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−Photo by Chris Lundy (Above) This construction vehicle is guiding a pipe to bring dredge material from waterways to the salt marsh. (Right) This pipe brought the dredge material to the salt marshes. By Chris Lundy the waterBERKELEY – A dredging w ay s t o project is not only opening up fill in and channels for boaters but working expensive maintenance dredging to preserve salt marshes nearby. would be done. Boaters in the Berkeley Shores But what do you do with the area have noticed for years that material you dredge up? the channels were becoming dif- A solution to this was to place a ficult to navigate. The neighbor- thin layer of it back over nearby hoods out there had man-made areas. That way, it builds up natlagoons, and nature is hard to ural habitat without smothering control. Erosion would cause it in dredged material.
The New Jersey Department of Transportation’s $2.1 million project dredged approximately 16,000 cubic yards of sediment, said Steve Schapiro, Deputy Director of Communications for the NJDOT. The dredge is removing material from four (Dredging - See Page 9)
Congressman Urges Respect In Wake Of Capitol Attacks
By Chris Lundy WA S H I N GT ON , D.C. – The news has been flushed with imagery of the invasion of the Capitol Building, which at press time had resulted in the deaths of four rioters and one officer. While some
agitators continue to call for violence, there are many more voices denouncing the attack and urging peace. The group believed that the 2020 presidential election results were fraudulent. However, multiple Repub-
lican leaders have said the election results are accu rate, including Vice President Mike Pence, Senate Leader Mitch McConnell, and former Attorney General Bill Barr. Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd), had been
on his way to the House floor when he got an alert on his phone. He was told to shelter in place. He returned to his office, locked his door and stayed away from windows. It was unclear, at first, (Respect - See Page 4)
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By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – With the pending retirement of Gerry Little, Berkeley Township Councilman John A. Bacchione announced his candidacy for a seat on the County Commissioners. Little said that he will not seek re-election in 2021. Little, 72, of Surf City, was appointed in 2003 to fill the term of the late Freeholder James Mancini. Prior to this he served on local boards and worked in a Congressional office. Freeholder was a term for the five elected off icials who oversee c ou nt y op e r at ion s. State law changed this title to “commissioner” for 2021. All five County Commissioners are Republican. That party always endorses the incumbent during election time. This November, there will have to be a new name on the ballot. “Like all Ocean Coun-
ty residents, we are saddened that Freeholder Little will not be seeking re-election. Freeholder Little has had a distinguished public service career that has spanned over 50 years. I would like to publicly thank Freeholder Little for his service to our country and his service to the citizens of Ocean County,” Councilman Bacchione said. Bacchione, 62, was elected to a term on the Berkeley Township Board of Education in 2009. He ran for council in 2011 and won. He was on the same ticket as Councilman Carmen Amato, who won the mayor’s seat that year. Bacchione has successfully been re-elected to the council ever since. He also served on the Berkeley Township Planning Board for eight years. He previously served on t h e O c e a n C ou nt y Workforce Investment (Seat - See Page 10)
Police, Firefighters Eligible For Vaccine
By Chris Lundy TRENTON – As the vaccine rollout continues, two more groups were added to the list of people who can get inoculated. “Police and fire professionals” would be able to register for the vaccine starting January 7.
Health officials have designated the populace into a number of phases based on their likelihood to contract the disease and to have serious repercussions. Phase 1A is healthcare providers and those who live in long-term care like (Police - See Page 9)
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Continued From Page 1 what was going on, he said. He knew protesters had come in, but he didn’t know if they were armed or what their goal was. He had tried to contact colleagues but was unable to reach them, which made him fear the worst. Later, he would learn about bombs being found. He heard staff members of other members of Congress had to barricade themselves into their offices with furniture. There was only one way out of the office, through a door that the rioters were breaking down. “We’re now providing counseling resources for Congress and their staff,” he said. Officer Down Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) honored Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick who was killed by the rioters. “Words are inadequate to convey my sadness, shock and anger over the murder of Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick who courageously fought the violent mob that stormed the Capitol building,” Smith said. “He died a hero and deserves our eternal gratitude for his sacrifice.” Sicknick was a member of the New Jersey National Guard and served in Operation Southern Watch in 1999 and Enduring Freedom in 2003. He served overseas only to be killed in the line of duty defending Members of Congress and staff and the Capitol building during a joint session of Congress. “My wife Marie and I - and my family and staff - offer our deepest condolences to and prayers for his family, friends and colleagues,” Smith said. “I unequivocally condemn the assault on the Capitol and those who committed violence, vandalism and other crimes should be prosecuted to the greatest extent of the law,” he said in a separate statement, thanking the officers for their efforts. “The enactment of wise public policy to benefit all Americans requires robust
dialogue and debate - and genuine respect for one another especially when there is fundamental disagreement,” he said. “We must be committed to zero-tolerance towards violence in any form.” What Do We Do Now? The questions on a lot of people’s minds are: Where do we go after this? How do we talk to the other side of the aisle when our versions of reality are so different? How can we heal a deeply divided nation? “There’s no piece of legislation I can write that will fix this. No president – Biden or anyone else – can do it alone,” Kim said. “It has to be built upon the respect for Democracy and for each other. “If they truly respected Democracy they wouldn’t have done what they did,” he said. The front door of the Capitol Building was torn to pieces. “They literally broke down the door of America. Cigarettes were put out on statues. American flags were trampled. American flags were replaced with Trump flags,” he said. “We have a long road to recovery. We have to recognize all of us are Americans. We have to move past this idea that someone else is The Enemy because of how they voted, what color their skin is, or what their religion is.” A lot of photos of the rioters have been published, and critics have pointed out their anti-Semitic shirts and white supremacy tattoos. Others have argued that these people are a minority and don’t represent the entire movement. There was another photo that has been making the rounds - Kim cleaning up some of the mess. His office didn’t have a copy of it, since it was not a photo op. He said it was just a little thing he thought to do at the time. When there are people trying to disrupt Democracy, the first thing you should do is show them that the capitol is strong and resilient. The House members went to work after the attack. “Maybe it’s just the little things…Showing humility and respect,” he said.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
F EATURED L ETTER Each Side Must Admit When There Is Wrongdoing Guys, please take a minute to really think about this. Please try to stop thinking of your “side” like it’s a sports team or something. The BIGGEST issue is that most people have a really hard time ad mit ting when somebody on their side does something wrong. And this goes for every side, every group. When a peaceful protest gets out of hand and becomes a violent riot with looting and burning, or when a rally/march turns into a terror attack on our Capitol, can’t you just condemn the people that did something wrong instead of blaming it on someone else? Why is that so hard? Do you really think there are NO bad people who might share some of the same opinions as you? You think that everyone who supports your candidate or your party is incapable of doing ANYTHING wrong? That’s insane. Even if it was someone I love in my own family, I can admit if they did something wrong, dangerous, or illegal. Even if I can understand why they did it, it can still be wrong! Isn’t it possible to think that the fires and looting over the summer were BAD, and the storming of the Capitol was also BAD? Does one event really justify the other? Even if you understand why someone does something, please please try to be able to admit when something is wrong. Most police officers are amazing, brave, heroic, good people. But sometimes some of them do things that are wrong. Why is that hard to admit? There were many many Trump supporters who didn’t expect for things to
go the way they did, and there were many many Trump supporters who planned to commit destruction and violence. As soon as any of them entered the Capitol, they were WRONG and breaking the law. Stop trying to downplay that. There were many many peaceful BLM protestors who were there for the right reasons, and there were many many who broke the law and hurt people, and destroyed businesses. The people who destroyed things and hurt people and businesses were WRONG. Were there some people in both crowds that were just trouble makers and just wanted to cause destruction even though they were from a different “team?” Sure that’s possible, but you can’t blame every little thing on antifa or whatever other group just because you don’t want to think that someone on your “side” could possibly do something wrong. I feel like I’m in the Twilight Zone the way that everyone wants to find a way to justify every little thing just because they don’t want anything to change their opinion about anything. It breaks my heart that anger and hate toward the other side has become the norm in almost every conversation I see. Most people in this world are still loving and kind, and just want to make things work so we can all live peacefully. If everyone could just admit when someone does something wrong instead of trying to blame, justify, or deflect, we could actually make some positive changes. Sammy Parkinson Beachwood
A Message About Capitol Attack From GOP Leader As your Ocean County Republican Chairman, please know I share in your grief over (January 6’s) terrible events. Please let us pray for those who were killed or injured. We stand with all Americans in condemning the violent actions that took place. As we recover from our depression of this week, let us rededicate ourselves to improving our country. Let’s work hard to elect leaders who can unite us. Let’s look to God for guidance. Let us dust off our Abraham Lincoln biography. He led us through our country’s darkest time. Let us work hard at restoring issues-oriented conversations with our families and friends without animus. Let us discourage personality-based arguments. We have the greatest Democracy on earth. We must be able to talk about issues and cast educated votes. Hang in there! We will get through this! On another note, please know that the Ocean County contingent who traveled to Washington protested peacefully and returned home safely without incident. Frank B. Holman, III Ocean County Republican Club Chairman
Trump’s Treason It’s been five days and my heart is still broken. It’s been five days since Trump committed a treasonous act in inciting his insurrectionists. What is it about this being that nothing seems to stick to him? We The People must insist that action be taken – either Pence invokes the 25th Amendment or the House impeaches him again. I’ve not written a Letter To The Editor in a long time, mainly because I’ve been busy working hard to elect good, decent, honest and transparent people to various positions in government, whether it be local, state or federal offices. I feel I must make a statement now though. For the last four years, we have not been able to have a civilized and/or intelligent discussion with people on the other side of the aisle – it always ended up in a shouting match. Every time we tried to speak to an issue and listen to the other side, the response from his supporters were sound bites from Fox News - no real substance related to the issue being discussed. They could never come up with a substantive argument to support their claim. Well, it’s time that we all speak out to our family, friends and neighbors who still support him as the President. It’s time that he is held accountable for his actions. It’s time we recognize that all this anger and hate leads back to racism and greed.
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It’s time we realize that some factions of his followers want another Civil War. We must take our country back. Our country must always come first before politics. Speak up and out for our democracy! Stay safe and healthy and here’s to a “saner” and stable 2021! Marianne P. Clemente Barnegat
1st Amendment Doesn’t Control Social Media Just a thought about all this First Amendment talk: I’ve been thinking about our banned caller lists on various talk and sports radio stations I’ve worked at. Those who regularly abused their call-in privileges on a privately owned radio station got added to a ban list. Hated to do that, but in all cases we felt it necessary. The owners of any privately owned platform (radio stations, websites, social media) can choose whatever they want to put on or keep off. (In music radio we choose the music that is right for demographic appeal and contributes to our business model.) If the caller or poster contributes to the company’s business model - that’s welcome content. But if it detracts or is irresponsible - companies absolutely can choose to keep it off. Yes, the First Amendment does not apply to privately owned platforms. (WIP’s Tom Bigby once told me “I’m not the program director, I’m the program protector.”) Eric Johnson Former Brand Manager NJ1015 Radio
Don’t Disrespect Others Over Opinions What a long week my head hurts! I’m so hurt by what’s going on in our country right now. I understand completely with all the hate I get it. But at the end of the day our children are witnessing what is going
on and they should not see everyone at each other’s throats. They shouldn’t see a president disrespected no matter what side you’re on. We definitely as a country - as a whole - are broken. We as a whole need to pick up the pieces and show our kids no hate only love and show respect to the higher power such as police elders our president. This all needs to stop. I’ll tell you what, I’m not a fan of Biden but I will respect his position! All the adults out here battling each other over ugly politicals needs to stop. Please take a step back and think about our future! 20 years ago our parents and us growing up would never in million years be able to predict what happened in 2020. We all got a culture shock but this is our learning curve to create our future for our children. Please think about the kids next time you want to bite someone’s head off or disrespect a person because of their opinions or skin color. Let’s make our country great again. Melissa Schroeder Jackson
Trump Won’t Fight To Stay In Office People are wondering if Trump will fight to stay in office but here’s the thing: has Trump ever fought for anything in his life? He was handed billions on a silver platter. He surrounds himself with yes men. In trade deals, he let China have what they wanted. In nuclear deals, he let Iran have what they wanted. Russia put a hit on U.S. soldiers and he didn’t say a word. He can’t even get through a 60 Minutes interview, and you think he’s going to grab onto the Resolute Desk and not let go? Oh, he’ll complain online and any news program that will have him. I’m not saying he’ll go quietly. But he won’t really fight. He’s never fought for anything, certainly not us. Dave Noro Stafford
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Supporting New Laws Improving Protections For Residents Of Long-Term Care Facilities CAPITOL COMMENTS
in quality of care and services, workforce engagement and sustainability, and any other appropriate aspects of the long-term 9th Legislative District system of care in New Jersey as the task force elects Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove to review. A-4476: Establishes the TRENTON − In representing the interests Long-Term Care Emergency Operations of their constituents, Senator Christopher Center (LTCEOC) in the New Jersey Connors, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Department of Health (DOH), which will Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove supported serve as the centralized command and and voted for bipartisan legislative initia- resource center for LTC facility response tives that have been enacted to increase efforts and communications during any protections for residents and staff of long- declared public health emergencies affecting or likely to affect one or more LTC term care facilities. The following legislation has been signed facilities. The LTCEOC is to enhance and integrate with existing emergency into law: A-4481: Establishes the New Jersey Task response systems. A-4547: Makes a one-time $62.3 million Force on Long-Term Care Quality and Safety, which will be tasked with devel- appropriation from the general fund to the oping recommendations to make changes Department of Human Services (DHS) to the long-term system of care to drive for a temporary 10 percent Medicaid rate improvements in person-centered care, increase for nursing homes for increased resident and staff safety, improvements certified nurse aide (CNA) wages and other
COVID costs including enhanced infection control measures, cleaning, personal protective equipment (PPE), testing or other staff wages. S-2785: Provides for each long-term care facility in the State, as a condition of State licensure, to adopt and implement written policies, and have appropriate technology, staff, and other capabilities in place, to prevent the social isolation of facility residents at all times during operation. It will be required that the social isolation prevention policies adopted by each long-term care facility to authorize, and include specific protocols and procedures to enable, residents of the facility to engage in in-person contact, communications, and religious and recreational activities with other facility residents, family members, friends, and other external support systems, except when such in-person contact, communication, or activities are prohibited, restricted, or limited, as permitted by federal and State statute, rule, or regulation. With regards to their support for the legislation listed above, the 9th District
delegation made the following remarks: “Without question, our state has an obligation to ensure that the residents of long-term care facilities are provided the highest level of care to maintain their quality of life, while also allowing for family members to play an active role in their lives. “Accordingly, our delegation has supported and voted for several legislative initiatives that passed the Legislature with strong bipartisan support prior to being signed into law. These new laws will more effectively protect residents living in longterm care facilities as well as the dedicated professionals who care for them. “We are confident that the Task Force on Long-Term Care Quality and Safety will allow the state to develop and implement more effective policies that build upon those newly established under law to the benefit our most vulnerable citizens.” Assemblyman Rumpf serves on the Assembly Health Committee and Assemblywoman Gove serves on the Assembly Aging and Senior Services Committee.
$9.2 Million To Repair Sandy Damages At Jersey Shore Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez
Capitol Comments Senator Cory Booker
WASHINGTON, D.C. − U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker announced a combined $9, 218,987 i n Fe de r a l Emergency Management Agency (FEM A) f unding to support two Superstorm Sandy-related repair and mitigation projects in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. “This vital federal funding will help bring our state one step closer to full recovery from Superstorm
Sandy, which devastated the Jersey Shore over eight years ago,” said Sen. Menendez. “It’s absolutely critical that we continue investing in resiliency and mitigation projects so that New Jersey’s families, businesses and communities are better prepared and can withstand future natural disasters.” “More than eight years ago, communities along the Jersey Shore like Brick and Monmouth Beach suffered devastating impacts from Superstorm Sandy, which highlighted our state’s vulnerability and aging infrastructure,” said Sen. Booker. “This federal funding will help New Jersey communities continue critical projects that aim to
strengthen and enhance resiliency in the face of future extreme weather events.” Two Rivers Water Reclamation Authority, located in Monmouth Beach, was awarded $8,082,119.48 to repair the main pumping station that was damaged due to the storm’s high winds and heavy floods. Brick Township was awarded $1,136,867.72 to make repairs at Trader’s Cove Marina. The storm’s winds and 14-foot high waves destroyed 21 docks at the marina and an electrical shed that housed the transformer and other electrical components. The grant represents the fi nal installment of federal funding to complete all the repairs and mitigation work at the marina.
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Continued From Page 1 State navigation channels: Good Luck Point Channel, Berkeley Shores Channel, Berkeley Shores North Channel, and Berkeley Shores Channel Spur. “Sand from these channels is being beneficially used to augment a natural beach adjacent to the Forsythe Wildlife Refuge on Good Luck Point and restore the marsh opposite Good Luck Point Marina. This is being done in cooperation with the US Fish and Wildlife Service as part of a larger restoration project in the Good Luck Pont marsh. Using dredged material in this way is beneficial and consistent with NJDEP policy to keep dredged material in the ecosystem and to place it strategically to improve coastal resiliency in the face of sea level rise,” he said. “The channels that are being dredged have both sand and finer silt material,” said Dr. Joseph Smith, Wildlife Biologist for the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. “The sand is being placed at Good Luck Point along about 1,200 feet of the northern, east facing shoreline. This will expand the beach and help it resist erosion from waves coming across the bay.” The silty component will be placed in a deteriorating salt marsh on the west side of Bayview Avenue that is owned by the Forsythe Refuge, he said. “Over the last few decades, the vegetated area of the marsh has been shrinking while interior ponds have been expanding. The material will be used to bring the elevation
The Berkeley Times, January 16, 2021, Page 9 up in these ponded areas so that vegetation can grow again,” he said. “This is an important area for a declining bird species, the saltmarsh sparrow. They occur only in salt marshes along the east coast and New Jersey has more of these sparrows than anywhere else in the world. They nest in marsh grass in the highest, least frequently flooded part of the marsh. Our goal with the project is to create more of the habitat that they need at this site,” Smith said. A hydraulic dredge was bringing up the material. A pipe carried the material to Good Luck Point and the marsh on Bayview Avenue. This is the long road that loops around the marsh, past the old AT&T building. William McGrath, a local resident who is on the volunteer Waterways Advisory Committee, said the erosion in Berkeley is significant. Berkeley Township features 78.3 miles of coastline of which 31% (24.6 miles) consist of salt marsh habitat. Between 1986 and 2012, approximately 187 acres have been lost in Berkeley Township due to erosion and other impacts, according to The Nature Conservancy’s report to the Berkeley Township Waterways Commission. “The salt marsh acreage is important because salt marsh extracts the nitrogen pollutants from Barnegat Bay,” he said. “Salt marshes provide a wealth of services, referred to as ecosystem services that make them extremely valuable habitats to conserve. Salt marshes serve as nursery habitats for a variety of marine life, includ-
ing more than 75 percent of fishery species. Wading birds feed in these productive habitats while migratory birds use salt marshes as stopping points on their routes.” Salt marshes also serve as a buffer to protect against coastal storm surges, he said. They are one factor to help bring down flood insurance premiums for nearby homes. The distribution of the dredge materials is called “thin layer deposition.” This pilot project has only recently been done in only a few places in our state, he said.
“This is a unique and innovative way to utilize the dredge spoils to preserve and restore the environment. This $2 million project was completely funded by the State of New Jersey, and originated from several meetings Mayor Carmen Amato and our Waterways Commission had with the N.J. Department of Transportation back in September of 2019,” he said. According to a message put out by the Coast Guard, H&L Contracting was doing the work.
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residents sign up for one appointment, they are actually signing up for two. In order to get out the vaccine, a number of nearby locations have offered it. The Ocean County Health Department started a clinic at Toms River High School North and were scouting a southern location. The Monmouth County Health Department has a mobile unit that has a few dates around the county. ShopRite on Fischer Boulevard in Toms River and the one in Stafford are also locations. Ocean Health Initiatives in Toms River were also registering health care workers who were getting vaccinated while Murphy was speaking at a press conference in the parking lot recently. New Jersey is looking for retired health care professionals with vaccination skills to volunteer with the New Jersey Medical Reserve Corps. To volunteer, visit: covid19. nj.gov/volunteer.
Continued From Page 1 nursing homes. Gov. Phil Murphy announced in a tweet that police and fire professionals are now also able to get vaccinated. “Our top priority remains vaccinating New Jerseyans in the 1a category – which includes our front line health care workers, and residents and staff at our long-term care centers,” Murphy tweeted. He said that the online registration portal for the vaccine opened on January 5 and more than 450,000 people have signed up. “This number gives us great optimism as we continue to roll out our robust statewide vaccine program,” he said. Whether it’s the Moderna or the Pfizer vaccine, they both require two injections a certain number of weeks apart. When
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Continued From Page 1 Board. Bacchione also had a seat on the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Advisory Committee. This is the volunteer group that makes recommendations to the county about what land to buy to preserve as open space. The county leaders chose to give that seat to someone else. After an outpouring
of support for Bacchione, the county appointed him to a different vacancy on that committee. County Republican Chairman Frank Holman said that four or five people have expressed interest in the County Commissioner spot, but they won’t know who the serious candidates are until January 16, the deadline to send resumes. The screening committee will interview candidates on February 6.
Generally speaking, the GOP will endorse a candidate, and they will have the party line in the primary election in the summer. “Councilman Bacchione, as Chairman of our Council’s Finance Committee, has been instrumental in keeping our property taxes the second lowest overall in Ocean County, one of the lowest overall in New Jersey and played an important part of our two bond upgrades. Councilman Bacchione has our complete support,” said fellow Berkeley
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Councilman Keith A. Buscio. Bacchione has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Montclair State University and for 26 years has been in the mortgage banking industry. He and his wife of 22 years, Jennifer, have three children - one who is a college graduate, one currently attending Stockton State University and one attending Central Regional High School. He is a member of the St. Barnabas Knights of Columbus #8603. Bacchione has been a full-time resident of Berkeley Township since 1997 and has had a family home here since 1964. “I look forward to the screening process. I strongly feel my personal, elective and community experience make me uniquely qualified to serve as a Commissioner. Since Freeholder Little’s retirement announcement, I have made dozens of calls to various party officers and elected officials throughout Ocean County. I really appreciate the positive comments and encouragement I have received, along with the many commitments of support. I would like to thank my hometown of Berkeley Township where I have received unanimous support as this process moves forward,” Councilman Bacchione said. As of press time, Little Egg Harbor Mayor Barbara Jo Crea, former Brick Councilman Michael Thulen Sr., and Manchester Planning Board member Rory Wells are the only other candidates who have made an announcement to this newspaper.
Ocean County Library Announces New Online Book Club
OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Library has announced the launch of One Book OCL on an all-new platform! Have you always wanted to join a book club but couldn’t find the time? Now’s the perfect time to join their Online Book Club: One Book OCL. In this online community, you will connect with other library patrons and community members through the enjoyment of reading and discussing books. There is no cost to participate, you just have to register and get a copy of the book from your preferred source. Library cardholders will have access to download a free copy of the eBook from the Freading App. Don’t miss out on their January title, sign-up today! For more information, to sign up, and to learn what we’ll be reading visit: pbc.guru/ One_Book_OCL.
Beachwood Police Records Bureau
BEACHWOOD – The Beachwood Police Department records bureau is responsible for the classification and maintenance of all police reports and records. The Record Bureau is open for business weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Records Bureau is staffed by civilian employees, Diane Turner at 732-286-6000, ext. 101, and Lori Wainwright at 732-286-6000, ext. 100.
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School Board Recognizes Members’ Service
−Photo courtesy Berkeley Township School District BERKELEY – On January 5, board members were recognized at the Berkeley Township Board of Education Meeting for their ser vice to the students of the district. The Board appreciates the countless hours they volunteer for the children of the community during
Januar y, New Jersey’s School Board Recognition Month and all of the other months of the year. They are very pleased to work with the board members to meet the needs of students and are grateful for the essential role they play in the students’ lives.
Beachwood Man Pleads Guilty To Drug Dealing
By Chris Lundy BEACHWOOD – A local man pled guilty to dealing cocaine and faces more than 20 years in prison. Michael Trotman, 35, of Beachwood, admitted to Possession of Cocaine with the Intent to Distribute stemming from an arrest on March 4 in Brick. He had previously pled guilty to Possession of Cocaine in a Quantity Greater than Five Ounces with Intent to Distribute for a 2018 arrest in Manchester. His sentencing is scheduled for March 5, police said. He faces eight years in New Jersey State Prison for the 2020 incident and 15 years with a five-year period of parole ineligibility for the 2018 incident. The sentences would run at the same time. On May 30, 2018, Trotman was pulled over by Manchester police. He consented
to a search of his vehicle which revealed a hidden compartment holding about 700 grams of cocaine, as well as codeine, oxycodone, and marijuana. All of these were packaged for distribution. There was also $1,400 in cash seized. He was jailed but released due to bail reform. On March 4, 2020, Brick police pulled him over when his vehicle was swerving. Officers detected a strong odor of marijuana. He was found to be in possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and more than one half an ounce of cocaine. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer thanked the efforts of Senior Assistant Prosecutor Robert J. Cassidy who handled these cases on behalf of the State as well as the Manchester Township Police Department and Brick Township Police Department.
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Former Assistant Chief Remembered
By Chris Lundy BEACHWOOD – Former Assistant Chief George E. Jack Jr. was remembered by the Beachwood Volunteer Fire Department. The life member passed away from COVID-19 and related health issues, fi re department personnel said. He had joined the fi re department in 1981 and served as an active member until 2005, working his way up to assistant chief in the mid1990s. He served as and Extrication Captain when the department began conducting extrication and rescue operations. After his retirement from going on calls, he served as treasurer for the Beachwood Firemens Relief Asso−Photo courtesy Beachwood Fire Company ciation. He was also involved in the Ocean County Firemens Association. George E. Jack Jr.
V.F.W. Post 10185 News
By Past Post Commander James Egan BERKELEY − The Officers will call all our members each month to let them know if the Clubhouse will be open in the following month for us to meet. Friday, January 29th, V.F.W. Post 10185 celebrates our 43rd Anniversary. Our National Charter was issued to 108 Post members. Tuesday, February 2nd is Groundhog Day. Monday, February 8th, the Boy Scouts of America was founded in 1910. VFW 10185 is a proud supporter of The Boy Scouts of America. Friday, February 12th, is Lincoln’s Birthday. Sunday, February 14th, is Valentine’s Day. Do not forget your loved ones. Monday, February 15th, is President’s Day and Washington’s observed. Wednesday, Febr uar y 17th, is Ash
Wednesday. Tuesday, February 23rd, at 7 pm V.F.W. Post 10185’s Officers will attend V.F.W. District 12’s meeting at V.F.W. Post 12173, Toms River, New Jersey, where the latest V.F.W. Programs and events will be discussed. Remember if you hear of any Post member passing away or being in the hospital, call Chaplin Thomas Kraszewski at 848-2103722 and let him know. VFW Post 10185 would like you to drop your old and faded flags off at either Holiday City South Clubhouse (Main Building), Silver Ridge Park West Clubhouse, Silver Ridge Park North Clubhouse, or Holiday City Berkeley Club House #1. Please remove the sticks from the small flags first and the flags will be disposed of properly. God bless America and God bless our troops. Fly the flag every day, weather permitting.
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BERKELEY – The Ocean County Library’s Berkeley Branch has announced their 1,000 Cranes Project. Help the Berkeley Branch with their 2021 goal of folding 1,000 origami cranes. According to legend, anyone who folds 1,000 cranes gets a wish granted. Their wish is for a healthy and prosperous year for our
community. Pick up supplies and directions at the branch or feel free to use your own materials. All ages, skill levels, and abilities are welcome. Fold as many as you like and drop them off when you are done. For more information, visit the Events tab at theoceancountylibrary.org.
Auxiliary Fire Company Member Mourned
By Chris Lundy BEACHWOOD – The Beachwood Volunteer Fire Company announced the passing of Auxiliary Life Member Nancy Palmieri. Palmieri served the borough for several decades. She was predeceased by Fire-
fighter Al Palmieri, a life member of the department. “Our hearts go out to the Palmieri’s friends and families during this difficult time,” the department said on social media. “Rest in Peace Nancy.”
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By Chris Lundy BRICK – It could have been a very different holiday season for a local family. On Halloween, Joe Holler was mowing his lawn when he began to feel weak. When the pain and weakness worsened, the 63-year-old feared a heart attack. He went inside, took a baby aspirin, and his wife called 9-1-1. Brick Township EMTs Joseph Sharkey and Brian −Photo courtesy Brick Police Schwarz arrived within On the left, Ptl. Dan Fogarty. On the right, EMT Brian six minutes, police said. Schwarz. EMT Joseph Sharkey not pictured. Patrolman Daniel Fogarty arrived one minute later. Holler started to lose consciousness. The first responders rushed him into the ambulance where he went into full cardiac arrest. He was revived by chest compressions and two shocks from the defibrillator. He was brought to Ocean Medical Center for further treatment. Jump forward a month and a half. It’s December 12, and Fogarty and Schwarz came to visit Mr. and Mrs. Holler at their home. They had a brief, COVID-safe meet and greet on the front lawn where Mr. Holler was able to thank the men who saved his life. Sharkey was unable to make the reunion. When recounting the day, Officer Fogarty said, “Joe [Sharkey] called it, recognized it right away. We got him on a cot real quick and got him out to the truck, and sure enough, as soon as the hook connected to the cot he nodded out and we jumped into the truck and began CPR.” Mrs. Holler remembers the incident all too vividly: “I got in my car and the ambulance wasn’t moving. [First Responders were working on Mr. Holler inside the ambulance]. I didn’t understand it at the time. He was talking to me when they took him out of the living room.” She said it was God’s grace that kept her from knowing that first responders were working on keeping her husband alive right in front of her. Mr. Holler credited his survival to the first responders, his faith, and a healthy lifestyle. Prior to the heart attack Mr. Holler was camping and hiking regularly, kept his weight down and got regular check-ups. His cholesterol was perfect and he kept himself in good shape. After the attack, Mr. Holler is recovering well, working from home and healing up nicely. Most importantly, his spirits are high. The kind of heart attack he suffered is morbidly referred to as the Widowmaker. Officer Fogarty and EMTs Sharkey and Schwartz received written commendations for their work. Chief Riccio commented, “These guys did an outstanding job. I’m glad to hear Mr. Holler is doing well. This is why we train and keep our skills at the highest level possible.”
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Volunteers Who Assist With The Gift Of Sight
TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Lions Club in 16 L volunteered at the NJ Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center in late November. Each person was masked and gloved to begin the sorting process that is so urgently needed. The Center has been receiving glasses in bags, boxes and on pallets from individuals, clubs and commercial eyeglass centers all during the lockdown for the COVID-19 virus. Boxes are stacked almost
to the ceiling everywhere and in need of volunteers. The NJLERC is under the direction of PCC Alan Brewer of the Flemington Lions Club and the operations manager Jim Spada. Mr. Spada deals with the volunteers in an efficient manner as he instructed them with the process of sorting and then in keeping them always in a new supply of glasses as they sorted through them. The
facility is currently open by appointment for volunteers due to the COVID-19 virus for small groups to come to sort the eyeglasses. It is located on the campus of the Katzenbach School for the Deaf in West Trenton, NJ. The maximum number of people that could be accepted to volunteer is currently 10 as suggested by state and local laws due to the social distancing needed inside.
The volunteers would search through and sort the glasses into bins marked Bifocals, Single Lens glasses, plastic scrap and metal scrap and yes – sunglasses too. The job is a little time consuming but necessary to prepare for the next step which is to send off cleansing the approved glasses. Some are sent to the NJ prison system. That is where some men have been trained in (Volunteers - See Page 21)
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By: Paul Eberle, MS, PT, Whiting Physical Therapist
he Sciatic Nerve is the largest nerve in the body. It begins in the lower back, travels through the buttock and the back of the thigh, divides into two nerves at the knee and ends at your toes. The term “sciatica” refers to a set of symptoms including pain in the low back, buttock, and legs, which can radiate below the knee to the feet and toes. This radiating pain can be experienced in one or both legs along with numbness, tingling and muscle weakness in the hips, knees and ankles. It is important to understand that the term “sciatica” does not describe the specific causes of the radiating pain, which many individuals from their twenties to their nineties experience. There are two common causes of sciatic pain. Sciatic pain is most commonly caused by compression of lumbar or sacral nerve roots as they exit the spinal cord. The most common cause for nerve compression causing sciatica in the younger population is lumbar disc herniation. It has been reported that as high as 90% of all cases of sciatic pain are due to spinal disc herniations which impinge upon the nerve roots where the sciatic nerve originates. The compression or pressing of the nerve roots can cause pain, tingling, muscle weakness, or poor muscle control of the areas supplied by the sciatic nerve. Individuals with lumbar disc herniations, also known as lumbar disc bulges or slipped discs, usually experience increased radiating sciatic pain with forward bending and sitting. Work and daily activities often become limited. Physical therapy and instruction in patient specific exercises to reduce discal nerve impingement and to increase spinal flexibility and core strength have consistently shown to decrease and eliminate sciatic and lumbar pain. The McKenzie approach is a widely used physical therapy regimen. In this approach patients repeatedly perform specific exercises which mechanically reduce the process of disc herniation as discal material (nucleus propulsus) is pressed away from the irritated nerve roots and back toward or into the outer casing of the disc (annulus fibrosus). Treatment then focuses on strengthening postural muscles of the spine and trunk to
limit the possibility of symptom recurrence. The second most common cause of sciatic pain is lumbar spinal stenosis. Most people with lumbar spinal stenosis are over the age of fifty. It is estimated that more than 400,000 people in the United States have leg and/or lower back pain which is attributed to lumbar stenosis. The term stenosis means “choking” and is the result of the spinal cord or nerve roots being compressed within the spinal column. Stenosis is often the result of joint and disc degeneration. Sciatica from lumbar spinal stenosis usually progresses slowly and often becomes more severe with time. The low back pain and radiating buttock or leg pain will often subside for periods but, unfortunately, will often return. In most cases people with lumbar stenosis have pain with standing, walking and transitioning from a sitting to a standing position. This is due to the fact that when the lumbar spine is extended or straight, the nerve roots have less room as they exit the spinal cord and can be compressed. Patients with lumbar stenosis usually have relief when sitting and often prefer to stand with a slouched posture which reduces nerve compression and pain. The exercise prescription for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis focuses on increasing flexibility in the spine and legs and maximizing patient walking and daily activity tolerance without worsening pain. Patients are often not able to tolerate exercise in the standing position due to the irritation of tight muscles; therefore focus is initially on loosening up those muscles to decrease symptoms. Once symptom reduction begins, the patient can usually tolerate exercises to strengthen the lower extremities, spine and trunk in positions, notably standing, where they had experienced pain during the day. The goal is to have the patient be able to perform exercises and stretches which allow them to increase their tolerance to walking and standing activities. The third most common cause of sciatica is piriformis syndrome. In the past it was believed to cause approximately 6% of reported cases of sciatica, however recent EMG studies have shown that piriformis syndrome may be a more common source of sciatica. The sciatic nerve runs deep through the buttocks just beneath the
piriformis muscle. In 10 to 15% of individuals however, it is believed the nerve runs directly through the muscle. These individuals may be at an increased risk of piriformis syndrome. Patients with piriformis syndrome usually feel worse in seated positions, as increased pressure is placed on the sciatic nerve. This is often exacerbated in individuals who sit on their wallet. Common causes are overexercising and prolonged sitting and it appears to be more common in women. Buttock and sciatic pain resulting from piriformis syndrome respond well to physical therapy when properly diagnosed and treated. Physical therapy treatment begins with a thorough evaluation of the hip joint and spine followed by specific manual therapy techniques performed by an experienced therapist. The goal of physical therapy treatment is to allow the piriformis muscle to relax and lengthen, relieving the pressure on the sciatic nerve. Modalities including moist heat and ultrasound often assist in allowing the piriformis muscle to relax. Once pain levels are reduced, specific patient exercises and stretches can be taught, allowing patients to control and eliminate their sciatica. PAUL EBERLE, MS, PT
Paul received his Bachelors Degree in Biology from Boston University. In 2001 Paul graduated first in his class from New York Medical College with a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy, earning the College’s Academic Excellence Award in Physical Therapy.
Paul received clinical training at the Helen Hayes Outpatient Day Hospital with a focus on mixed neurological diagnoses including Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury and Orthopedics. Paul has worked fulltime in outpatient orthopedic and neurological settings since being licensed to practice physical therapy in 2001. Paul enjoys working in the geriatric setting and plans to become a geriatric certified specialist (GCS). Paul became certified in LSVT Big, a specialized treatment for Parkinson’s disease in 2014.
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If you have hearing difficulties, you’re not experiencing them alone. Hearing loss is a family affair, which adds to the importance of addressing it early. Learn how your hearing loss may be affecting the person closest to you — and what you can do. Has your beloved asked you one, two, or a ton of times to turn the TV down? It’s not uncommon for loved ones to have to deal with louder volumes when a significant other has hearing loss. In fact, it’s one of the potential signs of hearing problems. What’s more, untreated hearing loss may mean your sweetheart has to: Speak at higher-than-normal volumes to help you follow the discussion Repeat themselves often, which can feel frustrating and tiring Serve as a constant go-between to explain what others are saying Partners of those with hearing loss have also reported stress, isolation, and other challenges, according to research. *Plus, poor hearing can lead to miscommunication or the perception that the other person isn’t listening or engaged. It can all add up to a strain on the relationship. The good news? Adults treated for hearing loss report significant improvement in relationships — and so do the people who love them. *Here are some steps
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OCEAN COUTY – The Mental Health Association in New Jersey has announced the following ongoing groups that individuals can join: Moms Online Group: This online, peer-run group is for mothers seeking mutual support, coping strategies, selfcare tips and wellness resources. Meets weekly via Zoom App at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays or by call-in. Virtual participants use zoom./us/join and meeting ID 932 2282 2193. Phone-in participants call 929-205-6099. Creative Expression Virtual Group: “Creativity Unleashed” is a weekly online group; participants explore art as an outlet for expression and a means to
enhance positive mood and emotions. No art skills required. Meets at 2 p.m. on Sundays online or by call-in. Use this link zoom./us/join and meeting ID 933 5544 9291. Call-in option is 929-205-6099. Online or Call-in Depression Support Group: “Dealing with Depression” is a weekly support group for those who have dealt with depression and those living with depression; peers provide support, strategies and understanding. Meets at 7 p.m. on Mondays via the Zoom App at zoom./us/join with meeting ID 989 0902 6160 or by call-in 929-205-6099. For more information about any of the following groups, email mleotis@ mhanj.org.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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The fastest way to lose weight is to exercise more. This is by far the healthiest way to tone up and shrink your waistline. The problem is that some of you cannot work out, or your gym is closed, or you don’t feel well enough to due to some health issue, or injury. So if you’re more sedentary than you used to be, and the pounds are piling up, then the next best thing is to eat smaller portions at each meal. Try cutting back on your portions by 10% each meal until you’re eating a healthy amount, and no longer over-eating. Also, try closing your kitchen earlier (like at 7pm instead of 10pm). Some kitchens including mine were open 24/7 and I’d find myself making almond butter and jelly sandwiches at 4am and going back to sleep. I’m embarrassed to even tell you that, but everyone knows that 2020 was a hard year, and stress eating was something we all did. Increasing metabolic rate and burning fat will help you feel better in 2021. Here are some ideas below, and also, I have a longer version of this article posted at my website, suzycohen.com. 1. Peppermint Essential Oil. This is such an easy thing to do - just sniff peppermint (or even spearmint) essential oil every 2 or 3 hours. Researchers have proven that certain scents will make your mouth water, and others actually suppress appetite. 2. Rooibos Tea. With dinner, you can
have a small cup of rooibos tea (hot or cold). This is naturally un-caffeinated, and the herb contains “Aspalathus” which reduces cortisol. Cortisol is what leads to belly fat. 3. Green tea. So easy you can drink this or take supplements. We know that catechins and caffeine serve to activate the sympathetic nervous system which makes you feel less hungry, burns fat and calories. Matcha tea has a much stronger benefit because it is not an infusion of the tea leaves like green tea... it is the actual tea leaves themselves that are crushed to make the matcha! 4. Cinnamon. Cinnamon can support healthy blood sugar levels by acting like insulin. It shuttles blood sugar out of the blood, and puts into the cells where it belongs. So when they measure your blood sugar levels, there’s less sugar f loating around in it. When your blood sugar is more balanced, you crave fewer foods. 5. Hang a Picture. Hang a picture of yourself at your desired weight (maybe it was 3 years ago, maybe 30 years ago). Put it on the fridge or cabinet door. Every time you go to grab a snack, you’ll be reminded of your goal. This might not work every time, but if it stops you from snacking 2 out of 5 times each day, times 30 days, that means you will have dramatically reduced snacking each month! It may sound silly, but I think it’s a great little trick to try and one that will help you keep your eye on the prize.
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MANALAPAN – Seth Shoneman, a junior in the Science and Engineering Magnet Program at Manalapan High School, recognized that in the new world of remote learning schedules can get a bit confusing. Thinking about how to assist with this issue, Seth created Planmee, a web app that helps both students and teachers stay on schedule while learning/teaching remotely
or in the school building. Planmee allows users to enter the task they need to work on and set exact times to start and end that task. The app also sets reminder alerts so that while teaching remotely, teachers won’t go over the bell time. Some teachers at Manalapan quickly saw the helpfulness of Seth’s tool and have started using the technology.
Habitat For Humanity Announces Live Cooking Class
OCEAN COUNTY – Join the Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity for a live cooking demonstration with award-winning chef, Ralph Colasurdo from Mulberry Street! Together, they will create a meal that appeals to every palate and pair it with wine for the occasion. Registrants will be entered to win a $100 certificate to Mulberry Street and will be announced at the end of the event.
The event will take place on February 10 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Tickets are $30 and you must register for the event at nohfh.com/food-love-home-fundraiser. A follow-up email will be sent to you two weeks before the event with a detailed ingredient and equipment list and zoom link. For more information, contact Cristina at programservices@nohf h.com.
Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement) Deadline Extended
NEW JERSEY – The deadline to file for the New Jersey Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement) has been extended to February 1.
For more information, visit the NJ Division of Taxation Website or call the Tax Collector’s Office at 732-262-1021.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Preferred Home Health Staff Get Vaccinated
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−Photo courtesy Preferred Home Health Care Stephanie Kulak, MSN, RN, receives the vaccine TOMS RIVER− A team of frontline nurses and home health aides for Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services (PHHC), with offices in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, has recently begun receiving the COVID-19 vaccine because they provide direct care to clients in their homes. PHHC provides medical and non-medical care to pediatric, adult, and senior clients; and strictly adheres to all CDC guidelines to keep clients safe at home. Stephanie Kulak, MSN, RN, corporate clinical director of PHHC, worked with Nancy Fitterer, president and CEO of
Home Care & Hospice Association of N.J., and the N.J. Department of Health to arrange the vaccinations with the New Jersey Preferred offices. Kulak said, “We have five vaccination clinics set up so far (Galloway, Mt. Laurel, Toms River, Elmwood Park, and North Brunswick) and will schedule more as soon as possible. We are one of only four home care agencies providing this service to our health care providers in the community setting. Preferred is honored to offer this service to our employees.” For more information visit Preferred Cares.com.
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Deborah Heart And Lung Center Workers Get Second Dose Of Vaccine
By Alyssa Riccardi BROWNS MILLS – The Deborah Heart and Lung Center announced that they have administered the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to its staff members, who previously received the first dose 21 days ago. “This is an exciting milestone,” said Joseph Chirichella, Deborah President and CEO. “Knowing we have staff that are fully vaccinated will bring peace of mind to patients, those employees and their families, and offers hope to all of us that we are on the path to eradicate the virus.” The NJ State Department of Health had chosen Deborah to obtain the Pfizer vaccine since the Center has ultra-cold freezer storage. This allowed Deborah to be the first hospital in Burlington County to offer the vaccine. “We had a bit of a learning curve working with this new vaccine and its different storage and use requirements,” said Deb Sadowski, RPh, Deborah’s Director of Pharmacy Services. “But we now have a good system in place for vaccine adminis-
tration, including staggering doses to build in a cushion if there are side effects. With over 600 employees vaccinated, there have been no significant side effects, primarily only soreness at the injection site. Our vaccine clinics have been running quickly and efficiently.” “Like other institutions throughout the country who are administering the vaccine, we also have to do a fair amount of education to overcome fears about getting the shot,” Sadowski added. “I am proud of my team who are doing a great job of quelling vaccine hesitancy among our staff. This is the same messaging that we will be bringing to the community as New Jersey expands availability to the next tier of recipients.” “I am very impressed with the staff at the Center managing through the pandemic,” Chirichella said. “They consistently use their training and experience to fi nd the resources and ingenuity to solve every new challenge we are presented. Their rapid deployment of the vaccine will hopefully help to get us to a COVID-free state as a reward for their commitments.”
−Photo courtesy Deborah Heart and Lung Center Employee health nurse Liz Foy, RN vaccinates environmental services employee Yvonne Coates.
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Continued From Page 15 the cleansing process. Then additional inmates have been trained in the use of a lens-ometer. This is equipment that reads the prescription of each lens in the glasses. This training helps prepare them for a job as they leave the prison system. 80 percent of all glasses donated are recovered as usable with this system. Each lens is marked and the eye glasses are sealed and sent back to the facility to be used as doctors request them for their annual trips to needy foreign countries. Those countries are usually in Africa, South America and Asia. The scrap metal and scrap plastic bulk are sold. This money helps with the funding of the project along with many Lions clubs’ donations to NLERC. They accept donations from the general public as well.
During the three and a half hours spent, there were approximately 3000 to 3500 eyeglasses that were handled. That was just a small dent in the amount at the location. The virus has kept so many volunteers away. But as you can see, the need is great, the facility is constantly cleaned and the glasses keep coming in but need to go out also. Each doctor could easily request 5,000 to 10,000 glasses for his trip abroad. Without the volume of glasses these doctors could not assist in the healing of eye diseases that are prevalent in these areas. Although this operation is in District 16L, Lions from all over the state and out of NJ have come to give their assistance to this extremely worthwhile operation. In addition to Lions and Leos volunteering, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, corporate groups routinely volunteer at NJLERC. We were impressed with the process and have a
renewed respect for our gift of sight and a better understanding of the importance eyeglasses can bring to those who do not have them. Mel Bray, President of the Toms River Lions stated,” Eyesight is a gift that we take for granted in this country. Those in impoverished areas do not have access to basic glasses and sunglasses.” The NJLERC is one of nine such facilities in the country plus Europe and Asia with the NJ Center being the busiest in the country processing millions of glasses yearly. It was an uplifting experience seeing millions of eyeglasses and doing a part to bring a smile to the face of someone who could now see for the first time, or a child that will not get cataracts due to excessive sun exposure. What a worthy cause! Find the time to volunteer by contacting NJERC@aol.com or by calling A. Brewer 1-908-244-9996 for information to schedule an appointment to volunteer.
Joint Base Training Noise Mild
MANCHESTER - The sounds of freedom will be heard around Ocean County as Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst announces their January training calendar. JBMDL released the information over social media channels so that the locals know what to expect when excessive noise comes from the base. Often times, concerned residents call the police when they hear the noise and feel the ground shake, so this is an effort to free up the phone lines. The calendar is broken down into three categories: slight noise, moderate noise and abundant noise. January is mostly quiet. The only really noisy day planned is January 20, which also happens to be the day of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration in Washington, D.C. For more information, visit jbmdl.jb.mil
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Governor Gives Optimistic State Of The State Address
By Bob Vosseller TRENTON – It was a pre-taped presentation shot before an audience of empty chairs due to the coronavirus pandemic but Governor Phil Murphy’s State of the State Address was largely optimistic and focused on a variety of topics. The governor reviewed the devastating impact of the health crisis, tax incentives planned for this year, an ambitious infrastructure plan, racial equity, reproductive rights protection for women and how legalized recreational marijuana use would be implemented. Noting the sagas involved in combatting the COVID-19 pandemic, Murphy said, “they are stories that show our grit and reveal our heart. They echo the pain of 2020 and they preview the hope of 2021.” He said they are tied in a common thread. “We are all in this together. Although deeply wounded we enter 2021 tougher than ever, wiser than before and ready to move forward together. New Jersey was one of the earliest and hardest hit states, that our communities of color have been disproportionally impacted and that we are currently battling a second wave which is just as brutal as the first.” Governor Murphy that as the state has for nearly a year, “we face the challenge head on…to make the right decision to public health and the vitality of our families. We weigh every pro and con to ensure that not only is every decision effective but equitable.” He said that in typical Jersey style “we are leveling with each other and making sure that no one is left behind. We are facing this pandemic with a full scale counter attack. We are making the fight against COVID-19 one that engages every New Jerseyan.” The governor commented that three years ago he took office pledging to rebuild the state “the middle out and bottom up and to change the way Trenton works not simply for the sake of change but for the sake of people to put middle class and working-class families first.” He said decisions such as raising the minimum wage, passing earned sick leave and expanding family medical leave and “making those at the very top pay their fair share with a millionaires tax while at the same time cutting taxes for working families with either a larger income tax credit or a direct rebate or both.” Governor Murphy listed off what he said were accomplishments made in the state. They included protecting health care from attacks from Washington, reducing premiums for hundreds of thousands of state residents and expanding pre-kindergarten education. He also noted that making investments in public education and stabilizing property
taxes along with making community college tuition free and expanding job training programs were “accomplishments that help people across our state.” Governor Murphy credited State Senate President Steve Sweeny and “colleagues on both sides of the aisle” for achieving those accomplishments. “Together we will continue moving forward, grounded in our shared everyday reality yet propelled by our optimism about tomorrow.” He added that there was hope with the arrival of safe, approved vaccines to fend off the coronavirus and noted the efforts of the State Health Department. “Despite many obstacles we have in place a plan to vaccinate every willing New Jerseyian and hundreds of thousands have already rolled up their sleeves. Six vaccine mega-sites are opening across the state.” “We will be able to see our economy recover and flourish. You have heard me say public health causes economic health. Our commitment to this ideal is unwavering,” the governor added. “The pandemic has slammed small businesses across America so our economic focus has been squarely where it should be on helping our hard-hit small businesses and encouraging new ones to grow.” The governor said he was excited about a new business and job creating recovery plan that he recently signed. He said it was “a package that I was proud to work on alongside numerous lawmakers, progressive advocates, private sector leaders, union leaders and indeed small business owners.” “The old ways worked for too few,” the governor said regarding corporate tax incentive programs. “They left too many behind so we set out to create a new system that is transparent and fair which focuses not on huge corporations but on job-creating small businesses and innovative start-ups.” An inspector general would be established to “safeguard every penny of taxpayer money,” the governor added regarding the plan. He said brownfields and long neglected areas into “new walkable and inviting communities.” The governor said that through the plan the state sought to “create the state’s first historic preservation tax credit so our future can be rebuilt by repurposing the buildings that made us an economic power in the first place.” “This is what change looks like. This is what putting the people ahead of the powerful looks like. This is protecting today and planning for tomorrow looks like. The current economic crisis is like something we haven’t faced since the Great Depression of 90 years ago,” the governor added. “New Jersey now has a new model that (Governor - See Page 25)
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Continued From Page 24 sets the standard for inclusive and statewide economic growth and job creation, growth powered by women, minorities and lesser-known smaller businesses and by innovative entrepreneurs,” Governor Murphy said. He also praised NJ Transit saying it was safer and more accountable noting that the state beat the deadline on federally mandated train safety technology “completing 11 years’ worth of work in less than three.” Governor Murphy said many new union jobs would be created from the infrastructure upgrades and was anxious to see with federal partnership new tunnels being built under the Hudson River. The governor said his administration was
The Berkeley Times, January 16, 2021, Page 25 committed to protecting school funding. He also denounced efforts by high ranking officials who would diminish democratic institutions “to try and use baseless conspiracy theories into court challenges and to silent the voices and throw out the votes of many Americans.” “We were all shocked to witness a mob incited and supported by politicians at the highest levels of government shamefully try to invalidate the votes of 158 million Americans through insurrection,” Murphy added. He concluded saying “better days are coming. While the calendar has changed our mission has not. Out of shared pain we forged a shared purpose and because of all here in New Jersey, 2021 can be the year when dreams can once again be possible and the wind is at our back.”
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More Than 12,000 Front Line Coronavirus Fighters Vaccinated
By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – More than 12,000 frontline team members and physicians from Hackensack Meridian Health have been vaccinated for the coronavirus and that total is increasing to scheduling capacity. Vaccinations are being scheduled to ensure that the maximum number of team members are inoculated as rapidly as possible, and to achieve 100% voluntary participation from frontline team members and doctors. To provide confidence in the vaccine and the need to be vaccinated, Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, CEO, Hackensack Meridian Health, recently received his fi rst dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine at Hackensack Meridian Palisades Medical Center. “We’re facing a dangerous combination of slower-than-projected vaccine distribution and hesitancy. I got vaccinated to show that it’s safe and effective, and to create a sense of purpose and urgency in the communities we serve,” Garrett said. He added, “the COVID-19 vaccine is truly our best shot at putting the darkest days of COVID-19 behind us. There is nothing I want more for our frontline team
members, physicians and caregivers who have experienced firsthand the devastating impacts of this pandemic.” Hackensack Meridian Health comprises 17 hospitals from Bergen to Ocean counties, which includes three academic medical centers – Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, JFK Medical Center in Edison; two children’s hospitals - Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital in Hackensack, K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital in Neptune; nine community hospitals – Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel, Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair, Ocean Medical Center in Brick, Palisades Medical Center in North Bergen, Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, Raritan Bay Medical Center in Old Bridge, Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy, Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, and Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin; a behavioral health hospital – Carrier Clinic in Belle Mead; and two rehabilitation hospitals - JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute in Edison and Shore Rehabilitation Institute in Brick.
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
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com m it ment to pa- Kirsh said. tients, coupled with Hearing loss, unfortunately, technology and value often goes untreated since it is have set Garden State Hearing not painful and often not a pri& Balance Center apart for ority for patients. But for the years, with recent investments 40 million people who suffer making the treatment of hear- from it, Dr. Kirsh explains, ing loss and similar conditions it is important that they seek more manageable than ever. diagnosis and t reatment to T he pr act ice, wh ich ha s improve their life and ensure offices in Toms River, Mana- good health. hawkin and Whiting, was the “Over the last few years, first in the United States to there have been a lot of studbe Audigy-Certified, a testa- ies that show a relationship ment to its adherence to the bet ween u nt reated hear ing industry’s best practices that loss and memory deficits such are required for certification. as dementia and Alzheimer’s, “Any business that is Au- which means you r suscepdigy-Certif ied, from a best t ibilit y to obt ai n i ng t hese practices standpoint, is in the memory issues increases as top t wo to a function of “We don’t over three percent t he hea r i ng in the counloss that you schedule or double try,” said Dr. h a v e ,” D r . book, so people are Isidore Kirsh said. generally seen on time.” Kirsh – commonly Wit h r a re –Dr. Kirsh known as Dr. exception, Izzy – foundthe only way er and director of the practice, to help preserve your hearing who holds a doctorate degree is th rough a hear ing aid – (Ph.D.) from the Union Insti- sometimes a stumbling block tute & University. for patients who are self-conThe Center performs testing scious about wearing one. But for patients with auditory pro- technological improvements cessing disorders and testing have led to the devices becomfor people who are suffering ing vir tually invisible, and from tinnitus – ringing in the more helpful than ever. ears – as well as hearing loss “They can be 100 percent and balance issues. invisible, they can have BlueDr. Kirsh’s practice includes tooth as well as Wi-Fi capastate-of-the art equipment to bilities,” Dr. Kirsh explained. evaluate hearing and balance “ You ca n st r e a m a sig n a l issues, which are often related through your iPhone or your to inner ear disorders. television, even movies and “Seventy percent of patients Broa dway shows, r ig ht t o wh o c o m pl a i n of b a l a n c e you r hea r i ng aid. Most of proble m s u s u a l ly h ave a n today’s hearing aids are very i n ner ear component,” Dr. inconspicuous, meaning the
Pictured is Dr. Isidore Kirsh. His offices are located at 250 Route 37 West, Toms River, 732573-4020; 53 Nautilus Drive, Suite C, 1st Floor, Manahawkin, 609-489-5415; 75 Lacey Road Ste 1B, Whiting, 732-606-4912. Visit gardenstatehearing.com for more information.
cosmetic issue is really not an issue anymore.” Hearing aids also can have features such as GPS locator capability. “The technology is improving significantly every year,” Dr. Kirsh said. For patients, hearing aids can be financed interest free for 24 months, and Dr. Kirsh’s practice provides free battery replacements for life. Patients can also return a hearing aid during a 75 day trial period, during which time they return to Garden State Hearing &
Balance Center a minimum of three times to check on their progress. “We don’t over schedule or double book, so people are generally seen on time,” said Dr. Kirsh. The practice has th r ived on accessibility for patients, investments in technology, and the easing of the financial aspect of treatment. “We try to give people as much value as possible, and
that really separates us from some of the other hearing care professionals out there,” Better hearing is a priceless gift! Dr. Kirsh said.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jan 16 - jan 22
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Keep your promises and they could keep you safe from disagreements and disputes. In the first half of the week, you may encounter frustrations if you begin something new or lose your desire to make changes. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You often strive to please and get along with others. As the week unfolds, however, your peacemaking overtures may receive unpredictable responses. Enjoy exploring and learning something new. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Focus on being a friend rather than a foe in the week ahead. Just because you tell them the truth doesn’t mean that everyone will agree. You may be correct but could begin an argument by disagreeing with someone. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Some people may think you scatter your energies like buckshot. Find techniques to help you work smarter rather than harder and save yourself numerous steps. You and your partner may unite over a cause in the week ahead. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You might believe in practicing what you preach and decide to support a worthy cause as the week unfolds. Try to help out if a loved one is worn out or overwhelmed by his or her various obligations. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Join forces with people who share your interests and hobbies. In the week to come, your wisdom could be highlighted when you engage in group discussions or work-related activities. Avoid disputes with a partner. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The writing on
the wall may only be graffiti. Decide whether you should pay attention or clean it off and start anew. Your loyalty to someone might be tested in the week ahead when you hear things you don’t agree with. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The latest news or gossip might keep you on your toes. Conflicting viewpoints might temporarily deter you from a business plan. Assimilate wisdom and sound guidance from a family member in the upcoming week. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your true love might get a chance to show his or her true colors in the upcoming week. Don’t let minor misunderstandings interfere with the basic harmony within a relationship. Show off your smarts. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capitalize on congeniality. Your friendly, outgoing ways can attract a bevy of new friends. Reevaluate your financial situation and find ways to cut costs rather than spending as if tomorrow may never arrive. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Think about where you want to go. You could chart a path into the unknown and then discover what others may have always known. During the week ahead, you should listen to good advice from friends. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Being in the right implies that someone else must be wrong. Avoid engaging in cross words with a loved one during the initial part of the week. You might earn a bonus or a merit badge for mastering a new skill.
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Superstorm Sandy Scammers Indicted For Stealing Millions From Victims
By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – Two fraudulent contractors have been indicted for theft as a result of taking funds from residents affected by Superstorm Sandy, stating they would repair their homes and subsequently did not. After Detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor ’s Office Economic Crimes Unit performed an investigation, it was revealed that Jonathan Price, 43, of Manahawkin, and Scott Cowan, 58, of Demarest, created the now-defunct Price Home Group, LLC, in February 2013 after Superstorm Sandy. Between March 2013 and March 2016, Price Home Group had entered into 31 contracts with homeowners in multiple towns across Ocean and Atlantic Counties. All contracts were said to repair Sandy-ravaged homes or elevate their homes to protect them from future storms. Further investigation uncovered how Price and Cowan performed little to no work on the victims’ homes, despite re-
ceiving compensation. Price and Cowan instead used the approximate $2 million of compensation for personal use rather than repairing homes. On May 29, 2019, Price and Cowan were arrested and charged. “These two defendants preyed upon numerous homeowners who were at the lowest, most vulnerable points of their lives following the devastation of Superstorm Sandy. They took advantage of people who were utterly helpless, who trusted that the defendants would help them get them back into their homes as quickly as possible,� Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer stated. “Rather than honor their contractual obligations, these defendants betrayed the victims’ trust in favor of their own unjust enrichment, and now they will be made to answer for their unscrupulous behavior,� Prosecutor Billhimer concluded. On January 6, Price and Cowan were both indicted for 18 counts of Theft by Failure to Make Required Disposition of Property (Funds) Received.
Neighborhood Watch Program
SEASIDE PARK – The Seaside Park Police have a neighborhood watch program. To register as a neighborhood watch member, residents should fill out the online form
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