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−Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn On a nice day, the Mantoloking River and Barnegat Bay are full of boats and personal watercraft.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn and Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY − Thirteen Barnegat Bay yacht club commodores found common ground during a recent Zoom meeting in their concern about the amount of reckless boating they have seen this year.

They described seeing boaters recklessly getting too close to other boats, getting lost, disre-

garding posted rules or just being rude to other people on the water.

Mantoloking Yacht Club Commodore Joe V. Celentano said due to the pandemic, there are a record number of new boaters using the bay that are not educated on the proper and safe manner to operate a vessel.

“There is no regard for No Wake Zones, safe boating distancing or any of the set laws,” he said.

“I see people taking selfies and texting while going 30, 40 and 50 miles per hour.”

Celentano said boats circumvent No Wake Zones by steering their boats westerly, skirting and ripping up the wetlands.

“I have never seen people misusing the bay as they have this past year,” he said.

According to State Police (Safety - See Page 4)

“Freeholder” Title Could Change To “Commissioner”

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – While welcoming Ocean County Vocational Technical School dramatic art students to their new classrooms in Ocean County College, in January, Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph Vicari explained to them his role as a Freeholder: it’s like being mayor of the county.

Vicari, who is the longest serving Freeholder in the state, may soon have a different title as lawmakers move forward on legislation to eliminate the title of “freeholder.”

The bill to replace the title “freeholder” with “com-

missioner” was originally proposed by Sen. Joseph Pennacchio, a Morris County Republican, in 2018. It never wound up passing.

Gov. Phil Murphy, Senate President Steve Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, said the proposal was revised.

A joint statement by the three Democrats called for the change saying “As our nation tears down symbols of injustice, we must also tear down words we use in New Jersey that were born from racism. It’s past time for New Jersey to phase (Freeholder - See Page 12)

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By Patricia A. Miller BARNEGAT − Township officials must abide by a number of items before a new Town Hall can be built.

That was the consensus of the mayor and other elected representatives at the July 9 Township Committee meeting.

They responded to one of several questions submitted by a township resident asking what will be involved in a new building and who would approve the changes.

Town Hall and other township-owned buildings - excluding the police department - have been closed to the public since March 16 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Plans for a new Town Hall were already underway.

Mayor John J. Novak responded to a written question from a resident about the new Town Hall. All three questions were from residents who were unable to attend the meeting because of building closures.

The township must focus on security in all of the buildings, especially Town Hall, he said.

“We need to be austere and cost-effective,” the mayor said. “Is it going to be as fancy as we would like? Of course not.”

Plans for a new Town Hall must be approved (Mayor - See Page 4)

As Shore Opens Up, Risk Increases For Crashes

By Chris Lundy JERSEY SHORE – Even though a lot of shore destinations aren’t fully re-opened, police are urging pedestrian safety. Drivers should keep an eye out for people walking and pedestrians should keep an eye out for cars.

In fact, with COVID-19 closing places to go, there are more people going on walks or rid-

ing bikes for exercise or just to get out.

Police departments on Long Beach Island - including Beach Haven, Harvey Cedars, Long Beach Tow nship, Ship Bottom and Surf City - partnered with Street Smart NJ, managed by the New Jersey Transportation Planning Authority.

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Safety:

Continued From Page 1 spokesman Sgt. Philip Curry, the Marine Unit at Point Pleasant station has observed an increase in recreational boat use this year as compared to previous years.

As of July 16, there have been 19 total accidents, up from 11 total accidents in 2019, he said, and boat boardings by the State Police for careless operation is also up for the same time period - 306, up from 242 in 2019.

A boating license is required to operate a boat in New Jersey, which can be obtained after the completion of a boating safety course.

It is unknown how many people are oper-

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Continued From Page 1 by the zoning officer, the Planning Board or the Zoning Board, he said.

The current Town Hall is one story and occupies 13,000 square feet. The proposed new facility would be two stories and roughly 24,000 square feet. There is currently no running water in the police station, the mayor noted.

Recently, township officials said the new

ating boats without a license.

Swimmers need to be careful as well. Not only do they have to watch out for boats in the places where they share the water, but they need to be aware of dangerous conditions.

Coast Guard rescue teams responded to at least six cases related to swimming in New Jersey.

Storms moving along the Atlantic coast over the course of hurricane season cause surf and currents to increase in strength, creating dangerous conditions for beachgoers and swimmers.

Swimmers and those on the beach should follow local beach advisories and guidelines posted by lifeguards, as well as monitor weather reports from the National Weather

Service.

United States Life Saving Association Vice President Tom Gill said, “it is more important than ever to swim near a lifeguard.

Rip currents are the number one danger at coastal and tidal beaches.”

Gill advised the public to check in with the lifeguards on arrival for present conditions and tips “to keep your family safe during your visit.”

Along with local guidelines, beachgoers can find surf zone forecasts as well as information on rip current education.

Beachgoers should: Only swim where lifeguards are on duty Follow local beach safety guidelines and lifeguard recommendations Look up rip current forecasts for your

planned outing Discuss the dangers of rip currents with children and loved ones Consider wearing personal flotation devices for inexperienced swimmers If you think you see someone in distress, call for help immediately Lt. Cmdr. Fred Pugh, Chief of the Incident Management Division at Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay said, “we want the public to be safe while enjoying the beach. Safety starts with awareness.”

“We want the public to be aware of increased challenges and risks that coincide with harsh weather. This includes being aware of dangerous conditions that can result from offshore storms,” Pugh added.

municipal complex could break ground in October. The project was put out to bid and officials said construction could take 18 months.

The employees, including the police officers, complained about a lack of space, leaks, and other conditions that were not up to standards.

Township officials plan to demolish the old public works building first. Then, build the new complex there. When that’s complete, the offices will vacate the current building

and set up shop in the new one. Then, the current one will be demolished.

Years ago, the Township Committee passed an ordinance allowing for a Feasibility Assessment to be conducted for the construction of the new town hall and police station, to be built with $15 million in bonds.

In other business, Councilwoman Linda Kropf said recent lightning storms had hit township wells 5 and 6 and the Mirage water tower with “multiple” strikes. But

the storms did not affect water availability or water quality for township residents, she said.

“No service was interrupted,” Kropf said.

Novak and other officials also denied that committee members had any say in what businesses are approved in Barnegat. That approval comes from the zoning officer, the Planning Board or the Zoning Board, depending upon the project, Novak said.

The next Township Committee meeting starts at 10 a.m. on Aug. 4 in Town Hall.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL Questions Remain About Sending Kids To School It lo ok s l i ke some hybrid of in-person and remote schooling is going to be the best option in September.

Remote schooling is not ideal, but nothing about this pandemic is.

My motto has always been “hope for the best, prepare for the worst.”

We have to expect the worst when it comes to this virus. Sure, Ocean County has far fewer cases than other count ie s. T hat ma ke s me feel a lot better. We’re goi n g t o g e t a n u p tick in September. Any teacher or parent will tell you that September is when all the bugs go around.

I d o n’t bl a m e t h e schools for whatever they decide. They are damned if they open, d a m ne d i f t hey st ay closed – at least in the eyes of the residents.

T hey’re not goi ng to please everyone – nor

should they.

School officials are in the unfortunate position t o cle a n u p t h i s m e s s that they didn’t create.

Just like all of society’s ills, people look to the schools and yell “Well, what are you going to do about it!?”

If people would just wear masks, like the CDC says, we wouldn’t be having this discussion.

T he s t at e i s i s s u i ng guidelines, and I believe that the school officials locally will do their best.

There are a lot of problems, however, that might not be easily solved, or won’t fall into the guidelines: According to the Asthma a nd A llerg y Fou ndation of America, 8.4 percent of children have asthma. The CDC says this places them in the higher risk category. How can you protect them?

What do you do about

the kids who are asymptomatic and come to school?

What do you do when a parent gives their kid Tylenol to reduce the fever and then sends the kid to school?

What do you do when you can’t get a hold of a parent and their kid is showing symptoms or has a fever?

When a child has a fever, do you put them in a quarantine area? And if they are put in the same room as kids who have a fever, but do not have COVID, are you then spreading it?

How do you know?

A re schools or st af f liable if a ch ild gets sick? Can parents sue the school/staff ? Does this matter if it’s a private or public school?

How can you social distance on a bus?

Does the bus driver have to take a kid’s temperature before letting them on a bus? How much will

that slow down the transportation schedule? If a kid has a temperature at the bus stop, what power does the driver or aide h ave t o s e n d t h a t k id home? What if there are no parents or guardians at home or the kid doesn’t have a key?

Let’s say one kid on a bus later tests positive for COVID. Kids on a bus always go to several different classrooms. Does that mean every classroom is then potentially infected?

How can we have kids social d ist a nce du r i ng a fire drill or an active shooter drill? (The fact that we have active shooter drills and a pandemic is depressing.)

If a therapist helps one ch i ld , a nd t he n wor k s with another, then they have potentially spread it.

Do they have to sanitize m at e r ia l s i n b et we e n?

Or if they have individual items for each kid, where are they stor ing

that equipment?

How long do they have to be temperat u re-f ree before they come back to school?

If one child has it, does ever yone in that classr o o m h ave t o q u a r a n tine? Do they have to stay home? If the teacher then brings it home to their fa m i ly, doe s t hat t he n s pr e a d t he v i r u s f rom their kids?

If the teachers or other staff get sick, or they have to qu a ra nt i ne, do t hey have to use up sick time?

Where are you going to get substitute teachers?

I seriously doubt anyone will be signing up for that job now.

Where are the districts going to get the money to pay for any improvements to the building to keep p e o ple s a fe? O r e x t r a staff ?

How can you get pre-K kids to understand any of these rules?

How can you get spe-

cial needs kids to understand any of these rules?

How can you communicate these issues to children who don’t have English as their primary language?

How ca n you kee p very young children six feet apart?

How do you toilet a special needs kid? How do you put a mask on an autistic child who won’t tolerate it? If a special needs child is having a behavioral issue, and is hurting themselves or others, how can you restrain them?

pleted classes that will help you in your future endeavors.

These are difficult times that we are currently in.

But that should never stop you from dreaming big and from reaching as high as you can.

As a member of the 2020 graduating class the obstacles you have overcome will someday be the stepping stones to your future and lessons learned that will make you stronger, more compassionate and caring.

As students you have developed critical thinking and problem solving skills to help propel you into a global landscape. Education exists to provide you with a unique, nurturing and inspiring experience.

It prepares you for what’s ahead so long as you use the

tools you have been given wisely and to the benefit of not just you, but others.

With graduation behind you, many of you will go on to continue your education and others will go out into the job market securing employment in a profession that interests you – maybe it will be the trades, maybe it will be teaching, maybe it will be medicine.

Whatever path you take, remember the importance of the journey.

Your future begins today.

Always remember that you are a part of something great and your world is one of opportunities. Take advantage of them. You can make the difference the world is counting on.

We c a n c e l s c h o ol when there’s two inches of snow in fear of the worst thing that can happen. Maybe keeping at least half of the students home is a smart idea.

Chris Lundy News Editor

Letters To The Editor A Letter To The Class Of 2020

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some trepidation as to how things would turn out, you forged ahead, made the best of a difficult situation and in the end you received that diploma that shined the greatest light on your success during some very dark days. When it became clear that the novel coronavirus pandemic was going to shut down a great deal of our everyday routines, including school, it also came with change and disruptions no one could have anticipated.

Proms, signing yearbooks, job fairs, interviews, last school days were no longer

As you mark the completion of your time in middle school, high school or college, all of you have reached a milestone in your life. This is your moment in time. Graduation marks the beginning of a new and significant journey as you take what you have learned and make it that much greater.

Today you are recognized for your hard work and dedication that got you to your goal of graduation.

With the help of your teachers, administrators, school staff and loved ones, you participated and com-

Do you have something you want everyone to know?

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

Congressman Discusses Senior Care In Time Of COVID-19 From The Desk Of

Congressman Andy Kim WASHI NGTON, D.C. – On a call convened by Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd), senior community leaders from across Burlington and Ocean Counties

outlined ongoing issues faced during the Coronavirus Crisis and discussed potential solutions to help New Jersey’s seniors.

“The message I heard today was loud and clear; this crisis has hit our seniors hard,” said Congressman Kim. “I’m going to keep working to make sure that our seniors have access to the care and resources they need to stay safe and healthy during this pandemic,

and to make sure our senior communities have the support to return operations back to normal.”

Congressman Kim was joined by leaders from the Ocean and Burlington County Office of Senior Services, as well as representatives from nearly a dozen senior communities across the two counties.

Specific issues discussed on the call included concerns about vaccine costs and distribution, testing and contact tracing efforts in New Jersey, and liability insurance coverage for senior communities. Senior

leaders were encouraged to keep in touch with Congressman Kim’s office whose staff handles many constituent issues and stands ready to assist senior residents.

Congressman Kim is a member of the bipartisan House Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis, where he serves as one of twelve members of the House tasked with conducting oversight over programs aimed at ending the Coronavirus pandemic and helping address the economic impact it’s having on the American people.

Governor Murphy Signs COVID-19 Emergency Bond Act

TR ENTON – Gover nor Phil Murphy signed into law the “New Jersey COVID-19 Emergency Bond Act,” which authorizes the state to borrow up to $9.9 billion to address the unprecedented fiscal crisis that has arisen as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The passage of this legislation is an important step in New Jersey’s recovery from the economic ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Governor Murphy said. “While this is by no means a silver bullet, the ability to responsibly borrow is essential to meeting our fiscal needs in the coming year.”

Under the law, the state has the authority to issue bonds totaling $2.7 billion for the remainder of the extended Fiscal Year 2020, which runs through September 30, 2020, and up to an additional $7.2 billion for the nine-month Fiscal Year 2021 that runs from October 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, for a combined amount of up to $9.9 billion to be issued over the two periods.

The state is authorized to borrow either through the issuance of general obligation bonds that can be sold to investors or through the federal gover nment’s Municipal Liquidity Facility, which was established to help states and local governments across the country deal with the fallout from the global pandemic. The State is also authorized to refi nance bonds issued pursuant to the bond act.

Debt service on this bond issuance will be repaid through the state’s General Fund.

Governor Murphy stressed that the state plans to borrow only what is necessary to speed New Jersey’s recovery from this unparalleled recession.

“The current economic crisis is virtually unprecedented in both its severity and swiftness,” said Governor Murphy.

“Our unemployment numbers and drop in revenue have both far outpaced the worst

months of the Great Recession so while we see this bill as an important step, our ultimate recovery will depend on a number of factors including additional federal aid and savings within state government.”

The law also establishes the Select Commission on Emergency COVID-19 Borrowing, comprised of two members of the Senate selected by the Senate President and two members of the General Assembly selected by the Speaker of the General Assembly, which must approve any proposal to issue bonds prior to their issuance.

The bill was sponsored by Senate President Steve Sweeney and Sen. Paul Sarlo in the Senate and Assemblywoman Eliana Pintor Marin and Assemblyman John McKeon in the Assembly.

“This will give us the ability to provide the resources needed to respond to crisis economic conditions resulting from the coronavirus,” said Senate President Steve Sweeney. “It also includes a process to ensure responsibility in managing public fi nances as we work through the fi scal problems that are not fully known. We want to be responsive to fi nancial needs, but we also have to be fiscally responsible and recognize the long-term consequences of actions we take.”

“We must keep New Jersey’s economy moving and we have to continue to provide the government services that are so important during the pandemic,” said Senator Paul Sarlo, chairman of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

“While we understand the need for emergent fi nancing to help with the economic recovery, we still have to be responsible with added debt. This is uncharted territory so we have to monitor fiscal conditions as we make decisions on borrowing.”

“The COVID-19 pandemic has had and continues to have a devastating impact on the State’s economy. Residents, businesses, and government units have seen

significant adverse effects,” said Assemblywoman Pintor Marin. “The ‘New Jersey COVID-19 Emergency Bond Act’ authorizes the state to issue state general obligation bonds to help address the fiscal crisis caused by this pandemic. The impact of COVID-19 on our economy, budget and fi nances is unpredictable and changing rapidly. We must take action to ensure our fiscal viability by empowering the state to apply for and receive federal stimulus loans for the benefit of the state’s ability to respond to the negative impacts of the coronavirus. We do not make this decision lightly. The historic nature of the current pandemic has led to this unprecedented last resort due to the current fiscal crisis.”

“The current public health crisis has thrust us into a new reality that is nothing short of profound and unprecedented,” said Assemblyman McKeon. “Especially when it comes to the toll it is taking on our state revenues and budget. The COVID-19 Emergency Bond Act, approved in the Legislature today, puts us a crucial step closer to crafting a fair and responsible path forward for all New Jersey residents come September. It’s been said before and I’ll say it again: we are in no position to cut or tax our way out the budget deficit we face, we must have the ability to borrow.

This Act will enable the State to leverage funds quickly, so we can help everyday New Jerseyans during this once-in-alifetime pandemic.”

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Elks Donates To Police Department

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Ocean County Transportation Dept. Offers Ocean Ride Service Every Tuesday

WARETOWN - Ocean County Transportation Dept. is offering Ocean Ride bus service every Tuesday from 8:45 a.m. to noon.

Ocean Ride operates a door-to-door bus service for Waretown residents to the following Route 72 destinations: • Stafford Park/Target • Staples/TJ Maxx • Walmart • Stafford Square/ShopRite • Kohl’s/Home Depot During the second Tuesday of the month

the bus will pick up travelers from the Community Center and bring them to the Ocean County Mall in Toms River.

Riders must select one destination when making a trip reservation. To sign up for the bus service, call the Township Clerk’s Office at 609-693-3302 x221, the Friday before the Tuesday trip. Exact change is required. Fares cost $1 each way and senior citizens and those with disabilities.

Students are a dollar each way with valid identification required. For the general public the fee is $2 each way.

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Cone With A Cop

WARETOWN – The Ocean Township Police Department and Ocean Township PBA Local # 371 have partnered with Trailside Gardens for our first “Cone with a Cop” event on July 31, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

This event is open to the public and everyone is welcome.

This event is a spin-off of “Coffee with a Cop” but geared towards children. It is not very often children have the opportunity

to walk up to a police officer and be able to just talk to him/her.

All kids 17 and under will receive a free ice cream cone courtesy of Ocean Township PBA Local #371. We will have several police officers on site along with police cars and our Police K9 Unit! A DJ will also be on site to provide entertainment.

Trailside Gardens is located at 112 Well Mills Road, Waretown.

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Barnegat Farmers Market In New Location

BARNEGAT – The new Farmers Market location is across from the firehouse in the gated field on Birdsall Street.

The market is open every Thursday through Oct. 29.

From 10 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., it is open ONLY to seniors, immune compromised individuals and pregnant women. It is open to the general public from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.

There will be a night market on Aug. 6 and Sept. 3. During these dates, it is open ONLY to seniors, immune compromised individuals and pregnant women from 2-2:30 p.m. Then it is open to the general public from 2:30 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Farmers include: Stillwell Farms, Krowicki Farms, Beaver Dam Farm, Eckert Farm.

Other vendors include: • High Mountain Foods -frozen pastas, crab cakes, perogies, Italian bread, stuffed breads, pickles, olives • Jersey Charm Coffee – Coffee pods, Bean Coffee, Ground coffees • Green Goddess – artisan honey & honey

products, organic herbal teas, essential oils • Wicked Good Spice Mix Company - spice blends, oils, fruit infused balsamic vinegars and mustards • Hoop House – sour dough breads, cinnamon buns, stuffed French rolls, loose granola, croissants • Wicked Good Spice – spice blends, oils, fruit infused balsamic vinegars & mustards • A & A Dips – dip mixes, hot sauces, gourmet peanuts, balsamics & oils • Trees to Dreams – handcrafted wood products, cheese boards, pepper grinders • Paparazzi – $5 jewelry • Kelly’s Kreations – framed beaded artwork • Artistic Vision Studio – jewelry • Toby’s Tail Waggin Treats – dog biscuits & other items • Shelly Christine’s Creations – original handmade fine multimedia art • Sub Bus Mobile Deli Social distancing and masks are required.

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Continued From Page 1 and safety tip cards are being distributed. You may also see some ads on NJ Transit buses.

Everything will tell drivers: slow down, stop for people crossing streets and avoid distractions. Pedestrians will be reminded to use crosswalks and wait for the walk signal or green light before crossing and to avoid distractions when crossing.

In addition to the education portion, there will be increased police enforcement as well.

“We’ll be cracking down on speeding and distracted driving. But it’s also important for people to remember to walk facing traffic when there are no sidewalks and bike with the flow of traffic,” said Harvey Cedars Police Chief Robert Burnaford.

Long Beach Island was one of the original five pilot locations when the NJTPA launched the Street Smart NJ pedestrian safety program in 2013 and 2014.

Pedestrian safety is a concern nationwide, but it is particularly important in New Jersey, which the federal government has designated a pedestrian safety focus state for its high rate of fatalities and injuries.

Pedestrians comprised 30 percent (173 people) of the 564 people killed in crashes

The Southern Ocean Times, July 25, 2020, Page 11 in New Jersey in 2018, nearly double the national average of 16 percent, according to the most recent data available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). New Jersey ranked 18th in the nation in pedestrian fatalities per 100,000 people in 2018. On average, one pedestrian is killed every two days in New Jersey and 12 are injured daily.

“Raising public awareness is paramount in helping to save lives and prevent injuries on our roads and especially during the summer season when we host thousands of visitors in our shore towns,” said Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly, Director of Law and Public Safety. “With the help of our police departments, we have developed an important partnership that takes the message on travel safety to where it really counts – to drivers and pedestrians who need to look out for each other every day, at every crosswalk, along every road and at every intersection. There is no vacation from safety.” Freeholder Kelly is Second Vice Chair of the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) Board of Trustees. The NJTPA developed and manages Street Smart NJ. For more information, visit bestreetsmar tnj.org.

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Continued From Page 1 out the term ‘freeholder’ from our public discourse – a term coined when only white male landowners could hold public office.”

The Senate bill, S-855, passed in committee. The Assembly version, A-3594, has not yet been heard in committee. A bill has to pass through committee and then be brought up before the full body for a vote before the governor signs it into law.

Freeholder Director Vicari spoke with Micromedia Publications/JerseyShoreOnline.com and said that while he understands the emotion behind the idea, he wished the issue could wait until 2021 because there is also a cost factor associated with a name change. He also agreed that the term commissioner was not a good choice preferring County Supervisor.

Vicari pointed to the response that the late Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr. had made in 2018 when the idea fi rst came up.

During the Ocean County Freeholder Board’s April 18, 2018 meeting, Freeholder Bartlett, a retired history teacher, voiced strong opposition to the proposed legislation. At the time, he was the longest serving Freeholder, having served 39 consecutive years. He passed away later that year. “I fi nd the proposed legislation disturbing.”

“We have been the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders since the county was founded in 1850. It pains me to think the State Senate has a bill before it - a bill

that would change the name to a Board of Commissioners,” Bartlett said. There were an abundance of boards with the titles of commissioners throughout the state and in Ocean County alone there were 12 commissions with well over 100 non-elected commissioners. There are also numerous commissioners serving in the governor’s cabinet.

“Commissioners is an overused term.

What is wrong with the term ‘freeholder?’” Bartlett asked stating that the term had been used since colonial times. He also noted at the time that while monuments and statutes were being removed and acknowledged some might be inappropriate that they, like the term of “freeholder” were still a part of history.

“To suggest the term ‘freeholder’ is in anyway sexist or racist is downright insulting. It makes no sense,” Bartlett said. The Freeholders passed a resolution opposing the move in May of 2018.

As Vicari would echo two years later, Bartlett pointed out that there would be a cost factor to changing signs on county buildings, parks, stationary, trucks and other areas.

“This is up to the State of New Jersey and it will happen. I’d prefer it happen after the COVID-19 crisis is over. It will be very expensive. Some counties (outside of New Jersey) have County Supervisors.

We supervise county government we don’t commission it,” Vicari added.

Vicari said that the way it looks now the new terminology term would start to be used in all 21 counties after December

but with no change of the functions of a freeholder.

“I would prefer they wait until later in 2021 so we can have a transition as we have so much printed paper. Let’s wear it out, the COVID-19 pandemic will be gone and then we can look at what we want to do and reeducate the people that we are no longer a freeholder but a commissioner,” Vicari said.

He added that a survey should have been taken “as a courtesy to each county what their preference was. I don’t think we should rush through it right now.”

“The diversity of freeholders has never been more to what it is now in 2020. Do we change the name of the sheriff or governor? If you are going to change the name of freeholder do you change the rest?” Vicari asked.

Vicari added, this is a very emotional time right now but let it wait one more year. “They never came to Ocean County or any county and asked us what our preference was. We picked up the paper one day and saw this is what the state wanted to do.”

“We have to be practical. I am not going to be emotional about this whole situation.

The people of Ocean County know what a Freeholder does. It is publicized out there.

Most people, I would say, know the function and job of a Freeholder,” Vicari said.

He noted that people just voted in the July 7 primary which had the term position of Freeholder on it. “We will accept whatever the state does. I think we should wait to 2021 and cut the expense as much

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Vicari was also a history teacher. He said “is it an English term? Yes, but we have an English background here. I cannot change history.”

He noted in the 1960s there were only three Freeholders on the board but it went to its current five later. The Freeholder Director also recalled a time when Tom Kean Jr. had proposed the idea of abolishing the state’s Freeholder boards and turning over the power of governing to the towns.

“We are middle government. We manage $450 million a year in our budget. We have 607,000 people and no one is complaining about our services. I think people should have something to say about this,” Vicari said referring to the name change decision.

“How can people vote for a Freeholder in one year and change it the next year without the input of the people?” Vicari asked.

He said he’d have liked to have seen the matter put on as a state ballot question and to fi rst have a feasibility study on the impact it would have on the state.

The “freeholder” name change is just one of the local changes being made or being proposed. Toms River school district officials are being asked to change the name of the Toms River High School South “Indians.” The mascot for Howell Township High School changed from Rebel Yell to H and his appearance shifted from a Confederate soldier caricature to a side profi le of a Revolutionary War soldier.

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

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

The retina is a delicate tissue that surrounds the back part of your eye, and it is easily harmed. Taking care of the retina is important for vision, and black currants are rich in compounds that neutralize free radicals which would otherwise assault and destroy your retina! Then you wouldn’t be able to see. Then there’s this compound called “rhodopsin.” Have you heard of it?

Rhodopsin is imperative for light adaptation, so you need it to see in the dark. Black currant supplements are quite popular for this purpose.

Specifically, free radicals are neutralized in the presence of certain pigments (a.k.a. dyes) that are naturally found in colorful fruits. Black currants should be thought of as eye food! These can be eating dried, raw, as jelly or in tea/ supplements.

When you think of healthy fruits you think of the darkest ones like blueberries, blackberries and black currants.

These are often made into jams and preserves, which are truly delicious.

But as you know, they can all be eaten raw in your cereal or fruit salad. You can bake with them too. It’s the anthocyanins (a dark bluish black pigment) that impart the health benefits.

Black currant has been studied for its anti-viral properties, and it’s been found to have a good effect on dry eyes. They also stimulate T helper cell activity, which is a great side benefit now that we’re interested in our immune function.

Eating foods with black currants, or supplementing with an extract of it helps with dryness in the eye, as well as intraocular pressure. A study from a few years ago discovered how black currants increase blood f low to the optic nerve which enables vision. In various other trials, black currants In various studies, black currant anthocyanins were shown to increase nourishing blood flow to the eyes in patients with glaucoma, reduce intraocular pressure in the eye, and slow down visual field deterioration. Anthocyanins (again, dark fruits contain this dark pigment), have a relaxing effect on myopia. According to research, the compounds can read the blood-retinal barrier and have a relaxing effect on it. This can help treat myopia and glaucoma.

Please don’t misconstrue this as a reason to stop your Xalatan, Vyzulta, Zioptan, Travatan or Lumigan. Those are brand names of prescription eye drops. But if you do take them, ask your doctor if black currants are good for you, and if you can try an oral dietary supplement for your eyes that includes them, or eat them! I can’t think of a reason why not, however, I’m not able to advise you on this. Like all supplements, there are pros and cons, just like with all medications. But I can’t think of a reason as I write this, why it would be bad, unless you’re allergic to them. I have a longer version of this article posted at my website if you’re interested: suzycohen.com.

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By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – After months of being denied access to their loved ones, parents and guardians will be allowed indoor visits at long-term care facilities thanks to a New Jersey Department of Health directive.

The DOH recently released a directive that permits parents, a family member, legal guardians and support persons of pediatric, developmentally disabled and intellectually disabled residents of long-term care facilities to arrange for by-appointment indoor visits with their loved ones.

“I understand how stressful and heartbreaking it has been for so many families not to be able to visit their loved ones in person for more than three months now,” State Health Commissioner Judith Perischilli said. “Reuniting families with

Parents/Guardians Allowed Indoor Visits To Long-Term Care Facilities their loved ones in these facilities is a critical step for the mental, physical, social and emotional well-being of these residents.”

The directive by the Department outlines guidance to safeguards the health of these vulnerable individuals.

Facilities can only allow visits if there has been no new probable or confirmed coronavirus cases recorded across a 28-day period, which is two incubation periods for COVID-19.

All visitors must be screened for symptoms, which includes temperature checks and potential exposure to COVID-19.

These screenings should take place in a designated area that maintains social distancing and infection control standards. If an individual has any COVID-19 symptoms or possible exposure, they will not be permitted to visit

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Visitors are required to wear a mask, be educated on proper hand hygiene and practice social distancing with anyone other than their loved one.

Specific areas for visits will be designated by the facilities in order to limit the visitor’s movement around the facility.

While transporting the resident to designated visiting area, a safe distance of six feet must be maintained by other residents and staff.

Informed consent forms will be collected by facilities and those giving consent must acknowledge that they are aware of the potential dangers of COVID-19 exposure and will comply with the facility’s policies during the visit. The consent form includes agreement by the visitor to notify the facility if they tested

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Hours, days and duration of visits will be established by each facility and they can start scheduling indoor visit 48 hours after they have submitted an attestation to the Department that they have implemented the requirements of the Department’s directive.

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Now Hiring – The Goddard School on Route 70 is seeking full time Teacher’s Assistant and leads for the upcoming school year. We provide a warm, loving environment for children up to six years. Must have a flexible schedule, available Mon-Fri. Benefits include paid time off, 401k and paid lunch on Fridays.

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All Firearms WANTED - Gun Collections, Military/Hunting, Antique, Military Artifacts, Swords/ Bayonets. We pay CASH on the spot! Call John & Stephanie 610716-5353. email: antiqueand rareguns@gmail.com. Federal Firearms License Holder (38)

Power Washer - $14 p/h. Cash to start. Executive Enterprises, Toms River. Call 732-608-6181.

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Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713.

(17) CASH PAID!! - LP records, ste-reos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you.

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(28) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for Rock, Reggae, Blues, Elvis, Jazz, Metal, Psychedelic. Very Good condition only.

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(34) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

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Help Wanted Laundromat Attendant - For FT/PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

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Food Service - Our staff has done a tremendous job during the recent pandemic. Our staff has been and is committed to quality service to our residents. Our staff is are not just employees but they are heroes in the eyes of the residents and family members. We continue to comply with all department of health standards and maintain strict following of all CDC standards. The Pines is currently looking for experience and on experienced food service workers) who want to be part of a team that is committed to providing excellent service to the residents here. We have numerous part time openings for Servers/Waitstaff, Dietary Aides, and Utility Aides/Dish Washers. We have a diverse workforce from high school kids to retired individuals. Our high school kids get the work experience and at the same time have the opportunity to earn scholarships to college from our resident association. Our retired individuals come in and provide mentorship and leadership to our young kids and at the same time get the satisfaction and feeling that they are still making some type of contribution. At this time, we currently have the following part time opportunities with our dining services department: All positions are part time and currently start at $11/hr. Apply online at https://www.thepinesatwhiting.org/contactus/careers/ or in person to: The Pines at Whiting, 509 Route 530, Whiting, NJ 08759 EOE. (34) Kitchen/Wait Staff - Apply online at Magnoliaal.com or in person at Magnolia Gardens. 1935 Route 9, Toms River. 732-557-6500 or email hr@magnoliaal.com. (30) Program Management Analyst needed by VitalAxis in Toms River, NJ to be responsible for execution of multiple programs of strategic business value & end-to-end delivery by managing teams across geographies in America & India. Email resume to, Arun Tumati, Chief Operations Officer, at arun.tumati@vitalaxis.com.

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Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Some exterior. Quality always. Very neat.

Prompt courteous service. Reasonable-affordable. Senior discounts.

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(33) ALL American Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements.

Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n) Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs.

Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned.

Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (33) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (19) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725.

(19) When You Need A Caregiver Call Lucy - European Registered Nurse, 25 years. US Eldercare experience, 17 years. Live in/out, hourly, negotiable. Leisure Village West resident. 732-657-1409 (H), 732-833-3273 (C).

(20) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award.

Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) SPRING CLEANUPS - Landscaping restorations carpentry masonry renovations repairs downed branches hedges shrubs bushes mulch stone debris removal demolition cleanouts dumpster service provided by a Licensed A901Hauler.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Ocean Health Initiatives Reopens Closed Locations

By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY − Ocean Health Initiatives recently reopened several of its locations in Ocean and Monmouth counties.

The locations that have reopened include its Brick office at 1610 NJ-88, Suite 204; OHI Freehold located at 20 Jackson Street, Suite E, Freehold; OHI Little Egg Harbor located at 798 Route 539, Building 3, Little Egg Harbor; and OHI Stafford located at 333 Haywood Road, Manahawkin.

Those locations were temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic while Toms River’s location at 10 Stockton Drive; Lakewood’s location at 101 Second Street; and Manchester’s location at 686 Route 70, Lakehurst, remained open.

OHI has a bilingual staff available to assist patients and callers and offers Telehealth services for people who cannot travel to an OHI location. It has seven

locations throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties. To become a patient of OHI, call 732-363-6655 or visit ohinj.org to schedule an appointment.

The Lakewood, Little Egg Harbor and Manchester health centers have pharmacies. OHI provides comprehensive primary and preventative health and dental care to Ocean and Monmouth County’s uninsured, underinsured and insured populations.

A sliding-fee scale is available, based on an individual’s or family’s ability to pay.

Services include family and internal medicine, dental, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health and social services, podiatry and pharmacy services.

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All nurses and aides, who are bonded, licensed, and insured, are educated and trained in CDC safety practices and recommendations. They are required to self-monitor their temperatures before visiting a home. Each clinician and aide have approved CDC personal protection equipment, including gowns, KN95 masks, face shields, and gloves for each client.

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clinical supervisor 24 hours a day. Client telehealth visits are conducted daily to ensure the well-being of PHHC clients and families.

PHHC Chief Operating Officer Jonathan Herman said, “Throughout the pandemic, Preferred is proud to have maintained our high standard of care for all of our clients, while also working hard to ensure the safety of our nurses and aides. They continue to demonstrate why they are recognized as heroes during this time.”

For the past 20 years, PHHC has been accredited by CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Partner), an accrediting organization for the home health care industry.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE You’ll Never Be Left High And Dry As Long As Dr. Choxi is By Your Side

By Michael Vandenberg “There’s always some kind of suppor t available,” for patients struggling with pain, Dr. Sarah Choxi told me in a recent discussion. If you, like many of Garden State Medical Center’s new patients, have been told by other doctors that nothing could be done to alleviate your suffering, it’s time to think again. When you combine the vast treatment options available at GSMC with Dr. Choxi and the rest of their pain management specialists (including founder Dr. Dharam Mann), that negativity simply doesn’t stand a chance.

After all, her interest in helping people has driven her throughout her education and career.

She decided to specialize in anesthesiology and interventional pain management because she saw how much those fields could change lives.

“It was a way to help patients improve quality of life,” said Dr. Choxi. “It can be really difficult for people when they have pain to go through their normal day by day activities. So it was really impor tant to me as a medical student, later on as a resident, and now as an attending to be able to restore their function and have very independent lives.” People who have conditions that can’t be solved or are difficult to solve deserve the ability to be happy and painfree.

Formerly at the Universit y of Chicago, Dr. Choxi was drawn to GSMC’s same focus, as well as the innovative tools it has to make it happen. “It’s a very multi-dimensional perspective on man-

aging pain,” she said.

Their solutions include medication manage ment, injections, spinal cord stimulators, and countless others that have been proven safe and effective. Oftentimes a combination of techniques works best. “Patients aren’t cookie cutter.

They’re very unique and individual. So I think you need to have a plan in place that caters to their specific needs.”

Garden State Medical Center has always been on the cutting edge, so it’s only natural for them to have so much under their umbrella. If Dr. Choxi thinks you need to see a rheumatologist, don’t start looking at next month’s calendar; you can see one of her rheumatologist colleagues in-house in a matter of days. She’ll probably even share her notes with them on their stateof-the-art electronic database, which will also help you to stay informed about your own care.

Being in-the-know about the options available to you is an important part of the culture at GSMC. Dr. Choxi remembers one patient in particular who was desperate for answers. She had heel surgery and, although When she saw the pa- granted. Recently she it had physically healed, tient, she told her, “No went to a flea market with she was still feeling a matter what, we’ll fig- her husband and could ton of pain. Unfortunately, ure this out together.” Dr. actually just walk around the surgeon had been Choxi gave her options: for a couple hours and enjoy herself. Previously, dismissive, telling her five to be exact.

The patient decided anything longer than ten that there was no reason to go with minutes used to be una n i n j e c - bearable. “I’m finally able tion called to just enjoy the weather a s y m p a - outside,” the patient told thetic nerve her. “I’m so glad that you block, and could give me options j u s t l i k e and I know that I can t h a t s h e trust you.”

Trust in a doctor gives for her to be feeling dis- achieved 90 percent recomfort. “She felt a little lief. It was a life-changing patients the courage to pushed around by him difference, giving her pursue the treatment and sort of just pushed the ability to experience they feel most comfortout the door,” Dr. Choxi basic joys again in ways able with. Luckily, after remembered her saying. lots of people take for Dr. Choxi gives you the

most effective and safest options, she’s happy let you make the ultimate choice. Unfamiliar with how some of these methods work? She’ll happily go over everything with you at length and answer any questions. In addition, GSMC has models in every room to help patients visualize what doctors are describing. There are even televisions in all the offices with videos that give patients a full rundown of procedures and illustrations on how they’re performed.

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that they ’re going to get the care they de serve”. To get started, call 1-888-376-2661 today to schedule an appointment, or feel free to visit gsmedicalcenter. org to learn more on the procedures Garden State Medical Center provides. Dr. Choxi currently practices at 780 Route 37 West, Suite 110 and 1314 Hooper Avenue, Building B, Suite 101 in Toms River; 1100 Route 70, Entrance A in Whiting; 1608 Route 88, Suite 102 in Brick; and 100 Route 36, Suite #1K in West Long Branch.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of july 25 - july 31

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You might rush to get something done on time and only end up slowing yourself down. This is one of those weeks when you should be extra polite and avoid letting anyone get under your skin. Hold off on making major changes.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Let sleeping dogs lie. You might feel that it’s best to be forthright when discussing a financial matter. Unfortunately, all you may do is stir up resentment and controversy. Remain discreet in the week ahead.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Dialogues about the past can needlessly complicate the present.

Put personal meetings and serious discussions on the back burner during the first half of the week.

There may be obstacles to handling your budget.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The New Moon arrives in your sign early tomorrow. The next few days could be difficult to navigate because there may be a pileup of duties and realities to face. Wait until the second half of the week to make weighty decisions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The shift in focus during tomorrow’s New Moon might be all it takes to reveal hidden problems and mistakes.

Be glad to have a chance to fix them as the week unfolds and learn from them for the future.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You can solve crossword puzzles easily but may not easily handle cross words. There could be a competition or struggle over money, policies or ethics, so it’s best to let a sense of fair play prevail in the week ahead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may feel your achievements are unsatisfactory if you compare yourself to others. This is not a good week to negotiate better terms because other people may be focused on their own agenda and could be less empathetic than usual.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You may briefly feel you’re out of your depth in the upcoming week. You could be dismayed by family dramas or feel uncertain when faced with a dilemma. Make a deliberate effort to fill in the gaps in your knowledge.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the week ahead, you may be discouraged when people don’t react to your ideas with the level of enthusiasm you expect. Remain budget-conscious and be sure to pay your bills on time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t let a spat turn into a grudge. When people are stressed out, a few harsh words can quickly turn into hard feelings. In the week ahead, be aware that unmindful criticism of others might build an unscalable wall.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Performing the dullest duties may show others that you are diligent but may not earn you any credit. Do not expect to receive glowing praise for just being there. Avoid disputes and dissension during the upcoming week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Put creative energies to work on your own behalf as this week unfolds rather than being distracted by lingering problems. Wait until a project is perfected and polished before presenting it to the world.

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