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By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – Borough officials are looking toward a better year with a number of inhouse repair projects. Leadership and sub-committee membership will remain the same. Mayor Harry Robbins swore in returning councilmen James Davis and Gary Lowe at the start of the New Year’s Day reorganization meeting. “Let’s hope 2022 is a better, healthier new year,” Council President Oglesby said. That sentiment represented the wish of all the council members present. “I hope 2022 will see the pandemic cease and we can get back to some normalization,” Mayor Robbins said. After congratulating the returning officials, the mayor called for nominations to serve as council president and Steven Oglesby was the lone nominee and unanimously approved to
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–Photo By Bob Vosseller Manchester Township Councilman Sam Fusaro, left joins Mayor Robert Hudak, 4th District Congressman Chris Smith, Council President Joan Brush and Vice President Michele Zolezi. Absent from the photo were Manchester Councilman James A. Vaccaro, Sr., and Councilman Craig Wallis. By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – There was a slight delay due to a serious crash that blocked Route 37 and caused a few detours, but this year’s township reorganization meeting packed the court room chambers of Town Hall. “The state of our Township is strong, and the future is bright,” Mayor Robert Hudak said. He was sworn into office surrounded by family members. Cou ncilwoman Michele
Zolezi took her oath of office in the company of her family immediately afterward. Both oaths were administered by the Manchester Township Judge Daniel F. Sahin, in front of family, friends, township employees, and dignitaries from the county and state. Those dignitaries included 4th Dist r ict Cong ressman Chris Smith, 10th District Assemblyman Gregory McGuckin and Ocean County Com-
missioners Virginia Haines and Gary Quinn. Councilwoman Joan Brush who served as vice council president last year took the gavel as council president this year. This means she sets the agenda and runs the meetings. Councilwoman Zolezi will serve as council vice president. Hudak was first unanimously appointed by the Township Council to fill the shoes of
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Change In Department Oversight Causes Argument Among County Leaders
By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – A new year, a new c o m m i s s io n e r a n d some new committee assignments were all part of the annual reorganization meeting of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners but not everything
went smoothly. With Commissioner Gerry P. Little retiring from the board last year, a vacancy opened up and Barbara Jo Crea won election in November to replace him on the all-Republican board. She was sworn in by longtime
friend and colleague 9th District Assemblyman Brian Rumpf. Her term will expire in 2024. Commissioner Gary Quinn was also sworn in for his second term on the board. He was surrounded by family members as former 16th District Assemblyman
Jack M. Ciattarelli administered the oath of office. Quinn served as director of the Board of Commissioners last year. Qui n n’s ter m also ends at the end of 2024. Ciattarelli lost a very close race for governor in November to incumbent Governor
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By Stephanie Faughnan SOUTHERN OCEAN – New Jersey’s first snowstorm hit the state soon after the start of 2022 with double-digit accumulations in southern areas. Little Egg Harbor rec e ive d t h e most snow in Ocean Cou nt y, with 13.2 inches on a day that followed temperature readings of over 60 degrees. Road conditions snarled traf-
fic in Washington, D.C., while snowfall amounted to over nine inches in parts of North Carolina. Wintery weather even struck as far south as Birmingham, Alabama. The first week of January ended with another snowstorm that resulted in Governor Phil Murphy calling for a state of emergency. That weather event happened a week ago Friday and impacted northern (Snow - See Page 7)
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Kenneth Palmer, who resigned to become a judge. Hudak followed through and won the November election. Palmer’s unexpired term finishes at the end of the year, so Hudak would have to run for mayor in back to back years. Zolezi was unanimously appointed last July to the Township Council to fill Hudak’s council spot. Her term runs through 2024. Hudak said, “it was an honor and privilege to be sworn in again today, with my family by my side, as the mayor of Manchester Township alongside Councilwoman Zolezi. I look forward to working with our council to keep Manchester’s open space appeal, promote small business growth, revitalize our Whiting section of town, and continue being
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Continued From Page 1 serve in that role once again. Mayor Robbins said he was keeping committee appointments the same for 2022 noting that in switching them around yearly, breaks the continuity of work and experience for a given committee assignment. “I rethought the way we have been handling committees which have traditionally have changed each year. This year they are 100% the same. A year is not enough time. You are just getting to know the department you are working on. This gives you more time,” he added. The General’s
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of water restrictions this summer; the completion of the extensive renovation project of Bowker field in Whiting and finalizing of plans to have the Whiting cell phone tower project completed this year. Other plans include continued improvements to both township and volunteer emergency services; the capping of the Whiting landfill at no cost to residents and the creation of a solar field on that land; addressing flooding issues throughout Manchester including Pine Lake Park; to reinvigorate Whiting by promoting small business growth as well as expanding retail in Whiting Commons Plaza and developing a five-year road paving plan. The mayor stressed the importance of preserving open space and battling against overdevelopment as one of his top priorities. In line with this and recently announced at a prior council meeting, Manchester is
partnering with the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund to purchase the Surf & Stream campground located off County Road 571. This property was slated to be developed into 245 apartment units and will instead be preserved as a passive recreational area for residents to enjoy scenic trails along the Union Branch of the Toms River Creek. Council President Brush congratulated Hudak and Zolezi on their election. “I look forward to working with Mayor Hudak and I’m sure he will move the Township in the right direction.” The meeting included the appointment of Manchester Township’s professional services and establishment of meeting dates for the year. Information about Manchester’s Township Council, its members, meeting agendas, and minutes can be found at ManchesterTwp. com/town-council.
The committee for Finance/Administration will continue with Councilwoman Patricia Hodges as chair and Councilman Brian DiMeo. The Personnel Committee will continue to be headed by Councilman Steven Oglesby who will be joined by Councilman Robert McCarthy. Councilman McCarthy will serve as chair of the Public Safety Committee with assistance from Councilman Lowe. Councilman Lowe will chair the Buildings and Grounds/Rolling Stock committee with assistance from Councilwoman Hodges. Councilman DiMeo will continue to head the Youth and Recreation Committee with
fellow Councilman Davis. Council President Oglesby will be overseeing the Shade Tree Committee while McCarthy will serve as liaison to the Board of Education. Mayor Robbins will remain as Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst liaison while Councilwoman Hodges will continue on as Ordinance Review Committee chair and will be assisted by Council President Oglesby. The mayor also named the winners of the annual Christmas decorating contest which included 507 Union Avenue in first place, 502 Chestnut Street in second place and 604 Willow Street was in third place. The best decorated mobile home was 5 Geneva Road. In the best
business category was Dimensional Design. Professional staff were reappointed during the session. Oglesby was also appointed as Class III Land Use Board member. Councilman McCarthy said he spoke to members of the borough’s fire company concerning this year’s upcoming budget. During a prior meeting Councilwoman Hodges warned the governing body that the development of this year’s municipal spending plan might be difficult. Councilman McCarthy noted that the school district would be going virtual for the early portion of January due to covid related issues and staffing of the school.
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Continued From Page 1 will expire at the end of the year. Assuming the role of deputy director of the board is Virginia E. Haines whose term in office also ends this year. As always, the first meeting of the year is a veritable who’s who of GOP officials in Ocean County and beyond. Present during the session was Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy, 4th District Congressman Christopher Smith, 30th District Senator Robert W. Singer, Jackson Mayor Michael Reina, Manchester Mayor Robert Hudak, Manchester Councilwoman Michele Zolezi and former Ocean County Republican party boss George Gilmore. They and other elected officials observed the meeting. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer was also acknowledged during the meeting. Also noted were Ocean County Clerk Scott M. Colabella and Frank B. Holman, III, chairman of the Board of Canvassers and current county leader of the Republicans. Reverend James Occhipinti, who serves as chaplain for the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and the Ocean County Sheriff ’s Department, provided the invocation and at the session’s close, the benediction. Occhipinti has been a part of the reorganization meeting for many years providing those services. The day’s session began with a presentation of colors by the Ocean County Sheriff ’s
The Manchester Times, January 15, 2022, Page 5 Office Color Guard. Crea thanked her family for their support and attending the day’s meeting. She thanked Rumpf saying, “we’ve been friends for a long time. You administered my first oath of office many years ago and you are here with me again today. I genuinely appreciate that.” She acknowledged former Commissioner Little on the work “he has done for Ocean County over the years. I am also grateful to people of Ocean County for giving me the opportunity to serve them.” She pledged to be “very active and a hands-on commissioner for the residents of Ocean County.” Quinn acknowledged Occhipinti for his many years at the reorganization meetings. He also thanked his wife of 43 years, Linda, and the rest of his family for their support. He also noted the work of the Ocean County Health Department and its leadership by Health Coordinator/Health Officer Daniel P. Regenye. “I’m very happy to have all the support I had on the county level along with Bobbi Jo, to be able to come back and serve the residents for another three years. Last year was a challenging year and we had to deal with a lot of things that we have never had to deal with in the past,” Quinn added. Haines also noted the COVID-19 services of the OCHD and spoke about several land preservation projects that began in 2021 and would continue into the new year including a new park in Manchester Township off Ridgeway Boulevard. It will serve as both
a passive and recreational park and is the county’s 28th park. Argument Over Liaisons Amid the pleasantries there was one point of contention with a resolution assigning which commissioner would serve as liaison to departments this year. Commissioner Joseph Vicari called for it to be tabled for further discussion. He noted his background in education and his long time serving as liaison on the Ocean County Vocational-Technical Schools, Employee Relations Department and the Surrogate’s Officer. He wanted to know why he was taken off as liaison. With Kelly absent, Haines chaired the meeting. “This was distributed last week to all the commissioners. Everyone has had a chance to look at it. Jack has seen it. Although we don’t all agree 100% on the appointments being switched around I myself am not in favor of tabling it,” Quinn said. Vicari said, “there was no discussion of it. There was no interaction. There are several things I would like to discuss. I need more information. I don’t feel comfortable. I will support all other items but I want to discuss those three at another meeting.” “What I’m saying is let’s talk about each one individually and if I lose, I lose but I think the people should know the reason.” He noted he served as liaison to the Ocean County Vocational Schools, for 40 years.
“We are moving on with the meeting,” Haines said noting the motion to table had failed and the motion to approve the resolution was now before them. Vicari responded, “so I am being censored? You say this is good government? It is a disgrace. If (deceased Ocean County Freeholders) John Bartlett and Jim Mancini were here, they would be turning over in their graves.” “I respect you and we have a great relationship working together. These discussions have been going on over the last couple of weeks. We’re not elected to sit up here and all agree on everything and this is a situation where we are now definitely not agreeing on something,” Quinn said. “We rarely get into these situations but my disagreement with Commissioner Vicari over the last couple of years has been because you’ve been here for 40 years or whatever it is, does not give you an edge up and never have to give up any of your departments that these are your departments in perpetuity. “That is not the case. It is a healthy situation for these departments to be shuffled around once in a while and have other commissioners to come in and work with the leaders of those departments. Our job as liaison is not to go in and micromanage any of these departments,” Quinn said. “I want more information. I have not had the opportunity to discuss this,” Vicari added.
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Continued From Page 1 parts of New Jersey as well. Some consider it unusual that snow fell as heavily as it did on January 3, and only impacted the southern portion of the state. That said, was it really such an anomaly? Locals may recall that blizzard conditions represented the start of 2018 on virtually the same date. The entire state saw some degree of snowfall, with all of Ocean County hit hardest with at least a foot of accumulation in each of its municipalities. Dr. David A. Robinson, professor and NJ State Climatologist at Rutgers University offered his expert opinion on the snow’s fi rst landing in New Jersey. Robinson said that climate change wasn’t the cause of this, but it might impact things in the future. “This was a weather event,” explained Robinson. “These storms have happened in the past, and even in a warming world, they are going to happen into the future.” According to Robinson, eventually a storm like the one that occurred on January 3 will come in and it won’t be able to produce temperatures below the freezing point. The result will be a rainstorm. “We’re not closing the door on snow,” Robinson shared. “Even though we know that New Jersey is warming quite a bit.” Robinson said that the polar vortex has been “pretty well behaved” most of this winter thus far. The weather pattern in the east has been rather tranquil with the jetstream staying north and allowing mild air to come up to New Jersey. This kept the cold air out west and up in the arctic. When the cold air came down, it bypassed North Jersey and pushed the storm south. “The jetstream curved some, and with that a storm formed along it,” explained Robinson. “It shot through the mid-Atlantic and out to sea. It was a perfect recipe for Ocean County, south.” “Some may say the fact that the snow fell at such a heavy rate may be tantamount to when it rains, it pours,” Robinson continued. “When you get a storm forming, it’s often loaded with lots of moisture and can cripple areas pretty quickly.” “NorEaster” Meteorologist Nick Pittman offered some insight as to what determines the different types of precipitation during the winter months. “They’re obviously determined by how cold or warm the air is,” shared Pittman. “To be more specific, where the layer of air is located in the atmosphere has big implications as to what happens at the surface.” Pittman explained that when the layer of warm air is slightly shallower and there is cold air at the surface and the ground is below freezing, the snowflakes melt into rain. They then freeze on contact with the ground. Sleet happens when a shallow layer of
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The Manchester Times, January 15, 2022, Page 7 warm air moves in and melts the snowflakes. When enough cold air is available above the ground, the rain refreezes into ice. “Snow obviously happens when there is no warm layer,” summed up Pittman. Texas residents got caught by surprise last year when they experienced snowy conditions in February. Experts attributed those weather events to a pronounced polar vortex break, something Robinson doesn’t see signs of for this year.
The 2022 Old Farmer’s Almanac boasts eight percent accuracy when it comes to weather forecasts. They predict a “season of shivers” throughout the country and highlight New Jersey as up for some “cold and snowy” weather. Pittman’s analysis of what’s to come for the season suggests Southern Ocean County has a good chance of seeing what he says are called Miller A storms. “These are classic nor’easters that come
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F eAtUreD l etter Teachers And Safty Protocol Must Be Respected All students and educators have a right to attend schools that are safe and conducive to learning and achievement, yet schools are experiencing increasingly frequent incidents that are having a devastating, negative impact on students and staff. One issue is parents that undermine a school system’s efforts to keep their child safe and secure. Instead of following the science regarding COVID safety protocol, some parents and radio personalities actually encourage children to disregard and refuse to adhere to the rules meant to keep them safe. With active shooter drills, and the ongoing pandemic, we are living in an unprecedented time. However, one thing is certain; educators always step up during times of stress and uncertainty and make their students’ education, safety, and health their number one priority. Parents should do the same and support the efforts of their child’s teacher. Remember, teachers truly are the backbone of society and need parental support. They are role models to children, offer guidance and dedication and give us the power of education. Because of teachers, we are able to further develop socially and
economically. Next time you or your community achieve something great, take a moment to think of, and be grateful for the teachers who made it possible. Today’s teachers are dedicated and help their students succeed academically, even when that requires extra time to alter a lesson, one-on-one time, or staying after hours to make sure they understand a concept. Teachers make students feel special by giving them love, attention, and acceptance. Although scores fluctuate year to year, overall, the public schools’ scores remain among the top in the world. The United States stays on top, as number one, in the Education Ranking in The 2020 Best Countries Report, a ranking and analysis project by ‘U.S. News & World Report,” and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Let us always remember teacher Christa McAuliffe’s ideology, who lost her life when the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded. Her lessons from space did not occur, but her philosophy and famous quote should be remembered: “I touch the future, I teach.” Byran Mills, Jackson
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Letters To The Editor Local Holocaust Survivor Found Support In Community Of Faith Fou r-year-old Rober t Wagemann lay on the exam table, his leg exposed to show the deformity he had from birth. His mother, anxiously waiting in the Ger man hospital where they had been summoned, overheard the doctors’ plan to fatally overdose him after they returned from lunch. This would not be their first murder. With Robert unable to run, his mother confronted the nurse on guard, whisking him away to hide in the reeds of a nearby river until it was safe to escape. The Nazis secretly targeted Robert and other people with mental or physical disabilities for “euthanasia,” killing an estimated 250,000, including some 10,000 children, from 1939 to 1945. The Nazis believed that anyone with disabilities was not only a financial burden but also a threat to hereditary “purity” of their racial community. Robert’s mother gave birth to him shortly after being released from Nazi imprisonment in 1937 for her faith as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Unable to secure proper medical attention, Robert was born with a shattered hip that made his legs uneven and his foot misshapen. “He was luckier than many other patients with a physical disability at the time,” said Edna Friedberg, a historian at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., in an episode of its Facebook Live series in honor of disability awareness in October. Robert went on to have a fulfilling technical career and a happy family life with his wife Renate and three sons, emigrating to Garfield, New Jersey, in 1963. Although living with
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Freedom To Be Healthy I’m old enough to remember when you could smoke in restaurants. When you left the restaurants, even if you were in the non-smoking area, you still reeked of smoke. So how is this any different with masks and vaccinations and COVID-19? When you say you don’t want your kids to wear masks in school, or you don’t want to wear it in a restaurant, you’re only concerned about your own freedom. You don’t care about my freedom to be healthy and my kids’ freedom to be healthy. Should my rights be violated by your rights? Should my child’s rights be violated by your child’s rights? Heather J. Canbril Island Heights
On Letters To The Editor From time to time, newsp ap e r s a r e c on f r ont e d by the “censorship” or “ t h o u g h t p o l i c e ,” f o r publishing letters to the editor they deem inappropriate for public consumption. How favore d we a re
that living among us, are some people who have been anointed to tell the editor and his staff what is appropr iat e opi n ion and thought and what is not – freethought is not dangerous, suppression and censorship is. A while back, I recall reading where a g roup of parents demanded that “Huckleber r y Fin n” be removed from the school’s library because of its perceived obscenities. When the group was asked by a school board member their opinion of a book that cont ained mu rder, gratuitous violence, incest, lust, adultery, sanctioned slavery, polygamy, cannibalism, bestiality, misogyny, drunkenness, and human sacrifice, they replied: “They would not censor such a book, they would burn it!” “Apparently,” one school board member responded back , “ you have never read the Bible!” When it comes to freedom of speech, a nd t hou g ht , it i s wel l we remember the words of the late journalist, H.L. Mencken: “I know of no human right that is more valu able as t he si mple right to say what seems (at t he mome nt) t o b e the truth. Take away that right, and none other is worth a hoot; nor indeed can any other long exist.” There will always be those who possess limited intellectual resources or who are cog nitively c h a l l e n g e d , b u t i f we have free speech and a free press, I think there is no danger of the government or the superstitious self-righteous expropriating our constitutional rights. “But this is slavery, not to speak one’s thought.” ~ Euripides Borden Applegate Jackson
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Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 6, 2021 was a tragic day for our nation that resulted in the loss of life and physical injury, including brave Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick from New Jersey who died the
next day. The U.S. Capitol Police are owed our profound gratitude for their bravery and heroism on January 6th that continues to this day. Rather than seeking the truth and a roadmap to ensure the safety and security of those who work at or visit the Capitol, the so-called “Select Committee” to investigate the January 6th attack has pursued a highly partisan agenda. The American people deserve better.
On June 30th, I voted “NO” on H.Res. 503 - legislation authored by Nancy Pelosi that created the Select Committee because: • of the hyper-partisan makeup of the Committee - 8 Democrats to 5 Republicans - with the Speaker empowered by H. Res 503 to determine which Republicans get a seat on the committee. • the power to compel testimony - subpoena power - is vested exclusively with the Democratic Chairman alone or the majority on the Committee. • there are absolutely no checks and balances to prevent or even mitigate a
witch-hunt. Additionally, critical questions related to that day remain unanswered including: • Why was the Capitol so unprepared? • Why wasn’t an intelligence assessment on the possibility of protestors “becoming violent” and that “Congress itself is the target on the 6th” shared with rank-andfile officers? To this day, only 30 out of 104 recommendations by the U.S. Capitol Police’s Office of Inspector General to improve future safety and security have been fully adopted.
Governor Murphy Announces Expanded Income Eligibility For Prescription Drug Assistance Programs From The Desk Of The
Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy announced that income limits for the Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD) and the Senior Gold Prescription Discount drug assistance programs have increased by $10,000, making drug prices more affordable and benefitting over 20,000 seniors. Raising the income threshold, which was part of Governor Murphy’s Fiscal Year 2022 bud-
get, is the largest one-time increase in the history of both the PAAD and Senior Gold Prescription Discount drug assistance programs. This initiative is a part of the Governor’s ongoing and broader commitment and programming to make health care more affordable for New Jersey residents across provider, insurance, and prescription drug costs. “Few issues have a greater financial impact on New Jersey families than the ever-increasing cost of prescription drugs,” said Governor Murphy. “Making New Jersey a more affordable place to call home means working to address the cost of prescription drug medicine. I am extremely proud of the
progress we have made with this historic benefit increase that will expand benefits to thousands of New Jerseyans.” “We know when budgets are tight, individuals are faced with difficult decisions like stretching their medication or leaving prescriptions unfilled,” said New Jersey Department of Human Services Acting Commissioner Sarah Adelman. “This historic benefit increase will allow many older residents and individuals with disabilities to qualify for the first time for prescription savings. If you need assistance affording medication and think you may be eligible, we encourage you to apply,” “Cost should not be a barrier to medicine,” said New Jersey Department of Human Services Division of Aging Services Director Louise Rush. “By expanding the income
eligibility to the PAAD and Senior Gold prescription assistance programs, we are opening these savings to more residents who need the help.” “For too many, access to critical medications means being able to afford the cost of them. This administration has prioritized health care affordability for consumers across provider, insurance, and prescription drug costs,” said Shabnam Salih, Director of the Office of Health Care Affordability and Transparency. “Today’s program expansion will help many New Jersey residents by alleviating some of the cost burden of prescription drugs for more eligible residents.” The PAAD and Senior Gold Prescription Discount drug assistant programs are (Government - See Page 16)
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By Alyssa Riccardi MANCHESTER – A truck carrying an excavator rear-ended a car, causing Route 37 to shut down, police said. Officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the intersection of Route 37 and Colonial Drive around 2:22 p.m. on January 4. At the scene, they found a Honda in the middle of the intersection with extensive rear end and passenger side damage. In addition, a Ford F550 commercial truck was found in the westbound shoulder of Route 37 with extensive damage to the front end, driver side and passenger side. The Ford was hauling a trailer carrying a John Deere 75G Excavator. According to police, the Honda was traveling westbound on Route 37 and slowed down to a stop for the traffic light at the intersection of Colonial Drive. The Ford was traveling behind the Honda when the distracted driver did not realize the Honda had stopped, ultimately hitting it. The truck collided into the rear end of the Honda, which spun it into the intersection. The truck veered off the roadway onto the westbound shoulder where it struck the traffic signal, electronic sign board, traffic sign and utility pole, causing extensive damage to each. The collision also caused the trailer to jackknife.
The driver of the Honda, 53-year-old Elizabeth Hughes of Jackson, stated she had head pain and was evaluated by EMTs from the Manchester Township Division of Emergency Services. Hughes denied further medical attention. The driver of the Ford, 47-year-old Robert Moyer III of Barrington, did not report any injuries from the crash. Both drivers were determined to have been wearing their seatbelts, police said. Assisting at the scene were New Jersey State Police, Lakehurst Police, EMTs and Firefighters from the Manchester Township Division of Emergency Services, Firefighters from the Whiting Volunteer Fire Department, Manchester Township Volu nteer Fi re Depar t ment and the Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Department, as well as the Manchester Township Office of Emergency Management Director Arthur Abline. Due to the crash, the intersection was closed causing major traffic delays while officers conducted the investigation and emergency road crews worked on the utility pole and traffic signal. At this time, the crash is still under investigation, but police believe that “driver inattention” is the primary contributing factor to the incident. The crash is being investigated by Patrolman Michael O’Hara of the department’s Traffic Safety section.
Local Man Pleads Guilty To Terroristic Threats, Arson
By Chris Lundy POINT PLEASANT BEACH – Police said a local man pleaded guilty to trying to set a group home on fire and then, months later, calling in threats to a school district. Shaun Giberson, 40, of Point Pleasant Beach, pled guilty to Terroristic Threats
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−Photo courtesy Lakehurst Historical Society The Hindenburg zeppelin is seen on the Lakehurst Naval Base airfield during a stop prior to the fateful May 6, 1937 disaster. By Bill Schmidt Lakehurst Historical Society LAKEHURST - The Lakehurst Historical Society is reminding residents and visitors that they are keeping the past alive at the Lakehurst Historical Society Museum. We will be doing the Hindenburg talk on the third and fourth Sundays of each month at 12:30 to 3 p.m. in the Lakehurst Historical Society Museum at 300 Center Street. Our museum will be presenting an informational talk about the crash on May 6, 1937 of the Hindenburg air ship with artifacts and pictures available for viewing. Our museum is open every Wednesday
and Sunday from 12:30 to 3 p.m. If you wish to get almost the same experience as you would get at the Navy Lakehurst Base, then come visit us. We will also present this same informational talk at your Woman’s Club, Men’s Club, Residence Clubs, veterans clubs, Girl and Boy Scouts, other organizations, local schools and other meetings as well upon request. We will also come to you. The talk is approximately 30 to 40 minutes long. For further information or to arrange for a visit, call our organization at 732-575-6904 or e-mail BillSchmidt1000@aol.com.
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By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – A popular borough event will return on January 29 in the form of the Soup ‘R’ Bowl of Chili Challenge hosted once again by the Lakehurst Historical Society. The event will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Lakehurst Community Center across from the LHS museum in Old St. John’s Church on Center Street. The event will include the People’s Choice Trophy Winner and a gift basket auction will also be part of the challenge this year. There is a snow date of January 30. Area clubs and organizations make soups and chili and compete for the trophies. Some of the groups joining in the challenge this year are: Lakehurst Vol. Fire Co, First
Aid, Police, Fleet Reserve, Arista Care Cooking Club, Our Special Klub of Toms River and the Manchester Special Education Parent Advisory Group and of course the Historical Society. A donation of $5 a ticket is requested and children under 3 years old are admitted free. A 50/50 raffle will also be held to add to the festivities. All proceeds benefit the Lakehurst Borough Historical Society Museum. Tickets are available at the museum, Colonial Bouquet flower shop on Union Avenue and at the door. Doors open at 3 p.m. For more information call event coordinator Kathy Abrahamsen at 908-839-7388 or e-mail her at Kathylynn88@hotmail.com with Chili 22 in the subject area.
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By Alyssa Riccardi LAKEHURST – Seems like January will be a quiet month at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) as they’ve just released their monthly “Noise Level Calendar.” Although many Ocean County residents are used to the noise coming from the base, JBMDL puts out a monthly schedule so residents know when to expect mild or severe noise.
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By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – The township Board of Education recently approved the hiring of Bridget Antonucci to serve as the school district’s new director of special services. Antonucci previously served as the director of student services in the Upper Freehold Regional School District. Prior to that, she was the director of special education with the Bradley Beach Board of Education. Antonucci replaces Ollie Lokerson, who retired in December after 47 –Photo courtesy Manchester Schools years of service. Bridget Antonucci Antonucci said, “during my tenure in my last two positions, I helped with her husband, Peter, two college age the district create a mental health wrap- children: Patrick and Francesca, and her around program, was awarded grants loving dog, Ozzy. She said that when she that funded full day preschool, started isn’t working she paints pictures and d ist r ict SEPAG orga n i z at ion s, a nd enjoys yoga, reading, and exploring new trained staff in programs and practices ‘foodie’ adventures. “I am so excited to be the newest that directly impacted st udents and member of the Manchester Township families in a positive way.” “I have worked in special education for School District as the Director of Special over 20 years in various capacities: spe- Services. Being part of an organization cial education teacher, early intervention where ‘Excellence by Example’ is the developmental interventionist, Director motto is beyond thrilling for me. I am of Disabilities for Head Start, a member honored to be in this position and to of the child study team as a LDT/C, and work alongside amazing professionals and caring families,” Antonucci reparent advocate,” Antonucci added. Antonucci currently lives in Red Bank marked.
Township Democrats Announce Upcoming Meeting MANCHESTER – Come and enjoy a morning of coffee and pastries on January 22. Manchester Township Democrats will be meeting at 10 a.m. Their monthly meetings are held at Lakehust Community
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available to residents 65 and older and those with disabilities. PAAD cuts drug prices to $5 for covered generic drugs and $7 for covered name brands. Senior Gold cuts prices in half after a $15 copay for covered prescriptions. The PAAD program income limits are now $38,769 if single and $45,270 for a couple. The Senior Gold Prescription Discount program limits are now $48,769 if single and $55,270 if married. Assets are not an eligibility consideration
for either program. Income limits for the Lifeline utility assistance program and the Hearing Aid Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (HAAAD) program have also increased by $10,000, as those programs are tied to PAAD. Eligible older residents and individuals with disabilities are urged to apply now through the NJSave online application, download an application from the NJSave webpage, or ask for a paper application by calling 1-800-792-9745. Online and paper applications are available in English and Spanish.
Whiting Garden Club Upcoming Meetings
WHITING – The Whiting Garden Club meets the first Wednesday of the month, with the exception of January, July and August, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Route 539, Whiting (no dues). If you have any questions, or concerns, feel free to contact one of the coordinators: Fran Reeve at 732-350-7415 or Stefanie Rotsaert at 732-350-2904. • January: no meeting
• Febr uary 2: Colleen DelVacchio, VNACJ; Making Floral Arrangements for Hospice. Topic: Hospice • March 2: Karen Walzer; Topic: Native Plant Garden • April 6: Becky Laboy; Ocean County Soil Conservation District; Topic: Native Trees • May 4: Ellen Karcher – Lavender Lady; Pleasant Valley Lavender Farm • June 1: Painting Project
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
5 Incredibly Fast-Acting Sore Throat Remedies By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
When your throat hurts it’s because it has been irritated which can happen for many reasons. Among the most common are post-nasal drip, chronic allergies, pollution, or cold/flu. The discomfort is usually mild and self-limited, however sometimes a sore throat gets so bad that you need more than a Popsicle®! My focus today is just to relieve the symptom of a non-serious sore throat. See your doctor if yours is accompanied by other symptoms because it is an early symptom of Omicron. Here are 5 incredibly fast-acting ways to soothe your sore throat: 1. Salt Water Gargle Gargling with saltwater is a well-known remedy to help with throat pain. Saltwater helps by reducing inflammation and pain in the area. It can drive out some pathogens in the tissue simply by making your throat less hospitable to them! Here’s a recipe that’s even better than salt water. Recipe for Salt Water Gargle Recipe 8 oz cool water 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon sea salt (or Real® salt if you have) Combine about 5 drops of essential oils into the salt water using any of these: Eucalyptus, peppermint, thyme, On Guard® or Thieves® or even lemon. Stir together and gargle with this very 3 to 4 hours. 2. Lozenges The lozenge you choose is entirely up to you, but most of them contain menthol, benzocaine, dyclonine, honey, or
eucalyptus, and more! Each ingredient does something slightly different, but they’re all similar in that they act to anesthetize your throat for a few minutes so you swallow better and find more comfort. Lozenges are not generally curative, they’re mainly for symptomatic relief, although eucalyptus does have some ‘kill’ action. 3. A big spoon of honey. For adults, a spoonful of honey is soothing to a scratchy, sore throat especially if it is accompanied by a cough. Raw honey contains natural antibacterial agents such as bee pollen and bee propolis. Do not give honey to babies younger than a year or two. 4. Sip herbal teas. You can have it iced or warm. The temperature of the tea is completely your preference. Even when my throat is sore, I still prefer warm herbal tea, over iced tea. There are commercial tea bags made specifically for sore throats or make your own spearmint and slippery elm bark tea. Add some dried orange peel for vitamin C. 5. Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen. These analgesics listed here are great antipyretics, that’s why they’re useful for both fever and pain. These reduce swelling which affords you temporary relief so you can take in nourishment and food. In closing, if you develop a high fever, chills or see a buildup of puss near your tonsils, or any other symptoms that are indicative of infection, please see your practitioner and get proper anti-viral or antibiotic treatment. If you would like to read a longer version of this article, please sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com and I’ll email it to you.
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Officials: Don’t Go To Emergency Room Only For COVID Testing
NEW JERSEY – Due to an increase in individuals seeking COVID-19 testing in Emergency Departments, the New Jersey Department of Health and the New Jersey Hospital Association are reminding the public that Emergency Departments are for emergencies only. “Seeking non-emergency care such as COVID-19 testing in an Emergency Depart-
ment diverts critical staff time and resources from those with true emergencies,” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “Our hospital Emergency Departments are experiencing very high volumes of individuals seeking COVID-19 testing. We understand that people want to be safe and follow our recommendations to get tested for COVID-19, but I want to remind the
public that Emergency Departments are for those who need critical, life-saving care.” Individuals with mild symptoms who suspect COVID-19 should visit an urgent care center, federally qualified health center or contact their primary care physician. “We need the public’s help to preserve Emergency Department resources for those experiencing emergency illnesses and inju-
ries, including life-threatening conditions including heart attacks and strokes,” said New Jersey Hospital Association President and CEO Cathleen Bennett. “New Jersey experienced a high number of deaths at home last year, including people who were facing critical medical issues who waited too long to seek emergency care amid the pandemic. We must not allow concerns about overcrowded Emergency Department to add to that toll of pandemic deaths.” “It is important to seek emergency care when you need it,” Commissioner Persichilli said. “Individuals experiencing symptoms like shortness of breath or chest pain – which can be symptoms of COVID-19 as well as other critical illnesses – should call 911 or seek care in an Emergency Department. But those seeking testing should find other locations.” The Department is encouraging the public to visit COVID19.nj.gov to find one of the over 1,000 testing locations throughout the state, including free pop-up and county sites, rather than go to an Emergency Department. A new federal COVID-19 surge testing site is to officially open on January 1 at the East Orange Division of Senior Services and will provide free nasal swab PCR testing for up to 1,000 individuals per day. The state also has partnered with Vault Medical Services to offer free at-home testing and you can visit learn.vaulthealth. com/nj to order your free test.
Ocean County Family Support Organization OCEAN COUTNY – The Ocean County Family Support Organization is holding virtual Parents Support Groups every Thursday at 6 p.m. via Zoom. The virtual Parents Support Group is an informal support group of parents, grandparent and caretakers of children with special emotional and behavior needs sharing concerns while supporting one another. The meeting ID for the Zoom call is 830-8271-1826. Call or email to register; 732-569-6334 or email nina.sonatore@oceanfso.org. For more information, visit oceanfso.org.
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Inside The Law Choosing The Right Automobile Insurance Will Protect Your Family And Assets
Michael J. Deem, Esq.
By Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates In 1998, the State of New Jersey adopted the Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act (AICRA) to reduce the cost of automobile insurance by reducing the benefits available to persons who are injured in automobile accidents. This means less coverage to pay for medical treatment and less rights to recover monetary damages from careless drivers who injure your family. Protect yourself. Automobile insurance is mandatory in New Jersey. The failure to carry automobile insurance may be punishable by imprisonment. When purchasing automobile insurance, you have two choices; you are required to select either a Basic Policy or a Standard Policy. We do not recommend choosing the Basic Policy. The Basic Policy only provides minimal coverage and leaves you unprotected in several areas. A Basic Policy only provides you with $5,000.00 of property damage liability coverage if someone makes a claim against you and only provides $15,000.00 of medical expense benefits should you require medical treatment for your injuries. The Basic Policy does not cover you if you injure someone else. The Basic Policy does not provide Uninsured Motorist coverage to protect you and your family if the careless driver who causes the collision is uninsured or is insured under a Basic Policy. Perhaps most importantly, the Basic Policy will not provide you with a free lawyer to defend any claim against your personal assets. We recommend that you purchase a Standard Policy. A Standard Policy provides the best insurance coverage to protect your assets if you are sued and to provide com-
pensation to you and your family if you/ they are injured. The Standard Policy does provide medical expense benefits (PIP) coverage which includes medical expenses up to $250,000.00 per person per accident. The Standard Policy also provides you with Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UM Benefits), so if you are injured by someone who does not have automobile insurance, is insured under a Basic Policy or leaves the scene of the collision then you and your family are covered for your losses. When you purchase the Standard Policy you must elect a “tort option” that will determine your right to make a claim. You must select either the “limitation on lawsuit option” or the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” If you purchase the Basic Policy then you are assigned the “limitation on lawsuit option.” We recommend that you choose the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” Ask your insurance representative what is the actual dollar amount that your overall premium will increase if you elect the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” By choosing the “limitation on lawsuit option” you are limiting you legal right to make a claim for monetary damages unless you sustain one of the following injuries: Death, Dismemberment; Significant scarring or disfigurement; Displaced Fractures; Loss of Fetus or a Permanent Injury that can been diagnosed by credible, objective medical testing. Selecting the correct insurance coverage is extremely important when it comes to protecting your family and personal assets. Call the Attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates (732-505-1212) for a free evaluation of your automobile insurance policy.
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Pageant Winner Continues Legacy Of Kindness
By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – When Alexa Daley was crowned Miss New Jersey Teen in 2020, she thought her reign would end in a year. Little did she know that COVID-19 restrictions would extend her title and allow her to further her personal platform. Alexa, a Barnegat High School senior, is quick to point out that she has never had an interest in beauty contests. However, she first became interested in pageant scholarship programs when she was in middle school. “I had just had my Bat Mitzvah and had this gorgeous bright pink ballgown that I really loved,” shared Alexa. “I told my mom I wanted to try pageantry and get use of my gown.” That first competition landed Alexa the title of Miss New Jersey Junior Teen 2018 at the International Junior Miss Scholarship Pageant. While Alexa’s outer beauty is undeniable, it’s what she exudes from inside that makes her a real winner. It all begins with the reason that the eighteen-year-old young woman first created her own charity, aptly named
–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Alexa Daley, Miss New Jersey Teen USA, poses with her sash. “Alexa’s Beautiful Blessings.” “My Great Grandma Nora was the strongest person I have ever known,” shared Alexa. “She ran away from certain death, (Kindness - See Page 28)
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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Brick Man Left His Stamp On History
–Photos courtesy Gene Donatiello (Above) The mallard used in a stamp is Gant's art. (Right) Percy and Melina Gant. By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Little is known or recorded about one-time Brick resident and World War I veteran Percy Gant (1894 -1963) who lived on Drum Point Road in what was then called the Osbornville section of Brick. By all accounts, he supported himself and his family while working off the land as a commercial fisherman, clammer, fur trapper and hunter of snapping turtles, which he sold in Philadelphia for fi fty cents a pound. He also worked for Birdsall Brothers Builder as a carpenter, and worked as a cranberry farmer, when he owned and operated a five-acre cranberry bog in the Osbornville area. Gant was a decoy carver who carved black duck, wood duck, mergansers, mallard, gulls, bluebill, coot, cider and dippers, and was known for heart-shaped wing patterns. One of his decoys, the mallard - one of
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Items For Sale Free 1950s furniture, Home full of collectibles - Lamps, albums, formica table, collectible tins, wood boxes, decantors, vases, Donkey and Cart rainboots, conch shells, 3 Furs water goblets, red bricks, more! 732-267-6232. (5)
Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (47) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (17) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums, Rock, Jazz, Reggae, Blues. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (5) Ca$h Paid For Old 45 RPM Records - Old R&B, doo wop, soul, blues, early rock and roll, and rockabilly preferred. Call or text between 8am and 8pm 909-938-4623. (51)
Help Wanted Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) HIRING NOW!! The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms. No teaching experience necessary. On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. Call 732-363-5530 or email dtomsriver2nj3@goddardschools.com to schedule an interview today! (t/n) IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS We are hiring Certified Home Health Aides − CHHA. Licensed Practical Nurse − LPN. Registered Nurses − RN. Direct Support Professional − DSP Fill application on-line at Sabahomehealthcare.com or call us at 732-797-0700. Please send resume to ssalu@sabahhc.com. (t/n) Senior Living Community Cook/Dishwashers/Maintenance Technician/Restaurant Servers/Bus Drivers/Lifeguard (Indoor Pool). 1700 Rt. 37 West ∙ Toms River, NJ 08755. Call or email for details 732-341-4825 info@Silverwoodsliving.com. (t/n) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) File Clerk - Law Office. P-T Mon-Fri. Flexible. Email@ walzerlawfirm.com. (3) AID/COMPANION NEEDED Part time, approximately 2 days and 2 nights a month for a flat rate and possible additional days. No experience necessary, very light duty for a 58 year old veteran, meals are includes and private bed and bath, must have drivers license and Covid vaccination, in my Covid safe house located in Toms River Holiday City South. Please call 201-306-6839. (9) Micromedia Publications, Inc. is hiring full-time outside sales representatives to sell print & digital advertising packages to area businesses. Sales experience is a plus, but not a requirement. Qualified candidates must be creative, energetic, willing to work hard under deadline pressure and have the ability to canvass, cold call, prospect and close a deal. Salary, bonus, benefits are offered. To apply, email cover letter and resume to VP Jason Allentoff, jallentoff@jerseyshoreonline.com. The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms. No teaching experience necessary. On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. Call 732-363-5530 or email dtomsriver2nj3@goddardschools. com to schedule an interview today! Advertise in the main sections of Micromedia’s weekly newspapers. Your ad will be seen by thousands. Our skilled team of account executives can work with any budget. Call 732-657-7344 ext. 206 for more information.
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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Radiothon Raises $18K To Help Seriously Ill Newborns
By Chris Lundy FREEHOLD – A radiothon helping seriously ill newborns raised $18,033, with the help of a generous public and sponsors. The 4th Annual Mistletoe Rock Radiothon powered by Hutchins HVAC was hosted by 107.1 The Boss and Ashley Homestore on December 16 and 17 at the Freehold Raceway Mall. The money will benefit Michael’s Feat, a nonprofit which provides comfort and support for families caring for seriously ill newbor ns. They offer families in need direct financial support, overnight bags filled with supplies for hospital stays, furniture and medical –Photo courtesy 107.1 The Boss equipment, meals, gas Robby and Rochelle in the Morning presented a check to cards, and when nec- Michael’s Feat. essary respite care and Monthly reoccurring donors were dubbed bereavement support. The radiothon is in its fourth year and has raised a total of $81,838 “Michael’s Feat Monarchs” and earned a commemorative butterfly t-shirt as a gift, for this organization. The fundraising was bookended by The made possible by Puharic & Associates Boss’s Robby and Rochelle in the Morn- Insurance Agency. All Radiothon donors ing, assisted by Ross Brittan on Thursday were eligible to win a “Brilliant Swag Bag” morning and then Michele Amabile and Van including over $4,500 in prizes, courtesy of Brilliant Environmental Services. Dusen, the station reported. The 4th Annual Mistletoe Rock Radiothon As the radiothon took place during the holiday shopping period, many shoppers was also made possible by Irwin Lincoln stopped by the CentraState Live Broadcast & Irwin Mazda, Lombardi Plastic SurCenter outside the mall. Listeners also gery Center, International Brotherhood of donated to the AJ Perri Phone Bank. The Electrical Workers Local 400, Chocolate New Jersey Natural Gas Online Donation Carousel, and Four Boys Ice Cream. For information about the Mistletoe Rock Center and Auction featured such items as signed artist memorabilia, a custom Stone Radiothon, its partners, or how to still Pony leather jacket, and a private box to the donate, please email info@PressComm Radio.com. Monmouth University Hawks.
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Continued From Page 22 choosing instead the possibility of life.” According to Alexa, her great-grandmother was just 13 years old when she bravely escaped a Nazi death squad during the Holocaust in Poland. The young teen took off for the woods as the Nazis lined up their victims near a ditch and began shooting them. A family ultimately found Alexa’s great-grandmother in the woods behind their house and came to her aid. They were not Jewish and risked their own lives by bringing Nora the essentials of food and water. “This generous family is the reason my great-grandmother was able to survive,” Alexa said. “It is my goal to be able to carry on their legacy of beneficence, and my great grandmother’s strength.” Alexa started her beautiful blessings project for the first time in 2017. She began by asking her classmates to contribute non-perishable food items, toiletries, and other essentials. The next part of the venture calls for the assembly of blessing bags and their distribution. Alexa initially brought them to homeless people in the streets of Philadelphia and New York City. In connection with the i am Pageant competition, Alexa won the International Service Awards for two consecutive years. Her biggest reward, however, came in the knowing she was fulfilling her desire to help others.
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When COVID-19 hit, Alexa added first responders as recipients of her blessing bags. She’s now actively putting together bags for Ocean County College’s Displaced Homemakers Program of Ocean County. “I’m collecting pocketbooks and large bags for women who need to run away quickly,” shared Alexa. “They’ll include things like toiletries for people displaced from their homes.” Alexa returned to the pageantry stage a couple of months ago and competed in the International Junior Miss contest. Although she did not place in the overall competition, Alexa won the International Junior Miss Acting Position. The Manikin modeling and acting agency was on site of the competition and offered the Barnegat teen a contract. The international pageant judges also recognized Alexa for her community service, with a third-place runner up award for showing a Heart of Service. At home, Alexa enjoys roles in school theater and drama classes. She convinced her dad to make her stilts and taught herself how to use them. The stilts landed Alexa a role in Great Adventure’s Holiday in the Park. As she prepares to head to college next year, Alexa feels sure that she’ll pursue something in the design world. She just hasn’t decided whether her interest will focus on interior design or fashion. One thing does appear certain for the young woman who started blessing bags in middle school. Alexa plans to continue passing on her share of goodness to those who need a special touch of happiness.
Oyster Creek To Pay $150,000 Fine To NRC
By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Holtec Decommissioning International LLC, (HDI) will pay the Nuclear Regulatory Commission a $150,000 fi ne for security violations found at the Oyster Creek Generating Station. NRC spokesman Neil Sheehan told The Southern Ocean Times on January 10 that: “Holtec has accepted the violation. The company has notified us that it intends to pay the fine and will send in a written response documenting its completed and planned corrective actions. “NRC inspectors will follow up on those corrective actions during upcoming reviews to ensure they are being appropriately implemented and are effective,” Sheehan added. Last month the NRC announced that Holtec, based in Camden, was facing a civil penalty for the security violation. The NRC statement would not go into specifics “because of the sensitive nature of the violations.” The NRC added that it had determined the overall security program at the non-operational plant “remains effective. Holtec
has taken steps to address the concerns and overall security performances at the site.” Holtec was notified of the violations on July 28, 2021 following discretionary inspections conducted between May 17 and July 15, 2021. Holtec responded by requesting and taking part in a closed pre-decisional enforcement conference held on October 6 at the NRC Region 1 office in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The firm provided information to the NRC during that meeting. Oyster Creek operated for about a half century before ending its operations in September 2018. It is currently in the process of being decommissioned. The NRC-issued license to the plant was transferred on July 1, 2019 to HDI. Holtec had 30 days to respond to the notice of violation with the option of to pay the $150,000 fine, challenge the violation or request an alternative dispute resolution (ADR). An ADR is a general term encompassing various ways for resolving conflicts using a neutral third party. The fi rm opted to pay the fi ne to the federal agency.
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Continued From Page 23 decoys are sold for decorative use,” the article says. In a profile written about Gant by George Cooke of Toms River in 1985, Gant’s favorite part of nature was birds. “As well as carving working decoys and miniatures in ducks, brant and geese…he painted robins on his trash cans, flying geese on his work shed, and a flying scaup on his cranberry scoop.” His decoys were made of either cedar or balsa wood bodies with cedar heads. The bodies were solid with either a heart shaped or two half- mooned raised wing areas, Cooke wrote. “Some also have grooves around the wing speculum [a bright patch of plumage] and body colors to guide hunters when repainting their hunting rigs,” Cooke wrote. Gant also crafted miniature sneak boxes (a type of duck-hunting boat) complete with hunter and decoys, three sizes of miniature flying pheasants, shorebirds and parakeets, Cooke wrote. Gant was a stockholder in 1957 of the
National Cranberry Association, Massachusetts, he added. In his later years, Gant spent his winters in Florida. Brick Township historian Gene Donatiello wrote that Gant was the son of William E. and Eleanor Halmuth and was born in the village of Osbornville. In 1915 he married Melina Maxon, and two years later he went off to fight in World War I. Upon his return he purchased the home at 241 Drum Point Road, which still stands today in an altered form. A mallard decoy of Gant’s is in the Shelbourne Museum, Vermont collection. According to Cooke’s article, Gant suffered from emphysema, and said he knew he was dying because “it felt like his eyes were set back in his head like that of a duck before it dies.” He is survived by great-great grandchildren and “his folk art decoy legacy,” Cooke wrote. Information for this story was provided by the Ocean County Historical Society and Brick Township Historian Gene Donatiello.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jan 15 - jan 21
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): A search for excitement and glamour could lead you astray. You might think you are right when you are wrong in the beginning of the week, so wait until the last half of the week to make crucial decisions and changes. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): If you hope for a predictable outcome, do not begin a project until conditions are more predictable. People might not respond favorably to your questions today. You should be satisfied with results if you make key decisions mid-week. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You might be immersed in the mundane and propelled forward by the practical during the week ahead. Even when attracted to more enjoyable activities, you should not be sidetracked from following through on important obligations. CANCER (June 21-July 22): The winds of whimsy might blow you in a direction you wish to travel, but when the trip is done, you could be disappointed. In the week ahead, learn to adapt to changing circumstances and decide to be more realistic. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You might fool yourself or be fooled by others in the week to come. Your hopes and dreams might seem achievable, but you could overlook some key elements. Wait until mid-week to make major changes and move ahead. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Much of your success and progress during the upcoming week will depend on whether you focus on using your intelligence to your advantage. Remain willing to
find solutions to old problems in the workplace. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Ensure that financial safeguards are in place so that it is not possible to spend more than you earn. In the week ahead, you could fall prey to misconceptions and must be strong to protect your family and loved ones. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Caution and security often travel hand in hand. This week might offer many instances when you must be cautious about your expenditures to enjoy prosperity. You may misinterpret both good news and bad news. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the week ahead, you can find imaginative ways to enjoy the fruits of your labors. Fight off the urge to be contentious or to argue with family members. Don’t worry if your efforts do not produce immediate results. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may yearn to escape from the rat race and embrace inspirational ideals in the week ahead. If you hold your thoughts firmly on your deepest truths, you can rise above the materialistic temptations of the world. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Pragmatism might be accepting that you have “made your bed and must lie in it.” Accept your situation and take steps to make the bed comfortable. Remain humble in the face of scrutiny in the week ahead. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): It may be wise to find a place and the space to think clearly without distractions in the week ahead. Focus on using prudence and be more objective when money must be spent. Tune into yourself to get clarity.
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