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Susan Kearney, Toms River, is speaking through a bull horn along with fellow members of the New Jersey Animal Save Movement, an animal rights group that opposed the killing of chickens as part of the Orthodox Jewish ritual of Kaporos during a recent protest held along the Town and Country Shopping Center on Route 70 in Lakewood. By Bob Vosseller LAKEWOOD – A dozen protestors held up signs and called for the end to using live chickens as part of a religious ritual during a recent rally. Members of the animal rights group New Jersey Animal Save Movement chose to rally along Town and Cou nt r y Shoppi ng
Center and the highway as it was directly across f rom a Bi ngo W holesale store w h ic h w a s s el l i n g hundreds of chickens. T he ch ickens a re killed in relation to the Orthodox Jewish ritual Kaporos during Yom K ippu r. Toms River resident Susan Kearney, an event organizer for NJASM,
broadcast her message t h roug h a bull hor n du r i ng t he protest. She wa s joi ne d by fellow members who held up signs declaring strong opposition to the ritual’s use of chickens. She said trucks filled with chickens bring them behind the store for t he r it u al. “We called them out (last
year) as they didn’t have a health certificate to have the chickens on the premises. They had to give them back.” Kearney said “people swing the chickens by their necks. I have pic t u r e s of a l l t he dead birds that were on the ground. We are here today to call for
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Drop Boxes Are Ready For Your Ballot By Bob Vosseller TOMS R I V ER – There are 17 drop boxes available in Ocean County to bring your completed ballot to. Officials of the state recently released a complete list of locations of where secure drop boxes are for use during this year’s mailin general election on
November 3. The 17 drop boxes are spread out throughout the county and several are already available for depositing completed ballots, which are collected by the Ocean County Board of Elections on a daily basis. Cameras have been installed to monitor the boxes on 24 hour/seven
day a week basis. Once you return your ballot, a voter will have the ability to track their ballot online through the state Division of Elections. Considering the ongoing COVID -19 pandemic, Governor Phil Mur phy signed P.L. 2020, c. 72 which requires County Clerks
to send all active registered voters a vote by mail ballot for the November 3, 2020 General Election. Ocean County Clerk Scott Colabella said mail-in ballots are being sent to active registered voters. Those who have not yet registered to vote have until October 13
to do so and can register in person at the Ocean County Clerk’s office located at the Ocean County Courthouse at 118 Washington St. According to the state Division of Elections drop boxes are already available at the following locations and towns. (Ballot - See Page 22)
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Candidate Seeks Seat On The Board Of Education
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Tzvi Herman is the only registered candidate running for the unexpired vacancy of Board of Education member Sharon Dey’s term. Dey resigned from the board recently. Whoever wins in that spot will serve the rest of her term. Herman’s candidate profi le was inadvertently not included in last week’s article concerning the candidates seeking election/ re-election to the township’s Board of Education. He is facing opposition by at least two writein candidates. “I have been a proud Jackson resident for two and a half years and I have three children. My oldest attends a private school and my (Board - See Page 12)
Open Space Purchase Approved
By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Council members unanimously approved on second reading the purchase of a 48-acre parcel of land for open space preservation purposes. They also argued for local representation on a county land board during a recent council meeting. The property to be purchased is located in the Cassville section of Jackson and officials pointed to the ordinance as another example of their commitment to halt development in areas of the township to preserve it for recreational and environmental purposes. Also noted was that the plan would now stop development of 16 homes to be built there. A plan for that was approved two years ago by the Jackson Zoning Board of Adjustment. The ordinance calls for the purchase of (Space - See Page 21)
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Continued From Page 1 a stop to this. We have activists from all over the state.” She referenced an ordinance that was passed in Jackson last year that put some controls in place regarding the treatment of animals. The ordinance could not prohibit the ritual as it is protected under religious freedom. Religious freedom is a federal law and is more powerful than any local one. In November 2019, the Jackson Council passed the ordinance concerning the ethical and humane treatment of animals during a meeting which was dominated by discussion of the Kaporos ritual and other religious rituals involving animal sacrifices. During a public hearing held during that meeting, residents had expressed their view that they would have liked to have seen any rituals involving animal cruelty and brutal treatment prohibited. Jackson’s ordinance allows for the ritual but requires the practice to be conducted within religious institutions and private property. Jackson Council President Alex Sauickie said at the time, that the ordinance was drafted to prevent abuse of both family member animals at home and those who live in the wild. Sauickie added “we believe enforcement against these acts of cruelty within surrounding towns was inadequate because they had nothing on the books to deal with them at the municipal level and thus, this ordinance gives our local police officers and code enforcement department the power to enforce these protections and bring those that break them to justice.” Cruelty is defined in that ordinance as “any act or inaction that causes, is known to cause or is calculated to cause physical or psychological pain, injury, damage or harm to an animal. “Yom Kippur is a beautiful time so we asked in that spirit if they would surrender some chickens to us. That worked in the past but now, I don’t know,” Kearney said. She noted that none of the chickens are consumed after they are killed. She added that the ritual allows for the chickens to be replaced by coins “but some say this is tradition and it goes way back but it is not even in the Torah at all. I wish I could understand the need for this. The chickens are crammed into a small boxes and sometimes we find them in bags.” “We rescue birds,” said Joe who was present with his wife and children. The couple declined to give their last names. “We’re out here today because this is barbaric and there is no reason for it. It is not anywhere in the Torah. Cruelty to animals is forbidden in the Torah. Why are they going against their own book’s word? Even if it was in the Torah it still isn’t right,” Joe said. Joe added, “we have to evolve with new times and if we don’t need to cause unnecessary suffering we shouldn’t.”
Laura Wolkofsky of Toms River also came out to oppose the practice. “It is wrong and unnecessary. It can be replaced with coins for the ritual. I don’t really think it is being done for a religious reason, thousands of chickens are killed and tortured. They sling them by their wings, they slice their throats and they are not even eating them.” Wolkofsky said the ritual involves the symbolic removal of sins. “To me its voodoo and it has nothing to do with religion.” She said that transfer trucks carrying at least 300 chickens each were coming out behind the Bingo store. Rabbi Avi Schnall serves as the NJ Director for Agudath Israel. He said that there were several misconceptions being made about the ritual and explained its purpose and how it was conducted. “It is not some magic potion where we wave the chicken around for atonement of our sins. I wish it could be that simple. It is more symbolic and a tradition that dates back many hundreds of years to Europe and before that. We take the chicken and say a prayer saying ‘let this chicken be atonement for me’ - so to speak and then the chicken would be slaughtered in a kosher manner and given to charity which is still happening today,” Rabbi Schnall said. He said despite asser tions by the animal rights activists, the chickens were being donated after their death. “The chickens are given away they are obviously brought to a butcher and the butcher cleans them up and takes out the meat and the chicken is given to poor families.” Rabbi Schnall said that the chicken meat was provided to kosher soup kitchens in the area. “That is the idea - the chicken is given away to charity as in ‘in place of my sins.’ Let the chicken be in place of it as a symbolic type of ritual. Atonement doesn’t happen that fast. You do have to do a bit of self-work.” “There are a lot of laws that go into kosher/non-kosher. Our chickens need to be killed and the knives that are used are special knives. Many people don’t know this. In order for a person to slaughter the chicken the knife has to be checked and is not allowed to have any nicks in the knife. The blade has to be 1,000 percent smooth and it is tested and if there is any nick in the knife, we don’t use that knife,” the Rabbi added. He explained further that by using a f lawless knife that the slaughter is pain free for the chickens. “It is being done in the most humane and sensitive way. We aren’t just taking a butcher knife and cutting its head off.” Rabbis are in each Kaporos location overseeing the process and constantly checking the knives throughout the day, he added. He disputed the claim that the ritual was not referenced in the Torah and that coins were being replaced for the chickens in Israel. “That is far from the truth. It is very much the custom to use chickens in Israel and they are more commonly used there (Chicken - See Page 6)
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Continued From Page 4 than it is in America. There are many levels of what is called the general Torah and it is definitely in the scriptures and the sources of our religion, this custom of using chickens,” Rabbi Schnall added. He said that “not everyone follows all the customs. There are many customs in Judaism - even our dress code: some have the long sidelocks, some don’t; some have to grow a beard, some don’t. This is another custom in Orthodox Judaism that many people have. Some do use coins and some use fish. It depends on where you originate from. There is a source in our Torah.” He also noted that included in the Torah was a commandment to treat animals with respect. “It would be quite ironic to use an animal for atonement by transgressing a commandment to treat animals with respect.” “Especially in Lakewood we take very good care to make sure the chickens are treated well,” he said. “I don’t expect the animal rights groups to be scholars who would know this and
the thing about Israel not using them. I don’t know where they got that from,” he added. The ritual goes on between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. “The idea is to get it done before Yom Kippur because that is the day of forgiveness.” Rabbi Schnall said any permits required regarding the handling of chickens and where the locations for the ritual can be held is done through the community itself. The rabbi noted thousands of chickens were used in the rituals in Lakewood and during the time of the interview he said he would soon be picking up three or four chickens himself for his family. “It costs me $70 or $80 and the chickens will go to charity. The tens of thousands of dollars of food will go to charity which is an incredible thing. It goes to charities in different locations, mostly kosher soup kitchens,” Rabbi Schnall added. “There is a tremendous amount of charity being produced by this ritual.” JerseyShoreOnline.com also attempted several times to speak with a representative of the Bingo Wholesale store in Lakewood but was told that no one was authorized to give a comment and that the manager would reach out if he wished to make a statement for this story. At press time no one responded. Mordechai Schwartz who operates the Kapporos Center in Lakewood was also contacted for this story, but at press time had not responded.
“Run Walk Ride LBI for #ArcOcean” Challenge Benefits COVID-19 Relief Campaign
By Alyssa Riccardi LONG BEACH ISLAND – Members of The Arc, Ocean County Chapter walked, ran or rode a total of 100 miles for a portion of their virtual “Run Walk Ride LBI for #ArcOcean” challenge. Participants are attempting to complete 18 miles in 21 days. All benefits of the challenge go towards The Arc, Ocean County Chapter COVID-19 Relief Campaign to install new touchless sinks at their six vocational programs. “We had 15 staff members volunteer to walk down in LBI on Friday and together we completed over 30 miles,” said Laura Williams, Executive Director. “We will keep walking until we reach our goal of $42,000.” To participate, sign up at RunSignUp. com and search #ArcOcean18Miles. If you would like to send a donation, it can be mailed to The Arc, Ocean County Chapter, 815 Cedar Bridge Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701. For more information, email development@arcocean.org or visit arcocean. org.
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Bill Would Increase Park Access For Veterans From The Desk Of
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Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), author of the bipartisan Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act (H.R. 2435) with lead Democrat co-sponsor Adam Smith of (D-WA), hailed the passage of the bill which will provide increased access to federal lands for the purposes of veterans’ medical therapy. “Research has increasingly shown that outdoor recreation can be an effective form of treatment, rehabilitation, and healing for veterans. While many nonprofit organizations, veteran service organizations, and private companies have used the outdoors to help heroes heal, providing greater coordination among key federal agencies will open new opportunities for veterans on public lands and other outdoor spaces,”
said Chris Smith, author of the Veterans Health Programs Improvement Act (P.L. 108-422), and 13 other veterans laws. “The legislation requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish an interagency task force on the use of public lands to provide medical treatment and therapy to veterans through outdoor recreation. After undertaking a comprehensive analysis, the task force will submit recommendations to Congress, within one year, on how to eliminate barriers and provide more public outdoor space for use by our veterans.” Smith’s bill was included in a package of veterans’ legislation - The Veterans’ COMPACT Act, (H.R. 8247) - which passed in a unanimous voice vote. On the House floor, Rep. Chris Smith thanked Sierra
Club for its leadership, and his 130-plus colleagues who cosponsored his bill. He recounted the true story of a veteran suffering from PTSD, and his positive encounter with nature. “By the time he was 20, Blake was suffering severe depression, anxiety and PTSD and he made three visits to VA psychiatric wards and a substance abuse rehab,” Smith said. “But it was a backpacking trip led by the Sierra Club Military Outdoors that changed his entire perspective. He reports that ‘in every Texas sunrise in the desert or a sunset next to an alpine lake, I found more beauty and serenity than I thought existed. I found camaraderie with my other veterans in sharing our stories on the trail. The darkness of what I had experienced couldn’t compare to the light I saw in watching a trout swim in the Merced River with Half Dome looming nearby. And when the depression, anxiety and ever ything else that comes with PTSD creeps back into my life, I know just what do…strap
on a pack and get outside!” H.R. 2435 has been endorsed by more than 120 veteran service organizations, outdoor recreation groups, and conservation organizations. Smith garnered broad bipartisan support in the House, with over 135 cosponsors. Said New Jersey VFW State Legislative Director William F. Thomson, “Congratulations to Chris Smith on another important piece of veteran legislation. Congressman Smith has been a three-time recipient of the New Jersey Veterans of Foreign Wars Legislator of the Year award and National Veterans of Foreign Wars Legislator of the Year award. He has always shown that veterans are important to him and our nations. He is one of the New Jersey Veterans best friends in Congress.” Said Jeff Tittel, Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club, “For the people who have given their all for this country, we need to do all we can to help them. That includes access to National Parks and outdoor activities. The
outdoors experience has restorative powers, whether you are hiking, mountain biking, camping, or communing with nature. It helps to inspire us and heals our body and spirit. Connecting with nature and being in the wilderness is a powerful part of healing, and the Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act will help veterans access that power. My dad was a WWII veteran who was at the Bulge and many other battles. He was also a Sierra Club member for over 40 years. He became an avid hiker and outdoor person when he came back, which helped him deal with everything he went through. It also helped bond us together through an appreciation of nature.” “Our public lands are places for respite and healing, but for many veterans, those landscapes remain out of reach,” said Rob Vessels, campaign manager of Sierra Club Military Outdoors. The task force is empowered: First, to identify opportunities to formalize coordination between the Depart-
ment of Veterans Affairs, public land agencies, and partner organizations regarding the use of public lands or other outdoor spaces for health and wellness for veterans; Second, to identify barriers that exist to providing veterans with opport u n ities for health and wellness through the use of outdoor recreation on public lands or other outdoor spaces; And third, to develop recommendations to better facilitate the use of public lands or other outdoor spaces for promoting wellness and facilitating the delivery of health care and therapy for veterans. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Center for PTSD, between 11 and 20 percent of veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom and 12 percent of those who served in Desert Storm have PTSD in a given year, and 30 percent of those who ser ved in Viet nam will have had PTSD in their lifetime.
Combat Pay To Be Excluded From Gross Income Tax From The Desk Of The
Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation (S-2050) to exclude combat pay from gross taxable income under the New Jersey income tax. New Jersey is the only s t at e c u r r e nt ly t a x i ng combat pay, which is also u nt axed by the federal government. “Members of the military put eve r y t h i ng on t he line for our state and our country,” said Governor
Murphy. “I am happy and proud that, even in the midst of our state’s most serious fiscal crisis, we were able to find a way to make life easier for our troops and provide some long-overdue relief to the bravest among us.” “All distractions when deployed reduce combat effectiveness. This is a positive action that will p ay d iv id e nd s for ou r women and men in com-
bat,” said Maj. Gen. Jemal J. Beale, T he Adjut ant General of New Jersey and Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. S-2050 excludes military pay for service in a combat zone, or for hospitalization as the result of injury while serving in a combat zone, from gross taxable income under the New Jersey income tax. The bill excludes combat pay in the same manner as federal taxation does. A combat zone is defined as any area the President of the United States designates by Executive Order as an area in which the
U.S. Ar med Forces are engaging or have engaged in combat. P r i ma r y spon sor s of S-2050 include Senators Shirley K. Tu r ner, Michael L. Testa, Jr., and Kristin M. Corrado, and Assembly members A nnette Quijano, Cleopatra G. Tucker, and Wayne P. DeAngelo. “I would like to thank Governor Murphy. This is a big salute to our military personnel, especially those serving in combat zones,” said Senator Shirley Turner. “Our military members are putting their lives at risk while their pay is below or at the poverty line. Their families
are also making enormous personal sacrifices. New Jersey should be honoring military service, not taxing it. I first introduced this bill 19 years ago, and I am elated that New Jersey will now join the rest of the nation to become the 50th state to exempt combat zone pay f rom taxation.” “Previous versions of this important bill have languished in the Legislature for 10 years. When I was sworn into the Senate in January, I made this one of my priorities and began advocating for its passing and enactment on behalf of American servicemen and women,” said Sena-
tor Michael Testa. “I am proud that working with colleagues on both sides of the aisle, we are finally reversing the insensitive policy, and I than k the Governor for his support.” “I am proud today of Gov. Murphy and the State of New Jersey for adopting the combat zone state tax exemption. It must have been a difficult decision to make in challenging fi nancial times,” said Lt. Col. Peter Lupo, Vice President of Legislative Affairs, New Jersey Veterans Chamber of Commerce. For that reason, New Jersey soldiers will be deeply appreciative. I can personally attest to that.”
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
E DITORIAL Pandemics Do Not Respect Borders Admiral Stavridis and General Zi n n i ( Ret.) said it best: “No matter how successful we are in f ighting the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic at home, we will n e ve r s t o p it u n le s s we are also fighting it around the world.” As a supporter and ambassador for The Borgen P r oje c t , a n o n p r of it organization working to make global poverty a focus of U.S. foreign policy, and a resident of New Je r sey, I a m calling on our representative in the Senate, Sen. Menendez and Sen. Booker, to support additional emergency supplemental resources for t he I nter nat ional Affairs Budget to fight C OV I D -19. T h e U S needs decisive global coordination to end this cr isis, for pandemics t r u ly do not r e s p e c t borders. A s Gove r nor Mu rp hy p r e s e nt e d , Ne w Jersey business, organizations, employees, and customers are participating in the One Je r s ey Ple d ge, c om mitting to follow health and safety guidelines du r i ng New Je r sey’s econom ic a nd social recovery. However, to prevent future pandemics in the long run, we as a nation need to take the lead and invest in more global responses. By helping developing cou nt r ies st reng t hen their hospitals and labs, we c a n id e nt i f y a nd contain emerging diseases before they get to the US. The bill would also help the federal gove r n m e n t p r e p a r e for the next pandemic by st reng theni ng the global health chain of command. This virus is having
the most devastating effect on developi ng countries that lack the scientific and financial re sou rce s t o combat the disease themselves. COVID-19 could push 265 m ill ion people t o st a r vat ion by t he end of 2020 and 500 m illion more people into poverty due to the economic fallout. The Borgen Project is especially concerned about the response in Africa, which carries 23% of the global disease bu rde n but on ly a c counts for 1% of global health expenditure. Overall, more than half of the world’s population could be living in poverty in the wake of COVID-19, erasing decades of progress combat i ng ext reme poverty. Now, more than ever, it is time to put pressure on Congress t o re com m it t o U.S. le a de r sh ip i n global healt h se cu r it y. T he proposed $20 billion in the next emergency supplement al for the Inter national Affairs Budget would include resources for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria, Gavi the Vaccine Alliance as well as life-saving anti-hunger and nutrition programs. Readers, I urge you to take 30 seconds out of your day to reach out to your local leaders to advocate your support for additional emergency supplemental for the Inter national Affairs Budget. Visit The Borgen Project action center to make your voice heard. We can do better when we work together. Tiffany Lou Borgen Project Ambassador
Regulations Trump Common Sense
Letters To Area Facilities Review Act The made by the Editor state in 1979. jority in the House until was passed in the 1990s the DEP r uled that you could only bulkhead your property if your lot was no more than 75 feet wide and if your neighbors on both sides al ready had bulkheads. The neighbors on only one side of our property have a bulkhead so we could not bulkhead the property. The preferred method by the state was to build a rip rap wall (essentially rock wall) to protect the shoreline. We applied to have that done but were denied by DEP because the state thought that some of the reeds and bushes aka “wetlands” would be destroyed. Essentially, we will have to wait for nature to destroy the remaining 10 feet of wetlands before we are allowed to do anything to preserve our shoreline from further erosion. The state in a nutshell “protected” the “wetlands” by allowing nature to destroy them rather than allowing a rip rap wall to protect what still is left of the “wetlands.” The DEP demonstrated their inability to use common sense once again in relation to the sport port which is a small floating dock to pull the jet ski onto. The DEP told us we could not do that because it would not be in more than 4 feet of water. The 4 feet of water was required to protect the submerged aquatic vegetation as shown on a map
Fr e q u e nt ly d u r i ng t he winter months sustained northwesterly winds blow the water out far enough that you can literally walk 40 to 50 feet out to land that is normally covered by wat e r. We se nt t he DE P pic t u r e s t o show that there was absolutely no vegetation in the area, only light brown sand and d a rk brow n s a nd . T he response from the state: well, the vegetation may come back some day. File your application again, pay another $2,000 filing fee, and we will deny it. It is important for the public to remember that no regulations issued by a state or federal agency constitute a “law” passed by elected representatives accountable to the people who elected them. The gover n ment creates a n agency. The agency proposes reg ulations. T he Cong ress or Assembly then rubber-stamps them so t h at bu re auc r at s i n their infinite wisdom can abuse them. That is why President Trump reducing unnecessary or outdated regulations is no small accomplishment.
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Can you think of a single thing that Trump has done in his four years in office? Let me rephrase that: Can you think of a single thing he has done right? In the first two years of his presidency, in 2017 a nd 2018, Republica ns controlled the House and Senate in addition to the W h ite House. A nd yet he still couldn’t get anything done. There were no Democrats blocking him. People blame the lack of a wall on Democrats, but they didn’t get a ma-
I think that President Trump’s effort to review and reduce unnecessary or outdated regulations often is not truly appreciated. Most people do not feel them directly such as they would with receiving a tax cut, saving their job from going off shore, or seeing their IRA or 401K increase in value. However, my recent experience with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection brought home to me the effect of regulations and bureaucrats running amuck. We live on Goose Creek in Toms River where it widens into Shelter Cove. Recently, we applied to rebuild a dock we built in 1987, attach a sport port for a jet ski to it, and build a rip rap wall along the shoreline to prevent further erosion. We have a fairly deep lot so ever since we bought the lot in 1978 we tried to keep a natural boundary of reeds and bayberry bushes along the water line to discourage erosion. Unfortunately, nature did not cooperate and since 1987, erosion reduced our original buffer area from over 32 feet to only 10 feet deep at the widest places along the shorelines. The state will not allow us to build a bulk head to protect the proper t y because when the Coastal The Jackson Times welcomes all points of view for publication and provides this page as an open forum for residents to express themselves regarding politics, government, current events and local concerns. All letters are printed as space allows unless deemed offensive by the editorial staff, and provided they are signed and include address & phone number for veri�ication. Letters may not be printed if we cannot verify them. Names will not be withheld from publication. While most letters are printed as submitted, we reserve the right to edit or
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What Has Trump Done?
January of 2019. That’s two whole years that the Republicans in power did absolutely nothing about immigration. Nothing. T hey did n’t come up w it h a n a lt e r n at ive t o O b a m a c a r e. T h e y h a d two years. In four years, Trump has only made Trump better. Now, Trump’s ads are showing pictures of his America and saying “this is Biden’s America.” It’s n o t Bi d e n’s A m e r i c a . This is the America that he m a de by not doi ng anything. He had four years to fix things. He didn’t. If he had any other job in the country, and did nothing for 4 years, he’d be fired. Doug Transom Brick
Majority Being Silenced I won’t stop with this until our Governor hears it! The hypocrisy and manipulation is blatant! The virus is being used as a vehicle to suppress the silent majority from casting their vote. Those limiting us must k now the power of the silent major it y a nd t herefore are seeking ways to suppress us. There is no valid reason to start now, weeks before an election, to limit our rights with mail-in voting except to suppress this silent majority. We have to be able to vote in person on a machine at the polls. If we can go to stores and many other locations there is no valid reason not to be able to go to the polls and vote on a machine and press but t on s ex a c t ly l i ke a keypad at a store. We have to fight for our right to vote any and all ways and not be limited or mandated how. Carol Perri Brick
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COMMUNITY NEWS C LUB N EWS , A CTIVITIES , E VENTS & A NNOUNCEMENTS
Little League Treasurer Sentenced On Theft Charge
By Chris Lundy JACKSON – The former treasurer to the Holbrook Little League team had to pay back $63,085.41 and serve 100 hours of community service, police said. John Lehman, 57, of Jackson, will also have one year of non-custodial probation. According to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, he has paid the money back. Anthony Del Vecchio, the league’s former president, had been sentenced earlier this year to two years of non-custodial probation and 100 hours of community service. He also paid back $63,085.41 at the time of his sentencing. The charges of Theft by Unlawful Taking stem back to 2017, when the two of them converted more than $126,000 of the league’s funds for their own benefit. The league had been raising money to go to the World Series, and people around
the area donated to make sure the boys could make the trip. Then, questions began being raised about how the money was being spent. “Del Vecchio - and now Lehman - have both been made to answer for their betrayal of the faith and trust placed in them by the families that comprise the Holbrook Little League,” Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. “The league has been made whole by the repayment of monies stolen, and hopefully the league will continue to grow and recover from this dark period, but these two individuals will be branded as thieves for the rest of their lives, and deservedly so.” He thanked Assistant Prosecutor Christopher Heisler who handled this case and recognized the work of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Economic Crime Squad and High Tech Crime Unit.
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Continued From Page 1 two younger ones are not of school-age,” Herman said. Herman said he chose to run for the office because “in Jackson there are approximately 8,500 public school children in the district. In addition, there are approximately 2,400 children enrolled in private schools.”
“There are many mandated services that the Board of Education is tasked to provide to private school children and to ensure that all children in Jackson receive the services they are entitled to, an advocate on the board of education is needed,” he said. He added that “the district needs someone who is familiar with the inner workings of the private school system to ensure that the services are being provided in an
efficient way that works for everyone.” Herman said a better understanding of growth in Jackson would “go a long way to ensure that our entire district will run smoothly. With a seven-member board, at least one member with an experienced understanding of the needs of twenty percent of children is essential.” “We cannot let any child’s needs go unaddressed. This is fair for both the public and private school communities
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in Jackson and will ensure that a better understanding exists on all of the issues,” the candidate added. “As a conservative millennial, I believe that I can bring a fresh perspective to the board. Recent data suggests that for children born in 1940, 90 percent went on to make more money than their parents. That figure has fallen to only 50 percent for children born in 1984,” Herman said. Herman added that “according to recent data that number continues to decline. I believe that action must be taken to educate our children in a way that’s appropriate for the 21st century. My hope that as a member of the board of education in Jackson I can do my part to reverse that trend.” The candidate said he has been involved in communal affairs for a long time. “During COVID-19 I arranged and executed a daily meal distribution for over 150 children in my neighborhood as well as arranging a zero percent interest small sum loan fund for members of the community who were struggling.” “I was the chairman of my child’s school dinner in 2019 and through that process I received a clear understanding of what education is all about. As an involved parent, I have learned how to balance the difficult decisions that educators must make all the while being fiscally responsible,” he said. “My profession as the president of a small business helps me understand how to budget and plan efficiently in these troubling times. I believe my unique experience and skillset will be an asset to the Jackson school board and to all the children in the Jackson school district,” Herman said. He said there were two distinct issues that the pandemic has brought about in the school district. “The fi rst issue is how to properly educate our children without putting them or the teachers in harm’s way. I understand that this is a politically charged issue, however, I believe our children must come fi rst.” The candidate said the second major issue facing the district was fi nancial. “The S-2 funding formula cuts have burned a hole in the Board of Education’s budget. There is speculation that the state’s budget shortfall due to the pandemic may cause additional future cuts. With the private school enrollment growing exponentially year over year, there will be an additional budget shortfall as the state funding formula does not appropriately account for private school children relative to the mandated services they receive. “I believe we have to work with neighboring towns and their resources to lobby the state government to reverse the S-2 funding cuts and to create legislation to properly fund transportation for private school students. I believe I can be that bridge to advocate for our entire district to ensure that Trenton gives us our fair share. Our district deserves to be heard in Trenton and I will do my best to ensure that both public and private school children receive the funds necessary for a quality education,” Herman added.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Are B Vitamins Useful For Treating Acne By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Consuming a healthy diet is getting more difficult for everyone lately. So taking supplements to fill in the nutritional gap is a good idea. Today, my focus is on B vitamins because those formulas are very useful to people, not only for energy, but also to control nerve pain and to help beautify the hair, skin and nails. Most of you associate biotin as the beauty B vitamin, and that is true, however it’s not alone in its ability to support attractiveness. We know that a vitamin B12 deficiency can cause anemia, and therefore also lead to hair loss, pale skin and brittle nails. If you have bluish-black or dark-colored streaks on your fingernails, it might be a sign of B12 deficiency. A deficiency in natural folate can also change the color of your nails and make them rigid and crack. Vitamin B5 reduces sebum oil production. Biotin is made by you, you know. It’s manufactured by the probiotics in your gut. A little-known fact is that B12 will not work without enough bioti n i n you r body. Most people don’t know that. So if you want to make more of your own B vitamins, you could start by thinking about gut health, dietary changes and/or a good probiotic. In as little as 3 months, you could see changes in your looks, maybe even sooner. But are B vitamins useful for treating acne? Yes, if you take them in biologically active for ms and you
keep them in good balance. Biotin and pantothenic acid supplements are useful in treating acne. But B12 is 100 percent dependent on you to have enough biotin. I saw this a lot when I was in clinical practice. People would test low serum B12. Their doctor would give them shots of B12 for that, to raise their levels quickly. But high doses of B12 when you’ve been in short supply for years, is not a great idea at all if biotin is low. First, you’d want to prime the body with biotin. It is likely that a balanced supply of the B vitamins (in particular B12, biotin and niacin) are worth a try if acne is persistent. There are other natural approaches you can take for acne such as saw palmetto, DIM and zinc. I like all of those options much better than the drug that teenagers take (that if taken during pregnancy is associated with cleft lip, congenital heart problems and other birth defects). The B vitamins are so important for your life, and unfortunately, they are so terribly misunderstood. What’s worse, millions of people are buying supplements of B complex that do not contain any biologically active ingredients whatsoever! If you’re interested in more about acne, B vitamins, skin health and natural approaches to more attractive skin, I can email you the more comprehensive version of this article. Just sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE New COVID-19 Child Care Tuition Assistance Program Is Open For Applications
OCEAN COUNTY – New Jersey Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson announced that applications are now open for the new COVID-19 child care tuition assistance program the Murphy Administration has created to help families with child care costs as schools open remotely. The $150 million program will provide child care tuition assistance to New Jersey families with incomes up to $75,000 that are in need of either full or part-time child care due to their child’s remote learning schedule. Families can apply for this assistance by completing the online application at ChildCareNJ.gov. Those applying will need proof of income and a notice or announcement from their child’s school of a remote learning schedule. “The Murphy Administration is committed to helping working families during this incredibly challenging time by pro-
viding support to help address the unanticipated child care costs families face as schools open remotely or with hybrid schedules,” Commissioner Johnson said. “Many working families are struggling to work-from-home or be at essential jobs while their children are attending school remotely. This new program is here to help and we encourage eligible families to apply.” Tuition assistance will be available through December 30 for eligible residents with school-age children, 5 to 13 years old. Families may submit applications and Human Services will provide the tuition assistance to eligible participants until funding is exhausted. Recipients will be eligible for either full- or part-time support based on their families’ needs. To learn more and apply visit ChildCareNJ.gov.
Jackson Elks To Hold Backyard Concert In October
JACKSON – The Jackson Elks Club will be holding a backyard concert featuring Dogs In A Pile from 4 to 8 p.m. on October 10. Doors open at 3 p.m. and the cost of admission is $15. This event is open to all members and non-members. There will be food and beverages available for sale. No outside food or beverages are allowed. The concert will be held at 1059 East
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By: Michael J. Deem, Esq.and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates People put their elderly parent or grandparent in a nursing home so that they can be safely taken care of, so that someone can properly look after them in their old age. No one expects that these nursing home residents should get anything less than the proper care and respect that they deser ve, but with the horrifying rise in nursing care abuse, this is not always the case. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse in the United States, more than 30 percent of all nursing homes in America indulge in some form of resident abuse. Statistics show that nearly 50 percent of all nursing homes are short staffed. The staff people who do work in these facilities are underpaid, overworked, and all too often overburdened, which in turn leads to elder neglect and abuse. Even more alarming is the prediction that the problem will only worsen in the near future. More than 91% of nursing homes lack adequate staff to properly care for patients. A Health and Human Services Department report found patients in understaffed nursing homes were more likely to suffer from a variety of problems, such as bed sores, malnutrition, weight loss, dehydration, pneumonia, and serious blood born infections. It’s a serious concern that will only increase with time, given that the population of people aged 85 or older is expected to double to 8.9 million by the year 2030.
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TRENTON – A caravan of over 30 cars paraded down West State Street in Trenton and in front of the State House in show of support for legislation that protects homeowners and renters affected by the pandemic. The “Drive to Survive” urged the New Jersey Senate to pass the “People’s Bill,” which aims to prevent mass foreclosures and evictions. The bill passed the New Jersey Assembly but has stalled in the Senate. “The situation in our neighborhoods is getting more desperate every day,” said Maria López-Nunez, deputy director, organizing and advocacy for Ironbound Community Corporation. “Elected officials need to understand the mental and emotional stress that New Jersey families face when there is no plan to prevent evictions come December. We need the
‘People’s Bill’ to restore hope for millions of families.” Touted by Governor Murphy during his budget address earlier this month, the “People’s Bill” encourages a compassionate rental and mortgage repayment schedule. It also prevents negative credit reporting for debt owed due to the pandemic during the moratorium. An executive order issued by the governor protects renters and homeowners from being evicted during, and for two months after, the public health emergency. Almost 35,000 eviction orders against tenants have been fi led in court since the pandemic began, although the executive order prevents the courts from enforcing them. Without the “People’s Bill,” tens of thousands of NJ residents would see a tidal wave of homelessness and housing insecurity.
Ocean County Blood Donation Events Begin Again By Alyssa Riccardi JACKSON – The Knights of Columbus Jackson (#2601) and Knights of Columbus St. Monica will be holding monthly blood donations. Organized by Vitalant, the nationwide blood collection organization, this ongoing series will provide Ocean County residents the opportunity to donate blood through December of this year. At this moment donations are especially important because of the nationwide COVID-19 pandemic and the need to constantly aid the local blood supply. “There’s no inherent risk of getting coronavirus from the donation procedure itself, and we follow CDC guidelines and take extra precautions to protect our staff
and blood donors,” explains Vitalant Regional Director Michael Davenport. “We require all staff and donors to wear a face covering or mask while donating and monitor temperatures to ensure a safe environment. All equipment and supplies are cleaned before, during and after the donation process to allow for a safe and clinical environment for everyone.” The dates are as followed: • October 26 from 2 to 7 p.m. • November 23 from 2 to 7 p.m. • December 28 from 2 to 7 p.m. T he donat ions w ill t a ke place at Grand Knights Hall 401 Bartley Rd. in Jackson. To schedule an appointment, donors call 201-251-3703 or visit vitalant.org.
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Continued From Page 1 property at 131 Pushkin Road which runs between Thomspon Bridge and Freehold roads and is owned and assessed to Rental Property Holdings, LLC. Council members noted the heavily wooded property had been zoned for residential use and has frontage on Freehold, Sunnybrook and Thompson Bridge roads. An appraisal commissioned by the council came in with an appraisal setting its value at around $1.44 million. Councilman Mar tin Flemming remarked, “there is a cost in failing to preserve open space both financially and in the quality of life. Yes, there is a cost to the municipality but there is a far greater cost if we don’t do it and if we don’t preserve as much land as we can.” Once again officials said preservation was a priority for Jackson. Funding was already in place to purchase the land. Jackson has $5 million set aside in its open space fund which was approved by residents according to Council President Alex Sauickie. Sauickie added, “that open space purchase is in line with what the residents have demanded of this council. The 48 acres land parcel is the largest purchase exclusively done by Jackson Township in the last 20 years. It is also less than a mile from the previous largest purchase which was the 34 acres of Rova Farms last year by the town.” “It is in an environmentally sensitive area. It is in line with protecting Jackson’s unique environment while also preserving Jackson’s rural quality of life and protection from overdevelopment,” Saucikie said before discussing three other purchases of land that were on the agenda. Saucikie noted a plan to add four additional acres to Rova Farms. “In town we have a community called 60 Acres. It is obviously named for the property that it is built on. It is a very nice community but it is a lot of homes and tonight we take action on preserving roughly the same amount of land. To me it is an example of this governing body working together.” During the latest council meeting officials voted to introduce the ordinance authorizing the open space preservation land purchase for the four-acre expansion of Rova Farms. “We have our first representative from Jackson on the Ocean County Land Trust
The Jackson Times, October 3, 2020, Page 21 Board with Councilman Flemming. We will support the argument from other towns that large towns with open space should have representation and we are the largest town in Ocean County that has land for open space preservation,” Sauickie added. He said that with Flemming on that board the township would be working with Ocean County on one of the items on the evening’s agenda. He was referring to a resolution that was approved supporting the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund Advisory Committee’s acquisition of land on West Turkey Swamp and Dove Mill II in the township. Resident Jeff Riker said as a 30-year resident of the town and as a township Environmental Commission representative he was pleased to see the purchase of the 49 acres go forward. “I want to congratulate you on your accomplishment in securing these lands. The tributaries that run along there are very important,” Riker said. “This work means quite a bit and I know some people in town don’t understand what it means. I want to say thank you very, very much for your hard work. This generation might not completely understand it but the next one will,” he said. Resident Joseph Sullivan also commended the governing body during the public comment period regarding the purchase of property for open space “and for encouraging the County Natural Land Trust to purchase developable land here in Jackson.” Sullivan added, “anyone who opposes purchasing land to stop development is not thinking of the cost of what developed land costs them in their taxes. Every house you build potentially brings children to the school system, trash pickup, maintaining roads, maintaining services, hiring more police officers to patrol these big neighborhoods.” “I support any measure that increases the fund to purchase land here in Jackson and I applaud you for having that on the ballot for November,” Sullivan added. Officials also authorized the transfer of surplus revenue to the Jackson Board of Education and approved a contract award to Meco, Inc. for phase III of the New Jersey Department Of Transportation improvements to Brewers Bridge Road in the amount of $995,864.75. A contract award to Extel Communications, Inc. was approved for the township’s phone system and associated hardware as a result of the COVID-19 health emergency.
Disabled American Veterans Meeting
JACKSON - The Marvin Wachsman DAV Chapter 77 meets at the Jackson VFW post on Magnolia Ave., Jackson, on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. We are dedicated to empowering veterans to lead high quality lives with respect and dignity. We accomplish this by ensuring that our veterans and their
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How To Handle Concerned In-Law During COVID-19
Dear Joel, My husband and I have been married for twelve years. We have three children ages 9, 7 and 5. I have always had what I would call a ‘normal’ relationship with my mother-in-law, no woman would ever be good enough for her son. She is a wonderful grandmother, very loving and attentive and always ready to lend child-rearing advice. As we prepare for a new school year, whatever that may look like, she has become extremely vocal about not wanting my children to return to the classroom. My husband and I disagree with her, we feel that there is no substitute for face-to-face learning. Now, whenever she speaks to them, she tells them how unsafe it is, and how worried and frightened she is to have them back in the building. We, on the other hand speak about precautions and what has been done to keep them safe, and the routine we will follow. We have repeatedly asked her to stop sending mixed messages to our kids and undermining our efforts for a smooth transition back to school. Do you have any suggestions on how to get her to stop spreading fear? Answer: Obviously, your mother-in-law is worried
about her grandchildren, but it sounds like she has over-stepped her boundaries by expressing her concerns directly to your young children against your wishes. The last thing you want to do is to keep her from speaking to them, so I suggest that you call a family meeting which includes your mother-in-law. Give her the opportunity to express her concerns and then explain to her how you, your husband, and your children are going to address various situations. Also allow your children to also express any concerns they may have and continue to repeat your plans to keep them as safe as possible. With everyone hearing the same conversation, there should be no confusion as to how the return to school will be handled. Give your mother-in-law a chance to become part of the solution instead of the cause of a problem. Thank you for writing. Joel Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio.com and 1160 & 1310
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Continued From Page 1 Barnegat: Ocean County Library branch, 112 Burr St., Barnegat Beachwood: Ocean County Library branch, 126 Beachwood Blvd., Beachwood Berkeley: Ocean County Library branch, 30 Station Road, Bayville Brick: Brick Township Municipal Building, 401 Chambers Bridge Road
Jackson: Ocean County Library branch, 2 Jackson Dr., Jackson Lacey: Ocean County Library branch, 10 East Lacey Road, Lacey Lakewood: Ocean County Resource Center, 225 4th S., Lavallette: Ocean County Library Upper Shores branch, 112 Jersey City Ave., Lavallette Little Egg Harbor: Ocean County Library branch, 290 Mathistown Road, Little
Egg Harbor Manchester (Whiting section): branch of the Ocean County Library at 400 Lacey Road, next to Stop & Shop) Manchester: Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library, 21 Colonial Dr. Point Pleasant Borough: branch of the Ocean County Library, 834 Beaver Dam Road, Point Pleasant Stafford: Ocean County Southern Service
Center, 179 South Main St., Manahawkin Surf City: at the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library, 217 South Central Ave., Surf City Toms River: Ocean County Library headquarters branch, 101 Washington St., Toms River (Drop box will be outside of Mancini Room) Toms River: Ocean County PIC Building, 1959 Route 9, Toms River Toms River: Ocean County Parking Garage, Madison Avenue There are several options available to voters during the 2020 general election: Fill out the postage-paid Vote-by-Mail ballot you receive and return it by mail to the Board of Elections via the U.S. Postal Service; by delivering it in person to Board of Elections, by delivering it in person at your polling place on Election Day or dropping off your ballot in one of the secure ballott drop boxes. There will be a limited number of polling places will be available on Election Day, and only disabled voters may cast a ballot on a voting machine. Voters who go to their polling place on Election Day may cast their ballot by voting a paper provisional ballot, as long as they did not vote on a mail-in ballot and return it. Colabella noted that provisional ballots are all counted by the Board of Elections after they determine that a vote-by-mail ballot was not received and counted for that voter and confirms the voter’s registration. Those with questions about this year’s general election process and voting by mail should call the Ocean County Clerk’s Office at 732-929-2018. The clerk’s website is clerk.co.ocean.nj.us/
Man Sentenced For Bias Intimidation
By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – A Howell resident was sentenced for Bias Intimidation after sending threatening messages to individuals. On March 26, it was brought to the Lakewood Township Police Depar tment Detective Bureau’s attention that Anthony Lodespoto, 43, was making threatening statements through direct messaging on Facebook against the Jewish community of Lakewood. It was also discovered that Lodespoto was sending similar messages to the Facebook account of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. According to police, the statements i ncluded L odespoto t h reaten i ng to travel to Lakewood with the purpose of assaulting members of the Jewish community with a baseball bat. L odespoto wa s a r rested for Bia s Intimidation and was lodged in the Ocean County Jail. On September 25, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Lodespoto was sentenced to 180 days in the Ocean County Jail as a condition of eighteen months non-custodial probation.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Seaside Man Pleads Guilty In Stabbing Death
By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – A man who stabbed another over a drug deal has pleaded guilt y to Aggravated Manslaughter, according to police. John T. Mullen Jr., 51, of Seaside Heights, is facing a possibility of 30 years in prison at his sentencing on Nov. 30. The charge stems from the death of Thomas J. Applegate, 34, of Manchester, who was found dead in the driveway of Surf and Stream Campground on October 20, 2019. What followed was a joint investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, Manchester Police Department, and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer commended the work of Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Michael
Abatemarco and Assistant Prosecutor Alyssa Mandara who handled the case on behalf of the State, as well as the collaborative efforts of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Victim Witness Advocacy Unit, Manchester Township Police Department, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit. “Through good old-fashioned police work, these law enforcement agencies – acting together - expeditiously solved this heinous crime and identified Mullen as the individual responsible for Mr. Applegate’s death,” Prosecutor Billhimer stated. “As a result of their tremendous teamwork, for which I am extremely grateful, this dangerous man was swiftly apprehended, and will now be required to answer for his crime with a lengthy state prison sentence. Justice for Mr. Applegate and his family will be served.”
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By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – After visiting his doctor for his annual exam, a local resident was diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although he didn’t show any physical symptoms, a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test showed high levels of the enzyme. After further testing, Keith Mueller was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer that needed immediate attention. His cancer care team urgently recommended a surgical intervention using cutting edge robotic surgery. “In the new reality of dealing with COVID-19, patients may be concerned about scheduling surgeries or procedures however, it’s vitally important to put their health first even during these uncertain times,” said Mark Perlmutter, M.D., FACS, med-
ical director of urologic oncology for Hackensack Meridian Health, Ocean and Monmouth counties. “Cancer doesn’t wait not even for a pandemic, so it is critically important to take all preventative measures and proceed with diagnostic testing, procedures, and even surgery if necessary.” Mueller’s cancer was completely removed by Dr. Perlmutter, who performed a radical robotic proctectomy at Hackensack Meridian Ocean Medical Center. “Requiring no additional therapy or treatment, Mr. Mueller’s outlook is extremely favorable and is back to living a healthy life,” added Dr. Perlmutter. “I am so grateful for the quick response of my physicians who assured me that surgery was necessary given the aggressive cancer diagnosis,” said Keith Mueller. “I received safe and comfortable care all during my stay at the hospital that took extra safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.” “Ocean Medical Center is committed to preventing the spread of COVID-19 and has taken the utmost precautionary measures to ensure the safety of our patients and team members,” said Jason Kreitner, FACHE, chief hospital executive. “As we prepare for a possible surge, we continue to provide personal protective equipment (PPE), adhere to universal masking and social distancing, sanitize rooms and surfaces using ultraviolet technology (UV), and provide routine temperature checks and PCR (polymerise chain reaction) to test patients for COVID-19 prior to surgical procedures and admissions.”
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Ocean County Library Adds Local Newspapers To Website OCEAN COUNTY – Want to catch u p on lo c a l d oi ng s i n you r favorit e O c e a n C o u nt y n e w s p a p e r, b u t haven’t got a copy ha ndy? T hey’re now as close as your computer, laptop, pa d or mobile dev ice t h roug h the Ocean Cou nt y Librar y website. The newest additions to the Library’s menu of services are links to several local media outlets including Micromedia Publications/Jersey Shore Online and its seven weekly newspapers, the Asbury Park Press and Times-Beacon, Burling-
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Police Respond To Drowning Man At Beach
By Chris Lundy POINT PLEASANT BEACH – Police and fi rst aiders answered a call for a swimmer in distress at Jenkinson’s Beach at Arnold Avenue. The call came in at around 11:30 a.m. on September 23. When Point Pleasant Beach police arrived, the man was face down in the ocean. Three officers retrieved him and began CPR.
Additional lifesaving measures and treatment were performed by Point Pleasant First Aid Squad, Paramedics, and Jenkinson’s lifeguards. The victim was brought to Ocean Medical Center in Brick where he was later pronounced dead. The police reminded readers that the beaches in Point Pleasant Beach are not guarded off season and they should not go in the ocean.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Officials Call For E-Z Pass Discount Program
By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – Noting that motorists just received a one-two punch from recent toll increases on both the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike and a sucker punch from a gas hike two weeks later, Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari called for an E-Z Pass discount. Vicari renewed his call for a discount for Ocean County drivers by sending a letter to the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, which oversees both highways, suggesting that E-Z Pass offer a discount to private vehicles that travel a minimum number of miles on either roadway. “Ocean County is home to more than 90,000 commuters who travel outside of the county to go to work. The vast majority of these men and women use the Garden State Parkway,” Vicari said in the letter to Authority Chairwoman Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti. “Ocean County also has more Parkway miles than any other county in the state.” On September 13 Parkway tolls increased by 27% while Turnpike tolls increased by 36%. Drivers on the Atlantic City Expressway saw a 37% hike. Vicari said, “hiking these tolls in the middle of a pandemic that has already devastated our economy is unacceptable. To make matters worse we are facing a 9 percent gas tax hike set to take effect on October 1.” He contacted Governor Phil Murphy asking that he suspend the gas tax increase. Vicari said the rising travel costs are especially unfair in Ocean
County, where commuters are forced to rely on their own vehicles to travel to work. “Our commuters don’t have a choice,” he said. “Ocean County doesn’t benefit from the same extensive bus and train public transportation networks that blanket the northern counties. Our residents have to pay these rising toll and gasoline costs if they want to provide for their families,” Vicari said. Vicari pointed to federal census statistics that show more than 82% of local commuters use their own private vehicle. Only 2% rely on public transportation. He added the E-Z Pass discount would apply only to private, noncommercial vehicles that travel at least a minimum distance on the toll roads. “We’re focusing on the commuters who pay out of their pocket every day to support their families. Commercial vehicles and vehicles that use the toll roads only occasionally would not qualify for the discount,” Vicari added. The discount amount and details about how many miles would need to be traveled before it takes effect could be worked out by the Turnpike Authority, according to Vicari. “The important thing right now is for the Authority to take this under serious consideration so people will know efforts are being made to help. People are struggling,” he said. It was noted that a similar frequent user discount is already in place on the Atlantic City Expressway, which is operated by the South Jersey Transportation Authority, not the New Jersey Turnpike Authority.
Artis Senior Living To Host Q&A Webinar
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By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – Are you thinking about moving a loved one into a memory care community? Although the pandemic and other current restrictions have made it a difficult decision, Artis Senior Living in Brick will help make that decision a little easier. Artis Senior Living will be having an interactive dialogue with families who have moved new residents into their community during these challenging
times. Join for a free Virtual Dinner Party and Educational Webinar on October 8 from 6 to 7 p.m. A free dinner will be delivered to your front door. Only 20 Zoom seats are available. Dinner will be delivered by 5:45 p.m. Registration is required. Register by October 5. To register, call 732-523-5568 or visit TheArtisWay.com/BrickEvents You will receive login information the day before the webinar.
Howell Kennel Serves As Drop Off Point For Food Donations
HOWELL – During the pandemic, Highland Kennel has acted as a dropoff point for the HEFP, collecting food and household items for local families. The Highland Kennel is located at
1424 Maxim Southard Rd if anyone would like to donate. They are taking donat ions ever y d ay f rom 9 a.m. noon. It is a safe “no contact” drop-off point.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of oct 3 - oct 9 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): It might seem that everything you want to do turns into a competition as this week begins, but your only real competition is with yourself. Your natural warmth could be misinterpreted as flirtation, so offer reassurance if necessary. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Avoid spending money on unnecessary things that may be frivolous or will not stand the test of time. As the week goes by, you may begin to realize that a partner or loved one is wise beyond his or her years. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your inner child may crave ways to express imaginative, fanciful ideas in a relaxed atmosphere. Your companions, however, may be unreceptive or in a hurry to get things accomplished quickly in the week ahead. CANCER (June 21-July 22): If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. Your natural ability to juggle home, family and career may be stifled by a complicated set of circumstances in the week ahead. Wait for better timing to find a solution. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your people skills are in full bloom as the week begins, so you should be able to easily overcome any disputes at the workplace or at home. Defer the purchase of items that reflect beauty and refinement for now. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): An accurate grasp of details may help you get through the week. A tendency to put a fanciful spin on the facts could trip you, up so stick to the truth. Hold off on making irrevocable financial decisions.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A small misunderstanding could drive a long-term wedge between you and a loved one. Avoid making impulsive decisions in the first half of the week. They could create a rift or cause a domino effect of extra challenges. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Someone in your organization or neighborhood may provide beneficial advice in the week to come. Immerse yourself in ripening dreams and ideas until the timing is more appropriate to move forward with a plan. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take time to make sure you’ve done the best you can, even if it means delays. Wait until everything simmers down in the last half of the week before making unalterable decisions or changes. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Remain discreet and low-key as this week unfolds. Any desire to make improvements could be misinterpreted as being over-controlling. Bide your time and wait for a better opportunity to move forward. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may be anxious to please others and happiest when you have someone by your side. Where money is concerned, a major decision about a purchase can probably wait until later in the week. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may be perfectly clear about your intentions and expect people to take you at your word. However, in the week ahead, some people might be vague about decisions or unavailable when you attempt to connect.
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