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─Photo courtesy Jackson Schools Members of the Jackson Board of Education and district officials cut the ribbon at the new satellite transportation facility located near Jackson Liberty High School. By Bob Vosseller celebrate the opening of Superintendent Nicole and our fleet grew, that JACKSON – It had been the center. Pormilli was among location did not have the discussed, researched Board officials noted those present for the short ability to expand with and planned for sever- several years ago that the ceremony. those changes. In the al years but at long last existing transportation “As we all know, Jack- past 10 years in particthe school district’s new site was in need of expan- son has changed tremen- ular, our transportation satellite transportation sion. It was decided that dously over the past two department has had to facility is officially open. in order to better manage decades and this facility operate in ways that were Members of the School its fleet and serve the is a big part of respond- not ideal.” Board and administra- 100-square-mile town- ing to that change. Our Pormilli noted that the tion joined staff from the ship more efficiently it original transportation new facility, designed Transportation Depart- would open a satellite facility was built when by Spiezle Architectural ment and several special facility on school district our enrollment was only Group, would address guests recently for a rib- property near Jackson 4,000 students,” she said. cramped conditions at bon cutting ceremony to Liberty High School. “As our district grew (Busing - See Page 2)
Halloween Parade Returning In 2021
By Chris Lundy TOMS R I V ER – Bring out your dead, put your fangs in, and get ready to howl at the moon – the Halloween Parade is back on the calendar. Throughout 2020, a lot of our iconic gatherings suffered - the fireworks on the Toms River, the Ocean County Fair,
concerts held by towns, and the Halloween Parade. All of them were cancelled because of the coronavirus, hurting morale when people needed it the most. This year, several of them have made a comeback, often with some changes due to the pandemic. The parade is annual-
ly run by Toms River Fire Co. No. 1. Lt. Carl Weingroff told JerseyShoreOnline that plans are being made for the big return. The parade will be held on Saturday, October 30. The schedule follows the tradition that if Halloween falls on a Sunday, like it does this year, the pa-
rade will be on Saturday, with a rain date on Monday. Registration will be on the day of the parade, he said. Participants will be following guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to slow the spread of coronavirus. The theme of the pa-
rade will be the celebration of Fire Company No. 1’s 125th anniversary. The company was officially incorporated in 1896, although they had been operating for a few years prior to that. They’ve been work i ng out of t he firehouse on Robbins Street since 1913. (Parade - See Page 18)
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Council Addresses Lawsuit, Flooding, Inspections
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township officials voted to update and amend a portion of their housing compliance code doubling the cost of a home inspection from $25 to $50. Council members voted in support of Ordinance, 14-21 which pertains to housing standards, resale and compliance and a required reinspection fee. The Council also moved forward on identifying and hiring a grant writing service Millennium Strategies LLC that Council President Andrew Kern said would allow the township “to find more opportunities to offset some of the costs and expenses incurred.” Lawyer Picked For Religious Zoning
The Township Council approved the designation of legal counsel representation for former (Lawsuit - See Page 5)
New Firehouse Project Moves Forward By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – The Township Council moved forward in replacing an aged firehouse with a new building during a recent meeting. The ordinance calls for the township to authorize the resale of township property to the Jackson Board of Fire Commissioners District Number II. The ordinance was approved and a public hearing scheduled for July 27 during the Council’s next meeting. “The district still has to go before the voters for the bond issuance to be able to build this firehouse. They have a long road ahead. The bulk of our firefighters are volunteers and they do appreciate your support,” Councilman Martin Flemming said. (Project - See Page 6)
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the existing transportation facility, located near the district’s other high school, Jackson Memorial. “The district’s transportation department operates more than 154 vehicles - all of which need to be maintained regularly and serviced periodically. District vehicles travel 1.8 million miles each year transporting more than 9,000 students safely to and from school. “We needed to adjust and adapt. The result is a gorgeous building that stands for two things that this administration and this Board of Education believe in - progress and efficiency,” Pormilli added. “I’d like to take a moment to thank our Board of Education - both those members currently on the board now and those who have served in the past while this project was being conceived and realized,” Pormilli added. She thanked the current Board of Education President Tara Rivera, Vice President Michael Walsh, and Board members Gus Acevedo, John Burnetsky, Tzvi Herman, Scott Sargent and John Spalthoff. She added, “it is also important to recognize some former board members and administrators who have been involved with the project, Thomas Colucci, Sharon Dey and Vicki Grasso, who provided their input since the facility’s inception.” The superintendent also thanked retired Superintendent Stephen Genco. “Dr. Genco was superintendent during the entire time this facility was dreamt about, constructed and realized. It was under his leadership that this facility came to life and we are very happy he is here today to celebrate the fruits of his labor.”
Also recognized was Facilities Director Edward Ostroff, who oversaw the project and retired a day after the ribbon cutting ceremony. “A project like this doesn’t happen overnight, and it doesn’t happen without the constant attention of a project manager. For us that man was our Facilities Director Mr. Ed Ostroff, who might just be the happiest one of us all that this building is up and running,” Pormilli said. She added, “Ed is retiring from the district this week and tomorrow is actually his last day. So, to be able to celebrate this building - which is the direct result of his expert coordination, attention to detail and perseverance - is wonderful. Thank you, Ed, for never letting up on anyone to make sure this facility was ready for us - and for so many other contributions to our district.” Pormilli said she was pleased to see members of the transportation department present at the ceremony to “help us celebrate this official opening - you all work so hard to serve our students and I hope this facility helps make that responsibility just a little bit easier. Thank you for all you do for our district.” “We are glad to have with us today Spiezle Architect group Project Manager Barbara Malewicz. Thank you for doing such a wonderful job of designing this beautiful building and working with us to ensure it was customized to our needs,” Pormilli added. The superintendent concluded saying, “this project shows what can be done when our administrative team works hard alongside our Board of Education and our transportation and facilities departments to identify a problem, brainstorm a solution, set a goal and see it through.”
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Continued From Page 1 township officials regarding litigation in the matter of United States versus Jackson Township. Jackson had passed ordinances that the federal government said is discriminatory against Orthodox Jews. In 2014, developer WR Property, LLC, bought five acres of property in the township intending to develop or market for development a religious Orthodox Jewish school. In 2017, the township passed ordinances restricting dormitories and eruvs. Orthodox groups said that the ordinances were passed to target their population. The town is also facing a civil suit for the same reason by Agudath Israel of America. Flooding Problems During the public comment period, two residents shared their mutual problem of flooding in their neighborhood. Joseph Floudas, of 902 Lakehurst Avenue and Lawrence Cella of 871 Toms River Road came before the governing body to request help with a growing problem. Floudas, who moved into the neighborhood two years ago described it as a drainage problem “with water coming down onto my property, flooding it.” He said the situation had worsened and is now causing property damage. At first it filled his driveway but now the water is coming into his house. A recent rain storm caused mulch in the front of his yard to move all the way into his back yard and dangerously close to his inground pool. The homeowner said he has been sending pictures, videos and information to township offices “and it seems I am getting nowhere.” Floudas was told by a township employee that there was drainage that is supposed to be connected to Route 571 through his neighbor’s home but it was never connected. “It was never connected to anything. I guess he plugged it up,” the Floudas said. He noted that such
The Jackson Times, July 24, 2021, Page 5 a connection was blocked possibly by his neighbor to prevent his yard from being filled with water “and overflowing to become a lake but it is not connected so the water comes out of there fills up that basin and goes down the roadway and comes down my driveway. “There is no curbing in front of my house, the people before me must have put railroad ties there and now it is going over that and washing all my landscape debris in my front yard. It is all over my new air conditioner and I am concerned. Will anything be done?” Floudas asked. The resident added, “it is like knee deep. I have sent videos to (Township Business Administrator) Mr. (Terrence) Wall. I’ve gotten no response. I’m getting nowhere and it is doing a lot of property damage to my property.” Cella said he was also experiencing the same problem. “The water comes into my back yard and it has been coming and coming but the ground level is starting to get lower and the water came all the way up to my pool and washed my pool out. It overflowed it. I have a 40-foot pool and there was over six inches of water dumped into it. “I just did a bunch of landscaping and it washed everything out,” Cella added. Cella added that he built “a big trench in my back yard four feet wide by three feet deep just to keep the water from coming up to my back yard. The front of my house is on Toms River Road. The back of it is on Lakehurst. It is serious and it is a bad, bad situation going on.” Mayor Michael Reina said information from both men would be shared with the township’s engineering firm and with Ocean County Engineer John Ernst. He promised an on-site evaluation would be performed to determine what was happening. “We will look into it. I work for the County and I know these engineers personally and I will see to it personally that they look into this matter,” the mayor added.
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Thanks And Ceremonies Councilman Alex Sauickie said he had the honor of representing the mayor and council at an Eagle Scout ceremony recently. “It was one heck of a ceremony. It was a great to see the great number of members of that troop that have made Eagle. Less than four percent of all Boy Scouts actually make it to the rank of Eagle. My compliments to the entire troop which is made up of all volunteers and they really shape these kids to be really good citizens.” Council President Kern thanked his colleagues’ staff and the public for the condolences he received concerning the recent passing of his mother. “It is a tough thing, the fact that you attended the Trucks and Fireworks, it is a testament to just how much work and dedication you put into this town since being elected. The same holds true for this council. They never seem to stop working. The fortitude they have by reaching out in entertaining not only your questions but going out on their own time looking out at things that need to be done. It is definitely a credit to each and every one of you,” Mayor Michael Reina said. The mayor once again advised residents to be wary of certain social media sites. “Let’s not listen to social media and the news networks the way we were when we were actually prisoners within our own homes. “Take everything you see with a grain of salt. Contact this council and his administration for truth with questions and we’ll be happy to answer all of them,” Reina added.
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Holzapfel: Bill Will Allow More Seniors To Access Prescription Discount Programs
TRENTON - Legislation co-sponsored by Senator Jim Holzapfel to allow more seniors and residents with disabilities to qualify for assistance with prescription drug costs has been signed into law. The 10th District Legislator believes
WASHI NGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.) reintroduced the bipartisan Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act to strengthen Medicare Part D and make it easier for seniors to afford their medication. “Our bipartisan bill would put patients and consumers first by providing seniors with real financial relief at the pharmacy counter to ensure that those who rely on expensive medications aren’t saddled with insurmountable prescription drug bills at the start of every year,” said Sen. Menendez. “Setting a cap on out-of-pocket expenses allows seniors to prorate their share over the year
this law will ease the financial burdens of residents as prescription drug costs and inflation are on the rise. “The rise in prescription drug costs has weighed heavily on our senior residents who live on fixed incomes and cannot afford
to live without their medications,” stated Senator Holzapfel. “We don’t want our residents to have to make the tough decision of paying for their prescription drugs or paying the electric bill this month. Now that this legislation is law it
will provide much needed aid to our most vulnerable residents.” The bill, A-5520/S-3633, increases the income eligibility limits for PAAD program and Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program by $10,000. For PAAD
the limit would be increased to $38,769 for individuals and $45,270 for married couples. Senior Gold would rise to $48,769 for individuals and $55,270 for married couples. “The swift passage of this legislation ensures that
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into set monthly payments, giving them more flexibility to cover their health care expenses. Policies li ke this, that deliver savings to the consumers, must be central to our continued work on mak ing d r ugs more affordable for the American people.” “If someone on Medicare cannot afford their medication, they are going to get sicker or not get better. This bill takes on the root causes of high drug prices because we want to make it easier for seniors to pay for their prescriptions,” said Sen. Cassidy. For seniors, the bill establishes a new out-of-pocket cap on catastrophic coverage, so that beneficiaries would have no costs after
By Chris Lundy BRICK – Will the Ocean Ice Palace close its doors for good, or is it just the owners who are retiring? On July 6, the owners posted on social media “Ocean Ice Palace & Ocean Hockey Supply will be closing their doors at the end of this month. We are extremely thankful to all the friends who have become family and customers who have become friends over the years. The decision was not made lightly and certainly not without being given much thought.” They said the pro shop would be open through the end of the month. The Patch might have been the first to report on its closure, and 101.5 had a segment about it. Everyone shared their memories of this iconic location. However, a week later, The Patch reported that a confidential source close to the situation revealed that there is a possible purchase in the
reaching $3,100 in out-ofpocket spending. Seniors who reach that limit early in the calendar year could spread their payments over the course of the year, to help those on f ixed incomes or who would other wise st r uggle to pay their entire obligation in a lump sum. The bill would also reduce coinsurance from 25 to 20 percent in the initial coverage period, after patients meet their deductible but before they reach the catastrophic cap. The Seniors Prescription Dr ug Relief Act would also redesign Medicare Part D’s benefit structure to realign these f lawed incentives and lower the cost of prescription drugs. Medicare Part D spending
is growing substantially, especially in the benefit’s catastrophic phase, which begi ns once benef iciaries have spent more than $6,550 out-of-pocket. The legislation would also encourage plans to better negotiate for lower drug prices and better formulary placement, and ensure that when drug prices rise, so does the drug-maker’s financial responsibility. Organization supporting the legislation include the Alliance for Aging Research and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. “Senators Cassidy and Menendez continue to provide critical leadership to ensure Medicare patients can afford and access needed care. The Alliance for
Aging Research thanks the Senators for their efforts to advance patient affordability in Medicare Part D through this bill,” said Alliance for Aging Research Vice President of Public Policy Michael Ward. “The Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act includes la nd ma rk refor ms t hat would dramatically lower prescription dr ug costs Medicare patients experience far too often,” said The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Chief Medical Officer Dr. Gwen Nichols, M.D. “These reforms would limit upfront costs for patients who rely on costly prescription drugs and cap the amount enrollees pay over the course of the year - two changes that
Future Uncertain For Ice Rink In Brick
works. The source said that the facility will continue to be used as an ice rink. The above post was removed from social media. Staff at the rink did not respond to a request for comment. The rink, located on Chambersbridge Road, dates back to 1962. It was started by Dr. Leon J. Dwulet. His daughter, Joan Dwulet, currently owns it, and it’s managed by Raven (Joan’s daughter) and Andrew Barten. The rink drew thousands of young people who learned how to skate there and also held pee wee hockey tournaments. Many high school and club championships were won there as well. The Ice Palace was home to many of Brick’s youth and high school hockey teams for most of its history and has seen a number of its players go on to the college ranks and some go to the pros. The website said it hosts New Jersey Guardians, Manalapan Cannons, Brick Stars Challenger Hockey & War at the Shore Hockey
Tournament. It also cites tournaments, clinics and camps throughout the year run by Ocean Hockey Academy. This isn’t the first time the ice rink’s future was unknown. Even going back to 2007, it was in the public eye as possibly being bought by the township of Brick to be converted into a community center. Former Councilman Stephen Acropolis, who comes from a huge hockey family, campaigned on it when he won the vote for mayor. The town was looking to purchase it for $5.2 million. They had plans to put in therapy pools and sell the naming rights of the building. There was talk of moving township offices in Civic Plaza to there and then selling the Plaza. They were hoping to make money off of it in the long run. Opponents of the purchase had concerns that the aging buildings would cost too much to
20,000 more residents can benefit from the changes made to this program,” said Senator Holzapfel. “As prescription drugs and the cost of living in New Jersey continues to rise, this law will provide some relief for those financially struggling.”
will give a much-needed break to American seniors. Today, blood cancer patients on Medicare Part D often pay more than $3,000 for their first prescription of the year, with annual outof-pocket costs sometimes higher than $15,000 for a single cancer therapy. Under the Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act, these same patients would see their Part D costs reduced to less than $260 per month. On behalf of the 1.3 million Americans living with a blood cancer diagnosis, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society applauds Senators Bill Cassidy and Bob Menendez for their leadership on this critical issue, and we urge Congress to pass these solutions this year.”
maintain or fix, and that building additions to the property to house various interests in Brick would cost untold millions. During the negotiation, the owner showed how much money is brought in, but the costs of upkeep and running the facility was kept from the town. The purchase would have been between a private entity, the ice rink, and a public one, the township. This made the whole matter a lot more public than the sellers would have liked. After a long time of waiting, the Dwulet family pulled out of negotiations and put it on the market but it never sold. Ultimately, it reminded residents of the Foodtown purchase. The Foodtown on Route 70 was bought in 2003 for $6.1 million and was at one time going to be a community center. It has sat there, without any money coming in on the tax rolls, until just recently when the property was split and sold.
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Pathfinders Remind Residents To Take A Hike This Summer
By Dan Green, Corresponding Secretary, Jackson Pathfinders The Jackson Pathfinders are reminding everyone that with the summer season now here, it is a perfect time to hit the trails in the township. Men, women, teens and scouts who love to be out on a trail in the beautiful natural lands of our town makeup the Jackson Pathfinders. We charge no dues or fees. All we ask in return are your interest and enthusiasm. Pathfinders’ volunteers maintain four woodland trails in Jackson. They include the Silver Stream Trail across the street from 254 Frank Applegate Road. It is within the Metedeconk Preserve of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation. The Steve Kitay Living Trail can be accessed via the Silver Stream Trail while the Purple Heart Trail can be found across the street from 820 East Veterans Highway, Routes 527/528. This trail is part of township’s Bunker Hill Bogs Recreation Area. For children, the Jackson Jungle Children’s Trail can be enjoyed on Jackson Drive, adjacent to the Jackson Jungle Play Park. It is to your left on the way to the Jackson branch of the Ocean County Library. Open and free to the public every day, our Pathfinders trails are for nature appreciation, hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. No bikes or horses on the Children’s Trail. We are excited to announce that our group activities have now resumed for the first time since before the pandemic. A few days ago we ran our first public trail event, and it was a great success. On a beautiful, cool morning a friendly group of nine of us hiked along the Silver Stream Trail and the Steve Kitay Living Trail - both in the Metedeconk Preserve.
Do go there yourself when you can! We invite you to come out to our monthly planning meetings. We held one recently at the Jackson Township municipal building, 95 West Veterans Highway (Route 528). During the pandemic, our meetings had to be on Zoom, but now everyone may join us in person. Come and share your ideas to make our trails even better for all. No registration needed. Whenever you go out on any trail, wear sturdy shoes or boots and bring drinking water. There is always a trip-and-fall risk, so take a friend along to walk with you; don’t go out alone. Keep a few trash bags in your car and take one with you for “carry in, carry out” etiquette. For the best protection against ticks and mosquitoes, spray your clothing with Permethrin the day before your walk. Then, on the day of your walk, apply Picaridin or other insect repellent to your skin. When you return home, inspect your body and remove any ticks you may find. Jackson Pathfinders volunteers’ trim briars and branches, clear fallen trees, install trail markers and signs, maintain boardwalks and bridges - and much more. We love the beauty of nature and do everything we can to pass that love along to others. We receive support from Jackson’s Town Council, Public Works Department, Recreation Department and Environmental Commission. The Pathfinders serve as a local advocacy group for New Jersey’s Forest Resource Education Center, and we gladly partner with Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts on their own special projects. The beauty of Jackson’s natural lands calls to us. Out on the trail we breathe clean, vir us-free air and experience the refreshing scent of the forest, the
awesome f lowing streams and the traffic-free quiet. The Jackson Pathfinders look forward to sharing with you our love for nature and for the trails which lead us there! Visit our website for interactive Google maps of these Pathfinders trails
─Photo courtesy Jackson Pathfinders The South Branch of the Metedeconk River, seen from the Kitay Trail in Jackson Township is a popular place to hike according to the Jackson Pathfinders.
Rotary Club Bus Trip To Tropicana Casino JACKSON – The Jackson Rotary Club is sponsoring a bus trip to the Tropicana Casino on August 16. Cost of the trip is $38 which includes bus transportation, sandwich & beverage on the bus, $20 back in slot play from the casino and gratuity for bus driver. Bus leaves promptly from Brookwood
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TOMS RIVER – Just Believe Inc. will be hosting a First Charity Golf Tournament Restoring Hope on August 9 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Trump National Golf Club Colts Neck. Registration and lunch will be from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Shotgun starts at 1 p.m.; Cocktails
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with a reception and a silent auction and golf prizes will be at 6 p.m. Reception will be located in the ballroom on the second floor of the clubhouse. Silent auction will also be there as well. For more information about the event, call Theresa Mondella at 732-904-0257 or email: Tmondella@gmail.com.
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This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know the community as well as learn about some valuable resources for you and your parents. Topics include: Understanding the value of Assisted Living at the Orchards at Bartley, Downsizing - Taking the Best and Letting Go of the Rest, Working With A Senior Real Estate Specialist, and What You Need to Know About The Real Estate Market Today. Lite fare and refreshments will be provided. RSVP to 732-415-6086 by August 9.
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Keep Your Mouth Off That Carton! Dear Joel, My husband drinks out of the milk carton, the lemonade carton, the iced tea carton, you name it! I have told him a million times that I think it’s a disgusting habit. Then he tells me he’ll stop, but I catch him at it again. How can I get him to finally stop! Answer: Clearly you are thirsty for some solutions so here are a few things you might try. Start buying drinks in smaller cans and bottles or pour some of your milk into a small bottle. You could also put
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By Chris Lundy JACKSON – The Joker rollercoaster at Six Flags Great Adventure was shut down on the night of July 14 to be inspected after a child was injured. The Asbury Park Press reported that the child was taken to a hospital, but it is unclear which hospital or what the child’s condition was. “We are unable to speculate as to the cause of the reported injury,” Kristin Fitzgerald, the park’s Marketing and Public Relations Manager, told Jersey Shore Online. The ride was fully inspected by the State
Department of Community Affairs, the governing body which oversees theme parks, as well as park staff, she said. All of the inspectors deemed the ride to be in proper working order so it was reopened the next day. “The safety of our guests and team members is our top priority,” she said. “Our rides are professionally inspected annually by internal and external experts as required by all NJ laws and regulations. Additionally, our maintenance and safety experts complete extensive safety checks before opening the rides each day. We provide more than 15 million safe rides each year.”
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Around The Jersey Shore State Launches New App To Secure Vaccination Records
By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – The State is launching a new app. The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) recently announced the launch of a new mobile app, “Docket,” which residents can download free from the Google Play/Android and Apple app stores. The free app will provide residents that received their COVID-19 vaccination in the state of New Jersey an easy and convenient way to connect with their COVID-19 immunization records. Gerry P. Little, a member of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners said, “we are certainly pleased to see that there is an easy solution for residents to access their records if they have lost their vaccination card.” Commissioner Little is the liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health. “The Docket app is a great resource for people to have on their smartphone or mobile device to help them quickly and effortlessly access their COVID-19 immunization record within a matter of minutes,” he added. The Docket app, approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), connects people directly to the New Jersey Immunization Information System (NJIIS). NJIIS securely captures an individual’s name, phone number, and demographic details at the time of immunization. This data will allow individuals who were vaccinated in the state of New Jersey to access their COVID-19 vaccina-
tion information almost instantaneously, through the app. Those with an email or phone number on file with NJIIS can easily download a PDF copy of their COVID-19 vaccination. State residents who received their COVID-19 vaccine out-of-state may not be able to access their records through the app at this time. NJDOH is currently working on obtaining records for residents who were vaccinated in other states/ jurisdictions. “The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) has been receiving plenty of calls from residents seeking guidance in regard to obtaining COVID-19 immunization records,” Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator/Health Officer said, He added, “the Docket app will be a great resource for our residents to access their records electronically.” Residents still have the option of requesting their immunization records by visiting njiis.nj.gov and clicking on “Submit a Request” at the top of the page. All immunization records obtained this way will be mailed only; they cannot be emailed. To download the Docket App from Google Play/Android, visit: play.google.com/ store/apps/details?id=com.foxhallwythe. docket.mobile To download the Docket App from the Apple store, visit: apps.apple.com/us/ app/dock et- organize - communicate/ id1117444284 For further information, visit ochd.org or call 732-341-9700.
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By: Marc S. Galella, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates Question: Can I appoint more than one person to be my health care representative under my living will? Answer: No. New Jersey law only allows the appointment of one person as a health care representative at a time. You cannot appoint co-health care representatives. However, you can name a person and then name alternates in the event the first person named cannot act. By way of example, you could name your spouse to be your health care representative and then one of your children to act as an alternate health care representative in the event your spouse is unable to function.
case of an emergency. Question: Does preparing and signing a living will take away my right to make my own health care decisions? Answer: No. A living will only takes effect at a time when two doctors, one of which is your primary care physician, state in writing that you are incapable of making competent decisions regarding your health care. During the time that you are competent to make health care decisions, you, and only you, can make those decisions regardless of what is stated in your living will.
Question: Where should I keep my living will? Answer: You should keep your living will someplace in your house where it is readily accessible to your family. I do not recommend keeping a living will in a safe deposit box at a bank or in a locked safe in your house. Generally, banks are closed on nights and weekends and it will not be easily accessible in the event that your family needs to use it at one of those times. If it is locked in a safe in your house, does your family have the combination to the safe to open it? I usually recommend you keep your living will someplace in your house that is readily accessible by your family. You should let your family know that you have a living will and where it can be found in
Question: If I move in to New Jersey from another state should I do a new living will in New Jersey? I recommend that you prepare a new living will whenever you move from one state to another. The laws of each state may differ because there is no nationwide living will statute. The cost of preparing a living will is between $200-250. The cost of having a living will that is not accepted by the state in which you are now residing could result in the need for a medical guardianship proceeding which could run into the thousands of dollars. To me, it is always better to prepare a new set of estate planning documents when relocating from another state rather than to run the risk that your existing documents may not be accepted in the state in which you now reside.
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A fairly recent report published in Frontiers in Neuroscience (Feb. 2020) adds to a growing body of research connecting the use of hearing technology to benefits that go beyond the ability to hear. It further bolsters the importance of early hearing loss treatment for overall patient health. Studies have long linked hearing loss and other conditions such as cognitive decline in older adults, with data showing evidence of… • Accelerated brain shrinkage • Five-fold risk of dementia • Earlier onset of decline A University of Maryland study published in 2018 found that hearing aids not only improve auditory ability in seniors but also may restore cognitive and neural function. In the present study, researchers sought to better un-
derstand the source of neurocognitive deficits in presbycusis and the potential modifying effects of hearing technology. Twenty-eight adults with untreated mild to moderate hearing loss were fit with hearing aids and monitored for six months. The results from the experiment group after wearing hearing aids for six months confirmed gains in speech perception and cognitive performance. The outcomes of this study provide evidence that clinical intervention with well-fit digital hearing aids may promote more typical cortical organization and functioning and provide cognitive benefit. Dr. Izzy has been providing hearing care services for over 30 years and has offices in Toms River, Manahawkin, and Whiting. He can be reached at 732-8183610 or ikirsh@gardenstatehearing.com.
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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Clearing Confusion About The Types Of Collagen By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
We as humans make our own collagen naturally by utilizing amino acids. Those amino acids (aka peptides) are the smaller particles that come from protein we eat. We then string together all kinds of proteins that we need for our bodies. One of these proteins is collagen and we make it from glycine, proline, hydroxyproline and alanine. Topical collagen peptides, like those sold in face creams, wound healing ointments and facial serums have a lot of clinical research to support their use in the dermal layer. Orally bioavailable collagen is not sold as a dietary supplement, although many people think it is. In other words, if you’re buying a “collagen supplement,” what you’re really taking are the 4 peptides that your body uses to string collagen together. Collagen itself will not survive through the stomach acid after you take it, so therefore it is not sold as a dietary supplement. You can boost collagen production in the body by taking dietary supplements of collagen peptides, as well as vitamin C which is required as a cofactor to drive the reaction. There are patented, proprietary forms of collagen peptides that are clinically studied for benefits in the skin, and those can (and should) be taken orally. So become well informed when supplementing with collagen. They are not all created equal. Some types of collagen are derived from cow hide, and some from fish scales and there are other sources too. Some types of collagen work
for joints, some work for wrinkles. If you have brittle nails, thinning hair, fine lines, a loss of muscle mass, joint, tendon or ligament problems or even irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), it’s likely that you’re low in collagen, and probably several different types of collagen, but it’s hard to say. It’s not a given. Those issues could also be caused by a food allergens, various diseases, a deficiency in B vitamins or thyroid hormone, estrogen, testosterone or DHEA. Most women who take collagen are taking it for its beauty aspects. Keep in mind that there are only a few specific types of very tiny peptides that are recognized by your fibroblast cells in the dermal layer of your skin. If, and only if recognized, are your cells capable of being provoked to increase their own collagen metabolism. Of the 5 types of collagen, only Type I and III are useful in terms of beautifying your skin, hair and nails. Type II is for tendons, joints and ligaments. Making sufficient amounts of collagen (or being young!) will significantly increase your skin’s moisture, resulting in noticeably firmer and smoother skin. In addition, the oral intake of collagen peptides supports healthy joints, flexibility, and cartilage. I take my own collagen peptides and suggest that you research the vast array of products on the market today to make sure it has the type you desire. If you’d like to read the more fascinating and longer version of this article, sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.
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Rabid Raccoons Discovered In Point Pleasant
By Bob Vosseller POINT PLEASANT – The borough’s animal control officer reported a possible rabies epidemic with the discovery of rabid raccoons in the borough. Animal Control Officer Muskrat Jack Animal Services, noted a possible rabies epidemic in raccoons within the after several raccoons tested positive for rabies.
How can you tell if an animal has rabies? You can’t always tell if an animal has rabies by just looking at it - the only way to know for sure if an animal has rabies is to perform laboratory testing. However, animals with rabies may act strangely. Some may be aggressive and try to bite you or other animals, or they may drool more than normal. (This is sometimes shown in
movies as animals “foaming at the mouth.”) Keep in mind, not all animals with rabies will be aggressive or drooling. Other animals may act timid or shy, and a wild animal might move slowly or act tame. You might be able to easily get close to it. Since that’s not the way wild animals usually act, you should remember that something could be wrong. Some animals may not show any
signs of having rabies. It’s important to leave wild animals alone, including baby animals. Some unusual behaviors to look for include: • Staggering gait • An animal seemingly oblivious to noise or nearby movement • Erratic wandering • Discharge from eyes or mouth • Wet and matted hair on face • Repeated high-pitch vocalization • Self-mutilation Anyone who encounters a raccoon exhibiting this unusual behavior, should call the Point Pleasant Police Department immediately at 732-892-0060 so Animal Control can be dispatched to retrieve the raccoon. Pet owners are encouraged to keep their dogs and cats up to date on all their vaccinations. It is also encouraged to maintain property free of trash and use animal proof garbage cans to discourage animals from wandering around your property.
Ceremony Held To Rededicate Volunteer Park
PLUMSTED – On July 3, community and volunteer groups joined together in a ceremony sponsored by Pride in Plumsted to rededicate Volunteer Park and raise flags in honor of those who have served and continue to serve the township. Guest Speakers included Pastor Genever Vinson, Assemblyman Robert Clifton, Mayor Herb Marinari, and Assistant Fire Chief Matthew Sams. Honored Guests included Deputy Chief Thomas Carpenter, Fire Commissioner Ken Hagen, Fire Marshal Captain Joe Paolo, volunteer firefighter Nicolas Gindlesperger and volunteer firefighter Kevin Reed; as well as representatives from the American Legion 455, ALR Director Anthony Gladden, Post Commander Dave Snody, and S.A.L. Commander Tim Casaday. Also Scout Troops 9 & 19 and Girls Scouts Troop 440.
Running Club Presents First Annual Summer Navesink 4 Mile
JERSEY SHORE – The Jersey Shore Running Club presents the First Annual Summer Navesink 4 mile on July 31 from 7 to 11 a.m. benef itting the Middletown Youth Athletic Association. Race starts and ends inside of Bodman Park in Middletown. Registration is open to all. Members of the JSRC get a discount. Consider registering today, spots are r unning out for this live i n-per son r ace. A f ter pa r t y is b e i n g h eld a t B el fo r d Br e w i n g i n Belford.
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Around The Jersey Shore Resident Celebrates 104th Birthday
LAKEWOOD – Harrogate resident Marion Irwin celebrated her 104th birthday on July 6. Surrounded by family and friends including her three great, great grandchildren it was a great celebration. Marion regularly attends exercise, trivia, Bible Study and arts and crafts at
─Photo courtesy Harrogate Harrogate. She reads daily in her room, loves to talk and is kind to everyone she meets. Marion’s advice for longevity is to “stay out of trouble” and she told one of her care staff “Live long, it just gets better and better.”
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Parade:
Continued From Page 1 Earlier this year, there was another parade marking the 125th. This one was a smaller event which ended in a street festival with live music. The Halloween parade is billed as the second largest in the world, and can have upwards of 6,000 viewers. The Downtown area is shut down and people compete for seats. COVID-19 caused the fire company to cancel last
year’s parade. They put out notice at around this time in 2020. With that many people swarming downtown, social distancing would have been impossible. This year, thanks to people getting vaccinated, more events like this one are being held. There have only been three times in the history of the fire department that the parade had been cancelled. The first time was in the 1920s during the Great Depression. The second time was due to Superstorm Sandy. The third was for the coronavirus.
Child Care Registration For Upcoming School Year
JACKSON – Child care registration for upcoming school year will be happening through August 5. If you need child care to be in place by the first day of school or prior to September 20, you must receive
your registration by August 5. Registration will reopen on August 30 with a September 20 start date or after. For more information, visit jacksonchildcareacademy.com/registration-forms.
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Coast Guard Medevacs Man Near Manasquan Inlet
By Alyssa Riccardi MANASQUAN – Over the weekend, the Coast Guard had to medevac a man from a yacht about six miles northeast of Manasquan Inlet. Wa t c h s t a n d e r s f r o m U. S . C o a s t Guard Sector Delaware Bay command center and U.S. Coast Guard Station
Jackson Day 2021 Coming This October
JACKSON – Jackson Day 2021 has been scheduled for October 2 from 12 to 6 p.m. This year’s Jackson Day Committee is looking for parade participants, food, merchandise, game, information vendors, crafters and flea market vendors. They are planning a fun filled day with rides, organized sporting competitions, car show, beer & wine garden, parade, all day entertainment, touch a truck and much more. This year’s entertainment will feature: Total Soul. Total Soul is New York City’s most exciting band. They perform with the flair of a well-rehearsed show band, complete with front line choreography, exciting lead singers, hot horns and a groovin’ rhythm section. Total Soul ranges in size from 8 to 13 pieces, and is a completely live band with “live musicians” as opposed to computerized or karaoke-type background tracks that many bands feel the need to use. The energy that you experience from a completely “live” band is unmistakable. Total Souls music includes a mix of fourpart vocal harmony. Their vocal front line will mesmerize audiences with slick dance moves and smooth harmonies. Also performing is Uptown Band: The exhilarating musical synergy The Uptown Band has created with audiences in their home region of the northeast and beyond continues to grow. Since 2006, they have been an award-winning premier choice as the featured act at almost 2000 shows. For over 15 years, The Uptown Band has earned a solid reputation as one of the country’s most versatile and respected live bands. Recently, they were the band of choice at the real-life fairy-tale wedding which featured Disney Legend and original voice of The Little Mermaid, Jodi Benson. The wedding video became a viral sensation with over 20 million views with The Uptown Band having a front seat to this One-of-a-Kind performance. The group was also selected to be the featured entertainment at the first-ever “Socially-Distanced” wedding in the State of Pennsylvania at the legendary Sunnybrook Ballroom in Pottstown, PA. For parade information and to participate email: mbasso@jacksontwpnj.net. To become a vendor email: ksevcenko@ jacksontwpnj.net. If your organization would like to host an organized sporting event, contact Joeylynn Anderson at janderson@jacksontwpnj.net
Manasquan Inlet received notification through VHF channel 16 that a 58-yearold male passenger of a 60-foot Arrow yacht was experiencing shortness of breath. The Sector Delaware Bay command center consulted with a Coast Guard f light surgeon and recommended that
the man should be medevaced. Subsequently, a 47-foot Motor Lifeboat crew from Coast Guard Station Manasquan Inlet was sent to the yacht. The boat crew then removed the man f rom t he b oat a nd broug ht h i m t o emergency medical services that were waiting in Shark River Inlet.
“Well prepared mar iners who are equipped with all of the necessar y safet y equipment including reliable com munications enable us to assist them in their time of need,” said Joseph Hartline, Operation Unit Controller at the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay command center.
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THESE CREAMY BARS ARE EASIER TO MAKE THAN A CLASSIC CHEESECAKE AND JUST AS DELICIOUS By America’s Test Kitchen
CHEESECAKE BARS Makes 16 bars
For the crust: 5 whole graham crackers, broken into pieces (or 3/4 cup store-bought graham cracker crumbs) 1/3 cup (1 2/3 ounces) all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup (1 3/4 ounces) sugar 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted For the filling: 1 pound cream cheese 3/4 cup (5 1/4 ounces) sugar 2 large eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Strawberry topping (optional) For the crust: 1. Adjust oven rack to the middle position and heat oven to 300 degrees. Make an aluminum foil sling for an 8-inch square metal baking pan. Spray foil with vegetable oil spray. 2. Pulse cracker pieces, flour, salt and 1/4 cup sugar to food processor until crackers are broken into small pieces, about five 1-second pulses. Process until crackers are finely ground, about 30 seconds. Add melted butter and pulse until butter is combined with crumbs, about 10 1-second pulses. 3. Transfer mixture to foil-lined baking pan. Use your hands to press crumbs into an even layer covering the bottom of baking pan, then use the bottom of a dry measuring cup to press crumbs firmly into pan until very flat. 4. Bake until crust begins to brown at edges, 15 to 20 minutes. Place baking pan on a cooling rack and let crust cool for at least 15 minutes. (Do not
turn off oven.) For the cheesecake filling: 1. Add cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar to the clean, dry food processor and process until smooth, about 3 minutes. With processor running, add eggs and vanilla and process until just combined, about 30 seconds. 2. Pour the filling evenly over the cooled crust. Transfer pan to oven and bake until edges are set and puffed slightly but the center still jiggles slightly when baking pan is shaken, 30 to 35 minutes. 3. Place the baking pan on the cooling rack and let bars cool in pan for 2 hours. Cover baking pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate until bars are chilled and firm, at least 4 hours or up to two days. To serve: 1. Use foil to lift the bars out of the baking pan and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into squares. Top each square with strawberry topping (if using). Serve. Recipe notes Fresh berries are a great topping for baked goods such as cheesecake bars, olive oil cake or individual flourless chocolate cakes, but tossing strawberries with sugar (called macerating) takes it to the next level. The sugar draws out juice from the berries and turns them a bright ruby red. To make a st rawber r y topping: Use a paring knife to hull 2 cups (10 ounces) strawberries. Slice strawberries and place in a medium bowl. Add 1 tablespoon sugar and stir until combined. Let sit until sugar has dissolved and strawberries are juicy, at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours. Spoon over your favorite baked good or ice cream!
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