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Lawsuit Accuses LBI School District Of Sunshine Law Violations
By Daniel Nee LONG BEACH ISLAND – An open government advocacy group is suing the Long Beach Island Consolidated School District, saying officials violated the state’s Open Public Records Act and Open Public Meetings Act – colloquially known as the “sunshine” laws. The New Jersey Foundation for Open Government filed the suit in Ocean County Superior Court earlier this month. The portion of the suit that addresses government records is related to a request the group
Lacey School Board Appoints District’s Next Superintendent
made for minutes of closed session meetings – meetings which typically involve confidential information such as lawsuits and personnel matters. The law holds, however, that the content of the meetings should be made available when the need for privacy no longer exists. According to the suit, the district “ignored” portions of a records request made “improper redactions to the Board’s closed meeting minutes.” Additionally, the complaint accuses the board of providing their group with redacted versions of its meeting (Law - See Page 4)
BLUECLAWS RAMP UP FOR APRIL HOME-OPENER
By Chris Christopher Chris Tafrow is 35 years of age, but he feels like a child. “Every year,” the Lakewood BlueClaws’ general manager said of the season, “it feels like Christmas time.” The BlueClaws, the Philadelphia Phillies’ low Class A farm club, will play their regular-season home opener April 14 against the Greensboro (N.C.) Grasshoppers at 6:35 p.m. at FirstEnergy Park.
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“I am super excited,” said Tafrow, a 1999 graduate of Toms River High School East where he competed in baseball and basketball and played the snare d r u m i n t he Raiders’ ba nd. “Just the other day, when we began setting up the park, we had a good feeling. All of our planning is starting to happen.” There will be improvements at FirstEnergy Park in the team’s (BlueClaws - See Page 13)
–Photo courtesy Lakewood BlueClaws The Lakewood BlueClaws take the field at their 2015 home opener. This year’s first home game is April 14.
–Photo by Daniel Nee Craig Wigley speaks to the Lacey school board. He will take the position of superintendent for the district this summer. By Daniel Nee as director of secondary educa“I want to thank the board for all LACEY – Craig Wigley will tion for the Hamilton Township the hard work they put into this,” serve as the next Lacey Town- school district, will start his new Board President Linda Downing ship Superintendent of Schools, position as Lacey schools chief said, praising board members officials have announced. this summer at an annual salary for putting in “hard hours and (Superintendent - See Page 4) Wigley, who currently serves of $155,000.
NJ “Vulnerable” Target For Human Trafficking
By Judy Smestad-Nunn OCEAN COUNTY – Imagine children as young as 12 years old who have to perform sex acts, against their will, in exchange for shelter, food, clothing and attention. The sexual exploitation of children is the most hidden form of child abuse in the country and it is the nation’s least recognized epidemic, said Patty Mojta, social
worker and department head of Prevent Child Abuse New Jersey, the only non-profit dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect in the state. Mojta lecture, “The Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents in New Jersey” was held at the Toms River Library recently, focusing on domestic sex trafficking of children in the United States.
Conservative numbers show that at least 100,000 minors are currently exploited through prostitution in the U.S. each year, and some 100,000 to 300,000 of U.S. children are at risk of being sex trafficked and exploited, Mojta said. 83 percent of people trafficked in the U.S. are U.S. citizens, and all 50 states have reported cases. (Trafficking - See Page 11)
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minutes when unredacted versions of those same minutes were on the board’s own website. The Open Public Meetings Act violations, the suit claims, occurred when t he boa rd al lege d ly fai le d t o ke e p minutes of some of its closed meetings, failed to keep minutes that were sufficiently detailed, discussed topics in closed session which ought to have been discussed in public, and failed to hold a public comment period during certain public meetings. There were also issues with the advertisement of some meetings, the complaint states. “Our goal is to put local governments on notice that they need to obey the laws designed to guarantee citizens’ access to public meetings and records,” said NJFOG president Walter Luers. “When multiple agencies are taken to court for similar violations, it should
be a wake-up call that encourages good behavior by other public agencies.” Luers said the group has filed similar suits, successfully, against Island Heights and Trenton boards of education. District officials did not return a call seeking comment on the litigation. On occasion, the school board has faced public criticism over its transp a r e n c y, e s p e c i a l ly r el a t e d t o t h e consolidation of the district into one elementary school. Anger from residents boiled over last fall at a packed meeting on the subject. Ea rlier t h is mont h, school boa rd members voted to approve enter ing into negotiations with Ship Bottom’s mu n icipal gover n ment to pu rcha se the school site. A potential price was not disclosed, nor were details of how much borrowing might be necessary to expand and upgrade the Ethel A. Jacobsen School in Surf City to accommodate the enlarged student body.
Recreation To Host Grounds For Sculpture Trip
OCEAN TOWNSHIP – The Township of Ocean Recreation is sponsoring a trip to Grounds For Sculpture on May 20. The cost is $41 per person. The bus departs at 9 a.m. from the Township of Ocean Community Center, 239 11th St., Waretown; and will return at 4:15 p.m. The registration form can be found at
twpoceannj.gov/recreation/2016-Groundsfor-Sculpture-Trip.pdf. Complete the form and return with check payable to: Twp. of Ocean Recreation, 50 Railroad Ave. Waretown, NJ 08758. Payments may also be dropped off in the Barnegat Recreation Office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
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grueling interviews” in the months-long quest to find a new leader for the district. “The process was very exciting,” said board member Donna McAvoy. “We met six or seven times at night and, interviewing the candidates, agreeing, disagreeing and going through the whole process. We’re looking forward to all the good things to come.” Lacey school officials said Wigley currently oversees three high schools that have a combined $80 million annual budget, serving 6,500 students. Wigley said he would begin by focusing his efforts on getting to know school staff, residents, parents and students, but would also begin looking at efficiencies and accountability protocols within the district. “I really am looking forward to forging those relationships and being collaborative with the staff, students, community, alumni and senior citizens – everyone in the community,” Wigley said. “There are no skeletons in my closet,” he
added. “I’m very proud of my track record.” Wigley will replace Sandra Anthony, whose tumultuous ride with the Lacey district included a renewed focus on technology and the introduction of numerous groundbreaking educational programs, but was sidetracked by legal issues related to her former position in Wall Township which were later dropped. Anthony returned as superintendent in 2014, after board members had already pre-emptively acted to non-renew her contract with the district after she was suspended. “Over the past months I’ve been doing an abundance of research, and I’d be remiss if I didn’t recognize the hard work of Dr. [Sandra] Anthony,” Wigley said. “We did have very qualified candidates, we felt good about our choice, and we look forward to working together in the future,” said board member David Silletti. A graduate of The College of New Jersey, Wigley joked that he’s already feeling at home in Lacey. “I used to yell it all the time, ‘go Lions,’ so it feels good,” he said. “I have it in my soul.”
Lighthouse International Film Festival Submissions Are Open
LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Eighth Annual Lighthouse International Film Festival submissions are open. The festival will take place June 9 to 12 on Long Beach Island. Now accepting: animation, documentary,
experimental, feature, multimedia, music video, narrative fiction, short and television. Go to lighthousefilmfestival.org to submit. All submissions are online. High school students can submit for free and should email liffinfo@gmail.com.
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Editorial Parents Also Responsible For Education Each year when standardized test scores hit the papers, the cries of outraged parents are sure to follow. That pattern has been consistent. Parents’ concerns about how school districts handle education are warranted, too. But the role of school officials is but one key to the education puzzle. Parents must look at their own role in their child’s education. Childrens’ education does not exist in a vacuum within the school. All parents would do well to remember that. While fair and strong criticism of teachers, schools and administrations is often warranted and desirable, parents must also consider their own part in broadening their child’s knowledge. Take a moment, look at your home and ask yourself a few questions. Do you read to your child on a regular basis? Do you encourage your child to read? What was the last book you bought for your child? Does the television take up more of your child’s time than reading or homework, and if so, why? How often do you look over
your child’s homework to see what they are studying? These are not just important questions, they are essential. Getting your children involved in ballet and soccer and baseball is wonderful and enriching, but without the right answers to the above questions, those activities are just a part of what children need. Several school districts offer resources for parents who may feel ill equipped in helping their child be the best students they can. Jackson School District, for example, has free “Parents University” events, each session helping parents on a particular topic, such as encouraging reading. Visit any school district’s website, and you’ll find a Parents section. We firmly believe in teacher accountability and testing, streamlined administrations and a focus on the three R’s. But a good education does not begin and end with teachers. Parents who do not play a role in their child’s education should be the last to speak up when test scores do not meet expectations.
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Letters To The Editor Not A Satisfied Comcast Customer My wife and I are extremely disappointed in Comcast. First, they closed the handy little office in our hometown, and now they have dropped the “YES” Network from their rotation of channels. “YES” is the home of the New York Yankees. We are Yankee fans, and with baseball season coming upon us we’d like to continue to see our team. After all, in the 2 and 1/2 years since we’ve moved here from North Jersey, we have always been able to have that channel available. It is one of the few we watch. This might be bearable if their operators didn’t come up with ridiculous excuses when I call to complain. The best I’ve heard was “We’re protecting you from YES, they are trying to raise your rates.” Meanwhile, they (Comcast) have just raised our rates despite the fact that we no longer get one of our favorite channels. There should be a reduction to our bill if a favorite channel is taken away; not an increase. And “protection” like this I can live without. From the very start of our time down here, Comcast has been problematic for us (compared to the relatively trouble-free time we had with them up north.) And, from what I gather, we are not alone in our dissatisfaction. I hope this can be resolved before Opening Day! Be-
yond that, I hope Comcast resolves its “customer dissatisfaction” issues. Chet Jelinski Whiting
Great American Meatout After another winter of severe snowstorms and floods, I look forward to March 20, first day of spring, balmy weather and blooming flowers. Hundreds of communities welcome spring with an observance of Great American Meatout, asking neighbors to explore a healthy, compassionate diet of vegetables, fruits, legumes and grains. Indeed, 56 percent of respondents to a GlobalMeatNews poll said that they were or are reducing meat intake. U.S. per capita red meat consu mpt ion has dropped by more than 16 percent since 1999. Mainstream publications like "Parade," "Better Homes and Gardens" and "Eating Well" are touting vegan recipes. Even the financial investment community is betting on plant-based meat start-ups, like Beyond Meat or Impossible Foods, while warning clients about the upcoming “death of meat.” The reasons are ample. Last year, the World Health Organization found cancer to be associated with consumption of processed meats. The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee recommended reduced meat consumption. The media keeps exposing atrocities perpetrated on factory farms. And, ani-
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mal agriculture remains chief contributor to climate change and water scarcity and pollution. Each of us should celebrate our own advent of spring by checking out plant-based foods at our supermarkets and vegan recipes on the internet. Henry Traconi Toms River
Plans Would Harm Liberty State Park Access Gov. Chris Christie’s Department of Environmental Protection is shamefully refusing to promise public hearings and a public comment period for their Liberty State Park com mercializat ion and privatization plans. Their development proposals, reports and press statements have only pledged what will inevitably be a rigged, invitation-only stakeholder process. T he gover nor should t o t a l ly a b a n d o n t h e s e plans wh ich would se verely harm Liberty State Park’s public access, but if he doesn’t, the DEP must provide a full public participation process for our treasured park behind Lady Liberty. DEP Commissioner Bob Martin has ignored letters and resolutions calling for this essential process from the Friends of Liber t y State Park, Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop, Senators Sandra Cunningham, Stephen Sweeney, Loretta Weinberg, Assemblypeople Raj Mukherji, A ngela McK n ig ht a nd Nick Chiaravalloti and the Jersey City Council and the Hudson County Board
of Freeholders. The governor’s and commissioner’s failure to let all New Jerseyans express themselves on the official record and listen to the people, and an attempt to ramrod privatization leases into our priceless park would be a subversion of democracy and dishonor Lady Liberty. It seems that this administration is scared of public opinion as they know t hat t he 40 -yea r broad public consensus has overwhelmingly been for a free and green open space park for future generations. Sam Pesin President Friends Of Liberty State Park
Outsiders May Be What America Needs
What a difference four years make. At that time, Mitt Romney ate up Donald Trump’s endorsement. However, now is a different time. I’ve decided that either the regular Republicans do not want Mr. Trump elected at any price or they don’t want Mr. Trump, an outsider to politics, to win! Could that really be the reason – who knows? I do think that if people play nice with politicians, they may win; but a big mouth politician, not so much. Time will tell. Is M r. Tr u mp a “ big mouth?” You bet he is, but being a person who loves America and an outsider may be just what America needs. God help us one and all as we vote with our hearts. Bette Kooreman Whiting
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Spotlight On Government From The Desk Of Congressman Tom MacArthur: MacArthur Receives Spirit Of Enterprise Award
Congressman Tom MacArthur OCEA N COU NTY – C o n g r e s s m a n To m MacArthur announced he has received the Spirit of Enter prise Award f rom the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The award is given in recognition of MacArthur’s support for pro-jobs, pro-growth policies in the first session of the 114th Congress. Recent legislation Cong ressman MacA r thu r has suppor ted includes
the Estate Tax Repeal, which would protect fami l y- ow n e d b u s i n e s s e s facing the liquidation of assets in order to pay the taxes on a death, the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act to provide certainty to small business owners by making important sections of the tax code permanent and the Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act to produce good, high-paying jobs. “We are pleased to recog nize Cong ressman MacArthur for engaging in pro-business policymaking that helps strengthen our nation’s spirit of enterprise,” said Tom Donohue, president and CEO
of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “The Spirit of Enterprise Award honors those members of Congress who are committed to ensuring that American businesses can continue to operate and succeed in a free enterprise system.” “I am proud to support progrowth policies that empower entrepreneurs, workers and business leaders,” said Congressman MacArthur. “Creating good paying jobs in South Jersey and across the country must continue to be our highest priority. It’s an honor to receive this prestigious award – I’ll continue fighting to create opportunity and a growing economy.”
Freeholder Forum
– Photo Courtesy Congressman Tom MacArthur Tom Donohue, president and CEO of U.S. Chamber of Commerce, with Congressman Tom MacArthur.
- By Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari
Ocean County Tourism Efforts Continue To Expand
OCEAN COUNTY – A new website, a revised events calendar, expande d d i s t r i b u t io n of i n fo r m a t io n , a g g r e s sive marketing and the continuation of promotional g r a n t s a r e a l l p a r t of Ocean County’s effor ts to draw more tourists to the region. “ O c e a n C ou nt y now accounts for more than 10 percent of all tourism dollars generated in the st at e a nd i n 2015 t h at e q u a le d $ 4.6 bi l l ion ,” said Ocean County Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to the Division of Business Development and Tourism. “We have to keep the momentum going and we are taking steps to make sure everyone knows just how great a place Ocean County is for a vacation.” Vicari and Dana Lancellotti, director of Business Development and Tourism , re ce ntly outl i ne d t he cou nt y’s i ncreased efforts to draw more people and ultimately more
tourism dollars here. The Ocean County Division of Business Development and Tourism continues to launch new a dve r t isi ng i n it iat ive s using multi-media, demographically-targeted, carefully designed campaigns in Pennsylvania, Maine, New York, Delawa re, Ma r yland and Washington, D.C. as well as t a rgeted ma rkets i n Canada. “It’s important we maximize our marketing doll a r s i n o r d e r t o r e a ch the g reatest number of p e ople t h roug h a host of multi-media outlets,” Vicari said. “We already know Ocean County is a great place to visit. We have to make sure that message is get ting to everyone else. With new technologies our marketing efforts are reaching t hou sa nd s of potent ial visitors.” Lancellotti said tourism mater ials a re now provided to m ilit a r y b a s e c o m m u n it ie s i n -
cludi ng t he Joi nt Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and Naval Weapons Station Earl in Colts Neck. “We want to target more government and military travelers who are anxious to explore new destinations within a short drive from their base,” she said. A lso, O ce a nCo u nt y Tourism.com, the county’s tourism website, is undergoing some changes and will have a new refreshed look soon. T h e we b s i t e , w h i c h reached 189,000 visitors in 2015, also will have a revised events calendar, which will be combined with the Ocean County C u lt u r a l a nd He r it a ge events calendar. “The new site will be ea sie r to nav igat e a nd provide useful information at your fingertips,” Vica r i said. “We wa nt potential visitors to know all that the count y has to offer and we want to make sure that information is easy to find.” Tourism also has a social
media page used to promote events throughout the week in venues across t h e c o u n t y. A we e k l y eve nt s newslet t e r also i s e m a i le d d i r e c t ly t o 3,500 people, shared on Facebook and linked to the website. “We also work in partnership with other tourism leaders in Ocean C o u n t y,” V i c a r i s a i d . “Getting the word out is key to a successful tourism season. The members of our Tourism Advisory Council do a great job to promote Ocean County.” The Ocean Count y Tourism Matching Grant Promotional prog ram also continues providing matching funds to towns and non-profits to be used to promote event s a nd tou r ism prog rams held throughout the year. “This program has been supported by the Board
of Freeholders for more t ha n 20 yea r s,” Vica r i said. “This assists in our efforts to let people know that a lot of great events and programs are waiting for them when they visit Ocean County.” Vicari said the county’s ef fo r t s a r e h elpi n g t o attract more vacationers than ever before. “More and more visitors continue to be attracted to our 44 miles of white sandy beaches, the Barnegat Bay, the Pinelands a nd ot her dest i nat ion s such as Six Flags and our boardwalks,” Vicari said. “For our residents, this means a st ronger local e c onomy, e mploy me nt opportunities and a more stable tax base.” Ocea n Cou nt y r a n k s t h i r d i n t h e s t a t e fo r tou r ism dollars behind Atlantic and Cape May counties. In 2015, Ocean
Freeholder Joseph Vicari County tourism generated $451.4 million in state a nd local t a x revenue. Additionally, more than 37,0 0 0 tou r ism-related jobs were created in the county. “All of us on the Board of Freeholders are proud of t he g reat at t r ibut es Ocean Count y has to offer,” said Freeholder Director John P. Kelly. “County government also p r ov id e s m a ny v i sit or friendly areas from our parks to our open space to a great library system that provides numerous leisure activity programs. With so much to offer I am not sure why people would t ravel any where else.”
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Spring Calendar
Events For Local Clubs & Organizations
April:
Craft Fair and Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center, Leisure Knoll, Whiting. Call Art at 732-657-9423. Paint Party from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Holiday Heights First Aid Squad building, 120 Prince Charles Drive. Tickets are $35 and will be sold on Thursday mornings from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the clubhouse and also at the auxiliary’s regular monthly meeting on April 5. Cheese, crackers, water and soda will be served. Feel free to bring your own wine. The American Legion Auxiliary Annual Gift Auction from noon to 5 p.m. at Post 129, Church Road, Toms River. Admission is $8 per person. The Manchester Township PTA invites the public to spend “A Night In Tuscany” at its 21st Annual Spring Gift Auction at the Ramada Inn of Toms River, Route 9 North. The ticket form for the event can be found online at manchesterpta.org. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and auction ticket sales close at 7 p.m. Celebrate Irish Arts Festival. A musical program commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Easter Rising of 1916. Clan Suibhne and others will recall the fight for Irish independence in
music, song and lecture. This program will take place at 12:30 p.m. at the 6th Annual Celebrate Irish Arts Festival (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.), sponsored by Amergael, at St. Mary’s Parish on McKinley Ave., Manahawkin.
May:
The Melodiers of Holiday City Berkeley will present The Melodiers On Broadway on at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse 2 on Port Royal Drive. Tickets are $5 at the door. As in the past, The Melodiers will also ask for donations of non-perishable food items to be donated to local food pantries. English Tea at the Episcopal Church Women of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, from 2 to 4 p.m. The Episcopal Church Women will also serve delicious tea sandwiches, scones, trifle and desserts served with tea on linens. Donation is $15. Contact Stefanie at 732-350-2904. EMS & Fire Department Food Truck & Vendor Extravaganza at Willis Jones First Aid Park, 107 East Cape May Avenue, Ocean Gate. Bring your blankets, beach/camping chairs and enjoy the day. Starts at noon and ends at 7 p.m. Vendors and food truck spaces are available. Call 732-575-1112 (option 3) or email events@oceangateems.org.
World Language Honor Society Induction
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LACEY – The Lacey Township Police Department announces a new Epinephrine Pen Auto-Injector (EpiPen) program for the patrol officers within the department who are certified EMTs. Currently, 17 members of the department are certified EMTs, which includes Officer Daniel Ricciardella who is a certified paramedic with eight years of prior emergency medical experience. While legislation in New Jersey is moving toward greater access to EpiPens within the community, it is not yet common for law enforcement agencies to have the life-saving medication available for acute care in the field. Police officers most commonly arrive at medical emergency scenes well ahead of both basic and advanced emergency medical personnel, so the availability of an EpiPen auto-injector at the scene of a victim experiencing Anaphylactic Shock due to an allergic reaction will prove very beneficial. The EpiPen Auto-Injector is a disposable, pre-filled automatic injection device that when used on a victim, administers epinephrine in the event of a severe allergic reaction. According to the company that produces the device, an EpiPen contains epinephrine, a medication that can help decrease a body’s allergic reaction by relaxing the muscles in a victim’s airway to make breathing easier, helping to reverse the rapid and dangerous decrease in blood pressure and relaxing the muscles in the stomach, intestines and bladder. The Lacey Township Police Department EpiPen program is a physician-directed program with the full support and oversight of Dr. Laurence R. DesRochers of the Urgent Care Now center at 239 North Main Street in Lanoka Harbor. The officers in the Patrol Division who are certified EMTs are receiving the
– Photo courtesy Lacey Police From left to right, Officer Daniel Ricciardella with Urgent Care Now officials, CEO Dr. John Kulin and Marketing Director James Jones. required training by Dr. DesRochers in the use of the auto-injector. Under the program, kits with both adult and pediatric auto-injectors are to be deployed on each shift in the event of an emergency call involving anaphylactic shock. The Lacey Township Police Department is registered with the Office of Emergency Services within the New Jersey Department of Health as an agency authorized to utilize the auto-injectors. Furthermore, comprehensive department policy has been developed to formalize the specific requirements of the program within the department. Officer Daniel Ricciardella was instrumental in helping to successfully implement the program and has been assigned as the program coordinator. A special thanks to Dr. Laurence R. DesRochers, medical director of Urgent Care Now; Dr. John Kulin, CEO of Urgent Care Now and Marketing Director James Jones for their assistance in establishing this program.
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Community News Local Dentist Donates His Fees To Smiles For Life
TOMS RIVER – If you whiten your teeth between now and June 30, you will be helping families whose children have cancer or children who need cleft palate surgery. Each year Toms River dentist Dr. Ron Rotem participates in the Smiles for Life Campaign by donating 100 percent of his time whitening teeth. Last year, Rotem donated $1,800 from the Smiles for Life Campaign to Ocean of Love, a nonprofit organization that aids families whose children have cancer, and The Smile Train, which provides surgery for children who need cleft palate surgery. Through the national Smiles for Life Campaign, Rotem has donated more than $55,000 during the past 12 years to charities. Rotem, a member of the national Crown
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FORKED RIVER – “Hope is an Anchor for the Soul” is the theme for the benefit auction and dinner sponsored by the Forked River Presbyterian Church on April 22 at 6 p.m. The Benefit Auction will be held at the Captain’s Inn at 304 East Lacey Road on the waterfront. Enjoy a dinner of appetizers, food stations and desserts.
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New Jersey is vulnerable because it is a tourist destination and is within a day’s drive to multiple major metropolitan cities. The state has many highways and truck stops, Atlantic City, and “hyper-masculine environments,” such as major sporting events and military bases, Mojta said. Superstorm Sandy impacted the sexual exploitation of children because people became displaced and lost their jobs, resulting in individuals at their breaking point and on the brink of being volatile, she said. “What do you think of when you hear the words ‘teen prostitute?’” Mojta asked the audience. Some audience members said “slutty girl,” “tramp,” “promiscuous,” “ho,” and “deserves what she gets.” “How about ‘younger child,’ ‘kidnapped,’ ‘victim,’ ‘forced,’ ‘lost/scared,’ ‘deserving of support and comfort?’” Mojta said. “Words count...the word ‘prostitute’ gets thrown around a lot, and it helps traffickers because it brings shame and blame, and the victim is less likely to ask for help,” she said. 98 percent of victims worldwide are female, and the average age that children enter the commercial sex industry is between 12 and 14. An estimated 70 to 90 percent of victims have a history of child sexual abuse, she said. Research is showing that a majority of
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It’s not difficult for sex traffickers to recruit children, she said. Vulnerable children, such as runaways, are offered love and attention, food, housing, clothing and drugs, and a promise of work opportunities. “Some children sleep in their own beds at night and are trafficked after school or on weekends; victims might be moved, but that’s not always the case,” she said. The traffickers expertly psychologically manipulate their victims through force, fraud and coercion, and most of the kids don’t realize they’re being manipulated, Mojta said. “The adolescents are groomed and they think they’re doing something for someone they love by putting their safety at risk. That’s not love,” she said. “They think they’re making the choice.” Victims usually work seven days a week, 365 days a year and see 10 or more clients a night. “Girls can have quotas to meet, depending on where they live, ranging from $200 a night if they are in a place like Newark, to $5,000 a night if they’re in Atlantic City,” Mojta said. The physical harm of trafficking includes traumatic brain injury, bodily injuries, diseases, rape, alcohol and drug use, pregnancy and death. The psychological harms include dissociative disorders, shame and grief, depression, anxiety, suicide, traumatic bonding with trafficker, and PTSD. “The victims are unaware of what is being done to them is a crime. They do
not consider themselves victims, and they blame themselves for their situation, and they may have loyalty and positive feelings for their trafficker as a coping mechanism,” Mojta said. Red flags for victims include branding/ tattoos, inappropriate dress, sudden possession of expensive items, an older and controlling boyfriend, or a youth who has traveled to or lived in many locations. Prevention strategies include communication between adults and youth, media literacy (an awareness of what we watch or listen to); technology safety and reporting unsolicited requests; and reducing the language that perpetuates the glamorization of pimp/ho culture and victim blaming. New Jersey does not have a specific shelter for children who have been sex trafficked. They are put into shelters with other kids, and they might feel shame and stigma, and may not feel safe talking about their experience in that setting, Mojta said. Manchester resident Pat Meravi, 78, attended the presentation at the library, which she said was enlightening. “It made you think about the overwhelming sadness, and the kids that are trapped in that life. I can’t imagine the internal war that goes on to get themselves restored. You have to believe it’s possible ‑‑ we have to have hope, it keeps us going,” she said. The library held two programs on human trafficking; the third is at Lakewood branch at 6:30 p.m. on April 11. The phone number for New Jersey Human Trafficking Hotline is 855-363-6548.
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is the fun part of it.” Tafrow said nearly seven million fans have streamed through the turnstiles for regular-season home games. “We have a chance at hitting seven million by the end of this year,” he said. “We are successful because we have kept things fresh. We have creative marketing, new programs, new things. We can’t control what happens on the field. Our job is to have people come to the park. “You don’t have to watch the games. You can walk the concourse, try the food, enjoy the Kids Zone and have fun on Thirsty Thursday, our most popular event. You can enjoy yourself for three or four hours.” Tafrow said the game day staff consists of nearly 270 persons. “We have food and beverage people, ushers, ticket takers, parking lot workers, merchandise and security people,” he said. “That is a pretty big staff. They are the first people our fans interact with. Some of the workers have been here since we started. Our fans see the same faces when the gates open and it’s definitely warming.” Most recently the team’s senior vice president of business operations, Tafrow is in charge of all aspects of the BlueClaws’ business operation, including ticket packages and g roup outi ngs, corporate partnerships, marketing, stadium operations, food and beverage and special events. He is also responsible for continuing, forging and expanding business relationships within the Jersey Shore community. Tafrow, a graduate of Seton Hall University where he majored in finance, worked in food and beverage, corporate sales and marketing with the BlueClaws before becoming their general manager. He resides in Hazlet with his wife, Christine, and daughter, Skye. “We are not brain surgeons or doctors,” he said, “but I think what we do is very important for families and communities. You see the fruits of your labor come to light. I worked a short stint in corporate for six months to see what the real world is like and I worked a nine to five job. Here I am working a lot of hours, but I really enjoy it. I hope everyone is that fortunate.”
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Services PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Celebrating almost five decades of service. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice. com. See all our anniversary and monthly specials. 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) Piano Lessons - At reasonable rates in your home. Experienced teacher of 38 years. M.S.M. Grad. Call Ms. Christine 732-713-2669. (13) Paint Your Rooms - Fast, clean, neat starting at $50 per room. Grass cutting from $25 per lawn. 609-994-7507 leave messages. (13) Caulking - Interior, bathrooms, kitchens, etc. Cutting out old. Installing new. Call Steve 732703-8120. Thank You. (t/n) Wallpaper and Bordering - Hanging and removal of old. No job too big or small. Great references. Call Angela 609-891-8544. (46) Go With A Pro - Interior and exterior home improvemnts. Roofing, siding, tile, painting, flooring, decks, kitchens, bathroom, basement, windows, doors, odd jobs, pavers, much more. Senior discounts. 32 years experience. Insured. NJ Reg 13VH07919200. 732-569-1406. (15) Custom Shelving – Organize your garage, basement, walk-in closets. All wood shelving made and installed to meet your needs. Nice, affordable and very strong. Call Gus 732-363-6292. (15) Painting - By neat, meticulous craftsman who will beat any written estimate. Interior/exterior. Free estimate. Fully insured. 732-5067787, 646-643-7678. (14) Roofing Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows, gutters. Repairs and discounted new installations. Prompt service. Insured. NJ license #13HV01888400. Special spring discounts. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (14) 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. (50) Jayne of all Trades - Angies list super service awards. Call Jayne 732606-7109. Honey do list specialist. License #13VH06680000. (12)
P o l i s h L a d y - M a t u r e . Wi l l do light housekeeping, cooking, shopping, doctors, companionship, etc. Very reliable. Call Ava 732-581-4726. (14) Caregiver - Looking for position. Part time or full time. Please contact Liza 917-589-0057. (11)
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Don Carnevale Painting - Specializing in interiors/exteriors. Very neat. Special senior discounts. Reasonable, affordable, insured. References. Low winter rates. License #13VH3846900. 732-8994470 or 732-814-4851. (14)
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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)
Handyman - Home repairs, painting, powerwashing, yard work, quality work at low prices. No job too small. Veteran Discounts. Bob 732-606-6750. (16) Gardener Experienced - Setup, maintain gardens, borders. Seasonal planting, design, EZ care container gardens. Affordable. Free garden check-ups. Joe 732-232-8144 (17)
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