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By Chris Lundy and Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – It’s been five years, and it’s been a good start. Pa r t n e r s of T h e B.E.A.T. Center recently celebrated their fifth anniversary as a hub for community services. B.E.A.T. stands for Bringing Everyone All
─Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn The Route 88 bridge is almost 100 years old and needs to be replaced. By Judy principal arterial” con- rating of 47 out of 100. 88 Bridge superstrucSmestad-Nunn necting Brick to Point The superstructure was ture,” would have an BRICK - You might Pleasant, and has been rated as poor, while the elongated 41’8” span, have d r iven on the rated structurally de- substructure and deck and would be raised Route 88 bridge over ficient. were rated as fair. about 1 foot in order to the Beaver Dam Creek According to NJDOT The bridge is 29 feet minimize flooding of and not even realized documents obtained long and has two lanes, the bridge. it since it appears to be by The Brick Times, reduced shoulders and Plans call for an 11part of the roadway, but the last inspection was no sidewalks. foot lane and widened the span is classified done in 2018, and at According to NJDOT, 8-foot shoulder in each by the NJ Department that time the 98-year- the new bridge “will re- direction with a sideof Transportation (NJ- old bridge was found solve the structural de- walk on each side. (Bridge - See Page 2) DOT) as an “urban to have a sufficiency ficiencies of the Route
B.E.A.T. Center: Five Years Of Turning Lives Around Together, and it’s a fitting title. It’s a collaboration between Fulfill, the People’s Pant r y (which is now run by Fulfill), and JBJ Soul Kitchen. Singer and JBJ Foundation Chairman Jon Bon Jovi said, “when we conceptualized The B.E.A.T. Center at our
kitchen table, we could never have imagined the impact it would have on the community.” “We look forward to continuing our mission to serve those in need with dignity and respect,” Bon Jovi added. The B.E.A.T. Center was founded in 2016
on Hooper Avenue in Toms River. During its first year, the partners projected the center would serve families in need with $5 million in food, job training, and other support services, with $5 million more each additional year. The B.E.A.T. Center ex-
ceeded all projections. Within five years, the partners provided food and services valued at more than $30 million by serving nearly 10 million meals to their community and $7.7 million in benefits and other social services. During the height of (BEAT - See Page 17)
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14 Homes Possible On Site Of Former School By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Should a developer be allowed to build 14 single family homes in an area that is zoned for multi-family dwellings, such as apartments and condos? This was the question put before the Board of Adjustment during a special meeting held on May 12 when an applicant, Herbertsville 561 LLC ℅ Larry Freimark of Southfield, Michigan, was seeking a use variance and a preliminary major subdivision for a five-acre parcel, located on the northeast corner of Herbertsville Road and Winding River Road. Zoning describes what town leaders will allow on a piece of property. If a developer wants to build something that is not currently allowed, they apply before the Board of Adjustment for a variance to get approved to build it. Splitting the parcel into several lots that would be sold is called subdividing. There is a 1930s-era home on the site, which later became the Olde Riverside Day Camp & School, which has not operated for the past several years. The five-acre tract is one of three parcels in the area that are zoned RM for multi-family. The other two parcels are Winding River Village condominiums, an age-restricted community, located behind the site, and Maple Leaf Park apartments, located across Herbertsville Road from the proposed development. The applicant was not present during the Zoom meeting, but was represented by attorney John Paul Doyle. He had also retained engineer/planner William Stevens, architect Thomas Brennan and traffic consultant Scott Kennel who were all present. The property is owned by Tzvi Ciner of Royal Oak, Michigan, who was not in attendance. Doyle said they had submitted an application for a Use Variance for the parcel in order to build single family homes instead of multifamily housing. “The only reason, it would seem, that we are in that zone is because otherwise you would have two separate RM zones, and so we are the bridge,” he said. This is the only vacant multi-family zone parcel that still exists in Herbertsville, where (School - See Page 4)
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Continued From Page 1 Additional work involves utility relocations, guide rail replacement, landscaping and improvements to the drainage system. Construction is estimated to start in 2024 and will take about 24 months to complete. The bridge project would take place during two stages, with work being done during the daytime and occasional work during nighttime hours. During Stage 1, the south side of the new bridge will be constructed while a single lane of the existing bridge would remain open for alternating eastbound and westbound traffic, controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Once the south side is built, traffic would be moved onto the newly built portion of the bridge when there would still be one lane in each direction while the rest of the bridge is completed. Signs would be placed at “key decision points” to advise drivers to take an alternate route. Lane reductions during Stage 1 of the project would be restricted to the off-season (non-summer months). During Stage 2, there will be two lanes
of traffic on the new bridge with ongoing construction on the northbound side. Underground utilities will be relocated during this stage. The approximate cost of the new bridge is $11 million to be paid with state and federal funds. Most of the proposed work would be accommodated within the existing highway right of way with minimal property acquisitions required. However, a small portion of Beaver Dam Creek Park (3,975 square feet, or 0.09 acres) would be needed for the current bridge design standards to improve public use and safety. Beaver Dam Creek Park is owned by Ocean County. During the most recent Township Council meeting, the Brick governing body passed a resolution in support of NJDOT’s full bridge replacement project. “Our concern was the traffic,” said Mayor John G. Ducey after the council meeting. “Originally, they wanted to close a lane of Route 88 for the duration of the project, including summer months. We objected, and the state has agreed that both lanes of travel will be open from June to September.” Brick Township had to support the resolution in order for the project to proceed. Point Pleasant Borough must pass one as well, he said.
No Remote Schooling In September
By Chris Lundy TRENTON – Gov. Phil Murphy announced several large rollbacks in COVID-19 restrictions, the largest of which is that there will be no remote schooling option for any school district in New Jersey for the 2021-22 school year. One of the first huge changes to life during COVID was that districts needed to provide remote education if they were not able to have social distancing or other safety protocols in place. Parents would opt out of in-person education, and the children would learn with live instruction being broadcast. These lessons would be supported with work sessions at home. Come September, parents will not be allowed to opt out of in-person education, Murphy said during a press conference on May 17. With at least 70% of adults in New Jersey getting at least one shot of a vaccine already, and children as young as 12 being able to get vaccinated, he said it would be safe for children to return to school. However, if there is a local outbreak, it would be handled locally. No Travel Advisory The travel advisory will also be lifted, Murphy announced. If someone is coming from out of state or if you travel out of state and come back to New Jersey, there no longer has to be a period of quarantine. This change is being made just before Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer for tourist areas. However, he did warn about traveling out of the country. “The COVID reality in other nations is much different than here,” he said. He urged travelers to be safe and use common sense.
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Continued From Page 1 single-family housing predominates, Doyle said. Other permitted uses for the site include a public library, a first aid squad, a firehouse or places of assembly, such as a house of worship. The attorney said his client was also seeking a preliminary subdivision to allow for 15 lots - 14 residential and a drainage basin, which would be located at the topographic low point of the site. “It seemed better to us to focus on the Use Variance,” he said. “It seemed it would be better for all concerned and we focus tonight on the question of...whether this site would be better developed as a zone for multi-family or, as proposed, single family.” The parcel would be developed as a single-road cul-de-sac. It would have curbs and sidewalks on both sides and would come off Winding River Road. There would be no driveways or access onto Herbertsville Road, the attorney said. The average lot size for the homes aver-
ages 11,000 square feet, or 2.8 houses per acre, less than half the permitted density of the RM zone. The three- and four-bedroom homes would contain between 2,700 to 3,250 square feet, basements, attics and two-car garages. They would be sold on the open market, Doyle said, and would most likely sell in the $500,000 range, he added. The multi-family zone requires 25 acres “because multi-family uses are large, with the need for significant parking and common facilities that would not fit on the five-acre site,” Doyle said. The applicant had already received approval from the Brick Environmental Commission, a conditional approval from the Ocean County Planning Board (since Herbertsville Road is a County road), a conditional approval from the Fire Safety Bureau, and the police traffic report, he said. Stevens, the engineer, said the applicant would need a variance anyway to develop multi-family housing at the site to build on five acres since 25 is required. Multi-family standards allow six units per acre, which is more dense than the property should be utilized for development, he added. “There has to be some relief granted, otherwise the property would be zoned into inutility,” Stevens said, which would create an undue hardship, which can be used as grounds to obtain a Use Variance. During public comment nearby resident John Genz said he had tried, unsuccessfully, to find information online about the Michigan-based builder. “Has he built any local projects so we could see what they look like? Have you done a background check?” Genz asked. Doyle said there is no legal requirement for a background check on the builder. However, the developer would have to post bonds for the improvements and must use a certified contractor. Herbertsville resident Katie Bender asked how a person from Michigan was able to find and purchase the property. Doyle said that real estate is advertised nationally, so a developer could find and purchase the land on the internet. The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the application. A second hearing, not yet scheduled, would provide site plan details for final approval.
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Kim, Van Drew Urge Feds To Fill Pinelands Commission Vacancy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) and Congressman Jefferson Van Drew (R-2nd) sent a bipartisan letter to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, asking the Secretary to, “promptly fill the federal vacancy on the New Jersey Pinelands Commission.” In addition to Congressmen Kim and Van Drew, the letter is signed by Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01),
WASHINGTON, D.C. Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) announced that the Lakewood Economic Action Program (LEAP) will receive an $18,057 federal Head Start Emergency Supplemental grant funded by the CARES Act to help pay for COVID-related efforts for families that par ticipate in the Head Start program. The federal Head Start program - which f unds comprehensive develop-
Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04), Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06), Congressman Albio Sires (NJ-08), Congressman Bill Pascrell (NJ-09), Congressman Donald Payne Jr. (NJ-10), Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12). The New Jersey Pinelands Commission was founded in 1979 by the State of New Jersey to protect the Pinelands
following the establishment of the Pinelands National Reserve by Congress in 1978. By state law, the Pinelands Commission is a 15-member board that consists of seven members appointed by the New Jersey Governor, seven county representatives, and one federal representative appointed by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior. In their letter to Secretary Haaland, the members cite the fact that, “Since
March 2017, the Pinelands Commission has not had a federally appointed board member.” They go on to mention that, “Filling this seat is vitally important for the New Jersey Pinelands Commission to fulfill its mission to “preserve, protect, and enhance the natural and cultural resources of the Pinelands National Reserve, and to encourage compatible economic and other human activities consistent with that
purpose. “The U.S. Department of the Interior has been a key partner in the Pinelands protection movement from the very beginning,” said Carleton Montgomery, Executive Director of the Pinelands Preservation Alliance. “So it is very important to fill the position on the Pinelands Commission that is reserved for the Secretary of the Interior’s designee. It is equally important that the Secretary
Smith: Lakewood Nonprofit Awarded Federal COVID Grant For Tech Improvements ment programs and services for preschool children of low-income families - has helped more than 37 million children facing the prospects of a life in poverty by providing preschool health, nutritional, emotional and other social needs since 1965, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. “Here in Lakewood, LEAP performs a vital function to the community, and this
modest grant will help the staff expand its outreach and assist more families juggling distance learning,” Smith said. “Specifically, LEAP will use the federal dollars to upgrade technology to improve remote learning and develop a text messaging system to help parents work with their children on assignments.” Channell Wilkins, Chief Executive Officer, Ocean C om mu n it y E c onom ic
Action Now (LEAP) headquartered in Toms River, said LEAP’s Early Head Start will be using the grant to provide Lakewood families with “at home” kits to support families. LEAP at home kits will have tools for fine motor skills as well as supportive materials for socialization activities. Some additional technology for staff to be better prepared for remote services will also be purchased. To ensure that its Early
Head Start team is supporting families during the pandemic, LEAP plans to use the funding to provide all staff with four sessions of the Home Visitor Rating Scale Training. “During this professional development opportunity, the team will learn the importance of Developmental Parenting, which will focus on aspects of parenting that will support children’s development in their daily lives,” Wilkins said. “This
choose a person who brings the knowledge and commitment it takes to meet challenges like climate change and fulfill the Commission’s conservation mission.” The Pinelands National Reserve spans 1.1 million acres, covers 22 percent of New Jersey, and is home to 500,000 New Jersey residents, 850 species of plants, and 397 species of animals, including 43 threatened or endangered species.
is important because one of the impacts of COVID-19 is the additional stress experienced by our families.” Money for the grant program was provided in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 - the bipartisan, comprehensive, recovery bill Smith supported to help states, hospitals, first responders, workers, businesses and communities severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Murphy: Public Health Emergency Status May End Soon
TRENTON – As New Jersey continues to make progress in the fight against COVID-19 and with state metrics continuing to trend in the right direction, Governor Phil Murphy and his Administration have begun working with Senate President Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Coughlin on legislation that will end the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency in place since March 2020, while also ensuring that the Administration retains necessary tools to manage the ongoing threat to public health, as well as recovery and vaccination efforts. The Public Health Emer-
gency was initially declared on March 9, 2020 through Executive Order No. 103. Today, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 240, which extends that Public Health Emergency for another 30-day period, ending in mid-June. Under the Emergency Health Powers Act, a declared public health emergency expires after 30 days unless renewed. If legislation is finalized ahead of the renewal date, the Public Health Emergency extended until June will be allowed to expire. “After an extremely difficult year, we are seeing the results of our mitigation
efforts and our successful vaccination program,” said Governor Murphy. “In order to continue on the path to normalcy, we need all available resources to continue our progress in vaccinating New Jerseyans and finally beating back this pandemic. Our Administration is working closely with Senate President Sweeney and Speaker Coughlin on legislation that will allow the public health emergency to expire, but ensure that we have the necessary tools and flexibility to continue the fight against the pandemic, including the vaccination efforts that are our highest (Murphy - See Page 14)
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E ditorial Local Man Shares Stories Of Mother With Alzheimer’s The Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter, the leading volunteer-driven voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support, advocacy and research is spotlighting people who make a difference in the fight to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. May, which features Mother’s Day, is a time to recognize and celebrate the women in our lives, and remember that Alzheimer’s is a women’s issue. Not only are women more likely to have Alzheimer’s, they are also more likely to be caregivers of those living with the disease. This month we are proud to shine a spotlight on Robert Brai, Greater NJ Chapter Board Chair, an active member of the Monmouth-Ocean Walk to End Alzheimer’s Planning Committee and Advocate, who thrust himself into action when his mother was diagnosed with dementia. Robert explains, “My mom, Leda, was diagnosed with dementia in 2016 and specifically Alzheimer’s in 2017. In 2018 I had to relocate her from Virginia into a dementia care community here in New Jersey. During this process I reached out to the Alzheimer’s Association for education, support and community resources. Mom would call me several times a day at work, crying and not having the ability to articulate what was upsetting her. This caused me much frustration and emotional pain. If that wasn’t bad enough, then the COVID-19 outbreak hit New Jersey and I was no longer allowed to visit my mother. Nothing prepared me for that scenario. It was difficult not being able to see mom, give her a kiss, hold her hand, and especially dance with her and make her laugh. I would FaceTime with her, but it’s not the same as being there to reassure her everything will be ok. Mom had no concept of what was happening with the virus and that was probably a good thing. “My experience with my mother, and talking with others at support group meetings, proves that those with Alzheimer’s have a life and personality after diagnosis,” he said. “This is what motivates me to focus my efforts on raising funds to help find a cure for Alzheimer’s. But until we do, we must do everything we can to support and educate those impacted by this disease.” Thank you Robert, for all you do to help us move our mission forward - to one day realize a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. We greatly appreciate your work on behalf of the Greater New Jersey Chapter and the 190,000 New Jerseyans living with the disease and their 347,000 unpaid caregivers providing critical support. Honor the women in your life by supporting this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s. There’s still plenty of time to register a team, or donate. To sign up as a Team Captain or register to walk as an individual, go to alz.org/njwalk. To donate, text 2ENDALZ to 51555. To learn how you can volunteer and affect the lives of people living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers, visit alz.org/get-involved-now/volunteer. Alzheimer’s Association Greater NJ Chapter
Masks Harming, Not Protecting, Our Kids Editor’s note: This letter is in response to a Stafford school nurse being suspended over not wearing a mask. It was covered in the May 15 edition of the Southern Ocean Times, in the article entitled “Protesters Support School Nurse Suspended Over Going Maskless.” In response to the nurse who refused to wear a mask, she is right. The masks are doing more damage than good for our children. Children have the highest survival rate yet they are facing the strictest policies. Kids are socially being damaged by not being able to see each other’s faces to learn social queues based on facial reactions/expressions. They are feeling isolated because they’re being taught touching (hugs/high fives) are the worst, they’re being taught that germs are the enemy and to be a hypochondriac by washing hands nonstop. Their immune systems are lacking and will soon not be able to handle even the common cold because they’re built on being in contact with daily non harmful germs and bacteria which build the immune system. We will soon have children that’s bodies overreact to every germ and bacteria. Wearing a mask outside is not necessary but kids who have gym outside must wear a mask while running and
playing; this isn’t healthy. OSHA removed their online publications relating to how much CO2 was appropriate within a face mask and the rules and limitations on wearing face masks of all kinds for adults. Typically you need a break after a set time. Children’s hearts beat faster; their oxygen saturation levels are not the same as adults and wearing a mask long term is not something we know to be harmful or safe. There are many health professionals who state they wear them all day with no problem and kids should just deal with it; totally wrong approach. Kids are being screened every day they aren’t working with sick people there is no need for the mask. OSHAs website however in their archives still have the purpose and use for masks by type which is also easily found in hospitals SOPs. 2 and 3 ply disposal masks are to be worn by sick individuals who are coughing/ sneezing to prevent others from being sick, just like if you’d cough or sneeze you’d cover your mouth. However because of the design they offer little to no protection to a healthy person from catching anything due to air gaps along the entire masks and the fabric they’re made from. The only protection a healthy person should need is their immune system, if you are weakened or fearful then by all means - wear a mask.
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We ran into kids from school at the park and my kids and their friends did not know who each other were because they had only seen each other in school with masks on, if that is not sick I don’t know what is. Jessica Hamilton Manahawkin
Questions For Biden I was taught to always ask why something is happening in order to become better informed person. So, after the President has now been in office for over 100 days, I pose these questions to him and the media hoping for an answer. Why has the price of gasoline in New Jersey jumped to over $3.00 a gallon from $2.38 a gallon since he took office? Why are you running a government by EXECUTIVE ORDER (over 100) not receiving bills from elected congress? With our ports having banner months with imports, why are you not stressing AMERICA FIRST? Why is the jobless rate going up? Why is the government still adding $300 a week to unemployment payments? Why are there still food and supply shortages in grocery stores? Why is the government releasing tens of thousands of people who have entered our country illegally into our economy? Who is supporting them? Why hasn’t the Vice President even visited the border since she has been put in charge? At least for as firsthand view or fact finding but she is going on a trip to Latin America to give away money? Why do you fence yourself in Washington, bring in armed guards and not on the border? Why did you shut down the Keystone pipeline from Canada? Choosing to truck or train oil in which has a higher cost and more dangerous. Why are the crime rates so high in Democratic cities? What is your spending plan on this three trillion-dollar
plan? Who is getting the money, what is the infrastructure? Where are the funds coming from for your $3 trillion plan? How much of this money is spent on administrational costs? Why are you pushing $15 an hour wage for entry level positions to employees who have no skills? Face facts it raises the cost of goods sold so no one is ahead except the government who will get more income taxes. Why are you supporting illegal aliens and others while veterans are homeless and sleeping on the streets? Why are you housing illegals in hotels and leaving homeless veterans to sleep on the streets? Why are you NOT deporting illegal aliens as soon as they are picked up? They have violated our laws? Why do you support transgender to participate in female sports when their bodies, not minds, are totally different from females? Captain R.M. Silva Toms River
Masks Don’t Affect Health Editor’s note: This letter is in response to a Stafford school nurse being suspended over not wearing a mask. It was covered in the May 15 edition of the Southern Ocean Times, in the article entitled “Protesters Support School Nurse Suspended Over Going Maskless.” The CDC says that all adults should be wearing masks, even if vaccinated. If she’s a nurse, she should be following the guidelines. She is not a “liberator.” She should be fired immediately. She’s just a Trumper. As for the children, whatever the guidelines of health are, one thing for sure, wearing masks does not affect their health. Asians have been wearing masks as a matter of course even before Covid. FIRE HER NOW! Bob Karp Ocean County
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This young seal was recently spotted near the jetty in Sandy Hook. (Photo by Chris Jensen)
Senior Outreach Summer Celebration
BRICK – Brick Township Senior Outreach Services is hosting the following upcoming event: Fourth of July Summer Celebration: June 22 at 11:30 a.m. DJ Music by Bob Scott, live music by Navesink Brass. Lunch and games will be provided. Sponsors include Complete Care of Laurelton, Shorrock Gardens, Artis, Crest Pointe, Compassus Hospice and Home Care Assistance. Registration is required - register by calling 732920-8686.
In addition to these events, Senior Outreach Services is holding activities and programs over Zoom. For information about Zoom classes, email brickseniors@bricktownship.net. If you would like a passcode, include your name, address, phone number and date of birth. View the Senior Outreach Services’ May Calendar of Activities here: bricktownship.net/ wp-content/uploads/2021/04/May-2021-Sr-Calendar.pdf.
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21 and older or using a fake ID to purchase alcohol. The goal is to change the attitudes and perceptions of adults who think social providing of alcohol to minors is okay or acceptable. The stickers, provided by the DART Prevention Coalition of Ocean County, provide messages to educate the public and raise awareness about purchasing alcohol for anyone under 21.
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BRICK – The Woman’s Club of Brick has been very active in the community since 1936 and is affiliated with the NJSFWC. This year they have donated hats and gloves to preschool children in the community as well as donations to local food banks. Scholarships have been awarded to graduating seniors as well as donations to families in need. The State slogan for 2020-2021 is “Let Our Voices Soar.” The state projects include
Operation Chillout and Operation Yellow Ribbon. Both these projects help those in need and veterans at home and abroad. Membership is open to open to anyone in town or in the surrounding communities who is interested in becoming involved in an organization that helps others. If you are interested in serving the community and becoming a member call Janice at 732-714-6247. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m.
SCRATCHED CORNEA A “corneal abrasion,” or scratched cornea, is among the most common eye injuries. When scratched, the cornea (the clear outer front surface of the eye) experiences a disruption of the protective outer layer of cells (the “corneal epithelium”), which creates an open wound that can lead to serious eye infection. With this in mind, it is imperative that an ophthalmologist immediately examine a corneal abrasion caused by tree branches, flying debris, paper, a finger, sports equipment, etc. In the meantime, it is important not to rub the affected eye. If possible, the eye should be rinsed with a sterile saline eye wash or a multipurpose contact lens solution instead of tap water or bottled water. Dry eyes can increase your risk of a corneal abrasion, particularly if you routinely wake up with dry eyes. If your eyes dry out while you are sleeping, your eyelids may stick to your cornea. When you wake up and open your eyes, your eyelids can tear part of the corneal epithelium, causing a painful abrasion. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES at 732-349-5622.
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BRICK – In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. May 9 through 15 this year is proclaimed as National Police Week. During this week, of-
ficers take part in the Police Unity Tour. The primary purpose of the Police Unity Tour is to raise awareness of Law Enforcement Officers who have died in the line of duty. The secondary purpose is to raise funds for the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial and Museum. Brick Police officers began their 300-plus mile journey from New Jersey on May 9. They arrived in Washington, D.C. on May 12 and a candlelight vigil will take place on May 13.
Brick Man Sentenced To 40 Years For Filming Himself Sexually Abusing Infants
By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – A Brick man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for taking photos of himself sexually abusing two infants. Sebastien Attar, 36, of Brick, pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual exploitation of children and one count of advertising child pornography. In 2017, federal law enforcement began investigating people who were a part of an online group chat titled “Taboo Train 2.0.” People within the chat would discuss and message images and videos of children being sexually abused. Documents and statements filed in court revealed that Attar was a member of the group chat, using an account named “Seb Seb.” The investigation found that “Seb Seb,” aka Attar, sent photos of adults sexually abusing very young children in the “Taboo Train 2.0” chat on multiple occasions. In March 2018, agents executed a search warrant at Attar’s home in Brick. Agents seized numerous electronic devices and
electronic storage media. In July 2018, a grand jury sitting in the Northern District of Georgia returned a superseding indictment charging Attar and others with advertising child pornography. After forensic review of Attar’s electronic media, authorities found images of Attar sexually abusing two infants. He was subsequently arrested and charged. On May 12, Attar was sentenced to 40 years in prison. In addition to the prison term, he was sentenced to lifetime supervised release. Acting U.S. Attorney Honig credited special agents of the FBI-Newark Field Office, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge George M. Crouch Jr., and special agents of the FBI-Atlanta Field Office, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge J.C. Hacker, with the investigations leading to the guilty pleas. She also thanked prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia, under the direction of Acting U.S. Attorney Kurt R. Erskine, for their assistance.
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Seeds Of Service Distributes Food To Residents
─Photo courtesy Brick Township BRICK – Mayor Ducey and Congressman Andy Kim recently spent the afternoon at Seeds of Service helping prepare and distribute food donations for local residents.
Mask Off At Farmers Markets
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK − Governor Phil Murphy had some good news and some bad news during his May 17 COVID-19 briefing. The good news is, masks will no longer be required for anyone at outdoor public places, such as at parks and farmers’ markets. The bad news is, rules for wearing masks in indoor public spaces and workplaces will remain for the time being since many of New Jersey residents are still unvaccinated. However, there is no indoor mask requirement for individuals at small indoor gatherings in private residences. “We are going to be able to take off our masks indoors in the not-so-distant future, as more and more people complete their vaccination,” he said. The governor said rules for wearing masks indoors must remain in place to avoid a backslide in the progress in the fight against COVID-19. “This is not forever and always,” he said about wearing masks inside. “We just need more time on the clock.” The governor also extended the public health crisis emergency for another 30 days until mid-June, which he said should be the final time. Mayor John G. Ducey wrote a letter dated May 5 to NJ Department of Agriculture Secretary Douglas H. Fisher, asking the secretary to revisit an April 30 state edict requiring masks at outdoor farmers’ markets.
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Continued From Page 7 priority. By working together, we are confident that we can move to the next phase of our recovery effort.” “This marks real progress as we work to emerge from the worst public health crisis of our lifetime,” said Senate President Steve Sweeney. “It’s the beginning of the end of a crisis that has tragically claimed the lives of an unimaginable number of New Jerseyans and impacted the lives and livelihoods of nearly everyone. The worst is behind us, and now is the time to move forward to restore the quality of life for the people of New Jersey. The Governor has done a good job managing the emergency and the Legislature worked hard throughout the shutdown to help those who suffered
the consequences of the pandemic. We will work in partnership with the Governor and the Assembly to overcome the many challenges ahead. The new normal won’t be normal for some time. We have to make the best use of our resources, our abilities and our determination to address the needs of our citizens.” “I am very encouraged by the data we are seeing and I look forward to a return to normalcy for the State of New Jersey and our over nine million residents,” said Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin. “Our state has shown remarkable resilience during this pandemic. I will work closely with the Governor and Senate President to produce legislation that enables us to safely and responsibly reopen our state as we seek to spur the economy and create jobs. We will come back stronger than ever.”
Document Shredding To Be Held Throughout County
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – The free Ocean County Residential Document Shredding Program continues this year. Ocean County Board of Commissioners Director Gary Quinn said “this very popular program moves around the county providing a layer of safety from identity theft.” Quinn also serves as liaison to the County’s recycling program and Solid Waste Management. “This is an opportunity to rid your home of papers that may include sensitive information that should be shredded rather than just tossed into recycling. Last year we recycled 94 tons of residential documents with this program,” Quinn said. “That is in addition to all the paper that goes to our recycling centers.” The 2021 event will be serviced by IDSAutoshred of Toms River. The locations are: • Waretown Municipal Complex Lot, 50 Railroad Ave., 9 a.m. to noon, June 5. • Lakewood Public Works Yard Lot, 1 America Ave., 9 a.m. to noon, June 11 (Fri.) • Stafford Township, Southern Recycling Center Lot, 379 Haywood Road, 9 a.m. to noon, June 19 • Toms River, Riverwood Park Lot, 250 Riverwood Drive, 9 a.m. to noon, June 25 (Fri.) • Manchester Township, Soccer Field Lot, 101 South Colonial Drive, 9 a.m. to noon, Sept. 11. • Island Heights, Parking Lot, 1 Wanamaker Complex, 9 a.m. to noon, Sept. 18. • Brick Township Public Works Yard Lot, 836 Ridge Road, 9 a.m. to noon, Sept. 25. • Beachwood Municipal Complex Lot, 1600 Pinewald Road, 9 a.m. to noon, Oct. 2. • Beach Haven Parking Lot, Taylor Ave, 9 a.m. to noon, Oct. 16. • Lacey Township Recycling Center Lot, 820 Municipal Lane, Lanoka Harbor, 9 a.m. to noon, Oct. 23 The free shredding events will run the entire time listed or until the truck is full. The truck has a capacity to hold 10,000 pounds of paper. The program is free to residents only. Commercial documents will not be accepted at the collection sites.
“I encourage our residents to attend any of the sites available during this year’s program. You are not limited to which sites you can attend. We hold it across the county to make certain it’s convenient for our residents,” Quinn said. Registration is not required. Quinn noted however that the program is very popular and often sites fill up quickly. The shred units feature an automatic feeding and dumping system that eliminates human contact with private documents. Residents are limited to five file boxes or 100 pounds of confidential documents per vehicle. Pandemic requirements are still in effect. Residents must wear face coverings and stay in vehicles at all times. Materials should be in the trunk, cargo area or truck bed, easily accessible to the staff who will remove it from your vehicle. The program includes all paper documents and paper forms; paper clips and staples need not be removed. Unacceptable items include magazines, books, junk mail, hanging file folders, greeting cards, photos, x-rays, CDs, floppy disks, microfilm, shredded paper and garbage. Residents who prefer to shred documents at home, Ocean County offers drop-off boxes at both County recycling centers for shredded office paper. Shredded office paper should not be placed with curbside recyclables, and should instead be brought to the drop-off boxes (near Building 105 at the Ocean County Southern Recycling Center in Stafford Township or Building 68 at the Ocean County Northern Recycling Center in Lakewood) for recycling. Shredded paper cannot be effectively sorted by Ocean County’s Recyclable Materials Processing Facility and therefore needs to be recycled separately in order to produce a viable, marketable commodity. “Ocean County offers a number of programs to make recycling convenient. Recycling, helps to save landfill space and protects the environment. We encourage our citizens to take advantage of the programs offered and to help make a difference in preserving our natural resources,” Quinn added.
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Continued From Page 1 the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the JBJ Soul Kitchen provided more than 4,600 grab-and-go meals serving only those in need and 1,000 more meals delivered and served to community partners. Between Fulfill’s food distribution center, JBJ Soul Kitchen and Fulfill’s People’s Pantry, more than half a million meals were distributed from The B.E.A.T. Center to the community during the height of the pandemic. More Than Food The B.E.A.T. is a one-stop shop, said Linda Kellner, interim co-CEO and Director of Development for Fulfill. The food at the People’s Pantry or the Soul Kitchen satisfies an immediate need. But while they are there, they can avail themselves of long-term help. They can sign up for food stamps, for example. There are staff who show them how to get affordable health insurance or do their taxes for no cost so they get the refunds they’re entitled to. They work to stop the causes of hunger so that people can be self-sufficient. For example, the culinary training center has graduated 103 people who have found steady employment and a living wage. “B.E.A.T. gave us a physical footprint in Ocean County,” she said. It was important to have a location for all the various groups to operate out of. The synergy of them working together can help the whole person instead of just one aspect of someone’s life. The building was also a distribution point for the crisis boxes. Each one can provide a family of four with enough food to last four days. These went to individuals and also to area nonprofits, senior centers, schools, veteran organizations, municipalities, and pantries throughout Ocean County. “The impacts of the pandemic will last beyond the virus itself,” she said.
The Brick Times, May 22, 2021, Page 15 A lot of families lost one or more sources of income, she said. Restaurants, school districts and more have been laying off staff. People have had to leave their health care jobs because they or someone in their household has medical issues that would be serious if they got COVID. Before the pandemic, they were servicing 200 households a week. Now, it is more than 900. “Hunger has no face. It could be me. It could be you,” she said. We need to get rid of the stigma against people in need, she said. This stigma has done such harm. People don’t want to give help because of this. The poor are looked down upon or forgotten. People are also too embarrassed to ask for help because of the stigma. Something like food stamps help because the only person who sees them is the cashier. Families can shop for what they want or need, and it gives them a feeling of choice. “Fulfill works very, very hard to help people get things they need in a dignified way,” she said. Currently, the organization is feeding 215,000 people, including 70,000 children. Fulfill has served 3.5 million more meals since the coronavirus crisis affected the Jersey Shore. These 215,000 people are split evenly between Ocean and Monmouth counties. These counties have a total population of about 1,200,000 (600,000 each). So that means roughly one in six people are in need in Ocean and Monmouth. The Fulfill FoodBank, formerly known as The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties was feeding 136,000 people prior to the pandemic including 50,000 children. Fulfill Board Chair Lauren Holman said Fulfill has been in operation for more than 30 years. “We were there to provide food and comfort during economic storms, Superstorm Sandy, and now the pandemic,” Holman
said. “During the current coronavirus crisis, the demand for food has grown 40%. We expect the demand to grow as more businesses close and families exhaust their savings. Fulfill feeds children, seniors, veterans, and the working poor,” she added. Fulfill serves pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens, provides hot meals for children after school, and sends food home for those same children over the weekend. The organization has earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for more than ten consecutive years. This distinction means Fulfill, a 501 (c)3 charitable organization, outperformed most charities in America in areas of efficiency, fiscal integrity, and effectiveness. Holman added, “95 cents of every dollar donated to Fulfill goes directly to feeding the hungry in our
community.” How To Help If you are interested in helping, these groups are always looking for volunteers and donations. Visit their websites like FulfillNJ.org or jbjsoulkitchen.org to learn how to help. Some volunteers hand out food, answer phones, work the Monmouth County garden, or provide free professional services or coaching. Need Help? If you are in need of assistance, you can visit the B.E.A.T. center during their normal operating hours, found online at the above websites. Fulfill operates a list of known food pantries and soup kitchens in the area. You can just text Find Food to 888-918-2729.
─Photo Provided By The B.E.A.T Center And Fulfill’s People’s Pantry The B.E.A.T. Center in Toms River is celebrating five years of operation in providing delicious meals to those in need.
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N acetyl cysteine is an amino acid that is useful to you to make glutathione in your body. The glutathione is a potent liver antioxidant. Cysteine is a natural compound and N acetyl cysteine (NAC) is a dietary supplement. That’s how you can can find it in health food stores, as “NAC.” But you won’t find it for long, so if you want NAC, you should buy it now. It’s already virtually gone from Amazon! There’s a disagreement between the Food and Drug Administration and the dietary supplement industry over how legal it is for dietary supplements to put this amino acid into their supplements. The NAC is also available by prescription. It is forcing Amazon and other selling platforms to take sides on the issue. NAC has many health benefits. As a prescription dr ug sold as Mucomyst® it is used as the antidote for acetaminophen poisoning when people overdose on that analgesic. It’s used in the Emergency Room in hospitals nationwide. The prescription version will continue to remain available; I am only referring to the supplements getting banned. As a popular health food store item, NAC has sold quite well for many other reasons. It’s useful as an antioxidant and non-prescription expectorant because it can loosen mucus in the air passageways. It makes breathing easier
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Garden State Medical Center’s Dr. Usmani Is The Detective On The Case By Michael Vandenberg When a detective is trying to figure out, for instance, who stole the diamond ring, he’ll first question the usual suspects. Most of the time that’s the end of the investigation, but sometimes it’s only the beginning. Maybe it’s actually the person he least expects. Or perhaps after examining the evidence, he realizes it was an act of nature instead. And then there are the times that in the course of his investigation he uncovers something else entirely and is able to prevent a far more malicious crime from occurring. If you listen to Dr. Qaisar Usmani talk about just a few of his fascinating anonymous diagnoses stories, you’ll quickly realize that rheumatology works much the same way. Rheumatology was an acquired taste for Dr. Usmani: back in his residency days, he mastered cardiology but found rheumatology to be a more difficult subject at first. But he relished the challenge. In 1999 he opened up his own practice right across the street from Kimball Medical Center in Lakewood. He enjoyed every second he was helping patients reach recovery. The problem with owning your own doctor’s office, however, is that there’s a mountain of paperwork that never seems to get any smaller. Dr. Usmani started to look for a way to give his patients 100 percent of his focus again. Having shared a lot of the same patients with Dr. Dharam Mann, founder of Garden State Medical Center, over the years, Dr. Usmani began to notice how well GSMC treats them. “I was satisfied with what he was doing for my patients. That’s how it star ted,” said Dr. Usmani. About a year ago, Dr. Mann was interested in expanding the practice, and Dr. Usmani decided to become the newest addition to the Garden State Medical Center family in April of 2018. Now, thanks to GSMC’s elec-
tronic filing systems and large network of supportive staff, Dr. Usmani is able to just do what he loves: treat patients and alleviate their pain. “You see the patient and you take care of them. That’s what I like,” he said. And the Dr. Usmani that isn’t distracted by physician bureaucracy is the rheumatologist able to help you with a large variety of ailments that you may be experiencing. He helps patients with many types of arthritis alone, including psoriatic, rheumatoid, inflammatory, and that of the hand, knee, back, and neck. In addition, he’s treated countless cases of lupus, vasculitis, sarcoidosis, and gout, just to name a few. Diagnosis of these conditions can be toughsomething like shortness of breath can be caused by a range of illnesses- but his experience makes it a lot easier. Once the criminal is found, so to speak, the delicate art of treatment can begin. Help is never one-size-fits-all when you’re treated by good physicians like Dr. Usmani, so he’ll be sure to take the proper steps to lead you toward recovery. “You have to be careful what medicines you give them,” he explained. While the target is to make sure you get better, he also wants to confirm that the medicine is safe by perfectly gauging the proper the person looked fatigued. tion sounded like it was trend- but they decided that doing amount you need, if you even They talked for a few minutes ing positive, but Dr. Usmani nothing was not an option. “We need it at all. “I’m very careful. and then, “out of nowhere, I decided to examine him just took the risk, and thankfully I don’t want to give pills unnec- asked him if he has arthritis.” to confirm. “And to my surprise, she had a beautiful healthy essarily. I believe in organic The patient said, “Well I have he had a big tender point on baby. We repeated the MRI back pain and knee pain but his left side.” Something didn’t a month after birth and the and natural therapy.” Knowing the best strategy for everybody has that. But that’s seem right, so he ordered a lesions were better.” treatment comes from years of not bothering me; it’s my ab- CAT Scan. “It turned out to be That’s the kind of care paexperience helping patients. dominal pain that’s not going colon cancer that had ruptured tients have come to expect away.” When he into his abdomen.” Luckily it from Dr. Usmani, fitting in perwent on a trip, was still stage 2, so they were fectly with the top-of-the-line his hemoglobin able to remove it and get him regional reputation of Garden level went down started on chemotherapy. State Medical Center. If you’re to 7. Doctors did Recently, a patient who ready to make an appointment, an ultrasound happened to be six months he’s available at two of their loof the abdomen pregnant came to Dr. Usmani cations: 1608 NJ 88, Suite 102 and stool testing after having seizures. Her in Brick and 2333 Whitehorse Many of those stories are re- but everything looked normal. conditions are more serious Mercerville Road in Hamilton. markable. Just recently, some- He was put on some pills and and delicate. He ordered an Give them a call at 1-888-376one made an appointment was actually feeling better, but MRI and a lumbar puncture 2661 or visit gsmedicalcenter. complaining of abdominal pain. his doctor recommended that and ended up finding brain org today to finally get the type When the patient walked in, Dr. he get a second opinion from lesions. Chemotherapy runs of dedicated care Dr. Usmani Usmani noticed right away that Dr. Usmani anyway. His condi- its own risks in this situation, can provide.
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Around The Jersey Shore State Health Department Notes Expansion Of Pfizer Vaccine
By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY –New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli announced the recent approval of Pfizer vaccine for those 12–15-year-old by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). She said the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will expand the use of that vaccine in New Jersey, “and we are expeditiously moving forward.” Persichilli added, “our vaccine provider network has significant experience administering Pfizer and already has been serving those aged 16 and older. With today’s recommendations, following the Food and Drug Administration’s expansion of the Emergency Use Authorization earlier this week, we are notifying providers that they can move forward immediately to administer the Pfizer vaccine to this age group.” CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky said, “for vaccination to do its job, we must do our critical part. That means vaccinating as many people as possible who are eligible. This official CDC action opens vaccination to approximately 17 million adolescents in
the United States and strengthens our nation’s efforts to protect even more people from the effects of COVID-19.” “Getting adolescents vaccinated means their faster return to social activities and can provide parents and caregivers peace of mind knowing their family is protected,” Walensky said. Walensky said his agency is continuing to work with mega-sites, hospitals, federal retail pharmacy partners, and select health departments to help provide the vaccine throughout the state., and to Federally Qualified Health Centers, which serve underserved communities. Vaccinations for minors require a consent form signed by a parent or guardian. The State DOH is continuing to encourage parents and guardians to speak with their pediatricians or healthcare providers if they have questions and to get their children vaccinated. A new CDC webpage for parents on adolescent and teen vaccination can be seen at: Key Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines. FDA Fact Sheets on the Pfizer vaccine and other information can be found at: Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Information.
Point Boro First Responder Retires After 27 Years Of Service
POINT PLEASANT BOROUGH – Congratulations to Butch Stevenson on his retirement after 27 long years of service in the Law Enforcement Field! Many members of Point Boro EMS have
met Butch through the years as his grandfather, father and himself have been a part of Point Pleasant Fire Department Station 75. Congratulations and welcome to retirement Butch!
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Due To Vaccinations, Nursing Home Requirements Being Relaxed
By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – The stringent COVID-19 restrictions at long-term care facilities were lessened by the New Jersey Department of Health to accommodate more visitation, enable group activities and provide more services for residents. The directives are in sync with updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, officials said. “With cases in New Jersey on the decline, vaccinations increasing and a reduction in outbreaks at these facilities, the Department is taking steps to lessen restrictions for vaccinated residents and expanded services to residents in these facilities,” Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said. “Our hope is that resuming these activities will help support the mental and physical well-being of residents.”
If both the visitor and the resident are fully vaccinated, residents and their visitors may choose to have close contact including touching and removing their facemasks if they are alone in the resident’s room or the designated visitation room. Fully vaccinated residents have the option to have close contact including touching with their unvaccinated visitor, however they both must wear a well-fitting face mask. Guidance on communal activities and dining for residents has also been updated by the Department for residents that are fully vaccinated. If all residents participating in the group activity or communal dining are fully vaccinated, they are now allowed to participate without physical distancing and without wearing a mask during the activity. Routine testing of residents and staff is required by the Department in order to prevent the coro-
navirus from entering and spreading within facilities. However, fully vaccinated staff are no longer required to be routinely tested, except that facilities may elect to continue routine testing of staff. Staff may need to undergo testing if there is an outbreak investigation at the facility or if they are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms. The NJDOH is encouraging staff and residents to get vaccinated by taking advantage of the current pharmacy partnerships delivering vaccines to nursing homes. “Many workers in our long-term care facilities have chosen to be vaccinated to protect themselves, their families, their co-workers and the residents in their care,” Andy Aronson, President NJ Health Care Association said. Barbers, hair stylist and other non-essential personnel are permitted to enter only if the personnel are screened before entry, and the facility has a
protocol for services to be delivered safely. Those protocols must include infection prevention and control, physical distancing, hand hygiene, cleaning between clients and use of a well-fitting face mask. Staff testing requirements apply to these individuals. Laurie Facciarossa Brewer, the NJ Long-Term Care Ombudsman said, “these are incredibly welcome changes and they reflect the reality that most residents of long-term care are fully vaccinated. Having the ability to participate in communal activities and meals with their peers is something that residents tell us that they have desperately missed.” “In addition, you cannot underestimate how important it is to residents of long-term care facilities to have access to hair dressers and barbers. Everyone wants to look their best. This is great news,” she added.
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Around The Jersey Shore Governor Sued, Senior Communities Want To Use Their Buildings Again
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY − The Senior Coalition of Berkeley Township and the Holiday City South Homeowners Association are suing Gov. Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Department of Health to enable senior residents to use clubhouses and other amenities again. Councilman Michael Signorile is President of the Coalition and of Holiday City South. He said −Photo by Chris Lundy they will be represented by Paul Community pools, like this one at Holiday City Leodori P.C. of Medford in this South, remain closed by executive order. matter. They are seeking an affirmation of the rights of both age-restricted associ- senior associations. ations and their members living in Berkeley “to “The most current restrictions set forth by be able to enjoy fundamental rights guaranteed executive orders place amenities in senior under both the New Jersey and United States communities back to the ones issued in March Constitutions.” of 2020,” Leodori said. “They are definitely The complaint was filed on May 4, and as of not in sync with the most current data available this printing the case is set for June 7. and do nothing more than prohibit seniors from Mayor Carmen Amato has offered his support enjoying the amenities associated with the as well by filing jointly with the Coalition. age-restricted communities they live in.” Township Council President Angelo Guadagno These Executive Orders have been prohibitive(2nd Ward) and Councilwoman Sophia Gingrich ly costly, unclear and they unnecessarily burden are also standing firm with the Coalition. They senior communities, he said. each represent senior communities in Berkeley “We just want to bring some rationality to Township and understand the need for the senior this pandemic’s irrationality,” Signorile said. communities to reopen. “Certainly, this lawsuit will likely accelerate Signorile said his goal is to “Get our commu- a much-needed public dialogue about Trenton nity, especially our seniors, sensibly back to dictating policies which, at this time, are simply managing themselves without Trenton imposing punishing seniors for no good reason.” arbitrary rules that are not consistent with the Earlier this year, it was a challenge to get vacCenters for Disease Control and Prevention cinated. Now, many places are taking walk-ins. (CDC) and plain old common sense.” This suggests that many of the people who want The attorney gave examples of numerous to be vaccinated already are. Executive Orders entered by the Governor that According to the CDC, 74 percent of New have mandates for wiping down chairs, doors Jersey residents 65 and older are fully vaccinated and floors yet the CDC has recently “revised” (as of May 11). the need for such guidelines while noting that The Ocean County Health Department has the risk of contracting the virus from touching a figures detailing how many people have tested contaminated surface was less than 1 in 10,000. positive for COVID-19. It shows about 4,200 in The state rules include strict pool restrictions, the Berkeley. During the course of the last month, need for Social Ambassadors as well as constant Berkeley had 1-10 new cases a day. That includes disinfecting which is cost prohibitive for many the entire township, not just senior communities.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of may 22 - may 28 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): BYour imagination may be on overload as the week unfolds. Once you have a vision, you can put forth the effort to make the concept come to life. Invite those you trust and rely on to confide in you and enjoy heightened cooperation. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your drive and ambition are likely coming to a peak as the week begins. Once you put a project into motion, you might not rest until it’s complete. You may be tempted to get out the debit card and spurge on nice things. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Like the inflatable clown, you can pop back up after a knockdown. There could be disappointments and misunderstandings in the week to come that require you to process your feelings in the privacy of your own home. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your closest companions are focused on getting ahead, and you may have blinders on. However, there is a sense of belonging when you are in social situations that you can capitalize on in the week to come. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Share your vision with others and bring co-workers into your confidence. It may be more difficult to attain your business ambitions in the second part of the upcoming week, so don’t procrastinate. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It may take more than a dust mop to beautify your surroundings and make your environment a place of peace and contentment. Imagine how you want things to look and feel during the week to come. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You can show
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Prices Strong For NJ Blueberries, Cranberries And Peaches
TRENTON – New Jersey blueberry growers harvested 44.5 million utilized pounds from 8,400 acres. The value of utilized production was $75.1 million for 2020. Average price was $1.69 per pound, third nationally. Cranberry growers produced over 528 thousand utilized barrels from 3,000 acres. Value of utilized production was $20.4 million. The average price was $38.50 per barrel, second nationally and a dime behind the nation’s price leader Wisconsin. New Jersey peach growers harvested 7,600 utilized tons from 3,800 bearing
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A SIMPLE, CRISPY-TOPPED STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB CRISP THAT YOU CAN MAKE ANY TIME OF YEAR 1/4 cup packed (1 3/4 ounces) light brown sugar Around this time every year, when 1/2 teaspoon table salt fresh rhubarb’s season is coming to 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon an end, we start to anticipate going 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted months without one half of our favorite fruit-dessert filling. But with this crisp, For the filling: which works with both fresh and frozen 1 pound fresh rhubarb, trimmed and cut rhubarb, we can get that bright, tart, into 1/2-inch pieces, or frozen rhubarb, floral combination any time of the year. thawed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (3 Even better, the recipe is literally easier 1/2 cups) than pie. 12 ounces fresh strawberries, hulled and Making a crisp takes little more than stir- chopped coarse, or frozen strawberries, ring together a topping in a bowl, tossing thawed and chopped coarse (2 cups) cut-up fruit with some sugar, and throw- 1 1/4 cups packed (8 3/4 ounces) light ing it all in the oven. But baker beware! brown sugar Follow the wrong recipe (or worse, no 2 tablespoons cornstarch recipe at all) and you might end up with 1/8 teaspoon table salt a strawberry-rhubarb soup and a soggy topping -- decidedly not crisp. 1. For the topping: Whisk flour, That’s the real lesson of this carefully panko, sugar, salt and cinnamon tested recipe: Different batches of straw- together in bowl. Add melted butter berries and rhubarb will exude varying and stir until no dry spots of flour amounts of moisture when combined remain and mixture forms clumps. with sugar and baked. So how do you Refrigerate until ready to use. create a recipe that will result in the per- 2. For the filling: Adjust oven rack to fect (slightly jammy but never stodgy) middle position and heat oven to 375 texture every time? F. Toss all ingredients in large bowl The simplest answer is to cook the filling until thoroughly combined. Transfer to briefly on the stovetop, over moderately a 10-inch oven-safe skillet. Cook over high heat, to coax out the excess liquid, medium-high heat, stirring frequently, reduce it, and thicken it to the consisten- until the fruit has released enough liquid cy you’re after. Then you can top the fruit to be mostly submerged, the rhubarb is and quickly brown the crisp in the oven. just beginning to break down and the Applying this simple technique also juices have thickened, about 8 minutes. ensures that your topping remains crisp. Remove skillet from heat. And we found that the crispiest topping 3. Squeeze the topping into large clumps came from the inclusion of an unexpect- with your hands. Crumble the topping ed ingredient: panko breadcrumbs. into pea-size pieces and sprinkle evenly There was a fair amount of debate on over the filling. Bake until the topping whether we were developing a recipe is browned and the filling is bubbling for a crisp or a crumble (and debate on around the sides of the skillet, about 20 the difference between the two). This minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes. Serve. topping ended all confusion on the matter. A crisp topping should be crispy, Recipe notes: If using frozen strawand panko is an excellent way to give the berries, there’s no need to thaw them topping a lasting, light, airy crispness. completely; you can chop them as soon Try it and see. as they’re soft enough. If using frozen By America’s Test Kitchen
strawberries and frozen rhubarb, you may need to increase the stovetop cookServes 6 ing time by up to 4 minutes. Depending on the amount of trimming required, you For the topping: may need to buy more than 1 pound of 3/4 cup (3 3/4 ounces) all-purpose flour rhubarb to ensure that you end up with 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 3 1/2 cups. Serve with vanilla ice cream.
STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB CRISP
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