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The former Surf Club was destroyed by Superstorm Sandy.

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The township and the state have reached a preliminary agreement for the purchase of Joey Harrison’s Surf Club, which they hope to turn into open beachfront.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection will be paying approximately 91 percent of the purchase price. The funding will come from the Blue Acres program

which purchases land that is prone to flood damage.

The exact purchase price won’t be made public until the contracts are signed, Business Ad m i n ist rator Louis Amoruso said.

“This property will preserve open space and provide increased public access for all of our residents to enjoy. We want to thank the NJDEP and Ocean County. The proposed

purchase would not have been possible without the assistance of the Ocean County Commissioners and I want to thank them for their hard work in helping to make this happen. We also want to thank the Ortley Beach Voters and Taxpayers Association (OBVTA) for all their help in supporting the negotiations to arrive at this preliminary agreement,” said Mayor Mo Hill.

The Or tley Beach n ig ht cl u b w a s d e s t r oye d b y S u p e rstorm Sandy and has remained closed ever si nce. L ocals have urged the township to purchase it and turn it into a recreational area. One plan would have a boardwalk and gazebo there. Between the existing parking lot, and more that would be added, there could be 100 spots. The property, (Surf - See Page 2)

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 buck li ng u nder t he demand and the supply of vaccine has not caught up.

Healt hca re workers, long-ter m 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, T he Asbur y Park

Press reported. That dropped to 3,000 one week, and then went up to 3,500 the next.

Accord i ng to t he 2018 census, seniors in Ocean County numbered at around 130,0 0 0. Eve n a t 5,0 0 0 a we ek , t hat would t ake at least seven months to vacci n at e t he m a l l. It

would likely be longer because the vaccine requires two doses.

A nd t h at do e sn’t include the number of p e o ple wh o a r e healthcare workers, first responders, and others.

The 5,000 a week f ig u r e a r e ju st t he vaccines being provided to the Ocean

County gover nment to distribute. There are others, like certain medical facilities and pharmacies, who have their own supply.

Those numbers were unknown as of press time.

The state has prioritized vaccine roll-out towa rd people who

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February 6, 2021

Advocates Sleep In Tents To Draw Attention To Homeless

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – It was expected to be 17 degrees that night, with a wind chill bringing it down to 2 degrees.

That’s fatal temperatures for people who don’t have a roof over their head. To bring attention to that fact, Councilman Terrance Turnbach slept in a tent that night. He had a makeshift camp on the lawn between the Toms River Town Hall, library, historic Bishop building, and the huge evergreen that the town decorates for the holidays.

Turnbach had been advocating for the homeless for years. With his help, the township opened up Riverwood Park Recreation Center off Whitesville Road as an overnight warming shelter in the winter. This shelter is overseen by Just Believe, a non-profit network of volunteers.

This location falls under the Code Blue law in New Jersey, so it only opens when the temperatures approach freezing. It also means that the volunteers have to f ind the homeless, drive them to the shelter at night, and then bring them back to the woods in the morning. For a long time, advocates have been pushing for something more year-round. Ocean County is the only county in the state without a homeless shelter.

Turnbach has been urging decision makers on the county level to build a homeless shelter.

“The silence from the Freeholders is deafening,” he said at a recent Township Council meeting. “Freeholder” is the term that used to describe the five elected officials who oversee the county. In 2021, this title got renamed “Commissioner.”

He told the story of two homeless men he’s been trying to help. One is 70 living under a tarp in the woods. Another is a 75-year-old veteran.

Politicians around here always talk about how they support the veterans and (Homeless - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 located at 1900 Ocean Avenue in Ortley Beach, is one of the few ocean-front tracts of land on the market. A developer had been circling it in the past.

The town had made an offer to the owner, but the owner thought it was worth more.

This has led to an impasse where the town offered one amount, and the owner counteroffered a higher amount. As one councilman said, the town “won’t be held hostage” by the property owner. At one point, it was reported that an appraisal of the property came in at $6.3 million but the seller’s appraisal was for $8.3 million.

“After years of fighting for the purchase of the Surf Club, I could not be happier to see our hard work nearing fruition. As the Ward 1 Council Member, representing Toms River’s barrier island sections, this purchase is close to home. It will be the fi rst opportunity to preserve open space on the barrier island. I want to also thank the OBVTA and their executive officers for their support in these negotiations,” said Councilwoman Maria Maruca.

The Ortley Beach Voters and Taxpayers Association has been pushing for the purchase for some time.

“Thank you to the Toms River Mayor and Council and the NJDEP for the preliminary agreement in principle to purchase the Surf Club. This has been a long process but we could not be prouder that an agreement appears to be in sight. This pristine piece of property will be enjoyed by all the resi-

dents of Toms River and Ortley Beach for decades to come,” said OBVTA President Anthony Colucci.

Several Ortley Beach residents in attendance at the Township Council meeting thanked the governing body for their decision.

The vote on the agreement was 6-1, with Councilman Daniel Rodrick as the only ‘No’ vote.

“Paying $8 million for beach access and a parking lot is absurd,” he said. He added that he’s not necessarily against the purchase but he’s more concerned about the economics. The public already has a beach.

According to the tax rolls, the property is worth $2 million, so he can’t see it being sold for more.

“It would never sell for this on the free market which is why it hasn’t sold since Sandy,” he said.

Maruca said that cleaning up the eyesore and making it an attractive shoreline will do wonders for residents. The local businesses in Ortley will see a benefit from it as well.

“Environmentally, it’s the right decision.

Economically, it’s the right decision,” she said.

Councilwoman Laurie Huryk said that Rodrick was misrepresenting the information. You base purchases on appraisals, not tax rolls.

The DEP making a purchase like this is very rare and it should be supported, she said.

Also during the meeting, Toms River Council agreed to sell land to Ocean County in the amount of $1.88 million. This land is

near Cattus Island Park and Ocean County College.

Rodrick was the sole ‘no’ vote on this as well.

“Toms River should not be subsidizing the purchase of the Surf Club,” Rodrick said.

Huryk said that the $1.88 million isn’t going to the property owner; it’s also going to cleaning up and beautifying the area.

This purchase had come before the Ocean County Commissioners before but fell through. In this previous case, the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund buys acres of land every year to keep it open space. The difference is that they always buy from private owners. This would be one government, the county, buying land from

another government, the township.

“Government land is already preserved. Nobody needs to buy it,” Commissioner Gerry Little said at the time. He was concerned that the county’s open space tax would become a “political piggy bank,” buying land from other towns.

A spokesperson for the county said that the money didn’t come from the Natural Lands Trust. The money being used was originally in the 2019 Ocean County budget for acquisition and development of land. It’s a general budget allocation.

Funding was reallocated in the County’s 2020 budget, again for acquisition and development should a future need arise. The county therefore had the money available to purchase the tracts.

─Photo by Bob Vosseller The former Surf Club was destroyed by Superstorm Sandy.

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Continued From Page 1 the seniors, but there are seniors and veterans who are homeless, he said.

He gave the Commissioners a date and time to meet him outside, by the tents, and to meet some of the homeless. A few dozen people had assembled outside the Town Hall. The PAL had meals set up for homeless. Many volu nteers were there. He said that Commissioner Director Gar y Quinn set up a meeting with him. Councilmen Kevin Geoghegan and Matthew L o t a n o, a s wel l a s C o m m i s sio n e r Vi rg i n ia Hai nes ca me out to show bipartisan support.

“Will t he cou nt y build a facilit y itself ? No. We don’t want to r un and build a facility,” she said. However, they could f inancially help one if a nonprof it were to take the lead.

The county does rent hotel stays for homeless, amounting to hundreds of stays a year.

One challenge is that there are not a

lot of buildings that are equipped to serve as a transitional center, she said.

They are even having trouble f inding a Code Blue building in the souther n portion of the county. People have to be transported from Little Egg Harbor or Long Beach Island to the one in Toms River.

W hat’s t he d if ference bet ween a “shelter” and a “transitional center?”

A shelter suggests a permanent home.

A transitional center is more the goal.

Paul Hulse, CEO of Just Believe, listed statistics of people they have helped this winter alone. They got 11 people into permanent housing. Two were relocated to family. Eight went to silver lining, a housing center for seniors. Twenty-f ive entered rehab or detox.

“That’s the beauty of what we do,” he said, recounting the joy of watching a formerly homeless person tur n a key in their new home for the f irst time.

But helping people in this situation isn’t easy. The residents might have emotional or psychological issues they need to work through. There’s often medical issues. There’s no one-sizef its-all treatment plan. Ever y person takes time, and it takes caring helpers to find out what they need and to bring them to the resources that can help.

Turnbach had said, in reference to the two older homeless men he was trying to help, that it took several visits to ear n their tr ust. This underscores the need for a building dedicated to this.

They need time to talk and a location to be in.

Paul Gifford of the First Assembly of God church said the homeless think that no one cares about them. It takes time to show them they mat ter and that they can be helped, and that they deserve and are worthy of love.

Gifford, who also spent that night in a tent, had started Code Blue before it was at the recreation building. His program started as a warming center and then the need for more caused it to expand. T he cou nt y stepped up, donating 25 cots. What they are seeing now, especially with the pandemic, is homelessness from job loss. He is seeing entire families with nowhere to go.

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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,

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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-

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,

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.”

Health Care Enrollment Period Extended For Uninsured Residents

TRENTON – Following t he Biden Ad m i n ist ration’s health care action, Gover nor Phil Mu r phy an nounced 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 resid e n t s h ave a c c e s s t o quality, affordable health insurance has been a top priority of our administration since day one,” said Gover nor Mu r phy. “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 cove r age t hey ne e d t o maintain their health and wellbeing. I want to thank President Biden for taking this necessary step at the federal level to f ur ther c omple me nt t he r el ief 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-ter m health,” said Department of Banking and Insurance Com missioner Marlene Car ide. “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 du r i ng a public healt h emergency, this extension is crucial to protecting our residents’ health.”

L a st ye a r, G ove r nor Murphy requested that the Trump Administration reopen the Affordable Care Act enrollment period in light of the COV ID -19 pandemic, but the administ rat ion ref used. T h is 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, GetCove re d . NJ.gov. T he f i r st 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; • En rol l by Ma rch 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 He a lt h Pla n Sav i ngs on top of premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions available to lower the cost of thei r 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 an nual 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 a nd

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availability of federal tax cred it s for i nd iv idu als receiving financial help.

T he cu r re ntly ave r age 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 ll pla ns available through Get Covered New Jersey meet the stringent standards of the Affordable C a r e Ac t a nd offer free preventive care, free telehealth during 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 diagnostic testing and COVID-19 vaccinations without outof-pocket costs.

After January 31st, New Jerseyans can make updates to health plans or en roll i n a new healt h plan for other reasons, including birth or adoption of a child and pregnancy. More information on Special En roll ment Periods will be available

on GetCovered.NJ.gov, where residents can also shop and compare plans and see if they qualify for financial help.

The deadline for New Jersey’s COVID-19 Special En rollment Per iod alig ns with the en rollment window opened by the federal gover nment 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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Vaccine:

Continued From Page 1 are the most likely to get the vir us 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 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, Mur phy announced on social media that residents ages 65 and older can be vaccinated, and anyone between the ages of 1664 can sign up as long as they meet t he me d ical cond it ion s def i ne d 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 a ren’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 Coun-

cil meeting, the governing body urged the state to allow senior clubhouses to become vaccination clinics. These buildings have been used as f lu vaccination sites in past years.

“I want to be clear: our state doesn’t h ave e nou g h va c ci ne s u p ply r ig ht now,” said Congressman Andy Kim (D-3 rd ). “I’ve heard it from so many of our neighbors ever y day. I k now you’re frustrated, and I am too. While the cur rent 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).

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK

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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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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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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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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(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, La kewood, 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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MAN WITH VAN LLC. Jim 609335-0330 HIC# 13vh10806000.

NO JOB TOO SMALL! (52) Landscaping - Fall Winter Cleanups, Snow Removal, Gutter Cleaning, Stone, Mulch, Tree Pruning, Pavers, Hardscaping, Hedge Trimming, Junk Removal. Insured.

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

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(19) $9.99/Room Universal Cleaning Services - APARTMENT • HOME • OFFICE. Services Offered – $9.99: Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Foyer, Hallway, Basement, All other rooms $19.99: Kitchen, Bathrooms, Refrigerator, Deep Clean. ONE TIME • WEEKLY • BI-WEEKLY • MONTHLY. Coverage area: Ocean and Monmouth County. CALL NOW! 732-301-4111 Gaby Cohen.

(48) Nice Guy Car Service - 24/7 Service doctors, hospitals, shopping, all airports, weddings, N.Y.C., cruise, family functions, Alantic City. Call for reasonable rates. John 732-779-8366. (10)

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Mental Health Association Announces Virtual Groups

OCEA N COU N T Y – T he Ment al Health Association in New Jersey has announced the following ongoing groups that individuals can join: Moms Online Group: This online, peer-run group is for mothers seeking mutual support, coping strategies, selfcare tips and wellness resources. Meets weekly via Zoom App at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays or by call-in. Virtual participants use zoom./us/join and meeting ID 932 2282 2193. Phone-in participants call 929-205-6099.

Creative Expression Virtual Group: “Creativit y Unleashed” is a weekly online group; participants explore art as an outlet for expression and a means

to enhance positive mood and emotions.

No art skills required. Meets at 2 p.m. on Sundays online or by call-in. Use this link zoom./us/join and meeting ID 933 5544 9291. Call-in option is 929-205-6099.

Online or Call-in Depression Support Group: “Dealing with Depression” is a weekly support group for those who have dealt with depression and those living with depression; peers provide support, strategies and understanding. Meets at 7 p.m. on Mondays via the Zoom App at zoom./us/join with meeting ID 989 0902 6160 or by call-in 929-205-6099.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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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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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.

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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.

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FUN & GAMES

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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 diďŹƒcult to be carefree and aectionate.

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 dierent 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 ďŹ re 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 ďŹ red 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 exible 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 ďŹ nd 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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