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─Photo courtesy Jackson Township This year’s Jackson Township Council race consisted of four candidates for three full three-year terms. Incumbent Councilmen Martin Flemming, left, Steven Chisholm and Nino Borrelli won full terms on the Jackson Council.

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – As the township faced a mostly mail-in election due to the coronavirus pandemic, voters chose candidates for council, school board and one ballot question regarding open space.

School Board This year’s school board election featured six candidates, four on the ballot, and two write-ins seeking three spots on the board.

Of the two, three-year seats it was incumbents Scott Sargent

and Tara Rivera who came out on top. They defeated newcomer Anthony Mero for the two full-term seats.

Sa rge nt re ceive d 13,754 vot es wh ile Rivera won her second term with 12,647 votes. Mero received

10,827 votes. There were 1,131 write ins for this race.

All of the numbers in this article were taken from the unofficial tally on the Ocean County Clerk’s website on November 10. They (Voters - See Page 2)

Caution Urged As COVID Numbers Increase

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Positive COVID-19 tests have come in at a higher rate recently, causing medical professionals to urge caution. However, they also note that many of the local cases are not severe.

The county’s case totals leveled off through most of the summer. But

there was an increase as schools reopened and people went to fall gatherings. For example, on one day in the middle of October, there were 250 new positive tests reported.

The state has gone back and forth about opening, mostly keeping restrictions in place, especially as numbers rise here and

throughout the country.

Most of those reported as sick are Ocean County residents, as opposed to tourists who tested positive while they were visiting. There were a small amount of college students getting sick at school, but since their home address is listed as Ocean County, they were added to the total.

The main demographic seeing increases is adolescents and adults younger than 30.

“Any time there is an uptick there’s certainly reason for concern,” said Brian Lippai, Public Information Officer for the Ocean County Health Department. “There have been numerous factors that have led to the in-

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crease but it’s important to note that many of the cases we are currently seeing are on the mild to moderate side than we saw earlier in the pandemic. Recovery time is shorter and the number of deaths have been decreasing.

“The OCHD and much of the public health com(Totals - See Page 4)

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Several local towns will host wildfire and shoreline projects funded by the Department of Defense to protect the joint base, conserve land, and help the safety of residents.

A total of $1,935,564.98 will be distributed to protect six military sites across 1.6 million acres in the Garden State that are threatened by development and encroachment which could impact the military mission: $500,000 for storm surge protection for Naval Weapons Station Earle in Middletown, Monmouth County $500,000 for living shoreline protection in the form of a “T”-shaped oyster castle groin in Barnegat Bay, in Ocean County near Island Beach State Park. $380,000 for wildfire mitigation near Joint Base MDL in Ocean/Burlington counties $300,000 to protect 44,000 acres of forest area in the Greenwood State from wildfire near the NJ National Guard Warren Grove Gunnery Range in Ocean/Burlington counties $150,000 for Rancocas Creek Watershed stormwater management to protect the area near Lockheed Martin plant that produces AEGIS technology for the U.S. Navy in Burlington County over $100,000 for storm surge protection near Earle, in Keansburg, Monmouth County.

Near the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, a fire break will be planned. This $380,000 project will be built near the Roosevelt City section of Whiting. The firebreak will simultaneously protect the military mission of JB-MDL. Manchester Township Mayor Ken Palmer said that he liked the idea of added fire protection for the Whiting section of the township.

“We welcome any effort to provide firebreaks in the most wooded portion of our town,” Palmer said. “Certainly, any safety measure to assist in this area is appreciated and extremely useful.”

Residential portions of Manchester have been working to become firewise communities. This is when leaders educate and plan for what to do in case of a major fire.

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Continued From Page 1 were not yet the official tally.

The Boards of Elections had until the end of November 10 to accept mail-in votes, Ocean County Clerk Scott Colabella said.

They will only accept ballots post marked by 8 p.m. on November 3.

After that, the provisional ballots will be checked. These are ballots people fill out at the polls. They have to be compared against mail-ins to make sure people didn’t vote twice.

They also have to solve problems with any ballots that were questioned for not having a matching signature.

The clerk will certify the election results on November 23.

There was also a single-year seat open following the resignation of school board member Vicki Grasso last year.

Tzvi Herman, 31, won that seat on the board. He was facing two write-in candidates, Mike Braun and Allison Barocas.

Herman received 9,922 votes. His opponents had a combined 8,928 votes total.

The county grouped the write-in votes together so it was not clear how many votes each write-in candidate received individually.

“I am humbled and grateful by all the support I received in Jackson. Jackson is a large community with many diverse needs. My goal is to represent all the children of our great town regardless of their background,” Herman said.

He added, “a strong public-school system is vital to our success as a community. I ran to bring a voice to the children whose needs may not have been met by the current system. I pledge to give all children that voice. Once sworn in I encourage anyone who may feel their children’s needs have been overlooked to reach out to me.”

Township Council In Jackson’s form of non-partisan government, candidates must gather a petition to run for the positions of mayor and council.

Council incumbents Martin Flemming, Steven Chisholm and newcomer Nino Borrelli, a member of the Jackson Zoning Board, won full three-year terms on the governing body.

Borrelli will replace Councilman Ken Bressi on the dais. Bressi was not endorsed by the township’s Republican Club and opted not to run for another term on council.

“We are ecstatic about our record winning vote counts and very grateful to be elected overwhelmingly. I’m very thankful to the Jackson Township voters who placed their trust and confidence in Marty, Steve, and I to be their councilmen,” Borrelli said.

Borrelli added that he looked forward to working with the rest of the governing body on “initiatives like protecting valuable open space from development, keeping municipal taxes and spending in check, maintaining Jackson’s excellent AA+ credit rating, supporting local businesses as they get up and running from

the COVID-19 pandemic, fighting against Trenton’s liberal mandates and policies, and standing with our police and fi rst responders to keep our town safe and protect the quality of life we enjoy in Jackson.”

“I was humbled by the vast amount of Jacksonites, who came out to vote for our ticket, even though we were unopposed.

I will do my best to exceed their expectations and make everyone happy they elected me. Just as important is the overwhelming support our townspeople gave to the open space initiative,” Flemming said.

Former Jackson Republican Club member Robert Skinner had waged a write-in campaign which utilized a social media radio program to bring his campaign message to voters. “I’m glad I received the number of votes I received, more than anticipated. All I cared about was that my message was delivered. This was a big learning experience for me,” Skinner said.

He has not ruled out running for council in the future.

Flem m i ng received 19,812 votes, Chisholm received 19,213 votes and Borrelli received 19,680 votes. Write-in votes came in at 2,560 votes.

Open Space Each council candidate had gone on record as being in support of a township ballot question calling for an increase to the community’s open space tax. This tax had been previously approved in 2004 but was reduced by Township officials during an economic down turn several years ago.

The council opted to go to the public to get their view on bringing it up to 3 cents.

The question asked if residents wanted to increase the open space tax rate from 2 cents per $100 of equalized valuation to 3 cents per $100 of equalized valuation.

According to unofficial results posted on the website of the Ocean County Clerk’s Office, 15,519 residents voted for it while 11,769 opposed it.

“We hear the voters in Jackson loud and clear and passage of this ballot question will help pave the way for us on the Township Council to be able to use the available tax revenue to purchase valuable land throughout our town and protect it from development, preserve it as open space, and prevent urban sprawl,” Borrelli added.

Flemming added, “the entire council feels this is of the utmost importance going forward to try and keep the very essence of the Jackson everyone came here for. We will focus an immense amount of energy on this topic and hope, with the help of Ocean county, to acquire much more acreage this year and keep Jackson as rural as we can.”

This will raise taxes by approximately $33 for the average homeowner. Open space preservation has been the dominant subject for officials and residents at council meetings in the last several months. Township officials noted that the added revenue collected from the open space tax increase would aid them in the purchase of other open space properties in the township.

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Continued From Page 1 With all the forested areas surrounding the residential developments, there have been a few significant forest fires over the years.

“This modest but important federal funding will go a long way toward protecting areas near our military bases that are susceptible to forest fires,” Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th). “According to the NJ Forest Fire Service, more than 7,000 acres a year are consumed by an average of 1,500 wildfires in New Jersey, the most densely populated State in the union. The firebreak project will be in Manchester Township, home to nearly 44,000 people and many senior retirement communities.”

Smith noted that the “$380,000 slated toward building a five-mile long firebreak near JB-MDL will protect people and property to the west of Whiting.

“This area in Whiting is part of the New Jersey Pine Barrens is vulnerable to forest fires in the dry seasons or droughts,” Smith said. “This project protects America’s only Army-Navy-Air Force joint base - the second largest employer in New Jersey - and

the missions it performs. More importantly, it also protects the residents of Whiting.

There are many homes and businesses concentrated in Whiting which will be better protected through this project.”

The DoD awarded the funds from its Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program that promotes projects with local partners to collaborate in the preservation of compatible land uses near military installations, ranges and other strategic sites. REPI is designed to protect DoD assets and capabilities to maintain military readiness throughout the United States.

The projects are being done in conjunction with the lead partner, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, as well as local authorities, and they will be augmented with state and local resources.

“These projects which the DoD has identified will help make the bases safer should we face any upcoming rounds of base realignment and closure (BRAC),” Smith said.

“Earle is a critical base for the Navy and its logistical shipping, and protecting its mission is crucial to national security, and to the jobs of the men and women who work there.”

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Continued From Page 1 munity expected some type of increase heading into fall. There were a number of religious holidays/observances, services and other social gatherings around the county that contributed.

Those schools with students back in the classroom, sports programs and even other activities outside of the school environment that bring children together is another one of the challenges we anticipated. Through our contact tracing efforts we’ve also identified a number of single households with as many as ten or more family members getting sick,” he said.

Contact tracing is a technique in which medical staff talk to someone who tested positive to find out who they have been in close contact with recently. That way, they can inform other people that they need to get tested as well.

“For the most part schools in Ocean County have been doing a tremendous job following their readiness plans that they worked diligently on all summer and now put into practice.

Much of the credit needs to go to the school nurses working the front lines and enforcing the safety guidelines and protocols. Being prepared has been the key. Practices such as

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minimizing movement within the school, moving only teachers around instead of students, social distancing and how to respond should someone get sick are just some of the steps in place to limit contact and contain transmission,” he said.

Despite recent news that a vaccine might be on the way, the Health Department is still urging residents to wear a mask, engage in social distancing, get a flu shot, get tested, and stay away from large gatherings.

“We’ve come so far since the start of the pandemic and the last thing anyone wants is this latest setback to derail our common goal to help slow the transmission of the COVID-19 virus and reduce community spread. Let’s hope this latest uptick may act as a bit of a wakeup call for those who may have become a little complacent and thought we were out of the woods. The pandemic is far from over and it will take everyone to pitch in and do their part to get those numbers back down especially as the pandemic and flu season converge and we head into the colder months and heart of the busy holiday season,” Lippai said.

The full breakdown of cases is on OCHD. org. For more information, you can call 732341-9700 ext. 7411.

The state’s Department of Health hotline is 1-800-222-1222 or by dialing 2-1-1. Other related sources; for medical COVID-19 questions call 1-800-962-1253 (24/7) or Text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive alerts.

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Jackson Police Seek Help Identifying Thieves

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying suspects involved in recent thefts.

Officers responded responded to a business complex located at 436 West Commodore Blvd. after a business owner was awakened by an alert that his security cameras had been activated at approximately 4:22 a.m..

The caller then observed that multiple suspects were at the location doing something to parked vehicles.

It was discovered that multiple vehicles which had been parked at the location had the catalytic converters cut off of them. Various pieces of scrap metal and aluminum wheels valued at $1,000.00 had also been stolen.

The security video indicated that three suspects which were dressed in dark clothing and wearing hoods to conceal themselves had been at the property. They arrived in a black colored pickup truck at approximately 4:22 a.m. and departed at around 4:55 a.m. in the direction of Wright-Debow Road.

A resident of Toms River Road near the Manchester border reported on the same day that a vehicle listed for sale that was parked on his property near the roadway, had the catalytic converter cut off of the vehicle.

Those who may have information on these incidents, the suspects or the pictured suspect vehicle is asked to contact Jackson Detective Robert Reiff or Detective Craig Lindenberg at 732-928-1111 or through the department’s Stop It app.

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New Sculpture Installation Honors 100th Anniversary Of Women’s Right To Vote

By Alyssa Riccardi LINCROFT – The well-known Toms River artist Brian Hanlon recently unveiled his newest sculpture that will be on display at Brookdale Community College.

Hanlon stated how he always wants to inspire others when they look at his sculptures. This new sculpture, which will be placed in the MAS main lobby on campus, is to honor the 100th Anniversary of Women being able to vote. The sculpture is an anonymous woman holding an American flag, which represents the victorious moment when women walked to Washington D.C. to enact the 19th Amendment.

“This important milestone deserves a historical and spiritual permanent marker.

I hope the women who walk in and out of the building feel the impact of the statue and have the courageous spirit, like the women before them to succeed,” said Hanlon.

“It’s hard to imagine a time when women had no vote, I cannot imagine what my life would have been like if I could not have fully participated in civic life,” Freeholder Lillian G. Burry said. “I think of Susan B. Anthony standing outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia on July 4, 1876, reading the declaration of the rights of women of the U.S. and the sculpture of her in that moment

by Brian Hanlon.”

“This beautiful sculpture will remind us all and countless future generations of the fight

for women’s suffrage and more importantly inspire them to cherish and preserve the rights established by the 19th amendment that we are here to celebrate today,” Monmouth County Clerk Christine Hanlon said.

“When our country is in the midst of the 2020 Presidential election, we are reminded of how lucky we are as Americans to have the right to elect our leaders who will represent us. I would not be serving in this elected position that I am today were it not for the brave suffragists who ensured this precious right for women.”

“We now have two markers of those moments in time when people had to fight to be fully recognized citizens of our American democracy,” said David Stout, President of Brookdale Community College, referencing the Martin Luther King Jr. Lounge that is in the Student Life Center. “We are so excited to have the statue here. So many of our students will walk through those doors, and when they enter this building it’s the first thing they are going to see. Thank you very much Brian for your dedication and your generosity.”

Not only will the sculpture be on display, but an installation done by present and past Brookdale students will be shown on the wall behind it.

English professor Roseanne Alvare is the Coordinator of the Women in Learning and Leadership program at Brookdale Commu-

nity College. She explained how graduates and current students spoke with Brian Hanlon to get his vision of his work. Hanlon’s idea was to create a nameless figure but a multi-representative statue. The students collaborated with Hanlon to construct their own ideas for the installation.

“The students will bring it to life in an installation that features more marginalized voices and underrepresented figures from the movement and beyond,” Alvare said. “The students are doing all of the research and will be collaborating with student artists to develop this installation that will go on the wall behind the statue.”

“I am super honored to be working on the installation to go along with this sculpture. It means a lot, to have something that is tribute, a reminder, long standing and something that commemorates women. I am super grateful to be a part of this. In my research I found there were Native American women who inf luenced the early women’s suffrage activists in the

United States because of their egalitarian society. They will be included as part of the installation,” said Karen Amaro, an English Education major at Georgian Court University.

The installation is scheduled to be presented in April of 2021 right at the end of the spring semester. Hanlon stated how this specific piece of work took him about six to eight months to create. Although, he explained how he never works on just one piece, rather he works on 10 or more pieces at the same time. His hand-crafted works honor icons, legends and moments of significance. Hanlon has received national and local awards and commendations for his commissions, which usually revolve around civic, historic and athletic subjects.

“In 1979 I graduated high school and came over to Brookdale, I met a man named Tony Blazer who completely transformed my life. He helped me develop a language through the art of molding clay. I will be forever grateful,” said Hanlon.

─Photos by Alyssa Riccardi (Top) Brian Hanlon with Professor Roseanne Alvare, Maria Monzon and Karen Amaro. (Bottom) Brian Hanlon presents the sculpture in progress.

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Booker: Court-Packing Will Lead To Discrimination

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Ben Cardin (D-MD), and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) released a new report detailing how special interests’ campaign to capture our courts has tilted the playing field against critical civil rights protections to ensure equality for all Americans. As President Trump and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (RKY) rushed to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, the senators’ report shows how anonymously funded groups have systematically undermined vital legal protections that ensure equal justice under law - a bedrock principle for our democracy.

As a consequence, workers, racial minorities, women, immigrants, and religious minorities are fighting to maintain an equal footing in American society, the senators wrote.

Equal Justice Under Law: How captured courts tilt the playing field against America’s most vulnerable is the latest in Senate Democrats’ Captured Courts reports, which pull back the curtain on the special interest forces seeking to influence the federal judiciary to achieve outcomes that would be impossible to enact through Congress or the executive branch.

“Etched in stoned above the entrance to the Supreme Court is an aspiration and a promise ‘Equal Justice Under Law,’ but unfortunately it is a promise that has yet to be kept for far too many Americans, particularly

the most vulnerable among us,” said Senator Booker. “For years, dark money and anonymously funded special interest groups have helped to shift the balance of our courts further and further from fulfilling this promise. This report lays bare the consequences of these actions and what it is now at stake for the American people as Senate Republicans try to rush a nomination through that will further tip the balance of the Court toward special interests and away from the promise of equal justice under law.”

Ever since the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Brown v. Board of Education invalidated the Jim Crow standard of “separate but equal” education, the so-called conservative legal movement has worked tirelessly to resist the

integration of America’s education system; beginning with massive resistance from the outset. Recent efforts have been heavily funded by elements of the corporate right - groups like the Koch political operation’s DonorsTrust, and the DeVos Foundation - which have perpetuated racial segregation by advancing concepts like libertarianism and “school choice.”

Even as Republican-appointed Supreme Court Justices worked to end racial classifications that seek to achieve diversity in education and other settings, they have been more than willing to look the other way when confronted with discrimination in the workplace, at the ballot box, and at the border. Thanks to the Republican-appointed majority, led by Chief Justice John Roberts, women and minorities

face more and higher hurdles to prove their discrimination claims in court.

As our nation grapples with police misconduct and its effect on communities of color, we cannot overlook the role our courts have played. Indifference to the lived experience of minorities combined with excessive deference to government actors - regardless of motive - closed the courtroom door to lawsuits that could drive real reforms and provide justice to victims of misconduct by law enforcement officers.

There is one set of discrimination claims that the Supreme Court’s Republican majority has shown particular sympathy for: religious liberty. While the Court has dialed back protection of minority groups, it has dialed up concern over per-

ceived discrimination based on faith. Along the way, the Court has created religious rights for corporations (soulless entities by their very nature), and eroded the Constitution’s separation between church and state.

The various threads of the Trump judiciary’s denial of equal justice under law - from its assault on affirmative action, to its unwillingness to check police misconduct, to its systematic preferential treatment of Christian “religious liberty” interests - may seem disconnected. But a look behind the curtain reveals the same cabal of corporate and Republican special interests fueling this work. Under Republican control, the federal government will make discrimination worse; the Roberts Court will look the other way.

Menendez: U.S. Shouldn’t Withdraw From Paris Climate Agreement

NEWARK – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Com m it tee, issued the following statement after the Tr ump Administration completed the United States’ official withdraw-

al from the Paris Climate Agreement: “As the American people wait for every one of their votes to be counted, we are painfully reminded that the damage caused by President Trump’s failed and morally bankrupt foreign policy will

not disappear with his presidency. Withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement is as antithetical to our nation’s interests today as it was three years ago, when Trump first began this effort.

“As our partners and al-

lies collectively hold their breath in hopes that our nation will again be a responsible actor in confronting the real dangers of climate change, we must not forget this presidential election will be decided in no small part because of the impor-

tance of restoring American global leadership. That process starts by rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement.

“Congress also has a role to play in ensuring this climate crisis is turned into a tremendous opportunity for U.S. leadership and economic

growth. That is why I will soon introduce the U.S. Climate Leadership in International Mitigation, Adaptation, and Technology Enhancement (U.S. Climate) Act, legislation to officially designate climate diplomacy a priority for U.S. foreign policy.”

Prosecutor’s Office Adds Service Dog To Their Team

OCEAN COUNTY – Victims of crime sometimes have a hard time talking about their experience. Opening up is difficult. Opening up to law enforcement is even more difficult. To make it easier, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has added a furry friend that can step in and lend a paw!

The newest team member is Jimmy, a 3-year-old black lab mix service dog.

Jimmy stands at the ready to assist the Victim Witness Advocates in the effort to emotionally support victims of crime.

Jimmy found his way to OCPO through a New Jersey based company called Merlin’s KIDS, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing individually trained service dogs to those in need.

Jimmy was abandoned and rescued from a shelter by Merlin’s KIDS. He received over 1,000 hours of general and specialty training over a period of 15 months and

is specifically trained to be used in a school or court setting.

“It is our hope that engaging with Jimmy will help to calm victims and witnesses, and let them tell their story,” stated Carol Froberg, Victim Witness Director for the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office of Victim Witness Advocacy and Jimmy’s primary handler. Carol added “our office recognizes that animals, unlike people, with whom our interactions may be quite complex and unpredictable, provide a constant source of comfort and focus for attention. Animals tend to bring out our nurturing instinct and make us feel safe and unconditionally accepted. The successful prosecution of a victim’s case often depends on the ability of a victim to accurately report and then testify regarding the details of the victimization – Jimmy can help us achieve that goal!”

─Photo courtesy Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office

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Open Space Funding Passes In Ocean And Monmouth NEW JERSEY – Across New Jersey, voters have answered yes to a municipal ballot question asking whether local officials should improve or buy up more open space, even if it meant raising their taxes, affirmative responses consistent with passage of other local questions and all three statewide referenda. Residents in Monmouth, Ocean, and Bergen Counties and communities voted in favor of open space initiatives.

“The people have spoken, and they want to protect and preserve their open space. Residents in Monmouth, Ocean, and Bergen county have voted in favor of investing in open space. This is critically important because many towns in these counties have already succumbed to destructive overdevelopment. One of the best ways to stop inappropriate development and protect these towns from sprawl is by increasing open space funds. Protecting open space means less traffic, less water pollution and flooding.

It also helps protect the character of the town, the taxpayers, and the quality of life,” said Jeff Tittel, Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club. “New Jersey has the highest property tax in the nation, but people are still willing to raise their own taxes to preserve open space because of how critical it is.”

According to the Garden State Preservation Trust, the state of New Jersey acquired 453,499 acres of open space

from FY2000 to FY2019. Monmouth County was responsible for acquiring 19,523 acres and Ocean County acquired 17,514 acres of land. Jackson preserved 2,532 acres of land while Middletown acquired 383 acres of land.

“Jackson is one of the places where overdevelopment is happening the fastest. Middletown is also seeing a lot of growth. Increasing open space funds will help these areas save money. They won’t have to spend as much for services or upgrading and investing in new infrastructure. Protecting open space means that the towns won’t be spending that money on building schools or improving roads and traffic lights. Open space funds help towns control their future,” said Tittel.

Bergen County was responsible for acquiring 1,956 acres, of which 335 acres were farmland and 1,621 acres were for Green Acres. Out of the total land preserved by Bergen County, Saddle River was responsible for 17 acres of land.

“Upper Saddle River has been seeing the impact of development and f looding in the area and is trying to do a better job of protecting itself. They need to change zoning and limit sewers and other infrastructure in environmentally sensitive and rural areas. We were involved in an Appellate Court eminent domain case between Mt. Lauren and MiPro. As Judge Skillman said, ’open space is the highest and best use of property,” said Tittel.

Heading into the election, local officials, environmentalists and other open space advocates said that parks, nature preserves and easements purchased to prevent building on farmland were increasingly appealing amid the coronavirus pandemic, with the outdoors viewed as a relative refuge from the virus.

“There has been a greater appreciation for parks and open space during the pandemic. Increasing open space funding will help protect and expand those public outdoor spaces. In New Jersey, 19 counties and 230 towns have passed open space funding because they understand the importance of it. Open space trust funds because it makes towns more valuable and saves money in the long-term.

Properties near open space are 20% more valuable than those in densely populated areas. It also helps protect against f looding and stormwater runoff,” said Tittel.

Open space taxes provide a source of funding that townships can use for preserving, improving, or purchasing

open space. This helps increase property values in the town as well as discouraging overdevelopment. It saves taxpayers money because it doesn’t require more town services like sewers, roads, or schools.

“Towns like Middletown, Upper Saddle River, and Jackson are constantly growing. Which is why setting aside f unding for open space is critically important to preserve environmentally sensitive areas in these communities.

These towns are constantly growing, increasing overdevelopment and sprawl in areas that already have too much overdevelopment and traffic,” said Jeff Tittel, Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club. “We are glad to see that the people living in Middletown and Jackson Upper Saddle River voted for open space funding. We hope other counties and towns will follow their lead so that we can move forward on protecting and preserving open space in New Jersey for future generations.”

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By Bob Vosseller BRICK – The Barbara Forfar Nursing Scholarship Fund Committee recently presented its 2020 scholarships at Hackensack Meridian Ocean Medical Center to deserving area recipients.

Jackson resident Shoshana Diamond and Emily Trione of Brick Township received a $500 schol-

arship to further their nursing education.

Diamond has been employed with Ocean Medical Center since 2013 and is currently a member of the surgical team. During the past seven years, she has become well versed in several sub-specialties including general, orthopedic, vascular (Nursing - See Page 9)

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According to many of her colleagues, Diamond works tirelessly every day to ensure that her patients receive the highest quality of care. She is a Registered Nurse and member of the Ocean Medical Center’s Shared Grievance and Surgical Site Infection Committees.

Diamond is pursuing her MSN degree at Chamberlain University School of Nursing with an expected completion date of June 2022.

Emily Trione is pursuing her BSN at William Patterson University with an anticipated completion date of December 2022. She is the daughter of Nancy Trione, a long-time career nurse at Ocean Medical Center who was one of three individuals who received the inaugural Barbara Forfar Nursing Scholarship in 2011.

Emily is currently a Patient Care Technician and part of the 4 North nursing unit at the medical center. She has been touted by her superiors as a hard-working individual with a very strong character who is always looking to improve.

Her ultimate goal is to become a part of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) as she advances her nursing career.

Walt Konopka, chairperson of the Barbara Forfar Nursing Scholarship Fund said, “on behalf of the entire scholarship committee, I want to congratulate Shoshana and Emily. They are exceptional Ocean Medical Center team members who truly have a sincere desire and compassion for the nursing profession and nursing education just like Barbara did.”

“Both of them have an exceptional drive to gain

The Jackson Times, November 14, 2020, Page 9 as much knowledge as they can to help their fellow team members and patients and have placed a priority on their own personal nursing education to help serve all of us better,” Konopka said.

Now in its tenth year, The Barbara Forfar Nursing Scholarship Fund has awarded $20,000 to 35 nurses and nursing students of Ocean Medical Center.

The scholarship fund provides monetary assistance to qualified nurses and nursing students of Ocean Medical Center who desire to continue their formal education in the nursing profession.

It was created to honor the memory of longtime Point Pleasant resident Barbara Forfar, or “Foof,” as she was called by her fellow nurses and colleagues, and her 44 years of dedication to the nursing profession – with all but three years of her service associated with Ocean Medical Center.

“We are grateful for the incredible support of our team members throughout the years,” says Marie Foley-Danecker, chief nursing officer of Ocean Medical Center. “It’s also such a beautiful tribute to Foof – whom we still remember fondly.”

She added, “these scholarships help to make our entire team better and we are appreciative of everything the committee does for our team members, including the Rock for the Nurses fundraiser.”

This year’s Rock for the Nurses Fundraiser was canceled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but has been rescheduled for May 2, 2021.

For more information about The Barbara Forfar Nursing Scholarship Fund, including how to make a donation, please visit forfarscholarship. org or connect with The Barbara Forfar Nursing Scholarship Fund on Facebook or Twitter.

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By Bob Vosseller JACKSON - During a recent Township Council meeting, there was an ordinance which increased fees for copies of public records. Township Clerk Janice Kisty explained details of the ordinance, stressing that the cost for documents requested through the Open Public Records Act would not be increased.

Resident Eleanor Hannum had questions about the ordinance and was unable to find any details of the ordinance on the township website. She asked for clarification on what it would cover. “Can you explain the wording and how it is being changed?”

“Our tax collector Mike Campbell brought to my attention that some of the fees that were in our prior code before codification, had inadvertently been dropped from this section. There were some tax collector related fees for copies of things that people ask for. Sometimes mortgage companies request

those type of things and will ask for copies,” Kisty said. “(Campbell) asked for that to be reinstated,” she said. “And the other changes are that we collect a fee for bid packages when there is a contract award. Something that is awarded for a contract around town and the fee was nowhere in the code. We had to have that in the code.

“We added that and it is not a tax or fee for residents but for the cost for the township to perform its business. There is only a few of them and they are allowed by statute. It isn’t like we just made them up,” Kisty said.

She said the Township Attorney Greg McGuckin put them in order and that as all the tax collector fees were together “there are fees for copies as you probably saw.”

“I was just concerned that this would be related to any OPRA requests,” Hannum said.

“Not at all,” Kisty said.

Artillery Drills Scheduled At Joint Base This Month

By Bob Vosseller L A K EH U R ST – Joi nt Ba s e Mc Guire-Dix-Lakehurst released its schedule for artillery training for the month.

That means that area residents in Ocean County especially those west of the Garden State Parkway will be hearing what some refer to as “the sounds of freedom.” That sound can emanate for miles.

Military training exercises range from artillery training to explosive disposal drills. Most of the activity according to the schedule will occur around the middle of the month.

Weather conditions can impact on how far the noise carries with cloudy days bringing the sounds further away than clear days.

For further information visit the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst’s official Facebook page to stay up to date with details of what is occurring in the Pine Barrens.

Last month featured numerous training exercises at the Joint Base and similar drills are planned for this month. The peak training period where residents will hear some noise will be from November 12 and November 15 and then again on November 19 and November 22.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Ocean County Sees Increase In Pumpout Boat Services

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – This past summer saw an increased demand for pumpout boat services on waterways in Ocean County.

More people decided to spend time on the water during this summer of the coronavirus pandemic, officials said.

Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari said, “the pumpout boat program has broken through the milestone of 2 million gallons of effluent (2.1 mil. gal.), removed from more than 98,500 recreational boats since the start of the program in 1997.”

Vicari, who is liaison to the popular program added, “the County’s successful pumpout boat program is a major factor towards ensuring that our coastal waters, such as the Barnegat Bay and the Little Egg Harbor, remain clean.”

Six boats make up the Ocean County Pumpout Boat program which concluded its 23rd season in mid-October.

“The demand for pumpout boat services dramatically increased in the 2020 boating season, breaking all records. There was a 24 percent increase in total vessels serviced and a 13 percent increase in total gallons pumped over the previous year,” Vicari added.

According to the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey, there was “a significant increase in boaters on the water, boat sales and new boaters” as well.

Vicari said, “if there were any silver linings from the coronavirus pandemic, it appears that people returned to boating in large numbers in order to enjoy leisure activities safely. This is also helpful to our local economy.

“While there were restrictions in place, boating seemed a good choice to maintain social distancing and public safety,” Vicari added.

Pumpout boat operators and captains maintained and operated the boats in accordance with safe social distancing protocols. The captains maintained a minimum distance of 6 feet from other boaters, and practiced no-contact pumpouts and disinfecting of nozzles. The vessels were thoroughly cleaned with disinfectant regularly.

“It was important to meet all the Centers

for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines in order to keep our captains safe and the public they serviced. Making these changes didn’t make for an easy summer but knowing the importance of protecting Barnegat Bay and working with the captains and other partners, we were able to make it a safe and successful boating season,” Vicari said.

He noted that this also meant providing boaters with a means to properly dispose onboard wastewater. More than 8,400 boats were serviced during the 2020 summer season and almost 200,000 gallons of effluent were removed from the vessels that could otherwise have ended up in the Barnegat Bay. Pumpout boats are equipped vessels capable of emptying the on-board toilets and tanks of other boats, keeping waste from entering the bay. The boats are available to provide the pumpout service on weekends starting Memorial Day weekend running through October.

“Even with the added concerns about COVID-19 and the increase in requests for service, our captains did a great job. Their dedication and commitment to the environment and the boaters they served was even more evident this season. We couldn’t do it without them,” he said.

Brick Township, Seaside Park, the Tuckerton Seaport and the Ocean County Utilities Authority are all partners in the program.

The six full-time boats were all purchased

by Ocean County.

The purchasing costs were reimbursed through the Clean Vessel Act Grant and the New Jersey Shore-to-Please license plate program. These same programs fund the installation of fixed pumpout stations at marinas throughout coastal New Jersey.

Ocean County and the Ocean County Utilities Authority shared in the operational costs for the boats in the amount of up to $20,000 per full time boat. The $130,000 budget covers the boat captains, fuel, maintenance, insurance and other operational costs.

This allowed for the service to be provided free of charge to boaters. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection also provides grant funds to offset the operational costs.

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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Whitesbog Village Hosts History Hikes

BROWNS MILLS – Whitesbog Village is an historic Farm and Village dating from 1857 and part of the NJ State Forest. The grounds and trails are open from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year.

These hikes will be outdoors only, dress for the weather, bring plenty of water and appropriate shoes for sandy, grassy, trails with roots. They recommend bug spray

and they have some on the porch if needed.

Tour groups help decide the route of the tour based on their interests! Blueberry fields?

Cranberry Bogs? Nature trails? Architecture? Women’s History? You help decide!

This month is also the Blueberry Mini Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. so stop by early to do some shopping with local makers!

Pick up a trail map at the Whitesbog General Store for a hike on your own. Maps are on the bench in front of the General Store door along with bug spray.

Walk the Historic Village, learn about Whitesbog’s role in history and visit Suningive, the worker’s cottage and other museums, buildings and farm landscapes that speak to Whitesbog’s heritage. $5

suggested donation/person, You can arrive between 12:30 to 1 p.m. to let the guide or shopkeeper at the General Store know you will be attending and pay your $5.

Feel free to check out a hiking trail, drive around the cranberry bogs, shop in the General Store or relax in a rocking chair on the porch!

History Hikes take place on the First Saturday of each month from 1 to 2 p.m., the next hike will take place on December 5, and meet in the General Store. They will walk in light rain so dress for the weather.

Contact them for more info at whitesbogpreservationtrust@gmail.com or call 609-893-4646.

Freeholder: JCP&L’s Rate Hike Postponement Falls Short

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – While helpful, postponing a rate hike until next year isn’t quite what Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari had in mind in regards to assisting county residents.

Jersey Central Power and Light postponed a rate increase until 2021 but “the utility needs to eliminate the rate increase altogether. I’ve said it time and time again, our seniors cannot afford this higher bill,” Vicari said.

The official has rallied against the proposed rate hike since it was first announced last spring and the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic created a further financial hardship for many senior citizens and younger families, making the increase a greater burden.

Vicari spoke during a public meeting of the state Board of Public Utilities in September opposing the higher rates. “The increase may seem small, but many of our seniors are living on less than $1,400 a month,” Vicari said.

“Additionally, they are facing higher food bills because of the pandemic,” Vicari said.

He was also critical of the utility for asking for more money while at the same time refusing to reimburse residents who lost valuable food and prescription medicine during lengthy storm-related power outages last August.

Vicari cited that “other utility companies, including Atlantic City Electric, PSEG and Con Ed offered reimbursements, but JCP&L did not. That’s another reason why this rate increase should be permanently abolished.”

Vicari thanked the BPU for cutting the requested increase in half.

A 4 percent increase in JCP&L’s rates was recently granted by the BPU. This is less than half of what the utility originally requested.

The decision also requires the utility to undergo an operational audit.

The increase, which would hike average bills by about $4 per month, won’t show up in customer’s bills until November 2021, according to utility officials.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Protect Our Watersheds Art Contest

NEW JERSEY – Entries are now being accepted for New Jersey American Water’s fi rst annual Protect Our Watersheds art contest. The contest is open to fourth grade students in schools served by New Jersey American Water, as well as to students who live in the company’s service area.

The contest encourages students to tap into their creativity to express the importance of protecting natural water resources.

Locally, NJ American services the following locations: Bay Head, Lakewood Township, Mantoloking, and Plumsted, as well as portions of Brick, Freehold, Howell, Lavallette, and Toms River.

“This contest demonstrates New Jersey American Water’s commitment to environmental education and watershed protection,” said Cheryl Norton, President of New Jersey American Water. “Our children are the next generation of environmental leaders. By engaging students on the importance of watershed protection in refreshing

and creative ways, we can help ensure that our planet will be protected for generations to come.”

New Jersey American Water encourages teachers to promote the art contest as a fun and imaginative way to draw students’ attention to protecting and preserving the state’s watersheds. As part of their entry, students must also submit a brief narrative about the personal impact of watershed protection.

This year marks the fi rst Protect Our Watersheds art contest for New Jersey American Water. The company is eager to make the contest an ongoing branch of its community engagement and environmental education programming.

All entries must be postmarked by November 20, 2020. Three winners will be selected and all entrants will receive a water bottle and certificate of recognition.

For full contest details, visit newjerseyamwater.com/newsandcommunity.

Ocean’s Harbor House Introduces Girls Empowerment Group

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean’s Harbor House introduced a new group meeting “EmboldenHer” which is an eight-week girls empowerment group that focuses on healthy relationships.

In EmboldenHer, girls will learn about teen dating abuse, what healthy relationships look like, how to build self esteem,

internet safety, media influences on gender roles, and standing up against sexual exploitation/violence with “My Life My Choice.”

All girls ages 12 through 18 can join in.

The group will start sometime in November.

For more information, contact the Family Crisis Intervention Unit at 732-240-3638

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Current research is finding strong associations between hearing loss and cardiovascular disease, diabetes, smoking, obesity and dementia.

But many lesser-known conditions can impact your hearing health in potentially serious ways.

Here are a few of them: 1. Blood Conditions: Poor blood flow is typically the result of circulatory system troubles and can restrict the flow of oxygen to the inner ear. Conditions affecting blood flow include sickle-cell anemia, diabetes and heart conditions. Things like high blood pressure, hypercoagulability and polycythemia can also cause blood related hearing loss.

2. Infections: Meningitis, a bacterial or fungal infection of the brain and spinal cord, can cause sudden hearing loss. Hearing loss is also a side effect of treatment of tuberculosis – though it is possible that the medication used in treatment is what causes the impairment. Both hearing loss and tinnitus are common side effects of Lyme disease (carried by ticks), as well as some STDs, like syphilis.

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

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Everyone talks about masks. I like them and wear them but that is external protection only. While important and useful, I will be totally honest with you about them.

The way we respond from a pathogen has more to do with our internal protection, as in our immune system!

So ask yourself if it’s up to par. If it’s not, then you need to start fertilizing your garden of microflora (ie probiotics) and also avoid or minimize anything that weakens your immune system. In no special order, here are the most common factors that suppress your immune system: 1. Alcohol - People think of this as good for the heart, but studies repeatedly show that free radical harm takes place in your liver, and can lead to compromised liver enzymes as well as hepatotoxicity. If you can’t filter out and neutralize poisons and pathogens, your immune system is weaker.

2. Smoking - I can say everything here that I just said for alcohol. Additionally, smoking is known drug mugger of vitamin C which everyone knows helps reduce misery from the common cold and flu. If you smoke, you have lower levels of C and again, this weakens your ability to fight. Furthermore, smoking hurts your lungs and that is one target organ of COVID-19.

3. Junk food - Need I say more than the word “junk?” If you’re eating junk food, your body is still starving for nutrients at a cellular level. You may very well be at a healthy weight and BMI, however, your cells are dying for more nutrition and that means you’re immune system is weak.

4. Medications - There are some im-

mune-suppressing medications that people take for autoimmune conditions to slow down the self-directed attack at their own tissue. For example, methotrexate, azathioprine, and etanercept are three that come to mind off the top of my head. These are necessary, and I’m not saying to discontinue them, however you should be extra vigilant about exposure, masks, social distancing and so forth. Since you shouldn’t stop your medication, just be more careful. Another immune-suppressing category are the steroids such as inhalers for asthma and those used for allergies (prednisone, dexamethasone, hydrocortisone and so forth).

Cyclosporine is another used frequently after organ transplants.

5. Infections - If you have the measles, HIV, Lyme disease, bartonella, candida, mold exposure or mononucleosis for example, these types of chronic infections weaken your immunity. Your body is already fighting in these cases, and dealing with an imbalanced set of pro-inflammatory cytokines so another infection would be harder to deal with because your immune reserves are spent! Supporting your body by eating healthy foods and taking antioxidants is key to keeping your immune system strong. So, as we approach the colder months, consider both internal and external methods for immune support!

This way you give yourself the best odds.

Dietary supplements that may help improve “internal” protection include vitamin D, E, C and zinc. The herbal antioxidants that do this include skullcap, resveratrol, green tea extract, ginger, blueberry and andrographis. There are many others.

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CLASSIFIEDS Personals

Help Wanted

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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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.

Items For Sale Two Items - HO Trains, 3x6 Board, prewired, 2 engines, 6 cars, roundhouse, 8 switches, people, folding table - JL 609-698-4759, $135.

Bumper pool table like new $435.

Cues RRCK Christmas special.

JL 609-698-4759.

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

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)

Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties!

Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Now Hiring or Training School Bus Drivers -Free CDL Training and Competitive Pay Rate and Benefits Call Today: 609-296-0400 or www. durhamschoolservices.com (47) 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) Cedar Glen West - Is seeking a part time Office Assistant to join our team! Positive minded person with excellent communication skills and multitasking capabilities.

Responsibilities: Answer inbound calls, manage and follow up maintenance requests, maintain filling systems compose and write letters, communicate with staff and residents.

Qualifications: Previous experience in office administration, be able to prioritize and multitask, have excellent written and verbal skills, a desire to take initiative and accept responsibility. Knowledge of Word, Excel, outlook required with QuickBooks being a plus.

Contact Bill at 732-657-5525 or williams@cedarglenwest.net. (49) C a re g i v e r - C o m p a n i o n s h i p 24/7 Momes Angels. Call Natia: 347-737-4415.

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

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Auto Parts Delivery Drivers Needed - Part time, Lakewood area. Vehicle supplied, clean license required.

Call Lee 732-719-0018.

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Looking for woman to clean house - 2x/wk. Cortelyou Rd, Jackson. $13/ hr. Please call 917-561-0091. (49)

School Bus Drivers Wanted! $19.50 per hour $1200 Sign on Bonus. Flexible hours and pm trips available. CDL with P&S endorsements required. Willing to train.

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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)

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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Services Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (19)

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$9.99/Room Universal Cleaning Services - APARTMENT • HOME • OFFICE. Services Offered – $9.99: Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Foyer, Hallway, Basement, All other rooms $19.99: Kitchen, Bathrooms, Refrigerator, Deep Clean. ONE TIME • WEEKLY • BI-WEEKLY • MONTHLY. Coverage area: Ocean and Monmouth County. CALL NOW! 732-301-4111 Gaby Cohen.

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Services 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.

(50) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) When You Need A Caregiver Call Lucy - European Registered Nurse, 25 years. US Eldercare experience, 19 years. Live in/out, hourly, negotiable. 732-657-1409 (H), 732-833-3273 (C).

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(48) Care Provider - Offering assistance with daily activities for both the elderly and adults. 23 years experience. Nancy 732- 864 - 5359.

(4) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates.

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

Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience.

Call Jim 732-674-3346.

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

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

Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs.

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

Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (50) Estate Cleanouts - Whole houses, garages, sheds, barns cleaned out. Dumpsters filled. Presale buyouts. Dumpster service provided

by A901 Jim 609-335-0330. (47)

BB Towing And Recycling - We buy it all. Cars, trucks, all metals bought. Top prices paid. Light iron 560 cars, 650 late model cars, trucks. Any condition. Cash paid. 609-758-8850.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE The Arc Receives $15,000 Grant From The Oceanfirst Foundation

Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

COVID-19 Putting A Wedge Between Friends

Dear Joel, Recently an old friend of mine traveled out of state to attend a family reunion.

On social media, she shared pictures of the week-long celebration showing large gatherings with no social-distancing or mask-wearing. When she arrived home, she resumed her daily activities without any quarantine or COVID-19 testing.

Throughout this Pandemic, she has maintained a much less ‘concerned’ attitude than I, but up until now, it has never been an issue for me. I am very disappointed in her behavior and concerned that she may be putting others at risk. I have alluded to my feelings but have not expressed them outright. We’ve known each other since high school and have agreed and disagreed on many things, but this issue has me rethinking our relationship. Do you have any suggestions on how to handle my feelings?

Answer: This is an emotional issue, and as we have seen, everyone is dealing with COVID-19

in their ow n way. There is a wide range of ‘acceptable’ behavior, and the only one we can control is our own.

You’ve acknowledged the difference in your attitudes, so your friend’s behavior should not come as a surprise. If she is following the rules of the establishments she frequents, there is nothing you can do to stop her from going out. You’ll have to weigh the importance of expressing your feelings, which may come across as judgement, with her anticipated reaction.

My suggestion is to avoid in-person contact until you feel safe, and during that time, think long and hard if you really want your ‘social-distancing’ to become permanent.

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 WOBM-AM.

If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566 (800603-CARE (2273). “Home health care with feeling. (“Home Health Care with Feeling”)

─Photo courtesy The Arc Ocean County Chapter

By Alyssa Riccardi LAKEWOOD – The Arc, an Ocean County Chapter has received a $15,000 grant from the OceanFirst Foundation for the chapter’s COVID-19 Relief Campaign, which will go towards installing touchless sinks at their six vocational day programs.

The Arc’s vocational services offer job training and employment to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The goal of the service is to fi nd employment, increase self sufficiency and self-esteem to these individuals and provide valuable resources to the community.

“Since closing our day programs in March due to the pandemic, we knew we needed new and innovative solutions

when reopening,” said Laura Williams, Executive Director of The Arc, Ocean County Chapter. “By installing touchless sinks, we can provide one more simple step to ensure the health and safety of our participants and staff. We are thankful to the OceanFirst Foundation for helping us reach our goal.”

Since July, the Arc has been raising funds for their new COVID-19 Campaign to install touchless sinks. They held a Run Walk Ride LBI virtual challenge and raised $35,000 towards their $42,000 goal.

If you would like to donate to the Arc, visit arcocean.org or mail your gift to The Arc, Ocean County Chapter, 815 Cedar Bridge Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701.

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Theatre Company Hosts “Dickens Fest” Outdoor Christmas Carol

SMITHVILLE – The Riddlesbrood Touring Theatre Company brings the Spirit of Christmas to Historic Smithville with a two day outdoor “Dickens Fest” featuring an original, musical adaptation of “A Christmas Carol,” Charles Dickens’ heartwarming, classic tale of redemption and transformation, on December 12, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. and December 13 at 1 p.m.

“Dickens Fest” is free to the public and parking is free.

Historic Smithville will be bustling with activities for the whole family during the “Dickens Fest.” Its 50 charming, specialty shops, the award-winning, historic Smithville Inn restaurant and three other restaurants within the village will all be open to visit and enjoy before the shows, during

intermissions or after the shows.

For added entertainment, the whimsical Smithville Train and charming Smithville Carousel, two unique, timeless attractions that evoke romance, adventure and playful fun, will also be open and running both days for children and adults to ride and share an unforgettable experience.

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until nightfall for the highlight of Historic Smithville’s annual Christmas celebration.

That’s when an orchestrated Holiday Lights Show begins with 120 Christmas trees decorated with over 50,000 Christmas lights that appear to magically float on Lake Meone in the center of Historic Smithville.

The twinkling lights on the trees dance and chase each other synchronized to everyone’s favorite holiday music as they reflect off the water’s surface. This captivating Holiday Lights Show can be seen from either side of the village as well as from the bridge from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Coast Guard Saves Two Fisherman From Boat Fire

By Alyssa Riccardi ATLANTIC CITY – Two fishermen have been rescued by the Coast Guard after their boat caught fire 34 miles east of Barnegat Inlet.

On November 5, one of the fishermen aboard their vessel called the Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay how their 53-foot Sport Fisher fishing vessel ‘Reel E Bugging’ was ablaze and needed immediate help.

Sector Delaware Bay watchstanders put out an urgent broadcast informing vessels in the area of the situation, as the fishermen were preparing life jackets and a life raft to abandon ship. The watchstanders also launched an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City and two 47-foot Motor Lifeboat boat crews from Coast Guard Station Manasquan Inlet and Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light to the location.

Once arrived, the Dolphin aircrew was able to find the life raft and bring the fishermen to safety. They then transported both of them to Monmouth Executive Airport in Wall Township where they were met by family.

Afterwards, a Coast Guard marine safety announcement was published to alert any mariners in the area of possible debris from the vessel fire.

“Today’s case was a perfect example of a unified effort between prepared boaters, the sector, small boats and the air station,” said Lt. j.g. Matt Devlin, a Dolphin helicopter pilot at Air Station Atlantic City. “We are happy that the mariners realized they were in distress and we were able to be there quickly. Ultimately their preparedness led to our success.”

Health Department Offers Free Flu Shots To Residents

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Schedule an appointment by calling 800-342-9738 or visit ochd.org.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of nov 14 - NOV 20

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Opposites attract, possibly because one person’s aggressiveness is balanced by another person’s efforts to get along. In the week ahead, you may realize you’re most comfortable with people who welcome your enthusiasm.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In the coming week, you might be involved in situations where you can prove that you are sincere and reliable. You may shine in group events where you can interact with a wide array of people.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Someone may ask you to be sweet. Remember that honey attracts more flies than vinegar. Be kind this week whether you are running errands or discussing your dreams with a loved one.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You are only as old as you feel, so do the things that make you feel young and energetic. In the week ahead, you might have the urge dig out some games or hobby equipment from the back of the closet.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Empathy or compassion might motivate you to perform acts of kindness in the upcoming week. A good opportunity to improve your health or your workplace environment might come along.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You can juggle money like ping-pong balls in the week ahead. You might have the urge to spend a few dollars on frivolous things but have a wise appreciation for the best things that money can buy.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Mind over matter and manners over rudeness. In the week ahead, use a smile and a cheery disposition to outmaneuver anyone who challenges your peace of mind. You can likely outthink most of the competition.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You are only physically young once, but you can remain mentally youthful by putting your imagination to work. As this week unfolds, you may focus on putting ideals into action in your daily life.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It’s easy to receive fresh insights when you become involved with a new group of people.

In the week to come, new contacts can help you widen your horizons and come up with new financial ideas.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): People respond well to generosity and tolerance, so they likely will be more cooperative and helpful toward those who are kind. In the upcoming week, graciously extend your hand in friendship.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Turn on the charm and it will light your way. You can make some valuable connections in the week ahead. Your reputation for reliability might be enhanced if you play your cards right.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Less stress may lead to better health. Happiness levels rise when you know deep in your heart that you are making the best possible choices for the best reasons. Focus on achieving inner peace this week.

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