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─Photo By Bob Vosseller The governing body is trying to decide what to do with the dilapidated structure across from the municipal building on Union Avenue. By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – The Mayor and council set goals for downtown improvements for the new year. Mayor Harry Robbins thanked the gover ning body for the work they performed in 2020 and he also thanked residents for allowing him to be the borough mayor. Business development a nd i mprove ments to the down-
town area on Union Avenue will be the focus of 2021. Mayor Robbi ns per for med a ribbon cutting ceremony at t he G r iff in Realt y building located at 28 Union Avenue. Robbins said that r ibbon cut t i ngs for new businesses was a favorite activity for him as mayor. He noted after the ceremony that featured the Realty firm’s owner Ryan
Griffin and his staff that, “it is the borough’s 100th bir thday but unfortunately with public safety we feel that these aren’t the times to hold such a big gathering in the borough even though July is a way’s away from us.” “The problem is to s c h e d u l e a n d pl a n such an event takes months to do and unfortunately I believe we’ll be putting off
our 100th anniversary to 101 hopefully. Maybe we’ll t h row in some dalmatians in there,” the mayor joked referencing the Disney animated classic “The 101 Dalmatians.” “As far as businesses a r e c o n c e r n e d , we love to see the downt ow n p r o s p e r a s it has been doing. Even during the pandemic, I still see people visiting (Improve - See Page 4)
Governor Allows Limited Attendance At School Athletics
By Chris Lundy TRENTON – Gover nor Ph il Mu r phy announced just before the spring season gets underway that a limited number of people will be allowed in person to watch indoor and outdoor school athletics. He announced this
on February 12. The Executive Order went into effect immediately. Districts can choose to allow up to two parents/ guardians per participating athlete under the age of 21, according to a statement he put up on social media. This also includes practices.
The attendance still cannot exceed 35% of the room’s capacity or 150 people. This doesn’t mean 150 parents, it means 150 people in the area – including coaches, referees, players, parents, etc. Other public health guidelines, such as social distanc-
ing and the wearing of masks, must be adhered to. One key point is that the school districts have the choice to open it up to the public. Each district can be more restrictive than the state if the local officials deem it appropriate.
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Interstate competitions at high schools are still prohibited. “As a father of four, I know how difficult it has been for many parents to not be able to see their kids participate in sports,” said Governor Murphy. “With our (Sports - See Page 7)
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – The ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on township residents continues to be a concern for the governing body. Manchester has a lot of residents who don’t have good computer skills to get navigate the websites to make an appointment for the coronavirus vaccine, Mayor Ken Palmer said. “It is a distinct problem where a lot of our seniors don’t even have computers.” The mayor, who is also an attorney, said, “a couple of clients of mine who are (COVID - See Page 4)
Council Planning Manchester’s Energy Future
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – As the cost of electricity continually increases, members of the governing body said they have been working on ways to reduce this cost for residents. Councilman James Vaccaro spoke about the importance of the township having a 10-year energy master plan. Such a plan would encompass alternate energy uses such as wind, geothermal, and more use of solar energy applications. “For example, they have solar cells that rotate with the sun, solar roofing products, solar, wind and small generators that provide power for lighting of parking lots, recreation areas as utilized in Vancouver and elsewhere,” Vaccaro added. Vaccaro said that General Motors reported that by 2035 at the latest, “they will convert most of their fleet to electric, thus we must begin a plan of high-speed electric battery recharging stations providing us a source of additional revenue for the township that would be generated from these charging (Council - See Page 7)
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our eateries here. I see them at the ice cream stores and I’ve been glad to see some of these stores getting patronage because it is tough. It is hard and many mom and pop businesses have gone under because of this pandemic,” the mayor added. Mayor Robbins said some of the goals for the year include some renovations projects including new restroom facilities in the borough’s lake park. “We’ll be digging up this road (Union Avenue) to put a new put a new water main in.” The mayor said he was in the middle of negotiating a water interconnection with Manchester and the Joint Base and their contractors. “Overhead goes up everywhere. There isn’t much you can do about that but our tree project in town is underway.” Mayor Robbins said, “we had to remove all the trees in town they were rotting away but we are replacing trees t ha n k s to D r. ( Br ia n S.) K loh n (of Lakehurst Dental on 19 Union Avenue) who act ually offered to pay for the trees. He doesn’t live in town but he’s always here for us. We will be replacing the trees downtown.” “That is precisely why we chose a town such as this to have an off ice that small town feel that close k nit community feel. That is exactly what we wanted,” Griffin added.
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Marijuana Regulations An ongoing topic at Township Council meetings has been New Jersey’s legalization of recreational marijuana. The issue is that state law generally supersedes local ones. So, Manchester has been waiting until they see what the state law looks like before they offer a challenge to it. At a recent meeting, Councilman Hudak spoke about the familiar topic of recreational marijuana use and how it would be regulated. “I sent around a copy of an ordinance that was approved in Union Township, Union County that addresses some of the things that Councilman Vaccaro has brought up at many of these meetings. The voters overwhelmingly supported the legalization of marijuana and it seems that the State Legislature right now is dragging their heels on this issue,” Hudak added. “I don’t want to say that there is only one way to address this issue but I think in the vein of Mr. Vaccaro. We need to be proactive here and I think this ordinance is a good start. I’d like to see the council have some meetings and discussions about the issue and we are going to address what the voters have approved,” Hudak added.
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Griffin said, “the fact that the military is such a stronghold in town that is huge as well so as far as selecting a location we could have gone anywhere but we chose this location due to its military, retirement, neighborhood and close-knit feel.” “We appreciate it as well,” Mayor Robbins said welcoming Griffin and his staff to the community. Robbins also spoke about the one eyesore in the downtown area, that being 6 Union Avenue where a condemned building exists. He said this structure has been a concern of his and members of council given its stability. “A firm phone call has gone out (to the owners of that building) and our attorney Ian Goldman has been in touch with their attorney and it is coming to a head. They will have to do something about it or I’ll k nock it dow n,” the mayor said. “It is a dangerous building. It really is. The side of it is ready to come down.” Those wishing to assist with the borough’s centennial celebration, (whenever it will be possible to be held) can contact Borough Hall by calling 732657-4141 to be added to the volunteer committee. During the reorganization meeting, Cou nci l m a n Robe r t McCa r t hy a nd Councilwoman Patricia Hodges were swor n in for three-year terms. They had been re-elected during November’s uncontested council race.
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Continued From Page 1 stations.” Related to that subject Business Administrator Donna Markulic provided an update on the township’s solar initiative. “We got an energy consultant through the Aces Plus program and we met with them and went around to the various sites and we learned a lot. We are having an issue with finding suitable locations.” The administrator added, “the parking lot canopies are not as cost effective and if you were just going out to bid on parking lot canopies you wouldn’t get anyone. It costs too
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Continued From Page 1 metrics trending in the right direction, we feel comfortable taking this step and allowing parents back into youth sporting events.” This change comes as many school officials have been arguing for lessening restrictions. The Central Regional School District, located in Berkeley, sent a letter last month imploring the governor to allow limited attendance at games. “Our gym has a capacity of 2,500 people and can easily host 150 spectators and maintain all safety and (Center for Disease Control) requirements which will provide a safe, sanitized and comfortable environment. Air purifiers would run during all games and our UV machines will be used before and af-
The Manchester Times, February 20, 2021, Page 7 much money to build the structures. Roofs are very specific pitches and the material that the roof has to be made of.” “We can’t use our township Town Hall building and we are hoping we can use the garage out on Route 70 and finally any open space that we thought we might be able to use. You can’t use anything that is deemed Green Acres,” she added. “Even if it is not funded by Green Acres, if it is on the Green Acres list, we can’t use it. I’m not saying we are done but we are struggling,” Markulic said. Appointments And Contracts During this same meeting, Christopher
ter each event,” Superintendent Triantafillos Parlapanides said. “This would be a much safer and more sanitized environment than all the Wal-marts, Targets, and other big box stores in New Jersey combined. I saw firsthand my students’ faces when the spring season was canceled last year and don’t want to see that pain on their faces again,” he said. “For their sake please allow parents to watch their children participate in sports, drama, band and all school functions since we can do it safely.” Central’s Athletic Director, John Scran, has made use of the NFHS Network in recent months that livestreams the games. The Board of Education agreed to let the district pay for the service so people at home could watch the games for free. The games are shown at nfhsnetwork.com.
Dasti of Dasti and Associates was appointed as the special counsel, and a shared services agreement was approved with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Fatal Accident Support Team (FAST). The township also accepted future charges for a traffic light installed by the county on the intersection of Route 571 and Ridgeway Boulevard. An affordability assistance grant was authorized for two affordable housing units. Both units are located at Birchwood in Whiting. They were approved as was the disposition of vehicles one of which is a 2006 Pontiac which has over 100,000 miles on it. The Township Council also authorized
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F eatured L etter Some Could Learn A Lesson From Little League Kids I coach Little League b a s e b a l l . I t ’s t r u l y one of the great joys in my life. It takes up way too much of my time - my wife will vouch for that - but it’s totally worth it. One of the most important things I teach the kids that play for me is that you don’t argue with the umpire. I don’t tolerate it from my players or their parents. Luckily, I’ve had some of the best parents you could ask for in my years coaching. Honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever had a problem parent. I’m not the yelling coach, I don’t do a lot of lectures, I don’t get mad in front of the kids. But arguing with the umpire is going to get you stopped on the way back to the dugout and talked to, and
talked to sternly. And if you’re the parent yelling through the fence, I’m walking over there too. It’s the umpire’s strike zone, h e ’s j u s t d o i n g h i s job and doesn’t have it out for your kid, I promise you. Learn from it, move on, win your next at bat. The people that saw what happened in DC on January 6th and think it’s OK or dese rved or whatever stupid rationalization they want to make are the parents yelling through the fence because their kid struck out. You’re embarrassing yourself and you’re embarrassing The Constitution. Todd Porter President of Jackson GOP
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Barnegat Project Cleared Too Many Trees Recently, Christopher Vernon’s Compass Point Cottages development on West Bay Avenue in Barnegat at the defunct Shoreline Sand and Gravel mining site, and across from the Mirage community, began clear cutting the site for the pre-approved 777 pre-manufactured units that will include a clubhouse and other amenities for a new age-restricted community. I was present at several of the town meetings for this proposed development and my understanding was that a fifty-foot buffer was supposed to be preserved along West Bay Avenue and a three-hundred-foot buffer along the adjacent border with Cloverdale County Park. Recently, all of the remaining trees were removed within that 50-foot buffer along West Bay Avenue. Some tree removal in this area was apparently necessary to create a new intersection for the development. I have not been able to find any layout or configuration for the required roadway intersection, but it appears it would not follow all the way down towards the old mining pit entrance. Even if this buffer zone is eventually replanted, it will take many years to reach similar aesthetics. Mr. Vernon and his various business ventures certainly have the right to develop sites as they are approved, but not beyond that. As I have read in the January 6, 2021 issue of the Sandpaper, Hotel LBI of which Mr. Vernon was a managing member of Baldwin Residence LLC, has been fined for continued noncompliance of the Costal Area Facilities Review Act in this location for exceeding approvals. Although Mr. Vernon and his associated business ventures have admittedly constructed luxurious and
impressive facilities, I hope that the Compass Point development will be similar and follow the proposed design. That being said, I hope that our elected officials in Barnegat will ensure that there is complete compliance with the approvals given for the development of this site as well as the agreed upon cleanup of all the old mining pipe material, some of which is now infringing on freshwater wetlands. Donald Weigl Barnegat
Everyone Who’s Suffering Our world has changed Like never before and We live in a scary World today and It’s so different than Before there’s No more hugs kissing and Our happiness has all gone away And like never before This killer virus has taken our Loved ones away Families suffering Like never before The fear of the unknown Has arrived but May you be strong in life And strengthen the weak And encourage the fearful And calm the horrible coronavirus storm And pray for the suffering every day As we practice social distancing Every day to keep this horrible virus At bay and I join the priests to pray for the suffering today Sheltered from the coronavirus storm Lord Jesus Christ stay in my heart every day And deliver us all from this evil in life And glory to the heavenly Father And God have mercy on the dying And I promise you all I’ll love and Pray for everyone who’s suffering From coronavirus every day. David P. Carroll Monmouth County
Don’t Take Trump’s Word For It One of the things astute observers of the 45th president have not failed to notice is his self-promotion. In the questionable ethics of the twenty-first century, this is taken to be a good thing. It is thought to be necessary in order to beat out the competition. But we seem to have lost sight of the fact that throughout history self-promotion has not been thought of as a good thing, not even for business people and politicians. Donald Trump says he is the most popular president in history, and that he has been the best friend to black people since Abraham Lincoln. Everything he does is great, and everything the other guy does is terrible. In the vernacular language of 20th century America, this is called tooting your own horn. Nearly 500 years ago, Shakespeare gave us the rendition of this tune in his day, “The lady doth protest too much.” Long before that, the carpenter from Nazareth remarked, “If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true.” “I’m innocent” doesn’t play well in court against all the evidence to the contrary. That is why the court requires witnesses to speak up. A truly good business leader or politician allows his or her reputation to be established out of someone else’s mouth. Kimball Shin Toms River
What Does 500,000 Deaths Look Like? We’ve now entered the p oi nt of t he pa nde m ic where we are almost at half a million deaths. Almost 500,000 people are dead and still there are people who don’t take this seriously.
Consider t h is: T here a r e 4 0 0,0 0 0 bu r ie d i n A rl i ng t on . We’ve s u rpassed that. Wyoming, the least populated state, has 536,000 people. We’ll be at that number soon. In South Dakota, 100,000 people, 1 in 8 people in the entire state of 800,000 people, have tested positive at some point in the last year. In LA county recently, there were 1,000 COVID deaths in just four days. But these are just statistics. Just numbers. They d o n’t m a t t e r u n le s s it happens to you or someone you love. Luke Jones Pine Beach
An Officer To Look Up To This letter was written in response to “Homeow n e r A n d Pe t s R e s cued From House Fire,” originally published on February 6. I hope t he you nger g e n e r a t io n t a ke s n o t e here. This is a uniform to look up to. A uniform to be proud of.... while we all sleep at night it is police officers like this that protect us. This is what a t r ue hero looks like. Thank you Officer Sayegh for your service to the community. Dave Mack Toms River
Regarding Jan. 6 Attacks What happened in Washington was sickening and disheartening to watch. The divide in this country is demoralizing, and we can only hope to achieve unity. Be smart, be part of solutions, and l ov e o n e a n o t h e r, r e gardless of political affiliation; it’s completely irrelevant. Pete Johnson Manchester
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Capitol Smith: 18 Foot Cliffs In Bay Head Pose Safety Risk
BAY HEAD - The new 18-foot vertical sand dune cliffs in Bay Head caused by beach erosion from recent Winter Storm Orlena pose significant safety concerns especially for children who are at grave risk of plunging over and suffering serious injury or death. Mayor Bill Curtis, Army Cor ps Com ma nder Lt. Colonel Park, NJDEP’s Bill Dixon, Ocean County
Commissioner Joe Vicari, Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John Catalano, and members of the Council met on the beach at the request of Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) who organized the meeting in response to Mayor Curtis’ urgent call for assistance. Members of the group also met later at Borough Hall to work together to find solutions. “Commitments were made
to both immediately address the safety concerns and to explore sustainable longer-term actions to mitigate beach erosion posed by future storms,” said Smith. “The safety and security of Bay Head’s residents and the surrounding community must be paramount. We can’t leave these 18-foot cliffs exposed,” he added. Smith continued to press the group to prioritize the
safety threat and identify repairs to mitigate the danger even though the Corps has initially determined that the recent storm was not a qualifying event for full emergency federal funding. Smith said the two agencies will be collaborating this week with a follow-up meeting with his office and local engineers. In a letter to Lt. Colonel Park, Smith thanked him for responding
to his call and the schedule for moving forward. “Cong ressma n Ch r is Smith came to the aid of Bay Head, again, when we needed him most,” Curtis said. “At our request, he convinced Lt. Colonel Park to travel to Bay Head to assess the damage to our beaches. Congressman Smith has always acted quickly, spoken decisively yet courteously to get
things done that I could not accomplish without his intervention.” In its report to Smith, the Army Corps conveyed that Bay Head is one of just nine towns that suffered “severe” damage. The NJDEP classified the damage in Bay Head as “major erosion which consists of significant or total beach berm loss and/or significant erosion and scarping of the dunes.”
Menendez: Trump Incited Deadly Riot, And Got Away With It
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) released the following statement after voting to convict former President Donald Trump: “Today, I voted to convict President Donald J. Trump for inciting an insurrection against the United States. The proceedings of this trial made clear that President Trump spurred a violent attack on Congress and then betrayed his duty as Commander-in-Chief by failing to deploy the National Guard to aid the Capitol Police and save
American lives. “President Trump’s clear and stated motive was to overthrow a free and fair election in a desperate attempt to cling to power. For weeks, he used malicious lies and conspiracy theories to foment anger and mobilized his supporters to descend on Washington in a last-ditch effort to ‘stop the steal.’ Then, on January 6th, as Congress gathered to carry out our constitutional duty, he rallied his angry mob to fight on his behalf and stop the certification of the election
results. “Our nation paid a heavy price for the lies President Trump spread so freely. Seven people lost their lives, including a Capitol Police officer from New Jersey; scores suffered serious injuries and many will carry unseen scars with them for years. We also learned that the President’s mob came perilously close to harming Vice President Pence and his family and members of the House and Senate, and that extraordinary heroism by law enforcement prevented more
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to mount any compelling defense. All we heard from his team were dangerous arguments that, if indulged by the Senate, would give every future outgoing President permission to use their final weeks in office to commit gross abuses of power without accountability. “To vote for conviction and disqualification from serving should not have been a difficult decision for any member of the Senate, of any party. “I am dismayed that so many Senate Republicans
chose to put the f leeting politics of the moment ahead of their sworn oath to protect the Constitution of the United States. In private, they complain about feeling trapped by President Trump’s poisonous grip on the Republican Party and yet refused to free themselves by voting to bar him from running for future office. This is pure political cowardice and I fear their refusal to hold Donald Trump accountable will have lasting negative and even dangerous consequences for the future of our country.”
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GOP Endorses Recent Little Egg Mayor For County Spot
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Little Egg Harbor Committeewoman Barbara “Bobbi Jo” Crea was endorsed by the Ocean County Republican screening committee to run for County Commissioner in November. Crea has been on the Little Egg Harbor Township Committee for four terms. She served as mayor in 2019 and 2020.
She is the Little Egg Harbor Republican Municipal Chairwoman and has served on County Committee since 1996. Crea retired in 1994 as a Senior Executive with the New Jersey Division of Taxation, and is a Certified Public Manager. Crea had said she wanted to keep the 5-0 GOP majority on the Ocean County Board of Commissioners and to stand with her
colleagues to fight back against Governor Phil Murphy’s “radical, far-left agenda,” just like they have in her town. “We run conservative government in Little Egg Harbor and we’re proud of it,” Crea said. She said the township has passed resolutions in 2020 and 2019 to make Little Egg Harbor a ‘sanctuary’ for the 2nd Amendment and legal gun owners, “while
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Continued From Page 10 Councilman • Rolf J. Weber, Island Heights Councilman • Rory Wells, Manchester, former assistant prosecutor “I am impressed by the depth of qualified people we have,” said county GOP Chairman Frank B. Holman. “We know how to govern in Ocean County. There are a lot of successful government servants on our list.” Commissioner Gary Quinn is up for re-election. He was endorsed as well. The screening committee also endorsed the incumbents in all the State Senate and Assembly races: Senator Christopher Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove in
The Manchester Times, February 20, 2021, Page 11 the 9 th Legislative District; Senator James W. Holzapfel, Assemblyman Gregory P. McGuckin, and Assemblyman John Catalano in the 10 th Legislative District; Senator Samuel D. Thompson, Assemblyman Ronald S. Dancer, and Assemblyman Robert D. Clifton for the 12th Legislative District; and Senator Robert W. Singer, Assemblyman Sean T. Kean, and Assemblyman Ned Thomson for the 30 th Legislative District. They endorsed Commissioner Virginia E. “Ginny” Haines as State Committeewoman and former Toms River Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher as State Committeman. Both are incumbents. The Screening Committee also endorsed former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli for Governor. -Bob Vosseller contributed to this story
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New HomeSense Store Opens At Ocean County Mall
By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Mall has announced that the grand opening of HomeSense took place on February 18. The 28,000 sq. foot store is one of many that’s located in the new Lifestyle Center at
the Ocean County Mall. The Mall’s redevelopment included stores like Ulta Beauty, Five Below, Sweetwater’s Coffee & Tea and now HomeSense. For more information, visit homesense. com
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Police Help Deliver Baby On Super Bowl Sunday
By Alyssa Riccardi LITTLE EGG HARBOR – A couple spent their Super Bowl Sunday welcoming their baby boy after he unexpectedly arrived early. Gabrielle Castrovinci stated how she was feeling contractions the night before, but doctors told her it was false labor pains. Her water broke Sunday morning and her fiancée Matt Chandler quickly called for an ambulance. The Little Egg Harbor Township Police arrived minutes later and helped deliver the baby safely. “Super Bowl Sunday in Little Egg did not disappoint,” the Little Egg Harbor/Tuckerton
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February Blood Drive Announced In Ocean County
TOMS RIVER – New Jersey Blood Services would like to announce that it is conducting a blood drive in Ocean County which is open to the public. The blood drive will be held on February 11 from 1 to 7 p.m. at St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 1528 Church Road, Toms River Blood products have a short shelf life, from five to 42 days, so constant replenishment is
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Around The Jersey Shore Guest Speakers To Discuss Documentary “American Creed”
TOMS RIVER – Join the Ocean County Library for a virtual discussion of the PBS documentary “American Creed,” 6:30 p.m. on February 16. The online panel consists of Rutgers University Assistant Professor Dr. Nicole Mirra; author and social media host Gregory Andrus; entrepreneur Joel Markel; and communications and civics expert Claude E. Taylor. Dr. Mirra’s work in urban teacher education explores critical literacy and civic engagement among students and instructors in classroom, community, and digital environments. Gregory Andrus has conversed with thousands of people in New Jersey’s coastal towns. Their stories are the foundation of his Portraits of the Jersey Shore website and Facebook page, and his weekly Facebook Fireside Chats. Joel Markel, founder of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services and host of radio’s “Preferred Company,” devotes his efforts to helping veterans coping with PTSD, families facing pediatric cancer, and homeless individuals. Claude E. Taylor, Director for Academic Tran-
St. Francis Hosts Sexual Assault Awareness Poetry And Art Contest
BRANT BEACH – Are you a high school or college student with a story to tell about sexual assault through art or poetry? Do you want to raise awareness about the importance of consent through a public service announcement poster? Share your art with Ocean County to raise awareness about sexual assault. Send your artwork to Danielle at ddunne@ stfrancislbi.org by March 27 to be entered for a sexual assault awareness month (April) prize and be featured in sexual assault awareness month promotions. By submitting artwork for the contest, participants grant St. Francis Counseling Service permission to use their likeness in a photograph, video or other digital media in any and all of its publications, including web-based publications, without payment or other consideration. Artwork can be submitted as anonymous if needed. St. Francis Counseling Service offers ongoing therapy and community education programs for survivors of sexual abuse and their family members who are residents of Ocean County. To find out more information about this and other programs view: stfranciscenterlbi.org or call 609-494-1554. This event was supported by the State of New Jersey Sexual Assault, Abuse and Rape Care (SAARC) Funds, administered by the Department of Children and Families.
sition and Inclusion in the Monmouth Center for Student Success, lectures at Monmouth University and teaches Communication Ethics, Media Literacy, Political Communication and Civic Participation. American Creed, viewable at vimeo. com/454180616/6008e761c3, pairs Condoleezza Rice and David M. Kennedy in an exploration of America’s common ideals from diverse viewpoints, in pursuit of a unifying American Creed. They chat with people of diverse backgrounds, in various occupations, throughout the United States. The American Creed Community Conversation Event is supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Registration is required for this free virtual program. To register, visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.
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2 New Phone Numbers For COVID-19 Questions
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Due to the increased call volume, the Ocean County Health Department has instituted two new phone numbers for residents wanting information about COVID-19. The new local number is 732-3805079 and the new toll-free number is 833-544-0288. Call center workers can answer general questions regarding the disease, exposure, quarantine and spread, contract tracing, testing, and vaccination.
These numbers went live on February 10. They were needed because of the increasing volume of calls regarding the vaccine, health department off icials said. They will replace the 7411 extension. The health department’s main number is still available at 732-341-9700, but this should only be called for situations not related to COVID-19. For more information residents can visit ochd.org or the OCHD Facebook page.
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Radiant skin is something many people seek, and it’s a universal indicator of your true health status on the inside. Today’s focus is on the little microorganisms too small to see with the naked eye. Some are the good guys, some are the bad ones that lead to infection, inflammation and redness, itching and more! When we hear the term probiotic, we immediately think of a dietary supplement that helps with digestion, constipation, diarrhea, reflux or belching. When the balance tilts between the good and bad bacteria, and the bad ones take up residence in your gut, it is termed dysbiosis. It leads to intestinal permeability such that food proteins from gluten and dairy suddenly leak out into your blood stream, triggering food sensitivities and digestive discomfort. As a result, autoimmune flare ups occur more frequently. We never think of probiotics for our skin, or for that matter, our face! Staring today, think of probiotics (aka “gut bugs”) as friendly organisms that save your skin, reduce inflammation and redness, heal pimples and improve skin texture. The role of probiotics for skin health is emerging as one of the most valuable considerations, especially for immune driven skin conditions like rosacea, psoriasis and eczema. People will buy, and try anything that sounds good, often spending a lot of money on external products. For example, special medicated cleansers, harsh exfoliating scrubs, drying masks, and all sorts of medications. Because we wear face masks nowadays due to COVID, more people are developing skin irritations, pustules and
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Recent Winter Storms Cause Beach Erosion
By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY - The winter forecast has raised cause for concern for not only public safety on the roads but for the damage sustained to the Jersey shore coastline. Recent storms have left behind as much as three feet of snow in the northwestern portion of the Garden State, while strong winds and waves have eaten away at some beaches.
Waves reached up to 12 feet in height and carved away beach areas causing drop-offs of 10 feet or more in Ortley Beach and Bay Head. This caused severe damage to dune walkovers at numerous sites. Communities blocked off walkways that normally lead down sloped paths to the beach out of concerns for safety. That damage is now slated for repair and restoration before the summer beach season starts.
Governor Phil Murphy announced that the federal government should be stepping up to address the severe erosion in Bay Head and the Ortley Beach section of Toms River as well as other areas that have been identified. The governor said his administration has been in contact with federal officials. “They are completely exposed right now,” Governor Murphy said noting that this situ-
ation is far more serious than the usual sand replenishment that would occur in preparation of the summer beach season. It is also a matter of protection for those communities. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection representatives surveyed 81 beach sites from Raritan Bay to the Atlantic coast and Delaware Bay prior to the February 7 storm. They conducted examinations following the storm as well to discern the degree of damage that occurred, according to NJ State Police Superintendent Colonel Patrick Callahan. He noted that this was a painful lesson learned from Superstorm Sandy in 2012. U.S. Army Corps Office public affairs representative Steve Rochette stated that each of the beach fill projects in the state would be performed through a partnership with the NJDEP. The February 7 storm might not meet the parameters to qualify for approval to install sand to areas damaged by what would be considered ‘extraordinary storm events.’ His office in coordination with the NJDEP determines the extent of beach erosion for project areas. Initial information revealed significant erosion to beach berms in addition to dune erosion. That storm does not appear to have met the criteria to qualify according to Rochette despite the visible damage. Funding for beach nourishment in the county is slated for the 2022 Fiscal Year provided there is sufficient funding for it. In the interim, nourishments and maintenance falls to the NJDEP and the municipalities themselves. In a report by the NJDEP’s Division of Coastal Engineering, the erosion and damage was described as moderate to major along the northern barrier island. That report stated that most of the damage was sloped erosion whereas Bay Head and Ortley Beach suffered vertical erosion. The boroughs of Island Heights and Seaside Park also sustained vertical erosion to a smaller degree. Berkeley officials reported much less beach loss on their small section of Atlantic shore, which is located between Seaside Park and Island Beach State Park. Island Beach State Park sustained more severe damage which caused drive-on access for recreation fishing to be temporarily suspended. New Jersey Sierra Club Executive Director Jeff Tittel pointed to the damage as another indicator that climate change was real and worsening issues along the ocean. “We need action and we need it now. We must be able to adapt and adjust so that our coastal communities are prepared for the next storm,” Tittel said. He also criticized the dune replenishment projects that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has overseen along the coast, charging they were not “designed properly for sea-level rise and storm surge.” The dune projects provided the protection they were designed to provide, according to Army Corps officials. Berm projects and dune installation are performed to lessen the risk of storm damages to infrastructure to residences, businesses, boardwalks and streets as well as utility lines. Federal officials called for help from the Army Corps of Engineers after the recent storm on February 11. -Chris Lundy contributed to this story
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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will facilitate a virtual presentation regarding practical, therapeutic and care-related planning on behalf of those with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, on March 10 at 3 p.m. “Legal, Financial and Ethical Care Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias” is open to all who register by March 9. Registrants will receive a link to the Zoom discussion via email. Leading the discussion will be Program Coordinator Nicolette Vasco and Director of Programs and Services Robyn Kohn, of the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter; and elder care attorney Melissa Abu-Adas, Esq. A question-and-answer session will follow the
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Grief Support Group Announces Weekly Seminars
OCEAN COUNTY – Help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend. GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life after losing a loved one. The group is led by caring people who have experienced grief and want to help you through the difficult days ahead.
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CLASSIFIEDS For Rent Seaside Heights - 3BR, 2BA, furnished condo apartment. A/C, W/D. Available 01/01/2021 – 06/30/2021. No pets/No smoking. $2100/month + utilities. 732-822-7688 (8)
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Hometown Hero ‘Peace Pilgrim’ Continues To Inspires Others
By Alyssa Riccardi BARNEGAT – For 28 years, a woman by the name “Peace Pilgrim” walked more than 25,000 miles on a personal journey for peace. To this day, her impact continues to inspire people with her words captured in books, videos and other media. The Barnegat Quakers, a Quaker faith community who practice silent worship, hosted an online presentation about the Peace Pilgrim. Presenting was Merry Brennan, who is a journalist, activist, artist, columnist, communications consultant, adjunct professor and elected official. She wrote the biographical novel, “Peace Pilgrim: Walking Her Talk Against Hate” and, most recently, “Eye Rolls & Awe: A National Park Road Trip With Teens.” Peace Pilgrim, whose name was Mildred Lisette Norman, grew up on a chicken farm in Egg Harbor City. Growing up, she was the popular kid in school. She was also academic and became valedictorian of her class. She had a well-paying job and got married in 1933, but she still wasn’t happy with her life. “After a few years she wasn’t happy and she couldn’t figure out why. She had all the money she could want and all her friends, but she was really conflicted with life,” Merry said. During this time of depression and war, Mildred saw photos in a magazine of the war and this made her feel the contrast with her comfortable lifestyle. Later in 1938, she had a ‘great spiritual experience.’ “The turning point came when in desperation and out of a very deep seeking for a meaningful way of life, I walked all night through the woods. I came to a moonlight glade and prayed. I felt a complete willingness to give my life, to dedicate my life to service. ‘Please use me,’ I prayed to God and a great peace suddenly came over me,” Peace Pilgrim wrote in her journal. “It was a point of no return. After that I could never go back to a completely self-centered living.” This was the beginning of her great 15-year transition. During this time, she volunteered at peace organizations, hospitals, detention centers and in homes with elderly and special needs. She then quit her job, began hiking and gave away all her possessions. This led to her being the first woman to hike the 2050-mile Appalachian Trail in 1952. On this hike, she saw a vision of her wearing all blue with the words ‘Peace Pilgrim’ on the front. Then in 1953, she stepped out in front of the Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena, California, wearing a blue tunic imprinted with her new identity: Peace Pilgrim. From 1953 until 1981, she walked more than 25,000 miles across North America sharing her thoughts and spreading peace throughout. “When enough of us find inner peace, our institutions will become peaceful and there will be no more occasion for war,” was Peace Pilgrim’s message. Although she passed away in 1981 from a car crash, her legacy and words still inspire people to this day. Helena, Peace Pilgrim’s sister, continued her sister’s pilgrimage and carried her legacy for 40 years. Currently, the Friends of Peace Pilgrim is a volunteer non-profit who is devoted to spreading Peace Pilgrim’s message. You can view all the letters and post cards sent to Peace Pilgrim at the Egg Harbor City Historical Society. The Friends of Peace Pilgrim worked hard to find newspaper clippings, newsletters, her journals and writings and compiled them all
to create the Peace Pilgrim Book. Today, you can view a statue of Peace Pilgrim in Egg Harbor City and Peace Pilgrim Park was created in her honor. At the Barnegat Quakers’ presentation, some visitors of the event shared their memories and thoughts about Peace Pilgrim. Suzanne Day shared her story from the 1960s, where she and her fellow colleagues were excited for Peace Pilgrim to speak to
their class at the University of Delaware. Peace Pilgrim stayed a night or two at Suzanne’s home and she explained how Peace Pilgrim wouldn’t take anything with her. “At the time she had just finished walking 25,000 miles. She was getting ready to leave and I made some peanut butter sandwiches and offered her one but she said ‘I don’t carry anything but a comb and a toothbrush.’ It was amazing to me that she took off onto
the rural roads not even with a peanut butter sandwich,” Suzanne said. Barbara Reynolds, a member of the Friends of Peace Pilgrim added on saying, “I just love the part about her not taking the peanut butter sandwich. I feel like it’s such a perfect explanation of how she totally trusted that her needs would be met.” To learn more and hear more stories about the Peace Pilgrim, visit peacepilgrim.org.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of FEB 20 - FEB 26 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): ”The more the merrier” might be your Valentine’s Day motto. You may feel more fulfilled if you are surrounded by family and friends who share cheerful memories. Focus on fact-checking fantasies in the week ahead. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): It feels good having fun after you’ve accomplished tasks. If you follow through faithfully with your duties, you might receive appreciative comments from others and feel positive about yourself in the upcoming week. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your enthusiasm and imagination allow you to tackle several tasks at once and still have room for more. You may imagine that a friend is romantically attracted to you in the week ahead, but common sense prevails. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Flowers and boxes of chocolates don’t change the way you feel. If someone forgets to give you a remembrance on Valentine’s Day, you might take matters into your own hands and show your affection in other ways. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A mistake might happen if you rush through something quickly. Although you may feel forced to deal with things you’d prefer to ignore, you may have plenty of time to escape into daydreams and enjoy yourself as the week progresses. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A tiny bit of sentiment goes a long way on this day meant for lovers. You and a special someone could memorialize your affection with the tiniest things. A social activity could be prominent in your weekly schedule.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Be someone’s virtual valentine. Hearing from an old acquaintance could give you a chance to reminisce about the good old days. You may become restless to try new things and break away from routines in the coming week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Valentine’s Day treats don’t need to come wrapped up with a bow. You and a special someone can share a casual walk or a home-cooked meal to celebrate togetherness. Enjoy the unconventional in the week ahead. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Decide your fate. Your good judgment comes into play when you must discuss serious matters with a partner. In the week to come, you may become a champion of teamwork, fair play and physical labor. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The traditional Valentine’s Day card or box of chocolates is enough to honor the designated holiday. Don’t feel guilty about spending extra dollars on entertainment or a hobby in the week to come. You deserve it. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Enjoy being the apple of someone’s eye on this day designed for lovers. You may feel as if you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place now, but in the week to come you might have time to display romantic feelings. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Perhaps you could be a better listener. A situation may force you to determine who is telling the truth and who could be deliberately vague and misleading. In the upcoming week, be in the right place at the right time.
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