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─Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn The parking lot of Lanes Mill Elementary School is scheduled to be redone.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The school d ist r ic t w i l l b eg i n an “exciting energy savings plan” called ESI P ( Energ y Savi n g s I m p r ove m e n t Plan), where savings from energy-related improvements can be used to pay for those improvements, said the district’s Director of Facilities Tim Pic-

currio.

The improvements wou ld be f i na nce d off the savings that would be generated over a 15-20 year period for little to no cost to the district, he explained.

“With the approval and the fi nal green light for that project, all our buildings are goi ng t o se e much improvement in re-

gards to their carbon footprint, their energy efficiency, and the building automation systems,” he said in a recent phone call.

Ever y building in the district would get a comprehensive energy audit that would determine where all the energy usage is, and where the savings would be, he said.

The schools will get

full-system LED interior light upgrades after having a “patchwork ” of LED up grades over the years, a nd wou ld i nclude everything from the gyms into the custodial quadrants, he said.

ESIP is used to help upgrade facilities to m i t ig a t e a i r q u a l ity concer ns due to COV I D -19 t h roug h (School - See Page 8)

Demand Outpaces Supply For Vaccine

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – As a significant portion of the population is allowed access to the coronavirus vaccines, the system is buckling under the demand and the supply of vaccine has not caught up.

Healthcare workers, long-term care facility residents, first responders, seniors, and those

with serious medical conditions are able to get the vaccine in New Jersey. But if there’s no vaccine to be had, does this matter?

Ocean County was receiving 5,000 doses of the vaccine a week, The Asbury Park Press reported. That dropped to 3,000 one week, and then went up to 3,500 the next.

Accordi ng to the 2018 census, seniors in Ocean County numbered at around 130,000. Even at 5,000 a week, that would take at least seven months to vaccinate them all. It would likely be longer because the vaccine requires two doses.

And that doesn’t include the number of people who are health-

care workers, fi rst responders, and others.

The 5,000 a week figure are just the vaccines being provided to the Ocean Count y government to distribute.

There are others, like certain medical facilities and pharmacies, who have their own supply. Those numbers were unknown as of press time.

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The state has prioritized vaccine roll-out toward people who are the most likely to get the virus and to have a serious case. Therefore, the first group to be vaccinated were health care workers and those living in long-term care facilities like nursing homes. Those people are designated Phase

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - It costs the district an average of $75,000 to send a special needs student out of district including the cost of tuition, transportation and support services, but since Brick hired a new Director of Special Services in July 2018, the number of those student placements has dropped from 130 to a projected 64 next year.

During a recent Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Dr. Thomas Farrell thanked Director of Special Services Kristen Hanson for saving the district millions of dollars and making the Special Education Department “more inclusive than ever.”

Not only that, but Brick has been generating tuition income from other local districts who have been sending some of their special needs students here, he said.

The special needs department has developed new and improved programming while streamlining processes and protocols for efficient and effective student placements, Dr. Farrell said. “[Our department] did some celebrating,” Hanson said during the board meeting. “The supervisors, the teachers, the CST (Child Study Team) members have done an amazing job, using data-driven decisions to make program placements for students, and we’ve really seen a turnaround in that area.”

Some of the money the Brick School District is saving is being invested back into the Special Services Department to develop in-district programming, provide additional support services, and to purchase more materials, Hanson said after the meeting.

“This investment will help to keep our current students in-district and help to manage students who have returned to our district from more restrictive programming,” she said.

In COVID-19 news, Dr. Farrell said that he would continue to put a pause on the implementation of Phase 2 since the data does not support a change at this time. During Phase 2, elementary-aged students were supposed to attend in-person school four days a week, up from a two-day week.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL If You Want To Run For Office, Now Is The Time The campaign is over.

Let the campaign begin!

I know we just had an election, and everyone could cer tainly use a breather. But for those few of you thinking of running for office, now is the time to take that

next step.

Start attending meetings of whatever board you want to join. Watch the proceedings. Learn how they do things and why. If you win, you’ll be spending your evenings at these meetings anyway; you might as well

get used to it.

Become active in your c o m m u n i t y. W h e t h e r it’s youth sports, church groups, or some other volunteer activity, they’d be happy to have you. It will give you a taste of interacting with the public. Many

people live very structured lives where you will never meet someone who you don’t already know. Getting yourself out there will introduce you to new ideas and points of view. They might not be intelligent ideas or valid points of

view, but you’ll be able to understand what people in your community are thinking. Otherwise, you’re just talking to just your own friends and family.

And, even if you don’t wind up running, or you run for election and lose,

the hours you spend doing public service will be time well spent. Who knows, you might even decide that this is the best way to help people.

including Atlantic Shores, are vying for contracts to build more facilities off the Jersey coast.

Bringing offshore wind onshore to power New Jersey, and its corresponding potential for manufacturing, operations, and union jobs is the answer for a thriving energy and economic future, and quality of life. Lacey Township can benefit greatly.

Let’s not be distracted.

Holtec’s bottom line isn’t our concern. Getting to 100 percent renewable energy is.

conviction was based on circumstantial evidence or eye witness testimony. Both of which, at times, have proven to be unreliable.

As the axiom goes; “better to let ten guilty people go free, than to condemn one innocent person.”

Having said that, I think there are some crimes that are so pernicious, so depraved, so vile, that the death penalty (I prefer the death consequence) is appropriate. Certainly the Bible thinks so: “the murderer shall surely be put to death.”

(Numbers 35:16) A man “ad mits” and “pleads guilty” to raping a little girl multiple times, then murders her by burying her alive and says, given the opportunity, he would do it again. I don’t think being provided with an air conditioned room, a color T.V., free medical and dental care, three meals a day and perhaps an early release for “good behavior” is reflective of the punishment fitting the crime.

If there is anyone more deserving of being unceremoniously dispatched to that great unknown in the sky (or perhaps more appropriately dispatched in the opposite direction), it is the child murderer-rapist.

It’s about time we bring “old sparky” out of retirement. It is not about retribution, it is about justice!

“And if any mischief follows, then thou shalt give life for life.” Exodus 21:23

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Letters To The Editor Lacey’s Future Is In The Wind The recent revelation that Holtec International, the owners of the defunct Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station in Lacey Township is in talks with federal regulators about their prototype for a new generation of small nuclear reactors brought measured cheers from local officials, condemnation from environmentalists, and perplexed reactions from some residents.

The township had relied upon nuclear power from the Oyster Creek nuclear plant for decades as a mainstay for their local tax base. Lacey officials took the talks as an indication that a nuclear future was in their horizon.

It might be Mother Nature, however, that pulls the plug on this ill-conceived idea.

A NJ Department of Environ mental Protection report, (nj.gov/dep/climat-

echange/) prepared by Rutgers University and leading climate change experts, predicts over a foot of sea level rise in less than a decade, over two feet by 2050, and over six feet by 2100.

The report also indicated that New Jersey has been impacted by sea-level rise from climate change more than any other region on earth and we can expect more severe storms more often.

Siting any type of nuclear plant and its inevitable stockpile of highly radioactive nuclear waste, which remains lethal for tens of thousands of years, in an area that could be underwater in the near future is foolhardy.

The talks Holtec has engaged in with officials at the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) are conceptual and about design, and not about a designated location for a new wave of nukes the company would like to build,

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according to an agency spokesperson.

Recent surveys reportedly show that a hefty majority of Americans favor development of wind and solar energy. New Jersey is fortunate to be in the forefront of this energy revolution to make the necessary and critical changes to respond to the current climate emergency we are experiencing.

Lacey officials and residents should feel optimism as the township has already been identified as geographically ideal as a landing site for offshore wind.

Lacey officials would do well to talk with legislators in Buchanon, NY, home to the Indian Point Nuclear Plant, recently acquired by Holtec. There, local officials pressed the state to pass a tax on spent fuel treating the casks that will hold the deadly waste as a storage facility. New Jersey could consider doing likewise.

There is over 750 metric tons of nuclear waste at the Oyster Creek site.

The Oyster Creek nuke was not trouble free in the past, and there’s no guarantee it won’t be in the future.

Holtec’s cask system has been a subject of controversy and its complex corporate structure of limited liability has left some skittish about the company’s financial ability to complete a decommissioning that doesn’t cut safety corners.

Paul Gunter, the director of nuclear oversight at the Maryland-based Beyond Nuclear has been watchdogging the plant since the

mid-80s. Over the years, Gunter has joined with grassroots and environmental groups, including Clean Water Action, to cite numerous safety concerns, deficiencies in NRC oversight, and pinpointed structural degradation at Oyster Creek. Gunter has been critical of the layered structure of limited liability, but, nevertheless, sees a bright future for Lacey Township and it’s all in the wind.

Gunter calls New Jersey a perfectly positioned “renewable energy hub” and goes on to say that nuclear power will not be competitive in the electricity market given the imminent onset of offshore wind development.

The Murphy Administration has embraced wind as a principal means to achieving all renewable power in the state by 2050. The Ocean Wind project recently approved by regulators will be built 15 miles off the cost of Atlantic City, beyond the viewscape, and produce enough power for 500,000 homes. The administration ultimately plans to approve 7,500 megawatts of offshore wind, more than any other state in the nation.

Last fall, the Danish company, Ørsted, was approved to use the former Oyster Creek nuke as a landing point to bring Ocean Wind’s offshore wind to land. The shuttered and polluting B.L. England, a former coal plant in Upper Township, was also reportedly identified as a landing pad.

Various wind companies,

Janet Tauro NJ Board Chair, Clean Water Action

When The Death Penalty Is Appropriate A while back, the Editorial Page Editor of the Asbury Park Press wrote: “The best argument against capital punishment, however, was, and is, its lack of values as deterrent.” He concluded by saying: “But retribution should not be the basis for public safety.”

Is the death penalty a deterrent against capital crimes? I maintain that capital punishment is the ultimate deterrent – there are no repeat offenders! In other words, it’s the ultimate cure for recidivism There are some circumstances, however, where I think the death penalty should be off-the-table, especially in cases where the

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

Holzapfel:Restaurants, Bars Should Have Indoor Customers After 10 TRENTON - An Executive Order signed by Governor Murphy mandating bars and restaurants to suspend indoor dining between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. has been in place since the fall and continues to financially strangle the industry hit hardest by the pandemic. The 10th District Legislators, Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assembly-

TRENTON - Legislation sponsored by Senator Robert Singer requiring healthcare workers to tell their employer of infectious disease outbreaks at other facilities where they are employed was advanced by the Senate Health, Human Services & Senior Citizens

men Greg McGuckin and John Catalano have released the following statement requesting that the Governor remove the 10 p.m. curfew in order to prevent these small businesses from closing their doors permanently.

“We understand it’s a balancing act to maintain a healthy community and a healthy economy for our

small businesses. However, we believe the adjustments these establishments have made to ensure their patrons safety are working. Lifting the restrictions on early closing times at restaurants and bars will give small businesses some relief going forward.

“Our Governor needs to make exceptions to sustain

our local economies and prevent our restaurants from closing their doors permanently.

This industry has already lost so much revenue during this time and we need to give them a fighting chance for survival in the months going forward.

Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day, March Madness, UFC Fights are all opportunities to regain some ground. Bars and restau-

rants are able to accommodate patrons safely who willing to visit local establishments, whether it’s day or night. Does it make any sense to differentiate between 9:45 and 10:15?

“If the Governor mandates private businesses to close to protect the public good, then he should also reimburse these establishments for any revenue lost. Our bill,

Singer: Heathcare Workers Should Report Infectious Outbreaks To Employers

Committee.

“Earlier this year, the Ma n at t He alt h Re p or t st ressed that individuals who work at multiple healthcare facilities may unknowingly contribute to the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases,” Singer (R-30) said.

“It’s clear that we need to increase transparency and communication between healthcare employees and their employers to reduce the spread of transmissible illnesses and keep New Jersey residents safe. This bill will ensure that healthcare facilities are not kept

in the dark about potential staff exposures and know when additional precautions should be taken.”

The bill (S-2865) requires individuals employed by a hospital, nursing home, group home, or assisted living residence to disclose to that entity the name of

any other facility at which the individual is employed along with any outbreak of an infectious disease occurring at those other facilities.

“Instituting these new procedures will increase accountability and help ensure the safety and well-being of both healthcare workers and

S-3060/A-4849, compensates the business owner for loss of income during a temporary partial or complete closure of the business.

“Legislation along with lifting arbitrary restrictions on these establishments is the only way to keep the lights on for an industry that has been gutted since March.”

the vulnerable individuals they serve,” added Singer.

Under the legislation, healthcare workers who fail to inform their employers of infectious disease outbreaks may have their professional license or certification suspended for 30 days, be issued a fine up to $1,000, or both.

Health Care Enrollment Period Extended For Uninsured Residents

TRENTON – Following the Biden Administration’s health care action, Governor Phil Murphy announced the State is extending the health insurance enrollment period for uninsured residents to sign up for coverage through Get Covered New Jersey, the state’s official health insurance marketplace, in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

“Ensuring that our residents have access to quality, affordable health insurance has been a top priority of our administration since day one,” said Governor Murphy. “As we continue our work to save lives and protect New Jerseyans in response to the pandemic, this action will expand opportunities for residents to get the coverage they need to maintain their health and wellbeing. I want to thank President Biden for taking this necessary step at the federal level to further complement the relief efforts of

his American Rescue Plan.”

“We want to ensure that New Jerseyans have the coverage they need to see a doctor when they are sick, but also to get the preventive care that is so vital to their long-term health,” said Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Marlene Caride. “Keeping open the enrollment window for those who are uninsured will give residents the chance to choose a plan now, instead of having to wait until next year to get covered. Especially during a public health emergency, this extension is crucial to protecting our residents’ health.”

Last year, Governor Murphy requested that the Trump Administration reopen the Affordable Care Act enrollment period in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the administration refused. This year, the Biden Administration announced that it would

reopen health insurance enrollment in states that are utilizing the federal marketplace through a Special Enrollment Period.

The state of New Jersey transitioned from using the federally-facilitated marketplace, healthcare.gov, to its own marketplace last year, GetCovered.NJ.gov.

The first Open Enrollment Period started November 1, 2020 and ended on January 31, 2021. Operating its own marketplace gives New Jersey more control over the health insurance market and the ability to better respond to the needs of the state, including setting its own Open Enrollment Period and establishing Special Enrollment Periods in response to the state’s needs.

New Jersey will extend the window for eligible uninsured residents to enroll in a health insurance plan through the marketplace or directly from carriers through a COVID-19

Special Enrollment Period through May 15, 2021.

The coverage effective dates will be as follows: • Enroll by February 28, coverage effective March 1; • Enroll by March 31, coverage effective April 1; • Enroll by April 30, coverage effective May 1; • Enroll by May 15, coverage effective June 1.

Residents shopping for health insurance through GetCovered.NJ.gov have access to a new state subsidy - called New Jersey Health Plan Savings - on top of premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions available to lower the cost of their health insurance. Eight in 10 consumers purchasing coverage on Get Covered New Jersey qualify for assistance. An individual with an annual income up to of $51,040 and a family of four with an annual income of $104,800 (up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level) will

qualify for savings. Because of the availability of state subsidies, the net premium for 2021 is the lowest since the implementation of Healthcare.gov and availability of federal tax credits for individuals receiving financial help. The currently average monthly net premium for those eligible for financial help is $121 a month, compared to $164 a month in 2020, and $148 a month in 2014.

A l l pl a n s a v a i l a bl e through Get Covered New Jersey meet the stringent standards of the Affordable Care Act and offer free preventive care, free telehealth du r i ng the COVID-19 public health emergency and for 90 days thereafter, and coverage for emergency services, mental health and substance use services, and more. All plans available through Get Covered New Jersey are also required to cover COVID-19 diagnos-

tic testing and COVID-19 vaccinations without outof-pocket costs.

After January 31st, New Jerseyans can make updates to health plans or enroll in a new health plan for other reasons, including birth or adoption of a child and pregnancy. More infor mation on Special Enrollment Periods will be available on GetCovered.

NJ.gov, where residents can also shop and compare plans and see if they qualify for fi nancial help.

The deadline for New Jersey’s COVID-19 Special En rollment Per iod aligns with the enrollment window opened by the federal government under the Biden Administration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

To get free help choosing a plan from a trained, certified assister, go to Find Local Assistance on the Get Covered New Jersey website.

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Continued From Page 1 enhanced HVAC systems.

As work crews complete one building, they would move on to the next for “a pretty aggressive timeline, once it begins,” Piccurrio said.

The plan is still in the final phases of third party verifications, but everything looks good. All the district’s numbers have been calculated, so the upgrades should begin this summer, he said.

Another project that is less exciting, perhaps, but also needed, is replacement of the parking lot at Lanes Mill Elementary School, which is currently in the design and planning stage.

“Every year we tackle a parking lot that is in dire need,” Piccurrio said. “It’s important for the health and safety of the students, staff and visitors.”

Replacing the parking lot improves traffic flow and the atmosphere of how people enter a school, and allows for smoother school bus drop offs and pickups, he said.

“We’ve met with several engineering fi rms, I’ve walked the sites with them, and they’re going to come with their de-

sign proposals and their cost estimates,” Piccurrio said.

Drainage is the biggest issue that needs to be addressed at the school parking lot.

When Lanes Mill Elementary School was originally designed, there was no inherent water management system, he said.

Once an engineering plan is in place, the parking lot replacement and drainage plan would go out to bid with a goal of starting this summer, he said.

School Business Administrator James Edwards said there is no cost information yet available since the district has civil engineers of record developing cost estimates for the parking lot replacement. It could potentially be included in the 2021-22 budget, he added.

Other upcoming projects in the district include renovations or restorations to some of the roofs in anticipation of adding solar for the ESIP program on buildings that do not already have solar, Piccurrio said.

These include Osbornville, Drum Point and Lanes Mill Elementary Schools; the transportation building (near Brick High School); some of the smaller roofs at Herbertsville Preschool; and some additional areas of Brick High School near the library.

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Woman’s Club Announces Day Of Service Event

POINT PLEASANT – The Woman’s Club of Point Pleasant Day of Service event will be held on February 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the clubhouse, 513 St. Louis Ave., Point Pleasant.

They are doing drop off only due to the COVID-19 restrictions. Masks are required and social distancing rules will apply.

Collections include: eyeglasses for New Eyes for the Needy; cell phones for domestic violence; gently used shoes for Soles

for Souls; food donations for St. Gregory’s such as unexpired canned goods, coffee, tea, pasta, peanut butter, cleaning products, shampoo, soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes; and towels, linens, and small rugs for animal shelters.

They are also collecting pictures drawn by children and notes/cards written to soldiers, ‘Thinking of You’ notes for nursing home patients, and pictures drawn by children for Meals On Wheels recipients.

Crisis Hotline Volunteers Needed

JERSEY SHORE – Crisis Hotline volunteers needed for CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth Counties’ training beginning March 17, once a week for 12 weeks from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

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Council Extends Deadline For Animal Licenses

BRICK – The Township Council unanimously approved a resolution extending the deadline to obtain a license for all dogs and cats ages seven-months and older to March

1. The $1/month administrative late fee will go into effect after March 1.

For information on animal licenses, visit the Clerk’s Page on the Township website.

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A Tough Act To Follow At The Office

Dear Joel, I was recently hired to fill an administrative position vacated by a long-time, beloved employee. Since day one I have been told by my co-workers that I ‘have big shoes to fill.” Three months later and all I encounter is resistance to my way of doing things. How can I get my co-workers to stop comparing me to Ms. Big Shoes and cooperate?

Answer: Unfortunately, most people find change difficult and tend to resist, rather than accept it. Three months may seem like forever to you, but trust and respect take

time to earn.

You can’t stop the comparisons, but you can learn to ignore them. You were hired for your skill set, etc., so continue to be the professional that you are, and eventually your co-workers will come around.

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Students:

Continued From Page 1 youngest learners like in-person instruction,” he said. “We’re hopeful for phase 2A and 2B for elementary students to commence as soon as possible, when safe.” (For more information on the state’s Restart Program, visit nj.gov/ education/reopening/) The district is meeting NJ Department of Education (DOE) and the health department’s guidelines using the flexible, virtual learning hybrid model and the Restart Plan while allowing for a quick transition from the hybrid learning model to remote learning if it became necessary, the superintendent said.

New guidelines from the NJ DOE “take a more proactive and stringent approach to quarantining prospective, symptomatic and confirmed COVID-19 positive cases,” he said.

Guidelines are continually being updated and implemented in response to the high-risk status the district is currently experiencing, Dr. Farrell said.

Summarizing data that was provided at the end of January, the superintendent said that New Jersey had a 6.4 percent positivity rate, or roughly 568,000 out of 8.8 million tested positive for COVID-19.

Ocean County had a 6.5 percent positivity rate, or some 39,000 cases out of 612,000, and Brick Township has 6.82 percent positivity rate, or about 5,000 cases out of 75,000, he said.

“Our school district is just below one percent of students and staff of that total population,” he said. “This tells a lot about our Brick Township public schools Restart Plan and our hybrid model, and it really has worked.”

Dr. Farrell credited the leadership and diligence of Director of Planning Research & Evaluation Susan McNamara, who coordinates and updates COVID-19 protocol for the district.

“I don’t know anybody that works harder ensuring the health and safety of our students and staff, and it does not go unnoticed,” the superintendent said.

Board of Education President Stephanie Wohlrab said that a lot of effort goes on behind the scenes to provide the best experience for students and their families during the public health crisis.

“Our teachers are phenomenal, creative, they’re making exciting lesson plans, and our administrative staff is going above and beyond in providing a lot of personal communication in sometimes difficult and often scary phone calls that need to be made during this pandemic,” Wohlrab said.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE NJ Conservation Annual Poster Contest 2021

OCEAN COUNTY – The New Jersey Conservation Poster Contest is an annual contest sponsored by the NJ Department of Agriculture, the New Jersey Association of Conservation Districts, the Ocean County Soil Conservation District and your local Soil District. The contest aims to promote a better understanding of the connection between natural resources and humans, in a fun and creative way that engages students throughout the county, state and nation. The information below is specific to residents of Ocean County. To find out how to enter this contest through your own local Soil District, visit the National Association of Conservation Districts info page and locate the contact information for your county.

The NJ Conservation Poster Contest is open to all students in New Jersey from grades 2 to 12, and is categorized according to grade groups.

At the county level, the Ocean County Soil Conservation District will declare a First Place winner for each grade group. Our Grand Champion Winner is selected among the First Place winners, and is awarded a

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 ter m i nals at all Ocea n County Library branches can enable readers to read the digit al version, simply by visiting the New York Times website, or by using Digital Materials or Databases por tals at the Librar y 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 por tal for cur rent Times editions joins the Librar y’s indexed P ro Q ue st ® d at aba se s for a rch ive d editions.

For more information, visit theoceancountylibrary.org/resources.

$50 prize. All First Place winning entries from Ocean County are submitted to the NJ Statewide Competition where they will compete for cash prizes. The First Place prize at the NJ Statewide Competition is $200, Second Place is $100 and Third Place receives $50. Winners from the Statewide Competition move on to compete in the Nationals.

Download the rules and entry form for the 2021 Poster Contest for Ocean County at soildistrict.org/educational-programs/ statewide-programs/annual-poster-contest.

All Ocean County entries must be hand delivered or post-marked by March 11.

Any questions, contact Becky Laboy, Education Outreach Specialist, 609-991-1534 or Education@SoilDistrict.org

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH •

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Did you know that hearing health and mental health are closely linked? Untreated hearing loss increases our risk of depression, anxiety, social isolation, loneliness, and more. Here are some ways to boost your mood and find the light at the end of the tunnel.

EXPRESS GRATITUDE - Gratitude improves happiness, well-being and mental health. The best researched method is keeping a gratitude journal. Once or twice a week, choose one act or person you’re grateful for and write a few sentences detailing why. In daily life, you’ll begin to seek out the positive – rather than the negative- and writing it down allows you to really savor that positive emotion.

EXERCISE REGULARLY - Exercise increases endorphins, which relieve stress and boost your mood. You can even try small things that add more activity to your day, like skipping the elevator in favor of the stairs or taking a short, brisk walk.

If you work from home, tackle chores that require you to walk to another room or – better yet-another floor. Aim for 30

minutes a day.

SPOIL YOUR SENSES - Use your senses to quickly find calm. For some people, it’s an uplifting song or the smell of ground coffee. For others, its squeezing a stress ball.

Each person’s relationship to their senses is a little different, so experiment to figure out what works best for you.

LOSE YOURSELF - Doing something you love, something you know you can lose yourself in, allows you to forget about life for a while. You don’t have to be a parent, a spouse, or an employee –you can just be.

FIND A FURRY FRIEND - Interacting with a pet lowers cortisol (the stress hormone) and raises oxytocin (the feel-good hormone). It also lowers blood pressure and eases loneliness and depression. Don’t have a pet? Walk a friend’s dog, volunteer to catsit for a vacationing neighbor or volunteer at a shelter.

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

Autoimmune Disorders And Risk Of Infection

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Having an autoimmune condition, or a thyroid condition can make you more susceptible to COVID-19 complications. Think of autoimmune conditions in the same manner you would other immunosuppressive disorders (i.e., cancer, organ transplantation, history of radiation treatment or chemotherapy). As it pertains to Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Graves’ disease or hypothyroidism you need to be extra vigilant while you’re out in public because your immunity is compromised.

The right dose of thyroid medication, and the right kind are critical because you may not be getting enough active thyroid hormone (T3) to your immune system which resides primarily in the intestines. While your body struggles to make do with whatever hormone is available in your body, you may experience symptoms such as poor concentration, chronic fatigue, hair loss, apathy, sensations of being cold, depression and/or anxiety.

If you have autoimmune thyroid disease, or hypothyroidism, your immune system may not be able to protect you from foreign “antigens” or invaders. These include new cancer cells, microorganisms, toxins and even simplistic signals that your body should “see” and don’t due to low thyroid.

If you’re low in thyroid, your protection against invaders is hindered.

When you have poor T4 to T3 conversion, I call it being “thyroid sick” and the solution is thoroughly discussed in my best-selling book called, “Thyroid Healthy,” available on Amazon. The situation makes you hypothyroid and you could have many, if not

all, the symptoms that go with it, especially suppressed immune function, and more frequent colds, fever blisters, rashes and UTIs. Some doctors prescribe both medications to a patient, meaning both T4 drugs and T3, but getting the right dose is tough on doctors (and patients) because it’s like trying to hit a moving target.

Generally speaking, because the cytokines will be imbalanced in a person with autoimmunity, the recovery time from an infection could be lengthened. There are vitamins that can keep your immune system in tip-top shape during the season. And also, I’m passionate about herbal medicine. One reason that herbs work well and have strong anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-parasitic effect is because they have a wide spectrum of medicinally active constituents.

This means they have a wide range of beneficial impacts in the body aside from their “kill” action.

I want each of you to be very thoughtful while reading this and remember to never suddenly go off your medication because of something you read. Going off a medication can be problematic for two main reasons: 1. It leaves your condition less controlled, and your symptoms will flare-up and that’s bad for your health.

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By: Dina M. Vicari, Esq.and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates A necessary but intensive task during your journey to purchase your new home will be providing your mortgage representative with all of the financial records and additional information they may require during the home buying process. Equally, during a re-finance of your existing home many of the same financial records will be required.

In either case, the process is started with an application and then moves through the underwriting process until the loan is clear to close. This time period may span from 30 days to several months, depending on the complexity of the loan program. There are several tips to remember which will help achieve a smooth closing.

First, as an applicant, you never want to open new credit cards, switch credit card balances to new credit cards or make large purchases on existing credit cards. Even the smallest of purchases on a new card may lead to a much larger available line of credit. This is important to remember when you are paying for movers or looking to purchase new appliances and/or furniture for your new home. All of these actions can disrupt your income to debt ratio which can be a major obstacle in getting to that clear to close position. Make sure prior to utilizing any credit that it is discussed with your Attorney and mortgage representative to avoid delays in obtaining clearance to close your loan.

Second, in a situation where you are either re-financing your existing home or purchasing a home that requires repairs prior to closing, make sure all home improvements/repairs are completed prior to the home appraisal. Nearly all loans require an appraisal. Therefore, in order to avoid

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any delays with your closing, make sure you properly plan the timing of your appraisal. Timing of the appraisal should be discussed with your Attorney and mortgage representative to ensure that there are no on-going improvements within the property that would require a re-appraisal, which will delay the process and cost an additional fee.

Third, it is important to make sure you are prepared for closing and have enough money saved-up to bring to the closing table. At the time of closing there are lender costs and third-party costs, such as payments to insurance companies, surveyors, title companies, home owner associations, tax office, municipal utilities and many more, which must be paid at closing. It is important to communicate with your Attorney and mortgage lender to review all of the closing costs that you will be responsible for at the time of closing.

The above items may be overwhelming but we at R.C. Shea and Associates can help you through the process. The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates, Counsellors at Law, is a full-service law firm representing and advising clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate Law, Medicaid Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use and Planning Law, Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney and much more. Call or visit our office Toms River office at 732-505-1212, 244 Main Street, Toms River, email us at Rshea@rcshea. com or visit our website at www.rcshea.com.

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Vaccine:

Continued From Page 1 1A, which started the process on December 15.

Gov. Phil Murphy also opened it up to police and firefighters on January 7. Then, on January 14, Murphy announced on social media that residents ages 65 and older can be vaccinated, and anyone between the ages of 16-64 can sign up as long as they meet the medical conditions defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The governor has been criticized for allowing more people to access the vaccine than there are vaccines. This has led to a mad rush of people trying to sign up and being frustrated for not making the cut.

Worse still, the process is mostly online, and many seniors either don’t have computers or aren’t computer savvy enough to navigate the website. Those folks are urged to call the state call center at 855-568-0545.

However, since it’s busy during the day, officials have recommended they call from 6-8 p.m. (It is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)

At a recent Berkeley Township Council meeting, the governing body urged the state to allow senior clubhouses to become vaccination clinics. These buildings have been used as flu vaccination sites in past years.

“I want to be clear: our state doesn’t have enough vaccine supply right now,” said Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd). “I’ve heard it from so many of our neighbors every day. I know you’re frustrated, and I am too. While the current vaccines were approved quickly, there was never a central plan to ensure they were distributed just as fast. Because of that, we’re playing catch up.”

He said he’s been pressing the Biden administration to increase capacity and resources immediately.

Congress is able to craft legislation and direct money toward certain causes. Kim said he helped secure more than $200 million for New Jersey funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

There is another $8 billion federally being appropriated for vaccine distribution.

Congressman Chris Smith (R-4th) applauded the $216 million from FEMA. “I greatly welcome this important federal reimbursement to assist New Jersey’s six mega sites in the distribution of vaccines,” he said.

Smith said this funding will help pay for medical supplies, medical waste containers, transportation and storage of the vaccines, personnel, and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Take Control Of Your Health With Free Workshops

OCEAN COUNTY – The most vulnerable population to be affected by COVID-19 are those over 60 with a chronic condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, or heart disease. It is especially important currently to learn and know how to manage these conditions.

Two programs are being offered virtually: Take Control of Your Health, for any chronic condition and The Diabetes Self-Management Workshop for anyone with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Both workshops are evidence-based, six-week free programs developed by Stanford University for Seniors 60+ and led by local experienced, trained, and certified volunteers.

The programs address issues such as getting a good night’s sleep, dealing with emotions and stress, healthy eating, communication with health care providers and family, relieving pain and fatigue, and much more. These skills and others are taught through information presented by the leaders, from the free book all participants receive, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic

Conditions, and through participants sharing life experiences.

During COVID, when people are feeling isolated, it is important to find a safe place to share concerns and to learn that we are not alone. Participants will gain a sense of control over things they can change, through the exercises practiced during the program, and through comfort and support received from each other.

This program is funded through the Office of Senior Services and provided free of charge to participants. A computer or tablet that has a camera and microphone is needed to take part. Information on the use of Zoom will be provided.

Take Control of Your Health beginning February 16 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Diabetes Self-Management beginning February 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Class size is limited. Register now online here: csimow.org/take-control-health or contact Louanne Kane MA, NCC for more information and/or to register call 732-2818391 or e-mail at lkane@csimow.org

The History And Impact Of Black Superheroes: Library Event

TOMS RIVER – Join the Ocean County Library Staff to celebrate black superheroes for this Black History Month program. Learn about the history of black superheroes in Marvel and DC Comics from Black Panther to Falcon. Participate in an online discussion of beloved superheroes, their role in popular culture, their

contribution to promoting inclusivity and diversity.

The event will take place on February 18 from 6 to 6:45 p.m. This event will be through Jersey Connect. You must register to receive a link to the presentation.

Register by visiting meet.jerseyconnect. net/b/bri-p9r-swc-qh5.

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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) Crafters and Vendors Wanted For craft fair $20. May 8th at New Egypt Elks. Please contact Nancy 609-903-2675, cassnan-66@ yahoo.com.

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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.

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.

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

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

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) Floral designer/Florist - 2 to 3 yrs experienced. Part time and holidays. April Showers Florist Jackson NJ. 732-664-0546.

(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.

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)

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

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

(50) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Cheap Painting Done Rite Free estimates. Fully insured. 38 years experience. 732-506-7787 cell 646-643-7678.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Program To Link OD Survivors With Clinicians, Peer Coaches

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – A new program will match overdose survivors with people who are on the ground and ready to help them right away.

“The goal of the ‘First Step’ program is to link individuals that have overdosed with immediate linkage to peer recovery specialists and clinicians from Ocean Mental Health Services. We have been working with Chief Michael DiBella and the Lacey Township Police Department and with Ocean Mental Health Services to assist individuals that have overdosed to help them navigate the treatment process,” Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said.

Currently, First Step is in operation in Lacey Township, where clients are linked to Ocean Mental Health services. The people that a client interacts with as their First Step include a licensed clinician, case manager, certified peer recovery specialist, detective and possibly more. “‘First Step’ acknowledges that the fi rst step in engaging in or seeking treatment if often the most difficult. We are really trying to meet people where they are and offer them the help they need. Natural intersections between law enforcement,

service providers and those in need will continue to be our North Star. I am hopeful that ‘First Step’ will be successful and we can expand into other municipalities after we see some positive outcomes,” Billhimer said.

The program is made possible by Operation Helping Hand grant funding through the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General.

“We are painfully aware that many drug overdoses are fatal. Surviving family members are often left lost, heartbroken and struggling to pick up the pieces.

With these family members in mind, we designed ‘First Step’ to provide linkage for surviving family members to immediate peer support, guidance and recovery.

‘First Step’ gives individuals and their families the tools they need to battle substance abuse disorder and the collateral damage the disorder brings to the whole family,” he said.

Billhimer commended the Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Renee White and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Special Offenders Unit, the Lacey Township Police Department and Ocean Mental Health Services for their collaborative to bring this program to fruition.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE COVID Testing Center Cutting Hours

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Citing a reduction in positive tests, the Ocean County Health Department’s testing center at Ocean County College is dropping from four to three days a week.

Beginning the week of February 8, the site will be open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Note, however, that the testing site will be closed on Friday, February 12 and Monday, February 15 because of Presidents Day weekend.

The reason for the cutback is because the need for tests appears to be on the decline, officials said. There had been a boost brought about by people meeting up over the December holidays.

“By monitoring the testing, we know we again can efficiently provide the same number of tests and meet the needs of our residents while scaling back to three days a week,” said Ocean County Public Health Coordinator Daniel Regenye. “The change will help assist in staffing our coronavirus vaccination clinics in the county.”

The testing center can handle about 400 tests a day, Regenye said. However, they haven’t been reaching those numbers.

“We are averaging about 240 tests each day we are open,” he said.

“Testing shows if you have the virus even if you are asymptomatic,” Regenye said. “This can help reduce the spread of the virus so long as people quarantine.

The county has administered more than 24,000 tests since the college site opened, officials said.

To schedule an appointment for a test, Ocean County residents can visit the Ocean County Health Department website at ochd.org. For more information, visit that site or call 732341-9700, Ext. 7411. Proof of residency will

be required.

Vaccination Sites The testing center and vaccination clinics are separate from each other. Vaccination does not take place at the testing center and vice versa.

The health department runs one vaccination site at the RWJ Barnabas Health Arena at Toms River High School North and Southern Regional Middle School in Stafford Township.

“While more than 14,000 vaccinations have been administered at the health department clinics, we continue to quickly reach appointment capacity due to the limited amount of vaccine coming to the health department sites,” Commissioner Gerry Little said. “We continue to encourage the governor to engage all health care providers including hospitals, doctors and pharmacies, to become part of the vaccination process.”

“Getting all of our residents vaccinated is a monumental task and one that calls for all hands on deck by all health care providers in the County,” said Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn. “Ocean County is home to more than 200,000 senior citizens alone and a good number of them are waiting for appointments at this time. We are doing all we can to meet these needs.”

The State of New Jersey’s toll-free vaccination hotline (1-855-568-0545) is available to assist callers with identifying if they are currently eligible for a vaccination, pre-register for the vaccine, and to help them identify locations nearest to them where they can get vaccinated.

The hotline is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day and can help callers in more than 240 different languages. In addition, more information on where, when and how you can get vaccinated, can be found on the New Jersey COVID-19 website at covid19.nj.gov.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of FEB 6 - FEB 12

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Focus on doing something constructive rather than letting something go negative. In the week ahead, someone may dwell on your shortcomings or expect you to be more responsible. This might make it difficult to be carefree and affectionate.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Remember, you can only marry people, not ideas. It’s always possible to adjust, change and abandon useless concepts. In the upcoming week, remain open to different philosophies and more modern ways of doing things.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may be challenged to think more deeply and seriously about a subject, so pair up with a partner for better results. As the week unfolds, a loved one can fire up your enthusiasm or inspire you to work together on a project.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Something you think will be easy to handle may turn out to be much more complicated than expected. A loved one could be extravagant with money one day and thrifty on another, so help provide balance.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): When you get fired up, you aren’t bashful about expressing your opinions. You may become adamant about protecting your rights or get defensive. Avoid disputes and get along peacefully with others in the week ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your creativity might peak if you remain flexible and avoid getting buried in the details. The week to come may give you a chance to rethink a project or concentrate on getting yourself into

top physical condition.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Appreciate a beautiful rainbow after the rainstorm. Minor spats might disturb your tranquility, and a lack of social activity could depress your spirits as the week unwinds. Use spare time to perfect your surroundings.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): No matter how much you have, you could feel that you need more. Even though you might have a craving for change and excitement, try not to buy your way to happiness. Take the week as it comes.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take your time in making an important decision.

The answer should be a polite “no� if someone pressures you into giving an answer immediately.

During the week to come, you may find clear communication important.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): If you have given your word, it’s your duty to follow through.

You are energetic and persistent as the week unfolds. Your preoccupation with accomplishment could slow down your social life.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Stretching the truth is a bit like stretching a rubber band. It could snap back to hurt you. In the week ahead, steer clear of disagreements and be honest to the utmost degree. Don’t take someone’s loyalty for granted.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If you root for an underdog, people might pay attention and join you. Someone is bound to see that you are sympathetic and kindhearted. As this week proceeds, you can come out of your shell and show your heart.

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