2021-04-10 - The Jackson Times

The JACKSON Times Vol. 21 - No. 45

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─Photo by Bob Vosseller New Jackson Board of Education member John Spalthoff is sworn in for his seat on the board,

by Board Secretary/Business Administrator Michelle Richardson

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By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Board of Education members named a new member to the board and also outlined its tentative budget during a recent board meeting.

New Board Member Early in the year, Thomas Colucci resigned from the board citing a new job that would prevent his attendance to regular board meetings.

Last month the Board

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chose John Spalthoff as the newest member of the Board. “All the applicants were excellent and I thank everyone who applied,” said Board President Tara Rivera. She recommended that those not chosen to consider running for a seat on the board in November.

Spalthoff was nominated by Scott Sargent. The nomination was seconded. Board member Gus Acevedo

also nominated a candidate and a third was also nominated by John Burnetsky.

After nominations were closed a vote came up on Spalthoff.

According to board policy a vote is taken in the order that a candidate is nominated.

Board member Acevedo originally voted no to Spalthoff but later rescinded his negative vote following the yes votes by the rest of the

board. He changed his vote to a yes.

Business Administrator/Secretary Michelle Richardson swore in Spalthoff to his office immediately following the vote.

Tentative Budget The Board and public watched a PowerPoint presentation concerning the 2021-2022 tentative budget which started with an overview of the plan and an (School - See Page 2)

Solar Field Project Work Begins

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Council President Andrew Ker n said du r i ng a recent council meeting that construction had beg un on Jackson’s original solar project based in a landfill site in the township.

“Once this project is completed the township will be receiving

hundreds of thousands of dollars in yearly revenue for ma ny years to come. Getting this project completed is very important to our town. We are also following that project up with an additional solar project at the same location. That is currently out for bid,” Kern added.

Kern also urged residents to “take this good weather opportunity to enjoy some of our trails that are m a i nt a i ne d by ou r amazing group of volunteers, the Jackson Pathfinders.”

Cou ncilman Alex Sauickie complimented Michael Reina and Bu si ness Ad m i n is-

trator Terence Wall concerning a resolution that was on the evening’s agenda and which was later approved, concer ning landscaping of public areas and buildings within the township.

“These are expenses that the administration watches ver y closely. There are things

like signage added to this building and we are very sensitive to not having frivolous expenses and I don’t think these qualify,” he said.

Council Vice President Martin Flemming referenced his council assignment as a member of the Planning (Solar - See Page 6)

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Chief, Council Call For Repeal Of Marijuana Law

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON - Township officials, well known for their strong support of their police department and law enforcement in general, approved a resolution that their chief of police, Matthew Kunz had presented to them, that calls for strong modifications to current legislation pertaining to enforcement of underage marijuana use.

During a recent council meeting, the resolution was discussed among the members of council and Mayor Michael Reina which criticizes the state’s new marijuana regulations.

Members of law enforcement agencies say they will make policing tougher and reduce the overall quality of life in the Jersey Shore.

The message also echoes one voiced by the Ocean County Police Chiefs Association which held a rally on the boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach last month. They were joined by elected officials and several police chiefs who fear it will be Ocean County’s resort communities who will be the first to feel the impact of legal weed.

Chief Kunz was among the law enforcement representatives present for that presentation.

He told The Jackson Times that “it metaphorically handcuffs us from doing our jobs.” The law prevents police from investigating underage drinking and marijuana use. If an officer tried to do so, they would be charged with a third-degree offense.

“It prevents us from doing our job and inhibits parents from their right to know what their children are doing. Beyond that there is the removal of qualified immunity in law enforcement. They also want to remove protection during a good faith investigation and allow you to be sued for just pursuing an investigation,” the chief.

He noted that qualified immunity is something that judges and legislators also have. He said it is “a reasonable protection that exists and there is no reason it should be denied for law enforcement. If you do something wrong or illegal law enforcement officers will still be accountable. There is no reason to remove this form of protection from them other than (Law - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 explanation as to how the budget is being built.

“This is the time of year when we share the working of our budget,” Superintendent Nicole Pormilli said. “We will be tweaking our tentative budget before it is presented in April. We encourage public input on the budget and we began the process back in January with our budget review. In February we had presentations by certain departments and their budgets and what they looked like for the upcoming budget going forward.”

Pormilli said the state’s passage of the S-2 state funding formula a few years ago drastically reduced the amount of state aid that the district is receiving. The impact of lost state aid includes the loss of 40 positions through attrition/retirements and reductions in force as well as increased class sizes.

Curriculum adoption will be reduced to the bare minimum of updates needed to maintain programs, a loss of the vast majority of the district’s Tier 1 capital projects, a reduction in summer curriculum writing

and reduction to professional development.

The spending plan also shows a reduction in school supply budgets and an increase of participation fee amounts to be paid for sports and activities which were put on hold last year due to the coronavirus health crisis.

While budget figures and the tax impact were not presented, the presentation explained, the tax levy is the amount to be raised by taxation and it takes two forms: a general fund tax levy which is the operating budget and the debt service tax levy which is for previously approved construction projects.

This year’s tentative budget contains a general fund tax levy increase of 2%. The total budget is $150,604,332. The general fund tax levy is $89,652,460. State aid is $40,131,985 while the general fund is $3,175,626 with total debt standing at $8,436,438.

State Aid Cuts State Aid cuts were applied in phases and each year Jackson has been faced with “hard choices,” according to the presentation.

While state aid goes down, other costs go

up, such as contractual obligations, rising costs of items such as software licenses, insurance, gas prices, transportation costs, tuition increases outside of the district’s control and changes to the district’s health plan.

“All our budget information is posted on our district website,” Pormilli reminded residents. The presentation outlined what the district was facing this year with it receiving its deepest cut since the inception of S-2 with the loss of $4.3 million in state aid in the upcoming year. During the 201819 year the district lost $1.3 million. It lost $2.3 million the year after and last year it saw a loss of $3.5 million.

In 2022-23 it will see a cut of $4.1 million and in 2023-24 the district’s loss of state aid will be $2.5 million. During the 2024-25 school year the district’s state aid funding will be reduced by $806,460.

Budget requests include investments in curriculum such as world language kindergarten thru 12th grade, health and physical education kindergarten thru 12th grade and increases due to online programs and resources. There is also a need for increased nursing services for the special education

program.

The school district’s capital projects for its facilities have been prioritized by need.

Technology needs include maintenance and investments in its technology infrastructure. The district will support athletics and co-curricular activities, rotating investments in equipment and supplies.

Also included was transportation with maintaining buses through careful repair and replacement.

The impact of the state aid funding losses in relation to this proposed spending plan was stated as maintaining investments in curriculum and technology. The tentative budget does not however allow the school district to make needed capital improvements or significant curricular advancements. It will also increase class size in some grade levels.

Emergency Relief Pormilli reported the district will receive COVID-19 related Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief II (ESSER) funds “which we are using to measure and effectively address learning loss during this pandemic.”

She added that even with ESSER II funding “the impact of S-2 cuts and other increasing costs will impact us greatly.”

The budget will continue to be discussed and refined prior to an April 28 public hearing. Details of the budget are available at jacksonSD.org

Daughter Of Late Jackson Officer Follows In Father’s Footsteps JACKSON – Congratulations to Special Law Enforcement Officer Class I Ashley Ventura.

On March 29, the Ocean County Police Academy convened a graduation ceremony for those recr uits completing the Class I Special Law Enforcement Officer course. Among those graduating was Ashley Ventura, daughter of Jackson Police Officer Robert J. Ventura #213, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty on March 18, 2001, just over 20 years ago.

Chief Matthew D. Kunz and Sergeant Wayne Olejarz were honored to be able to stand in and present Ashley Ventura with her Class I certificate at the graduation ceremony. Ashley is beginning her own law enforcement career with the Toms River Township Police Department, and her extended Jackson Police Depar tment family wishes her good health, safety and success as she begins this special chapter in her journey.

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Continued From Page 1 it being a misguided attack on law enforcement.”

Chief Kunz said that such moves are harming recruitment of new police officers.

“Paterson has made a public statement that their recruitment is down. Some 75% of applicants that they made job offers to have declined. It used to be that you couldn’t

get in fast enough anywhere, now people are turning jobs down in record numbers because of the light that law enforcement is being cast in. There is a public perception problem there too. We’re trying to overcome all of that.”

Regarding the impact of the legalization of marijuana and some of the hidden costs, the chief said, “you need to train and retrain officers and you need more drug recognition experts to identify drivers who are impaired

by things other than alcohol and that is an undertaking which has to be funded. There are social costs to this.”

He noted that for certain police departments and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office who have K-9 units there is the problem of having to retire the K-9 officers or retrain them for use in tracking.

“You can no longer train them as a drug dog because you can’t tell it to stop detecting marijuana but not heroin during

investigations. Do you want to invest in a dog that can detect marijuana when you may not have in your own jurisdiction, a number of investigations that justify marijuana trained dogs? This whole process wasn’t very well thought out,” the chief told The Jackson Times.

Councilman Nino Borrelli commented, “I’ve been reading about the new recreational marijuana law and I am very concerned about it. I think these laws are undoubtedly going to affect the quality of life in Jackson. It will make the town police officers’ jobs much harder particularly the provision of it where the police search of a child for possible possession of this substance could result in a third-degree crime charge. Officers are prohibited from notifying parents.

“It’s all in the name of social justice. That’s malarkey,” he said. “They will stop at nothing. It is alarming, appalling and sickening.

Slowly we are seeing the erosion of parental rights in New Jersey.”

He went on to say that the state has “gone on to become the hub of harmful leftist experimentation indoctrination. Didn’t the legislature read the recreational marijuana bill they so highly coveted when they passed this law and the governor when he signed it? To the JTPD (Jackson Township Police Department) we want to let them know that we are here to help them out on the council to combat the new recreational marijuana law so we can maintain a good quality of life in Jackson which is always our focus.”

The resolution called for the immediate repeal of Senate Bill 3454 “enthusiastically seconded, yes,” Borelli said as he and the members of council moved to unanimously vote to approve it.

“We shouldn’t even need this, yes,” Council President Andrew Kern said casting his vote in disgust of the marijuana laws.

Township Announces Free Rabies Clinic

JACKSON – The Township has announced a free Rabies Clinic will be held on April 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, at the Public Works Garage, 10 Don Connor Blvd. Jackson.

To receive a three-year rabies shot, you must bring proof of prior rabies vaccination.

If no proof available, vaccination will be valid for one year.

License applications will be available at clinic for 2021. However, no licenses will be issued at the clinic. They can be mailed or purchased at 65 Don Connor Blvd. Jackson, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Dogs must be on leashes; cats must be in carriers. For more information, call the Division of Animal control at 732-928-1200 ext. 1296, or 732-928-5780

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“I enjoy it and I work with a lot of talented dedicated people who all have the best interests of Jackson at heart,” he said. “We approved a project (Phase II of Adventure Crossing) after a number of meetings and long nights. It was truly unanimous.”

He noted that for all applications, “we have to apply the law. Sometimes it is not what we want to do - it is what we have to do.”

Flemming added, “if you want to make a difference it is through the master plan.

This is how you can direct the town’s growth. The state mandates that we look at our master plan on a periodic basis. Go to our website, find out when it is. Take part in those meetings. I hope to see you at those meetings.”

The second public hearing for the township’s annual Ocean County Community Development Block Grant program was held during the session. This year’s project application involves public facilities and improvements and includes handicapped accessibility to the general purpose room and kitchen at the township senior center.

Kern said he wanted to bring attention to was a resolution whereby the township will once again purchase discount tickets for township residents from Six Flags Great Adventure. “Once that park opens and we are back to a little more normal you will be able to purchase tickets again at a discounted rate.”

Sauickie added “for those residents who don’t know, Vice Council President Flemming talked about the planning board.

One thing he didn’t mention the boards, planning and zoning board are made up of volunteers. They are not elected. They are not paid. He has encouraged on many occasions people to come out and volunteer.”

“We will be nominating a person for an open zoning board position (Michelle Russel). This is somebody in town who submitted and volunteered and we are putting that person’s name up tonight and would encourage others to do the same. There are other openings within the town for boards and commissions,” Sauickie added.

Other resolutions that were passed included supporting the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Fund Advisory Committee’s acquisition of property off West Veterans Highway.

An agreement with the engineering firm T&M Associates for an assessment of various synthetic turf fields for replacement in an amount not to exceed $26,300 was also approved.

Township Clerk Janice Kisty also read an approved resolution for a contract that was awarded “to Imperial Restrooms Incorporated for the provision of 188 plus nine restroom trailer.”

The Jackson Township Recreation Department received an allocation of $18,934.50 for the purchase and sale of tickets to the general public for the Six Flags Great Adventure tickets that was previously referenced.

A landscaping and maintenance contract award was passed through another resolution to Onsite Landscape Management for a period of eight months in the total amount of $85,400.

Police uniforms were also purchased from Action Uniform Company for the year in the amount of $20,000.

A lease contract with Marco Technologies for copy equipment was also approved for the Jackson Building Department in the amount of $17,082 for 60 months.

There were no ordinances on first or second reading that night and no members of the public came forward to speak or ask questions about resolutions or to make public comment during the meeting.

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Congressman Smith Backs Workers’ Rights At Shred-it

LAWRENCEVILLE – Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) joined workers as they kicked off an election to vote on forming a union at the Shred-It facility on Whitehead Road near the Lawrenceville-Hamilton border.

According to Smith, employees are seeking union representation “out of an abundance of concern for health and safety protocols as well as a desire for better wages, pensions and other benefits, that motived them to seek representation by Teamsters Local 469.”

Smith met with Shred-It workers - including one Hamilton man who was fired the day he and other workers gave notice to the management that they had filed for an election to form a

union - as well with Teamsters Local 469 President Fred Potter and Business Agent Christina Montorio at his congressional office for several hours on March 13.

At the meeting, workers detailed what they felt was retaliation for their efforts to organize, and shared their fears regarding lax protocols and possible exposure to the coronavirus. Smith expressed his deep concern that Breaion Grissom of Hamilton appears to have suffered retaliation for his leadership in support of holding a union vote.

“The dirty tactics used by the company to deny us of our right to form a union is backfiring.

The day we announced that we had filed for a union election, I

was unjustly terminated. Management thought they could scare us, but it only made us stronger. We know better than to fall for their tricks, and we won’t stop until justice is won,” said Breaion Grissom, who was fired on Feb. 22 hours after a letter was submitted - bearing his name as a leader - to Shred-It management about their support for an election for a union.

Smith said, “the National Labor Relations Act forbids employers from interfering with, restraining, or coercing employees in the exercise of rights relating to organizing, forming, joining or assisting a labor organization for collective bargaining purposes. The law is clear,” Smith continued.

“During the election, Shred-It must refrain from threatening job loss, layoffs, transfers, work reassignments or benefit reductions, and enable workers to exercise their Section 7 right to join a union free from intimidation and coercion.”

The voting began through mail-in ballots and will last through April 14. Results will be tabulated and announced on or before April 28 by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).

Smith noted workers told him they received little support from management during the COVID epidemic and instead have needed to fight for proper personal protective equipment (PPE). “Some believe they

caught COVID on the job and were stunned when they were requested and permitted to return to their jobs before their quarantine was completed,” Smith said. After the March 13 meeting with workers, Smith wrote letters to the NLRB, the Shred-It facility on-site manager, and the President and CEO of Shred-It’s parent company, Stericycle.

On March 24, the NLRB sent a letter to Smith confirming that an investigation into the allegations against Shred-It was underway and being conducted

by NLRB’s Newark Regional Office. In part, the letter stated, “When the Newark Regional Office concludes its investigation, it will advise the charging

party, Teamsters Local 469, of the determination,” wrote Jeff Cruz, Director of the NLRB Office of Congressional and Public Affairs.

“The Teamsters are committed to fighting for these workers’ right to organize. We are calling on Shred-it to put an end to the intimidation and retaliation of workers exercising their legal right to form a union for a better future. It is shameful and unlawful, and we refuse to stand for it. We demand a fair union election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board,” said Fred Potter, President of Teamsters Local 469, who was with Smith, Grissom, and other workers and union leaders.

Murphy: States Call For Elimination Of SALT Deduction Cap

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy led a coalition of Governors representing states targeted by the Trump Administration’s cap on State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction, in sending a letter to President Biden calling for the elimination of the cap.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Oregon Governor Kate Brown, and Hawaii Governor David Ige signed onto the letter calling on the Biden Administration to remove the cap and its associated burden and negative impacts on middle-class families in their states.

“The SALT cap imposed on blue states by the previous administration was not based on policy, but rather revenge politics,” said Governor Murphy. “Before this cap, New Jersey already paid far more to the federal government in taxes than it received. Now the disparity is even greater as middle-class families in New Jersey face a larger tax burden as they subsidize federal payments to other states.

The Biden Administration must support Congressional efforts to eliminate this cap and bring fairness back to our

tax system.”

The full letter is below: “Dear President Biden: “Thank you for your leadership during these unprecedented times. As more vaccines become available to Americans, there is a clear light at the end of the tunnel, and we look forward to a renewed sense of normalcy and optimism in our country.

“Your administration has already taken incredible steps to ease the burden of more than a year of uncertainty caused by a global pandemic, and for that we are grateful. The American Rescue Plan will help more than 160 million Americans with direct payments and provide our states with the resources to keep teachers and first responders on our payrolls. Rental assistance funds will help keep roofs over the heads of our most vulnerable and the funding for schools will help keep our students safe in their classrooms.

“We applaud those efforts to help our citizens. But we must go further and undo the cap placed on State and Local Tax (SALT) deductions by the Trump Administration through the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017. For the first time since Abraham Lincoln created the federal income tax,

the cap on SALT deductions established a system of double taxation, where 11 million Americans were forced to pay taxes on the amount they paid in State, local, and property taxes, to the tune of $670 billion over a decade.

“Like so many of President Trump’s efforts, capping SALT deductions was based on politics, not logic or good government. This assault disproportionately targeted Democratic-run states, increasing taxes on hardworking families.

This was unacceptable then, and is simply untenable given the dire economic conditions caused by the pandemic.

“In 2019, Governors came together to form a coalition of States to fight for tax fairness to overturn the artificial cap on SALT deductions. In New York and California, taxpayers are each being forced to pay more than $12 billion in additional taxes to the federal government annually. In New Jersey, taxpayers are forced to pay the federal government approximately $3 billion a year in additional taxes. In Hawaii, taxpayers are forced to pay an extra $370 million in additional taxes. In Connecticut, which pays more to the federal government and receives back less per capita than any other

state in the nation, taxpayers paid $1.3 billion more in additional federal income taxes because of the SALT cap. Several states commenced litigation against the constitutionality of the law. The cases are still pending.

“In short, middle-class Americans are struggling under this federal tax burden, while corporations – which are still able to

fully deduct SALT as business expenses – are profiting because of the same law. The negative impacts of the SALT cap on middle class families are particularly egregious when you consider that in the states most affected by this cap, the federal government already takes more in federal taxes than the states receive in federal support, effectively subsidizing

federal payments to other states.

“It was heartening to hear Treasury Secretary Yellen agree to work with Congress to ease the $10,000 cap on SALT recently.

On behalf of our residents, we urge your administration and Congress to continue these efforts to relieve this immense financial burden on our residents and eliminate the SALT cap entirely.”

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Around The Jersey Shore New Bill Could Fix A Marijuana Legalization Loophole

By Chris Lundy TRENTON – As lawmakers figure out how to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, those who enforce the laws found their decision had some major issues.

One of the most significant was that officers were no longer allowed to act on the presence of marijuana or alcohol on a minor.

Even though the legalization is for adult use only, the law as it is currently written prevents police from notifying parents or guardians if a juvenile is using.

Saying that the law is “handcuffing” police, officers and elected officials have been calling upon Trenton to immediately change the law so that the problems could be fixed.

After the public outcry, several lawmakers vowed to make a change.

S-3565, introduced by Senator Vin Gopal, “requires law enforcement to provide written notification to parent or guardian of person under age 18 who commits first offense of unlawfully possessing or consuming alcoholic beverage, cannabis, marijuana or hashish.”

It goes into more detail than this, obviously. The full bill can be found here: njleg. state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S4000/3565_I1.PDF This bill will likely not address all of the issues that police officers have with the new

rules. Police chiefs had made statements to the public listing the faults of the current legislation. Many of them shared the same format for the letters.

“Governor Phillip Murphy signed three laws which decriminalized marijuana and set out orders to have previous convictions and/or pending cases dismissed. This was expected as a majority of New Jersey residents voted to have marijuana legalized in the state. What was not expected was for parents to be denied access to information regarding their child’s marijuana or alcohol use,” Point Pleasant Beach Chief Joseph A. Michigan said.

“Unlike the state of New Jersey, we believe parents deserve and need to know when their children are in dangerous situations, so we are outlining the changes to the laws,” he said.

The letter contained a list of changes that police officers have to follow: “The odor of marijuana or alcohol no longer constitutes reasonable articulable suspicion to initiate a stop of an individual under the age of 21, nor does it provide probable cause to search the person’s personal property or vehicle.

“The unconcealed possession of an alcoholic beverage or marijuana that is observed

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in plain sight shall not constitute probable cause to initiate a search of an individual under the age of 21 or that individual’s personal property or vehicle to determine a violation of any law.

“An individual under the age of 21 who possesses marijuana or alcoholic beverages shall not be arrested, detained, or otherwise taken into custody except to the extent required to issue a written warning.

“For an individual under the age of 21 who possesses marijuana or alcoholic beverages as a first offense, this new law forbids officers to contact a parent or guardian.”

“Reviewing the new policy, what presents itself as most problematic is the inability to freely communicate with parents,” Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little said.

Police usually implement non-punitive measures for most juvenile offenses, including underage alcohol or marijuana use, he said. Formal charges are often a last resort.

“To apply this to a real-life situation, if an officer sees a 12-year-old (or a juvenile of any age) consuming alcohol or smoking marijuana, we CANNOT contact the juvenile’s parent/guardian unless this behavior has been previously documented,” he said.

“In the event officers do approach based on odor or plain sight, they will be the ones

facing charges NOT the juveniles.”

Further, there have been no set standard for recording the first offense.

“This law undermines departmental efforts to communicate with our parents, school districts, and communities to protect our children collaboratively,” he said. “Who will ensure the welfare our children, if the police can neither act nor contact a parent or legal guardian?

“The greatest strengths we had as law enforcement officers was our ability to foster positive relationships and build trust within the communities we serve. We accomplished that by immersing ourselves into our communities and dedicating our entire careers building that trust. With one signature on this poorly written law, we all will watch this public trust deteriorate, as well as the quality of life in our communities,” he said.

“This law in its present form essentially ‘legalizes’ marijuana and alcohol use for minors. This legislation turns our kids into innocent collateral damage in the quest for social justice,” he said.

The Gopal legislation still has police officers as committing a crime if, for instance, they search a juvenile’s person or property while suspecting drug use.

Caregiver Spring Festival Is “Not Your Average Festival”

Saturday, April 17, 2021 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Rain or Shine Public Works Garage 10 Don Connor Blvd., Jackson, NJ

Must bring proof of previous rabies vaccination to clinic to receive three year immunization

For 2021 licenses, rabies shots must be valid through Oct. 2021.

2021 Licenses can be purchased by mail or at 65 Don Conner Blvd. M-F. Late fees will apply.

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Dogs must be on leashes Cats must be in carriers For further information call: Division of Animal Control

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JERSEY SHORE – On April 16, Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, in collaboration with area performance groups and wellness practitioners, will host their first Caregiver Spring Festival. During this extended period of isolation, there has been limited space for caregivers to connect, not only with themselves, but with others in the community. As the communities continue to be vaccinated and slowly open back up, Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey wants to create a space that will bring our community together for a better tomorrow.

The Caregiver Spring Festival creates a fun environment for caregivers to prepare for the new normal by providing educational self-care information, creative engagement and entertainment. The virtual environment allows for caregiver’s community members, receivers and very own Caregiver Volunteers to all come together for an afternoon of joy, creation and collaboration while staying safe as we all continue on our way to herd immunity.

From 2 to 3:30 p.m., they will have performances by Red Bank Regional High School piano students, Count Basie Center for the arts, Broadway Bound Dance Centre, The AOK Performance Group, The Arc of Monmouth Broadcast Club and Exit 82 Theatre Company.

From 3:30 to 5 p.m. they will have two 45-minute workshop sessions. The first session will be from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. and will include: ‘Songwriting 101’ with Chris Tomaino, ‘Meditation is for Everyone’ by Billi Jo Murphy and ‘Let’s Talk About Grief: a Workshop on Hope’ with Carol Strelic. The second session will be from 4:15 to 5 p.m. and will include: ‘Character and Movement’ with Chris Tomaino, ‘Radical Self-Care for Caregivers’ with Suzanne McMurray, ‘Gentle Chair Yoga’ with Adrienne Costa-DiPaolo and ‘Using Music to Enhance Life with Dementia’ with Fran Pannella.

To register, contact Gabriella at gabriellaga@caregivervolunteers.org

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An amazing sky over at the Lavallette dock. (Photo by Karen Pomante)

Library Offers Sensory Play Kit: Insect Inspectors

JACKSON – Sensory Play kits offer children an opportunity for screen-free fun while benefitting their cognitive growth, fine and gross motor skills, and problem-solving skills. These kits are sponsored by the Jackson Friends of the Library.

Registration required. Registrants will be notified to pick up their kits at the Jackson Branch. Limit one per family. Kits must be picked up by April 28.

To register, visit oceancountylibrary.org/ events.

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Around The Jersey Shore Co-Owner Of Laurita Winery Remembered

By Bob Vosseller PLU MST ED – Descr ibed a s a d r e a me r a nd v ision a r y, R ay She a , the co-owner of a landmark Plumsted business died recently sur rounded by members of his family.

Shea, 78, who was best k nown as the co - ow ner of Lau r it a Winer y in the New Egy pt section of Plumsted Township was also known for his work as a land use attor ney who represented many developers looking to build homes and other projects in wester n and nor ther n communities of Ocean County.

He was bor n on March 12, 1943 in Brookly n, New York to his parents Raymond Shea Sr. and Rita Shea. He

grew up in New York City, and met Suzanne, his bride of 54 years in Breezy Point, Queens New York.

His obituar y did not list his cause of death but described him as a humanitarian whose proudest title was that of a family man.

Shea graduated from LaSalle University and St. John’s University law school, He and his wife made their way to New Jersey to begin their family and his law career.

Beyond his success as an attor ney, he was also a real estate developer, co- creator of Laurita Winer y, and a philanthropist.

Shea dedicated his time and expertise to healthcare and education for over 40 years. A proud member of the board for both the Saint Barnabas Healthcare System and Georgian Court University, he worked to support these great institutions and many others as well.

Shea planted the f irst grapes at his winer y in 1998. Years later the location had built up a good reputation throughout the state and region, He will be remembered as a strong supporter of the underdog and someone who took the time to listen to people. He also completed 25 marathons, in memor y of his daughter Kate who died of leukemia at the age of 25.

Shea’s work to f ight leukemia involved the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington and The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.

He also worked to found the Kate Shea Foundation with the support of friends and family that raised funds for cancer research. The driving force for the foundation’s f und raising efforts is the annual Bay Head 5k Memor y Run that started in 2003.

Ray was ver y proud of that annual event where he ser ved as master of ceremonies each year. He is survived by his wife Suzanne; daughter Erin Shea-Farber and partner Joseph Dayon; son E dwa rd a nd w i fe Cr ist i n a Shea; son Ti mot hy Shea; d aug ht e r Megan and husband Daniel Bowles; grandchildren Ryan, Alex, Katie, and Shea; and his sister Liz and husband Chet Jakubowski.

S e r v ic e s w i l l b e p r iv a t e d u e t o COVID concerns. A celebration of his life for his many friends and family will be held at a future time.

In lieu of f lowers, the family has asked for contributions go to The Kate Shea Foundation at bayhead5k.com To send condolences obrienfuneralhome. com.

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Fatal Fire Ruled Accidental

By Alyssa Riccardi and Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Investigators said that a fatal fire that claimed the life of a township senior was accidental in nature.

According to a report by Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, the fatal str ucture f ire that occur red on Lehigh Boulevard in Jackson Township on the night of April 1 has been ruled accidental. The cause was a kerosene heater placed too close to f lammable material.

When they arrived, emergency personnel found the house to be fully engulfed by f lames. Firefighters located the body of an 82-year-old female, later identified as Salvacion Elyea, in the downstairs portion of the residence.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene while a second victim jumped from the second story of the residence to escape the fire and received minor injuries. The fate of a pet dog was not yet released as of press time.

A Township Police Officer was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation and another Police Officer was transported to Monmouth Medical Center-Southern

Campus in Lakewood for minor injuries.

He was treated and released.

According to the Ocean County Medical Examiner the cause of Ms. Elyea’s death was determined to be smoke inhalation, and the manner of her death to be accidental.

Billhimer said a thorough and extensive investigation was conducted by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit- Arson Squad, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Ocean County Fire Ma rshal’s Of f ice, t he Jack son Fi re Bureau, and Township Police Department. They determined that the f ire was caused by a kerosene heater being located in too close proximity to a combustible liquid.

The Prosecutor also acknowledged the efforts of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit-Arson Squad, Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office, Jackson Township Police Department, Jackson Township Fire Bureau, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Ocean County Road Department, and Ocean County Regional Urban Search Team, for their combined and cooperative work in connection with this investigation.

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By Bob Vosseller JACKSON - Got the Need for Speed? Six Flags Great Adventure has plenty with the launch of their ‘Coaster Power Hours.’

This roller coaster-centric event will include music, food and plenty of fun according to representatives of Six Flags Great Adventure who recently announced it is opening select evenings for a new special event.

The park will be offering exclusive ride time on up to 12 roller coasters. Coaster Power Hours will include music, specialty food, free parking, and surprises for guests throughout the night. One coaster will offer a special, limited-time experience for this event.

Coaster Power Hours Schedule: Friday Evenings from 6 to 11 pm: April 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21; and Thursday Evenings from 4 to 9 pm: May 6, 13, 20, 27.

The roller coasters that will be part of Coaster Power Hours include: • Kingda Ka – The world’s tallest and sec-

ond-fastest coaster • Nitro – Award-winning mega (taller than 200 feet) coaster • El Toro – Award-winning hybrid wood/ steel coaster • Skull Mountain “Remix” – Indoor, dark coaster will be transformed with pumping music and moving lights, exclusively for Coaster Power Hours • BIZARRO – World’s first top-rail floorless, seven-loop coaster • BATMAN: The Ride – Chairlift-style, inverted, five-loop coaster • THE JOKER – 4-D, free-fly coaster • SUPERMAN Ultimate Flight – “Flying” prone-position, looping coaster • THE DARK KNIGHT – Indoor, dark coaster • GREEN LANTERN – Stand-up, fiveloop coaster Runaway Mine Train – Family-style coaster • HARLEY QUINN Crazy Train – Family-style coaster

Protecting Yourself from Identify Theft The recent data breach by Equifax meant that sensitive personal information for 145 million Americans was potentially exposed, including Social Security numbers, birthdates, addresses and, in some instances, driver’s license numbers. This incident has left many consumers wondering how they can protect themselves from identify theft.

Monitor your Account Check your financial account transactions regularly. Opt-in for alerts that screen for questionable transactions and opt-in for multifactor authentication.

Look for charges that you don’t recognize, even if they were for small amounts.

Sometimes scoundrels test the waters with small charges. Be aware of communications claiming to be from credit reporting agency or financial institution.

Review Credit Reports By law, all consumers are entitled to a free credit report every 12 months from each of the three major credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion). You can request a free credit report from annualcreditreport. com, by phone or mail. Any site other than annualcreditreport.com is not part of

the legally mandated free annual credit report program. Make sure you spell the annualcreditreport.com domain name correctly and avoid lookalike scam sites.

Place a Freeze A credit freeze prevents new creditors from accessing your credit file and others from opening accounts in your name. A freeze could stop identity thieves because most (but not all) businesses will not open credit accounts without checking your credit report. A credit freeze does not prevent identity thieves from taking-over your existing account.

Set a fraud alert!

A fraud alert requires creditors who check your credit report to take steps to verify your identity before opening a new account, issuing additional card or increasing your credit limit on an existing account. A fraud alert is free. You can place an initial alert on your account for 90 days if you have not been a victim of identity theft.

The litigation attorneys at the Law Offices of R.C. Shea & Associates handle most consumer fraud claims on a contingency basis. A contingency means if there is no recovery, there is no fee. Call us for a free consultation: 732-505-1212.

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If you wear hearing technology, you’ve probably already experienced the liberating sense of independence that can come with it. But what if you have a friend or family member who’s not quite ready to confront their own hearing loss? Only a fraction of the millions of people with hearing difficulties actually seek help. One consumer advocacy group’s 2018 survey* cited as the top three reasons: cost, lack of hearing testing, and embarrassment.

Let’s tackle each one of them to help you help your loved one take action!

COST Today’s hearing aids not only deliver clear sound and easy audio streaming but — depending on the device — can also track brain and body health, automatically adjust to different listening environments, and more. They’re an investment in better health, but solutions such as financing options, potential insurance coverage, and diverse budget-friendly technology levels can make a difference. With research linking hearing loss to other conditions such as cognitive decline, the consequences of Procrastination could prove an even bigger cost. Our Staff strongly advises that you stay away from any mail order company that just sends you hearing aid devices to your home without any hearing evaluation/test. Imagine purchasing a set of eye glasses without the company knowing your vision prescription!

TESTING Regular audiological exams are an important part of hearing health, yet 30% of participants in

the consumer survey went over a decade without a hearing test — or never had one. That’s a lot of folks potentially unaware of the state of their ears and possible problems that could be addressed.

The good news? Hearing exams are painless and empowering. Plus, the earlier any potential hearing loss is addressed, the better it is for overall health.

EMBARRASSMENT People want to hear their best without their devices being obvious — but try spotting today’s near-invisible hearing aids. With styles that fit deep in the ear canal or snugly behind the ear, plus colors to match individual preferences, it’s easy to hear confidently and discreetly. Seeing is believing, however, so consider showing off your own device’s subtle fit.

Also, your loved one may be able to test-drive some of our exciting — and inconspicuous — technology.

If your loved one needs hearing care, we’re here to help with compassionate staff and three convenient offices. Call us at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/ Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin). Please feel free to also visit our website: gardenstatehearing.com. *Levine H. Sound Advice About Hearing Loss.

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Dr. Izzy is always available to answer your questions about most hearing care issues. Dr. Izzy and his Staff have offices in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin and can be reached at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit: www.gardenstatehearing.com.

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Causes and Solutions for Dysphagia

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Many seniors experience dysphagia which is the term for people who have difficulty swallowing their food or pills. Initially it appears as a frequent need to clear your throat, or a hoarse voice. It may be that you feel like coughing or choking while eating or talking, and sometimes there is regurgitation of food. Most people report fullness, pressure or a burning sensation in the chest (sternal) area while eating. Left untreated, it may lead to other complications like a more chronic cough, choking sensation, malnutrition or respiratory infection. In serious cases, food may be aspirated and result in pneumonia which then requires hospitalization.

Most everyone has experienced the sensation of dysphagia at one time or another. It can happen by simply eating too large a bite, or not chewing enough. A swallowing issue may be felt if you have a dry mouth, or if you swallow while lying down or even laughing or talking.

To resolve simple cases of dysphagia, you should eat smaller meals that include softer food, and chew well. Eliminating caffeine, tobacco and alcohol helps too.

But if the swallowing difficulty is more chronic and serious, dysphagia treatment is required.

Treatments vary for each individual and hinges on many factors such as age, severity and underlying conditions.

Sometimes people develop dysphagia rather suddenly. When I worked in the nursing home setting, we saw this frequently occur with new admissions who were started on medications that induced the dysphagia. Their loved ones didn’t realize what was happening either, but in some cases, a new medication can give a loved one dysphagia. Sometimes it’s related to a drug side effect, and oftentimes the medication can be switched to something else that does not induce dysphagia. I have a much longer

version of this article available with lengthy lists of medications that induce dysphagia. To receive, this please sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com and I’ll email it to you. In the meantime, here are are the most common medications that induce dysphagia: Sedatives - for example alprazolam or clonazepam Analgesics for pain - codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone, Muscle Relaxers - cyclobenzaprine or tizanidine Neuroleptics - haloperidol, lithium, olanzapine, quetiapine and others Bone building drugs - alendronate and others Many antibiotics - doxycycline, clindamycin and others NSAIDS - ibuprofen, naproxen and others Aspirin Asthma medications Immunosupressants Antidepressants One other reason people have dysphagia is that they’re forced to swallow big pills and then they vomit them back up! And if that happens, the person now has caustic stomach acid refluxing into the delicate esophageal tissue. The use of acid blockers like famotidine and demulcents (slippery elm or marshmallow) can bring immediate relief, and may prevent your loved one from having a tube inserted unnecessarily because it looks like they’ve suddenly developed dysphagia. In my field, we have a saying, “History, history, history!” If someone takes a good history and finds out exactly when the dysphagia started, you might be able to see the cause. Once that is pin-pointed, the proper treatment can be given. 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 Rutgers Will Require Students To Be Vaccinated For COVID-19

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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Around The Jersey Shore County: New Voting System Will Make Elections Cost More

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – What a difference a year makes. Last year due to the coronavirus health crisis primary elections were done through the mail with special ballot boxes set up across the state.

Live voting was limited for November’s general election and primarily included voting by mail. This year’s election process will look different but workers of the County’s Board of Election only have a few months to train staff, buy new voting machines and plan for large areas of space to store records.

Before that county officials need to select a voting system to meet the requirement of 10 days of early voting thanks to a measure approved recently by Governor Phil Murphy.

Members of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners discussed the matter during a recent Board meeting but many questions remain as to how the new systems will be put into effect along with new rules and methods of record keeping.

Commissioner Virginia Haines noted that this was a “big change” for the county and that she and County Administrator Carl Block learned a lot of the expectations on counties during a recent trip to Trenton where they got a briefing on the new law.

The county will go from mail-in only to a system of early voting and it is a rush job that county clerks and elections officials will have to adapt to quickly, according to Haines.

The change faced criticism from county officials throughout the state, and some wanted the changes implemented next year to allow for more transition time.

One idea that was rejected was a proposal to start the early voting as a pilot program in one state’s smaller counties as opposed to implementing it immediately. Haines said she favored the pilot program idea over what was decided.

Under the new law, each county will be mandated to establish between three and seven polling places where machine voting can occur for a period of nine days.

Early voting would end two days prior to the

general election which is always held on the Tuesday after the first Monday of November.

Following that the county would need to go back to the established polling system for regular voting.

The plan could cost counties in the Garden State millions of dollars in having to purchase the new voting machines, electronic cards, security and staffing as well as recording equipment. An estimate of the exact cost is not available yet but a figure of $77 million is the price tag estimated by the Office of Legislative Services which is a nonpartisan body.

Normally, poll workers are hired to work one day in June for the primary election and one day in November for the general election but the new plan calls for workers to be paid for 10 days in October as well. As to who is fitting the bill for that additional cost is unknown but County officials want to know.

The plan would create an entirely new voting system where voters would check in at several voting stations within a polling location and receive an electronic card resembling a hotel room key. They would then cast their vote and return the card to a polling worker who would reprogram it for the next voter.

All machines and the records produced would be impounded and protected by law enforcement until the general election was finished. Records would have to be secured for three years.

Secretary of State Tahesha Way, whose office oversees the initiative and Democrat activist Stacey Abrams joined the governor for the introduction of the new law.

There are four models of voting machine for counties to chose from. It was noted that in utilizing new technology with early voting a new system would be used that county staff and voters are not accustomed to. Also recognized was the short amount of time that exists between the time new voting equipment will be delivered and the election itself.

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Around The Jersey Shore Funds Available To Help With Rent Payments

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Those seeking help in paying their rent due to setbacks caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic are urged to contact the Ocean County Residential Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn said, “we know that 2020 posed many challenges for all of us and many of our residents are having a difficult time making ends meet and keeping a roof over their heads due to COVID-19.”

“This emergency rental assistance program will help our low- and moderate-income families in their efforts to keep a roof over their heads and to assist their landlords,” Quinn added.

Applications for the program started on April 7. The online application can be accessed from the Ocean County website at co.ocean.nj.us. Click on View Residential Emergency Rental Assistance Program for information and the application.

Quinn said that Ocean County residents can currently find preliminary information on the County website and can access it to prepare for the application. “We will continue to add information to the web page as we move closer to the application opening date.”

“This program has been set up to help only Ocean County residential renters and landlords. This grant will cover up to six months back rent and will help our young families and our seniors that have been having a very difficult time because of this pandemic,” Quinn added.

The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is sponsoring the program and utilizes an $18 million grant from the Treasury Department to help residents catch up on their back rent.

The program includes a maximum grant total of $10,644 and will be paid directly to the landlord.

Quinn said that it was “paramount that we make every effort to help our residents maintain housing stability. When you experience

the concern about losing the roof over your head, it is difficult to keep on track with a daily routine.”

All applicants are required to certify that they have not received assistance from the N.J. Department of Community Affairs’ program or other rental assistance programs prior to receiving benefits from the County’s program. The county’s program is not related to the current program being run by the state Department of Community Affairs.

Another provision for applicants is that they must show that their income does not exceed the Area Median Income limits and that they were unable to pay their rent due to COVID-19 pandemic. Income limits are listed on the web page.

Quinn added, “you will also need to provide a current lease/rental agreement and provide all required documents for your application to be considered complete.”

The participation of the applicant’s landlord is also required. They must provide information for the rental assistance payment. Tenants and landlord applicants are encouraged to work together to receive funds quickly, if approved. Landlords can also apply on behalf of tenants.

“Funding is limited so we encourage our residents to apply early. We will be announcing soon where help for filling out applications will be available,” Quinn said.

Quinn said that the county is working “with our human services and social services agencies with getting information out about this program. This has been an ongoing partnership with a number of county agencies starting with our Ocean County Commissioners to get our residents the help they really need.”

The official warned that while an application is not a guarantee of assistance, it’s important that our residents know help is available. Help will also be available through the Ocean County Residential Emergency Rental Assistance Program call center starting April 5. The number is 833-753-9671.

New Advanced COVID Test Diagnoses Multiple Variants Rapidly

By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – A new advanced COVID-19 test developed by experts at the Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) can detect multiple variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in twoand-a-half hours.

According to a press release, the test can detect the known UK, Brazil, and South African variants, as well as others containing the key E484K mutation.

“The Center for Discovery and Innovation is again leading the way in creating breakthroughs that will help defeat this pandemic,” said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, the chief executive officer of Hackensack Meridian Health. “The CDI was created for this purpose – to deliver effective solutions in real time that will benefit patients, our communities and well beyond.’’

“Certain virus variants are concerning because they are resistant or less responsive to current first-line treatments involving monoclonal antibody cocktails,” said David Perlin, PhD., the chief scientific officer and senior vice president of the CDI. “Our rapid through-put test allows doctors to treat those with COVID-19 who have specific variants with more effective therapies.”

From December 2020 through February 2021, the CDI’s test assessed samples from New Jersey patients and found the virus variants increasing in prominence. Out of 435 nasal swab samples, the E484K variant was found at a rate of 12 percent of all

samples in February. The N501Y variant followed in prevalence in 2021 with 11 percent.

More than 2,500 viruses have been sequenced by the CDI and they are working with the State of New Jersey to develop the most complete picture of the viral landscape yet assembled. These new tools allow resources for whole genome sequencing to be directed against the most concerning viruses.

Other tools that have been developed over the last year of pandemic, which include: • The first rapid commercial COVID-19 test, reducing the wait time for results from days to hours (also the work of the CDI).

• A convalescent plasma treatment utilizing antibodies from people with high concentrations of antibodies – “superdonors’’ – to treat hospitalized patients.

• Participation in national clinical trials to develop COVID-19 vaccines, including the Moderna and J&J trials.

• Vaccination mega-site launched at for me r Mea dowla nd s R a cet r a ck i n partnership with the New Jersey Department of Health, State Police and National Guard, which is vaccinating 4,000 patients daily.

• To date, the entire network has administered more than 300,000 vaccines.

Develope d Ke e pi ng A me r ica Safe: Hackensack Meridian Health’s Assist Program which helps business owners and schools create a safe environment.

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Around The Jersey Shore Multiple Arrests Made In Connection With Narcotics Investigation

By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – A total of seven Ocean County residents have been arrested for distributing drugs in connection with a narcotics investigation.

Detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force along with the Toms River Police Department Special Enforcement Unit, Toms River Police Department Patrol Division, South Toms River

Police Department Detective Bureau, South Toms River Police Department Patrol Division, South Toms River Police Department K-9 Unit, Manchester Township Police Department Narcotics Enforcement Unit and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit operated an investigation regarding the distribution of Heroin in the Ocean County area.

The investigation led to identifying two residences in South Toms River and a room at

the Ocean View Inn and Suites in Toms River.

Police discovered Kevin Morrison, Jr., 26, of South Toms River, Daniel Finklin, 26, also of South Toms River, and Rodney Morrison, 35, of Toms River, to be storing and distributing heroin out of these locations.

A search warrant was then performed on the three subject premises and as a result, detectives seized approximately 3,210 wax folds of heroin, 52 ecstasy pills, a loaded .38 caliber revolver, drug paraphernalia and approximately $11,700 in cash.

The following were arrested and charged in connection to the investigation:

• Kevin Morrison, Jr., charged with Distribution of Less than One-Half Ounce of Heroin; Possession of Heroin in an Amount Greater than One-Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces with Intent to Distribute; Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin in an Amount Greater than One-Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces; two counts of Possession of Heroin; Possession of Ecstasy; Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose; Unlawful Possession of a Weapon; Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Controlled Dangerous Substance Offense; and Receiving Stolen Property. Morrison is currently lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing.

• Daniel Finklin, charged with Possession of Heroin in an Amount Greater than One-Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces with Intent to Distribute; Possession of Heroin; and Obstruction of Justice. Finklin is currently lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing.

• Rodney Morrison, charged with Distribution of Heroin in an Amount Greater than One-Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces; Possession of Heroin in an Amount Greater than One-Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces with Intent to Distribute; two counts of Possession of Heroin; and Possession of Cocaine. Morrison is currently lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing.

• Kiara Rivera, 22, of South Toms River,

charged with Possession of Heroin in an Amount Greater than One-Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces with Intent to Distribute; Possession of Heroin; Possession of Ecstasy; Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose; Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Controlled Dangerous Substance Offense; and Receiving Stolen Property.

Rivera is currently lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing.

• Kevin Morrison, Sr., 49, of South Toms River, charged with Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer; Obstruction of Justice; and Resisting Arrest. Morrison is currently lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing.

• Brinda Kennedy, 56, of South Toms River, charged with Possession of Ecstasy, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Kennedy was charged on a summons and released pending a future court date.

• Shelly Braker, 32, of Toms River, charged with Possession of Cocaine, and Possession of Heroin. Braker was charged on a summons and released pending a future court date.

Prosecutor Billhimer commends the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Asset Forfeiture Unit, Ocean County Northern and Southern Regional SWAT Teams, Toms River Police Department Special Enforcement Unit, Toms River Police Department Patrol Division, Toms River Police Department Emergency Services Unit, South Toms River Police Department Detective Bureau, South Toms River Police Department Patrol Division, South Toms River Police Department K-9 Unit, Manchester Township Police Department Narcotics Enforcement Unit, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, for their collaborative efforts in connection with this very thorough and extensive investigation.

The press and public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of APR 10 - apr 16

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Life is good, so enjoy it while you can. Avoid disputes with family members in the week to come and everything else should go your way. Use your people skills to both avoid and handle problems.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may find it challenging to operate on blind faith alone. During the week ahead, you may want to see concrete results. Focus on making your dream of the future a reality despite opposition.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You and a partner or loved one can dream about a future that can realistically be attained.

Discuss plans in the upcoming week and take the initial steps to make your joint ventures a success.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may be willing to sacrifice some things to get something you want, but you could also be tempted to take a shortcut. Be sure to live up to ethical standards in the week to come.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take business and financial ambitions off the back burner and make your move in the upcoming week. There could be a fairy godmother on standby just waiting for an opportunity to help you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may hesitate to begin anything different or unusual in the week ahead, but if you overcome your reservations, you’ll likely be able to make more money. An impulsive decision now could be the right one.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t be bashful about sharing your enthusiasm in the week ahead. Listen to excellent advice that helps you improve your life. An off-color joke or rude remark could offend someone’s sensibilities.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): There may be plenty of competition at the workplace or even within your family, which might make you uncomfortable. If you are making money, there’s no reason not to be generous as the week unfolds.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): This could be a week when your dreams can come true. You may be swept up in wishful thinking but also see a practical way to have those wishes answered. Focus on expressing your creativity.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): As this week unfolds, if something doesn’t go your way, try, try again. It may be tempting to lose your temper, but you’ll go further if you remain calm and don’t sweat the small stuff.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Perseverance means going ahead with something, despite failures, until you succeed. Each failure can teach you something important in the week to come. Failing upward is the path to success.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There may be many demands on your budget when you least expect them. Maintain a cool head in the week ahead and remain generous even if someone asks for more than their fair share.

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