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By Chris Lundy OCEAN GATE – School officials here are the latest to ask that the governor re-evaluate the need for masks when school resumes in September. Ocean Gate School started the 2020-2021 school year with five days a week in-person education, transitioning to a full day on April 19, according to a letter from Superintendent Melanie Patterson and Board President Richard Casey. The letter was sent to Gov. Phil Murphy asking for the mask mandate to be reconsidered. “We created a COVID-19 safe school environment with the help of our families and the school community’s stakeholders through proactive communication and multiple
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Chief Kevin Santucci. By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Chief Kevin Santucci said Berkeley has a diverse group of people, with va r iou s need s, a nd he looks forward to helping them all. He joined Berkeley police 20 years ago, and was just sworn in
as chief. His favorite part of the job is getting out there and interacting with people. “They are genuinely appreciative when you help them,” he said. Sometimes, it’s a big thing, helping someone solve a major problem. O t he r
times, it’s talking to a senior in Holiday City who just wants to be heard. “When you can do somet h i ng posit ive for someone, they really appreciate you,” he said. These little mome nt s a re m a de all the more import-
ant by the negative view a lot of people have of law enforcement. Granted, Ocean County in general and Berkeley Township in particular have a more positive view of the police. It’s outside of this (Chief - See Page 4)
A Legacy of Love: Barnegat Vet Donates Land For ‘Jeff’s Camp’
─Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Paul Hulse of Just Believe (left) explains the project to Congressman Andy Kim, as Martin Weber and Dr. Savon look on.
By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – When Barnegat resident Martin Weber joined the Army decades ago, he never expected to meet the love of his life. Jeff Poissant came home with Weber to New Jersey and ultimately took his last breaths
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By Bob Vosseller LACEY – You can’t spell “Savage” without “Ava” and Ava Colasanti has been training savagely hard to become an “American Ninja Warrior.” The 16-year-old Lacey High School sophomore has traveled to competitions in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and Colorado to reach a spot on the 13th season of the NBC reality show. The show’s season premiere was on May 31, although she is not scheduled to appear until later in the season. The show, which has a reported audience of 35 million viewers, involves some of the nation’s top-rated athletes who take on some very difficult challenges. Ava will face this (Ninja - See Page 11)
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Continued From Page 1 area that police get a bad name. However, most of that comes from social media, which is not a very accurate way to view the world. And that circles back to the importance of getting out there and meeting with people and seeing what they need and how you can help. Berkeley is made up of several very distinct areas, some of which never even touch each other. Manitou Park, which is separated from Bayville by South Toms River, is different than Pinewald. Even the shore areas of South Seaside Park and Pelican Island are different than the shore areas of the lagoon properties east of Route 9. “What’s a big problem to the seniors might not be a big problem to the people who live on the beach,” he said. But some issues are the same no matter where you live. Santucci said that traffic is one of those universal problems. Everyone in Ocean County dislikes the traffic. And unfortunately, narcotics is a problem everywhere, not just in Berkeley. We’re still in the midst of an opioid epidemic. Berkeley has a lot of young officers right now. The town won a grant to bring in ten new officers. He’d like to see the department tackle more quality of life issues, such as even more narcotics investigations. He’s grateful for the tips that residents
provide. “People don’t realize how much that helps,” he said. Former Chief Karin DiMichele retired on April 30 after 10 years as chief, and 26 years as a Berkeley officer. Santucci was deputy chief under DiMichele and was promoted after her retirement. He said the biggest thing he learned from her was her professionalism. Both in the public eye, and behind the scenes, she held the upmost standards. As is often the case with police officers, it runs in the family. His older brother is the chief of Colts Neck. He also has cousins in the force. Santucci began his law enforcement career in 1999 working summers with the Seaside Park Police. In 2001 he started in Ocean Gate and months later joined Berkeley. In 2008 was assigned to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Special Operations Group, assisting in narcotics and gang related investigations. He made sergeant in 2009, worked in the patrol division, supervised the marine unit, and performed administrative duties and internal affairs investigations. From 2013 to 2018, he was promoted to lieutenant, then captain, then deputy chief. With each new title came more responsibility and leadership. Born and raised in Berkeley Township, he is a 1996 graduate of Central Regional High School. He is a past president of the Berkeley Twp. Superior Officers Association and is an active member of Chapter 10 of the Police Unity Tour.
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) and Congressman Trent Kelly (MS-01) introduced the Healthcare for our Troops Act, a bill that would make no-fee healthcare available to the over 800,000 Americans serving our nation in the Reserve and National Guard. The bipartisan bill is co-sponsored by the two co-chairs of the National Guard and Reserve Caucus, Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-13) and Congressman Steven Palazzo (MS-04), as well as Congressman Scott DesJarlais (TN-04), Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) and Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33). “Americans who wear the uniform and protect our nation should not be without healthcare. It’s that simple,” said Congressman Kim. “We owe our Reservists and National Guard so much, and this bill fulfills a basic bipartisan promise: that we will be there for
Reps. Kim Introduces Bill To Expand No-Fee Healthcare For Reserve, National Guard
them as they are there for us every day to keep our countr y safe. I want to thank Congressman Kelly for his partnership on this mission to make sure that every one of our Reservists and National Guard members has the health care they deserve. I look forward to working with our colleagues across the aisle to get this across the finish line and deliver for those who serve.” The bill would ensure that every member of the Re s e r ve s a n d Na t io n al Guard, including the roughly 130,000 members who don’t have private health insurance, can access TRICARE Reserve Select at no cost. The bill also addresses a recent call by the head of the National Guard Bureau, Army General Daniel Hokanson, for no-cost healthcare for every member of the National Guard. General Hokanson called the issue, “one of my most pressing concerns.”
“From being deployed nonstop, protecting our nation’s capital, and handling pandemic relief efforts, we witnessed an unprecedented use of our military,” said Congressman Kelly. “Current bureaucratic policies prevent some of our service members from having the same healthcare benefits as their counterparts on active duty. Providing health care for all service members is a readiness issue that is easily fixed. Our Guardsmen and Reservists deserve to have access to preventive and routine healthcare. The Healthcare for our Troops Act ensures that no military member will have to worry about paying for medical bills.” Specifically, if enacted, the Healthcare for our Troops Act would: • Ensure Reservists and National Guard members have no-fee healthcare through TRICARE Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage
• Increases military readiness by ensuring service members can access physicals needed to be ready for no-notice deployments which have increased over the past year • Provide an incentive for small businesses to hire Reserve and National Guard members by ensuring their healthcare costs are covered • Require a study on eliminating annual physicals during drill and replacing them with forms to be completed by civilian providers to assess medical readiness - giving commanders back valuable training days and saving over $162 million annually in contracted medical assessments • Eliminate the statutory language that excludes Federal Employees Health Benefits Program eligible service members from TRICARE Reserve Select eligibility. • Fix the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees
receiving early retirement pay due to deployment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay “As a Co-chair of the National Guard and Reserve Caucus, I could not be more proud of the work that these service members have done for our country – especially over this last year,” said Congressman Ryan. “But back-to-back deployments, whether overseas or here at home, take their toll. This legislation represents a huge step forward in making sure our citizen Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, and Marines not only have access to the health care they need to take care of themselves, but also to do their jobs. I’m honored to support this bill,” “I am proud to support the Tricare Reserve Select expansion bill, to ensure that our National Guard and Reserve members are not over-paying for the healthcare they deserve. As a Mississippi National
Guardsman and Co-chair of the National Guard and Reserve Caucus, I can attest to how this legislation improves Tricare by increasing affordability and retention rates,” said Congressman Palazzo. “This year, we saw our National Guardsmen and Reservists drop everything to serve this country. They have had our backs, this bill helps us have theirs.” This bill has the support of: National Guard Association of the U.S. (NGAUS), Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the U.S. (EANGUS), Association of the United States Army (AUSA), Chief War rant Officers Association of the U.S. Coast Guard, Naval Enlisted Reserve Association, Reserve Organization of America (formerly Reserve Officers Association), Air Force Sergeants Association, VoteVets, and the Wounded Warrior Project.
Mendendez: Republicans Block Investigation Into Jan. 6 Capitol Attack WASHI NGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) released the following statement on Senate Republicans blocking the vote to establish an independent, bipar tisan Commission to investigate the January 6th, 2021 insurrection: “By voting to block the creation of an independent, bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol,
the major it y of Senate Republicans have turned their backs on the men and women in uniform who, like Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, put their lives at r isk ever y day to protect us. They have chosen fealty to Donald Trump over their oath to uphold a nd defend t he United States Constitution, lies over truth, party over country, authoritarianism over democracy, and
the self-interests of one man over the well-being of the American people. In one vote, Republicans have further eroded Americans’ faith in government and our democratic instit utions. “On January 6, 2021, we all witnessed the violent storming of the Capitol by a violent mob of Trump suppor ters hell-bent on stopping the official counting of Electoral College
votes to certify the election of President Joe Biden. This was a grievous attack on our democracy. It was an insurrection and attempted coup that left dozens of brave officers i nju red and th reatened the lives of hundreds of dedicated public servants who work each day in the Capitol on behalf of the American people, including members of Congress. “Despite attempts by the
over whelming majority of congressional Republicans to rewrite history, deny the facts and r un away from the truth, the American people deserve – and want – to know what happened on January 6th, what led to the attack on our democracy, who was responsible, and how we can improve security and future responses to threats at the U.S. Capitol to ensure this never happens
agai n. A n i ndependent January 6th Commission t h at put s p a r t i s a n sh ip aside is our best chance to get to the unvarnished truth. “It’s clear my Republican colleagues take their m a r ch i ng or d e r s f r om Mar-a-Lago and not from the people they were elected to represent. The only question I have for those who stand opposed: What are you afraid of?”
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Continued From Page 1 safeguards,” they said. “We helped our teachers and staff members attain appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible while continuing to maintain a safe instructional environment for everyone. We can proudly say that our school community has truly come together to create the safest instructional environment possible for the Ocean Gate students and staff. “We believe we are at a point when the state mandates regarding students and staff wearing masks at school, both indoors and outdoors, could be responsibly re-evaluated. We hope to be able to continue to make informed decisions based on the needs of our local school community,” they said. As the number of people contracting coronavirus has gone down, the world is starting to open up. Part of the reason numbers are going down has to do with vaccination. Children 12 and older (middle school and high school) are able to be vaccinated. The rest (preschool through fifth or sixth grade) can not. Ocean Gate School is an elementary school. Medical professionals have continually advocated for the use of masks to slow the spread of COVID-19. If the person wearing the mask has the virus, the mask blocks the spread to others. No vaccine is 100% effective, and people can be carriers of the virus without showing symptoms. Supporters of masks have said that wearing them protects the most vulnerable, including special education students. They also don’t want children to bring the virus back home to elderly grandparents or the children’s pregnant mothers. Murphy’s changing regulations have been based in part on how many people are being hospitalized. Critics have surmised that the reason mask orders are going away is not that the pandemic is over, but because there is room in the hospital if you do get sick. Officials at other districts, such as Central Regional, Barnegat, and Toms River have asked the governor to waive the mask regulation in September. The most vocal opposition to the masks have been from administrators and politicians, as opposed to teachers and staff
The Berkeley Times, June 5, 2021, Page 9 who are in the classrooms every day. The New Jersey Education Association sees masks as important to keep educators and students healthy. “As we have since last March, NJEA continues to advocate for taking all ne ce ssa r y me a s u re s t o prot e ct t he health and safety of all students and staff,” said spokesperson Steve Baker. “Current medical guidance continues to recommend masking for all unvaccinated individuals, a group that includes the vast majority of the students in our public schools. We should not take any risks or shortcuts as we work to emerge from this pandemic.” The governor announced that the indoor mask mandate was dropped as of May 28, just before the Memorial Day weekend. Critics of the governor said he was giving in to the pressure of the tourism industry. Those who have not been vaccinated were urged to continue to wear a mask at any indoor public setting. However, nobody will be policing you, asking if you’ve been vaccinated. Individual businesses and other entities which oversee indoor spaces may continue to require that employees and customers/guests wear face masks. Masks will continue to be required in the following places: • Healthcare settings and long-term care facilities • Correctional facilities • Homeless shelters • On an airplane, bus and train stations and other transit hubs • Public-facing state offices, such as Motor Vehicle Commission Agencies • Worksites that are closed to the public, including warehousing and manufacturing facilities The Executive Order will not extend to: • Child-care centers and facilities • Youth summer camps • Public, private or parochial preschool program premises and elementary and secondary schools, including charter and renaissance schools • Worksites that are not open to the public, including manufacturing and warehousing facilities - Alyssa Riccardi contributed to this story
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Continued From Page 1 deer to grab a drink as they wander through the woods. Strategically arranged blossoms complement the natural foliage with an array of colors leading to walking trails. Weber still gets teary-eyed as he speaks about Poissant’s untimely death from bladder cancer four years ago. He be-
lieves the system failed when the United States Veteran’s Administration delayed scheduling treatment. Weber vowed he would give his all by doing something for veterans in remembrance of the man who made him feel complete. Initially, the fight began with a quest to make medical services readily available to those who served the country. Weber ran for Congress last year to be the voice of the people. Two weeks before the elec-
tion was over, he met up with his opponent Andy Kim in person. What was intended to be an introductory conversation about an upcoming debate evolved into something much different. Weber asked Kim if he would accept his help on veterans’ issues if he secured the victory. The rest is history in the making as Congressman Andy Kim was by Weber’s side last week to formalize plans for “Jeff’s Camp.”
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Continued From Page 1 season’s more than 400 competitors after several years of training. She started training at a summer camp in Toms River called Basecamp which opened in 2016. She moved her training to Centercourt in Lawrence Township two years ago. Ava began competing in the National Ninja League in 2018-19 season. Her biggest fans and supporters are her parents Ralph and Kim Colasanti and her 13-year-old brother Nico. Ava is currently ranked fifth among elite females in the National Ninja League standings. The top prize is $1 million. While her mother is a distance runner, her father is a climber at Gravity Vault in Brick. He also became a pseudo-coach to her and to others at Centercourt. Her brother Nico takes on a support role. Ava said, “I used to watch the show before all of this. I thought it was so cool how athletes could do all these obstacles. I always told myself someday I would be on the show. When I learned a Ninja base camp was near me, I quickly got started with it and it came naturally to me. I worked hard for years but I got involved in competing within the last two years. “There is a bunch of different leagues besides the show. There is different age groups and different skills and they have a competition almost every weekend. They have a huge tournament at the end of every season where the whole Ninja community comes to compete to qualify,” Ava added. “We love watching her compete and seeing how much she has grown in this sport both physically and mentally. She has ‘come out of her shell’ and really has made us so proud with how she handles tough situations and challenges,” her father said. These challenges only drive her harder, he said. “She dealt with the pandemic and the gym closing for a while which made her lose not just her training but some of her closest friends who lived hours, even states away.” He added that Ava “dealt with injuries and physical therapy, and most of all her biggest challenge has come from her mental mindset, where she has had to deal with what it was like to have moved from an average athlete to one of the top female teen ninjas.” Each competitor has their own battle cry. Ava’s was originally, “This beauty is in Beast Mode” but now the pink clad Ninja’s motto is “Savage.” Her family traveled with her to Tacoma, Washington, for the qualifiers. In mid-April she visited Universal Studios in Los Angeles but Ava hopes to reach Las Vegas which hosts the national finals. Ava said the competition calls for participants to run, catch, swing, jump, climb,
The Berkeley Times, June 5, 2021, Page 11 and move from place to place with strength, agility, and coordination, and many other skills as well. “It is an obstacle course. There is so much. Whether it is agility, upper body strength, swings - as far as obstacles and having a little bit of everything in it,” her mother said. “Every competition is different. When we train, we don’t know what is going to be in the competition,” Ava said. “I train every single day. I have a home gym in our garage and am at the Ninja gym four days a week and I climb once a week. I’m constantly doing pushups, workouts, running and I will definitely be running more.” Ava spends a lot of time training at Centercourt Athletic Club which is an hour away. “I do cross country in school. This takes up a lot of time. Sometimes I can’t go to my cross country meets or practices.” She caught the interest of the show’s producers with her standings in the qualifying competitions. “They reached out to me as they saw I was winning the national Ninja competitions.” She was not picked to be on American Ninja Junior, a version of the show for those 15-17 years old two years ago but “I trained super hard for almost a year and I started winning just about everything.” “I knew everyone I competed with before the show,” Ava said. The competition involves five regions with 100 competitors per region. “The semifinals is in Los Angeles and there was four regions there. The top 15 moves on to Las Vegas. “It was definitely different competing with them on that level because everyone was trying to focus on the course and themselves because it was all our dreams to be there and we are there together for this so it is cool,” Ava added. Ava said that along with her family, her teachers and classmates were “super excited and they find it super cool. Some of my teachers from 5th grade and in 7th grade reached out to me to say how excited they were. “It has been very exciting and at first it didn’t feel real to me because being so young I didn’t realize this would happen so fast. I was just so excited the whole time,” Ava said. While still rather young, in the back of her mind Ava is hoping to one day own and operate a gym with physical therapy and a nutrition program or become a physical therapist. Ava and her family said an interview segment about her was made for the show but they are unaware of when that segment will air on an episode. They aren’t sure which upcoming shows will feature Ava but they are confident her segments will air by the end of June.
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─Photo courtesy Berkeley Shores From left: John McKay, assistant chief of the Bayville Fire Department; Council President John Bacchione; Mayor Carmen Amato; Gold Star Mother Carol Koch; Councilman James Byrnes and Patrolman Brian Flanegan of the Bayville Police Department
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The Berkeley Shores Homeowners Association – which usually has a boat parade marking Memorial Day – had a virtual ceremony during the bad weather. A virtual Blessing of the Fleet was performed instead. Pastor Jason Coache from the Wellspring Church led the prayer. L Douglas Weed
played the bagpipes and Marianna Stathoudakis played the bugle. Mayor Carmen Amato presented a proclamation to the association, noting fallen hero Major Charles J Koch. His mother, Carol Koch, gave a very heartfelt speech. The ceremony can be viewed on the group’s Facebook page.
Berkeley Tax Worker Charged With Shoplifting
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – A township employee was charged with shoplifting from the Lacey Wal-Mart. Police reported that Joseph Butala, Jr. attempted to leave the store with merchandise valued at $250. He was arrested and charged with shoplifting before being released on his own recognizance. Berkeley Township Business Administrator John Camera confirmed that Butala’s title with
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Around The Jersey Shore Water Inspectors Are Ready For The Summer Season
By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – With the summer season beginning shortly, the Ocean County Health Depar tment (OCHD) will be testing all of the county’s public recreational bathing beaches through its Coastal Cooperative Monitoring Program (CCMP). “People can’t wait to get back to our beautiful bathing beaches we have here in Ocean County now that the warm weather is upon us,” Ocean Count y Commissioner Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health said. “Whether you are a local or a visitor, the Ocean County Health Department will ensure the only water you’re swimming in will be safe for you and your family.” There are 67 bathing beach locations in Ocean County that are rigorously tested for quality between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The CCMP locations in Ocean County experienced a pass rate of over 95 percent in 2020. Today, technology assists the efforts in CCMP as people can see real-time water quality results at their favorite beach venue at njbeaches. org and ochd.org. “The OCHD wants everyone to experience and enjoy the more than 40 miles of beautiful Ocean County beaches and other recreational waterways in a safe and healthy environment,” Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator/ Health Officer said. “The CCMP is such an important quality control mechanism that is vital to tourism, ecology, species habitat and our robust fishing industry.” The water is tested for two types of bacteria - enterococcus and E.coli. If the results come back with higher than acceptable levels, the water is immediately retested and the town notified. After the second high reading, the beach is closed and tested daily until bacteria levels return to normal. Regenye explained that if heavy rainfall occurs, then beach closures may happen. Water runoff washes animal waste, lawn care products and other bacteria into the water.
Stay healthy and safe while spending a day at the beach by following these simple steps the OCHD recommends: • Continue to observe any COVID-19 safety precautions; for specific beach openings, safety protocols and capacity limitations please check with local or municipal authorities. • Do not dispose of masks, trash, pet waste, or dirty diapers on the beach. • Observe swimming advisories; do not enter the water at a beach under a swimming advisory. • Avoid swallowing water when swimming; natural waters may contain disease-causing organisms that can cause gastrointestinal illness if swallowed. • Avoid swimming for a few days after heavy rainfall; bacteria levels are likely to be high and disease-causing organisms are more likely to be present after rainfall due to pollution from land runoff and other sources. • Prevent direct contact of cuts and open wounds; natural waters may contain disease-causing organisms that may cause skin infections. • Do not swim if you are ill or have a weakened immune system; some organisms are opportunistic and may only cause illness when you are already ill or your immune system is weakened. • Shower with soap after swimming; showering helps remove potential disease-causing organisms. • Swim away from fishing piers, pipes, drains, and water f lowing from storm drains onto a beach. T he Center s for Disea se Cont rol and Prevention (CDC) has repor ted that there’s no evidence showing the COV I D -19 vi r us bei ng t ra nsm it ted through water. Daily water quality reports for every beach we monitor can be found at ochd. org. The OCHD also offers a hotline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for up to the minute reports which can be obtained by calling 732-341-9700 ext. 7776 or at 1-800-342-9738, ext. 7776.
2021 Movies in the Park Schedule Announced
BEACHWOOD – Mark your calendars, grab your blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy another summer of Movies in the Park at Mayo Park. Besides the movie, they have the concession stand open where you can buy food, drinks, snacks and other items. They also have some fun activities such as face painting with Magical Moments Entertainment. For some movies they will even have special guests,
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Around The Jersey Shore Beachwood Memorial Day Parade
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Voting Assistance Available For Ocean County Residents
By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – With Primary Election Day takes place on June 8, the Ocean County Clerk and the Board of Elections will be offering additional voting opportunities and assistance to voters who cannot cast their ballot at the polls. On June 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., staff from the County Clerk’s Office and the Board of Elections will be assisting voters, giving them the option to apply for a Vote by Mail ballot, vote and return it to the Board of Election staff that day. Assistance will take place at the Board of Elections Office located in the basement of 129 Hooper Ave. in Toms River. Free parking is available in the Ocean County Parking Garage. “Voters can once again cast their ballots at their local polling places on a voting machine, now that the Governor has rescinded the orders that were in place during the 2020 elections requiring everyone be mailed a Vote by Mail ballot,” Ocean County Clerk Scott M. Colabella said. “Voters need to look closely at their polling place information on the sample ballot as it may have changed due to the pandemic or call the Board of Elections if they are uncertain.” June 1 was the last day the Clerk’s Office could receive a Vote by Mail application through the U.S. mail, Colabella said. “After that date voters must apply for a Vote by Mail ballot in person. They have until 3 p.m., Monday, June 7 to do so,” Colabella
said. “We set aside Saturday, June 5 to give voters the opportunity on a weekend day to vote using a Vote by Mail ballot. They can fill it out and leave it right at the Board of Elections. “We have been providing this opportunity for a number of years and encourage voters to take advantage of it,” Colabella said. Voters can apply in person and obtain a Vote by Mail Ballot in the Toms River office of the County Clerk at 118 Washington St., or at the Southern Service Center, 179 South Main St., Manahawkin, until Monday, June 7. The office hours at both sites are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A total of 47,379 Vote by Mail Ballots have been issued by the County Clerk’s Election Office for the upcoming June 8 Primary Election. Within the ballots issued, 17,992 have been issued to registered Republicans; 15,649 ballots have been issued to registered Democrats and 13,738 ballots have been issued to unaffiliated voters. In Ocean County, there are 163,472 registered Republican voters, 100,876 registered Democrats and 180,898 unaffiliated or undeclared voters. All voters who wish to apply in person for a Vote by Mail Ballot need to sign their name as it appears in the voter registry book. For additional information on obtaining a Vote by Mail Ballot, individuals may contact the County Clerk’s Election Office at 732-9292153. Polling location addresses for all 33 municipalities are available at oceancountyclerk.com.
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Hours Announced For South Seaside Park Annex
BERKELEY – Mayor Carmen Amato is pleased to announce the following hours and services being offered this summer at the Berkeley Township, South Seaside Park Annex: Opening beginning June 1, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday Through Friday until
September 3. Services offered: general information, property tax payment, senior lifetime beach badges and parking passes. For all other items, contact the Administrators Off ice at 743-244-7400 ext.1203.
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BERKELEY – The Berkeley Lady Seniors are going to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on June 24. They leave from the Bayville Rec Center on Rt. 9 at 9 a.m. The cost is $28 and you get back $20.
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PRINCETON – The New Jersey Hospital Association, the state’s largest healthcare trade association representing hospitals and post-acute care facilities, will mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for its 130 employees. NJHA’s policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated by July 21, 2021, while providing applicable medical or religious exemptions. “Since our members opened their first vaccine sites, we’ve been telling everyone that the COVID vaccines are critical to saving lives and reopening our communities,” said NJHA President and CEO Cathy Bennett. “Our vaccine mandate aligns our words with our actions and will hopefully encourage other businesses and organizations to do the same. NJHA is committed to improving the health of the people of New Jersey – and that includes protecting our team members.” The vaccination mandate also helps ensure the safety of staff and visitors of the NJHA Conference and Event Center, which hosts an average of 150 education programs
and conferences annually. The vaccines’ importance in the resumption of these and other activities is reflected in federal and state masking guidance, which is based on vaccination status. Since the vaccines’ rollout in December, NJHA has coordinated with its members, the state and community partners in promoting COVID-19 vaccination efforts. NJHA continues to play a key role in supporting members’ vaccination sites and promoting vaccination information and acceptance through its “I’m a Big Shot” effort. NJHA hosts weekly meetings with vaccination site coordinators and provides a forum to answer questions, discuss vaccination barriers, share best practices and help ensure that New Jersey residents have every opportunity to protect themselves with the COVID-19 vaccine. “Best healthcare practices start at home and that is exactly what our organization is doing,” said Bennett. “We want our team to feel comfortable and confident when returning to the office and there is no better way to ensure their safety than with the vaccines.”
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PINE BEACH – The Pine Beach Chapel has a food pantry out in front of the Chapel. They welcome anyone to take what they need. They have plenty of food to refill the pantry when needed. Pick up reminders: • Wear masks while on property. • Drive with caution when coming to the building for food pick-up on Fridays.
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HSS’s Coach Ken Frank Records 900th Career Win
TOMS RIVER – Coach Ken Frank celebrated his 900th win as head coach of t he Hig h School Sout h baseball team on May 22. This makes him the
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Around The Jersey Shore Preschool Students Learn ABCs
─Photo courtesy Berkeley Schools BERKELEY – The ABC countdown has begun for Miss Yost and Ms. Collins’ preschool class at Potter School. So far they covered letters A through G. They did random acts of kindness, blew
bubbles, and wore their favorite color to school. They also had a dance party, pretended to be Michelangelo for excellent artist day, read fairy tales, and drew/ate goldfish.
Local Student Named Jacob Albright Scholar
READING, PA – Meghan Blonder of Beachwood has been named a Jacob Albright Scholar for 2021. A graduate of Toms River High School South, Blonder is completing an Albright College Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science this spring. Established in 1982, the Jacob Albright Society includes Albright graduates with a grade point average of 3.85 or higher, who have completed at least half their course work at the college. Blonder is one of 29 members of Albright College’s class of 2021 named lifetime Jacob Albright Society members this spring.
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Reptile Highlight Walk at Double Trouble
BAYVILLE – Double Trouble State Park will be holding a Reptile Highlight Walk on June 12 at 10 a.m. Join for a 1.5 to 2-mile walk along the trails
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Over the last few years, Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft have become the go-to livery service rather than the common taxi driver. Many people use these companies on a daily or weekly basis. But what happens when you are involved in a collision while a passenger in a Lyft or Uber rideshare vehicle? Are you covered? Recently, the New Jersey Legislature defined the scope of mandatory insurance coverage for the transportation network companies and their drivers (such as Uber or Lyft). While an occupant of a prearranged ride, the transportation network company and or the driver shall maintain the following insurance coverage for your benefit: (1) primary automobile liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,500,000 for death, bodily injury, and property damage; and (2) uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in an amount of at least $1,500,000. This insurance coverage, which is to be maintained by the transportation network company (Uber / Lyft), shall not be dependent upon your automobile insurer first denying a claim, nor shall your automobile insurance policy be required to first deny a claim. This means that the insurance provided by the Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft is primary. However, the Transportation Network Companies are not required to provide medical coverage in the event you are injured while an occupant of the rideshare vehicle. Moreover, because Uber and Lyft are a form a livery service, the ride share vehicle is not covered under your automobile Personal
Injury Protection (PIP) medical expense insurance coverage. Consequently, unless you have access to health insurance, you will be uninsured for your medical expenses although, if you happen to fall into the uninsured status, you are not without recourse. An uninsured passenger may recover his/ her medical expenses from the party who caused the collision. This is a departure from the previous concept of the personal injury protection laws which prohibited recovery of medical expenses from the at-fault driver. Finally, the Limitation on Lawsuit Option which ordinarily restricts an injured motorists’ right to sue for personal injuries, shall not be asserted by a transportation network company or a transportation network company driver in defense to any action for damages arising from a prearranged ride, nor shall it be asserted against any party not receiving personal injury protection benefits in any action for damages arising from a prearranged. This means that your personal injury lawsuit will not be burdened with the requirement that you prove that the collision caused an objectively verifiable permanent injury. Rather, any disability related to the collision will suffice, which is a much simpler burden of proof. Ridesharing has become much easier and transparent with the advancement of technology. So it’s about time the Legislature has acted to protect the interests of the consumer by mandating insurance coverage and removing the obstacles of a lawsuit in the event of an injury while riding in a livery vehicle. For more information about this article, please contact the attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates: 732-505-1212.
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─Photo courtesy Sam Green Sam Green and his dog, Taylor Ham, are making a long journey for a good cause. By Chris Lundy pandemic had really brought out the worst in JERSEY SHORE – A long journey begins people and he lost some faith in humanity. with just a couple of steps. When you look at the world through the very If you can forgive the Hallmark-level Zen small window of social media and the TV of that opening statement, you’ll realize it’s news, you only see the worst. He was sure that true. Samuel Green, a Brookdale student, is getting away from the screens would open his undertaking a mission to raise money for a eyes to the real America. So far, that’s been homeless shelter in Ocean County by walking true. across the country. “People are only crappy on the internet. There He started in Highlands and his end desti- are some really good people out there,” he said. nation is Los Angeles. Along the way, he has So far, he’s been stopped by hundreds of some locations mapped out, for example to visit people. “They ask if I need food, water, a yard his mother. It’s easier to break a long goal like to stay in.” this into smaller, manageable parts. If you think Restoring faith in humanity is Just Believe’s of the entire trip, it would be insurmountable, slogan so it was a good match, he said. His goal but if you think of the trip as full of smaller is to raise $25,000 for the group during his trip, goals and only focus on the one right in front with all the money going to the organization. of you, it’s achievable. Spending months outside also calls attention According to a very unscientific Google to people without a roof over their heads, search, the trip is 2,822 miles. The real total and who don’t have experience in hiking and will probably be higher, once you factor in tak- camping. ing a few bends in the road as situations arise. He was interviewed for this story by phone as Green also said that his trip is designed to he was staying in a hotel outside of New Hope. go over the flattest parts of the country, not A heat wave hit and he was staying inside for necessarily the shortest route. the worst of it. He had decided to walk 42 miles He left May 14 and expects to arrive some through the night instead. time in September or the beginning of October. He had tried to find a spot off the beaten path He brought supplies and a stroller for his dog, in Hopewell, New Jersey to sleep for the night. Taylor Ham. However, the police told him he had to move Green, a political science student, had an along. It was another 11 miles to get to the nearassignment to write about a current event. He est hotel. He understands that he’s fortunate found an article on Patch about Toms River enough to have a choice and the means to stay Councilman Terrance Turnbach sleeping in a hotel if needed. outside to bring attention to the plight of the “What if I was homeless and had nowhere homeless. He challenged the rest of the gov- to stay?” erning body to join him. This is not the first long trip he’s taken. Last This gave him the idea of raising money for a year, he hiked the Appalachians. He left on homeless shelter in Ocean County – the only February 20, 2020 when there were reports of county in New Jersey without one. He’s hooked the coronavirus in other countries but it hadn’t up with Just Believe, the nonprofit that takes really hit here. By the time he emerged, people care of the homeless throughout the year and were hoarding toilet paper and Ramen noodles. especially on cold nights, running an overnight Follow his journey by searching “Wander shelter at Riverwood Park. With Sam” on social media. His fundraiser There’s also an emotional context to this. The can be found at gofund.me/9b13ab5a
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Around The Jersey Shore Newest Ocean County 4-H Club: The Busy Bees
OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County 4-H is excited to announce their newest club, the 4-H Busy Bee’s club, focusing on apiary science and management. In partnership with Ocean County, this 4-H club will be placing live beehives at Jakes Branch County Park to serve as an educational display. These hives will be managed by the youth club members along with caring and trained adult volunteers. Members of the public will be able to view the hives from a safe distance when visiting the environmental center of Jakes Branch County Park. Those interested in joining this 4-H club are in grades 7 through 13 and this club will begin in August. Youth do not have to be current 4-H members to join. Space is limited. When Ocean County youth have access to 4-H programming, they will participate in hands-on projects where they can design, create, and make for themselves. These experiences are proven to rekindle a love of learning and produce a variety of benefits – from strengthening their creativity and
imaginative thinking to improving their motor skills, coordination, and self-esteem. The 4-H Youth Development Program is part of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, a unit of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. 4-H educational programs are offered to all youth, grades K-13 (one year out of high school), on an age-appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, marital status, domestic partnership status, military service, veteran status and any other category protected by law. If you would like more information on how you can become involved in 4-H, contact the 4-H office in the county in which you reside or visit the New Jersey 4-H website at nj4h.rutgers.edu. To learn more about Ocean County 4-H, the club offered, and to sign up for the Busy Bee’s 4-H Club, contact the 4-H office at 732-349-1227 or visit them on the web at: ocean.njaes.rutgers.edu/4h.
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Nonprofits Celebrate Older Americans With “The Great Goodie Bag Drop Off”
TOMS RIVER – It has been a lonely year for many older Americans as we have been trying to keep safe and stay socially distant. So local nonprofit organizations - Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, 5Help and Beacon of Hope - teamed up to celebrate seniors in Ocean and Monmouth counties by dropping off goodie bags filled with small gifts and essential PPE items. People who were 95 years old or older living on their own. Volunteers dropped off these gifts and well wishes to over 100 people living in Forked River to Colts Neck. Each of these nonprofit organizations have been working tirelessly throughout the pandemic to help seniors and their families. “We did not want to let Older Americans month pass without honoring some of our
oldest clients in some way. Traditionally, we would invite everyone to an in-person event, which we thought was too risky for this year. So, we got creative and saw an opportunity to partner with 5help, a youth lead nonprofit and utilize our volunteers to make our older clients feel special” said Megan O’Keefe, Executive Director of Caregiver Volunteers. “It was great to see the young generation step up.” 5Help collected the items and put together the goodie bags. During this month is it important to recognize the resilience and strength of the older Americans in our community. Although that celebration may look a little different this year, it is important to find a way no matter how small to honor and celebrate the older Americans in our community this month.
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Library To Offer Books Through Meals On Wheels
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Meals on Wheels subscribers who are unable to visit their nearest Ocean County Library branches are now eligible to receive “Books by Mail.” The Ocean County Office of Senior Services, Meals on Wheels and the Library are community partners in the free program, which will be conducted through the U.S. Postal Service. “We’re proud to enhance the vital service that Meals on Wheels provides,” said Ocean County Library Director Susan Quinn. “It’s nourishment for the mind and body.” Meals on Wheels of Ocean County Executive Director James Sigurdson added, “This partnership will help us enrich the quality of
life for every participant.” Meals on Wheels recipients are automatically eligible for “Books by Mail” and require no additional medical authorization by the library. Applicants who indicate their genre, format and author preferences will begin receiving items about two weeks after their forms are processed. Regularly-scheduled mailings continue after items are returned. Parcels will typically contain up to two or three items at a time in specially-marked, prepaid, returnable blue messenger bags. To learn more about the library’s outreach, visit theoceancountylibrary.org.
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−Photo courtesy Bartley Healthcare Staff members of Bartley Healthcare based in Jackson Township were pleased to learn for the second year in a row, they were named by U.S. News as one of the Best Nursing Homes in the state. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – A health facility in the township has received high marks from U.S. News recently. Bartley Healthcare is one of the Best Nursing Homes in New Jersey for 2020-21 according to U.S. News for the second year in a row. Many factors contribute to this honor such as Bartley Healthcare remaining to be the only nursing facility in Jackson with a 5-star rating. Several factors are involved in U.S. News taking into consideration a determination of
which nursing homes are the “Best.” U.S. News looks at the rate of substantial complaints, flu and pneumonia vaccines, use of antipsychotic drugs, hospitalizations, amount of pressure ulcers, patient-centered rehab therapy, and many other care related factors. A representative of Bartley Healthcare said all of their staff are very proud to know that all of their hard work and integrity resulted in such an honorable recognition. Bartley Healthcare prides itself in delivering excellent care and will continue to do so in future years to come.
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Mayor Announces Proclamations For Month Of May
BERKELEY – Mayor Carmen Amato was proud to announce the following proclamations for the Month of May, 2021: “Older American’s Month” and a month to raise awareness of vital aging issues across the country. “Mental Health Awareness Month” and would like to encourage all residents to learn about the
Mayor Proclaims “Economic Development Day”
ways to eliminate stigma and contribute toward the quality of life and opportunities available for all people, families and communities who face mental illness. “Paint The Town Purple” in Berkeley Township and is asking that all residents support the Berkeley/Lacey Relay for Life.
BERKELEY – Mayor Carmen Amato is happy to proclaim the second Monday in May as NJ “Economic Development Day” in Berkeley Township and en-
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CLASSIFIEDS Garage Sale Community Garage Sale - Greenbriar I. Saturday, June 26, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain date Sunday, June 27. Brick 08724. 80 homes participating. (26)
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Help Wanted HIRING NOW!! Looking for outgoing, positive, and engaging teachers to join our Toms River – Route 70 Goddard Family. We are primarily hiring teachers for our elementary school aged children to foster a learning environment in which these children can continue to do their elementary school work. This would include helping them with worksheets, zooms, google classrooms etc. Some of the great perks of being a part of the Goddard Family include a benefits package, paid time off, holiday events and free food and Goddard swag. Call today to inquire about this job posting and start as early as next week! We can be reached through phone at 732-363-5530 or email at TomsRiver2NJ@GoddardSchools.com.
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─Photo by Alyssa Riccardi 15-year-old Marquis Granton from Lacey received his first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – Teens across the country are now being offered the COVID-19 vaccines, after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in youth ages 12 and older. At Ocean Medical Center’s vaccination clinic in Brick, some teens were already lined up the receive the vaccine. “I wanted to normalize things in our communities, and I wanted to get the vaccine so I can go places,” said 12-year-old Michael Manekas of Howell. His mother, Audra Manekas expressed how both Michael and her daughter both wanted to be vaccinated against COVID-19. “They’ve been living this (pandemic) for the past year and a half,” Audra said. “They know how important vaccinations are. So, not only do they make the right decision, they made the very responsible decision. I’m proud of them.” Another teen, 15-year-old Marquis Granton from Lacey, was quick to visit Ocean Medical Center to receive his COVID vaccine, with nurse Mary VanPelt administering it. Now that teens are approved to receive the vaccine, Ocean Medical Center’s President Jason Kreitner explained how this is the time to spread the word about the vaccine. “To date, we have administered over 42,000 vaccines, which equals to about 31,000 people. We really want to get the word out that you don’t even need an appointment. You can walk right in and get the vaccine,” Kreitner said. Brick Mayor John G. Ducey expressed his concerns as only 33 percent of the population in Brick are fully vaccinated.
“Our Ocean County towns are all well behind the state’s goal of 70 percent of the state’s population being fully vaccinated,” Ducey said. Despite having walk-in appoints and local and state leaders making efforts to promote the vaccine, many are still hesitant to get it. According to a study done by the FDA, the Pfizer vaccine was shown as being 100 percent effective at preventing COVID-19 on around 2,000 teens who received it. Although some are concerned about the possible vaccine side effects, Ocean Medical Center’s director of clinical operations Dr. Lisa Antonacci said they should not worry. “In terms of side effects, 99 percent of what we’re seeing is pretty mild,” Antonacci said. “It’s typically after the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, you might be a little bit tired. 24 hours later, have some muscle aches, maybe a little bit of chills. Some people even run a low-grade fever. What’s great about these side effects is we know the drug is working. Also they’re very, very short lived. So 12 to 24 hours later, you’re feeling great again.” Dr. Ajay Mathur, an infectious disease specialist at the Brick hospital explained that as vaccination rates increase, cases of COVID-19 are dropping. “We still have ways to go. We’re definitely seeing a steady decline in new cases, and along with that a steady decline in deaths across the state as well,” Mathur said. “That’s encouraging and we need to continue that. But it’s up to all of us to continue to promote vaccination, getting people vaccinated, so we can get back to our pre-pandemic, or regular way of life.”
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Around The Jersey Shore Volunteers Needed For “Paddle For The Edge 2021”
OCEAN COUNTY – Do you have a kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard? The Barnegat Bay Partnership is looking for paddling enthusiasts to help collect important data about the condition of shorelines along the Barnegat Bay. With many miles of shoreline, their scientists can’t do it alone – they need the help of volunteers like you! First launched by the Barnegat Bay Partnership in 2015, Paddle for the Edge has become an annual event. So far, volunteers have paddled 125 miles of shoreline and collected data at more than 6,500 locations using a smartphone app. The data provides important information about the state of the bay’s marshes and will help guide future research and res-
toration projects. This summer’s Paddle for the Edge event will take place from July 3 to August 1. Volunteer paddlers can spend just a few hours on the water anytime during these dates to record some basic information for this shoreline study. Interested? Visit barnegatbaypartnership. org/protect/restoring-barnegat-bay/volunteer/paddle-for-the-edge for information about how to register and receive a link to a virtual training video. After completing training and a Knowledge Check, volunteers will be assigned a section of shoreline to paddle during the collection dates. If you have questions or need additional information, email Shannon at Paddle4TheEdge@gmail.com
Pine Beach Chapel Operates A 24-Hour Food Pantry
PINE BEACH – A 24-hour stand-alone Food Pantry located at Pine Beach Chapel located at 401 Hillside Ave (corner Huntington Ave) in Pine Beach, is stocked and ready to go. Just open the door and take what you need or donate what you wish (pretty full
right now). The pantry is on the grounds in front of the church. The Pine Beach Chapel are proud to serve the community during these hard times. For more information, contact Carol Czitrom at 732-854-9438, czitrom1@gmail.com.
Coin Tosses Approved For Fire Company
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OCC’s Pilot Programs in Addictions Counseling Model a New Approach
TOMS RIVER – The Addictions Counseling Certificate of Completion program at Ocean County College provides a solid first step for students who want to become a drug and alcohol counselor and provides the mandatory core courses for them to earn their New Jersey credentials. To become a state-certified counselor, students need 270 education hours, all of which are encompassed in the program, where they take six, three-credit courses. “Students get two things at the same time - the education hours and the credits, which sets them well on their way to an associate degree,” says Patty Gianotti, Ph.D., college lecturer II, Addictions Counseling. “They have such a sense of accomplishment when they complete this program.” The need for counselors in this field is projected to grow 31 percent by 2022 - faster than the average for all occupations. “OCC is at the forefront in providing the highest quality training for professionals in this field at a time when they are most needed,” says Rosann Bar, Ph.D., dean of the School of Business and Social Sciences. The State of New Jersey offers two credentials for students wishing to pursue a career in this field. The first, the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), is obtained through the Addiction Professionals Certification Board of New Jersey and allows an individual to practice under supervision. The Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), which is managed through the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy, enables the holder to practice independently. The LCADC license requires a master’s degree in counseling or a related field in addition to the basic requirements for the CADC. Innovative Addictions Counseling programs at OCC: In addition to the state-mandated educational requirements, students working toward the CADC credential must complete 3,000 supervised hours in a clinical setting. They complete these hours independently by acquiring paid trainee positions in a treatment program. While pursuing their clinical field experience, students may opt to enroll in OCC’s degree apprenticeship program, which is part of the College’s movement toward increasing its work-based and experiential learning opportunities. Currently, the Ocean County College Foundation has established a scholarship for those who desire the additional academic and field support provided through this course during their clinical training period. “It is our hope that the financial help for this pilot program will build a base and act as a template for a dynamic for-credit apprenticeship model across disciplines at OCC - to become embedded at the College,” says Kenneth Malagiere, executive director of the Foundation. “It also will create valuable
partnership opportunities for OCC with area addiction and recovery organizations.” Earlier this year, OCC was awarded the GAINS (Growing Apprenticeships in Nontraditional Sectors) Grant from the N.J. Department of Labor, which seeks to increase availability of trainee positions for students and establish a reasonable rate of pay for student trainees. “The grant reimburses employer partners 50 percent of the apprentice’s hourly rate, which creates an incentive for employers to hire our students. This increases clinical training opportunities and builds relationships with local programs so we may assist them in finding positions in the field,” says Bar. Another initiative is the Michael Camillus Project, a joint program between OCC, Ocean Mental Health Services and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office funded by the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General through Operation Helping Hand. Renee White, an OCC alumna and supervising assistant prosecutor in the Prosecutor’s Office Special Offender’s Unit, developed the idea to enroll members of law enforcement in addictions studies courses. “She wondered how we might make police officers more sensitive to people in the community and their needs … how we can further educate them, giving them a better skill set to manage situations where addictions are part of the situation,” says Bar. White enrolled 14 members of law enforcement into the first of six courses that began in January. Through this sequence of courses, the officers acquire hands-on skills for dealing with people on the streets, with the goal of preventing escalation of certain situations when drugs and/or alcohol are involved. Bar further explained that the law enforcement officers in this cohort complete the same courses and have the same responsibilities as all OCC students. She adds, “We are excited about this model program and have already had positive feedback from the participating officers. This pilot program takes police training to another level.” OCC is working on an articulation agreement for a 3 + 1 program that would allow Addiction Counseling students to stay at OCC for their third year of school and then complete the last year of their bachelor’s degree in Human Services at Southern New Hampshire University. The College is hopeful that its 3+1 certificate program in Advanced and Continuous Studies will receive state approval in the coming months. As OCC develops more partnerships with addictions treatment and counseling centers, and continues to build its reputation for its addictions programming, Bar believes this program will become a model for other schools and police departments.
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com m it ment to pa- Kirsh said. tients, coupled with Hearing loss, unfortunately, technology and value often goes untreated since it is have set Garden State Hearing not painful and often not a pri& Balance Center apart for ority for patients. But for the years, with recent investments 40 million people who suffer making the treatment of hear- from it, Dr. Kirsh explains, ing loss and similar conditions it is important that they seek more manageable than ever. diagnosis and t reatment to T he pr act ice, wh ich ha s improve their life and ensure offices in Toms River, Mana- good health. hawkin and Whiting, was the “Over the last few years, first in the United States to there have been a lot of studbe Audigy-Certified, a testa- ies that show a relationship ment to its adherence to the bet ween u nt reated hear ing industry’s best practices that loss and memory deficits such are required for certification. as dementia and Alzheimer’s, “Any business that is Au- which means you r suscepdigy-Certif ied, from a best t ibilit y to obt ai n i ng t hese practices standpoint, is in the memory issues increases as top t wo to a function of “We don’t over three percent t he hea r i ng in the counloss that you schedule or double try,” said Dr. h a v e ,” D r . book, so people are Isidore Kirsh said. generally seen on time.” Kirsh – commonly Wit h r a re –Dr. Kirsh known as Dr. exception, Izzy – foundthe only way er and director of the practice, to help preserve your hearing who holds a doctorate degree is th rough a hear ing aid – (Ph.D.) from the Union Insti- sometimes a stumbling block tute & University. for patients who are self-conThe Center performs testing scious about wearing one. But for patients with auditory pro- technological improvements cessing disorders and testing have led to the devices becomfor people who are suffering ing vir tually invisible, and from tinnitus – ringing in the more helpful than ever. ears – as well as hearing loss “They can be 100 percent and balance issues. invisible, they can have BlueDr. Kirsh’s practice includes tooth as well as Wi-Fi capastate-of-the art equipment to bilities,” Dr. Kirsh explained. evaluate hearing and balance “ You ca n st r e a m a sig n a l issues, which are often related through your iPhone or your to inner ear disorders. television, even movies and “Seventy percent of patients Broa dway shows, r ig ht t o wh o c o m pl a i n of b a l a n c e you r hea r i ng aid. Most of proble m s u s u a l ly h ave a n today’s hearing aids are very i n ner ear component,” Dr. inconspicuous, meaning the
Pictured is Dr. Isidore Kirsh. His offices are located at 250 Route 37 West, Toms River, 732573-4020; 53 Nautilus Drive, Suite C, 1st Floor, Manahawkin, 609-489-5415; 75 Lacey Road Ste 1B, Whiting, 732-606-4912. Visit gardenstatehearing.com for more information.
cosmetic issue is really not an issue anymore.” Hearing aids also can have features such as GPS locator capability. “The technology is improving significantly every year,” Dr. Kirsh said. For patients, hearing aids can be financed interest free for 24 months, and Dr. Kirsh’s practice provides free battery replacements for life. Patients can also return a hearing aid during a 75 day trial period, during which time they return to Garden State Hearing &
Balance Center a minimum of three times to check on their progress. “We don’t over schedule or double book, so people are generally seen on time,” said Dr. Kirsh. The practice has th r ived on accessibility for patients, investments in technology, and the easing of the financial aspect of treatment. “We try to give people as much value as possible, and
that really separates us from some of the other hearing care professionals out there,” Better hearing is a priceless gift! Dr. Kirsh said.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jun 5 - jun 11 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): People rely on your strength of character whenever they think they might give in to weakness. Everyone needs to keep their little secrets, but they may share them with you as the week rolls past because you’re trustworthy. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may want to take your place in the spotlight as this week unfolds. One way to do that is to call upon the people in your network to support you and cozy up to friends who have influence. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your timing may be off, and you could be more error-prone than usual now. Try to be clear in conversations, emails and texts to avoid miscommunications in the week ahead. Avoid signing financial agreements. CANCER (June 21-July 22): The power of attraction might work to your advantage. People may approach you with ideas that could capture your imagination in the week ahead. Careful conservation of money will serve you well in the long run. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may be encouraged to compete or take risks at the expense of spending time with your family. By delegating authority to others in the upcoming week, you’ll have more hours for personal interests and enriching social activities. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A loved one may invite you to compete in a game or sport and stir up the flames of desire. Friends may encourage you to learn everything you can about their favorite subject or a fascinating new interest as this week unfolds.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Unexpected events might work in your favor. Welcome sudden changes in your routine or meetings with new people in the week ahead. Something of great interest or value could appear at an opportune moment. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You and a romantic partner could be in tune this evening. Working side by side with a buddy can be productive and fulfilling. In the week ahead, you can often solve everybody else’s problems but may need more time to solve your own. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It will be wise to mind your own business this week. You might be forced to walk a fine line and stay in your lane when dealing with partners and family members who hesitate to say what they mean. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Sometimes you need to quit climbing and enjoy the view from where you are. As the week unfolds, avoid any urge to outdo other people with displays of extravagant spending. A loved one may exercise a great deal of creativity. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Welcome romance into your life whenever you can, but don’t make decisions or changes that may affect your financial security in the week ahead. You might grow overconfident, take risks or want to show off. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Discussions might require diplomacy while your work requires imagination. To maintain harmony in key relationships as the week unfolds, it may be better to demonstrate loyalty than to cast doubt on others.
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THESE FLUFFY PANCAKES WILL MAKE YOU FLIP! By America’s Test Kitchen
Pancakes are a blank canvas, so bring out your inner artist. You can work your magic at the table with maple syrup, honey, confectioners’ sugar, fresh fruit and/or softened butter. Or you can cook your artistry right into the pancakes by adding chocolate chips, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, sliced bananas or raspberries instead of the blueberries. Use 1 tablespoon of add-ins per pancake. Have fun and try your own combinations! ANYTIME FLUFFY BLUEBERRY PANCAKES Serves 2 to 4 (Makes 8 pancakes) 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup milk 1 large egg 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Vegetable oil spray
1/2 cup blueberries 1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, whisk milk, egg, oil and vanilla until well combined. 2. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir gently with a rubber spatula until just combined (batter should remain lumpy). Let the batter sit for 10 minutes before cooking. 3. Spray a 12-inch nonstick skillet with vegetable oil spray and heat over medium heat until hot, about 1 minute. 4. Using a 1/4-cup dr y measuring cup, portion batter into the pan in three places. Sprinkle each pancake with 1 tablespoon of blueberries. Cook until the bubbles on the surface begin to pop, 2 to 3 minutes. 5. Use a spatula to flip the pancakes and cook until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the pancakes to a plate. Repeat with the remaining batter in two more batches. Turn off the heat. Serve.
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