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Stafford Captures The History Residents Question Animal Control Of 2020 With Time Capsule Contract Decision

By Alyssa Riccardi STAFFORD – The year 2020 has been tough on everyone throughout the world. With the ongoing COV ID -19 pandemic, it’s put a toll on many communities.

So, wouldn’t you like to leave 2020 behind?

Stafford officials announced that they will be burying a time capsule that will contain items representing what a year 2020 has been. It won’t be opened until 50 years from now.

Mayor Gregory Myhre a n d t h e Tow n s h i p Council introduced the (Time - See Page 17)

−Photo courtesy Stafford Township The treasure chest time capsule was made completely out of scrap metal and was built by Kurt Brownell of the Public Works Department.

Barnegat Returns To Five-Day In-Person Learning

By Alyssa Riccardi BARNEGAT – All Barnegat Schools returned to in-person learning five days a week beginning January 25.

In a letter, Superintendent Dr. Brain Latwis wrote that the district has safety measures in place to ensure its students have a safe education. These measures include practicing safety protocols like washing hands regularly, avoid-

ing touching your face, wearing a mask, social distancing and a sanitation schedule.

The synchronous model of learning the district will be using allows a student to log in, participate in class and not miss instruction if they need to stay home.

The New Jersey Health Department states that any COVID-19 positive student must stay home (Learning - See Page 4)

Lacey Board Members Sworn In, Get Ethics Reminder

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Board of Education members swore in those who won election to new terms on the panel, selected a new board president and vice president and got a review on ethics during a recent virtually held reorganization meeting.

Board Secretary Patrick De George opened the meeting and bestowed the

oath of office on the newly elected board member Kim Klaus and incumbent Frank Palino.

De George then called for nominations for the position of board president noting that all that was needed was a nomination and that no second was required.

Palino nominated Donna McAvoy for president of the board. No one else was

nominated and Board member Regina Discenza made the motion to close nominations.

The roll call vote included Discenza’s abstention. Klaus also abstained.

Board member Linda Downing who has served the longest on the board and held the position of Board President last (Sworn - See Page 12)

−Photo by Bob Vosseller In this file photo, Rev. John Cardello blesses Olea, Lori Sansone’s hearing assistance dog, during a Blessing of the Animals held at the Popcorn Park Zoo in Lacey Township.

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Some township residents want more information about how a decision was reached on securing animal control services for the community.

The Lacey Board of Health recently voted to renew its contract with A-Academy Termite & Pest Control of Howell to continue providing animal control services which the firm has performed for around nine years now.

That decision drew criticism from some residents who had hoped that they would have made a local choice for that service. Animal Control ser vices in Lacey falls under the jurisdiction of the Township’s Board of Health.

Resident Ryan Griffin whose term on the BOH ended last month, said, “Popcorn Park Zoo had come out and had a good amount of support

and were looking to be considered for animal services. Their proposal had been reviewed along with the other ones we received like A-Academy and several others.”

“During the last board meeting of 2020 in December we went into private session to discuss all the offers. We weren’t sure if it was going to head into the direction of a shared services agreement or if it was going to be something where we were just going to continue with the status quo or further consider Popcorn Park’s proposal,” Griffin said.

Griffin added that “there were a lot of people who came out to speak on behalf of the trap, neuter and release program and other things that Popcorn Park were looking to do.

So, we went into closed

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Continued From Page 1 session to discuss it further and a decision would be made at the next meeting.”

Contracts however are normally prepared at the start of the new year and during the Board’s January 13 meeting the BOH voted to retain A-Academy for animal services dashing hopes by those who had hoped to persuade them to rehire Popcorn Park.

Resident Barry Bendar asked for an explanation during that meeting. He said the only response he received was a thank you for his comment by the board’s vice chairman Harold “Skip” Peters.

Bendar and fellow residents Pat Doyle and Lisa Tarzia created an online petition late last year to persuade the governing body to select Popcorn Park for those services. They also urged the Township Committee believing it would be within their authority to restore animal control services to Popcorn Park. The residents liked it because it is based in the township and has a good reputation.

The petition states that the Popcorn Park

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Continued From Page 1 and cannot return to school unless they either have a negative test result or have quarantined for at least 10 days.

Latwis encouraged all parents and guardians to continue to be responsible by not

Zoo’s Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, Release program for feral cats was better than the current program, which shelters feral cats for one week before euthanizing them.

Tarzia said during a committee meeting last month that TNVR programs are less expensive for tax payers than those employing euthanasia.

Popcorn Park previously provided animal control services to Lacey before being replaced by A- Academy. “They could have awarded the contract back to Popcorn Park as many of us support Popcorn Park,” Doyle said.

“We’re not giving up. The petition that is out there is up to 966 signatures. We had 550 at the time in which they made the announcement.

We are keeping the petition up. The petition has drawn support from communities outside of Lacey as well as outside the state and even other countries,” Bendar said.

“When I asked at the Board of Health meeting if they could give us some indication as to what went into their decision, I was told ‘thank you for your comments.’ They explained nothing, zero, no transparency whatsoever. Thank

sending their children to school if they are feeling ill and are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms. He also encouraged parents and students to wash their hands, practice social distancing, wear a face mask in school and in social settings and continue to monitor their health for symptoms.

you for your comments is not an answer and it didn’t even come from the chair,” Bendar said.

“A-Academy is a la carte meaning they’ll come in and capture an animal but transporting it to the shelter or taking it to a veterinary office would cost extra as opposed to Popcorn Park which was all inclusive,” Bendar added.

Bendar told the Township Committee what had transpired at the Board of Health meeting.

Deputy Mayor Nicholas Juliano said “if I was there, I probably wouldn’t have been happy either as for the answer to the reason why.”

“It is totally hypocritical to say shop locally and then turn down a business that has been in town for an extended period of time and do a much more humane job as far as taking care of the animals not just domestic but also wild. Popcorn Park is all inclusive and that includes a veterinarian and the trap, neuter and release program. There is a problem with people dumping cats here in Lacey Township,” Bendar added.

“Sometimes it is hard to explain the reasoning. I’m sure they didn’t do it out of spite against Popcorn Park Zoo,” Committeeman Mark Dykoff said.

Mayor Peter Curatolo said, “Deputy Mayor Juliano has spoken very highly about Popcorn Park Zoo and the volunteers that work there.

There is no question that they are part of the fabric of who we are and have been for decades.”

The mayor added, “I shared what I could. I am the liaison to the Board of Health for the governing body. I cannot impose my will or create a vote. Yes, we love the Popcorn Park Zoo but I could not control that vote.”

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Bendar responded, “I understand that completely mayor but I want to know what their reasoning was for the vote. My understanding was that the difference in price was not great enough that you don’t shop locally. I’ve dealt with Popcorn Park since I moved here in 1988.

They treat the animals with humane care. Our neighbors in Barnegat etc. are using Popcorn Park. It just makes sense they are in our town.”

The Township’s Board of Health is made up of Chairwoman Donna Calderaro, Vice Chairman Harold “Skip” Peters, Scott Tirella, Michael Bimonte, and alternate members Lorraine Tonnachio and Judith Nappi.

The Board of Health was contacted by The Southern Ocean Times regarding this story and received a response from Calderaro who explained why the panel renewed the contract with A-Academy.

Calderaro said, “in 2011 Lacey Township had explored changing animal control services because they weren’t satisfied with the current vendor. A-Academy started in 2012 offering animal control services with Lacey Township.

“One of the main issues for the dissatisfaction was the feral cat population which was not included in the previous vendor’s contract.

A-Academy handles trapping of feral cats with no additional costs to the residents,” Calderaro said.

She added that, “the Board of Health members have been monitoring the animal control contract and have been satisfied with the services the Township has been receiving and the cost has been economical and reasonable.

“We have received no valid complaints from the services we receive,” Calderaro added.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F EATURED L ETTER Monmouth County School Boards Association Honors Local School Trustees January marks School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey, and the Monmouth County School Boards Association adopted a resolution commending the dedication and effort of local school trustees throughout the county.

“School board members devote countless hours to their communities and public education, on behalf of children. They do this without receiving any compensation,” states the Monmouth County School Boards Association’s resolution. “Many local board members dedicate extraordinary amounts of time and effort to attend training and to reach out to state and federal lawmakers on behalf of their communities’ children.”

Since the first School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey in 2002, the State Board of Education, the state-level public body that regulates public education, has approved resolutions to honor the work done by local school board members.

“Local school boards oversee their communities’ education programs and work with chief school administrators to set goals for our children’s education,” said Al Miller, president of the Monmouth County School Boards Association. “With

more than 5,000 men and women serving on the state’s local boards of education, school board members constitute the largest group of public officials in New Jersey.”

“School Board Recognition Month was designed to thank current and former school board members for their dedication on behalf of, and service to, their communities,” said Michael McClure, New Jersey School Boards Association president. “New Jersey’s local school boards serve as the community’s voice in setting goals for their schools.”

As an advocacy and service organization for the state’s local boards of education, NJSBA is spearheading a statewide School Board Recognition Month effort.

The National School Boards Association began School Board Recognition Month in the early 1990s, and various other states followed suit by dedicating one month of the year to recognize the contributions of local board members.

Al Miller Vice President Howell Twp. Board of Education President Monmouth County School Boards Association

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Defend Your Tax Dollars

A sign on the front lawn of our country will read: “America For Sale, Cheap,” because the majority of voters didn’t do the math in favor of diligent management of their hard-earned tax dollars. Seventy-million-plus Americans voted to put a businessman back in the White House, again.

This is some 7-plus-million more than in 2016. These voters could see the disparity of the USA paying the World Health Organization some 500 million dollars compared to some 30 million dollars that China pays, and yet China has 5 times more population than the USA. This disparity is an assault on the tax dollars of hard-working Americans. Biden has already announced re-entry of the USA into this Organization, without question.

Just as “yo-yo” dieting is dangerous, so too is “yoyo” governing that will be forced on Americans’ hardearned tax dollars. America cannot be the “piggy-bank” of the world, just as we cannot be the “policeman” of the world. Americans’ hard-ear ned tax dollars appropriated for support at home, or abroad, must mandate parity, accountability and recipient merit, without exceptions, but this rarely happens.

Biden wants to restore unity, but for the past 4 years he and “his party” have been doing the exact opposite with their mocking, purported lies and refusal to accept a duly elected president and his supporters, which is blatantly hypocritical. It is also hypocritical when they say abortion should be rare, but allow it to become abortion-out-of-control. It’s not fair that the defenseless, little human being in the womb, many fully grown, should have its life snuffed out. Perhaps, in place of abortion, women will be paid to bring their unborn child to term, if COVID continues to kill us at this

increasingly alarming rate.

Tell the “Big Guy” that all the men in our families served in the military before receiving FREE college, and there is no such thing as a FREE lunch. If he dares tell you that “yo-yo” governing is OK, because he has the legal right to print monies, he’s correct. But, printing money, taxing and spending to an extreme is not sustaining. Speak out!

Defend Your Tax Dollars!

Marie Pellicano Whiting

Vaccination Mega-Site Needed at the Shore The opening of vaccinations to people age 65 and up has caused an overwhelming crush of vaccination requests in the shore region, home of the state’s largest concentration of seniors.

Ocean County is the epicenter of this demand. The county’s Toms River vaccine clinic filled the first 2 months of its appointment schedule within minutes!

The delay in getting access to vaccination appointments is unacceptable!

Meanwhile, it’s a hardship for seniors to travel two to three hours round-trip to get each of the two vaccination doses at the nearest state “mega-sites” in Gloucester or Middlesex County.

All Shore residents, especially vulnerable seniors, need the state to establish a mega-site in the region now.

Rich Wieland Toms River

Remote Schooling Can’t Go On Editor’s Note: This letter is in response to “Lakehurst Returns To School Despite Objections,” published January 23 in The Manchester Times.

Every other district in

this area needs to take note of all the concerns those parents stated. Every child right now is getting a subpar education and the school districts are doing a huge disservice by not allowing families who want their children to attend an in-person full week to go in.

Our society is not built to allow parents to stay home to teach our children full time, we pay taxes for schools and teachers to take this burden from us so we can work and be productive within the community too.

By keeping us all home our children are growing to be the most under-educated generation to date. This is not because parents do not want to teach their children (maybe some do not) but we do not have the time or resources to do it as well as a professional educator.

Jessica Smith Manchester

Chris Christie Get Off My TV I thought we had seen the last of Chris Christie. The useless former governor who did absolutely nothing for us. Even in a Republican county, he just said “thanks for the votes” and went his merry way. Can you think of a single thing he did for Ocean County?

And now ABC has him as some kind of commentator.

I thought maybe it was a one-time thing but he’s on there all the time now.

And he never has anything interesting to say. He just spews out talking points. I get that they need a token Republican, but couldn’t they do any better than him?

He was the first to try to glom onto Trump’s coattails. And since Tr ump kicked him to the curb, now he’s critical of Trump. Make up your mind. Whether or not you like Trump is a black or white decision.

It’s not something you can bounce back and forth depending on the mood of the country.

Obviously, he’s just positioning himself for another presidential run but don’t forget his terrible legacy.

He kicked people off the beach and then spent the day there with his family.

He caused the bridge traffic jam that could have killed someone if an ambulance got stuck. He tried school funding reform that didn’t really go anywhere. He’s a typical politician, and I’ve had enough of typical politicians.

So when I see him on the news I shout “Chris Christie get the hell off my TV!” David Rudrow Toms River

My Congressman Chris Smith I am so proud to be represented by Congressman Chris Smith in not only New Jersey, but also in Washington, D.C. I know I can always place trust in Congressman Smith to help me resolve issues and be there to support me. Congressman Smith and his staff have gone above and beyond to help myself and others through difficult times.

Nonetheless, Congressman Smith always keeps things in perspective.

Congressman Smith has been representing us since 1980. He has helped us by authoring over 40 laws and promoting human rights.

Also, he has used his leadership position to introduce laws focusing on autism.

In 2014, he brought in the Autism CARES Act of 2014, which improved the Public Health Service Act. Congressman Smith effortlessly fights for our rights and fights for justice.

I could not be any more thankful to have a congressman like him. His achievements in victim trafficking and prevention can be seen domestically and internationally. His humanitarian spirit is what continues to keep our country flourishing.

Barry Fisher Manalapan

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

Residents Updated On Vaccine Safety, Rollout From The Desk Of

Congressman Andy Kim WASHI NGTON, D.C. – Cong ressman A ndy Kim (NJ-03) held a telephone town hall on where he provided an update on COVID-19 vaccine distribution and economic re-

covery efforts in Congress.

This was the Congressman’s 29th town hall since he was sworn into office in January 2019 and his first of the 117th Congress.

Congressman Kim was

joined by Dr. Eddy Bresnitz, Medical Advisor to the New Jersey Commissioner of Health on the COVID-19 response. Dr. Bresnitz provided an update on the state’s efforts to quickly distribute safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines. More infor mation on vaccine distribution from state and federal resources can be found on the Congressman’s website by clicking here.

Questions from residents

of Burlington and Ocean Counties included issues around when veterans will receive the vaccine, if the COVID-19 vaccines are safe immediately after receiving other vaccines, how to make an appointment to receive the vaccine if you don’t have internet access, and whether there will be enough vaccine supply for everyone to receive a second dose of a vaccine.

“There can’t be a day that

goes by until this crisis is over that we aren’t dedicated to quickly distributing these vaccines,” said Congressman Kim. “These vaccines will not only save lives; they will give us the freedom and peace of mind we all have missed over the past nine months. The freedom of knowing that we can go back to work or see our friends and family without fear. That’s my priority – to make sure we

get this done, that we get it done right, and we get it done quickly. I’ll work every day until the job is complete.”

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Congressman Kim has held multiple town halls to keep residents of Bu rl i ng ton a nd Ocea n Counties informed on ongoing efforts to end the pandemic, including town halls on increasing preparedness and vaccine development.

$591M Awarded For Testing, Vaccine Distribution Capitol Comments

Capitol Comments

Senator Robert Menendez

Senator Cory Booker

WASH I NGTON, D.C – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker a n nou nced the New Je r s e y D e p a r t m e nt of Health (DOH) was awarded $591,502,656 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to expand COVID-19 testing and vaccine distribu-

tion across the state. The Senators helped secure this funding in the COVID-19 spend i ng pack age t hat passed in December. $511,244,494 is allocated to support the state’s COVID-19 testing capacities, contact tracing and containment and mitigation efforts. $80,258,162

will go towards the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.

“As cases continue to rise across New Jersey, these vital federal funds will ensure our state can keep up with testing demands and distribute the vaccine efficiently,” said Sen. Menendez, a senior member of

the Senate Finance Committee that sets national health policy. “These steps will help us save lives and defeat the virus once and for all. Although we’re beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel, we must stay vigilant and continue wearing masks and practice social dis-

tancing. I also encourage those eligible to sign-up immediately to receive a vaccine.”

“As New Jersey continues to handle the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critically important that a coordinated response be built on a partnership between federal and state agencies,” said Sen. Booker. “This federal funding will help our state invest in expanded testing and vaccine distribution, while also helping to build a more resilient healthcare system t hat ser ves t he

health and well-being of New Jerseyans.”

“The New Jersey Dep a r t me nt of He a lt h i s grateful for this substantial investment in public health initiatives that will support our response to COVID-19,” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “These funds will support expansion of testing, contact tracing and prevention of COVID–19, as well as build capacity that will provide the foundation for addressing future infectious disease outbreaks.”

Correction In the January 23 story “Lacey Officials Set Course For 150th Anniversary Year,” there was an error in a photo caption. Committeeman Peter Curatolo was not sworn in to a three-year term on the committee, but a one-year term as mayor. We regret the error.

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MANAHAWKIN – Pine Shores Art Association continues the limited reopening of its Manahawkin studio, but new state and national virus constraints are directing some schedule changes to follow careful COVID-19 avoidance precautions.

In-person studio class sizes are limited to conform to safe social distancing.

Virtual Zoom classes are live and include interaction with the nationally recognized instructors.

The January 6 to 27 classes in Drawing, Oils and Acrylics have been rescheduled to Spring.

Here is the up-to-date art class schedule for Pine Shores: January 20: 1 to 3 p.m. on Zoom: “Creative Exquisite Colors in Winter Watercolor” with Jan Guarino. $25.

January 29: 11 to 12:30 p.m. on Zoom: “Pastel Demonstration” live with Jeri Greenberg. Free.

February 1, 8, 15, 22: 2 to 4 on Zoom: “Painting Beauty in Winter Neutrals in Watercolor” with Jan Guarino. Non-member $155; Member $125.

February 3, 10: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in-person at Pine Shores studio: “Gouache Beach Scenes” with Tom Rutledge.

Non-member $105; Member $75.

February 13, 14: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Zoom: “Pastel Interiors and Still Life” with Jeri Greenberg. Non-member $125; Member $95.

February 17: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

in-person at Pine Shores studio: “Watercolor Boats and Beaches” with Lisa Budd.

Non-member $65; Member $45.

February 24, March 3: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in-person at Pine Shores studio: “Watercolor Crystals” with Mary Walker-Baptiste. Non-member $95; Member $60.

March 4, 18, 25: 2 to 4:30 p.m. on Zoom: “Luminous Flowers in Watercolor” with Marie Natale. Non-member $165; Member $125.

March 10: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in-person at Pine Shores studio: “Exploring Seascapes in Oils” with Lisa Budd. Non-member $65; Member $45.

March 17, 24: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in-person at Pine Shores studio: “Painting Clouds in Watercolor” with Tom Rutledge.

Non-member $105; Member $75.

April 7, 14: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in-person at Pine Shores studio: “Drawing to Create Better Paintings” with Rose Sinatra.

Non-member $95; Member $60.

April 21, 28: 12 to 3 p.m. in-person at Pine Shores studio: “Colors Express Meaning & Emotion” (working in a medium of your choice) with Andrea Sauchelli. Non-member $55; Member $35.

Registration for all Pine Shores programs, along with detailed class information and a material list, is found at pineshoresartassociation.org.

If there are questions, or to sign up by sending a check, contact PSAA Registrar Jeanne Easton at 609-488-5838.

Township Offers Free Rabies Clinic

WARETOWN – The Township of Ocean is offering a free rabies clinic for residents on February 13.

If you would like to attend, you must make an appointment. A VPH-26 form must be filled out and returned prior to clinic to Michele depclerk@twpoceannj.gov or fax 609-693-9026. Upon receipt of form, the appointment will be scheduled.

Download the VPH-26 form at: twpoceannj.gov/forms/Rabies-Vaccination-Certificate.pdf.

Must completely fill out the following info: Owner information on lines 1 and 2.

Dog/Cat information (sex, neuter, age, size, species, name, breed and color).

Do not fill out licensing agency, vaccine or veterinary information.

The free clinic will take place at the Township of Ocean Community Center, 239 11th Street, Waretown. Cats can be scheduled from 9:30 to 10 a.m. and dogs will be scheduled from 10 to 11 a.m.

Only one person per animal allowed. masks are required and must stay six feet apart. All dogs must be on a leash. Cats must be in a carrier. Clean up after your pet.

Local Church Holds Super Bowl Sunday Fundraiser

WARETOWN – The Waretown United Methodist Church is holding a “SOUPer Bowl” Sunday fundraiser.

Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit

their youth groups mission this summer to Philadelphia. If you would like to place an order for soup, or if you would like more information, contact the church at 609-693-3134.

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Waretown Elementary Preschool/Kindergarten Registration Announced

WARETOWN – The Elementary Preschool/ Kindergarten registration information has been released for the 2021-2022 school year.

Preschool Classes Registration: pre-register online by clicking the registration link on the website at otsdk6.org and entering the requested information. Once completed you will be contacted by the school registration office to schedule an appointment for the next step in the registration process.

You will need to bring the following documents to this appointment: • Original Birth Certificate (child must be at least 3-years-old on or before 10/1/21) • Immunization Record • Two Proofs of Residency (One proof must be proof of ownership i.e. tax bill, mortgage statement, homeowner insurance or a rental agreement. Second proof may be a utility bill.)

• Custody papers if applicable Note: adult registering the child must be parent or legal guardian. Transportation will be provided.

Kindergarten Classes Registration: pre-register

online by clicking the registration link on the website at otsdk6.org and entering the requested information. Once completed you will be contacted by the school registration office to schedule an appointment for the next step in the registration process.

You will need to bring the following documents to this appointment: • Original Birth Certificate (child must be at least 5-years-old on or before 10/1/21) • Immunization Record • Two Proofs of Residency (One proof must be proof of ownership i.e. tax bill, mortgage statement, homeowner insurance or a rental agreement. Second proof may be a utility bill.)

• Custody papers if applicable Note: adult registering the child must be parent or legal guardian. If your child is already enrolled in our preschool program, there is no need for you to come to the registration. Your child is already enrolled in our school.

For more information, call Chrissy Smith at 609-693-3131 ext. 110.

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By Alyssa Riccardi SURF CITY – In the early hours of January 21, ScoJo’s Restaurant, a local family-owned restaurant in Surf City, was found engulfed in flames.

The Surf City, Ship Bottom and High Point firefighters responded to a call at 12:53 a.m. about the restaurant building being on fire.

Rescue Engine 4913 arrived first at the scene and stretched a two-and-a-half-inch line to tackle the flames, according to Surf City Volunteer Fire Company’s Facebook page. The Fire Company also stated how their Captain Peter Hartney “established command and requested a Second Alarm, bringing in additional mutual aid companies.”

The firefighters at first had a low water supply due to a fire hydrant cap being jammed too tight.

They were able to remove the cap with a pipe wrench and successfully held the fire on the second floor. The firefights were able to save majority of the building due to swiftly taming the flames.

Luckily, no one was injured from the fire, but the owners of ScoJo’s Restaurant woke up to the heartbreaking news of the fire ravaging their business.

“This is a heartbreaking blow in an already difficult year,” the owners wrote on Facebook.

“As you all know, we were invested in making the restaurant better every day despite COVID 19.

We poured blood, sweat and tears into the place.

Heartbreaking to see our beloved restaurant as the way she stands today.”

At this time, the cause of the fire is unknown and is under investigation by the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE $50 Million Courthouse Expansion Planned

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Justice Complex is expanding thanks to an approval by Ocean County officials that will see the enlargement of the facility on Hooper Avenue.

Members of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders recently reported their intention to award a $3,374,635 contract to Trenton-based Clarke Caton Hintz, an architectural firm, to design what is estimated to be a $50 million project to expand the courthouse.

The Freeholders have said the complex will be expanded northward in an area that is currently occupied by a parking lot, near Toms River High School South.

The entire complex will be re-imagined as well as enlarged. There will be one centrally-located entrance that will see increased security and provide more space for county sheriff’s officers from having to man multiple entrances.

Courtrooms and judges’ chambers will be relocated and cramped elevators might be replaced with large escalators. That plan even promotes social distancing in an age where people are more concerned than ever about personal space and germs.

Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari said some of the reasons why “buildings in New York City and Philadelphia are closed down have to do with elevators. If you look at the new hospitals and sports stadiums, they often have escalators. It’s not only safer for security reasons, but it will allow the building to be occupied at times like these.”

Officials are also looking to create shared spaces that can be adapted to different roles as the way the court system evolves.

Vicari said he feels each judge should “have their own chambers, but the courts are changing.”

Freeholder Jack Kelly said the county is working with the state Administrative Office of the Courts, a state agency, to design the building to the state’s legal standards.

Those standards do not presently allow judges’ chambers to be shared. The court system, however, is in a state of transition – partly because of coronavirus and partly because of new laws such as bail reform.

Kelly noted that “one of the interesting proposals was to have the chambers on a separate floor.” The project has three primary

aims: increased security, freeing the county from costly leases and promoting technology and shared working spaces.

Mott MacDonald, an international consulting and engineering firm, previously worked with the county to develop initial guidance for the project.

That firm discovered the county has annual lease agreements in the hundreds of thousands of dollars as well as the upkeep and maintenance of county-owned buildings that are separate from the courthouse.

There are currently 13 different facilities around the downtown area that serve judicial functions. Multiple family courtrooms, drug court, probation services and even a criminal courtroom are located off-premises.

Several million dollars is needed to meet the cost of securing court facilities on an annual basis. There are nine separate security checkpoints due to the scattered nature of the buildings. The consulting firm found that each checkpoint requires the supervision of three county sheriff’s officers whose salary and benefits total around $125,885 per year.

Three offices manning nine checkpoints comes to a total cost of $3,398,895 annually.

Under the proposal, building an addition onto the main Justice Complex would remove the need for seven of the nine checkpoints, cutting overall costs, combined with the savings from giving up leased buildings.

Assignment Judge Marlene Lynch Ford informed the Freeholder Board that there have been breaches in the past. She stressed that security concerns were real when the project was first discussed.

Judge Ford noted that judges in some of these out-buildings were accosted by angry litigants on their way out. “What we’re really concerned about is the safety of the people of Ocean County who we service.”

The courthouse has been in need of a renovation and centralization for decades according to Kelly who added he has discussed the subject for the past two decades.

The freeholders are expected to formally award the contract at their next meeting, which will be the last meeting of 2020.

That contract only covers the complex’s design and not it’s construction. Work is currently expected to start sometime in 2023 and finished in 2025. Kelly said funding for the design phase was appropriated last year.

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McAvoy, Palino, Harold “Skip” Peters and Edward Scanlon also voted yes.

McAvoy then took the reins to run the rest of the meeting which moved on to the selection of a board vice president. She nominated Palino. No other nominations were made.

Discenza and Klaus again abstained while Downing, McAvoy, Palino, Peters and Scanlon each voted in the affirmative.

Board Attorney Sanmathi Dev conducted a presentation of the annual school board ethics t raining. She provided a PowerPoint presentation during the meeting which focused on the Ethics Act and the Code of Ethics.

“This is what governs all the ethics for board members as well as school officials. It basically encompasses anybody who is an employee of the school district.

The School Ethics Commission is the

body which is responsible for administering and making sure that the Code of Ethics and Ethics Act are followed. It is an arm of the state governed through the Depar t ment of Education and a nine-member body.”

Dev said the Commission offers advisory opinions to any complaints if a member of the public or any individual believes there is a violation of the School Code of Ethics or Ethics Act. They can file that to the entity that is required to retain disclosure statements that must be filed each year. They enforce the Code of Ethics and the Ethics Act. The attorney wanted Board members to be aware of potential conf lict of interest issues that sometimes come up and quoted a statute that “basically says that any current Board of Education member who has any interests or claims directly or indirectly with the board that in the grand scheme of things could look like if they were an employee of the district you could not be on the Board of Education.”

She said if a board member owned a company “or have an interest in a company that has a contract with the board you can not be a member of the board at the same time. I wanted you to be aware of it because while it is not officially part of the Ethics Act or Code of Ethics it is something you have to be cognizant about.”

Dev said some of the key points of the Code of Ethics and Ethics Act include “you as a board member are always responsible to identify a conf lict or potential conf lict. You always have the duty to avoid them. You must always be careful of what you say or what you write and that includes e-mails anything you put on social media and text messages and other electronic communication.”

“In the age of COVID right now, a lot of communication is not traditionally by telephone or in person and we are communicating more through electronic means but you want to be mindful of what you are doing electronically and on social media platforms,” Dev added.

She also warned the Board that “you could be recorded at any time. As a Board member and as a member of the community who holds this office you could be recorded at any time and when in doubt if you feel that there could be a conf lict - don’t do it and ask for a legal opinion.”

Dev said one of her responsibilities as the Board’s attorney is “to help you navigate some of these issues. You can also write to the School Ethics Commission these are the certain facts, is this a potential violation or can I do x, y or z.”

The Board voted to approve the code of ethics and to hold its meetings on the on the third Thursday of the month which is a change from the prior third Monday of the month.

Members also voted to dissolve the Facilities Committee as it was found to be redundant to what was discussed within the Finance Committee. An ad hoc committee to address redistricting within the school system is also being formed.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH •

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However, the majority of you typically wear a rewashable “cloth” mask or KN 95 mask. 2021 will still be the year of the “mask” and the best advice that I can give to you is…

Encourage your friends and family to speak slowly and clearly and make every attempt to have a face-to-face conversation.

Most of my patients are mainly staying home unless they need to visit a doctor or go to a grocery store. Thus, watching Television has increased dramatically amongst all of us. For at least 75% of my patients, even with the assistance of hearing aids, understanding the dialogue on the T.V. can be frustrating and many of you “need” closed-caption. For 99% of my patients, I always suggest that they consider “streaming the TV” which will provide them with the clearest sound quality.

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to streaming music from your smart phone into I pods wirelessly. You can initiate streaming three ways: 1) turn it on via an APP that we install of your phone, 2) use a remote that we provide to you or 3) manually push a button on one of your hearing instruments. TV streaming may eliminate the use of close caption for many of you.

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

How Hawthorn Lowers Blood Pressure

this warning is that hawthorn is a diuretic.

Hawthorne was studied and compared to placebo and found to help people with type 2 diabetes who also had hypertension. The participants took 1,200 mg hawthorn extract in this particular study (doses vary greatly so keep that in mind), and those who took hawthorn had better (lower) blood pressures than those who took the dud pill. Hawthorn contains many polyphenols and antioxidants. It can be useful for many conditions including hypertension, a weak heart, congestive heart failure, shortness of breath and physical/athletic performance.

For that reason, you might consider taking hawthorn, but of course ask your doctor if it’s right for you. Because it reduces blood pressure, you will obviously see interactions with other medications used for hypertension. For example, hawthorn may exacerbate the blood pressure reducing effect of the following: • Beta blockers • Calcium channel blockers • ACE inhibitors • ARBs (Angiotensin II Receptor blockers) • Diuretics • Digoxin • Others Side effects of hawthorn have been reported such as nausea, stomach upset, dizziness, insomnia, restlessness and headaches. Side effects often occur when people mix the hawthorn with other medications which cause pressure to drop too low.

With hawthorn, it’s best to use lower dosages of the herb, and take it for a longer period of time, than to take high doses for a short term. Ask your doctor if it’s right for you.

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Hypertension refers to high blood pressure, and while doctors sometimes define this differently based upon your age, it is usually something like 140 over 90. These numbers are further defined as your systolic blood pressure over the diastolic blood pressure.

The systolic is always the first number, whereas the diastolic is the second number and it’s most important because it shows what the pressure is at rest.

Hypertension occurs due to several factors, usually not just one. You might see this condition occur in people who are sedentary and eating too much salt or drinking too much alcohol. You might see it in a smoker who is stressed and getting older. Your genetics play a role too.

There is age-old herb that I trust for all kinds of heart conditions including hypertension. It’s called hawthorn and it is in the same family as roses. Hawthorne is available widely at health food stores and online e-tailors in all kinds of forms like pills, powders and extracts. It’s not so much the leaf, it’s actually the berry of the hawthorn shrub that does the heavy lifting. The berry contains a high concentration of natural compounds which support your entire cardiovascular system.

Hawthorn has been used for centuries to support all kinds of cardiovascular disorders, and it can relax tight, constricted blood vessels. By relaxing them, there is less pressure inside, and therefore blood pressure comes down over time. Hawthorn does affect the nervous system, it is calming and has a mild sedative effect. But I do not recommend hawthorn at bedtime though. The reason for

(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) ©2020 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Webinar On Raising Resilient Teens In Challenging Times

OCEAN COUNTY – The Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide invites you to attend a virtual presentation to discuss some of the difficulties of parenting a teen in challenging times.

Are you unsure how to bring up the topic of suicide, mental illness or substance use with your child? This presentation will help you to dispel common misconceptions, address the importance of talking to your child about identifying a “Trusted Adult”, provide information on the warning signs of suicide and local resources, discuss the potential impact of current events, social media and more.

Enjoy an interactive panel of community

experts: Moderated by Susan Tellone, SPTS Clinical Director.

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The opportunity to ask questions from the comfort of your own home is an invaluable aspect of this virtual night!

The event will take place on February 4 at 7 p.m. Pre-registration for this event is required.

To register, visit sptsusa.org/RRTpanel.

Free Virtual Health Workshops

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is partnering with the Ocean County Office of Senior Services and Meals on Wheels in free, interactive virtual health management workshops for individuals aged 60 and up who cope with diabetes and caregivers.

The six-week “Take Control of Your Health” program begins in February on Zoom. Registration is ongoing and is open to patients, family members and caregivers.

One series will be devoted exclusively to diabetes. Another will concern high blood pressure, heart or lung disease, depression, arthritis and other chronic conditions. Each includes activities to support problem-solving, decision-making, and action planning.

Chronic illness workshop enrollees can learn

how to manage pain, sleeplessness, fatigue, fear, anger, and frustration, how to build a healthful diet and exercise plan, how to communicate with health providers and family members, and how to set and reach goals.

Diabetes workshop participants can learn how to lower A1C levels, monitor blood sugar and stress levels, and avoid complications.

The workshops will be conducted by certified peer leaders who have completed 40 hours of training in the program developed by Stanford University, coordinated by Louanne Kane MA, NCC. Participants will each receive a relaxation-oriented compact disc and a reference book.

To learn more, email lkane534@comcast. net or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

Library Adds Current New York Times Editions To Digital Database

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Library patrons now have online access to current editions of The New York Times, anytime and anywhere with an internet connection.

Content in English, Spanish, or Chinese includes daily editions, the New York Times Book Review, podcasts, videos, interactive graphics, photos, film documentaries, and archival material dating back to 1851. The Sunday Crossword is not included.

Computer terminals at all Ocean County Library branches can enable readers to read the digital version, simply by visiting the New York Times

website, or by using Digital Materials or Databases portals at the Library website.

Cardholders accessing the Times remotely through the Digital Materials or Databases portals receive 24-hour redemption codes, redeemable through the Times site, after entering their barcode numbers.

The new portal for current Times editions joins the Library’s indexed ProQuest® databases for archived editions.

For more information, visit theoceancountylibrary.org/resources.

Habitat For Humanity Announces Live Cooking Class

OCEAN COUNTY – Join the Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity for a live cooking demonstration with award-winning chef, Ralph Colasurdo from Mulberry Street!

Together, they will create a meal that appeals to every palate and pair it with wine for the occasion.

Registrants will be entered to win a $100 certificate to Mulberry Street and will be

announced at the end of the event.

The event will take place on February 10 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Tickets are $30 and you must register for the event at nohfh.com/food-lovehome-fundraiser. A follow-up email will be sent to you two weeks before the event with a detailed ingredient and equipment list and zoom link.

For more information, contact Cristina at programservices@nohfh.com.

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Continued From Page 1 time capsule, which was designed to look like a treasure chest, at the very end of 2020 and encouraged residents to add a small letter or item to the capsule.

“What we wanted to do was encapsulate the year 2020 that’s been hard on everyone here in Stafford Township, New Jersey and around the world,” Councilman George Williams said. “We wanted to make sure that we put some items into the time capsule to memorialize for 50 years from now and unearth it and its’s going to be held here in Stafford Township.”

The time capsule is a 130-pound solid steel treasure chest that was built by Kurt Brownell of the Stafford Township Department of Public Works. Mayor Myhre explained how Brownell used scrap metal to create this oneof-a-kind time capsule.

On December 31, 2020, Myhre and Williams made an initial deposit into the capsule. Inside, they put in: 2020 census bags; the Press of Atlantic city, 2020 in review paper; National Geographic photos of 2020; letters from the mayor and council; township calendars; Signs hung around the township in 2020 (for example wash your hands, wear masks, stop the spread of germs); masks and a current map of Stafford Township.

Students, teachers and staff from the Stafford Township school district also contributed to the capsule. Southern Regional Middle and High School English teachers had their students contribute by writing reflective essays to put into the treasure chest.

The Southern Ocean Times, January 30, 2021, Page 17 “Everything is sealed so no one knows what’s inside. Maybe it’s letters, pictures or even predictions of the future,” Myhre said.

At the moment, many residents have contributed to the time capsule, but the Township is giving individuals extra time and are still accepting submissions due to the ongoing pandemic.

“We’re very pleased with the present outcome. A lot of letters and a lot of art work were submitted,” Mayor Myhre stated. “We got contributions from about 50 to 100 people.”

“We’re continuing to take steps to make Stafford the best place it can be and help these future generations. The town and the country we live in is only great because of what people in the past have done. We want to continue on with that legacy and work for the future, so that’s what the time capsule is all about,” he said.

What are some of the things you would put in a time capsule? What are some of the things you would like to remember?

Any residents from Stafford Township who would like to contribute an item to the time capsule can send it or drop it off to the Mayor’s Office c/o Justin Riggs at 260 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin, NJ 08050 for consideration. If you have questions, you can contact Justin Riggs at 609-597-1000 ext. 8559.

“We are encouraging everyone in the community to contribute,” Myhre said. “Any pictures, letters, artwork or small items. You can put in what you think someone in 50 years would think would be interesting and hopefully by then some of us will still be around to unearth the capsule.”

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

−Photo by Keith A. Jones – Instagram: @jazzbirdphotography This little cutie was hanging out at the Gateway National Recreation Area in Sandy Hook. Known as the Horned Lark, its species name is actually Eremophila alpestris.

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(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. (8) 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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(7) Housekeeper Wanted - Older couple needs someone to clean home 1 day a week. You must be animal friendly. 609-758-9089.

(7) 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) Bodyshop In Howell, Lakewood, Freehold Area - Looking for a bodyman, must know how to use a frame machine. Working papers a must. Excellent Pay. Call/Text 848-525-8282.

(7) Help Wanted: Rceptionist For Toms River CPA Office - (Through 4/15/21). Processing tax returns (will train), some typing, filing and clerical work. $ 15/Hr. Pleasant non-smoking office. Call 732-270-3966.

(8) 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)

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

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Community Foundation Of South Jersey Supports Operation Warm-Up Jersey Shore

HADDONFIELD – Operation Warm Up South Jersey set a goal of distributing 3,200 free new winter coats to children in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Thanks in part to a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation of South Jersey (CFSJ) COVID-19 Response Fund, along with other funding partners, children in need will be able to stay warm during the cold winter months. The coat giveaway was organized by the national non-profit Operation Warm, in conjunction with the Fulfill New Jersey

food bank and Better Education for Kids, Inc. The coats and family meal kits were distributed via socially-distant drive-thru events during the month of November.

The South Jersey COVID-19 Response Fund was launched in March. It is currently the only private campaign focused solely on the eight-county Southern New Jersey region. It was established to provide flexible grant dollars to nonprofits helping South Jersey neighbors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, $693,500 has been

awarded from the Response Fund to 99 organizations serving Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, and Salem Counties.

“During an extraordinary crisis like the one we are facing, it is critical that communities unite, nonprofits develop creative partnerships, and neighbors care for each other,” said CFSJ Executive Director Andy Fraizer. “For more than two decades, Operation Warm has been providing warmth, confidence, and hope to children in need

through the gift of a new winter coat made just for them. We are proud to join with six other philanthropic organizations that have come together to help children in South Jersey during these difficult times.”

The needs of local nonprofit organizations remain significant during this ongoing public health and economic crisis. For more information on how individuals or organizations can make a donation, funding priorities, and how to apply for a grant, please visit southjerseyresponsefund.org.

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By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) has announced that the COVID-19 vaccination clinics are now being restricted to Ocean County residents.

The OCHD will honor any out-of-county residents who have scheduled an appointment for their second doses. Ocean County residents must show a valid ID for proof of residency when showing up to their appointment.

Residents must have an appointment scheduled at one of the OCHD vaccination sites in order to receive the vaccine. Anyone who does not have a scheduled appointment will be turned away. When making an appointment, the OCHD reminded residents

that appointments are nontransferable. The person named on the appointment must be the person receiving the vaccine at that specific date/time. They ask residents not to send anyone else in your place as they will be turned away.

If you received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at one of the OCHD vaccination sites, you will receive an email within two weeks of receiving their first dose to receive the second dose. The email will include a direct link for you to schedule a second dose appointment.

Ocean County residents can visit ochd. org for available appointments. Appointments are still very limited due to a shortage of vaccine.

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TOMS RIVER – Join the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College for an incredible virtual evening with the stars of Broadway blockbusters Hamilton, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, Dear Evan Hansen, The Lion King and more. Welcome the magic of A Toast to Broadway into your home at 8 p.m. on February 6.

“Because the Broadway theaters are currently closed, we wanted to provide our community with an evening of music and a celebration of musical theater,” said Jessica Zawerczuk, assistant director of marketing and sales at the Grunin Center. “This will

be an amazing show featuring Tony Award winners and performers from your favorite Broadway shows. Join us, and raise a glass!”

A Toast to Broadway will feature: Sam Gravitte, Mark Kopitzke, Julius Thomas III, Morgan James, Bryce Pinkham, Jess Leprotto, Scarlett Strallen, Ann Hampton Callaway, Jarrod Spector, Kelli Barrett, Debbie Gravitte, Alli Mauzey, Dee Roscioli, LaKisha Jones, Hugh Panaro, Christiane Noll and Christine Andreas.

Tickets are $15 ($13.50 + $1.50 ticket fee). For more information, and to order tickets, visit grunincenter.org/event/toastto-broadway.

Online Autism Resources Center Created

OCEAN COUNTY – Families and individuals seeking help in autism-related matters now have a thorough database of support organizations through the Ocean County Library website.

The OCL Autism Resources Center offers links to groups that specialize in helping those on the autism spectrum and their caregivers.

The “Resources for Caregivers” section includes guides for coping during the pandemic, homeschool resources, autism-related Facebook groups, the Autism Parenting

Magazine list of “Best Autism Apps” and titles of autism-related eBooks available through OCL’s Hoopla® app.

It also contains links to services available through New Jersey state government agencies and local, statewide and national autism-related organizations devoted to education, employment training, housing assistance, therapy, medical practices, multiple services, information and referral, safety, and legal issues.

To visit the Autism Resources Center, visit theoceancountylibrary.org/autism.

Virtual Comedy Night To Benefit Local Nonprofits

OCEAN COUNTY – The Jewish Federation of Ocean County is hosting a second Oy Corona – Night of Comedy on February 23 at 7:30 p.m.

The virtual program will be hosted by comedic actress Sharon Geller, who will present her show “Knock, Knock…Who’s There? A Talmudic Take on Comedy” and the joke-telling competition.

Participants choose their own favorite local nonprofit organizations to benefit from the prizes awarded; 1st place receives a $250 grant, 2nd place $150, and 3rd place $100.

Last year’s event ended in a tie between Gary Hyman and Rabbi Michael Jay with the top prize going to Chai Lifeline and the JCC of LBI. For more information and to register to attend, visit jewishoceancounty.org/oycorona.

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By: Michael J. Deem, Esq.and Christopher R. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates In New Jersey, if you sustain an injury arising out of or in the course of your employment, you are entitled to certain benefits under the law. This is more specifically set forth in the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act. Primarily, should your injury require medical attention, the Workers’ Compensation carrier for your employer is to provide this to you. The insurance carrier pays for reasonable and necessary medical care until you reach a medical plateau. In turn, however, the insurance carrier does have the right to direct your medical care. In other words, the insurance carrier has the opportunity to choose the physicians with whom you treat, as well as the facilities where any treatment or therapy is administered.

In the event that your injury is such that you are medically unable to work for more than seven (7) days, the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act provides that the insurance company is to pay temporary disability benefits. This entitles you to seventy percent (70%) of your wages, up to the statutory maximum for the year in which you sustained the injury. These payments continue until the authorized physician permits you to return to work or until you reach a medical plateau, whichever is sooner.

Should permanent effects of your injury remain after achieving a medical plateau, you may be entitled to benefits to compensate for those permanent effects. This is based on a statutory value determined according to the part of your body which was injured and the permanent residuals of your treatment and injury. This process progresses after your physician has returned you to gainful employment. In the event that you are deemed medically unable to return to work, you may be entitled to total disability benefits.

The questions often arises, “What happens if I am injured during Michael J. Deem, Esq. the course of my duties as a volunteer for a municipality?” It has been determined that volunteer firefighters, first aid or rescue squad workers, ambulance drivers, forest fire wardens or firefighters, board of education members and auxiliary or special reserve police officers are provided for within the Workers’ Compensation Act in New Jersey.

Although, as a volunteer as listed above one would not have been compensated for the acts performed within the scope of that position, if injured while performing those duties, and medically unable to work, you would be entitled to compensation at the maximum rate for the year of that injury.

Furthermore, the injured volunteer is entitled to reasonable and necessary medical treatment as if an employee. In the event that the volunteer suffers permanent residuals from the injury in question, the volunteer would also have the right to seek payment for those residuals, the same as if a paid employee.

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−Photos provided by Ocean County Ocean County Commissioner Virginia E. Haines and Michael Mangum, the director of Ocean County Parks and Recreation measure the circumference of the sweet gum tree at Mott Place in downtown Toms River for the Ocean County Big Tree Registry.

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – There is a lot of history in Ocean County. Some of these big, old trees have seen quite a lot of it.

The Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Ocean County Shade Tree Commission is urging residents to nominate big trees throughout the county for a Big Tree Registry.

The Big Tree Registry is a compilation of the largest native and naturalized tree species in the county. Residents will nominate the trees that have environmental and historical value that should be conserved for future generations.

Ocean County Commissioner Virginia Haines recently visited downtown Toms River to examine a sweet gum tree (liquidamber styraciflua) at Mott Place which clearly fit the bill of one of Ocean County’s big trees.

Haines, who serves as liaison to the County’s Parks and Recreation Department, joined the agency’s director, Michael Magnum, in measuring the tree’s circumference, noting it was almost 10 feet.

The tree height of 70 feet and the crown spread of 68 feet makes it a perfect candidate for the county’s Big Tree list.

“This tree is probably 100 years old if not older. We have big trees gracing lands across this county. We want to know about them in order to preserve and protect them.

Big trees play an important role in the health of our environment and ultimately our health,” she said.

Some of the environmental benefits of big trees include the removal of tons of pollution in the air; combating climate change

by removing carbon dioxide; preventing water runoff, erosion and water pollution; preventing flooding; providing wildlife habitats; and the tree roots help filter ground water by absorbing nutrients and toxins.

Haines added that “big trees provide up to 600 times the environmental benefits of typical trees. It is important that these trees are documented to keep them from being removed.”

Large trees that preserve history and provide historic value are also called Heritage or Witness trees.

She said, “many trees also have historic value and have been around for hundreds of years. The only way for these trees to truly tell their story is for us to preserve and appreciate them for the value and pleasure they bring to the county.”

Since the 1930s Ocean County has been part of the New Jersey Forest Service (NJFS), who oversees the state Big Tree Conservation Program and keeps a record of the largest trees in the state.

Ocean County has 23 trees listed on the NJFS Big Tree Registry with most of them located on the grounds of Georgian Court University in Lakewood Township.

Those seeking to nominate a big tree should go to the Ocean County Parks Facebook page (@OceanCountyParks), or the Ocean County Parks website oceancountyparks.org to find the necessary forms, as well as instructions as to how to measure the tree.

For more information on the Big Tree Registry, contact the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation’s administration office at 732-506-9090 ext. 5941 or email bigtreelist@co.ocean.nj.us.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jan 30 - feb 5

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): A loved one could be more loving and thoughtful than expected in the week ahead. Since you may be the target of someone’s ardor and passionate affection, be prepared and set aside some extra time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Life is full of surprises, and you may be the center of attention, especially in social settings. A restless urge to ignore the old and test-drive the new can motivate you to break from traditions in the week to come.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Following the rules of etiquette shows respect and consideration to others. You may not need to think of something to say when you receive a gift or a favor in the week ahead since it’s easy to remember a thank-you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Someone close could be preoccupied by thoughts of love or immersed in group activities. Either way, your presence may be needed. Earn a few brownie points by making inspired purchases for your home this week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): An obsession with achieving your ambitions can make you appear insensitive. Avoid making any major decisions or drastic changes until at least the middle of the week, when you might get better results.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You seem more outgoing than usual and are not simply going through the motions when you extend your hand in friendship. In the week ahead, you may be at your best in social situations where you can expect to receive more support.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): There are times when you love being spoiled and coddled. You could receive your heart’s desires as the week unfolds since your strong feelings may easily be communicated. Focus on creating a happy home.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Be prepared to adapt to changing conditions during the week ahead. Some changes should be for the better and uplift your spirits, but don’t launch anything of importance today or tomorrow.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the week ahead, you may show resourcefulness when handling problems and possessions.

You might find an ingenious replacement for a potentially broken object. Find ways to satisfy a desire to learn, investigate or explore.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Romance may become part of your repertoire as this week unfolds. You may get all wrapped up in a relationship that seems merely friendly on the outside but is destined to aid you in expressing true affection.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t take your good luck for granted, especially in the first part of the week. Avoid taking risks with your money for the next few days. Before the week is over, you may be given an opportunity to make beneficial changes.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There may be numerous occasions during the week ahead to meet new people who might become welcome fixtures in your life. You may be encouraged to adjust your viewpoint to accommodate someone’s beliefs.

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