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Off The Bench And Into History

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February 15, 2020

Student Who Received Suspension Bounces Back

Community News!

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−Photo Provided to The Southern Ocean Times Barnegat High School junior Connor Zaccagna, 17, gave out about 240 of the 250 bouncy balls he ordered off of Amazon in hopes of “putting smiles on people’s faces” but this led to his discipline on Feb. 3.

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−Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Eric Czaplinski poses with his coach from the Lacey Lions High School Ice Hockey Team (left) and Brick Stars Challenger founder and director Alex DePalma.

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Emotional First Game For Player With Cerebral Palsy

By Judy Smestad-Nunn OCEAN COU NTY − High

school senior Eric Czaplinski scored his fi rst ever ice hockey goal for his team, the Lacey Lions, and the crowd at Winding River Skating Center in Toms River went wild.

The Lions were playing their cross-town rivals, the Central Regional Eagles on February 3, and both teams stopped the game

and gathered around Eric in an emotional tribute to the first physically disabled high school student to play in a regular game.

The 18-year-old is one of the team managers for the Lacey Lions, which keeps him close to the game that he loves. Through hard work and perseverance, he learned how (History - See Page 6)

Plan Forming For Life Support Coverage

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – With MONOC ending Advanced Life Support Services to the area, leaders in law enforcement and emergency services met to make sure that every town is covered.

MONOC’s advanced

life support program will close on April 1.

Hackensack Meridian Health and RWJBarnabas Health will assume full operational and administrative responsibility of the program according to a letter from Jeff Behm, president and CEO of the

Monmouth Ocean Hospital Service Corp.

Advanced life support is different than ba sic l i fe s up p or t .

Towns either use volunteer or police-run squads (or some combination of the two) for basic life support. The towns then contract

with a paid provider like MONOC for advanced life support.

By way of example, both crews might arr ive at a car crash.

B a sic l i fe s u p p o r t might be for someone who got banged up and needs to be evaluated.

Advanced life support

might be for someone who was thrown from the vehicle.

Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy and the Ocean County Office of Emergency Management facilitated a recent meeting which included representatives (Plan - See Page 7)

By Bob Vosseller BARNEGAT − The old adage of “no good deed goes unpunished” might apply to a township honor student who thought his fellow students would have a ball with his gift but things bounced out of control.

Barnegat High School junior Connor Zaccagna, 17, said his intention was do something nice when he gave out a batch of bouncy balls to his fellow students on Feb. 3. “I just wanted to do something nice and put a smile on people’s faces. I like to put smiles on as many people’s faces as possible.”

However, his actions led to the student being escorted from his Italian language class and sent to the principal’s office and he later received an in-school-suspension in place of his Honors English class.

It was during his lunch period that he decided to distribute his gift to those who wanted them. “I went from table to table.

I had ordered the tiny bouncy balls from Amazon. There were 250 of them and I gave them out. A few students started to bounce them a bit and I said, ‘Please don’t do that.’

Nothing happened. They didn’t get bounced out of control.”

Security guards, however, observed this (Student - See Page 4)

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After lunch he went to his Italian language class and was then summoned to the principal’s office where he briefly saw Principal Stephen Nichol and where Acting Vice Principal Frank Pannullo explained to Connor that his gift to the students was a potential safety concern.

When contacted about the incident, Barnegat Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian Latwis said “We cannot discuss this matter due to student confidentiality. However, every student’s safety and well-being are the highest priority in our district.”

When asked about the district’s disciplinary procedures in a case where a student who has never been in trouble before, Latwis said, “It really depends on the infraction. We follow progressive discipline so the first offense would not carry the same consequence as the second or third time. If a student had a fight for instance, he/she may be suspended the first time.”

Latwis confirmed that the punishment of a student ultimately falls to the principal or vice principal of the school.

“It is hard to provide a black and white answer when there are so many different variables. As a district we always strive to help our students reflect on decisions made and try to infuse better judgement going forward,” Latwis said.

Connor said he was upset about being punished but was not angry. “I was told it was a safety hazard but nothing had actually hap-

pened so I thought I’d be sent back to class. and that he had not actually received ISS at all.

I had 10 bouncy balls left and I showed them Connor however was not allowed to drive to them. They confiscated them and searched home after school ended that day. He was my bag to see if there were any more. They required to have a parent sign him out. His weren’t returned to me and I assume they father David Zaccagna happened to have the threw them away.” day off and went to the school to sign him out.

Instead of being sent Diane Zaccagna was back to class, Connor told that as her son was was presented the opupset and administration of being sent home tors felt it was best to in which case he’d have keep him out of class. to be picked up since “I was told there was he drives to school or no other place to move receive ISS (in school Connor. I suggested that suspension). it would have been more “I didn’t even know appropriate to bring him what ISS was?” his to either the nurse’s ofmother Diane Zaccagna fice or the guidance ofsaid. I got a call from the −Photo Provided to fice.” acting vice principal to “I’m still not sure if it The Southern Ocean Times tell me what happened.” A Barnegat teen who was assigned was recorded or not be“I spent the rest of the an in-school suspension for giving cause he did have ISS,” day, which was a little out tiny bouncy balls to fellow stu- Diane Zaccagna said. over a half hour in a tiny dents, saying he did so in a desire to Latwis said regardroom that two other kids put smiles on their faces, observed ing whether in school were in,” Connor said this motto on the wall during his suspensions were genadding he had missed time in suspension. erally documented on his Honors English class a student’s record that as a result of the incident. “generally they would be if it was an assigned While his mother said she understood the is- consequence. It wouldn’t be if a student was sue of the safety concern she felt the method sent there to cool down.” in which it was handled was an overreaction.

Connor who is in the top 5% of his class The student who has never been in any and a member of the school marching band trouble before, saw it as “an act of kindness,” joined his parents on the evening of Feb. 5 his mother Diane Zaccagna said. She said that to be inducted in the Tri-M Music Honor a day after the ISS she received a follow-up Society. He said he shook the hand of Mr. call from the school’s acting vice-principal Nichol that night. assuring her that nothing was in Connor’s file The incident went viral on Facebook and

several news outlets quickly picked up on the story.

Connor said his fellow students also supported him and felt his punishment was an overreaction.

“I support his kindness 110%,” his mother said adding she felt the matter could have been addressed in a much better way and she plans to bring up the subject at the district’s next Board of Education meeting. She said the follow-up call from the acting vice principal a day after the incident may have been prompted by the social media backlash the incident sparked. She said Connor had nothing to do with it going viral.

Latwis said, “not one parent has reached out to me about this specific incident. Every year we review our code of conduct and look for more impactful and proactive ways to work with our students that may make a poor decision. In essence, that is what the code of conduct is supposed to do. It is supposed to work with our students in an educational way to learn from mistakes and hopefully make a better decision going forward.”

As for Connor, like his confiscated rubber balls that have yet to be returned, he’s bounced back from the incident already.

“I don’t regret what I did,” Connor said adding it was an expression of wanting to do something nice and while he understood the concerns, a conversation rather than missing class time would have provided him a better lesson.

Ironically, the student did observe a motto on the wall where he was confined, it read “Be Good to People, For No Reason.”

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to skate through the Brick Stars Challenger Hockey, a program in Brick Township for children and young adults with developmental disabilities.

The program’s founder and director, Alex DePalma, was on hand at the skating center to see Eric as a starter, and at the end of the fi rst quarter he played again and scored the goal when a teammate passed him the puck, giving Eric the open shot when he scored.

Now in its tenth season, DePalma started the Brick Stars Challenger Hockey program after learning about a special needs’ hockey program up north. He thought it would be a good fit for Brick if they could fi nd the ice time.

“We didn’t know anything, but we said we’d figure it out,” DePalma said. “We started with eight kids and now we’re up to 65.”

The program is for children ages five and up, from all over Ocean County, DePalma said. Eric was the program’s fi rst player with a physical disability, he added.

“Eric watched his younger brother, Justin, skate in the Brick Hockey Club, and he said he wanted to get out on the ice,” DePalma said.

He started skating with a PVC walker, but after three years Eric can now skate without it.

“Any child who wants to come out and skate with us, whether they are developmentally or physically disabled, we’ll fi nd a way to get them to skate,” DePalma said.

Eric had to work hard and persevere, DePalma said. “These kids just have so much heart, Eric just kept trying. He’s an inspiration - they all are.”

Brick Stars Challenger Hockey has one team that functions at a higher level and plays other teams, and another team that doesn’t compete and individuals skate with a hockey partner, DePalma explained.

Eric worked one-on-one with Manny Olivera, who also came to see Eric play at Winding River. Olivera, who is an elementary school teacher in Newark, said Eric

was motivated to skate without the PVC walker by a bet.

“Eric is a Devils fan and I’m a Rangers fan,” Olivera said. “I told him, if you can skate around the ice without the walker, I’ll wear a Devils jersey.”

Eric won the bet and Olivera wore the jersey.

The game at Winding River was one of the fi nal games of the season, and Eric knew he would be starting the game and would be playing again during the third period, explained Lacey Lions ice hockey coach Chris DiMicco.

“Eric has been part of this program since his freshman year, and this will be the fi rst season he actually suits up with us,” DiMicco said.

Evan Nachman, a sophomore who plays for the Lacey Lions, said Eric loves everyone.

“He’s always positive, and he keeps our team up,” Evan said. “He has a joyful spirit and he always keeps us motivated to play better and play hard. He never has a bad attitude towards anything.”

Eric’s parents, Mark and Kristine, who also have a daughter, Lauren, 15, said their son was born three months premature and only weighed 2.5 pounds at birth, resulting in the cerebral palsy.

Eric has had some tendon-lengthening surgeries on his legs, and has been in and out of casts and braces, Mark said.

“He is the most positive kid. He’s always happy and he cheers people up,” Kristine said. “He tries the hardest at everything he does.”

Mark said he didn’t think his son would ever be able to skate, but Eric wanted to try it. “We said if he couldn’t skate, we would take him to sled hockey.”

“Manny took Eric under his wing and started with the PVC walker, and he still goes back to that when his legs get tired,” Kristine said.

The two high school teams are rivals, she added, but ice hockey families know each other.

“Everybody has been so great to him,” she said. “They’re awesome with Eric.”

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“With the announcement that MONOC would no longer be providing Advanced Life Support Services to Ocean County residents, it’s important that information is provided to our municipalities and ultimately our residents on how this will all work in the very near future,” said Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy. “I do believe that many of the concerns raised particularly in the senior communities were addressed during the meeting and will be drastically reduced as a result of ongoing dialogue with the new providers.”

The most important topics covered during the meeting included staffing, coverage, and compassionate billing, he said.

“With such a large county and with the largest senior population in the state, it’s important concerns are addressed before the new providers take over the service,” Mastronardy said. “My office and our Emergency Management staff look forward to a continuing dialogue with the new providers in order to assure our residents they will be taken care of during medical emergencies.”

According to MONOC’s website, the service is run by Monmouth Ocean Hospital Service Corporation. It is a non-profit company started in 1978 that currently is made up of thirteen acute care hospitals throughout the state.

“MONOC has experienced a challenging fi nancial environment caused by declining reimbursements and increasing payor restrictions, while the costs of running a

The Southern Ocean Times, February 15, 2020, Page 7 high quality, high performance EMS and medical transport program continued to rise over the last few years,” a statement from the company said. “We have seen a decline in service participation from our members.

As these healthcare systems grew and acquired their own EMS programs, the need for MONOC to service them diminished.”

MONOC closing doesn’t mean that volunteer ambulance crews or municipal ones are going away. There will still be coverage of every town, officials have said.

For years, volunteer squads have also seen declining enrollment. Many people don’t have the time for shifts of volunteer work.

Others age out of service. As the population increases, the demand for first aiders likewise increases. Several towns have started their own programs to supplement the volunteer squads, like Berkeley does.

Manchester is just now starting up their own service.

Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly, Director of Law and Public Safety, noted that Ocean County’s emergency 911 system usually is the first call received during a medical emergency.

“It’s important that any new protocols are closely reviewed and everyone works together for the benefit of our residents and visitors,” Kelly said. “I appreciate the efforts of the Sheriff and OEM to bring everyone together with the representatives of Hackensack Meridian Health and RWJBarnabas Health.”

Kelly added, “addressing the concerns of our residents is an important step in making certain they feel confident in the service they are being provided.”

Elementary School Registration Begins

WARETOWN – Waretown Elementary School is now preparing registration for the 2020-2021 school year.

Preschool Classes: Registration is on March 11 from 9 to 11 a.m. and 12 to 2 p.m.

Kindergarten Classes: Registration is on March 18 from 9 to 11 a.m. and 12 to 2 p.m.

Be sure to bring an original birth certificate (child must be at least 3 years old on or before 10/1/20), immunization record, two proofs of residency (One proof must be proof of ownership i.e. tax bill, mortgage statement,

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Second proof may be a utility bill.) and custody papers if applicable.

Please note that the adult registering the child must be parent or legal guardian.

Transportation will be provided.

If your child is already enrolled in the preschool program, there is no need for you to come to the registration. Your child is already enrolled in school For more information, call Chrissy Smith at 693-3131 ext. 110.

Library To Host Psychic Fundraiser

STAFFORD – Ocean County Library’s Stafford Branch invites you to an afternoon with Psychic Medium Leslie Lagani on February 22 starting at 2 p.m.

Leslie is honored to be a voice for spirit sharing messages of hope and comfort. Come with an open mind to connect with the other side and be part of a unique uplifting experience.

A limited number of tickets are available and seating is limited to 60 people. Tickets are $30 and checks may be made payable to Friends of the Stafford Library.

For tickets, pick up and order form at the Stafford Library or contact Virginia Schwing at 609-384-4708 or via email at virginiaonllbi@gmail.com.

Annual Lancaster Quilt Store Shopping Bus Trip

MANAHAWKIN – Pieceful Shores Quilters Guild (PSQG) yearly fabric shopping trip to Lancaster, PA will be held on April 30.

Pickup is at 775 E. Bay Avenue, Manahawkin, and leaves promptly at 7 a.m. Cost is $38 for members of PSQG and $42 for

non-members.

There will be three stops: Weavers Dry Goods, Kitchen Kettle Village and Log Cabin Quilts.

For more information contact Charlene at 609-296-7652.

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Ninth District Lawmakers Look To Improve Megan’s Law

BEFORE THERE WAS LASIK

“Photorefractive keratectomy” (PRK) was the first type of laser eye surgery for the correction of refractive errors. Although it is the predecessor to the more widely used LASIK procedure, PRK remains a viable option and provides some advantages over LASIK for some patients. For instance, such factors as corneal thickness (or thinness), corneal curvature, and corneal scarring may all play a role in the recommendation of PRK over LASIK. While both procedures use an excimer laser to correct vision, LASIK involves creating a corneal “flap,” under which the excimer laser is applied. PRK uses the excimer laser to directly remove epithelial (outer corneal) tissue without a flap. So, while PRK may take longer to heal than LASIK, it removes less corneal tissue.

As with any other surgery, it’s very important that you follow your doctor’s instructions to help ensure optimum results. You will need to attend frequent follow-up appointments with your doctor over the next several weeks to monitor the healing process. To schedule an appointment, please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES at 732-349-5622.

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TRENTON − The Senate Law and Public Safety Committee advanced a Megan’s Law legislative initiative (S-205) introduced by 9th District lawmakers Senator Christopher Connors, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove to enhance the community notification process.

Under the 9th District delegation’s legislation, the State Attorney General would be required to establish a means for providing e-mail notifications when a sex offender listed on the internet registry registers a new address in a different county or zip code from the offender’s previous address.

Connors, Rumpf and Gove issued the following statement regarding the committee’s advancement of their Megan’s Law initiative: “Community notification is the core purpose of Megan’s Law in the overall effort to safeguard our communities against sexual predators. To be more effective, we’re proposing to upgrade Megan’s Law by instituting the use of e-mail notifications

which would help in addressing complications encountered by law enforcement due to the transient nature of sexual offenders.

Residents could stay better informed if they received e-mail notifications in instances when a registered sex offender moves to a new address.

“Currently, notifications are mostly provided to persons living in high-risk zones who are likely to come in contact with a sex offender. Under our legislation, residents would be able to request notifications for up to two additional counties or zip codes, which they may not receive under current law.”

The 9th District delegation is also sponsoring legislation that would amend Megan’s Law to require that the county prosecutors determine an offender’s risk of re-offense, or tier, prior to the inmate’s release from incarceration. At present, many sex offenders are not tiered until they have been released into the community because the offender’s residence is a factor that may be considered in determining the risk of re-offense.

Bill Would Protect Workers’ Rights To Organize For Better Pay, Jobs From The Desk Of

Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) voted to pass H.R. 2474, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, which will help working class Americans access better wages and working conditions.

“Our economy isn’t working for everyone because too few people have a say in their place in the economy,” said Congressman Kim, a co-sponsor of the bill. “When we strip away the right to organize from working people, we strip away their chance to build a better life for themselves and their families.

The PRO Act is about restoring that voice and those opportunities; it’s about making sure that we have an economy where everyone can work hard and achieve the American Dream.”

The PRO Act helps working Americans by making it easier to join together and collectively bargain for better pay, benefits and conditions. The bill introduces meaningful penalties for corporations that violate workers’ rights and expands collective bargaining

rights to give workers a stronger voice in the workplace.

“There is nothing more important to the future of the United States of America than the right to organize,” said Hetty Rosenstein, CWA New Jersey State Director.

“We are suffering from the worst income inequality in our nation’s history, and it ties directly to the loss of unionization and organizing rights. When workers organize, they improve the lives of not only themselves and their families, but in fact, all boats rise. We need the PRO Act now.”

The PRO Act has been endorsed by workers’ rights groups such as the AFL-CIO, United Auto Workers, and National Nurses United.

In addition to working to pass the PRO Act, Congressman Kim voted to pass the U.S. – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA), which includes key improvements in enforcement of worker and environmental protections over the North American Free Trade Agreement. The USMCA is endorsed by a variety of business, workers’ rights and agricultural organizations such as the AFL-CIO, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Manufacturers, and the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Congressman Kim is a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Committee on Small Business.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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Lacey Girls Softball Hosts Gift Auction

LACEY – The Lacey Girls Softball League is having a gift auction with over $32,000 worth of prizes on March 7 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Forked River Columbia Club. There be over 100 prizes divided among three tiers and a 50/50 raffle as well.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Only 250 admission tickets will be sold for the event. Raffle ticket sheets are $10 per tier or $25 a bundle (one sheet to each of the three tiers).

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George Washington Program At LBI Branch

SURF CITY – Join the Ocean County Library for a special Presidents’ Day presentation, George Washington, at the Long Beach Island Branch on February 22 at 1 p.m.

Learn about George Washington and his Masonic Connection in this enlightening program. Sam Davis, a first-person interpreter, portrays George Washington in this informative and entertaining performance.

Mr. Davis taught Science for 35 years and has had a lifelong interest in the American Revolution. He has been a Freemason for 35 years and is a member of the Sons of the American Revolution.

The program is free and the Long Beach Island Library and is open to the public.

Register online at theoceancountylibrary. org/events or call the Branch at 609-4942480.

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Lanoka Harbor EMS To Appeal Fines By NJ Dept. Of Health

By Bob Vosseller LACEY − Lanoka Harbor Emergency Medical Services is facing a big fine from the New Jersey Department of Health Emergency Medical Service, which alleges the ambulance service violated state regulations by understaffing emergency crews and using unlicensed vehicles during first aid calls.

The squad was fined $617,000 by the DOH alleging it failed to staff its ambulances properly during responses. Another issue that resulted in fines were multiple cases of uncertified vehicle use by the State’s Office of Emergency Medical Services.

Documentation from June 1, 2018 to June 1, 2019 states the LHEMS had an “insufficient crew” on 541 out of 705 calls and staffed ambulances with no certified crew members on 264 calls. Four unlicensed state vehicles were used for responses on 102 instances.

LHEMS was fined $1,000 by the DOH for each violation and that same amount each day for times an unlicensed vehicle was used on a call. LHEMS is questioning some of the details of a letter it received on Jan. 31from the DOH which outlined the violations that the agency feels has penalized them unjustly.

Members of LHEMS continue to provide emergency response service and they are planning to appeal the fines. The squad is separated into two divisions, one which is licensed and able to bill medical insurance and another which is unlicensed that is not permitted to bill insurance.

LHEMS, formerly known as Lanoka Harbor First Aid is an all-volunteer service that has been serving Lacey residnets since 1979 according to a letter sent by Justin Meehan, the chief of EMS, LHEMS to Jersey Shore Online.com Two years ago, LHEMS decided to start billing insurance companies. Medicare, and Medicaid for the ambulance services had previously been done for free. If the patient has coverage, the insurance company pays for part of LHEMS services which previously had been subsidized by donations and taxes.

In order for LHEMS to get paid, it had to get licensed by the NJDOH. Members of the LHEMS noted the expense of ambulances, equipment and training and its need to assist the township in funding its expenses.

Meehan stated that not all members were emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and LHEMS could not meet the requirement for licensed agencies (which must have two EMTs on every ambulance) for every time someone called 9-1-1.

Before it had become a licensed LHEMS required only one EMT and one driver with a CPR certification and basic first aid

qualifications to respond to a first aid call.

When LHEMS asked regulators, what do in that situation, “we were advised to keep one ambulance unlicensed which would allow it to be staffed by just one EMT without violating the two EMT requirement on the licensed ambulance,” Meehan said.

For nearly 40 years when two EMTs were not available, one EMT and one driver with a CPR certification and basic first aid answered the call for service and the policy was reviewed and approved by the DOH office of EMS according to Meehan.

The LHEMS was notified on June 20, 2019 by the NJDOH of EMS that a complaint had been filed against it alleging that it was operating an unlicensed ambulance in violation of NJDOH regulations. Meehan emphasized that there were never any complaints from patients concerning its care or the quality of the vehicles used in responses.

State inspectors told the LHEMS that they could no longer use the unlicensed ambulance or handle a 9-1-1 call with one EMT and one driver with CPR certification and basic first aid qualifications. The squad responded immediately by changing to a two EMT policy and if two EMTs were not available the call was transferred to a mutual aid agency.

LHEMS hired a law fi rm specializing in EMS issues to investigate why its authorization operate by the state was now against regulations and on the advice of its legal counsel and the state of NJ, formed a second agency and gave it its former name of Lanoka Harbor First Aid in order to be a volunteer non-billing agency and use the unlicensed ambulance because it was not a licensed agency.

Meehan said that in the NJDOH sent to LHEMS on Jan. 31, 2020, “there are numerous inaccuracies driving an absurd fine of alleged non-compliances that will require resolution.”

“For example, three of the vehicles cited in the letter are not ambulances and do not transport patients. Our legal representatives will be addressing these inaccuracies directly with the State, as well as appealing the very notion that these fines are inappropriate for use of vehicles as instructed by the agency representatives,” Meehan said.

Meehan added that LHEMS will remain all volunteer. “We ask that our residents continue to support our membership and our organizations. LHEMS continues to answer calls in the LHEMS ambulances and collect from insurance companies. If you see the Lanoka Harbor First Aid ambulance out on the road, you know they are responding to a call we couldn’t cover by LHEMS. Both agency ambulances contain your neighbors volunteering to hep you in your time of need.”

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SHIP BOTTOM – The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce invites those doing business in the Long Beach Island Region to take part in understanding current threats and solutions to mobile and office operations.

Theresa Misuraca, Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst with the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC) for the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP) will be the keynote for the organization’s March 11 Innovate & Caffeinate Breakfast meeting held at the Mainland Manahawkin conference room.

Theresa is noted for security and IT infrastructure operations and management, and will present an overview of top challenges, best practices and a clear understanding of the risk that personal and professional data face in cyberspace. In addition to the program, the keynote will make time for

Q&A. Misuraca has merged the fields of technology and criminal justice with attaining a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice (Forensic Computer Investigation) from the University of New Haven. She also holds CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control) certification, GCFE (GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner) certification, and multiple IT certifications.

Theresa serves on the ISACA New Jersey Chapter Board of Directors.

The meeting will also include upcoming chamber campaigns and programs, buffet breakfast and networking. The cost is $25 with RSVP or $30 at the door.

If you are interested in attending, contact the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce at 609-494-7211, email info@sochamber.com, sign up online at visitlbiregion.com or stop into their visitor center at 265 West Ninth St in Ship Bottom.

Lacey Recreation Summer Employment Opportunities

LACEY – The Lacey Township Recreation Department is now accepting applications for summer employment positions.

The Recreation Department offers paid positions for Park Counselors, Lifeguards, and General Recreation Staff. All applicants must be residents of Lacey Township.

Park Counselors work as part of “Summer in the Parks” summer day camp program which runs for seven weeks, from late-June through mid-August.

Lifeguards guard lake beaches used for swimming at Lake Barnegat, Bamber Lake, and Cedar Creek, as well as the Wibit at Lake Barnegat, starting on Father’s Day weekend and working through Labor Day.

General Recreation Staff positions will be responsible for beach badge sales, Wibit on-site sales and maintenance, general office duties, as well as staffi ng various special events and recreational programs throughout the summer.

Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 22. The application deadline for these positions is March 13.

Applications are available at the Lacey Township Recreation Office, located at 818 West Lacey Rd., Lacey. and are also available at laceytownship.org.

For more information regarding employment opportunities contact the Lacey Township Recreation Department at 609693-1100 ext 2203.

School Hosts Annual Foul Shooting Contest

BRANT BEACH – The 9th Annual March Madness Foul Shooting Contest will be held on March 7 at 10 a.m. in the Community Center Gym. The Foul Shooting Contest is open to grades kindergarten through high school and adults.

Registration is required. You can pick up registration forms at the community center front desk or online at stfranciscenterlbi.org.

All registration forms need to be returned to St. Francis Community Center. Registration is open the morning of the event. A fee of $3 is required. All participants must be

registered in order to participate.

All participants will be placed into groups: kindergarten (modified distance and basket), 1st and 2nd grades (modified distance and basket), 3rd and 4th grades (modified distance), 5th and 6th grades, 7th and 8th grades, high school, adult women ages 18 to 49, 50 or older and men ages 18 to 49, 50 and older. Category winners receive a new outdoor basketball.

For more information, call St. Francis Recreation at 609-494-8861 ext. 105 or visit their website at stfranciscenterlbi.org.

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Spring Activities At St. Francis Community Center

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP – Registration for spring activities at St. Francis Community Center is scheduled for February 18 at 9 a.m. The Community Center is located at 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Township NJ. Classes begin Saturday, February 29. Brochures can be picked up at St. Francis Community Center or online at: stfranciscenterlbi.org.

Aquatic programs at the St. Francis Aquatic Center: • All levels of swimming instruction: Water Tots, 4 Year Old Beginner Swim, Beginner Level 1, Beginner Level, Intermediate and Advanced Swim.

• Private swim lessons are also available.

Additional Aquatic programs are: Lifeguard Training and Spring Swim Clinic.

• Arthritis Aquatic Exercise, Aquatic Aerobics and Deep Water Aerobics.

St. Francis Recreation Programs: • Basketball: Tot and Tyke and Spring Basketball Clinic.

• All Level Yoga • Zumba for the Beginner • Pickleball • Basic Boating Safety Course – NJ Certified Special Events - 8th Annual March Madness Free Throw Contest, American Red

Cross Blood Drive, Fish and Chip Dinner, Annual Family Health and Safety Fair, Beefsteak Dinner, 9th Annual Garden Party by the Sea Fashion Show and Spring Craft Show.

An affordable, yearly membership entitles persons to lower rates for many activities, and free admission to “Open Gym”. Pool Memberships are also available for 3 months, 6 months or yearly for individual or families.

Serving the entire Southern Ocean County area, the community center offers the area’s original Summer Vacation Club for children ages five through thirteen (registration is scheduled for April 6). A Senior Center; Recreation & Aquatic Programs; Counseling, Family and Parenting Services; Financial Success Center; Volunteer Program and many special events are also offered year-round. The Center’s facilities include: a regulation gymnasium, competition-size indoor pool and two heated outdoor pools.

St. Francis Community Center provides year-round educational, social, recreational and self-development activities and programs for all ages. For more information please view our web site at: stfranciscenterlbi.org or call the Center at 609-494-8861.

Wellness Screening

WARETOWN – The Township of Ocean Recreation is hosting a Wellness Screening with the Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ on April 20, 10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. The event

will be held at the Community Center, 239 11th Street, Waretown, NJ. For information, contact Jeanne Broadbent at 609-548-6319 or recreation@twpoceannj.gov.

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This past week Dr. Lygas traveled to Las Vegas to participate in another oncoplastic surgery course continuing in his quest to improve the shape and

symmetry of the breast after breast cancer surgery. These series of courses are quite intense. Three days of lectures and operating on cadavers 12 hours a day to prefect one’s skills in these new techniques. (No, he never enjoyed Las Vegas- after 12 hours of intense training and surgery, all he wanted to do was eat supper and go to bed-another 12-hour day awaits in in the morning). At the end of the course significant new skills were reinforced and perfected.

Love & Rock-N-Roll Exhibit

LACEY – Drop by the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch and view the artwork of Artist Marty Martinez as he presents his exhibit “Love & Rock-n-Roll”. This exhibit focuses on how love and Rock-n-Roll come

together in a vibrant vision of color.

The exhibit runs now until February 29 at 10 East Lacey Road, Forked River. For more information, visit theoceancounty library.org

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Joint Base To Be Used As Quarantine Camp For Coronavirus Pandemic

By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – The Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst military base has been selected as a designated emergency camp to quarantine any individual who could possibly have the coronavirus. In the case where all local health care facilities become full, the base was chosen as a backup complex.

According to the Pentagon, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services asked U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper to select bases near 11 major airports that could house additional passengers.

With the Joint Base being about 60 miles away from Newark Liberty International Airport and less than 50 miles from Philadelphia International Airport, it was a strong pick.

This extra housing can hold up to 20 people that need to undergo any observation. The base will also assist the Health and Human Services personnel with additional office space and room for equipment.

Any passengers from Newark airport that are suspected of exposure will be housed at the Joint Base for up to 14 days and will be reviewed for any symptoms by authorized medical personnel from the federal government.

“This is a preventative measure. Every passenger receives multiple, thorough screenings before leaving from overseas and again upon arrival to the United States. HHS will be responsible for all care, transportation, and security of the passengers during the quarantine period. Anyone showing symptoms of the infection will be transported to an off-base medical facility for a full medical evaluation, treatment, and isolation,” the Joint Base said in a statement.

This base will become helpful especially with recent virus scares in the area.

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Mayor Jimmy Davis tweeted that it was a “Below Low Risk” situation according to The Center for Disease Control.

The rest of the passengers on the cruise ship were releases without any further evaluation.

So far there has been over 31,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus all around the world, with over 600 deaths mainly occurring in China. There have been 12 confirmed cases of the coronavirus within the United States, although there have been no cases so far reported in New Jersey, New York or Pennsylvania.

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Alzheimer’s And Hearing Loss: Early Detection May Alleviate Symptoms

According to a study attributed to the Alzheimer’s Association (AA), in conjunction with the Better Hearing Institute (BHI), strong evidence suggests that hearing impairment contributes to the progression of mental impairment in older adults.

“People living with Alzheimer’s face many challenges,” says Sergei Kochkin, executive director of the BHI. “Hearing loss should not have to be one of them.

When hearing loss is left unaddressed, it can significantly compound the challenges that people with Alzheimer’s and their families already face.”

What is Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive and fatal brain disease that affects behavior, cognition and memory loss in over 26 million people worldwide. Alzheimer’s is typically diagnosed in individuals age 65 and older.

The number of those affected is expected to rapidly increase as our nation’s aging population explodes over the next 30 years. When hearing loss or impairment goes undetected, it can interrupt the brain’s understanding of spoken language and sounds. When someone is experiencing both Alzheimer’s and hearing loss symptoms, their ability to understand can sharply decrease. If their hearing issues were diagnosed and treated earlier, the means of successfully managing the disease increase.

The BHI’s research has discovered that people with Alzheimer’s who regularly wear hearing devices in combination

with a consistently practiced aural retraining therapy program are able to diminish the wide range of Alzheimer’s symptoms. If you are concerned that you or a loved one might be experiencing the early warning signs of Alzheimer’s, it is recommended that you maintain your regular hearing evaluations. Working with your hearing health care professional to detect these warning signs as early as possible is a critical fi rst step in confi rming an accurate diagnosis and creating an effective long-term plan of treatment for Alzheimer’s and hearing loss.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

The Flu Vs. Coronavirus

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

There’s a virus that has become a growing threat to people of all ages. The Secretary of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency in the United States. The facts are as follows: 1. Recently, all passengers coming in to the U.S. who have been in Hubei province in China in the prior 2 weeks will be potentially quarantined for 14 days. This region of China is where Wuhan is located, and that is the epicenter of the outbreak.

2. There is an entire region in China that is in complete lockdown, and they’ve quarantined more than 50 million people to contain the outbreak.

3. The WHO has deemed the virus a “global health emergency,” further advising Americans not to travel to China.

So far, only a handful of Americans have caught it, and one man has already been successfully treated. His case study and treatment protocol was just published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

4. There is human to human transmission.

The coronavirus, known in shorthand as 2019-nCoV is a very odd bug! Researchers are desperately trying to understand its genomic sequence so that treatment can be hastened.

It is weirdly possible that a person became infected by consuming a bat, or a snake that had eaten a bat. This is theorized because the coronavirus shares 96.2% of its DNA sequence with a bat.

And in some open food markets, wild animals are actually sold as food.

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analgesics, fever reducers, cough syrup and decongestants or antihistamines.

Symptoms of 2019-nCoV are similar to the flu, or to the common cold so you might expect a fever, shortness of breath, weakness, coughing and asthma-like symptoms. Pneumonia is the most dangerous complication. More and more people will be walking around the U.S. with disposable face masks and whether or not that’s for the 2019-nCoV or for the flu doesn’t matter. They’re either just protecting themselves, or being polite to others.

At this time, I think the risk of contracting coronavirus in the United States or Canada is quite small. If you travel via plane, or cruise ships then of course your risk goes up for this as well as the flu. As for the flu vaccine, it may be appropriate for protection against certain strains of influenza, however it was not ‘built’ to protect against 2019-nCoV. Some of the following holistic remedies may be helpful during cough/cold season, however these are not useful to treat coronavirus. You must seek medical attention if you have a serious respiratory illness: • Matcha Tea • Elderberry • Astragalus • Ginger • Garlic • Mullein root • Eucalyptus essential oil I have a much more thorough version of this article which I can email to you if you’re interested. I’ll add you to my online data base when you sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.

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TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Mall invites the community to a “ZOMBIES 2” event, aimed at entertaining and delighting children of all ages. The event will take place on February 22 from 12 to 2 p.m.

Ocean County Mall will have a children’s fashion show featuring spring fashions from Macy’s and JC Penney. The event will have children’s entertainment including a magic show, excellent prizes, crafts and demonstrations from local businesses and will be emceed by B98.5FM. During the event, families will be able to participate in a variety of activities including a craft project to create their own “ZOMBIES 2” sling bag, an exclusive photo opportunity, and various giveaways. The fun starts in Center Court. This event does

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Disney’s “ZOMBIES 2,” the highly anticipated sequel to the Disney Channel Original Movie “ZOMBIES,” is a music and dance filled story that picks up as cheerleader Addison and zombie football player Zed are readying for Seabrook High’s Prawn, the school’s super-sized prom. However, the arrival of a new group of outsiders, mysterious werewolves, threatens to shake up Seabrook’s newfound peace and causes a rift in Zed and Addison’s budding romance. “ZOMBIES 2” premieres February 14 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel.

For more information visit simon.com/ mall/ocean-county-mall for the latest mall events and retailer updates.

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POINT PLEASANT BEACH – The Woman’s Club of Point Pleasant Beach will be hosting their annual chili and soup supper on February 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 513 St. Louis Avenue, Pt. Pleasant Beach.

Enjoy an evening of entertainment while suppor ting a var iet y of local community organizations. Tickets are $13 and must be purchased in advance.

Contact Nancy for more information and ticket purchases at 732-892-5293.

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LACEY – Bring your yarn and needles or hooks and make some new friends while you knit. All skill levels are welcome. Meetings are held the first Saturday of each month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Lacey Branch, 10 East Lacey Road, Forked River.

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Januar y is the time to consider whether to appeal your residential real estate taxes. This article will address some of the most commonly asked questions about tax appeals.

The most important thing to understand about real estate tax appeals is what you can and cannot appeal.

Under New Jersey law, you can only appeal that the assessment for your property is in excess of the property’s fair market value. The assessment is the municipality’s determination as to the value of your property. This determination is sent to each taxpayer around February 1 of each year in the form of a post card identifying the property and the current assessment.

It is equally important to know what you cannot appeal. You cannot appeal the following: (1) the amount of taxes which you have to pay; (2) whether you can afford to pay the taxes; (3) that another person is paying less taxes than you; and (4) that the assessment of another property is less than yours. Thus, the local County Tax Board can only hear appeals that the property’s assessment is greater than its fair market value.

The municipal tax assessment is entitled to a presumption that it is correct. It is up to the taxpayer to prove that the assessment is excessive. To do this, the taxpayer must present evidence to the Tax Board as to the correct fair market value of the property. This evidence should

b e i n t h e fo r m of sales of comparable Marc S. Galella Esq. properties which occur red on or before October 1 of the year prior to the filing of t h e a p p e a l. Si n c e most people do not know how to obtain comparable sales, it is best to hire a State licensed or certified real estate appraiser to prepare an appraisal showing the comparable sales. The appraisal must be filed with the Tax Board no later than one week prior to the tax appeal hearing date. The appraiser should also be at the hearing to present the appraisal.

In most cases all tax appeals must be filed no later than April 1 of each year. However, the appeal deadline may be earlier or later. It is best to check with the town as to the filing deadline. The filing deadline is strictly enforced and the failure to file by the deadline will result in the appeal being dismissed. Taxpayers seeking to file appeals should begin the process as soon as they receive the assessment card from the tax assessor.

Because the laws and procedures regarding tax appeals are complicated, it is a good idea to retain the services of an attorney to assist you in filing and pursuing the appeal. R. C. Shea and Associates has a long history of obtaining reductions in tax assessments for our clients.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Controversial Ocean County Facebook Page Deleted

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY − Will Rise Up Ocean County rise up once more? Many do not think so as the controversial Facebook page has shut down again.

The page has been critcized in the last year for being a haven of anti-Semitism and forum for hate speech. As of Feb. 5, it has been deleted from the social media website for “using hate speech.”

Rise Up Ocean County, became active in 2018 and according to its administrators focused on bringing awareness to traffic, overcrowding and general growth issues.

The page’s administrators took it down for 24 hours last month leading some to think it was gone for good but it rose back to the irritation of residents, clergy and public officials.

The administrators of Rise Up Ocean County administrators posted Facebook’s notification on their separate website: “Your page has been unpublished for using hate speech, which goes against the Facebook Community Standards.”

They plan to appeal the social media group’s ruling stating its removal was “arbitrary and capricious.” In a January interview with Jersey Shore Online.com an administrator of the group who would not give his name, acknowledged that the group had come under great scrutiny by Facebook blaming Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Gurbir Singh Grewal for putting pressure on the social media platform.

The administrator had said that the platform was being more selective in what it was allowing to be posted, was cooperating with authorities and was being more cautious. In its appeal, the administrators said “our posts and our comments to insure that at all times we complied with Facebook community standards.”

The appeal adds that “the platform is too valuable to our efforts to risk losing it.”

Murphy and Grewal issued a joint statement said “we just learned that Facebook has decided to take down the public page on the company’s social network called ‘Rise Up Ocean County.’ Facebook’s action comes 10 months after the Director of our Division on Civil Rights, Rachel Wainer Apter, fi rst sent a letter to Facebook expressing concerns about racist and anti-Semitic statements on the page.”

“There is a rising tide of hate around our country and around our state. We at the Division on Civil Rights are working with community organizations to combat it by creating connections, fostering mutual understanding and respect, and confronting stereotypes. You at Facebook

also have a role to play in monitoring comments that incite violence based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, and disability,” Apter wrote in a letter to Facebook last April.

“Since then, we’ve consistently and repeatedly made clear our view that the page appeared to violate Facebook’s terms of service, and we appreciate that Facebook has now decided that this kind of hateful rhetoric has no place on its platform,” the joint statement added.

The statement included, “there remains much that should be done to stop the spread of hate on the Internet. The Murphy Administration will continue to call out hate whenever and wherever we see it, we will persist in demanding meaningful reforms to address the proliferation of hate online, and we will continue working to make New Jersey a safe and inclusive place for all of our residents.”

Almost a year ago, the subject of the Facebook page was noted at a press conference held in the lobby of the Jackson Municipal Complex a half hour prior to the township’s regular council meeting which the topic dominated. During the press conference various officials including (R-30th District) Sen. Robert Singer condemned the documentary and Rise Up Ocean County.

Mayor Michael Reina and the members of council said anti-Semitism had no place in Jackson or the rest of the world. The audience at that meeting was made up of many Orthodox Jews from Jackson, Lakewood and Toms River who joined township residents in calling for the governing body to adopt a resolution identical to one passed in Lakewood earlier this month proposed by the Simon Wiesenthal Center, a Jewish human rights organization.

The Freeholders passed that resolution days later. It denounced Rise Up Ocean County, calling it anti-Semitic based on the text and content of their posts and four trailers promoting the release of a documentary called “Ocean County 2030.”

That documentary has not been released according to the administrators of Rise Up Ocean County.

The subject of that documentary were issues of current and future development in Ocean County primarily focusing on Lakewood, Toms River and Jackson, each of whom have had an increase in their communities’ Orthodox Jewish population.

Rise Up posted a response to the Freeholders, calling them traitors for passing the resolution shortly afterwards.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Six Flags Great Adventure To Earn Certified Autism Center Status

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON − Six Flags Great Adventure recently announced that it would earn the Certified Autism Center (CAC) designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).

The Jackson based amusement park noted on Feb. 6, an initiative, across all 26 Six Flags Entertainment Corporation locations, will mark the first-ever family of parks to earn such a designation.

Six Flags is the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of waterparks in North America.

Six Flags Vice President of Safety Jason Freeman said, “we are proud to partner with IBCCES to ensure that guests on the autism spectrum have the best possible experience when visiting our parks.”

“The certification process will equip our team members with the tools and training needed to better serve guests with special needs. We want them to know Six Flags stands ready to welcome them with open arms,” Freeman added.

Many individuals and families with children on the autism spectrum or with sensory sensitivities find it challenging when visiting new places or planning family trips. The potential for sensory overload combined with a lack of understanding and awareness at parks and other recreational venues can often be overwhelming.

The CAC designation from IBCCES, the only credentialing board providing these services for the amusement and attractions industry, requires that at least 80% of guest-facing staff at each park complete a training and certification program through IBCCES as well as complete onsite audits and make a commitment to ongoing training. The staff training focuses on understanding the autism spectrum and strategies for communication, guest experience, and safety, while the onsite audit will give each park techniques and guidance on additional updates.

As a Certified Autism Center, Six Flags parks will provide: • Trained, courteous, front-line team members with the ability to identify visual cues to better accommodate guests with cognitive disorders and help them enjoy their time in the parks; • A sensory guide for each ride and attraction so guests can make informed decisions about the ride experience and their level of comfort; • Special in-park sensory spaces, where guests with sensory needs can relax in a less stimulating environment; • Expanded culinary options to meet guests’ dietary needs (such as gluten-free items); and • An updated Accessibility Guide available at sixflags.com, Guest Relations and Ride Information Centers at each park.

“IBCCES is extremely excited to work with a family of parks with this level of commitment,” Myron Pincomb, IBCCES Board Chairman said. “So many families just need more communication and understanding from parks and other attractions, so they can make those memories together that we all cherish.

“In some cases, small changes can make a huge impact, and our certification program ensures each park is committed to long-term growth and understanding, not just a one-time training,” Pincomb added.

Dr. Stephen Shore said, “as a person on the spectrum, it is exciting to see more parks taking the extra steps to accommodate all guests. The commitment Six Flags is making to a true certification process is impressive and means so much to millions of individuals and families. Creating family memories and recreation are essential for both individuals with ASD and their families as a whole.”

IBCCES has been an industry leader in cognitive disorder training and certification for healthcare, education and corporate professionals around the globe.

It provides a series of certifications that empower professionals to be leaders in their field and improve the outcomes for the individuals they serve. These programs are the only training and certification programs endorsed by the largest grassroots autism organization in the world, The Autism Society of America, and recognized around the world as the leading benchmark for training and certification in the areas of autism and other cognitive disorders.

The agency recognized that many families with children who have special needs have limited travel options. In response to this need, IBCCES created training and certification programs specifically for the attractions and travel industry. While many destinations tout “autism-friendly” options, this phrase means something different to everyone and does not necessarily indicate a true understanding or commitment to serving these guests.

Six Flags will also be the first network of theme parks to implement an IBCCES’ Accessibility card which is designed to help individuals with cognitive disorders or physical impairments identify and receive helpful accommodations at certified attractions worldwide.

The cards are free and may be used during all visits to Six Flags theme parks. Guests will register for the card at accessibilitycard. org.

After obtaining the card, they can visit Six Flags Great Adventure’s Ride Information Center for attraction access information that best serves their individual needs.

For more information, visit sixflags.com/ greatadventure.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Local Athletes Remember Kobe Bryant

By Chris Christopher JERSEY SHORE - How quickly things change. On Saturday night, Jan. 25, the National Basketball Association world celebrated when the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James moved into third place on the league’s career scoring list, passing retired Lakers’ scoring machine Kobe Bryant.

On the morning of Jan. 26 came the stunning, tragic news that the beloved Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others were fatally injured in a helicopter crash outside of suburban Los Angeles.

In the final tweet of his life, Bryant, 41, congratulated James on his greatness. “Continue to move the game forward. Much respect my brother,” the tweet said.

“Shocking … it reminds me of when JFK Jr. died in a plane crash … or even Princess Diana,” Michael Bateman, a member of Lakewood High School’s 1967 NJSIAA Group III state championship boys team and a Toms River attorney, said on Facebook. “Kobe once said, ‘If you love the game, the game will love you.’ Greatness personified.”

Retired Brick Memorial and Point Pleasant Beach boys coach Tom Pickering recalled how he and his family lived near Lower Merion High School, Pa., where Bryant starred before becoming an NBA player. Lower Merion is a suburb of Philadelphia where James passed Bryant in a loss to the 76ers.

“Kobe played just down the street from where we lived,” Pickering said on Facebook.

“RIP Kobe.”

Bob Delaney, a retired NBA referee who has lived in Brick Township, said on Facebook, “Good man. God bless. An honor to know him. RIP Gianna and Kobe.”

Micah McDonald, a former Toms River South athlete and a South Toms River resident, took to Facebook to pay a touching tribute to Bryant. “I am not a Lakers fan,” he said, “but being a sports fan like a lot of us are, you learn to respect and appreciate greatness. When you heard his name on ESPN, you stopped to look.

Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest to ever play the game. He was more than a ballplayer. He was first a son, a friend, a teammate, a husband and then a father.

“My heart and prayers go out to his parents, his wife, his children, his family of friends and his millions of fans across the world,” he said. “My girlfriend isn’t a sports person, but his death has her crying her eyes out because she knows who he is and what he has meant to an entire generation of people.

“The sports world and the world in general have lost a truly great person, sports legend and icon. R.I.P. Black Mamba.”

Mike Jedziniak, a former South and University of North Carolina baseball standout who is now an attorney, said there is no comparison between Bryant and retired superstar Michael Jordan. “RIP Kobe,” Jedziniak said on Facebook. “M.J. never scored 81 in a game.”

“One of the immortals,” Philip Petescia said on Facebook. “I saw his first All-Star Game from the SI (Sports Illustrated) box at MSG (Madison Square Garden) on Feb. 8, 1998.

We were so excited about M.J. and Shaq that it wasn’t until recently when I learned it was Kobe’s first All-Star Game.”

Brick Township resident Skip Pulcrano, utilizing Facebook, quoted Bryant as saying, “If you have the talent, practice like you have none.”

Ira Thor, a Howell Township Board of Education member, expressed his shock on Facebook.

“Stunned and saddened … disbelief,” he said.

Former Ocean County College men’s basketball coach Andy Smith, an ex-Brick Memorial player, said on Facebook, “RIP Kobe Bryant #24.”

Chris Smith of Seaside Heights also was stunned at the news. “It shook me up a bit,” he said on Facebook. “A basketball legend.”

Barnegat football coach Robbie Davis said on Facebook, “RIP Kobe!”

Fan Brian Ewan said on Facebook, “What’s worse is his 13-year-old daughter was also killed.”

Former Brick Township High School athlete Jay Groschel opined on Facebook, “What terrible news about KB. Everyone remembers at least one time when they shot a basketball by themselves or with friends and said, ‘Kobe!!’ on the release.”

Brick Township resident Carol Frank Brown, an avid sports fan, said on Facebook, “Will continue to be a shining star. RIP GIANNA AND KOBE!” Her brother, Richard Frank, a retired art educator in the Brick Township School District, said on Facebook, “RIP Kobe.”

Former Lakewood basketball player Wayne Jupiter said of the event on Facebook, “So sad.”

The author of this article, Chris Christopher, eyed Bryant while covering sports for the Ocean County Observer in Toms River, occasionally writing about the exploits of the Julius Erving-led Phladelphia 76ers.

Kobe was not much more than a toddler in their locker room. He had a front row seat for the NBA at a tender age as his father, Joe Bryant, was a team member. Kobe was a favorite among the club’s players as he was always smiling, always laughing and always having fun. At times, he teased his dad and his dad’s teammates. And now he’s gone. Amazing.

Unbelievable.

Interviewed on the Fox News Channel, Erving seized the moment as he often did while playing, stating, “When I heard of Kobe’s death, the first thing I thought about was Joe and Pam as Kobe was their son.” Kobe’s life was a life well lived.

Although his life ended at an early age, he was never cheated as he lived an action-packed life, his acrobatic play and infectious personality triggering numerous roars of approval from his fans–and even his non-fans. Rest in peace Kobe.

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A Pain In The Neck By: Missy Torzewski, PTA

The cause of neck pain is not always the result of an underlying disease. In fact, when it comes to experiencing neck pain, the majority of cases involve a postural component. Driving or sitting for a prolonged period of time, carrying heavy items, and even sleeping in unnatural positions can all contribute to neck discomfort. It is important to understand good posture to relieve pain as well as preventing injury.

WHAT IS GOOD POSTURE?

There is minimal stress on the neck with normal head posture due to the head being balanced naturally on the cervical spine.

Good posture is when both ears are aligned directly above the shoulders, chest open and shoulders back. Good posture requires muscle elasticity, motion in joint and muscles, strong core muscles, and self awareness.

and weakened while the muscles anteriorly (in the front of your body) become short and tightened. The results are muscle imbalances which may cause painful strains and spasms, headaches, and migraines.

Something to consider: For each inch of forward head posture, 10 additional pounds are added onto the stress of the cervical spine. The average weight of the skull is between 10-12 pounds which means if your head is positioned 2 inches forward, it has already doubled the amount of stress on the cervical spine.

keep your muscles and joints properly aligned which will prevent any muscle imbalances and future joint dysfunction and/or degeneration.

Also, by improving your posture, you open up your body to better oxygen and blood circulation, meaning that you’ll also improve your ability to concentrate and focus.

It is important to recognize and address poor posture to prevent long term effects. As stiffness increases with prolonged forward head posture, range of motion decreases in your cervical spine, thoracic spine and can also affect the range of motion in your shoulders.

Prolonged forward head posture can also lead to an increased risk for spinal degeneration and cervical osteoarthritis.

MISSY TORZEWSKI, PTA

WHAT HAPPENS WITH POOR POSTURE?

The most common mistake with posture begins when the head and neck are positioned forward. As your head shifts forward, the lower cervical spine goes into hyperflexion.

As a result, the upper cervical spine goes into hyperextension due to your body adapting for straight-on vision. These curvatures can affect the ligaments, spinal disks, and its nerve roots causing pain and discomfort. Prolonged forward head posture also puts strain on the cervical and thoracic muscles responsible for holding your head in a neutral position, keeping your shoulders back, as well as spinal stabilization. Most postural muscles posteriorly (in the back of your body) become elongated

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HAVING GOOD POSTURE?

Having good posture can prevent you experiencing neck and back pain. This type of pain affects about 80% of the population today. Proper posture helps

HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP YOU?

There has been a lot of success with physical therapy and postural defects. Strengthening the muscles that have been elongated and weakened and stretching the muscles that have been shortened may decrease a lot of symptoms. Physical therapy may decrease pain, improve range of motion, as well as improve overall posture. Your therapist will conduct a detailed initial evaluation to determine the best treatment for your particular symptoms involving postural exercises/stretches, modalities, and manual treatments.

Missy graduated with high honors from Union County College in 2018 with an Associate’s Degree in Applied Sciences of the Physical Therapy Assistant Program.

Prior to attending Union County College, Missy practiced as a certified athletic trainer after graduating from Kean University in 2013 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Athletic Training.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of feb 15 - feb 21

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Give yourself a little extra time to accomplish important tasks or assignments in the week to come. You may run into some obstacles or unavoidable slowdowns. Your romantic partner may shower you with affection.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Primping and pampering require your participation.

Enjoy some romantic interludes and treats as this week begins. Later in the week you could come into contact with people who are more focused on material gain.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You will be fine as a fiddle if you realize that it’s never futile to forgive and forget. In the week to come you’ll realize that everyone is somehow connected, and your community may be larger than expected.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Fighting fire with fire doesn’t always work to your advantage. If a partner or loved one strives to take control in the week ahead, you may try the same thing to get their attention. Focus on being generous and kind.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You and your partner could be creative and imaginative as a couple. The two of you may share some romantic fantasies. You could take some shortcuts to achieve your ambitions later in the week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): What you see and what you get may not be the same thing. You may enjoy buying something for the pleasure it gives someone, but you should be skeptical of anything that appears to be too good to be true this week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Loved ones

and even casual acquaintances are willing to indulge your whims and grant favors today and tomorrow. Later in the week, however, your charming ways may be less likely to produce the same effect.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Delve into deep subjects. In the upcoming week you may become preoccupied by subjects that are related to upgrading your career or social standing. Enjoy spending quality time with loved ones this weekend.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your generosity will be appreciated. Your good taste will be evident no matter what you purchase. You may feel pressured to make more money or stabilize your financial situation as this week goes by.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Since you are willing to cooperate, other people will be happy to team up with you. Achieve your ambitions by being persistent and attentive. You may experience a brief crisis of conscience as the week unfolds.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You have confidence in the power of positive thinking.

In the week ahead you may be inspired to learn something new or to study a subject that triggers your imagination. Romance could come knocking on your door.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Enjoy good things and good times now. Your desire to reach worthy goals might get the upper hand during the week to come. You should not be so ruthless about getting ahead that you lose ground with co-workers.

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One way the Financial Success Center Network helps struggling workers in our community is by connecting them with the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).

EITC is a benefit for working people with low to moderate income. To qualify, certain requirements must be met and a tax return must be filed, even if you do not owe any tax or are not required to file. In 2019, Fulfill helped 4,500 households file their taxes for free through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This resulted in over $7.8 million in State and Federal refunds for participants, including $2.4 million in Earned Income Tax Credits.

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OCEAN COUNTY – The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 16-05 located in Brick will be offering a one day About Boating Safely class on Saturday February 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Weichert Realtors office at 1322 Hooper Ave in Toms River.

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wolfgang puck’s kitchen That’s Amore: Plan Ahead To Treat Your Sweetheart To The Sweet Taste Of Italy

By Wolfgang Puck It can be a challenge when Valentine’s Day falls on a weekday. If you have a job or other demanding activities but want to cook for your Valentine, as many people wish to do, how do you prepare something special after what will probably be a busy day?

The simple answer is to do some planning, and at least a little bit of cooking, ahead of time. That is why I’d like to share a special recipe to make for the one you love: a classic recipe from my restaurant Spago for the Italian frozen dessert known as a tartufo.

If you know any Italian at all, even the restaurant version of the language with which many people are familiar, you may recognize the dessert’s name from more savory sections of the menu. Tartufo literally means “truffle,” referring first and foremost to the roughly spherical fungi found at the bases of some trees such as oak and hazel. Highly prized for their wonderfully earthy, aromatic perfume, truffles are among the great delicacies of the kitchen.

Not surprisingly, the name became poetically attached to another coveted delicacy as well, and this one is sweet: Small, soft spheres of the chocolate-and-cream mixture called ganache, which are sometimes rolled in cocoa powder or grated or melted chocolate or to resemble the earth still clinging to true truffles when they’re dug up. Many of you reading this will no doubt give, or receive, a box of chocolate truffles on Valentine’s Day. But there’s still another type of sweet truffle; this one is a frozen dessert that at least two different restaurants in Italy that I know of - one in the town of Pizzo on the coast of Calabria near the southwestern toe of Italy’s boot, the other in Piazza Navona in the heart of Rome some 380 miles to the northwest - claim to have invented themselves.

This tartufo, for which I offer you a simple, delicious version here that we served long ago at Spago in Beverly Hills, is a semisoft frozen dessert (which the Italians call a semifreddo) made by mixing together melted chocolate, beaten egg yolks, a simply made sugar syrup, and some cream. I like to freeze the mixture until firm enough to scoop, and then form it into egg-shaped ovals that I roll in grated chocolate before returning them to the freezer to set.

It’s a surprisingly simple recipe, but still one that would be wise to make up to a couple of days ahead of Valentine’s Day so you have it ready to remove from the freezer and serve to your sweetheart.

CHOCOLATE TARTUFO Makes 5 to 10 servings 9 ounces (255 g) bittersweet chocolate 2 large egg yolks 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (125 mL) water 1 cup (250 mL) heavy cream 2 tablespoons Chambord or other raspberry liqueur, or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Raspberry compote (recipe follows) Cut 6 ounces (170 g) of the chocolate into small

chunks. Put the chunks in a medium heatproof bowl and set over a pan of simmering water; when the chocolate is almost melted, remove the pan from the heat, stir the chocolate, and leave it to continue melting. Keep warm.

Over another bowl, grate the remaining chocolate.

Set aside at cool room temperature.

In the large bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a wire whip or beaters, whip the egg yolks until thick. Alternatively, put the yolks in a large heatproof mixing bowl and beat them with a hand-held electric mixer.

Meanwhile, clip a candy thermometer to the side of a small saucepan, Put the sugar and water in the pan and, over high heat, bring the sugar and water to a boil, watching carefully, until the mixture reaches 230 F to 234 F (110 C to 112 C). Large, shiny bubbles will form and the syrup will thicken.

Instantly remove the syrup from the heat and, with the mixer running at the lowest speed, carefully pour the syrup into the yolks. (Be careful to avoid pouring the syrup directly onto the beaters or the sides of the bowl.) Once all the syrup is poured, increase the speed to medium and continue beating until the mixture is cooled and very thick. Scrape in the melted chocolate and beat until incorporated, forming a stiff mixture.

Still beating at medium to high speed, gradually pour in the cream until smoothly incorporated, stopping as needed to scrape down the sides of the bowl and under the beaters with a rubber spatula.

Beat in the Chambord or vanilla.

Pour the mixture into a medium bowl, cover, and freeze just until solid enough to shape, 3 to 4 hours.

Line a tray with waxed paper. To form the tartufos, use a pair of tablespoons, scooping up the mixture generously with one and shaping it with the other to create a smooth oval larger than an egg. Dip the spoons occasionally into warm water to make it easier to scoop.

As each oval is formed, roll it in the grated chocolate to coat completely; then, transfer to a freezer-proof tray lined with parchment paper or foil. (If the remaining mixture softens too much, return it to the freezer and then continue shaping when it’s firm enough.) Loosely cover the tartufos and free until just before serving time.

To serve, spoon some raspberry compote atop individual chilled dessert plates and place two tartufos on each plate. Serve immediately.

RASPBERRY COMPOTE Makes about 2 cups (500 mL) 4 pints (2 L) fresh or frozen raspberries 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar Grated zest of 1 medium lemon In a medium nonreactive saucepan, combine the berries, sugar and lemon zest. Cook over medium heat until the berries exude their juices. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 15 minutes.

Remove from the heat, let cool to room temperature, and refrigerate in an airtight nonreactive container until needed, up to one week.

(Chef Wolfgang Puck’s TV series,“Wolfgang Puck’s Cooking Class,” airs Sundays on the Food Network. Also, his latest cookbook, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy,” is now available in bookstores. Write Wolfgang Puck in care of Tribune Media Services Inc., 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY 14207) © 2020 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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