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─Photos courtesy Bob Novak (Above) The MacKenzie House is a 220-year-old building that serves as a historical museum and library. (Right) One of the chimneys is disintegrating.

By Alyssa Riccardi HOW ELL – T he Ma cKe n z ie Hou se, which is a museum and library, has been a destination of school trips, tours and events for many years. However, throughout the years, the house has

received little care with the house and the contents inside being left to deteriorate.

Back in September of 2019, the Howell Heritage and Historical Society purchased and received ownership of the MacKenize from the

Township. They immediately moved forward to making restorations with the plan in mind to reopen the historic building in 2020. If it wasn’t for the Society obtaining the building, the MacKenzie house could have possibly

been demolished. As of February 14, 2020, the transaction had been completed.

The Historical Society later received grants for the house’s issues that were brought to attention in the 2017 Master (Donate - See Page 2)

High School Voting Video Contest Winners Announced

By Alyssa Riccardi MONOUTH COUNTY – Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon announced the winners of the Cou nt y Cle r k’s 2020 H ig h School Elections and Voting Video Contest.

This time, the con-

test revolved around t o t he 10 0 t h a n n iversar y of the 19th A me nd me nt wh ich g ranted women the right to vote and the 150th anniversary of the 15th Amendment which granted African American men the right to vote.

St udents f rom all high schools in Monmouth County were encouraged to enter the contest. The contest consisted of forming groups of no more than three members and creating an original video that highlights the importance

of this year’s historic milestones. Students also reflected on what havi ng the r ight to vote means to them, and encouraged other students to go out and vote this past Election Day. “The three winning videos took different

visual and historical approaches to creatively encourage young people to exercise their right to vote,” said Hanlon. “I was extremely impressed by the students’ entries and commend them on a job well done.”

The First Place Win(Contest - See Page 8)

January 9, 2021

Local Hospital Begins Staff Vaccinations

By Bob Vosseller LAKEWOOD – The first round of vaccinations began at local hospitals. Dr. Sandeepa Utpat was the first to receive her inoculation at Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus.

Utpat, 50, of Freehold wasn’t shy about having the vaccination that was administered by Nurse Kris Ruscil. She is as front line as one can be - heading the hospital’s department of Infectious Diseases.

Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus Marketing and Public Relations Manager Laurie Zalepka said, “We had 48 on the schedule today and we have the supply (of vaccine) that was intended for us. There are no concerns as of right now.”

“I am very excited. I have done a lot of reading about this and I got myself empowered with lots of information about the Pfizer vaccine and the process in which the vaccine was created in such a short period of time and the technology behind it,” Dr. Utpat said.

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Work Complete On Intersection Of Routes 524, 537

By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone announced that the in-house intersection improvement project at County Route 537 (Monmouth Road) and County Route 524 (Stagecoach Road) has officially been completed.

“I am excited to announce that the County has successfully completed the intersection improvement project at Monmouth Road and Stagecoach Road, which are both County Routes, located in Freehold and Millstone Townships,” said Freeholder Director Arnone, liaison to the Department of Public Works (Route - See Page 2)

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Continued From Page 1 Report. Throughout the many challenges 2020 presented to the Society, they were able to repair and strengthen the beams and columns in the basement, to give the structure needed support, and halt the settling into the soil.

During these repairs, the Society had unfortunately found more problems and

unexpected architecture that needed to be fixed. President of the Howell Heritage and Historical Society Robert Novak explained how they would need to apply for another grant for this next project to be restored.

“The main project for 2021 will be fixing the south chimney, which showed some plaster cracking in the piano room, and wallboard settling in the upstairs gift shop corner,” Novak said. Members of the Society had to remove the fireplace mantel to

reveal its condition, which showed that it needed serious repairs.

“We were shocked to see the condition of the chimney, and had come to realize that these conditions were occurring because the chimney bricks and mortar were grinding down to dust, and it was slowly collapsing in on itself,” Novak stated.

Initially, the quoted restoration price for the chimney was around $6,870 and the Society put in a grant application for that

price. Yet the chimney seems to be taking a turn for the worse quickly.

With the chimney quickly disintegrating, they brought in a chimney specialist to analyze what it would cost to repair. According to the specialist, it could cost up to $15K to fully restore the chimney. Novak met with several contractors to seek options and see what could be done. He then contacted the NJ Historic Preservation Office (NJHPO) to request advice.

According to the Society’s December 2020 newsletter, the decision was made to “close up the roof, and at a later phase, install a replica chimney on the roof to give a matching appearance of the Georgian style architecture. This would be a wood “shell” with a brick veneer of the old bricks (taken from the earlier removed bricks, and cut to a thinner slice) - much less weight.”

This leaves the Howell Heritage and Historical Society with the challenge of raising funds to finalize the chimney restoration.

The Society has been working hard to organize fundraisers despite the ongoing pandemic being a large obstacle for them.

They’ve held yard sales, bake sales and attended the Howell’s farmers market to raise money and collect donations.

If you would like to help the Howell Heritage and Historical Society and make a donation for the MacKenzie House, you can send your donation to: Howell Heritage and Historical Society, PO Box 444, Farmingdale, NJ 07727.

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Continued From Page 1 and Engineering. “The newly-aligned intersection was opened to traffic…and now has improved sight distance and safety for everyone who uses the roads.”

The purpose of the project was to improve and increase the safety on both of the County Routes (CR), where CR 524 previously formed an acute angle at the intersection of CR 537. The project realigned CR 524, forming a 90-degree angle with CR 537 and creating a T-intersection.

“In order to expedite the reconstruction of the intersection, the design, construction and inspection of the improvements were performed by the Department of Public Works and Engineering, which saved the County nearly $350,000,” said Freeholder Director Arnone. “By completing this project in-house, the County avoided delays and costs associated with awarding public contracts. Conducting formal bidding and awarding contracts could have potentially delayed the start of the project until spring 2021.”

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By Joel Markel

A New Year’s Greeting From Joel Markel It’s safe to say that 2020 will go down in histor y for all the wrong reasons. So as we’ve f inally said “goodbye” (and good riddance) to a year that has brought immeasurable loss, economic hardship and expressions like “social-distancing’ and “alone together” it’s important to move forward with resilience, fortitude and determination as we ring in 2021. Wishing all of you a happy,

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Continued From Page 1 She said she also keeps up on research on flu vaccines as well. “I want to lead by example. We have staff here like nursing assistants who come up and ask me ‘should I get vaccinated?’ If I don’t get vaccinated how can I tell them to do so? That was one more reason I wanted to set an example and I feel wonderful. You could barely feel a pinch.”

Dr. Utpat acknowledged that there was a fear of the unknown and that many people “don’t know the science behind it. I tell them to read up on that and this vaccine in particular allows people who are looking at me for the next few days to see how I do and hopefully I can motivate more of them to go get it.”

“A lot of the nurses have said, I’ll see how you do and if you do well, I’ll go and get vaccinated,” the doctor said. “I hope to alleviate their fears and anxieties and I will be able to answer their questions because I could only answer what was in theory. I had all that information on paper but now that I have been vaccinated, I can tell them what it feels like, what it felt like while I was taking it and how I am going to do in the next few days,” Dr. Utpat added.

She said, “that will be walking the walk and talking the talk.” The doctor takes care of COVID patients “and we have seen everything from the mild to the serious cases face-to-face in the nine months or so since the pandemic has started. We have kept up with the updated information that is provided and we handle patient care.”

The pandemic has impacted her life severely. “It has been huge impact. It has been like a 360-degree turn. We wear regular clothes, regular shoes and that hair went into a cap, no makeup talking from a woman’s perspective. The mask from morning to night and because we take care of patients hands-on, we wear them all the time.”

Dr. Utpat also noted that it was difficult to limit her time with patients who want to

talk to her further for their own comfort and security. “They don’t see that many people coming or going. Their families aren’t coming so they latch on to anyone who is coming into the room.”

“They keep you longer and longer and they have a million questions but there is a fine line between being compassionate and protecting yourself. That is the most difficult part in this whole pandemic. You want to go closer to them. You want to comfort them but you also realize that if you stay too long you are exposing yourself more and more,” she added.

“How long can I go on fearing being contaminated in the next five minutes?” Dr. Utpat, said noting that this was a strong motivating factor in her desire to be vaccinated as soon as possible.

“The world needs to continue. There is no way out of this and I am not going to quit. I need to work and I need to have the protection and the confidence that I am protected so I can continue to work,” she added.

“I have a wonderful husband and family who have been very supportive and I remember the fi rst few months of that kind of fear. Even today no one sits in my car.

If my kids have to go somewhere, they go in my husband’s car. We didn’t know how much of the virus could be in my car. We still have the routine where I go into the garage, the clothes go into the laundry and I go straight into the shower and no one comes within six feet of me,” the doctor said.

For her 50th birthday she said friends and family drove by her home honking their horns in celebration. None of her children went to graduation parties and she knew she could not visit her niece who gave birth this year. “When my mother passed away, I could not go to India.”

“I wanted to see an end in sight and the end wasn’t coming. Now it is time to do something different and now that the vaccine is here and there is nothing else, what can the option be?

Let’s get vaccinated and protect ourselves,” Dr. Utpat said.

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─Photo courtesy Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus Dr. Sandeepa Utpat, chief of Infectious Diseases at Community Medical Center South receives her COVID-19 vaccination from Nurse Kris Ruscil. Dr. Utpat was the first front-line health care worker at the hospital to receive a vaccination.

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

Arnone: COVID Vaccinations, Help For Businesses In Monmouth

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a happy and safe holiday season!

It’s hard to believe it is already January, but here we are. As we get deeper into the winter months, I want to ensure our residents that the Monmouth County Department of Public Works and Engineering has been preparing for inclement weather for months and is ready to serve at a moment’s notice.

This week, I had the opportunity to attend the virtual reorganization meeting for Colts Neck, as well as the Freehold Township and Middletown reorganizations. At the Middletown Reorganization, I had the honor of swearing in Mayor Tony Perry.

I would like to congrat-

ulate everyone who was elected to serve their communities and thank them for making that tremendous commitment. I am looking forward to continuing to work with all of you.

On a separate note, this week my fellow Commissioners and I held a press conference to provide important vaccine information, as well as CARES Act grant updates.

I am happy to announce that Monmouth County has rolled out the Mobile Command Center to begin vaccinating Group 1A of the NJ DOH phases for prioritizing the COVID-19 vaccine.

Monmouth County has been receiving 500 vaccines per week, for the last two weeks, with no guar-

antee of future deliveries at this time.

Individuals who fall under the Group 1A categor y will need to preregister for the appointment to be inoculated, no walk-ins can be accepted. License, certification or documentation will need to be provided at the time of the appointment in order to prove Group 1A status. Individuals will need to remain onsite for 15 minutes post-vaccination to be monitored for any symptoms. Group 1A individuals include healthcare workers and long-term care residents. Additional information about the COVID-19 vaccine and Group 1A can be found at visitmonmouth. com/health.

On another note, as we begin the New Year – and

10th month – of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, we know many people are starting to have “pandemic fatigue.”

We know it’s been tough following new restrictions and protocols, but they are in place for your health and ours. We have not come this far to stop following measures that can help stop the spread. We all want this over with – and the sooner, the better.

This is why my fellow Commissioners and I have invested in a new campaign to remind Monmouth County residents and visitors to wear a mask, social distance and wash their hands. We created several cohesive f liers with this important messaging for businesses to print – for free – and display in their

establishments.

Messaging includes: No Mask, No Entry Keep Distant, Keep Healthy Wash Your Hands, Guard Your Health The fl iers can be downloaded by visiting KeepMonmouthSafe.com. I n addition to the fliers, we’ve also purchased nearly two dozen billboards around the County with the same messaging. We will also be using this messaging to remind people on our social media pages.

Additionally, I want to remind everyone that our Ta ke out i n Mon mout h initiative is back. We have o n c e a g a i n p u r ch a s e d thousands of takeout bags to provide to our Monmouth County businesses,

for free, as takeout orders again increase.

Since announcing the campaign was back about two weeks ago, nearly 50 businesses have requested bags. We have plenty more so if your business provides takeout, please email TakeOutInMonmouth@visitmonmouth.com with your business name, address and contact phone number so we can deliver them to you!

Since our Takeout in Monmouth initiative began at the beginning of the pandemic, we have provided businesses with over 25,000 bags for free.

Lastly, I want to wish everyone a happy, healthy and safe New Year!

As always, it’s a privilege to serve as your County Commissioner Director.

Singer: Bill Would Keep In-Person Voting For Future Elections TR ENTON - Senator Robert Singer and Assemblymen Sean Kean and Edward Thomson are sponsoring legislation that would guarantee in-person voting and prohibit automatically distributing mail-in ballots for future elections.

The legislators said confu-

sion surrounding the voting changes and the resulting delays of election results illustrate the need to prevent these changes from being imposed again in future elections.

“Governor Murphy’s voteby-mail mandate has been an unmitigated disaster,”

said Singer (R-30). “Voters were confused and mistrustful of these changes from the beginning and we still don’t know the results of this election.”

The measure would amend the state constitution to prohibit laws and executive orders that automatically

distribute mail-in ballots or limit voters from voting in person.

“The voters of New Jersey need to know that their votes have been properly counted and that our election results are valid,” said Kean (R-30). “The delays in getting election results

only breeds mistrust in the process and increases fears that the elections have been manipulated.”

New Jersey races for the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as county a nd mu n icipal of f ices, remained open for days after the polls closed.

“We are now seeing the consequences of forcing people to vote by mail and li m it i ng i n-person vot i ng,” said T homson (R-30). “We need to make sure this mess created by the gover nor cannot be repeated in future elections.”

Menendez: More Answers Needed About Russia’s Hack Of State Department

WASHI NGTON, D.C. – Ranking Member Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) is calling on Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to provide the Senate Foreign Relations Committee details on the extent of the recent Russian-backed SolarWinds cyberattack targeting the State Department along with other federal agencies.

In a new letter, the Senator formally requested a briefing for committee members on the security breach and the efforts that the State Department and the Trump

administration are taking to mitigate its impacts and defend against future attacks.

“While several other cabinet agencies that are victims of this cybersecurity breach have publicly acknowledged having been attacked, to date the Department of State has been silent on whether its computer, communication and information technology systems were compromised,” wrote Menendez. “I know you share my concerns about the potential for damage that this attack presents to our nation

and to the Department of State. I look forward to working with you to arrange for a briefi ng and a fuller discussion of these issues.”

President Trump contradicted Secretary Pompeo’s earlier comments that it was “pretty clear” the Kremlin was behind the massive attack on federal agencies’ computer networks.

To date, the State Department has not joined other targeted federal agencies in providing the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) authorities

to address the underlying attack. Menendez concluded his letter with a number of questions to be answered during the briefing regarding the State Department’s response to what could be the largest cyberattack on the United States, including the agency’s cooperation thus far with other government elements.

An abridged version of the letter is as follows: “Dear Mr. Secretary, “I am writing to request a classified briefing for Members of the Senate Foreign

Relations Committee by appropriate senior Department officials on the Russian-backed SolarWinds breach and the cyber infiltration of U.S. government and private sector systems and networks as soon as possible after the Senate reconvenes on January 4, 2021.

“It is critical that the Senate Foreign Relations Committee receive a briefing on the extent of the security breach and the efforts that the Department is taking to mitigate its impacts and

defend against future attacks. Furthermore, it is essential that critical sectors within private industry and the American public more broadly understand the nature of the threat that our nation faces from the Kremlin, and their persistent exploitation of cyberspace, the Internet, and social media for their malign ends.

“While several other cabinet agencies that are victims of this cybersecurity breach have publicly acknowledged having been attacked, to (State - See Page 11)

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Continued From Page 1 ner was Tienne Yu, a junior at Biotechnology High School, who received a $200 gift card prize for her entry. The video she created explained the history of our voting rights, while showing how to properly cast a mail-in ballot in Monmouth County. She involved her classmates in the video and encouraged fellow young people to participate in the democratic process.

“Not voting equates to silencing our own voices and suppressing the power we have been given,” Tienne stated in her video. “Voting is not only a right or privilege, but it is an obligation we have to our country today, our country tomorrow, and our country the many days after that.”

Second place winners were seniors Meredith Farrington and Leighton Van Wagner from Trinity Hall and each received $75 gift card prizes. Their video featured a group of their friends to remind the younger generation how their votes can make a difference.

Meredith and Leighton stated in their video, “as United States citizens, voting is the cornerstone of our Constitution… we cannot forget how lucky we are to have the right to vote, and [that] it is our

civic duty to do so.”

Third place winner is Saint John Vianney High School junior Natalina Leite who won received a $100 gift card prize.

Her video included of beautiful, handdrawn and animated slides that provided an overview of the passage of both the 15th and 19th Amendments.

“It is especially important for you to vote if you are young because you are voting for your future, and possibly your future children in America,” She said in her video. “I hope you… go vote, for yourself, your future, and to honor those who fought to get us here.”

The High School Elections and Video Contest ran from September 21 through October 30. The First, Second, and Third Place Winning Videos will be integrated into the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office voter outreach campaigns. This includes Hanlon’s visits to high schools across the County and on the office’s social media platforms and websites.

You can view the three winning videos on the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office YouTube Channel and Facebook Pages.

Visit Facebook.com/MonmouthCountyClerk and click on the “Videos” tab.

For questions regarding the Elections and Voting Video Contest, call 732-4317324, ext. 8735 or email CountyClerk@ co.monmouth.nj.us.

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Should The Right To A Clean Environment Be In Constitution?

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Members of the township’s Environmental Commission looked beyond the borders of Manchester – focusing on a national movement that would give more voice to environmentalists seeking to protect natural resources.

Environmental Commission Chairwoman Peggy Middaugh introduced Maya Van Rossum to the rest of the commission during a recent zoom format meeting which was open to the public.

Van Rossum is the founder for the national Green Amendment, a movement that she hopes will soon reach the New Jersey legislature and will be accepted nationwide. She has served as the leader of the Delaware River Keeper Network since 1994. She is the author of “The Green Amendment: Securing Our Right To A Healthy Environment.” She is an attorney and in 2002 has served an adjunct professor and director of the environmental law clinic.

The Green Amendment is a movement to change the state – and later federal – constitution that would give all residents the right to have a clean environment.

“I thank you for your interest and I hope your support in helping us advance it in the state of New Jersey,” Van Rossum said. Through screen sharing during the meeting, she shared the story behind the amendment’s development and its purpose.

Middaugh said that “pushing the Green Amendment was on the goals of the Environmental Commission this year. We are with you all the way!”

Commission members would speak later regarding the development of a resolution in support of the amendment.

“I’ve come to believe and recognize that advancing this Green Amendment is vitally important because our current environmental protection laws have fundamentally failed. There are other environmental organizations in the state of New Jersey that are part of this movement,” Van Rossum said. Among the organization were Clean Water Action and the New Jersey Sierra Club.

She added, “I am working with them to advance this cause primarily in New Jersey. When I say to people we need a new path for environmental protection in New Jersey and states across our nation and the United States as a whole, people are often perplexed.”

Van Rossum said they refer to her “the fact that in New Jersey and across our nation we have thousands if not hundreds of thousands of environmental protection laws in place. We have agencies, policies and programs and regulatory regimes all of which are supposed to be advancing environmental protection and so how is it possible that there is need for something more or something different?

“It is very possible because the way our system of government and laws work in New Jersey and nationwide is that they really leave thinking about environmental protection until the end of the decision-making process. When really all that is left to be thought about is how are we going to permit? How are we going to manage the pollution and the degradation that we have already agreed up front, is going to happen?” she added.

Van Rossum continued saying, “how do we manage the who, the where, the how much on this system and government and law is not focused on how we are going to prevent pollution and degradation in the first place. There are also a lot of gaps in the laws we have. You may have heard about contamination of drinking water in areas of the state and the nation. That is because of a huge gap in environmental protection laws.”

“That is just one example of the many gaps we

have in environmental laws and often there is poor implementation of the environmental laws we do have on the books,” Van Rossum said, adding that there were some elected officials who do not recognize the importance of environmental protection and work to roll back some of the environmental laws that are currently on the books.

She added that within the current system of laws in how they are written and implemented, “we actually have built-in racism with communities of color, indigenous communities, immigrant and low-income communities constantly and consistently being sacrificed to highly polluting environmentally degrading actions and activities.”

“There truly is something missing,” she said.

One aspect missing, according to Van Rossum, is that the environment was not being recognized in the same way “as other rights such as the right to free speech and freedom of religion.”

Van Rossum is advocating for this right to be recognized in the Bill of Rights section of federal and state constitutions. She said that in Pennsylvania a lawmaker added “a Bill of Rights provision that recognizes the rights of all people to clean air and pure water and healthy environments.”

It also recognized “that every governmental official on every level of government is duty bound to protect the natural resources of the state for the benefit of all the people including future generations,” Van Rossum said adding that the first time the law was put into strong use was to oppose a pro-fracking measure that had been passed by the Pennsylvania legislature and by the governor.

Van Rossum’s organization opposed the measure using the provision to challenge the pro-fracking plan and got “an amazing victory.”

Commission member Rory Wells said the amendment “put more power from the legislature to the courts.”

Van Rossum said it actually, “gives more power to the people. People are taking back power that they never wanted to give up in the first place.”

What Pennsylvania has, would be adapted through this movement for state constitutions. While Middaugh was prepared to propose a resolution supporting the Green Amendment for New Jersey, Wells said he was not prepared to vote on a resolution until he gathered some input from local lawmakers and possibly from other legislators in the state.

Member Bill Foor agreed with Wells in seeking further input from legislators.

Wells noted that the state “already has a difficult business climate reputation and we obviously compete with neighboring states and we are already pretty progressive in terms of our environmental laws although they are needed because we are a heavily industrial farming state for so long and we had to play catchup. Now it seems we are moving along pretty quickly with our environmental protections.”

“I just wonder if the passing of the amendment would have a chilling effect on business. Have you met with some of the business leaders in the state and has their reaction been negative or mixed? Are they willing to listen?” Wells asked.

“It is kind of a mixed bag,” Van Rossum said adding that the idea that the argument of protecting the environment was in some way anti-economic development was not accurate. “It is incumbent upon us as leaders in our communities to prove the point and it is very provable, that a healthy environment actually supports a healthy economy,” Van Rossum said.

New York has also advanced the Green Amendment having passed in the assembly and senate houses once and needs to pass them again to be approved, Van Rossum noted.

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─Photo by Kylie Monica Happy New Year from the Seaside Park beach. 2021 will hopefully be better than last year!

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Glimmer Of Hope As Healthcare Workers Vaccinated

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Government officials were on hand when COVID-19 vaccines were being administered to healthcare workers, warning that the vaccine is the light at the end of the tunnel, but we are still in the tunnel.

The vaccines were being given to healthcare workers at a drive-through vaccination site in the parking lot of Ocean Health Initiatives off of Lakehurst Road in Toms River.

Right now, the vaccines are being given to people working in these categories: hospitals, long care facilities, outpatient clinics, home health care, pharmacies, emergency medical services, and public health.

People had registered online for an opportunity to take their first dose of the vaccine, and then come back 28 days later for their second dose. Some were a bit surprised to see the fanfare of journalists taking photos and video of their vaccinations for local and national news.

They were on hand for the press conference that morning at the facility. Gov. Phil Mu r phy, Health Com missioner Judith Persichilli, Congressman Andy Kim, and Freeholder Director Joseph Vicari were among the officials who visited Ocean Health Initiatives to celebrate the initial rollout of the vaccine.

Persichilli commended OHI, a federally qualified health center, on getting the vaccine out to frontline healthcare workers. These workers are more likely to be exposed to the virus directly or indirectly.

“The vaccine is safe and efficacious,” she said.

In 2021, the state will have more than 200 sites set up that will be vaccination areas, she said. The goal is to get 70 percent of eligible adults vaccinated in six months.

“Today is the day we’ve been dreaming of,” said Congressman Kim (D-3rd ).

“Hopefully, we’re turning the corner on the pandemic.”

As the son of a geneticist and a nurse,

he said the medical and science communities are heroes, and he’s seen these heroes step up during our darkest times.

The vaccine is very important to Ocean County because it has the highest population of senior citizens in the state and possibly the country, Freeholder Vicari said.

“There is a lot of fear and a lot of anxiety, but now we are bringing hope,” he said.

The disease does not discriminate, and there will also not be discrimination in the distribution of the vaccine. “No one will be left behind,” he said.

“We want to continue our lives next year. We don’t want to sacrifice another holiday,” he said.

The role of government should be to listen to the citizens and to help, Freeholder Vicari said. He is a Republican, Kim and Murphy are Democrats, but they were all standing together at this press conference complimenting each other on doing their part to minimize the impact of the virus.

Theresa Berger, CEO of Ocean Health Initiatives, credited her staff for working tirelessly to create this vaccination program in a way to help healthcare workers quickly and efficiently.

John Bonevich, director of marketing for OHI, said that 70 staff started their vaccine treatment and more than 200 healthcare workers had made reservations.

To r eg i s t e r, v i sit o h i n j.o r g / v a c cine-consent-landing. If you don’t meet the criteria for the vaccine right now, then visit back often as the state will allow more and more people access as time goes on.

False Hope The governor said that while the vaccine is still a great help, he didn’t want people to drop their guard, especially around holidays.

“It’s a trap. People will die as a result of that attitude,” he said.

People need to remain vigilant: wear masks, practice social distancing, and avoid large groups, especially indoors.

“Keep holidays small,” he said.

Who Gets The Vaccine?

Governor Murphy said that the general public would start getting the vaccine

by April or May, or possibly the end of June.

Congressman Kim noted that he has not made an appointment for the vaccine. This was brought up by a reporter in the press pool. Many people have been upset that politicians have been getting vaccinated before medical professionals, teachers and others who are more vulnerable. In some cases, the complaints have been that politicians who downplayed the virus and called it a hoax are going to be the first to be protected from it.

“I’ll take the vaccine when it’s my turn,” Kim said.

Murphy agreed, saying he will take it when he can, but he won’t jump the line in front of doctors and nurses.

Relief Bill Since the start of the coronavir us, Congress has only approved a one-time payment to residents, compared to other countries that have supported them more. The amount of the most recent stimulus was still being argued as of press time.

“This is something I’ve always wanted,” Congressman Kim said. If they can get more for the public, then he would be all for it. But the lack of funding for people who are suffering shows “an absence of leadership.”

Gov. Murphy said that the relief bill is not enough. Everyday people need more; municipalities need more; state and county governments need more, but “we’ll take what we can get.”

He urged that the President sign the relief bill now and then fight to get more aid for people.

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“Adopt A Senior” Organization Provides Gifts To Local Senior Care Facility

By Alyssa Riccardi JACKSON –Bartley Healthcare received numerous gifts from the ‘Adopt A Senior’ organization.

Adopt A Senior’s goal is to provide visits and hand-deliver personalized gifts to senior living residents. The organization has been partnering with the Bartley Healthcare for many years to ensure their residents receive gifts on special occasions.

Not only does Adopt A Senior provide gifts on Christmas, but they visit on Veterans Day, birthdays, Grandparents Day and many more special days. The organization also makes direct donations to Bartley Healthcare for arts and crafts

supplies as well as attend some of their larger events.

With the ongoing pandemic due to COVID-19 putting many restrictions on in-person visitation, the Adopt A Senior organization knew they needed to go above and beyond this year. Over the past 10 months, the organization brought various gifts, arts and crafts, and activities to the residents at Bartley Healthcare.

This holiday season, all residents on the campus are receiving personalized hand-picked gifts that the Adopt A Senior staff has chosen. Even during these diff icult times, the staff at Adopt A Senior made every resident feel special.

Man Arrested For Multiple Burglaries In Ocean And Monmouth Counties

By Alyssa Riccardi LACEY – A former Lacey Township resident has been arrested after police connected him to multiple commercial burglaries throughout Ocean and Monmouth counties.

On December 18, Officer Alan Abrecht from Lacey Police Department responded to a call from a business in Oakfield Plaza. The owner of Studio Hair Salon discovered that her business had been broken into and $100 was stolen from the startup cash.

After investigation, detectives identified the suspect as a former Lacey Township resident, who is also suspected of multiple commercial burglaries in both Ocean and

Monmouth counties.

On December 20, the suspect, Ryan J. Dautorio, 30, was arrested by Wall Township Detectives as he committed a commercial burglary in their town. After his arrest, Dautorio was charged with numerous counts of Burglary, Theft, and Criminal Mischief from Spring Lake, Berkeley and Lacey.

At the time of his arrest, Dautorio was out on bail for previous commercial burglaries which included the burglary of Tony’s Merchandise that occurred on May 13.

Currently, Dautorio is being held at the Monmouth County Correctional Facility without bail.

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Police Detective Dragged By Vehicle During Drug Bust

By Bob Vosseller BRICK – A New Year’s Eve arrest proved dangerous for a township police detective who was taking part in a narcotics investigation.

Around 12:20 p.m. on December 31, Township Police Street Crimes Unit detectives observed a suspected hand to hand drug transaction in the parking lot of the Wawa

on Brick Boulevard.

After the two men later identified as 57-year-old Edwardo Lopez of Berkley Township and 39-year-old Ryan Chapman of Howell finished their transaction, they returned to their vehicles.

One of the detectives approached Chapman’s Honda Civic, while other Detectives followed Lopez’s Honda Accord out of the

parking lot to stop it.

When the officers approached the Civic they observed Chapman about to inject drugs into his arm with a syringe.

After identifying himself to Chapman, the driver of the vehicle, 38-year-old Jill Farrelly of Howell, sped away.

As she fled, the side view mirror on the passenger’s side of the vehicle caught the

Detective’s clothing and dragged him for over ten feet before he was flung off.

Meanwhile, other Detectives had stopped Lopez’s vehicle.

The officer who received minor injuries was able to call out a vehicle description over the police radio.

Patrolman. Rob Scelfo was in the area and quickly located the vehicle. Farrelly and Chapman were taken into custody and the vehicle was impounded.

Once the Detectives stopped the black Honda Accord they discovered numerous drugs and paraphernalia in the vehicle.

Lopez and his two occupants, 47-year-old Robert Brennan Jr. of Whiting and 28-yearold Alisha Yuhas of Toms River were also arrested.

Chapman was charged with Possession of Heroin and Paraphernalia, Conspiracy to Commit Eluding Resulting in Bodily Injury to the Officer, Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Assault to an Officer, Tampering with Evidence, Obstructing the Administration of Law, and Conspiracy to Commit Assault by Auto.

Farrelly was charged with Possession of Heroin and Paraphernalia, Eluding Resulting in Bodily Injury to the Officer, Aggravated Assault to an Officer, Tampering with Evidence, Obstructing the Administration of Law, Assault by Auto and multiple motor vehicle violations.

Brennan was charged with Possession of Heroin, Crack, Hypodermic Needles and Paraphernalia while Lopez was charged with Possession of Heroin and Paraphernalia, and motor vehicle violations. Yuhas was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Each of the five subjects were lodged into Ocean County Jail.

The Detective who was dragged by Farrelly and Chapman suffered deep contusions to his back, along with some bumps and scrapes. He was treated at Ocean Medical Center and released. He has not yet returned to duty.

Police Chief James Riccio commended the officers of the Street Crimes Unit as well as the members of the patrol division and detective bureau who were able to quickly make the apprehension without further incident.

Township Announces Free Rabies Clinic

FREEHOLD – Any Freehold Township resident dogs and cats can get vaccinated on renew licenses onsite for free. The clinic will be held on January 23 from 8 to 11 a.m. at Michael J. Tighe Park, 65 Georgia Rd in Freehold Township. The snow date will be held on January 30.

For more information, contact the Freehold Township Health Department at 732294-2060.

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

Tea Seed Oil A Resolution You Can Stick With

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

As we move into 2021, I started thinking that a good way to start the new year is to “feed” your body better. This will ensure a stronger immune response through the winter season, and also help you with gut concerns, mood, sleep and mitochondrial health.

So I want you to start the new year with what I think is the best oil on Earth! Tea Seed Oil - you cook with it! It’s not an essential oil and completely unrelated to tea tree oil which cannot be consumed.

I’ve mentioned tea seed oil as an ingredient in many of my recipes (all posted at my website). But what is it exactly?

Tea seed oil comes from the seeds of the Camellia oleifera plant, which is a cousin to Camellia sinensis. The latter provides us with leaves which we can turn into black or green tea, matcha, white tea, and oolong.

Tea seed oil gives your body a refreshing clean “oil change.” Just like a car needs certain oils for its breaks and gears, your body needs certain oils to keep cell membranes healthy, cholesterol ratios in good balance and maintain a healthy, content mood. Oils contain a host of healthy vitamins, antioxidant enzymes, minerals and nutrients in them. They are not just grease or fat designed to keep the food from sticking to the pan. They impart health benefits.

Think of oils like you would a dietary supplement. You can choose an oil by its nutrient profile so that it nourishes

your body the way a supplement does.

Just like olive oil, and grape seed, tea seed oil has potent antioxidant compounds with extremely high level of unsaturated fats.

It contains a similar fatty acid profile to olive oil too, however, except it has more omega-3 fatty acids and less omega-6 fatty acids. It’s free of cholesterol. As for nutrients, tea seed oil boasts vitamin E, vitamin A, B vitamins and minerals.

Tea seed oil provides incredible antioxidant protection too, and it’s not lost when you cook this oil. It contains B-carotene and vitamin E. Tea seed oil contains powerful antioxidants called “catechins” which is exactly why people drink so much green tea. They’re after the catechin!

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New Jersey Blood Services would like to announce that it is conducting blood drives in your area which are open to the public.

Please include these drives in any listing of community events which you maintain.

The following drives are scheduled in the near future: January 12: Howell Donor Center, 4068 Route 9 South, Howell from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE More Waste To Be Stored At Oyster Creek

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – A set tlement has been reached to end mult iple lit igat ions between Lacey Township and Holtec Inter national.

The agreement will permit additional nuclear waste to be sorted outside the former Oyster Creek Generating Station previously owned by Exelon.

Me mb e r s of t he L a c ey Pla n n i ng Board voted to approve a settlement agreement that would dissolve lawsuits lau nched by the tow nship to ward Holtec, as well as Holtec toward Lacey.

A public hear ing was required to be held before the measure could be voted on according to Planning Board Attor ney Ter r y Brady. The litigation concer ned aspects of Holtec Inter national’s ongoing decommissioning of the nuclear power plant which was the oldest operating facility of its type until it ceased operation in recent years.

The in-person for um was held at the cou r t ro om /mu n icipal bu i ld i ng a nd addressed Holtec’s application to add 20 fuel storage models (bringing it up to 68) on the site.

The Agreement The Plan ning Board u nanimously voted to approve a resolution prepared

by Brady who read the lengthy agreement du r ing the meeti ng. It allows Holtec to move nuclear waste f rom the facility’s cooling pool into 20 new steel and concrete storage casks. There are 48 casks cur rently present at the

site, west of Route 9.

T he ne w s e t t le me nt p e r m it s t he addition of 20 new storage casks, a securit y fence and the const r uction of a cask transfer pad on the already developed portion of the site. The cask site is i ntended a s tempor a r y. T he federal gover nment hasn’t approved a permanent location to store nuclear waste.

Holtec has applied to build an interim storage site in southeast New Mexico and if its application is approved, such material would be removed from Lacey to that location. Holtec has yet to reveal details of how the waste would b e t r a n sfe r r e d or ap prove d by t he U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Holtec’s website suggests a rail line would be used.

Regina Discenza was the only resident to speak during the public hearing. She commented after the meeting, “I think it’s hysterical that they think they’re moving the spent fuel to New Mexico, ever!”

It was recently reported that Holtec will receive $116 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to start a program to build small, modular nuclear reactors in the United States.

The f irm’s new plant design is intended to prevent reactors from overheating to avert a nuclear meltdown.

This new reactor design has not yet received license approval.

Prior to the meeting New Jersey Sier ra Club Director Jeff Tittel issued a st atement say i ng it was “cr it ical

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that Lacey Township tur ns down this application that would allow Holtec to expand their facility and deposit more nuclear casks. This process heightens the risk of major accidents and spills, threatening the health and safety of the community and the environment.”

Tittel was critical of the live format of the forum. “it’s shameful that in the middle of a public health emergency, the Lacey Planning Board is still going for ward with an in-person public hearing for Holtec’s new application and settlement for its decommissioning plan of Oyster Creek. This isn’t just some small-time application; we are talking about radioactive waste.”

The Lacey Planning Board unanimously rejected Holtec’s application on September 14.

Holtec had recently f iled a lawsuit concerning its proposal to decommission the power plant.

Planning Board members stated at the time that there were serious concerns that the radioactive waste would never leave the township. The board declared Holtec “mischaracter ized” it s proje ct a s a t e mp or a r y st or age site, contending the f irm offered “absolutely no representation as to how many decades or even centuries the ‘temporar y’ storage will last.”

Holt e c said t hei r appl icat ion for additional casks and other changes at the 140-acre site “met all of Lacey Township’s land use and development reg ulat ions.” T hei r suit broug ht i n t he O c e a n C ou nt y Su p e r ior C ou r t describes the board’s decision as “an active display of bias” against Holtec.

It asser ted the board violated the state’s Municipal Land Use Law, as wel l a s local ord i na nce s a nd st at e regulations. In addition to the order of restraint in Ocean County and an i nvest igat ion for t hei r Ca mden facilit y, Holtec is also facing a cour t challenge against their effort to build a storage site for U.S. nuclear waste in New Mexico.

Lacey Committeeman Mark Dykoff was present at t he Pla n n i ng Boa rd meeting as a liaison to the Township Com m it tee. He spoke last month du r ing a Com mit tee meeting about a meeting that had been held which may have laid the ground work of the evening’s settlement agreement.

Dykoff was among those at that meeting. “Holtec put up a planning board application that was denied for a variety of reasons. Myself, attor ney Jer r y Dasti and Patrick Barber, Committee-

man (Timothy) McDonald, Business Administrator Veronica Laureigh and the Planning Board attor ney as well, met with representatives of Holtec and Dr. (Hearst) Singh.”

“Holtec is a privately owned company, owned by Dr. Hearst Singh and he calls the shots. It was a ver y fr uitful meeting and he told us things in two to 10 minutes that I didn’t know about decommissioning. We did discuss that as always, we need better communication,” Dykoff said.

Dykoff added, “from Holtec’s standpoint, they said the com munication was there but we need them to walk us th rough it. We’re infants in this so we need to lear n to walk. There are a lot of things going on behind the scenes that we can’t really let the public be privy to because of pending litigation, ongoing negotiations, and things like that.”

“We want the quickest, safest decommissioning of Oyster Creek which is why we went to Camden to meet Dr. Singh and his group, to tr y and get some assurances and ideas of what is going to go there,” Dykoff added.

The public has voiced concerns about Holtec’s plan to move still-hot nuclear waste out of water pools and into dr y cask storage in half the usual time of around f ive years. The company has stated their casks are proprietar y and have not disclosed details about their design to the public.

According to environmentalists, until the rods are out of the spent-fuel pools and put into dr y cask storage, the plant is extremely vulnerable. If there is a power outage, storm surge, or f lood, the rods could melt down and create serious public health and environmental damage.

“It is alarming that Holtec wants to ship nuclear waste from New Jersey, New England, and New York to New Mex ico. T h is nuclea r wa st e wou ld travel through New Jersey, putting our communities at risk from an accident or ter rorist attack. They are tr ying to ship this waste by barge, tr uck or rail and could create a mobile Cher nobyl.

This is not a solution, this is a disaster waiting to happen,” Tittel said in a prepared statement.

“If they aren’t storing the nuclear rods cor rectly, it could lead to environmental or public safety problems down the road. New Jersey needs to step in to make sure that they are following safety protocols and to ensure transparency.”

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Six Flags Extends “Holiday In The Park” Into January

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Six Flags Great Adventure recently announced that it would be extending its “Holiday in the Park” drive-thru experience into January.

Park off icials stated due to overwhelming demand, the holiday attraction will operate January 4 to 10 and will extend its operation to include Monday through Sunday evenings.

Meanwhile, the roller coasters, festive fire pits, and holiday treats will be available weekends and select days through January 3.

The extra week will allow guests to celebrate the spirit of the season from the comfor t and safety of their own vehicles. It includes a dozen different areas throughout the 140-acre theme park filled with an exquisite palette of colorful, twinkling lights, live entertainment, and festive music.

Guests enjoy distanced greetings from beloved holiday characters decked out for the holidays, popular iconic holiday decorations, and much more.

Highlights of the new Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience include: Jolly Jamboree: The journey begins in this new section for 2020 which features live entertainment, twinkling trees, and a red sky pathway; Hol iday Heroes: Pat r iot ic colors

and projected stars signify the star t of Holiday Heroes, a section home to some of the most iconic, hero-themed thrill rides; Holiday Memories: Traditional red, white and green décor evokes the warm memories of the holidays in this section featuring a glistening tree, festive wreaths, and glowing mistletoe balls swinging gently from the trees above; North Pole: This section transforms into a kaleidoscope of color with Santa’s House – completely engulfed in lights – anchoring the center while two massive nutcrackers stand guard outside, and dancing lights travel around the Bumper Cars pavilion; Polar Point: Guests pass the 15-story Big Wheel, illuminated in lavender, to enter a world of brilliant, ice-blue trees offering the illusion of falling snow; A Main Street Christmas: Located in the heart of the park, this Main Street reminiscent of a colonial Christmas is home to a spectacular, five-story, LED tree and gently-falling snow; Gingerbread Junction: This feast for t he eye s feat u re s t he Ca rou sel pavilion’s exciting light show, peppermint swirl-wrapped trees, and giant, peppermint light projections; Poi ns et t i a Pe a k : T he se c t ion is awash in bold red tones with a beau-

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Poinsettia projection lights and Skull Mountain, illuminated in red, complete this area; Holly Jolly Christmas: Guests will feel the chill as they pass Polar Point on their way toward Batman’s nemesis, The Joker, where Holly Jolly Christmas offers traditional red and green decor and a massive Santa inf latable; Joy to the World: Next, the warm, yellow glow of wrapped trees frame t ranquil lu mi nar ies highlighti ng religious holid ays f rom a rou nd the world along the still, moonlit Great Lake. Then, guests will jour ney over massive snowf lake light projections under dramatically illuminated trees a nd cont i nue t h roug h t he d a z zli ng Twinkle Tunnel; Snowman City: Standing tall – ext remely t all - the jolly, th ree-stor y inf latable snowman known as Stewey welcomes g uests to Snow man Cit y, punctuated by bright white lights and shimmering tinsel; and Deck the Halls: The jour ney draws to a close in the Boardwalk section as guests pass iconic roller coasters, larger-than-life illuminated presents, and t win kling, oversized t ree t rimmings.

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Requirements include use of masks if windows are down, no smoking, littering, stopping, or exiting vehicles. Due to the limited size of certain areas and ter rain within the theme park, only cars, SUVs, vans, and pick-up tr ucks are permitted.

No busses, RVs, commercial vehicles, dually pick-up tr ucks, trailers, or motorcycles will be allowed. A maximum speed of three mph, and maintaining a safe distance between cars, will be strictly enforced.

Six Flags’ safet y procedures note that all employees are required to wear masks and are temperat ure-checked and health-screened each day. Gloves are wor n as appropriate, per guidelines. Six Flags encourages guests to plan accordingly for restroom breaks, gasoline, and food. Portable restrooms are available at the entrance and exit.

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LOST KEYS - Christmas week.

Most likely in a store, parking lot in ocean county. One small gold key, one small key with black square top. ( also lost a bunch of store discount cards, the small ones, could have been separately? Not important to recover) RV keys. Reward. Please call or text Chris 732-664-3605. (7)

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 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.

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

732-804-8115.

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Items For Sale H.O. Trains - 3x6 board, prewired, 2 engines, (8) cars, round house, (8) switches, folding table, $135.

Bumper pool table and all accessories, cues, etc. Antiques, coins and paper money. John Z. 609-698-4759. (5)

Help Wanted IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS Saba Home Health Care. Working with a quality team with over 25 years’ experience. NOW HIRING RN, LPN, Certified Home Health Aides, Live-ins, & Companions. FullTime/Part-Time. Flexible schedule.

Incentive Programs. Referral Bonus Paid time off. Fill application on-line at Sabahomehealthcare.com or call us at 732-797-0700. Please send resume to Ssalu@sabahhc.com. (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) 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.

Please call 732-905-5100.

(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. Please call 201-306-6839. (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. Contact Bill at 732-657-5525 or williams@cedarglenwest.net. (49) Needed Live In - Grandmotherly caregiver for 66 year old MR female. Large private bedroom and bath. Lite housekeeping and cooking. Car available. Small salary. Call 732-657-4714.

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

Call Lee 732-719-0018.

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

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

(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).

(47) File Bankruptcy by James W. Donnelly, Esq., - Chapter 7, clear your debts, obtain a fresh start, free telephone consultation, hundreds of bankruptcy cases handled, practicing law since 1980. Cell 908-773-3727, email jwdprof@aol.com.

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Cheap Painting Done Rite Free estimates. Fully insured. 38 years experience. 732-506-7787 cell 646-643-7678.

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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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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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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) Gutter Cleaning - $60 special, Holiday City, Silver Ridge homes. Also Leaf removal.

Call Jim 609-335-0330.

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APlus Home Improvement and Repairs - Fully licensed and insured.

Over 30 years experience. No job to small. Call Duane 908-278-1322. (52)

P/T 1st Class Machinist - w/Tools needed weekdays in Lakewood for small Lathe/Bridgeport work. 732-

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)

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)

LANDSCAPING - Fall Cleanups.

Restorations, Repairs, Stones, Mulch, Sod Installs, Hedges, Shrubs, Bushes, Downed Branches Trimmed & Removed, Demolition, Cleanouts, ect., Dumpster service provided by A901 Licensed Hauler ect. MAN WITH VAN LLC. Jim 609-3350330 HIC# 13vh10806000. NO JOB TOO SMALL! (52)

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

Kerry 732-606-2725.

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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)

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

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

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE January Events At Monmouth County Parks MON MOU T H COU N T Y – T he Monmouth County Parks System has announced the following events for the month of January: Cutting, Splitting and Hewing at Historic Longstreet Farm: January 9 from 12 to 2:30 p.m.

Come out to Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and get warmed up using a two-man saw and splitting wedge; learn how farmers used a froe to rive shingles or a broad ax to hew beams. Open to adults. This event is free.

Wondrous Winter Walk at Freneau Woods Park: January 13 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Toss on your winter gear and tag along with a Park System Naturalist as you explore Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen, in the wintertime. Meet in the Visitor Center parking lot. Open to all ages; under 18 with adult. Sturdy footwear recommended, trails used may have inclines or tree roots to step over. This event is free.

The Casual Birder at Manasquan Reservoir: January 19 at 9 a.m.

Join a Park System Naturalist for this laid-back mor ning bird wal k at the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell. Meet at the Visitor Center. They’ll meander through the park for about an hour and a half to see what birds we can find.

No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed. They will go even with light rain or snow, so be sure to dress for the weather. Open to all ages, under 18 with adult. This event is free.

Nature Lecture Series: Red-Tailed Hawks in Monmouth County: January 21 from 7 to 8 p.m.

Come to the Freneau Woods Park Visitor Center, Aberdeen, for an interesting

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The Casual Birder at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park: January 26 at 9 a.m.

Join a Park System Naturalist for a laid-back morning bird walk at Seven P r e side nt s O c e a n f r ont Pa r k , L ong Branch. Meet at the Pavilion. They’ll meander through the park for about an hour and a half to see what birds we can find. No need to be an expert at identifying birds to enjoy. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow if needed. They will go even with light rain or snow, so be sure to dress for the weather. Open to all ages, under 18 with adult. This event is free.

Wondrous Winter Walk at Thompson Park: January 27 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Toss on your winter gear and tag along with a Park System Naturalist as you explore Thompson Park, Lincroft, in the wintertime. Meet in the Old Orchard parking lot. Open to all ages; under 18 with adult. Sturdy footwear recommended, trails used may have inclines or tree roots to step over. This event is free.

National Seed Swap Day: January 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Join the Park System’s fi rst ever Seed Swap! Head over to the Tatum Park Red Hill Activity Center, Middletown, and bring your seeds in sealed envelopes or Ziploc bags, labeled with their plant name as well as if the seeds were store bought (with the year) or hand collected (source location and year). A minimum of five seeds are required per item. Vegetable, annual, perennial and native seeds are all welcome; no invasive species. This event is free.

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By: Marc S. Galella, Esq. and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Marc S. Galella Esq.

A ver y common provision in real estate contracts today (either as part of the pre-printed form or added in attor ney review) is a provision that the seller has obtained all required permits and approvals from the local municipality for all additions, renovations and improvements that were made to the property. This provision in the contract can be problematic for the seller.

If you are looking to sell a house, you should consider whet her you m a de a ny a d d it ion s , r e novat ion s o r i m p r ove m e n t s t o yo u r h o u s e during the time that you owned it.

If so, were per mits and approvals obt ai ne d? I f t hey we re, t he n be prepared to provide them to you r real estate agent or attor ney to give to them to the buyer.

If you had work performed in the house, and do not have permits and approvals, then the f irst question is: Were they required? In some cases, the seller does not know whether the addition, renovation or improvement required a permit. The best way to answer this question is to contact the constr uction department in your town and ask whether the work that was done required permits and approvals. If so, and you do not have them, you will need to ask the proce-

dure to apply for the permits and approva l s a f t e r t he f a c t .

Usually, most towns w ill work w it h a proper t y ow ner to allow them to apply after the fact and, as long as the work was done to the constr uction code, issue the required approval. However, in some cases the work that was done was so poor, that it is necessary to remove the work and re-constr uct it to code. That can be expensive.

In the alternative, the seller can let the buyer know in advance of signing the contract that the seller did not obtain all required permits and approvals and will not do so for the closing. At that point the buyer can submit an offer knowing that the approvals were not obtained.

In some cases, the seller hired a contractor who told them: “Don’t worry, I got all the permits and approvals,” but failed to supply them to the seller. In these cases, the seller should contact the town to find out if the approvals were issued.

Looking into the issue of permits and approvals is something every seller should do before listing the house for sale so as to be prepared to respond in the event that the buyer asks about them.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jan 9 - jan 15

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Every journey begins with a single step. In the upcoming week, friends or loved ones might distract you or provide an excuse to put off important tasks.

You could make headway by focusing on a career opportunity.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You and a companion could be working on different goals during the first half of the week. Instead of trying to grab their attention, be mindful. If someone needs to focus, leave them to it until their project is complete.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Use your command of kind and gentle words to create peace of mind and bring others closer. In the week to come you might arrive at a conclusion about how to enjoy lasting financial prosperity and tranquility.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): If you initiate a new plan under these stars, you might stay firmly connected to it. Once you get started on something, you should find the ideas and momentum needed to challenge yourself and accomplish a goal.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Dream big, work hard and you might find that you can accomplish whatever you want in the upcoming week. Although your natural instinct is to be sociable, try to stay focused and follow through on your tasks.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): If you run into major roadblocks, be strong and don’t give up. Find ways around them. In the week ahead, you could use the same technique to handle everyday problems. Focus on being resourceful and creative.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may have more fun playing king of the mountain than playing kissy face as this week begins.

You could be productive and accomplish a great deal, although social activities might prove disappointing.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The shortest distance between any two points, even two points of view, is always a straight line. As this week unfolds, you’ll probably have better results if you are straightforward and forthright.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may be surprised to be the skilled negotiator at the workplace. Your financial prospects could take a step in the right direction this week as soon as you decide to concentrate on them to the exclusion of all else.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The best people to spend time with are those who believe in you. The friends who agree with your decisions and support your ambitions may encourage you. Having support helps you stay on track in the upcoming week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In the week ahead, what you have always wanted could come knocking on your front door. Distance yourself from negativity and remain optimistic because even setbacks might be in your best interests.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your upcoming week can bring plenty of satisfaction and contentment. You may hit your stride with a creative project or reach a milestone with your health. You may become more dedicated to attaining your ideals.

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