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By Chris Lundy BEACH WOOD – If you’ve seen signs sprouting up on lawns around town supporting the police, you might be interested to know that the support is financial as well. Ray DiBernardo came up with the idea because the world needs a little positivity right now. “I’ve been with the Beachwood Alliance for 14 years,” he said. “The fire department, police and first aid are at all the functions. They’re just such great people.” Of course, you don’t always hear the stories about how great they are. Usually, you hear
−Photos by Chris Lundy These signs have been going up around the borough showing support for Beachwood’s blue. stories in the vein of olent protests against be yelling “defund the a horrible story about the police. police,” DiBernardo is police brutality. Or viWhile some might funding the police. An oversized check in the amount of $3,200 was presented to Chief Glen DeMarco recently from the sale of signs. DiBernardo was also able to show a large picture made up of a collection of comments and messages of thanks for the police department. The initial order when he first started doing Ray DiBernardo, left, presents a check for $3,200 to Chief Glen De- this in October was Marco, right. Mayor Ronald Roma and Councilman Steven Komsa for 20 signs, but now are behind them. (Signs - See Page 9)
Demand Outpaces Supply For Vaccine
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – As a significant portion of the population is allowed access to the coronavirus vaccines, the system is buckling under the demand and the supply of vaccine has not caught up. Healthcare workers, long-term care facility residents, first responders, seniors, and those with serious medical conditions are able to get the vaccine in New Jersey. But if there’s no
vaccine to be had, does this matter? Ocean County was receiving 5,000 doses of the vaccine a week, The Asbury Park Press reported. That dropped to 3,000 one week, and then went up to 3,500 the next. According to the 2018 census, seniors in Ocean County numbered at around 130,000. Even at 5,000 a week, that would take at least seven months to vaccinate them all. It would likely (Vaccine - See Page 6)
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Court Diversion Program Starts In Berkeley
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – A new process, the Ocean County Helping Hand Trident Program, will help those suffering from substance abuse disorders from being stuck in the criminal justice system. “The goal of Trident is to divert individuals living with, or at risk for, substance use disorder from municipal court into treatment,” Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. “The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has been working in conjunction with several agencies to assist those individuals with the navigation of the treatment process in Toms River and now we are excited to be able to reach out to those struggling with addiction in Berkeley.” The way it works is that municipal court staff are available to identify defendants who are in need of services. This
staff includes a licensed clinician, a case manager and a certified peer recovery specialist provided by Ocean Mental Health Services located in Berkeley Township. Law enforcement has been looking at different methods to handle the opioid epidemic. While still enforcing the law and investigating dealers, they have been working to help those struggling with addiction. In this case, preventative measures could keep an individual from having more serious issues in the future. “Trident is a collaborative program. By working together we can identify, engage and connect members of our community suffering with substance use disorders with the services they need in order to live happy, healthy, and productive lives. This three-prong approach is effective in (Court - See Page 9)
Advocates Sleep In Tents To Draw Attention To Homeless
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – It was expected to be 17 degrees that night, with a wind chill bringing it down to 2 degrees. That’s fatal temperatures for people who don’t have a roof over
their head. To bring attention to that fact, Councilman Terrance Tur nbach slept in a tent that night. He had a makeshift camp on the lawn between the Toms River Town Hall, library, historic Bish-
op building, and the huge evergreen that the town decorates for the holidays. Turnbach had been advocating for the homeless for years. With his help, the (Tents - See Page 4)
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Continued From Page 1 township opened up Riverwood Park Recreation Center off Whitesville Road as an overnight warming shelter in the winter. This shelter is overseen by Just Believe, a non-profit network of volunteers. This location falls under the Code Blue law in New Jersey, so it only opens when the temperatures approach freezing. It also means that the volunteers have to find the homeless, drive them to the shelter at night, and then bring them back to the woods in the morning. For a long time, advocates have been pushing for something more yearround. Ocean County is the only county in the state without a homeless shelter. Turnbach has been urging decision makers on the county level to build a homeless shelter. “The silence from the Freeholders is deafening,” he said at a recent Township Council meeting. “Freeholder” is the term that used to describe the five elected officials who oversee the county. In 2021, this title got renamed “Commissioner.” He told the story of two homeless men he’s been trying to help. One is 70 living under a tarp in the woods. Another is a 75-yearold veteran. Politicians around here always talk about how they support the veterans and the seniors, but there are seniors and veterans who are homeless, he said. He gave the Commissioners a date and time to meet him outside, by the tents, and to meet some of the homeless. A few dozen
people had assembled outside the Town Hall. The PAL had meals set up for homeless. Many volunteers were there. He said that Commissioner Director Gary Quinn set up a meeting with him. Councilmen Kevin Geoghegan and Matthew Lotano, as well as Commissioner Virginia Haines came out to show bipartisan support. “Will the county build a facility itself? No. We don’t want to run and build a facility,” she said. However, they could financially help one if a nonprofit were to take the lead. The county does rent hotel stays for homeless, amounting to hundreds of stays a year. One challenge is that there are not a lot of buildings that are equipped to serve as a transitional center, she said. They are even having trouble finding a Code Blue building in the southern portion of the county. People have to be transported from Little Egg Harbor or Long Beach Island to the one in Toms River. What’s the difference between a “shelter” and a “transitional center?” A shelter suggests a permanent home. A transitional center is more the goal. Paul Hulse, CEO of Just Believe, listed statistics of people they have helped this winter alone. They got 11 people into permanent housing. Two were relocated to family. Eight went to silver lining, a housing center for seniors. Twenty-five entered rehab or detox. “That’s the beauty of what we do,” he said, recounting the joy of watching a formerly homeless person turn a key in their new home for the first time. But helping people in this situation isn’t
−Photo by Chris Lundy These tents and supplies were what people used to stay overnight. easy. The residents might have emotional or psychological issues they need to work through. There’s often medical issues. There’s no one-size-fits-all treatment plan. Every person takes time, and it takes caring helpers to fi nd out what they need and to bring them to the resources that can help. Turnbach had said, in reference to the two older homeless men he was trying to help, that it took several visits to earn their trust. This underscores the need for a building dedicated to this. They need time to talk and a location to be in.
Paul Gifford of the First Assembly of God church said the homeless think that no one cares about them. It takes time to show them they matter and that they can be helped, and that they deserve and are worthy of love. Gifford, who also spent that night in a tent, had started Code Blue before it was at the recreation building. His program started as a warming center and then the need for more caused it to expand. The county stepped up, donating 25 cots. What they are seeing now, especially with the pandemic, is homelessness from job loss. He is seeing entire families with nowhere to go.
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Continued From Page 1 be longer because the vaccine requires two doses. And that doesn’t include the number of people who are healthcare workers, fi rst responders, and others. The 5,000 a week figure are just the vaccines being provided to the Ocean County government to distribute. There are others,
like certain medical facilities and pharmacies, who have their own supply. Those numbers were unknown as of press time. The state has prioritized vaccine roll-out toward people who are the most likely to get the virus and to have a serious case. Therefore, the first group to be vaccinated were health care workers and those living in long-term care facilities like nursing homes. Those people are designated Phase 1A, which started the process on December 15.
Gov. Phil Murphy also opened it up to police and firefighters on January 7. Then, on January 14, Murphy announced on social media that residents ages 65 and older can be vaccinated, and anyone between the ages of 16-64 can sign up as long as they meet the medical conditions defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The governor has been criticized for allowing more people to access the vaccine than there are vaccines. This has led to a mad
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Driver’s Licenses For Undocumented Residents Should Be Delayed Indefinitely CAPITOL COMMENTS
country illegally would be postponed until May. Connors, Rumpf and Gove issued the following statement: 9th Legislative District “How can the State even Senator Christopher Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf consider going through the • Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove process of giving illegal aliens, who will have limTRENTON − In the best interests of ited documentation, if any, driver’s licenses New Jersey residents, Senator Christopher knowing the bureaucratic train wreck that Connors, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and is to follow? Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove (R-9th) are “For long stretches, the State has been calling on Governor Phil Murphy to shelve unable to keep various Motor Vehicle any effort to provide illegal aliens with Commission facilities open to the public driver’s licenses. on a consistent basis for COVID-related Recently, an announcement was made by reasons. This led to a backlog of cases and the Murphy Administration that the issu- tremendous frustration for thousands of legal ance of driver’s licenses for persons in the citizens who were stranded in the process of
getting the documentation they need. “As any business in the state can attest to, the Governor has not hesitated to use his executive powers during the state of emergency. His administration should immediately rescind its previous announcement and take the official position that the state is not equipped to provide illegal aliens with driver’s licenses. Since the state of emergency, we have already witnessed the bureaucratic nightmares with nemployment, motor vehicles, and the vaccination process. The writing is on the wall. “Our delegation stood unalterably opposed to the legislation that allowed for illegal aliens to get driver’s licenses, recognizing that it was part of Governor Murphy’s effort to make New Jersey a sanctuary state. To fight the legislation, our delegation started
an online petition that received more than 22,000 signatures. “Irate residents signing the petition demanded that the rule of law be observed and forcefully objected to New Jersey becoming the California of the East Coast. But in typical Trenton fashion, the views of law-abiding citizens were disregarded for purposes of political expediency. After the 2019 election, but just before the holidays, the illegal aliens-driver’s license bill was posted and passed by a razor-thin margin and then signed into law by an all-too-enthusiastic Governor Murphy. “Rather than prioritizing the needs of illegal aliens, the state needs to get its act together in registering and scheduling residents, especially seniors, for to receive their COVID vaccinations.”
Healthcare Enrollment Period Extended For Uninsured Residents From The Desk Of The
Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – Following the Biden Administration’s health care action, Governor Phil Murphy announced the State is extending the health insurance enrollment period for uninsured residents to sign up for coverage through Get Covered New Jersey, the state’s official health insurance marketplace, in response to the coronavirus pandemic. “Ensuring that our residents have access to quality, affordable health insurance has been a top priority of our administration since day one,” said Governor Murphy. “As we continue our work to save lives and protect New Jerseyans in response to the pandemic, this action will expand opportunities for residents to get the coverage they need to maintain their health and wellbeing. I want to thank President Biden for taking this necessary step at the federal level to further complement the relief efforts of his American Rescue Plan.” “We want to ensure that New Jerseyans have the coverage they need to see a doctor when they are sick, but also to get the preventive care that is so vital to their long-term health,” said Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Marlene Caride. “Keeping open the enrollment window for those who are uninsured will give residents the chance to choose a plan now, instead of having to wait until next year to get covered. Especially during a public health emergency, this extension is crucial to protecting our residents’ health.” Last year, Governor Murphy requested that
the Trump Administration reopen the Affordable Care Act enrollment period in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the administration refused. This year, the Biden Administration announced that it would reopen health insurance enrollment in states that are utilizing the federal marketplace through a Special Enrollment Period. The state of New Jersey transitioned from using the federally-facilitated marketplace, healthcare.gov, to its own marketplace last year, GetCovered.NJ.gov. The first Open Enrollment Period started November 1, 2020 and ended on January 31, 2021. Operating its own marketplace gives New Jersey more control over the health insurance market and the ability to better respond to the needs of the state, including setting its own Open Enrollment Period and establishing Special Enrollment Periods in response to the state’s needs. New Jersey will extend the window for eligible uninsured residents to enroll in a health insurance plan through the marketplace or directly from carriers through a COVID-19 Special Enrollment Period through May 15, 2021. The coverage effective dates will be as follows: • Enroll by February 28, coverage effective March 1; • Enroll by March 31, coverage effective April 1; • Enroll by April 30, coverage effective May 1; • Enroll by May 15, coverage effective June 1. Residents shopping for health insurance through GetCovered.NJ.gov have access to a new state subsidy - called New Jersey Health
Plan Savings - on top of premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions available to lower the cost of their health insurance. Eight in 10 consumers purchasing coverage on Get Covered New Jersey qualify for assistance. An individual with an annual income up to of $51,040 and a family of four with an annual income of $104,800 (up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level) will qualify for savings. Because of the availability of state subsidies, the net premium for 2021 is the lowest since the implementation of Healthcare.gov and availability of federal tax credits for individuals receiving financial help. The currently average monthly net premium for those eligible for financial help is $121 a month, compared to $164 a month in 2020, and $148 a month in 2014. All plans available through Get Covered New Jersey meet the stringent standards of the Affordable Care Act and offer free preventive care, free telehealth during the COVID-19 public health emergency and for 90 days thereafter, and coverage for emer-
gency services, mental health and substance use services, and more. All plans available through Get Covered New Jersey are also required to cover COVID-19 diagnostic testing and COVID-19 vaccinations without out-of-pocket costs. After January 31st, New Jerseyans can make updates to health plans or enroll in a new health plan for other reasons, including birth or adoption of a child and pregnancy. More information on Special Enrollment Periods will be available on GetCovered. NJ.gov, where residents can also shop and compare plans and see if they qualify for financial help. The deadline for New Jersey’s COVID-19 Special Enrollment Period aligns with the enrollment window opened by the federal government under the Biden Administration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. To get free help choosing a plan from a trained, certified assister, go to Find Local Assistance on the Get Covered New Jersey website.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL If You Want To Run For Office, Now Is The Time The campaign is over. Let the campaign begin! I know we just had an election, and everyone could cer tainly use a breather. But for those few of you thinking of running for office, now is the time to take that
next step. Start attending meetings of whatever board you want to join. Watch the proceedings. Learn how they do things and why. If you win, you’ll be spending your evenings at these meetings anyway; you might as well
get used to it. Become active in your c o m m u n i t y. W h e t h e r it’s youth sports, church groups, or some other volunteer activity, they’d be happy to have you. It will give you a taste of interacting with the public. Many
people live very structured lives where you will never meet someone who you don’t already know. Getting yourself out there will introduce you to new ideas and points of view. They might not be intelligent ideas or valid points of
view, but you’ll be able to understand what people in your community are thinking. Otherwise, you’re just talking to just your own friends and family. And, even if you don’t wind up running, or you run for election and lose,
the hours you spend doing public service will be time well spent. Who knows, you might even decide that this is the best way to help people.
including Atlantic Shores, are vying for contracts to build more facilities off the Jersey coast. Bringing offshore wind onshore to power New Jersey, and its corresponding potential for manufacturing, operations, and union jobs is the answer for a thriving energy and economic future, and quality of life. Lacey Township can benefit greatly. Let’s not be distracted. Holtec’s bottom line isn’t our concern. Getting to 100 percent renewable energy is.
conviction was based on circumstantial evidence or eye witness testimony. Both of which, at times, have proven to be unreliable. As the axiom goes; “better to let ten guilty people go free, than to condemn one innocent person.” Having said that, I think there are some crimes that are so pernicious, so depraved, so vile, that the death penalty (I prefer the death consequence) is appropriate. Certainly the Bible thinks so: “the murderer shall surely be put to death.” (Numbers 35:16) A man “ad mits” and “pleads guilty” to raping a little girl multiple times, then murders her by burying her alive and says, given the opportunity, he would do it again. I don’t think being provided with an air conditioned room, a color T.V., free medical and dental care, three meals a day and perhaps an early release for “good behavior” is reflective of the punishment fitting the crime. If there is anyone more deserving of being unceremoniously dispatched to that great unknown in the sky (or perhaps more appropriately dispatched in the opposite direction), it is the child murderer-rapist. It’s about time we bring “old sparky” out of retirement. It is not about retribution, it is about justice! “And if any mischief follows, then thou shalt give life for life.” Exodus 21:23
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Letters To The Editor Lacey’s Future Is In The Wind The recent revelation that Holtec International, the owners of the defunct Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station in Lacey Township is in talks with federal regulators about their prototype for a new generation of small nuclear reactors brought measured cheers from local officials, condemnation from environmentalists, and perplexed reactions from some residents. The township had relied upon nuclear power from the Oyster Creek nuclear plant for decades as a mainstay for their local tax base. Lacey officials took the talks as an indication that a nuclear future was in their horizon. It might be Mother Nature, however, that pulls the plug on this ill-conceived idea. A NJ Department of Environ mental Protection report, (nj.gov/dep/climat-
echange/) prepared by Rutgers University and leading climate change experts, predicts over a foot of sea level rise in less than a decade, over two feet by 2050, and over six feet by 2100. The report also indicated that New Jersey has been impacted by sea-level rise from climate change more than any other region on earth and we can expect more severe storms more often. Siting any type of nuclear plant and its inevitable stockpile of highly radioactive nuclear waste, which remains lethal for tens of thousands of years, in an area that could be underwater in the near future is foolhardy. The talks Holtec has engaged in with officials at the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) are conceptual and about design, and not about a designated location for a new wave of nukes the company would like to build,
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according to an agency spokesperson. Recent surveys reportedly show that a hefty majority of Americans favor development of wind and solar energy. New Jersey is fortunate to be in the forefront of this energy revolution to make the necessary and critical changes to respond to the current climate emergency we are experiencing. Lacey officials and residents should feel optimism as the township has already been identified as geographically ideal as a landing site for offshore wind. Lacey officials would do well to talk with legislators in Buchanon, NY, home to the Indian Point Nuclear Plant, recently acquired by Holtec. There, local officials pressed the state to pass a tax on spent fuel treating the casks that will hold the deadly waste as a storage facility. New Jersey could consider doing likewise. There is over 750 metric tons of nuclear waste at the Oyster Creek site. The Oyster Creek nuke was not trouble free in the past, and there’s no guarantee it won’t be in the future. Holtec’s cask system has been a subject of controversy and its complex corporate structure of limited liability has left some skittish about the company’s financial ability to complete a decommissioning that doesn’t cut safety corners. Paul Gunter, the director of nuclear oversight at the Maryland-based Beyond Nuclear has been watchdogging the plant since the
mid-80s. Over the years, Gunter has joined with grassroots and environmental groups, including Clean Water Action, to cite numerous safety concerns, deficiencies in NRC oversight, and pinpointed structural degradation at Oyster Creek. Gunter has been critical of the layered structure of limited liability, but, nevertheless, sees a bright future for Lacey Township and it’s all in the wind. Gunter calls New Jersey a perfectly positioned “renewable energy hub” and goes on to say that nuclear power will not be competitive in the electricity market given the imminent onset of offshore wind development. The Murphy Administration has embraced wind as a principal means to achieving all renewable power in the state by 2050. The Ocean Wind project recently approved by regulators will be built 15 miles off the cost of Atlantic City, beyond the viewscape, and produce enough power for 500,000 homes. The administration ultimately plans to approve 7,500 megawatts of offshore wind, more than any other state in the nation. Last fall, the Danish company, Ørsted, was approved to use the former Oyster Creek nuke as a landing point to bring Ocean Wind’s offshore wind to land. The shuttered and polluting B.L. England, a former coal plant in Upper Township, was also reportedly identified as a landing pad. Various wind companies,
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When The Death Penalty Is Appropriate A while back, the Editorial Page Editor of the Asbury Park Press wrote: “The best argument against capital punishment, however, was, and is, its lack of values as deterrent.” He concluded by saying: “But retribution should not be the basis for public safety.” Is the death penalty a deterrent against capital crimes? I maintain that capital punishment is the ultimate deterrent – there are no repeat offenders! In other words, it’s the ultimate cure for recidivism There are some circumstances, however, where I think the death penalty should be off-the-table, especially in cases where the
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Continued From Page 1 they’re way over 300. He said he’s been pleasantly surprised by all the positive feedback. “Every single person I talked to has been great,” he said. All the money from the signs he’s selling is going to the police. They sell for $10, and $10 goes to the Police Benevolent Association. “I want to thank Beachwood’s very own Adam DeFalco from DeFresh DeSigns for his artwork, time, and for putting business aside to also show support for our brave men and women. I couldn’t have done this without him,” he said.
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Continued From Page 1 reaching those who have been struggling for years but also for those individuals who may have never been diagnosed or linked with services before. Recovery from substance use disorder is possible and Trident gives people resources and best of all - hope,” Billhimer said. It is a municipal court diversion program led by the Prosecutor’s Office. It is made possible via grant funding through the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General via Operation Helping Hand. “Trident has access to a mobile support vehicle, which provides a discreet environment
The Berkeley Times, February 6, 2021, Page 9 And now there are signs all over the small borough. Lots of people are interested in it, and some help deliver the signs for him. “With all the negativity going on around this country against our law enforcement officers, I think we were able to show ours that they are needed, and we truly support and stand behind them,” he said. This program is expanding, too. On January 1, he posted about firefighter support signs to raise funds for the volunteer fire department. Once they start showing up on people’s yards, that’s when people start calling for orders. If you’re interested in a police or fire department sign, you can reach out to him on Facebook. You can also call or text him at 908-370-5342
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BERKELEY – The Berkeley Girls Softball announced last call for Spring 2021 registration. You must register before February 21. Payment options available at berkeley girlssoftball.com. Must be paid in full to be considered registered. Mail copy of player’s birth certificate to po Box 101 Bayville NJ 08721. (New Registra-
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Send “Love Letters” To The Library
BERKELEY – Show your love for the library! Celebrate Valentine’s Day by writing a letter to the library telling us why you love the library. Stop by the Berkeley Library from February
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Coin Tosses Approved For Fire Company
BERKELEY – There will be coin toss fundraisers for the Pinewald Fire Company at the following times, locations to be announced: • May 15, 2021 - Raindate: May 16, 2021
• June 26, 2021 - Raindate: June 27, 2021 • July 18, 2021 - Raindate: July 25, 2021 • September 26, 2021 - Raindate: October 3, 2021
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Berkeley School District Announces Preschool And Kindergarten Registration
BERKELEY – Preschool and kindergarten registration for the 2021-2022 school year for Berkeley Township School District will take place February 22 through February 26. Children must be five years old on or before October 1, 2021 to enter kindergarten and three or four years old on or before October 1, 2021 to register for the free full day preschool program. Parents, prior to registration, do the following: Visit btboe.org and follow the Parents>Forms and Information>Pupil Registration tabs. 1. Download and print the Pupil Registration Packet. 2. Send the following documents to reg-
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE COVID-19 Vaccinations Begin For Community Medical Center Staff
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Domie Catipan, an Emergency Department nurse at Community Medical Center was all smiles when he received his first COVID-19 vaccine at his place of work from Chief Nursing Officer Donna Bonacorso. The first round of vaccinations began at the Toms River hospital late last month. New Jersey continues to have one of the lowest rates of COVID-19 transmission cases in the nation at .92 – which means every time someone gets sick, they transmit it to less than one other person. It is the lowest since mid-September. Anything below one indicates the virus isn’t aggressively spreading according to health officials. Health officials however are finding hope in the arrival of the vaccination process. CMC Chief Executive Officer Patrick Ahearn said, “We have 192 (staff administered) a day. It is 24 an hour for eight hours. That is 192. We’ll be open longer than eight hours so you figure in a week there will be over a thousand people. We have over 3,000 employees, and volunteers (increase that number) so our plan is to vaccinate the first round within three weeks.” The vaccine requires a second dose. “The second round will be the next three weeks so in six weeks we expect all our employees to have the availability to be vaccinated,” Ahearn said. He added that as for as any vaccine shortfall in the state, “there is no guarantee that we’ll have enough for everybody but what we did internally is three tiered it for those
we felt were the front line as Domie is every day, the Emergency Room, the ICUs, people like that. Not just nurses but people who go in and clean the rooms. People around the real front line that are taking care of COVID patients. “Then the rest of the nursing staff because even though you may be working in a nonCOVID unit, you never know. Then there are people like me, the administrators who take the third phase. We’ve laid it out and it is by invitation only and only when we have the vaccine and know exactly how many. The first round we got 975 doses and if we get that three weeks in a row - which is what we are supposed to get - we’ll have our 3,000 or so doses,” Ahearn said. Catipan, 53, of Toms River is already scheduled for his second dose. He has worked in the hospital’s emergency room for the last nine years. “I started in the emergency surgical floor for the last 15 years so I’ve been here for the last 25 years.” He has seen a lot in the last year surrounding the pandemic. He was excited about being among the first to be vaccinated having previously been tested positive for the virus earlier in the year. “I’ve been waiting for this for so long.” “I’m so glad that we now have the vaccine and having been sick last March with the coronavirus for five days and I am happy to get the vaccine. We want to get back normal with everyone getting vaccinated,” Catipan said. “I didn’t feel a thing,” he said regarding his shot in the arm. He noted that unlike a
time earlier in the pandemic there are less people worried about actually going to the hospital for needed treatments, checkups, procedures or surgeries not related to the virus. “More people go to the hospital to get tested. We’ve had some people test positive but they are not sick enough to be admitted to the hospital.” “They are cases that have required their quarantine for two weeks. They wear the masks at all times in public,” Catipan said. Ahearn said, “we are about 60% of what we experienced during the fi rst phase (of the pandemic). We are still one of the busiest hospitals in New Jersey. I think we are sixth busiest COVID hospital in the state.” “What we are seeing is that instead of people being admitted, they are treated and released and the pharmaceutical interventions have been very helpful. That has really kept people out of the hospital and have helped them cope,” Ahearn added. As to how front line fighters and hospital staff have coped with the ongoing pandemic personally, Catipan said “for me, I live on my own. I don’t have any kids so it is not as bad as for those who have kids at home. Before we leave the hospital, we wash our hands and decontaminate ourself and change our clothes and go back to our private life.” Ahearn said in his case, “I was basically sequestered down here in Community for three and a half months because I have four children and two of them were having my grandchildren in the middle of all this.” “I had two grandchildren born in the
middle of the pandemic, one in March and one in May and the family was concerned that I am in the middle of this every day and I make it a point to travel through the hospital floors. I’m not someone who will just sit in my office and my family was concerned that I would bring it home,” Ahearn added. Ahearn said his wife “would leave my clothes and every week or so I’d go home and pick up clothes outside the house. It was very difficult. Now I’ve been home and the kids are all healthy and happy but it has affected life. The holidays were not what they were previously. It is very small, Thanksgiving and Christmas.” “I have a daughter who is supposed to be married in October and so we wonder will that really happen? Maybe by spring or summer things will be somewhat back to normal and maybe this wedding will actually happen. If not it is all about plan B,” Ahearn said. He added, “the thing I worry most about (concerning hospital staff ) is there emotional wellbeing. It has been nine months and people like Domie who are on the front lines every day it gets draining emotionally. I know I do I go home and I don’t even want to talk to anybody.” “We love our jobs,” Catipan interjected noting though that the staff feels the stress as well. “They all have a huge heart and they care for people fi rst and I see that every day here. They put themselves in harm’s way,” Ahearn added.
Lighthouse International Film Society’s February Virtual Film Screening
LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Lighthouse International Film Society is excited to bring to their patrons great films - virtually! They are certainly all anticipating the day when they can, once again, be together in a theater, but until then they will continue to bring you great, award-winning films from around the world that everyone can enjoy from the comfort and safety of their
homes. Horse Latitudes will be screening from February 11 through 18. The Zoom director Q & A will be held on February 15 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $6; Free for members. Horse Latitudes is a sweeping cinematic feast for the eyes. The views of vineyards and scenes of Provence will have you dreaming of the south of France. Tom has
devoted her life to wanderlust and adventure, collecting stories, memories, and passport stamps and leaving broken hearts behind. After turning thirty, however, Tom wonders if it’s time to find love and settle down. But the only man she ever considered being with (David) now operates a winery in the south of France. David, meanwhile, has poured his heart into his vineyard,
while still in love with the one that got away - Tom. He’s willing to give it all up to be together, leaving Tom to decide if she’s ready to commit to a more conventional life. It’s a love story, a coming-of-age story, and a story about the choices lovers make. This film is best enjoyed with a glass of French wine, a French dinner, and.....bien sur...... chocolate!
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE COVID Testing Center Cutting Hours
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Citing a reduction in positive tests, the Ocean County Health Department’s testing center at Ocean County College is dropping from four to three days a week. Beginning the week of February 8, the site will be open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Note, however, that the testing site will be closed on Friday, February 12 and Monday, February 15 because of Presidents Day weekend. The reason for the cutback is because the need for tests appears to be on the decline, officials said. There had been a boost brought about by people meeting up over the December holidays. “By monitoring the testing, we know we again can efficiently provide the same number of tests and meet the needs of our residents while scaling back to three days a week,” said Ocean County Public Health Coordinator Daniel Regenye. “The change will help assist in staffing our coronavirus vaccination clinics in the county.” The testing center can handle about 400 tests a day, Regenye said. However, they haven’t been reaching those numbers. “We are averaging about 240 tests each day we are open,” he said. “Testing shows if you have the virus even if you are asymptomatic,” Regenye said. “This can help reduce the spread of the virus so long as people quarantine. The county has administered more than 24,000 tests since the college site opened, officials said. To schedule an appointment for a test, Ocean County residents can visit the Ocean County Health Department website at ochd.org. For more information, visit that site or call 732341-9700, Ext. 7411. Proof of residency will be required. Vaccination Sites The testing center and vaccination clinics are separate from each other. Vaccination does not take place at the testing center and vice versa. The health department runs one vaccination site at the RWJ Barnabas Health Arena at Toms River High School North and Southern Regional Middle School in Stafford Township. “While more than 14,000 vaccinations have been administered at the health department clinics, we continue to quickly reach appointment capacity due to the limited amount of vaccine coming to the health department sites,” Commissioner Gerry Little said. “We continue to encourage the governor to engage all health care providers including hospitals, doctors and pharmacies, to become part of the vaccination process.” “Getting all of our residents vaccinated is a monumental task and one that calls for all hands on deck by all health care providers in the County,” said Director of the Ocean Coun-
ty Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn. “Ocean County is home to more than 200,000 senior citizens alone and a good number of them are waiting for appointments at this time. We are doing all we can to meet these needs.” The State of New Jersey’s toll-free vaccination hotline (1-855-568-0545) is available to assist callers with identifying if they are currently eligible for a vaccination, pre-register for the vaccine, and to help them identify locations nearest to them where they can get vaccinated. The hotline is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day and can help callers in more than 240 different languages. In addition, more information on where, when and how you can get vaccinated, can be found on the New Jersey COVID-19 website at covid19.nj.gov.
FIXING TWO PROBLEMS WITH ONE LENS
As we age, our eyes’ lenses begin to lose their flexibility, giving rise to “presbyopia” (Greek for “old eye”) and the need for reading glasses. At the same time, eye lenses are also likely to become progressively cloudy, a condition known as “cataracts,” which causes blurry vision. “Lens replacement surgery” (LRS) has been developed so that ophthalmologists can take care of both problems with a single procedure. It involves removing the natural lens and replacing it with a synthetic substitute called an “intraocular” lens. While LRS may be described as cataract surgery, it also serves to correct vision by changing the lens’ focusing ability. The technique can correct eyesight for far- and near-sightedness as well astigmatism. Intraocular lenses come in different focusing powers, just like prescription eyewear or contact lenses. Your ophthalmologist will measure the length of your eye and the curve of your cornea. These measurements are used to set the focusing power of your lenses. When you need the best eye care in the area, look to SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES. Please call 732-349-5622 to schedule an eye exam. For our patients who wear glasses and contacts we offer an array of options, from fashionable eyewear to comfortable contact lenses.
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OCEAN COUNTY – The most vulnerable population to be affected by COVID-19 are those over 60 with a chronic condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, or heart disease. It is especially important currently to learn and know how to manage these conditions. Two programs are being offered virtually: Take Control of Your Health, for any chronic condition and The Diabetes Self-Management Workshop for anyone with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Both workshops are evidence-based, six-week free programs developed by Stanford University for Seniors 60+ and led by local experienced, trained, and certified volunteers. The programs address issues such as getting a good night’s sleep, dealing with emotions and stress, healthy eating, communication with health care providers and family, relieving pain and fatigue, and much more. These skills and others are taught through information presented by the leaders, from the free book all participants receive, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, and through participants sharing
life experiences. During COVID, when people are feeling isolated, it is important to find a safe place to share concerns and to learn that we are not alone. Participants will gain a sense of control over things they can change, through the exercises practiced during the program, and through comfort and support received from each other. This program is funded through the Office of Senior Services and provided free of charge to participants. A computer or tablet that has a camera and microphone is needed to take part. Information on the use of Zoom will be provided. Take Control of Your Health beginning February 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. Diabetes Self-Management beginning February 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Class size is limited. Register now online here: csimow.org/take-control-health or contact Louanne Kane MA, NCC for more information and/or to register call 732-281-8391 or e-mail at lkane@csimow.org
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists, PC: Treating Everything Below The Knee
By Michael Vandenberg Dr. Scott Amoss, DPM, CWS is a lot more than a “foot doctor,” as people often mistake podiatrists for. In reality, “we provide comprehensive lower extremity care,” he said. So yes, if your foot hurts, Dr. Amoss will be happy to help. However, that barely scratches the surface of all the conditions he sees and the treatments he provides. Dr. Amoss (pronounced like “famous Amoss”) grew up in nearby Ocean Township and has been connected to the Jersey Shore community and greater New Jersey area his entire life. Originally, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in chemistry at Rutgers and spent a few years in the chemical industry. However, that feeling of wanting to make a difference in people’s lives that drives all physicians caught hold of Dr. Amoss. He liked podiatry in particular because of its ability to help people really quickly. “You can immediately have a positive impact on someone’s life. They come in pain, and can leave virtually pain free.” Scott Amoss became Doctor Scott Amoss when he graduated fourth in his class with numerous honors from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 2000. He then completed a two year residency focusing on orthopedic, vascular, plastic, and reconstructive surgery, in addition to training in internal and emergency medicine, dermatology, and radiology.
After that, Dr. Amoss knew it was time to go out on his own, so he opened Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists in Whiting. 17 years later, the practice is going strong and recently opened a new location in Toms River to be closer to Community Medical Center, where he’s a surgeon on staff. Critically, this new foothold also allows him, as a specialist in diabetic foot care, to help the growing diabetic community in the area. While expanding served a logistically necessary purpose, Advanced Foot & Ankle has never lost its personal touch. You’ll never just be passed off to whichever doctor is on the clock that day, because Dr. Amoss is proud to be a solo practitioner. “The patients see me and only me,” he said. “It’s good continuity of care.” His tight-knit support staff of seven ensures that you get the streamlined care you deserve. That’s crucial in the field of Podiatry because, after all, things can get serious when it comes to Diabetes and foot complications. Luckily, Dr. Amoss is an Amputation Prevention Specialist as well as a Certified Wound Specialist. Less serious conditions like hammertoes, ingrown nails, bunions, and athlete’s foot can be treated in the office, often during your initial visit! “We’re very conservative,” Dr. Amoss assures future patients. “I’m surgically trained but I only like to perform surgery when all other conservative means
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have been exhausted. It’s going to be painless.” He makes that possible by developing treatment plans for each specific patient. Rest assured, Advanced Foot & Ankle is fully equipped to do so as soon as you come in. Both offices have digital X-rays so they can almost instantly see what’s going on and review it with the patient. They also have a diagnostic ultrasound to diagnose soft tissue conditions, as well as a laser for treatment of pain and neuropathy, a painful nerve condition caused by diabetes and other issues. They even offer MicroVas therapy, which gives much needed relief to patients with high levels of diabetic neuropathy, as well as vascular or PAD testing. In addition to the most cutting edge podiatric technology, Advanced Foot & Ankle has professional-grade consumer products you need for immediate relief. They offer a great selection of diabetic shoes, for example, One of Advanced Foot & Ankle locations is 601 Route 37 West, as well as custom - made 400 Lacey Road in Whiting (in the Stop and Shop Shopping orthotics which provide arch Center) support and help correct the
imbalance in patients’ feet. Advanced Foot & Ankle accepts most insurance plans. (Medicare covers one pair of diabetic shoes per year!) By having strategically-located offices, an experienced and focused staff, and tons of treatment methods and equipment at his disposal, Dr. Amoss is able to easily achieve his goal of getting you fast comfort and relief. When it comes to diseases like melanoma, for example, speed is absolutely critical. The most deadly form of skin cancer, melanoma has an especially poor prognosis on the foot because it often goes unnoticed for a long time. Dr. Amoss diagnosed several of these cases last year, which probably saved those patients’ lives. But sometimes conditions aren’t as complicated as much as some of the larger podiatrist offices try to let on. Dr. Amoss remembers one recent patient who came in after being with one such practice. “These eight doctors had exhausted all treatment options for this individual in pain,” he said. After years of getting the runaround, they told him there was noth-
ing they could do. The patient came limping into Advanced Foot & Ankle with what Dr. Amoss diagnosed in a matter of minutes as a simple corn on the tip of his toe. “We gave him a customized foot pad which helped him tremendously, and by the next day he came in to thank us and tell us how much better he was doing,” Dr. Amoss said. “He couldn’t believe he waited and wasted several years with this other group of doctors.” At Advanced Foot & Ankle, you’ll get fast and customized treatment from a doctor you can trust. Give them a call today at 732-350-0100 and their very accommodating staff will be able to make an appointment for you with Dr. Amoss right away. And as the “urgent care of the lower extremity,” emergency app oint ment s are also available. Advanced Foot & Ankle is located at 400 Lacey Road in Whiting (in the Stop and Shop Shopping Center) and 601 Route 37 West, Suite 300 in Toms River (in front of the Ocean Eye Institute). Or check out their website AdvFootandAnkle. com for more information.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Commissioners Hold Historic First Meeting, Appoint New Leadership
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – It was a day of historic firsts - selection of new leadership and a time to ref lect on those who came before them during the recently held first meeting of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners. This marked the first session of the Board with their new titles, replacing the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, a term now discontinued in all county governments in New Jersey. The Garden State was the last to rename
the county position. The name “freeholder” dates back to the time when only white men could own land so only they could hold office. Another first was that this meeting was limited in size and divided up into two rooms within the Ocean County Administration building’s room 119 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting was limited to 25 people. A familiar figure from prior Ocean County Freeholder reorganization meetings returned to provide the invocation
and benediction during the session. Reverend James Occhipinti, chaplain for t he Ocea n Cou nt y P rosecutor’s Office and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department noted his close friendship with Ocean County Commissioner John “Jack” P. Kelly who he met 50 years ago in Stafford Township while starting his ministry. “You have been a blessing to me all these years,” he told Kelly. “Reverend our family loves you,” Kelly replied.
Occhipinti referenced the words of the late Alex Trebek, who hosted the TV game show “Jeopardy” for 37 years. Trebek, knowing he was dying of cancer had made a message to viewers stating on the last segment he taped of the show, “may this become a gentler, kinder society, to open your hands and open your hearts.” Reverend Occhipinti said that is what the Commissioners had done, opened their hearts and hands to the county’s residents. “Our hands are what we do, (Leadership - See Page 24)
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Continued From Page 21 our hearts are who we are.” Due to the coronavirus conditions, Ocean County Commissioner Joseph H. Vicari, who won re-election in November, was sworn in to office in a private ceremony on New Year’s Day instead of during the meeting. Vicari recalled former Ocean County Freeholder and legendary high school football coach Warren Wolf who was his inspiration. “He said sometimes you win and sometimes you fail but you learn from the experience.” “Many years ago, this seat belonged to a great man, Warren Wolf. When he ran for State Assembly, I was able to run and become a Freeholder,” Vicari said. “There is no perfection in life, we learn every day,” Vicari added. He then nominated Ocean County Commissioner Gary Quinn who served as Deputy Director of the Ocean County Board of Freeholders last year. Quinn was soon joined by Gerry P. Little who will serve as the board’s deputy director. “Certainly 2020 started out just like any other year and quickly turned into something none of us had experienced before. We closed our buildings, we closed our parks, our roads emptied. Doctors and grocer y store clerks became heroes
along with delivery drivers, nurses, government workers, law enforcement and EMTs just to name a few,” Quinn said. Quinn added, “the good news is we are starting to see the rollout of the vaccination to curtail the spread of the coronavirus and while the task ahead is monumental, it is the greatest hope we have to end this deadly virus that has affected so many of us.” “I can assure you; the Ocean County Board of Commissioners will continue to provide you with the best services and programs possible, albeit the delivery may be a bit different in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and residents,” Quinn added. He also promised residents that “there will be no surprises when we soon announce the county budget” which will be under the direction of Commissioner Kelly, who serves as liaison to the Finance Department. Quinn said “this board will again present a budget that combines affordability with outstanding core services. We will also continue to maintain our A A A Bond rating. We will not mortgage our children’s future or our grandchildren’s future. We will provide the services you need. We will come out of this better and stronger so long as we continue to work together for the common good – the health, safety and welfare of all.”
Take Survey And Help Plan Ocean County’s Future Public Transportation OCEAN COUNTY – Help improve the transportation system so it works better for you! Take the NJTPA’s quick Plan 2050 survey now through February 8. The North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority includes Ocean County. Why your input matters: Your input is vitally important in determining North Jersey’s (including Ocean County’s) transportation future. The NJTPA oversees more than $2 billion in transportation investments each year. Right now, they’re
thinking about policies, programs and improvements for the future. They want to hear your concerns and your ideas on how to make the region’s transportation system the best it can be. Take the quick survey and you’ll be entered to win a $50 gift card to a local business of your choice. For more information about the North Jersey Transportation Authority and the survey, visit theoceancountylibrary.org/ sites/default/files/resources/documents/ njtpa-2020.pdf
Crisis Hotline Volunteers Needed
JERSEY SHORE – Crisis Hotline volunteers needed for CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth Counties’ training beginning March 17, once a week for 12 weeks from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Training will be held virtually. CONTACT is a 24-hour crisis intervention hotline that
also provides information & referral to community resources. All calls are free, confidential and anonymous. Training is free. Become a voice to those in distress. Make a difference in your community! For additional information and registration, call 732-240-6104.
The History And Impact Of Black Superheroes: Library Event TOMS RIVER – Join the Ocean County Library Staff to celebrate black superheroes for this Black History Month program. Learn about the history of black superheroes in Marvel and DC Comics from Black Panther to Falcon. Participate in an online discussion of beloved superheroes, their role in popular culture, their
contribution to promoting inclusivity and diversity. The event will take place on February 18 from 6 to 6:45 p.m. This event will be through Jersey Connect. You must register to receive a link to the presentation. Register by visiting meet.jerseyconnect. net/b/bri-p9r-swc-qh5.
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NJ Conservation Annual Poster Contest 2021
OCEAN COUNTY – The New Jersey Conservation Poster Contest is an annual contest sponsored by the NJ Department of Agriculture, the New Jersey Association of Conservation Districts, the Ocean County Soil Conservation District and your local Soil District. The contest aims to promote a better understanding of the connection between natural resources and humans, in a fun and creative way that engages students throughout the county, state and nation. The information below is specific to residents of Ocean County. To find out how to enter this contest through your own local Soil District, visit the National Association of Conservation Districts info page and locate the contact information for your county. The NJ Conservation Poster Contest is open to all students in New Jersey from grades 2 to 12, and is categorized according to grade groups. At the county level, the Ocean County Soil
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Mental Health Association Announces Virtual Groups
OCEAN COUTY – The Mental Health Association in New Jersey has announced the following ongoing groups that individuals can join: Moms Online Group: This online, peer-run group is for mothers seeking mutual support, coping strategies, self-care tips and wellness resources. Meets weekly via Zoom App at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays or by call-in. Virtual participants use zoom./us/join and meeting ID 932 2282 2193. Phone-in participants call 929-205-6099. Creative Expression Virtual Group: “Creativity Unleashed” is a weekly online group; participants explore art as an outlet for expres-
sion and a means to enhance positive mood and emotions. No art skills required. Meets at 2 p.m. on Sundays online or by call-in. Use this link zoom./us/join and meeting ID 933 5544 9291. Call-in option is 929-205-6099. Online or Call-in Depression Support Group: “Dealing with Depression” is a weekly support group for those who have dealt with depression and those living with depression; peers provide support, strategies and understanding. Meets at 7 p.m. on Mondays via the Zoom App at zoom./us/join with meeting ID 989 0902 6160 or by call-in 929-205-6099. For more information about any of the following groups, email mleotis@mhanj.org.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Coronavirus Vaccination Event Draws Close To 500 People
By Bob Vosseller NEPTUNE – Seniors, front line coronavirus fighters and essential workers drove up to a special vaccination event held recently at the Ocean Health Initiatives Administration Office Building parking lot. The outdoor drive-through event ran from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with nearly 500 pre-registered people receiving their first dosage of the vaccine. “Eligibility was determined by the state. Not everyone had to be an OHI patient however, all registrants had a “portal” created in our system to create an immunization record,” said OHI’s Kristal Dias. “We have 490, we could have up to 500. We only defrost as many as the consent forms we get. We have two more events coming up next week. Whatever we don’t use today will go toward those other events,” Dias said. She added that those who received their vaccination were then scheduled for their second dose which would be 28 days later. She added, “at a mass event like this they will come back to the same location.” Dias noted around 25-30 clinical and non-clinical staff were present to administer and assist with the vaccination process that day. The vaccine was from Moderna. OHI is a nonprofit federally qualified health center that opened in 2003 has expanded to include seven health centers, a Mobile Medical Unit and two school-based wellness programs in Ocean and Monmouth counties. The firm’s CEO Teresa Berger said, “This is our fourth event of this magnitude that we’ve had at this location. We had another one at our Freehold location. Today we’re slated to hit almost 500 vaccinations. We chose this location because of the size of the parking lot.” “We have pharmacists in our mobile van drawing up all the vaccines. It has to remain at a specific temperature so we try to keep it in tens. You get 10 doses out of every one vile so if it is 485 we try to get that additional five because we don’t want to waste it. That is why we try to book in tens,” Berger said. Dias added, “we have a provider on the other side of the lot and he checks every 15 or 30 minutes on whether they have allergies or anything like that.” Howell resident Richard Wood was one of the hundreds getting the vaccine that day. “This is great science and no one should be afraid to take this. Hopefully, this will slow the pandemic down from people getting it.” He was joined by three other members of his family who also received the vaccine. “I’m a little apprehensive but I know it
is necessary. I want to protect myself as well as others. I think it is a great thing. You have to start somewhere. We have a lot ahead of us yet. I’m doing this because I also want to see my granddaughter. This is very well organized. You are in your car and not with people you don’t know and I feel safe,” Genia Mazurek of Jackson said. Viviana Velez came from Sommerville for her vaccination. She works for Amnel, a pharmaceutical firm and said, “I believe the vaccine gives a chance and at least we don’t feel you will die from it. Science will take care of us.” Sea Girt resident Paul Hooker was on line in the car with his wife Margo awaiting their turn to be vaccinated. “In the state of New Jersey this is not working because what they did was to sign up and they label you A, B or C. When the time comes for distribution… as long as you are 65 the protocol process completely ends there.” Hooker added that he felt while grateful to receive the vaccine, that it should first go to police, fi rst responders and health care workers. “They should all be ahead of us. In the state they are but then when the distribution comes it is 65, they ask no other questions, just your date of birth.” “We are grateful don’t get us wrong,” Margo Hooker added. “But there is a guilty feeling,” her husband added. “This system in New Jersey, it started to work but when you register for a space you feel good about it. Our friends told us to go to OHI and we got it right away.” “That’s not right. The problem is that because it is not a federal program but a state program you have 50 states that are doing this all different. Right now New Jersey is getting the vaccine in the arm but not the right people. It is not fair, not right and we are a beneficiary of it but we didn’t do anything to gain the system,” he added. OHI has Ocean County locations in Lakewood, Manahawkin, Little Egg Harbor, Lakehurst, Brick and Jackson. It primary and preventative health and dental care to Ocean and Monmouth County’s uninsured, underinsured and insured populations. Services include family and internal medicine, dental, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health and social services, podiatry and pharmacy services. “History has shown us that vaccines are the key to stopping the spread of viruses. Getting vaccinated is the most important thing we can all do to end the pandemic. We are vaccinating as many people as we can each week, we won’t stop until everyone who wants a vaccination has one,” said OHI Vice President of Quality Assurance and Enabling Services Theresa Bello.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of FEB 6 - FEB 12 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Focus on doing something constructive rather than letting something go negative. In the week ahead, someone may dwell on your shortcomings or expect you to be more responsible. This might make it difficult to be carefree and affectionate. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Remember, you can only marry people, not ideas. It’s always possible to adjust, change and abandon useless concepts. In the upcoming week, remain open to different philosophies and more modern ways of doing things. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may be challenged to think more deeply and seriously about a subject, so pair up with a partner for better results. As the week unfolds, a loved one can fire up your enthusiasm or inspire you to work together on a project. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Something you think will be easy to handle may turn out to be much more complicated than expected. A loved one could be extravagant with money one day and thrifty on another, so help provide balance. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): When you get fired up, you aren’t bashful about expressing your opinions. You may become adamant about protecting your rights or get defensive. Avoid disputes and get along peacefully with others in the week ahead. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your creativity might peak if you remain flexible and avoid getting buried in the details. The week to come may give you a chance to rethink a project or concentrate on getting yourself into
top physical condition. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Appreciate a beautiful rainbow after the rainstorm. Minor spats might disturb your tranquility, and a lack of social activity could depress your spirits as the week unwinds. Use spare time to perfect your surroundings. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): No matter how much you have, you could feel that you need more. Even though you might have a craving for change and excitement, try not to buy your way to happiness. Take the week as it comes. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take your time in making an important decision. The answer should be a polite “no� if someone pressures you into giving an answer immediately. During the week to come, you may find clear communication important. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): If you have given your word, it’s your duty to follow through. You are energetic and persistent as the week unfolds. Your preoccupation with accomplishment could slow down your social life. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Stretching the truth is a bit like stretching a rubber band. It could snap back to hurt you. In the week ahead, steer clear of disagreements and be honest to the utmost degree. Don’t take someone’s loyalty for granted. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If you root for an underdog, people might pay attention and join you. Someone is bound to see that you are sympathetic and kindhearted. As this week proceeds, you can come out of your shell and show your heart.
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