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─Photo Provided by the National Headache Foundation Dennis Rotondi of Jackson recently received national recognition from the National Headache Foundation for his care of his wife Jeanette who lives with headache and migraine disease and for his work in providing greater awareness of the disease to the general public.

By Bob Vosseller minimize and recently Headache Foundation, fessional cou nselor JACKSON – Many received national rec- a non-profit group that and lead mental health people use the expres- ognition for bringing raises awareness and clinician for Rutgers sion, “this situation is awareness to that fact. provides support for the University Behavioral a big headache” or “oh Dennis Rotondi has 40 million individuals Healthcare Partial Hoswhat a headache this been recognized as one living with headache pitalization Program, he is” but a township man of four national Head- and migraine disease was able to bring those knows that headaches ache Hero award recip- nationwide. skills to assist his wife aren’t something to ients by the National As a licensed pro(Award - See Page 2)

Lakewood BlueClaws Unveil New Name: “Jersey Shore BlueClaws”

By Alyssa Riccardi J ER SEY SHOR E – The BlueClaws announced that the team will be officially rebranding and changing their name to the “Jersey Shore BlueClaws.”

The re-branding included a new set of

logos, on-field caps, and an all-new Jersey Shore BlueClaws home white jersey.

“This is truly a banner day for the BlueClaws and the Jersey Shore,” said Art Matin, managing partner of Shore Town Baseball, the partnership

that operates the BlueClaws. “Shore Town Baseball has added a mini golf course, boardwalk game area, and biergar ten to FirstEnergy Park over the last several seasons to help bring the ‘shore feeling’ to the ballpark. The Jersey

Shore BlueClaws is the natural next step.

We couldn’t be more excited.”

Bl u e C l aw s t e a m president Joe Ricciutti stated “The Jersey Shore is an amazing place to work and to raise a family. The BlueClaws are proud

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to play a role in the fabric of the shore’s vibrant community. We can’t wait for opening night.”

After the new name was revealed, banners were displayed on the side of Asbury Park’s historic Convention (Unveil - See Page 8)

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – During her latest report, School Superintendent Nicole Pormilli said the school district and its students would be giving more focus to issues of equity, equality and diversity this year.

“October is a busy month in the schools.

We have had activities about anti-bullying and lots of different activities have occurred. Students were wearing different outfits each week in all of our buildings to recognize and to stomp out bullying. They wore blue shirts. Some wore tie-dye and peace signs to represent the importance of peace,” Pormilli said.

She added that videos were also made about stomping out bullying on the high school level. She also said a Twitter account was created to promote uniqueness and diversity and positive messages were shown during lunch periods around anti-bullying and showing respect.”

(Schools - See Page 4)

Voters Give Voice To This Year’s Unique Election Process

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Recently, the township’s branch of the Ocean County Library saw a continuing cycle of voters going inside, picking up ballot materials and exiting the branch to drop off their ballots in the drop box out front.

The Ocean County Clerk Election Services staff has been providing in-person help in Mancini Hall at the Ocean County Library at 101 Washington St., Toms River.

Others stopped to drop their filled-out ballots into the drop box that is on the sidewalk in front of the library. All were well aware that the 2020 general election is just days away.

Ocean County voters who need assistance with vote-by-mail ballots can also access help (Voters - See Page 11)

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Continued From Page 1 Jeannette, who lives with headache and migraine disease.

Rotondi is being recognized nationally as a caregiver award recipient for his efforts for taking care of his wife Jeanette. He said that caring for his wife has given him a new perspective on invisible illness. As a therapist, this perspective has helped him better serve his clients and further his advocacy efforts.

Seeing his wife’s experience with migraine disease firsthand has opened Rotondi’s eyes to the severity of the disease, and the need for improved and effective treatments.

In an interview with the Jackson Times, the couple shared the challenges of living with this chronic condition.

Jeanette said, “It started in 2007 when I was about 29 and I had some migraine attacks.

It makes it difficult to have a fulfilling life.

It takes a lot of work it really affects functioning and relationships with other people.”

“I was having strobe light like symptoms and it looked like I was having a stroke or seizure and we didn’t know what was going on. I was even diagnosed with a seizure disorder. Within a year I was getting 15 attacks a month. Not all with strobe light symptoms but the head pain, the nausea, the vomiting, the dizziness and tiredness,” she added.

During an examination for another condition, Jeanette learned she had a connected tissue disorder which is a systemic condition.

“We were fortunate to be referred to a headache specialist who diagnosed the migraine which at that point were chronic,” she said.

She lived most of the time in dark rooms “as light and sound are a real trigger. The attacks were lasting for at least three days and none of the medications were working. In 2014 I was finally approved for Botox. Insurance was giving us a difficult time. You have to fail at every other treatment first before they will approve it. The Botox did help.”

The Botox decreased the number of attacks which were not less debilitating. “I could get up I could engage a bit and I wasn’t stuck in that dark room. I was able to volunteer more.”

The following year she learned that she could not have a child and needed a surrogate because “of the medications and the tissue disorder. I had my son (Dennis Jr./DJ) and he was born on his due date which was on my birthday,” she added.

She was put on another medication that helped the time between where attacks would occur two years ago, she was put on Aimovig which is taken once a month that decreased them more. “I can now function a lot better. I am a year back to seeing patients as I am a social worker so I am back doing that as well.”

She volunteers for the organization Chronic Migraine Awareness doing development and strategic planning. “It really was hard for seven years. My husband had to take family leave because there were so many doctor’s appointments. He is a great person so I am glad he was able to be recognized.”

Her husband is a licensed professional counselor and has done a lot of advocacy work and ran a support group at Retreat Migraine run by a coalition of headache and migraine disorders and “Headache on

the Hill which is an advocacy event where you go and meet with Congress and your representatives,” Jeannette Rotondi said.

Her husband said, “From the care partner’s perspective things are in flux a lot and we come to terms with that. Sometimes things come up and Jeannette starts the day and it is not a good day and a migraine is happening. We adjust things. We have a fiveyear-old so there are challenges to go along with that to begin with,” he said.

“What you learn with this journey is not have your expectations set in stone and to have more patience and empathy. You learn to adapt a bit better,” Rotondi said.

He also worked on a resources guide to help those like his wife to reach out to various sources for help which was for the Global Healthy Living Foundation. “It also helps to get support for yourself because you aren’t going to make it as a couple or family if you don’t take time for yourself (as a care partner) because you are trying to help the person but you can lose yourself in the process.”

Other projects he is working on include a caregiver tip guide, a Zoom support group and a Facebook support group.

The National Headache Foundation founded in 1970 is the oldest and largest foundation for patients with headaches. Its vision is “A World Without Headache.” The Foundation is the premier educational and informational resource for those with headache, health care providers, and the public.

Mary Franklin, the Foundation’s executive director said, “the work of the Foundation is through education, raising awareness, advocacy, and research. It is estimated that 38 to 40 million Americans are living with migraine, and less than 600 physicians have received subspecialty certification in headache medicine – meaning that there is only one physician for every 85,000 people living with migraine disease.”

In order to help people, access quality and safe healthcare for their headaches, the Foundation has established the Certificate of Added Qualification in Headache Medicine (AQH) for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dentists, and clinical psychologists who treat headache patients.

“The exam is offered twice a year in all 50 states. We have supported research efforts by physicians and scientists into the diagnosis and treatment of headache. We hope to provide support to those conducting patient centric research and to determine how patients have been denied access to care,” Franklin said.

She added “at the national and state levels, we are informing policymakers and the general public of the need to help patients get access to safe and appropriate care. We are reaching out to employers throughout the US to provide education for their staff and support in their efforts to minimize the costs and the personal/ social impact of chronic headache.”

Franklin said, “we also hope to educate and encourage those patients with migraine disease and headache disorders to become self-advocates with their healthcare practitioners, insurers, employers, and families.”

For more information visit headaches.org.”

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

When In Doubt, Head To HR

Dear Joel, Recently my company transferred an employee from another department into mine, we’ll call her Sue. Sue is a very nice person, who is eager to learn new skills, but it has become clear that she is not the right person for the job.

My co-workers and I have spent a great deal of time training Sue and answering all her questions, and yet she continually interrupts us with the same questions. It seems that no matter how often we review the process, or how many notes she takes, she just isn’t understanding.

The job requires the ability to multi-task, think on your feet, and remain calm under pressure.

Unfortunately, after a little more than three months, she can do none of it. My co-workers and I have spoken to our supervisor multiple times, but for whatever reason, management is determined to make it work. We don’t want her to be fired, we just think that her talents would be best used elsewhere. Joel, do you have any suggestions on how we can convince management to transfer her?

Answer: This sounds like a difficult situation, trying to get your work done while continuing to assist your new co-worker and get her up to speed.

You mentioned that you and your co-workers have repeatedly spoken to your supervisor, but

it’s time to speak to higher level management. As a matter of fact, I think it’s time to speak to your Human Resources Director. It’s important to explain what is happening and more importantly, what is not happening in your department. Although you and your co-workers have spent hours training her, it sounds like Sue needs additional training which should be provided by a dedicated trainer or management. As frustrating as this situation is for you and your co-workers, try and put yourself in her shoes and be as patient as possible. If it’s feasible, sit down with her one-on-one and ask how she feels about her progress, if she’s happy working in your department, etc. I bet she would appreciate the gesture, and you may be surprised at her response. And don’t be afraid to suggest that she speak to Human Resources as well.

Thank you for writing.

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Continued From Page 1 She added that literacy teacher Jen Connally of the Christa McAuliffe Middle School won the 2020 Anthony award for best young adult author. “I thought that was pretty exciting news that we have a staff member that is an author who won an award.”

Pormilli also spoke about “our lead groups and our nation to nation group in both of our high schools that currently have met and have set goals for the year in addressing diversity and equity issues in the school and uniting students.”

“I look forward to seeing the work that comes out of those two student organizations who also work with our administrative teams. They have some great things planned and I look forward to seeing that and participating in some of that,” Pormilli added.

The board also had two high school student liaisons to the board joining them.

“We have Jade Bramwell from Jackson Liberty High School and Tiffany Duff y from Jackson Memorial High School.

We’re defi nitely looking forward to the time when we are doing this in person and can see you,” Pormilli said.

The two students will provide an overview of their respective high school’s activities during the start of each board meeting. The board cur rently meets through a virtual format through its Jackson TV system through YouTube and on its website.

Jade reported that at Jackson Liberty High School said, “we are very excited to have our fields fi lled with athletes. We congratulate all our fall teams on their achievements and hope they have a safe and victorious season.”

“Band is usually at the heart of our school but this year our schedule looks very different. Jackson Liberty and Jackson Memorial bands got together last

week to watch each other’s shows and to perform two songs together. With no competitions or parades this year parents got to watch their kids perform and it was truly a feel-good moment,” she added.

“We dressed up for themes of violence awareness week to bring attention to help solve a problem we want to solve together. We have red ribbon week on the last week of October to bring attention to the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse,” Jade added.

Tiffany reported that at Jackson Memorial High School “October has been very different month at Jackson Memorial with the hybrid learning schedule students have been working very hard to adjust to our new normal. Everyone has been nothing but flexible which helps the students during this odd time.”

She added, “we are making the best of a bad situation. I am happy with the board’s decision by the board to add more class time through piloting the new synchronous learning program and for the fi rst time yesterday I was able to tune into real class time while being at home, allowing me to collaborate with the entirety of my class thus being exposed to more information from our curriculum.”

Tiffany added that students were also starting making applications to colleges noting the college deadline for applications. “Many students are eager to make their applications as best as they can possibly be. I am personally proud to say I took the initiative of making an early start fi lling out applications for six out of 16 schools I am applying to.”

Board member Gus Acevedo commended the two students and noted the important role they play in providing the board the news of their schools. “We take your positions and your role seriously. You are our connection to the school district. You are closest to the problems and the dreams and aspirations and please understand that what you say, we listen to.”

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By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Commission has approved expanded operating hours for the library system’s 21 branches.

This announcement follows the library’s COVID-related re-entry plan, and the new schedules will start on November 9, and will continue through May 31, 2021.

Revised hours of operation, by branch, are: Toms River, Berkeley, Brick, Jackson, Lacey, Lakewood, Manchester: Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Barnegat, Little Egg Harbor, Point Pleasant Borough, Stafford: Monday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Long Beach Island, Upper Shores: Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday

10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Beachwood, Island Heights, Plumsted, Point Pleasant Beach, Tuckerton, Waretown, Bay Head, Whiting: Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The new hours are subject to change upon recommendations by the Ocean County Health Department related to the county’s coronavirus recovery progress. The library will still continue to quarantine returned items and its cleaning and sanitizing protocols remain in effect. Service desks will continue to be equipped with shields, and hand sanitizer dispensers remain in all branches.

All branches will keep occupancy levels at 25 percent of maximum capacity. Face coverings while inside the library are still required for library staff and customers.

For more information, visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER OCC Costing Us Money, Without Re-Opening After waiting patiently for 6 months, during which time Ocean County College was completely shut to the outside while its non-faculty staff of 450 remained fully compensated, OCC released its “restart plan” commencing September 8, which reads like a lockdown with no end in sight. In addition to routine masks, spacing and sanitizers, it includes a 2-page “medical screening questionnaire,” “all clears,” “approvals,” “appointments,” and thermostats. Even so, most of the student body remains confined to “virtual” instruction away from the campus. Of particular interest to myself and others is that the library is closed until such time as the state enters Stage 3 - which may never occur after which it can be visited by “appointment” only. That stage is meant to relax capacity limitations for locations that are already open. Even though there is a technology lab in the library - which also serves as a career resource center for those needing to file for unemployment benefits or seeking a job - and an abundance of terminals, OCC is distributing “loaner laptops.” Meanwhile, the library staff are being fully compensated to remain on stand-by.

On July 2, the state allowed libraries to open. On July 6, the Ocean County Library System (OCLS) opened with minor precautions - masks and distancing. At that same time, the state said “institu-

tions of higher learning may resume all in-person instruction in accordance with safety instructions.” Even gyms are open, accommodating 600 members per day at LA Fitness.

OCC runs almost entirely on taxpayers assistance - from federal tuition tax credits to Pell grants to CARES Act funds to county assistance of $16 million/year and a cascade of state money. Further, in the last dozen years, about $140 million in new construction was paid by county and state taxpayers, most bonded, all without a vote.

So if the “unwelcome” sign is out, of what value is the college to the residents of the county? Sad to report, but OCC has received no recognition or awards on a national level such as the 2021 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

In fact, OCC was not even one of the top 10 finalists. It is not a research institution. Nor is there a bid in the residential real estate market as a result of OCC - homebuyers don’t pay a premium to reside here for that reason.

President Larson is the highest paid civil servant in the county, with total compensation last reported in excess of $300k/year. At the same time, OCC relies almost entirely on part-time “adjunct” faculty.

In view of the above, perhaps there should be a reallocation of resources.

C. Crowley Toms River

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Letters To The Editor Wonderful Innocence Of Children I wanted to share a story that I experienced that just warms my heart and so many others when I posted it on Facebook.

I decided to become a substitute aide for the Howell school district to help when they need it. On my second day (October 13), I was helping out in a class of first graders this week. One of the boys came up to asked me to help with his zipper to get ready to go home and asked me why my skin is brown.

I told him it’s because I am Indian and we have brown skin. He said oh and said that I was pretty. All I wanted to do is give this kid a hug 1000x over but told him I would give him a virtual hug for now and when we can take off the mask and I promised him a real hug.

This kid warmed my heart by asking a simple unfiltered question about race just out of curiosity. With all the stuff going on this world today, I just to wanted to share this sweet story.

S.N. Howell

Election Not A Popularity Contest Without exception, every person I know who is opposed to Donald Trump’s reelection “doesn’t like him” simply because, well...because they “don’t like him.”

Accomplish ments be damned, promises kept be damned. They don’t like his hair. They don’t like his common man demeanor. For good measure, they even throw in hatred of his completely innocent son Barron. Others are jealously offended by the exquisite beauty of his wife Melania.

With Trump haters there is little, [if any], attention given to the fact that within weeks of his inauguration, labor union out-of-work lists cleared out, (I know because I am a 45 year-long proud member of

one), unemployment numbers dropped and the general health of the nation turned in a positive direction simply because people and industry were feeling better about the direction, this new optimist in office, was steering the ship of state in a direction away from the rocks and shoals the previous captain assured us was where we were dead-headed because, in his words, “those jobs are “gone forever” and would “never come back.” Those negative words, from that rabidly anti Second Amendment Democrat president, were as accurate as “if you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor.” Yet the people who hate Trump cried, and still cry, that our Constitution prohibited him from remaining in office for more than two consecutive terms. Go figure!

This election is not some kind of rock star popularity contest that we the electorate are called upon to judge every four years. Yet it seems that the fate of our nation is hanging by the dangerous thread that perception allows, and that alarming reality brings to the forefront a great inconsistency of opinion which existed between two of our greatest founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. Jefferson championed the “People” as the best place to entrust the continuance of liberty. Adams vigorously disagreed. On Election Day November 3rd will you make your decision based on the cut of a man’s hair? Will you even vote?

American Revolution patriots, imprisoned on British prison ships, were ravaged with smallpox. They learned the right time to scrape pox sores from an infected individual in order to inoculate each other in their only hope of escaping death from the disease. Starvation and exposure accounted for the demise of others. But, there was another remedy. Every morning they were offered their freedom, granted immediately, by simply denouncing the American cause and swearing allegiance to King George. Not one man capitulated. Some of

those 11,500 casualties are entombed at a monument at Brooklyn’s Fort Green Park.

Hopefully, the criminals who have shamelessly been allowed to ravage our greatest, [Democrat controlled] cities won’t see this letter and target that monument as they have others throughout our nation these past five months. Ironically, the prison ship most associated with this atrocious behavior by the British was named the HMS “Jersey.”

New Jersey is often referred to as “The Crossroads of the American Revolution.”

The legacy of their sacrifice, and what many believe is the cornerstone of our Constitution, i.e the Second Amendment, desperately need Donald J. Trump to remain in office.

Lawrence J. Braico Manchester

Why I’m Voting For Biden In a 9/19/2020 letter to the editor, the writer stated why he is voting for Donald Trump.

I appreciate his candor and absolutely applaud his right to speak his mind. Here’s what I am voting for, in casting my vote for Joe Biden.

The writer is voting for law and order. I am voting for that too.

Pardoning a murderer like Clint Lorance (which undermines military discipline and morale, and subverts military justice) doesn’t fit into that description, as I see it. Neither does pardoning your well-heeled cronies. Neither does violating the emoluments clause of the Constitution, neither does violating the Hatch Act. Neither does soliciting foreign interference in the 2020 U.S. presidential election to help win re-election.

I am voting for the right to speak my opinion, like the letter writer. When I attend, peacefully, a peaceful rally, I don’t want to be spit on, shot at or run over by a car driven by someone who disagrees with me. I don’t expect my constitutional rights of free speech to be trampled by (when I’m being peaceful) being forcibly removed by unidentified officers

Letters To Th in an unmarked vehicle. In my book, hate is not a family value.

Our president however loves promoting violence. Where is this country going to be in ten years if this attitude is accepted today? I am voting for a return to civility and decency.

I am voting for protection of vulnerable populations. Because of President Trump’s deplorable behavior towards women (which tells boys and young men such behavior is okay), violence against women, for example, has nearly doubled in recent years. That means every woman is less safe these days, including your wife, your mother, your daughters and granddaughters if you have them.

I too am voting for the American Dream – for ALL people whatever your color, faith or economic status, not just for well-heeled fair skinned people of Judeo-Christian faith. Displaying a U.S. flag (or - worse - hugging one!) is a meaningless sham if you don’t protect all the people who live under it, whether that be from coronavirus, hunger, unemployment or climate change.

I am voting for integrity – not for a president who mocks every man and woman serving in the military by calling them losers and suckers.

I am voting to protect Social Security for the thousands of disabled, widowed and seniors who depend on it for survival.

I am voting for the future of my country. By undermining confidence in the election and the integrity of mail-in ballots, by refusing to say that he will accept the election results if he loses, by hedging on whether he will accept a peaceful transfer of power, Donald Trump is setting the scene for dictatorship.

He admires dictators like Kim Jong-un and has said “I think it’s great. Maybe we’ll have to give that a shot someday.” The people of Germany were duped in the 1930s by disinformation.

Today we have all that, wrapped in glib lines and slick talk. Make no mistake about it, “those who forgot the past are doomed to repeat it.” We can do better.

Pamela Quatse Manchester

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

Legislation Reforms Long-Term Care Industry From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy RED BANK – Governor Phil Murphy signed two bills (S-2712 and S-2785) ordering reforms to the long-term care industry. The bills implement recommendations from the Manatt Health Report, released on June 3, 2020.

S-2712 requires minimum direct care staff-to-resident ratios in New Jersey longterm care facilities. Additionally, the legislation will establish the Special Task Force on Direct Care Workforce Retention and Recruitment.

S-2785 requires long-term care facilities to institute policies that prevent social isolation of residents, addressing issues experienced by LTC residents and their families as a result of prohibitions and limitations on visitation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Sadly, too many nursing homes are run by companies more interested in making money than protecting patients,” said Governor Murphy. “These long-sought reforms will help bring accountability to the industry and protect residents, staff, and family members with a loved one living in a longterm care facility. I am proud to have worked with our partners in organized labor, health care advocates, and legislative sponsors to finally implement safe staffing ratios in our nursing homes, as well as other long overdue reforms.”

“Staff caring for our most vulnerable residents in longterm care settings are the backbone of these facilities,” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “As a nurse, I know there is no more important role than as a caregiver and all of those working in these facilities are healthcare heroes. We have to

support this workforce and give them an opportunity to grow and advance in their careers, so it is not only a more rewarding job, but also results in improved care.”

Primary sponsors for S-2712 include Senators Brian P. Stack, Patrick J. Diegnan, and Joseph F. Vitale, and Assemblymembers Angelica M. Jimenez, Gordon M. Johnson, and Pedro Mejia.

“New Jersey got an F rating and was ranked 43 out of 50 in direct care staffing hours per nursing home resident. These gaping problems have become even more apparent since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is unacceptable and we all know we can do better,” said Senator Brian Stack. “These are our parents and grandparents and soon, they will be us. This law will ensure that every resident in our nursing homes receives the care and attention we all deserve.”

“Increasing the amount of staff in nursing homes will improve the quality of services provided to the elderly in the state,” said Senator Patrick Diegnan. “Because nursing home patients often need close supervision, increasing the amount of staff will ensure that these senior citizens have the attention and care they need.”

“By establishing a task force, we will be able to develop the best strategies for recruiting new direct care staff,” said Senate Health Committee chair, Senator Joseph Vitale.

“It is imperative to develop a viable and robust pipeline of workers in order to meet the requirements of this bill and provide better care to the senior citizens of this state.”

“There isn’t a more important time than now to act to ensure New Jersey’s nursing

homes have adequate staffing of direct care professionals for their residents. The onset of COVID-19 quickly illuminated the numerous inefficiencies in staffing, preparedness, and medical equipment in our nursing homes. They were dangerously unprepared for the rapid response needed to address the demands of a public health crisis,” said Assemblymembers Angelica Jimenez, Gordon Johnson, and Pedro Mejia in a joint statement.

“Nursing home care has, for far too long, been under scrutiny in the state and it’s time now to address the concerns.

A mandatory minimum for staff-to-patient ratios in these facilities will be critical to fixing the long-term healthcare system in the state.”

S-2712 establishes minimum direct care staff-to-resident ratios in nursing homes.

The Manatt Report cited longstanding staffing shortages as one of the systemic issues that exacerbated the industry’s COVID-19-response challenges. Specifically, the law requires: One CNA to every eight residents for the day shift; One direct care staff member (RN, LPN, or CNA) to every 10 residents for the evening shift; and One direct care staff member (RN, LPN, or CNA) to every 14 residents for the night shift.

The bill also establishes the Special Task Force on Direct Care Workforce Retention and Recruitment, which will evaluate job supports and incentives, training opportunities, wages and benefits, educational initiatives, and certification reciprocity rules.

The Task Force will be required to submit a report to the Governor and the Legislature within one year of its first meeting, which must occur within 180 days of signing.

Primary sponsors for S-2785 include Senators Vin Gopal and Nellie Pou, and Assemblymembers Valerie Vainieri Huttle, Angela V. McKnight, and Carol A. Murphy.

The bill requires long-term care facilities, as a condition of licensure, to implement policies to prevent social isolation of residents. The bill is intended to address the tremendous strain experienced by long-term care residents and families of residents as a result of the prohibition of and limitation on visitation during the pandemic. The bill requires facilities to create social isolation prevention policies to authorize residents of the facility to engage in in-person contact, communications, and religious and recreational activities with other facility residents and with family members, friends, and other external support systems, except when prohibited, restricted, or limited. The bill further requires policies to consider means to promote virtual visitation and resident recreational activities during periods where in-person engagement is limited/prohibited, and requires facilities to maintain the appropriate technology to implement that mandate.

“One of the debilitating effects of the spread of the coronavirus has been the heightened sense of isolation it has placed on residents of long-term care facilities.

There is little doubt that the limits on physical visitation have had a harmful effect on residents’ mental and physical well-being,” said Senator Vin Gopal. “Many residents in these facilities are already susceptible to loneliness and potential isolation. Facilities should act now to implement plans to prevent such isolation in the event of a public health emergency and be able to mitigate its worst effects on both residents and their loved ones.”

“Long term care facilities can be lonely places for our elderly residents. The limitations we saw on visitation early on in the pandemic, while in the best interest of patients, had an immense impact on their mental wellbeing,” said Senator Nellie Pou. “This program will help

to ensure our facilities are better equipped to prevent feelings of social isolation in the event of future public health emergencies that require them to go into lockdown to prevent the spread of illness.”

“For months at the start of the pandemic, family and friends were not allowed to visit their loved ones in long-term care facilities to mitigate the spread of COVID-19,” said Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle, chair of the Assembly Aging and Senior Services Committee. “Though this precaution was intended to protect the physical health of residents, for many the sustained social isolation took a toll on their mental health. Eight months into this crisis, we’ve learned social distancing doesn’t have to mean isolation or loneliness. Whether it be a natural disaster or a public health crisis, we must ensure that residents in these facilities can stay connected to their families and loved ones remotely when in-person visits are not feasible.”

“Even before COVID-19, many residents in long-term care felt socially isolated and lonely,” said Assemblywoman Angela McKnight.

“The pandemic has exacerbated this problem. Most of us at one point or another have leaned on family and friends for support in these uncertain times. We must make sure those in long-term care - many of them elderly or disabled - are able to stay in touch with their support systems.”

“Mental health and physical health are equally important. During COVID-19 and beyond, the mental health of long-term care residents must be a priority,” said Assemblywoman Carol Murphy. “Now more than ever, we must keep residents connected to their families, both for the sake of their mental health and to ensure families are able to advocate for their loved ones.”

“Today New Jersey enacts one of the most meaningful pieces of nursing home legislation our state has seen in decades,” said Milly Silva, Executive Vice President of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East. “This law will fundamentally improve standards of quality care in nursing homes by ensuing that facilities hire sufficient frontline staff to meet the basic needs of residents. We commend Gov. Murphy and our legislative leadership for taking this step which establishes New Jersey as a national model for compassionate staffing levels in nursing homes.”

“Today I care for nearly twice as many residents as I did when I became a CNA seventeen years ago,” said Margaret Boyce, certified nursing assistant and member of 1199SEIU. “This law means that I will again be able to give my residents the type of care that they deserve. After all they have gone through during this pandemic, no nursing home resident should ever again have to miss a meal, or a shower, or feel lonely because there’s no one available to assist them.”

On behalf of the members I represent, I applaud Governor Murphy and the NJ Legislature for their support of long term care patients and workers. This has been a very difficult time for patients and their caregivers at NJ nursing homes,” said Susan Cleary, President of District 1199J, National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees.

“It is my sincere hope as President of District 1199J, representing 10,000 workers which include 35 long term care facilities, that as a State we will protect our most vulnerable citizens, recognize and compensate those who provide quality and compassionate care, and continue to work toward policies that keep our longterm care community safe and strong.

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Continued From Page 1 Hall showing the team’s new logos.

“Seeing these new logos adorn an iconic building like Convention Hall was the perfect kickoff for this exciting new time in the histories of the BlueClaws and the Jersey shore,” said Ricciutti.

The idea to re-brand the team started to develop back in January when Brandiose’s Jason Klein and Casey White visited the Jersey shore. They took in the stories and history of the Jersey shore and wanted to use those ideas to revamp the team’s overall brand.

“The BlueClaws have big plans for fans at the Jersey shore,” said Klein. “Our goal is to integrate Jersey shore folklore in the BlueClaws brand, and to create the most legendary entertainment experience in the region.”

The new look consists of a blue crab surfi ng and boogie boarding with updated lettering inspired by lettering seen on Jersey shore boardwalks.

The design team chose Phillies red, dark Atlantic blue, crab blue and golden yellow to make up the club’s new official colors, wanting to have the colors be representative of the shore.

The team now had four new logos that will be represented on their on-field caps and will be worn by the team beginning in 2021. The new logos includes: Surfi ng Crab, which will be the club’s home hat, a red cap with a red brim.

Crab Emblem, the crab is navy blue with

baseball seams and is on a baby-blue cap with a red brim.

Boogie-Boarding Crab, this will be on the team’s batting practice hat, which is yellow with a navy blue brim.

Sunglasses Mark, having a reflection of a roller coaster and ferris wheel on them.

The sunglass logo will be on a yellow brim on a baby blue cap.

“The BlueClaws have been a premier attraction and an asset to our Ocean County tourism industry for nearly 20 years. We are excited to see them expand their brand and continue their positive impact on our Jersey Shore community,” said Director Joseph H. Vicari, liaison to Ocean County Business Development and Tourism.

“We’re looking forward to the BlueClaws becoming the home team for the Jersey Shore. As liaison to tourism, I know our visitors will enjoy the experience of rooting for them while vacationing in our area,” said Monmouth County Freeholder Director Tom Arnone.

Along with the new name and logos, the BlueClaws also announced that they extended their ballpark lease for an additional 10 years, continuing to call the Township of Lakewood home through 2031.

“The BlueClaws and Township of Lakewood have been fantastic partners over the last two decades and we look forward to continuing that relationship many years into the future,” said Matin.

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By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – The Polio Survivors Awareness Campaign took place from October 11 through 17 and was celebrating the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act with the US Department of Labor.

The Americans with Disabilities Act allows people with disabilities equality in all aspects of life including employment.

The Polio Survivors of Ocean County (Ocean County Post Polio Support Group) are holding this campaign to let others know that “WE’RE STILL HERE”.

Their mission is to represent the interests and concerns of polio survivors in order to

maximize their quality of life, to advocate on behalf of polio survivors within local, state, national and international agencies and legislative bodies, to encourage science research in Post-Polio Syndrome, to maintain an exchange of ideas and information through membership meetings, newsletters, websites, and social media, to research, compile, publish and disseminate information on Post-Polio.

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Vo-Tech Apprenticeship Programs Bring In Hundreds Of New Students

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – Hundreds of individuals have made a commitment to participate in the Ocean County Vocational Technical School Apprenticeship Programs.

“It’s hard work, dedication, commitment and drive on the part of each of these students that

makes the apprentice programs so successful,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, liaison to the county’s vocational technical schools. “Moreover, with this program students do not have to wait for opportunity, rather they create it.”

Recently, Vicari visited with program partic-

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“Because of your perseverance and enthusiasm, you can land in-demand jobs,” Vicari told the students on his recent visit. “You will be well prepared for the challenges ahead.

“Your chances to learn are almost unlimited and you never stop learning in a program such as this,” he said. “The knowledge you gain now and after you graduate is invaluable.”

OCVTS apprentice programs include electricity, plumbing, machine trades, maintenance mechanic, heavy equipment operator and heating, ventilation and air conditioning.

“In Ocean and Monmouth counties, there has been a great deal of building and home improvements, in part, driven by the devastation that followed Superstorm Sandy on October 29, 2012,” OCVTS Superintendent of Schools Karen Homiek said. “In addition, there are many people now retiring from the trades and those workers need to be replaced.”

The apprenticeship program consists of 2,000 hours per year of on-the-job training for each year of the apprenticeship and 144 hours per year in the related instruction program. The programs vary from one to four years. Once the apprenticeship program is completed, students will receive a completion certificate from the U.S. Department of Labor, which is honored by employers nationwide.

With the program becoming popular throughout multiple counties and the need to reduce the class sizes due to the coronavirus pandemic, the OCVTS was starting to run out of rooms to teach.

“We have apprentice classes held in almost every one of our buildings,” Homiek said.

OCVTS Principal of Adult Education Mary Beatty Sharisky said class hours are mandated by the U.S. Department of Labor.

“Everything we do has to be checked and approved by the Department of Labor,” she said. “If a student is short as little as 15 minutes, they have to make the time up. There has to be accountability and we have set the bar very high for this program.”

“We have made strong connections that have resulted in our students finding and keeping good jobs in the trades like machine trades, HVAC, plumbing, electricity and other opportunities,” Homiek said.

“A successful program doesn’t just happen,” Vicari said. “There are a lot of moving parts that need to be coordinated and fine-tuned.

Our instructors want nothing more than to have their students succeed.”

Vicari also said how proud he is of the program’s past graduates who have successfully completed the program and received their certificates.

“Many have moved on to operate their own successful business while others continue with the employer that provided the on-thejob training,” Vicari said. “These men and women have made the most of this program and it shows.”

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Continued From Page 1 through the Ocean County Clerk Election Services staff in the days leading up to and including November 3. Many county residents have mixed feelings about how this year’s election is being conducted with primarily voting by mail due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I’m not really happy about it,” Susan Rosko of Waretown said. “I’m not real happy about having the mail-in voting. I like the way it used to be. I am very concerned.”

Her husband George Rosko added, “It is messed up. I like the other way better. There is no reason why we had to do it this way. We can go to grocery stores.”

His wife finished his sentiment saying, “we could have done it for voting. We could have waited in line if we had to. We’re still hoping our guy will win.”

Not everyone felt that way however. “We have the coronavirus so you have to take precautions. It is America and we should make voting easy instead of suppressing it. I’m a history professor at a college. The tragedy of America is that 50% or less vote in our so-called Democratic Republic. That is a tragedy and maybe mail-in ballots will help people to get out and vote. If we don’t vote we lose our democracy,” Herb Germann of Toms River said after he dropped off his ballot in the drop box.

When asked if he would be happy when the current election process would be over he responded, “I’ll be happy when this whole administration is over. It has been crazy and the attacks on the media, the ugliness, the division, Americans are tired of it.”

After dropping off his ballot in the drop box Brian Pitcher of Lakewood described this year’s election as “chaos. I do not trust this system. I will be happy when this election cycle is over.”

Some did not wish to share their names when asked for comment. One young man remarked that “it is a strange environment but it is what it is. He added that mail in systems are “used all over the world so I can’t imagine it is a problem. I think things can be better. I will totally be glad when this election is over.”

Christine Pasinski of Toms River dropped off her ballot in front of the library and said this year’s election “was crazy. I’m 68 years old and I voted every year and this is crazy.

Besides the pandemic we are going through a crazy election. I don’t trust this. I’m hoping it will be alright. I do like to go to vote in person and we’ll see what will happen.”

Like everyone interviewed she added, “I can’t wait for it to be over. The election to be over and the pandemic to be over just everything.”

Gail Palecki, also of Toms River described this year’s election as “a mess. I think I would have rather gone to the machine and got it done and over with. You hear all kinds of stories of these boxes being damaged and that kind of worries me but hopefully it won’t happen here.”

She said she’d also be happy when the election period was over.

Another anonymous voter from Toms River said his feeling about the election was, “the same as I have with all of them. This is the first year to do it this way. Yes, I will be happy when the election is over. It is too much. Too much.”

Toms River resident Mayer Rosen said of the election, “I am very excited to vote. I’m concerned about (the voting system) but it is what it is. I will be happy when it is over.”

On Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, voters can obtain a replacement vote-by-mail ballot by completing an affidavit, vote the ballot in a privacy booth

The Jackson Times, October 31, 2020, Page 11 and deposit the ballot in a secure drop box all in person at the Ocean County Southern Service Center, 179 South Main St., Manahawkin.

The Ocean County Clerk’s Election Services Staff will be available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 to assist with the ballots.

Ocean County Freeholder Deputy Director Gary Quinn said “The County Clerk staff will be available at the Ocean County Southern Service Center in Stafford Township to assist registered voters who may need to obtain a vote-by-mail ballot, whether because they did not receive one, they lost their ballot, made a mistake on the ballot, tore, defaced it or incorrectly marked the ballot.”

Quinn is the liaison to the Ocean County Clerk and noted that the Clerk’s Office at the Southern Service Center will also be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Nov. 2 and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Election Day, Nov. 3 to assist with vote-by-mail ballots.

“The second location will provide convenient access to assistance for our voters in the southern part of the County. Since the 2020 General Election is primarily vote-by-mail due to changes in state law, we have been addressing a number of issues and concerns raised by our voters. Having staff available gives them an opportunity to correct problems with their ballot and assures them their vote will be counted,” Quinn added.

Registered voters from the following towns can get vote-by-mail ballot assistance at the Southern Service Center: Barnegat Light, Barnegat Township, Beach Haven, Eagleswood Township, Harvey Cedars, Lacey Township, Little Egg Harbor Township, Long Beach Township, Ocean Township, Ship Bottom, Stafford Township, Surf City and Tuckerton.

“Do not delay returning your ballot to the Ocean County Board of Elections,” advised Ocean County Freeholder Virginia E. Haines, who serves as liaison to the Board of Elections.

She said Ocean County voters have several options for returning the vote-by-mail ballot.

Completed ballots can be dropped into any one of 17 secure drop boxes that have been set up in safe locations throughout the county.

A complete list is available on the Ocean County webpage at co.ocean.nj.us.

The majority of the locations for the secure drop boxes are outside branches of the Ocean County Library and other public buildings.

The deadline for placing your ballot in one of the secure drop boxes is 8 p.m., Nov. 3.

“The drop box locations are under 24-hour security surveillance monitored by the County,” Haines said. “We are encouraging voters to not wait until Election Day to drop off their ballot at a polling place.”

Voters can also mail in their ballots using the prepaid envelope, or drop it off at the Ocean County Board of Elections Office, 129 Hooper Ave., Toms River.

While there will be a limited number of polling places open on Election Day, only people with disabilities will be able to access and vote on a voting machine at an assigned polling location. Anyone else going to the polls can either drop off the vote-by-mail ballot or will have to vote a paper provisional ballot which will not be counted until after Nov. 10 when all the vote-by-mail ballots have been counted.

Voters seeking additional information are also encouraged to visit the Ocean County Clerk website at oceancountyclerk.com and click on the View Nov. 3 General Election Information link or visit the Clerk’s Facebook page at facebook.com/oceancountyclerk. There are instructional videos and important links for specific election information.

The Ocean County Board of Elections can be reached by calling (732) 929-2167.

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Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI), a federally Building 3, Little Egg Harbor; OHI Manchester, qualified health center, recently hosted a visit with 686 Route 70, Lakehurst; OHI’s Toms River, 10 Stockton Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) at their Brick location. He was given a tour of the facility as well Drive, Toms River; and OHI Stafford, Haywood as an update on OHI’s response to the COVID-19 Road, Manahawkin.

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After the visit, Congressman Kim stated on are available.

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Police Detail Near Great Adventure Nabs Drug, Other Arrests

By Chris Lundy JACKSON – Off icers stationed on Route 537 and in the parking lot of Six Flags Great Adventure made arrests and issued summonses in an effort to “deter illegal activity at the park.”

The enforcement details took place on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24.

On October 23, officers made 66 vehicle stops, issuing 15 summonses for motor vehicle violations. Four suspicious vehicles were searched, and seven people were arrested for drug possession and one person was arrested on an outstanding warrant, police said.

On October 24, officers made 21 vehicle stops, issuing 12 summonses. Two suspicious vehicles were checked and

seven more suspects were arrested for drug possession. Three New York residents were additionally arrested with marijuana packaged for sale and more than $5,000 in cash. Their 2017 Honda was seized pending forfeiture and they were charged with possession and distribution.

Officers on hand included local ones from Jackson Police Department as well as the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department K-9 officers, the New Jersey State Police and Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office.

Jackson Police noted that they will continue to work with other law enforcement agencies and Six Flags security for future events to provide a safe atmosphere for visitors.

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Ginger is a something you’ve probably walked past a thousand times in the grocery store and passed up. It has some incredible medicinal benefits and offers people a natural approach to many ailments. Many women use ginger for morning sickness during pregnancy.

Sometimes you see it crystallized with sugar to improve flavor. But today I’m talking about the fresh ginger root which you can buy in food markets.

Known officially as Zingiber officinale, ginger contains many therapeutic compounds, all of which have well-documented medicinal actions in the body. In studies with people who ate dried ginger spice in their meals, 75 percent experienced relief from arthritic pain and swelling!

Ginger contains dozens of compounds which have pharmacological activity.

Sometimes you have to heat the ginger to see a specific compound. For example, zingerone is negligible in fresh ginger, however cooking it transforms the gingerol to zingerone. The dried (powdered) ginger spice does contain zingerone in it.

We think of ginger (either fresh or powdered) as a flavor agent, but ginger is powerful medicine. It is an antioxidant and strong analgesic. It could thin the blood so you have to avoid it (or minimize it) if you are supported on anticoagulant medications.

Zingerone is well researched and it’s incredible. Studies have determined that it reduces inflammation, improves blood

sugar, eases muscle pain and spasms, helps with arthritis, speeds fat breakdown and ramps up immune function. In an animal study, ginger compounds protected rodents from brain damage and memory loss so now drug companies are trying to morph it and patent it into an Alzheimer’s drug. I say just eat it!

Ginger can block your enzyme xanthine oxidase which is good because that reduces ROS (reactive oxygen species). So the fact that ginger can degrade these ROS free radicals means it protects your DNA and mitochondria. In fact, ginger promotes mitochondrial health and these mito store energy for you in the form of ATP. If you have liver disease, or hepatic injury (for example, alcohol-related, or hepatitis), consider ginger in all of your recipes because studies show that zingerone has a hepatoprotective effect.

Here’s another fun fact. Ginger might have some heavy metal binding abilities, because it can reduce cadmium levels according to animal studies. It can also reduce the body’s burden of organophosphate pesticides! If you have a PON1 gene, make ginger your friend!

Unfortunately, it cannot bind gadolinium from MRIs. Not only does ginger spice up your recipes, it makes for a quick and delicious tea. I have a recipe for this at my website, as well as a free ebook for you called “Spices that Heal.” Ginger is a delicious, safe and affordable way to improve health while adding a warming spice to your meals.

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Enjoy A Brisk Walk At A Jackson Trail This Fall

By Dan Green, Corresponding Secretary of the Jackson Pathfinders JACKSON - The Jackson Pathfinders is a group made up of men, women, teens and scouts who love to be out on a trail in the beautiful natural lands of our town.

In the future, when our lives eventually return to normal, the Pathfinders will again run our short hikes and trail beautification

events all year round. We charge no dues or fees, and we do not sell anything. All we ask is your own enthusiasm as we lovingly maintain four woodland trails, all in Jackson.

The trails include the Silver Stream Trail, across the street from 254 Frank Applegate Road. It is within the Metedeconk Preserve of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation.

Another popular trail is the Steve Kitay Living Trail that can be accessed via the Silver Stream Trail.

There is also the Purple Heart Trail, across the street from 820 East Veterans Hwy - Routes 527/528. This trail is part of Jackson Township’s Bunker Hill Bogs Recreation Area.

A favorite of children and adults is the

Jackson Jungle Children’s Trail on Jackson Drive, adjacent to the Jackson Jungle Play Park. It is to your left on the way to the Ocean County Library.

Visit our website for interactive Google maps of these Pathfinders trails and of several other trails in Jackson. There you will also find a trail map for the Forest Resource Education Center.

We want to share exciting news about our Jackson Jungle Children’s Trail. After much planning with the Township of Jackson, a beautiful new welcome sign has finally been installed to mark the entrance and motivate you to enter.

The Children’s Trail is now complete, so take your family there soon. For adults the entire trail loop is only a three-minute walkaround! Whatever your age, do go inside for a little adventure.

Another recent and wonderful accomplishment is that a new bridge over High Brook on the Silver Stream Trail has been built by Pathfinders volunteers.

It replaces a smaller bridge that became worn out and damaged. At the same time, other volunteers worked to improve the safety and accessibility of an overgrown section of the same trail. Even if you have been there before, it is now better than ever!

All of our trails are open every day, although our regular organized activities are currently suspended on account of the pandemic. We just urge you to wear a face mask and observe distancing from others when you are on a trail. Wear sturdy shoes or boots and bring drinking water. Keep a few trash bags in your car so you can take one along to observe “carry in, carry out” etiquette. Except in cold weather, apply insect repellent before you begin your walk.

When you return home, remove any ticks you might find on your skin.

The beauty of Jackson’s natural lands calls to us. Out on the trail we breathe clean, virus-free air and experience the refreshing scent of the forest, awesome flowing streams and traffic-free quiet. The Jackson Pathfinders look forward to sharing with you our love for nature and for the trails which lead us there! Our website is jacksonpathfinders.org/ and you can like us on our Facebook page The Jackson Pathfinders.

─Photo courtesy The Jackson Pathfinders Residents and Jackson Pathfinders cross the new bridge over High Brook on the Silver Stream Trail. The bridge was built

by Pathfinders’ volunteers.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Jackson Police Arrest Couple Following Accusation Of Strangulation

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township police arrested a couple on October 21 following a report that a man was trying to strangle his girlfriend.

Around 9 p.m. multiple officers responded to a Nottingham Way residence following the female’s call that she was being strangled by her boyfriend before the call was disconnected..

Police arrived at the scene and were met by a 58-year-old male and 59-year-old female.

The male was observed to have fresh cuts on his cheek and the female exhibited a noticeable facial injury.

There was also a strong odor of alcohol observed from each and once both were separated the investigation progressed, both were uncooperative and denied anything had taken place. The female claimed to have called 9-1-1 but told officers nothing had happened as various accounts were given to explain the observed injuries.

During the questioning of the male, he became uncooperative and pushed an officer at which time he was to be placed under arrest but refused to comply and began a struggle as he resisted officers.

Hearing the altercation going on inside the residence, other officers outside went to assist the other officers but had to turn their efforts to physically restrain the female from becoming involved in the incident as she ignored officer’s commands to stay back.

The male was soon placed in handcuffs and escorted from the scene while the fe-

male, who continued to be uncooperative and used profanity to explain to the officers how she was going to assault them and refused to provide her name and identification, was also placed under arrest.

After being handcuffed and while being escorted from the residence, the woman was able to wiggle one of her hands free from the handcuffs and turned to face the escorting officer with a closed fist.

A struggle then ensued to control the female where she had to be taken to the ground to be controlled and the handcuffs were secured again and she was escorted to a waiting patrol vehicle while still being physically resistant to the officers.

Both arrestees exhibited signs of intoxication at police headquarters as they remained uncooperative and confrontational with the officers and supervisors while they were processed.

During this time, EMS was requested and responded to headquarters twice to check the female at her request, who then refused further medical attention both times.

Police charged the male with obstruction, aggravated assault and resisting arrest while the woman was charged with obstruction and resisting arrest.

As both of their public safety pre-trial risk assessments (PSA) done under the Criminal Justice Reform Act, they were both charged on summons complaints and released pending future court appearances.

Their identities were not released in a police report provided to the media.

New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation Virtual Veterans Day Ceremony

NEW JERSEY – On November 11, join in for the virtual Veterans Day ceremony.

This event will be broadcast live at 11 a.m. here: facebook.com//NJVVMF, and posted afterward on their website VVMF.org.

The virtual ceremony will begin with a benediction by Joe Formola, chaplain of the New Jersey State Council of Vietnam Veterans of America, and will also include the national anthem, sung by Broadway

performer Ali Gleason, and remarks from New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Adjutant General Jamal Beale.

They want to ensure that the virtual event is as complete as possible, and a large component of the annual ceremony is the wreaths processional showing remembrance for the fallen heroes, stewardship within the community, and engagement with local veterans’ organizations.

New Egypt Volunteer Fire Co To Host Annual Dinner

NEW EGYPT – The New Egypt Volunteer Fire Co is having their Annual Fried Oyster and Chicken Salad Dinner.

The event will be take-out only and takes place on November 1 at the firehouse. Pick-

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Tickets are $28 per person and can be purchased every Thursday night from 6 to 7 p.m. at the firehouse.

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OCC Presents Ted Talk To Mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month

TOMS RIVER – The Counseling Center at Ocean County College, in collaboration with the St. Francis Counseling Service and Providence House, will present a recorded TED Talk via GoToMeeting with Leslie Morgan Steiner, advocate and author of “Crazy Love,” at 12:30 p.m. on October 26, to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

In the Ted Talk, Steiner will share the story of her relationship and will speak about misconceptions of domestic violence. A panel discussion will follow with the following participants: • Laurie Toole, Providence House Domestic Violence Services of Catholic Charities • Danielle Dunne, St. Francis Counseling Service

Sexual Abuse & Assault Prevention Program • Samantha Tucker, Ocean County Assistant Prosecutor • Tabitha Comery, Local Advocate • Patrick Lovaglio, Ocean County Batterer’s Intervention Program Arepresentative from Ocean County College Safety

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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate Nice 2 bed ranch - Completely renovated, New vinyl floors, new roof, hot water heater. Nice area. $105K or B.O. 609-342-9209 seniors only. (45)

For Rent Seaside Heights, 3BR, 2BA, furnished condo apartment. A/C, W/D. Available 10/01/2020 – 05/31/2021.

No pets/No smoking. $1950/month + utilities. 732-822-7688 (47)

Personals European Lady - Honest, faithful looking for serious man 68-75 years old to build strong stable relationship withour love, trust, respect. 973-204-0108.

(44) Single White Male - Stable. Searching for relationship with female 50-60 with love, trust, respect. Open to any race. 609-709-5087.

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Items For Sale Four Tires With Rims - Rims o f f Wr a n g l e r J e e p P 2 4 8 7 5 R17. $400. 609-240-2274. Will Sell Seperate.

(43) Shed/Snow Blower - Non metal, never assembled 7x7 Rubbermaid storage shed. Plus used one hour snow blower. Both in cold storage. Inquire 732-241-9130. (44) E x e rc i s e E q u i p m e n t - To t a l gym, $100. Stay fit mini stepper, $100. 732-657-7380. (45) Baby Grand Piano - Includes bench seat, $1,300 or best offer. 609-693-9578.

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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713.

(17) 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 Record Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums, Rock, Jazz, Blues, Soul, metal. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (47)

Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n)

Help Wanted HIRING NOW!! Looking for outgoing, positive, and engaging teachers to join our Toms River – Route 70 Goddard Family. We are primarily hiring teachers for our elementary school aged children to foster a learning environment in which these children can continue to do their elementary school work. This would include helping them with worksheets, zooms, google classrooms etc. Some of the great perks of being a part of the Goddard Family include a benefits package, paid time off, holiday events and free food and Goddard swag. Call today to inquire about this job posting and start as early as next week!

We can be reached through phone at 732-363-5530 or email at TomsRiver2NJ@GoddardSchools.com.

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(49) Glass company has positions open for glazier/Carpenter - Helper with a strong work ethic. Glaziers, Carpenters, and helpers willing to learn Experience a plus. Clean Drivers License. Complete every installation according to company expectations and leave each job site in a clean manner. Good communication skills with supervisor, project managers, customers and co-workers. Ability to Install the following material: - storefronts - doors - mirrors - curtain wall shower doors. Email info@gssindllc. com or call 732-919-0011.

(47) Needed live in aid/companion 24/7, for a 57 yr. old disabled Veteran at my home in Toms River.

Very light duty in exchange for you living here 100% free, plus a private bed room and private bath and a small salary, must have drivers lic.

Please call 201-306-6839.

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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.

Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)

Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)

U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

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Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Some exterior. Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service.

Reasonable-affordable. Senior-Veterans discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. Free estimates. References. 732-8994470 or 732-915-4075.

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The Jackson Times, October 31, 2020, Page 21

AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE YMCA Seeks Help During 50th Anniversary Year

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – The YMCA has been around for half a century as of November and the local branch of the nonprofit organization has started a Recovery Fund to aid in its efforts of fully reopening its facility in 2021.

What does 50 years of service to the community look like? At the Y, it has meant generations of families finding their way through health and wellness oppor tunities. Countless friendships fostered. Individuals fi nding strength in numbers.

Children learning and growing. Affordable childcare, nourishing meals and friendly check-ins. Whatever the need, the Ocean County YMCA has been there through it all and now the Toms River nonprofit needs your help.

Next month, the Ocean County YMCA will celebrate its 50th anniversary of service to the community. Although the nonprofit will not celebrate the milestone as planned, it has developed a Recovery Fund to ensure that it will come back stronger and better in 2021.

To that end, the Ocean County YMCA’s Board of Directors is committed to raising $250,000. With their personal donations and funds raised, they are nearing $100,000 towards this goal.

To aid in these efforts, the Grunin Foundation has started a $50,000 in Celebration of 50 Years of Service Matching Challenge Grant.

The foundation will match every new donation to the Ocean County YMCA dollar for dollar through the end of the year up to $50,000.

Grunin Foundation President Jeremy Grunin said, “the Ocean County YMCA is a hub for health in our community.

From empowering youth to providing a place for seniors to stay active, the Y works to improve mental, physical and social health for all. During the pandemic, they haven’t missed a beat, ensuring programs stayed running safely whether virtually or in-person.”

He added, “As the YMCA celebrates its 50th anniversary, the Grunin Foundation is proud to support the Ocean County YMCA while they continue to elevate our community and economy by keeping residents active and healthy.”

With the upcoming anniversary, Ocean County YMCA Board Member, Brian Tramontano, shared what he has valued most throughout the years enjoying all

that the YMCA has to offer.

Tramonatano said, “my favorite time here at the Y is watching my daughter and son take swim lessons in the same pool where as a child I learned to swim.

Passing this valuable life lesson from generation to generation is an amazing experience.”

This holds true for so many Y families in Ocean County. “This is why we are sending this appeal to you,” Michael P. Ritacco, Board Chair of the Ocean County YMCA said.

When the Ocean County YMCA was forced to close its doors in March due to COVID-19, the nonprofit did whatever was necessary to help meet the needs of its neighbors. “Despite the devastating impact that this pandemic had on our programs, members and staff, the Ocean County YMCA has continued to step up to serve our community’s most compelling needs,” shared Peter T. Rosario, President and CEO of the Ocean County YMCA. Rosario added, “throughout the shutdown, the Ocean County YMCA continued to honor its promise that social distancing would not become social isolation. We served thousands of meals, created virtual content for people of all ages, including a weekly Zoom meeting that provided a personal connection.

Telephone outreach initiatives were put into action to protect our most vulnerable members, we implemented online learning opportunities, and remained connected with our followers on social media.”

Over the summer, programming began to shift from online to outdoors, serving 131 summer campers and 62 swim team members (which has now grown to 194 during the fall). The Ocean County YMCA also provided a total of 80,505 meals to those in need throughout Toms River.

Most recently, the Ocean County YMCA opened its facilities during school hours to provide children with super vised space to attend virtual classes as parents returned to work.

“At this most critical time, we need all past and present members of our Y family to come together and support the Ocean County YMCA,” said Ritacco.

Ritacco added, “with your help, our YMCA will provide the next generation with a welcoming, safe place where the front door is open to all.”

For further information about the Ocean County YMCA or to make a donation, visit ocymca.org.

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R.C. Shea & Assoc. AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE

Inside The Law UBER- LYFT Transportation Network Companies

Robert C. Shea Esq.

Are You Adequately Insured During A Ride Share?

By: Michael J. Deem, Esq.and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Over the last few years, Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft have become the go-to livery service rather than the common taxi driver. Many people use these companies on a daily or weekly basis. But what happens when you are involved in a collision while a passenger in a Lyft or Uber rideshare vehicle? Are you covered?

Recently, the New Jersey Legislature defined the scope of mandatory insurance coverage for the transportation network companies and their drivers (such as Uber or Lyft). While an occupant of a prearranged ride, the transportation network company and or the driver shall maintain the following insurance coverage for your benefit: (1) primary automobile liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,500,000 for death, bodily injury, and property damage; and (2) uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in an amount of at least $1,500,000.

This insurance coverage, which is to be maintained by the transportation network company (Uber / Lyft), shall not be dependent upon your automobile insurer first denying a claim, nor shall your automobile insurance policy be required to first deny a claim. This means that the insurance provided by the Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft is primary.

However, the Transportation Network Companies are not required to provide medical coverage in the event you are injured while an occupant of the rideshare vehicle. Moreover, because Uber and Lyft are a form a livery service, the ride share vehicle is not covered under your automobile Personal Injury Protection (PIP) medical expense insurance coverage.

Michael J. Deem, Esq.

Consequently, unless you have access to health insurance, you will be uninsured for your medical expenses although, if you happen to fall into the uninsured status, you are not without recourse. An uninsured passenger may recover his/her medical expenses from the party who caused the collision. This is a departure from the previous concept of the personal injury protection laws which prohibited recovery of medical expenses from the at-fault driver.

Finally, the Limitation on Lawsuit Option which ordinarily restricts an injured motorists’ right to sue for personal injuries, shall not be asserted by a transportation network company or a transportation network company driver in defense to any action for damages arising from a prearranged ride, nor shall it be asserted against any party not receiving personal injury protection benefits in any action for damages arising from a prearranged. This means that your personal injury lawsuit will not be burdened with the requirement that you prove that the collision caused an objectively verifiable permanent injury. Rather, any disability related to the collision will suffice, which is a much simpler burden of proof.

Ridesharing has become much easier and transparent with the advancement of technology.

So it’s about time the Legislature has acted to protect the interests of the consumer by mandating insurance coverage and removing the obstacles of a lawsuit in the event of an injury while riding in a livery vehicle.

For more information about this article, please contact the attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates: (732) 505-1212.

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County Distributes Federal CARES Act Funds

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER - A portion of Ocean County’s share of Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funding will once again be directed to small businesses that have been adversely affected by the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.

Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to tourism and business development said “The Ocean County business community has been uniquely impacted by the pandemic since tourism and hospitality represent such a high percentage of its economic activity here.

“Our businesses were hit earliest and hardest by the pandemic. Throughout the summer months our business owners found creative ways to keep their businesses open while keeping employees and the public safe,” he said.

In order to provide some much-needed fi nancial relief to small businesses having a hard time paying lease payments or their monthly rent payment, Ocean County is providing up to $10 million of its CARES Act funds to help with those costs.

Ocean County Freeholder John P. Kelly, liaison to the Ocean County Department of Finance said, “I am pleased Ocean County will partner with the New Jersey Redevelopment Authority (NJRA) to assist Ocean County businesses with rental assistance.

To further help our small businesses, the County will provide grants up to $30,000 to help defray the cost of rent or leases.”

Kelly explained that this is a grant and not a loan. “The grant is paid directly to the landlord.” The program would run to the end of the year.

The NJRA’s statewide business rental assistance grant program, which began earlier this year, resulted in some Ocean County businesses requesting assistance being wait listed.

County Freeholders agreed to partner with the NJRA to administer the Small Business Lease Emergency Assistance Grant Program solely for Ocean County businesses in order to streamline the grant process.

During a recent meeting of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, they approved a resolution authorizing a memorandum of

understanding with the NJRA to administer the program.

“The NJRA will provide the requisite staff and support required to implement the Small Business Lease Emergency Assistance Grant program. They have already established the specific guidelines on eligibility criteria and will advertise through their website and social media,” Vicari said.

He added the County will promote the program through its own website and social media and also by contacting area chambers of commerce, business associations and its municipalities.

“It’s vital to our small businesses that they know about the help available to them,” Vicari added. Unlike other areas of the state, many Ocean County small businesses rely heavily on the 12 prime weeks of the summer season for a major part of their income even though they may be open year-round.

“Those weeks were difficult as the state kept our restaurants closed until mid-June and then allowed only outdoor dining.

Indoor dining only recently resumed but with very limited capacity,” Vicari noted.

Ocean County teamed up earlier in the year with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and provided small business grants up to $10,000 to more than 1,000 businesses in Ocean County. There are an additional 200 businesses awaiting fi nal grant approval.

There are more than 3,000 eateries or restaurants alone in Ocean County that have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Ocean County Tourism Advisory Council Chairman Steve Steiner told the Board of Freeholders that the County might see a loss of up to 30 percent of its restaurants before next summer due to the restrictions they are currently facing as a result of the pandemic.

Vicari stressed, “we need to take this action today in order to help our restaurants survive and once again flourish in the future. People don’t realize the importance our seasonal businesses have on our year-round economy providing employment opportunities, and drawing visitors to the County.”

“Their economic health is the county’s economic health,” Vicari added.

Leaf Pickup Schedule Announced

JACKSON – Leaf pick up in the township will start on November 16. Only one pick up per household.

Do Not: place leaves under any obstacles (cars, campers, trailers, etc.), impede the roadway or cover storm drains, place any brush, limbs, or logs on top of piles.

Curbside leaf pick up will be done in the

following order: Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 2, Zone 1, Zone 4, Zone 3, Zone 5, Zone 6.

If you gather additional leaves, you may take them to the Compost Facility located at 334 Jackson Mills Road from Friday through Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, call 732-9281311.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of oct 31 - NOV 6

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Enjoy harmony while it lasts. Later this week you might be tempted to take aggressive actions that could have uncertain outcomes. Minor relationship issues should be handled carefully to avoid a break.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Trying something new could be a double-edged sword. It could be admired, but it could also weaken a key relationship. Your drive for recognition may end up in the breakdown lane in the week ahead.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Have faith that everything will turn out fine. In the week ahead, you might worry that an unexpected change in your duties, job or health will put you at a disadvantage. Consider your options carefully.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): A partner or loved one can set a vigorous pace and challenge you to think in different ways. As this week unfolds, you might be asked to adapt to a new schedule to support your loved ones.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you light a fire, someone else might carry the torch. Enlist the help of a trusted friend to see a project through to completion. One of your family members may surprise you before the week is done.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make a promise, buy a gift or openly demonstrate affection today. Later in the week you may need to be more focused and serious. If you keep an open mind, you might learn something worthwhile.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your feathers may be rued if a misunderstanding triggers a breakup this week. When someone is frustrated due to a lack of communication, breaking away from the source of the irritation is an option.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Be prepared to embrace changes. A relationship may feel like a favorite book that you always have by your bedside. In the week ahead, one chapter in this epic may end while a new one begins.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may be tempted to revise your goals or the way in which you deal with them. In the week to come, you might yearn to escape the safety of familiar places and explore unfamiliar territory.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Plant seeds but remain unattached to the outcome.

You may feel insecure or vulnerable about your finances in the upcoming week, but don’t force issues that could fuel more diďŹƒculties.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Do your best to plan carefully, but surrender your insistence that everything must go as you’ve orchestrated. The stars may not support flawless execution now, so you need to have realistic expectations.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Someone might hide their true feelings in the week to come. The words you hear might seem stern or brusque, but there’s likely a person with a soft spot lurking under the prickly demeanor.

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CASA Of Ocean County Swears In 19 New Volunteers

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Ocean County announced that they have sworn in 19 new CASA volunteers. These volunteers will be working with a child or children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect. “This is the largest class of CASA volunteers that we have ever had sworn-in at CASA of Ocean County,� said Ariane Yazdan, Executive Director of CASA of Ocean County. “This means that even more abused and neglected foster children are going to have at least one stable adult in their lives advocating for them as they navigate the foster care world. It’s a special day knowing that these amazingly dedicated individuals are going to make a difference in the lives of children who need them,�

Yazdan said.

The new volunteers had to go through 30 hours of training that taught them how to be the eyes and ears for the family court, write detailed court reports, and further advocate for children who have been displaced from their biological homes. “It’s an intense, thorough training, and we are elated that so many individuals in Ocean County cared enough about our foster youth to inevitably make a difference,�

Yazdan said. “The stories of foster children and their placement usually start with an element of sadness when they are removed from their homes. It is always our goal to change a child’s story so that the ending is happier and more hopeful. That is what we strive for day-in and day-out,� said Yazdan.

For more information about CASA of Ocean County, visit casaofoceancounty.org.

Dottie’s House Host Holiday Cocktail Party And Raffle

BRICK – Dottie’s House will be having a Holiday Cocktail party and 50/50 Super Rae on December 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. at River Rock Restaurant & Marina Bar, 1600 Route 70 Brick.

The rae will benefit Dottie’s House, a non-profit organization providing transitional housing to women and children who have survived domestic violence.

The cost is $100 per rae ticket. Purchase a Dottie’s House 50/50 super rae ticket and enter for a chance at winning one of three prizes: First ticket $5,000; Second ticket $3,000; Third ticket $2,000 if all tickets are sold.

Join with friends, family, or co-workers and purchase your tickets today. There will be a buffet dinner, beer and wine, silent auction and wine pull.

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