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By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY - The winter forecast has raised cause for concern for not only public safety on the roads but for the damage sustained to the Jersey shore coastline.

Recent storms have left behind as much as three feet of snow in the northwestern portion of the Garden State,

─Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn (Top) Temple Beth Or’s congregation is seeking a new home. (Right) This shot was taken when the original building was being constructed in the 1960s.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn recent phone call.

BRICK - Temple Beth “It was great for a long Or, which has been a time, but we thought if fixture on the corner of we could sell the propVan Zile Road, just off erty and find something Route 70, since the ear- in Brick, then it would ly 1960s, is on the mar- be better for the long ket as the 17,000-square term, keep the congrefoot building has be- gation together, just get come too large for the a smaller facility,” he congregation, said Rab- said. “Various people bi Robert Rubin in a have looked at it, and

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─Photo courtesy Temple Beth Or we’ve had some previ- are all online due to ous closings, contracts COVID-19, which has and dates, and they made selling the builddidn’t happen. Noth- ing and finding a new ing’s been sold yet.” space even more diffiThe off ice in the cult, the rabbi said. building is still open, “We went through but me e t i ng s , s e r- different ideas,” Rubin vices, shabbat services said. “Was there any (Temple - See Page 8) and board meetings

Winter Storms Erode Beaches while strong winds and waves have eaten away at some beaches.

Waves reached up to 12 feet in height and carved away beach areas causing drop-offs of 10 feet or more in Ortley Beach and Bay Head.

This caused severe damage to dune walkovers at numerous sites.

Communities blocked

off walkways that normally lead down sloped paths to the beach out of concerns for safety.

That damage is now slated for repair and restoration before the summer beach season starts.

Governor Phil Murphy announced that the federal government should be stepping up to address the severe

Summerfest 2021 In Planning Stages

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Summerfest 2021 is happening, with concerts scheduled for every Thursday in July, beginning with July 1, said Mayor John G. Ducey during the February 9 virtual Township Council meeting.

That is, if the state allows outdoor events to take place by July. The township must still abide by state policies regarding outdoor events due to the coronavirus.

Summerfest 2020 and the accompanying fireworks shows were postponed and then cancelled due to crowd limitations as a result of the COVID-19 public health crisis. The administration was hopeful that state restrictions would be lifted in time for the concerts, but they were not.

The Summerfest 2021 band lineup includes

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erosion in Bay Head and the Ortley Beach section of Toms River as well as other areas that have been identified. The governor said his administration has been in contact with federal officials.

“They are completely exposed right now,” Governor Murphy said noting that this situation is far more serious

than the usual sand replenishment that would occur in preparation of the summer beach season. It is also a matter of protection for those communities.

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection representatives surveyed 81 beach sites from Raritan Bay to the Atlantic coast (Winter - See Page 10)

Governor Allows Limited Attendance At School Athletics

By Chris Lundy TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy announced just before the spring season gets underway that a limited number of people will be allowed in person to watch indoor and outdoor school athletics.

He announced this on February 12. The Executive Order went into effect immediately.

Districts can choose to allow up to two parents/guardians per participating athlete under the age of 21, according to a statement he put up on social media. This also includes practices.

The attendance still cannot exceed 35% of the room’s capacity or 150 people. This doesn’t mean 150 parents, it means 150 people in the area – including coaches, referees, players, parents, etc. Other public health guidelines, such as social distancing and the wearing of masks, must be adhered to.

One key point is that the school districts (Sports - See Page 8)

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

F eatured L etter Some Could Learn A Lesson From Little League Kids I coach Little League b a s e b a l l . I t ’s t r u l y one of the great joys in my life. It takes up way too much of my time - my wife will vouch for that - but it’s totally worth it.

One of the most important things I teach the kids that play for me is that you don’t argue with the umpire. I don’t tolerate it from my players or their parents. Luckily, I’ve had some of the best parents you could ask for in my years coaching. Honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever had a problem parent.

I’m not the yelling coach, I don’t do a lot of lectures, I don’t get mad in front of the kids. But arguing with the umpire is going to get you stopped on the way back to the dugout and talked to, and

talked to sternly. And if you’re the parent yelling through the fence, I’m walking over there too. It’s the umpire’s strike zone, h e ’s j u s t d o i n g h i s job and doesn’t have it out for your kid, I promise you. Learn from it, move on, win your next at bat.

The people that saw what happened in DC on January 6th and think it’s OK or deserve d or whatever stupid rationalization they want to make are the parents yelling through the fence because their kid struck out.

You’re embarrassing yourself and you’re embarrassing The Constitution.

Todd Porter President of Jackson GOP

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Barnegat Project Cleared Too Many Trees Recently, Christopher Vernon’s Compass Point Cottages development on West Bay Avenue in Barnegat at the defunct Shoreline Sand and Gravel mining site, and across from the Mirage community, began clear cutting the site for the pre-approved 777 pre-manufactured units that will include a clubhouse and other amenities for a new age-restricted community.

I was present at several of the town meetings for this proposed development and my understanding was that a fifty-foot buffer was supposed to be preserved along West Bay Avenue and a three-hundred-foot buffer along the adjacent border with Cloverdale County Park.

Recently, all of the remaining trees were removed within that 50-foot buffer along West Bay Avenue.

Some tree removal in this area was apparently necessary to create a new intersection for the development.

I have not been able to find any layout or configuration for the required roadway intersection, but it appears it would not follow all the way down towards the old mining pit entrance. Even if this buffer zone is eventually replanted, it will take many years to reach similar aesthetics.

Mr. Vernon and his various business ventures certainly have the right to develop sites as they are approved, but not beyond that. As I have read in the January 6, 2021 issue of the Sandpaper, Hotel LBI of which Mr. Vernon was a managing member of Baldwin Residence LLC, has been fined for continued noncompliance of the Costal Area Facilities Review Act in this location for exceeding approvals.

Although Mr. Vernon and his associated business ventures have admittedly constructed luxurious and

impressive facilities, I hope that the Compass Point development will be similar and follow the proposed design.

That being said, I hope that our elected officials in Barnegat will ensure that there is complete compliance with the approvals given for the development of this site as well as the agreed upon cleanup of all the old mining pipe material, some of which is now infringing on freshwater wetlands.

Donald Weigl Barnegat

Everyone Who’s Suffering Our world has changed Like never before and We live in a scary World today and It’s so different than Before there’s No more hugs kissing and Our happiness has all gone away And like never before This killer virus has taken our Loved ones away Families suffering Like never before The fear of the unknown Has arrived but May you be strong in life And strengthen the weak And encourage the fearful And calm the horrible coronavirus storm And pray for the suffering every day As we practice social distancing Every day to keep this horrible virus At bay and I join the priests to pray for the suffering today Sheltered from the coronavirus storm Lord Jesus Christ stay in my heart every day And deliver us all from this evil in life And glory to the heavenly Father And God have mercy on the dying And I promise you all I’ll love and Pray for everyone who’s suffering From coronavirus every day.

David P. Carroll Monmouth County

Don’t Take Trump’s Word For It One of the things astute observers of the 45th president have not failed to notice is his self-promotion. In the questionable ethics of the twenty-first century, this is taken to be a good thing. It is thought to be necessary in order to beat out the competition.

But we seem to have lost sight of the fact that throughout history self-promotion has not been thought of as a good thing, not even for business people and politicians.

Donald Trump says he is the most popular president in history, and that he has been the best friend to black people since Abraham Lincoln. Everything he does is great, and everything the other guy does is terrible.

In the vernacular language of 20th century America, this is called tooting your own horn.

Nearly 500 years ago, Shakespeare gave us the rendition of this tune in his day, “The lady doth protest too much.” Long before that, the carpenter from Nazareth remarked, “If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true.”

“I’m innocent” doesn’t play well in court against all the evidence to the contrary. That is why the court requires witnesses to speak up.

A truly good business leader or politician allows his or her reputation to be established out of someone else’s mouth.

Kimball Shin Toms River

What Does 500,000 Deaths Look Like?

We’ve now entered the p oi nt of t he pa nde m ic where we are almost at half a million deaths.

Almost 500,000 people are dead and still there are people who don’t take this seriously.

Consider t h is: T here a r e 4 0 0,0 0 0 bu r ie d i n A rl i ng t on . We’ve s u rpassed that.

Wyoming, the least populated state, has 536,000 people. We’ll be at that number soon.

In South Dakota, 100,000 people, 1 in 8 people in the entire state of 800,000 people, have tested positive at some point in the last year.

In LA county recently, there were 1,000 COVID deaths in just four days.

But these are just statistics. Just numbers. They d o n’t m a t t e r u n le s s it happens to you or someone you love.

Luke Jones Pine Beach

An Officer To Look Up To This letter was written in response to “Homeow n e r A n d Pe t s R e s cued From House Fire,” originally published on February 6.

I hope t he you nger g e n e r a t io n t a ke s n o t e here. This is a uniform to look up to. A uniform to be proud of.... while we all sleep at night it is police officers like this that protect us. This is what a t r ue hero looks like. Thank you Officer Sayegh for your service to the community.

Dave Mack Toms River

Regarding Jan. 6 Attacks What happened in Washington was sickening and disheartening to watch. The divide in this country is demoralizing, and we can only hope to achieve unity. Be smart, be part of solutions, and l ov e o n e a n o t h e r, r e gardless of political affiliation; it’s completely irrelevant.

Pete Johnson Manchester

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Kim: Federal Survey Needed After Winter Storm Damages Coast WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) and Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) sent a bipartisan letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requesting a survey of all coastal sites that may have been damaged by Winter Storm Orlena.

The powerful nor’easter slammed the New Jersey coast on February 1st, causing extensive beach erosion up and down the Jersey

Shore. The letter was also signed by Congressman Bill Pascrell (NJ-09), Congressman Albio Sires (NJ-08), Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10), Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01), Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Congressman Tom Malinowski (NJ-07), Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), and Congressman Jefferson Van

Drew (NJ-02).

A copy of the letter is as follows: “As members of the New Jersey congressional delegation, we write to urge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to survey all coastal sites in New Jersey that may have experienced damage in the wake of Winter Storm Orlena.

“From January 31st to February 1st, Winter Storm Orlena barreled into New

Jersey’s shore, leading surf heights to increase to heights of 12 feet. Of 81 sites initially surveyed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, 54 sites suffered minor erosion, 18 suffered moderate erosion, and nine suffered major erosion consisting of significant or total beach berm loss and/ or significant erosion and scarping of the dunes.

“We encourage you to re-

view the attached letter from Acting State Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette, which provides some details into the extent of the damage incurred from Winter Storm Orlena in towns throughout New Jersey.

“The Jersey Shore is not just a place for tourists to visit and admire the beautiful beaches; it is an economic engine for New

Jersey and home to hundreds of thousands New Jersey residents. We urge you to immediately survey all coastal sites that may have been damaged and support the Jersey Shore’s recovery.

“Thank you in advance for your efforts. We look forward to hearing from you how USACE is supporting New Jersey’s coast in the aftermath of Winter Storm Orlena.”

Menendez: Trump Incited Deadly Riot, And Got Away With It

WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) released the following statement after voting to convict former President Donald Trump: “Today, I voted to convict President Donald J. Trump for inciting an insurrection against the United States.

The proceedings of this trial made clear that President Trump spurred a violent attack on Congress and then betrayed his duty as Commander-in-Chief by failing to deploy the National Guard to aid the Capitol Police and save American

lives.

“President Trump’s clear and stated motive was to overthrow a free and fair election in a desperate attempt to cling to power. For weeks, he used malicious lies and conspiracy theories to foment anger and mobilized his supporters to descend on Washington in a last-ditch effort to ‘stop the steal.’ Then, on January 6th, as Congress gathered to carry out our constitutional duty, he rallied his angry mob to fight on his behalf and stop the certification of the election results.

“Our nation paid a heavy price for the lies President Trump spread so freely.

Seven people lost their lives, including a Capitol Police officer from New Jersey; scores suffered serious injuries and many will carry unseen scars with them for years. We also learned that the President’s mob came perilously close to harming Vice President Pence and his family and members of the House and Senate, and that extraordinary heroism by law enforcement prevented more tragedy.

“The House impeach-

ment managers also made abundantly clear that President Trump could have quickly acted to save lives and defend the Capitol, but instead spent hours basking in the chaos unfolding in his name. I cannot think of any higher betrayal of our Constitution and dereliction of duty by a Commander-in-Chief than refusing to act to save American lives.

“President Trump’s behavior was unforgivable, and his own lawyers failed to mount any compelling defense. All we heard from

his team were dangerous arguments that, if indulged by the Senate, would give every future outgoing President permission to use their final weeks in office to commit gross abuses of power without accountability.

“To vote for conviction and disqualification from serving should not have been a difficult decision for any member of the Senate, of any party.

“I am dismayed that so many Senate Republicans chose to put the fleeting politics of the moment ahead

of their sworn oath to protect the Constitution of the United States. In private, they complain about feeling trapped by President Trump’s poisonous grip on the Republican Party and yet refused to free themselves by voting to bar him from running for future office. This is pure political cowardice and I fear their refusal to hold Donald Trump accountable will have lasting negative and even dangerous consequences for the future of our country.”

2 New Phone Numbers For COVID-19 Questions

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Due to the increased call volume, the Ocean County Health Department has instituted two new phone numbers for residents wanting information about COVID-19.

The new local number is 732-3805079 and the new toll-free number is 833-544-0288. Call center workers can answer general questions regarding the disease, exposure, quarantine and spread, contract tracing, testing, and vaccination.

These numbers went live on February 10. They were needed because of the increasing volume of calls regarding the vaccine, health department off icials said. They will replace the 7411 extension.

The health department’s main number is still available at 732-341-9700, but this should only be called for situations not related to COVID-19.

For more information residents can visit ochd.org or the OCHD Facebook page.

Council Extends Deadline For Animal Licenses

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

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

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

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Temple:

Continued From Page 1 way to stay here and split the current property? Or sell half of it? We went through different scenarios, but again, nothing is firm until there’s a closing.”

The synagogue and its 4.6-acre site hasn’t been sold, but it is under contract with an eye on a closing date at the end of February or beginning of March, said Temple Beth Or President Sandy Silver.

While Silver said she could not disclose who the buyer is, it is a group from Lakewood and it is being sold as a temple.

“I don’t know what they’re going to do, I don’t know whether [they are going to run it as a temple] or do something else,” she said.

There is also a smaller, 3,000 square foot original temple onsite as well as a 3-bedroom residence for the Rabbi, she said.

The congregation is not happy about selling the property, but they are unable to keep up with the sprawling site, she said.

“We cannot maintain it, as is.”

Most of the congregation are Brick residents, but there are also members from surrounding towns like Point Pleasant, Howell and Lakewood.

“The search for a new space has not been fruitful,” Silver said. “We need two acres, by ordinance,” and everything they’ve looked at has been too big or too small.

“We haven’t decided if we want to buy or lease a new place, or rent an existing place, or build,” she said. “Whatever we do, Brick

Township has to approve. We don’t do anything that is illegal or not allowed. That’s where we are.”

For the time being, the congregation is looking for office space so they can continue to run Zoom meetings and services until the public health crisis ends.

“If we need to, and the government will allow us for the high holidays, we will rent a hall or a hotel and have the High Holidays there,” she said.

The origin of Temple Beth Or goes back to 1951, when a group of 44 Jewish women living at the Shore held a meeting in Manasquan. After a second meeting, they decided to create a structured club with a charter and officers. Afterwards, they met at the Point Pleasant American Legion Hall on a regular basis, which was the beginning of the movement for Jewish families in the area.

In 1954 they formed a Hebrew school, and by 1959 there were 33 children enrolled.

In 1958, a Men’s Jewish Club was formed, and together with the Women’s Club, established the Temple Beth Or congregation in 1961.

In August 1968 Rabbi Perlman became the spiritual leader of Temple Beth Or. In 1976 Rabbi Dr. Robert E. Fierstien became the new religious leader after Rabbi Perlman’s retirement.

Rabbi Fierstien led the congregation for over 30 years, followed by Rabbi Royi Shaffin who served from 2008 until 2011.

Rabbi Rubin has served as the spiritual leader since then.

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Superbad TransAM on July 1; The Amish Outlaws on July 8; The Nerds on July 15; and the 80’s and 90’s Decades on July 22. The fifth Thursday, July 29 is reserved as a rain date, if necessary, for any concert that needs to be postponed.

During the council meeting, the governing body passed a resolution to bid for vendors to provide food and refreshments for the four Summerfest concerts, the annual car show, and an option for the Craft Sale and Night Out Against Crime events.

Last year, six vendors were awarded a one-year contract in the amount of $6,480.

The township is also seeking a vendor for the Summerfest beer and wine garden. Last year the township received $6,000 for the one-year negotiated contract.

Also, the council passed a resolution to bid for a FallFest food vendor to identify and secure a number of food trucks with a variety of offerings for the annual event.

The contract will be awarded to one bidder who would provide a minimum of 16, and a maximum of 20 food trucks for the event, which is held at Windward Beach Park. The FallFest will be held on Saturday, October 16.

In other township news, the governing body authorized a receipt of bids for the operation of

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Continued From Page 1 have the choice to open it up to the public. Each district can be more restrictive than the state if the local officials deem it appropriate.

Interstate competitions at high schools are still prohibited.

This change comes as many school officials have been arguing for lessening restrictions. The Central Regional School District, located in Berkeley, sent a letter last month imploring the governor to allow limited attendance at games.

“Our gym has a capacity of 2,500 people and can easily host 150 spectators and maintain all safety and (Center for Disease Control) requirements which will provide a safe, sanitized and comfortable environment. Air purifiers would run during all

food concession stands at Brick Beach 1 and Brick Beach 3.

For Brick Beach 1, the township received $1,100 for the current one-year contract to Castaway Kitchen LLC. Jersey Shore Shack won the food concession contract for Brick Beach 3, for which the township received $2,700 for the current one-year contract. The new contracts for the food concession stands will be for three years, starting with the 2021 season.

The township is also going out to bid for a mobile ice cream truck vendor to visit Windward Beach Park and Traders Cove Marina every day, from Memorial Day to Labor Day for the upcoming season. Last year the successful bidder paid $581 to the township to provide this service.

The council authorized a receipt of bids for Phase 1 of improvements to Windward Beach Park to align it with the Americans With Disabilities Act. The township’s 2020 capital budget included funds for the design. The project will be 100 percent reimbursed by HUD CDBG (Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant) funds, said Council President Lisa Crate.

The improvements include renovations to the parking lot, including paving, striping, signage, railings, concrete work, ramps, and other ADA amenities.

The next council meeting will be on Tuesday, February 23 at 7 p.m. games and our UV machines will be used before and after each event,” Superintendent Triantafillos Parlapanides said.

“This would be a much safer and more sanitized environment than all the Walmarts, Targets, and other big box stores in New Jersey combined. I saw firsthand my students’ faces when the spring season was canceled last year and don’t want to see that pain on their faces again,” he said.

“For their sake please allow parents to watch their children participate in sports, drama, band and all school functions since we can do it safely.”

Central’s Athletic Director, John Scran, has made use of the NFHS Network in recent months that livestreams the games.

The Board of Education agreed to let the district pay for the service so people at home could watch the games for free. The games are shown at nfhsnetwork.com.

Program Will Address Planning For Alzheimer’s Care

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will facilitate a virtual presentation regarding practical, therapeutic and care-related planning on behalf of those with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, on March 10 at 3 p.m.

“Legal, Financial and Ethical Care Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias” is open to all who register by March 9. Registrants will receive a link to the Zoom discussion via email.

Leading the discussion will be Program Coordinator Nicolette Vasco and Director of Programs and Services Robyn Kohn, of the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter; and elder care attorney Melissa Abu-Adas, Esq. A question-and-answer session will follow

the program. Topics include: • Legal and medical instructions and advanced directives, legal declarations (guardianship and conservatorship) and documentation, the role of legal advisors, and how to access their services.

• Financial instructions, directives, documentations, means of paying for long term care, the role of financial advisors, and how to access their services.

• Ethical issues surrounding decision making for care, including truth in diagnosis, therapeutic goals and aggressive care, legal capacity, personhood and autonomy.

Registration is required for this free virtual program. Register at theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

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Photo Of The Week

─Photo by David Manning A seagull grabs a snack on Perch Creek in the Cherry Quay section of Brick.

Council Extends Deadline For Animal Licenses

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

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

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

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Winter:

Continued From Page 1 and Delaware Bay prior to the February 7 storm.

They conducted examinations following the storm as well to discern the degree of damage that occurred, according to NJ State Police Superintendent Colonel Patrick Callahan. He noted that this was a painful lesson learned from Superstorm Sandy in 2012.

U.S. Army Corps Office public affairs representative Steve Rochette stated that each of the beach fill projects in the state would be performed through a partnership with the NJDEP. The February 7 storm might not meet the parameters to qualify for approval to install sand to areas damaged by what would be considered ‘extraordinary storm events.’

His office in coordination with the NJDEP determines the extent of beach erosion for project areas. Initial information revealed significant erosion to beach berms in addition to dune erosion. That storm does not appear to have met the criteria to qualify according to Rochette despite the visible damage.

Funding for beach nourishment in the county is slated for the 2022 Fiscal Year provided there is sufficient funding for it. In the interim, nourishments and maintenance falls to the NJDEP and the municipalities themselves.

In a report by the NJDEP’s Division of Coastal Engineering, the erosion and damage was described as moderate to major

along the northern barrier island.

That report stated that most of the damage was sloped erosion whereas Bay Head and Ortley Beach suffered vertical erosion. The boroughs of Island Heights and Seaside Park also sustained vertical erosion to a smaller degree. Berkeley officials reported much less beach loss on their small section of Atlantic shore, which is located between Seaside Park and Island Beach State Park.

Island Beach State Park sustained more severe damage which caused drive-on access for recreation fishing to be temporarily suspended.

New Jersey Sierra Club Executive Director Jeff Tittel pointed to the damage as another indicator that climate change was real and worsening issues along the ocean.

“We need action and we need it now. We must be able to adapt and adjust so that our coastal communities are prepared for the next storm,” Tittel said. He also criticized the dune replenishment projects that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has overseen along the coast, charging they were not “designed properly for sea-level rise and storm surge.”

The dune projects provided the protection they were designed to provide, according to Army Corps officials. Berm projects and dune installation are performed to lessen the risk of storm damages to infrastructure to residences, businesses, boardwalks and streets as well as utility lines.

Federal officials called for help from the Army Corps of Engineers after the recent storm on February 11.

-Chris Lundy contributed to this story

NJ American Water Donates $41,000 To Families In Need

Mental Health Association Announces Virtual Groups

OCEAN COUTY – The Mental Health Association in New Jersey has announced the following ongoing groups that individuals can join: Moms Online Group: This online, peerrun group is for mothers seeking mutual support, coping strategies, self-care 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. Phonein participants call 929-205-6099.

Creative Expression Virtual Group: “Creativity 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.

For more information about any of the following groups, email mleotis@mhanj.org.

Crisis Hotline Volunteers Needed

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

Training will be held virtually. CONTACT is a 24-hour crisis intervention hotline that

also provides information & referral to community resources. All calls are free, confidential and anonymous. Training is free.

Become a voice to those in distress. Make a difference in your community! For additional information and registration, call 732-240-6104.

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

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─Photo courtesy New Jersey American Water New Jersey American Water Senior Manager of Operations, Roger Shaffer presents a $750 donation to Bonnie Duncan, CEO of United Way of Hunterdon County.

By Alyssa Riccardi CAMDEN – New Jersey American Water employees raised over $26,000 for eight United Way chapters as a result of their annual fundraising campaigns. In addition, the company donated $15,000, totaling over $41,000 to help people in need.

“We’ve all seen the devastating effects that COVID-19 is having in our local communities, and now more than ever, United Way needs our support,” said Cheryl Norton, president of New Jersey American Water. “Our employees have a long history of generously supporting United Way, and this year they really stepped up to make a positive impact.”

American Water holds its national United Way fundraising campaign every holiday season, where employees are encouraged to contribute - whether it’s financial donations or participating in virtual fundraising events. Some past events America Water has held are a 5K Turkey Trot, an online auction, BINGO games, trivia games

and other events that all go towards United Way. New Jersey American Water and its employees have raised nearly $200,000 for United Way within the past five years. Their annual campaign has been a tradition for over 15 years.

“Without our corporate partners, we would not be able to provide the support, resources, or programs to help Union County’s most vulnerable families,” said James Horne, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Union County. “Especially in these difficult times, we are extremely grateful to have the support of New Jersey American Water and look forward to working together to make a difference in the community and help local families beat the odds.”

This year, New Jersey American Water employees donated to the following United Way chapters: Gloucester County, Greater Lehigh Valley, Greater Mercer County, Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, Greater Union County, Hunterdon County, Monmouth and Ocean Counties, and Northern New Jersey

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Around The Jersey Shore Reminder: Clear Snow Around Mailboxes And Walkways For Postal Services

By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – With snows storms in full effect this winter season, postal officials are asking residents to clear of snow and ice from mailboxes, steps and sidewalks to allow the safest, most efficient delivery service possible.

The Postal Service have stated these actions one can take to help carriers fulfill a safe delivery: Clear enough snow from curbside boxes to allow mail trucks to approach the box, deliver the mail and to drive away from the box without danger of the need for backing.

Walkways should be cleared of snow and

Police Help Deliver Baby On Super Bowl Sunday

By Alyssa Riccardi LITTLE EGG HARBOR – A couple spent their Super Bowl Sunday welcoming their baby boy after he unexpectedly arrived early.

Gabrielle Castrovinci stated how she was feeling contractions the night before, but doctors told her it was false labor pains. Her water broke Sunday morning and her fiancée Matt Chandler quickly called for an ambulance. The Little Egg Harbor Township Police arrived minutes later and helped deliver the baby safely.

“Super Bowl Sunday in Little Egg did not disappoint,” the Little Egg Harbor/Tuckerton P.B.A wrote on Facebook.

Officers John Kelly, Steve Mancine, Eric Nelson and Jonathan Papernik all helped welcoming baby Carter Michael Chandler. Volunteer members of Squad 85 EMS were also involved with the safe delivery.

“I had a feeling it was going to happen. I told Matt weeks ago that it’s going to happen during the Super Bowl and he was so excited for it,” Gabrielle told NBC Philadelphia.

Super Bowl baby Carter arrived at 37 weeks and is healthy and doing well thanks to LEH Police.

Volunteers Needed For Anti-Drug Group

BRICK – Any citizen interested in serving as a volunteer member of the Brick Municipal Anti-Drug Coalition (BMAC) should email a resume with a cover letter to Mayor Ducey at mayor@twp.brick.nj.us.

BMAC is a municipally supported, grant funded organization whose mission is to provide substance abuse prevention programs and services for the community. BMAC meets on the fourth Monday of each month, currently via Zoom.

ice and allow enough traction to avoid slips, trips or falls.

Steps should also be kept clear of ice and snow and in good repair so as not to cause injury to the letter carriers or others who visit the customer’s home.

Overhangs should be clear and free of snow and ice to avoid injury.

Roadside mailboxes also should be cleared of snow and ice to allow carriers to get in and out without leaving the vehicle or backing up.

Any questions or comments about mail service can call 1-800-275-8777.

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

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

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

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

minutes a day.

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

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

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

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

Dr. Izzy and his Staff are always here to answer your questions about hearing care issues. Offices are in Toms River/Whiting (732-818-3610) and Manahawkin (609-9788946) or visit gardenstatehearing.com.

His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-276-1011 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks!

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Probiotics Make For Pretty Skin

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Radiant skin is something many people seek, and it’s a universal indicator of your true health status on the inside. Today’s focus is on the little microorganisms too small to see with the naked eye. Some are the good guys, some are the bad ones that lead to infection, inflammation and redness, itching and more!

When we hear the term probiotic, we immediately think of a dietary supplement that helps with digestion, constipation, diarrhea, reflux or belching. When the balance tilts between the good and bad bacteria, and the bad ones take up residence in your gut, it is termed dysbiosis. It leads to intestinal permeability such that food proteins from gluten and dairy suddenly leak out into your blood stream, triggering food sensitivities and digestive discomfort. As a result, autoimmune flare ups occur more frequently.

We never think of probiotics for our skin, or for that matter, our face! Staring today, think of probiotics (aka “gut bugs”) as friendly organisms that save your skin, reduce inflammation and redness, heal pimples and improve skin texture. The role of probiotics for skin health is emerging as one of the most valuable considerations, especially for immune driven skin conditions like rosacea, psoriasis and eczema.

People will buy, and try anything that sounds good, often spending a lot of money on external products. For example, special medicated cleansers, harsh exfoliating scrubs, drying masks, and all sorts of medications. Because we wear face masks nowadays due to COVID, more people are developing skin irritations, pustules and

pimples around the nose and mouth.

Driving out the pathogenic organisms, and adding more healthy probiotics to your diet can improve your skin, faster than anything you apply to your face. While topical products are good, they are only temporary.

There are three important strains that support gut health, as well as skin health: 1. Lactobacillus plantarum - Helps with skin hydration and protection from UV light.

2. Lactobacillus Reuteri - Studies have shown that this strain is a very strong anti-inflammatory and able to reduce levels of TNF, helping with rosacea and acne.

3. Lactobacillus Rhamnosus - One of the most widely used probiotic strains, this positively alters gene expression to improve insulin signaling, and this improves acne and autoimmune skin disorders.

If you spend a little time reviewing the scientific literature and reading about it, you’ll soon agree that therapy with probiotics holds great potential the treatment of various stubborn skin diseases including, but not limited to, eczema, atopic dermatitis, allergic skin reactions, rosacea, sun damage and wounds in general. If you’d like to read the longer version of this article, and find out more about these probiotic strains (all available at health food stores), sign up for my weekly newsletter at suzycohen.com One last thought, if you’re thinking about eating yogurt to replenish your microflora, don’t bother. Those advertised “live, active cultures” that you see on the tub of your favorite brand are heat-treated, and processed.

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By: Michael J. Deem, Esq.and Christopher R. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates If you, a family member, or a fried attended any one of the SUNY schools during the recent Spring Semester, then please continue reading.

We are looking for an out-of-state (any nonNew York resident) student who attended one of the below SUNY schools during the recent spring semester. We think out-of-state students are entitled to a pro-rated refund of their tuition when they were relegated to online courses for the final few months of this past semester. Please let us know if you or anyone you know may fit this description.

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Spa was recently honored by the Order of With the proceeds of the gift auction, the the Evergreen Alumnae Association of the Order of the Evergreen is able to provide Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore with the financial assistance to their campership distinguished Good Neighbor Community program, as well as their scholarship fund.

Award. The spa and its owner/manager, In addition, they are often able to support Maria Cermatori, has been most generous specific projects at the council’s two camps and supported the Order of the Evergreen’s in Monmouth and Ocean counties.

Grief Support Group Announces Weekly Seminars

OCEAN COUNTY – Help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend. GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life after losing a loved one.

The group is led by caring people who have experienced grief and want to help you through the difficult days ahead.

Register by visiting griefshare.org/ groups/129818.

The group meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. between February 18 through May 20 at the Living Water Community Church, 333 rt 9 Unit B15, Bayville.

Any questions you can contact by calling 732-797-0575 or email GriefShare@ livingwatercma.com.

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Around The Jersey Shore BlueClaws Announces Virtual Job Fair Residential Dementia & Alzheimer’s Community

─Photo courtesy BlueClaws Employee safety is important; coronavirus protections will be in place.

By Alyssa Riccardi J ERSEY SHOR E – This year, the annual BlueClaws Job Fair will be held virtually. Seasonal and gameday positions are now open and those interested can apply through February 19.

Interviews will be held online with job applicants between Febr uar y 22 and 27. Visit: teamworkonline.com/ baseball-jobs/southatlanticleague/jersey-shore-blueclaws/part-time-seasonal-game-day-staff-1979044 to fill out an application.

The following positions are available: ticket takers, security, parking attendants, housekeeping personnel, concessions cashiers, bartenders, line cooks, stand cooks, beer vendors, merchandise associates, kids zone attendants, production (camera operators, line score operators, official scorer, gameday starts stringer, show control, instant replay)

and promotions (mascot, in-game entertainment).

When applying, applicants are asked to select the top three positions in which they’d be interested in working.

“In many ways, our gameday staff serves as the lifeblood of our entire operation,” said BlueClaws Team President Joe Ricciutti. “They play such a vital role and we look forward to welcoming in new members of the community to the BlueClaws family in 2021.”

All positions pay $12 per hour and are part-time. Positions run throughout the baseball season and a full schedule will be available at a later date. Job applicants must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays depending on the schedule.

After completing the application, a member of the BlueClaws front office will reach out to arrange a time to interview.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

My Valentine During A Pandemic

Dear Joel, With Valentine’s Day now in the rearview mirror and the pandemic still restricting our activities, I am racking my brain trying to think of how to have a belated celebration and let my husband of over thirty years know that he’s still my Valentine. Do you have any suggestions?

The best way to celebrate is with a K.I.S.S. That stands for ‘keep it simply sweet.’ His favorite meal, a special homemade dessert, or breakfast in bed are all wonderful

ways to let him know how much he’s loved. Instead of a store-bought card, write him a love letter, spray it with his favorite perfume and seal it with a kiss.

Thank you for writing.

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

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Around The Jersey Shore Police Department Offers Project Safe Lock Program

By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – The Brick Township Police Department wants to remind its residents about their program Project Safe Lock.

The free program aids residents who are unable to answer their door in an emergency situation due to their advanced age, mobility, medical concerns and/or other housing situations.

A lock box owned by the Brick Township Police Department will be mounted on the resident’s door or rail and inside will contain a key to their home. The Brick Police can obtain the key when an emergency happens by using a code which will be stored in their Dispatch Center.

Participants of the Project Safe Lock program must meet certain criteria and agree to the Brick Township Police terms and conditions. Some of the conditions that will be considered are: • Live alone or be home alone on a frequent basis.

• Handicapped or medical/physical conditions that make movement difficult.

• Whether the homeowner will be accessible.

Participants must: • Provide a key (keys) for an entry door to the home.

• Grant the Brick Township Police Department permission to access and use the key in an emergency. A waiver form must be completed and notarized which will be included in this application.

• If you should move, you must notify the Brick Twp. Police Department so that we may retrieve the lock box.

Any resident interested in the program can access an application form through the Brick Township Police website at brickpd.com/forms and click on the Project Safe Lock link, or you can respond to the Community Policing Office at the Brick Township Police Station during regular business hours.

Senior Services Offering ZOOM Classes

BRICK – The Brick Township Office of Senior Services is offering a number of classes and activities via Zoom. Some of the activities being offered include: Yoga: offered Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m.

Tai Chi: offered Fridays at 1:30 p.m.

Zumba: offered Fridays at 11:30 a.m.

The Book Nook: meets monthly to discuss

a book selected by a member of the book club.

Senior Services offers these programs to residents ages 60 and over. Any interested senior should contact Senior Services at 732-920-8686 or send them an email at brickseniors@bricktownship.net. When registered, you will receive a Zoom invite, meeting ID and passcode.

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Around The Jersey Shore St. Francis Hosts Sexual Assault Awareness Poetry And Art Contest

BRANT BEACH – Are you a high school or college student with a story to tell about sexual assault through art or poetry? Do you want to raise awareness about the importance of consent through a public service announcement poster? Share your art with Ocean County to raise awareness about sexual assault.

Send your artwork to Danielle at ddunne@ stfrancislbi.org by March 27 to be entered for a sexual assault awareness month (April) prize and be featured in sexual assault awareness month promotions.

By submitting artwork for the contest, participants grant St. Francis Counseling Service permission to use their likeness in a photograph, video or other digital media

in any and all of its publications, including web-based publications, without payment or other consideration. Artwork can be submitted as anonymous if needed.

St. Francis Counseling Service offers ongoing therapy and community education programs for survivors of sexual abuse and their family members who are residents of Ocean County. To find out more information about this and other programs view: stfranciscenterlbi.org or call 609-494-1554.

This event was supported by the State of New Jersey Sexual Assault, Abuse and Rape Care (SAARC) Funds, administered by the Department of Children and Families.

Brick Beach Merchandise Available At Recreation Office

BRICK –The Recreation Department is selling hooded sweatshirts, t-shirts, tank tops and magnets featuring graphics for Brick Beaches 1 and 3.

Hooded sweatshirts are $30, t-shirts are $15, tank tops are $10 and magnets are $5. The clothing is available in adult sizes small through XXL and youth sizes

small through large.

Items are only available at the Recreation Office, 270 Chambers Bridge Road.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cash, check and credit cards are accepted.

For more information call 732-2624622.

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

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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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You Might Hear Gunfire In Brick; It’s Police Training

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Hometown Hero ‘Peace Pilgrim’ Continues To Inspires Others

By Alyssa Riccardi BARNEGAT – For 28 years, a woman by the name “Peace Pilgrim” walked more than 25,000 miles on a personal journey for peace.

To this day, her impact continues to inspire people with her words captured in books, videos and other media.

The Barnegat Quakers, a Quaker faith community who practice silent worship, hosted an online presentation about the Peace

Pilgrim. Presenting was Merry Brennan, who is a journalist, activist, artist, columnist, communications consultant, adjunct professor and elected official. She wrote the biographical novel, “Peace Pilgrim: Walking Her Talk Against Hate” and, most recently, “Eye Rolls & Awe: A National Park Road Trip With Teens.”

Peace Pilgrim, whose name was Mildred Lisette Norman, grew up on a chicken farm

in Egg Harbor City. Growing up, she was the popular kid in school. She was also academic and became valedictorian of her class. She had a well-paying job and got married in 1933, but she still wasn’t happy with her life.

“After a few years she wasn’t happy and she couldn’t figure out why. She had all the money she could want and all her friends, but she was really conflicted with life,” Merry said.

During this time of depression and war,

Mildred saw photos in a magazine of the war and this made her feel the contrast with her comfortable lifestyle. Later in 1938, she had a ‘great spiritual experience.’

“The turning point came when in desperation and out of a very deep seeking for a meaningful way of life, I walked all night through the woods. I came to a moonlight glade and prayed. I felt a complete willingness to give my life, to dedicate my life to service. ‘Please use me,’ I prayed to God and a great peace suddenly came over me,” Peace Pilgrim wrote in her journal. “It was a point of no return. After that I could never go back to a completely self-centered living.” This was the beginning of her great 15-year transition.

During this time, she volunteered at peace organizations, hospitals, detention centers and in homes with elderly and special needs.

She then quit her job, began hiking and gave away all her possessions.

This led to her being the first woman to hike the 2050-mile Appalachian Trail in 1952. On this hike, she saw a vision of her wearing all blue with the words ‘Peace Pilgrim’ on the front.

Then in 1953, she stepped out in front of the Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena, California, wearing a blue tunic imprinted with her new identity: Peace Pilgrim.

From 1953 until 1981, she walked more than 25,000 miles across North America sharing her thoughts and spreading peace throughout.

“When enough of us find inner peace, our institutions will become peaceful and there will be no more occasion for war,” was Peace Pilgrim’s message.

Although she passed away in 1981 from a car crash, her legacy and words still inspire people to this day. Helena, Peace Pilgrim’s sister, continued her sister’s pilgrimage and carried her legacy for 40 years.

Currently, the Friends of Peace Pilgrim is a volunteer non-profit who is devoted to spreading Peace Pilgrim’s message. You can view all the letters and post cards sent to Peace Pilgrim at the Egg Harbor City Historical Society.

The Friends of Peace Pilgrim worked hard to find newspaper clippings, newsletters, her journals and writings and compiled them all to create the Peace Pilgrim Book.

Today, you can view a statue of Peace Pilgrim in Egg Harbor City and Peace Pilgrim Park was created in her honor.

At the Barnegat Quakers’ presentation, some visitors of the event shared their memories and thoughts about Peace Pilgrim.

Suzanne Day shared her story from the 1960s, where she and her fellow colleagues were excited for Peace Pilgrim to speak to their class at the University of Delaware.

Peace Pilgrim stayed a night or two at Suzanne’s home and she explained how Peace Pilgrim wouldn’t take anything with her.

“At the time she had just finished walking 25,000 miles. She was getting ready to leave and I made some peanut butter sandwiches and offered her one but she said ‘I don’t carry anything but a comb and a toothbrush.’

It was amazing to me that she took off onto the rural roads not even with a peanut butter sandwich,” Suzanne said.

Barbara Reynolds, a member of the Friends of Peace Pilgrim added on saying, “I just love the part about her not taking the peanut butter sandwich. I feel like it’s such a perfect explanation of how she totally trusted that her needs would be met.”

To learn more and hear more stories about the Peace Pilgrim, visit peacepilgrim.org.

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Around The Jersey Shore Guest Speakers To Discuss Documentary “American Creed”

TOMS RIVER – Join the Ocean County Library for a virtual discussion of the PBS documentary “American Creed,” 6:30 p.m. on February 16.

The online panel consists of Rutgers University Assistant Professor Dr. Nicole Mirra; author and social media host Gregory Andrus; entrepreneur Joel Markel; and communications and civics expert Claude E. Taylor.

Dr. Mirra’s work in urban teacher education explores critical literacy and civic engagement among students and instructors in classroom, community, and digital environments.

Gregory Andrus has conversed with thousands of people in New Jersey’s coastal towns. Their stories are the foundation of his Portraits of the Jersey Shore website and Facebook page, and his weekly Facebook Fireside Chats.

Joel Markel, founder of Preferred Home Health Care and Nursing Services and host

of radio’s “Preferred Company,” devotes his efforts to helping veterans coping with PTSD, families facing pediatric cancer, and homeless individuals.

Claude E. Taylor, Director for Academic Transition and Inclusion in the Monmouth Center for Student Success, lectures at Monmouth University and teaches Communication Ethics, Media Literacy, Political Communication and Civic Participation.

American Creed, viewable at vimeo. com/454180616/6008e761c3, pairs Condoleezza Rice and David M. Kennedy in an exploration of America’s common ideals from diverse viewpoints, in pursuit of a unifying American Creed. They chat with people of diverse backgrounds, in various occupations, throughout the United States.

The American Creed Community Conversation Event is supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Registration is required for this free virtual program. To register, visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

Vaccination To Be Discussed At Virtual Town Hall

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department will provide the latest information on vaccine efforts during a virtual town hall being held at 5:30 p.m. on February 22.

The town hall is being hosted by Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd). To register, visit kim.house.gov/live.

“My team and I have gotten a lot of questions from our neighbors across Burlington and Ocean Counties on when it will be their turn. I would encourage you to join our town halls and promise I will be working as hard as possible to provide our state every resource to get you vaccinated as quickly as we can,” Kim said.

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New Program Delivers Smiles To Local Seniors

By Alyssa Riccardi STAFFORD – With their mission to spread love during this difficult time, the new program Adopt-A-Grandparent is successfully bringing smiles to seniors in Stafford Township.

The Residence at Stafford Assisted Living Facility has partnered with the Manahawkin based balloon decorating service, Celebration Creations, to give each resident a bouquet of fun colorful balloons.

The owner of Celebration Creations Stephanie Cofield explained how the Adopt-A- G randparent prog ram was envisioned and created because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The program began sort of as a discussion between a group of balloon artists. We’re a part of a nation-wide organization of certified balloon artists, and from time to time we collaborate and discuss during gifting seasons,” Cofield said. “We were talking about Valenti ne’s Day comi ng up and we just got to taking about the pandemic and what it has done to people and the effects it had on the community.

Particularly the senior community because they’ve been shut away from their families, most of them are only able to look through a window sometimes at their family members. So, we thought wouldn’t it be cool if we could deliver some balloons to them.”

The idea behind Adopt-A-Grandparent grew quickly and now it has become a nationwide program throughout numerous facilities across the country.

“We came up with this idea and during our group call everyone said ‘let’s do it.’

We started reaching out to nursing home facilities and the program just caught on nationwide,” Cofield said.

The program works with several assisted living and nursing home facilities for seniors, some residents having Alzheimer’s or dementia.

“I’ve seen their reaction and it just brightens their day,” Cofield said. “The facilities love the idea. They are looking forward to balloons being delivered and they know the impact that it has on the residents and they’re looking and waiting for the community to adopt them and bring them in.”

Cofield researched that within Ocean County alone, there’s over 60 facilities and approximately 3,500 to 4,500 residents in assisted living care. Many of those residents have been stuck alone, away from any family or visitors for the past 10 months due to the pandemic.

The goal within the program is to get enough donations so that every resident at the facility gets a balloon. For every

10 donations Celebration Creations receives, they personally add another balloon donation to the g roup. The Residence at Stafford currently have a total of 66 residents and the program is almost completely filled.

“We are fast approaching our 66 residents at the Stafford location so I’m excited to be delivering their balloons,” Cof ield said. “Af ter we’re f i nished there we’ll be moving onto the next facility. So as each facility gets fully adopted, we do a one swoop delivery, everybody gets balloons. We even give something for the caregivers and that’s our donation.”

Celebration Creations plans to take on as many facilities as they can, and spread love of the Adopt-A-Grandparent program throughout the county.

“The goal is to do Ocean County. Currently, we’re donating at two Brandywine facilities in Toms River and Brick, the Barnegat Rehab and the Residence at Stafford. I have Little Egg Harbor next,” Cofield said.

Cofield is encouraging everyone in the community to join in and donate to the Adopt-A-Grandparent program.

W hether its single person donating, or a local business or church who can adopt a whole community, anyone can get involved.

“We encourage everyone in the community to get involved. People always ask ‘who can adopt? I don’t know anyone in a facility.’ The point is it’s not for people that you know; there’s so many people that don’t have people thinking of them at this time so anyone in the community can help. Anyone who would like to send some love to these people are welcomed to get involved,” Cofield said. “We also have volunteers who help assist and assemble balloons and even help with delivery. People have really gotten excited about the idea and I’ve had people call me asking if they could help and I said sure. Anyone is welcomed to help.”

Celebration Creations plans to have the program run until they take care as many facilities who agrees to partner with the program. Cofield believes it will run through about May. “I just think it’s something great to do for the community and for these people who have been locked away. It’s something that we can do to brighten their day,” Cofield said.

It is $20 to sponsor a resident in the Adopt-A-Grandparent program. The donation gives a resident a Balloon Buddy & Hug Card. To adopt a resident or for more information about the program, visit celebrationcreations.biz/ adopt-a-grandparent.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of FEB 20 - FEB 26

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): ”The more the merrier” might be your Valentine’s Day motto. You may feel more fulfilled if you are surrounded by family and friends who share cheerful memories. Focus on fact-checking fantasies in the week ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): It feels good having fun after you’ve accomplished tasks. If you follow through faithfully with your duties, you might receive appreciative comments from others and feel positive about yourself in the upcoming week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your enthusiasm and imagination allow you to tackle several tasks at once and still have room for more. You may imagine that a friend is romantically attracted to you in the week ahead, but common sense prevails.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Flowers and boxes of chocolates don’t change the way you feel.

If someone forgets to give you a remembrance on Valentine’s Day, you might take matters into your own hands and show your affection in other ways.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A mistake might happen if you rush through something quickly.

Although you may feel forced to deal with things you’d prefer to ignore, you may have plenty of time to escape into daydreams and enjoy yourself as the week progresses.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A tiny bit of sentiment goes a long way on this day meant for lovers. You and a special someone could memorialize your affection with the tiniest things. A social activity could be prominent in your weekly schedule.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Be someone’s virtual valentine. Hearing from an old acquaintance could give you a chance to reminisce about the good old days. You may become restless to try new things and break away from routines in the coming week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Valentine’s Day treats don’t need to come wrapped up with a bow.

You and a special someone can share a casual walk or a home-cooked meal to celebrate togetherness.

Enjoy the unconventional in the week ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Decide your fate. Your good judgment comes into play when you must discuss serious matters with a partner. In the week to come, you may become a champion of teamwork, fair play and physical labor.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The traditional Valentine’s Day card or box of chocolates is enough to honor the designated holiday. Don’t feel guilty about spending extra dollars on entertainment or a hobby in the week to come. You deserve it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Enjoy being the apple of someone’s eye on this day designed for lovers. You may feel as if you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place now, but in the week to come you might have time to display romantic feelings.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Perhaps you could be a better listener. A situation may force you to determine who is telling the truth and who could be deliberately vague and misleading. In the upcoming week, be in the right place at the right time.

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