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By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – As Board of Education members prepare to fill a board seat this month, they will also need to turn their attention in the months ahead to filling another vacancy. The Board voted to approve the retirement
─Photo courtesy Ken Hickman Members of the Jackson Liberty High School Basketball team sit on the bleachers beside their banners made as a morale booster. On February 12, the referees and others. we can to have people By Bob Vosseller governor issued an exJackson MHS and enjoy watching their JACKSON – T he ecutive order that went LHS Athletic Director kids play ball,” Panbleachers may not be into effect immediately Rob Paneque told The eque said. completely filled, but allowing school disJackson Times that the “A lot of schools have parents and athletes are tricts to allow up to district was happy to had their share of issues getting excited about two parents/guardians allow parents to watch to deal with COVID-rethe fact that more specper participating aththeir child ren play. lated and we have had tators will be able to lete under the age of They will still follow to navigate t hat i n occupy them. 21 to watch a game or guidelines for safety. scheduling games and Governor Phil Murpractice. “Obviously, each famaking sure people are phy announced recently Attendance can’t excility presents different safe and following all that a limited number ceed 35% of the facilchallenges in capacity the guidelines. These of people could watch indoor and outdoor ity’s capacity or 150 and still trying to main- k ids have been out school athletic compe- people, including par- tain social distancing practicing and playing ents, coaches, players, but we will do whatever (Sports - See Page 4) titions in person.
Outgoing Official Describes Needed School Upgrades
of Edward Ostroff who has served as the district’s facilities/capital projects director for many years. Ostroff’s retirement will take effect in August. He presented a report in relation to the status of capital projects which are a
priority this year. “I tried to deny and not take the letter from Mr. Ostroff but he wouldn’t have it,” Superintendent Nicole Pormilli said, noting that he would be missed and his hard work over the years was appreciated. “He is an incredible
asset to this district and the Board recognizes all the work he has done here to help us keep up our facilities,” Pormilli said. She noted that Ostroff had overseen the construction of the school district’s satellite transportation facility that was com-
pleted last year. “These are big shoes to fill and I wanted to say thank you,” she added. Ostroff was among staff members who spoke during a recent school board meeting about what their respective office was
March 13, 2021
Jackson Parke South Case Continuing
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – More testimony will be heard concerning the controversial Jackson Parke South application during a March 15 Township Planning Board meeting. The plan involves the property of Jackson Parke in the Cassville section of Jackson which includes building a 549-unit single-family and multi-family development off West Veterans Highway. The applicant is EL at Jackson. The applicant is seeking preliminary and final major site plan approval. The project calls for 100 of the 144 apartments to be designated as affordable housing units which are defined as housing that is sold or rented at below market rates to either individuals or families whose incomes meet a specific criterion. (Parke - See Page 4)
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By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Officials looked at spots of dangerous roads in town. The Township Committee voted to amend township code within areas of Jackson where parking and stopping or standing is prohibited to make them safer. The measure prohibits parking, stopping or standing on County Road #27 and east from a point 250 feet south of the southerly Route 571 (Toms River curb line of Kindling Way to a point 425-foot Road) north of the northerly curb line of Tall Oaks Drive. The ordinance also includes areas west from a point 325 feet south of the southerly curb line of Aidan Lane to a point 505 feet north of the northerly curb line of Aidan Lane. Council President Andrew Kern said that the configuration of some of the roads prompted the ordinance. “These short shoulders have become a hazard for school buses when they are picking up children
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Continued From Page 1 hard,” he added. The school district has expanded live streaming at their two high schools allowing for greater viewership of games past and present at Jackson Memorial High School and Jackson Liberty High School. Paneque said, “we’ve been able to livestream for all people involved so people can watch games from a great distance away. Grandparents and those not in the area can watch them, so adding that to our schools has been great.” “I’m sure that parents or guardians being there to watch has added more. We will be continuing to livestream events. Our ability to do that has been put in place and that is something we can do from this point forward,” the athletic director added. “It is a good thing for sure. With all the other adjustments we’ve made, the first thing was to provide an opportunity for kids to play, first and foremost. That was a positive thing and now that parents can come that is another step in the right direction and we hope it continues,” Paneque said. Jackson Township is a big sports community and many parents were pleased with the lifting of coronavirus restrictions that would now allow for watching the live games. Ken Hickman was very happy to learn that he could now watch his 17-year-old son, Jake, a senior at Jackson Liberty High School play basketball. Hickman remarked, “he plays forward or guard. He’s been involved in sports since he was a little boy. With baseball he started off with T-ball playing in the back yard with his brother and organized baseball from T-ball until now and basketball in a recreation league and also in a travel basketball league.” “It was sad not to be able to be there to watch him play even though we were able
to watch on live stream. It still wasn’t the same,” Hickman said. When asked how his son with coping with the pandemic which often calls for any live instruction to revert to full remote when situations of increased COVID-19 cases emerge, Hickman said it has had its toll. “What I saw is when they were finally able to go back and go through tryouts and the season, I did see a change in his demeanor. With the ups and downs he was kind of in a bit of a sad state.” Hickman said. He added, “once tryouts started, the first day he came home I saw a difference. He was almost like a different kid. He was happy and excited. He was able to be around his friends and teammates so it was a positive good change going back to playing basketball.” “He also plays on a baseball team and they lost their season last year. That was a big chunk of their interaction, their socialization, and being able to get back for basketball was a big positive change for him,” Hickman said. “The coaches are doing a lot to keep the normalcy for the kids and one thing they did was that they have these banners for the seniors. They are all posed in a picture. I spoke to a lot of parents who have said the same thing that they are happy to be back watching (their children) in the basketball courts and tryouts. It is a positive change,” Hickman said. Hickman didn’t mind any of the restrictions that had to be put in place for parents including the limitation to two members of each family. “What they have us do is fill out a form to reserve a seat and to let them know who is going and once we get there, we have our temperature checked.” “On the bleachers there are markings for where you need to sit. Everyone is spaced out. The gym at Liberty is large. There is plenty of space for people to make it safe. There is a process to go through but it is not a difficult thing to do,” Hickman said. -Chris Lundy contributed to this story.
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Continued From Page 1 The applicant’s civil engineer Daphne Galvin said during the last several Planning Board meetings that all aspects of the application met zoning ordinances and state required permits. Environmental objections have however been voiced by members of several environmental and citizen groups such as Citizens United to Protect Our Neighborhoods of Jackson and Manchester (CUPON). During a February 8 Jackson Planning Board meeting CUPON’s attorney Ron Gasiorowski cross examined members of the applicant’s staff concerning their prior testimony before the Planning board. One issue of concern is a connector road which is the subject of litigation. The developer is looking to use Reed Road and Perrineville prior to the connector road’s creation. The road is needed due to those Jackson roads being unable to sustain fill and construction traffic. Residents are opposed to that plan citing it would cause noise and disrupt the normal traffic flow. EL does not currently have Ocean County approvals. While the land is currently owned by EL, once the roads are finished, they will become the township’s responsibility which includes maintaining a 10-foot right of way. The project’s parking would be part of that right of way. The applicant’s attorney, Jason Tuvel strongly objected to Gasiorwksi’s questions to professional staff involving Jackson Parke North which had also faced criticism by residents over environmental concerns. The proposal for Jackson Parke North was rejected unanimously by the Planning Board in 2019. That application was for 551 single-family and multi-family homes. Superior Court Judge Mark Troncone reversed the Board’s decision stating it violated terms of an affordable housing settlement in 2017 that he presided over. Troncone ordered the Planning Board to rehear and approve the application and while the Board did rehear it, the application has not yet been formally signed off on. He also ordered the Planning Board to expedite hearing the Jackson Parke South application and assigned a court monitor to the case. Gasiorowski is expected to continue his cross examination of EL’s experts during the March 15 meeting. Save Barnegat Bay and Pinelands Preservation Alliance are also hoping to raise concerns over the proposed development. Save Barnegat Bay Executive Director Britta Forsberg-Wenzel said, “Jackson Township is partially located within the Pinelands National Reserve, a federally designated 1.1-million-acre portion of South Jersey that is protected for its rare species, habitats and critical water resources.” She added, “the Reserve has its own set of regulations, the Comprehensive Management Plan (CMP), around land use and environmental protections, and the lead agency charged with protecting the Pinelands and implementing the CMP is the Pinelands Commission.” Wenzel noted that when New Jersey passed legislation identifying the area under jurisdiction of the Pinelands Commission some areas in the Pinelands National Reserve were left out. Along the coast, those excluded
sections fall within the Coastal Area Facility Review Act (CAFRA) and are managed by the Department of Environmental Protection to uphold the standards of the CMP as well as the CAFRA rules. “Part of the Pinelands National Reserve in Jackson, north of West Veterans Highway, was also inexplicably excluded from Pinelands Commission regulation. By statute it is to be controlled by the CMP regulations, but no state or local agency is expressly charged with enforcing the CMP in this area,” Wenzel added. “Because of this unusual situation, Jackson Township has thus far failed to enforce the density and environmental standards of the CMP when it comes to Jackson Parke South. The proposed site is located within the designated Forest Area of the Reserve, one of the most valuable and therefore restrictive areas in terms of allowable development.” Wenzel stated that threatened and endangered species have been documented on site. Wetlands and the headwaters of the Toms River are also present. “These surface waters received a Category One designation by the state for their exceptional ecological and water supply resources.” “Protection of these waters is essential for guaranteeing the preservation of the Barnegat Bay watershed, which is vulnerable to increased development pressure. The burden of protecting our waters starts in the western portion of the county in the woods, where creeks, streams and rivers flow out of the ground and make their way down to Barnegat Bay,” Wenzel added. “This is a bad project and should be stopped. We asked Governor Murphy last April to step in and help with no response. Regardless of whether a state agency is forcing the town to comply, Jackson Township should adhere to the Pinelands laws regarding density and environmental protections,” said Pinelands Preservation Alliance Policy Advocate Rhyan Grech. “This parcel is designated Forest Area and is entitled to some of the strongest protections within the Pinelands National Reserve,” Grech added. “The legal push for this project is spearheaded by Fair Share Housing (a 501c3 organization),” Hannum said. Resident Randy Bergmann brought up during a February 1 Planning Board meeting that “Jackson has a tree removal ordinance on the books that calls for either replacing trees or to pay to replace them elsewhere in the township what is the obligation of Jackson Parke South?” Tuvel, the applicant’s attorney, said he believed the tree ordinance was not applicable to the Jackson Parke South or North applications. We’re complying with all the coverages and buffers and so forth but the tree ordinance is not applicable.” “Will the Board agree that no clear cutting of the trees of Jackson Parke South will take place until all the environmental issues have been satisfactorily resolved and traffic studies have been conducted?” Bergmann asked. A Jackson ordinance is on the books stating “there is to be no clear cutting until all approvals have been obtained.” Planning Board Chairman Robert Hudak said. The next Planning Board meeting be held at 7:30 p.m. on March 15. Details can be found on the Jackson Township website Jacksontwpnj.net.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F eatured L etter Bad News Pretending To Be Good News One of the things I love to write about is when people in the community step up to do the right thing. It really warms the heart. It is a welcome reprieve from all the crime and fighting going on in the world. However, there are a lot of bad news stories masquerading as good news. It’s a little complicated, so bear with me. Let’s say the article is about a community group that makes a big donation to Fulfill or a food bank. On its surface, that seems like good news. People helping people; that’s what it’s all about. But underneath it all is something unsaid: Why are there this many people who are hungry? That just shouldn’t happen. We’ve published stories about people making and donating masks for first responders. This should not have happened. There should have never been a need. But in the beginning of the pandemic, first responders were without life-saving masks. Every year, there are fundraisers for kids with cancer. Why doesn’t insurance pay for treatments? Why is it the friends and neighbors have to help the family? These stories all point out a hole in society’s safety net. We need to patch these holes, and we need to work together. We can’t wait until there’s a problem and then scramble for a solution. Chris Lundy News Editor
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Letters To The Editor We Need The American Rescue Plan Nearly a year into the coronavirus pandemic shutting down the United States, it’s time for our leaders in Washington to put aside partisan bickering and do something to help. President Biden’s American Rescue Plan to stop coronavirus and deal with the pandemic’s impact on our nation does just that. And the American people agree. Real American unity is more than about politicians agreeing on a piece of legislation – it’s about getting vaccines in arms, safely reopening schools for in-person instruction, giving every American a chance to survive the crises facing our nation, and preserve critical jobs and services in our states, cities and town. And President Biden’s A mer ican Rescue Plan meets this moment. According to major polls, there is more bipartisan support for the American Rescue Plan than virtually anything in the last few years Even West Virginia’s Republican Gov. Jim Justice said, “We need to go big, and if we waste some money now, well, we waste some money. But absolutely, we’ve got too many people hurting and the economy is going to sputter and we’ve got to get ourselves out of this mess.” We need unity to get out of the coronavirus crisis. We need the American Rescue Plan. Paul Williams Toms River
Trump Got Vaccinated In Secret News just broke that Donald and Melania Trump were vaccinated in secret in January – months before any of us. Trump downplayed the v i r u s si nce t he beg i nning, and even tested positive for it and had to be
brought to the hospital. For months, he’s said the v i r u s wa s goi ng to go away. Fox News followed his lead. People are dead because of him. Because they listened to h i m. My ow n fat he r ke pt t el l i ng me “It’s just a f lu” because Fox News told him that. Finally, my father saw the light and signed up for the vaccine. He has to wait until the end of March for his first shot, and has to drive to Atlantic City to get it. But Trump can just get his vaccine, in private, months before other people who need it just as much as him. W he n he wa s p r e sident, he should have been helping everyone in the country fight this deadly disease. But because half the country followed his lead, we’re going into our second year of lockdown. He doesn’t even have the courage to publicly get the vaccine. If he did, then millions of his followers might follow suit. He had the opportunity here to save lives, but of course, he didn’t. Teresa DeRosa Brick
Background Checks Needed On Gun Sales I want background checks on all gun sales! I urge Sen. Booker, Sen. Menendez and Rep. Kim to vote for background checks to save lives! I am a victim of domestic violence and my abuser wa s a l lowe d t o ow n a gun. Yes, my abuser was allowed to own a gun! I feared for my life so much that I threw his gun in the trash and never told him. I know that was not the best decision, but without backg round checks we keep putting people like me and my kids in jeopa rdy. We won’t be forced to live in fear and
make decisions like that. It should not be easier to obtain a gun than a driver’s license! Kelly Koch Brick
Disappointed In Cowardly Senators I am dishear tened by the response of the Senators who took an oath to uphold the Constitution and their conscience and vo t e d n o t t o f i n d o u r past president guilty of sedition. I am not a politician and confess to being liberal in my views. However, when a question ar ises wh ich is really one of morality, patriotism, and honesty, I do seek to look at the many sides to that question. Lack of courage to do the right thing, because someone is afraid that they may not have the support they feel they need for up-coming elections, is a poor excuse. We need to send people i nt o gove r n me nt p osit ion s who w i l l d o t he r ig ht t h i ng a nd not be afraid to take risks. They need to side with justif iable reasons to do or not to do a thing! T he GOP was an up-right and honorable party in their position as challengers to other political entities. I bel ieve t hey need to re-evaluate their position. They have lost my respect and I pray that in coming elections the voters will weigh the consequences of the GOP behavior in the matter of their voting on the second impeachment and what that has done to our country. Dolores Corte Lomega Manchester
The Video Shows The Truth “Let’s go to t he v ideo tape!”-sportscaster Werner Wolf would declare. O n 1/6/21, P resident
Trump incited a mob to assault the Capitol to halt the count of the Electoral Votes, a necessary step toward full endorsement of a new president. The Capitol video tapes demonstrated the danger to all members of Congress, and even to his own Vice President. Five people died in the insurrection! On 1/13/21, the House voted to impeach Trump again, this time by a vote of 232 to 197. O n 2 /13/ 21, D o n a ld Trump escaped conviction by a Senate vote of 57 (to convict) and 43 (to acquit) failing to reach the twothirds majority required for conviction. In the House, 197 Republicans had voted to protect the president rather than protect the Constitution. In the Senate, 43 Republica ns voted to codd le Trump instead of yielding to evidence of criminality. 529 Congressional votes were tallied; 289 to impeach /conv ict a nd 240 vs. impeachment and to acquit. Republican leaders had laid the groundwork for acquittal for months using a particularly clever ploy, declaring repeatedly that impeachment is a political process. No requirements to honor truth or cherish justice…and absolutely no need for morality! A political process, lacking truth, justice and moralit y! T his provided Republicans with dubious cover for betraying their “sacred” oaths! D e s pit e e ve r y t h i n g , Tr ump remains favored by over 90% of Congressional Republicans and almost 50% of the American electorate. I expect his return after a brief exile in his luxurious prison (Mar-a-Lago) and a ghost-written book entitled “My Struggle.” “Roll those cameras!” Nicholas S. Molinari Brick
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Smith: The Failures Of The COVID-19 Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The following is an excerpt of remarks by Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) in the House of Representatives during debate on COVID-19 appropriations bill on February 26, 2021: “An analysis by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget shows that approximately $1 trillion of previously appropriated COVID-19 relief funds have not been spent. “Let me say that again, Madame Speaker, about a trillion dollars appropriated by Congress for COVID relief has not been spent. “Yet today, the House will vote on spending an additional $1.9 trillion. “Without so much as a single congressional hearing held with expert witnesses - including top officials in the Biden Administration to probe the what, why and how much, the House will likely approve this massive spending package without serious scrutiny. “I’m committed and want to work in a bipartisan way to ensure that the federal
government’s ongoing response to the pandemic is both robust and responsible. “With more people getting vaccinated - meaning fewer infections and many lives saved - it’s now possible to hope that we might soon see some improvement in the economy. The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) for example, projected in its February 1 report that real GDP will return to pre-pandemic levels by the middle of this year, 2021 - meaning jobs and renewed economic security. “Last year, I strongly supported, and Congress pa ssed f ive bipa r t isa n COVID funding relief bills that were signed into law, totaling $4.1 trillion. “That included $458 billion for stimulus checks to individuals, $586 billion for expanded unemployment benefits, $68.9 billion for nutrition programs and a whopping $1.47 trillion for grant programs like the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to help small businesses and others retain and pay their employees during
the shutdown. “I would note parenthetically, that as a lawmaker who absolutely thrives on constituent casework, my staff and I have helped solve thousands of problems faced by the people in my district including facilitating medicines to patients made severely ill by the coronavirus, PPE for health workers and first responders, PPP for our small businesses and nonprofits and more. My staff and I have left no stone unturned in helping more than 1,500 people in my district who have faced unconscionable delays - even denials - in obtaining the unemployment compensation they are entitled to under congressionally appropriated COVID funding laws. Implementation of unemployment compensation by the State of New Jersey has been profoundly disappointing. “Madame Speaker, the public-private sector effort to swiftly create safe and effective vaccines to protect against COVID has no parallel in history.
“‘Just breathtaking.’ “That’s what Dr. Francis Collins, the Director of the National Institutes of Health, recently said when asked by an Axios reporter what the Trump Administration got right in the effort to fight COVID-19 as he gushed about both the efficacy and unprecedented speed in approving and disseminating lifesaving vaccines. “D r. Colli ns praised Trump’s Operation Warp Speed and said they brought all parts of government together in an “unprecedented way to test up to six vaccines in rigorous trials.” “He said “That would not be the way things are traditionally done” and added: “the fact that we in December had not one but two vaccines that had gone through trials of at least 30,000 participants and had been judged safe and effective by a very rigorous and very public FDA process, is just breathtaking.” “Meanwhile, Madame Speaker, among the more tha n 20 0 Republica n
amendments to the pending legislation that the Democrat leadership rejected, was a proposal to increase funding for CDC COVID vaccine activities by $2 billion and earmarking $1 billion of that for teachers and school personnel. Another amendment would have earmarked $10 billion - out of $46 billion - for testing for teachers and school personnel. That too was rejected. “Prioritizing teacher vaccinations will likely help keep teachers COVID-19 free and get the schools open. “According to the Congressional Budget Office, only about 5 percent of the school money designated for K-12 in the new bill will actually be distributed in 2021 - the rest will be spent in the outyears, between 2022 and 2028. “Earlier this month, our bipartisan group, the Problem Solvers Caucus, released the “Defeating COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Package” with $160 billion for vaccines, testing, PPE,
rebuilding our National Strategic Stockpile and other efforts so that we can ensure that more people are protected. “We asked the House leadership that these bipartisan priorities be moved quickly and separately. That didn’t happen. “Finally, in a radical departure from all previous COVID-19 relief laws—the bill before us today mandates taxpayer funding for abortion on demand. “The Rules Committee refused to allow a vote on the McMor r is Rogers-Foxx-Walorski amendment - cosponsored by 206 members - to ensure that taxpayers aren’t forced to subsidize abortion. “Abortion violence must be replaced with compassion and empathy for women and for defenseless unborn babies. We must love them both. “These children need the President of the United States and Members of Congress to be their friends and advocates - not powerful adversaries.”
Springsteen’s Court Appearance Was No “Glory Day” By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – The Boss had his day in court and it probably won’t be remembered as one of his “Glory Days” but it wasn’t that painful. He received a $540 fine that included court costs for drinking alcohol in a national park. The reason for singer/legend Bruce Springsteen’s virtual court appearance was due to his being charged with drunken driving in November. The 71-year-old rocker received a ticket after taking a shot with fans while he was sitting on his motorcycle in Sandy Hook. Springsteen lives in a large estate in Colts Neck and was charged on November 14, 2020 with operating a vehicle while impaired, reckless driving and consuming alcohol in a closed area on Sandy Hook, in the Gateway National Recreation Area in Monmouth County. The first two charges were dismissed by Assistant U.S. Attorney Adam Baker. Springsteen’s attorney Mitchell J. Ansell and the singer agreed to a guilty plea
before Judge Anthony R. Mauton for the third charge. Drunken driving and traffic violations at Sandy Hook are under the jurisdiction of the U.S. District Court in Newark. It was noted that Springsteen’s blood alcohol level was .02 - well below the state’s legal limit of .08. Judge Mautone noted that the Freehold native had no prior experiences with the law. Springsteen has made no public statements concerning the incident. The impact of the charges caused Jeep to suspend the airing of a two-minute political film Springsteen made for the automobile company that debuted on the Super Bowl. Mothers Against Drunk Driving said they were “outraged” to learn of the situation and leaders of that organization issued a statement that they were upset that Springsteen’s arrest had not been made public by authorities in the state until after the Super Bowl commercial aired where he was seen driving a Jeep. The Garden State icon allegedly reeked of alcohol and initially refused to take a
breath test according to a Fox News report on February 11. A park ranger observed him take a shot of tequila prior to revving up his motorcycle. Springsteen told the Ranger who arrested him that he had two shots of tequila in the last 20 minutes. The ranger also reported Springsteen smelled strongly of alcohol, was visibly swaying back and forth and his eyes were observed as glassy. Springsteen said in the virtual court proceeding that he drank two “small shots of tequila” and was aware that this was prohibited in that national park. Baker said, “I want to further note with a blood alcohol content of .02 it is actually low enough that the defendant would actually be presumed not impaired under New Jersey law. We do look to New Jersey law as presumptive guidance and useful in reaching our determination.” “I can’t believe the State could prove its burden of truth so I agree with you totally Mr. Baker,” the judge said regarding the decision to dismiss the first two charges. Judge Mautone noted that two years ago,
Sandy Hook, a 6-mile recreation area with family beaches, banned alcohol due to numerous alcohol violations during the time span between 2016 to 2018. For many years, it was the last beach to drink alcohol on. The judge said based on the evidence and his past record which was devoid of any major violations, “I am convinced that a fine is all that is appropriate in this case and so I will impose a $500 fine and the additional (court) fees comes to $40 so that comes to $540.” He gave him until March 3 to make payment on the fine. Springsteen once owned a home in Rumson which is a short distance from Sandy Hook. He has also filmed music videos in that federal park including “Tunnel of Love” that came out in 1987 and “Hunter of Invisible Game” in 2014. At one point during the morning’s proceeding Springsteen was asked if he were a citizen of the United States and he responded yes, missing the opportunity to say he was “Born in the USA.”
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planning to do and the limitations they were facing due to the drastic state aid funding cut that the district is facing this year. In discussing his 2021-22 building and grounds budget, Ostroff said regarding cleaning, repairs and maintenance “we have a slight increase because we added another building for our transportation center near Liberty High School. In general supplies we have a slight increase for the addition of that new building.” Miscellaneous expenditures stayed flat and non-instructional equipment was actually reduced by below $10,000 and professional services is flat. The energy budget reflects a $25,000 decrease. That is not related to the ESIP (Energy Savings Improvement Program), he said. That is related to other energy savings. Ostroff noted “we are currently proposing $263,000 in capital improvements throughout the district.” “Those are what we consider to be tier one projects which are things that are absolutely necessary. Normally that has to do with health and safety throughout the district,” Ostroff added. “Anyone who has been to Memorial High School knows the current condition of our tennis courts. It has been 20 years or more since those courts were resurfaced.” “We were able to fit into the budget two years ago Liberty’s (tennis courts) but Memorial’s are long overdue,” he added. Ostroff also mentioned that the district was under a mandate the Ocean County Department of Education that “we continue to upgrade our trailers. We have 60 trailers throughout the district. We are continuing that program.” He said such work involved vinyl siding and roof repairs and window replacements. “We desperately need to replace the 4th grade exit stairs at Switlik (Elementary
School).” “Looking ahead there was another $1,400,000 worth of capital improvements that I had included in tier one that I excluded obviously for budgetary reasons,” Ostroff said. Ostroff noted a main entrance roadway at Memorial High School that had been “continuously patched. It almost looks like a quilt it has been patched so many times.” He also noted water storage tanks at the (Carl W.) Goetz Middle School “that we are hoping to try and figure out a way to replace the boilers in that boiler room.” He also mentioned work that needed to be done at the Crawford (Rodriguez Elementary) School. Ostroff also said $600,000 was earmarked for tier two projects while tier three projects which include all other projects throughout the district totals about $20 million. Noting some good news, Ostroff said that the district had applied for a grant as part of a $10 billion settlement case which $39 million was allocated to New Jersey for grant funding. The grants were for the replacement of outdated vehicles. “I am happy to report that we were successful and were awarded a grant to replace all our garbage trucks and the grant will furnish us with two fully electric garbage trucks,” Ostroff said. “Our estimated cost for replacing these trucks was $280,000 each. The grant that we received is $1.5 million which includes four charging stations and money allocated for the infrastructure improvements for us to be able to operate those two trucks. This is probably six months out from when we will receive them. It is very difficult to budget the kind of money to replace that kind of vehicle,” Ostroff said. Ostroff noted that the district’s recycling vehicle that he showed a picture of during his PowerPoint presentation to the board was one he had driven 25 years ago. “That is how long it has been on the road so we were just thrilled to be able to get this grant.”
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Continued From Page 1 and residents of that community or development as they exit their roads and enter the highway.” “I am asking our Business Administrator Terence Wall tonight to work with the Ocean County administration to develop a comprehensive list for the council of all plans in the future of road widening projects that they
have for our county roads,” Kern said. He also asked Wall to have the County’s engineering department to cross reference that list with projects that have already received planning or zoning board approval. “This way we can address the situation that we are working to address tonight ahead of time.” Kern also asked township professionals to request developers include no parking in such areas until the future projects for the road widening have been completed. “Then
it would go back to the county.” Governor Criticized Later in the meeting, Mayor Michael Reina was critical toward Governor Phil Murphy’s executive orders and state legislation. He noted what he said were “failures” by the governor in reference to directives involving the COVID-19 pandemic. “Governor Murphy told us about a year ago that it would be a two-week curve. I lost track
of all the executive orders and I lost count of all the businesses that have closed, relationships ended, finances lost due to his governing techniques which obviously he doesn’t have any,” the mayor said. Mayor Reina added, “I do think the time has come for an investigation of our own state into not just the nursing homes but the actions perpetrated on not only the residents but more towards businesses.” “We can’t vote but we can wait on line in Home Depot. Kids can’t go to school but they can congregate wherever they like now doing drugs. I think everything is out of whack and something needs to be done at a legal level just like they are doing in New York. Democrats love investigating Republicans. I think Democrats should start investigating Democrats,” the mayor said. Senior Center Plans There were no new ordinances introduced during the meeting but a public hearing was held regarding the Ocean County Community Development Block Grant program. The public hearings are required and are meant to solicit ideas for the selection of a project that would be funded by the grant. Wall spoke about what the township wished to do preliminarily for the CDBG project. He gave a brief program summary for the public saying, “this program is designed to benefit our growing population of folks that are over 65, our veterans and the disabled.” “The Commission for Disabled Persons meets on a regular basis and utilizes the senior center facility to conduct their business which is part of this project. The proposed program will include the renovation of the interior of the Senior Center including renovation to the kitchen facilities,” Wall said. He elaborated saying, “the ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) accessibility renovations proposed in the kitchen and general purpose room are to provide better accommodations for the functionality of the operations.” The administrator added that the Senior Center was a designated heating and cooling center. People can go there when it is too hot or too cold and the power goes out or if they don’t have heating or air conditioning. “These improvements can see a significant increase for a variety of weather-related events. A heat wave and things of that nature, it can be a cooling center as one example.” “In addition, the Senior Center hosts a number of events throughout the year which require barrier free access in the kitchen and general-purpose room area. The current accessibility conditions are very limited… therefore the intent is to upgrade the kitchen space to accommodate barrier free movement in the preparation of food, recreation and emergency events,” Wall said. He noted the Senior Center is also used to host meetings of other groups and that this would also benefit those organizations. That is what the township hopes to use the CDBG funds for. No residents came forward to speak during the public hearing nor on resolutions read during the meeting. Resolutions included the annual renewal of several liquor licenses for Jackson businesses. A memorandum of understanding between the township and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office/Regional SWAT Team was also read and approved.
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By Chris Lundy JACKSON – A man wanted in connection to a crash that killed an 81-year-old woman was taken into custody, police said. Roberto Alcazar-Sanchez, 27, of Jackson, surrendered to United States Customs and Border Patrol Protection Agents in Laredo, Texas, police said. He must quarantine due to COVID-19 restrictions prior to being brought to Ocean County. Alcazar-Sanchez is the suspect in a crash that took place at around 6 p.m. on December 24, 2020. A Mercedes Benz was getting off I-195 at Exit 21. As it was attempting to turn onto Cedar Swap Road, it collided with a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. The driver was Norman Shtab, 83, and the passenger was his wife, Phyllis Shtab, 81. The two Howell residents were brought to Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune. Phyllis Shtab succumbed to her injuries on December 26. Alcazar-Sanchez also had a passenger: Jose Misael Pementel-Mendoza, 30, of Wrightstown. He was transported to Jersey Shore Medical Center following the crash, treated for his injuries and released. Alcazar-Sanchez fled on foot. Investigation determined that he had gone to Mexico. A warrant was issued with charges for Knowingly Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident Resulting in Death, as well as Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Driver’s License while being involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident Resulting in Death.
Alcazar-Sanchez’s girlfriend, Reyna Mendez, 27, of Jackson, who was not in the vehicle, was later questioned by law enforcement. She was charged with Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution for allegedly giving false information. “I am extremely grateful for the cooperative efforts of our law enforcement partners at the local, county, state, and federal levels in connection with this very thorough and intensive investigation. Knowing full well that he was being relentlessly pursued by multiple law enforcement agencies for more than two months, Alcazar-Sanchez really had no alternative but to surrender himself to the authorities. Soon, he will be returned to Ocean County where he will face justice,” Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. Billhimer acknowledged the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Vehicular Homicide Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Victim Witness Advocacy Unit, Jackson Township Police Department, Jackson Township Police Department Detective Bureau, Jackson Township Police Department Special Emergency Response Team, Brick Township Police Department, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Field Services Unit/Warrants, United States Customs and Border Protection, Laredo Texas Police Department, and the United States Marshals Service, for their collaborative efforts and assistance. Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.
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Around The Jersey Shore Locals Petition For More Vaccines
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – While President Joe Biden has said that every adult who wants a vaccine will be vaccinated by the end of May, locals have found it very difficult to get an appointment. Some have taken to a petition to implore the powers that be to provide more vaccines for Ocean County. A petition online asks Gov. Phil Murphy to provide more vaccines to this region, since there are a larger percentage of seniors here, and therefore more people who are likely to have serious or deadly reactions to the virus. The petition can be found here: tinyurl. com/OceanCountyVaccinePetition The petitioner, Kirstin Kestner, also called for a mega-site in Ocean County to provide more vaccinations quicker. The mega-sites are more than an hour away, which is difficult for seniors and those who are unable to drive. According to the petition, which will be sent to Mu r phy and New Jersey Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli, the county has not been receiving enough vaccines. “Ocean Cou nt y is the 6th largest county in NJ yet it ranks in the lowest half of NJ’s 21 counties in vaccines delivered per 100,000 residents,” the petition said. “Not because the county is failing to get the vaccines into arms, but because the state is failing to deliver enough vaccines to Ocean County and disproportionately distributing vaccines to other counties instead.” “When looking at the death rate per capita since the start of the pandemic the injustice and inequity in distribution of vaccines to Ocean County becomes very clear,” the petition reads. They also want the ability for seniors and others without computers to be able to schedule a vaccination by phone. “We find it inexcusable that Governor Phil Murphy felt it appropriate to reduce the available number of vaccinations by 40% in the one county with the highest senior population and with one of the highest infection and death rates,” they said. The county has done the best they can with what they were given, they said. “The Ocean County Health Department certainly understands those are who are frustrated with the process – everyone wants to get back to a normal, or somewhat normal, lifestyle after a year of the pandemic. However, we can’t stress enough how much the vaccine shortage has hampered our efforts – including many counties and other vaccine provid-
ers - to get more seniors vaccinated as quickly as possible,” said Brian Lippai, spokesman for the department. “When some people hear that a friend, neighbor or relative are able to get the shot they may start to feel a little neglected or ignored because they have had difficulty in securing an appointment. The OCHD wants them to know that it all comes down to the extreme shortage of vaccine coming from the federal government – which is out of our control,” he said. “Once we start getting more vaccine we will be able to commence many of the opportunities to expand our clinic services. That would include opening more sites, or POD’s, throughout the county; expanding our current clinic schedule, drive-thru and homebound services, etc. We still need those that are in need of the vaccine to continue to be patient and to please understand it all comes down to the demand extremely exceeding the supply.” The county health department is one group vaccinating relatives. Private pharmacies, like Rite Aid and CVS, have also received vaccines, as have medical centers with gover n ment al support. While the county’s health department has been reporting the number of vaccines received, private companies have not. The county is hoping to expand clinic services soon, and will be reaching different communities, Lippai said. Once vaccine supply increases, the county will get to communities where residents have challenges that are preventing them from traveling to clinics. “The county offered to host a mega-site early in the roll out discussions but never panned out for reasons out of the OCHD’s control. Ultimately, it turns out our moderate size clinic at the RWJ Barnabas Health Arena is consistently doing mega site-type numbers or close to it on many days,” he said. The county has two large clinics, one at the arena at Toms River High School North and the other at Southern Regional High School in Manahawkin. Lippai provided statistics of inoculations in one recent week. On a Saturday, they vaccinated 988 (430 Manahawk in); Thu rsday 1,070 (231 Manahawkin); Wednesday 1,040; Tuesday 1,188 (347 Manahawkin). Overall, they’ve inoculated slightly more than 17,500 residents since the end of December. They have counted on their partners at Ocean Health Initiatives, CHEMED and others to also vaccinate residents.
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Around The Jersey Shore Man Arrested Who Attacked Family Member And Police
By Alyssa Riccardi JACKSON – A 21-year-old man has been arrested for Aggravated Assault after he physically attacked a family member and later assaulted an officer. On March 6, the Jackson Township Police Department responded to a call that a 21-year-old male resident acting strange with the possibility of being under the influence of an unknown substance. According to police, the incident quickly progressed when the suspect struck a male family member and tackled him to the ground, attempting to stop him from calling the police. During the attack, the suspect also bit the man on the arm. The assault continued inside the residence where the victim suffered an injury to his hip. Police arrived and arrested the suspect while the victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Police stated that after transporting the suspect to police headquarters, he still was acting erratically. After detectives
interviewed the suspect, he was escorted back to his cell block where he attempted to run away. As officers were trying to stop him, the suspect began flailing and striking at the officers and also attempted to bite one. According to police, the suspect even attempted to spit blood at them from an injury he had sustained. The suspect also made threats that he was going to defecate on them as officers then observed that he began doing so. After police controlled the suspect, he was transferred to a hospital for treatment for injuries and evaluation. An officer was also transported to a hospital for an injury sustained in this incident. The suspect was charged with Simple Assault, Aggravated Assault, Escape and Resisting Arrest. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment. The public are reminded that any persons arrested or charged with any offenses or crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. There is neuropathy, and then there is small fiber neuropathy! These conditions are different. Do not dismiss what I’m about to share because you think it’s no different than typical “neuropathy.” This is a very important article because it will help so many people who are suffering and don’t know what they have! You might very well have small fiber neuropathy (SFN) and if you ignore it, in time it will lead to bigger problems all over your body. But if you read this today and get proper treatment and help, it is very treatable. I want to give you hope, while educating you about the disorder. Only the small cutaneous (skin) nerves are affected in SFN. The main difference between SFN and typical peripheral neuropathy (PN) is that SFN attacks the “small unmyelinated fibers” hence the name “small fiber neuropathy,” and it begins with sensations in your toes and feet. Most other types of neuropathy have some degree of demyelination occurring, but again, the fibers destroyed in SFN are not myelinated, therefore this does not respond to methylated vitamin B12 like you might suspect. Here are a few common symptoms of SFN: • Internal vibration or restlessness • Pins and needles • Numbness • Muscle aches • Electric shock sensations in the body • Trigeminal neuralgia • Redness on the feet termed erythromelalgia • GI motility problems • Postural orthostatic hypotension (POTS) • Bladder problems
• Dysautonomia Erythromelalgia is fairly hallmark, and the condition is characterized by episodes of redness, heat, pain, or mild swelling in the feet usually, although it could be the hands or anywhere in the body. It’s usually triggered by raising your body temperature, which means you may exit a nice hot shower, or hot tub, or the steam room and discover one or both feet have turned red, for example. It’s temporary and likely goes away in a few minutes. Testing for SFN requires a skin biopsy and there are amazing new test kits available now that a physician can order. If your doctor does a regular EMG (electromyography) study on you, it will be normal. That’s the frustrating and confusing part - SFN does not show up on conventional EMG studies or nerve conduction studies. The causes of SFN vary and may be tied to infections like Lyme disease or shingles, or endocrine conditions like diabetes. Another frequent, but hard to pinpoint cause is autoimmunity. Furthermore, 40 percent of people with fibromyalgia are thought to suffer with some degree of SFN. One more interesting cause for this uncomfortable condition is the use of (or withdrawal from) SSRI antidepressants. As for treatment, it varies based upon the etiology. We see best effects from intravenous immunoglobulins (IV IG), as well as anti-seizure drugs like pregabalin and gabapentin. I’ve written a more comprehensive article discussing more symptoms and treatments, as well as proper testing. I will know to email it to you if you sign up for my free newsletter. To do that, visit my website suzycohen.com.
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Around The Jersey Shore Comedy Night Winners Announced
LAKEWOOD – Results are in from the Jewish Federation of Ocean County second Oy Corona program. The virtual program held February 23 had eight competitors tell their jokes and voting was open for a week. Participants choose their own favorite local nonprofit organizations to benefit from the prizes awarded. Rabbi Michael Jay won the competition for the second year in a row. The Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island will receive $250. In second place was Larry Donsky and the nonprofit organization he chose, Ability Beyond will receive $150. Congregation Ahavat Olam of Howell will receive $100 thanks to Rabbi David Amar’s third place joke. $50 will be sent to the all the remaining
contestants’ nonprofit choices: Rabbi Robert Rubin - Temple Beth Or of Brick, Gary Hyman - Chai Lifeline, Cantor Jake Greenberg – Congregation B’nai Israel of Toms River, Rabbi Stephen Gold – Keshet, and Rabbi Moshe Gourarie – Chabad Jewish Center of Toms River. Jokes can still be viewed at jewishoceancounty.org/oycorona. Federation’s next event, The Place To Be will feature a virtual piano bar on March 11, will be raising funds for nonprofit organizations that help with food insecurity: Leket, Israel’s national foodbank and locally The Joel E. Perlmutter Memorial Food Pantry. More information, and tickets can be purchased at jewishoceancounty.org/tptb.
Ms. New Jersey Senior America INC Announces 2021 Pageant
TOMS RIVER – Ms. New Jersey Senior America, INC. recently announced plans for the Ms. New Jersey Senior America Pageant 2021. The annual event will be held on June 3 at 1 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, 815 Route 37, in Toms River. The Pageant began in 1971, and is the search for that gracious lady, 60 and over, who best exemplifies the dignity, maturity and inner beauty of all Senior Americans. There are four Judging Categories: Evening Gown, Philosophy of Life, Talent and Private Judges Interview. After winning the State Title, the Queen
becomes the delegate for the State of New Jersey who will participate in the Ms. Senior America Pageant 2021. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the National Pageant will be held virtually this year, and is scheduled for August. If you are interested in becoming a contestant, information on tickets or becoming a sponsor, contact Mrs. Terry Meade, Director of Pageants, 609-443-3039, or 908-2168534, email: tbm5201@aol.com. To learn more about the Ms. New Jersey Senior America Pageant, visit their website and blog: newjerseysenioramerica.org and msnewjerseysenioramerica.blogspot.com.
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Around The Jersey Shore Ocean Mental Health Services To Hold Free Online Sessions
OCEAN COUNTY – The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have left many people struggling. Ocean Mental Health Services will be holding free online sessions to help recognize the symptoms of depression and how to seek help if needed. There will be two one-hour sessions held. Visit the link next to the date and time you are interested
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TOTAL SHOULDER REPLACEMENT (TSA):
The total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) was first performed in the United States in the 1950’s. Now, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality states 53,000 people in the U.S. have shoulders replaced each year. The goal is to decrease pain, while increasing mobility, strength, and function.
fractures. The most common cause is advanced osteoarthritis meaning the joint’s smooth cartilage lining has deteriorated. Surgery is considered when conservative treatments (rehabilitation, injection, medication) have failed. IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU?
This decision should be made between you, your family, and your orthopedic surgeon. If conservative treatment did not relieve symptoms, then TSA can be a great option to help increase your independence, and regain your quality of life. TSA: TOTAL V. REVERSE
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The shoulder is composed of three bones: the humerus (upper arm), scapula (shoulder blade), and clavicle (collar bone). Like a ball and socket joint, the head of the humerus (the ball) fits into the socket of the scapula (glenoid cavity). Next is the rotator cuff, made up of four muscles which hold the head of the humerus into the glenoid cavity. CAUSES:
Causes for a TSA include rheumatoid arthritis, disease of the rotator cuff, osteonecrosis, and humeral head
AFTER SURGERY
Post-operative Physical therapy has a large success rate though results can vary. Restricted use of their hand, and wrist begins soon after, and their elbow and shoulder in approximately six weeks. Unrestricted use may begin as early as eight weeks. It is important to realize pain typically lasts until 6-12 months. After one year, 95% of patients enjoy pain-free function!
• Total: Replaces the damaged joint with prosthetics. KIMBERLY SALVATO, DPT Typically, the head Kimberly Salvato received her of the humerus, and Bachelors of Science in Biology and the glenoid cavity minor in Behavioral Neuroscience at the Richard Stockton College of are both replaced. A New Jersey in 2012. Following the metal ball and stem completion of her undergraduate replace damaged degree, Kimberly attended humeral head. The graduate school at the University glenoid cavity is replaced with a smooth of the Sciences in Philadelphia and received her plastic surface. Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2015. As a student, • Reverse: With severe damage or rotator cuff tears, Reverse TSA allows for less pain and increased function. The socket and ball are switched; ball replaces the shoulder socket, and the socket is attached where humerus had been. The deltoid muscle becomes the primary mover during elevation.
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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate Looking For Home - In Surrey Downs in Freehold under $200,000. 732-890-1330. (14)
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Around The Jersey Shore Hospital Staff Updates Officials On COVID Cases
By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Township officials recently heard a presentation by Patrick Ahearn, the chief executive officer of Community Medical Center of Toms River, about how the hospital has been handling COVID-19. Ahearn recalled the early months of the pandemic. “We have 16 units (different nursing units in our hospital). Of those 16 units, 12 of them were for COVID patients. We were pretty much overrun with COVID then we saw a break during the summer. We were getting 160 patients a day. “It was pretty devastating. We did a lot of great things to make sure our patients remained safe. We got through the summer and we hoped it was over and I think we were all lulled into a false sense of security when it went as low as 10 to 15 patients a day and then in November and December, we saw the spike,” he said. “The spike wasn’t as great but we saw that the spike lasted a lot longer. We saw a mountain. It went up and then it went down quickly but this time it went up and stayed up for quite some time. Now we are finally seeing the break. We are seeing things come down. We were the third busiest COVID hospital in the state and we continue to be the third busiest hospital in the state.” He noted that CMC was averaging in two months between 110 and 120 cases which is down from 160 cases a day. “In the past few weeks, we are starting to average 70 to 80 and we have been in that range which is great. The thing I think is most exciting to the staff is that last week we were able to turn one of our COVID units back to a regular unit. Next week we will probably be able to turn another back.” Ahearn said statewide COVID-19 cases were going down. He said that in January “we were seeing 5,000 new cases across the state a day.” He said last month that number dropped to 2,500. “That is a great tribute to what we are doing in vaccinating the public. CMC is a vaccination site since day one. In the beginning it was for our staff and for our
physicians.” The hospital has vaccinated about 4,000 members of the public, as of that presentation, he said. They could do more, but there isn’t enough vaccine being delivered. Ahearn said “my concern is that people are avoiding health care. Our emergency room volume is down and so part of my message to the public is really about the safety of the environment. We do everything we can to keep the place safe and every person who gets admitted gets tested so we make sure we place them in the right place.” He said personal protective equipment supplies is no longer an issue. “We have plenty of supplies to keep our staff safe. A lot of our patients are bringing COVID along with them in so we try to make sure all patients wear masks also. Very rarely, and I can count on one hand has any of our staff given anyone covid.” Ahearn said the hospital staff is seeing people come in much sicker than previously due to waiting to come in for needed treatment and care. He told the Lacey Committee, “you are the community. You are the ones in touch with the people in the community. Continue to bring that message not to delay your health care.” He was also excited to mention that “a few weeks from now we’ll have our first helicopter that will be available. If someone is really sick, we can get them there very quickly. It is 14 minutes from us and Robert Wood Johnson Hospital.” “We just opened a new cardiovascular lab and we have plans for a new women’s center hub in Barnegat as we have here in Forked River and we have a big outpatient hub we are putting up in west Toms River. It is part of our commitment to bring our services out to the community,” Ahearn said. RWJ Barnabas Health representative Teri Kubiel was in the audience during Ahearn’s presentation and she said, “we have had over 50,000 people” vaccinated at the hospital’s Arena vaccination site in Toms River.
Dog Rescued By Local First Responders
By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – An innocent dog was enjoying his morning outside until he accidently became stuck underneath his owner’s shed. On February 11 in the early morning, Shannon Marie took her dog Mack outside in her back yard and then the unthinkable happened. “I had let my dog out in the backyard to use the bathroom like I do every morning around 6 a.m. Only this morning he did not come running back to the door like he usually does,” Shannon wrote in a Facebook post. Since the area has been having an abundance of snow fall due to the winter weather, the dog was stuck under the shed in the freezing weather. “We finally found him pinned under our shed in the far corner of our yard. He must have chased an animal under there and became very wedged and completely stuck in the very center part of the shed,” Shannon said. After trying for over an hour to get her dog, Shannon called the Howell non-emergency police line. The Southard Fire Department along with the Howell Police Department showed up to the home in minutes. The Southard Fire Department stated how they called Squan-
kum Fire Company #1 to help assist with lifting the shed. “At that point I was crying, freezing, embarrassed and apologizing to them. This group of men not only worked quickly and diligently to help ensure the safety of my dog, they treated the situation like it was their own pet in danger. The police officer stayed with me, gathered my info and comforted me, assuring they would get him out safely,” Shannon explained. The first responders used various equipment to lift the shed and after about 30 minutes, the shed was successfully lifted and the pup was free without any injuries. “Not only did their job effectively and safely, they did it with compassion,” Shannon said. “They all comforted me and assured my dog’s safety. They made sure to ask me his name and while they were working would repeatedly say ‘it’s okay Mack were going to get you out bud’ to my crying dog under the shed. The entire group would not accept my apologies of having to come out to help, and instead were happy to help.” “I am proud to be a part of a community with such compassionate firemen and police officers that care about all of the needs of their community,” Shannon expressed online.
NJ Blood Services Extremely Low On Blood Supply
By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – Due to the coronavirus pandemic and winter weather, New Jersey Blood Services is urging the public to donate blood as they are severely low on supply. Since the beginning of the pandemic in March of 2020, nearly all high schools, colleges, offices, and other community groups have had to cancel their blood drives. Now with winter storms arriving, collecting blood has become even more difficult. “Winters are typically a difficult time of the year for blood collections, however
this winter has been extraordinarily hard with the COVID-19 pandemic and record snowfall keeping folks indoors,” said Andrea Cefarelli, Senior Executive Director. “Please make an appointment to donate. You could be saving a life.” Through the month of February, New Jersey Blood Services is giving blood donors the chance to get free antibody testing at any fixed donor center and all mobile blood drives. Donations are by appointment only and can be scheduled by calling 1-800-933-2566 or visiting nybc.org.
─Photo courtesy Shannon Marie Mack is doing fine after his ordeal.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of mar 13 - mar 20 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your heart might be close to home in the week ahead. Your career may be important, but spending time with loved ones can be your main social event. Ignore a family member’s potentially uninformed ideas about business and money. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may feel your best and more productive when accompanied by a friend. Enjoy more social activities than usual and be sure to have a companion by your side. A partner could become more ambitious this week. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Giving back might be all the reward you need. You may be too quick to spend money just to please someone, although you understand it may go against common sense. Enjoy sharing with others this week. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Put pleasure ahead of business. A viable financial strategy for a friend might not work out quite as well for you. As the week unfolds, you might become more aware of the power of using other people’s money. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may be at your businesslike best as the week begins but could lose sight of realistic goals. Focus on completing a project or doing a great job despite interference and/or moments of doubt as the week progresses. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Everyone can come to a satisfactory agreement despite their differences. You may prefer to be surrounded by a crowd than to be alone with someone. As the week goes by, you may be persuaded to be more passionate.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Recognize an effort to be friendly when you see it. A co-worker, competitor or new friend might be pleasing and cooperative, which gives you a chance to have fun. Family unity could become a hot topic this week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Prepare to enjoy a spontaneous get-together at the drop of the hat. By the end of the week, your ambitions may be on the rise and you could be more willing to roll up your sleeves and get to work. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): There is world enough and time enough for your ideas to take root. A loved one might expect you to get fired up about a suggestion when you prefer to just warm your hands. Focus on material success in the coming week. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Live a purpose-driven life and you may receive the rewards you desire. In the week ahead, you might enjoy friendly competition in business or on the playing field. In the end, you could be reminded of your responsibilities. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You might realize it isn’t necessary to offer justifications for being fair-minded. Your wisdom and good judgment can shine through when you’re consulted about a business or personal problem in the upcoming week. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Make an effort to be enthusiastic if a new admirer comes knocking on your door. Someone may reach out a hand in friendship by inviting you along on an errand or local gathering. Focus on your ideals this week.
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BRING THIS DINER STAPLE HOME FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY By America’s Test Kitchen
We wanted a recipe for this diner staple that was easy to make in every home kitchen. In a large bowl w e tossed t oget h er 1 /2 -i n ch cubes of cooked corned beef from the deli counter, unpeeled russet potatoes and carrots, which offered pretty pops of color. We also added shredded cabbage an d sl i ced oni on an d combined the entire mixture with garlic, thyme, a few spices and vegetable oil. We transferred the contents of the bowl to a nonstick skillet and cooked them, cov ered, until the potatoes were tender. We then removed the skillet from the heat and mashed the ingredients into a solid mass with a potato masher. After adding little nubs of butter all around the sides, we returned the skillet to the heat to brown the hash. Flipping the hash in sections with a spatula gave us control over how much browning was achieved and allowed browning on both sides. The finished hash was bound by creamy potatoes and woven in a web of cabbage, with salty, tender corned beef and subtly sweet carrots in every bite.
2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh thyme 2 teaspoons pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard 1 teaspoon table salt 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 16 pieces
1. Toss potatoes, beef, cabbage, onion, carrots, oil, garlic, thyme, pepper, mustard, salt and allspice together in a large bowl. Transfer mixture to a 12inch nonstick sk illet and set over medium heat (skillet will be ver y full, but contents will cook dow n). Cover and cook until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. 2. Remov e sk illet f r om heat and, using a potato masher, mash ingredients into a coarse, cohesive mass. Spread corned beef mixture into an even laye r a n d p l a ce b u t t e r p i e ce s along the sides of the skillet all around the hash. Return to medium heat and cook , uncovered and undisturbed, until well browned on the bottom, 5 to 7 minutes. 3. Flip spatula-size portions of hash and lightly repack in the sk il l et . Cook un t il br ow n ed on the second side, about 2 minutes. Flip again and brown CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE HASH the bottom once more, about 2 minutes. Serve. Serves 4 to 6 1 pound russet potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch dice 12 ounces cooked corned beef brisket, cut into 1/2-inch dice 3 cups shredded green cabbage 1 cup thinly sliced onion 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice (1/2 cup) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, sliced thin
R ecipe not es: Corned beef is sold both raw and fully cooked. Purchase fully cooked corned beef from the deli counter -- ask the butcher to slice it 1/2-inch thick. You can also use cooked corned beef left over from a boiled dinner. About one-quarter of a head of green cabbage will yield 3 cups. Serve with hot sauce and a fried egg, if desired.
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