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─Photos courtesy Kaitlyn Gray - Howell Schools Erin Lowman (Left), Griebling School, and Kimberly Highley (Right), Ramtown School, were named Exemplary Educators. By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – Thirteen educators from eight Howell Township schools were selected as New Jersey Exemplary Educators in 2020. The purpose of the New Jersey Department of Education’s Exemplary Educator Recognition Program is to recognize educators

who are valued by their school and community. These educators have displayed strong knowledge and skills, an inspiring presence and a clear vision for quality teaching and learning. According to the depar t ment’s website, the program alternates between elementary (Pre-K to 5 grade) and

secondar y (6 to 12 cation process is then grade) every year. For completed by district 2020, the department administrators and suwas pursuing elemen- pervisors. tary educators and for Within the 93 educaeach selected educator, tors chosen from across they were awarded with New Jersey, 13 were a state certificate. Howell Township PubIn February of 2020, lic School educators. teachers, parents and “These 13 educators community members serve as a shining exnominated deserving ample of the many great educators throughout colleagues and staff the state and the appli- (Educators - See Page 2)

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 i noculated. “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 healthca re prov ider s a nd those who live in longterm care like nursing homes. Gov. Phil Mur phy 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 residents sign up for one appointment, they are actually sign-

ing 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 (Police - See Page 4)

January 16, 2021

Howell Mayor Serves Four More Years; New Deputy Mayor Sworn In

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – After a long election season, the 2021 Howell Township Council was sworn into during their January 5 reorganization meeting. Democrat Theresa Berger was sworn in to begin serving her second term as Mayor on Howell’s governing body. Alongside Berger, Republican Evelyn O’Donnell was sworn in, serving her second term as a councilwoman and Republican Councilman Thomas Russo will serve as the new Deputy Mayor during 2021. Democrat John Bonevich and Republican Pamela Richmond also joined the council once again. (Mayor - See Page 4)

How Should Transportation Improve In Monmouth?

By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County Department of Planning in partnership with the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) have created a study for residents to input their opinion on the best way to manage the travel demand in the county. The study aims to find easier ways to travel throughout the county. Residents can visit MonmouthWithinReach.com to learn more about the study and provide input. “This project is going to develop strategies and best practices to reduce congestion related to tourism and events by using the resources we have to more effectively manage the demands on our transportation network,” said Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Monmouth County Public Works and Engineering Department who represents the County on the NJTPA Board of Trustees. (Transportation - See Page 4)

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Educators:

Continued From Page 1 members that work throughout the Howell PreK-8 school district,” Superintendent of Schools Joseph Isola said. “We are extremely proud of this recognition and their commitment to their students.” The educators honored from Howell consists of: • Christina Saracino, Second Grade Teach-

er, Adelphia School. • Stella Cohen, Instructional Coach, Ardena School. • Larissa Sack, Instrumental Music Teacher, Ardena School. • Tina Yorke, Computer Teacher, Ardena School. • Michele Mack, Computer Teacher, Greenville School. • Erin Lowman, Instructional Coach, Griebling School.

• Amber Williams-Allen, Extended Day Preschool Disabled Educator, Land O’Pines School. • Angela O’Cone, Special Education Teacher, Memorial Elementary School. • Skye Donzelli, Computer Teacher, Memorial Elementary School. • Shannon Carusi, Special Education Teacher, Ramtown School. • Kimberly Highley, Fifth Grade Teacher, Ramtown School.

• Patricia Lawlor, Physical Education Teacher, Ramtown School. • Jennifer Cory, Special Education Teacher, Taunton School. “I am honored and humbled to be among this outstanding group of educators,” Tina Yorke, Computer Teacher at Ardena School said. “Thank you to the New Jersey Department of Education and Howell Township for this awesome recognition.” “I was honored and overjoyed to be named one of New Jersey’s Exemplary Elementary Educators,” said Larissa Sack, Instrumental Music at Ardena School. “I am grateful for the opportunity to share and foster a love of instrumental music with the children of Howell Township.” “It is an honor to be recognized by the New Jersey Department of Education as an exemplary educator,” said Stella Cohen, English as a Second Language Instructional Coach at Ardena School. “I am humbled to say the least and I am lucky to be working with such talented teaching staff and supportive administrative team. This year has been one of the most challenging years for all of us. Amidst the pandemic we were faced with new obstacles and scenarios that all had to be addressed in short order. I couldn’t be prouder to be part of a team that came together, worked long collaborative hours, and made sure our system worked. Again, I am thankful for this recognition and the opportunity to continue serving the Howell community.” “I was so very surprised to receive the Exemplary Educator award,” said Michele Mack, Computer Teacher at Greenville School. “We were in a faculty meeting when my principal, Lynn Coco announced the award and it was early in the morning, so I had to listen twice when she read off my name. It was such a nice surprise, and it made me so happy to realize that there are people who really appreciate what teachers are doing. I work with a wonderful staff, amazing educators, who just want what is best for students, especially during this pandemic.” “I am both humbled and honored to be recognized for this award,” Erin Lowman, Instructional Coach at Griebling School said. “It is a great privilege to work in a district such as Howell with colleagues that not only celebrate success, but also inspire a strive to continue learning in education. I am grateful for the opportunity to have a positive effect on my students and my colleagues as they have had on me. I am extremely fortunate to be surrounded by so many inspiring professionals, and I am humbled to have had the opportunity to inspire others.” “I was extremely honored to receive this recognition at such an early stage of my teaching career,” Amber Williams-Allen, Extended Day Preschool Disabled Educator at Land O’Pines School said. “This is my fourth year teaching in Howell School District, and I have grown so much as an educator already. It’s funny how life can bring detours and send you in different directions than you had originally planned. Before I became an educator, I was pursuing (Educators - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 2 a career in the visual arts field. Over time, I realized that what I thought was a change in direction, was actually leading me exactly where I needed to be. I am thankful to be working in a school district that supports innovation and creative thinking. It is my passion to uplift my students and encourage them to reach their full potential. It is a blessing to be working alongside so many amazing people. I would like to thank the administration of Howell School District for nominating me for such an amazing award.” “We are honored to receive the 2020 NJ Exemplary Educator Award,” Angela O’Cone, Special Education Teacher and Skye Donzelli, Computer Teacher at Memorial Elementary School said. “It is something that we cherish. More importantly, we

Transportation: Continued From Page 1

“We are hopeful that high levels of community involvement from residents and visitors can enable us to formulate recommendations that will make traveling in the County on heavy travel days smoother for everyone,” Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the Monmouth County Department of Planning added. Monmouth County and the NJTPA is receiving assistance from Stantec and Stokes Creative Group, Inc. to help with the Monmouth Within Reach study. In 2019, the study was approved for federal

are proud to be educators for the Howell Township School District and more specifically at Memorial School. Mr. Gredder and Mrs. Remo encourage collaboration among colleagues which directly enhances the educational experiences for our students and staff. Our efforts are a direct result of the positive atmosphere at Memorial School, where working with knowledgeable faculty and eager students create an opportunity to expand one’s teaching practices.” “I am extremely humbled and honored to be recognized by Taunton School, Howell Township Public Schools, and the State of New Jersey,” Jennifer Cory, Special Education Teacher at Taunton School said. “I am proud to be part of a district that supports students’ social emotional learning and provides opportunities for students, parents, and staff to be a part of such an important endeavor.” funding and since the COVID-19 pandemic, the study team recognizes that it has affected the county’s travel since currently there are no events happening. The study team plans to use transportation data from 2019 to review congestion levels related to tourism and events. Once tourism and event attendance return back to normal, they will use the study’s recommendations and implemented them. Residents can visit MonmouthWithinReach. com to take the survey to share how they travel throughout Monmouth County and identify any areas of concern and possible improvements to recommend.

Mayor:

Continued From Page 1 “To the citizens of Howell, thank you for your confidence which was evident with an overwhelming re-election. I will work hard to fulfill our dreams of good, positive development, and maintain your trust,” Berger stated in her mayoral address. Berger went on to discuss issues she wants to work on throughout the next four years of her term. She addressed the issues of transparency, over-development, Optimum/ Cablevision service, open space and bipartisanship. Berger spoke about the success of the township’s farmer’s market during the pandemic, and brought up the possibility of expanding it and taking on more community events. “I look forward to having more community events, obviously once we have a handle on COVID. Those should include music, food trucks, possibly turning Howell Day into an Octoberfest, and hopefully bringing in a beer garden,” Berger said during the meeting. “Events such as these are important to our residents. It allows a sense of community to grow as you recover from the past year.” Berger stated how one of her goals is to create a mentoring program where professionals can work with Howell High School students. Berger continued to speak on many topics such as working on ways to bring businesses to Howell and possibly start a ‘Shop Howell’ program that would help existing businesses. She listed important upgrades that needed to be worked on in the Township like vaccinate strip malls, road repairs and more. Berger’s idea is the create a committee to discuss how a project in one area affects our entire town

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She concluded her speech stating how she feels honored to serve as mayor for four years and humbled to be re-elected. “To the citizens of Howell who want to grow our town responsibly, I will continue to support you and I thank you for investing yourself to ensure we keep our rural charm by keeping the needs of our community above developers,” Berger said. The reorganization meeting also entailed councilman Thomas Russo being elected as Deputy Mayor for 2021. Russo was elected Deputy Mayor by his fellow members of the governing body and later in the meeting was sworn in by Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden. Russo stated how honored he is to be elected as Deputy Mayor and his excitement to continue to serve in this new role. “Thank you to my colleagues for the unanimous support, it does mean a lot. I got to know all of you very well over the last two years and I am looking forward to continuing to work with all of you in doing some great things and working together,” Russo said. Russo went on to talk about his initiatives which consisted of fighting high density development, business recovery and sustainability moving forward, assisting local veterans, an internship program with Howell High School that’s currently stopped due to COVID-19, the promotion of open space policies and leading volunteer efforts to help individuals who have been impacted by COVID. With the help of the governing body, Russo’s main goal is to ensure Howell gets through the pandemic with as little negative impact as possible. “The health and safety of our residents and the survival of our local and small businesses remain my absolute top priority,” Russo said.

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

Students Collect Donations For Animal Shelter

MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County SPCA thanks Sofia DeGennaro, the Student Council Class President at Red Bank Catholic High School, for organizing a holiday collection and dropping

off (two cars full) of supplies and goodies for the shelter. Sofia collected at her school, PT office, and from family and friends, all to benefit the animals of the Monmouth County SPCA.

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement) Deadline Extended

N EW J ERSEY – T he deadline to f ile for the New Jersey Senior Freeze ( Proper t y Tax Rei mbu rsement) has been extended to Febr uar y 1.

For more information, visit the NJ Division of Taxation Website or call t he Ta x Col le ct or’s Of f ice at 732262-1021.

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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 Chairman, Ocean County Republican Club

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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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

TRENTON - Bipartisan legislation protecting the privacy, the address and the safety of federal, state and municipal judges and judicial officers passed the Senate. “The proliferation of information online, and it’s easy accessibility with today’s technology has made it possible to learn so much about unsuspecting individuals,”

Singer: Bill Banning Disclosure Of Judges’ Home Addresses Clears Senate

said Senator Robert Singer, one of the bill sponsors. “Unfortunately, that information can be dangerous in the wrong hands. This bill takes necessary steps to shield details about judges and others in the judicial system that could expose them or put their lives at risk.” T he bi l l (A-16 49/S 2797/S-2925) was intro-

duced in response to an incident on July 19, when a man posing as a FedEx employee went to the home of U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas and opened fire once the door was answered, killing Judge Salas’s 20-yearold son, Daniel, and seriously injuring her husband, Mark. The shooter was a 72-yearold defense attorney who

reportedly kept a list of more than a dozen other targets, including at least three more judges. He was later found in his car, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. “That tragedy exposed some gaping vulnerabilities that demanded Legislative action to prevent future assassination attempts,” said Singer. “It is our im-

perative to protect judges from evil-doers who seek vengeance. This bill will close loopholes that can literally lead the bad guys to front door of those they intend to harm.” The bill, entitled “Daniel’s Law” in memory of Judge Salas’ son, would prohibit the disclosure of the home addresses of any judicial officer, law enforcement

officer or prosecutor. It would also expand an existing crime concerning the disclosure of home addresses and unlisted phone numbers for active or retired law enforcement officers to also include formerly active law enforcement officers, and formerly active or retired judicial officers or prosecutors, and permit statutory civil actions for any prohibited disclosure.

$9.2 Million To Repair Sandy Damages At Jersey Shore WASHI NGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker an nou nced a combined $9, 218 ,987 i n Fe d e r a l Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding 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 Jer-

sey’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, wh ich h ig h l ig hted ou r

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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 Recla-

mation 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. Br ick Tow nsh ip wa s 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 elect rical 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.

Township Partners With Elks To Give Gifts To Veterans

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─Photo courtesy Freehold Regional High School District HOWELL – A group of seven juniors in the International Baccalaureate Program at Howell High School worked together to organize a Holiday Toy Drive. After a month of collecting items, the group was able to deliver 141 toys and 22 Five

Below gift cards to the Ronald McDonald House in Long Branch and New Brunswick. The students involved in the project included Brandon Schwartz, Zachary Schwartz, Darien Reyes, Jayson Reyes, Jaden Coward, Anthony Curcio, and Timothy Chiu.

HOWELL – The Howell Township Department of Senior Services would like to thank Suzanne Tsoukalis and the Howell Elks Lodge #2515 for their very generous donation of 13 gift baskets for our veterans. The gift baskets included numerous items like hats, gloves, socks, activity books, candy/treats and a $25 Walmart gift card. They dropped the baskets off on December 7 and were able to distribute all

the baskets before the holidays. The veterans who received these baskets from the Elks were so overwhelmed and thankful. It brought such joy to their faces to be thought of and recognized for their services to the country. The Howell Senior Center and the Howell Elks Lodge regularly schedules events together for the seniors but since the pandemic, it has been difficult. However, the Howell Elks continue to still reach out and support the township and the seniors.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Vehicular Homicide, Drunk Driving Charges Stem From Fatal UTV Crash

By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – A Howell man faces serious charges after he allegedly drove a utility terrain vehicle into a lake on the Heritage Minerals property with an adult passenger and three kids. Stephen McGuire, 43, of Howell, was driving the UTV with James Grover, 62, also of Howell, on December 12 at 8:30 p.m., police said. There were three minors in the vehicle with them. After driving into the lake on the Heritage property, the vehicle became submerged and Grover did not resurface. McGuire was charged with Vehicular Homicide, Strict Liability Vehicular Homicide, three counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Criminal Trespass, Driving While Intoxicated, Driving While Intoxicated with a Minor as a Passenger, and Reckless Driving. Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law. McGuire and other members of the group he was with attempted to locate Grover but were unsuccessful. Manchester Township Police and members of the Manchester, Ridgeway and Whiting Volunteer Fire Companies con-

ducted an underwater dive search and rescue operation. They found the vehicle overturned and submerged in 25 feet of water. Grover was still strapped in with a safety harness. Life saving measures were conducted but he was pronounced dead at the scene. It was learned that McGuire had a blood alcohol concentration of .127 percent. This is over the legal limit of .08. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer commended the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Vehicular Homicide Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Victim Witness Advocacy Unit, Manchester Township Police Department, New Jersey State Police Aviation Unit, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Manchester Volunteer Fire Company, Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Company, Whiting Volunteer Fire Company, Manchester Township Emergency Medical Services, Robert Wood Johnson Paramedics, and Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office, for their collaborative efforts relative to this investigation.

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Congressman Urges Respect In Wake Of Capitol Attacks By Chris Lundy WASHINGTON, D.C. – The news has been f lushed 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 Republican leaders have said the election results are accurate, 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 f loor 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 f irst, 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 a nd st af f a nd t he Capitol bu ild i ng 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, than king the off icers 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 tor n to pieces. “They literally broke down the door of America. Cigarettes were put out on statues. American f lags were trampled. American f lags were replaced with Trump f lags,” 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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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE January Events At Monmouth County Parks MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County Parks System has announced the following events for the month of January: The Casual Birder at Manasquan Reservoir: January 19 at 9 a.m. Join a Park System Naturalist for this laidback morning bird walk at the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell. Meet at the Visitor Center. They’ll meander through the park for about an hour and a half to see what birds we can find. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed. They will go even with light rain or snow, so be sure to dress for the weather. Open to all ages, under 18 with adult. This event is free. Nature Lecture Series: Red-Tailed Hawks in Monmouth County: January 21 from 7 to 8 p.m. Come to the Freneau Woods Park Visitor Center, Aberdeen, for an interesting talk by a Park System Naturalist about hawks and raptors. This event is free. The Casual Birder at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park: January 26 at 9 a.m. Join a Park System Naturalist for a laidback morning bird walk at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, Long Branch. Meet at the Pavilion. They’ll meander through the park for about an hour and a half to see what

birds we can find. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed. They will go even with light rain or snow, so be sure to dress for the weather. Open to all ages, under 18 with adult. This event is free. Wondrous Winter Walk at Thompson Park: January 27 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Toss on your winter gear and tag along with a Park System Naturalist as you explore Thompson Park, Lincroft, in the wintertime. Meet in the Old Orchard parking lot. Open to all ages; under 18 with adult. Sturdy footwear recommended, trails used may have inclines or tree roots to step over. This event is free. National Seed Swap Day: January 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join the Park System’s fi rst ever Seed Swap! Head over to the Tatum Park Red Hill Activity Center, Middletown, and bring your seeds in sealed envelopes or Ziploc bags, labeled with their plant name as well as if the seeds were store bought (with the year) or hand collected (source location and year). A minimum of five seeds are required per item. Vegetable, annual, perennial and native seeds are all welcome; no invasive species. This event is free. For more information, visit monmouthcountyparks.com.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Congressman Urges Respect In Wake Of Capitol Attacks By Chris Lundy WASHINGTON, D.C. – The news has been f lushed 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 Republican leaders have said the election results are accurate, 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 f loor 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 f irst, 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 a nd st af f a nd t he Capitol bu ild i ng 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

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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

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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

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More Waste To Be Stored At Oyster Creek

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – A settlement has been reached to end multiple litigations between Lacey Township and Holtec International. The agreement will permit additional nuclear waste to be sorted outside the former Oyster Creek Generating Station previously owned by Exelon. Members of the Lacey Planning Board voted to approve a settlement agreement that would dissolve lawsuits launched by the township toward Holtec, as well as Holtec toward Lacey. A public hearing was required to be held before the measure could be voted on according to Planning Board Attorney Terry Brady. The litigation concerned aspects of Holtec International’s ongoing decommissioning of the nuclear power plant which was the oldest operating facility of its type until it ceased operation in recent years. The in-person forum was held at the courtroom/municipal building and addressed Holtec’s application to add 20 fuel storage models (bringing it up to 68) on the site. The Agreement The Planning Board unanimously voted to approve a resolution prepared by Brady who read the lengthy agreement during the meeting. It allows Holtec to move nuclear waste from the facility’s cooling pool into 20 new steel and concrete storage casks.

There are 48 casks currently present at the site, west of Route 9. The new settlement permits the addition of 20 new storage casks, a security fence and the construction of a cask transfer pad on the already developed portion of the site. The cask site is intended as temporary. The federal government hasn’t approved a permanent location to store nuclear waste. Holtec has applied to build an interim storage site in southeast New Mexico and if its application is approved, such material would be removed from Lacey to that location. Holtec has yet to reveal details of how the waste would be transferred or approved by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Holtec’s website suggests a rail line would be used. Regina Discenza was the only resident to speak during the public hearing. She commented after the meeting, “I think it’s hysterical that they think they’re moving the spent fuel to New Mexico, ever!” It was recently reported that Holtec will receive $116 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to start a program to build small, modular nuclear reactors in the United States. The firm’s new plant design is intended to prevent reactors from overheating to avert a nuclear meltdown. This new reactor design has not yet received license approval. Prior to the meeting New Jersey Sierra

Club Director Jeff Tittel issued a statement saying it was “critical that Lacey Township turns down this application that would allow Holtec to expand their facility and deposit more nuclear casks. This process heightens the risk of major accidents and spills, threatening the health and safety of the community and the environment.” Tittel was critical of the live format of the forum. “it’s shameful that in the middle of a public health emergency, the Lacey Planning Board is still going forward with an in-person public hearing for Holtec’s new application and settlement for its decommissioning plan of Oyster Creek. This isn’t just some small-time application; we are talking about radioactive waste.” The Lacey Planning Board unanimously rejected Holtec’s application on September 14. Holtec had recently filed a lawsuit concerning its proposal to decommission the power plant. Planning Board members stated at the time that there were serious concerns that the radioactive waste would never leave the township. The board declared Holtec “mischaracterized” its project as a temporary storage site, contending the fi rm offered “absolutely no representation as to how many decades or even centuries the ‘temporary’ storage will last.” Holtec said their application for additional

casks and other changes at the 140-acre site “met all of Lacey Township’s land use and development regulations.” Their suit brought in the Ocean County Superior Court describes the board’s decision as “an active display of bias” against Holtec. It asserted the board violated the state’s Municipal Land Use Law, as well as local ordinances and state regulations. In addition to the order of restraint in Ocean County and an investigation for their Camden facility, Holtec is also facing a court challenge against their effort to build a storage site for U.S. nuclear waste in New Mexico. Lacey Committeeman Mark Dykoff was present at the Planning Board meeting as a liaison to the Township Committee. He spoke last month during a Committee meeting about a meeting that had been held which may have laid the ground work of the evening’s settlement agreement. Dykoff was among those at that meeting. “Holtec put up a planning board application that was denied for a variety of reasons. Myself, attorney Jerry Dasti and Patrick Barber, Committeeman (Timothy) McDonald, Business Administrator Veronica Laureigh and the Planning Board attorney as well, met with representatives of Holtec and Dr. (Hearst) Singh.” “Holtec is a privately owned company, owned by Dr. Hearst Singh and he calls the (Oyster - See Page 17)

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Seaside Heights - 3BR, 2BA, furnished condo apartment. A/C, W/D. Available 01/01/2021 – 06/30/2021. No pets/No smoking. $2100/month + utilities. 732-822-7688 (8)

HIRING NOW!! Looking for outgoing, positive, and engaging teachers to join our Toms River – Route 70 Goddard Family. We are primarily hiring teachers for our elementary school aged children to foster a learning environment in which these children can continue to do their elementary school work. This would include helping them with worksheets, zooms, google classrooms etc. Some of the great perks of being a part of the Goddard Family include a benefits package, paid time off, holiday events and free food and Goddard swag. Call today to inquire about this job posting and start as early as next week! We can be reached through phone at 732-363-5530 or email at TomsRiver2NJ@GoddardSchools.com.

Personals Crestwood Village Lady - Seeks companion 60-75 for low-key home living. Easy going person. Call 732-281-7616. (5)

Misc. LOST KEYS - Christmas week. Most likely in a store, parking lot in ocean county. One small gold key, one small key with black square top. ( also lost a bunch of store discount cards, the small ones, could have been separately? Not important to recover) RV keys. Reward. Please call or text Chris 732-664-3605. (7)

Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/ estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (17) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Jazz, Reggae, Blues, Metal. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (8) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) CASH PAID!! - LP records, ste-reos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (44)

Items For Sale H.O. Trains - 3x6 board, prewired, 2 engines, (8) cars, round house, (8) switches, folding table, $135. Bumper pool table and all accessories, cues, etc. Antiques, coins and paper money. John Z. 609-698-4759. (5)

Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Floral designer/Florist - 2 to 3 yrs experienced. Part time and holidays. April Showers Florist Jackson NJ. 732-664-0546. (7) Aid/Companion - Part time a few days a month, days and hours vary, for a 57 year old veteran, very light care needed. Mostly self sufficient, must be pleasant and have drivers lic., meals included, must be covid safe and recently tested. Please call 201-306-6839. (3) IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS Saba Home Health Care. Working with a quality team with over 25 years’ experience. NOW HIRING RN, LPN, Certified Home Health Aides, Live-ins, & Companions. FullTime/Part-Time. Flexible schedule. Incentive Programs. Referral Bonus Paid time off. Fill application on-line at Sabahomehealthcare.com or call us at 732-797-0700. Please send resume to Ssalu@sabahhc.com. (t/n) Needed Live In - Grandmotherly caregiver for 66 year old MR female. Large private bedroom and bath. Lite housekeeping and cooking. Car available. Small salary. Call 732-657-4714. (1) Auto Parts Delivery Drivers Needed - Part time, Lakewood area. Vehicle supplied, clean license required. Call Lee 732-719-0018. (51) Looking for woman to clean house - 2x/wk. Cortelyou Rd, Jackson. $13/ hr. Please call 917-561-0091. (49) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) P/T 1st Class Machinist - w/Tools needed weekdays in Lakewood for small Lathe/Bridgeport work. 732-

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Services Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (19) ALL American Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n)

Services Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Some exterior. Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service. Reasonable-affordable. Senior-Veterans discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. Free estimates. References. 732-8994470 or 732-915-4075. (50) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Cheap Painting Done Rite Free estimates. Fully insured. 38 years experience. 732-506-7787 cell 646-643-7678. (37) LANDSCAPING - Fall Cleanups. Restorations, Repairs, Stones, Mulch, Sod Installs, Hedges, Shrubs, Bushes, Downed Branches Trimmed & Removed, Demolition, Cleanouts, ect., Dumpster service provided by A901 Licensed Hauler ect. MAN WITH VAN LLC. Jim 609335-0330 HIC# 13vh10806000. NO JOB TOO SMALL! (52) Care Provider - Offering assistance with daily activities for both the elderly and adults. 23 years experience. Nancy 732- 864 - 5359. (4) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (19) $9.99/Room Universal Cleaning Services - APARTMENT • HOME • OFFICE. Services Offered – $9.99: Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Foyer, Hallway, Basement, All other rooms $19.99: Kitchen, Bathrooms, Refrigerator, Deep Clean. ONE TIME • WEEKLY • BI-WEEKLY • MONTHLY. Coverage area: Ocean and Monmouth County. CALL NOW! 732-301-4111 Gaby Cohen. (48) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (39)

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Continued From Page 15 shots. It was a very fruitful meeting and he told us things in two to 10 minutes that I didn’t know about decommissioning. We did discuss that as always, we need better communication,” Dykoff said. Dykoff added, “from Holtec’s standpoint, they said the communication was there but we need them to walk us through it. We’re infants in this so we need to learn to walk. There are a lot of things going on behind the scenes that we can’t really let the public be privy to because of pending litigation, ongoing negotiations, and things like that.” “We want the quickest, safest decommissioning of Oyster Creek which is why we went to Camden to meet Dr. Singh and his group, to try and get some assurances and ideas of what is going to go there,” Dykoff added. The public has voiced concerns about Holtec’s plan to move still-hot nuclear waste out of water pools and into dry cask storage in half the usual time of around five years.

The company has stated their casks are proprietary and have not disclosed details about their design to the public. According to environmentalists, until the rods are out of the spent-fuel pools and put into dry cask storage, the plant is extremely vulnerable. If there is a power outage, storm surge, or flood, the rods could melt down and create serious public health and environmental damage. “It is alarming that Holtec wants to ship nuclear waste from New Jersey, New England, and New York to New Mexico. This nuclear waste would travel through New Jersey, putting our communities at risk from an accident or terrorist attack. They are trying to ship this waste by barge, truck or rail and could create a mobile Chernobyl. This is not a solution, this is a disaster waiting to happen,” Tittel said in a prepared statement. “If they aren’t storing the nuclear rods correctly, it could lead to environmental or public safety problems down the road. New Jersey needs to step in to make sure that they are following safety protocols and to ensure transparency.”

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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

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By: Michael J. Deem, Esq.and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates The success of a Wrongful Death claim depends not only on the merits of your case, but also your attorney’s knowledge and understanding of New Jersey’s Wrongful Death law. Michael J. Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates has lectured to New Jersey’s Trail Lawyers about handling Wrongful Death claims. A Wrongful Death action is a statutory cause of action that permits recovery of pecuniary losses for the death of a family member. (N.J.S.A. 2A:31-1). This statute does not permit recovery for emotional distress, pain and suffering and other types of non-pecuniary losses. However, non-pecuniary losses may be recovered under New Jersey’s Survival Act which we will address in next month’s publication. The Wrongful Death Act benefits the heirs of the deceased while the Survival Act provides a remedy to a decedent’s executor or administrator. The Wrongful Death statute does not go into very much detail when it comes to defining the types of pecuniary damages that are recoverable when a family member is killed due to the negligence of another. Fortunately, our Courts have been fairly creative defining the types of damages recoverable in a Wrongful Death action since the statute does not go into much detail in defining pecuniary loss. Wrongful Death claims seek to recover compensation for the value of pecuniary damages such as loss of household services, loss of companionship, advice, guidance, counsel and loss of earning capacity. Only attorneys with a firm grasp of the law will routinely recover maximum pecuniary compensation for their clients. Pecuniary losses under the Wrongful Death Act are recoverable only by the decedent’s next of kin-heirs at law. Recovery of pecuniary loss does not become a part of the decedent’s estate. In fact the statute specifically

states that “the amount recovered in proceedings under this chapter Michael J. Deem, Esq. shall be for the exclusive benefit of the persons entitled to take any intestate personal property of the decedent...” Therefore, the first step is to determine the class of people entitled to take under the intestacy laws of New Jersey. (See N.J.S.A. 3B:5-3 and N.J.S.A.3B:5-4). Once the heirs have been identified, the next step is to determine which heirs were “dependent” on the decedent at the time of his/her death. In fact, the Act states that “if any person so entitled... were dependent on the decedent at his death, they shall take the same as though they were the sole persons so entitled, in such proportions as shall be determined by the court....” What this means is that it may not be enough that you are a legal heir under the intestacy statute, because any heir that was also dependent on the decedent at the time of his death will take as though they were the sole person entitled and to the exclusion of all other identified heirs who were not dependent. Dependency must be actual and not merely legal. Pecuniary damages may not be implied from the relationship with the decedent. Although it may be partial it must be of a substantial degree. For example, occasional gifts made by a parent to a child, without more, does not establish dependency. In essence, your level of dependency may entitle you to greater percentage of the recovery than the next dependent heir. If you or a loved one have any questions about a potential Wrongful Death case please contact Michael J. Deem. Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates.

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Omarrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Astrological Forecast For the week of jan 16 - jan 22

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