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First Responders Honored For Saving Life
By Alyssa Riccardi STAFFORD – Two St af ford f i rst re sponders have recently been honored with an award after saving an unconscious victim from a residence. At t he Ma rch 23 To w n s h i p m e e t ing, Mayor Gregory Myhre and the Township Council honored Stafford EMS Chief Mi ke Essig Jr. a nd Stafford Police Officer Chris Smith the L i fe S a v i n g Va l o r Awa rd. Bot h Essig and Smith were first on t he sce ne whe n they responded to an unconscious resident. The home had experienced a major gas leak, resulting in the victim being unconscious. “We responded to an unresponsive female. Upon the ar rival of Smith and I, the mother was outside yelling that someone was unresponsive. When we went into the residence, we were hit (Honored - See Page 6)
Lacey Celebrating 150th Anniversary All Year
−Photo courtesy Lacey Township Longtime political figure John Parker accepts his new role as honorary mayor of Lacey Township during a recently held township committee meeting where he was joined by members of his family and township officials.
−Photo courtesy Stafford Township EMS Chief Mike Essig Jr. and Police Officer Chris Smith were presented with the Life Saving Valor Award after saving an unconscious resident.
More Allowed To Get Vaccine, If They Can Find It
By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy has expanded the list of people who are allowed to get a COVID-19 vaccine, while all local clinics are already booked solid. The demand for vaccines has always outpaced the number of vaccines available. Initially, only those in the health care field and those living in long term care facilities were eligible. The governor announced that on Monday, April 5, the following groups will be able to be
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vaccinated: • Individuals ages 55-64; • Individuals ages 16 and up with intellectual and developmental disabilities; • Educators, including support staff, in higher education settings; • Communications infrastructure support, including engineers, and technicians, and members of the press; • Real estate, building, and home service workers, including construction workers, code officials, plumbers, electricians,
HVAC technicians, property management, and maintenance workers; • Retail fi nancial institution workers, including bank tellers, lending services, public accounting, and check-cashing workers; • Sanitation workers providing disinfection and janitorial services, city sanitation workers; residential, commercial, and industrial solid and hazardous waste removal workers; (Vaccine - See Page 6)
By Bob Vosseller LACEY – March 23rd was the official birthday of Lacey Township which this year marks its 150th year as a municipality. That special milestone was not ignored by township officials who observed it with a special honor to one of its town fathers whom many consider to be the patriarch of the Lacey, that being John C. Parker. While he has not served on the Township Committee in a decade, he was made honorary mayor for 2021 to commemorate the past milestone years he presided as Lacey mayor. Mayor Peter Curatolo called the 150th Anniversary remarkable effort, thanking the anniversary committee, Department of Public Works (DPW), and more. “It has definitely been a team effort to make something extra special.” The mayor read a proclamation noting Parker’s long history and accomplishments in Lacey and in Ocean County. Parker was born in the Forked River section of the township on 1936 to one of the oldest families in Ocean County. He attended the old school house which is currently known as the schoolhouse museum on Lacey Road. He was the captain of the football team, president of the senior class and graduated from the University of Maryland in 1958. He married his high school sweet heart Louise Scully on June 2, 1958 and built their first home in Forked River that same year where they raised three children, Cindy, Tammy and Casey. They were blessed with seven grandchildren and two (Anniversary - See Page 4)
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great grandchildren. His public service included helping to establish the Lacey Township Police Department, becoming a police officer and rising to the rank of sergeant. Parker continued the family business as president of Parker Associates and served as president of South Jersey Oil Company. The proclamation noted Parker had been instrumental in the economic growth of the township as a committeeman. He had served as mayor six times and chairman of the Lacey Township Planning Board and Zoning Board, a member of the Ocean County Historic Society as well as the Lacey Township Historical Society and was named as Lacey Township historian. Parker was also listed as a member and/or leader of a number of other civic organizations in the township and currently serves as chairman of the Ocean County Municipal Utilities Authority. Mayor Curatolo noted Parker is well known for being seen driving around in his red truck with his dog Cody and visiting his friends at local township diners. He served as mayor for the township’s 100th anniversary in 1971 and was mayor in 1986 during Lacey’s 125th anniversary. So it was only fitting that he be honored by being installed
as honorary mayor for the year. Parker responded smiling saying “I thank you for this honor. This was a surprise. I didn’t know about this until 24 hours ago. This is a hell of an honor for me but it wouldn’t amount to anything if it wasn’t for my family and my friends being here because that is what it is all about.” He joked “if I did everything you people said I did (within the proclamation summary) I’d be dead.” A presentation by Lacey 150th Anniversary Committee member Laura McDonald outlined a number of upcoming activities that will take place in the weeks and months to come. “We do have a lot of activities planned. Most of them are free. Some there will be a slight charge for. I want to invite everyone who is interested to go to our website or our Facebook page to be updated on the events that are going on. Every month there will be a new event and some will be continuing throughout the next couple of months,” she added. McDonald said the current project is a township cookbook. All entries were collected at the end of the March online. The anniversary committee challenged all the restaurants in town to put in a recipe of their own. The cookbook will be available for purchase later in the year. She added that submissions were collected
“for our time capsule built by our DPW.” On March 23, a small party was held in the back of the Township Recreation Building. Submissions by the public - placed inside a standard size envelope - were dropped into the time capsule and “will be opened again in 25 years. “The time capsule will be on display in the town for those 25 years and hopefully we’ll all still be here to open it. We will also be having geocaching sites throughout the town. We have a QR code and they are historical sites throughout the town. There will be at least 40. There will be a list of more historical sites with information available for you,” she said. She also mentioned a planned garden walk in the late spring or early summer. “They’ll be a photo contest of digital downloaded pictures of sites within or items within our township. We’ll also be having bingo on the beaches this summer and a Jeopardy game.” McDonald also mentioned plans of a variety show to be held in the fall. “We’re hoping that with all the restrictions (due to the COVID-19 pandemic) lifted will be having a parade in the fall. We are welcoming as many volunteers as we can get. We have a lot of work to do and we need people to help.” She also noted a Lacey themed documentary movie being produced by the local Girl Scout Troop in the township. “They
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are directing and editing for their Bronze Award. We’d also like to have the schools involved and all the businesses involved. “Through the website there is a merchandise page that you can go and order from. We will have blankets, beach towels, apparel, tote bags, flags will be coming out soon and we will also have a township challenge coin for sale. I want to encourage everybody to come out and be a part of our 150th celebration and have a good time,” McDonald added. Committeeman Timothy McDonald said planning began two years for the anniversary while he was mayor. “A lot of this is two years in the making and it accelerated last year but as we know COVID hit and there has been a lot of changes. I want to congratulate all the people that worked on this to get it where it is now. “They have done an outstanding job under difficult conditions. To plan this for 30,000 people and then be told you have restrictions. You change everything on a dime and they keep lifting restrictions. It is almost an impossible task,” Committeeman McDonald added. The township’s website is laceytownship. org where anniversary event information can be found. Information can also be found on the Lacey Township’s 150th Anniversary Facebook page. The motto for the celebration is “Live It-Love It-Be Part of It!”
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Continued From Page 1 with natural gas. Later we determined that it was over the recommended of the LEL, I believe over 500 parts per million. We both were able to get the female outside and into the ambulance. She was discharged later that night,” Essig said. “It’s something that comes naturally to us, the first aid, fire department etc. I think all of us were thinking the same thing, what had happened years ago on Oak Ave. It was either go in right away and get her out or stand back. The stand back wasn’t even an option so we just went in, found her and brought her right outside. The gas company responded out
and they told us that we were lucky, that there was a lot of gas in there. We had to wait around and hour and a half for it to all clear out. Anybody would have done the same thing, we just happened to be the first two there,” Smith said. Mayor Myhre presented both Essig and Smith with the Life Saving Valor Award for their actions and the commitment they give to saving the community. “Patrolman Smith said ‘anyone would have done the same thing,’ but I think we know that’s not quite accurate. You guys actually did. You were there and you mentioned that explosion on Oak Ave. I think that was about three or four years ago now and the entire home exploded. So, you were aware of the
dangers that could happen and both of you acted and we’re all grateful for it. This also shows the great cooperation work between the police and EMS, and that saves lives on a regular basis. The community is grateful, I’m grateful and I speak on behalf of the council. Thank you,” Myhre said. In addition, Myhre and the council congratulated the newest Captain of the Patrol Division, Olev Allikmaa at the March 23 meeting. Olev was promoted from the rank of Lieutenant to Captain. “Ollie is the second longest serving officer in the police department behind myself. He’s done a great job, he’s made a lot of roles in the police department and he’s extremely deserving of the award,”
Chief Thomas Dellane said. “Captain Allikmaa is a 1985 Southern Regional High School graduate, a 1990 Stockton State College graduate, and a Command & Leadership Academy graduate,” Dellane said, detailing his background. “He joined Stafford Police in 1996 and has served and excelled in numerous assignments throughout the department. He is the recipient of numerous Firearms awards, Lifesavings awards, PT awards, two Medal of Police Excellence awards and an Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Service Award. He is a former SWAT Commander and Honor Guard member, a current PT, Firearms and Defensive Tactics Instructor and an Internal Affairs Officer.”
Vaccine:
first aiders. A cursory attempt to schedule a vaccine at many local clinics revealed that the Ocean County Health Department and some pharmacies had no available appointments. Many groups, particularly those 65 and older, have said that they have had no luck getting appointments and their group were already allowed to get vaccines. “Our Administration has worked closely with communities to build an extensive vaccination infrastructure and has opened over 700 vaccination sites across the state,” said Governor Murphy. “We are already averaging approximately half a million shots per week, and with an expected increase in our
federal allocation, we are confident we can expand our vaccination program to more of our essential workers and vulnerable populations. Together with our community partners and a steady supply of vaccine from the federal government, we will meet – and exceed – our goal of vaccinating 4.7 million New Jersey adults.” “New Jersey’s phased vaccine rollout continues to prioritize preventing severe illness and death and supporting essential societal functioning,” said New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “With the anticipated increased supply of vaccine, more New Jersey residents will have the opportunity to be protected against COVID-19.”
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
E DITORIAL There Are No Moderate Voices. Moderate voices get silenced – shouted over – by the extremes. The majority of people in this country are somewhere in the middle. Yet their voice isn’t getting heard. Often, you’ll see polls on how people in the country feel about a given topic. They are often in the middle somewhere. They might be firmly on one side of the aisle, but they are not at the extremes. If you turn on any news program, you’ll only see one side – the most extreme side. A moderate isn’t interviewed. A moderate doesn’t get invited to debates. It’s only the people who say the most extreme version who get any airtime. You need to realize that the talking heads on TV are being paid to do a job. They are endorsing the most extreme positions in the most vitriolic language because that’s what gets eyes on the screen. That’s what pays for their fourth house. The networks love that. Everyone makes money when they make us hate each other. If they’re trying to sell copies of their book about politics, no one is going to buy it if they’re middle-of-the-road. They have to take an extreme stance and stick with it – no matter how much it doesn’t stand up to serious criticism. This also impacts what one side thinks about the other. They’ll say “The most far right pundit is a racist, corporate shill. The most far left pundit is a whining, socialist freak.” This leads liberals to assume that all Republicans are far right, and conservatives assume that all Democrats are far left. But again, the truth is somewhere in between. Most people shun the extremes, even if they generally agree with one side or the other. This division is never going to help us solve problems. No single problem can be solved from an extreme point of view. There’s always another side to the story. There’s always an angle that you might not have thought of. Let’s take the problem of the opioid epidemic. The Republicans have ideas on how to handle it. Democrats do, too. “Never the twain shall meet,” as the poem goes. As long as they keep fighting on opposite sides of the fence, they won’t be able to see through the fence and look upon their common ground. Maybe that’s a bit too poetic, but the point is valid. Never listen to only one side of an issue, because likely you’re only hearing one side – and it might be the most extreme side. The politicians will tell you that they have it all worked out. They know best. Beware anyone who says they have all the answers. Chris Lundy News Editor
Invest In Our Future Congress just passed a relief bill, but short term relief is not enough - we need longer term investment in good jobs for all. There are millions of us looking for good work, and so much good work that needs to be done. It will take millions of people to build a new energy grid, care for older folks, teach little kids, restore parks and buildings that have fallen into disrepair, and do the work of building happy, healthy communities. We’ve seen how the climate crisis has already impacted the Jersey Shore. I remember being in 3rd grade, watching Hurricane Sandy destroy our towns, homes, and everything we care about. This year, we can put millions of people back to work in good paying jobs building a sustainable, just, and people-centered economy. Congress must deliver at the scale of the crises we face. Our communities, our climate, our democracy cannot afford delay or compromise. We need our elected representatives, Chris Smith and Andy Kim, as well as our Senators Cory Booker and Bob Menendez, to commit to fighting for a historic economic recovery of at least $10 trillion to create millions of good jobs stopping the climate crisis and building a new, people-centered economy before the end of Biden’s first 100 days. Ella Jaravata Point Pleasant Beach
Library Restrictions Go Too Far
Have you had a chance to visit any of the branches of the Ocean County Library System (OCLS) since it re-opened on July 6, 2020? Do you notice anything different from pre-pandemic other than masks and distancing? First, almost all the reading rooms and areas are off-limits. All the furniture - chairs and tables - are bundled with caution tape. More than half the public space in the library has been quarantined before the 25% state capacity limitation is accounted for. Second, there are no newspapers or current magazines on the shelves even though there are no state mandates. (The librar y says the newspapers can be accessed online. This is false. The most you get are excerpts, many available only to subscribers.) Third, a friend of mine who lives in Pine Beach visited the Berkeley branch one cold day in Febr uar y. As he began to page through a book, a member of the staff promptly intercepted him saying that visitors were not allowed to “browse” and that he would have to check the book out and leave. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has said all along that the coronavirus does not spread from surfaces. If it did, we would
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not have dollar bills in our pockets. The OCLS has chosen to ignore that and, instead, is using a secondary source which, believe it or not, says the same thing. If this were a valid issue, why not distribute disposable vinyl gloves which cost a penny or two apiece in order to speed the transition to normalcy? The answer to that question is simple. The OCLS prioritizes its staff above all else. A few weeks ago, I visited the Toms River branch to self-checkout a video. There was a parttime attendant on the second f loor reference desk sitting idly as visitors did computer searches. Someone was having difficulty using the self-serve printer. The attendant came out from behind the plexiglass pacing herself with a sixfoot long stick, and placed the tip of it near the face of the visitor to show how to use the printer. This person is paid $30/hour at a time when her function has been entirely displaced by Google, Yahoo and Bing. Did you know that the OCLS has a $45 million budget which it collects from the taxpayers? Did you know that about half the full-time employees of the OCLS have pay and benefits at or above $100k/ year? Did you know that while the OCLS has closed off most of what visitors come for, they have continued to hire expensive staff with degrees from mail-order colleges at six figure compensation packages? The OCLS believes it is an “independent (i.e. unaccountable) agency” of the county but with direct taxing authority. Mr. Vicari, who is their contact on the Board of Commissioners, provides no oversight whatsoever. Don’t we have a precept in this country of having a say at the ballot box regarding our taxes? For those of you who “like” the library, be assured that affection is unrequited. They seem to regard us as a
pestilence which threatens a largely redundant staff. They even removed the seats in the lobby of the main branch for that reason before the pandemic. So if there is anyone who would like to join me in a public interest lawsuit to set the OCLS straight, let yourself be known in a letter to the editor and we can connect. C. Crowley Toms River
GOP Back And Forth About COVID The Republicans in power have been flipping and flopping about COVID-19, depending on their political priorities. W hen Tr u mp was i n charge, they were saying “COVID isn’t so bad. Open up our country!” Now that Biden’s in charge, they’re saying “Vaccinations aren’t going fast enough!” When will they grow a spine and admit that their outrage is fake? It doesn’t matter. It gets them on TV. That’s all they really care about anyway. The Ocean County Freeholders and senators keep yelling at the governor to reopen the state on one hand and then on the other hand slam him for screwing up vaccine roll-out. Which is it, guys? Is this a deadly disease or isn’t it? Tom Dane Lacey
Unrecognizable America This last election was stolen. America has lost integrity it’s a disgrace. I wonder after the 100 days of this administration will we be able to recogn ize the const it ut ional republic that our framers founding fathers gave to us for our gover nment. Thank you! America needs prayer. Pat Lasher Brick
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Legislators Criticize Cuts To Ocean County Vaccine Supply CAPITOL COMMENTS 9th Legislative District Senator Christopher J. Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove
TRENTON − Senator Christopher Connors, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove called out Governor Murphy’s Administration for cutting vaccine doses to Ocean County, as the County Health De-
partment is set to receive 400 less doses from the previous week, despite the County’s considerable senior population and high demand for the vaccine. “The Murphy Administration’s misguided decision to cut Ocean County’s
vaccine supply is yet another example of the state’s failed COVID vaccination policies that is undermining the public’s trust in the process. Seniors and veterans deserve priority treatment and the state formula should account for this to allow for more vaccine to be released to Ocean County. “Initially, residents were told by the state that health care workers and then seniors were to be prioritized in the vaccine rollout process. Seniors were forced to
stay on their computers for hours each day to schedule a vaccine appointment under that expectation. “Then Governor Murphy upended the rollout process by arbitrarily opening vaccine eligibility to hundreds of thousands of more residents, including smokers and obese individuals. Compounding this error, Trenton gave other areas of the state more, namely urban areas, which were given special status as vaccine dist r ibution sites. Again, this meant
Ocean County’s pressing needs with a high senior population were being deprioritized, leaving many to believe that the Murphy Administration is playing games with the vaccine distribution process. “Ocean County’s seniors have every right to feel betrayed as for many individuals this is, literally, an issue of life and death. Accordingly, our delegation is calling on Governor Murphy to immediately restore Ocean County’s vaccine supply in view of
the seniors and veterans living in the County who still have not been vaccinated. This would be consistent with the plan that the state initially sold to the public in that seniors, especially those with underlying conditions, were to be prioritized.” To more effectively represent their constituents, members of the 9th District delegation serve, respectively, on the Assembly Health Committee and the Assembly Aging and Senior Services Committee.
Policy Will Cost Ocean, Monmouth Hospitals Millions Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez and Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (N.J.-09), senior members of the Senate Finance and House Ways and Means committees that set national health policy, led a
delegation letter urging U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to cease implementation of a Trump-era policy that will cost Central Jersey hospitals over $100 million and undermine their ability
to attract the best talent at a time when they are at the frontlines of the pandemic. “As we enter the second year of this pandemic, hospitals in our state continue to provide essential care to New Jersey residents while incurring the dual impact of skyrocketing expenses and plunging revenue. Despite the federal fi nancial relief provided by Congress, 41 percent of New Jersey hospitals are operating in the red,” the lawmakers wrote. “We write today with a
sense of urgency to ask that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) address a payment policy decision made by the previous administration that has created unprecedented financial harm to hospitals and other health providers in New Jersey.” Last year, the Trump Administration finalized a rule to create a new Medicare Area Wage Index by removing three Central Jersey counties - Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean from the New York-Newark-Jersey City core-based statistical area (CBSA). The move cuts Medicare reimbursements by 17% for providers operating in those counties, costing them approximately $100 million, according to estimates by the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA). It also puts hospitals in Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean at a competitive disadvantage in attracting the best talent
when nearby hospitals in northern New Jersey or New York City are reimbursed by Medicare at a higher rate. “This decision further exacerbated the existing inequitable labor market conditions for New Jersey health care providers,” the letter continued. “Not only was this massive restructuring of New Jersey’s health care labor market adopted without the benefit of accurate and up-to-date census data, CMS acknowledged that it was implementing the policy despite being unable to ‘complete an extensive review and verification of the changes’ to labor market statistics provided by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in March 2020. Moreover, there is reason to believe that the underlying data used to delineate the new CBSAs was collected during the economic upheaval that resulted from Superstorm
Sandy - the deadly and destructive 2012 hurricane that resulted in economic losses totaling $30 billion in New Jersey alone.” The lawmakers asked Secretary Becerra to halt implementation until at least the 2020 decennial census data is released. “CMS should not have implemented this CBSA policy change until the decennial census data became available. But to advance the policy in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis that heavily impacted our hospitals showed a lack of foresight and understanding of this policy’s impact,” the letter stated. In addition to Sen. Menendez and Rep. Pascrell, the letter was cosigned by Sen. Cory Booker and Reps. Frank Pallone, Jr. (N.J.-06), Josh Gottheimer (N.J.-05), Bonnie Watson Coleman (N.J.-12), Tom Malinowski (N.J.-07) and Andy Kim (N.J.-03).
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Volunteers Needed For Spring Seven Bridges Cleanup Day
LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – Another volunteer cleanup event at the end of Great Bay Boulevard in Little Egg Harbor will be held on April 11 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. This is a recurrence of a service event from last fall where more than twenty-five community volunteers helped to collect trash and debris. Great Bay Boulevard, also known as “Seven Bridges” to locals, is a natural habitat for the northern diamondback terrapin, an endangered species, and is also a popular destination for hikers, bicyclists, kayakers,
bird watchers, and naturalists. It’s one of Little Egg Harbor’s local treasures, but unfortunately many visitors neglect to clean up after themselves, and bulk trash is occasionally dumped unlawfully at the site. Water, gloves and bags will be provided, and a limited number of t-shirts will be available to volunteers who register for the event in advance by emailing info@ LEHUnited.com. Gabriel Franco and Shaun Moran, 2021 candidates for Little Egg Harbor Township Committee, are hosting the event.
SRHSA Announces “Outside” Spring Vendor Craft Fair
MANAHAWKIN – The Southern Regional Home and School Association has announced that they have the go-ahead for an “outside” Spring Vendor Craft Fair! It will be held on April 17 with a rain date
of Sunday, April 18 at the Southern Regional 9/10 High School parking lot (facing Rte. 9) from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. To fill out a vendor’s application or a cleanout application, visit srsd.net.
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New Kid Programs In Southern Ocean Coming This Spring
LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Attention Southern Ocean County parents! A bunch of KIDS programs coming to Freedom Fields in Little Egg Harbor. Links to forms and full guide are below Beginners Lacrosse: This program is designed to introduce children with little to no experience to the exciting sport of lacrosse. They will teach the basic rules of the game and practice skills to help get the kids started in a fun, noncompetitive environment. This is a non-contact program and no equipment is required. Location: Soccer Field 1, Freedom Fields County Park, Little Egg Harbor Date: May 13 Time: 4 to 5 p.m. Age: 6 to 9 years Fee: $5 Program #143332 – 1C Soccer Clinic: This program is designed for children with little to no experience playing soccer. They will practice the fundamental skills of the game using fun drills and games that will incorporate dribbling, passing and shooting. Soccer is a great form of exercise and will help improve a child’s balance and coordination. Shin guards are recommended. Location: Soccer Field 1, Freedom Fields County Park, Little Egg Harbor Date: May 13 & 20 (rain date 6/27) Time: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Age: 8 to 12 years Fee: $8 Program #143332 – 1H Pee-Wee Soccer: Let’s get outside and kick the ball around. This class is designed for children with no experience playing soccer. Players will be taught the basics of dribbling, passing and shooting in a fun, noncompetitive atmosphere. Soccer is a great form of exercise and helps develop coordination. No equipment is required, only comfortable clothing, sneakers and a drink. Location: Soccer Field 1, Freedom Fields County Park, Little Egg Harbor
Date: May 20 Time: 4 to 5 p.m. Age: 3 to 5 years Fee: $5 per child Program #143021 – 2C Pre-School 5 Days of Fun: This week-long program will allow preschoolers the ability to come for a full week of fun and games. The staff will keep the children on their toes with new games and activities every day. Children will have the ability to practice sharing and taking turns while getting a little exercise and playing alongside children their own age. They will work on gross motor skills and hand eye coordination which will aid in physical development and self-confidence. Wear sneakers and bring a drink. Location: Soccer Field 1, Freedom Fields County Park, Little Egg Harbor Date: June 21 to 25 Time: 10 to 11 a.m. Age: 3 to 5 years Fee: $14 Program #143021 – 3F 5-Day Sports Sampler: This week-long sports program will allow participants to sample a new sport every day. Sports staff will introduce a new sport everyday along with some of the basic rules followed by some drills so participants will have the skills necessary to play. Sports will include wiffle ball, lacrosse, ultimate Frisbee, soccer and track and field. Location: Soccer Field 1, Freedom Fields County Park, Little Egg Harbor Date: June 21 to 25 Time: 11:30 a.m.- to 12:30 p.m. Age: 9 to 13 years Fee: $14 per child Program #143332 – 2B • Link to the Registration Form: bit.ly/39dKVn7 • Link to Program Guide: bit.ly/SpringProgramGuide2021 • Link to our Web Site: oceancountyparks.org • Ocean County Parks: 732-506-9090
Tuckerton United Methodist Church Announces Spring Events
TUCKERTON – The Tuckerton United Methodist Church, located at 134 N Green St. in Tuckerton, will be hosting a series of events throughout Spring and Summer 2021: Easter Eve Jazz Vigil – April 3, 5:30 p.m.; Outdoor Worship Service; Join for one of the earliest Christian services which unites Good Friday and Easter day, featuring a Dixieland Band playing traditional Christian Hymns and New Orleans Jazz! Spring Vendor Fair – April 24, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Rain date May 1); Spaces are $25 and can be reserved by contacting Carol for more info 609-296-9610 or tuckertonumc@gmail.com. Proceeds go to the missions of the Tuckerton United Methodist Church. Make note to follow
CDC social distancing guidelines at all times. Community Yard Sale – May 15, 8:30 a.m. (Rain date May 22); Spaces are $25 and can be reserved by contacting Carol for more info 609-296-9610 or tuckertonumc@gmail.com. Proceeds go to the missions of the Tuckerton United Methodist Church. Make note to follow CDC social distancing guidelines at all times. Manna Farmers Market – Tuesdays beginning June 15, 10 a.m.; Spaces are $25 and can be reserved by contacting Carol for more info 609-296-9610 or tuckertonumc@ gmail.com. Proceeds go to the missions of the Tuckerton United Methodist Church. Make note to follow CDC social distancing guidelines at all times.
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Applications Open For Beach Haven Art Walk
BEACH HAVEN – The Beach Haven Chamber of Commerce invites fi ne artists and craftspeople to submit applications for the Third Annual Juried Art Walk and Outdoor Festival. The festival brings artists, art lovers, and art collectors together with the Long Beach Island community for a day of arts appreciation and fun. Artist Application Deadline: May 15. The event takes place on June 12 (Rain date: Sunday, June 13, 2021) and will be held on Bay Avenue between 6th and Pearl streets in Beach Haven. Artists are invited to complete the application at tinyurl.com/mw62bc38. Submissions will be reviewed by a jury; selected artists will be informed within seven days of submission. The Art Walk was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID, so this year’s event is an important moment for LBI and visitors to come together safely and celebrate accomplished artists from across New Jersey. Fine arts and crafts will be available for purchase, and the Festival will also feature live music, face painting for children, photography, ceramics, and more. This is an opportunity for artists to show and sell their work at the height of the summer season, when thousands of visitors are down the shore. Artists selected for the festival will be highlighted by the Chamber in news releases, social media, and other collateral publicizing the event. There is no fee to apply. Booth fees
include: single space (10” wide by 10”) -$100; double space (10”x20”) -$185. Questions can be emailed to artwalkbh@ gmail.com. Rules: • All work exhibited must be personally created and produced by the artist (includes limited and unlimited editions of their work). • Artist may only exhibit work in the categories in which their submission was accepted. If an artist is to exhibit in more than one category, they must submit photos of work for each category. • Artist must carry their own indemnification and/or insurance, if they choose. • The Beach Haven Art Walk is an outdoor event. The Chamber is not responsible for damage to work or display. • Artist is responsible for collecting and reporting all taxes. The Art Walk is co-chaired by Beach Haven Chamber Representatives Lindsay Ryon and Pat O’Donnell. What does juried mean? All artists participating in the Art Walk are selected by a jury of six committee members, based on submission of three photos that represent the work they will show. What is the Beach Haven Chamber? A collective of local business owners and active members with a mission to support and enable the growth of Beach Haven’s thriving business community.
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Ocean County Library Autism Resources Fair 2021
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will feature a virtual workshop about autism-related support programs and services available through the State of New Jersey, 6:30 p.m. on April 8. “Navigating the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities Service System” will be presented by Nkechi Okoli, Senior Coordinator of the state agency’s Transition to 21 Education as part of the Library’s Autism Resources Fair 2021. The workshop will provide information about intake and eligibility procedures related to the Supports Program and Community Care operated by the New Jersey Department of Developmental Disabilities (NJDDD). Viewers can learn about the differences between program eligibility and Medicaid eligibility, Medicaid Waiver
se r v ice s, t he suppor t coord i nat ion agency selection process and the role of support coordinators. Ms. Okoli has developed monitoring tools, forms and procedures to enhance NJDDD service and program quality. She conducts trainings on personal outcome measures in addition to transition trainings for individuals, families, and community stakeholders. T h e Au t i s m Re s o u r c e s Fa i r i s s p o n s o r e d by t h e O c e a n C o u n t y L i b r a r y Fo u n d a t i o n . R e g i s t r a t ion is requ i red at theoceancount y library.org/events for this free program. Registrants will receive links to the workshop by email. For infor mation about the Autism Resources Fair and an extensive list of resources throughout New Jersey, visit theoceancountylibrary.org/autism.
OCC Creates A Virtual Career Fair Platform
By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – The Career Services Department at Ocean County College has partnered with the Southern Ocean County Chamber to introduce their virtual career fair called ‘Start Hiring on a Handshake.’ The Start Hiring on a Handshake is an online platform that will help students and alumni connect with businesses around the world.
RSVP by calling the Southern Ocean County Chamber office at 609-494-7211 or emailing kate@sochamber.com. The OCC Virtual Career Connect will be held on April 7 from 3 to 6 p.m. and will allow students and alumni to meet with employers for live, online video interviews and on-the-spot hiring. Visit ocean.edu/student-ser vices/ career-services for more information.
Local Church To Hold Blood Drive In April
By Alyssa Riccardi LONG BEACH TOW NSHIP – The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive at the St. Francis Parish, located at 4700 Long Beach Blvd. in Long Beach Township, on April 20 from 1 to 6 p.m. During these times, donated blood is needed now more than ever. With each
donation, the American Red Cross will be testing for COVID-19 antibodies and plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients will help those currently battling the virus. Join St. Francis and The American Red Cross in fulfilling those needs and saving a life. To schedule your appointment, call the Community Center at 609-494-8861 ext. 118 or visit redcrossblood.org.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Deborah Heart And Lung Center Receives Funding For Improvement Project
−Photo courtesy Deborah Heart and Lung Center A rendering of the new construction at Deborah Heart and Lung Center By Alyssa Riccardi BROWNS MILLS – The Deborah Heart and Lung Center has been approved for an $88.2 million loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), giving the hospital funds for its planned $100 million capital improvement project. The funds will be used to upgrade Deborah’s double-occupancy in-patient rooms to private suites, pay for the construction of a new in-patient tower of individual patient rooms, and provide other improvements. “We are delighted to receive word of the loan approval,” Joseph Chirichella, President and CEO at Deborah Heart and Lung Center said. “We had this project on the drawing board before the pandemic, and even with the enormous difficulties and stresses placed on healthcare during the past year, our team forged ahead with our planning for the future.” “As a rural hospital located in Burlington County, New Jersey, we are critical to the health of our community, the residents of which may not otherwise have access to the high-tech heart, lung and vascular services we offer. This construction will ensure this access, and offers a vibrant opportunity for the area,” Chirichella said. “USDA Rural Development is extremely proud to be a part of this exciting project. Although our Community Facilities Program can help provide fi nancial support to many different essential community
projects, those projects that improve the health and safety of our residents would certainly be among the most important. Having access to high quality medical service is critical to the future of our rural New Jersey communities,” Acting State Director Brandon Pfeilmeier said. Approximately 800,000 rural residents fall within Deborah’s service area, according to the USDA announcement. Within the next few months, the building project called “DEBORAH®100” will begin, with construction scheduled for completion near the end of 2022. According to Deborah officials, “the new three-floor addition will be constructed on top of existing hospital space and will include two floors with 18 private, critical care rooms on each floor, and a third floor dedicated to mechanical space. This project will give the Hospital a total of 95 beds.” One construction is done, the remaining double occupancy rooms in the hospital will be converted to private rooms. There will also be upgrades to the hospital’s cardiac catheterization labs, a new pharmacy clean-room, and new technology and construction in the electrophysiology labs. “This is an exciting project and marks another milestone in Deborah’s storied 100-year history,” added Chirichella. For more information about the project, visit Deborah100.org
Survivors Of Suicide Loss Support Group
BEACHWOOD – Forever In Our Hearts, an organization to support those who have lost ones to suicide, is holding monthly meetings the 2nd Saturday of each month at St. Paul
Lutheran Church, 130 Cable Ave. Meeting time is 1 p.m. For complete information, visit facebook. com/ForeverNRHearts or call 732-269-3236.
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NEW JERSEY – The Social Security Administration has a long history of outreach and coordination with advocates and community-based organizations across the nation. During the COVID-19 pandemic, continuing to work with advocates and community-based organizations is essential to reaching the country’s most vulnerable populations, including individuals with low income, limited English
Social Security Assistance Available proficiency, mental illness, or those facing homelessness. The agency is fully committed to assisting people in gaining access to the information and services they need with a specific emphasis on applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. “I made this issue a strategic agency priority and focused resources to reach vulnerable
communities and help them access our services and receive their benefits. I ask leaders in every community to share information about our programs with people and help them connect with us to apply for benefits,” said Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security. “Social Security is working on many initiatives to reach vulnerable populations and I am pleased to share information about
our national outreach campaign, developed in collaboration with leaders in the community, to raise awareness of the SSI and SSDI programs.” To ensure effective outreach to these vulnerable populations who need access to agency programs, and to the advocates and organizations who can help to connect people with Social Security, the agency launched a national campaign to raise awareness of the SSI and SSDI programs and encourage people to apply. Campaign efforts include: • A new webpage, People Helping Others, at socialsecurity.gov/thirdparty, for anyone who could assist another person with accessing Social Security’s programs and services; • A new outreach website, at socialsecurity. gov/thirdparty/groups/vulnerable-populations.html where all partner groups can access informational materials to share through their networks, including resources tailored to specific vulnerable populations; • An updated Faith-Based and Community Groups website at socialsecurity.gov/thirdparty/groups/faithandcommunity.html with a new outreach toolkit and SSI and SSDI fact sheets. The agency coordinated this effort with the White House, and the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships is helping to promote these resources; and • An upcoming national advertising campaign to support all outreach efforts on TV, radio, and social media, with special emphasis on children with disabilities (see the recently redesigned website focused on SSI for children at socialsecurity.gov/benefits/disability/ apply-child.html). TV and radio PSAs highlighting SSI for children currently are being tested in the Dallas, TX area to determine their impact. • The agency is now completing training videos for community-based caseworkers to help their clients with the SSI application process. People can apply for SSI benefits, and for other benefit programs, through a telephone appointment with the agency, even while local offices are not able to accept walk-in visitors. More people need to be made aware of the SSI program and reminded that they can call toll-free 1-800-772-1213, or their local Social Security office, to make a phone appointment to apply for SSI. People who are deaf or hard of hearing may call Social Security’s TTY number, 1-800-325-0778. NEED AN EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR? WE’RE HERE TO HELP AT NO CHARGE
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Two Steps To Making Thyroid Hormone By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Your thyroid gland sits at the base of your throat and under normal circumstances it produces thyroid hormone that gets distributed throughout your body. Every cell in your body has a receptor for thyroid hormone which most people don’t realize. So if you’ve had your thyroid gland surgically removed, you should still be restoring thyroid hormone with prescription medications such as Nature-Throid, Armour Thyroid, Synthroid or something along those lines. Thyroid hormone isn’t just one hormone, it is borne from your thyroid gland as T4 known as thyroxine. This has to undergo several chemical reactions. If you have genetic polymorphisms in your genes, and most people do, then you may have difficulty making the biologically active form of thyroid hormone dubbed T3 for triiodothyroidine. This is what your periphery requires, what your tissues and cells need in order for you to feel well. Certain vitamins and hormones are required for the activation of T4 to T3. Just because your thyroid gland secretes T4 and your lab value for “Total T4” is normal doesn’t mean you’re well and healthy. In order for T4 (inactive) to become T3 (active), it has to be converted and the conversion takes place primarily in your liver, as well as your kidneys, brain and intestines. So, step one is to be sure that your liver enzymes are in the normal reference range and that you’re not abusing your liver with too much alcohol, cigarettes or pesticides. More than 90 percent of the thyroid hormone produced is actually T4 (inactive storage form) and seven percent is T3 which is the active form. That may sound bad, but
it’s not because T3 is the gas pedal here, and if you take too much T3, you’ll feel wired, anxious, sweaty and sleepless. These symptoms occur in people who take too much Compounded T3 medications, Liothyronine (Cytomel) or T3 activating supplements. About 20 to 25 percent of your thyroid hormone is activated to T3 in your gastrointestinal tract, compliments of friendly microorganisms. So, step two is probiotics. This explains why people with poor GI status, or those with Crohn’s, IBS or diarrhea develop hypothyroidism secondary to the lack of healthy microflora. Treatment for a thyroid disorder varies on the specific disorder you have. This is why there are so many drug treatments, vitamins, herbal remedies and lifestyle factors. There isn’t one single approach that works. For example, Hashimoto’s or Graves’ disease require medications or supplements to calm down the body’s immune attack. Medications may be required to either raise or lower thyroid hormone depending on which direction it was swinging. Compare that to someone who has hypothyroidism because they are iodine deficient and perhaps eats poorly. Now compare that to someone who is unable to convert their T4 to T3 and simply needs some probiotics, ashwagandha, B vitamins and a smidge more Vitamin D! Physicians have their hands full trying to figure out how to treat each person with a thyroid disease, because it presents differently and therefore the treatment is different. Trial and error and experimentation is required, and so are routine blood draws to gauge where you’re at with all these hormones. I have a longer version of this article which you can receive via email after signing up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com
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Visitations Expanded For Long-Term Care Residents
By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – Residents looking to visit family members over the spring holidays may be able to do so, as the indoor visitation guidelines have been relaxed statewide. The new rule is that visits are allowed at most times regardless of the vaccination status of the resident or visitor. The exception to this rule is that visits should be limited if there is a high risk of COVID-19 transmission. “As the spring holidays approach, we know it is essential for the health and well-being of long-term care residents that they visit with their loved ones,” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “The Department continues to work to balance expanding visitation while working to safeguard these vulnerable residents. But, the significant drop in outbreaks and the increasing vaccination rates are hopeful signs for residents, families and staff that allow us to adopt the federal guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS).” The state said that fully vaccinated residents can choose to have close contact (including touch and hugs) with a visitor if both the visitor and resident are wearing a well-fitting face mask. Compassionate care, essential caregiver, end-of-life visitation, and outdoor visitation can be permitted even when indoor visitation is otherwise restricted because of COVID-19 transmission. However, other situations might change this. Part of this is based on a calculation called a CALI score, or COVID-19 Activity Level Index. Each long-term care facility would have one. If the score is high and less than 70% of all residents are fully vaccinated, indoor visits
should be limited for unvaccinated or partially vaccinated residents. Indoor visitation of unvaccinated residents can take place regardless of CALI score if 70% of the residents in the facility are vaccinated. Currently, there are 367 facilities that meet that criteria. Indoor visitation should also be limited for residents under quarantine, whether vaccinated or unvaccinated, until they have met criteria for release from quarantine, the health department said. Indoor visitation should also be limited for residents with confirmed COVID-19 infection, whether vaccinated or unvaccinated, until they have met the criteria to discontinue precautions. If a new case of COVID-19 is found among residents or staff, the facility should immediately begin testing and suspend visitation. There is additional guidance available online (nj.gov/ health/) on how this should be done and when the ban would be lifted. Before allowing indoor visits, facilities must attest that they have certain protocols in place, such as informed consent, designated meeting locations, sufficient staff, personal protective equipment and disinfection plans. Commissioner Persichilli also announced a new initiative to vaccinate long-term care staff and residents and to offer education/outreach and vaccination to staff who have been hesitant to get vaccinated. “Vaccination among residents is high, however only about half of long-term care staff have chosen to get vaccinated,” said Commissioner Persichilli. “We have provided webinars, videos and materials in multiple languages, but a new outreach effort is underway to offer education and vaccination.”
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By: Marc S. Galella, Esq., of R.C. Shea & Associates Where parents have minor children, they often want to establish trusts in their Wills for the benefit of the minor children in the event that both parents should pass away. In such a case, the money is held in the trust for the benefit of the children. A person called the “trustee” is appointed by the Will to manage the trust on behalf of the children. Most trusts for the benefit of minor children allow the money to be used for their health, education, maintenance and support. The term “education” usually also refers to college education. There are several ways to go about doing this. The most common ways are the (1) common trust or (2) the separate trust. In the common trust, all of the money is held until the youngest child reaches an age specified in the Will. Upon the youngest child reaching the specified age, the monies remaining in the trust are then distributed to all of the children. In a separate trust, the assets are divided among the children and a separate trust is created for each child and each child receives their trust when the each reach the specified age. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? The advantage of the common trust is that the money is held until the youngest child reaches the specified age. In this way, the trustee can use the money in the trust
and if necessary, spend more of the money in the trust on one child as opposed to the others. As a parent, most people would be willing to spend everything they had on one child at the expense of the other children if that child required greater care than the other children. By using a common trust, you give the trustee the flexibility to do this. The drawback to the common trust is that the older children will have to wait a longer period of time to receive their share of the inheritance depending upon the age of the youngest child. This could be a disadvantage if there is a significant age difference between the youngest and oldest child. The advantage of the separate trust is that each child will receive their share of the estate when they reach the specified age. This means that the older children do not have to wait for their inheritance until the youngest child reaches the specified age. The drawback to the separate trust is the trustee can only use the money in that individual child’s trust for the care of that child. If one child requires significantly more care than the other children, the trustee is limited to the amount of money in that child’s trust and cannot use the money in the other trusts. Which trust is better for you for your is something to be discussed with your estate planning attorney when making up your Will.
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Pine Shores Announces New Art Class Schedule
MANAHAWKIN – Pine Shores Art Association continues the limited reopening of its Manahawkin studio, but new state and national virus constraints are directing some schedule changes to follow careful COVID-19 avoidance precautions.
In-person studio class sizes are limited to conform to safe social distancing. Virtual Zoom classes are live and include interaction with the nationally recognized instructors. April 7, 14: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in-person at Pine Shores studio: “Draw-
ing to Create Better Paintings” with Rose Sinatra. Non-member $95; Member $60. April 21, 28: 12 to 3 p.m. in-person at Pine Shores studio: “Colors Express Meaning & Emotion” (working in a medium of your choice) with Andrea Sauchelli. Non-member $55; Member $35.
Registration for all Pine Shores programs, along with detailed class information and a material list, is found at pineshoresartassociation.org. If there are questions, or to sign up by sending a check, contact PSAA Registrar Jeanne Easton at 609-488-5838.
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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/ estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (17) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Jazz, Blues, Reggae, Metal. Very Good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (17) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (12) Advertise in the main sections of Micromedia’s weekly newspapers. Your ad will be seen by thousands. Our skilled team of account executives can work with any budget. Call 732-657-7344 ext. 206 for more information.
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HIRING NOW!! Looking for outgoing, positive, and engaging teachers to join our Toms River – Route 70 Goddard Family. We are primarily hiring teachers for our elementary school aged children to foster a learning environment in which these children can continue to do their elementary school work. This would include helping them with worksheets, zooms, google classrooms etc. Some of the great perks of being a part of the Goddard Family include a benefits package, paid time off, holiday events and free food and Goddard swag. Call today to inquire about this job posting and start as early as next week! We can be reached through phone at 732-363-5530 or email at TomsRiver2NJ@GoddardSchools.com. Ocean Community Church (oceanchurch.squarespace.com) seeks Director of Music Ministry. Permanent P/T. Keyboardist. Direct Band and choirs. Salary negotiable. 609-597-5151. (17) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS Saba Home Health Care. Working with a quality team with over 25 years’ experience. NOW HIRING RN, LPN, Certified Home Health Aides, Live-ins, & Companions. FullTime/Part-Time. Flexible schedule. Incentive Programs. Referral Bonus Paid time off. Fill application on-line at Sabahomehealthcare.com or call us at 732-797-0700. Please send resume to Ssalu@sabahhc.com. (t/n) Marina Help Wanted - Join our expand team at our new marina in Toms River. We are seeking experienced marine mechanics, assembly techs, yard help and parts & service department staff. Great pay & benefits to qualified candidates. If you're underappreciated or under compensated contact Jared today: 732-859-1007 or Jared@trkawyam.com. (15) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Senior Living Community Cook/Dishwashers/Maintenance Technician/Restaurant Servers/Bus Drivers/Lifeguard (Indoor Pool). 1700 Rt. 37 West ∙ Toms River, NJ 08755. Call or email for details 732-341-4825 info@Silverwoodsliving.com. (t/n)
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Rutgers Will Require Students To Be Vaccinated For COVID-19
By Alyssa Riccardi NEW BRUNSWICK – Rutgers University has announced that all students who are enrolled for the 2021 fall semester will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine before arriving on campus. According to the federal government, vaccines will be available for all Americans by the end of May. Public health experts have urged university leaders to adjust the vaccine requirements for the fall semester. “We are committed to health and safety for all members of our community, and adding COVID-19 vaccination to our student immunization requirements will help provide a safer and more robust college experience for our students,” Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway said. Students can request an exemption from vaccination for medical or religious reasons. Students who are enrolled in fully remote online degree programs and individuals participating in online-only continuing education programs will not be required to be vaccinated. “Since the start of the pandemic, we have said that the safety of the Rutgers community is a shared responsibility,” Antonio Calcado, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Rutgers said. “An effective vaccination program is a continuation of Rutgers’ commitment to health and safety for all members of our community of more than 71,000 students, the cities we are in and the communities we serve throughout New Jersey.” Calcado said that faculty and staff are also strongly encouraged to receive the vaccine as vaccine supplies are made available. “The COVID-19 vaccines have proven to
be safe and effective in preventing serious illness, hospitalization and death,” Brian Strom, chancellor of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences and executive vice president for health affairs at Rutgers said. “Vaccination is key to stopping the current pandemic and to the return of campus instruction and activities closer to what we were accustomed to before the pandemic drastically changed life at Rutgers.” Any students under the age of 18 who are enrolling will be advised to receive the Pfizer vaccine, the only one of three vaccines currently approved in the United States that may be administered to 16 and 17-year-olds. For those 18 and older, Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are approved. President Jonathan Holloway, Antonio Calcado, and Prabhas Moghe, executive vice president for academic affairs at Rutgers, stated that the widespread vaccination will accelerate the return to a pre-pandemic normal on the university’s campuses. This includes increased in-person course offerings, more on-campus events and activities and more collaboration in instructional and research projects. Rutgers has received approval from the State of New Jersey to administer vaccines on campus to faculty, staff and students once vaccine supplies are available to the university. While more information will be announced in the future regarding on-campus vaccine sites, faculty, staff and students are urged to not wait to sign up for vaccines at a Rutgers site. “We urge all members of our community to pre-register for the vaccine on the state COVID-19 website to get vaccinated at the earliest opportunity and the first available location,” Strom said.
Save Our Environment – Recycle! Free Webinar
LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Webinar Free Recycling Resources for Your Business in collaboration with the Ocean County Dept of Solid Waste Management and sponsored by N.J. Natural Gas (NJNG) on April 27 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. DEP Commissioner Catherine McCabe said, “Each of us can have a significant impact on the environment and the quality of life in New Jersey by simply by recycling every day. Recycling helps keep our communities clean, generates revenue and jobs, and lessens the amount of trash going to landfills.” Tanara Hall and Sandra Blain-Snow, environmental professionals at the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management, will present such topics as Why recycle? -- N.J. Statewide Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act, How Does Recycling Work? The Benefits of Recycling for Businesses, Recycling and Community, Common Mis-
takes from Customers and Business Owners, Recycling Signage, Free Resources, and Green Programs. To register or for more information, go to mylakewoodchamber.com/events. About the Speakers: Tanara Hall works at the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management as an environmental specialist. Her areas of expertise include environmental management, solid waste, education and outreach, sustainable communities, and zero waste. She is a member of the Ocean County Sustainability Hub and the Island Heights Environmental Committee. Sandra Blain-Snow works for the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management where she helps implement the County’s Solid Waste Management Plan through public outreach and education on recycling and composting. A Master Composter volunteer since 2001, she has been the program’s instructor since 2006.
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joys of their journeys. If addiction or recovery has touched your life or your family’s life - or you worry it will - you need to hear their stories. April 21, 1 p.m. - A 30-minute summit session entitled, “What is Recovery Anyway?” will be held, geared toward high-schoolaged youth and college students. The principle of recovery, the different pathways to recovery, and how to support friends, peers and family in the process will be discussed. April 26, 1 p.m. - the Society for Prevention of Teen Suicide will host a session titled, “Taking Care of Ourselves and Friends,” geared to high-school-aged youth and college students. The session will cover how young adults can identify struggles within themselves or friends, warning signs of when someone may need help, how to identify a trusted adult, finding the words to have tough conversations, and the steps one can take to ask for help and cope with the world in 2021. April 29, 7 p.m. - Screening of the documentary Gateway, a story of how surgery and opioids transformed the lives of three families. After the screening, join a conversation featuring comments from community organizations including the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and the RWJBarnabas Health System. For more information about the film and to watch a trailer, visit planagainstpain. com/gateway. All events are free and open to the public; registration is required here: go.ocean.edu/CounselingEvents. For more information, contact The Counseling Center and Recovery Support Program at 732-255-0386 or recovery@ ocean.edu. Need addiction help? Call the Addictions Hotline of New Jersey: 1-844276-2777
Cops: Former Winery Manager Stole Over $40,000
By Chris Lundy PLUMSTED – The former manager of the Laurita Winery in New Egypt stole more than $40,000 from her employer in less than a year, police said. Nancy Proctor, 62, of Ortley Beach, was charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking. She allegedly diverted the money from the winery into her own PayPal accounts between January 24, 2019 through November 1, 2019. She had been responsible for collecting payments for food vendors for events taking place at the location. She was arrested on March 22 at her current job in Seaside Heights, according to Ocean
County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Plumsted Township Police Chief Earl Meroney. Wineries being able to host events is a relatively new phenomenon, being allowed by law to provide these businesses with another source of revenue. Prosecutor Billhimer and Chief Meroney thanked the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Economic Crime Unit, Plumsted Township Police Department, and Seaside Heights Police Department for their collaborative efforts in connection with this investigation. Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK
−Photo by Cynthia Hansen This “Flag In The Sand” was spotted in front of a lifeguard station down in Beach Haven.
Immediate Care Taking Over OCC COVID Testing
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – The demand for personnel to administer vaccines has caused the Ocean County Health Department to have coronavirus testing be done at one location by Immediate Care. The county has been running a test site at Ocean County College in Toms River since March of 2020. It used to be an outside, drive-through service. Now it is indoors at the Gateway Building. Testing hours for Ocean County residents will continue to be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The change went into effect on Friday, March 26. “Making this change from Ocean County Health Department and hospital personnel will help us as we begin to expand our vaccination clinic capacity throughout the County,” said Ocean County Public Health Coordinator Daniel Regenye. “We have been working in close coordination with the Ocean County Board of Commissioners to make this transition.” Since it is under a different operation, scheduling an appointment is now through solvhealth.com/book-online/gNNVXg. Identification and insurance cards should be brought to the testing site. The site tests people with or without symptoms. It does not administer vaccines. Proof of residency and appointments are required. All emergency responders can also access testing at the site. “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. “We have always encouraged our residents to get tested,” Regenye said.
There are other testing site locations listed here: covid19.nj.gov/pages/testing and covid19.nj.gov/pages/testing#test-sites. Ocean County Commissioner Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Health Department, said that almost 30,000 COVID-19 tests have been administered at the college site since it opened. “This testing site has been run efficiently, providing these important tests for our county residents,” Little said. “We have closely monitored the needs and consistently adjusted the hours of testing at the college to accommodate our residents. I appreciate the efforts of all the agencies involved in running this site.” Vaccination Regenye said the health department staff and hospital staff that had been performing the tests will now be moved to future COVID-19 vaccination clinics operated by the Ocean County Health Department. “We continue our planning of new clinic sites in addition to reviewing a host of opportunities to get our residents and in particular our seniors vaccinated,” said Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn. “Having staff available is key once we start to see an increase in the number of vaccines we are getting from the state. “That number remains at about 3,000 per week to our health department,” he said. “We are optimistic that will change in the near future and we will see those numbers increase.” County residents can call 732-380-5079 or 1-833-544-0288 if they have general questions about the coronavirus, exposure, quarantine and spread, contact tracing, testing and the vaccine.
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE “Let’s Talk” With Dr. Jani By Michael Vandenberg “ T h e e r a of p ate r n a l i s tic medicine where I’m the doctor, you’re the patient, and you’re going to do this bec ause I say so is long gone,” Dr. Samir Jani said to me recently. “That’s just not the way I was trained.” When it comes to your health, shouldn’t you be in the driver’s seat? That’s certainly the guiding philosophy passed down by Garden State Medic al Center ’s founder, Dr. Dharam Mann, and it’s what makes Dr. Jani the perfect f it here. He wants to use his expertise and impart his knowledge to help you make an informed decision about your pain management. And there’s no question that Dr. Jani has plenty of information to share because he checks all the boxes when it comes to education. At age 17 he was already accepted into a higher education program that included a guaranteed spot in medical school. He kept a high GPA while taking his courses at an accelerated rate that allowed him to finish a year early. Then he jumped right into residencies and a fellowship focusing on pain, anesthesiology, and internal medicine, culminating in his current specialty of Interventional Pain Management. He finished his fellowship and began practicing in 2016, making his way to GSMC the following year. Dr. Jani pointed to a variety of reasons as to why he decided to make the switch to GSMC. For one thing, it fosters a seamless team environment. “The support and infrastructure of the practice is huge,” like the large network of staff on hand, to the electronic rec ord keeping. With those tasks already being taken care of, Dr. Jani is able to put his entire focus on alleviating your pain. After all, it’s crucial to maintain a sense of urgency when it comes to pain management because people are running out of options by the time they come to
him. Most of Dr. Jani’s patients are those who have seen countless doctors and had lots of tests but have never b een able to f ind a diagnosis and fix the underlying cause. “My ankle hurts,” Dr. Jani said as a general example. “I’ve seen ten podiatrists, I’ve had six ankle surgeries, and no one’s fixed it.” But even though it may never be fixed, “there are things we can do to at least help you get rid of the pain”. Thankfully, Dr. Jani is not the type of doctor who just throws pills at the problem; he has a ver y strict interpretation of the related safety regulations. Not that he doesn’t use medications at all, but it’s only a tiny part of what he can do. “We’re highly inter ventional,” said Dr. Jani. He can target the pain with various injections, or hide the pain using electricity to target different stimulators in the nervous system. By implanting pain pumps, the medication is delivered directly to your spine, creating a much stronger effect. It all depends on the severity and longevity of the pain. These steps may seem elaborate, but rest assured Dr. Jani is conservative in his relief suggestions. “I always tell patients that if I don’t have to do something, I don’t want to do it. So if I can make it go away with a two minute injection, that’s what I’m going
to do,” he said. If that doesn’t work, then Dr. Jani will happily go over additional minimally invasive options with you. He might even just recommend
physical therapy if that’s what Now her kids see her and the patient prefers. say, “You’re back to being After all, he has the tools yourself. You’re Mom again.” and knowledge, but you also As an inter ventional pain know your body and how management doctor, “I don’t you feel. When the two of know what was causing her you collaborate, you’ll see pain, but I knew what she inspiring results. Dr. Jani had was feeling and that’s what I no problem giving me a cou- targeted,” said Dr. Jani. ple examples of his “home Another patient came to runs”. For instance, him one time with fibromyone woman came algia, with pain primarily in in complaining of the back and neck. He first chronic pelvic pain. put her on non-opioid medShe’d had ten sur- ication, which solved some geries and was on of her problems but not all a ton of medicine of them. Injections did the at this point, and trick for her neck. For her yet her pain was making her lower back, he used a spinal life miserable. With just a cord stimulator, which is like few injections, her pain is a pacemaker for the spine. effectively gone and she no With that combination, she’s longer has to take any pills. feeling fantastic and rarely
even has to come in for a visit. “Previously she was going in to see another pain management doctor, having to go in every month to get Percocet that she didn’t even want to take and wasn’t even that helpful.” With her newfound happiness and relief, she was able to go on her first vacation in years! You deserve to be pain-free too. Give Garden State Medical Center a call today at 1-888-376-2661 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jani or any of their other superb pain management specialists. Feel free to visit gsmedicalcenter.org for a full listing of their convenient locations and to get more information on treatment.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of APR 3 - apr 9
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Dance and enjoy romance under the light of tonight’s Full Moon. In the week to come, you may experience a positive and uplifting shift in your key relationships. Cement existing partnerships with acts of loyalty. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Widen your sphere of influence in the week ahead. You won’t meet anyone by sitting around the house, so get out and about for the best results. You and a special someone might find time for special moments tonight. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You like books but especially enjoy the book of love. Although there is no actual user’s manual for romantic gestures or encounters, you can use your imagination to delight your loved ones this week. CANCER (June 21-July 22): During the upcoming week, you may have the enthusiasm and desire to add creative touches to every project. Put the pedal to the metal when you have something to accomplish that requires a discerning eye. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The traffic lights of love will likely be green in the week ahead, so feel free to cruise the streets of romantic bliss. Someone may admire your good manners and judgment and express a desire to get to know you better. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Love might be your favorite four-letter word in the upcoming week. The kindness and sensitivity that other people demonstrate might make you feel treasured. Make smart decisions about spending. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The Full Moon
in your sign can brighten the night as well as your own inner landscape. You may shine in the reflected light of a loved one’s success and enjoy heightened romantic thoughts in the week ahead. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Plan your work and work your plan. In the week to come, you may handle both career and money matters with an air of refinement and delicacy that everyone likely will admire. Take time to chat with close friends. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your inner compass might point you in the right direction so that you can find the one you cherish the most. The week ahead is likely to offer you more opportunities for happy social interactions and pleasures. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Show your family how much you love them. Your home could be the center of dynamic activity in the week ahead. There could be helpful changes within the family unit. You can expect to hear some good news. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t let one lucky break or a few successes go to your head and make you cocky. No matter how good you are, there is always something new to learn. Keep your feet on the ground and your ego in check in the coming week. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Express your love of beautiful things and invest in them as the week unfolds. Your creative side may be activated by inspiring people, and you can put your own imaginative ideas to use on anything you work on.
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