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Lacey District Cedar Bridge Tavern Restoration Nets Ocean County Historic Award Preparing Budget

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Board of Education members are sharpening their pencils and getting ready to crunch numbers for this year’s budget presentation.

Board member Edward Scanlon heads the board’s financial committee that will be working on the budget along with the school d ist r ict’s f i na ncial department. Scanlon had previously recommended to the board that it hold a series of public budget workshops similar to those held by the Township Committee, that would show transparency in how the budget was being prepared.

Scanlon said the regular annual audit of the school system “was submitted with the conclu-

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−File Photo The Cedar Bridge Tavern as it looked when it was being renovated recently.

By Bob Vosseller BARNEGAT – It is a hidden historic treasure of Southern Ocean County and it was home to the last skirmish of the American Revolution - the Cedar Bridge Tavern.

The pub, tucked away in the Pine Barrens, offers a glimpse into the past and Ocean County officials are well aware of (Award - See Page 4)

−Photo courtesy Ocean County Mary J. Bavais, Assistant Director, and Michael Mangum, Director of the County Department of Parks and Recreation and Ocean County Commissioner Virginia E. Haines toured recent renovations.

Trump Tower Implodes Into Dust

By Bob Vosseller ATLANTIC CITY – It’s gone in a puff of dust. The tower above Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino is no more. It was demolished with the aid of around 3,000 sticks of dynamite on February 17.

It’s been 30 years since its opening day and five years since it was

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bought by billionaire Carl Icahn through a bankruptcy sale. After decades of history, the site that was one of the fi rst three casinos owned by former President Donald Trump is just rubble.

Icahn was a Trump donor and former adviser. Trump’s ownership of the once great gem

of Atlantic City came prior to the bankruptcy of his Atlantic City holdings. Enormous debt and poor revenue figures signaled the end of that ownership.

At first, the casino was very successful and even attracted celebrities such as Don Johnson and Sean Penn (Dust - See Page 11)

−Photo courtesy Robert Plummer A controlled explosion brought down the tower.

sion that our financial statements are free of error. There were no negative findings and our district is in a strong financial position.”

“Our books are in very good shape and I’d like to thank our business administrator (Patrick S. DeGeorge) and his department for keeping it that way,” Scanlon said.

In regards to the anticipated loss of state aid to the district, he added “it is estimated that we will be down $1.6 m i l l ion mor e.

R ig ht now, de pa r tment heads throughout the district are in the second round of budget meeti ngs to put together a budget and keeping in mind that we do have less revenue coming in, in the form of assistance (Budget - See Page 12)

Restrictions Rolled Back On Religious, 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 announcement on youth (Restrictions - See Page 11)

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Award:

Continued From Page 1 its historical significance so they embarked on a multi-year project to preserve the Cedar Bridge Tavern.

Their first step was to assemble a team of experts with an eye toward maintaining the historic accuracy of the structure. Once that work was completed, the building was re-opened to the public. Visitors can view a variety of displays recreating a bygone era in county history.

The culmination of this work resulted in Ocean County receiving one of the 29th Annual New Jersey Historic Preservation Awards. This year, there are a dozen projects receiving historic preservation achievement awards, and three individuals

receiving historic preservation leadership awards from Preservation New Jersey.

“The Cedar Bridge Tavern offers a unique window into the post-industrial forests of the New Jersey Pinelands,” said Ocean County Commissioner Virginia E. Haines, who also serves as chairwoman of the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation.

“We have worked hand in hand with many individuals and agencies including the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation and the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission, in preserving this structure. This award recognizes everyone that participated in the preservation project,” she added.

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Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn said, “this completed restoration project now stands as a historical showpiece in the County park system. As one of the most accurate and authentic restorations of this type of structure in New Jersey, we are proud to accept this award for a project that allows Ocean County to leave a legacy to future generations.”

The historic tavern sits at an important 18th century crossroads of the east-west Old Springfield Road from Springfield in Burlington County to Manahawkin. It is also on the original stagecoach route from the west to the shore.

The renovation project to the circa 1816 building with an 1830s kitchen addition was overseen under the direction of the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders, now called the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation and its Cultural and Heritage Commission.

The County bought the tavern on Dec. 27, 2007, granting the owner, Rudolph Koenig, a life estate until his passing in January 2012.

The County then began the work of removing the non-historic elements from the home.

Consultants and contractors were hired to renovate the tavern through funds provided in part by grants through the New Jersey Historic Trust.

“This project began under the leadership of the late Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr., who

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was instrumental in advancing the renovations and preservation,” Haines said. “His hard work and dedication to the history of our county has been rewarded. This award is truly recognition of his love for history and for the county.”

Annabelle Radcliffe-Trenner, principal of Historic Buildings Architects, LLC, Trenton, conducted a comprehensive preservation plan for the site as part of the project’s preliminary work. She designed the plans, managed the prequalification of contractors and oversaw the detailed and historically appropriate restoration work.

Trenner said, “I am so happy that Cedar Bridge Tavern has been recognized for the award. This is a tribute to the commitment to the highest level of historical preservation and sets a standard for others to reach.”

The restoration project was the result of extensive architectural and archeological research that had resulted in the tavern being placed on the prestigious National Register of Historic Places on August 8, 2013. Ocean County celebrated the completion of the restoration at a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 1, 2019. tavern, located near the intersection of Routes 72 and 539 in Barnegat. It is open to public tours on Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For additional information on the tavern, go to the Ocean County Parks and Recreation’s website oceancountyparks.org/ or the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission’s website co.ocean.nj.us/ch/ frmCedarBridgeTavern.aspx.

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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.

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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.

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

Health Officials Give Vaccine Update During Telephone Town Hall From The Desk Of

Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) was joined on a telephone town hall by public health leaders to provide an update on COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Ocean County. The telephone town hall, the second of two this month to provide updates on vaccines, was the Congressman’s 31st since being

sworn into Congress.

“I hear and know the frustration so many have had in trying to get a vaccine.

It’s a frustration I share and one I’m dedicated to fi xing,” said Congressman Kim. “These town halls were meant to deliver information people in our community can use to get a vaccine when it’s their turn. Tomorrow, I’ll head back to Washington, D.C. and continue to push my colleagues in Congress to pass a recovery package that supercharges the distribution of doses so we all have the hope of being vaccinated quickly. I en-

courage everyone to sign up for my daily COVID-19 e-newsletter and continue listening to my town halls for updates.”

Joining Congressman Kim was Brian Rumpf, Assemblyman and Director of Administration and Program Development at the Ocean County Health Department; Dan Regenye, Public Health Coordinator at the Ocean County Health Department; and Dave Brimmer and Christine Betros Farrell representing the Department of Veteran Affairs.

After providing updates on vaccine distribution from the federal government to New Jersey, and various ways in which New Jerseyans can sign up for a

COVID-19 in Ocean County, Congressman Kim and the panelists took questions on: how residents without internet or computer access can sign up for vaccines, how homebound individuals will be able to access vaccines, how veterans can sign up for vaccines through the VA, and when the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be made available.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Congressman Kim has held multiple town halls to keep residents of Burlington and Ocean Counties informed on ongoing efforts to end the pandemic, including town halls on vaccine distribution, vaccine development, and increasing preparedness.

Biden Urged To Ensure Vaccine Access For Farm, Food Chain Workers Capitol Comments Senator Cory Booker

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), 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 fi rst 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 by Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Bernard Sanders (I-VT), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Michael Bennet (D-CO), and Alex Padilla (D-CA).

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However, if pain or any change in vision is experienced, the ophthalmologist should be consulted. Subconjunctival hemorrhaging is also related to “diabetic retinopathy,” which should not be allowed to go untreated.

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Man Wanted For Ripping Off Senior

By Chris Lundy BARNEGAT – A scam artist met with a local resident in a parking lot to get cash, claiming he was an attorney trying to get his nephew out on bail, police said.

Juan C. Piedrahita, 49, of Hollywood, Florida, was charged with Theft by Deception, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Barnegat Township Police Chief Keith A. Germain.

The suspect is still at large. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to call Detective James Purcell of the Barnegat Township Police Department at 609-698-5000, ext. 262.

Piedrahita allegedly pretended to be a lawyer and called an elderly man and told him his nephew was in a car crash, was under arrest, and needed $10,000 cash bail.

The victim brought the cash to the CVS in Barnegat and paid Piedrahita. This time Piedrahita was pretending to be a courier.

Piedrahita called the senior another time trying to get another $10,000 for damages for the crash. The victim went to the bank again. It was bank employees who questioned the man and suggested he was being scammed. He then contacted his nephew and learned the truth.

Police were able to get surveillance footage of the parking lot. This caught a license plate of a car rented from Newark International Airport which was linked to Piedrahita.

“Sadly, these types of scams targeting senior citizens are all too prevalent in Ocean County,” Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. “I urge our residents to speak with their elderly family members about potential scams that target seniors, so as to prevent them from falling victim to predators seeking to cheat and extort them.”

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Southern Regional Middle School National Junior Honor Society Induction

MANAHAWKIN – Although the pandemic has affected many aspects of the school year, an outstanding group of Southern Regional Middle School students reached an academic milestone.

In recent weeks, 93 eighth graders were inducted virtually into the SRMS chapter of the National Junior Honor Society. Co-advisors Shannan Manna and Deneen Emanuel recorded the ceremony in the SNN studio to

be broadcast to inductees and their families.

Dan Abbato, high school English teacher and middle school football and baseball coach, gave a keynote speech, urging kids to lead by example and be proud of their achievements both in- and outside of the classroom.

The ceremony can be viewed on Channel 21 and SNNTV.com beginning Friday, February 12th at 6pm.

Meet The Mayor: Virtual Meeting Lacey Branch

LACEY – Join the Lacey Branch as they host a virtual Meet the Mayor with Lacey Mayor Peter Curatolo. During this live virtual Jersey Connect Meet event you will be able to ask questions directly to the mayor in an informal setting. Held virtually every

second Tuesday of the month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., the next one will held on March 9 Participants must register for this program in order to receive through email the virtual room link for this event. Register at theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

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Project Lifesaver Bracelet Helps Officers Find Missing Person

By Alyssa Riccardi STAFFORD – The Stafford Township Police Department was able to find a missing 77-year-old man thanks to a lifesaving tracking bracelet.

On February 19, Stafford Police responded to a missing person report in the area of Jennings Road in Manahawkin. A 77-yearold man suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia had went missing, reports stating that he left his home around 7 p.m. After searching the area police had no findings or signs of the missing man.

Luckily, the victim was wearing a Project Lifesaver bracelet, which is a tracking device the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office uses to find missing individuals.

Officers from the Ocean County Sheriff 911 quickly responded and found the missing man lost in the woods near a creek.

The Stafford Township Emergency Medical Services checked for any injures and later brought the man safely back to his home.

Both the Stafford Township Police Department and the Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office want to recognize the importance of the Project Lifesaver program and how its technology has helped locate lost individuals who may have cognitive conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Down syndrome, or autism.

To learn more about the Project Lifesaver program, visit the Ocean County Sheriff ’s website at co.ocean.nj.us/OCsheriff/Mainpage.aspx.

Southern Regional Student Commits To Flagler

MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations to Southern Regional Girls Lacrosse player Skylar Falk (Class of 2022) on her commitment to continue her education and lacrosse careers at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida.

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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 postCOVID-19 recovery care.

“I want to feel better, and I want to get checked out to make sure I have no long-term damage. By −Photo courtesy Deborah Heart and Lung Center taking the step to come to Deborah’s Dr. Andrew Martin (standing) joins Steven Post-COVID-19 Recovery Program Magnotta of Plumsted Township, one of the I am giving myself a boost to fully first patients in Deborah’s new Post-COVID-19 Recovery Program. heal,” Magnotta said.

The facility is an alliance member “Their breathing may be labored, they may of the Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. This new pulmonary still be weak, and they may have a myriad medicine program - under the medical of other conditions. We want to work with direction of Dr. Andrew Martin, Deborah’s these patients to help them recover as Chair, Pulmonary Medicine - is special- much of their strength and functionality ly designed to address the present, and as possible,” Hill added. “After a year of emerging, health problems of patients who studying the coronavirus, we now know have had COVID-19, and who have tested that COVID-19 is exceptionally hard on the body, and recovery is not as simple as getnegative for the virus.

Patients in the program receive a thor- ting over the flu, especially if during your ough evaluation, followed by a diagnosis illness, you needed to be on a ventilator.

“This is just the beginning. I suspect we and individualized treatment plan which addresses either the continuing health prob- are going to be dealing with the effects from lems of those who never fully recovered COVID for many years in the future. Debofrom their initial bout of the virus; or for rah is well positioned to play a key regional the brand-new, previously undiagnosed, role in post-COVID recovery,” Hill said.

Patient eligibility includes: medical problems which have emerged Previously tested positive for COVID-19 post-COVID-19.

The program will integrate other special- and were not hospitalized, but who continue ties in the treatment plan of the patient as to experience respiratory symptoms more deemed necessary, including cardiology, than six weeks following infection or hematology, radiology, pulmonary rehab, Hospitalized for treatment of COVID-19 or A pre-existing underlying lung disease and and physical therapy.

Deborah’s Vice-President of Pulmonary who had COVID, and Services John Hill, said the program was Currently testing COVID- negative for an designed to fill a critical community need. active infection For additional information concerning He said, “we have already seen many patients presenting with lingering effects Deborah’s Post-COVID Recovery Clinic, of the virus. These patients are no longer visit DemandDeborah.org or call 609-6212080 to make an appointment. contagious, but they still don’t feel right.

Anxiety Support Group Meets Weekly

WARETOWN – P.H.O.B.I.A., a panic and anxiety support group, meets every Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 367 Route 9 in Waretown. For more info call Cathy at 609-971-9110. You can also reach us at phobia@comcast.net.

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sporting events.

Governor Murphy 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 wherever 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 involve a religious service, will be able to operate at 50% capacity of the room in which they are held, with no cap on the number of individuals permitted to attend.

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

Dust:

Continued From Page 1 and some high-profile entertainment acts including Madonna and Barbara Streisand.

That was a different era however and by the time it closed it was said to be the city’s worst performing casino attractions. The

The Southern Ocean Times, February 27, 2021, Page 11 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 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.

rubble left behind after today’s implosion is all that is left.

Atlantic City’s Mayor Marty Small referred to the implosion event as being “exciting.” He previously proposed using the demolition as an auction. The proceeds of that would go to charity but his idea was shut down for safety and liability reasons by Icahn.

NJ Conservation Annual Poster Contest 2021

OCEAN COUNTY – The New Jersey Conservation Poster Contest is an annual contest sponsored by the NJ Department of Agriculture, the New Jersey Association of Conservation Districts, the Ocean County Soil Conservation District and your local Soil District. The contest aims to promote a better understanding of the connection between natural resources and humans, in a fun and creative way that engages students throughout the county, state and nation. The information below is specific to residents of Ocean County.

To find out how to enter this contest through your own local Soil District, visit the National Association of Conservation Districts info page and locate the contact information for your county.

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

At the county level, the Ocean County Soil

Conservation District will declare a First Place winner for each grade group. Our Grand Champion Winner is selected among the First Place winners, and is awarded a $50 prize.

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

Download the rules and entry form for the 2021 Poster Contest for Ocean County at soildistrict.org/educational-programs/statewide-programs/annual-poster-contest. All Ocean County entries must be hand delivered or post-marked by March 11.

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

Grief Support Group Announces Weekly

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. 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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Continued From Page 1 from the state,” Scanlon said.

“We are anticipating increases in health coverage as well as property and casualty insurances. It is not all grim but we are aware that we do have to be very careful,” he added.

Board Vice President Harold “Skip” Peters said he also attended a recent finance committee meeting with Scanlon. The facilities committee, which oversees the buildings, was also discussed as part of that session.

“We consolidated the facilities committee back with finance.”

“We discussed the new alarm system throughout the district. We talked about a public address system and new doors and security throughout the schools,” Peters added.

DeGeorge said that one of the responsibilities of that committee “is to build a plan for the future so we talked about the five-year plan and what projects we would like to undertake over that five-year period.

We are in the process of prioritizing them and assigning a dollar amount to them. We are discussing the future inflow of how to handle our reserve funds.”

Scanlon said “we will be having workshop sessions before the fi rst reading of the budget and the first presentation to the public which will be in the middle of March.

Sometime during the end of February or early part of March the entire Board will meet.”

“It will be presented to the public. It is

not for public input though. It is for the public to observe our working together to put together the preliminary budget.

Between the first presentation of the budget and the adoption of the budget we will have additional workshop sessions to allow the Board to express concerns and to have input and to discuss what is being presented,” Scanlon added.

Scanlon said, “in May, the public will have their opportunity to express their thoughts and concerns at the final meeting where we do the final presentation for the budget.”

Peters also discussed a policy committee meeting he attended that involved how policy decisions were arrived at and the acronyms that come with each policy.

Topics included “whether it is a regulation or whether it is mandated. We talked about some bylaws, how they apply to our district,” Peters said.

That meeting included fellow Board member Regina Discenza, new Board member Kim Klaus and Superintendent Vanessa Clark. Peters said Clark explained “when a policy comes in, she would forward that to the department it goes to. So, if it is something going to finance, she will forward that to the Finance Department. If it is something involving athletics that will be sent to the athletic department. We talked about how a policy is what, a regulation is how and we also discussed emergency crisis situations.”

Board member Linda Downing spoke about a recent Curriculum Committee meeting. “The first thing we talked about was the NJQSAC and the district preparing for the QSAC process. It stands for

New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum.”

Downing said that in December, the governor signed into law a bill that gave certain districts the ability to postpone the NJQSAC review providing administrative relief for school districts and postponing the review until the 2023-24 school year.

“If a school was scored as high performing in the most recent review, they could take advantage of this postponement. Lacey was acknowledged as a high performing district in their last review so we are going to postpone our QSAC until 2023. We will take advantage of that law,” Downing said.

Also discussed was the purchase of scoring

tables for high school telecommunication classes. “These tables will be used to support audio visual equipment during school events therefore expanding live broadcast capabilities,” Downing added.

Discenza said, “I’d like to offer my apologies in advance to the high school class of 2021. We don’t know what this year will hold. All we can do is continue to hope for normal and thank all the parents and staff as we continue to juggle the navigation of remote and in person learning. The district is continuing to follow all the recommendations of the Ocean County Health Department.”

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH •

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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 the APP 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.

Dr. Izzy and his staff are always available to answer any questions you may have regarding your hearing care needs. We hear you and we are always here for you in 2021.

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.

How To Make An Herbal Immune Tea

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

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

biomarkers of endocrine dysfunction.

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.

Honey. Unprocessed (raw) honey has anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties that can serve to improve immune system function, and so don’t feel guilty if you want to sweeten your tea. Just use a good brand such as Manuka, or similar.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Raise Awareness For Kids Who Are Fighting HARD (Having A Rare Disease)

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

T hei r mission at Fighti ng H A R D 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!

More race details and free registrat ion: r u n sig n u p.c om / Ra ce/ Info/ NJ/ Anywhere/RunHARDforRareKids More info on Fighting H.A.R.D. Foundation: fightingHARDfoundation.org

NJ Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation To Hold Monthly Webinar

NEW JERSEY – Join the New Jersey Viet nam Veterans’ Memor ial Fou ndation 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 stor y 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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Inside The Law The Bulk Sales Act As It Applies To The Sale Of Real Estate

Robert C. Shea Esq.

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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Services Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (19) $9.99/Room Universal Cleaning Services - APARTMENT • HOME • OFFICE. Services Offered – $9.99: Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Foyer, Hallway, Basement, All other rooms $19.99: Kitchen, Bathrooms, Refrigerator, Deep Clean. ONE TIME • WEEKLY • BI-WEEKLY • MONTHLY. Coverage area: Ocean and Monmouth County. CALL NOW! 732-301-4111 Gaby Cohen.

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Lacey Recreation Department To Host Yoga Practice And Crafts

LACEY – Join the Lacey Municipal Alliance and the Lacey Recreat ion Department for a gentle yoga practice followed by a craft. The materials for the projects can be picked up from the

Lacey Recreation Department.

This program will be taking place via Zoom, the night before each class you will be emailed the zoom link to join.

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March 6: Calming jar March 20: Make your own meditation stone Classes are held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and are for ages 7 and up.

To register, visit register.capturep o i n t .c o m / l a c e y t o w n s h i p. Fo r a ny questions you can call the Lacey Recreation Depar tment at 609-693-1100 ext. 2203.

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OCC Offers Workforce And Professional Education Programming

TOMS RIVER – Meeting the growing need for allied health professionals is one of the areas in which Ocean County College’s Workforce and Professional Education (WPE) excels. WPE delivers purposeful education in Healthcare, Business & Technology and Education, taught by industry-certified staff and instructors.

The aging population in the United States has created a demand and WPE is working hard to help meet it.

The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) course is the program’s most popular and prepares students for careers in this expanding field. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, (BLS) employment of medical assistants is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations this decade, and OCC’s program offers three certifications — phlebotomist, EKG technical and clinical medical assistant.

“Students may be interested in a mid-career change or be re-entering the workforce after a time away, or may be looking for a pathway into nursing,” says Justin Zutski, career pathways coordinator at OCC. “We have a diverse group in this program; one nursing student took this certification program just as a way to gain more knowledge in her field.”

Graduates are in demand in hospitals, doctors’ offices and urgent care facilities. A high school diploma is required to register for the 4-month program, and scholarships are available to help cover some of the $4400 cost.

“Students are taught medical terminology, skill sets and more. They get hands-on training from skilled teachers,” says Gerald Mangino, manager of healthcare career programs. “We also offer externships, although they are on hold right now. We offer virtual information sessions and career days for students to allow different facilities to explain what they do.”

OCC’s Pharmacy Tech course is taught by a veteran pharmacist; provides funding through a Healthworks Grant; and offers apprenticeships through a partnership with CVS. Growth in this field is expected to be above the national average for all careers over the next 10 years, according to the BLS. “The beauty of this course is that students can go anywhere once they have the training,” says Mangino. “Shorter, condensed trainings are the wave of the future. There actually is a shortage of pharmacy techs right now, which is driving wages higher.”

“These training programs are a more cohesive way to begin a career or make a change,” adds Zutski. “Because they have a narrow focus, students get more out of the program in a shorter time.”

WPE also offers certifications in medical coding, phlebotomy, veterinary assistant, EKG and many other related certifications.

The next Pharmacy Tech course begins in March. Visit ocean.edu/ for more information.

The next CCMA course will begin on March 1.

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

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

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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 benefitting 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 support when purchasing the $36 ticket for the event.

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

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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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