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Beach Haven School Recognized As “Back-To-School Success Story” By Alyssa Riccardi BEACH HAVEN – Out of all the schools in the country, Beach Haven Elementary School was one of 75 schools that was recognized for maintaining in-person learning. The U.S. Department of Education declared Beach Haven Elementary as a “back-to-school success story.” Beach Haven Elementary was also the only school in the state of New Jersey to successfully maintain in-person learning without any interruptions. Since the beginning of the school year in September, the school’s 87 students have continued to have in-class instruction and recently celebrated 100 consecutive days of uninterrupted learning. “No matter if you’re a small district like us or a large district, everyone has their challenges. Every district is unique and that’s what we based our challenges (Success - See Page 4)
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 sec-
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−Photos courtesy Superintendent Christopher Meyrick Mrs. Deakyne’s third-grade class learned about the ocean/water safety from the Director of the Alliance for a Living Ocean and Long Beach Township Beach Patrol.
Mrs. Falletta’s fi rst-grade class participated in their Library on the Lawn program.
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ond-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 (Lottery - See Page 12)
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By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Superintendent Vanessa Clark recently outlined the school system’s return to live instruction this month which is starting with its higher grades. Board of Education members approved a plan that will bring the school district into phase II and III of its return toward a regular school schedule. It will allow for live instruction, five days a week. Having full days of live classes, however, instead of an abbreviated day, would occur in phase IV, according to Clark. The new phase provides the opportunity to offset disruptions to learning opportunities and extracurricular activities that might have resulted from the closure of schools to in-person instruction since the spring of 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As of March 8, Lacey Township High School and Middle School will transition to four hour a day, five-day in-person instruction. According to the PowerPoint presentation Clark made during a recent Board of Education meeting, “students will follow the same hourly schedule as we have under the A/B Hybrid model. Lunch will still be offered as a grab-and-go and social distancing requirements will be maintained to the greatest extent practicable.” Phase III will begin on March 22 and would also include students at Mill Pond, Forked River and Cedar Creek schools. Students will be remaining in their assigned cohorts for the entire school day, limiting interaction between different groups of students. The entire school district will then be on a four-hour school day mirroring the existing (Lacey - See Page 13)
Teachers, Clergy, And More To Have Access To Vaccines
By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy expanded the types of groups that are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccines. Health officials broke down the populace into phases based on how likely they are to come
into contact with the This was coined Phase virus, how severe the 1A. Phase 1B included virus is to that particular such groups as police group, and how neces- officers and firefighters sary an occupation is who have already been to society. This is why allowed vaccinations. health workers and those These phases were who live in long-term guidelines, and New care like nursing homes Jersey has been adding were in the first phase. (Vaccines - See Page 12)
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Continued From Page 1 on. What are our strengths and what are our shortcomings? How do we address them?” Superintendent Christopher Meyrick said. “Our ultimate goal was to host the students in-person.” When the district made the decision in the summer that they would go forward with in-person learning, the teachers at Beach Haven Elementary School got creative with their teaching methods. According to the department’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, many teachers brought their lessons outside whether it was in the school’s courtyard or at the beach. “During the pandemic it was my goal to create a field trip environment where students can be outdoors while easily adhering to social distancing practices,” third-grade teacher Mrs. Deakyne said. “We were fortunate to have the Director of the Alliance for a Living Ocean and members of the Long Beach Township Beach Patrol to offer a presentation on ocean/water safety and rescue. Students participated in seining and learned about keeping the water surrounding Long Beach Island clean, protected
and safe. While seining students got to see baby crabs, shrimp, pipe fish among others up close!” “In first grade, one of our main goals is for our students to develop a love of reading. We are able to provide authentic reading experiences for our students, not only in the classroom but outside our four walls. One way we have been able to do this is through our public library visits,” first-grade teacher Mrs. Falletta said. “Once a month, we walk to visit our local library and listen to a story from the librarian. This has always been a highlight for our students. We certainly did not want the students to miss out this year on that experience. As a result, the Library on the Lawn program was born! This year, when our students visit our local library, we met outside and listened to stories on the side lawn of the library. The library has even donated books to the students and our classroom since we cannot check out books this year! It is a wonderful community partnership and the students look forward to these special days.” “The community’s feedback has been nothing but astounding,” Meyrick said. “Parents have been so thankful that kids are in-person learning and that we’re continuing to grow.”
−Photo courtesy Superintendent Christopher Meyrick Fourth-graders used the playground in the afternoon for math class to play “Multiplication Fact War.” With the school celebrating 100 days of uninterrupted in-person learning, Meyrick believes they’ve been so successful because they’ve been strictly following protocol. “We’ve been very successful in a sense with just being aware and vigilant of social
distance and mask wearing protocols,” Meyrick said. “Make sure your mask is up, make sure you’re backing up - giving everyone their distance whether it’s a teacher or a student - and of course making sure to wash up and continue to adhere to good hygiene.”
Meet The Mayor: Virtual Meeting Lacey Branch
LACEY – Join the Lacey Branch as they host a virtual Meet the Mayor with Lacey Mayor Peter Curatolo. During this live vir-
tual Jersey Connect Meet event you will be able to ask questions directly to the mayor in an informal setting. Held virtually every
second Tuesday of the month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., the next one will held on March 9 Participants must register for this program
in order to receive through email the virtual room link for this event. Register at theoceancountylibrary.org/events.
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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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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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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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By Alyssa Riccardi STAFFORD – Every year, the Stafford Township Police Department recognizes its officers through their Annual Awards Ceremony. Both Patrolman Zach Wiatrowski and Patrolman Anthony Vincent received awards for their work during 2020. Patrolman Wiatrowski was voted as the 2020 Police Officer Of The Year, which is voted on by fellow peers. This is awarded to an officer who “demonstrates a quality work ethic; exhibits a high degree of professionalism, motivation, dedication and integrity, and enhances the police image as well as distinguishes themselves within the law enforcement −Photo courtesy the Stafford Township Police Department community.” Left to right: Patrolman Zach Wiatrowski and Patrolman Patrolman Vincent was Anthony Vincent presenting their awards. voted as the 2020 recipient of the Rick Drappi Award, which was named after Stafford pride, and concern for others as Officer Township Police Officer Henry “Rick” Drappi did.” The Department stated that both awarded Drappi, who died in an accident in 1978. This award is voted on by all police depart- officers truly represent the Stafford Townment personnel where they select an officer ship Police Department and congratulate who “who has shown unselfish dedication, them on their achievements.
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By Alyssa Riccardi MAYS LANDING – Atlantic City Electric is urging its customers to take advantage of its assistance funding available for customers who may be struggling to pay their energy bill. Grants and programs such as like LIHEAP, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, will provide grants to customers based on a household’s income size, type of fuel, and type of dwelling, with no pay back required. Atlantic City Electric is telling all their customers to check if they are qualified for these grants, as some who may have never qualified for energy assistance may now qualify based on their current financial situation. Customers can apply for LIHEAP energy assistance through the Department of Community Affairs website (nj.gov/dca/), by contacting their local LIHEAP Agency, or by calling 800-510-3102. They also can access the Department of Community Affairs self-screening tool to help determine what energy assistance benefits they may qualify for. Atlantic City Electric also offers expanded billing and payment options that include eliminating down payment/security deposit requirements, extending payment periods
for balances and connecting more customers with energy assistance funds. Other programs supporting Atlantic City Electric customers include: • The Universal Service Fund (USF) helps ensure energy bills are more affordable for eligible customers. Call 1-800-510-3102 or visit energyassistance.nj.gov for information. • New Jersey SHARES is a nonprofit corporation that provides assistance to income eligible customers. Visit njsharesgreen.org or call 1-866-657-4273. • The Payment Assistance for Gas and Electric (PAGE) program provides relief on natural gas and electric bills for low-to moderate income customers experiencing a temporary financial crisis. Customers can call 732-982-8710 or visit njpoweron.org. • Lifeline is a utility assistance program that offers $225 to persons who meet certain income guidelines. Utility customers as well as tenants whose utility bills are included in their rent can call 1-800-792-9745 for details. During the virtual LIHEAP Action Day, Atlantic City Electric employees advocated for policies that protect funding for the LIHEAP program and shared stories that explained the program’s value. For more information, visit atlanticcity electric.com.
Stafford Historical Society Announces Annual Membership Drive
STAFFORD – Whether you have been a member for decades or have always wondered what the Stafford Historical Society does and how to become a part of it, now is your time to join! The Stafford Historical Society’s annual membership drive and renewal has begun. They were able to accomplish many wonderful things in 2020 even with the challenges the year presented to us. They have more exciting projects planned and even bigger goals for 2021 and you can be a part of it. Help them preserve the bountiful history of Stafford Township and the treasured landmark buildings that make our
town so special. They are also thrilled to announce that membership renewals, donations and even scholarship contributions can now be made through their website via PayPal. Simply click the link: staffordhistory.org/membership.html. If you prefer a more traditional method, just print the membership letter from this post and mail it with a check payable to: Stafford Township Historical Society, Inc., PO Box 1097, Manahawkin, NJ 08050. The Stafford Historical Society welcomes members of all ages throughout the year and are looking forward to seeing old friends as well as meeting new smiling faces in 2021!
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Woman Charged With Distributing Drugs In Southern Ocean County
By Alyssa Riccardi LITTLE EGG HARBOR – A woman has been charged with distributing drugs in connection to an investigation conducted by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force. On February 24, Detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force, Little Egg Harbor Police Department Street Crimes Unit, Stafford Township Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit established surveillance on Allison Pitney, 26, of Little Egg Harbor and her residence. Officers observed Pitney meet with a female, who was later identified as Kari Scull, 26, of Tuckerton, in front of the residence. Police detained and arrested Scull after she left the residence and found her carrying Methamphetamine. As a result, police performed a search warrant on Pitney’s home and seized approximately 22 grams of Methamphetamine packaged for distribution purposes, along with a scale and additional packaging materials. Subsequently, Pintye was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine in an amount Greater than One-Half Ounce with Intent
to Distribute, Distribution of Methamphetamine in an amount Less than One-Half Ounce, Possession of Methamphetamine in an amount Less than One-Half Ounce with Intent to Distribute, two counts of Possession of Methamphetaminem and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Pintye was processed at Little Egg Harbor Township Police Headquarters, and released on a summons pending a future court appearance. Scull was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine. Scull was likewise processed at Little Egg Harbor Township Police Headquarters, and also released on a summons pending a future court appearance. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer commends the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Asset Forfeiture Unit, Little Egg Harbor Township Police Department Street Crimes Unit, Stafford Township Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, for their collaborative efforts in connection with this investigation. The public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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By Alyssa Riccardi MANAHAWKIN – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has announced a Virtual Public Information Center (PIC) to provide residents and businesses information about the Manahawkin Bay Bridge Project. The virtual PIC will be held until March 19 and will go over Route 72 Manahawkin Bay Bridges Contract 1A & 1B. Attendees will be able to participate by giving comments by mail or e-mail or through route72contract1a-1b.com. The presentation will go over relevant items and review questions and feedback. According to NJDOT, the purpose of the Route 72 Manahawkin Bay Bridges
Project is to “keep the Route 72 bridges and approach roadways in good condition, so they can provide continuous, effective vehicular access to the Long Beach Island (LBI) communities, make operational and safety improvements, and maintain a suitable coastal evacuation.” The Route 72 Causeway is the only access linking the mainland to LBI which is a prime seasonal recreation destination and year-round residential area. Contract 1A & 1B is the last contract to be constructed. It consists of operational improvements at Marsha Drive in Stafford Township; and drainage and operational roadway and intersection improvements in Ship Bottom.
Rotary Club Of Barnegat Holds 2nd Annual Spring Food Drive
BARNEGAT – It’s time for the Rotary Club of Barnegat’s annual spring food drive. Below are four locations in Barnegat and Waretown now accepting donations of non-perishable food items: • WB Grant Agency: 344 S Main St., Barnegat. • Home Instead Senior Care: 1 Memorial Dr.
#102, Waretown. • Barnegat Police Department: 900 W Bay Ave. #1297, Barnegat. • McLean Advisory Group: 516 Route 9, Waretown. If you’d like to make a monetary donation you may visit their website at barnegatrotary. org and use the “click here to donate” button.
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Continued From Page 1 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,” Sue Nodes from Toms River said.
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“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 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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Continued From Page 1 early dismissal schedule with lunch offered as a grab-and-go in all buildings. As to when Phase IV would be implemented with full day hours, Clark said, “we don’t know yet. We can’t do it right now.” She explained the reason f ull day instruction cannot occur is that lunch service would need to be provided. “We are required by the state to provide inschool lunch and we know that under the state’s current executive orders, our schools are limited as to whether they can use their cafeteria because of taking down the masks to eat and so forth.” Clark also noted another reason why that wasn’t possible. “Due to the schedule required to make our multi-tiered bussing work, all our schools would need to need to operate on the same number of hours. That is an area we explored.” “Could we play around with the school hours to see if we could extend the four-hour day to perhaps a five- or fiveand-a-half-hour day? Our schedules are so tight with regard to busing that it is a real challenge so unfortunately the answer is no,” Clark added. She said the early dismissal schedule would be posted to the school district’s website during the period of transition. It was also noted that the school district currently contact-traces its buses now in regards to the coronavirus. Some of the buses do not have students sitting six feet apart because transportation is such an issue. Clark said there would be more students on buses if and when that phase of the return begins. “We will be taking mitigating steps to ensure that we keep one student to a seat or siblings on a seat together and we have yet to see how many students will be returning. We will be skipping seats where we can and obviously continue to wear our masks and the physical barriers.” The superintendent said that if conditions warrant “pulling back and revert to the hybrid A-B model we will do that or if we have to close the schools for a short period or close the whole district for a short period, we will do that.” It was noted that the region in which Lacey’s school district was included in was listed as orange which was showing a lesser degree of COVID-19 positive cases. The current plans would not have gone forward if the district and region had been headed into the red zone which has more coronavirus positive cases. Resident Darlene Price said her son is on full remote instruction due to a health issue and that the consistency of that particular model for him has worked. “We are trying all we can to keep our family safe. I am considered the weak link because I am the only that leaves the house to go to work and come home.” Clark said the district would be sending out parents another survey so that families can select a five day in person
The Southern Ocean Times, March 6, 2021, Page 13 instr uction model or go full remote. “We will be providing timelines and we will be doing that by school so that principals can get an accurate count and can begin planning for the return of our students.” Parent Jacqueline Hardy said her daughter Zoey had a question for the superintendent. The 4th grade student from the Lanoka Harbor Elementary School is currently receiving instruction remotely
as she has a heart condition. She said she was representing all remote students. “It is not easy being a full remote student. Right now, my schedule is working for me. My fear for when students go back five days and cohorts no longer exist (of staggered live and remote learning sessions) what will happen to my a.m. and p.m. meetings? How will my educational needs be met,” Zoey asked Clark.
The superintendent responded, “Zoey I completely understand your question and we are certainly going to take steps that your instruction is not interrupted. We will probably have to make changes to your schedule to accommodate students attending five days a week but I can certainly tell you that the education you are currently receiving and the level of education you are receiving will not change,” Clark said.
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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, 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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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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)
analgesics such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil) if you need to. There are some subtle differences between those two medications that you should be aware of. Please be sure to read the precautions for each medication to know which is right for you. These medications are useful to relieve minor aches and pains. Currently, it is advised not to take them in advance of the shot, as doing so may impact your immune system response to the vaccine. Swelling at the site of injection. The fastest remedy for this is to put a cold pack on your arm for about 5-10 minutes. You can repeat the application every few hours. Another trick is to try a warm compress (i.e., soak a towel in very warm water, and wring it out). You could even alternate with an ice pack and then a warm compress. OTC analgesics like those listed above could be handy for this problem as well. Pain and aches or fever. In most cases, mild discomfort in the body, or fever is quite normal. You may take OTC analgesics such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen to reduce the aches/pain and fever. If it’s mild, give yourself a sponge bath with lukewarm water and Epsom salts. Get into bed with lighter pajamas and drink plenty of cool water. Sensitivity to the first shot. If you have a severe reaction to the first shot, then you need to contact your physician for more instructions, and naturally cancel your second shot if scheduled.
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Rhythm Of The Dance Streaming Via On-Demand
TOMS RIVER – Join fans of these magical dancers and musicians from around the world when Rhythm of the Dance streams via On-Demand for the fi rst time. This virtual event will be available March 10 through March 24. Tickets are $17.50 plus $3 fee at grunincenter.org/event/rhythmof-the-dance-virtual. The production is brand new and never seen before in the United States. In addition to world- and Irish-champion dancers and singers, Rhythm of the Dance has some of the fi nest traditional musicians. They play a vast array of musical instruments, including the traditional Uilleann pipes, Irish Bodhran, fiddles, flutes, accordions, banjo and whistles. Get a preview of the Rhythm of the Dance here: youtu. be/kLAhb6Oo-IY. Enjoy dance, music, songs and culture from pre-Celtic times to modern day sounds that are compressed into a virtual concert. Rhythm of the Dance is full of flailing feet and fiddles, futuristic dances, eye-catching lighting and costumes and sensational sound effects making it one of the top three Irish step dance shows in the world. Learn more today by visiting ocean.edu.
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Inside The Law Been Injured In A Car Crash, Fall, Or Other Traumatic Event? Remember Social Media Is Not Your Friend By: Michael J. Deem, Esq.and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Once an injury claim is reported to an insurance company their number one priority is to stop the bleeding. Not your bleeding; their bleeding! The primary concern of any insurance company is to find a way to not pay your claim, so you will be immediately investigated. What Do Insurance Adjusters Look For After A Claim Is Filed? A personal injury claim is built on evidence. While your lawyer is compiling evidence to support your claim, the insurance adjuster on the other side is looking for ways to undermine it. Beware of prying eyes. Your social media accounts are full of tidbits — even your most innocent posts, photos, or those you are tagged in — can be woven together and used against you. Even posts made by your family and friends are fair game for an aggressive adjuster. Even if all your social media accounts are protected with the strictest privacy controls, sometimes harmful information finds its way into the hands of the adjuster. It’s used as evidence to reduce their financial exposure or, worse yet, to prevent you from receiving any compensation at all. Adjusters look for the weakest link. If they sense you lack self-control, they may try to friend you on Facebook or follow you on Instagram. They also may try to buddy up to your friends to get insider information about you and the accident. Even your posts on dating sites can be mined and used against you. What To Do On Social Media After A Car Accident Avoid doing anything on social media that could hurt your claim. You only have one opportunity to get this right, so you should leave nothing to chance. Tell your friends to refrain from posting anything about you or tagging you in photos on social media — past, present, or future.
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If you see the need to delete anything from your accounts, ask your attorney fi rst. It could be seen as an attempt to destroy evidence. What Not to Do on Social Media After a Car Accident Sharing information about your case on social media makes it public. You instantly give up any confidentiality protections. The defense can subpoena it and use it against you. It’s best to post nothing. For this reason, keep in mind the following: • Don’t reply to questions from your friends or family asking about how you’re feeling. • Don’t post photos of yourself exercising or doing anything physical. • Don’t post any medical information or anything from your attorney. • Don’t post “check-ins.” • Don’t accept “friend” or “follow” requests from people you don’t know. • Don’t bad-mouth the insurance company. • Don’t defend your actions during the accident. • Don’t send texts or private messages. • Don’t lie, especially about when events occurred. Everything online is timestamped and can be used against you. Contact R.C. Shea & Associates If You Have Been Injured If you’re the victim of an accident then choosing the right personal injury lawyer is the most important decision you will make. At R.C. Shea & Associates, a firm with over 35 year of experience, a Certified Civil Trial Layer will handle your case. There’s nothing to lose and everything to gain by scheduling a free consultation. Contact us now to get started.
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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
also provides information & referral to community resources. All calls are free, confidential and anonymous. Training is free. Become a voice to those in distress. Make a difference in your community! For additional information and registration, call 732-240-6104.
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Great Adventure Will Soon Open Reservations
By Alyssa Riccardi JACKSON – Six Flags has announced the dates that their various attractions will start taking reservations. Six Flags Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure will open March 20 and will start reservations on March 9 at 12 p.m. Six Flags Great Adventure will open March 27 and will start reservations on March 16 at 12 p.m.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor will open May 15 and reservations start on May 4. To make a reservation, visit sixflags.com/reserve. “Our guests and team members are ready for the return of fun and signature Six Flags thrills in 2021,” said Senior Vice President of Park Operations Bonnie Weber. “Last year, we set the standard for operating our parks safely, and entertained millions of guests in adherence to government, and CDC
health guidelines at 21 of our 26 parks. We offered a local and outdoor entertainment venue spanning dozens to hundreds of acres where families and friends could safely spend time together. We kept our guests and team members safe by requiring masks to be worn in the parks, providing contactless temperature and security screenings, enhancing our cleaning and sanitization measures, and closely monitoring attendance throughout operating hours
in order to maintain proper social distancing. Now we are hiring and preparing to reopen every Six Flags park in our system as we continue to work with state and government officials to set firm reopening dates for our parks in California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Mexico City, and Canada.” Park reopening dates are subject to change based on local, state, and federal guidelines related to COVID-19.
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Virtual Talent Show, Auction To Benefit The Arc
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
check. Only 250 tickets will be sold. Top prize is $1,000 American Express gift card, second prize is $500, and third prize is $250. The drawing will take place live on Zoom at the Talent Show. The Virtual Silent Auction will feature an iPad, gift cards, Apple TV, overnight stay and more. Bidding will open March 18 until March 25 at 8 p.m. Visit arcocean. org for details. Sponsorships and donations can be mailed to The Arc, Ocean County Chapter, 815 Cedar Bridge Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701 Attn: Virtual Talent Show. For more information, contact development@arcocean.org or visit arcocean.org.
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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. This presentation is intended 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.
Dr. Finn earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School-Houston, and has been practicing Pain Medicine in Colorado Springs, Colorado, since 1994. He is Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine and Pain Management. Dr. Finn currently serves as the president (2021) of the American Board of Pain Medicine, and formerly served on the Colorado Governor’s Task Force on Amendment 64 (which legalized marijuana for recreational use), Consumer Safety and Social Issues Work Group, and on Colorado’s Medical Marijuana Scientific Advisory Council. He is the editor of Cannabis in Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach, a comprehensive compilation of multiple facets of cannabis from a medical perspective. There is a $30 fee for the program. Call Workforce and Professional Education at 732-255-0400, ext. 409, to submit payment and receive registration credentials. Learn more by visiting ocean.edu.
Ocean Mental Health Services To Hold Free Online Sessions
OCEAN COUNTY – The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have left many people struggling. Ocean Mental Health Services will be holding free online sessions to help recognize the symptoms of depression and how to seek help if needed. There will be two one-hour sessions held. Visit the link
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of mar 6 - mar 12
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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