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−Photo courtesy OCVTS This Tuckerton home is being built by OCVTS students and Habitat for Humanity staff and volunteers.

By Alyssa Riccardi TUCKERTON – Two families are the recipients of brand new homes that are being constructed with help from Habitat for Humanity Southern Ocean chapter volunteers and Ocean County Vo-Tech’s adult education New Home Construction program.

The instructor of the vo-tech program Chris Sullivan explained how the partnership between

Habitat and the vo-tech is unique since it allows hands-on training and the homes that are built are actual, permanent homes.

“This is the only program where students build a house and don’t tear it down afterward and put it in a Dumpster,” said Sullivan.

The Habitat for Humanity Southern Ocean chapter and Ocean County Vo-Tech’s New Home Construction program

Vaccination’s Arrival Brings Hope And Anxiety

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – With coronavirus cases increasing around the state and country, the only bright spot appears to be that vaccinations are on the way.

Like those everywhere, Ocean County residents are hoping the vaccinations lead to the end of the pandemic. They expressed their thoughts to a JerseyShoreOnline.com reporter outside various local stores.

While most didn’t mind talking about the subject, not all wanted to offer up their name. One senior from Toms River said “I’d get it, 100%.” A young woman proclaimed, “I want to get it.”

Not all those who posed the question were as optimistic. Jody Lamberti of Seaside Heights commented, “I don’t trust it. I don’t even get a flu shot.”

(Vaccination - See Page 6)

have been working together for eight years now. The partnership began after Superstorm Sandy destroyed the homes in the area, and the need for trained, professional construction workers was great and still is.

The New Home Construction program works simultaneously with a high school year and it prepares its adult students, both (Habitat - See Page 4)

December 26, 2020

District Addresses Budget And COVID Concerns

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – A recommendation to hold public budget workshops, a $15,000 grant award and the cont i nui ng challenge of the coronavirus were subjects recently discussed by members of the Township School Board.

Board of Education membe r E dwa rd J. Scanlon recommended that in the year to come all seven board members take part in budget workshop sessions.

“I was thinking if we could meet for whatever time is necessary and we could open to the public although they would be no public comment or public input but it would be open to the public very similar to how the township prepares the budget. We can go over some of the things that come up in the budget,” Scanlon said.

Scanlon who serves as financial committee chairman added,

“I think it would be advantageous to everybody if they knew what the inner workings were of the budget and had some input and were able to give opinions and suggestions.

I would just like the Board to consider that for the coming year.”

The board member also asked about the school district’s clubs.

“When it comes to the clubs and the policies we have right now - the service clubs are able to take part in activities as long as it is safe and restricted. Are all the advisors aware of what the policies are?”

Scanlon asked for clarification if there was written policy on that “as it relates to the situation we are in right now.”

Superintendent Dr. Vanessa P. Clark responded saying in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic that it was very clearly stated in the district’s reopening (District - See Page 4)

First Nurse In NJ Gets Vaccine

By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – Not everyone gets a shot in the arm on her birthday and smiles about it but for University Hospital nurse Maritza Beniquez it was a historic occasion. She clapped and smiled, becoming the first healthcare worker in New Jersey to

receive the COVID-19 vaccine on December 14.

She told Governor Phil Murphy, colleagues and hospital administrators that “it is like the light at the end of the tunnel” as everyone present wished her a happy 56th birthday and congratulated her.

“It is my birthday today.

This is a great way to celebrate my birthday,” Beniquez said. “I am very excited, very excited. I couldn’t wait for this moment to hit the country and New Jersey. I am so happy.”

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Continued From Page 1 plan. For example, a turkey distribution just prior to Thanksgiving was not considered to be a field trip. “It was a service and we will be doing the same thing for the holidays and that diverges a little bit from the school reopening plan.

“As far as all the other field trips, yes, it is very clear that field trips aren’t running. All activities have to follow the social distancing guidelines, everyone has to wear a mask and when it can be done virtually it should be done virtually,” Clark said.

She added that there was one written policy that addresses the pandemic and when the conditions of the pandemic are over that policy will go away as does the guidelines.

Scanlon said he wanted to make sure that all advisors knew what they could and could not do. “In other words we know we need

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Continued From Page 1 young and old, for construction jobs.

“I’ve had a student in his 70s and we usually have some ladies but not his term,” Sullivan noted. Since it’s an adult school, students can come from anywhere in the union. “I had a student from Maryland, but usually they come from all over New Jersey.”

“It’s great for any homeowner,” John O’Connell, a student, stated. O’Connell is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran who is taking

permission slips and so on but before we do that, we know we are doing something we are allowed to do. I just wanted to make sure everyone was aware of what those parameters were.”

The superintendent announced that the district was informed in October that it was awarded funding for this year’s Special Olympics Unified Champion School program. She said the program is aimed at “promoting social inclusion through intentionally planned and implemented activities effecting system wide change.

“How do we do this? The goal is to try to implement inclusive sports, inclusive youth leadership opportunities and whole school engagement,” Clark said “We are really excited about being awarded this $15,000 grant.”

She added that the district’s director of special services and elementary school special supervisor will be working on “establishing,

promoting and growing a unified club.”

The superintendent referenced the pandemic saying, “we keep talking about how COVID interrupted this and interrupted that and unfortunately COVID has interrupted so many of our school events including our fall play but the show must go on.”

She said drama students with all of the staff involved presented the “Brothers Grimm Spectacularathon” in November.

Related to pandemic concerns, parent Ann Marie Leiter commented “I can’t say it enough. I need my daughter back in school.

In addition to looking at what everybody else is doing, I’m hoping the school district might take the bull by the horns and let everybody else see what we are doing.”

“There aren’t a lot of kids in the classroom so if I want my daughter back in class and there are only seven or nine then let my kid back in the class. If there are any other parents who want their kids back in class, I don’t

understand why it can’t be done on a case by case issue,” the resident said.

“I know you guys are working very hard and I know this will be over one day but one day might be too late, every day that goes

by I feel my daughter is slipping further and further,” Leiter added.

“Everybody up here wants to bring back all of our students so we are still working on our phase-in plan and it will take a little bit of time,” Clark said.

“While everything is going up in the state our school numbers are going down. We are doing the right thing in school and hopefully it will stay that way,” Board member Frank T. Palino said.

Palino echoed Clark’s sentiments saying “we want to get everybody back in but we have to follow the guidelines. We can’t take the lead and just do our own thing. We have to go by the county superintendent, department of education so we are phasing in slowly.”

the course since he wants to build his own house. “I get to learn the correct way to build things and how they should be built.

I’m lucky in that I have the time to do this.

My wife has noticed that I’m always happy when I get home from the job.”

Sullivan discussed how the program includes job placement and has placed every participant who has wanted placement.

Since September, volunteers and participants from the program have been preparing the site for the two houses on Marshall Avenue in Tuckerton. The one house con-

structed by Vo-Tech should be ready by early June, while the four-bedroom family home built by Habitat’s volunteers may be finished before June.

“It’s a misnomer that Habitat gives away houses,” said Sullivan. “Depending on the family, they put up to 600 hours of sweat equity into the house and then they get a mortgage, but it’s a no-interest mortgage.”

On a recent Thursday, 14 students were at the site working on a three-bedroom home.

Some students were on the roof, putting in rafters, while others were on the ground,

cutting sheathing to nail on the rafters.

According to Sullivan, students must first take a 10-hour OSHA class on safety before doing any on-site construction. In this class they learn CPR, AED preparedness and hand tool and power tool training which are required before coming on the site.

“It’s a great program and we’ve had great success,” said Sullivan. “We were doing a lot of building in Stafford Township, but now they have met their affordable housing quota so now we are building in Tuckerton to help them meet theirs.”

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Vaccination:

Continued From Page 1 Kristin Waller of Toms River said she was usually more cautious about vaccinations but said, “I travel a lot and I couldn’t travel as the airlines are said to be requiring it so I will be getting it.”

Joe Andreola also of Toms River, said “I would take it. This situation (the pandemic) though has been blown out of the water.

I think there is more to this than just the coronavirus.” Andreola said he was suspicious of certain aspects of the pandemic lockdown but was happy that vaccines would soon be available to the public.

Veronica Laureigh, a resident of Lacey who serves as the township’s clerk/business administrator said, “I will defi nitely take it when it is available.”

Garden State residents have been told not to leave the state. “Just don’t travel.

No one should be traveling out of state beyond what is essential for your daily life,” Governor Phil Murphy said.

He and health officials around New Jersey renewed their call for everyone to maintain social distancing, wear their face masks and to frequently wash their hands. The second wave of COVID-19 infections continue hitting the population of New Jersey and the only way to combat it is for people to limit transmission of the virus.

While the vaccine has arrived in some areas to be distributed to fi rst responders and at-risk residents, it will take several months for millions of people to become vaccinated. Earlier this month the governor signed an executive order that changes the state’s immunization information system from an opt-in to an opt-out system for the coronavirus vaccine.

No one will be forced to take the vaccine according to the Governor, but this order will make it more efficient for those who seek to be vaccinated. Murphy added this would also assist people to get the same sourced vaccine for their second doses.

Thirty days following the ongoing public health emergency end, people can opt back out of the program, Governor Murphy said.

He noted that several hospitals in the state are preparing to receive around 76,000 does of the Pfizer vaccine.

The Federal Drug Administration’s emergency approval was recently granted. The fi rst round of vaccinations won’t cause the pandemic outbreak to abruptly end however, the governor said.

“The presence of a vaccine in our state does not mean that we can flip a light switch and remove all restrictions,” Murphy said. He said it would require months and “millions of New Jerseyans getting vaccinated.”

The death count related to the pandemic stands at more than 15,425 statewide.

“The pandemic is nowhere near over,” the governor said noting that with Christmas coming up soon, people needed to be particularly careful.

Ocean County Health Depar tment (OCHD) Public Health Coordinator/Health Officer Daniel Regenye noted that while many people are fi nding comfort knowing a vaccine has fi nally been approved by the FDA, for some, that news brings little reason for holiday cheer.

“We certainly understand that some people have reservations about getting vaccinated. It is best to get the facts behind the benefits of a COVID-19 vaccine and that they not get misled by unreliable information,” Regenye said.

Regenye said the fi rst vaccine approved for emergency use authorization by the FDA - and developed by Pfizer - went through all the required steps in the testing and approval process. Vaccine safety and ensuring it works is always top priority and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides a list of reasons to get vaccinated: COVID-19 vaccines were carefully evaluated in clinical trials and have been authorized or approved only if they make it sub-

stantially less likely you’ll get COVID-19.

Based on what we know about vaccines for other diseases, experts believe that getting a COVID-19 vaccine may help keep you from getting seriously ill even if you do get COVID-19.

Getting vaccinated yourself may also protect people around you, particularly people at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.

Experts continue to conduct more studies about the effect of COVID-19 vaccination on severity of illness from COVID-19, as well as its ability to keep people from spreading the virus that causes COVID-19.

COVID-19 can have serious, life-threatening complications, and there is no way to know how COVID-19 will affect you. And if you get sick, you could spread the disease to friends, family, and others around you.

Clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccines must first show they are safe and effective before any vaccine can be authorized or approved for use. The known and potential benefits of a COVID-19 vaccine must outweigh the known and potential risks of the vaccine for use under what is known as an Emergency Use Authorization (EAU).

Getting COVID-19 may offer some natural protection, known as immunity. But experts don’t know how long this protection lasts, and the risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19 far outweighs any benefits of natural immunity. COVID-19 vaccination will help protect you by creating an antibody response without having to experience sickness.

Both natural immunity and immunity produced by a vaccine are important aspects of COVID-19 that experts are trying to learn more about, and CDC will keep the public informed as new evidence becomes available.

Wearing masks and social distancing help reduce your chance of being exposed to the virus or spreading it to others, but these

measures are not enough. Vaccines will work with your immune system so it will be ready to fight the virus if you are exposed.

The combination of getting vaccinated and following CDC’s recommendations to protect yourself and others will offer the best protection from COVID-19.

Stopping a pandemic requires using all the tools we have available. As experts learn more about how COVID-19 vaccination may help reduce spread of the disease in communities, CDC will continue to update the recommendations to protect communities using the latest science.

Regenye said for those people already convinced of the benefits, the good news is that the fi rst shipments of the vaccine are expected to arrive in the coming weeks.

He stressed the need for patience in waiting for inoculations as the vaccine will be distributed in phases.

“We know right now that hospitals and long-term care facilities will be part of the fi rst phase which could start later this month with the following phases stretching into the fi rst half of 2021. In the meantime, we still urge people to adhere to the current safety protocols as the best way to mitigate the spread of COVID-19,” Regenye said.

The OCH D is providing a general COVID-19 Information Call Hot Line for residents and clinicians to answer questions regarding the coronavirus. The number is 732-341-9700 ext. 7411.

The NJDOH (NJPIES) hotline is available for questions around the clock at 1-800222-1222 or by dialing 2-1-1. Other related sources; for medical COVID-19 questions call 1-800-962-1253 or Text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive alerts.

To learn more about COVID-19 and vaccine facts visit cdc.gov, and ochd.org. You can also follow the Ocean County Health Department on the department’s Facebook page or Twitter @OCpublichealth.

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New Jersey residents, starting with healthcare workers.

The governor said, “we know this isn’t the end, we are witnessing, at the least, a glimmer of hope.”.

The coronavirus has claimed lives of more than 300,000 people in the nation since March. The governor and health officials noted that the state will be facing some difficult months ahead with the second wave of the pandemic but through efforts of front-line health care workers there will be a higher degree of confidence in their own protection.”

“We’ll see you in 21 days,” a colleague joked noting that the second of the two doses of the vaccine would need to be taken at that time.

Continued From Page 1 one of six in the state to receive the Pfizer vaccine that day. An additional 53 hospitals in the state were expected to receive their supply later in the week.

The hospital lost 11 staff members to COVID-19. It treated more than 1,200 coronavirus patients, 269 of whom died.

“This is a big day,” the governor said.

The shipments were part of the first wave Operation Warp Speed, a partnership with the federal government that helped bring the vaccines to healthcare facilities across the U.S. Benitez’s immunization marks the first of millions to come in the next six months for

Borough Announces Sale Of Beach Buggy Permits

SHIP BOTTOM – The Borough of Ship Bottom has announced that their 2021 Beach Buggy Permits are now for sale at their Borough Hall.

Residents must provide a driver license,

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Borough offices are still only open to the public between the hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

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Pine Shores Announces Winter Art Classes

MANAHAWKIN – Pine Shores Art Association has announced the return of a full season of winter art classes and workshops.

The limited reopening of its Manahawkin studio at 94 Stafford Avenue follows careful COVID-19 precautions in a series of in-person classes, along with a new series of live online, interactive classes via Zoom.

January 1 through 25: Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., “Watercolors with Mood and Atmosphere” is a four-week workshop on Zoom with nationally known artist Mick McAndrews advancing painters’ mastery of value, color and light. $210 for non-members and $175 for PSAA members.

January 1 through March 31: “Alternation & Repetition,” a downloadable video class with Pat Morgan showing how following eight principals of design leads to more successful paintings. $45 for non-members and $35 for PSAA members.

January 6 through 13: Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., “Drawing” is in-person at Pine Shores’ studio, with Rose Sinatra advancing artists’ core skills to improve their paintings. $95 for non-members and $60 for PSAA members.

January 20 through 27: Wednesdays from 12 to 3 p.m., “Color Mixing” is a hands-on workshop with Andrea Sauchelli using practical applications of color theory to express meaning and emotion in artwork of any medium. Class is in-person at Pine Shores’ studio. $55 for non-members and $35 for PSAA members.

January 20 through February 24: Wednesdays from 12 to 2 p.m., “Oil Painting-Keeping It Simple” – how to do beautiful work

using a palette limited to primary colors. A live Zoom workshop with renowned artist Carolyn Opderbeck. $160 for non-members and $120 for PSAA members.

February 1 through 22: Mondays from 2 to 4 p.m., “Painting Winter in Watercolor” is a live workshop series on Zoom with New York artist Jan Guarino. $155 for non-members and $125 for PSAA members.

February 3 through 10: Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., “Gouache Beach Scenes,” the in-person classes at Pine Shores’ studio are led by our own nationally known artist Tom Rutledge who will show how to successfully add people & objects to enhance seascapes. $105 for non-members and $75 for PSAA members.

February 13 and 14: From 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., “Pastel Figures, Fabrics & Urban Landscapes” is a live Zoom class with exceptional pastel artist Jeri Greenberg. $125 for non-members and $95 for PSAA members.

February 17: From 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., “Boats and Beaches in Watercolor” is a one-day in-person class with Lisa Budd at Pine Shores’ studio. $65 for non-members and $45 for PSAA members.

February 24 through March 3: Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., “Watercolor Crystals” can make paintings magical, as shown by Mary Walker-Baptiste in an in-person workshop at Pine Shores’ studio. $95 for non-members and $60 for PSAA members.

For membership information, class details, and registration information, visit pineshoresartassociation.org.

Winter Registration For Free Distance Learning Classes

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP – Registration and assessment for Adult Basic Education (ABE) and High School Equivalency (HSE) is being conducted in the Toms River Office of St. Francis Community Center (1258 Route 166, Suite B, Toms River, NJ) on January 4 and January 6, 2021. Registration and testing will be appointment only.

Call 732-281-8653 or email stfrancishse@ gmail.com to schedule an appointment.

Registration and assessment for English As A Second Language (ESL) is also being conducted in the Toms River Office on January 5 and January 7. Registration and testing will be by appointment only. Call 732-551-2270 to schedule an appointment.

Due to COVID-19 all classes have been moved to a virtual platform with live instruction. All classes will maintain a weekly class schedule. Classes will return to in

person instruction when possible.

The Adult Basic Skills Consortium of Ocean County provides Adult Basic Skills (ABE), High School Equivalency (HSE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. The program offers college and career readiness skills, assist students interested in post-secondary education or training, credentials, obtaining citizenship skills and resources to enter and/or retain employment. All classes and services are provided by the Ocean County Basic Skills Consortium through a grant from the NJ Department of Labor & Workforce Development. Classes are subject to change.

For more information about St. Francis Educational Services, call St. Francis Community Center Monday through Friday at 609-494-8861 ext. 185 or 732-551-2270 or visit their website at stfranciscenterlbi.org.

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By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – It is December and that means winter and with it predictions of snow, ice, wintry mix or nor’easters. Ocean County road crews, buildings and grounds and other departments are preparing for whatever may come.

Freeholder Gerry P. Little said, “certainly it’s early with the winter season just days away, but we know the weather can be fickle,” Little, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Road Department added, “we want our citizens to know Ocean County is well prepared for winter weather – whenever it gets here and whatever form it comes in.”

The Ocean County Road Department and Bridge Departments can mobilize a fleet of about 200 trucks and other vehicles and about 175 employees to salt and clear roads when the weather turns bad.

Crews spend their time readying salt spreaders and making sure enough plows are attached to trucks. When temperatures drop and rain is not part of the forecast, snow clearing usually first entails brining the 1,600 plus lane miles of county roads by spreading a mixture of road salt and water.

“Coating the road surface with brine before the snow starts falling makes it easier to plow later. Brine is a cost-effective way of keeping snow from piling up on the roads,” County Road Supervisor Scott Waters said.

At around 8 or 9 cents a gallon, it’s also much cheaper than liquid calcium.

The county mixes brine at three 10,000-gallon tanks located at garages in Plumsted, Toms River and Stafford townships. Six tanker trucks deliver the mixture. The largest truck, a 5,500-gallon tractor trailer, can cover Route 539 in brine from Plumsted to Tuckerton and back, Waters said.

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By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER − A new facility offering sensory space for children and adults with autism has recently been added to the township branch of the Ocean County Library.

Located on the second floor of the headquarters branch on Washington Street, the facility will serve children and adults −Photo courtesy Ocean County with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other dis- A colorful mat with matching blocks will be available to visitors once the room is open to the public. The mat and abilities.

It is likely to open next cubes build color recognition, help to stimulate imaginayear. In the meantime, tion and creativity while helping to develop gross motor library staff are adding the skills and spatial reasoning. finishing touches to the room.

“This room will serve as a centerpiece Ocean County Library Director Susan Quinn said the goal of the sensory space is of our efforts to be all inclusive in the to “provide an area for children and adults programs and services we provide at the liwith a variety of disabilities including brary,” Vicari said. While it was anticipated autism spectrum disorders, developmental the room would be open to the public earlier disabilities, post-traumatic stress disorder, this year, those plans were postponed due cerebral palsy, memory loss, dementia and to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The library recognizes that there are sensory processing disorders.”

“While these individuals are welcome to many residents of Ocean County who may visit all areas of our library branch, this not feel that they can go to the library due space is especially designed for them,” to their varying degrees of sensory processing,” Vicari said.

Quinn added.

He added, “the Ocean County Library is a Assistant Library Director Sara Siegler said, “we have provided a variety of prod- leader in recognizing a need and addressing ucts that are visually stimulating, tactile, it in an effort to make sure the library is a calming and interactive. The purpose of place that everyone can visit. There is a creating this space is to provide an environ- true sense of community that exists at all ment that develops the senses, encourages of our branches.”

Once it can be opened to the public, Siegler communication and social interactions, relieves stress and anxiety, and produces a said users will find an Iris Musical Touch Wall where they can engage in visual and feeling of calm and well-being.”

Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph auditory stimulation using musical sounds, H. Vicari who serves as liaison to the library shapes, numbers and a rainbow of colors; system commend the staff of the library and a Sensory Canopy which is a system of the Ocean County Library Commission “for billowing, magnetic fabric sheets that go their innovative approach to helping our together to create a cloud-like ceiling and an citizens with autism.”

(Autism - See Page 18)

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Continued From Page 9 series, which includes such main roads as Hooper Avenue in Toms River Township, and Route 571, which travels through Toms River Township to Jackson Township. In Southern Ocean County, those roads include Route 539.

Waters said, “we start with these main roads and work our way to the secondary roads.”

Among its responsibilities, the Ocean County Road Department clears all the county parking lots including the vocational-technical centers, the resource centers, Transportation Department, and libraries.

The Road Department is assisted by other

Ocean Classic Concerts Presents Virtual Concert

TOMS RIVER – Ocean Classic Concerts Presents: Christmas Hope Concert, a virtual event featuring the national and international acclaimed vocal artist, Chris Pinnella.

The concert will be streamed on December 22 to ChristmasHopeConcert.org.

All proceeds to benef it The Hope Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving individuals and families in crisis with food, shelter, transportation, and utilities assistance.

Ocean County Veterans: Receive Your Free Photo Card Today

By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – With Veteran’s Day just past, the staff at County Connection at the Ocean County Mall is welcoming all Ocean County Veterans to get their free Veterans Photo Card.

If interested, bring your original Honorable Discharge (DD-214) and the staff will record your discharge document and help you with getting a Photo Card. Veterans can also visit the Court House and Manahawkin offices to receive a Photo Card.

If you have any questions, call the County Connection at 732-288-7777 or the County’s Clerk Office at 732-929-2018.

Hospice Volunteers Needed

Compassionate Care Hospice is looking for Volunteers who are willing to give companionship to a patient and or their family.

This is a gift one gives to his or her self as the rewards are abounding - to help one at this time in their lives. For more information please contact Kathleen O’Connell, Volunteer Coordinator 914-275-5766 or Kathleen.oconnell@cchnet.net.

The Southern Ocean Times, December 26, 2020, Page 11 county departments including Solid Waste Management, Buildings and Grounds and Parks and Recreation.

Little said it was “a cooperative effort on the part of the County to make certain our residents are safe. The cooperation makes for a much smoother and efficient operation.”

The Ocean County Depar tment of Buildings and Grounds is responsible for clearing snow and ice from the County’s

135 government buildings.

Ocean County Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Department of Buildings and Grounds, said County government continues to operate even during storms.

“We have to continue to serve the public no matter what.”

Vicari added, “getting areas around our buildings shoveled and salted allows us to continue to provide services to our citizens

while keeping the staff safe.”

Waters stressed that weather throughout the county varies from one area to the next.

“Coastal areas tend to have rain because of warmer ocean temperatures.”

He added, “inland we will see more snow especially to the northwest like Jackson and Plumsted townships. We watch the weather closely so we know what our approach will be. We are really in good shape for winter.”

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Comfort is very important when wearing your hearing aid(s). Discomfort occurs 10 percent of the time and usually happens when trying to remove your hearing instrument from your ear.

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It’s not like breaking in a new pair of shoes!

The next step is to contact your hearing health-care professional who can assess the problem. The majority of problems occur due to a “tight fit” and can be resolved by either grinding the mold/aid or remaking the entire

hearing instrument or ear mold. Most hearing healthcare professionals can eliminate the problem by grinding and then buffing the problem area. You will be advised to wear the hearing instrument to “test drive” the modification.

If this is unsuccessful, you should return to the office and have the aid and/or ear mold remade by the manufacturer. Remind the audiologist/ dispenser to mark the area of soreness with a black marker to further reduce the risk of soreness reoccurring.

Remember, if your ear hurts don’t try to get used to it. You have invested a lot of time and money towards better hearing. Contact your hearing healthcare professional immediately who will fix the problem.

His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-276-1011 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks!

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Dear Joel, After years of sporting a crewcut- like haircut required by his job, my recently retired husband has decided to grow his hair long. Despite my repeated requests, he refuses to get a haircut.

I am all for ‘self-expression’, but it’s not a flattering look. Do you have any suggestions on how I can get him in the barber’s chair?

Answer: Sounds like a hairy situation, but nothing too serious. I would suggest just letting him enjoy his new found

f reedom and my g u e s s i s that eventually he will tire of his long locks. In the meantime, love him for what’s on the inside, and be willing to share your hair-care products.

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Survivors Of Suicide Loss Support Group

BEACHWOOD – Forever In Our Hearts, an organization to support those who have lost ones to suicide, is holding monthly meetings the 2nd Saturday of each month at St. Paul

Lutheran Church, 130 Cable Ave. Meeting time is 1 p.m.

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

6 Holiday Plants That Make You Sick

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Many families have young children and pets, and so today’s article is aimed at keeping you safe. Today you’ll find out which holiday plants need to be kept out of reach of children and pets.

Poinsettia. The poinsettia plant blooms with those stunning big flowers! The flowers aren’t really “flowers,” they’re just leaves that turned a pretty color. Did you know that the plants green leaves actually provide the color of the bloom you see, based upon the amount of light it gets? That’s why some varieties have red, white or pink flowers!

The sap causes oral irritation, cramps and stomach upset.

The Christmas Rose. Sometimes called Helleborus niger, the “Christmas rose” plant is dangerous to children and dogs due to the content of cardiac glycosides. That term is actually a drug category that includes the heart drug called digoxin. The plant also contains poisonous “bufadienolides.”

Symptoms can be dangerous, and include throat problems, weakness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach upset and drooling.

Holly Berries. Boughs of holly offer homeowners some stunning holiday decor options, but the berries are toxic to pets and people. It can cause local irritation in your mouth as well as severe diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, drowsiness, the jitters and physical weakness. The holly leaves are prickly so those aren’t safe either, but it’s really the the berries that are the most harmful because they contain cyanogenic glycosides, as well as another toxin that acts similarly to theophylline.

Christmas trees. If you love the scent of

a beautiful living spruce tree, and bring one home for the holidays, I recommend you feed it with plain water. Don’t use the commercial preservatives because most brands can cause stomach upset, nausea, vomiting and eye irritation. Whether or not this causes sensitivity is really dependent on what your tree preservative contains.

Pathogens like bacteria and fungus will grow in stagnant water so make sure you keep the water fresh.

Mistletoe. The kissing sprig. If you pass beneath the mistletoe, you can get one planted on you! It’s a well-known holiday tradition and symbol of love! American mistletoe (Phoradendron serotinum) is different and safer, compared to its European cousin known botanically as Viscum album. American mistletoe is not toxic like the European variety, but here in the states, it’s come down to guilt by association.

Bulbs. There are many spring blooming bulbs that I had in my house such as daffodil, hyacinth and amaryllis. Some of you bring the bulbs indoors during winter, however these bulbs can be accidentally mistaken for garlic or shallots, or eaten by a pet or child. Many are quite poisonous and can induce mouth irritation, vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms.

Many poisonings can occur during visits because if a family hosts you that isn’t used to either pet or child-proofing their home, they may have decorated their home with these types of plants. It’s important to seek medical advice if you are exposed to one of these plants. The number to the Poison Control Center is 800-222-1222 in case you need it.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2019 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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NEW JERSEY − Team members at Hackensack Meridian Health received the fi rst shipment of COVID-19 vaccines the week of December 14. Frontline health care workers are the fi rst to receive this vital protection. In the weeks and months to come, HMH plans to offer vaccines to all New Jerseyans. Hackensack Meridian Health is preparing to administer a COVID-19 vaccine in coordination with federal and state partners.

We expect to offer COVID-19 vaccines to our patients and community members

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We also have been involved in testing some of these vaccines through clinical trials at Hackensack University Medical Center and Jersey Shore University Medical Centers.

We are following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the State of New Jersey for who should receive the fi rst doses, including priority groups such as health care workers, fi rst responders, and others who are identified as most at risk.

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Single White Male - Searching for female to stand beside me for love, romance. 53-63. Open to any race.

609-709-5087. I'm submissive. (1)

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!

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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 Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Jazz, Reggae, Blues, Metal. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (4) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

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Items For Sale NY Yankees Jacket - Men's large with World Championship Patch, $50. NY Yankees jacket ladies medium, $50. 732-657-7380.

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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) 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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(49) Aid/Companion - Part time a few days a month, days and hours vary, for a 57 year old veteran, very light care needed. Mostly self sufficient, must be pleasant and have drivers lic., meals included, must be covid safe and recently tested.

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(3) 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.

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Things to remember about your IRS Check • There is no business service that can be used to get your check from the IRS any faster that the IRS itself. Do not fall for that scam.

• The IRS does not use a third party to “hold”, “process” or “sort” your checks.

• Funds are issued directly from the IRS to you via direct deposit or U.S. Postal Service mail. Stimulus checks are issued based on how you filed your 2018 or 2019 taxes.

• The IRS will not ask for a PIN, password, or confidential access information for credit cards or bank accounts over the phone or through e-mail.

Phone Scams • Scammers may pose as IRS agents or bank employees to request sensitive information or ask you to verify sensitive information, such as bank account credentials and Social Security Numbers.

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The room will also feature a Bubble Mirror which creates entrancing optical illusions, and an Ocean Wave Ceiling Projector which is a mini-projector that combines ambient or other customizable audio, with colorful lighting effects to provide an ocean wave type of projection on any ceiling or wall to create a relaxing, enjoyable mood.

A water and sand LED Play Light Cube that engages children in a dynamic sensory activity that promotes relaxation, and makes learning fun again with a waterproof and durable color changing cube will also be part of the new room. Also included is a Bubble Tube, a product that can be used to calm persons with dementia, or for relaxation as it cycles through hundreds of different shades to produce a calming, relaxing effect. There is also other lighting products and furniture specifically made for the room.

In October, the Ocean County Library Commission dedicated the Toms River Sensory Space in honor of Vicari.

Ruthanne Scaturro, chair of the Ocean County Library Commission said, “this action recognizes Freeholder Vicari’s strong support for the Ocean County Library including its many initiatives to support children, families, and people with Autism Spectrum Disorder.”

Vicari said he believes the space will also serve as an educational center for visitors who want to learn more about autism, and the various programs and services that are

available.

He added that “as a lifelong educator, I have seen the difference early intervention can make and want to encourage Ocean County residents to participate in activities to become better educated about Autism Spectrum Disorders. It is important to learn how to relate to children and adults who have autism, and all of these resources offer a great opportunity to find out ways to do so.”

“This new program has been a cooperative effort and a true partnership with librarians working with facilities staff to create this room,” Vicari said. He noted the library system has been a longtime advocate for individuals with autism and other disabilities.

Vicari added, “this room really stems from the annual Autism Fair hosted by the library usually in April in recognition of Autism Awareness Month.”

This year’s Autism Resource Fair was canceled due to the pandemic. Library staff worked behind the scenes according to Quinn, to continue the work of the Fair and support the community by creating an Autism Resources Center which is available on the Library’s website at theoceancountylibrary.org/autism Resources for caregivers, autism-related library programs and autism-related community events are included at the Autism Resource Center.

“The library also provides resources that are designed to assist both the individual with autism and his or her caregivers during these challenging times,” Quinn said.

According to studies, New Jersey has the highest rate of autism in the entire country with one out of every 34 children born today being diagnosed with autism.

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Around The Jersey Shore Local GOP Leader To Appeal Conviction Again

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – An inf luential Republican leader will continue to appeal his conviction for tax evasion and fraud.

Former Ocean County GOP Chairman George R. Gilmore, 71, of Toms River, was convicted of not paying federal income tax for his employees and lying on a loan application. He was sentenced to one year and one day in prison.

He had appealed that, but that appeal was shot down earlier this month. The appellate panel upheld his 2019 conviction.

Now, another appeal is on the horizon.

His attorney, Kevin Marino, said that they are petitioning for the entire appellate court to rehear the case-not just a panel.

Original Charges As a partner and shareholder at Gilmore & Monahan, he was in control of the law firm’s financials. This firm has since closed and his partner and employees were not charged. For tax quarters ending March 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016, the firm withheld tax payments from its employees’ checks, but Gilmore did not pay them in full to the IRS. Additionally, he applied for a Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA) to obtain refinancing of a mortgage loan for $1.5 million with a “cash out” provision that provided Gilmore would obtain cash from the loan on Nov. 21, 2014. On Jan. 22, 2015, he updated the application, failing to disclose outstanding 2013 tax liabilities and personal loans he got from other people. He had received $572,000 from the cash out portion of the loan.

The jury was not able to reach a decision on the charge of tax evasion for years 2013, 2014, and 2015, the court spokesman said. He was acquitted of two charges of filing false tax returns for calendar years 2013 and 2014.

He had a sentencing hearing on January 22. There, he was sentenced to a year and a day in Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institution. He had also been sentenced to three years of probation after that.

The sentencing judge did not fine Gilm-

ore for any of his offenses, but said he would end up paying “about a million a year” in contract penalties.

The sentencing judge ordered mental health treatment.

First Appeal Instead of paying taxes, he had been spending a great deal on home remodeling and lavish decorations, reportedly on such things as a mammoth tusk and a statue of George Washington.

During the appeal handled by his attorney, Marino alleged that the trial did not include expert psychiatric testimony regarding his claim of having a hoarding disorder that made him spend lavishly on personal expenses.

In the non-precedential ruling written

by Judge Thomas Hardiman for a threejudge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the court rejected four separate claims raised by Gilmore. It agreed with the government that the trial judge properly excluded the psychiatric expert. Gilmore contended that testimony would have negated his intent to commit the charged tax crimes. The court also rejected Gilmore’s challenges to the jury instructions and sufficiency of evidence.

Political Connections Gilmore is the grandson of late Seaside Heights mayor J. Stanley Tunney, of which the Tunney bridge between Toms River and Seaside is named.

Gilmore’s law firm did work for a number of towns, which dissolved their contracts with him after his arrest. He also had to step down from being chairman of the county Republicans. Frank Holman took his place, but he is reportedly still very influential in local politics. In fact, several sources stated that he persuaded local Republicans to back David Richter in the 3rd District Congressional race.

Richter ultimately lost to incumbent Andy Kim. Gilmore has remained active in politics, attending county events and forming a political consulting firm with Freeholder Jack Kelly.

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 732240-3638.

ROME’S GREATEST LITTLE-KNOWN PASTA DISH IS PORKY-PEPPERY GOODNESS AND ONLY 5 INGREDIENTS

By America’s Test Kitchen

Rome has four iconic - and outrageously good - pasta dishes that use some combination of pork, cheese, pepper, eggs and tomatoes: cacio e pepe, amatriciana, carbonara and gricia. This last one is probably the least well-known in the United States, but its porky-peppery flavors deserve big recognition.

In Italy, porky guanciale is at the forefront of the dish, followed by the heat of black pepper and the tang of pecorino Romano. It all forms a rich yet delicately creamy sauce to coat rigatoni.

To bring this dish into American home kitchens, we had to finesse the ingredient list and the cooking technique. To start, we swapped out the guanciale for easier-to-find pancetta. (But if you can find guanciale, use it! We’ve included instructions for subbing it for the pancetta.)

As for the technique, we quickly learned that it was more art than science: As the al dente pasta cooks through, it absorbs some of the pasta water and releases starch to help emulsify the water and fat into a creamy sauce. How much pasta water to add depends on knowing how much more cooking the pasta needs and how much water it will absorb. And if there isn’t enough pasta water to maintain the emulsion, the sauce will be broken and greasy. We wanted to remove any guesswork so home cooks of all experience levels could make this dish perfectly every time.

The solution was boiling measured amounts of rendered pork fat and pasta water to a specific volume: 1 1/2 cups.

This way, we always used the same amount of liquid to coat the pasta, which gave us consistent results and an emulsified sauce. Boiling the liquid also helped break up the fat droplets to create a thick, cohesive sauce before we mixed in the pasta.

From start to finish, the recipe only takes about 30 minutes. And it only takes one bite to understand why it’s one of Rome’s iconic pastas.

PASTA ALLA GRICIA

(Rigatoni with Pancetta & Pecorino Romano) Serves 6 8 ounces pancetta, sliced 1/4-inch thick 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 pound rigatoni 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper, plus extra for serving 2 ounces pecorino Romano cheese, grated fine (1 cup), plus extra for serving 1. Slice each round of pancetta into rectangular pieces that measure about 1/2 inch by 1 inch.

2. Heat pancetta and oil in large Dutch oven over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until fat is rendered and pancetta is deep golden brown but still has slight pinkish hue, 8 to 10 minutes, adjusting heat as necessary to keep pancetta from browning too quickly.

3. Using slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to bowl; set aside. Pour fat from pot into liquid measuring cup (you should have around 1/3 cup fat; discard any extra over 1/3 cup). Return fat to Dutch oven.

4. While pancetta cooks, set the colander in large bowl. Bring 2 quarts water to boil in large pot. Add pasta and cook, stirring often, until al dente. Drain pasta in prepared colander, reserving cooking water.

5. Add pepper and 2 cups reserved cooking water to the Dutch oven with fat and bring to boil over high heat.

Boil mixture rapidly, scraping up any browned bits, until emulsified and reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 5 minutes.

(If you’ve reduced it too far, add more reserved cooking water to equal 1 1/2 cups.)

6. Reduce heat to low, add pasta and pancetta, and stir to evenly coat.

Add pecorino Romano and stir until cheese is melted and sauce is slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Off heat, adjust sauce consistency with remaining reserved cooking water as needed.

Transfer pasta to platter and ser ve immediately, passing extra pepper and extra cheese separately.

Recipe notes: Because this pasta is quite rich, serve it in slightly smaller portions with a green vegetable or salad.

For the best results, use the highest-quality pancetta you can find. If you can find guanciale, we recommend using it and increasing the browning time in Step 2 to 10 to 12 minutes. Because we call for cutting the pancetta to a specified thickness, we recommend having it cut to order at the deli counter; avoid pre-sliced or pre-diced products.

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