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Berkeley To Set Law Enforcing 55+ Communities

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – You have to be at least 55 to live in senior housing, however the bylaws really don’t have much teeth. Now, the governing body will make it a township law that you have to be a senior to live there.

The Township Council recently introduced an ordinance that would change the definition of “Planned Residential Retirement Community.”

Planned age restricted communities have their own code. What this ordinance does is to make the township have a rule as well. It essentially takes a senior community bylaw

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By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS R I V ER – About a dozen members of CWA Local 1088 showed up at the Ocean County Board of C o m m i s s i o n e r s meeting to appeal for hazard pay for their work during the pandemic.

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─Photo by Chris Lundy Kaylee Citarella checks JC Santoriello’s blood pressure in a Bayville ambulance as part of the cadet program.

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Kaylee Citarella took J.C. Santoriello’s blood pressure while he was in a stretcher on an ambulance, but it wasn’t an emergency. It was training.

The two Central Regional High School students are part of Bay-

ville First Aid Squad’s cadet program. They learn how to take care of someone in an emergency and actually ride out on calls.

So far, they’ve been on calls for patients who had a stroke, trouble breathing, and more.

Usually, you would ask what happened leading

up to the call for help, J.C. said. Find out what medications they are taking.

“Oral history is a big part,” he said. “You’re also trying to calm them down to make them feel safe so they can get the care they need.”

They both see this as an early step in their

Social Services Workers Ask County For Hazard Pay

CWA Local 1088 represents social services and clerical employees of the Ocean County Board of Social Services. Union officials presented the county’s governing body with a petition asking for an appropriation of funds to their workers.

The union workers,

all dressed in red, and carrying protest signs, sat in the front two rows of the cou nt y meeting room. They were not disruptive and were the first to speak when the public comments session opened.

“My fellow employees would like you to know the conditions

we have been working under during the pandemic,” said Nancy Lopez, a CWA Local 1088 member. “Our quest is for the allocation of funds from the American Rescue Plan.”

Lopez said that social services workers had been plagued with

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“Ever since I was little, I knew I wanted to something in the medical field,” Kaylee said.

That’s true of all of the students who have joined this program, said cadet advisor John Kelly. There are currently four cadets in the (Cadet - See Page 5)

what she termed “ineffective human resources” since COVID-19 hit the area. She also complained that the cont r act i mpact i ng union workers contradicts itself and presents a great deal of confusion because it is unclear.

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Who Are Ocean County’s Homeless?

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – At the Riverwood overnight warming center, a few dozen men and women were settling in for the evening.

This was a few days before the blizzard.

Two people were playing pool in the building, which serves as a recreation center during warmer months. Three young men were discussing which version of the Bible they prefer.

Zach Gershonowitz, 31, was going through his backpack and making sure he had everything for the night. Originally from Staten Island, he’s now living in Ocean County’s shelters with his fiance, who has stage two breast cancer. They had been victims of fraud.

“All of our money was there one day, and gone the next,” he said.

A former addict, he has been clean for more than three years. Because of this history, he is aware of what it’s like to be homeless. Just Believe wasn’t around back then, though. This is the volunteer organization that runs the overnight shelter in the park’s recreation building.

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Continued From Page 1 “Just Believe saved us. If this place wasn’t here, I don’t know what I would do,” he said. “These are guardian angels without being angels.”

In addition to providing food and shelter, the staff provides another basic necessity: emotional support. They are someone to talk to and they know their way around and can give good advice, he said.

There are programs available for the homeless, but navigating the red tape and paperwork can be overwhelming.

“There are a million and one papers,” Gershonowitz said. “They help sor t through the chaos of the outside world and your own chaos.”

Gershonowitz would likely have been there that night anyway, but this night had special significance. It was part of the Point In Time homeless count going on throughout the state. It’s an effort to find out where the most vulnerable people are.

The count came during a cold stretch, where the shelters were open for weeks in a row. They hosted about 30 people a night, said Paul Hulse, the CEO of Just Believe.

The age range is pretty broad. He said they’ve had as young as 19 and as old as 80. He told the story of an older woman who was sleeping in her car because she was scared of someone she was living with. There was a couple from Point Pleasant who fell on hard times and got evicted. He’s got a disability and can’t get help for it.

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Continued From Page 1 “The COVID-19 policy has been used to drain employees of their sick and vacation time,” Lopez stated. “Human resources have used this policy to keep employees waiting in the parking lot before they can enter the building to return to work.”

While union workers acknowledged that mandatory quarantines represented frustration to many workers, their experience in helping the public made it more difficult.

The Ocean County Board of Social Services assists residents with food, housing, and cash assistance. Offices were closed at the beginning of the pandemic and reopened to the public on September 14, 2020.

“Our workers have been required to work in the office seeing clients experiencing symptoms of the virus,” said Lopez. “They are being pushed beyond management

It would be easier if there was one place for them to all go – a centralized care facility – but Ocean is the only county in New Jersey without a permanent shelter.

The word “shelter” gives it a negative connotation, because it gives the impression that these are permanent homes for the homeless. The volunteers and staff prefer to call it “transition housing.” People come in with no place to go, and then the staff would figure out their needs so they can transition to a permanent home of their own.

Having one location helps build trust, he said. A lot of the clients he serves are worried about being taken advantage of and it takes a while to build trust.

He described a woman who had been homeless since 2018. By slowly establishing trust, they were able to get her to stay at Riverwood, the first place she stayed consistently in years.

This location, which is being allowed by Toms River, has two stories. The top floor has some games and books, tables and a few cots. Most of the cots are on the bottom floor. Women sleep on one side, men on the other, with staff in the middle.

This annual Point in Time survey is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The 2022 numbers won’t be available for a little while. According to the 2021 Point in Time Count, a total of 366 persons, in 239 households, were experiencing homelessness in Ocean County. Of the 239 homeless households counted in Ocean County in 2021, 59 (25%) were families with at least

one child under the age of 18 and one adult.

Out of the 366 persons identified as homeless, there were 18 homeless veterans, 146 Victims of Domestic Violence survivors and 37 Homeless Youth (individuals and families with heads of households 24 years old or younger).

In Ocean County, the Point in Time surveys were done at: Alive Again Alliance Church, 1060 Church Road, Toms River; True Vine Ministry, 340 Route 9, Bayville; Lakewood Town Square; and New Life Christian Center, 211 E 4th Street, Lakewood.

Workers were also canvassing streets, woods, and other areas where the homeless are known to be in order to make sure they get counted.

The survey they have to fill out is brief, and it does not ask for any personal identification.

Katie Calhoun, who oversaw the Point in Time for Ocean County as a part of Monarch Housing Associates, attended a few of these locations and saw different people at each one.

Food, donations, and other services were being done at these locations as well. Once someone comes in, they are asked what they need help with so that they can be directed toward a more permanent solution. Some of the providers were the health department, behavioral health groups, and veterans groups like Soldier On. How To Help If you’d like to help Just Believe, you can send checks to PO Box 5441, Toms River, 08754.

You can also shop at the thrift store near the Aldi’s on Route 37 – the money spent there goes to the charity.

Wawa gift cards go a long way toward helping people, but make sure they are activated before donating, he said.

If you’d like to volunteer or ask questions, email Paul@JustBelieve.org.

Minister Steve Brigham takes care of the people living in the woods. If you would like to make a tax deductible financial donation, you can send a check to Destiny’s Bridge, PO Box 692, Lakewood NJ 08701 or donate at PayPal: Destinysbridgefoundation@gmail.com He’s always looking for Buddy heaters, 20lb empty propane tanks, sleeping bags, coats, gloves, hats and warm socks. Below is a list of drop off locations: • Ian MacKenzie Smith, 10 Bucknell Drive, South Toms River. M-F 9-6 Sat 9-2. Please leave behind the van in the driveway.

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policies, which is the reason the CWA is so adamant that our workers deserve hazard pay.”

Jennifer Lehman identified herself as a CWA Local 1088 member and affirmed the statements made by Lopez. In addition, she read into the record a statement from another colleague who said her health has been impacted by her work for the Board of Social Services.

“The overall abusive atmosphere of the agency has affected not only my mental health but also my physical health,” read Lehman. “…The atmosphere has caused me to have anxiety about discipline for any small issue.”

“Most of (my issues) have been in direct response to how I’ve been treated by my supervisors, administrators, and even the former deputy director,” continued Lehman. “It concerns me that this agency’s atmosphere has gone unchecked for so long.”

According to Lehman, the anonymous

colleague’s complaints tied into the agency’s COVID policies. She also said that workers in the Toms River building in particular, are working in absolutely deplorable conditions.

Ocean County Director of the Commissioners John P. “Jack” Kelly said that the board would be studying the feasibility of allocating funds from the American Rescue Act to CWA workers and others.

Kelly requested Julie N. Tarrant, Ocean County Comptroller, explain the process in using monies from federal funds for hazard pay.

“I can’t make a promise today, but we are in favor of it,” said Kelly. “We have to follow federal rules and guidelines…

We’re very hopeful that this will allow us to make those payments.”

According to Tarrant, the county only recently received the guidelines as outlined in 52 pages of rules and regulations. It is currently under review.

“We have to have a spending plan, which is being drafted by the county’s consultant and county staff,” Tarrant explained. “It will then be presented to the board, who will then ask the community for input.”

Commissioner Gary Quinn said that he and the other board members have enormous compassion for the social services workers.

“The problem is they are coming before the venue that doesn’t have the authority or the ability to take and do what they’re asking,” said Quinn. “We have money that will be allocated throughout different areas, and the county wants to help as many people as possible.

“The request for any money here would have to come from the Board of Social Services, which is really a state agency,” Quinn continued. “Our obligation first and foremost is to the 2,000 people who work for Ocean County. So if there’s money to be allocated, they should be our number one priority.”

Ocean Mental Health Services Helps The Homeless

OCEAN COUNTY – Recently OceanMHS was given the opportunity to talk a bit about their PATH Program. Homelessness is a serious issue in the U.S. Depression, untreated mental illness, and post-traumatic stress disorder, are

major causes of homelessness.

With PATH services, OceanMHS’s staff can reach out to people who are homeless and have a mental illness.

They then help them to link to resources within the community, mental health

treatment and adequate housing. They teach people how to register for all of these services, so that even when their involvement with PATH services comes to an end, they have learned how to access the resources and programs

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Continued From Page 1 and makes it a law.

Councilman Michael Signorile, who also heads up the coalition of senior developments in town, said this is a way to maintain autonomy. If more than 20% of the homes are owned by people younger than 55, then the community might lose its protected status.

Mayor Carmen Amato said that this ordinance codifies what the bylaws already state. It will keep these neighborhoods the way seniors want them.

“As more and more individuals try to take ownership,” he said, there could be families moving in with children and then that puts a strain on the school districts.

“Certain factors want to sell to younger people,” Councilwoman Sophia Gingrich said. This would prevent that from happening.

Specifically, the ordinance states that “permanent residents of communities which mandate that in accordance with (federal

Cadet:

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“This is the only place you can get that human-to-human experience with a patient who is emotional. That’s something you have to learn in the moment,” he said.

At this age, they are eager and enthusiastic

The Berkeley Times, February 12, 2022, Page 5 Housing and Urban Development laws) only persons fifty-five (55) years of age and older, along with either their respective spouse or domestic partner, shall purchase a lot or living unit” to assure that the senior community does not have its age-restricted status revoked.

The ordinance also notes that it is made in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Act, as amended in 1988, for senior communities. This is significant because in the last few years, local officials have been fighting against state laws that would alter senior bylaws. Federal supersedes state laws.

Although the state legislators making these laws say they only want to have consistency across New Jersey on how senior developments are governed, locals were concerned about Trenton overreaching their authority. Most importantly, they have worried that this would eventually lead to action to take away the senior communities’ 55+ designation.

The ordinance does say that it may be in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 45:22A-21 et seq., which is the State Re-

tirement Community Full Disclosure Act. Another section of the ordinance covers the maintenance of property owned by the association, such as private roadways and recreational areas, basically keeping that under control of the senior community’s own board.

It also states that this would not be altered or revoked without a resolution from the Berkeley Township Council. If a resolution were to be drafted, the person proposing the change would have to provide notice to all owners of property in the senior community.

Furthermore, any new senior developments in the town would have to follow all of the above rules.

There have been many arguments behind the scenes about this concept. Some realtors want to open the senior communities to any kind of buyer because it’s good for business.

However, some say this would drive up prices in these communities – which would drive seniors out.

Currently, there are people living in senior communities that are younger than

55. Some are children who live with their elderly parents. Some have special needs and can’t live on their own. Some are just living there in violation of the bylaws.

People in senior communities will be the first to tell you that there are school-aged children living there.

One argument against this ordinance is that sometimes adult children are given the house while the senior is still living in it. They do this to protect their finances in case they ever go to a nursing home. The value of the house is often used when figuring how to pay for care in the nursing home, and if it’s in their children’s name, the nursing home can’t touch it.

The change was introduced as an ordinance during the council’s January meeting. Ordinances get a second reading, where the public can comment, at another meeting. In this case, it will be on February 28. Between these two meetings, the township and the county planning boards have to review it. If adopted in February, it will go into law 20 days later.

about helping. “They’re at a stage in their lives where they can memorize anything,” he said. “They take everything at 100 percent.”

The First Aid Squad doesn’t actively recruit; the kids come to them. “They’re already high functioning students,” he said. “They reach out to us.”

Going on calls is entirely by choice – both the cadet and the squad members have to

be comfortable with it. When they go to a location, they mostly observe. As they learn more, they participate more, but always under the supervision of adults.

Sometimes, once a patient’s issue is resolved, the squad member might ask the patient if they mind having their vitals taken by a cadet. This would be done for training only. The vitals would have already been

taken by this point.

The cadets come every Monday at 6 p.m.

There is a practice lesson, like how to do a splint. They can sign up for shifts. During their shift, they do their homework until they get a 911 call.

Anyone interested in becoming a cadet is encouraged to reach out to Kelly at 848-3339894 or JKelly@BayvilleFAS.org.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E ditorial Talk Less, Listen More, And Be Educated At Board Of Education Meetings The film “1776” is said to be a classic. It focuses on our early history as a developing nation and it includes a particular scene which is noteworthy in contemporary America. Here’s the scene in a nutshell: Lewis Morris: [as John Hancock is about to swat a fly] Mr. Secretary, New York abstains, courteously.

[Hancock raises his fly swatter at Morris, then draws back] John Hancock: Mr. Morris, [pause, then shouts] John Hancock: WHAT IN HELL GOES ON IN NEW YORK? Lewis Morris: I’m sorry Mr. President, but the simple fact is that our legislature has never sent us explicit instructions on anything!

John Hancock: NEVER? [slams fly swatter onto his desk] John Hancock: That’s impossible!

Lewis Morris: Mr. President, have you ever been present at a meeting of the New York legislature?

[Hancock shakes his head “No”] Lewis Morris: They speak very fast and very loud, and nobody listens to anybody else, with the result that nothing ever gets done. [turns to the Congress as he returns to his seat] Lewis Morris: I beg the Congress’s pardon.

John Hancock: [grimly] My sympathies,

Mr. Morris.

In many ways, that last part by Lewis Morris could describe what has been occurring at some Board of Education meetings lately. I’ve been covering BOE meetings for about four decades now. They were usually quiet and involve the planning of curriculum, facilities, programs and development of budgets and sprinkle in the occasional awards to teachers and students.

Yes, occasionally a Board member would raise their voice about a policy issue or a parent would bring up concerns about an action taken by a teacher or administrator. It wasn’t always quiet but it was usually cordial.

In recent years they’ve become much more complicated, especially with deep budget cuts and oh that darn global pandemic that has impacted us all. Mask wearing in schools has become a battleground issue in several school districts in Ocean County and beyond. Parents understandably have strong feelings about the policy currently mandated through executive orders now extended by Governor Phil Murphy.

School districts are following the mandate because as administrators and Board members have said, they must do so or face repercussions from the state most likely in the form of a further reduction in state aid. Parents want school districts to be more vocal against the mandates and to join forces with lawmakers who are opposing the governor’s use (or misuse) of power.

This debate has spilled over to halt some live Board meetings with even Board members refusing to wear masks - resulting in a cancelation and rescheduling of meetings to a virtual format in the last month.

Curt words by parents sporting sweatshirts with political slogans directed at Board members and administrators are also becoming more common place. One superintendent was accused of following along the path simply to “pick up a check” in reference to the state’s ESSER funding that provides for funds to cover the cost of COVID-19 pandemic impacts.

It goes without saying that the idea of mandatory vaccinations for students, and policies governing masking are all hot button issues that should be fleshed out. This is hard to do with a once-a-month BOE meeting, given the rapid-fire changes in the pandemic and the state guidelines and polices coming out of the CDC. Administrators can’t keep up with the pace and parents have many legitimate concerns.

Those frustrations are boiling over to create a very different atmosphere at Board meetings and that is impairing the work the Boards do.

This is another aspect of the pandemic, and it is a powerful one.

As one newly minted BOE member said recently, we need to start listening more to each other and arguing less. That is a paraphrased statement but it is pretty much on the mark of what the member said and it is sound advice.

BOE meetings are becoming theatrical showcases of the frustration and fear parents have and while they do need to express themselves, there seems to be little change occurring as the power to make that change is in Trenton.

Causing the cancellation of meetings and making BOE meetings battlegrounds where residents literally sit on two sides of the room divided up by those wearing and not wearing masks is probably not the best route to take as it just postpones the work needed to be done.

There needs to be some middle ground with this. A hybrid meeting made up of those who wear masks to be at a live session while others who do not want to wear them watch and participate from home, might be the answer.

Perhaps giving the authority to the school districts to decide might be another.

For now, we await a time when a mask mandate will be lifted, where we can go back to some normalcy and where the business at hand is planning the school’s budget, developing curriculum, figuring out where to find more bus drivers and settling the latest teacher contracts all while coping with reductions in state aid.

I don’t envy parents, teachers, administrators or board members. Most of all, I feel bad for the students who are being caught in the crossfire of all of this.

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Letters To The Editor Republican Heroes At the anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, it is time we recognized the true heroes of the Republican Party. They are not the dopey louts who rampaged through our nation’s capital and the moral cowards who still cover for them. They are not the ranting demagogues exploiting the emotions of the resentful. They were the

unsung people not seeking attention, but doing their jobs: from poll workers to police officers. They were Republican state legislators and governors who did not bend to pressure to overturn the elections in their state.

They were Republican judges who did not allow mere allegations unsupported by credible evidence to deny votes that happened. They were a Vice President who stayed loyal to the Consti-

tution and the rule of law above any man. They were Republican congressional representatives and senators who did not fear to try and hold their own president accountable, and dared to stand on their conscience instead of follow the majority in their party. They did not win. But they showed more bravery than the majority in their party who did.

It is Republicans like those who could save the soul of

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the party from being lost to a band of fascists, if they find the nerve to do so. My father was a lifelong Republican who served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After the sacrifices that generation made to defeat fascism, I’m glad he was not alive to see his party dishonored by America’s Mussolini.

James Tweed Ocean City

Health Care And Bread Lines It’s amazing what we get used to, isn’t it? We have the worst health care, where we just go along with the fact that we have to pay out of pocket for cancer treatment, but if there’s a shortage of bread or chicken at the grocery store then we revolt?

Yes, I’m mad at gas prices, too, but where’s your rage

about health care companies lining their pockets on our suffering? At Jeff Bezos making billions while putting small businesses run by your neighbors out of business?

I guess you only get mad if you are mildly inconvenienced.

Thomas Kerrick Toms River

Not Term Limits No, not term limits but WEALTH LIMITS should be imposed on politicians.

Once they reach a certain level, it is time to step down.

The Pelosis and McConnells represent only themselves.

Stop drinking that Democratic Kool-Aid and speak out against all their radical agendas which they are demanding, not on merit, but on their perceived notion of resistance from Republicans. Where is the vigorous

debate about their demand to takeover the right of States to make voting laws?

Make no mistake, they are determined and emboldened by the success of two women (the late Betty Freidan and her partner) who were activists in the 70s, and fundamentally changed the culture for each and every woman to be included in the job world, even mothers of newborns, who get back to work with a meager 2-month maternity leave. And the takeaway today is that mothers/wives have no choice and must work because costs, of goods and services, are based on the 2-income household. Progress? No way!

Make the power of your vote, your voice and also your purse work strategically. If not, Democracy will cease!

Marie Pellicano Manchester

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) released the following statement in response to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) public warning that urges the manufacturer of Premium Nature hand sanitizer to conduct a recall of its unsafe product, as he introduced his Protecting Americans from Unsafe Drugs Act. “I’m glad to see FDA taking action to protect the public from a dangerous product brought to my attention by a concerned small business owner in my district,” said Congressman Kim. “David Kahan, owner of Omni Distributors, was reselling hand sanitizer during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Unfortunately, he was saddled with a warehouse full of a dangerous product and couldn’t get his money back because the manufacturer wouldn’t cooperate.

David chose not to resell it because he knew it was a danger to public health.

I urge FDA to take immediate action against the other manufacturers involved in this case. David deserves to recoup his money that will keep Omni in business, continuing to employ 20 workers and remain a part of New Jersey’s vibrant small business community. For David and other small businesses around the country, I am introducing legislation

to ensure FDA has the tools it needs to protect the public when manufacturers don’t do the right thing.”

Omni Distributors, a small business in Lakewood, contacted Congressman Kim’s office in June 2021, two weeks after aler ting FDA about the unsafe product. The company’s co-founder, Mr. Kahan, is a constituent in Congressman Kim’s district. Since learning of the issue, Congressman Kim has repeatedly urged FDA to take action on Mr. Kahan’s behalf.

Omni Distributors purchased 2.2 million bottles of hand sanitizer at a cost of around $5.5 million for resale. Omni had samples of the product tested by a third-party lab and found them to contain levels of carcinogens (acetylaldehyde and acetal) that exceeded safety levels established by FDA. Some of the product was also found to be subpotent, meaning it did not contain enough of the active ingredient, ethyl alcohol, to effectively kill bacteria or SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

On January 24, 2022, FDA added Premium Nature hand sanitizer, manufactured by Shuzy Rock, Inc., to FDA’s List of Hand Sanitizers Consumers Should Not Use. According to FDA’s website, they tested the product and the ethyl

Columbus Day Parade Committee Seeks Grand Marshal Applicants

By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS - The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee is seeking their next grand marshal for its 31st annual parade and Italian festival to be held in from October 7-9 in Seaside Heights.

Long-time Parade Chairman Michael A. Blandina announced, “Grand Marshal nominees should be civic minded individuals who are of good character as they will be the symbolic leader of the weekend’s festivities as we celebrate our 31st year.”

Past Grand Marshals have included, Mulberry Street Italian Food Center owner Michael Colasurdo, former banking executive Nina Anuaria, former Superior Court Judge Peter Giovine, Stephen R. Leone, Kim Pascarella, Luigi Marciante, Joseph Leone Introna, Paul Barlo, Alan Floria, Michael A. Blandina, Judi Leone, Dennis Filippone and last year’s Nicki Ann Cordi. They are among other notable Ocean County figures.

“This selection process has always been very difficult because there are always a number of deserving nominees,” Blandina added. “The Selection Committee will work diligently to choose the right person to serve as Grand Marshal for this year’s Parade and Italian Festival and one that will represent the Parade Committee

and Ocean County in an admirable manner.”

The deadline for nominations for Grand Marshal is March 25. Nominations must be submitted with a letter of recommendation and biography or resume to: Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee c/o Michael A. Blandina 249 Hawaii Drive Brick, NJ 08723 “Every nomination that is submitted will be carefully considered by the Selection Committee and may be called upon with additional questions. I am confident that the search committee will once again select a deserving individual and someone who will be an exemplary representative of Italian Heritage and Culture,” Blandina said. The Grand Marshal selection will be announced in April. The Grand Marshal will be honored at the annual dinner dance.

Blandina said during “this dinner we will honor the Grand Marshal, and other worthy individuals, businesses or organizations.”

Anyone who is interested in becoming involved with the 2022 Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival, or joining the committee, should contact Blandina at 732477-6507.

alcohol level was found to be subpotent.

FDA recommended a recall on January 20, 2022. On February 3rd, FDA publicly announced that the manufacturer had initiated a voluntary recall on January 28th.

FDA has indicated that at least three different manufact u rers may be involved. Omni believes that enforcement action by FDA against the remaining manufacturers would help them recoup their money, save them ongoing storage costs, and prevent staff layoffs, while protecting the public from the unsafe products that are still out in the market.

Many consumers do not realize that FDA does not have mandatory recall authority for all products – including hand sanitizer – and most prescription and over-the-counter drugs. In 2018, as part of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act to address the opioid crisis, Congress expanded FDA’s mandatory recall authority to include controlled substances. For other drugs, FDA relies on the good faith of manufacturers to recall their products.

Congressman Kim’s new legislation would give FDA mandatory recall authority for all drugs – including hand sanitizer – when they discover that a product is at risk of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

“We thank Congressman Andy Kim and his office, who worked tirelessly the last 8 months to push and get FDA to take action,” said David Kahan, co-founder of Omni Distributors. “This bill is so

important because, learning from my experience and what I know now, the FDA - even after learning about a harmful product - cannot force the company to do anything. After going through this experience, it’s imperative that FDA has the authority and the ability not just to recommend a recall, but to compel a recall and remove the products from the market. Without this authority, there’s nothing stopping non-reputable companies from cutting corners and using sub-par products to line their pockets, especially during a pandemic or times of chaos, knowing that even if they do get caught, FDA lacks the ability to penalize them.”

“Public Citizen strongly endorses the Protect i ng A mer ica ns f rom Unsafe Drugs Act. Granting FDA the authority to order recalls of tainted drug products is long overdue and will provide the agency with a critical tool for protecting U.S. consumers from unscrupulous dr ugmakers,” said Michael Carome, M.D., director of Public Citizen’s Health Research Group.

The Protecting Americans from Unsafe Drugs Act is included in the America COMPETES Act that will be considered on the House floor the first week of February 2022. It is a key component of improving America’s medical product supply chain.

A similar provision was unanimously adopted by the House of Representatives on a bipartisan basis in 2018 and again by the House Appropriations Committee in 2020.

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Intermediate North Students Impress At Science Fair

─Photo courtesy Toms River Schools TOMS RIVER – Intermediate North’s Science Club students completed projects and showcased them at their annual Science Fair. Students worked independently on their projects in different areas of science since the fall in preparation to present them to judges.

Science teachers Katie Keller (sixth grade) and Kristin Renkin (eighth grade) helped guide the students throughout the process, and serve as the Science Fair’s directors. Keller, Renkin, and their students were joined at the Intermediate North Science Fair by a large group of very

interested folks from throughout the district, including Jen Bolcato (Intermediate North teacher); Mike DeVita (Silver Bay principal); Ed Keller (High School North principal); Dr. Kelly Kirk (6-8 science supervisor); Adrienne Gold (director of curriculum 6-12); Cara DiMeo (assistant superintendent); and Dr. Stephen Genco (superintendent).

“These students did an outstanding job,” said Renkin. “We wish them good luck as they prepare for the next level of competition in the Jersey Shore Science Fair at Stockton University on March 19, 2022.”

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Enthusiastic storyteller, Ron Post, a surveyor, sailor, racer of catamarans, car collector and 1970 graduate of the University of Walt Disney World, will present his research on the history of the Cranberry Inlet that once connected Barnegat Bay with the Atlantic Ocean.

Ron grew up in Morris County, collaborated with a surveyor after high school graduation, was drafted into the Army, returned to Morris County to collaborate again with a surveyor, and at age 29, moved with his sailboat to Orlando, FL. He became a marina supervisor at the Contemporary Hotel i n Disney World , ma r r ied h is wife Karen in 1980, and then returned to the Jersey Shore.

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BARNEGAT – Ocean County Historical Society will host John R. Barrows, Editor of Monmouth Timeline Inc., for his presentation of The Land Pirates of Barnegat.

Was the 1834 newspaper story alleging that 2/3 of residents around Barnegat were criminals causing shipwrecks, murdering crews, and plundering cargo true?

Learn the facts about the so-called pirates and four shipwrecks along Ocean County’s shores in the 19th century!

The virtual event will take place via Zoom on February 13 at 2 p.m. To register, email at oceancountyhistory.zoom@ gmail.com stating: Name & date of the program(s) for which you are registering.

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TOMS RIVER – Join a park naturalist as they dispel the myths and fears of native snakes. You will see some of our

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Program takes place on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at Cooper Environmental Center, Cattus Island County Park, Toms River. Open to all ages.

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TOMS RIVER – Be a part of a 40-year Ocean County tradition! Join a park naturalist and follow in the footsteps of such legendary local environmentalists as A. Morton and Betty Cooper, Dorothy Hale and Pete McLain.

Be prepared to discover the fascinating and diverse wonders of the natural world. No registration required.

Walks will take place at Cooper Environmental Center, Cattus Island County Park in Toms River on Saturdays and Sundays (excluding December 11) from 2 to 3 p.m. Free for all ages.

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─Photo by Catherine Galioto-Galesky TOMS RIVER – The Keep Our Veterans Alive initiative held “Normalize the Conversation” on January 28 at Ocean County College, featuring guest speakers from the New Jersey and Wilmington VA systems, Ocean County College’s Veterans Department, and more, to spread awareness and strategies regarding veteran suicide.

The impactful event, held in person and streamed live from the Grunin Center for the Arts, was made possible by a collaboration of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars respective state departments of New Jersey.

Bob Looby of the American Legion Department of New Jersey provided welcoming remarks and encouraged attendees to multiply the message and involve the entire community in KOVA. Strategies discussed included using buddy checks, creating communities for veterans, including employers and community partners, creating a better understanding of suicide and ways to respond/prevent.

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Upcoming Blood Drive In Beachwood BEACHWOOD – In honor of all cancer warriors including Jeremy Arnold, the Beachwood Mayor’s Wellness Campaign is hosting their first blood drive here in Beachwood.

All donations will go towards local cancer centers, hospitals and blood banks. With the shortage on blood, every donation counts.

The blood drive is on February 25 from 2 to 7:30 p.m. at the Beachwood Community Center, 147 Compass Ave. Appointments are strongly recommended.

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TOMS RIVER – It’s important to get the food puns out of the way early, so let’s do that.

Jeff Hanaway arrived at Toms River Regional Schools this past summer with a lot on his plate. With two decades of experience in the K-12 sector, including Food Services director positions at several districts in Monmouth and Ocean counties, and after arriving at a district with 18 schools that serves more than 14,500 students, Hanaway must have wondered if he had bitten off more than he could chew. Sure-

ly, steering a complex department through a gauntlet of challenges would be a tough nut to crack. Whew, OK, that’s done.

Puns aside, those challenges were and remain real. An ongoing pandemic has affected nearly every industry, and food services is no different. Whereas the initial struggle was getting food into the hands of students who weren’t in school but learning virtually, now the issues revolve around a shrinking supply (Food - See Page 13)

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Continued From Page 12 chain and staffing shortages. And at TRRS, critical equipment that was already beyond its lifespan met a swift demise; walk-in refrigerators at several schools, for example, that went largely unused during the spring and summer of 2020 were found to have broken and damaged plumbing lines.

But Hanaway hit the ground running, assessing the issues at hand and getting to work on solutions. One such solution? Funding.

Prior to winter break, the department applied for a $90,000 equipment grant from the New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s Division of Food and Nutrition and its National School Lunch Program to fix those walk-ins and replace the compressors and condensers in its refrigerators/freezers at several schools.

“Some of our current equipment is greater than 30 years of age and requires increased maintenance,” the application read. “Being able to update this equipment will increase food safety and allow us to offer fresher and healthier food options for students.”

On January 19, the district was awarded the grant in full. Fresher and healthier food options is something district students and parents have expressed a need for, and the department has heeded those requests. To that end, Hanaway also helped secure $73,700 in funding this school year from the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP), a federally-assisted initiative with a mission to introduce children to new and different fresh fruits and vegetables, and to increase consumption of fresh, unprocessed produce among children.

“Those funds have gone toward offering more salads at all school sites, as well as fresh apples, oranges, pears, carrots, broccoli, and

more,” said Hanaway.

In a relatively short period of time–six months, to be exact–Hanaway has been at the helm for some major changes and marked improvements. Many of those changes happen behind the scenes–most recently, for example, the department has prepared an application for funding from New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program to replace commercial dishwashers at nine schools–but they ultimately impact students in tangible ways.

“We have been able to increase meal participation in both breakfast and lunch by 36 and 34 percent, respectively,” Hanaway said.

“Being able to provide a nutritious meal to more students with the aid of [Assistant Food Services Director] Maryellen [Kennedy] and my staff is by far the greatest accomplishment in the few short months I have been here.”

Not every public school district even houses its own Food Services Department, with some opting to outsource that facet of operations.

Toms River Regional Schools, however, has long recognized the value of utilizing its own employees and resources, making personal connections, and aligning food services with its overall mission in education and student health.

Citing one manifestation of that personal approach, Hanaway said, “The Junior Chef competition will start in a few weeks, and that’s just one innovation that will bridge students, community, and the cafeteria staff together.

“I am truly excited to be part of such an amazing district,” Hanaway continued, “and to have the opportunity to share my 20 years of experience with the Toms River community.”

There’s much work to be done, but more than $163,000 in secured alternative funding and tangibly better food options are–figuratively and literally, respectively–something we can all sink our teeth into.

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

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

When I was a practicing pharmacist at a large retail chain, I’d get this type of phone call a lot: What do I do, my husband took his blood pressure pill and now he feels faint! Is that normal?

Probably every pharmacist has received a similar call after dispensing any one of the popular anti-hypertensives like losartan, lisinopril, nifedipine, atenolol, and others.

The answer given depended on the severity of the situation of course, and we were always mindful of having the patient’s doctor informed and notified. A person often experiences low blood pressure because they have high blood pressure and they’re supported on blood pressure pills to bring it down. But the problem is that it can go down too fast, and too much! Hence, a hypotensive crisis can occur.

Kidney dysfunction, heart disease, sleep apnea as well as thyroid disease are other causes for a hypotensive crisis. Vitamin B12 deficiency is known to cause pernicious anemia and it’s quite common. This is an overlooked but common cause of chronic low blood pressure.

The symptoms are the sensation of dizziness or feeling faint and lightheaded.

There could also be nausea, weakness and inability to focus or concentrate. Vision can be impacted. If it’s serious of course call 911, and get help. Smelling salts aren’t a bad idea while you’re waiting for help.

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2. Munch on something very salty like potato chips, or drink salt water if you can sit up. It’s made as 1/2 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and stir it well.

3. Generally speaking drink more water.

The more fluid you drink the more pressure there is inside your blood vessels and that’s the goal.

4. Put on compression stockings are great if you have those. You should buy a pair of compression hose if you are on a blood pressure drug because you never know when you’ll experience this problem.

5. Fludrocortisone is a prescription medication that raises blood pressure. It works by controlling the sodium and the fluid balance in your body.

6. Do not get up fast! Even if you have been on a medication for years, and you feel confident of its effects, still I caution to never get up fast.

7. Licorice teabags can be used because that will elevate blood pressure too. If someone is around to help you steep this while you lay down with your legs up, it would be ideal!

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You can purchase tickets, be a sponsor, take an ad in the ad journal using the link here aneedwefeed.org/casino-night. or go to aneedwefeed.org and click Casino Night. Questions call Patti at 609-3167572.

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Registration in February 18 at 6 p.m., $5

cash per student. Group meets on Fridays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Ocean Gate Gymnasium (muti-purpose room) door.

Any questions, reach out to Mr. Pecaro or Mrs. Patterson.

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BERKELEY – The Berkeley Township School District is looking for substitute teachers. The rate of pay is $105/day. If you have 60 college credits you are eligible to substitute in Berkeley Township Schools.

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CLASSIFIEDS Personals Established, generous, handsome SWM in Ocean County seeks one young girlfriend that needs ongoing assistance with college and expenses.

To begin correspondence, email note and photo to: hvacrs@yahoo.com. (7) Looking for woman senior 65 or more companion plus having same interests berkeley area medium height call J.R. 732-557-5017.

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Seeking Home SENIOR JERSEY GENT SEEKS NEW HOME - Semi-retired (fully vaccinated including booster) desires lodging in private home. Food fringees too! Call Charlie (732-2163176. Email: cr@exit109.com. (12)

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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid.

Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115.

(47) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713.

(17) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-abrac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Jazz. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104.

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Help Wanted Sales Representative - To develop sales strategies, identify market opportunities & participate in the decision of purchasing natural stone products. Perform cost-benefit analyses of existing & potential customers. Mon-Fri 40hrs/wk. Associate’s in Business Administration/related field of study or 24 mos. exp. in related occupation. Mail Resume to Emerstone D.L. Inc., 1985 Rutgers University Blvd, Lakewood, NJ 08701.

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Help Wanted Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community.

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Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Looking for an evening shift manager for Seaside Heights arcade - Seasonal work three to four evenings a week.

Self-motivated, excellent communication skills, strong customer service skills and basic math skills for cash handling. Free parking space. If you are interested call Patty 908-770-6370. (6) HIRING NOW!! The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms.

No teaching experience necessary.

On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available.

Call 732-363-5530 or email dtomsriver2nj3@goddardschools.com to schedule an interview today! (t/n) IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS We are hiring Certified Home Health Aides − CHHA. Licensed Practical Nurse − LPN. Registered Nurses − RN. Direct Support Professional − DSP Fill application on-line at Sabahomehealthcare.com or call us at 732-797-0700. Please send resume to ssalu@sabahhc.com. (t/n) Senior Living Community Cook/Dishwashers/Maintenance Technician/Restaurant Servers/Bus Drivers/Lifeguard (Indoor Pool). 1700 Rt. 37 West ∙ Toms River, NJ 08755.

Call or email for details 732-341-4825 info@Silverwoodsliving.com. (t/n) Caregiver - With references is currently available and offers an assistance to people with different types of needs. Companionship, personal care, medication monitoring, shopping, driving, etc. Experienced in working for seniors with Altzheimer's/Dementia. 732-910-8869.

(8) AID/COMPANION NEEDED - Part time, approximately 2 days and 2 nights a month for a flat rate and possible additional days. No experience necessary, very light duty for a 58 year old veteran, meals are includes and private bed and bath, must have drivers license and Covid vaccination, in my Covid safe house located in Toms River Holiday City South. Please call 201-306-6839. (9) Micromedia Publications, Inc. is hiring full-time outside sales representatives to sell print & digital advertising packages to area businesses.

Sales experience is a plus, but not a requirement. Qualified candidates must be creative, energetic, willing to work hard under deadline pressure and have the ability to canvass, cold call, prospect and close a deal. Salary, bonus, benefits are offered. To apply, email cover letter and resume to VP Jason Allentoff, jallentoff@jerseyshoreonline.com .

The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms.

No teaching experience necessary.

On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. Call 732-363-5530 or email dtomsriver2nj3@goddardschools. com to schedule an interview today!

Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)

Services Don Carnevale Painting Interior, Some Exterior. Small jobs welcome. Very Neat. Reasonable & Affordable. Senior Discounts.

Low Rates & Free Estimates. 732899-4470 or 732-915-4075. (6) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725.

(19) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) ALLAmerican Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in.

Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/ pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing.

Affordable. Senior discounts.

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(19) GENERAC Standby Generators provide backup power during utility power outages, so your home and family stay safe and comfortable. Prepare now. Free 7-year extended warranty ($695 value!). Request a free quote today! Call for additional terms and conditions. 1-833-901-0309. (t/n) A+Cleaning Service - Homes, Offices, Air BNB, Shopping. Thorough. Reliable. Honest. Excellent References.

Senior discounts. Free estimates. Call Barbara 732-948-4730.

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(43) Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs.

Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned.

Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (16) LANDSCAPING - Restorations, Repairs, Stones, Mulch, Sod Installs, Hedges, Shrubs, Bushes, Downed Branches Trimmed & Removed, Demolition, Cleanouts, ect., Dumpster service provided by A901 Licensed Hauler ect. MAN WITH VAN LLC. Jim 609-335-0330 HIC# 13vh10806000.

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Mental Health Association Offering Online Support Group

OCEAN COUNTY – A new, online support and discussion group for women in the workplace is being offered by a nonprofit organization, The Mental Health Association in New Jersey, which has an affiliate office in Ocean County. The focus is on women who have experienced emotional, physical, or sexual intimidation or abuse on the job.

The group, called Life in Waves, is meeting

online twice a month via the Zoom App. The meeting is founded and facilitated by women who have experienced these challenges. A mental health professional with lived experience as a survivor of trauma is an advisor to the facilitators.

“Our area of South Jersey employs many women in occupations frequently associated with a higher risk for these experiences. Think about

all the waitresses, housekeepers, massage therapists, lifeguards, nurses and the many women working in the service industry,” said Bern Trendler, a wellness program manager. “This group provides a safe space to provide support and have an open discussion about topics like gender roles and power balances.”

Trendler said women who have faced these situations can experience negative health outcomes,

including sleep disorders, depression, anxiety and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. Through the group, members share resources and strategies to improve their mental health.

Life in Waves meets twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday at 7 p.m. To receive a link for this meeting, call The Mental Health Association at 609-652-3800 or email lifeinwaves@mhanj.org.

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By Christopher R. Shea Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates You have a right to a safe and healthful workplace. If you have suffered an injury on the job, make sure you know what kind of benefits you might receive under workers’ compensation coverage.

In some instances, an aggressive compensation carrier may deny an injured worker’s legitimate workers’ compensation claims. An insurer can claim you have not been injured, or that the injury you have suffered is not serious enough to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. If this is the case, you may stand to lose critical benefits.

Most important among these critical benefits is the right to medical treatment.

Medical benefits are mandated by the New Jersey Worker’s Compensation Act, and require the employer to furnish the injured worker with medical, surgical, and other treatment as are necessary “to cure and relieve the worker of the effects of the injury and to restore the functions of the injured member or organ” if possible. Moreover, in those instances where the employer has refused or neglected to provide medical treatment in accordance with the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act, the employer will be held responsible for the cost of treatment; even if the employee receives treatment prior

to the carrier’s authorization.

Further, it is important to note another critical benefit of the Workers Compensation Act. This benefit protects employees from collections law suits when the employee obtains medical treatment that has been wrongfully or negligently withheld by an employer. This benefit, was upheld by the New Jersey Appellate Court in Kinley Physical Therapy Services, Inc. v. Kramer, and unequivocally states that a medical service provider is prohibited from filing an action against the employee until a determination has been made by the Division of Workers’ Compensation.

The Court reasoned that a medical provider is normally not permitted to pursue collection actions in court until it resolves all administrative remedies, thus, the employee must be shielded from all actions by the medical provider until the Court determines whether or not the employer is responsible for the cost of medical care.

If you feel your legitimate benefits have been denied and you live in the New Jersey, our workers compensation lawyers would like to talk to you to see if we can assist you with your case. Please call for a free consultation. R.C. Shea & Associates, 244 Main Street, Toms River, N.J. (732) 505-1212.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of FEB 12 - FEB 18

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Sidestep a misunderstanding by waiting for another day to discuss an issue with a loved one. Any impulsiveness could cause consequences, so it’s best to count to ten before taking action or voicing an opinion in the week to come.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Moderation should be your mantra. You would be wise to avoid taking on additional debts in the week ahead. A sparkling and enthusiastic outlook can attract others and may result in a wealth of social invitations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your business ideas could be naive or overly idealistic in the week ahead. You are likely willing to investigate proposals and joint enterprises but might not understand the most important details. Wait to begin significant projects.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): A loved one or partner could have some powerful ideas. Follow someone else’s lead as the week goes by and you should be able to achieve your goals. Wait until you are armed with more data before you discuss a family or career issue.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may feel restless and ready to try something new as this week progresses. You could be primed to meet interesting people and escape from a limiting relationship or situation. Use your soft heart to deal with the hard heads.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Exercise restraint, it’s fine to multi-task in the week to come but do not impulsively spend more money than you should. Be sure that short-term solutions are not creating long-term problems.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): You might find you are walking a narrow balance beam that makes missteps more likely than usual.

Wait until later in the week when there is less chance for a misunderstanding to discuss the future of a close relationship.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You might be inspired to make sweeping changes as the week unfolds. An enthusiastic partner could encourage you. At the same time, you may be aware of family responsibilities that require more of your energy.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): True freedom can come when you realize you have nothing to prove. You may tackle your job with creativity but still may feel most comfortable close to home with your family or tribe in the upcoming week.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Dreams are the first step to manifestation, and some of your inspiring and creative ideas could grow into something worth pursuing. Wait until later in the week to begin new projects or to take definitive action.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Even if you feel slightly under the weather, your attitude can shift enough for life to shine brightly. Take the lessons gained from recent experiences seriously as the week unfolds. Focus on changes within your family.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Take steps to protect yourself from making errors that impact your financial security. Be conscious of impulse purchases as this week flies by. Investigate apps or other ways to stay more efficient and organized.

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PUT A MORE INTERESTING SPIN ON ROASTED POTATOES

By America’s Test Kitchen

In this recipe, salt does double duty: Not only does it give the potatoes their salty taste, but it also gives them their creamy texture.

There’s a lot more salt dissolv ed in t he super-salt y boiling water than there is in the raw potatoes. So, as t he spuds cook , som e of that dissolved salt moves from the water into the potatoes, seasoning them all the way through. (Thanks, diffusion!)

The salt also breaks down pectin in the potatoes (pectin is like a glue that holds the potatoes’ cells together ) . A s t he pect in br eak s down, the cells inside the potatoes start to separate.

At the same t ime, lots of tiny starch granules in the potatoes’ cells absorb water and swell up (think: teeny sponges), giving the potato a creamy (and smashable!) texture.

SALT-AND-VINEGAR SMASHED POTATOES Serves 4

Set a cooling rack inside one rimmed baking sheet.

2. Add water to a large pot and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Add salt to water and stir with slotted spoon until dissolved. Add potatoes to pot. Cook potatoes until very tender and a paring knife slips in and out easily, 20 to 30 minutes.

3 . Use a sl otted spoon to transfer potatoes to the cooling rack set in the bak ing sheet. Let potatoes sit to dry out for 10 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, spray a second rimmed bak ing sheet w ith v egetable oil spray. Use a pastr y brush to evenly coat the baking sheet with olive oil.

5. When potatoes are dr y, transfer potatoes to the oiled baking sheet. Use a 1-cup dry measuring cup to press down on each potato to flatten until 1/2-inch thick.

6. Use a clean pastr y brush to paint potatoes with half of the vinegar. Sprinkle potatoes with pepper.

7. Roast until potatoes are well browned and crisp, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer baking sheet to cooling rack . Use a pastr y brush to carefully paint potatoes with the remaining vinegar. Serve.

2 quarts water 1 1/4 cups salt 2 pounds small red potatoes Vegetable oil spray 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons malt vinegar Recipe notes: Use small red 1/4 teaspoon pepper potatoes, measuring 1 to 2 inches in diameter. I f y ou prefer to use kosher salt, you 1. Adjust oven rack to the will need 1 3/4 cups of Morupper-middle position and ton kosher salt or 2 1/2 cups heat oven to 450 degrees. of Diamond Crystal.

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