid Hooper Costumed children and even some adults take part at a previous Lakehurst Halloween Parade. This year’s event will take place on October 24 starting off across the street from Borough Hall. By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – Some fall f u n is coming up around the brough with t h re e fa m i ly f r ie nd ly events in October.
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The first event will be a Fall Festival that the Proving Ground Church will hold on October 17. This event will begin at 1 p.m. at (Fun - See Page 7)
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No Parade But Italian Brick Team Wins State Little League Heritage Will Be Celebrated Championship
By Bob Vosseller BRICK – There will be no Ocean County Columbus Day Parade or Italian Heritage Festival this year but that doesn’t mean honoring Italian heritage and culture won’t happen. Township resident Michael Blandina, who has chaired the Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee since its inception 29 years
ago, recently announced plans for a different kind of observance to be held on October 10. The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee noted that this year’s events to celebrate the national holiday of Columbus Day would involve a procession around several areas around the county. (Italian - See Page 16)
By Bob Vosseller BRICK − 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.
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Team Manager George Cavanaugh was a member of the Brick National Little League team 30 years ago. It was Brick’s fi rst 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 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 fi nals 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 fi nally 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 the church parking lot at 1 Proving Ground Road. Activities include trunk or treating, a scavenger hunt, awards for best decorated trunk, music and much more. Check out the church’s website at provinggroundchurch. com for further details. The second event will be hosted by the Lakehurst Borough and marks the return of the annual Halloween Parade featuring categories for judging including funniest, scariest, prettiest and best group. Line-up begins at 10:45 a.m. at Union Avenue across from Borough Hall. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. and participants will march to Lake Horicon where the judging of costumes will be done. Refreshments will be served. For further information call Borough Hall at 732-657-4141. Councilman Brian Dimeo said that this year’s parade was nearly scheduled for the same day as the Proving Ground Church’s Fall Festival which would have allowed children and parents to enjoy both events as they were scheduled for different times. “We saw that it (the parade) was already on the borough calendar for October 24.” The parade has been running for over 20 years. The judges are usually made up of
The Manchester Times, October 10, 2020, Page 7 the mayor and members of council. This year’s judges may be Mayor Robbins, Councilwoman Patricia Hodges and Councilman Robert McCarthy. Prizes are 1st place $20, 2nd place $15 and 3rd place $10. The borough usually holds a Halloween home decorating contest as well. October 31 is Halloween and that means trick or treating which is still on and since it falls on a Saturday this year it will run from 3 to 9 p.m. “Trick or treating will be held on Halloween,” Mayor Harry Robbins said noting that some communities were urging the tradition to not be held this year due to the pandemic. Borough officials said in relation to any COVID-19 pandemic concerns and guidelines, trick or treating is meant to be a fun time for all and if you wish to participate in handing out candy have your front porch lights on and if you do not want to participate then keep your lights off. Some ways to keep safe while handing out candy include not letting each child grab from the bowl. You may wish to place candy into their bag or have a candy chute to send the candy into their open bag with PVC pipe or a cardboard tube. Last but not least, remember to social distance and wear your mask when social distancing isn’t possible.
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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
Lawmakers Blast Murphy Over “Baby Bonds” Capitol Comments Senator Jim Holzapfel 10th Legislative District, Serving Toms River
Capitol Comments Assemblyman Gregory McGuckin 10th Legislative District, Serving Toms River
TRENTON − Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John Catalano are once again blasting Governor Murphy’s proposal to give a $1,000 saving bond for every New Jersey infant born into qualifying families next year. The proposal is under scrutiny by the 10th District legislators who are calling this plan a complete waste of taxpayer dollars and a political move by the Governor to ensure his victory in the 2021 election. “Instead of properly funding our schools or helping our small businesses and restaurants, the Governor is choosing to spend $80 mil-
lion a year to give newborns a savings bond,” Senator Holzapfel said. “Our state is facing one of the most challenging economic times in history and the Governor thinks that ‘Baby Bonds’ is an appropriate proposal for our deteriorating economy. We are sick of his excessive borrowing schemes to fund these outrageous ideas in order to ensure his re-election next year.” The plan would apply to children born into families earning less than $131,000 a year or 500 percent of the federal poverty level. This includes about 70 percent of all New Jersey residents. The 10th District legislators
will, without question, vote against any proposal that wastes money on partisan issues and perpetuates the frivolous spending at the hands of our taxpayers. “What’s worse is this money should be sent to our underfunded schools such as Brick and Toms River Township, who have been severely impacted by the Governor’s funding cuts,” said Assemblyman McGuckin. “For years the Governor has funneled millions of dollars of state aid into urban school districts while our delegation has demanded full transparency with funding formulas hidden away by the Administration. He’s playing politics with our children’s education when his real focus should be on the kids currently enrolled in school, not infants.” Toms River Regional has lost $5.3 million of state aid and most recently eliminated 240 jobs. Brick Township Schools took a $4.2 million hit in state aid for the 2020-2021 school year. Both schools have had to adjust their spending by terminating
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whatever we want. In some cases, we pay 10% back and they pay 90%. We couldn’t use it for say, paying down bonds. We check the state’s website diligently.” “We’ve put in for several fire grants and have been denied but we have been applying for grants. The Ocean County CARES grant will pay us back eventually $300,000 that we have paid for COVID-19 expenses,” Markulic added. Councilman Robert Hudak added that
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Township Clerk Sabina Martin said inspections would still occur. Martin also noted a resolution that would indemnify senior communities providing immunity from any lawsuit of anyone contracting COVID-19 “because of any action of their opening their clubhouses so we are in support of those bills that would do that.” The council approved a resolution supporting Assembly Bill A-4390 and Senate Bill S-2695. The Senate bill is sponsored by Senators James W. Holzapfel (R-10 th) and Christopher J. Connors (R-9 th), which establishes immunity for senior planned real estate development associations relating to COVID-19. The Assembly bill is being sponsored by Assemblyman Benjie E. Wimberly of District 35, Assemblyman Craig J. Coughlin of District 19, Assemblyman John Armato, District 2, and Assemblyman Gerard Scharfenberger of District 13, and permits extension of certain deadlines applicable to local government units under emergency circumstances. Councilman James Vaccaro once again called for the council to consider an ordinance that would ban the growth and distribution of marijuana in the township. He noted a stated ballot question that would legalize recreational marijuana use throughout the state. Vaccaro had asked the governing body for months to consider such an ordinance but it was not entertained. Council President Sam Fusaro said during a prior meeting that such an ordinance might prove fruitless if the state ballot question was approved. “If the ballot question relevant to marijuana fails in the general election, I will ask and encourage the council to consider discussing and preparing an ordinance banning the growth of marijuana in Manchester Township and banning the distribution or recreational marijuana in Manchester Township,” Vaccaro said. Vaccaro urged all residents to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines of hygiene, wearing of masks and social distancing to protect their health during the ongoing pandemic. Councilman Hudak urged people to exercise their right to vote. Fusaro added to that that “things are happening every day, so if you have any questions (about voting) the Ocean County Clerk’s office has a phone number and a website that is very through and informative.” Martin added that the township has two drop off boxes for residents to drop off their completed ballot to. One is located at the township’s library branch at 21 Colonial Drive while another is located in Whiting section of the township at the Ocean County Library reading room at 400 Lacey Road. She noted the township’s website provides a link that lists all the drop off boxes and their locations in Ocean County. “If you mail in your ballot or if you do the drop off your vote will be counted and you will see your vote included in the election day results. If you go to the polls and fill out a provisional ballot which are paper, it will take at least a week for them to go through all the provisional ballots and they would not be included that day,” Martin 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.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Home Runs For Heroes Makes Donation Despite Cancelled Baseball Season
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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OCEAN COUNTY – Hear paralympian Cheryl Leitner’s inspiring story, watch video footage, and learn about the Paralympics. Leitner will be on hand for a Q&A session following the presentation. The virtual presentation will be held on October 14 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, visit theocean countylibrary.org/events.
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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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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE 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.
Aggressive Fist Fight Leaves One Dead, Another Charged
By Alyssa Riccardi LACEY – A Whiting man was pronounced dead after a physical fight in the Lakeside Diner’s parking lot. Lacey Township Police responded to a 911 call around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday night about an unresponsive man at the Lakeside Diner on Lacey Road. According to police, an argument fi rst arose inside the diner between members of a motorcycle club. The owner of the diner asked everyone involved to leave, but afterwards a second argument developed in the parking lot. The argument turned physical when Edward Chandler, 54, of Manalapan
punched Robert Clarke, 78, of Whiting causing him to fall, resulting in severe head injuries. When police arrived at the scene, Clarke was found unconscious and bleeding from the head. First responders worked quickly and Clarke was immediately airlifted to Jersey Shore Medical Center. At roughly 1:30 a.m., it was reported that Clarke passed away at the hospital. Chandler was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault and was sent to the Ocean County Jail. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that the investigation is still ongoing.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE 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 OďŹƒce 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 oďŹƒcers acted criminally.
Ocean County Library Celebrates 95th Anniversary
By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – After years of building a community and connecting with people, The Ocean County Library is celebrating their 95th Anniversary. It all started on September 19, 1925 when The original Ocean County Library welcomed its first guests. Today, the library and its 21
branches now serve nearly 600,000 people. The Library will be sharing a series of videos on their website and YouTube channel in honor of the anniversary. The videos will spotlight each branch and the relationships with their fellow communities. To view the 95th Anniversary videos, visit theoceancountylibrary.org/shore-view.
Annual Jewish Federation Film Festival To Be Held Virtually
LAKEWOOD – The seventh annual Jewish Federation of Ocean County Film Festival will take place virtually from October 18 through October 28. Despite the Coronavirus, the Federation will still be bringing incredible movies to the community this year. The film festival committee has put
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Continued From Page 1 “We have decided along with other Italian American Organizations to have a procession, which will be followed by a ceremony on the Franklin Avenue Stage located on the Seaside Heights Boardwalk. All who would like to join us for the ceremony should arrive on the boardwalk by 11 a.m.,” Blandina said. “The Metropolitan Festival Band will perform prior to the ceremony, which will begin at noon. The ceremony with feature the Knights of Columbus Color Guard posting of the colors and renowned singer Cori Scotti, who will sing the American and Italian National Anthems,” he said. The program will also include Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph Vicari and the mayors of the four municipalities participating in the procession. Those mayors include Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen Amato, Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill, Brick Township Mayor John Ducey and Seaside Heights Mayor Tony Vaz. Participating Italian organizations will also be recognized and Robert DiBiase, chairman of the New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission will speak during the event. The ceremony will conclude with a performance by The Juke Box Legends. “The boardwalk concessions and restaurants will be open so bring your family and friends to celebrate our national holiday of Columbus Day,” Blandina said. Blandina said in a recent interview with JerseyShoreOnline.com that while it won’t
quite be the same that he and the committee are determined to make the event something special. The pandemic has hurt many businesses and caused the cancellation of many community events normally held around this time of year. “It costs money to put on this parade and the pandemic really limited our ability to hold fundraisers and to do the things we normally would do during the year to prepare for this weekend-long event,” Blandina said. He noted that bands in the parade cost roughly $18-$19,000 and the bands that perform at the three-day long Italian Festival cost about $30,000. The cost of having the five to eight floats in the parade ranges from $6,000 to $7,200. “There are other things people don’t think of like the tents which cost us $4,200 a year,” Blandina added. He also explained why, unlike the Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day which is held on a Saturday in March, the Ocean County Columbus Parade is always held on a Sunday. “Bands are more accessible in March but not in October. The high school bands are committed to performing at football games that are played on Saturdays and the schools won’t allow them to participate in the parade so we are limited to Sundays,” Blandina added. That does allow for the parade to cap off the weekend festival but it also prevents a rain date for the parade until the following weekend. When that occurs some of the bands could be committed to other Sunday events on the next weekend. “We also lose our group from Italy,” Blan-
dina said. Each year the parade committee brings in a group, sometimes two, of folkloric performers from regions of Italy to perform during the weekend and to be a part of the parade. “It is what makes our parade so unique. That is what really put us on the map because it presents our Italian heritage and culture,” he added. “These groups have been phenomenal over the years and are always very well received.” The members of these groups usually arrive by Thursday and remain for a week afterward following the parade. They get a tour of the area and go on special trips such as Philadelphia or New York City. That also costs money and the committee is grateful to those restaurants and hotels that have shown their generosity in providing meals and sponsoring other activities over the years. “We usually have 28 to 47 people in the groups who come over,” Blandina said. He also noted that this is paid for through events like the committee’s annual golf outing and dinner dance which were not held this year. Musical numbers such as Julian and Dominque of Staten Island have been popular acts for the festival. “We can’t afford national acts but we have popular acts that our audiences look for and it brings people to the shore for the weekend.” Carabba’s Italian Grill resturant has been a big fundraising sponsor for 20 years. “We started off in the VFW in Brick but it got so big we had to move it there. We get 200 to 250 people and it is at no cost to us. They have really been wonderful to us,” Blandina said.
The parade and Italian Festival have certainly grown over the course of almost three decades. “For our first four to five years we had limited entertainment. We were two days and in our third year we went to three days with Friday being a kind of dress rehearsal day where we could check out the sound, location and other things,” he said. “Our sponsor banners need at least two people to carry them and we often get the Interact Clubs of the Brick high schools to help out because we have between 25 to 30 banners so we need 60 people for just the banners alone. “We have an active committee of 15 to 20 people but it swells up to 60-70 people during the usual parade weekend. We all work well together. It may not be the same and I’m sure I’ll be a little sad that day that it won’t be the same but I am happy that we will be celebrating Italian-American heritage and culture,” he said.
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For years we have heard that statins are the gold standard pharmacological treatment for high cholesterol. But there’s more to the story because those drugs, introduced in the 1980’s when I was a young pharmacist, do not sweep out the cholesterol in your blood vessels. They only block endogenous production by your body, and in doing so, they can lead to devastating side effects due to the drug mugging effect of ubiquinol, the activated form of CoQ10. But first I’d like to make sure you know my stance on cholesterol. I don’t think it’s bad at all, however, the ratios need to be in a healthy balance. It is not cholesterol itself that leads to heart attacks… it couldn’t be or we’d all be dead. It’s more the imbalanced ratio of certain particles. There are many particles of cholesterol, but the two most famous ones are LDL and HDL. Keeping this superbly simple, you want to keep the HDL level high, and reduce the amount of LDL. Even though I prefer natural approaches to medical problems, as a pharmacist I can offer you my perspective on a new therapeutic option for high cholesterol. I’m referring to a new category of medications called PCSK9 inhibitors. The PCSK9 are a new class of LDL-lowering medications, and they are given by self-injection, every two weeks. You as a human being carry a gene called “PCSK9” which stands for “proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9.” The PCSK9 gene provides the blueprint for
your body to build a protein also abbreviated as PCSK9. This protein regulates the amount of cholesterol that floats around in your bloodstream. The drugs inhibit PCSK9 and so they work by improving your liver’s ability to remove cholesterol from the blood. They do this by inhibiting PCSK9 which prevents destruction of LDL receptors on your cells. There are two medications in this category: • Praluent® (chemical name: Alirocumab) • Repatha® (chemical name: Evolocumab) See the names here, they both end in “cumab” so since it’s easier for the sake of reading my article, I will refer to this category of drugs as cumab drugs, or the cumabs. That’s not an official nickname, it’s just for reading ease and I’ve made it up! The cumab drugs reduce LDL cholesterol by about 60 percent which in turn could reduce risk of heart attack, chest pain, unstable angina, and stroke by up to 15 percent. Cumabs are stronger than statins. They do not interfere with CoQ10 like the statins, because the cumabs reduce LDL cholesterol at the level of the receptor site, not by inhibiting production. Please also evaluate homocysteine levels, CRP, Lp(a) and blood pressure. Finally, age and hormone status matters. Insufficient levels of DHEA, estrogen and testosterone all affect your cardiovascular system. If this topic interests you, please subscribe to my newsletter at suzycohen.com, and I will email you a longer version of this article.
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Ocean County Office Of Senior Services Steps Up Operations 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 (Services - See Page 22)
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By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – Residents in both the eastern and western sections of town were informed that hydrant flushing will take place over the next three months and were told what to do if there is a change in your water. Each community in town will be notified of when the flushing will take place, according to the Manchester Township Department of Utilities. They are expected
to go through November. The time of day will vary, and some will happen at night. Some customers might notice a difference in pressure or discoloration. They were advised to run their tap – cold only – until it runs clear. The department apologized for any inconvenience. Anyone with questions or concerns was urged to call the Manchester Township Utilities Water Plant at 732-914-1200.
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Continued From Page 20 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.
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 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 Know The Potential Toxic Effects Of Hand Sanitizers
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.
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Health Department Urges Residents To Get Flu Shot
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER –The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) is urging residents to get a flu shot this year as it may be more important than ever to stop the spread of respiratory illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year the flu causes millions of illnesses and hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations. Preliminary data suggests there were estimated 24,00062,000 flu deaths for the 2019-20 influenza season in the country. While it remains unclear what will happen in the months to come, when there will be COVID-19 and flu at the same time, it could place a tremendous burden on our health care systems. That’s why the OCHD is urging everyone to do their part to help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses, like flu and
COVID-19. Getting a flu shot, continuing to follow social distancing measures and wearing a mask will help in mitigating the spread of both viruses. County Freeholder Gerry P. Little said, “the influenza vaccine will not protect against COVID-19, but it does have important benefits.” Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health added that “getting a flu shot can lower your risk of getting sick, being hospitalized or dying from flu. If you’ve never had a flu shot, this is certainly the year to visit one of our clinics and to get one especially with COVID-19 being another potentially deadly respiratory illness.” Getting a flu vaccine is something everyone can do to reduce the impact of flu. It not only will protect yourself and your community, but it will protect the medical providers
on the frontlines who will continue to deal with COVID-19. Flu Prevention Tips: • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. • Wear a facial coverings when in the public. • Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub. • Avoid close contact with people who are sick. • Stay home when you are sick. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. • Get a flu shot every year. Important Flu Facts: • All people 6 months of age and older should get vaccinated against seasonal flu every year. • Children younger than 6 months are at
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Girl Scout Supporters Raise $130,000 To Fuel Leadership Programs
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leadership activities designed to keep girls connected and engaged during this time of change. Those activities will be supported by more than $130,000 that was raised at the event. Approximately 150 supporters assembled at the outdoor benefit, one of the first in-person charitable events on the Jersey Shore since the pandemic hit. Girl Scouts is one of many local nonprofits forced to postpone or cancel fundraising events to help fund operations. Eileen Higgins, chief executive officer of the organization said, “Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore is thankful for our community’s strong response.” She added that the organization serves more than 10,000 girls in Monmouth and Ocean counties. “The generous support will enable us to provide high-quality programming that gives girls opportunities to build leadership skills and to work together in new ways that meet the needs of families during this unprecedented time.” Plaza said the focal point of the gala was celebrating the achievements of seven inspiring community leaders, who Higgins said reflect the “go-getter” spirit of Girl Scouts. Honorees were introduced via video by Girl Scouts who have earned the prestigious Gold Award and those on their way to achieving this top Girl Scout honor. “We are truly honored to recognize exemplary leaders in our community who live the Girl Scout mission of making the world a better place by leading with courage, confidence and character,” Higgins said. Kristen Miller, chief development officer for Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, attributed the event’s success to the hard-working volunteer committee led by Co-Chairs (Girl Scout - See Page 29)
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By Chris Lundy STAFFORD – Agricultural experts are telling shore residents that the trees which are looking dead after Tropical Storm Isaias will likely recuperate given time. “What has happened to the trees in the neighborhood? Why are they brown on one side or burnt looking?” These are the questions that the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County have been fielding from residents. The sight of the trees looking sickly or dead is causing them great stress. The trees are stressed, too, but not dead, according to a report from the agriculturists. They just need time to recuperate. The storm brought a great deal of wind and salt to shore communities. Calls have come in from such areas as Bayville, Seaside, Gilford Park, Island Beach State Park, and LBI, said Deborah Fuentes of the Rutgers Cooperative Extension. Open areas and parking lots have trees showing windburn, too. A similar situation is probably happening up and down the coast. “There is an area in Manahawkin on Rte. 72 West between Mill Creek Road
and Marsha Drive across from Beach Haven West, a lagoon community,” she said. “Almost all the broadleafed trees are showing what wind and salt can do to trees when they are full of foliage!” Tropical Storm Isaias blew in with fierce wind and rain and caused quite a mess for area Department of Public Works employees and utility company workers. Downed trees, a Sprint cell tower that was toppled, property damage, tornado warnings and numerous power outages were part of what Isaias left behind. Statewide, close to 1 million electrical company customers had no power the next day. It would be days before some of them had their electricity restored. “Many clients are in disbelief that a tropical storm could do this much damage,” Fuentes said. “Superstorm Sandy would have had as much tree canopy damage, too, if it had happened in August instead of the end of October. The trees are stressed but not dead. No need to spray, treat, or fertilize the trees. There is no ‘cure,’ only time. The trees will rebound, as have we.”
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 addi-
tional 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, excluding renewal of certification, 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.
Win Prizes At Picnic And Dance Event
BERKELEY – There will be a Picnic and Dance on October 10 at Whispering Pines Park, from 12 to 4 p.m. This is a free event. Door prizes are given with your ticket. Bring your picnic basket and drinks (No alcohol at this event). Music will be provided by Christians Sounds and DJ John Luke. Hear artists like Casting Crowns, Jeremy Camp, Dan-
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Continued From Page 27 Teri O’Connor, board chairperson and Monmouth County administrator, and Tom Hayes, director of consumer and community relations at New Jersey Natural Gas. Miller noted that planning by the committee for the event started last autumn for the original date of March 20. Because of coronavirus health and safety concerns, the Girl Scouts decided to postpone the gala and canceled all other in-person activities ahead of Gov. Phil Murphy’s stay-at-home order. She added, “the committee persevered and reinvented the gala as a casual outdoor celebration that enabled our guests to physically distance for safety and shifted the auction and event raffles online.” As the guests left the gala, they received
The Manchester Times, October 10, 2020, Page 29 a gourmet meal packaged to-go complete with a bottle of wine, Girl Scout Cookie dessert, and a box of Girl Scout cookies to enjoy at home. Proceeds from the benefit will help not only support new virtual Girl Scout programs created in response to COVID-19, but also underwrite membership fees for girls facing financial hardship and give Girl Scouts access to safe, outdoor experiences at summer day camp. Higgins said, “our children are going through a difficult time but we’re here to give girls from all backgrounds opportunities to learn, have fun, make friends and make the world a better place.” For additional information on supporting or joining Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, call 800-785-2090, visit GSFun.org or follow @GirlScoutsJS on social media.
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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, 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, Mon-
mouth 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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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Monmouth, Ocean Officials Seek Representation On State BPU
By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY - Leaders from Monmouth and Ocean counties joined forces to petition the state to provide representation from the shore area on the State Board of Public Utilities. Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari and Monmouth County Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone announced that they will work together to get a qualified candidate onto the BPU representing the Jersey shore. Vicari said, “without a voice on this utility regulatory board we face an uphill battle with the power companies in getting help for residents, whether it be from Tropical Storm Isaias which hit Aug. 4, other coastal storms or failures on the part of the utility companies.” “As Jersey shore counties, we pump a great deal of dollars into the economy from tourism revenues,” Vicari added. “Lengthy power outages as we just saw hurt tourism which is an economic engine for both Monmouth and Ocean counties. Power outages also cause great concern for our large senior communities and our hard working families,” Vicari said. He added, “these are people that are either on a fixed income or a salary that doesn’t allow extra money to replace food and prescriptions spoiled by power outages.” Arnone and Vicari agreed that coastal counties like Monmouth and Ocean have unique characteristics that the current members of the BPU are not as familiar with as a resident of one of these counties would be. Arnone said, “Monmouth and Ocean counties have everything from farmlands to dense downtowns to beach towns - all of which serve as tourism destinations - and so we understand the effects of power outages on a much broader scale than some other counties.” “Our counties heavily rely on tourism revenue, which is directly impacted by power outages. Our restaurants alone account for more than 20 percent of tourism revenue
and when there are lengthy power outages, these restaurants are forced to throw away thousands of dollars of food on top of all of the revenue lost from having to keep their doors closed to thousands of visitors,” Arnone added. The population of 600,000 year-round residents in Ocean County swells to 1.2 million people. In Monmouth County, the population of 617,000 sees more than 8.9 million visitors, with the majority during the summer season. Tourism revenues in Ocean County total $5 billion while Monmouth County’s total is $2.6 billion. Vicari noted the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had with many people now working at home. “These people lost a day or more of work due to the power outage.” Currently, the Board of Public Utilities is made up of representatives from Essex, Camden, Morris, Somerset and Bergen counties. While there is no current opening on the BPU, the Freeholders said they want Monmouth and Ocean to be considered when there is one. Members of the BPU are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the State Senate to serve six-year staggered terms. “With one voice we can make a difference and place an advocate on the Board of Public Utilities that will represent the interests of the residents of Monmouth and Ocean counties and all shore communities,” Vicari said. Both Freeholders observed that during the height of the recent power outages almost 359,000 Jersey Central Power & Light Company customers in Monmouth and Ocean Counties were without power and in some cases for several days. Ocean County is also serviced by Atlantic City Electric and 52,641 customers in Ocean County were without power after Isaias. Vicari added, “as our populations continue to grow, and people continue to move to Monmouth and Ocean counties to raise a family or retire, the need for representation on the BPU also increases. It’s time for coastal communities to have a say.”
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Bereavement Club Meetings Cancelled
MANCHESTER − Due to the clubhouse being closed in Crestwood Village VI due to virus there will not be meetings of the Bereavement Club.
The organizer has promised to keep everyone posted on if and when they can have one. In the meantime please stay safe and well.
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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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