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(Left) The Frederick Drive traffic light was installed two and a half years ago. (Right) This memorial is at the traffic light for Denise Iesals, who died in 2015 after being struck by a vehicle at that intersection.
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By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – In the two and a half years since the light at Frederick Drive and Route 9 has been in existence, crashes have dramatically decreased, police said. The intersection had been a dangerous one for years before that. There had been three fatalities since 2009. T he tow nship petitioned the State Department of Transportation to build a traffic light
there in 2012 and it was fi nally completed in August of 2018. What a lot of drivers probably don’t realize is that there is a large neighborhood off Frederick, if you head west. There is an apartment complex not far from the intersection. There are other roads in and out of the area, but Frederick is the most convenient, at least for those who live in the apartments. These residents would
often walk to the shopping plaza, crossing Route 9 to do so. This shopping plaza, anchored by ShopRite, is extremely busy. The way the parking lot is designed, it appears that there was a plan to have a standalone building close to this intersection, such as a bank or a drive-through restaurant. There are entrances to this plaza to the north and south of Frederick Drive, and both of them get tight
with traffic and people riding the shoulders to get around drivers trying to make a left into the parking lot. When the town made its original request to the DOT in 2012 they provided statistics to prove it was dangerous. There had been 45 crashes in the few years before this request. Six of these crashes involved pedestrians; resulting in two fatalities. In the span of 2012 (School - See Page 4)
Is Ocean County A Hot Spot For Winning Lottery Tickets?
By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – Over the past month, residents in Ocean County have been winning big when it comes to the New Jersey Lottery. Drawings for the Powerball and Mega Millions reached extreme highs: the Powerball reaching
$731.1 million on January 21 and the Mega Millions reaching $1 billion, being the second-largest Mega Millions jackpot in history. Here at Jersey Shore Online, we’ve reported several winnings in the last month. Approximately 10 winners in the past
several weeks, totaling to almost $2.5 million. The luckiest winner was the recent Mega Millions Jackpot winner from the January 22 drawing. The winning ticket was purchased in Brick Township and won the second-tier prize of $1 million.
When asked ‘what would you do if you won the lottery?’, many Ocean County residents surprisingly had similar answers. Many said the first thing they would do is move out of Ocean County or use the money to go on vacation. “I play with the hopes
of winning. I will help people who need help, with all that money I don’t have a care in the world for myself it would be for everyone else. But I definitely would travel, see all the places I want to see, hopefully without COVID-19 restrictions,”
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School Choice Program Continues Through Pandemic
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Central Regional School District’s School Choice program, where they take in students from other towns, has continued even through the COVID-19 restrictions, officials said. New Jersey’s Interdistrict Public School Choice Program enables families to send their children to a school without any cost to the family. The state pays the tuition. Any New Jersey student can apply, and the application goes to the district, rather than the state. The district has to follow guidelines in order to remain in the program. “School Choice has been a tremendous success at Central Regional,” Superintendent Triantafillos Parlapanides said. “Once a student is accepted as a Choice Student they become a Central Regional student so they are in the same hybrid system we are using now.” (School - See Page 4)
Students Divided Over 2 Kinds Of Desk Barriers
By Chris Lundy PINE BEACH – As elementary students returned to in-person instruction, they found plastic dividers on their desks designed to slow the spread of COVID-19. However, through the internet and people talking, parents learned that some schools got fully clear barriers while some had barriers that were solid white on the sides. The ones that were white on the sides cut off the peripheral vision of students and are great for keeping kids from cheating, but are basically like “horse blinders,” said Rob Wunderlich of Pine Beach. His daughter’s school, Pine Beach Elementary, which is part of the Toms River Regional School District, received the white barriers that have a clear front. “They can’t even see the board,” he said. (Barriers - See Page 21)
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to 2018, the number of crashes per year were about the same, Lt. Ryan Roth said. One of these was fatal. In 2015, a delivery driver was counting his tip while driving and didn’t see the pedestrians until it was too late. A memorial to one of the victims, Denise Marie Iesals, who died that night, is currently installed near the intersection. This crash happened while the DOT was still deciding whether to put up a light. Route 9 is a state road, so any improvements to it have to be done by the state. The mayor and council, at one time, offered to have the township put the light up themselves but the state didn’t let them. The township had been required to put aside 25
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Continued From Page 1 “We have 89 students from other districts that help generate roughly $1.3 million a year,” he said. The state limits the district to 89 students, so they are at their max for the program. The School Choice funding has been used for the new track and turf field, and in the past has helped start the JROTC Program and the Humanities Academy, he said. “We use School Choice funds to pay for free PSAT testing for all juniors, the district-wide new phone system, new stadium lights, middle school fire system, textbooks, band uniforms, new buses,” and more, he said. “The School Choice funds help us not have to go out for a referendum and fix the school and purchase items that benefit the students.”
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Continued From Page 1 Sue Nodes from Toms River said. “I’ve never won the lottery before but if I did, I would take my family and friends on a beautiful well-deserved vacation. When I return home, I would make sure my whole family was set up to live a comfortable worry-free life,” Lisa Matesic said. Some residents said they would like the donate their winnings to charities. “I’d finish my house and donate to charity,” Donna Wells Peters said. “Pay off my mortgage, donate to family and friends and many charities,” Cheryl Skolski Mattila Certosimo from Manahawkin said. One resident even discussed how he won the lottery years ago. “I actually did win lotto like thirty years ago. $1,000! 5/6 numbers.... hope that wasn’t my last win,” Alberto Gancitano said. So, what is making Ocean County such a lucky spot for winning lottery tickets? Is it just pure luck or is there more to it? Missy Gillespie from the New Jersey Lottery explained how it really is just the luck of the draw. “While we are living in challenging times, we hope that the Lottery has provided all players with inexpensive entertainment. For only a few dollars players can get in the game and dream. This year has proven to be extremely lucky for New Jersey
percent of the cost of the light years before. Since the light was installed 2.5 years ago, there have been nine crashes, Roth said. Two of these resulted in minor injuries. There were no crashes involving pedestrians and no fatalities. “It has legitimately saved lives,” he said. “And it has made what crashes we do have more minor.” The light has a button pedestrians can push to change the light so they can cross safely. This was one of the stipulations the governing body wanted when they petitioned the state and they were glad it was included. Locals have complained that the traffic light slows down Route 9, which was already slow to begin with. There’s a traffic light not too far to the north, which provides a merge of traffic from Ocean Gate and Berkeley Shores. Central is already a regional district – taking students from Berkeley, Ocean Gate, Island Heights, Seaside Heights and Seaside Park. Bringing in students from even further regions improves opportunities for them and brings people of different backgrounds and perspectives together to learn from each other. Students in the School Choice program at Central can start in seventh grade. In high school, they can take part of programs such as the Junior ROTC or Humanities Academy, which involves a partnership where Georgian Court University professors teach on the Central campus. If a student starts the Humanities Academy as a freshman, they can graduate high school with 30 college credits free of charge. Choice programs often have smaller class sized, increased instruction time, or other opportunities. lottery players. We get winners all the time, from all over the state, including the two recent Powerball jackpots, the winner of $23.2 million in Passaic County and another of $33.2 million in Morris County a week apart from each other. The Passaic County win also included a second-tier prize of $1 million at the same store. Some called that lightning striking twice,” Gillespie said. Although the odds of winning do not matter when it comes to geography, there are more people and more businesses in some areas of New Jersey which means more possible sites for Lottery retailers and a larger pool of potential Lottery players. “The number of people playing does not change the odds, but the more people that are playing in a given area, the more opportunities for one of them to have a winning ticket,” Missy said. According to NJ Lottery, January 2021 players benefitted from a record Jersey Cash 5 jackpot, back-to-back jackpot Powerball weekends, and some CASH4LIFE prizes resulting in 18 new millionaires in the Garden State. Winners took home prizes from $1 million to $33.2 million, with one of the winners being from Ocean County. Currently, the Powerball Jackpot is up to $66 million and the Mega Millions up to $96 million. Will Ocean County continue this hot streak of winners? Time will tell!
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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials
Proposed State Budget Should Have Taxpayers And Businesses Very Worried CAPITOL COMMENTS
“The numbers don’t lie. Spending has increased more than 30 percent since G ove r n o r’s Mu r p h y’s fi rst year, to the surprise 9th Legislative District of few. His most recent proposed state budget is Senator Christopher Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove chock full of spending for new programs or increases TRENTON − Senator Christopher Con- for existing ones. “Residents in our area should expect more nors, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove (All R-9th) of the same if the Governor’s proposed offered the remarks following Governor budget goes through. That means watching Phil Murphy’s Fiscal Year 2022 State Bud- their tax dollars go to other parts of the state or to Trenton itself. Whenever the Governor get Address:
uses the term ‘investment,’ it’s code for more state spending and bureaucracy that most taxpayers are unlikely to benefit from, but certainly will pick up the tag for when the bill comes due. “There is a contradiction at the heart of the Governor’s budget in which he touts no new taxes while at the same time proposing to increase state spending dramatically. The answer is simple: he borrowed billions last year to allow him to spend more next year. That spending will be unsustainable once the borrowed funds run out, so he’s sure to propose raising taxes in the next budget after this November’s General Election.
“Taxpayers should take notice and readily engage in this year’s budget process in view of what is at stake for our state’s future. New Jersey is already unaffordable for too many who are biding their time to flee somewhere else. Reckless spending is only setting our state up for catastrophic failure when economic challenges both known and unforeseen are going to be formidable. “The Legislature should send the Murphy Administration’s proposed budget back to the drawing board so that the interests of taxpayers and businesses can be prioritized over the demands of special interests and state bureaucracies.”
Report Reveals Truth About Saudi Arabian Murder Of American Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez
NEWARK – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement in reaction to the Biden administration’s publication of a U.S. intelligence report on Saudi Arabia’s assassination of Saudi journalist and Washington Post columnist
Jamal Khashoggi: “Today the United States gover nment f inally acknowledged what the rest of the world has already k n ow n : S a u d i C r ow n Prince Mohamed bin Salman personally approved the operation in which Saudi assassins br utally kidnapped, dismembered, and murdered journalist and American resident Jamal Khashoggi. “By ending Donald Tr ump’s cover up of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, President Biden has demonstrated his commitment to transparency and compliance with law. This was the only
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appropriate first step, and I’m pleased that the Biden administration has taken it. At the same time, I am hopeful it is only a first step and that the administration plans to take concrete measures holding Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman personally responsible for his role in this heinous crime. “That President Tr ump ref used to disclose this information for years and even went so far as to defend the heinous actions of a foreign leader over
the integrity of his own intelligence agencies will be one of the many stains on his tenure. “The United States must send a clear signal to our allies and adversaries alike that fundamental values, including respect for basic human rights and human dignity, drive U.S. foreign policy. We must also ensure that there are real consequences for individuals like MBS; if not, autocrats around the world will get the message that impunity is the rule.”
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER Teachers Are Not The Enemy Teachers used to be respected, appreciated and seen as a positive aspect in students’ lives. We were a nd st ill a re pa rents’ pa r t ners i n education. Our focus and passion is to teach our children - your children - to love to learn. Now, we are seen as the enemy by many, but thankfully not all. We’re still the same teachers from February 2020. Please understand this is not easy for us either. We miss those special things that made school special, we have drawers full of t-shirts for those special days that aren’t touched this year. We miss parties and celebrations; 100th Day, Pi Day and all these activities that made special memories for not only the kids but for us too. We understand the diff iculties parents are exper ienci ng juggli ng work and education, many teachers have their own children and are experiencing this too. We get it and it’s not easy or fair. The reality is no one has experienced this type of situation and there’s no road map to fix it. Let’s keep in mind the important thing here: it’s the students. They feed off our behaviors and reactions. They need all of us to be as positive as we can, even when it’s hard and we’re fr ustrated and tired. They need us to say it will be ok, even though we don’t know when or how. We all want February 2020 to come back and it will. Let’s remember we’re partners not adversaries. A shore area teacher
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Letters To The Editor New “For The People Act” Would Weaken Lobbyists For generations, we’ve been told that money is power. It’s an axiom that cont i nues to d r ive ou r politics. Despite bei ng able to vote for our elected officials, once they reach p u bl i c of f i c e , t h e y’r e all too often swayed by lobbyists and big money interests. Instead of representing the people, lawmakers spend the majority of their time fundraising, relying on large donors and holding cour t with corporations. That can change, but only if Congress passes the For the People Act. The For the People Act is a bold anti-corruption a nd democracy refor m bill that would strengthen our democracy by reducing the inf luence of big money i n ou r polit ics. It would enact limits on donations from lobbyists and increase the power of campaign contributions from everyday Americans by creating a small-dollar donor matching program. These changes would open up new opportunities for different kinds of candidates to run for office -- candidates that come directly from our communities and understand the problems we face. Instead of being beholden to the donors and lobbyists with the fat test wallets, ou r elected officials will be working for the people. Wit hout t h is t y pe of bold democracy reform, our political system will never be truly democratic or f ully represent at ive and our government will continue to work only for the privileged few. It’s past time to build a better system for all Americans - which is why I’m urging Congress to pass the For the People Act. Jeff Mende Howell
This Is Who We Are
After the riots on the Capitol Building, people said “This is not who we are.” After protesters set fire to a police station we said “This is not who we are.” I would argue the opposite. We executed Native Americans and drove them from their land. We put Japanese Americans in concentration camps around World War II. Over the course of 40 years, from 1932 to 1972, black men were experimented on with the Tuskegee Study, where the government refused to treat them for syphilis because they wanted to see what would happen and black lives were expendable. This happened during my lifetime, and probably yours, too. It only stopped when it got leaked to the press. I use “we” a little carelessly. I didn’t have anything to do with these things, and neither did you. But somebody did. This is who they are. There have always been Americans like this. There always will be. But we need to take the blinders off and realize that they exist or else we’ll never be able to fight them. And we’ll never be able to prevent the next one. Howard Cumming Manchester
Bacchione Is A 2nd Amendment Protector John Bacchione stands for the Second Amendment and will be a GREAT County Commissioner. Berkeley Township Councilman John Bacchione is running for Ocean County Commissioner - and he has my full support. Everyone has their issues they vote for, for me, as a law-abiding gun owner living in New Jersey, protecting the Second Amendment is one of my core issues. With Democrats taking control in Washington and the New Jersey Democrats in Trenton
ruling virtually unchecked, law-abiding gun owners need to take their votes on a local level very seriously. Councilman Bacchione has openly voted to preserve the rights of law-abiding gun owners, like myself. The Councilman voted for a resolution in Berkeley that respectfully recognizes the Second Amendment rights of gun owners. The Second Amendment provides law-abiding citizens the ability to protect themselves and their families as well as lawfully use their firearm(s) for hunting and recreation. I am a responsible gun owner who respects and follows the laws. I would like to thank Councilman Bacchione and his colleagues in Berkeley for protecting the Second Amendment and the people who respectfully and lawfully exercise their constitutional right. I am supporting Republican John Bacchione for Ocean County Commissioner. I urge all Republicans, like me, to support his candidacy and help protect the Second Amendment in Ocean County. Gary Chrzan Bayville Proud NRA Member
Bacchione Should Be Our Next Commissioner John Bacchione is the true conservative choice for Ocean County Republican voters for Ocean County Commissioner, formerly Freeholder. John Bacchione, a Berkeley Township Councilman, has a proven conservative track record. In the face of the Murphy’s leftist agenda, Councilman Bacchione has stood for conservative principles. While Phil Murphy says New Jersey is a Sanctuary State, Councilman Bacchione voted with his Governing Body to declare in one voice that Berkeley Township will NEVER become a Sanctuary City. While Phil Murphy and Trenton Democrats want to squash the 2nd Amendment rights of all New Jersey resi-
dents, Councilman Bacchione has stood up for the rights of lawful gun owners. Financially, as Trenton Democrats have driven the state’s finances into the ground, Councilman Bacchione helped lead our town to having the 2nd lowest overall property taxes in the county! This is not by accident. When you have fiscally-conservative policies, you provide taxpayers with affordable government. Ocean County has some of the lowest property taxes in the state. Electing conservative Republicans like John Bacchione for Ocean County Commissioner is how you keep it that way. Ocean County Republican County Council voters will be going to the polls on March 10th to vote for our next Ocean County Commissioner. I am encouraging voters to check the record of Councilman Bacchione. After you do, the choice is clear. Vote conservative Republican John Bacchione for Ocean County Commissioner. James Blavat Berkeley
An Idea For Homeless Housing
Regarding the homeless population in Ocean County and Ocean County being the only county without a homeless shelter, how about using the over one million dollar acreage in Barnegat that the County bought several years ago to use as another animal shelter (which we don’t need)? There is a nice house on the property and could probably renovate the inside runs easily to accommodate this population. It has been sitting there empty and unused (except for a brief use during Sandy) since they bought it. It is unbelievable that we have such a large population of homeless people in this day and age. Victoria Matluk Manchester
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County Health Department Launches COVID Info App
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – In the war against the coronavirus, the Ocean County Health Department has just added a new weapon to their arsenal, an innovative new mobile app. The recently launched app can be downloaded for free from Google Play/Android and Apple app stores and provides residents an easy and convenient way to connect them with various programs. OCHD Public Health Coordinator/ Health Officer Daniel Regenye said the app will assist residents locate services, special events, health resources and the latest public health news and topics. A special COVID-19 feature is also included on the app with a variety of information from testing and travel advisories to notifying residents when vaccination clinic appointments become available. “The Ocean County Health Department has really been looking forward to providing this new free service for all its residents – especially during the pandemic. It’s a great resource for people to have on their smartphone or mobile device to keep them informed and safe – and it’s extremely user friendly,” Regenye said. “Technology now is allowing us to be proactive by disseminating critical information more timely and consistently,” OCHD Public Information Officer Brian Lippai said “The timing is right too as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and our residents are craving information about all the latest developments regarding the vaccine roll out process, when clinic appointments open up, testing and so much more,” Lippai added. Residents will be able to find information available right at their fingertips with just a few clicks. Users can access features including: • Up-to-the-minute news alerts/push notifications covering county COVID-19 services and data • Emergency preparedness and Health Alert Network reports • Press releases covering a wide range of public health topics • A Wellness Check to help determine if an individual has symptoms of
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Students Celebrate 100th Day Of School
BERKELEY – Ms. Walstrom’s class from Potter School had an amazing time celebrating the 100th Day of school in person on February 16 and February 24! They were beyond excited to walk into a room full of 100 balloons! The school thanked the generous community donors for upholding a long-standing Potter tradition. The students enjoyed a day of painting 100 dots, completing STEM challenges based on the number 100, bundling balloons and seeing how many times they could write their name in 100 seconds!
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Board Of Education Recognizes Member With Certificate
BERKELEY – At the February 23 Board of Education meeting, the Board of Education recognized former board member Keith Fisher for his years of service. Mr. Fisher served on the Berkeley Township Board of Education from 2013 until 2021. Board President Mrs. Bacchione presented certificates on behalf of the Berkeley Township Board of Education, Mayor Carmen Amato, and the Ocean County Board of Commissioners.
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BERKELEY – The Central Regional Alumni Association announces their scholarship topic for all high school seniors. They are proud to have been able to provide 50 scholarships since 2005. The topic is:
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New Location For Bereavement Support Meetings
BERKELEY − The meetings held in Crestwood Village VI is on hold due to the clubhouse being closed. However starting March 31 at 1 p.m. there will be a meeting at the Ryan Fu-
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Coin Tosses Approved For Fire Company
BERKELEY – There will be coin toss fundraisers for the Pinewald Fire Company at the following times, locations to be announced: • May 15, 2021 - Raindate: May 16, 2021
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Do I Have A Trial Period With My New Hearing Instruments?
In the State of N.J., a trial period to test drive hearing aids is not required by law. However, in 98% of other States, you would receive 30 or 45 days to wear and evaluate the hearing instruments and return the system to the hearing care provider if you’re not satisfied. In fact, certain providers will give you greater than two months to return the hearing aid system. If you return the hearing aids, there may be a small restocking fee which is typically 5%-10% of the total purchase price. This restocking fee is very common, however, feel free to negotiate that percentage. Remember, the hearing care professional is spending time with you and should be compensated for his/ her time. For those of you who have never worn a hearing aid, it will take time for your brain to acclimate to all of the sounds we “normally” hear and for many of us, it could take at least 30 days. In fact, “new” hearing aid users are typically not fit at 100% prescription during the
initial fi rst fit. More often than not, the new hearing aid user is set between 80-85% of predicted prescription for the patients hearing loss. It will usually require at least two additional follow up visits to reach close to 100%. The more “time” the hearing care professional wants to spend with you, the greater the chances of a successful experience. In my opinion, I believe all potential hearing aid patients need a minimum of 45 days to acclimate to wearing hearing aids and at least two follow up visits need to occur after the initial fitting. Any practice that does not offer this should not be considered using best practices and I would look elsewhere to improve your hearing. Dr. Izzy is always available to answer your questions about most hearing care issues. Dr. Izzy and his Staff have offices in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin and can be reached at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit: www.gardenstatehearing.com.
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Dear Joel DIABETES AND BLURRY VISION
People with diabetes can experience blurry vision that causes objects to look out of focus. It can be understated or noticeable, can change throughout the day, and can come on slowly or quickly, depending on the cause. Long-term uncontrolled diabetes can lead to high blood sugar levels that gradually damage small blood vessels. As a result of this condition, called “diabetic retinopathy,” vision becomes blurred. With shortterm blurriness in diabetics, fluid can move into and out of the eye due to high blood sugar levels, causing the lens of the eye to swell and impede focusing ability. It is crucial for diabetics to determine whether their blurred vision is due to short- or long-term uncontrolled diabetes. Careful management of your diabetes is the best way to prevent vision loss. If you have diabetes, see your eye doctor for a yearly eye exam with dilation — even if your vision seems fine. Pregnancy may worsen diabetic retinopathy, so if you’re pregnant, your eye doctor may recommend additional eye exams throughout your pregnancy. To schedule an appointment, please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES at 732-349-5622.
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Dear Joel, My wife, who has always enjoyed social media, has become obsessed since the pandemic. She’s joined random groups and chat rooms, swapping stories and sharing details of our life. I understand her need to connect with people, but she has no idea who these people are. When I express concern, she tells me I’m paranoid. Do you have any suggestions on how I can I get her to stop sharing? Answer: There are plenty of ‘safe’ sites where people can connect, play games, etc. Now sounds like a good time for you to participate as well. Sit down with your
w ife, decide what online activities you’d like to do together, and then do a Google search. AARP.org is a great place to start, but have fun exploring. Soon you’ll be sharing common interests with couples from all over the country. Thank you for writing. Joel Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio. com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM.
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Millions of people around the world are opting for the COVID-19 vaccine, and pharmacists are the front line healtth professionals that see people coming in and asking for help. So, today, I’d like to offer tips and remedies in regards to this. I’d like to make one thing clear, this article is not a statement about whether you should receive the vaccine, or not. That is entirely up to you. Speak to your practitioner about what is right for you. My article is intended to help those of you who do opt to get it, and then suffer with post-vaccination discomfort. Here’s what you can do to help yourself: Make sure they inject it properly. You’ve probably seen people on TV getting vaccinated, but if the skin is pinched as the needle is injected, it could cause the vaccine to get placed into the fatty tissue right underneath your skin, instead of the muscle where it’s supposed to be. In other words, they don’t need to be pinching your deltoid muscle. Pain at the site of injection. This is a very common occurrence. If you have ever received a shot in your arm, you already know how the surrounding muscles feels sore for up to a week. The reaction may be immediate, or slightly delayed. If it is pinkish-red, you can apply some hydrocortisone to the area to help reduce that. Some experts suggest an antihistamine if the redness and heat is too much, in which case, something like Benadryl or Claritin. You may take over-the-counter (OTC)
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Crisis Hotline Volunteers Needed
JERSEY SHORE – Crisis Hotline volunteers needed for CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth Counties’ training beginning March 17, once a week for 12 weeks from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Training will be held virtually. CONTACT is a 24-hour crisis intervention hotline that
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Dr. Temple Grandin Featured At Ocean County College’s Grunin Center In March
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College’s Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts is pleased to present Temple Grandin, Ph.D., on March 13 at 7 p.m. This virtual event is $13.50 plus $1.50 ticket fee, and pre-registration is required at grunincenter.org/event/virtual-temple-grandin. Dr. Grandin will discuss her experience with autism spectrum disorders and her professional career. She will speak about how to nurture and turn talents and special interests into paid work, through jobs that are particularly well-suited to individuals on the autism spectrum. She will provide fi rst-hand accounts of advice and expe-
rience from individuals who have found success in such careers. As an autistic child, Grandin underwent hours of intensive therapies to help her learn to speak - at age two, she still could not talk and had all the signs of severe autism. She was inspired by her high school science teacher and an aunt who owned a ranch in Arizona to pursue a career as a scientist and livestock equipment designer. Grandin earned her B.A. at Franklin Pierce College in 1970 and worked as Livestock Editor for the Arizona Farmer Ranchman and for Corral Industries on equipment design after graduation. In 1975 she earned her M.S. in Animal Science at Arizona State University for her work on the behavior of cattle in different squeeze chutes. Dr. Grandin was awarded her Ph.D. in Animal Science from the University of Illinois in 1989 and is currently a professor at Colorado State University, where she teaches courses on livestock handling and facility design. She has been published in several hundred industry publications and her book, “Animals in Translation” was a New York Times best seller. Her book, “Livestock Handling and Transport,” was published in 2014 and is in its fourth printing. Other popular books authored by Grandin are “Thinking in Pictures,” “Emergence Labeled Autistic,” “Animals Make us Human,” “Improving Animal Welfare: A Practical Approach,” “The Way I See It” and “The Autistic Brain.” She also has a popular TED Talk, ted.com/talks/ temple_ grandin_the_world_needs_all_ kinds_of _minds. Claire Danes starred in a 2010 HBO movie inspired by Grandin’s early life and career with the livestock industry. The movie received seven Emmy awards, a Golden Globe and a Peabody Award. In 2016, Grandin was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Grandin has received numerous awards including the Meritorious Achievement Award from the Livestock Conservation Institute, and Time magazine’s 2010 “Most Influential People in the World.” She was named a Distinguished Alumni at Franklin Pierce College and received an honorary doctorate from McGill University, University of Illinois, Texas A&M, Carnegie Mellon University and Duke University. This event is made possible, in part, by the Blauvelt Speaker Series, which funded in part by the generosity of the late Bradford Thomas & Eleanor G. Blauvelt and The Wintrode Family Foundation. Learn more by visiting ocean.edu.
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Continued From Page 1 “What they’re telling us is that if a room has enough space for social distancing, there won’t be any dividers,” he said. However, when 80% of families selected to return to in-person education, there’s no way that they could have enough room for social distancing. Kindergarten through 5th grade students returned March 1 and grades 6-12 will return March 15. In-school classes will be Mond ay th roug h T hu rsd ay. Friday will be virtual for all students. Some children are still 100% virtual. Parents on social media pointed out the discrepancy between the dividers, and commented that some schools got better treatment. Others complained that the dividers won’t do their job unless the student is hunched over their desk.
Kids who have been struggling emotionally and mentally due to being isolated will return to this, and still feel isolated, said Wunderlich, who said he works in the mental health field. “It seems like the district scrambled and bought what they could find and afford,” he said. The clear barriers were ordered before the district surveyed the parents about whether their kids were returning to classrooms. Once that questionnaire came in with 80% of students being in-person (with some classrooms being 100%), the dividers needed to be ordered, according to a message from interim Superintendent Thomas Gialanella. “While many districts are not providing such barriers, we felt that this additional layer of protection was warranted to assist in areas where we cannot main-
tain social distancing,” Gialanella said. District officials were unhappy that there was a limited selection of dividers available for the district to buy. The decision came down to such things as student heights, cleaning, and versatility. Initially, 1,000 barriers were bought, the district reported. After the parents made their decisions, and 80% were coming back, an additional 13,000 were bought. The fully clear barrier will be used in three schools with high levels of in-person learning. They noted that this device is not perfect; there are glare and durability issues. That’s why they made a larger purchase of the white-sided barriers. Both barriers are currently being used in other school districts, Gialanella said. The district urged parents not to buy dividers for their children, as they need to be approved for classroom use.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Physician To Speak On Cannabis And The Opioid Epidemic
TOMS RIVER – The Institute of Counseling Professionals of Ocean County College is pleased to present Kenneth Finn, M.D., on March 31, at 6 p.m. via WebEx. Dr. Finn will present Lessons from Colorado: Cannabis and the Opioid Epidemic - the Unintended Consequences of the Legalization of Marijuana. He will discuss the impact of marijuana use on physical, emotional and social health; the impact of recreational marijuana use on individuals and families; and the role of clinicians in providing services to individuals and families. Participants also will learn about the science of cannabis and pain, the impact of legalization on adolescent use and how expansion impacted Colorado’s drug problem. T h is present at ion is i ntended for licensed clinicians and has been approved by the Addiction Certification Board of New Jersey for three hours of continuing education for the following credentials: LCADC, CADC, LMFT, LAMFT, LPC and LAPC.
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NJ Conservation Annual Poster Contest 2021
OCEAN COUNTY – The New Jersey Conservation Poster Contest is an annual contest sponsored by the NJ Department of Agriculture, the New Jersey Association of Conservation Districts, the Ocean County Soil Conservation District and your local Soil District. The contest aims to promote a better understanding of the connection between natural resources and humans, in a fun and creative way that engages students throughout the county, state and nation. The information below is specific to residents of Ocean County. To find out how to enter this contest through your own local Soil District, visit the National Association of Conservation Districts info page and locate the contact information for your county.
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LAKEWOOD – March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and The Arc, Ocean County Chapter is celebrating people with disabilities with a Virtual Talent Show, Raffle and Silent Auction on March 25 at 6 p.m. on Zoom. Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) at The Arc will take to the virtual stage and perform many talents to raise awareness, educate and celebrate. Tickets for the virtual event are free. RSVP online at arcocean.org. In addition to the Talent Show, The Arc will be raising funds for virtual programs and services. Raffle tickets are $25 each and can be purchased by mail with cash or
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By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): A yearning for excitement could prompt you to do things you wouldn’t normally do in the upcoming week. Guard against impulsiveness and knee-jerk reactions. Focus on making useful improvements. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Conversations can enlighten and lighten your soul. Someone may be thinking of you as attractive and accomplished. Straighten out any disagreements before they undermine your credibility and character. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It’s safe to spin a narrative that places you in a flattering light. Say what you want, and you might awe, inspire and impress people. Various friends may seek you out for your opinion or good advice in the week to come. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Step back and take another look from a different perspective. You might quickly find the simplest solution to the most complicated problem. Put your people skills and generosity to good use as this week unfolds. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Make the most of a favorable situation while it lasts. When things go well, you should get as much done as possible. If someone approaches you with an offer or proposal in the upcoming week, it may be in your best interest to accept it. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In some situations, you should remember that you could be there to provide support only. But your sparkling commentary can be entertaining and make you the center of attention when appropriate.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Concentrate on making your dreams a reality and improving yourself by learning something new. You may need to adjust your expectations of how commitments should be fulfilled by partners in the week ahead. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You may be brimming with ideas as the week begins. A partner or friend may give you a new slant on life. Some of the ideas that are stirred up may be applicable to financial success and can help you become more practical. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your imagination could inspire unrealistic expectations about a romantic relationship as the week unfolds. Ask for feedback or advice from a friend before you invest all your affection in someone new. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Anticipate your needs and requirements. Your drive to attain success is tempered by thoughtful planning for the future. Have faith that a persistent financial issue may be cured in the week to come. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): This may be a time to forgive and be forgiven. Make decisions while you can grasp the consequences. Your optimism and contentment might make anything you initiate a success in the week ahead. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): With Venus now in your sign, looking your best and being attractive could take top priority. You may think your appearance doesn’t measure up, but you can be far too critical of yourself. Let your inner beauty shine.
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