2021-02-27 - The Jackson Times

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Surgery Is Restoring Hearing For Jackson Boy Born With One Ear

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─Photo courtesy Little Baby Face Foundation ─Photo courtesy Ortiz Family (Left) Masyn Ortiz recently underwent the first of two surgeries that will provide him an ear and hearing in that ear thanks to the Little Baby Face Foundation and Dr. Thomas Romo III. (Right) Masyn Ortiz, 9, is seen here following a recent haircut showing his new lightning emblem. Since his operation the boy has gained new confidence and has cut his hair.

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – A 9-yearold township boy received a unique and precious gift during the holiday season, the gift of an ear which was the

first step to gaining full hearing.

Masyn Ortiz was born without an outer ear on his right side due to a condition called microtia and atresia. It

impacts one in 5,000 boys.

In December he underwent the first of two surgeries at New York City’s Lenox Hill Hospital.

The surgery was performed by Dr. Thomas Romo III who has performed numerous specialized surgeries that have improved the (Hear - See Page 2)

Governor Rolls Back Restrictions on Religious, Sports And Entertainment Events

By Bob Vosseller TRENTON – Religious, sports and entertainment venues will be able to accommodate larger crowds following Governor Phil Murphy’s announcement today.

The governor issued Executive Order No.

225, which increases capacity limits for religious services and large sports and entertainment venues. Additionally, limited spectators will be allowed at collegiate sporting events, mirroring last week’s an nouncement on youth sporting events.

Gover nor Mur phy said, “as our COVID-19 metrics continue to trend in the right direction and as we continue our aggressive vaccination effort, we believe we can safely take this step. We have always strived to make accommodations wher-

ever safely possible, be it with religious services, sporting events, entertainment venues, or in other sectors.”

He said he was also pleased “that we are able to increase these limits today and hopeful that the numbers continue to point in the

right direction for further reopening steps.”

The changes include religious services effective immediately. Services and celebrations, including wedding ceremonies, funerals, and memorial services that i nvolve a rel ig iou s

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549-Unit Development Poses Environmental Questions

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Residents shared their environmental concerns regarding the Jackson Parke South application during a recent Jackson Planning Board meeting.

The application proposed by EL at Jackson owner Jack Morris involves the property of Jackson Parke in the Cassville section of the township. The project includes building a 549unit single-family and multi-family development off West Veterans Highway.

Attorney Ron Gasiorowski questioned the applicant’s staff in an effort to build a case against approving the application. He is representing the group Citizens United to Protect Our Neighborhoods of Jackson and Manchester (CUPON). The organization has previously voiced environmental concerns regarding the project.

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Graduate Receives Recognition As Music Educator

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – A township graduate is celebrating her excellence in music education thanks to the Yamaha “40 Under 40” music education advocacy program.

“We would like to congratulate Jackson Memorial High School Bands Alumnus, Jenn (Weiss) Bock Class of 2000, for being chosen as one of Yamaha’s ‘40 under 40.’ Bock has been recognized in the inaugural class of top young music educators in the nation. This is an amazing honor and we are extremely proud of her accomplishments,” Jackson Memorial High School Band Director Jason M. Diaz said.

Bock was overjoyed to be recognized as an outstanding music educator and as someone who is making a difference by growing and

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The doctor has donated his surgical talent and time and Masyn was fortunate to gain his help as both his surgeries would not have been covered by his family’s insurance.

Masyn and Dr. Romo came together through a chance occurrence when Masyn’s grandmother happened to see a television program that featured Dr. Romo and his foundation. She watched a segment on another child’s situation with microtia.

His second surgery which will take place after he heals from his first surgery in several months, will involve the insertion of a state-of-the art hearing device which will allow him to hear on his right side. A two-to-three-inch piece of rib cartridge was taken from Masyn that Dr. Romo will use to carve out the ear.

Masyn’s mother, Nicole Ortiz said her son is doing well since the operation that took place on December 18. “Everything has been going great. He healed up very quickly.

He loves his ear and he is excited about his next surgery when they will put the hearing device in. Everything went really well.”

Her son is a 4th grader at the Holman Elementary School in Jackson. His grandmother told her daughter to “look it up (meaning Dr. Romo and his Foundation) and I looked it up online and filled out the application the next day. This was around when he was 6, and they did get back to us pretty quickly which was unexpected because they get a lot of applications. At the time they said he was still too small,” Ortiz said.

“When he was 7, they contacted us again, which was right before COVID, so we never got in to see them until they called us in October and everything moved very quickly after that,” she added. “In the first operation they took the rib cartilage and they made a framework and they already put that in.”

“Next time, as it is underneath his skin now, they will release it to make it stick out like a normal ear. The major part is done.

Dr. Romo and another doctor will put the hearing device in at the same time. Two surgeons have to coordinate with each other so we’re not sure when this will happen.

Whenever they tell us we go,” Ortiz added.

Masyn spoke about school saying he enjoys recess and that “we are learning on the computer and going into school.” He added that he was excited about having his next operation.

“Dr. Romo is really nice and he seems like a good doctor,” Masyn said. His confidence has grown and he is now comfortable with shorter hair that show his new ear. His latest haircut even features “a lightning bolt on the side of my head.”

A close friend and fellow student have also given him support. “He’s been asking me how was my ear and how my stitches are every single day once I get to class,” he said.

He has the strong support of his mother, father Daniel Ortiz, his 18-month-old sister and his grandmother Kathy Salvatore.

He’s enjoyed the recent snow storms which have allowed him to play outside. “I was just

about to go out but my dad told me I had this interview. It gets tough when you are famous,” he told The Jackson Times.

Dr. Romo’s mission is to make children happy which is something he has accomplished for several years now. The physician, who is originally from Texas moved to New York 30 years ago. He founded the Little Baby Face Foundation 19 years ago.

The Little Baby Face Foundation is a New York City-based charitable organization whose goal is to provide free cosmetic surgery for children born with facial deformities, and/or who are bullied because of their appearance.

Pauline Nicholls, the administrator of the Foundation said they utilize a new model of treatment to help children born with facial deformities, and features such as protruding ears. She said that over the years, “Dr. Romo would go to different places to perform surgeries on children but he wanted to follow up on his patients.”

“Surgery is what I do. Most people go into medicine out of some kind of altruism and a desire to help people. This is a way for me to give back. When I see Pauline and the kids up on stage at an event and they have the confidence to speak in front of a room of people that’s when it gets me that we’ve really done something,” Dr. Romo said.

“When the kids send me letters - you know being a parent you want to protect these kids and give them the best start possible. They become family. I watch them grow.”

The physician said that he meets his patients over Skype and in person prior to surgery. “I show an anatomically correct skull and have the kids take it apart understand what’s going on. The parents need support. They’ve not had help. It’s important that they’re confident we will take the best possible care of their child.

“We often have three or four doctors working on a child at once, none of us get the level of service that these volunteer surgeons are willing to give. These are marathons and we are in it with the parents for the long haul. We treat children from birth to 21,” Dr. Romo added.

He described Masyn’s progress as “fantastic! Masyn has such a great spirit and positive outlook. The surgery went very well. Last week he told me he was out on his skate board a week post-surgery which is amazing,” the doctor said.

Dr. Romo said Masyn had a consult concerning the effort to restore his hearing. “It’s a nearly approved kind which we implant under the skin behind his ear (post auricular) using a bone bridge. If he continues to heal as well as he has, two to four months from now depending on his school schedule he will have his second surgery.”

“We will be making an incision for the bone bridge and installing it. Cleaning up some extra skin which was left in place from his original ear site and using that to help push out/away from his head the new ear to match his left ear position. (After a period of healing with the bone bridge) the device can be turned on,” the physician said.

Rather than traveling to third world countries for the treatment of a limited number of conditions, LBFF brings children suffering from all kinds of facial deformities and

imperfections to facilities in New York, where physicians and surgeons volunteer their services.

Nicholls said the Foundation partners with Ronald McDonald House which houses patients and their parents during their time at a New York City based hospital.

Dr. Romo said, “I originally went out on mission trips to the former Soviet Union for one or two weeks. The facilities and the equipment was limited and the lack of follow-up was frustrating. By bringing the children and a parent to NYC I can have many more surgeons and specialists donate their time and expertise in state-of-the-art medical facilities.”

“It’s much easier to get a guy to give two hours than two weeks. This work is very meaningful and challenging. The first one of course as we were creating the founda-

tion for indigent children, my first thought about giving back was to treat a native American, he was Navajo from Winslow Arizona, I still have my headdress/ decorated hat he gave me.”

“Terence from Harlem was attending a school for the deaf. We restored his hearing and he heard his name called at graduation and we were there,” the doctor added.

“It’s my honor to do this. My dad was a doctor and I used to make house calls with him he was still checking folks blood pressure into his 80s,” Dr. Romo said. Eighty percent of our kids are from the US.” Dr. Romo added, “one of the most difficult cases I had was Jared from Patterson, New Jersey. He is a work in progress. So far, we’ve built his ears and installed his hearing aid. He can wear regular glasses now and cut his hair short.”

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This effort enabled Highland to have summer rehearsals that followed social-distancing guidelines. According to one of her “40 Under 40” nomination letters, “since the beginning of the pandemic, Jenn has been relentless in her pursuit of making this a meaningful year for her students.”

Bock has held multiple positions on the boards of music education organizations and is a strong role model for all music directors, but especially for young women who are considering a career in music education. Her message to them is straightforward: “Work hard and have confidence in the work you’re doing. Believe that you’re good enough to be there and then make it so.”

Last autumn, nominations were called for from music educators under the age of 40 who showcased the following characteristics: action (anticipate what needs to be done and proactively take the necessary steps that lead to a stronger music program), courage (propose and implement new or bold ideas), creativity (show innovation and imagination in achieving plans and objectives) and growth (establish, grow or improve music education in their schools and communities).

The program received hundreds of nominations from students, parents, other teachers and administrators, local instrument dealers and mentors.

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She is an assistant band director/marching band director at Highland High School in Gilbert, Arizona.

When Bock moved to Highland High School, the color guard consisted of just nine students. So she recruited junior high students to join the winter guard.

“The excitement spread, and our winter program had two guard teams with 35 members in 2019,” Bock said.

Bock focused on another area that needed updating - the movement program for the marching band.

“I try to surround myself with people who are smarter than me in areas where I’m lacking,” Bock said. “I never marched drum corps or even college marching band, so when it was time to modernize the movement program, I hired people who I felt had the knowledge and skills to take us there.”

She credits the marching staff for teaching the new marching and dance program to the students - which was done virtually during the pandemic. When in-person school shut down in the spring of 2020, Bock went into overdrive and coordinated with the booster organization to sew instrumental music masks for the entire 150-student marching band.

─Photo courtesy The Yamaha Suite Former Class of 2000 Jackson Memorial High School graduate Jenn (Weiss) Bock was recently honored by Yamaha’s “40 Under 40” music education advocacy program.

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Continued From Page 1 “Residents who rely on well water, this project is devastating to the aquifer with approximately 4,000 people pulling from the aquifer, while non-point source pollution can infiltrate our wells,” CUPON leader Eleanor Hannum said previously.

Opponents of the application feel this would devastate wetlands, habitat for the Pineland tree frog, barred owl, and federally protected swamp pink flower.

The project calls for importation of more than 77,000 tandem trucks of fill to raise the grade 10 feet in the north, surrounding wetlands and according to opponents of the plan, exhaust overflow of stormwater into the Rova Farms Lake tributary.

Critics of the plan also fear this could raise the lake during the rainy season and potentially flood residents downstream.

Concerns were also voiced during the first Jackson Parke proposal known as Jackson Parke North which was rejected unanimously by the Planning Board in 2019. That application was for 551 single-family and multi-family homes.

Superior Court Judge Mark Troncone later reversed that decision stating it violated terms of an affordable housing settlement in 2017 that he presided over.

Troncone ordered the Planning Board to rehear and approve the application and while the Board did rehear it, the application has never been formally signed off on.

The judge also ordered a court monitor to the case regarding Jackson Parke South.

This plan includes Perrineville Road and West Veterans Highway which serve as boundaries for the two project sites and have the same environmental characteristics.

The applicant’s attorney, Jason Tuvel, objected to any questions that Gasiorowski posed to staff of the applicant that involved Jackson Parke North. Tuvel told Gasiorowski that all questions to them should pertain to Jackson Parke South.

Mitchell Newman, the applicant’s planner previously noted that single family, town homes and multi-family or condominium style units were all part of the Jackson Parke South proposal.

“Jackson has a tree removal ordinance on the books that calls for either replacing trees or to pay to replace them elsewhere in the township. What is the obligation of Jackson Parke South?” Randy Bergmann of Brentwood Drive asked during a recent meeting.

Tuvel said he believed the tree ordinance was not applicable.

“So, there is no requirement to replace them at all?” Bergmann asked.

“Correct,” Tuvel responded.

Bergmann followed up asking Tuvel, “you won’t? Even though there is no specific requirement? You won’t do it voluntarily?”

“We’re complying with all the coverages and buffers and so forth but the tree ordinance is not applicable,” Tuvel answered.

“Will the Board agree that no clear cutting of the trees of Jackson Parke South will take place until all the environmental

issues have been satisfactorily resolved and traffic studies have been conducted?”

Bergmann asked.

A Jackson ordinance is on the books stating “there is to be no clear cutting until all approvals have been obtained.” Planning Board Chairman Robert Hudak said.

Board attorney Sean Gertner said there were “applicable ordinances pertaining to clear cutting which has to be done with permits. The timing of when those permits are to be issued would ultimately be controlled by the developer’s agreement.

We probably need more testimony as to the construction time of Jackson Parke South.”

Tuvel also responded to an inquiry Bergmann made regarding traffic saying, “we submitted a comprehensive traffic study well over a year ago, maybe even closer to two years ago. It was also submitted to the county.”

Bergmann asked what the population of the development would be once fully developed.

Tuvel responded that this would be studied over a 20-year period. “We really don’t get into population issues during the site plan and subdivision stage. We just go over the plan.”

Bergmann responded saying it was a relevant question as it related to “the impact of the school system, township services even the impact on parking which I share the previous expressed concerns about the parking plan being totally inadequate.”

Tuvel said that the plan goes beyond state and township parking requirements.

The applicant’s Traffic Engineer Nick Verderese responded to Bergmann’s question about the total number of allowed parking spaces saying it is 1,375 spaces for the total project. “We provide 1,673.”

That represents a little over two spaces per unit.

Verderese said that application met the standards and requirements for parking spaces.

Denise Garner, a former resident and member of the Jackson Environmental Commission was the last to speak during the Planning Board’s February 1 meeting, “How will they be able to control any type of contaminants (during the excavation phase of the project) with clear cutting the property itself. How will they control the ground water from receiving any contaminants in that area?”

The applicant’s engineer Daphne Galvin said “all the construction including any trenching that is necessary for the installation of the utilities has to follow the appropriate standards.

Garner said that while Galvin was a civil engineer, she was not a geologist or environmental engineer. “It is impossible for this development not to actually receive some contaminants. The compression of the soils will be affected. The ground water will definitely be affected from the diesel fuel coming into the site itself.”

“Your environmental person should be testifying on these types of questions not you Daphne,” Garner added. “Where is the additional sub surface testing for this site?” Garner said that the report used was

15 years old.

Galvin said she could speak to the geo technical testing done. There was a supplementary investigation done in 2018 and that information was used in addition to early testing done in 2005-2006.

“That isn’t giving me the actual data analysis of what the impacts will be and it will be detrimental to that ground water over there,” Garner added. She also said

water wells near the clear cutting would be impacted. “How are you going to protect their wells?”

Galvin said she didn’t understand the question.

Debate resumed on the tree ordinance and how the Affordable Housing aspect of the project allowed the applicant by law to ignore that enforcement while other units would have to fall under that rule.

Governor:

accommodate all attendees with appropriate room for social distancing.

The venue could impose stricter policies if they choose.

On March 1 at 6 a.m. large sports and entertainment venues will have a fixed seating capacity of 5,000 or more will be permitted to host a number of patrons and members of the public equal to 10% of capacity indoors and 15% of capacity outdoors.

Those facilities that host these events must ensure that all attendees at the event remain six feet apart from other attendees, except that individuals who purchase or reserve tickets together may be seated together.

Masks will continue to be required of all attendees within the facility, except when eating or drinking.

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Previously, services were limited to 35% of the room and up to 150 individuals.

As for collegiate sporting events, effective immediately, operators of indoor and outdoor collegiate sports practices and competitions may allow up to two parents or guardians per each participating athlete.

Events include limiting the number of parents and guardians, the total number of individuals at an indoor practice or competition cannot exceed 35% of the capacity of the room, and any outdoor space needs to

Motor Vehicle Stop Leads To Arrest For Stolen Tools And More

By Alyssa Riccardi JACKSON – A Freehold man has been charged for possessing drugs and stealing tools after police performed a motor vehicle stop.

On February 15, Police Officers Michael Basso and Christopher Brown of the Jackson Police Department found a Dodge pickup truck with both the front and back licenses plates folded, concealing them.

After performing a motor vehicle stop, police found the driver Todd Lemanski, 40, of Freehold, in possession of a battery powered saw, hand saw, flashlight, a catalytic convertor which appeared to have been freshly cut from a vehicle and suspected Suboxone. He was then placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters.

Detectives John Rodriguez and Craig Lindenberg became involved due to an

ongoing investigation of stolen of catalytic converters. Multiple thefts of catalytic converters have occurred in the township and other municipalities, where converters have been cut off of vehicles parked at resident’s homes and at local businesses.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information about these thefts is asked to contact police headquarters at 732-928-1111 or through the department’s Stop it app.

Lemanski was charged with possession of burglar’s tools, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a prescription legend drug without a prescription, possession of CDS while operating a motor vehicle and equipment violations. He was released on summons pending a court appearance.

Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.

NJ Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation To Hold Monthly Webinar

NEW JERSEY – Join the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation for a monthly webinar series featuring a one-on-one interview with New Jersey Vietnam Veteran volunteers.

Third Thursday VetChats will be held via Zoom and are free and open to the public.

Each webinar will be moderated by NJVVMF Trustee Melissa Ziobro, Specialist Professor of Public History at Monmouth University. Each month, a different New Jersey Vietnam Veteran Volunteer will share their story and memories of the

Vietnam War. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions via the Q&A function, which will be answered throughout the program.

In March, hear from Michael J. Coale, who was drafted into the United States Army in 1966 from his hometown of Glen Rock, New Jersey. Coale served in Vietnam from 1967 through 1968 in Reconnaissance Platoons.

The webinar will take place on March 18 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. To join, visit this Zoom link: zoom.us/j/94951767973.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F eatured L etter A Reminder To Salute Veterans, And Find Help For Them Every year National Salute to Veteran Patients Week provides Americans the opportunity to express gratitude to the more than 9 million veterans who receive healthcare services from the Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers.

Special activities and events organized by the VA in collaboration with the general public take place throughout the week to raise awareness about the tremendous efforts carried out by the VA to provide our nation’s heroes with the highest quality of life and high quality healthcare.

In fact, research published by the Journal of General Internal Medicine indicates that in general VA hospitals provide a higher quality of

care than non-VA medical facilities.

This week also provides a platform for lawmakers and key influencers to reflect on the progress and innovation of VA, as well areas where the department could be better managed and improved.

While representing New Jersey’s 3rd district in Congress from 2011 to 2015, I had the honor of serving on the House Committee on Veterans Affairs where I interacted with the unique operational structure of the VA, which relies on a forward-looking design that functions best when it stays on top, if not ahead, of modern standards and demands.

In Congress, I tirelessly worked to improve quality and access to healthcare for veterans, particularly mental

health services with a focus on post-traumatic stress (PTS) treatment; worked on issues in the compensation and pension process of the veterans benefits system which were causing major delays in processing VA claims, sponsored and passed bills to make costof-living adjustments for veterans’ benefits automatic and to streamline treatment compensation.

Of course, with medical, economic and societal changes taking place at a rapid pace, there will continue to be times where certain areas of the department are unable to keep up with itself and the demands of its structure and the needs of our veterans.

During my time in office, I saw firsthand the power

of valuable public-private partnerships that can be leveraged to navigate some of these changes allowing us to create solutions for many of the challenges that change creates for the Department of Veterans Affairs and the care of our veterans.

Public-private partnerships are invaluable at leveraging resources, through the private sector or nonprofit organizations. One such example is SoldierStrong, a Stamford, Conn.-based organization, that provides revolutionary medical technologies, such as exoskeleton suits which help paralyzed veterans walk again and virtual reality technology which aids in the treatment of PTS, at no cost to VA medical centers.

These types of organizations allow veteran patients

greater access to cutting edge medical technologies, choices in their treatment options and remove some of the burden off the VA system health care system.

My experience in public office and the work carried out by nonprofit organizations also underscore a truth that National Salute to Veteran Patients Week reaffirms: we cannot place the burden on veterans alone to fight on behalf of other veterans or on a single government agency to offer solutions to all of the problems that our country’s veterans face daily. It requires a collective effort from lawmakers on both the local, state and national levels, civilians, private enterprises and nonprofits alike to ensure that our nation’s heroes have the highest quality of life and

care available.

That said, I acknowledge that the situation places most of the power and influence with federal lawmakers. I understand from my own experience that lawmakers and stakeholders must proactively anticipate medical and societal changes and leverage advantageous public-private partnerships to adjust accordingly so that the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs will be sustainable for generations to come. Veterans and taxpayers should expect nothing less from the men and women that they elect to represent us.

Jon Runyan Former Congressman, 3rd District SoldierStrong advisory board

Letters To The Editor Jackson Planning Board Stifles Residents This letter is in regards to a recent Jackson Planning Board meeting regarding the Adventure Crossing proposal.

At Monday night’s Planning Board meeting, the application for two warehouses off Route 537 near the I-195 interchange drew intense interest from residents, environmental groups and activists.

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.

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Many more may have grown tired of waiting and signed off.

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. The board should do everything it can to provide opportunities to overcome the limits of remote meetings.

Unlike many other Zoom meetings I have sat in on, the people on the call Monday night could not be seen or identified. What we witnessed instead was a wide-angle shot of the municipal meeting room that filled about half of the screen; the other half was filled by a board member who was attending remotely. We could only see the backs of the people testifying and saw only a small percentage of the exhibits that were displayed on a screen for the board.

None of the board members identified themselves before

speaking.

One of the opponents to the application had hoped to present concerns about the hearing process itself prior to the start of testimony. Among other things, she wanted to ask the board to allow all participants to be seen on Zoom and to archive the Zoom meeting so it could be viewed by residents at their convenience. She “raised her hand” on Zoom but was told to lower it. Repeated attempts to be recognized failed.

The board’s failure to provide ample opportunities to comment feeds into the public’s distrust of government.

And rightly so.

There are several things we would like the board to do to facilitate public comment at all hearings on applications: 1. Don’t make members of the public sit through hours of testimony before being allowed to comment. Take comments at the start of the hearing so their concerns can be addressed by the applicants while they are testifying. Also, allow for public questioning at the conclusion

of each witnesses’ testimony, as is done in other towns. And allow sufficient time at the end of the meetings – perhaps cutting off testimony at 10 or 10:15 - to provide additional opportunities for members of the public to comment or ask questions.

2. All meetings, Zoom and in-person, should be recorded and posted online along with the meeting minutes.

3. Enable the comment feature on Zoom and respond to any questions during or after testimony has been provided.

4. Prior to the start of witness testimony on applications, the board should respond to any written questions that have been submitted prior to the meeting.

5. The board should accept written questions from the public at any time during the application process and require that staff professionals or the applicants provide written responses.

In the weeks and months ahead, the Planning Board will be hearing from several applicants whose plans threaten to further diminish

the quality of life in Jackson, including Jackson Parke South and Jackson Woods Southeast. Those with concerns must be given every opportunity to be heard.

As an aside, at Monday night’s meeting, only one of the dozen or so board members and associated staff wore a mask. They were sitting six feet apart, but that isn’t enough in an enclosed space.

Everyone is the room should be wearing a mask. The board should help set a positive example for the public.

Please respond to each of the five requests for making it easier for everyone’s voice to be heard.

Randy Bergmann, Jackson Doug O’Malley, Environment New Jersey Jeff Tittel, Sierra Club of New Jersey Britta Forsberg, Save Barnegat Bay Janet Tauro, Clean Water Action Marc Covitz, Crosswicks-Doctors Creek Watershed Association

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Congressman Smith: Ride Share Safety Must Get Through Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. - With an eye toward a post-COVID easing of restrictions and a return to economic normalcy, a group of bipartisan lawmakers are determined to establish timely and much-needed safety protections for Americans who will be using rideshare companies to help them get to work, school, appointments or social events.

Authored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-4 th) with lead Democrat cosponsor, Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY), Sami’s Law will require transportation networking companies (TNCs) like Uber and Lyft to deploy a verifiable digital access system to match drivers with passengers before the ride begins to enhance safety for the ride-hailing public. A companion bill is expected to be introduced in the Senate

by Ben Cardin (D-MD) later this month.

The legislation, HR 1082, is named in honor of Samantha

“Sami” Josephson - who was kidnapped and brutally murdered by a predator pretending to be her Uber driver near the University of South Carolina just months prior to her graduation in 2019.

“We must establish safety protocols and accountability in the system to protect rideshare customers who remain extremely vulnerable,” said Smith, who represents Sami’s hometown of Robbinsville.

“As the nation looks to emerge from COVID restrictions, there will likely be a surge in travel and general activities, and thus a corresponding urgency to protect those who rely on Uber and Lyft services.”

Underscoring the dangers, Smith cited Sami’s tragic murder and pointed to a report released by Uber that found over a two-year period, 2017 to 2018, the company received 5,981 allegations of serious sexual assault in the United

States, and 19 people were killed in physical assaults during or soon after an Uber ride. He also cited a 2019 CNN report that revealed that Lyft has been hit with multiple driver rape and sexual assault allegations.

“No family should have to endure what the Josephsons have” Rep. Suozzi said. “We can’t stop every family tragedy, but hopefully Sami’s law will establish safety protocols that protect Uber, Lyft and other rideshare customers.”

Seymour and Marci Josephson, Sami’s parents, created the #WHATSMYNAME Foundation in “honor of their daughter to educate the world on rideshare safety.” They also came up with the idea for the legislation to help ensure no one else loses their life or is assaulted by a rideshare driver or a predator pretending to be their driver.

Last year, after painstaking negotiations with Smith, the

Josephsons, congressional leaders, and Uber and Lyft, Sami’s Law unanimously passed the House with the strong support of Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy. The bill garnered the support of key Senate leaders, but time ran out in the Senate before unanimous consent could be achieved.

“Lives are at stake and people, especially women, who use rideshare services are vulnerable to sexual assault and other crimes,” Smith said. “The Josephsons have made great progress educating rideshare customers about potential dangers, but none of us will rest until the modest and effective Sami’s Law protocols are enacted and the public is better protected.”

Sami’s Law not only sets safety requirements for today’s technology and a process for successor technology performance standards, it also

establishes a 17-member advisory council that reports to the Secretary of Transportation SAMI’s Council - comprised of federal agency and public stakeholders to advance safety standards in the rideshare industry; makes it unlawful to sell, or offer for sale, rideshare signage, making it more difficult for imposters like Sami’s murderer to pose as a driver; requires a GAO report on the incidence of assault and abuse of both passengers and drivers; and requires that the GAO also examine the nature and specifics of “background” checks conducted by companies and the varying standards set by States regarding background checks.

Other original cosponsors of the bill include: Reps.

James Clybur n (D-SC), the Democratic Whip; Joe Wilson (R-SC); Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ); and Albio Sires (D-NJ). The new bill is already endorsed by two

groups which originally opposed the legislation last Congress.

“We thank and commend Representative Smith for working closely with us in crafting this legislation, which will provide a fully nonvisual method for blind and deafblind passengers to identify and verify rideshare trips,” said Mark Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind. “Personal safety is a top priority for our movement and we urge the House to swiftly pass this legislation.”

“The National Sheriffs’ Association supports Sami’s Law… all users of ridesharing programs should have a reasonable expectation of safety, which this bill addresses for both passengers and drivers,” said Jonathan F. Thompson, Executive Director and CEO of the National Sheriffs’ Association.

Booker: Biden Urged To Ensure Vaccine Access For Farm, Food Chain Workers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (DNJ), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, led a letter sent to the White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Jeff Zients urging the Biden Administration to take action to expand vaccine access for farm and food chain workers.

The letter comes in the wake of some state and local governments excluding farm and food chain workers from the first phases of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility.

“As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, we have seen COVID-19 sicken thousands of frontline farm and food chain workers while hundreds have lost their lives,” the senators wrote to the White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Jeff Zients. “This includes independent farmers

and ranchers, farmworkers, food processing workers, and last-mile food workers in grocery stores and restaurants.

These workers are disproportionately from low-income and immigrant communities, shedding light on the exacerbated issue of long-standing racial and ethnic disparities we continue to witness. And while these workers are critical to keeping our food system working, little has been done to keep them safe.”

“The Biden Administration inherited a patchwork vaccine distribution process, and this coupled with limited doses has created a system rooted in inequity, frustration, and uncertainty. Current recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) call for the vaccination of “non-health care frontline essential workers” - which would include

grocery store, meatpacking plant, and food processing and agriculture workers - in Phase 1b. However, as states and other jurisdictions continue to implement their specific distribution plans, we are seeing both the exclusion of farm and food chain workers in some states and last minute changes in others,” the senators continued.

“As the Biden Administration continues to develop and implement its COVID-19 vaccine distribution strategy, we encourage you to address the specific needs of our farm and food chain workers and support states and other jurisdictions in ensuring the swift vaccination of these workers,” the senators wrote.

This letter was also signed

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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.

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“The Place To Be” Event Will Benefit Food Banks

LAKEWOOD – The Jewish Federation of Ocean County will host an evening of entertainment on March 11 to benefit two organizations that help those suffering from food insecurity. The Place To Be, the Federation’s annual event, will be held virtually and feature piano bar entertainment. Chair of the event for the fourth time Fran Gimpel says she is “excited to bring quality entertainment to the community for a

great cause.”

The two organizations benef itting from the event are Leket, Israel’s national foodbank and locally, The Joel E. Perlmutter Memorial Food Pantry.

Attendees can designate which organization they want to suppor t when purchasing the $36 ticket for the event.

For more information and to register to attend visit jewishoceancounty.org/ TPTB.

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Around The Jersey Shore Raise Awareness For Kids Who Are Fighting HARD (Having A Rare Disease)

OCEAN COUNTY – The Fighting HARD Foundation will be hosting a Virtual Run for Rare Disease Week and hope that you will join them to Run HARD for Rare Kids!

Their mission at Fighting HARD Foundation is to help children with rare diseases and chronic illness to not feel alone. This year they want to do something special to get everyone moving and raising some awareness in a safe way. They may not be able to get together, but by coming together virtually, sharing some hashtags, and having some fun, they can hopefully continue to show these amazing kids that they are not alone!

Rare Disease Day is February 28, the rarest day of the year. They will be having their Virtual Run for the eight days leading up to

Rare Day. You can participate in any event that you would like during those 8 days.

Are you a HARD core runner? Rock out 28 miles. How about 8 miles in 8 days? Or 2 miles? Or perhaps you just want to support kids and Relax for Rare Kids instead! Some of the kids in the foundation may not be able to run or even walk, so it would be a great way to show them that others are running or walking for them! Let’s all spread some love, raise some awareness and Run HARD for Rare Kids!

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Around The Jersey Shore State: Senior Care Company Made False Medicare Claims

By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – A senior care company has agreed to pay $714,996 to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act. According to Attorney Rachael A. Honig, the company allegedly made false representations in connection with submissions to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

The settlement agreement states that CareOne Management LLC, now known as ABC1857 LLC (CareOne), had submitted claims for payment to Medicare for reimbursement of Medicare bad debt from January 1, 2012, to July 2, 2018. Medicare will reimburse health care providers for uncollectable deductible and coinsurance amounts from Medicare beneficiaries.

According to the settlement, “the company made false representations of compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory criteria, including ‘criteria for allowable bad debt,’ which require a provider to ‘be able to establish that reasonable collection efforts were made’ of amounts owed by

beneficiaries before a provider submits the claim as bad debt to Medicare.”

Margaret Gathman had filed a lawsuit for these allegations under the False Claims Act. The Act allows private parties to sue for false claims on behalf of the United States and to share in any recovery. Gathman will receive $143,000 from the federal share of the settlement.

Any tips on potential fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement can be reported to the Department of Health and Human Services at 800-447-8477.

Acting U.S. Attorney Honig credited special agents of the FBI, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge George M. Crouch Jr. in Newark; special agents of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Scott J. Lampert; and special agents of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey, under the direction of Supervisory Special Agent Thomas Mahoney, with the investigation leading to the settlement.

Jackson Elks To Host Karaoke Nights Twice A Week

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As a foreign affairs journalist for more than 40 years, Ignatius has had unique access to the highest levels of government, allowing him to help us make sense of the world. He has given his readers a rare look at the world rarely covered by the evening news and takes them inside the stories and issues that shape the world. His words have highlighted the threats to national security, cyber security and the spread of information. With his ability to explain and edify the most complex issues, Ignatius addresses the forces at play in an increasingly disrupted world and analyzes the implications of growing uncertainty and risk.

In this discussion, Ignatius draws from his long career in journalism to reflect on the current state of the world and shares his view on how we got to where we are and where we may be headed. With the growing distrust of governments and institutions worldwide, Ignatius makes a case for the increasing importance of fact-based reporting, especially as the changing nature of journalism and the overall spread of information is jeopardizing the truth.

For more than 15 years, Ignatius has pub-

lished his twice-weekly column for The Washington Post. Appearing in scores of newspapers around the world, his column has won the Overseas Press Club Award, the Gerald Loeb Award for Commentary and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Center for Journalists. In 2019, Ignatius won a special George Polk award for his coverage, nine articles in all, of the killing of Post columnist and his colleague, Jamal Khashoggi.

Ignatius has turned his experiences with the CIA into 10 spy novels; his latest high-tech book, “The Quantum Spy,” is about the covert race to build the world’s first supercomputer. According to former CIA Director Leon Panetta, “David Ignatius may call it a novel, but for those of us who know the work of the intelligence community, this book is nothing less than a real-life insight into the ongoing battle for dominance in the digital world.”

His other bestsellers include “The Director” and “Body of Lies,” which Ridley Scott adapted into a feature film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe.

A graduate of Harvard and Cambridge, Ignatius was a reporter for The Wall Street Journal and the executive editor of the International Herald Tribune. He has published articles in Foreign Affairs, The New York Times Magazine, The Atlantic, and The New Republic.

The Blauvelt Speaker Series is funded, in part, by the generosity of the late Bradford Thomas & Eleanor G. Blauvelt and The Wintrode Family Foundation.

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Hearing Aids & Face Masks Face masks may be the new normal, but many people are still getting the hang of wearing them with hearing aids. From falling out during mask removal to being obstructed by the mask itself, hearing aids — specifically behind-the-ear styles — can become lost or damaged. In fact, at Garden State Hearing & Balance Center, since June 2020, we have had over 45 patients lose their hearing aids due to wearing masks. The majority of them were covered under their 3-year loss policy.

What can you do? As your hearing care team, we want to make sure nothing stands in the way of communicating your best. That includes helping you protect your devices. With these quick and easy tips, we’ll have you handling your face mask and hearing technology together like a pro.

Tricks for Wearing a Mask Pull long hair into a bun and wrap the elastic of the mask — if it’s long and strong enough — around the bun, instead of your ears.

Sew a button on either end of a 4-inch piece of fabric.

Wrap the mask elastic around the buttons. The fabric sits at the back of your head and eases the strain on your ears.

Sew a button on either end of a soft headband. Position the headband above your ears and wrap the mask elastic around the buttons, removing the strain from your ears.

Choose masks that tie in the back. You can find videos online showing how to create your own that don’t place pressure on your ears.

Tip for Safely Removing a Mask Take your mask off slowly and mindfully, making

sure your hearing technology remains positioned in or behind your ear as intended.

Communicating While Wearing A Mask Speak clearly and slowly at a natural volume.

If not understood, repeat rather than rephrase.

Ensure hearing aids are turned on.

Avoid or minimize background noise.

Face your conversation partner.

Keep your smartphone or pen and pad handy to write or type out a note if needed.

Choose a well-lit area to aid in making eye contact, interpreting expressions and — if clear masks are used — reading lips.

I lost my hearing aid should I do?

First, you need to take a deep breath and retrace your steps. Most hearing instruments are found if you give it at least a few days. Many hearing aids allow you to “LOCATE” their hearing aids through their APP. There is a build in GPS that will allow you to “Find Your Hearing Aids.” Check to see if your hearing instrument has that feature, and if it does, make sure you properly download theAPP to take advantage of the GPS locator.

Please remember that once your hearing aid battery loses charge (if you’re wearing rechargeable hearing aids) or loses power (zinc air batteries last about 4-7 days), you will not be able to locate them.

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

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Upper respiratory tract infections often necessitate the need for time off work, and various non prescription medications to help relieve symptoms.

But how would you like to make a tea that helps? Teas are very easy to make at home. Everything in my recipe below can be purchased at a health food store, or online apothecary. My video for this recipe is on my website by the way, you can search it by the title, “Make Your Own Immune Tea.” Ingredients 5 cups water 1 Tablespoon Elderberries 1 Tablespoon Echinacea 1 Tablespoon Orange Peel 2 teaspoon Licorice Root Optional: Honey to sweeten Directions: Pour 5 cups of water into a pot and stir the herbs in. Over medium low heat, bring the water to a soft boil and then reduce heat to a very gentle simmer. Continue simmering for about 20 - 30 minutes. Strain the herbs and pour the tea into a glass jar to store.

Sweeten if desired. Store in refrigerator for 3 days. Drink 1 cup daily.

Here are the benefits of each herb in the tea: Elderberry. Elderberries (Sambucus nigra) have been used as a natural defense against virus and bacteria for centuries. Studies prove that it can even help inhibit growth of certain influenza strains. Furthermore, studies suggest that this herb can help with obesity, insulin signaling and various other

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Echinacea. This herb has been used for centuries to help control symptoms of the common cold, inf luenza and other pathogens. Most consumers and physicians are not aware that commercially available products containing “echinacea” differ appreciably depending on what species, and part of the plant is used. Echinacea inhibits hemagglutinin, and neuraminidase, controlling spread, and severity of influenza.

Orange Peel. This is dried orange rind, and it imparts vitamin C which is useful as a strong antioxidant. A lot of research has been conducted on C because it is known to help shorten duration of misery. As a side note, you cannot synthesize collagen without vitamin C, and it’s not made in the human body either! Wrinkles are more profound when you run low on collagen, and it starts to slowly decline after age 20 or 25 in most people.

Licorice Root. This contains an active compound called glycyrrhizic acid, which is known to slow down the growth of many viruses. It can also directly kill certain viral particles. What I am talking about here is not candy, it’s an herbal extract from the plant called, Glycyrrhiza glabra.

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Around The Jersey Shore Man Sentenced For Causing Fatal Crash

By Chris Lundy LAKEWOOD – A township man was sentenced to state prison for leaving the scene of a crash which killed a passenger.

Mashon Wilson, 30, of Lakewood, was sentenced to six years for Causing a Death While Driving with a Suspended License as well as Leaving the Scene, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office reported.

The incident happened at 7 a.m. on Nov. 25, 2018, near the intersection of West County Line Road and Cedar Road. Police said a 2019 Chevrolet Suburban had crashed into a tree. The driver was critically injured and the passenger was pronounced dead at the scene. However, there had been another vehicle involved in the incident, a 2018 Nissan Sentra, which had left the scene.

The car was traced to a home in Lakewood.

Inside was Wilson, Shana Lee, 49, and Iyanna Hall, 30. Lee and Hall told police it was Lee who was driving the car, and that she left the scene of the crash. This turned out not to be correct.

Wilson had previously been charged with stealing 23 Samsung tablets and $400 in cash from the Bnos Yisroel School in Lake-

wood. When he was being arrested, officers also found goods from a December burglary of an office located on River Avenue.

He received four years in prison for that crime. These sentences will run at the same time.

Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer acknowledged the efforts of Senior Assistant Prosecutor Jamie Schron who handled the case on behalf of the State, as well as the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Vehicular Homicide Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Victim Witness Advocacy Unit, Lakewood Township Police Department, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit.

He was also sentenced to 45 days in Ocean County Jail with credit for time served, and suspended his driving privileges for six months for the Driving While Suspended charge.

L e e a nd Hal l we re cha rge d w it h Hindering Wilson’s Apprehension and Prosecution. Their day in court hasn’t happened yet; charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.

Classes Can Now Visit A Safari Scientist Virtually

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Now when you visit Six Flags (virtually) you can learn about the animals at the Great Adventure Safari.

The popular theme park recently launched a new virtual animal education program that includes free teacher resources.

The ‘Cyber Safari’ will offer interactive enjoyment through remote learning. The idea behind the program was to meet the needs of virtual and in-person learning during the pandemic and beyond.

Cyber Safari centers on a new series of free web videos that teach students about adaptations, conservation, evolution, and genetics. It was developed by Six Flags’ award-winning education team and inhouse, state-certified teacher.

Schools will have the option to purchase a virtual program for any curriculum from grades kindergarten to 12th grade with a variety of options including a virtual outreach with fuzzy, feathered, or slithering animals; a virtual animal meet-and-greet with interactive question and answer session and grade specific teacher resource materials that include worksheets and activities for K-5, 6-8 or 9-12.

Anastasia Wheeler, Six Flags Great Adventure’s curator of education and conservation said, “we present science in such

a fun way that students won’t even realize that they’re learning.”

“The videos can be easily integrated into any type of curriculum nationwide, whether virtual or in a classroom setting,” Wheeler added.

The program can be tailored by the education team to adapt to various community programs, such as scouting, clubs, libraries, and nursing homes. The 12 free Cyber Safari videos and coordinating lesson plans are available on the park’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/SixFlagsGrAdventure/ playlists.

Cyber Safari and Science on Safari are part of Six Flags’ extensive education series, Academic Adventures. Schools and groups that purchase a tailored plan will receive discounted admission to the Six Flags Wild Safari’s onsite educational program, Science on Safari.

This contact-free, drive-through safari experience features 1,200 exotic animals from the farthest reaches of the globe, and expands upon lessons from the virtual videos through a new audio tour and guidebooks.

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Around The Jersey Shore

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BlueClaws Opening Night Set For May 4 With Special Event

By Bob Vosseller LAKEWOOD – It may be the dead of winter but thoughts of spring are in the air as members of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws plan to kick off their 20th anniversary season.

The minor league baseball team will begin playing ball on May 4 by welcoming the Hudson Valley Renegades, affiliate of the Yankees, to the ballpark. The team’s opening night will be presented by Jenkinson’s Boardwalk.

The season opener marks the return of baseball to the Jersey Shore for the first time in 614 days.

The BlueClaws will host Hudson Valley for a six-game series that will include the debut of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws, freshly re-branded in October.

“We are thrilled to be able to release our 2021 schedule and officially start the countdown of both the BlueClaws’ return to the diamond and the debut of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws,” Managing Partner of Shore Town Baseball Art Matin said.

The 2021 schedule is 120 games in length and runs from May 4 through September 19 with the BlueClaws home for 60 games. Each series will be six games in length and run from Tuesday through Sunday with teams off each Monday.

Game times will be announced at a later date.

The BlueClaws will welcome seven different teams to the Jersey Shore, including the Brooklyn Cyclones (Mets), Hudson Valley Renegades (Yankees), Wilmington Blue Rocks (Nationals), and Aberdeen IronBirds (Orioles).

The team’s complete 2021 schedule can be found at bit.ly/3dmJKq1 “Being able to welcome in Brooklyn and Hudson Valley among several new teams to the Shore,

play in High-A for the first time, and simply the confirmation that we’ll be returning after a year away makes the release of the schedule a truly special day for all of us,” BlueClaws Team President Joe Ricciutti said.

The team will be playing home games on July 3, July 4 as well as on Mother’s Day on May 9.

Updates will be posted to blueclaws.com.

The BlueClaws continues to work with state and local officials regarding a set of health and safety protocols for the protection of staff, players, coaches, fans and other personnel while attending games.

Ricciutti said, “we’re in constant communication with the appropriate authorities and health departments to best develop a strong set of protocols to enable fans to safely attend a Jersey Shore BlueClaws game.”

“We are committed to providing a safe environment for everyone when they come out to the Ballpark,” Ricciutti added.

In the coming weeks, the BlueClaws will release further information about the 2021 season, including a fireworks schedule and a theme night schedule. The BlueClaws will also begin the process of reaching out to ticket package holders and group leaders regarding date selection for the season.

All fans should exercise some patience during this process. Single-game tickets for all 60 home games will go on sale at a later date. In 2018, the BlueClaws opened a mini golf course, boardwalk game area, and Biergarten inside the ballpark that have all proven to be popular fan attractions over the last two seasons.

In October, the team changed its name from the Lakewood BlueClaws to the Jersey Shore BlueClaws starting a new era in the ball club’s history.

NJ Blood Services Extremely Low On Blood Supply

By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – Due to the coronavirus pandemic and winter weather, New Jersey Blood Services is urging the public to donate blood as they are severely low on supply.

Since the beginning of the pandemic in March of 2020, nearly all high schools, colleges, offices, and other community groups have had to cancel their blood drives. Now with winter storms arriving, collecting blood has become even more difficult.

“Winters are typically a difficult time of the year for blood collections, however

this winter has been extraordinarily hard with the COVID-19 pandemic and record snowfall keeping folks indoors,” said Andrea Cefarelli, Senior Executive Director.

“Please make an appointment to donate.

You could be saving a life.”

Through the month of February, New Jersey Blood Services is giving blood donors the chance to get free antibody testing at any fixed donor center and all mobile blood drives.

Donations are by appointment only and can be scheduled by calling 1-800-933-2566 or visiting nybc.org.

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By: Marc S. Galella, Esq.and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Anyone selling real estate in New Jersey needs to be aware of the terms of the Bulk Sales Act. The purpose behind the Bulk Sales Act is to protect a purchaser from any taxes owed by the seller to the State of New Jersey. The failure to follow the Bulk Sales procedures could result in the State assessing any tax liability of the seller against the purchaser.

For the purposes of the Bulk Sale Act, the only real estate that is exempt from the Bulk Sales filing requirement is a simple dwelling house, which is a one or two family residential building, or condominium, if the seller is an individual, estate or trust. Almost all other real estate transactions are required to file pursuant to the Bulk Sales Act. The filing procedure for the Bulk Sales Act is relatively straightforward. At least 10 business days prior to the closing of title, the purchaser or their attorney must file a form with the State referred to as a C-9600 Bulk Sales Notice. The form contains information about the transaction including the seller’s name and tax ID number as well as the purchaser’s name and tax ID number. The terms of the sale must be disclosed by way of a copy of the real estate contract attached to the form.

Once the State receives that form, it will

then review its records Marc S. Galella Esq. to determine whether the seller owes any taxes to the State, including any taxes that may result from the specific sale.

The State will then send what is referred to as a Bulk Sales escrow letter to the buyer’s attorney. The Bulk Sales escrow letter will direct how much money must be escrowed from the seller at closing pending a determination by the State as to the actual taxes owed. The next step is for the seller or their accountant to submit to the State a form known as a TTD (Transfer Tax Declaration) form in which the seller discloses the taxes that may be due to the State as a result of the transaction. In some cases, the Bulk Sales notice and the TTD form can be submitted simultaneously so that the State can make a determination as to amount of taxes owed. Once the State determines the taxes owed, it will send a second letter directing the buyer’s attorney to release a specific amount of money from the escrow held at closing. Upon the State receives that money it will then send a third letter to the buyer’s attorney authorizing the release of the remaining escrow to the seller.

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Jersey Shore Medical Center Named One Of The Top Hospitals In The Nation

By Alyssa Riccardi NEPTUNE – Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center was recently named one of the Top 250 Best Hospitals in the nation. The medical center was also named also named a ‘Top 100 Best Hospital for Stroke Care’ and recognized with Excellence Awards for Neurosciences and Bariatric Surgery.

Healthg rades, an onli ne resou rce for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals, led a national study titled ‘America’s Best Hospitals’

and recognized the center to be in the top five percent in country.

“I am extremely proud of our team members and physicians at our academic medical center on being named a best hospital in the nation,” said Kenneth N. Sable, M.D., MBA, FACEP, regional president, Hackensack Meridian Health, Southern Market. “This year, Healthgrades also named Jersey Shore a top 100 best hospital for stroke care, and recognized the medical center with Excellence Awards for Neurosciences and Bariatric Surgery. These impressive ac-

colades will help patients make informed decisions on where to receive care.”

The study is based on clinical quality outcomes for 32 conditions and procedures. According to the study, patients are more likely to have a successful treatment without major complications and have a lower chance of dying at ‘America’s Best Hospitals.’

“This is a welcome validation of the safe, high-quality, and advanced care our teams are providing at Jersey Shore,” said Vito Buccellato, MPA, LNH A, chief hospital executive, Jersey Shore

University Medical Center. “I’m grateful we can provide this level of clinical quality to our communities. I never fail to be amazed at the miracles our team members make happen for our patients each and every day.”

From nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide, Healthgrades’ analysis is based on more than 45 million Medicare medical claims records and other select data for the most recent three-year time period available.

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Around The Jersey Shore Deborah Launches Post-COVID Recovery Program

By Bob Vosseller PEMBERTON – When a Plumsted man was sick for several weeks, Deborah Heart and Lung Center was able to provide him with the help he needed through the launch of a new program.

Deborah recently announced the opening of its new Post-COVID-19 Recovery Program. The Center is the only specialty heart, lung, and vascular hospital in the state.

Steven Magnotta who resides in the New Egypt section of Plumsted, contracted the coronavirus in late December. “I had pneumonia for four weeks, constant chills, loss of smell and insomnia.” Although he said he is now feeling better he knew he needed some post-COVID-19 recovery care.

“I want to feel better, and I want to get

checked out to make sure I have no longterm damage. By taking the step to come to Deborah’s Post-COVID-19 Recovery Program I am giving myself a boost to fully heal,” Magnotta said.

The facility is an alliance member of the Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. This new pulmonary medicine program - under the medical direction of Dr. Andrew Martin, Deborah’s Chair, Pulmonary Medicine - is specially designed to address the present, and emerging, health problems of patients who have had COVID-19, and who have tested negative for the virus.

Patients in the program receive a thorough evaluation, followed by a diagnosis and individualized treatment plan which addresses either the continuing health problems of those who never fully recovered from their initial bout of the virus; or for the brand-new, previously undiagnosed, medical problems which have emerged post-COVID-19.

The program will integrate other specialties in the treatment plan of the patient as deemed necessary, including cardiology, hematology, radiology, pulmonary rehab, and physical therapy.

Deborah’s Vice-President of Pulmonary Services John Hill, said the program was designed to fill a critical community need.

He said, “we have already seen many patients presenting with lingering effects of the virus. These patients are no longer contagious, but they still don’t feel right.

“Their breathing may be labored, they may still be weak, and they may have a myriad of other conditions. We want to work with these patients to help them recover as much of their strength and functionality as possible,” Hill added. “After a year of studying the coronavirus, we now know that COVID-19 is exceptionally hard on the body, and recovery is not as simple as getting over the flu, especially if during your illness, you needed to be on a ventilator.

“This is just the beginning. I suspect we are going to be dealing with the effects from COVID for many years in the future. Deborah is well positioned to play a key regional role in post-COVID recovery,” Hill said.

Patient eligibility includes: Previously tested positive for COVID-19 and were not hospitalized, but who continue to experience respiratory symptoms more than six weeks following infection or Hospitalized for treatment of COVID-19 or A pre-existing underlying lung disease and who had COVID, and Currently testing COVID- negative for an active infection For additional information concerning Deborah’s Post-COVID Recovery Clinic, visit DemandDeborah.org or call 609-6212080 to make an appointment.

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Fundraising Drive For Veterans Underway

By Bob Vosseller ADELPHIA – The Zilinski Memorial Fund recently announced an urgent COVID-19 capital campaign to support wounded veterans and deployed soldiers.

“Our American veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) need us more than ever during this pandemic. The isolation of staying home without essential services and schedules has been especially difficult for our wounded veterans.

They need service dogs to give them purpose and protection, yet far too many of them remain on wait lists to receive this lifeline. Unfortunately, donations received

by The Zilinski Memorial Fund for service dog sponsorships have dropped 80 percent during the pandemic and COVID-19 economy.

“As a result, we could only sponsor a small fraction of the service dogs we have sponsored in previous years. So that we can serve more of our American heroes, we are announcing an urgent COVID-19 capital campaign and asking for your help to continue our mission,” said Marion Zilinski, co-Founder and Board Member of The Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund.

“The needs of our deployed servicemen and servicewomen in foreign countries continue. Even when we receive donated items like deodorant, underwear, socks, tubes of shaving gel, razors, and other personal care items, The Fund must absorb the astronomical cost of shipping.

Our troops simply cannot purchase these items in countries like Afghanistan, Iraq, and Kuwait. If organizations, like The Zilinski Memorial Fund, do not send them what they need, along with snacks like protein bars and Gatorade packets to help keep them properly fueled, soldiers must do without,” Zilinski added.

“The financial support of the public is urgently needed to give our soldiers who protect our freedom what they deserve,” Dennis Zilinski, co-Founder and Board Member of The Zilinski Memorial Fund said.

Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund was created and founded in 2006 to honor Lt. Dennis Zilinski who was killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq in 2005. The 23-year-old was a Middletown, New Jersey resident, a Christian Brothers Academy alumnus, and a distinguished West Point graduate. Dennis was a member of the 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team of the 101st Airborne Division.

Since his untimely death, family and friends have united with the Memorial Fund to provide support to improve the morale and welfare of members of the United States Armed Forces and their families. One of the main accomplishments of the Fund is sponsoring service dogs for disabled American veterans suffering from PTSD and TBI. To date, the Memorial Fund has sponsored more than 100 service dogs.

Marion Zilinski said that around this

time of year, “we are typically visiting schools and talking to groups of children who hold drives for personal care items and other necessities for our deployed troops. COVID-19 has put a stop to all the site visits, including those at some of our annual fundraisers at Christian Brothers Academy.”

She said fundraisers such as “Breakfast

with Dennis” and “Pasta with Dennis” are regular events. “While we did hold a hybrid gala event in September with a virtual show, donations received were 70 percent less than at our gala in 2019. Coronavirus precautions forced limited attendance at the event and many large annual donations never materialized,” she added.

“Our Annual Run with Dennis at PNC

Arts Center was also virtual this year.

Indeed, the crisis has been a struggle for us, and we ask the public to give their most generous donation to The Zilinski Memorial Fund now,” Marion Zilinski said.

Monetary donations can be made at runwithdennis.org or mailed to Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 124, Adelphia, NJ 07710.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of FEB 27 - mar 5

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your drive for a more fulfilling lifestyle and all the things that money can buy could occupy most of your time.

As the week unfolds, you might find more reasons to treasure your job and appreciate teamwork.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may be challenged to justify your actions during the week ahead, but rather than feeling defensive, you can take matters into your own hands. You may be filled with energy when faced with a subject close to your heart.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The spin of a roulette wheel can be exciting if you are willing to take a chance. Avoid wishful thinking when you and a partner get together. Your home could become the center of a friendly gathering in the week ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Think through every detail. As the week begins, make sure everything you do demonstrates well-planned actions. Your busy partner might appreciate your ability to provide comfort teamed with prioritized efficiency.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): This isn’t the best time to make investments or major purchases, but it’s a good time to cultivate friendships. A busy schedule can prevent a partner from giving you the attention you crave. Opportunities for closeness arrive later this week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It’s always darkest before the dawn. Pay attention to the details of something and by the end of the week you should be able to enjoy the rewards you deserve for your attentiveness. You might stand out in a social gathering.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your home life could be consumed with activities and responsibilities, putting a damper on your social life. During the week ahead, you may form new friendships and develop new objectives if you find the time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You could be so busy in the week ahead that you don’t realize there are increasing expenses. Focus on the particulars for each bill amidst economic uncertainty. You may see that you can make ends meet.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Supportive friends may offer a generous array of agreeable options as the week unfolds. You may daydream too much or get little accomplished if your movements are restricted. Tackle every task with gusto.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your impulse might be to manage people and control events in the first part of the upcoming week. If the reins of power are not within your grasp, tread cautiously. Focus on being friendly and upbeat.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): There’s no reason to merely survive when you can choose to thrive. Make an effort to handle your duties like a champ and by the end of the week you may find opportunities to expand your sphere of influence.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There is no reason to hide your brightness, lightness and loyalty. You may be unaware that you are appreciated and valued. In the week to come, you can cement a relationship or benefit from your contact with others.

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FAST, EASY AND INCREDIBLY FLAVORFUL? THIS RECIPE HAS IT COVERED.

By America’s Test Kitchen

There are several steps you can take to elevate lean chicken breasts for a weeknight meal. We started with a bold citrus vinaigrette. For an intense hit of citrus flavor, we used lemon juice enhanced with both lemon and orange zest. Then, pounding t h e chi ck en br east s t o an even thickness ensured that they cooked at the same rate and stayed juicy.

A little cinnamon and cumin rubbed onto the chicken added deep flavor and the heady aroma of warm spice t o t h e di sh . Dr e dg i n g t h e s ea s on e d br ea st s i n f l ou r b e f o r e s ea r i n g p r o t e ct e d their exteriors from becoming tough. Plus, the seared flour created a textured sur face for the v inaigrette to cling to.

Slicing the cooked chicken before topping it w ith the vinaigrette made each bite well-seasoned. A sprinkling of ci l a n t r o a d d e d a f r e sh herbal counterpoint to finish the dish.

SPICED CITRUS CHICKEN Ser ves 4 to 6

For the v inaigr ette: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons minced shallot 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon grated orange zest 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons juice 1/4 teaspoon table salt For the chicken:

1 1/2 teaspoons table salt 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 4 (6- to 8-ounce) boneless, sk inless chicken br easts, trimmed 2 tabl espoon s ex t ra-v i r g i n olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves 1. Combine all the vinaigrette ingredients in bowl; set aside.

2. Combine salt, cumin, cinnamon and pepper in a small bowl. Spread flour in a shallow dish. Place the chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat pounder, gently pound the thick part o f t h e b r ea st s t o 3 /4 - i n ch thickness.

3. Sprinkle the spice mixture all over the chicken. Working w i t h one br east at a t i m e, dredge in flour, shak ing off excess, and transfer to a large plate.

4. Heat oil in a 12-inch nonst i c k s k i l l e t o v e r m e d i u m heat until shimmering. Add ch i ck e n t o t h e sk i l l et a n d cook un t il w el l br ow n ed and registering 160 degrees, abou t 8 m i n u t e s pe r s i d e .

Transfer to a car v ing board and let rest for 5 minutes.

5. Slice chicken crosswise on bias and transfer to a ser ving platter. Stir dressing to recombine and spoon ov er chicken. Sprinkle with cilantro and ser ve.

Recipe note: Use a rasp-style grater to grate the citrus zest.

(For 25 years, confident cooks in the know have relied on America’s Test Kitchen for rigorously tested recipes developed by professional test cooks and vetted by 60,000 at-home recipe testers. See more online at www.americastestkitchen. com/TCA.) (c) 2021 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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