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−Photo by Bob Vosseller A firepit located at the borough’s lake will soon be retired. The crumbling fixture at the pavilion is rarely used according to officials and it was determined that funds for other lakeside improvements would be better spent than restoring the fire pit. By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – Council members reported on the status of various infrastructure projects, upgrades and repairs along with the pending retirement of a crumbling fixture and the borough’s lake during their last meeting. Council President Steven Oglesby ran that session in the absence of Mayor Harry Robbins. The meeting included discussion of the development of the borough’s spending plan. Councilwoman Patricia Hodges said she met with the borough’s financial officer to discuss the preliminary development of this year’s spending plan. “The finance committee met. We set a timeline
which could change to developments of COVID going on. We’ll be working on the budget.” She added that the ordinance committee had also met and that further review is taking place concerning the ordinance book. An ordinance is forthcoming concerning regulations pertaining to the borough’s lake. “We will need to add one additional item to the lake ordinance before final passage,” the council president said. “There was some concern of alcohol use and that will be included. We need to incorporate the use of the pavilion. I don’t believe that is included within recreation use. I couldn’t find (Fire Pit - See Page 7)
Demand Outpaces Supply For Vaccine
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – As a significant portion of the population is allowed access to the coronavirus vaccines, the system is buckling under the demand and the supply of vaccine has not caught up. Healthcare workers, long-term care facility
residents, first responders, seniors, and those with serious medical conditions are able to get the vaccine in New Jersey. But if there’s no vaccine to be had, does this matter? Ocean County was receiving 5,000 doses of the vaccine a week, The Asbury Park Press
reported. That dropped to 3,000 one week, and then went up to 3,500 the next. Accordi ng to the 2018 census, seniors in Ocean County numbered at around 130,000. Even at 5,000 a week, that would take at least seven months to vaccinate them all. It
would likely be longer because the vaccine requires two doses. And that doesn’t include the number of people who are healthcare workers, fi rst responders, and others. The 5,000 a week figure are just the vaccines being provided to the Ocean Count y gov-
ernment to distribute. There are others, like certain medical facilities and pharmacies, who have their own supply. Those numbers were unknown as of press time. The state has prioritized vaccine roll-out toward people who are (Demand - See Page 10)
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Vaccination Clinics Wanted In Manchester By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Township officials expressed their concerns about the township’s senior population’s ability to receive the COVID-19 vaccinations. “I understand the Health departments are doing a very good job delivering the supply of vaccine available. I also understand they are planning to do the rollout of these micro clinics in all of the retirement communities,” Councilman Robert Hudak said. “I hope we will see that in the very near future and I look forward to working with them on this program,” Hudak added. Councilman James Vaccaro noted that coronavirus cases have substantially increased across the nation, “especially in New Jersey and in Ocean County and Manchester. I too have received many calls from many stressed residents who are seeking information about COVID-19 vaccinations and the lack of being able to get an appointment to get a vaccination.” “Getting an appointment for the second (Vaccination - See Page 4)
Lakehurst School Closed To Students After Controversial Reopening By Chris Lundy LA K EH U RST – District officials announced Lakehurst Elementary School will be closed until after President’s Day weekend due to COVID-19 cases. This comes after some parents and staff petitioned the district not to reopen.
The district posted a message that it will be closed to students starting January 29. Students will have 100 percent virtual learning until they return on Tuesday, February 16. “Due to circumstances beyond our control and an increase in (School - See Page 7)
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that as it was an oversized lot, “it will be offered to all the adjacent properties. It needs to be consolidated at the time of purchase with any of the adjacent properties and a variance cannot be used for a subdivision to create a new building or additional home.” “Generally, we don’t allow that to happen when we sell a lot,” Wallis said. “They would have to get a variance to build on it.” The fourth ordinance introduced that amends the township’s revised ordinances to add residential rental unit re-occupancy and resales. Wallis explained this was giving a better definition for the “Air BNB type of rentals in town.” The final ordinance authorized the sale of 2643 Ridgeway Road. “This property is being offered up to the adjacent property owners,” Wallis said. Each of the ordinances will have a public hearing at the council’s February 8 meeting. Martin noted that “we have quite a lot on our consent agenda today.” Among those items was the approval of mobile home licenses for the year; authorizing an application for a New Jersey Transit grant which the township does each year for senior services; applying for a recycling and tonnage grant from the state; designating a recycling communities coordinator for 2021 and establishing salaries for department heads, the mayor and council. Also included in the consent agenda was the authorization of bids for COVID-19 cleaning services and the authorizing of purchase of street sweeping equipment and a contract award to Garrison Enterprises for a water main extension. Rt. 539
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residents.” He also wanted to explore the idea of giving supplies at all drive thru COVID-19 test sites. “I know Holmdel Township has provided Holmdel seniors with a bag free of charge which contains a 10-95 mask, a face shield, a small bottle of hand sanitizer and a COVID-19 information card.” “We must do something to help and save our citizens and to halt the spread of the COVID-19 virus and the new virus strains in Manchester Township,” he added. He urged residents to wear their face masks, maintain the proper social distancing, wear protective gloves when possible, use hand sanitizers as needed and frequently wash their hands with soap and water for 20 seconds. “I was getting frustrated myself trying to get on Ocean County’s (Health Department) website for a vaccination. One morning a little before 5 a.m. I went on a website and got an appointment…in Voorhees in Burlington County. Maybe it might work better if people got up a little earlier to try it. Good luck,” Council Vice President Joan Brush said. Mayor Ken Palmer added, “I spoke with the Ocean County Health Department director to get an update and the plan is when they get enough vaccine, they will start opening up more community specific sites. His words not mine. He knows Manchester is in need with our population and the frailty of some of our residents so they definitely know that is high on their priority list.” The mayor said he could not get a timeline from the County’s Health Department
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Continued From Page 1 it. I think we will need to do that before we present it,” Oglesby added. He requested that when the final wording for that ordinance was drafted, “send out the entire ordinance to the council so they can review it.” During the summer the borough received complaints from residents regarding out-oftown use of the lake causing a lack of parking. For several months the council has been reviewing its options on what could be done to relieve the parking problem. Borough Attorney Ian Goldman has been researching options for the borough and reviewing the wording of the ordinance. “We’ll be having another meeting and we’ll be getting the wording down,” Oglesby said. Councilman Brian Dimeo reported on
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Continued From Page 1 COVID positive cases within the district, the Ocean County Health Department has advised a two week remote learning schedule for the entire school district,” the message stated. However, critics of reopening have said that it was within the district’s control to slow the spread of cases and that this comes as no surprise. The district, which has k-8th grade students, went to full remote learning on December
The Manchester Times, February 6, 2021, Page 7 the status of the borough’s youth recreation program and said “due to the rising COVID numbers and the state guidelines we’re not planning any gathering type of events. We discussed a few things that we could possibly do remotely. That really is the gist of it at this point. We just can’t get together yet.” “Building and grounds are taking bids on the roof replacement on the borough hall. There is also some work on the bulkheads,” Councilman Gary Lowe said. He added that “in regards to the pavilion (at the lake) we’re running into a problem with the fire pit. It is starting to dilapidate and it needs to come down. There is no need to have it there because it really isn’t usable.” Councilman Lowe said that other than having a bonfire, there really wasn’t a use for the firepit and by removing it the area would gain more space. “It is rather expensive to rebuild. I don’t
know how the council feels about that?” Lowe added. “It is a safety hazard. It was an old box to begin with. It was there when we built (the pavilion) it. It would have to be rebuilt.” “There was some discussion of putting an insert in and work around that and maybe extending its life,” Councilman James Davis said. “Any money we dump into that would take away from other upgrades like increase the electrical system. It makes more sense to spend money on those upgrades than on something we essentially don’t use,” Davis added. Hodges added that it’s nice esthetically but it’s more practical to upgrade the electrical system. Councilman Lowe said internet improvements were set to occur at the water plant and for the community center. “We’re doing that due to the need for training for public works. It is easier to put things up on a big screen than
having each one of them sit before a computer. For the amount of money it is worth doing.” Davis noted that State Department of Transportation projects are planned, including concrete curbing south of Route 70 and asphalt on the north side of Route 70. He also noted that 100 feet of bulkheading south of the pier “down by that curb that is crumbling” was planned. “We have about 110 or so pear trees that we will take out. We expect some people won’t be happy with them being removed and we’re prepping a letter to explain that there is a liability for damage and that would belong to the residents if they aren’t removed so we think most residents will want us to take them out because they could do considerable damage to the sidewalks.” “We’ll be running to the new bathroom (at the lake) we are looking at that being in the second week in February. We are looking at getting the equipment in place,” Davis said.
9 due to increased cases of the coronavirus noted in the community. They returned to in-person education on January 19. Now, they closed 10 days later, which was actually eight school days. An emergency Board of Education meeting was held the week before the January 19 reopening which drew more than 30 people. Cherie Menchini, who heads the school district’s Teachers Association addressed how the teachers want to come back and they love teaching in person, but it has to be safe. They also had concerns about finding substitute teachers, the district’s protocol for
if a staff member can’t return to the building, how to enforce children staying home when sick, and a lack of contact tracing. She said resumption to full instruction at the current time would be “reckless for students, staff and all who they come in contact with.” At the time of the emergency meeting, January 13, there were 167 positive tests in Lakehurst. On the first day that the school went back to remote, January 29, that number was 192. These numbers come from the Ocean County Health Department’s website (OCHD. org). It shows the number of positive cases
since the start of the outbreak last year. So, to clarify, Lakehurst has had 192 positive cases since March of 2020, not 192 active cases today. However, these figures also show that they doubled in cases since they first closed in December. At the emergency meeting, the Board of Education had decided to reopen on January 19. Board President James Malden said “We will see how we can make it safer with the procedures we have in place and if something goes wrong within the next two weeks or if we see things starting to go awry, we will revisit this.”
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL If You Want To Run For Office, Now Is The Time The campaign is over. Let the campaign begin! I know we just had an election, and everyone could cer tainly use a breather. But for those few of you thinking of running for office, now is the time to take that
next step. Start attending meetings of whatever board you want to join. Watch the proceedings. Learn how they do things and why. If you win, you’ll be spending your evenings at these meetings anyway; you might as well
get used to it. Become active in your c o m m u n i t y. W h e t h e r it’s youth sports, church groups, or some other volunteer activity, they’d be happy to have you. It will give you a taste of interacting with the public. Many
people live very structured lives where you will never meet someone who you don’t already know. Getting yourself out there will introduce you to new ideas and points of view. They might not be intelligent ideas or valid points of
view, but you’ll be able to understand what people in your community are thinking. Otherwise, you’re just talking to just your own friends and family. And, even if you don’t wind up running, or you run for election and lose,
the hours you spend doing public service will be time well spent. Who knows, you might even decide that this is the best way to help people.
including Atlantic Shores, are vying for contracts to build more facilities off the Jersey coast. Bringing offshore wind onshore to power New Jersey, and its corresponding potential for manufacturing, operations, and union jobs is the answer for a thriving energy and economic future, and quality of life. Lacey Township can benefit greatly. Let’s not be distracted. Holtec’s bottom line isn’t our concern. Getting to 100 percent renewable energy is.
conviction was based on circumstantial evidence or eye witness testimony. Both of which, at times, have proven to be unreliable. As the axiom goes; “better to let ten guilty people go free, than to condemn one innocent person.” Having said that, I think there are some crimes that are so pernicious, so depraved, so vile, that the death penalty (I prefer the death consequence) is appropriate. Certainly the Bible thinks so: “the murderer shall surely be put to death.” (Numbers 35:16) A man “ad mits” and “pleads guilty” to raping a little girl multiple times, then murders her by burying her alive and says, given the opportunity, he would do it again. I don’t think being provided with an air conditioned room, a color T.V., free medical and dental care, three meals a day and perhaps an early release for “good behavior” is reflective of the punishment fitting the crime. If there is anyone more deserving of being unceremoniously dispatched to that great unknown in the sky (or perhaps more appropriately dispatched in the opposite direction), it is the child murderer-rapist. It’s about time we bring “old sparky” out of retirement. It is not about retribution, it is about justice! “And if any mischief follows, then thou shalt give life for life.” Exodus 21:23
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Letters To The Editor Lacey’s Future Is In The Wind The recent revelation that Holtec International, the owners of the defunct Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station in Lacey Township is in talks with federal regulators about their prototype for a new generation of small nuclear reactors brought measured cheers from local officials, condemnation from environmentalists, and perplexed reactions from some residents. The township had relied upon nuclear power from the Oyster Creek nuclear plant for decades as a mainstay for their local tax base. Lacey officials took the talks as an indication that a nuclear future was in their horizon. It might be Mother Nature, however, that pulls the plug on this ill-conceived idea. A NJ Department of Environ mental Protection report, (nj.gov/dep/climat-
echange/) prepared by Rutgers University and leading climate change experts, predicts over a foot of sea level rise in less than a decade, over two feet by 2050, and over six feet by 2100. The report also indicated that New Jersey has been impacted by sea-level rise from climate change more than any other region on earth and we can expect more severe storms more often. Siting any type of nuclear plant and its inevitable stockpile of highly radioactive nuclear waste, which remains lethal for tens of thousands of years, in an area that could be underwater in the near future is foolhardy. The talks Holtec has engaged in with officials at the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) are conceptual and about design, and not about a designated location for a new wave of nukes the company would like to build,
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according to an agency spokesperson. Recent surveys reportedly show that a hefty majority of Americans favor development of wind and solar energy. New Jersey is fortunate to be in the forefront of this energy revolution to make the necessary and critical changes to respond to the current climate emergency we are experiencing. Lacey officials and residents should feel optimism as the township has already been identified as geographically ideal as a landing site for offshore wind. Lacey officials would do well to talk with legislators in Buchanon, NY, home to the Indian Point Nuclear Plant, recently acquired by Holtec. There, local officials pressed the state to pass a tax on spent fuel treating the casks that will hold the deadly waste as a storage facility. New Jersey could consider doing likewise. There is over 750 metric tons of nuclear waste at the Oyster Creek site. The Oyster Creek nuke was not trouble free in the past, and there’s no guarantee it won’t be in the future. Holtec’s cask system has been a subject of controversy and its complex corporate structure of limited liability has left some skittish about the company’s financial ability to complete a decommissioning that doesn’t cut safety corners. Paul Gunter, the director of nuclear oversight at the Maryland-based Beyond Nuclear has been watchdogging the plant since the
mid-80s. Over the years, Gunter has joined with grassroots and environmental groups, including Clean Water Action, to cite numerous safety concerns, deficiencies in NRC oversight, and pinpointed structural degradation at Oyster Creek. Gunter has been critical of the layered structure of limited liability, but, nevertheless, sees a bright future for Lacey Township and it’s all in the wind. Gunter calls New Jersey a perfectly positioned “renewable energy hub” and goes on to say that nuclear power will not be competitive in the electricity market given the imminent onset of offshore wind development. The Murphy Administration has embraced wind as a principal means to achieving all renewable power in the state by 2050. The Ocean Wind project recently approved by regulators will be built 15 miles off the cost of Atlantic City, beyond the viewscape, and produce enough power for 500,000 homes. The administration ultimately plans to approve 7,500 megawatts of offshore wind, more than any other state in the nation. Last fall, the Danish company, Ørsted, was approved to use the former Oyster Creek nuke as a landing point to bring Ocean Wind’s offshore wind to land. The shuttered and polluting B.L. England, a former coal plant in Upper Township, was also reportedly identified as a landing pad. Various wind companies,
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When The Death Penalty Is Appropriate A while back, the Editorial Page Editor of the Asbury Park Press wrote: “The best argument against capital punishment, however, was, and is, its lack of values as deterrent.” He concluded by saying: “But retribution should not be the basis for public safety.” Is the death penalty a deterrent against capital crimes? I maintain that capital punishment is the ultimate deterrent – there are no repeat offenders! In other words, it’s the ultimate cure for recidivism There are some circumstances, however, where I think the death penalty should be off-the-table, especially in cases where the
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Restaurants, Bars Should Have Indoor Customers After 10 CAPITOL COMMENTS
pandemic. The 10th District Legislators, Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John Catalano have released 10th Legislative District the following statement requesting that the Governor Senator Jim Holzapfel Assemblyman Greg McGuckin remove the 10 p.m. curfew in order to prevent these TRENTON − An Executive Order signed small businesses from closing their doors by Governor Murphy mandating bars and permanently. “We understand it’s a balancing act to restaurants to suspend indoor dining between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. has been in place maintain a healthy community and a healthy since the fall and continues to financially economy for our small businesses. However, strangle the industry hit hardest by the we believe the adjustments these establish-
ments have made to ensure their patrons safety are working. Lifting the restrictions on early closing times at restaurants and bars will give small businesses some relief going forward. “Our Governor needs to make exceptions to sustain our local economies and prevent our restaurants from closing their doors permanently. This industry has already lost so much revenue during this time and we need to give them a fighting chance for survival in the months going forward. Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day, March Madness, UFC Fights are all opportunities to regain some ground. Bars and restaurants are able to
accommodate patrons safely who willing to visit local establishments, whether it’s day or night. Does it make any sense to differentiate between 9:45 and 10:15? “If the Governor mandates private businesses to close to protect the public good, then he should also reimburse these establishments for any revenue lost. Our bill, S-3060/A-4849, compensates the business owner for loss of income during a temporary partial or complete closure of the business. “Legislation along with lifting arbitrary restrictions on these establishments is the only way to keep the lights on for an industry that has been gutted since March.”
Healthcare Enrollment Period Extended For Uninsured Residents From The Desk Of The
Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – Following the Biden Administration’s health care action, Governor Phil Murphy announced the State is extending the health insurance enrollment period for uninsured residents to sign up for coverage through Get Covered New Jersey, the state’s official health insurance marketplace, in response to the coronavirus pandemic. “Ensuring that our residents have access to quality, affordable health insurance has been a top priority of our administra-
tion since day one,” said Gover nor Mur phy. “As we continue our work to save lives and protect New Jerseyans in response to the pandemic, this action will expand opportunities for residents to get the coverage they need to maintain their health and wellbeing. I want to thank President Biden for taking this necessary step at the federal level to further complement the relief efforts of his American Rescue Plan.” “We want to ensure that New Jerseyans have the coverage they need to see a doctor when they are sick, but also to get the preventive care that is so vital to their longterm health,” said Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Marlene Caride. “Keeping open the enrollment win-
dow for those who are uninsured will give residents the chance to choose a plan now, instead of having to wait until next year to get covered. Especially during a public health emergency, this extension is crucial to protecting our residents’ health.” Last year, Governor Murphy requested that the Trump Administration reopen the Affordable Care Act enrollment period in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the administration refused. This year, the Biden Administration announced that it would reopen health insurance enrollment in states that are utilizing the federal marketplace through a Special Enrollment Period. The state of New Jersey transitioned from using the federally-facilitated marketplace, healthcare.gov, to its own marketplace last year, GetCovered.NJ.gov. The first Open Enrollment Period started November 1,
2020 and ended on January 31, 2021. Operating its own marketplace gives New Jersey more control over the health insurance market and the ability to better respond to the needs of the state, including setting its own Open Enrollment Period and establishing Special Enrollment Periods in response to the state’s needs. New Jersey will extend the window for eligible uninsured residents to enroll in a health insurance plan through the marketplace or directly from carriers through a COVID-19 Special Enrollment Period through May 15, 2021. The coverage effective dates will be as follows: • Enroll by February 28, coverage effective March 1; • Enroll by March 31, coverage effective (Healthcare - See Page 15)
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Continued From Page 1 the most likely to get the virus and to have a serious case. Therefore, the first group to be vaccinated were health care workers and those living in long-term care facilities like nursing homes. Those people are designated Phase 1A, which started the process on December 15. Gov. Phil Murphy also opened it up to
police and firefighters on January 7. Then, on January 14, Murphy announced on social media that residents ages 65 and older can be vaccinated, and anyone between the ages of 16-64 can sign up as long as they meet the medical conditions defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The governor has been criticized for allowing more people to access the vaccine than there are vaccines. This has led to a mad rush of people trying to sign up and being
frustrated for not making the cut. Worse still, the process is mostly online, and many seniors either don’t have computers or aren’t computer savvy enough to navigate the website. Those folks are urged to call the state call center at 855-568-0545. However, since it’s busy during the day, officials have recommended they call from 6-8 p.m. (It is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) At a recent Berkeley Township Council meeting, the governing body urged the state
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Police Ask For Help In $25K Theft Case
By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – Police are asking the public’s help in providing any information that will solve the case of about $25,000 stolen from a locked vehicle in late December. The money was to be transferred to a bank from a local business the next morning. Police said that the investigation suggests this was not an insurance fraud case.
Anyone with information about this crime which took place in the Pine Lake Park section of the township is urged to contact Detective Joseph Fastige at 732-657-2009 ext. 4208. People can also private message the police department’s social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) or use their anonymous tip line website at: manchesterpolicenj.com
Library To Hold Black History Month Virtual Craft
MANCHESTER – The Ocean County Library Manchester Branch is holding a virtual Black History Month DIY Craft from February 16 to February 26. In 1992, Mae Jemison became the first African American woman to travel to space! Celebrate her amazing accomplishment
with a fun rocket craft program. Pick up a Take & Make kit at the Manchester Branch starting February 16 and watch a video to learn about Mae Jemison and make your own rocket craft. YouTube link will be available at theoceancountylibrary. org/events after February 16.
Regional Day School To Hold Parent Support Group
MANCHESTER – The Regional Day School will be holding their next parent support group meeting on February 11 from 4 to 5 p.m. Jennifer Klein, MS, RD of the Perlmutter Family ShopRite of Manchester will pres-
ent a virtual cooking demo for a quick and healthy family meal. You can join through Google Meet link on machestertwp.org or join by phone 609726-6518 (PIN: 413386294).
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OCEAN COUNTY – Join the Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity for a live cooking demonstration with award-winning chef, Ralph Colasurdo from Mulberry Street! Together, they will create a meal that appeals to every palate and pair it with wine for the occasion. Registrants will be entered to win a $100 certificate to Mulberry Street and will be announced at the end of the event.
The event will take place on February 10 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Tickets are $30 and you must register for the event at nohfh.com/food-love-home-fundraiser. A follow-up email will be sent to you two weeks before the event with a detailed ingredient and equipment list and zoom link. For more information, contact Cristina at programservices@nohf h.com.
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Conditions, and through participants sharing life experiences. During COVID, when people are feeling isolated, it is important to find a safe place to share concerns and to learn that we are not alone. Participants will gain a sense of control over things they can change, through the exercises practiced during the program, and through comfort and support received from each other. This program is funded through the Office of Senior Services and provided free of charge to participants. A computer or tablet that has a camera and microphone is needed to take part. Information on the use of Zoom will be provided. Take Control of Your Health beginning February 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. Diabetes Self-Management beginning February 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Class size is limited. Register now online here: csimow.org/take-control-health or contact Louanne Kane MA, NCC for more information and/or to register call 732-2818391 or e-mail at lkane@csimow.org
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By Chris Lundy WASHINGTON, D.C. – The news has been flushed with imagery of the invasion of the Capitol Building, which at press time had resulted in the deaths of four rioters and one officer. While some agitators continue to call for violence, there are many more voices denouncing the attack and urging peace. The group believed that the 2020 presidential election results were fraudulent. However, multiple 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 floor when he got an alert on his phone. He was told to shelter in place. He returned to his office, locked his door and stayed away from windows. It was unclear, at first, what was going on, he said. He knew protesters had come in, but he didn’t know if they were armed or what their goal was. He had tried to contact colleagues but was unable to reach them, which made him fear the worst. Later, he would learn about bombs being found. He heard staff members of other members of Congress had to barricade themselves into their offices with furniture. There was only one way out of the office, through a door that the rioters were breaking down. “We’re now providing counseling resources for Congress and their staff,” he said. Officer Down Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) honored Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick who was killed by the rioters. “Words are inadequate to convey my sadness, shock and anger over the murder of Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick who courageously fought the violent mob that stormed the Capitol building,” Smith said. “He died a hero and deserves our eternal gratitude for his sacrifice.” Sicknick was a member of the New Jersey National Guard and served in Operation Southern Watch in 1999 and Enduring Freedom in 2003. He served overseas only to be killed in the line of duty defending Members of Congress and staff and the Capitol building during a joint session of Congress. “My wife Marie and I - and my family and staff - offer our deepest condolences to and prayers for his family, friends and colleagues,” Smith said. “I unequivocally condemn the assault on the Capitol and those who committed violence, vandalism and other crimes should be prosecuted to the greatest extent of the law,” he said in a separate statement, thanking the officers for their efforts.
−Photo courtesy Steve Dorsey CBS News Garbage was left in the Capitol Building after the attacks. “The enactment of wise public policy to benefit all Americans requires robust dialogue and debate - and genuine respect for one another especially when there is fundamental disagreement,” he said. “We must be committed to zero-tolerance towards violence in any form.” What Do We Do Now? The questions on a lot of people’s minds are: Where do we go after this? How do we talk to the other side of the aisle when our versions of reality are so different? How can we heal a deeply divided nation? “There’s no piece of legislation I can write that will fix this. No president – Biden or anyone else – can do it alone,” Kim said. “It has to be built upon the respect for Democracy and for each other. “If they truly respected Democracy they wouldn’t have done what they did,” he said. The front door of the Capitol Building was torn to pieces. “They literally broke down the door of America. Cigarettes were put out on statues. American flags were trampled. American flags were replaced with Trump flags,” he said. “We have a long road to recovery. We have to recognize all of us are Americans. We have to move past this idea that someone else is The Enemy because of how they voted, what color their skin is, or what their religion is.” A lot of photos of the rioters have been published, and critics have pointed out their anti-Semitic shirts and white supremacy tattoos. Others have argued that these people are a minority and don’t represent the entire movement. There was another photo that has been making the rounds - Kim cleaning up some of the mess. His office didn’t have a copy of it, since it was not a photo op. He said it was just a little thing he thought to do at the time. When there are people trying to disrupt Democracy, the first thing you should do is show them that the capitol is strong and resilient. The House members went to work after the attack. “Maybe it’s just the little things…Showing humility and respect,” he said.
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Mental Health Association Announces Virtual Groups
OCEAN COUTY – The Mental Health Association in New Jersey has announced the following ongoing groups that individuals can join: Moms Online Group: This online, peerrun group is for mothers seeking mutual support, coping strategies, self-care tips and wellness resources. Meets weekly via Zoom App at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays or by call-in. Virtual participants use zoom./ us/join and meeting ID 932 2282 2193. Phone-in participants call 929-205-6099. Creative Expression Virtual Group: “Creativity Unleashed” is a weekly online group; participants explore art as an outlet for expression and a means to enhance positive mood and emotions. No art skills required. Meets at 2 p.m. on Sundays online or by call-in. Use this link zoom./us/join and meeting ID 933 5544 9291. Call-in option is 929-205-6099. Online or Call-in Depression Support Group: “Dealing with Depression” is a weekly support group for those who have dealt with depression and those living with depression; peers provide support, strategies and understanding. Meets at 7 p.m. on Mondays via the Zoom App at zoom./us/join with meeting ID 989 0902 6160 or by call-in 929-205-6099. For more information about any of the following groups, email mleotis@ mhanj.org.
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Having an autoimmune condition, or a thyroid condition can make you more susceptible to COVID-19 complications. Think of autoimmune conditions in the same manner you would other immunosuppressive disorders (i.e., cancer, organ transplantation, history of radiation treatment or chemotherapy). As it pertains to Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Graves’ disease or hypothyroidism you need to be extra vigilant while you’re out in public because your immunity is compromised. The right dose of thyroid medication, and the right kind are critical because you may not be getting enough active thyroid hormone (T3) to your immune system which resides primarily in the intestines. While your body struggles to make do with whatever hormone is available in your body, you may experience symptoms such as poor concentration, chronic fatigue, hair loss, apathy, sensations of being cold, depression and/or anxiety. If you have autoimmune thyroid disease, or hypothyroidism, your immune system may not be able to protect you from foreign “antigens” or invaders. These include new cancer cells, microorganisms, toxins and even simplistic signals that your body should “see” and don’t due to low thyroid. If you’re low in thyroid, your protection against invaders is hindered. When you have poor T4 to T3 conversion, I call it being “thyroid sick” and the solution is thoroughly discussed in my best-selling book called, “Thyroid Healthy,” available on Amazon. The situation makes you hypothyroid and you could have many, if not
all, the symptoms that go with it, especially suppressed immune function, and more frequent colds, fever blisters, rashes and UTIs. Some doctors prescribe both medications to a patient, meaning both T4 drugs and T3, but getting the right dose is tough on doctors (and patients) because it’s like trying to hit a moving target. Generally speaking, because the cytokines will be imbalanced in a person with autoimmunity, the recovery time from an infection could be lengthened. There are vitamins that can keep your immune system in tip-top shape during the season. And also, I’m passionate about herbal medicine. One reason that herbs work well and have strong anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-parasitic effect is because they have a wide spectrum of medicinally active constituents. This means they have a wide range of beneficial impacts in the body aside from their “kill” action. I want each of you to be very thoughtful while reading this and remember to never suddenly go off your medication because of something you read. Going off a medication can be problematic for two main reasons: 1. It leaves your condition less controlled, and your symptoms will flare-up and that’s bad for your health. 2. Some medications will induce serious and sometimes life-threatening symptoms of withdrawal unless they are slowly weaned over months, with physician supervision. If you’d like to receive my newest eBook on immunity, download it now at www.store. suzycohen.com/strengthen-immune.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE COVID Testing Center Cutting Hours
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Citing a reduction in positive tests, the Ocean County Health Department’s testing center at Ocean County College is
dropping from four to three days a week. Beginning the week of February 8, the site will be open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Note, however,
that the testing site will be closed on Friday, February 12 and Monday, February 15 because of Presidents Day weekend. The reason for the cutback is because the need
for tests appears to be on the decline, officials said. There had been a boost brought about by people meeting up over the December holidays. “By monitoring the testing, we know we again can efficiently provide the same number of tests and meet the needs of our residents while scaling back to three days a week,” said Ocean County Public Health Coordinator Daniel Regenye. “The change will help assist in staffing our coronavirus vaccination clinics in the county.” The testing center can handle about 400 tests a day, Regenye said. However, they haven’t been reaching those numbers. “We are averaging about 240 tests each day we are open,” he said. “Testing shows if you have the virus even if you are asymptomatic,” Regenye said. “This can help reduce the spread of the virus so long as people quarantine. The county has administered more than 24,000 tests since the college site opened, officials said. To schedule an appointment for a test, Ocean County residents can visit the Ocean County Health Department website at ochd.org. For more information, visit that site or call 732341-9700, Ext. 7411. Proof of residency will be required. Vaccination Sites The testing center and vaccination clinics are separate from each other. Vaccination does not take place at the testing center and vice versa. The health department runs one vaccination site at the RWJ Barnabas Health Arena at Toms River High School North and Southern Regional Middle School in Stafford Township. “While more than 14,000 vaccinations have been administered at the health department clinics, we continue to quickly reach appointment capacity due to the limited amount of vaccine coming to the health department sites,” Commissioner Gerry Little said. “We continue to encourage the governor to engage all health care providers including hospitals, doctors and pharmacies, to become part of the vaccination process.” “Getting all of our residents vaccinated is a monumental task and one that calls for all hands on deck by all health care providers in the County,” said Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn. “Ocean County is home to more than 200,000 senior citizens alone and a good number of them are waiting for appointments at this time. We are doing all we can to meet these needs.” The State of New Jersey’s toll-free vaccination hotline (1-855-568-0545) is available to assist callers with identifying if they are currently eligible for a vaccination, pre-register for the vaccine, and to help them identify locations nearest to them where they can get vaccinated. The hotline is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day and can help callers in more than 240 different languages. In addition, more information on where, when and how you can get vaccinated, can be found on the New Jersey COVID-19 website at covid19.nj.gov.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Commissioners Hold Historic First Meeting, Appoint New Leadership
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – It was a day of historic firsts - selection of new leadership and a time to ref lect on those who came before them during the recently held first meeting of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners. This marked the first session of the Board with their new titles, replacing the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, a term now discontinued i n all cou nt y gove r n ment s i n New Jersey. The Garden State was the last to rename the county position. The name “freeholder” dates back to the time when only white men could own land so only they could hold office. Another first was that this meeting was limited in size and divided up into two rooms within the Ocean County Administration building’s room 119 due to the ongoing COVID -19 pandemic. The meeting was limited to 25 people. A familiar figure from prior Ocean C ou nt y Fr e e hold e r r e o r g a n i z a t io n meetings returned to provide the invocation and benediction during the session. Reverend James Occhipinti,
chaplain for the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department noted his close friendship with Ocean County Commissioner John “Jack” P. Kelly who he met 50 years ago in Stafford Township while starting his ministry. “You have been a blessing to me all these years,” he told Kelly. “Reverend our family loves you,” Kelly replied. Occhipinti referenced the words of the late Alex Trebek, who hosted the TV game show “Jeopardy” for 37 years. Tr e b e k , k now i ng he wa s d y i ng of cancer had made a message to viewers stating on the last segment he taped of the show, “may this become a gentler, kinder society, to open your hands and open your hearts.” Reverend Occhipinti said that is what the Commissioners had done, opened their hearts and hands to the county’s residents. “Our hands are what we do, our hearts are who we are.” Due to the coronavirus conditions, Ocean County Commissioner Joseph H. Vicari, who won re-election in November, was sworn in to office in a private ceremony on New Year’s Day instead
of during the meeting. Vicari recalled former Ocean County Freeholder and legendary high school football coach Warren Wolf who was his inspiration. “He said sometimes you win and sometimes you fail but you learn from the experience.” “Many years ago, this seat belonged to a great man, Warren Wolf. When he ran for State Assembly, I was able to run and become a Freeholder,” Vicari said. “There is no perfection in life, we learn every day,” Vicari added. He then nominated Ocean County Commissioner Gary Quinn who served as Deputy Director of the Ocean County Board of Freeholders last year. Quinn was soon joined by Gerry P. Little who will serve as the board’s deputy director. “Certainly 2020 started out just like any other year and quickly turned into something none of us had experienced before. We closed our buildings, we closed our parks, our roads emptied. Doctors and grocery store clerks became heroes along with delivery drivers, nurses, government workers, law enforcement and EMTs just to name a few,” Quinn said. Quinn added, “the good news is we
are starting to see the rollout of the vaccination to curtail the spread of the coronavirus and while the task ahead is monumental, it is the greatest hope we have to end this deadly virus that has affected so many of us.” “I can assure you; the Ocean County Board of Commissioners will continue to provide you with the best services and programs possible, albeit the delivery may be a bit different in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and residents,” Quinn added. He also promised residents that “there will be no surprises when we soon announce the county budget” which will be under the direction of Commissioner Kelly, who serves as liaison to the Finance Department. Quinn said “this board will again present a budget that combines affordability with outstanding core services. We will also continue to maintain our A A A Bond rating. We will not mortgage our children’s future or our grandchildren’s future. We will provide the services you need. We will come out of this better and stronger so long as we continue to work together for the common good – the health, safety and welfare of all.”
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Motorcycle Vs. Deer Crash Injures Woman
By Alyssa Riccardi MANCHESTER – A nice morning ride turned dangerous quickly, after a 68-yearold motorcyclist collided with a deer on Route 70. The Manchester Police said officers responded to State Highway 70 and Hilltop Road in the Whiting on January 30 around 11 a.m. where the motorcycle accident occurred. The rider, identified as 68-year-old Deborah D. Shannon of Edison, was found lying in the middle of the westbound lane by police. Officers also found the victim’s 2016 Harley-Davidson FLH laying in the middle road not far from her. Police confirmed that Shannon was alert and conscious, wearing a DOT approved helmet and leather gear. Although conscious, the victim had injuries on her head,
left eye and left leg, and was immediately transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune by medevac helicopter. After investigation, it was discovered that Shannon was traveling westbound on Route 70 when a group of deer entered from the eastbound shoulder and proceeded to travel into Shannon’s lane. Shannon tried to avoid the deer but failed, resulting in her colliding with a deer and ejecting her from her motorcycle. Police found the deer Shannon hit on the westbound shoulder deceased. The investigation was led by Patrolman Michael O’Hara of the department’s Traffic Safety Unit. Assisting at the scene were EMTs from the Manchester Township Division of Emergency Services, as well as paramedics from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Also assisting were
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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) Crafters and Vendors Wanted For craft fair $20. May 8th at New Egypt Elks. Please contact Nancy 609-903-2675, cassnan-66@ yahoo.com. (7)
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moth? 41 Avoids 42 Muslim leader 43 Carol contraction 44 Immobilize with a charge 45 “Moby-Dick” setting 46 Bullring bravo 47 Avian mascot on a refueling vessel? 53 Three on a match, they say 56 Ikea purchase 57 Hotel employee who only works one day a month? 59 Acted greenly? 63 It usually needs breaking 64 1968 self-named folk album 65 Stands in a studio 66 Wrap up 67 Changes to green, say 68 Subject of a 2016 U.K. referendum, and a hint to five puzzle answers
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MANCHESTER – The Ocean County Library Manchester Branch is holding a snowman decorating contest now through February 22. Pick up a snowman template at the children’s desk. Bring your snowman home and decorate it however you want. You can use any supplies you have at home to decorate. You may add to or cut from your template, or make your own from scratch. The only rule is that your snowman needs to be able to be attached to their bulletin board. Bring your snowman back to the library any time before February 22 to be displayed.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of FEB 6 - FEB 12 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Focus on doing something constructive rather than letting something go negative. In the week ahead, someone may dwell on your shortcomings or expect you to be more responsible. This might make it difficult to be carefree and affectionate. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Remember, you can only marry people, not ideas. It’s always possible to adjust, change and abandon useless concepts. In the upcoming week, remain open to different philosophies and more modern ways of doing things. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may be challenged to think more deeply and seriously about a subject, so pair up with a partner for better results. As the week unfolds, a loved one can fire up your enthusiasm or inspire you to work together on a project. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Something you think will be easy to handle may turn out to be much more complicated than expected. A loved one could be extravagant with money one day and thrifty on another, so help provide balance. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): When you get fired up, you aren’t bashful about expressing your opinions. You may become adamant about protecting your rights or get defensive. Avoid disputes and get along peacefully with others in the week ahead. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your creativity might peak if you remain flexible and avoid getting buried in the details. The week to come may give you a chance to rethink a project or concentrate on getting yourself into
top physical condition. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Appreciate a beautiful rainbow after the rainstorm. Minor spats might disturb your tranquility, and a lack of social activity could depress your spirits as the week unwinds. Use spare time to perfect your surroundings. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): No matter how much you have, you could feel that you need more. Even though you might have a craving for change and excitement, try not to buy your way to happiness. Take the week as it comes. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take your time in making an important decision. The answer should be a polite “no� if someone pressures you into giving an answer immediately. During the week to come, you may find clear communication important. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): If you have given your word, it’s your duty to follow through. You are energetic and persistent as the week unfolds. Your preoccupation with accomplishment could slow down your social life. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Stretching the truth is a bit like stretching a rubber band. It could snap back to hurt you. In the week ahead, steer clear of disagreements and be honest to the utmost degree. Don’t take someone’s loyalty for granted. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If you root for an underdog, people might pay attention and join you. Someone is bound to see that you are sympathetic and kindhearted. As this week proceeds, you can come out of your shell and show your heart.
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