2021-02-13 - The Jackson Times

The JACKSON Times Vol. 21 - No. 37

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─Photo Provided By The Jackson School District This colorful mural by Jackson Academy of the Arts students is on display in the Administration Building of the Jackson Township School District.

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By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – School District Superintendent Nicole Pormilli had the pleasure of discussing some of the artistic talent present in the school district through a special program by

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students of the Jackson Academy of the Arts (JAA).

“We actually planned this during our last school year. We have two beautiful murals.

We have several wonderful academies at

our two high schools,” Pormilli said during a recent Board of Education meeting where she shared the news and photos of the murals with members of the Board and the public.

Pormilli gave a review

of the JAA’s history.

The academy opened in September 2017 under the leadership of Theresa Licitra, the director of curriculum.

The Academy offers focused study in vocal

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GOP Endorses Recent Little Egg Mayor For County Spot

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Little Egg Harbor Committeewoman Barbara “Bobbi Jo” Crea was endorsed by the Ocean Cou nt y Republican screening committee to run for County Commissioner in November.

Crea has been on

the Little Egg Harbor Township Committee for four ter ms. She served as mayor in 2019 and 2020.

She is the Little Egg Ha rbor Re publica n Municipal Chairwoman and has served on Cou nt y Com m it tee since 1996. Crea re-

tired in 1994 as a Senior Executive with the New Jersey Division of Taxation, and is a Certified Public Manager.

Crea had said she wanted to keep the 5-0 GOP majority on the Ocean County Board of Commissioners and to stand with her col-

leagues to fight back against Governor Phil Murphy’s “radical, farleft agenda,” just like they have in her town.

“We run conservative government in Little Egg Harbor and we’re proud of it,” Crea said.

She said the township has passed resolutions

in 2020 and 2019 to make Little Egg Harbor a ‘sanctuary’ for the 2nd Amendment and legal gun owners, “while also declaring we will never be a sanctuary city for illegal immigrants.”

Crea said this “was our

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Public Wants To Be Heard On Adventure Crossing Plan

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – It is unusual when an applicant who has approvals for an extensive project to come back to the Planning Board to downsize it.

That is what happened during a recent Township Planning Board meeting when Vito F. Cardinale and three Adventure Crossing application professionals came before the board regarding the second phase of the project noting a 16% decrease.

Several environmental groups have expressed opposition to the second phase of the Adventure Crossing development.

Adventure Crossing USA (AC) is a 238acre multi-phase development by Cardinale Enterprises along Route 537/Monmouth Road that sits between Six Flags Adventure, the Six Flags Hurricane Harbor and Anderson Road, Route 195, and the Jackson Outlet Mall.

Prior to the meeting several environmental groups called for the public to attend the (Adventure - See Page 6)

Governor Lowers Restrictions On Indoor Dining And More

By Alyssa Riccardi and Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order to increase the indoor capacity of businesses and venues.

Murphy increased indoor capacity from 25 to 35 percent and this order went into effect before last weekend.

“I feel confident in signing this order because of the recent trends at our hospitals and our rate of transmission,” Murphy stated.

On January 13, the state reported 3,726 confi rmed and suspected COVID cases in hospitals. Murphy confi rmed a 20 percent decrease from that number three weeks later.

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Academy:

Continued From Page 1 and instrumental music, studio and graphic art, theater and drama.

The academy serves as “a catalyst for students who possess proven aptitude and interests to realize their creative potential,” Pormilli said. The program also provides a personalized and rigorous environment that fosters “experiential, performance-based educational opportunities and contributes to the cultural enrichment of a global society” according to the school district.

In October 2018 the JAA Advisory Board was established and its purpose was to establish community connections, foster networking communication, and seek opportunities for master experiences, resident artists and internships.

The Board includes Laura Imbriale, Cori Bott, Jessee Bassel, Mark Wetzel, Christine Reese, Jamie Lee, Trevor Bryan, Emily Clark, Adriana Eisele, Laura Volltrauer, and Vicki Grasso.

Pormilli said the academy “offers a lot of performance-based learning.” She said this project presented the challenge of “pulling us together as a school district. I’m just amazed at the talent.”

Mural finalists were selected during an advisory committee meeting held last month, where JAA students were ‘commissioned’ to design a district mural that encompassed Jackson’s Mission Statement. There were more than 25 entries.

Pormilli said the young artists collaborated together to produce some wonderful designs

and the JAA Advisory Board members then voted and selected three top entries.

JAA Academy Mural Project teachers and students include teacher Ashley Forsyth, Ella Centofanti, Alyssa Guzman, Alyssa Cameron, Carly Castelli, Emily Feiteira, Luz Victoriano Grande, and Rebecca Falk at Jackson Liberty High School.

Jackson Memorial High School teacher Lisa Stallone was joined by Alyssa Paranal, Marissa Mobley, Harrison Swindell, Jamie Kuminski, Morgan Barnaby, Emily Anderson and Gabriella Fortunato. Murals completed are featured on display in the school district administration building.

Jackson Memoral High School 11th grade student Harrison Swindell said “it was fulfilling to have started this mural from a blank canvas and make it into something that I am pretty proud of. One of the earliest photos I took of the project is from November 22, 2019 and looking at the progress it is nice to see how this mural has morphed into the completed project that it is.”

“I did a lot of work. I came in almost every day after school to work on this mural. I was invested in giving this mural the best I could give,” the student added.

“I remember when we finished the mural, I had felt a bit empty. It was so weird being done with something that you had spent almost 4 months working on. Looking back, I am proud of what we have been able to make,” he said. “Working on murals takes a lot of time and dedication, but what you get for your time is pretty good. Having something of that scale be a product of your work is a nice feeling to say the least. I am

proud of what we have been able to do to make this mural what it is.”

Jackson Liberty High School teacher Ashley Forsyth said “it has been wonderful to see the Jackson Art Academy grow over the past few years. I am so proud of our art students and their amazing murals!

“The mural project provided opportunities for our JAA students to experience the creative process from start to finish. The students engaged in brainstorming, problem solving and collaboration with their peers. They worked hard together to create a beautiful mural that is now shared with the Jackson community,” the teacher added.

“You walk into the main area of our office building and see one right in our receptionist area. Another one hangs in our conference room right now. I am so proud of our students and teachers,” Pormilli said.

Board member Gus Acevedo commented, “This school district is a patron of the arts.

We don’t look at it as an extension. Sports

are part of what we do. The arts are part of what we do. They are not an addendum to what we do. The academics are what we do, however when we talk about the arts and anything that is creative like that, they are essential.”

Acevedo added, “Any child who chooses the arts, who chooses music, who chooses band it is important to us and is part of our concern it is not an afterthought. We offer a place for students to fail and for them to succeed.”

The board member said that for those who fear that the district might cut programs for the arts, “how do we save money cutting from the arts? How do we save money by cutting from sports or band? If we were to cut from the arts, band or sports we’d be cutting from ourselves,” Acevedo said stressing the seriousness of those subjects in regards to the ongoing budget preparation for the next school year.

“I whole heartedly agree,” Pormilli said.

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people back to work and our local economy growing.”

“The loosening of these restrictions is a welcome change for our residents and business owners,” he said. “As long as we maintain safe practices during this difficult time, this comes as welcome news and is an important building block towards an anticipated full re-opening.”

Vaccination Expansion The governor also updated the state on the progress of the vaccinations. As of February 5, there were about 180,000 people who received both doses.

“Let’s not forget that our goal is maximum efficiency and equity. We have opened up eligibility to a large pool of highly vulnerable folks and frontline workers. And yes, we have more people eligible than we have vaccines. This was intentional to ensure that those more at risk have access and to ensure that there is adequate demand, so every single available dose is maximized and no shots are left on the shelves at the end of the day,” he said. “But we recognize, at the same time, that it also creates unwanted competition.”

He encouraged people to let those who are more vulnerable than them to get the vaccine fi rst.

Murphy also noted that New Jersey company Johnson & Johnson is in the process of getting a single-dose vaccine on the market.

Continued From Page 1 While some numbers are still high, Murphy said he believes that this expansion will work without undoing any progress or adding any further stress on the healthcare system. Health protocols are still in effect; this includes wearing a mask indoors except when eating or drinking.

The expansion will include: Expanding indoor dining capacity to 35 percent. Seating at indoor bars will still remain restricted with this order.

Lifting statewide 10 p.m. restaurant indoor service limit. Although, counties or municipalities may continue to regulate the hours of indoor dining after 8 p.m.

Expanding capacity for indoor entertainment and recreation areas, which includes casinos and gyms, to 35 percent. Included in this would also be personal care businesses like barber shops and salons.

Indoor gatherings such as religious gatherings, wedding ceremonies, political activities and memorial services or funerals can increase capacity to 35 percent but no more than 150 individuals.

Performance venues can also expand to 35 percent capacity, but no more than 150 individuals.

Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill said that “Although not ideal, this is a step in the right direction as we move towards getting

Parent Workshops For Social Emotional Learning JACKSON – Join Jackson Township School District for their Elementary Social Emotional Learning parent workshops!

Held via Google Meet at 3:30 p.m. on February 24.

What is Social Emotional Learning? How can I help my child increase their understanding, expression and management of their emotions? How can I help my child understand and practice empathy and communicate effectively with others?

Join the Social Emotional Learning parent webinar series for answers to these questions and resources to help you practice Social Emotional Learning at home! Each webinar will cover one component of CASEL Social Emotional Learning Framework and provide resources and techniques for everyday use to help improve your child’s Social Emotional development.

To view the link to these webinars, visit jacksonsd.org/district.

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Continued From Page 1 Zoom format Planning Board meeting.

Save Barnegat Bay, Residents of Jackson, Clean Water Action, Crosswicks Doctors, Creek Watershed Association Inc. and Environment New Jersey would like to see the Jackson Planning Board reject aspects of the second phase of the project.

It was noted that phase II had been previously granted approval for three warehouses but had opted for two. The revised plan for the site calls for increased buffers on Holly Tree Court and eliminating an entry point on Anderson Road and the planned two warehouses would be shielded from public view.

“I am the developer and a partner in the project,” Cardinale said before sharing further details of his vision of the overall plan. “I want to address the false statements that have been on social media about the project. It is certainly not a warehouse project. It is still a sports and recreation project. We’ve done everything in this particular application to satisfy some of the neighbors that were unhappy in the original approval.”

The 16% decrease is in the building size and a 28% decrease in the number of parking spots. “We’ve increased the buffers from two to three times as much as we could to help some people on Holly Tree Court. The site lighting will be shielded from the residents. Truck access will not come out on Anderson Road and will not go out in front of children on the baseball fields. It will be contained to the main road,” Cardinale added.

He added that “kids won’t be running in front of 18-wheelers,” Cardinale said.

He noted his ultimate goal was to build a medical research facility to “hopefully cure MS (Multiple Sclerosis). That is my main goal personally but I will hopefully satisfy many families and the town with a

wonderful sports and recreation project.”

Residents filed an appeal to challenge the previously approved plan for the site.

Cardinale said that issue was resolved by his eliminating the residential component of the property which was a project next to Anderson Road.

“There was also the removing of a golf tenant I had. People on that road were very unhappy with the height of the net and the height of the lighting. They thought it would make their lives very uncomfortable so we had to come back with another solution and the solution was to get the three warehouses approved which were approved and we could build them but we found from the market that they prefer to have only two. We’ve eliminated the residential component on that side of the project and moved it to the other side of the project away from Anderson and Holly Court,” Cardinale said.

Cardinale said he has no tenants yet for the commercial warehouses. Phase I has been cleared of trees for construction and the warehouse project will be developed independent of the first phase. An emergency access point recommended by the township will be in place for Anderson Road “which we agree is the safest way to get people out of there if there is anything wrong on the main road.”

“It will probably be a national tenant,” Cardinale said adding the warehouse area was in the location where he had originally planned a golf range on Anderson Road. “Obviously I didn’t want to see a warehouse there. I preferred to see the golf there and the convention center and everything else but we moved the convention center over” Cardinale added, “we’ve created a very large buffer from Anderson and the community right next store and even in the interior part of the project where we have the hotel, convention and the ball fields we didn’t want to see the warehouses. We created a very nice landscaping buffer

between the warehouses and us.

“We will not see the warehouses internally and my goal is to not let the people that live on the road and living in the community see the warehouses either.

With the buffering and the landscaping and the distances we created and the angles we created, we will do everything in our power to make sure both the residents of Jackson on that road will not see them and we will not see them,” Cardinale said.

The application began to be heard shortly after 10 p.m. which did not allow for as much testimony as desired.

Professionals for the project spoke about the details of the revision. Members of the environmental groups and the public could not offer comment but some groups had previously criticized the building of the two warehouses that they fear would operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week on Route 527 and Anderson Road near Route 195 of Garden State Parkway Exit 16.

“Jackson township is one of the fastest growing towns in New Jersey. It seems like every time you look there’s a new development being proposed,” New Jersey Sierra Club Director Jeff Tittel said.

“Adventure Crossing is the wrong project in the wrong place. It is in the Headwater area for two C1 streams, Toms River and Crosswicks Creek and would impact the Barnegat Bay watershed. It will also mean more traffic, more f looding, more pollution, and more sprawl.”

Jackson Mayor Michael Reina previously referred to the project as the “start of the future” for Jackson. The mayor said the overall project which has been in development for several years, would provide a weekend destination point for the community with its sports recreation facility where athletes and parents would come to stay for a weekend or week-long visits.

“If we want clean water f lowing down

the Toms River from Jackson to Barnegat Bay, then projects like Phase II at Adventure Crossings must be stopped.

Phase II of this project proposes to clearcut 72 acres of un-disturbed forest and cover the parcels with two gigantic warehouses,” Save Barnegat Bay Executive Director Britta Forsberg-Wenzel said.

“We know that forests and woodlands are essential for filtering contamination out of stormwater runoff before it seeps into the aquifer and drinking water supply. Warehouses, parking lots, and truck traffic 24/7 is not a recipe for clean, safe, drinking water. This land should be permanently preserved through the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust before the bulldozers arrive,” CleanWater Action, NJ Board Chair Janet Tauro said.

The first phase of the project called for the clearing of 93 acres of forest. Phase I includes a 50’+ Air Dome, multiple recreational and sports buildings and outdoor fields, two hotels, six fast food restaurants, two eat-in restaurants, and a gas and convenience center.

Allan Proske, the owner of NJ Ruthless, who will be a tenant of Adventure Sports upon completion of the project and will also be a partner of Adventure Sports said, “I support the Sierra Club’s mission and certainly would love to discuss this with them. After eight years of planning and working, I am surprised they have not reached out to me or the landlord.”

Proske believes Tittel was mixing the Adventure project with the Trophy Park project “since that is the one right next to Prospertown Lake. My piece of this project is solely the sports-based offerings. I run community and private based youth sports and mentor-based training that will be headquartered out of this site.”

He added, “this is the main purpose of the facility - I cannot speak to the overall project which is driven by the landlord’s desire to end MS. I am actively involved (Adventure - See Page 11)

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

Smith: New $4M Federal Grant To Help Address Addictions

LAKEWOOD - Preferred Behavioral Health Group ( PBHG) i n L a ke wo o d will receive a $4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to create a Cer tif ied Community Behavioral Health Clinic to serve Ocean and Monmouth county residents, said Rep. Ch r is Sm it h (R-4th) a strong supporter of the legislation providing the federal funds.

“Expanding mental health services and boosting funding programs to combat substance use disorder is especially timely and needed as people continue to struggle with the health and economic challenges of the coronavirus and inherent restrictions,” Smith said.

“With this significant federal support, PBHG will provide additional services and reach more people throughout our community. The two-year grant will be used to launch a much-needed Community Behavioral Health Clinic that is specifically designed to provide an all-inclusive range of substance use disorder and mental health ser vices, especially for individuals who have complex needs. It will allow the team at PBHG to expand the quality mental and psychological support services they are already providing in Ocean and Monmouth counties.”

PBHG’s chief executive officer, Mary Pat Angelini, welcomed the news and

said they would put the grant to immediate good use.

“Preferred Behavioral Health Group is thrilled to be selected to receive the federal funding needed to create a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC),” Angelini said. “Our CCBHC will provide a comprehensive range of mental health and substance use disorder services to vulnerable individuals living in Monmouth and Ocean counties. Among our expansion of services, our professional staff will provide crisis mental health services; patient-centered treatment planning; outpatient mental health and substance use ser vices; primary care screening and

monitoring; targeted case management; peer support, counseling, family support services and services for veterans.”

Since 1978, Preferred Behavioral Health Group of NJ has served those in need of guidance, counseling and assistance with difficult personal issues.

Currently they have 15 locations in Monmouth and Ocean counties and serve over 30,000 individuals annually. PBHG’s mission is to deliver quality and compassionate behavioral health services around-the-clock to individuals and families.

The new funding comes via a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Service Grant provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health

Services Administration (SAMHSA), authorized in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260), which became law with Rep Smith’s support in December 2020.

Dr. Nora Volkow, Director of NIH’s National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), said that an October 2020 study with which she collaborated showed that of 7.5 million patients sampled, those who had previously had a substance use disorder (SUD) were 1.5 times more likely to have a COVID-19 diagnosis. Those with an opioid use disorder (OUD) were 2.4 times more likely to have COVID-19, those with a cocaine use disorder 1.6 times more likely, and those with an alcohol use

disorder 1.4 times more likely.

Said Volkow about the study: “There is reason to be concerned that people with substance use disorders (SUDs) may be particularly vulnerable to COVID-19 and its most adverse health outcomes,” she said, adding, “Patients with lifetime SUD diagnoses also experienced more severe outcomes from COVID-19 than others, including hospitalization (41% versus 30%) and death (9.6% versus 6.6%). The disparity between African Americans and Caucasians was stark: 13 percent of African Americans in the sample with both lifetime SUD and COVID-19 died, versus 8.6 percent of Caucasians with both diagnoses.”

Menendez: Federal Law Enforcement Failed To Screen For Domestic Abusers WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, led several of their colleagues in urging the Department of Homeland Security to establish a zero-tolerance stance for domestic violence and take immediate steps to enforce a federal law that keeps firearms out of the hands of those c onv ict e d of dome st ic violence or subject to a restraining law - including those who carry a federal badge.

The statute, known as the “Lautenberg Amendment” to the Gun Control Act of 1968, is na med for the late New Jersey U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg and has resulted in a 17% drop in murders of intimate female partners, according to a 2017 Stanford University study. The amendment makes it a fel-

ony for anyone convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence to ship, transport, receive or possess firearms without exceptions for federal law enforcement officers.

“Regrettably, some of the nation’s law enforcement age ncie s cha rge d w it h protecting the public have failed to comply with this important law,” the senators wrote in a letter to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. “We request that DHS act swiftly to ensure that federal law enforcement meaningfully addresses domestic violence within its ranks. In addition to mandating domestic violence training at all DHS law enforcement agencies, we request that you take action to ensure that all federal off icers are appropriately screened for domestic violence convictions on an ongoing basis.”

The DHS Inspector General (IG) found last year

that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) failed to screen their agents for domestic abusers through the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) databases. The IG investigation also revealed these agencies, along with the Secret Service and Transportation Security Administration (TSA), failed to provide required domestic violence awareness training to law enforcement officers.

The senators also requested DHS report back to Congress within six months on its prog ress implementing the Laute nb e rg A me nd me nt t o ensure full compliance.

Joining Sens. Menendez and Peters on the letter a r e S e n s . C o r y B o oker (D-N.J.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Sher rod B r ow n ( D - O h i o), E d ward Markey (D-Mass.), R ichard Blu menthal

( D - C o n n .), C h r i s Va n Hollen (D-Md.), Tim Kaine (D -Va.), A my K lobuchar (D -Min n.), Jeff Me r k le y ( D - O r e.) a nd M a z ie H i r o n o ( D - H a waii).

“Dear Secretary Mayorkas: “We are writing to request that the Department of Homela nd Se c u r it y (DHS) establish a clear zero-tolerance stance for domest ic v iolence a nd t a ke i m mediate steps t o e n force t he cu r re nt fe d e r a l l aw k n ow n a s the “Lautenberg Amendment.” It is imperative that DHS keep firearms out of the hands of those c onv ict e d of dome st ic violence or subject to a restraining order. “ Ne a rly t we nt y-f ive years ago, Congress adopted an amendment by fo r m e r S e n a t o r Fr a n k L aut e nb e rg t o preve nt domestic abusers f rom obtaining firearms. The Lautenberg Amendment

to the Gun Control Act of 1968 makes it a felony for anyone convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence to ship, transport, receive or possess firearms. There are no exceptions for federal law enforcement officers.

A 2017 St anford st udy found that implementing this amendment resulted i n a seventeen percent decrease in murders of intimate female partners.

“Regrettably, some of the nation’s law enforcement age ncie s cha rge d w it h protecting the public have failed to comply with this important law. Last year, the DHS Inspector General found that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and I m m ig rat ion and C u s t o m s E n fo r c e m e nt (ICE) failed to check their agents through the FBI databases that would have f lagged domestic abusers.

In addition, the Inspector General noted that CBP, ICE, Secret Service, and

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Transportation Security Administration (TSA) neglected to provide the required domestic violence awareness training to law enforcement officers.

“We request that DHS act swiftly to ensure that federal law enforcement meaningfully addresses domestic violence within its ranks. In addition to mandating domestic violence training at all DHS law enforcement agencies, we request that you take action to ensure that all federal officers are appropriately screened for domestic violence convictions on an ongoing basis. Finally, we respectfully ask that you report back to Congress within six months of receipt of this letter on your progress to ensure that DHS is fully compliant with the Lautenberg Amendment.

“Thank you for your attention to this serious issue. We look forward to working with you on this important issue.”

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Six Flags Great Adventure To Hold Virtual Job Fair

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Job interviews are adapting to the conditions of the coronavirus pandemic and Six Flags Great Adventure is no exception.

The township-based amusement park recently announced its contact-free hiring and training process that will be employed during a virtual job fair to be held on February 13.

The theme park plans to hire 4,000 employees for the coming season for the amusement park, Wild Safari and Hurricane Harbor. The new hiring and training routine will be used to fill positions from March 2021 through January 2, 2022.

The parks will offer positions in more than 10 diverse departments according to Six Flags Great Adventure Communications Supervisor Megan Werts.

Six Flags Great Adventure Recruitment Supervisor Samantha Katcher said, “at Six Flags, the safety of our guests and team members is our top priority. Our new hiring process will provide applicants with a safe and comfortable environment, from completing an application through job training.”

Those interested in applying will start the process by completing an application online.

Interviews, communication, and onboarding paperwork will be completed virtually. Six Flags Great Adventure will offer curbside drop-off for document verification this year.

Once offered a position, new team members will: • Visit the Six Flags Employment Center with required documents and remain in their vehicle; • Call a phone number listed at their parking spot; • Human Resources representative will pick up the documents from the car window and process the paperwork; and • Applicant will receive processed docu-

ments along with a start date and training dates.

All trainings will then be conducted live through interactive, classroom-type, virtual meetings.

Six Flags is offering benefits for team members including advancement opportunities, educational scholarships, reward and recognition programs, free park admission and much more.

Among the positions open include: Ride Operations, Park Services (Custodial), Security, Food and Beverage Operations, Retail, Games, Admissions, Clerks, Landscaping and Guest Relations/VIP Services. The Safari is looking for Gatekeepers, Educators, and Lifeguards. The Wardrobe department needs Seamstresses and Launderers.

Six Flags will host virtual hiring events and will recruit team members virtually throughout the tri-state area at high schools, colleges, and local job fairs.

The virtual Job Fair will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those who wish to apply for job and access the fair on mysfga.com/jobs on February 13. Information about positions and on-the-spot interviews will be available. Candidates can also apply online at sixflagsjobs.com.

The hours for curbside document drops are Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Appointments are encouraged.

Six Flags’ safety procedures require all employees to wear masks and are temperature-checked and health-screened each day. Gloves are worn as appropriate, per guidelines.

This year the Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure will open on March 20, and Six Flags Great Adventure will open March 27.

For additional information, visit sixflags. com/greatadventure.

Jackson Elks To Host Karaoke Nights Twice A Week

JACKSON – At the Jackson Elks, they’ve been having too much fun to be contained in just one night, so... karaoke is now Friday and Saturday nights from 6 to 10 p.m.

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New Egypt Volunteer Fire Company Holds Annual Fish Fry

NEW EGYPT – Tickets are now on sale for the New Egypt Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 Annual Spring Fish Fry. The event will be March 13 from 1-4 p.m.

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Continued From Page 1 way of sending a message to Trenton about our conservative values here in Ocean County.”

She added that she admires the willingness of the current County Commissioners to weigh in on important state and national issues.

The candidate said she was also proud of her local record of delivering results and safeguarding the special quality of life in her hometown.

Crea also pledged to work hand-in-hand with the county’s small businesses to rebuild and recover from the pandemic lockdown orders, while keeping county residents healthy and safe.

“We’ve secured more than $1.25 million in grants to hold down taxes, we’ve battled the opioid epidemic, we completed Veterans Park and enhanced Little Treasures Park, started a town wide dredging project, expanded community events for families, children, and seniors, and continue to restore our beaches to make Little Egg Harbor a destination for all residents,” Crea added.

She is a step-mother of two with six grandchildren and is recently widowed from her husband Richard. “My late husband always

encouraged my public service and my family could not be more energized by my decision to run and serve.”

Crea is also a member of the Ocean County Republican Federation of Women, a parishioner at Saint Theresa’s, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 493, and a Trustee of the Great Bay Regional Volunteer EMS along with other civic and charitable pursuits.

The committee screened all the candidates recently and selected her to represent them. The way it works is that the committee makes the recommendation and then the Ocean County Republican Convention will convene on March 10 to officially vote.

The endorsement is significant. Rarely does the county veer from the endorsement. If Crea gets the vote on March 10, she will have the party line on the November ballot. Republicans have generally won county races, with large percentages. The last Democrat to serve as a County Commissioner (then called freeholder) was Paul Brush from 1990-1993.

And usually there are no open seats on the county’s governing body. In this case, Commissioner Gerry Little announced that he would not run for re-election in 2021.

This sparked a lot of interest in prominent Republicans, all hoping to reach for that spot.

• John Bacchione, Berkeley Councilman • Lawrence Cuneo, Pine Beach Mayor • Peter Curatolo, Lacey Mayor • Shawn Denning, Waretown Board of Education • Victor Finamore, Brick Housing Advisor • Lisa Hodgson-Henson, Surf City Realtor • Andrew Kern, Jackson Council President • Sharon McKenna, Stafford former Councilwoman • Stephen Reid, former Point Pleasant Beach Mayor • Michael A. Thulen, Sr., former Brick Councilman • Rolf J. Weber, Island Heights Councilman • Rory Wells, Manchester, former assistant prosecutor “I am impressed by the depth of qualified people we have,” said county GOP Chairman Frank B. Holman. “We know how to govern in Ocean County. There are a lot of successful government servants on our list.”

Commissioner Gary Quinn is up for re-election. He was endorsed as well.

The screening committee also endorsed the incumbents in all the State Senate and Assembly races: Senator Christopher Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove in the 9th Legislative District; Senator James W. Holzapfel, Assemblyman Gregory P. McGuckin, and Assemblyman John Catalano in the 10th Legislative District; Senator Samuel D. Thompson, Assemblyman Ronald S. Dancer, and Assemblyman Robert D. Clifton for the 12th Legislative District; and Senator Robert W. Singer, Assemblyman Sean T. Kean, and Assemblyman Ned Thomson for the 30th Legislative District.

They endorsed Commissioner Virginia E. “Ginny” Haines as State Committeewoman and former Toms River Mayor Thomas F. Kelaher as State Committeman. Both are incumbents.

The Screening Committee also endorsed former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli for Governor.

-Bob Vosseller contributed to this story

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Continued From Page 6 with FRA - an organization that supports autistic and disabled children as well as the owner of NJ Ruthless. Ruthless is an organization with 15-plus former female Olympians that mentors’ girls in the world of sports as well as in life.”

Proske called the project “a much needed one. Providing needed resources to girls, to families that have been priced out of the sports development world as well as a focus on strengthening values, teamwork and life skills: seems invaluable in today’s world.”

“A child focused, inclusive offering across genders, abilities, economics simply does not yet exist in New Jersey

The Jackson Times, February 13, 2021, Page 11 but hopefully soon,” Proske added.

Jackson resident Keith Jolliffee said, “the greater Anderson Road neighborhood is not a faceless community. We are a mix of young families, elderly and the disabled who moved here to live in a rural and quiet area. The Adventure Crossing project destroys that.”

It was noted during the meeting that Holly Tree Court is a private access road and not a public right of way.

Jackson Council Vice President Martin Flemming recommended the applicant consider purchasing two lots on that road to increase the buffer. “It would buffer four people’s back yards that have been critics of the project. It is a suggestion,” Flemming said.

Business Administrator Terence Wall

asked if consolidating buildings helped with “the logistics of the circulation element of the internal plan?”

He was told it does and that it allows truck movement to operate more smoothly.

Phase II of the project has received approvals from Ocean County and preliminary approval from the Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority for water and sewer. The applicant is awaiting approvals from the land use department of the State Department of Environmental Protection. The application was carried to the Board’s April 5 meeting.

In a letter to Chairman Hudak, Jackson resident Randy Bergmann stated, “more than a dozen people opposing the project waited their turn to comment. They sat

through more than four hours of testimony before the board determined at 10:50 p.m. it was too late to continue.”

“No opportunities for public comment were provided. Now, the hearing and the public’s chance to be heard will be delayed for another 10 weeks. Before the meeting was concluded, it was noted that there were 63 people on Zoom. Many more may have grown tired of waiting and signed off,” Bergmann stated.

His letter added, “given the level of opposition to this project, the board’s failure to invite public comment was outrageous.

Opponents deserve to be heard – and not 10 weeks from now. The pandemic and the board’s decision to hold meetings remotely has made it even more difficult for the public to be heard.”

Physical Therapy for the Pediatric Population By: Erin Sullivan, DPT, Manchester Facility Manager

Physical Therapy is not just for adults, children can also benefit from treatment.

HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP MY CHILD? • Orthopedics Range of motion and flexibility differ from that of an adult so special considerations should be kept in mind when treating the pediatric population.

When a child experiences an injury, treatment may vary considerably versus an adult, particularly in the event of growth plate involvement. These Injuries, and the natural growth and development of a child can significantly impact their ability to reach motor milestones. Growth spurts may also impact how and/or when they evolve their gross motor skills.

• Meeting Motor Milestones Children may have difficulty reaching their motor mile stones for a number of reasons. These milestones act as stepping stones for a child to progress towards more complex, functional activities. If children are delayed in reaching these milestones, they may also have difficulty participating in school-based, recreational, or age specific activities.

• Sensory Processing Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, or other conditions which impact sensory processing, can also benefit from skilled physical therapy services.

A child’s perception of sensory input may impact their functional and gross motor ability as well as their behavior. These senses include sight, sound, smell, taste, touch, vestibular (balance), and what is known as proprioceptive or the perception of one’s own body, detected by the nervous system. It is possible that children may be over sensitive or under sensitive to sensory input, and it is important that their treatment be focused regarding their specific needs.

WHAT TO EXPECT A licensed physical therapist will take a detailed history from you and your child regarding current or ongoing complaints. Your therapist will then complete a thorough evaluation, often through observation as well as objective measurements to determine whether your child is performing at an age appropriate level. Measures of joint range of motion, flexibility, and strength will also be assessed as part of the evaluation. The therapist will then discuss their findings with you and make recommendations regarding their plan of care. Your child may attend therapy sessions anywhere from once a week to three times per week depending on the outcome of your child’s evaluation.

Treatment will be specific for each individual child and will be focused on age-appropriate, childdriven activities with integrated therapeutic play to address the child’s goals.

WHERE CAN I FIND PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY? Pediatric physical therapy is available in a number of different settings. Children with developmental delays from infancy up to three years of age, in New Jersey, may be eligible for a federally funded program called Early Intervention.

School-based physical therapy is also available in some cases and focuses on the child’s ability to access and participate in the school setting. Medical-model physical therapy is available in the hospital-based, home-based or outpatient setting, like All Care Physical Therapy Center.

Medical-model physical therapy will address a child’s global needs including the ability to participate in the home or community (due to injury or gross motor delays). Many children may

benefit from physical therapy on an outpatient basis, in addition to receiving school based therapy services. Parents are encouraged to discuss any concerns and treatment options with your child’s pediatrician or physician.

ERIN SULLIVAN, DPT Erin graduated from the Richard Stockton College of NJ with her Bachelors of Science in Biology in 2011 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2013.

Erin completed her clinical affiliations in a variety of settings, one of which was in our Toms River facility. In addition to her clinical rotation at All-Care, Erin completed affiliations in schoolbased pediatric, acute care, and hospital affiliated out-patient settings. Clinically, Erin works with postsurgical orthopedics, musculoskeletal injuries, adult neurological conditions (Parkinson’s disease, stroke, spinal cord injury, Guillan-Barre syndrome, and Multiple Sclerosis) as well as pediatric and genetic neurological conditions (Cerebral Palsy, seizure disorders, and muscular dystrophy). Erin is certified as a LSVT: Big Clinician. The LSVT: Big program is an unique treatment approach for patients’ with Parkinson’s focusing on big, large amplitude movements to promote independence. Erin also has clinical experience with patients with cardiopulmonary complications and other comorbidities.

Erin’s treatment approach is very hands on with a focus on keeping her patients as involved as possible during their physical therapy experience and rehabilitation.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Long Time Fire Marshal Remembered

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By Chris Lundy Ketchersid, known by many as CAR 41, OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County was also a long-time volunteer firefighter.

Sheriff ’s Department sent their thoughts “He was one of the nicest guys you could and prayers to the family of Bob Ketchersid, ever met,” Sheriff Michael Mastronardy who was an Ocean County Fire Marshal for said. “We send our condolences to Carol over 25 years. and his entire family.”

Ocean County Family Support Organization Holds Virtual Parents Support Groups OCEAN COUTNY – The Ocean County Family Support Organization is holding virtual Parents Support Groups every Thursday at 6 p.m. via Zoom.

The virtual Parents Support Group is an informal support group of parents, grandparent and caretakers of children

with special emotional and behavior needs sharing concerns while supporting one another. The meeting ID for the Zoom call is 830-8271-1826.

Call or email to register; 732-569-6334 or email nina.sonatore@oceanfso.org. For more information, visit oceanfso.org.

Ocean County Parks & Recreation Summer Jobs Applications Now Open

OCEAN COUNTY – It’s not too early to think summer! Sports positions for the upcoming summer season are available in the Recreation Division. Applications are

currently being accepted. Must be an Ocean County resident, 17 or older.

Contact Victoria at 732-506-9090 x 5951 or email VWagner@co.ocean.nj.us

The Jackson Times welcomes your special announcements! Engagements, Weddings, Births, Birthday Wishes, etc. Please call 732-657-7344 for more details!

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Garden State Philharmonic Welcomes New Board President

OCEAN COUNTY – Dr. Nancy Mezey grew up in the world of classical music. She played oboe in her school orchestra and band in Ardsley, NY, and in the Westchester Youth Orchestra, the New York All-State Band, and the Manhattan School of Music pre-conservatory training program. Her lifelong love of classical music led her to a Garden State Philharmonic concert in 2016, and in 2017, she joined the Board of Directors.

So, when the Garden State Philharmonic’s Board of Directors asked Dr. Mezey, Dean of the Honors School at Monmouth University, to become its new President, leading the organization at this very challenging time, she was, “very excited. The GSP is an amazing organization with a long history of providing professional-level orchestral music to the Jersey Shore. Our professional orchestra, coupled with our Community Chorus and Youth Orchestra creates a comprehensive symphonic music organization with an impressive past and what promises to be a vibrant future.” The GSP is the “Orchestra in Residence” at Ocean County

─Photo courtesy Garden State Philharmonic College in Toms River. highly engaged artistic and administrative Acknowledging the complications posed by staff and board volunteers who are meeting the current COVID environment, the Point the challenges of this unprecedented time by Pleasant resident points out that the pandemic finding new and innovative ways to serve its has challenged the orchestra’s management constituency and ensure its future. “to find creative ways to provide professional “Diane Wittry, our Music Director & Conducorchestral concerts and educational opportu- tor, is a creative force, who has helped us build nities for our youth. a talented team to meet these challenges,” Dr. “While the pandemic has prevented us from Mezey says. “Maestro Wittry, who has conbringing in-person musical performances and ducted orchestras in 11 countries throughout educational events to the community, we have been successful in offering them virtually.

In May we produced our first live-streamed orchestral event, followed by our partnership in July with Monmouth University for its first-ever Summer Music and Arts Festival, also delivered virtually. We are now offering an Online Coaching Program for our Youth Orchestra; an Instruments of the Orchestra educational video series is in development; and a spring series of virtual Chamber Music Concerts is also being planned.”

Dr. Mezey is enthusiastic about working with an impressive team of talented, creative and

Ocean Mental Health Services To Hold Free Online Sessions

OCEAN COUNTY – The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have left many people struggling. Ocean Mental Health Services will be holding free online sessions to help recognize the symptoms of depression and how to seek help if needed. There will be two one-hour sessions held. Visit the link

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the world, currently resides in Allentown, PA, where she is also Music Director and Conductor of the Allentown Symphony. She was recently named one of the Top 30 Professional Musicians by Musical America Worldwide.

“In an innovative strategy, Maestro Wittry was instrumental in bringing three performing professional musicians onto the GSP staff for administrative projects,” Dr. Mezey points out. “Allison Kiger, principal flutist, serves as Development Director, focusing on fundraising; Karl Kramer, soloist and principal horn player, supervises the Online Youth Coaching Program and Youth Orchestra; and Emily Tsai, principal oboist, manages sound engineering and video editing for our Instruments of the Orchestra video series.

“The pandemic,” she continues, “poses significant challenges for the ability of the Community Chorus to perform which are difficult to overcome at this time. Under the stellar leadership of Steven Russell, GSP Chorus Director, the chorus has grown its membership, repertoire, and the excellence of its performance, positioning it well for a strong return when it is safe to do so.”

Dr. Mezey believes that the Garden State Philharmonic’s future is bright and is thrilled to be working with a team that is committed to creating the best musical and educational programming possible for our audience. She encourages community members to support the GSP during this challenging time by taking advantage of its virtual programming opportunities, and making a donation to help sustain it for the future.

For more information and donations see the GSP website at gardenstatephilharmonic.org or email info@gardenstatephilharmonic.org.

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Frequency of cleaning: We encourage all of our patients to use a soft dry toothbrush to clean the hearing aids on a daily basis. If you fail to do so, the hearing aids will break down frequently. Ask you hearing care professional for AUDIOWIPES as well.

Where hearing aids are worn: In general, the ultra-small “custom” hearing aids

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A person’s body physiology: Many patients create excessive cerumen buildup (wax) and profusely sweat. Sweat creates moisture which commonly invades the circuit and shuts down the hearing aid. An electronic dehumidifier is recommended to dry out the hearing instruments.

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

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The following claims have been validated by animal studies include: • Support healing of soft tissue • Support a healthier allergic response to natural triggers • Improve intestinal and bowel problems • Repair and protect the liver, gut and pancreas • Support healthy blood pressure numbers • Improve serotonin transport which impacts mood If you are interested in learning more about BPC 157 and its other uses, I wrote a longer version of this article that includes some research links, and I can email you that. Just sign up my free newsletter at suzycohen. com. To purchase BPC 157 oral supplements, check online right now, as it is not widely available at the health food stores yet and remember to ask your practitioner(s) if it’s right for you.

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I recently introduced you to BPC 157 which is made of amino acids that originate from a protective stomach protein. The final result is considered synthetic, even though it is derived from natural stomach compounds.

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A rabbit study suggests this compound can even heal bones to some extent.

Is it a drug, an herb or a vitamin? It’s none of those. BPC 175 is a peptide (like a tiny protein). It is not a drug, and it’s not an herb and yet it is sold as a dietary supplement (mainly online) in a growing category of supplements called “peptides.” The peptide supplements are gaining popularity quickly, especially those that can be given orally. Most peptides require a tiny needle to be self-injected via the SQ route. While we are learning more and more about BPC 157, it’s a good idea to check with your primary care physician or pharmacist to see if this or any supplement you take, can interact with any prescription you take, or adversely affect your medical conditions.

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County: Residents Are Trying To Recycle Dangerous Materials

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – County officials are reminding residents to be mindful with their recycling and to make sure there are no items that pose a danger.

Ocean County Board of Commissioners Director Gary Quinn, said “while recycling is important because it helps protect the environment and saves money for our towns by not having to dispose solid waste at the landfill, understanding proper recycling habits is a key component in making sure the recycling process goes smoothly.,” Quinn, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County recycling program added, “we want to make our residents aware that there are many options for proper disposal of items that could pose dangers and that do not belong in curbside recycling containers.”

Fires have become more common in recent years at recycling centers, with many being caused by improper recycling. One recent example was at Atlantic Coast Fibers, operator for Ocean County’s Northern Recycling Center in Lakewood, who recently lost their recycling center in North Jersey to an 11-alarm fire on January 30. The exact cause of that fire is under investigation.

“Sometimes, in an effort to recycle as much as possible, residents inadvertently place dangerous items into their curbside recycling containers thinking that they are properly disposing of the items, when actually these items can lead to fires inside collection trucks and recycling centers,” Quinn added.

“These types of fires can be prevented by residents understanding how to properly dispose of items such as lithium-ion batteries, aerosol cans, combustible/flammable liquids, household

chemicals, and propane tanks,” the Commission Director added.

Lithium-ion batteries, for instance, that are found in cell phones, “vape” pens and musical greeting cards, as well as rechargeable batteries and button batteries, should never be placed in curbside recycling containers.

In Ocean County, the batteries should be taken to the Special Waste Drop-off facilities at Ocean County’s Northern Recycling Center in Lakewood or the Southern Recycling Center in Manahawkin (open Monday-Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.).

Residents can also check with their municipality’s public works department to find other drop-off locations.

There are other ignitable items including aerosol cans, combustible/flammable liquids like gasoline and kerosene, propane tanks, and household chemicals like bleach, ammonia or pool chemicals can be disposed of during Household Hazardous Waste events that are hosted throughout the year by the Ocean County Board of Commissioners and its Department of Solid Waste Management.

Quinn added that many county facilities and programs such as the Household Hazardous Waste program are free to Ocean County residents.

“We encourage our residents to use the resources that are available to help make sure they are recycling right,” he said.

For additional information on available programs and what can be recycled, visit the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management’s website co.ocean.nj.us/OC/SolidWaste/ frmHomeSW.aspx or call 732-506-5047.

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Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates Offers Free Screenings This Month

All throughout the month of February, Dr. Elisa Velazquez and Dr. Matthew Sones of Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates (OPDA) are going above and beyond to raise awareness of the importance of optimal oral health for the children in our communities as part of Children’s Dental Health Month. OPDA will be participating in Give Kids a Smile for the sixteenth year, to provide free oral health education, screenings, preventive, and restorative treatment for children in need. Just as pediatricians are the physicians that provide medical care for children, the pediatric dentists at Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates are all board-certified and specialized in providing dental services for children. All of the pediatric dentists at OPDA believe that it is a privilege to treat children, and that they have a unique opportunity to make a difference and encourage each child to have a lifetime of optimal oral health. Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates is dedicated to providing education and dental care for all children while creating beautiful smiles.

One of the main goals of a pediatric dentist is to properly educate parents a nd pat ie nt s on t he i mp or t a nce of proper home care routines in order to avoid cavities. Cer tain bacteria live in our mouths. When these bacteria come into contact with sugary foods left behind on our teeth after eating, acids are produced. These acids attack the enamel on the exterior of the teeth, eventually eating through the enamel and creating holes in the teeth, which we call cavities.

To reduce our risk of cavities, we must brush two times a day for two minutes each time, using f luoride toothpaste.

It is also very importance to f loss one time a day. Flossing can reach spots in between the teeth that the bristles of a toothbrush cannot. Children often require assistance while brushing and f lossing due to limited dexterity skills, so it becomes extremely important for parents to help their youngsters with their brushing and f lossing.

In addition to home care routines, our diets play a direct role in our risk for cavities. The key factor is frequency of exposure to foods or beverages that are high in carbohydrates, which are just complex sugars. We all know that children are known for having the proverbial “sweet tooth”. When it comes to candy, remember what Dr. Matt and

Do you have something you want everyone to know? Is there an issue that needs to be addressed?

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Dr. Elisa always tell the kids, “if it’s sticky, it’s icky!” It is critical to avoid sugary foods and drinks, limit snacking with high carbohydrate items, and to maintain a healthy, well-balanced diet.

Finally, make regular appointments so

the doctors at Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates can check the health of your child’s teeth and provide professional cleanings along with guidance on proper home care, diet, the use of f luoride, and growth and development.

For over ten years, the doctors of Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates have been consistently VOTED TOP DENTISTS by their peers and by their patients in the state of New Jersey. We are proud and honored of this accomplishment!

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CASA Brings Smiles To Children In Foster Care, And New Hope For 2021

COLTS NECK – Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of Monmouth brought joy to nearly 200 children in foster care this past holiday season. Through the CASA of Monmouth annual holiday wish list, foster children served by CASA advocates received gifts to celebrate the holidays.

Every year, CASA of Monmouth looks to fulfill the wish lists from the children in the child welfare system served by the program.

This effort is done through the generosity of CASA volunteers, community members, CASA staff, CASA Executive Board, and local business sponsors.

“During the holiday season, we ask our volunteers to gather a wish list of about three to four items for the child they are working with,” said Lynn Goelz, Director of Pro-

gram Services. “I post all the wishes onto a signup, which is shared through our social media. This year, almost all the gifts were accounted for by generous donors within 24 hours! Seeing how quickly people are to give is simply magical. I wish the donors could see the joy and smiles, sometimes even tears, that these gifts bring to the children during the holidays.”

Court Appointed Special Advocates, CASAs, are highly trained volunteers from our community who work with children in the child welfare system who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect.

CASAs are assigned to the foster children by a family court judge to “be their voice” in court to ensure the children’s needs are being met and to work towards a perma-

nent, safe home. CASAs meet with the kids monthly or more to check on their well-being and provide reports to the court. CASA has remained fully operational to ensure these children do not fall through the cracks of the child welfare system. CASA has been diligent in their efforts to keep children connected and safe throughout the pandemic.

These advocates are a constant source of support for the children they work with. With the pandemic disrupting the lives of so many, CASA provides a dedicated adult presence to those who are most vulnerable. Children rescued from hardship often face more as they bounce through an overburdened system, rarely receiving undivided attention.

The emotional toll of being separated from your home and family has a severe impact

on these children, especially during a pandemic. The influence of the volunteers cannot be understated – CASA volunteers can improve children’s well-being and help them reach a permanent home. The ultimate goal is always reunification with family if it is safe - or other caring relatives or foster parents ready to adopt.

The need for these heroic volunteers remains great. CASA for Children of Monmouth is holding an information session on February 1 for new dedicated community members to advocate for children in foster care and become a voice for a child.

For more information on volunteering or sponsoring a wish list in the future, call the offices at 732-460-9100 or visit casaofmonmouth.org.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE New Project Will Educate Officers About Substance Use Disorder

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By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has announced the Michael Camillus Project, which will educate law enforcement officers about substance use disorder.

The project was created through a partnership with Ocean County College and grant funding comes from the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General’s Operation Helping Hand.

The Michael Camillus Project will allow student/officers to receive an eighteen-credit certificate in addiction studies from Ocean County College. In order to receive their Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) designation, student/officers will take the state board exam and perform clinical hours.

“The goal of the Michael Camillus Project is to instill law enforcement officers with a high-level knowledge regarding addiction so they can bring this information back to their departments and to use it constructively when encountering individuals with substance abuse disorders in their communities. We have been working closely with Ocean County College to prepare this initial group of students/officers for an innovative educational experience that is the first of its kind for law enforcement in New Jersey,” Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer stated.

“The Michael Camillus Project inaugural class is comprised of fourteen student/ officers representing five different law enforcement agencies in Ocean County.

The Project includes student/officers towards the beginning, middle and ends of their careers. This Project will enable these student/officers to start effectively battling addiction related stigma within their own agencies and drive home the importance of early intervention with regard to substance use disorder,” Billhimer stated.

“I’ve been excited about this partnership with the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office from day one. These individuals have an excellent skillset and now we have the ability to enhance law enforcement training so they can do even more to serve their community,” Dr. Roseann Bar, Dean, School of Business and Social Sciences at Ocean County College said.

“I’m proud of this group. The motivation to engage in an area that is out of your comfort zone just speaks to the quality and caliber of officers we have in Ocean County. They could sit on the sidelines and watch but they’ve decided to take this journey, to work incredibly hard over the next few years to help others,” Prosecutor Billhimer concluded.

Prosecutor Billhimer recognizes Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Renee White, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Special Offenders Unit, Ocean County College and Ocean Mental Health Services for their joint work to Michael Camillus’s success and for working to make sure officers have addiction specific training and education to continue the fight against stigma with regard to substance use disorder.

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 $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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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE OCC Receives Grant For Veteran Services

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─Photo courtesy Ocean County College Veterans, military personnel, OCC students, faculty and staff, and members of the wider community joined in “Ruck for Reason” in October 2019. A “ruck” is a hike while wearing a weighted pack - a physical endurance exercise utilized in the military.

OCC hosted the event to empower individuals to join in a walk with an intention; for mental or physical health or awareness of a nonprofit organization. The 2.5-mile route encompassed the campus. Similar events will be planned by the new Center.

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – The U.S. Department of Education has given Ocean County College a $444,130 three-year grant to establish a Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success on its campus.

Out of hundreds of colleges and universities that applied, only 12 colleges received the grant with OCC being one of them. The Center will be directed by Ryan Luurtsema, assistant director of Veteran and Military Services at the College.

“At Ocean County College, we have an established Veteran and Military Resource Center and are proud to have earned the designation Military Friendly from Military Times magazine, meaning we provide the best education possible for veterans and their families,” says Luurtsema. “We are a premier location for all military and veteran resources and educational aspirations. This grant will up the ante considerably and allow us to provide even more services and opportunities for these students.”

The goal of the new Ocean County Center of Excellence for Veterans Services (OCCEVS) is to provide veteran students with single point of contact to coordinate comprehensive support services. The Center will also support veterans in various areas across campus, including admissions, registration, financial aid, academic and career advising, counseling, disability services and veterans’ benefits.

“We also will provide outreach and recruitment, financial aid, supportive instructional services such as tutoring, admissions/

transfer help, personal, academic and career counseling,” says Luurtsema. “Events to ease the transition to campus life, support for veteran student support groups and organizations, coordination of academic advising and admissions counseling with military bases and national guard units will also be part of the mix.”

“This grant is a testament to the commitment of college leadership in prioritizing service to those who served us,” says A.J. Trump, Ed.D., executive director of Student Services. “We will be able to take OCC veteran support and services to a new level, becoming the premier institution in the nation for veteran student support.”

“The objectives of the grant are ambitious, but with the support provided by the grant under the leadership of Mr. Luurtsema, I have confidence that they will be achieved,” says Gerald Racioppi, Ed.D., vice president of Student Affairs.

OCC confirmed that veteran students will be supported while they attend and after graduation as alumni.

“Making the transition out of military life is not always easy, and support in all areas is important,” says Luurtsema, who speaks from his experience as an Army veteran. “The Center will offer meaningful workshops related to career and skills development, finances, transition to civilian life and more. Signing the discharge papers is only a first step in transitioning out of the military. It is a lifelong process, and we are here to help guide that experience.”

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of FEB 13 - feb 19

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): People may value you for what you do, but they may remember you for your loyalty and leadership.

You are not only important and highly regarded, but you could also be directing projects in the week ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Be your own best friend in the week to come. Pursue your hobbies and passions by setting aside some time to spend doing what you like to do.

You might even find other people who share your interests.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Some of your fantasies may lead you to think outside the box.

Your imaginative ideas might come in handy as the week unfolds. Never discount the power of positive thinking to propel you forward.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You could be torn two ways when you consider purchases.

You may yearn for something that lives up to your ideals, but this week, logic dictates that anything that meets your immediate needs might be sufficient.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): When you are in formal settings, you can play the part of the skilled professional and have an open-door policy to welcome new ideas. In the upcoming week, you can offer sympathy and empathy when needed.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): When your confidence is high, you can put your faith in reliable business practices. When your confidence is low, you can put your trust in triedand-true friends. In the week ahead, maintain high standards.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the coming week, you may be able to spend more time enjoying hobbies or engaging in social interactions that lighten your heart but don’t necessarily bring you recognition or monetary rewards. Accept life as it is and be happy.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Even a prize-winning pinball wizard may struggle to win when matched against someone who tilts the table. You may be surprised when it becomes obvious that someone is playing by different rules in the week ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Map out ways to make your money multiply. You can use sound theories as the week passes by to position your business in the black or keep your budget balanced. Focus on your future prospects.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Managing your time wisely could leave you with plenty of time for both work and play in the upcoming week. Lists and a logical sequence of steps are in order no matter what job or activity must be planned.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You might prefer to plan ahead as the week begins. Anything that saves time or improves overall efficiency could appeal to you. As the week unrolls, you may become more aware of lasting values.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may be proud of an inclination to pursue peace at any price. You might be more romantic than usual in the upcoming week, but to get attention someone might play on your sympathies rather than your affections.

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SWAP THE PROTEIN BUT KEEP THE APPEAL OF THIS RUSTIC DISH

By America’s Test Kitchen

PORK CACCIATORE

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