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By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy has expanded the list of people who are allowed to get a COVID -19 vaccine, while all local clinics are already booked solid.

T h e d e m a nd fo r vaccines has always outpaced the number

─Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn A shed and a boat were damaged by fire on a resident’s property.

By Judy tration, water runoff council meeting. tial zones. The Land Smestad-Nunn tends to build up in To address the prob- Use staff recommendBRICK − As more the streets, which is a lem, the gover n i ng ed this as a way to reland is covered with particular problem in body passed an ordi- duce flooding, she said. buildings, pavement, the township’s low-ly- nance on its first readThere are already asphalt and other site ing areas, said Council ing that establishes impervious coverage improvement materials President Lisa Crate impervious coverage limitations in place in that resist water infil- during the March 23 limitations in residen(Fire - See Page 6)

More Allowed To Get Vaccine, If They Can Find It of vaccines available.

Initially, only those in the health care field and those living in long term care facilities were eligible. The governor announced that on Monday, April 5, the following groups will be able to be vaccinated: • Individuals ages 55-64;

• Individuals ages 16 and up with intellectual and developmental disabilities; • Educators, including support staff, in higher education settings; • Communications infrastructure support, including engineers, and technicians, and members of the press;

• Real estate, build- lending services, pubing, and home service lic accounting, and worke r s, i nclud i ng check-cashing workers; construction workers, • Sanitation workers code officials, plumb- providing disinfection ers, electricians, HVAC and janitorial services, technicians, proper- city sanitation workers; ty management, and residential, commermaintenance workers; cial, and industrial sol• Retail financial in- id and hazardous waste stitution workers, in- removal workers; cluding bank tellers, (Vaccine - See Page 25)

April 3, 2021

Mayor Presents $106M Budget

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK − Mayor John G. Ducey presented the 2021 municipal budget during the March 23 virtual council meeting. The plan consists of the spending and projected revenue plans for the municipal portion of the taxes that are collected.

The $106,623,267 budget shows an increase of less than $1 million, or an additional 1.5 cents on $100 of assessed property valuation on the local tax rate.

This equates to an annual increase of $44.98 for an average home assessed at $299,900.

“That’s roughly $3.75 per month, or if you look at it this way, it’s 12 cents a day,” he said.

“It’s important to point out that this budget I’m speaking of is the municipal portion of the tax bill, the portion that’s controlled by the council and the mayor.”

The town serves as the tax collector for other entities, but the municipality only keeps about 30 percent. The other 70 percent is controlled by the Brick Township public schools, the county government, various county agencies, open space taxes and local fire districts, Mayor Ducey explained.

The municipal portion pays for all township services, including police, police emergency medical services, garbage and recycling services, senior services and programs, Brick Recreation, maintenance of township streets, leaf collection, park maintenance, beaches, statutorily-mandated services, and more, the mayor said.

Some of the significant factors that affected the budget include an increase of over $1 million in bond principal payments; a $771,000 increase in police salary and wage; some $666,000 in pension contributions; and $193,000 in EMT salary and wages, Mayor Ducey said.

This is his administration’s eighth budget, which the mayor said “is a continuation of the fiscally conservative principles and practices that have been established over the previous seven budgets.”

In 2014, the township debt was $168,335,337, and the mayor said reducing the outstanding debt was his administration’s top fiscal priority. Since that time, the debt has been reduced to $147,606,723, a reduction of over $20 million, or 18.25 percent.

The 2021 revenue plan includes $9,918,843 (Budget - See Page 6)

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Continued From Page 1 commercial zones, Crate said.

The township’s FloodPlain Management Committee also recommended that limitations be placed on impervious coverage on residential properties as part of the floodplain management plan that was accepted and adopted by the township’s Planning Board as a Master Plan element, the council president said.

The Stormwater Management Plan also recommends the implementation of impervious coverage limitations to assist in the management of stormwater infrastructure and increase areas of groundwater infiltration, Crate said.

“Therefore impervious limitations are consistent with the township’s Master Plan,” she said.

The proposed impervious coverage limitations are: Zone R-5, 70 percent; Zone R-7.5, 65 percent; Zone R-10, 60 percent; Zone R-15, 55 percent; Zone R-20, 50 percent; and Zone RR, 30 percent impervious coverage limitations. There will be a second reading and public comment on the ordinance at the next council meeting.

In other news, the township is going out to bid again for bamboo removal services since the administration terminated a contract with Poison Ivy Removal of Huntington Station, NY. The almost $40,000 contract, made in November, was to remove bamboo on a small strip of township-owned property separating the homes on Cleveland and

National Avenues. The bamboo has spread onto six adjoining backyards, and residents have been unable to contain the invasive species.

“The vendor has failed to provide paperwork and has also failed to address the proposed scope of work,” Crate said.

The council passed a resolution that confirmed the contract termination and authorized a receipt of bids for a new vendor so the township can proceed with this work, she said.

Previously, only two bids were received - the one that was awarded, and a second bid of $240,000.

And lastly, Mayor John G. Ducey thanked all the fire companies - from Brick and from other towns - that helped to protect houses in Brick Lake Park during the March 14 fire that burned 167 acres, shut down the Garden State Parkway between exits 83 and 90, and critically injured a firefighter.

“It started over in Lakewood, which was somewhat lucky for us because it gave our fire companies plenty of time to get ready and start going over to Lakewood to fight it, but then instead didn’t get the chance to get over there,” he said.

“They had to come back to Brick and protect our houses as well as our businesses along Route 70, like Lowe’s, Chick-Fil-A and Raymour and Flanagan,” he said.

The mayor also thanked the township Police Department and EMS, and the NJ Forest Fire Service.

“We would have lost many, many houses if they weren’t out there in those back-

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To view footage of the fire, visit the Brick Police Facebook page, which has posted a video of the fire that shows how powerful it was, Mayor Ducey said.

“At the beginning of the video, it just looks like a couple of firefighters out there, spraying the grass and spraying the houses a little bit, and then about 25 seconds in, the shed and the fence and everything is engulfed in flames,” he said. “The flames were 25-30 feet in the air.”

In the end, the only property damage was to sheds, fences, decks, siding and mulch

piles, he said. No houses were lost.

On Friday, March 19, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer released a statement saying that they had located the origin of the fire, and that it was intentionally set.

Billhimer said that the fire remains an active and ongoing investigation, and anyone with knowledge of information concerning this fire is urged to contact Sgt. Thomas Haskell of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office at 732 929-2027, extension 3953.

The next council meeting will be on Tuesday, April 13 at 7 p.m.

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of the community, he said. By the end of this year, surplus should have a balance of $6,737,821.

“Over the eight budgets of this administration, the municipal budget has grown a total of only $8,168,727,” he said. “This is an annual increase of roughly $1,021,000, or just about one percent a year.”

During that same period of time, the tax levy has increased an average of $1,659,000 a year, the Mayor Ducey added.

There will be a public hearing on the budget during the April 27 council meeting.

Continued From Page 1 from the township surplus. The surplus was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic since many of the revenues that help to replenish the surplus were not realized in what he called “a year of unprecedented challenges.”

Many of those revenues should return in 2021, and money from the sale of the former Foodtown site will replenish future surplus funds, Mayor Ducey said.

The surplus funds show the fiscal health

Addiction Education Programs Throughout April TOMS RIVER – Join OCC’s Counseling Center and Recovery Support Program, the Addictions Studies Program, Hope Sheds Light and the DART Coalition in a month-long exploration of recovery and the people who live it. Each session will take an in-depth look at various topics to promote education, awareness, prevention and recovery from addiction.

• April 12, 10 a.m. - Join OCC’s Addiction Studies Program for “Stories of Hope,” a celebration of recovery from substance use disorder. This virtual event will feature music, poetry, artwork, and a panel of recovering individuals to share their stories of hope and answer participant’s questions.

At 12:30 p.m., Matt Bellace, Ph.D., neuropsychologist and stand-up comedian, will present “A Better High: an insightful, science-based, and seriously funny approach to substance abuse prevention and mental health awareness.”

Matt Bellace holds a doctorate in clinical neuropsychology, and he has presented programs that encourage students and adults across the nation to pursue natural highs of laughter and meditation for more than 20 years.

• April 13, 2 p.m. - A professional education webinar will be presented. “Current Drug Trends” will cover the impacts of the pandemic on drug and alcohol use and highlight innovations of treatment centers, public agencies, law enforcement officers and officials, demonstrating how they have joined together in support of their communities.

• April 19, 2 p.m. - Join individuals in recovery for a panel discussion titled “I Am Your Neighbor, Coworker, Friend.” This discussion will provide insights into the impacts of addiction and recovery on the family. Our panelists will

share the challenges and joys of their journeys.

If addiction or recovery has touched your life or your family’s life - or you worry it will - you need to hear their stories.

• April 21, 1 p.m. - A 30-minute summit session entitled, “What is Recovery Anyway?” will be held, geared toward high-school-aged youth and college students. The principle of recovery, the different pathways to recovery, and how to support friends, peers and family in the process will be discussed.

• April 26, 1 p.m. - the Society for Prevention of Teen Suicide will host a session titled, “Taking Care of Ourselves and Friends,” geared to high-school-aged youth and college students.

The session will cover how young adults can identify struggles within themselves or friends, warning signs of when someone may need help, how to identify a trusted adult, finding the words to have tough conversations, and the steps one can take to ask for help and cope with the world in 2021.

• April 29, 7 p.m. - Screening of the documentary Gateway, a story of how surgery and opioids transformed the lives of three families. After the screening, join a conversation featuring comments from community organizations including the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and the RWJBarnabas Health System.

For more information about the film and to watch a trailer, visit planagainstpain.com/ gateway. All events are free and open to the public; registration is required here: go.ocean. edu/CounselingEvents.

For more information, contact The Counseling Center and Recovery Support Program at 732-255-0386 or recovery@ocean.edu. Need addiction help? Call the Addictions Hotline of New Jersey: 1-844-276-2777

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Spotlight On Government Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Governor Accused Of “Playing Politics” With Vaccines Capitol Comments Senator Jim Holzapfel 10th Legislative District, Serving Toms River

TR ENTON - Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin

a nd Joh n Cat ala no a re outraged at the recent decision by Governor Mur-

phy’s Administration to pull 400 vaccine doses f rom the Ocean Cou nty Health Department’s weekly supply. The 10th District Legislators are calli ng th is a polit ical move by t he Gover nor which continues to hurt Ocean Cou nt y’s senior citizen population. The lawmakers have released

the following statement on this issue: “It’s shameful and appalling that our Governor would pull a political stunt such as this with our seniors who are relying on these vital doses. With the number of senior citizens in Ocean County, the Gover nor should know that those 400 vaccines have

already been spoken for by our residents. We are demanding that Governor Murphy immediately restore Ocean County’s vaccine supply.

“This is yet another example of how the Administration’s vaccine rollout plan has been a complete failure for our senior residents. It’s been one hurdle

after another for our seniors who have endured the long wait for appointments, lack of supply and difficulty accessing mega sites. Now they must witness the Governor cutting 400 doses from the Ocean County Health Department’s supply, which are rightfully theirs. It’s more than wrong it’s playing God with people’s health.”

Menendez: Policy Will Cost Ocean, Monmouth Hospitals Millions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez and Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (N.J.-09), senior members of the Senate Finance and House Ways and Means committees that set national health policy, led a delegation letter urging U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to cease implementation of a Trump-era policy that will cost Central Jersey hospitals over $100 million and undermine their ability to attract the best talent at a time when they are at the frontlines of the pandemic.

“As we enter the second year of this pandemic, hospitals in our state continue

to provide essential care to New Jersey residents while incurring the dual impact of skyrocketing expenses and plunging revenue. Despite the federal financial relief provided by Congress, 41 percent of New Jersey hospitals are operating in the red,” the lawmakers wrote.

“We write today with a sense of urgency to ask that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) address a payment policy decision made by the previous administration that has created unprecedented financial harm to hospitals and other health providers in New Jersey.”

Last year, the Trump Ad-

ministration finalized a rule to create a new Medicare Area Wage Index by removing three Central Jersey counties - Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean from the New York-Newark-Jersey City core-based statistical area (CBSA).

The move cuts Medicare reimbursements by 17% for providers operating in those counties, costing them approximately $100 million, according to estimates by the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA). It also puts hospitals in Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean at a competitive disadvantage in attracting the best talent when nearby hospitals in

northern New Jersey or New York City are reimbursed by Medicare at a higher rate.

“This decision further exacerbated the existing inequitable labor market conditions for New Jersey health care providers,” the letter continued. “Not only was this massive restructuring of New Jersey’s health care labor market adopted without the benefit of accurate and up-to-date census data, CMS acknowledged that it was implementing the policy despite being unable to ‘complete an extensive review and verification of the changes’ to labor market

statistics provided by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in March 2020. Moreover, there is reason to believe that the underlying data used to delineate the new CBSAs was collected during the economic upheaval that resulted from Superstorm Sandy - the deadly and destructive 2012 hurricane that resulted in economic losses totaling $30 billion in New Jersey alone.”

The lawmakers asked Secretary Becerra to halt implementation until at least the 2020 decennial census data is released.

“CMS should not have

implemented this CBSA policy change until the decennial census data became available. But to advance the policy in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis that heavily impacted our hospitals showed a lack of foresight and understanding of this policy’s impact,” the letter stated.

In addition to Sen. Menendez and Rep. Pascrell, the letter was cosigned by Sen. Cory Booker and Reps.

Frank Pallone, Jr. (N.J.-06), Josh Gottheimer (N.J.-05), Bonnie Watson Coleman (N.J.-12), Tom Malinowski (N.J.-07) and Andy Kim (N.J.-03).

Grants Provided To Combat Food Insecurity

LAKEWOOD – Jewish Federation of Ocean County (JFOC) has announced grants for five organizations that combat food insecurity.

JFOC has made food insecurity one of its funding priorities throughout the pandemic.

This round of grants was timed to be dispersed prior to the holiday of Passover.

Locally, two grants were given to Fulfill the foodbank serving Monmouth and Ocean Counties and The Joel E. Perlmutter Food Pantry, which will be a store where clients can choose their food and part of Inspire-NJ’s new project in Manchester. The funding to Fulfill helped with an increase in Passover needs providing proteins, produce, and eggs that were delivered March 23. Providing these funds specifically for Passover also enables Fulfill to expend their other unrestricted funds to provide food to the broader community as well.

Overseas grants were given to The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC),

who help some of the poorest Jews around the world; Leket, Israel’s national food bank; and Yad Ezra. Yad Ezra plans to deliver 50,000 pandemic food baskets during Passover.

The Corona Virus has increased food insecurity worldwide. Leket currently serves over 246,000 people in need each week.

Annabel Lindenbaum, board chair for JFOC commented, “In a year fraught with overwhelming upheaval for so many, I am thrilled that, we as a Federation, are choosing to be part of the assistance to help families to combat food insecurity. As Jews, ‘welcoming the stranger in our midst’ is such an integral part of our tradition. When we begin our Seder with ‘all who are hungry should come and eat’, we will know that the Ocean County Jewish Federation is not a silent bystander.”

JFOC plans to continue with another round of grants to combat food insecurity in the fall. Check jewishoceancounty.org for more information.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

E ditorial There Are No Moderate Voices.

Moderate voices get silenced – shouted over – by the extremes.

The majority of people in this country are somewhere in the middle. Yet their voice isn’t getting heard. Often, you’ll see polls on how people in the country feel about a given topic.

They are often in the middle somewhere. They might be firmly on one side of the aisle, but they are not at the extremes.

If you turn on any news program, you’ll only see one side – the most extreme side. A moderate isn’t interviewed. A moderate doesn’t get invited to debates. It’s only the people who say the most extreme version who get any airtime.

You need to realize that the talking heads on TV are being paid to do a job. They are endorsing the most extreme positions in the most vitriolic language because that’s what gets eyes on the screen. That’s what pays for their fourth house. The networks love that.

Everyone makes money when they make us hate each other.

If they’re trying to sell copies of their book about politics, no one is going to buy it if they’re middle-of-the-road. They have to take an extreme stance and stick with it – no matter how much it doesn’t stand up to serious criticism.

This also impacts what one side thinks about the other.

They’ll say “The most far right pundit is a racist, corporate shill. The most far left pundit is a whining, socialist freak.”

This leads liberals to assume that all Republicans are far right, and conservatives assume that all Democrats are far left.

But again, the truth is somewhere in between.

Most people shun the extremes, even if they generally agree with one side or the other.

This division is never going to help us solve problems. No single problem can be solved from an extreme point of view. There’s always another side to the story. There’s always an angle that you might not have thought of.

Let’s take the problem of the opioid epidemic.

The Republicans have ideas on how to handle it. Democrats do, too. “Never the twain shall meet,” as the poem goes. As long as they keep fighting on opposite sides of the fence, they won’t be able to see through the fence and look upon their common ground.

Maybe that’s a bit too poetic, but the point is valid. Never listen to only one side of an issue, because likely you’re only hearing one side – and it might be the most extreme side.

The politicians will tell you that they have it all worked out. They know best. Beware anyone who says they have all the answers.

Chris Lundy News Editor

Invest In Our Future Congress just passed a relief bill, but short term relief is not enough - we need longer term investment in good jobs for all.

There are millions of us looking for good work, and so much good work that needs to be done. It will take millions of people to build a new energy grid, care for older folks, teach little kids, restore parks and buildings that have fallen into disrepair, and do the work of building happy, healthy communities. We’ve seen how the climate crisis has already impacted the Jersey Shore. I remember being in 3rd grade, watching Hurricane Sandy destroy our towns, homes, and everything we care about.

This year, we can put millions of people back to work in good paying jobs building a sustainable, just, and people-centered economy.

Congress must deliver at the scale of the crises we face. Our communities, our climate, our democracy cannot afford delay or compromise. We need our elected representatives, Chris Smith and Andy Kim, as well as our Senators Cory Booker and Bob Menendez, to commit to fighting for a historic economic recovery of at least $10 trillion to create millions of good jobs stopping the climate crisis and building a new, people-centered economy before the end of Biden’s first 100 days.

Ella Jaravata Point Pleasant Beach

Library Restrictions Go Too Far

Have you had a chance to visit any of the branches of the Ocean County Library System (OCLS) since it re-opened on July 6, 2020?

Do you notice anything different from pre-pandemic other than masks and distancing? First, almost all the reading rooms and areas are off-limits. All the furniture - chairs and tables - are bundled with caution tape. More than half the public space in the library has been quarantined before the 25% state capacity limitation is accounted for.

Second, there are no newspapers or current magazines on the shelves even though there are no state mandates. (The librar y says the newspapers can be accessed online. This is false. The most you get are excerpts, many available only to subscribers.) Third, a friend of mine who lives in Pine Beach visited the Berkeley branch one cold day in Febr uar y. As he began to page through a book, a member of the staff promptly intercepted him saying that visitors were not allowed to “browse” and that he would have to check the book out and leave.

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has said all along that the coronavirus does not spread from surfaces. If it did, we would

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not have dollar bills in our pockets. The OCLS has chosen to ignore that and, instead, is using a secondary source which, believe it or not, says the same thing. If this were a valid issue, why not distribute disposable vinyl gloves which cost a penny or two apiece in order to speed the transition to normalcy?

The answer to that question is simple. The OCLS prioritizes its staff above all else. A few weeks ago, I visited the Toms River branch to self-checkout a video. There was a parttime attendant on the second f loor reference desk sitting idly as visitors did computer searches. Someone was having difficulty using the self-serve printer.

The attendant came out from behind the plexiglass pacing herself with a sixfoot long stick, and placed the tip of it near the face of the visitor to show how to use the printer. This person is paid $30/hour at a time when her function has been entirely displaced by Google, Yahoo and Bing.

Did you know that the OCLS has a $45 million budget which it collects from the taxpayers? Did you know that about half the full-time employees of the OCLS have pay and benefits at or above $100k/ year? Did you know that while the OCLS has closed off most of what visitors come for, they have continued to hire expensive staff with degrees from mail-order colleges at six figure compensation packages?

The OCLS believes it is an “independent (i.e. unaccountable) agency” of the county but with direct taxing authority. Mr. Vicari, who is their contact on the Board of Commissioners, provides no oversight whatsoever. Don’t we have a precept in this country of having a say at the ballot box regarding our taxes?

For those of you who “like” the library, be assured that affection is unrequited.

They seem to regard us as a

pestilence which threatens a largely redundant staff.

They even removed the seats in the lobby of the main branch for that reason before the pandemic. So if there is anyone who would like to join me in a public interest lawsuit to set the OCLS straight, let yourself be known in a letter to the editor and we can connect.

C. Crowley Toms River

GOP Back And Forth About COVID The Republicans in power have been flipping and flopping about COVID-19, depending on their political priorities.

W hen Tr u mp was i n charge, they were saying “COVID isn’t so bad. Open up our country!” Now that Biden’s in charge, they’re saying “Vaccinations aren’t going fast enough!”

When will they grow a spine and admit that their outrage is fake? It doesn’t matter. It gets them on TV. That’s all they really care about anyway.

The Ocean County Freeholders and senators keep yelling at the governor to reopen the state on one hand and then on the other hand slam him for screwing up vaccine roll-out. Which is it, guys? Is this a deadly disease or isn’t it?

Tom Dane Lacey

Unrecognizable America This last election was stolen. America has lost integrity it’s a disgrace.

I wonder after the 100 days of this administration will we be able to recogn ize the const it ut ional republic that our framers founding fathers gave to us for our gover nment.

Thank you!

America needs prayer.

Pat Lasher Brick

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NEW JERSEY – The Social Security Administration has a long history of outreach and coordination with advocates and community-based organizations across the nation. During the COVID-19 pandemic, continuing to work with advocates and community-based organizations is essential to reaching the country’s most vulnerable populations, including individuals with low income, limited English proficiency, mental illness, or those facing homelessness. The agency is fully committed to assisting people in gaining access to the information and services they need with a specific emphasis on applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.

“I made this issue a strategic agency priority and focused resources to reach vulnerable communities and help them access our services and receive their benefits. I ask leaders in every community to share information about our programs with people and help them connect with us to apply for benefits,” said Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security. “Social Security is working on many initiatives to reach vulnerable populations and I am pleased to share information about our national outreach campaign, developed in collaboration with leaders in the community, to raise awareness of the SSI and SSDI programs.”

To ensure effective outreach to these vulnerable populations who need access to agency programs, and to the advocates and organizations who can help to connect people with Social Security, the agency launched a national campaign to raise awareness of the SSI and SSDI programs and encourage people to apply. Campaign efforts include: • A new webpage, People Helping Others, at socialsecurity.gov/thirdparty, for anyone who

could assist another person with accessing Social Security’s programs and services; • A new outreach website, at socialsecurity.gov/ thirdparty/groups/vulnerable-populations.html where all partner groups can access informational materials to share through their networks, including resources tailored to specific vulnerable populations; • An updated Faith-Based and Community Groups website at socialsecurity.gov/thirdparty/ groups/faithandcommunity.html with a new outreach toolkit and SSI and SSDI fact sheets.

The agency coordinated this effort with the White House, and the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships is helping to promote these resources; and • An upcoming national advertising campaign to support all outreach efforts on TV, radio, and social media, with special emphasis on children with disabilities (see the recently redesigned website focused on SSI for children at socialsecurity.gov/benefits/disability/apply-child.html).

TV and radio PSAs highlighting SSI for children currently are being tested in the Dallas, TX area to determine their impact.

The agency is now completing training videos for community-based caseworkers to help their clients with the SSI application process.

People can apply for SSI benefits, and for other benefit programs, through a telephone appointment with the agency, even while local offices are not able to accept walk-in visitors. More people need to be made aware of the SSI program and reminded that they can call toll-free 1-800-7721213, or their local Social Security office, to make a phone appointment to apply for SSI. People who are deaf or hard of hearing may call Social Security’s TTY number, 1-800-325-0778.

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Around The Jersey Shore Crystal Maldonado Virtual Chat Inaugurates Ocean County Library Young Adult Author Series

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TOMS RIVER – Author Crystal Maldonado, whose debut novel Fat Chance, Charlie Vega met with wide acclaim this year, will lead off the Ocean County Library’s new “Dive Into YA: It’s Not Just for Teens” virtual discussion series at 6 p.m. on April 8.

According to crystalwrote.com, the Massachusetts-based media strategist has been featured in Buzzfeed, the Hartford Courant, and Latina Magazine.

She describes Fat Chance, Charlie Vega as the story of a teen who “follows her writing dreams, resists her mother’s weight-loss schemes, and even falls for the cute boy from art class – until she realizes that he may be after her BFF.”

─Photo courtesy Ocean County Library The series aims to show the increasing appeal of Young Adult literature beyond teens. Fast-paced and conceptually bold, YA literature addresses real issues, presents diverse characters, and sparks the imagination.

The series is presented in partnership with Booktowne, Manasquan, NJ. Attendees will receive a 10 percent discount for Booktowne that can be used through their website.

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

Registrants will receive a link by email to join the program.

Keep up with Library events and programs at theoceancountylibrary.org.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

A Grandparent’s Dilemma – To Follow Or Not

Dear Joel, Our son and his wife who were recently transferred to South Carolina for my son’s job, just informed my wife and I that we are about to be first-time grandparents. My wife, who does not want to be a long-distance grandparent now wants to move to South Carolina. Although we have been contemplating leaving NJ for some time, South Carolina was not on our list of possibilities. How can I convince her that we can’t follow our kids around the country?

Answer: Mazel tov to you and your family! It’s understandable that your wife wants to be a hands-on grandmother, but that may not always be possible. Your son’s job transferred him once, it could happen again, and someday your daugh-

ter may have a family of her own. Family is everything, but you and your wife should put your needs first and move to a place that best suits you. Finding that place somewhere between NJ and South Carolina may be the best solution, with lots of visits planned. Can you think of anything better for a kid than going to stay at Grandma and Grandpa’s house?

Thank you for writing.

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Around The Jersey Shore Applications Open For Beach Haven Art Walk

BEACH HAVEN – The Beach Haven Chamber of Commerce invites fine artists and craftspeople to submit applications for the Third Annual Juried Art Walk and Outdoor Festival. The festival brings artists, art lovers, and art collectors together with the Long Beach Island community for a day of arts appreciation and fun.

Artist Application Deadline: May 15. The event takes place on June 12 (Rain date: Sunday, June 13, 2021) and will be held on Bay Avenue between 6th and Pearl streets in Beach Haven.

Artists are invited to complete the application at tinyurl.com/mw62bc38. Submissions will be reviewed by a jury; selected artists will be informed within seven days of submission.

The Art Walk was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID, so this year’s event is an important moment for LBI and visitors to come together safely and celebrate accomplished artists from across New Jersey. Fine arts and crafts will be available for purchase, and the Festival will also feature live music, face painting for children, photography, ceramics, and more.

This is an opportunity for artists to show and sell their work at the height of the summer season, when thousands of visitors are down the shore. Artists selected for the festival will be highlighted by the Chamber in news releases, social media, and other collateral publicizing the event.

There is no fee to apply. Booth fees include: single space (10” wide by 10”) -$100; double space (10”x20”) -$185. Questions can be emailed to artwalkbh@gmail.com.

Rules: • All work exhibited must be personally created and produced by the artist (includes limited and unlimited editions of their work).

• Artist may only exhibit work in the categories in which their submission was accepted. If an artist is to exhibit in more than one category, they must submit photos of work for each category.

• Artist must carry their own indemnification and/or insurance, if they choose.

• The Beach Haven Art Walk is an outdoor event. The Chamber is not responsible for damage to work or display.

• Artist is responsible for collecting and reporting all taxes.

The Art Walk is co-chaired by Beach Haven Chamber Representatives Lindsay Ryon and Pat O’Donnell.

What does juried mean? All artists participating in the Art Walk are selected by a jury of six committee members, based on submission of three photos that represent the work they will show.

What is the Beach Haven Chamber? A collective of local business owners and active members with a mission to support and enable the growth of Beach Haven’s thriving business community.

Township Announces Spring Leaf Collection

BRICK – Beginning April 5, the Township of Brick will conduct its annual Spring Leaf Collection of bagged leaves. Collection will be done in accordance with the recycling collection schedule. The schedule is as follows: Monday Recycling Day – Leaf Collection April 5 through April 7 Tuesday Recycling Day – Leaf Collection April 8 through April 12 Wednesday Recycling Day – Leaf Collection April 13 through April 15 Thursday Recycling Day – Leaf Collection

April 16 through April 20 Friday Recycling Day – Leaf Collection April 21 through April 23 Residents are asked to have you r bagged leaves at the curb by 6 a.m. on the first day of your collection periods.

Do not put branches, twigs or other debris in your bags. Leaves can also be brought to the Public Works Recycling Center du r ing any reg ular hou rs of business and the Ocean County Recycling Center, New Hampshire Avenue, Lakewood.

Brick Garden Club Seeking New Members BRICK – The Brick Garden Club is always seeking enthusiastic new members to help them enhance our community through beautification projects. The members also work to educate club members and the public about gardening and related areas.

The club meets monthly at the Bob Anstett Cultural Arts Center on Herbertsville Road. The next meeting is April 12 at 1 p.m. Feel free to stop by!

For more information on the Brick Garden Club, visit their website (BrickGardenClub.com) or send them an email.

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

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Around The Jersey Shore Ocean County Library Autism Resources Fair 2021 TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will feature a virtual workshop about autism-related support programs and services available through the State of New Jersey, 6:30 p.m. on April 8.

“Navigating the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities Service System” will be presented by Nkechi Okoli, Senior Coordinator of the state agency’s Transition to 21 Education as part of the Library’s Autism Resources Fair 2021.

The workshop will provide information about intake and eligibility procedures related to the Supports Program and Community Care operated by the New Jersey Department of Developmental Disabilities (NJDDD).

Viewers can learn about the differences between program eligibility and Medicaid eligibility, Medicaid Waiver services, the support coordination agency selection process and the role of support coordinators.

Ms. Okoli has developed monitoring tools, forms and procedures to enhance NJDDD service and program quality. She conducts trainings on personal outcome measures in addition to transition trainings for individuals, families, and community stakeholders.

The Autism Resources Fair is sponsored

─Photo courtesy Ocean County Library Nkechi Okoli, Senior Coordinator, Transition to 21 Education New Jersey Department of Developmental Disabilities by the Ocean County Library Foundation.

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

Registrants will receive links to the workshop by email.

For information about the Autism Resources Fair and an extensive list of resources throughout New Jersey, visit theoceancountylibrary.org/autism.

Recreation Department Changing Registration Process BRICK – On or about April 1, the Brick Township Recreation Department will be transitioning to a new online registration platform – Community Pass. Any citizen wishing to utilize the online registration system will have to create an account.

This includes any person/family that had previously registered an account of the former online registration system.

To create an account, do the following: • Visit register.communit ypass.net/ BrickTownship • Click “Create an Account”

• Fill in all information for the primary account holder • Once the account is created, add additional family members by choosing “Update Account Information” from the My Account Menu Until you create an account, you will not be able to register for programs online.

They encourage anyone planning on participating or having a family member participating in any Recreation Department programs to create an account as soon as you can.

Learn National Mah Jongg League’s New Card

BRICK TOWNSHIP – The National Mah Jongg League’s 2021 Card has some new twists for players. Learn the ins and outs during the Ocean County Library’s one-day, virtual Mini Mah Jongg Boot Camp, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., April 12.

How have the rules changed? Which hands and sections are new? Are there “tricky” hands, or more concealed ones?

What’s essential about the North, East, West and South winds and dragon combinations?

Noted Mah Jongg instructor Christine Blackford will take attendees through

the changes and challenges, then share information about sites to ease into them.

Attendees should know the rules of play, should be familiar with the National Mah Jongg League Card setup, and should have their 2020 and 2021 cards handy.

New cards can be ordered through nationalmahjonggleague.org.

This free program is sponsored by Friends of the Brick Library. Registration is required at theoceancountylibrary.org/events. Registrants will receive a link by email for the Zoom event.

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2 New Phone Numbers For COVID-19 Questions

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

The new local number is 732-380-5079 and the new toll-free number is 833-544-0288. Call center workers can answer general questions regarding the disease, exposure, quarantine and spread, contract tracing, testing, and vaccination.

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

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

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

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Your thyroid gland sits at the base of your throat and under normal circumstances it produces thyroid hormone that gets distributed throughout your body. Every cell in your body has a receptor for thyroid hormone which most people don’t realize. So if you’ve had your thyroid gland surgically removed, you should still be restoring thyroid hormone with prescription medications such as Nature-Throid, Armour Thyroid, Synthroid or something along those lines. Thyroid hormone isn’t just one hormone, it is borne from your thyroid gland as T4 known as thyroxine.

This has to undergo several chemical reactions. If you have genetic polymorphisms in your genes, and most people do, then you may have difficulty making the biologically active form of thyroid hormone dubbed T3 for triiodothyroidine. This is what your periphery requires, what your tissues and cells need in order for you to feel well. Certain vitamins and hormones are required for the activation of T4 to T3.

Just because your thyroid gland secretes T4 and your lab value for “Total T4” is normal doesn’t mean you’re well and healthy. In order for T4 (inactive) to become T3 (active), it has to be converted and the conversion takes place primarily in your liver, as well as your kidneys, brain and intestines.

So, step one is to be sure that your liver enzymes are in the normal reference range and that you’re not abusing your liver with too much alcohol, cigarettes or pesticides.

More than 90 percent of the thyroid hormone produced is actually T4 (inactive storage form) and seven percent is T3 which is the active form. That may sound bad, but

it’s not because T3 is the gas pedal here, and if you take too much T3, you’ll feel wired, anxious, sweaty and sleepless. These symptoms occur in people who take too much Compounded T3 medications, Liothyronine (Cytomel) or T3 activating supplements.

About 20 to 25 percent of your thyroid hormone is activated to T3 in your gastrointestinal tract, compliments of friendly microorganisms.

So, step two is probiotics. This explains why people with poor GI status, or those with Crohn’s, IBS or diarrhea develop hypothyroidism secondary to the lack of healthy microflora.

Treatment for a thyroid disorder varies on the specific disorder you have. This is why there are so many drug treatments, vitamins, herbal remedies and lifestyle factors. There isn’t one single approach that works. For example, Hashimoto’s or Graves’ disease require medications or supplements to calm down the body’s immune attack. Medications may be required to either raise or lower thyroid hormone depending on which direction it was swinging.

Compare that to someone who has hypothyroidism because they are iodine deficient and perhaps eats poorly. Now compare that to someone who is unable to convert their T4 to T3 and simply needs some probiotics, ashwagandha, B vitamins and a smidge more Vitamin D! Physicians have their hands full trying to figure out how to treat each person with a thyroid disease, because it presents differently and therefore the treatment is different. Trial and error and experimentation is required, and so are routine blood draws to gauge where you’re at with all these hormones. I have a longer version of this article which you can receive via email after signing up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com

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Around The Jersey Shore State: Jobs May Require Employees To Get Vaccines

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By Chris Lundy TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Health issued new guidelines answering the question: Can a job require you to get a vaccine?

The short answer is “yes,” but not in all cases.

First off, the state is not telling employers to enforce vaccines. Employers have a degree of freedom, so long as their practices do not cause the spread of the virus to workers and customers.

There are three ways an employee would not be required: if an employee can’t get the vaccine because of a disability; because their doctor advised them not to because they are pregnant or breastfeeding; or “because of a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.”

The first two points can be proved with documentation. The third will likely cause controversy. Part of the measles outbreak from a few years back was traced to people saying their religion forbade the vaccine. Also, state lawmakers pushed a change for the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine for when children enter school. Parents had declined it for their children on religious grounds. The state argued that there are no religious grounds that forbid vaccines, so they wanted parents to clearly describe the exact religious tenet that vaccines would violate. That is probably why the language is “a sincerely held religious belief.”

So, that part covers a worker’s responsibility: either get the vaccine or provide a legitimate reason.

The job has responsibilities as well. The employer has to “provide a reasonable accom-

modation from their mandatory vaccine policy, unless doing so would impose an undue burden on their operations.” These go into more detail than can be explained in one article without falling into pages and pages of legalese. You should do your own research on how your own business would be impacted.

“An employer must base its decisions regarding any potential safety hazard on objective, scientific evidence, including evidence reflected in policies and guidance from federal, state, and local authorities (including the CDC), and not on unfounded assumptions or stereotypes,” the state said.

The safety of every worker must be considered, as well as the safety of clients and customers.

Reasonable accommodations include such things as allowing the employee to work remotely, for example. The job should provide personal protective equipment.

However, if there is no reasonable accommodation that can be done, then the employer can exclude unvaccinated employees from the physical workplace, even if they are unvaccinated due to one of the three reasons listed above.

The state did mention that an employer can’t just discipline any employee if they cannot get vaccinated. There are other laws and regulations in place that protect that.

Unionized workplaces have other regulations and they might be able to negotiate en masse.

These regulations will be enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights.

Paintings Pair With Poetry

TOMS RIVER – During April, the Ocean County Library marks National Poetry Month with virtual programs that encourage self-expression in verse through art.

“Poems Inspired by Paintings” consists of three virtual “stanzas” that will connect aspiring poets to renowned wordsmiths.

“How to Use a Painting to Inspire Your Poetry,” 7 p.m., April 5. In a live Zoom event, Jeanne Sutton, Laura Maschal, Alise Versella, and Sue Cummings read their poems and explain their interpretations of paintings by MaryBeth McCabe, Joyce Ecochard, Chuck Person, and Lois Mullens.

Registrants at theoceancountylibrary.org/ events will receive links to the event by

email.

“Write Your Own Poem Inspired by a Painting,” which invites individuals to submit poems and images of the art that sparked their imaginations. Material will be accepted at SAIL_TU@theoceancountylibrary.org through April 22.

“Ocean County Poets Read,” 7 p.m., April 26. In a live Zoom event, newly-inspired poets will read the works they submitted to the Library. Poets will be contacted for arrangements. Registrants at theoceancountylibrary.org/events will receive links by email.

Keep up with Library events and programs at theoceancountylibrary.org.

Register Now for Brick Rec’s New Cornhole League

BRICK – The inaugural season of Brick Recreation’s Cornhole League will take place from April 28 to June 2 at the newly renovated Bayside Park.

Two-person teams with each person ages

18 and over. Games are Wednesday nights between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Teams play 3 games each week. Playoffs will follow the season. Fee is $50 per team.

For more information, call 732-262-4622.

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Around The Jersey Shore Immediate Care Taking Over OCC COVID Testing

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – The demand for personnel to administer vaccines has caused the Ocean County Health Department to have coronavirus testing be done at one location by Immediate Care.

The county has been running a test site at Ocean County College in Toms River since March of 2020. It used to be an outside, drive-through service. Now it is indoors at the Gateway Building. Testing hours for Ocean County residents will continue to be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The change went into effect on Friday, March 26.

“Making this change from Ocean County Health Department and hospital personnel will help us as we begin to expand our vaccination clinic capacity throughout the County,” said Ocean County Public Health Coordinator Daniel Regenye. “We have been working in close coordination with the Ocean County Board of Commissioners to make this transition.”

Since it is under a different operation, scheduling an appointment is now through solvhealth.com/book-online/gNNVXg. Identification and insurance cards should be brought to the testing site.

The site tests people with or without symptoms. It does not administer vaccines. Proof of residency and appointments are required.

All emergency responders can also access testing at the site.

“Testing shows if you have the virus even if you are asymptomatic,” Regenye said.

“This can help reduce the spread of the virus so long as people quarantine.

“We have always encouraged our residents to get tested,” Regenye said.

There are other testing site locations list-

ed here: covid19.nj.gov/pages/testing and covid19.nj.gov/pages/testing#test-sites.

Ocean County Commissioner Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Health Department, said that almost 30,000 COVID-19 tests have been administered at the college site since it opened.

“This testing site has been run efficiently, providing these important tests for our county residents,” Little said. “We have closely monitored the needs and consistently adjusted the hours of testing at the college to accommodate our residents. I appreciate the efforts of all the agencies involved in running this site.”

Vaccination Regenye said the health department staff and hospital staff that had been performing the tests will now be moved to future COVID-19 vaccination clinics operated by the Ocean County Health Department.

“We continue our planning of new clinic sites in addition to reviewing a host of opportunities to get our residents and in particular our seniors vaccinated,” said Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn. “Having staff available is key once we start to see an increase in the number of vaccines we are getting from the state.

“That number remains at about 3,000 per week to our health department,” he said.

“We are optimistic that will change in the near future and we will see those numbers increase.”

County residents can call 732-380-5079 or 1-833-544-0288 if they have general questions about the coronavirus, exposure, quarantine and spread, contact tracing, testing and the vaccine.

Cops: Former Winery Manager Stole Over $40,000

By Chris Lundy PLUMSTED – The former manager of the Laurita Winery in New Egypt stole more than $40,000 from her employer in less than a year, police said.

Nancy Proctor, 62, of Ortley Beach, was charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking.

She allegedly diver ted the money from the winery into her own PayPal accounts bet ween Januar y 24, 2019 through November 1, 2019. She had been responsible for collecting payments for food vendors for events taking place at the location.

She was arrested on March 22 at her

current job in Seaside Heights, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Plumsted Township Police Chief Earl Meroney.

Wineries being able to host events is a relatively new phenomenon, being allowed by law to provide these businesses with another source of revenue.

Prosecutor Billhimer and Chief Meroney thanked the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Economic Crime Unit, Plumsted Township Police Department, and Seaside Heights Police Department for their collaborative efforts in connection with this investigation.

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

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By Alyssa Riccardi NEW BRUNSWICK – Rutgers University has announced that all students who are enrolled for the 2021 fall semester will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine before arriving on campus.

According to the federal government, vaccines will be available for all Americans by the end of May. Public health experts have urged university leaders to adjust the vaccine requirements for the fall semester.

“We are committed to health and safety for all members of our community, and adding COVID-19 vaccination to our student immunization requirements will help provide a safer and more robust college experience for our students,” Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway said.

Students can request an exemption from vaccination for medical or religious reasons.

Students who are enrolled in fully remote online degree programs and individuals participating in online-only continuing education programs will not be required to be vaccinated.

“Since the start of the pandemic, we have said that the safety of the Rutgers community is a shared responsibility,” Antonio Calcado, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Rutgers said. “An effective vaccination program is a continuation of Rutgers’ commitment to health and safety for all members of our community of more than 71,000 students, the cities we are in and the communities we serve throughout New Jersey.”

Calcado said that faculty and staff are also strongly encouraged to receive the vaccine as vaccine supplies are made available.

“The COVID-19 vaccines have proven to

be safe and effective in preventing serious illness, hospitalization and death,” Brian Strom, chancellor of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences and executive vice president for health affairs at Rutgers said. “Vaccination is key to stopping the current pandemic and to the return of campus instruction and activities closer to what we were accustomed to before the pandemic drastically changed life at Rutgers.”

Any students under the age of 18 who are enrolling will be advised to receive the Pfizer vaccine, the only one of three vaccines currently approved in the United States that may be administered to 16 and 17-year-olds. For those 18 and older, Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are approved.

President Jonathan Holloway, Antonio Calcado, and Prabhas Moghe, executive vice president for academic affairs at Rutgers, stated that the widespread vaccination will accelerate the return to a pre-pandemic normal on the university’s campuses. This includes increased in-person course offerings, more on-campus events and activities and more collaboration in instructional and research projects.

Rutgers has received approval from the State of New Jersey to administer vaccines on campus to faculty, staff and students once vaccine supplies are available to the university. While more information will be announced in the future regarding on-campus vaccine sites, faculty, staff and students are urged to not wait to sign up for vaccines at a Rutgers site.

“We urge all members of our community to pre-register for the vaccine on the state COVID-19 website to get vaccinated at the earliest opportunity and the first available location,” Strom said.

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BRICK – The Township of Brick has established a Rental/Mortgage/Utility Assistance Program through a Community Development Block Grant for township residents who are experiencing financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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YMCA, Fulfill, & Chef Lou’s To Provide Spring Break Meals

TOMS RIVER – The YMCA has partnered with Fulfill and Chef Lou’s to provide meals to students during spring break.

“I am pleased to announce the Y’s partnership with Fulfill, Inc. and Chef Lou’s Army to provide

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Sierra Club Director Announces Retirement

By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – A long time environmental spokesman known for his strong words of opposition to certain development projects, and support of regulations that protect open space, will be retiring.

Jeff Tittel, the longtime director of the New Jersey Sierra Club, recently announced his retirement from that position which he served in for 23 years. He will retire on May 1.

During his time in the organization, Tittel was involved in every major piece of environmental legislation passing in the state for close to 20 years.

Some of his legislative and regulatory lobbying achievements include passage of the California Car Law, the Highlands Act, New Jersey’s Global Warming Response Act, New Jersey’s Fertilizer Law, and NJ’s Electronic Waste Recycling Law. It has been a privilege and one of the greatest opportunities of my life to work for the Sierra Club for 23 years. I have fought tirelessly to protect New Jersey’s natural resources, such as the Highlands and Pinelands. Over the decades I have helped write and lobby for most major environmental legislation, from the passage of the Highlands Act to the Global Warming Response Act,” he said.

“Through my environmental activism, I hope that I made New Jersey a better place for all of us. Over the years, I worked to

help pass the private well testing law and the bear feeding ban, and acquired funding from Governor Whitman to acquire Sterling Forest. I also worked to pass New Jersey’s Fertilizer Law, the Electronic Waste Recycling Law, and helped write and design the Category 1 Surface Water Rules,” Tittel added.

Tittel added, “more recently, I helped pass the Plastic Bag Ban and to get the DRBC to ban fracking in the Delaware River Basin.

This has been a tough decision for me. I have so many close friends that are part of my Sierra Club family and the environmental movement. However, after being an activist for most of my life, having COVID and being home for over a year, I think that I need to move on to the next phase.”

He said that his original plan was to retire next February when he turned 65, “but I was able to take advantage of Sierra Club’s voluntary leave program this year. This has given me the opportunity to spend more time with my spouse Barbara and my family, especially my grandchildren.

Now I will have time to travel, spend more time outdoors, and focus on other parts of my life.”

Tittel said he comes from “a family of activists. My first sit-in was when I was four. A few years later I went to the 1963 March on Washington with my family, and I have attended hundreds more marches since then. Growing up on the Newark Hillside

border, I learned about the meaning of Environmental Justice and the importance of activism from an early age.”

“When you threw matches at the stream it would flare up. There was a foundry down the street that left soot on the cars so that you could write on them. My family also helped run Camp Midvale in Ringwood, which was the first interracial camp in New Jersey for trade unionists and environmentalists,” Tittel added.

He said this year marks his 51st Earth Day. “For the first Earth Day, I organized the cleanup of the Elizabeth River in Hillside when I was in Junior High. I have been in-

volved as an activist for social justice, civil rights, peace, women’s rights, labor rights, immigrant rights, and the environment for my entire life. Although I am taking a break and stepping down to figure out my next steps, I will always be some type of activist.

It’s in my DNA.” Tittel received the Outstanding Achievement award by the Sierra Club in 2004, the highest honor given to an employee. He has worked on transition teams for Governors McGreevey and Corzine. President Obama also appointed him to the New Jersey Sandy HUD Task Force Advisory Committee and he was also on the FEMA Sandy Natural Resources Committee.

Applications Open For Beach Haven Art Walk

BEACH HAVEN – The Beach Haven Chamber of Commerce invites fine artists and craftspeople to submit applications for the Third Annual Juried Art Walk and Outdoor Festival. The festival brings artists, art lovers, and art collectors together with the Long Beach Island community for a day of arts appreciation and fun.

Artist Application Deadline: May 15. The event takes place on June 12 (Rain date: Sunday, June 13, 2021) and will be held on Bay Avenue between 6th and Pearl streets in Beach Haven.

Artists are invited to complete the application at tinyurl.com/mw62bc38. Submissions will be reviewed by a jury; selected artists will be informed within seven days of submission.

The Art Walk was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID, so this year’s event is an important moment for LBI and visitors to come together safely and celebrate accomplished artists from across New Jersey. Fine arts and crafts will be available for purchase, and the Festival will also feature live music, face painting for children, photography, ceramics, and more.

This is an opportunity for artists to show and sell their work at the height of the summer season, when thousands of visitors are down the shore. Artists selected for the festival will be highlighted by the Chamber in news releases, social media, and other collateral publicizing the event.

There is no fee to apply. Booth fees include: single space (10” wide by 10”) -$100; double space (10”x20”) -$185. Questions can be emailed to artwalkbh@gmail.com.

Rules: All work exhibited must be personally created and produced by the artist (includes limited and unlimited editions of their work).

Artist may only exhibit work in the categories in which their submission was accepted. If an artist is to exhibit in more than one category, they must submit photos of work for each category.

Artist must carry their own indemnification and/or insurance, if they choose.

The Beach Haven Art Walk is an outdoor event. The Chamber is not responsible for damage to work or display.

Artist is responsible for collecting and reporting all taxes.

The Art Walk is co-chaired by Beach Haven Chamber Representatives Lindsay Ryon and Pat O’Donnell.

What does juried mean? All artists participating in the Art Walk are selected by a jury of six committee members, based on submission of three photos that represent the work they will show.

What is the Beach Haven Chamber? A collective of local business owners and active members with a mission to support and enable the growth of Beach Haven’s thriving business community.

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Most trusts for the benefit of minor children allow the money to be used for their health, education, maintenance and support. The term “education” usually also refers to college education. There are several ways to go about doing this. The most common ways are the (1) common trust or (2) the separate trust.

In the common trust, all of the money is held until the youngest child reaches an age specified in the Will. Upon the youngest child reaching the specified age, the monies remaining in the trust are then distributed to all of the children. In a separate trust, the assets are divided among the children and a separate trust is created for each child and each child receives their trust when the each reach the specified age.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? The advantage of the common trust is that the money is held until the youngest child reaches the specified age. In this way, the trustee can use the money in the trust

and if necessary, spend more of the money in the trust on one child as opposed to the others. As a parent, most people would be willing to spend everything they had on one child at the expense of the other children if that child required greater care than the other children. By using a common trust, you give the trustee the flexibility to do this. The drawback to the common trust is that the older children will have to wait a longer period of time to receive their share of the inheritance depending upon the age of the youngest child. This could be a disadvantage if there is a significant age difference between the youngest and oldest child.

The advantage of the separate trust is that each child will receive their share of the estate when they reach the specified age. This means that the older children do not have to wait for their inheritance until the youngest child reaches the specified age. The drawback to the separate trust is the trustee can only use the money in that individual child’s trust for the care of that child. If one child requires significantly more care than the other children, the trustee is limited to the amount of money in that child’s trust and cannot use the money in the other trusts.

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Visitations Expanded For LongTerm Care Residents

By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – Residents looking to visit family members over the spring holidays may be able to do so, as the indoor visitation guidelines have been relaxed statewide.

The new rule is that visits are allowed at most times regardless of the vaccination status of the resident or visitor. The exception to this rule is that visits should be limited if there is a high risk of COVID-19 transmission.

“As the spring holidays approach, we know it is essential for the health and well-being of long-term care residents that they visit with their loved ones,” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “The Department continues to work to balance expanding visitation while working to safeguard these vulnerable residents. But, the significant drop in outbreaks and the increasing vaccination rates are hopeful signs for residents, families and staff that allow us to adopt the federal guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS).”

The state said that fully vaccinated residents can choose to have close contact (including touch and hugs) with a visitor if both the visitor and resident are wearing a well-fitting face mask. Compassionate care, essential caregiver, end-of-life visitation, and outdoor visitation can be permitted even when indoor visitation is otherwise restricted because of COVID-19 transmission.

However, other situations might change this.

Part of this is based on a calculation called a CALI score, or COVID-19 Activity Level Index. Each long-term care facility would have one.

If the score is high and less than 70% of all residents are fully vaccinated, indoor visits

should be limited for unvaccinated or partially vaccinated residents. Indoor visitation of unvaccinated residents can take place regardless of CALI score if 70% of the residents in the facility are vaccinated. Currently, there are 367 facilities that meet that criteria.

Indoor visitation should also be limited for residents under quarantine, whether vaccinated or unvaccinated, until they have met criteria for release from quarantine, the health department said. Indoor visitation should also be limited for residents with confirmed COVID-19 infection, whether vaccinated or unvaccinated, until they have met the criteria to discontinue precautions.

If a new case of COVID-19 is found among residents or staff, the facility should immediately begin testing and suspend visitation.

There is additional guidance available online (nj.gov/health/) on how this should be done and when the ban would be lifted.

Before allowing indoor visits, facilities must attest that they have certain protocols in place, such as informed consent, designated meeting locations, sufficient staff, personal protective equipment and disinfection plans.

Commissioner Persichilli also announced a new initiative to vaccinate long-term care staff and residents and to offer education/ outreach and vaccination to staff who have been hesitant to get vaccinated.

“Vaccination among residents is high, however only about half of long-term care staff have chosen to get vaccinated,” said Commissioner Persichilli. “We have provided webinars, videos and materials in multiple languages, but a new outreach effort is underway to offer education and vaccination.”

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by N.J. Natural Gas (NJNG) on April 27 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

DEP Commissioner Catherine McCabe said, “Each of us can have a significant impact on the environment and the quality of life in New Jersey by simply by recycling every day. Recycling helps keep our communities clean, generates revenue and jobs, and lessens the amount of trash going to landfills.”

Tanara Hall and Sandra Blain-Snow, environmental professionals at the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management, will present such topics as Why recycle?

-- N.J. Statewide Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act, How Does Recycling Work? The Benefits of Recycling for Businesses, Recycling and Community,

Business Owners, Recycling Signage, Free Resources, and Green Programs.

To register or for more information, go to mylakewoodchamber.com/events.

About the Speakers: Tanara Hall works at the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management as an environmental specialist. Her areas of expertise include environmental management, solid waste, education and outreach, sustainable communities, and zero waste.

She is a member of the Ocean County Sustainability Hub and the Island Heights Environmental Committee.

Sandra Blain-Snow works for the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management where she helps implement the County’s Solid Waste Management Plan through public outreach and education on recycling and composting. A Master Composter volunteer since 2001, she has been the program’s instructor since 2006.

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“Asbury Band Aid” Will Benefit Shore Musicians And Artists

By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – Asbury Park’s The Stone Pony and Senator Vin Gopal’s Civic Association have come together to hold a virtual benefit concert to support everyone in the Jersey Shore music and art industry.

The Asbury Band Aid benefit concert will be held on April 20 at 7 p.m. Through the funds from the concert, artists, musicians, and the industry leaders that support them will be able to apply to receive a grant.

Artists and guests featured in the program will include: Governor Phil Murphy, Senator Vin Gopal, Harlan Coben, Anthony Kri-

zan, The B Street Band, Beach Rats, Billy Walton Band, Bob Polding Band, Bobby Mahoney & The Seventh Son, Brian Kirk, Chris Buono, Colossal Street Jam, Danny Clinch, Dentist, Des and the Swagmatics, Eddie Testa, Emily Grove, Jarod Clemons, Jess Alaimo, Joe Boris, Jill Hennessy, Melissa Keeling, The Nerds, Pat Rody, Rachel Dobken, The Smokin’ Jackets, Splintered Sunlight, Shady Street Show Band, Tangiers Blues Band, Waiting on Mongo, The Weeklings and William’s Honor.

“Asbury Park is home to an incredible art community economically impacted by the

mandated shutdown. As the artists work to overcome the economic hardships caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic, we want to provide short-term relief to help meet their financial challenges,” Senator Gopal said. “I look forward to watching my favorite bands play once again at the Stone Pony Summer Stage when it is safe.”

“This has been a project months in the making. Everyone who participated did it with the hope of helping someone else,” Caroline O’Toole, General Manager, The Stone Pony said. “That is a true power of music and the spirit of the Jersey Shore.”

Merchandise will be available to purchase through The Stone Pony and will include signed guitars, private concert, t-shirts, posters and more. All proceeds of sales will benefit the artist grants. Donations will be accepted through the website AsburyBandAid.com.

Asbury Band Aid will stream live on AsburyBandAid.com, Facebook, Vimeo and YouTube.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE “Let’s Talk” With Dr. Jani

By Michael Vandenberg “ T h e e r a of p ate r n a l i s tic medicine where I’m the doctor, you’re the patient, and you’re going to do this bec ause I say so is long gone,” Dr. Samir Jani said to me recently. “That’s just not the way I was trained.”

When it comes to your health, shouldn’t you be in the driver’s seat? That’s certainly the guiding philosophy passed down by Garden State Medic al Center ’s founder, Dr. Dharam Mann, and it’s what makes Dr. Jani the perfect f it here. He wants to use his expertise and impart his knowledge to help you make an informed decision about your pain management.

And there’s no question that Dr. Jani has plenty of information to share because he checks all the boxes when it comes to education. At age 17 he was already accepted into a higher education program that included a guaranteed spot in medical school. He kept a high GPA while taking his courses at an accelerated rate that allowed him to finish a year early. Then he jumped right into residencies and a fellowship focusing on pain, anesthesiology, and internal medicine, culminating in his current specialty of Interventional Pain Management. He finished his fellowship and began practicing in 2016, making his way to GSMC the following year.

Dr. Jani pointed to a variety of reasons as to why he decided to make the switch to GSMC. For one thing, it fosters a seamless team environment. “The support and infrastructure of the practice is huge,” like the large network of staff on hand, to the electronic rec ord keeping. With those tasks already being taken care of, Dr. Jani is able to put his entire focus on alleviating your pain.

After all, it’s crucial to maintain a sense of urgency when it comes to pain management because people are running out of options by the time they come to

him. Most of Dr. Jani’s patients are those who have seen countless doctors and had lots of tests but have never b een able to f ind a diagnosis and fix the underlying cause. “My ankle hurts,” Dr. Jani said as a general example. “I’ve seen ten podiatrists, I’ve had six ankle surgeries, and no one’s fixed it.” But even though it may never be fixed, “there are things we can do to at least help you get rid of the pain”.

Thankfully, Dr. Jani is not the type of doctor who just throws pills at the problem; he has a ver y strict interpretation of the related safety regulations. Not that he doesn’t use medications at all, but it’s only a tiny part of what he can do. “We’re highly inter ventional,” said Dr. Jani. He can target the pain with various injections, or hide the pain using electricity to target different stimulators in the nervous system. By implanting pain pumps, the medication is delivered directly to your spine, creating a much stronger effect.

It all depends on the severity and longevity of the pain.

These steps may seem elaborate, but rest assured Dr. Jani is conservative in his relief suggestions. “I always tell patients that if I don’t have to do something, I don’t want to do it. So if I can make it go away with a two minute injection, that’s what I’m going

to do,” he said. If that doesn’t work, then Dr. Jani will happily go over additional minimally invasive options with you. He might even just recommend

physical therapy if that’s what Now her kids see her and the patient prefers. say, “You’re back to being After all, he has the tools yourself. You’re Mom again.” and knowledge, but you also As an inter ventional pain know your body and how management doctor, “I don’t you feel. When the two of know what was causing her you collaborate, you’ll see pain, but I knew what she inspiring results. Dr. Jani had was feeling and that’s what I no problem giving me a cou- targeted,” said Dr. Jani. ple examples of his “home Another patient came to runs”. For instance, him one time with fibromyone woman came algia, with pain primarily in in complaining of the back and neck. He first chronic pelvic pain. put her on non-opioid medShe’d had ten sur- ication, which solved some geries and was on of her problems but not all a ton of medicine of them. Injections did the at this point, and trick for her neck. For her yet her pain was making her lower back, he used a spinal life miserable. With just a cord stimulator, which is like few injections, her pain is a pacemaker for the spine. effectively gone and she no With that combination, she’s longer has to take any pills. feeling fantastic and rarely

even has to come in for a visit. “Previously she was going in to see another pain management doctor, having to go in every month to get Percocet that she didn’t even want to take and wasn’t even that helpful.” With her newfound happiness and relief, she was able to go on her first vacation in years!

You deserve to be pain-free too. Give Garden State Medical Center a call today at 1-888-376-2661 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jani or any of their other superb pain management specialists. Feel free to visit gsmedicalcenter.org for a full listing of their convenient locations and to get more information on treatment.

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Vaccine:

Continued From Page 1 • Laundry service workers, including those working in laundromats, laundry services, and dry cleaners; • Utility workers including, electrical generation and supply system, natural gas delivery, nuclear power plant, water supply, telephone, cable/fiber/optical/broadband/ cellular service workers; and, • Librarians and support staff at municipal, county, and state libraries.

These personnel join other groups including K-12 educators, police, firefighters, and

Township Announces Job Openings BRICK – The Township of Brick is currently seeking applicants for the following positions: Camp Counselor: Camp operates from June 28 to August 3. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weather permitting. Camp season is from the end of June until August 3. Must be at least 15 years old. There will be a mandatory staff training day. Counselors must comply with all procedures, policies and practices. Counselors are responsible for overseeing campers ages 4 to 13. Must be able to supervise a variety of recreational activities. No experience necessary.

Lifeguard: Must be at least 16 years old. Must be able to swim 500 yards and run one mile. Applicants must provide doctor’s note prior to tryout. Tryout scheduled for May 11 at 3 p.m. at Brick Beach 3. Training will be provided. Must be available for training prior to season start. Season is Memorial Day thru Labor Day, 40 hours per week. Starting pay $11.90/hour.

Badge Checker: Must be at least 16 years old. Must be courteous and responsible. No previous experience necessary.

From Memorial Day through Labor Day. Part-time or possibly up to 40 hours per week, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Tennis Instructor: Must be 18 years old. Responsible for teaching group lessons to individuals ages 6 to 14. Session is two weeks long. First aid and CPR certification a plus. Tennis experience required.

Parks Maintenance/Laborers: Must be at least 16 years old. CDL preferred, but not required. Responsibilities include park maintenance, litter pick up, building maintenance, cleaning, lifting and other various duties. Must comply with all safety standards. Must be responsible and dependable.

Anyone interested in these positions can fill out an online application. Visit: townshipof brick.seamlessdocs.com/f/ EmploymentApplication for an application.

For questions regarding these positions, call the Brick Township Recreation Department at 732-262-1044.

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A cursory attempt to schedule a vaccine at many local clinics revealed that the Ocean County Health Department and some pharmacies had no available appointments.

Many groups, particularly those 65 and older, have said that they have had no luck getting appointments and their group were already allowed to get vaccines.

“Our Administration has worked closely with communities to build an extensive vac-

cination infrastructure and has opened over 700 vaccination sites across the state,” said Governor Murphy. “We are already averaging approximately half a million shots per week, and with an expected increase in our federal allocation, we are confident we can expand our vaccination program to more of our essential workers and vulnerable populations. Together with our community partners and a steady supply of vaccine from the federal government, we will meet

– and exceed – our goal of vaccinating 4.7 million New Jersey adults.”

“New Jersey’s phased vaccine rollout continues to prioritize preventing severe illness and death and supporting essential societal functioning,” said New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli.

“With the anticipated increased supply of vaccine, more New Jersey residents will have the opportunity to be protected against COVID-19.”

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of APR 3 - apr 9

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Dance and enjoy romance under the light of tonight’s Full Moon. In the week to come, you may experience a positive and uplifting shift in your key relationships. Cement existing partnerships with acts of loyalty.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Widen your sphere of influence in the week ahead.

You won’t meet anyone by sitting around the house, so get out and about for the best results.

You and a special someone might find time for special moments tonight.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You like books but especially enjoy the book of love. Although there is no actual user’s manual for romantic gestures or encounters, you can use your imagination to delight your loved ones this week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): During the upcoming week, you may have the enthusiasm and desire to add creative touches to every project. Put the pedal to the metal when you have something to accomplish that requires a discerning eye.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The traffic lights of love will likely be green in the week ahead, so feel free to cruise the streets of romantic bliss. Someone may admire your good manners and judgment and express a desire to get to know you better.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Love might be your favorite four-letter word in the upcoming week. The kindness and sensitivity that other people demonstrate might make you feel treasured.

Make smart decisions about spending.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The Full Moon

in your sign can brighten the night as well as your own inner landscape. You may shine in the reflected light of a loved one’s success and enjoy heightened romantic thoughts in the week ahead.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Plan your work and work your plan. In the week to come, you may handle both career and money matters with an air of refinement and delicacy that everyone likely will admire. Take time to chat with close friends.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your inner compass might point you in the right direction so that you can find the one you cherish the most. The week ahead is likely to offer you more opportunities for happy social interactions and pleasures.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Show your family how much you love them. Your home could be the center of dynamic activity in the week ahead. There could be helpful changes within the family unit. You can expect to hear some good news.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t let one lucky break or a few successes go to your head and make you cocky. No matter how good you are, there is always something new to learn.

Keep your feet on the ground and your ego in check in the coming week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Express your love of beautiful things and invest in them as the week unfolds. Your creative side may be activated by inspiring people, and you can put your own imaginative ideas to use on anything you work on.

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WE PAY HOMAGE TO A SAN FRANCISCO CAFE’S ROAST CHICKEN

By America’s Test Kitchen

ROAST CHICKEN WITH WARM BREAD SALAD Serves 4 to 6

1 (4-pound) whole chicken, giblets discarded Kosher salt Pepper 4 (1-inch-thick) slices country-style bread (8 ounces), bottom crust removed, cut into 3/4- to 1-inch pieces (5 cups) 1/4 cup chicken broth 6 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 3 scallions, sliced thin 2 tablespoons dried currants 5 ounces (5 cups) baby arugula 1. Place chicken, breast side down, on a cutting board.

Using kitchen shears, cut through the bones on either side of the backbone; discard backbone. Do not trim off any excess fat or skin. Flip chicken over and press on breastbone to flatten.

2. Using your fingers, carefully loosen the skin covering the breast and legs. Rub 1/2 teaspoon salt under the skin of each breast, 1/2 teaspoon under the skin of each leg, and 1 teaspoon salt onto bird’s cavity. Tuck wings

behind back and turn legs so drumsticks face inward toward breasts. Place chicken on a wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet or on a large plate and refrigerate, uncovered, for 24 hours.

3. Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 475 degrees. Spray a 12-inch skillet with vegetable oil spray. Toss bread with broth and 2 tablespoons oil until pieces are evenly moistened.

Arrange the bread in the skillet in a single layer, with majority of crusted pieces near the center, crust side up.

4. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and place, skin side up, on top of bread. Brush 2 teaspoons oil over chicken skin and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Roast chicken until skin is deep golden brown and the thickest part of the breast registers 160 degrees and thighs register 175 degrees, 45 to 50 minutes, rotating the skillet halfway through roasting.

5. While chicken roasts, whisk vinegar, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together in small bowl. Slowly whisk in remaining 1/4 cup oil. Stir in scallions and currants and set aside. Place arugula in a large bowl.

6. Transfer chicken to a carving board and let rest, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Run a thin metal spatula under the bread to loosen it from the bottom of the skillet.

(Bread should be a mix of softened, golden-brown, and crunchy pieces.) Carve chicken and whisk any accumulated juices into the vinaigrette. Add bread and vinaigrette to arugula and toss to evenly coat. Transfer salad to a serving platter and serve with chicken.

(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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