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2021 Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Canceled

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – Sadly, the Boulevard in Seaside Heights and Seaside Park will be less green this year. Due to the spread of the coronavirus and conditions which stymied fundraising efforts of the Ocean County St.

Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, the popular event has been canceled. A comment by the Pa r a d e C om m it t e e noted that “although we are all disappointed, the Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has

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decided to cancel this year’s parade in Seaside Heights. Let’s hope the luck of the Irish will keep us safe and we’ll be back bigger and better next year.” The Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee posted to their Facebook page,

their wish for every- plan future events as one to be safe, that the soon as possible. Please end of the pandemic be safe,” the post addwill come and that they ed. The COVID-19 panwould be raising “a pint of Guinness next year demic caused many for St. Patrick’s Day or e ve n t s t h r o u g h o u t do it at home this year.” Ocean County and be“This is a sad time yond to be canceled last for everyone – we are year, such as the Ocean working together to (Parade - See Page 15)

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Commissioner Vicari Withdraws From Governor Race

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Commissioner Joseph H. Vicari has withdrawn his name for consideration for the governor’s race this year. He urged that whoever does get the nod should faithfully serve Ocean County residents and not just look to them as a pack of votes. Vicari is the longest-serving Commissioner (formerly called Freeholder) in the state, and had formerly been mayor and committeeman in Toms River, and superintendent of Berkeley Township Schools. He had been on a short list of candidates to be screened by the Ocean County Republican Club for their endorsement. If he had won, he would have had the party line on the November ballot. The Toms River Republican Club had already backed him. “I make this decision after careful and (Vicari - See Page 8)

Toms River Education Foundation Starts 2021 Strong

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Continued From Page 1 town in New Jersey is required to set aside some homes in this manner. The timeline for the completion of the project could not be verified by press time. Caudina Development This is not to be confused with the redevelopment area that neighbors this area. Township officials are planning a significant redevelopment of the area of Caudina Avenue. FD Stonewater, a Virginian real estate group, is the redeveloper there. “Redeveloper” is an official term which means that government officials want an area redone from the ground up. Designating land “an area in need of redevelopment” involves a lot of paperwork. The end result is that funding is made available for redevelopers who would then be more apt to invest in an area. The township has been hoping to get the post office moved from the congested downtown to five acres in this area, as it would be more centrally located within town. It would also open up 3.5 acres downtown to new buildings with businesses on the ground f loor and residences above. This would rely on federal approvals.

Another federal jurisdiction is the Veterans Administration clinic. The current one in Brick, the James J. Howard clinic, is too small for the amount of veterans it serves. At a recent Berkeley Township Council meeting, Councilman James Byrnes said he drove there on a Saturday and saw veterans standing in line outside the building in the rain. Brick officials have been trying to relocate the clinic elsewhere in their own town. Toms River has been trying to entice the VA to set up shop here, as it would be close to other county offices, such as the county veterans department. Toms River officials have made room for an approximately 70,000 square feet building with 400 parking spaces on eight acres. Toms River Township Planner David Roberts said recently that he has not heard an update on the VA’s decision. This area is predominantly wooded, but also includes Fire Company No. 2’s building, which could possibly be rebuilt. Another segment has four office buildings that are in poor condition and Ocean County government has plans to replace them with one large office building. According to the township records, the township remains the owner of one entire block of undersized, unbuildable lots in this area.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F EATURED L ETTER Monmouth County School Boards Association Honors Local School Trustees January marks School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey, and the Monmouth County School Boards Association adopted a resolution commending the dedication and effort of local school trustees throughout the county. “School board members devote countless hours to their communities and public education, on behalf of children. They do this without receiving any compensation,” states the Monmouth County School Boards Association’s resolution. “Many local board members dedicate extraordinary amounts of time and effort to attend training and to reach out to state and federal lawmakers on behalf of their communities’ children.” Since the first School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey in 2002, the State Board of Education, the state-level public body that regulates public education, has approved resolutions to honor the work done by local school board members. “Local school boards oversee their communities’ education programs and work with chief school administrators to set goals for our children’s education,” said Al Miller, president of the Monmouth County School Boards Association. “With

more than 5,000 men and women serving on the state’s local boards of education, school board members constitute the largest group of public oﬃcials in New Jersey.” “School Board Recognition Month was designed to thank current and former school board members for their dedication on behalf of, and service to, their communities,” said Michael McClure, New Jersey School Boards Association president. “New Jersey’s local school boards serve as the community’s voice in setting goals for their schools.” As an advocacy and service organization for the state’s local boards of education, NJSBA is spearheading a statewide School Board Recognition Month eﬀort. The National School Boards Association began School Board Recognition Month in the early 1990s, and various other states followed suit by dedicating one month of the year to recognize the contributions of local board members. Al Miller Vice President Howell Twp. Board of Education President Monmouth County School Boards Association

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Defend Your Tax Dollars

A sign on the front lawn of our country will read: “America For Sale, Cheap,” because the majority of voters didn’t do the math in favor of diligent management of their hard-earned tax dollars. Seventy-million-plus Americans voted to put a businessman back in the White House, again. This is some 7-plus-million more than in 2016. These voters could see the disparity of the USA paying the World Health Organization some 500 million dollars compared to some 30 million dollars that China pays, and yet China has 5 times more population than the USA. This disparity is an assault on the tax dollars of hard-working Americans. Biden has already announced re-entry of the USA into this Organization, without question. Just as “yo-yo” dieting is dangerous, so too is “yoyo” governing that will be forced on Americans’ hardearned tax dollars. America cannot be the “piggy-bank” of the world, just as we cannot be the “policeman” of the world. Americans’ hard-ear ned tax dollars appropriated for support at home, or abroad, must mandate parity, accountability and recipient merit, without exceptions, but this rarely happens. Biden wants to restore unity, but for the past 4 years he and “his party” have been doing the exact opposite with their mocking, purported lies and refusal to accept a duly elected president and his supporters, which is blatantly hypocritical. It is also hypocritical when they say abortion should be rare, but allow it to become abortion-out-of-control. It’s not fair that the defenseless, little human being in the womb, many fully grown, should have its life snuﬀed out. Perhaps, in place of abortion, women will be paid to bring their unborn child to term, if COVID continues to kill us at this

increasingly alarming rate. Tell the “Big Guy” that all the men in our families served in the military before receiving FREE college, and there is no such thing as a FREE lunch. If he dares tell you that “yo-yo” governing is OK, because he has the legal right to print monies, he’s correct. But, printing money, taxing and spending to an extreme is not sustaining. Speak out! Defend Your Tax Dollars! Marie Pellicano Whiting

Vaccination Mega-Site Needed at the Shore The opening of vaccinations to people age 65 and up has caused an overwhelming crush of vaccination requests in the shore region, home of the state’s largest concentration of seniors. Ocean County is the epicenter of this demand. The county’s Toms River vaccine clinic ﬁlled the ﬁrst 2 months of its appointment schedule within minutes! The delay in getting access to vaccination appointments is unacceptable! Meanwhile, it’s a hardship for seniors to travel two to three hours round-trip to get each of the two vaccination doses at the nearest state “mega-sites” in Gloucester or Middlesex County. All Shore residents, especially vulnerable seniors, need the state to establish a mega-site in the region now. Rich Wieland Toms River

Remote Schooling Can’t Go On Editor’s Note: This letter is in response to “Lakehurst Returns To School Despite Objections,” published January 23 in The Manchester Times. Every other district in

this area needs to take note of all the concerns those parents stated. Every child right now is getting a subpar education and the school districts are doing a huge disservice by not allowing families who want their children to attend an in-person full week to go in. Our society is not built to allow parents to stay home to teach our children full time, we pay taxes for schools and teachers to take this burden from us so we can work and be productive within the community too. By keeping us all home our children are growing to be the most under-educated generation to date. This is not because parents do not want to teach their children (maybe some do not) but we do not have the time or resources to do it as well as a professional educator. Jessica Smith Manchester

Chris Christie Get Off My TV I thought we had seen the last of Chris Christie. The useless former governor who did absolutely nothing for us. Even in a Republican county, he just said “thanks for the votes” and went his merry way. Can you think of a single thing he did for Ocean County? And now ABC has him as some kind of commentator. I thought maybe it was a one-time thing but he’s on there all the time now. And he never has anything interesting to say. He just spews out talking points. I get that they need a token Republican, but couldn’t they do any better than him? He was the ﬁrst to try to glom onto Trump’s coattails. And since Tr ump kicked him to the curb, now he’s critical of Trump. Make up your mind. Whether or not you like Trump is a black or white decision. It’s not something you can bounce back and forth depending on the mood of the country.

Obviously, he’s just positioning himself for another presidential run but don’t forget his terrible legacy. He kicked people off the beach and then spent the day there with his family. He caused the bridge traffic jam that could have killed someone if an ambulance got stuck. He tried school funding reform that didn’t really go anywhere. He’s a typical politician, and I’ve had enough of typical politicians. So when I see him on the news I shout “Chris Christie get the hell off my TV!” David Rudrow Toms River

My Congressman Chris Smith I am so proud to be represented by Congressman Chris Smith in not only New Jersey, but also in Washington, D.C. I know I can always place trust in Congressman Smith to help me resolve issues and be there to support me. Congressman Smith and his staff have gone above and beyond to help myself and others through difficult times. Nonetheless, Congressman Smith always keeps things in perspective. Congressman Smith has been representing us since 1980. He has helped us by authoring over 40 laws and promoting human rights. Also, he has used his leadership position to introduce laws focusing on autism. In 2014, he brought in the Autism CARES Act of 2014, which improved the Public Health Service Act. Congressman Smith effortlessly fights for our rights and fights for justice. I could not be any more thankful to have a congressman like him. His achievements in victim trafficking and prevention can be seen domestically and internationally. His humanitarian spirit is what continues to keep our country flourishing. Barry Fisher Manalapan

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

Kim: Residents Updated On Vaccine Safety, Rollout

WASHI NGTON, D.C. – Cong ressman A ndy Kim (NJ-03) held a telephone town hall on where he provided an update on COVID-19 vaccine distribution and economic recovery eﬀorts in Congress. This was the Congressman’s 29th town hall since he was sworn into oﬃce in January 2019 and his first of the

117th Congress. Congressman Kim was joined by Dr. Eddy Bresnitz, Medical Advisor to the New Jersey Commissioner of Health on the COVID-19 response. Dr. Bresnitz provided an update on the state’s efforts to quickly distribute safe and eﬀective COVID-19 vaccines. More infor mation on vaccine

distribution from state and federal resources can be found on the Congressman’s website by clicking here. Questions from residents of Burlington and Ocean Counties included issues around when veterans will receive the vaccine, if the COVID-19 vaccines are safe immediately after receiving other vaccines, how

to make an appointment to receive the vaccine if you don’t have internet access, and whether there will be enough vaccine supply for everyone to receive a second dose of a vaccine. “There can’t be a day that goes by until this crisis is over that we aren’t dedicated to quickly distributing these vaccines,” said Con-

gressman Kim. “These vaccines will not only save lives; they will give us the freedom and peace of mind we all have missed over the past nine months. The freedom of knowing that we can go back to work or see our friends and family without fear. That’s my priority – to make sure we get this done, that we get it done right, and we get it done quick-

ly. I’ll work every day until the job is complete.” Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Congressman Kim has held multiple town halls to keep residents of Burlington and Ocean Counties informed on ongoing eﬀorts to end the pandemic, including town halls on increasing preparedness and vaccine development.

Menendez: $591M Awarded For Testing, Vaccine Distribution

WASH I NGTON, D.C – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker announced the New Jersey Department of Health

(DOH) was awarded $591,502,656 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to expand COVID-19 testing and vac-

cine distribution across the state. The Senators helped secure this funding in the COVID-19 spending package that passed in Decem-

Community Foundation of South Jersey Supports Operation Warm-Up Jersey Shore HADDONFIELD – Operation Warm Up South Jersey set a goal of distributing 3,200 free new winter coats to children in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Thanks in part to a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation of South Jersey (CFSJ) COVID-19 Response Fund, along with other funding partners, children in need will be able to stay warm during the cold winter months. The coat giveaway was organized by the national non-profit Operation Warm, in conjunction with the Fulfill New Jersey food bank and Better Education for Kids, Inc. The coats and family meal kits were distributed via socially-distant drive-thru events during the month of November. The South Jersey COVID-19 Response Fund was launched in March. It is currently the only private campaign focused solely on the eight-county Southern New Jersey region. It was established to provide flexible grant dollars to nonprofits helping South Jersey neighbors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, $693,500 has been

awarded from the Response Fund to 99 organizations serving Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, and Salem Counties. “During an extraordinary crisis like the one we are facing, it is critical that communities unite, nonprofits develop creative partnerships, and neighbors care for each other,” said CFSJ Executive Director Andy Fraizer. “For more than two decades, Operation Warm has been providing warmth, confidence, and hope to children in need through the gift of a new winter coat made just for them. We are proud to join with six other philanthropic organizations that have come together to help children in South Jersey during these difficult times.” The needs of local nonprofit organizations remain significant during this ongoing public health and economic crisis. For more information on how individuals or organizations can make a donation, funding priorities, and how to apply for a grant, please visit southjerseyresponsefund.org.

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@nohfh.com.

ber. $511,244,494 is allocated to support the state’s COVID-19 testing capacities, contact tracing and containment and mitigation eﬀorts. $80,258,162 will go towards the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. “As cases continue to rise across New Jersey, these vital federal funds will ensure our state can keep up with testing demands and distribute the vaccine eﬃciently,” said Sen. Menendez, a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee that sets national health policy. “These steps will help us save lives and

defeat the virus once and for all. Although we’re beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel, we must stay vigilant and continue wearing masks and practice social distancing. I also encourage those eligible to sign-up immediately to receive a vaccine.” “As New Jersey continues to handle the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critically important that a coordinated response be built on a partnership between federal and state agencies,” said Sen. Booker. “This federal funding will help our state invest in expanded testing and

vaccine distribution, while also helping to build a more resilient healthcare system that serves the health and well-being of New Jerseyans.” “The New Jersey Department of Health is grateful for this substantial investment in public health initiatives that will support our response to COVID-19,” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “These funds will support expansion of testing, contact tracing and prevention of COVID–19, as well as build capacity that will provide the foundation for addressing future infectious disease outbreaks.”

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Vicari:

Continued From Page 1 thoughtful discussions with my family. I also want to devote my full-time eﬀorts to serving the residents of Ocean County, who overwhelmingly supported my re-election as Freeholder last November,” Vicari said. He promised that he would support the gubernatorial candidate that is endorsed by the Ocean County Republican Screening Committee on February 6. “My reasons for entering the governor’s race was based entirely on helping our local residents. Ocean County’s political support is critical to any Republican candidate running for governor. By entering the race, I wanted to draw attention to the special needs and concerns of our citizens. Too often in the past I have seen candidates for statewide oﬃce come to Ocean County “for the votes.” I want to make it clear to anyone seeking our county’s support, that our “votes” come from our people. People with real and critical concerns. Senior citizens, veterans and young families that need help from Tren-

ton. I hope my brief endeavor into state politics has focused attention on our needs here in Ocean County,” he said. Indeed, after Chris Christie had won his fi rst term as governor, he came to Ocean County, thanking voters here and stating that he couldn’t have done it without them. “I appreciate the support of my colleagues on the Ocean County Board of Commissioners and the encouragement I have received from local mayors, other elected officials and friends,” Vicari said. “My success in more than 40 years of public service has been based in part on the tone and theme of my campaigns, which have always centered on facts and issues and never on personal attacks, unlike so many of the political contests we see today. Had I chosen to continue my quest for the governor’s office, I can assure everyone that this campaign would have taken the high road. As a life-long educator, I hope this can be a lesson to everyone, from either party, who decides to seek public office.” This was not the fi rst time Vicari had considered a run for this office. At least one other time he had put out feelers to gauge his candidacy going back at least 15 years.

Virtual Comedy Night To Benefit Local Nonprofits OCEAN COUNTY – The Jewish Federation of Ocean County is hosting a second Oy Corona – Night of Comedy on February 23 at 7:30 p.m. The virtual program will be hosted by comedic actress Sharon Geller, who will present her show “Knock, Knock…Who’s There? A Talmudic Take on Comedy” and the joke-telling competition. Participants choose their own favorite local nonproﬁt organizations to beneﬁt from the prizes awarded; 1st place receives a $250 grant, 2nd place $150, and 3rd place $100. Last year’s event ended in a tie between Gary Hyman and Rabbi Michael Jay with the top prize going to Chai Lifeline and the JCC of LBI. For more information and to register to attend, visit jewishoceancounty.org/ oycorona.

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK

─Photo by Keith A. Jones – Instagram: @jazzbirdphotography This little cutie was hanging out at the Gateway National Recreation Area in Sandy Hook. Known as the Horned Lark, its species name is actually Eremophila alpestris.

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Education:

Continued From Page 1 building, responsibility, critical thinking and problem solving. This donation is the ﬁrst of what the Foundation expects to be many donations to ensure Toms River Regional School students receive a well-rounded education.” The fundraising is an unfortunate necessity since the district is dealing with a new state funding formula that has cut aid by the millions every year. “As a result of the school budget cuts caused by the S-2 funding formula, this Foundation is working tirelessly to ensure that Toms River Regional School District students have every opportunity to participate in the extra-curricular school based activities that interest them.

No child should be left out from participating in the arts or sports because of an inability of the child’s family to pay or an inability of the school district to fund,” said Jennifer Howe, Foundation vice president and a member of the Toms River Board of Education. “This is not only a welcome contribution that will ease the ﬁnancial burden of providing some much-needed equipment and apparel for our student athletes,” said district Athletic Director Ted Gillen, “but it is also a statement from our Toms River community that reﬂects its support of extracurricular athletics and its place in the lives of our children and their education.” At a recent Township Council meeting, members of the governing body thanked Councilman Terrence Turnbach for starting

the foundation. He had pitched the idea at a Council meeting in January of 2020. He currently serves as the Foundation’s secretary. Other members include treasurer and former Board Member Michael Horgan, Nicholas Pagano, Dana Tormollan DeRome, and Bill Rankin. The law that started this issue is called S-2. It was sponsored by State Senate President Stephen Sweeney and signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy. It redistributed state aid away from districts that were losing enrollment and which were considered – by the state – not to be paying their fair share of local taxes. School districts are not allowed to raise taxes more than 2 percent. So, a hole that couldn’t be ﬁlled was created between the cuts and the ability to tax. For Toms River schools (which include South Toms River, Beachwood and Pine Beach), S-2 will cut more than $90 million in state aid over the course of several years. This has already resulted in a loss of dozens

of positions. District officials have also been fighting to learn how the S-2 funding formula was calculated. The state has said it is based on proprietary information. Toms River, along with other districts impacted, are suing the state regarding this. The courts have ordered the New Jersey Department of Education to release the financial details of the funding formula, school officials have said. How To Help The Foundation is busy planning ways to help pay for extra-curricular activities. Other recent events have included the Office Lounge giving a percentage of their proceeds for a night, a donation from the Toms River PBA, and an upcoming Superbowl pool. Residents can also sign up for the RoundUp app which collects money from each purchase on your credit card and sends it to a nonprofit of your choice. For more information on upcoming events, visit facebook.com/tomsrivereducationfoundation

Cross-Curricular Literacy Grant Awarded to Science Teacher

TOMS RIVER – Kyle Seiverd, a science teacher at Toms River High School North, was awarded a $500 grant from The Foundation for Impact on Literacy and Learning. Mr. Seiverd plans to use the grant funds to purchase graphic novels focused on topics

covered in his biology classes. This cross-curricular platform of teaching will beneﬁt students who may be limited in English proﬁciency to improve their content mastery. Graphic novels provide students a visual-based medium, rather than a textbased medium for content delivery.

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By Bob Vosseller TOMS R I V ER – Members of the Ocean County Board of Health (OCBOH) recently voted to re-elect its current board of officers for 2021. John J. Mallon was re-elected as the Board’s chairman, a title he’s held for more than 20 years. Mallon was first voted chairman on January 7, 1998. OCHD Public Health Coordinator/ Officer Daniel Regenye said, “Mr. Mallon has served the board with untiring dedication and commitment in striving to provide Ocean County residents with some of the best public health services and programs in the state.” Regenye said Mallon, “still has the same enthusiasm and drive that he had when he was first voted to the office back when I was a much younger civil servant and public health official at the health department.” “His leadership and experience is an extremely valuable asset – especially during this historic public health crisis. We’ll continue to rely on his leadership and direction as chairman for another term,” Regenye added. S e n a t o r Rob e r t Si nge r w a s a l s o re-elected as vice-chairman. The Senator became a member of the OCBOH on March 24, 1982. He was named Secretary/Treasurer from 1983 through 1998 and has held the title of vice-chairman since1999. For more than four decades, Singer has served Ocean County with 27 years serving in the New Jersey State Legislature. The Senator is also the senior ranking member of the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Services Committee. Deputy Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gerry P. Little who serves as liaison to the OCBOH said, “I’ve known Senator Singer for a long time and have proudly worked side-by-side with him as liaison to the board of health.” Lit tle a dde d t hat Se n at or Si nge r “ h a s c ont r ibut e d so much i n sig ht , experience and wisdom to this board and I look for ward to another year working with him as vice-chair man of the Ocean County Board of Health in 2021.” Senator Singer sponsored legislation requiring healthcare workers to tell their employer of infectious disease outbrea k s at ot her facilit ies where they are employed. This bill was re-

cently advanced by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Services Committee. The senator also had a bill pass the c om m it t e e r ega rd i ng e n s u r i ng t he safety of nursing home residents and making their well-being a top priority during the COVID-19 pandemic. Regenye said, “you can’t replace this type of experience. Senator Singer has dedicated a big portion of his career to protecting people who can’t help themselves and serving the public health needs of Ocean County residents.” “He’s a doer, great motivator, and just as important, he’s a great listener. As vice-chairman, Senator Singer is extremely in-tune with the needs of the Ocean County Board of Health and a loyal supporter of our programs and services and always encourages new and forward-thinking ideas,” Regenye said. Lacey Township Business Administrator/Clerk Veronica Laureigh was voted back as OCBOH Secretary/Treasurer – a title she’s held since 2018. She has served on the board of health since April 7, 1999. M a l l o n n o t e d t h a t “a s b u s i n e s s ad m i n ist rator for a la rge tow nsh ip (Lacey), Ms. Laureigh brings a whole r a nge of expe r ie nce to t h is boa rd. She’s incredibly smart and her talent in finance, human resources and other areas is a sig nif icant benef it when it comes to providing guidance to a health department the size of Ocean County. She’s a top-notch professional.” Regenye said, “I could n’t be any more pleased with the re-election of our off icers. It’s impor tant we have consistent leadership as we move into the next round of the pandemic. They have all been with us through other public health issues such as Superstorm Sandy, the H1N1 outbreak and measles epidemic, just to name a few.” “All of our board members bring their unique qualifications and backgrounds to the table and we’re extremely lucky and proud we have them leading the Ocean Count y Health Depar t ment,” Regenye added. The Ocean County Board of Health will re-appoint or appoint new members in March. For additional information regarding the Ocean County Board of Health and Ocean Count y Health Department, visit ochd.org.

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By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – After already having a tough few years, from losing her father, going through a divorce and having her children move out, Melissa Durning was faced with the hardest challenge of her life. In February of 2020, she had to fight for her life at the age of 47 against the flu. Durning went to the emergency room on February 14 not feeling well. She was eventually discharged with no diagnosis. Two days later, her condition grew worse and she was back in the hospital after she became unresponsive and her lips turned blue. Durning was diagnosed with severe influenza A, double pneumonia and sepsis. She was soon in a coma, intubated and fighting kidney failure. She also had a tracheotomy feeding tube and chest tube inserted. At this point, her family was told she had a 30 percent chance of surviving. “I saw God,” Durning said. “I was floating peacefully towards a beautiful light and an old friend sent me back saying I wasn’t ready.” After two months, Durning regained full consciousness, but because of low blood pressure, her foot had to be amputated. This led to Durning undergoing surgery resulting in a further amputation of her left leg, just below her knee. Melissa was then admitted to Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Toms River after her surgery to help regain her independence. She spent 13 days at Encompass Health and received inpatient therapy. This included strengthening, balance training, coordination, edema management, energy conservation training, equipment training, focused breathing, activities of daily living and caregiver training. Registered nurses were available 24/7; physiatrists and respiratory therapists were there to help Durning during her recovery. Melissa was able to enjoy the beach with a friend after she was discharged from Encompass Health Toms River. She expressed how she could feel the sand between her toes and got to swim in a pool. “It was so freeing,” Durning said. In September of 2020, Durning finally received her prosthetic leg which had sunflower designs on it. Although she had her prosthetic leg, she wasn’t able to use it just yet, since her wound hadn’t healed as expected. About one month later, Durning went back to the hospital for a debridement procedure to help heal her wound on her left leg. She soon returned to Encompass Health Toms River for prosthesis training, where she did gait training to help her improve her stride, group therapy, orthotic interventions, orthotic training, posture and body mechanics training, stair training, stretching and a home assessment to make modifications to better suit her needs. “Everybody at Encompass Health Toms River makes you feel you can do it,” Durning said. “It’s like you are handed the keys to the kingdom or the way out of the maze. The tools they gave me are irreplaceable. I love it so much at Encompass Health, I want to come

back and work here.” Durning had completed her inpatient rehabilitation stay, but her recovery isn’t over. She’s positive that she’ll be able to live her life to the fullest in the future. “I want to do things that scare the hell out of me,” Durning said. “God kept me here for a reason.” Durning plans on returning to Encompass Health not as a patient, but to show her therapists what she continues to accomplish after her rehabilitation stay. She also plans to join the hospital’s support group to show other amputees that with positivity and determination, you can overcome the challenges in front of you. “My stay at Encompass Health gave me strength and conﬁdence,” she said. “I feel I won’t give up.”

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Continued From Page 1 County Fair. The Belmar based St. Patrick’s Day Parade which inspired the start of the Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade decades ago, was canceled earlier in the month and by tradition is held the weekend before the Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This would have marked the 37th annual Ocean County St. Patrick’s Day Parade and like years past, would have drawn thousands of spectators to Seaside Heights on the second Saturday of March. Per tradition, the day begins with a traditional Irish Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on the Boulevard and Grant

The Toms River Times, January 30, 2021, Page 15 Avenue with the parade kicking off at noon. The parade features various pipe and drum bands, high school bands, ﬂoats, Irish-American organizations from around the county and state and is a setting for Girl Scouts to sell their annual cookie sales while Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts promoted sales of their candy bars. Last year’s parade grand marshal was Judge Damien Murray and the committee’s Irish Woman of the Year was Mary Kelly, the mother of past parade chairman Denis Kelly who had sung the Irish National Anthem on parade day. Mayor Anthony Vaz noted that the parade was a popular event in Ocean County and one of his personal favorites as it “kicks oﬀ the spring season.”

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The hearing-impaired population is frustrated enough trying to clarify conversations under normal listening conditions. However, the frustration intensifies when everyone around you is wearing a mask and not only is their voice “muffled” but you can’t even take advantage of visual cues to assist in lip reading. There are “face shields” that can help as well as masks with a clear covering around the mouth area. However, the majority of you typically wear a rewashable “cloth” mask or KN 95 mask. 2021 will still be the year of the “mask” and the best advice that I can give to you is… Encourage your friends and family to speak slowly and clearly and make every attempt to have a face-to-face conversation. Most of my patients are mainly staying home unless they need to visit a doctor or go to a grocery store. Thus, watching Television has increased dramatically amongst all of us. For at least 75% of my patients, even with the assistance of hearing aids, understanding the dialogue on the T.V. can be frustrating and many of you “need” closed-caption. For 99% of my patients, I always suggest that they consider “streaming the TV” which will provide them with the clearest sound quality. What is TV streaming and how does it work? Basically, we provide you with a small TV box that you plug into the audio out of either your TV or cable box. This creates a Bluetooth signal from your hearing aids directly to the TV. It’s comparable to streaming music from your smart phone

into I pods wirelessly. You can initiate streaming three ways: 1) turn it on via an APP that we install of your phone, 2) use a remote that we provide to you or 3) manually push a button on one of your hearing instruments. TV streaming may eliminate the use of close caption for many of you. At Garden State Hearing, we provide the TV streaming box and remote (if necessary) at no charge for most of our patients. That’s at least a $450 savings. We even go the extra mile to come to your home and install the TV box at no cost to you if your technical skills preclude you from setting it up. Going the extra mile for your patients is what we do at Garden State Hearing. Many hearing care practices don’t even discuss this option even though most hearing aids are “Bluetooth” enabled. Moreover, many practices expect you to “pay upfront” when purchasing hearing aids instead of offering them no interest payment plans. We offer 0% interest payment plans of up to 36 months. We, as a practice, pay the interest up front so you don’t have to incur this expense! In my professional opinion, all practices should offer no interest payment plans and discuss better ways to clarify the TV. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact Dr. Izzy at ikirsh@gardenstatehearing.com or make an appointment at one of our convenient offices (Toms River & Whiting: 732-818-3610 or Manahawkin 609-978-8926).

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How Hawthorn Lowers Blood Pressure By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Hypertension refers to high blood pressure, and while doctors sometimes define this differently based upon your age, it is usually something like 140 over 90. These numbers are further defined as your systolic blood pressure over the diastolic blood pressure. The systolic is always the first number, whereas the diastolic is the second number and it’s most important because it shows what the pressure is at rest. Hypertension occurs due to several factors, usually not just one. You might see this condition occur in people who are sedentary and eating too much salt or drinking too much alcohol. You might see it in a smoker who is stressed and getting older. Your genetics play a role too. There is age-old herb that I trust for all kinds of heart conditions including hypertension. It’s called hawthorn and it is in the same family as roses. Hawthorne is available widely at health food stores and online e-tailors in all kinds of forms like pills, powders and extracts. It’s not so much the leaf, it’s actually the berry of the hawthorn shrub that does the heavy lifting. The berry contains a high concentration of natural compounds which support your entire cardiovascular system. Hawthorn has been used for centuries to support all kinds of cardiovascular disorders, and it can relax tight, constricted blood vessels. By relaxing them, there is less pressure inside, and therefore blood pressure comes down over time. Hawthorn does affect the nervous system, it is calming and has a mild sedative effect. But I do not recommend hawthorn at bedtime though. The reason for

this warning is that hawthorn is a diuretic. Hawthorne was studied and compared to placebo and found to help people with type 2 diabetes who also had hypertension. The participants took 1,200 mg hawthorn extract in this particular study (doses vary greatly so keep that in mind), and those who took hawthorn had better (lower) blood pressures than those who took the dud pill. Hawthorn contains many polyphenols and antioxidants. It can be useful for many conditions including hypertension, a weak heart, congestive heart failure, shortness of breath and physical/athletic performance. For that reason, you might consider taking hawthorn, but of course ask your doctor if it’s right for you. Because it reduces blood pressure, you will obviously see interactions with other medications used for hypertension. For example, hawthorn may exacerbate the blood pressure reducing effect of the following: • Beta blockers • Calcium channel blockers • ACE inhibitors • ARBs (Angiotensin II Receptor blockers) • Diuretics • Digoxin • Others Side effects of hawthorn have been reported such as nausea, stomach upset, dizziness, insomnia, restlessness and headaches. Side effects often occur when people mix the hawthorn with other medications which cause pressure to drop too low. With hawthorn, it’s best to use lower dosages of the herb, and take it for a longer period of time, than to take high doses for a short term. Ask your doctor if it’s right for you.

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By: Michael J. Deem, Esq.and Christopher R. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates In New Jersey, if you sustain an injury arising out of or in the course of your employment, you are entitled to certain benefits under the law. This is more specifically set forth in the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act. Primarily, should your injury require medical attention, the Workers’ Compensation carrier for your employer is to provide this to you. The insurance carrier pays for reasonable and necessary medical care until you reach a medical plateau. In turn, however, the insurance carrier does have the right to direct your medical care. In other words, the insurance carrier has the opportunity to choose the physicians with whom you treat, as well as the facilities where any treatment or therapy is administered. In the event that your injury is such that you are medically unable to work for more than seven (7) days, the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act provides that the insurance company is to pay temporary disability benefits. This entitles you to seventy percent (70%) of your wages, up to the statutory maximum for the year in which you sustained the injury. These payments continue until the authorized physician permits you to return to work or until you reach a medical plateau, whichever is sooner. Should permanent effects of your injury remain after achieving a medical plateau, you may be entitled to benefits to compensate for those permanent effects. This is based on a statutory value determined according to the part of your body which was injured and the permanent residuals of your treatment and injury. This process progresses after your physician has returned you to gainful employment. In the event that you are deemed medically unable to return to work, you may be entitled to total disability benefits.

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─Photo courtesy Toms River Regional Schools TOMS RIVER – Throughout the pan- bracelets and sold them at a stand in their demic, two ﬁfth-grade students at Hooper front yards, using the money earned to Avenue Elementary School wanted to do purchase 13 coats to donate to Just Believe in Toms River. something to help others. Through Just Believe, the coats were disCharlotte Standfast, age 10, and Brynn Costanzo, age 11, came up with the con- tributed to the warming centers in Ocean cept of “Braided Bracelets” to raise money County. Charlotte and Brynn plan to continto purchase coats for those who could not ue raising money through Braided Bracelets aﬀord them. The girls made hundreds of to donate more coats throughout our area.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Residents Asked To Nominate Big Trees For Registry

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – There is a lot of history in Ocean County. Some of these big, old trees have seen quite a lot of it. The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Ocean County Shade Tree Commission is urging residents to nominate big trees throughout the county for a Big Tree Registry. The Big Tree Registry is a compilation of the largest native and naturalized tree species in the county. Residents will nominate the trees that have environmental and historical value that should be conserved for future generations. Ocean County Commissioner Virginia Haines recently visited downtown Toms River to examine a sweet g um t ree (liquidamber styraciﬂua) at Mott Place which clearly ﬁt the bill of one of Ocean County’s big trees. Haines, who serves as liaison to the County’s Parks and Recreation Department, joined the agency’s director, Michael Magnum, in measuring the tree’s circumference, noting it was almost 10 feet. The tree height of 70 feet and the crown spread of 68 feet makes it a perfect candidate for the county’s Big Tree list.

“This tree is probably 100 years old if not older. We have big trees gracing lands across this county. We want to know about them in order to preserve and protect them. Big trees play an important role in the health of our environment and ultimately our health,” she said. Some of the environmental benefits of big trees include the removal of tons of pollution in the air; combating climate change by removing carbon dioxide; preventing water runoff, erosion and water pollution; preventing flooding; providing wildlife habitats; and the tree roots help filter ground water by absorbing nutrients and toxins. Haines added that “big trees provide up to 600 times the environmental benefits of typical trees. It is important that these trees are documented to keep them from being removed.” Large trees that preserve history and provide historic value are also called Heritage or Witness trees. She said, “many trees also have historic value and have been around for hundreds of years. The only way for these trees to truly tell their story is for us to preserve and appreciate them for the value and pleasure they bring to the county.” Since the 1930s Ocean County has been

part of the New Jersey Forest Service (NJFS), who oversees the state Big Tree Conservation Program and keeps a record of the largest trees in the state. Ocean County has 23 trees listed on the NJFS Big Tree Registry with most of them located on the grounds of Georgian Court University in Lakewood Township. Those seeking to nominate a big tree should go to the Ocean County Parks

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Psych Students Get Training From Prosecutor’s Office

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Psychiatry students will have hands-on learning thanks to a partnership between the Department of Psychiatry at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. Post Graduate Year Two (PGY2) Psychiatry residents will be in a forensic rotation at the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Special Offenders Unit. Two residents will be there in one- to twomonth rotations. They will be affiliated with Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune or Ocean Medical Center in Brick. This kind of partnership is the first of its kind in New Jersey, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. “The goal of this innovative partnership is to immerse the psychiatry residents in an atmosphere where they have a panoramic view of criminal cases so they can see the potential roles they may play in forensic psychiatry. The partnership will allow psychiatry residents to attend court appearances with our Assistant Prosecutors and observe seasoned forensic psychiatrists testify in Ocean County Superior Court. The psychiatric residents will receive didactic training throughout their rotation with regard to Chapter 4 of the New Jersey 2C Criminal Code as well as instruction on courtroom etiquette and the nuances of the criminal justice system. The psychiatry residents will review cases that include issues revolving around competency, not guilty by reason of insanity, KROL hearings and diversionary programming,” Prosecutor Billhimer stated. “These psychiatry residents will also review medical records and interview defendants that

may be pending entry into various OCPO-led programs such as Ocean County Helping Hand initiatives, Mental Health Diversion or the Veteran’s Diversion Program. We are grateful to Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine for sharing their psychiatry residents with us and we look forward to working with them to help us navigate difficult cases involving mental illness,” Prosecutor Billhimer stated. “We are proud to be part of this innovative collaboration between the Department of Psychiatry at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. Relationships between our healthcare system and criminal justice system are critical to the training of our psychiatrists and partnerships like this one place our trainees at the cutting edge of mental health education,” said Dr. Ramon Solhkhah, Chair of the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health for the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. “This is a natural intersection for us…with regard to the mental health crisis facing this nation, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is dedicated to leveraging our resources and expertise in order to ensure the psychiatrists of today and tomorrow have the most comprehensive training,” Prosecutor Billhimer concluded. Billhimer thanked Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Renee T. White and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Special Offenders Unit for their collaborative efforts relative to the Residency Partnership’s success and to ensure that defendants facing criminal charges are given the opportunity to access evaluations vital to an appropriate disposition.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jan 30 - feb 5 By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): A loved one could be more loving and thoughtful than expected in the week ahead. Since you may be the target of someone’s ardor and passionate aﬀection, be prepared and set aside some extra time. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Life is full of surprises, and you may be the center of attention, especially in social settings. A restless urge to ignore the old and test-drive the new can motivate you to break from traditions in the week to come. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Following the rules of etiquette shows respect and consideration to others. You may not need to think of something to say when you receive a gift or a favor in the week ahead since it’s easy to remember a thank-you. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Someone close could be preoccupied by thoughts of love or immersed in group activities. Either way, your presence may be needed. Earn a few brownie points by making inspired purchases for your home this week. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): An obsession with achieving your ambitions can make you appear insensitive. Avoid making any major decisions or drastic changes until at least the middle of the week, when you might get better results. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You seem more outgoing than usual and are not simply going through the motions when you extend your hand in friendship. In the week ahead, you may be at your best in social situations where you can expect to receive more support.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): There are times when you love being spoiled and coddled. You could receive your heart’s desires as the week unfolds since your strong feelings may easily be communicated. Focus on creating a happy home. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Be prepared to adapt to changing conditions during the week ahead. Some changes should be for the better and uplift your spirits, but don’t launch anything of importance today or tomorrow. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the week ahead, you may show resourcefulness when handling problems and possessions. You might find an ingenious replacement for a potentially broken object. Find ways to satisfy a desire to learn, investigate or explore. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Romance may become part of your repertoire as this week unfolds. You may get all wrapped up in a relationship that seems merely friendly on the outside but is destined to aid you in expressing true affection. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t take your good luck for granted, especially in the first part of the week. Avoid taking risks with your money for the next few days. Before the week is over, you may be given an opportunity to make beneficial changes. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There may be numerous occasions during the week ahead to meet new people who might become welcome fixtures in your life. You may be encouraged to adjust your viewpoint to accommodate someone’s beliefs.

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