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New Bill Could Fix A Marijuana Legalization Loophole
By Chris Lundy TRENTON – As lawmakers figure out how to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, those who enforce the laws found their decision had some major issues. One of the most significant was that officers were no longer allowed to act on the presence of marijuana or alcohol on a minor. Even though the legalization is for adult use only, the law as it is currently written prevents police from notifying parents or guardians if a juvenile is using. Saying that the law is “handcuffing” police, officers and elected officials have been calling upon Trenton to immediately change the law so that the problems could be fixed. After the public outcry, several lawmakers vowed to make a change. S-3565, introduced by Senator Vin Gopal,
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─Photo by Chris Lundy The original bulkhead has broken down, and the bay is claiming more of the land. By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The township is looking to put the “park” in “Holly Park.” The location is at the end of Main Street. T here used to be a small clubhouse on
the property, but that was dest royed by Sup e r st or m Sa ndy. The roof of the clubhouse was found in the marsh a mile or so away. Big tow ns li ke Berkeley have a lot
of different neighborhoods, and sometimes only residents of those neighborhoods know where they begin and end. Holly Park is a small group of roads near where Bay Boulevard and Bayview
Avenue intersect. The township owns the property, Business Ad minist rator Joh n Ca mer a said. T hey have submitted plans to the State Department of Environmental (Park - See Page 4)
Easter Weekend Serves As Symbol Of Spring Renewal In Seaside
By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – A holiday tradition returned during Easter weekend on the borough’s boardwalk. The holiday weekend saw the ret u r n of wh at r e s e mble d the old normal in the
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shore area - but it did i nclu de m a sk s a nd other state guidelines and restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The borough’s Busin e s s I m p r ove m e n t A s so ciat ion held a full schedule of offer-
ings over the weekend wh ich u nof f icia l ly kicks off the beginn i ng of t he se a son for many boardwalk businesses. There was a provided a virtual version of the annual Easter Egg Hu nt, a popular event for chil-
dren and parents for generations. It continued this year on Saturday and Sunday. Egg Hu nt pa r t icipants were able to hunt at their leisure from noon to 5 p.m. on April 3 and on Easter Sunday. The free
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child-oriented event featured “C-Side the Easter Rabbit” who offered clues and encouragement throughout the quest for eggs. Families scanned QR codes so that way they didn’t have to touch (Easter - See Page 4)
Contract Approved For Police Presence At Schools
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – For quite some time, police officers have had a presence in the township’s schools – both at the elementary and at the middle and high school levels. Police have said that it helps to form positive relationships with children during their formative years. Children learn that they can come to an officer if they need help, or if someone they know is in trouble. This has escalated in the times of frequent school shootings across the nation. Mayor Carmen Amato said that while the police were often in the schools prior to 2013, it was made official then. There is one officer assigned to each school. It provides parents with peace of mind, he (School - See Page 7)
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Continued From Page 1 Protection and there have been several conferences with them about what is allowed there. There has been talk of a kayak launch and a playground. The DEP has an interest in maintaining as much of the natural properties as possible. The tow nship wants to make use of their land. One point of debate is where the land ends and the bay begins. The old Holly Park bulkhead has been over r un with water. A new tidal mark is reaching onto land. Native sea grass is sprouting up among the r uins of the old building. The f lag pole still stands, though. One thing everyone can agree on: it’s a gorgeous location. It overlooks the bay, and you can see Seaside Park in the distance. There are osprey nests nea rby a nd long st ret che s of du ne grass. Amazingly, deer tracks can be seen in the sand. Adjacent to the lot, the township has built a sturdy bulkhead. It could be a preview of what’s to come. Local resident Richard Ryan said he’s worried that the funding the township received to work on it might expire o r t h a t t h e DE P m ig ht s hu t d ow n anything good that might come if a compromise can’t be reached. “Year after year, no one is getting any benef it from it,” he said. The value of a piece of land like this
is i m mense, he said. It would cost millions if you had to buy it. But here it is, full of potential; the powers that be just have to come to an agreement on it. The township has done a good job of cleaning up the property, and maintaining it, he said, even emptying a garbage can they put there. He a nd h is neig hbor s don’t wa nt anything as intensive as a boat ramp, since that would bring bigger vehicles and trailers down the dead end street. But, a passive park where people can enjoy nature would be perfect. He is encouraging residents to come out t o t he nex t Tow n sh ip C ou nci l meeting to show their support for the park. The next meeting is at 6 p.m. on April 26 at the municipal building on Pinewald-Keswick Road. Mayor Carmen Amato said the town was successful in getting a grant for developing the property a few years ago. It has been called a “Main Street Boat Ramp Park” on Township Council agendas, although the plan is for passive recreation, like a tot lot and a kayak launch rather than a launch for boats. The town has been going back and forth with the DEP to see what can be done there. Last year, the property was added to the township’s open space inventory, he said. The township has received advice from the volunteer Waterways Committee on what should go there, he said.
The original flagpole still stands.
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Continued From Page 1 “requires law enforcement to provide written notification to parent or guardian of person under age 18 who commits first offense of unlawfully possessing or consuming alcoholic beverage, cannabis, marijuana or hashish.” It goes into more detail than this, obviously. The full bill can be found here:
njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S4000/3565_ I1.PDF This bill will likely not address all of the issues that police officers have with the new rules. Police chiefs had made statements to the public listing the faults of the current legislation. Many of them shared the same format for the letters. “Governor Phillip Murphy signed three laws which decriminalized marijuana and set out orders to have previous con-
victions and/or pending cases dismissed. This was expected as a majority of New Jersey residents voted to have marijuana legalized in the state. What was not expected was for parents to be denied access to information regarding their child’s marijuana or alcohol use,” Point Pleasant Beach Chief Joseph A. Michigan said. “Unlike the state of New Jersey, we believe parents deserve and need to know when their children are in dangerous sit-
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uations, so we are outlining the changes to the laws,” he said. The letter contained a list of changes that police officers have to follow: “The odor of marijuana or alcohol no longer constitutes reasonable articulable suspicion to initiate a stop of an individual under the age of 21, nor does it provide probable cause to search the person’s personal property or vehicle. “The unconcealed possession of an alcoholic beverage or marijuana that is observed in plain sight shall not constitute probable cause to initiate a search of an individual under the age of 21 or that individual’s personal property or vehicle to determine a violation of any law. “An individual under the age of 21 who possesses marijuana or alcoholic beverages shall not be arrested, detained, or otherwise taken into custody except to the extent required to issue a written warning. “For an individual under the age of 21 who possesses marijuana or alcoholic beverages as a first offense, this new law forbids officers to contact a parent or guardian.” “Reviewing the new policy, what presents itself as most problematic is the inability to freely communicate with parents,” Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little said. Police usually implement non-punitive measures for most juvenile offenses, including underage alcohol or marijuana use, he said. Formal charges are often a last resort. “To apply this to a real-life situation, if an officer sees a 12-year-old (or a juvenile of any age) consuming alcohol or smoking marijuana, we CANNOT contact the juvenile’s parent/guardian unless this behavior has been previously documented,” he said. “In the event officers do approach based on odor or plain sight, they will be the ones facing charges NOT the juveniles.” Further, there have been no set standard for recording the first offense. “This law undermines departmental efforts to communicate with our parents, school districts, and communities to protect our children collaboratively,” he said. “Who will ensure the welfare our children, if the police can neither act nor contact a parent or legal guardian? “The greatest strengths we had as law enforcement officers was our ability to foster positive relationships and build trust within the communities we serve. We accomplished that by immersing ourselves into our communities and dedicating our entire careers building that trust. With one signature on this poorly written law, we all will watch this public trust deteriorate, as well as the quality of life in our communities,” he said. “This law in its present form essentially ‘legalizes’ marijuana and alcohol use for minors. This legislation turns our kids into innocent collateral damage in the quest for social justice,” he said. The Gopal legislation still has police officers as committing a crime if, for instance, they search a juvenile’s person or property while suspecting drug use.
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Continued From Page 1 said. They feel safer knowing that someone is there in case there’s any problems. The students also feel safer, he said. They learn that they can trust the officers and will sometimes give them tips if something bad is happening. Deputy Chief Kevin Santucci said that having officers in the school makes the relationships better between the students and law enforcement. He also noted that several of the officers have children in the schools, and they are members of the community, so it is a personal thing for them.
The Berkeley Times, April 10, 2021, Page 7 The Township Council authorized a shared services agreement with the Berkeley Board of Education to provide security service for the 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024 academic years. The council also approved two police contracts at that meeting. They were both side bar agreements; one was with the Police Benevolent Association and the other was with the Superior Officer Association. In other news, the council waived the fees for the Bayville Fire Company. They have to replace their boilers. The town would have to inspect the work, which costs inspection fees. However, the fees are usually waived for the volunteers, the mayor explained.
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Students Celebrate Spring Day
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Continued From Page 1 anything other than their smartphone. Participants filled out an entry online and will be mailed at least one prize coupon. Prizes provided by the coupons range from one-day beach badges, to slices of pizza, to arcade game play. Egg hunters could even enter for a bonus prize drawing by submitting a photo of their Hunt group with one of the egg posters. The hunters were requested to visit exit82.com/egghunt before they lef t their home in order to access complete instructions and a guide that they could download, print, and carry with them during the hunt. The annual Easter Promenade, an Easter tradition on the boardwalk for decades, was not held due to the pandemic. Mayor Anthony Vaz and members of the borough council were in front of the Webster Avenue Lifeguard Headquarters directing people to pick up free f lowers on a table. “We can’t hand out the f lowers because of the restrictions so we are telling people to pick them from the table. It is still a good day and great to see so many people
up here enjoying the day,” Vaz said. The mayor recalled Easter celebrations of the past which featured sunny weather and sometimes some chilly winds that called for the Promenade judges to have to cover up with blankets to warm up for the judging. Mayor Vaz said he was looking forward to next year’s event which should be COVID-19 pandemic restriction free and would include all the usual activities. There was one visual reminder via an electronic billboard sign that dogs were no longer allowed on the borough’s boardwalk or beaches in the offseason. The borough recently banned dogs from the boardwalk and beach after a buildup of complaints by residents and tourists as well. T hose who do br i ng thei r can i ne f riends to the borough’s oceanf ront will face f ines in the amount of $100 at minimum and $1,250 at maximum. Another par t of the holiday weeke n d w a s t h e r e t u r n of t h e a n n u a l Casi no Pier and Brea k water Beach big pre-season ticket sale. Many Pier at t ract ions were also open. Season beach badges were available for purchase during the weekend.
Caregiver Spring Festival Is “Not Your Average Festival”
JERSEY SHORE – On April 16, Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, in collaboration with area performance groups and wellness practitioners, will host their first Caregiver Spring Festival. During this extended period of isolation, there has been limited space for caregivers to connect, not only with themselves, but with others in the community. As the communities continue to be vaccinated and slowly open back up, Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey wants to create a space that will bring our community together for a better tomorrow. The Caregiver Spring Festival creates a fun environment for caregivers to prepare for the new normal by providing educational self-care information, creative engagement and entertainment. The virtual environment allows for caregiver’s community members, receivers and very own Caregiver Volunteers to all come together for an afternoon of joy, creation and collaboration while staying safe as we all continue on our way to herd immunity.
From 2 to 3:30 p.m., they will have performances by Red Bank Regional High School piano students, Count Basie Center for the arts, Broadway Bound Dance Centre, The AOK Performance Group, The Arc of Monmouth Broadcast Club and Exit 82 Theatre Company. From 3:30 to 5 p.m. they will have two 45-minute workshop sessions. The first session will be from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. and will include: ‘Songwriting 101’ with Chris Tomaino, ‘Meditation is for Everyone’ by Billi Jo Murphy and ‘Let’s Talk About Grief: a Workshop on Hope’ with Carol Strelic. The second session will be from 4:15 to 5 p.m. and will include: ‘Character and Movement’ with Chris Tomaino, ‘Radical SelfCare for Caregivers’ with Suzanne McMurray, ‘Gentle Chair Yoga’ with Adrienne Costa-DiPaolo and ‘Using Music to Enhance Life with Dementia’ with Fran Pannella. To register, contact Gabriella at gabriellaga@ caregivervolunteers.org
Some Local Rite Aids To Have COVID Self-Testing
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Rite Aid will have testing for COVID-19 at their Barnegat, Bayville, Brick, Jackson, Lacey, Little Egg Harbor, Manchester, and Toms River locations. In order to be eligible, you must be 18 or older. Children 4-17 are allowed with a parent or legal guardian in attendance. You have to sign a COVID-19 Public Health authorization form and lab consent. Registration is online at projectbaseline.
com/study/covid-19/ The locations are as follows: Barnegat: 895 W. Bay Ave. Bayville: 416 Route 9 Brick: 1041 Burnt Tavern Road Lacey: 101 S. Main Street (Route 9) Manchester: 86 Lacey Road Toms River: 31 Mule Road Toms River: 220 Route 70 Toms River: 2 Route 37 Toms River: 1726 Route 37 Toms River: 811 Fischer Boulevard
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Kim: Bipartisan Bill Would Help States Lower Health Care Costs WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) announced the introduction of the bipartisan State Allowance for a Variety of Exchanges Act of 2021, or SAVE Act. The bill would authorize grants for states to establish and run statebased exchanges through the Affordable Care Act. “The COVID-19 pandemic has been a stark reminder of
the importance of quality, affordable health care,” said Congressman Kim. “We can achieve this by coming together in a bipartisan way to strengthen programs that work. We know that state-based exchanges often result in lower costs and better coverage, and by passing the SAVE Act, we can make sure those savings are passed down to our neighbors who need the help now. I’m proud to work alongside
Congressman Fitzpatrick to introduce this bill and look forward to having it taken up in committee.” The SAVE Act was originally introduced by Congressmen Kim and Fitzpatrick during the 116th Congress and was passed through the House, but not the Senate. Since the bill’s original introduction, both New Jersey and Pennsylvania have introduced statebased exchanges. The bill
has been updated to support states that have introduced exchanges since 2019. Both New Jersey and Pennsylvania would be eligible for assistance. A recent report by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Urban Institute shows that state-based exchanges can operate “better and cheaper” allowing state officials to “direct cost-savings to programs that will benefit policyholders and
expand coverage.” “Now, more than ever, during the health pandemic, it is vital that we ensure all families in our communities have access to the care they need. Right now, with our bipartisan SAVE Act, we have the opportunity to make needed reforms to lower costs and increase access to health care for all members of our community. With skyrocketing premiu ms in
the federal marketplace, state-based exchanges have proven to be more effective at increasing the rate of coverage and lowering costs,” said Congressman Fitzpatrick. “Our bipartisan legislation will provide states with an increased nu mber of options and guarantee that families in Pennsylvania, and across our nation, have access to the necessary care to lead full, healthy lives.”
Murphy: States Call For Elimination Of SALT Deduction Cap
TRENTON – Governor Phil Mur phy led a coalition of Governors representing states targeted by the Trump Administration’s cap on State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction, in sending a letter to President Biden calling for the elimination of the cap. New York Governor A n d r e w C u o m o, C o n necticut Gover nor Ned Lamont, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Oregon Gover nor Kate Brown, and Hawaii Gov-
er nor David Ige signed onto the letter calling on the Biden Administration to remove the cap and its a ssociat e d bu rde n a nd negative impacts on middle-class families in their states. “The SALT cap imposed on blue states by the previous administration was not based on policy, but rather revenge politics,” said Gover nor Mur phy. “Before this cap, New Jersey already paid far more to the federal government in taxes than it received.
Now the disparity is even greater as middle-class families in New Jersey face a larger tax burden as they subsidize federal payments to other states. The Biden Administration must support Congressional efforts to eliminate this cap and bring fairness back to our tax system.” The full letter is below: “Dear President Biden: “T han k you for you r leadership during these unprecedented times. As more vacci nes become available to Americans,
there is a clear light at the end of the tunnel, and we look forward to a renewed sense of nor malcy and optimism in our country. “Your administration has already taken incredible steps to ease the burden of more than a year of uncertainty caused by a global pandemic, and for that we are grateful. The A mer ican Rescue Plan will help more than 160 million Americans with direct payments and provide our states with the resources to keep teachers
and f irst responders on our payrolls. Rental assistance funds will help keep roofs over the heads of our most vulnerable and the funding for schools will help keep ou r st udents safe in their classrooms. “We applaud those efforts to help our citizens. But we must go further and undo the cap placed on State and Local Tax (SALT) deductions by the Tr u mp Ad m i n ist r at ion through the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017. For the first time since Abraham
Lincoln created the federal income tax, the cap on SALT deductions established a system of double taxation, where 11 million Americans were forced to pay taxes on the amount they paid in State, local, and property taxes, to the tune of $670 billion over a decade. “Like so many of Preside nt Tr u mp’s ef for t s , capping SALT deductions was based on politics, not logic or good government. This assault disproportionately (Murphy - See Page 10)
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Continued From Page 9 t argeted Democratic-run states, increasing taxes on hardworking families. This was unacceptable then, and is simply untenable given the dire economic conditions caused by the pandemic. “In 2019, Governors came together to form a coalition of States to fight for tax fairness to overturn the artificial cap on SALT deductions. In New York and California, taxpayers are each being forced to pay more than $12 billion in additional taxes to the federal government annually. In New Jersey, taxpayers are forced to pay the federal government approximately $3 billion a year in additional taxes. In Hawaii, taxpayers are forced to pay an extra $370 million in additional taxes. In Connecticut, which pays more to the federal government and receives back less per capita than any other state in the nation, taxpayers paid $1.3 billion more in additional federal income taxes
because of the SALT cap. Several states commenced litigation against the constitutionality of the law. The cases are still pending. “In short, middle-class Americans are struggling under this federal tax burden, while corporations – which are still able to fully deduct SALT as business expenses – are profiting because of the same law. The negative impacts of the SALT cap on middle class families are particularly egregious when you consider that in the states most affected by this cap, the federal government already takes more in federal taxes than the states receive in federal support, effectively subsidizing federal payments to other states. “It was heartening to hear Treasury Secretary Yellen agree to work with Congress to ease the $10,000 cap on SALT recently. On behalf of our residents, we urge your administration and Congress to continue these efforts to relieve this immense financial burden on our residents and eliminate the SALT cap entirely.”
The Importance Of An Annual Checkup By Phyllis Brown Holiday City at Berkeley EMS I sometimes mention my best friend, who went into cardiac ar rest in Port u g a l wh i le we we r e o n va c a t io n . Usually, I mention it when I’m writing about CPR. However, if she had yearly checkups, she could have saved me that entire trauma. 15 minutes of CPR is hard work, not to mention my emotional trauma. Another 20 minutes of CPR by the nurses and 6 shocks! I didn’t know if she would live and, really, in a foreign countr y! How would I tell her children? What if she had brain damage? How would I get her body home! What was she thinking? Obviously she wasn’t thinking about me when she decided not to see her doctor once a year. She’s lucky that I’m still her friend. It tur ned out she had two blocked ar ter ies and one was 70% blocked. W h a t s h e p r ob a bly p r e s u m e d w a s indigestion was a previous mild heart at tack. She thought that the an nual “Life Screening” would be enough. T hat’s g reat, but you also need a n annual appointment with your doctor. • An annual exam is a comprehensive a sse ssme nt t h at is cu st om i ze d de pending on your medical histor y and specif ic risk factors. It is also a great op p or t u n it y t o d i s c u s s a ny he a lt h concer ns, whet her new or ch ron ic, with your doctor. By being open and candid, your doctor will evaluate the best course of treatment, as well as offer suggestions to help you live a healthier lifestyle. • Review lifestyle behaviors, weight changes, health concerns, vaccination status and family histor y
• Check vitals, such as blood pressure, respiration and temperature • Check routi ne u r i ne analysis and bloodwork • Check for heart health with an EKG • Re c o m m e n d r ou t i n e s c r e e n i ng s , such as colorectal, prostate, breast, bone density, and others based on age and risk Why wouldn’t you go for a yearly check-up? • Cost? Your insurance covers it • Time? Its only once a year. • Doctor? If you don’t have a primar y, you should get one anyway. • Transportation? If you don’t drive, get a friend or family member. • Fe a r t h a t t h e d o c t o r m ig ht f i n d something? Yes. That’s the idea. It’s better to f ind something in a yearly check-up (and f ix it) than to f ind it in an autopsy. Oops. Did I scare you yet? Remember, as Smokey the Bear says, “Only you can prevent” …trauma to your family and friends. We need more volunteers. There is no free EMS without volunteers. “Be a hero” in your own neighborhood, consider joining your EMS squad for a year or two, maybe five. No experience necessary! You’ll be CPR certified, trained. HCBEMS needs you! 100 Port Royal Drive in Holiday City Berkeley. 732 240-3933 Don’t forget to recycle newspapers and magazines, phone books and aluminum cans at the recycling center behind HCBEMS building. On Thursday mornings there will be someone there to help if you need it. You can join the recycling crew or the Auxiliary. Stay Well and Safe!
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─Photo courtesy Berkeley Schools BERKELEY – On March 31, Miss Yost and Ms. Collins’ preschool class at Potter School are continuing their exercise study. This week they learned about their bones and muscles, differentiated between foods that are healthy and not healthy and painted with some veggies!
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OCEAN COUNTY – Individuals and families concerned with the impact of COVID-19 on autism related services now have a comprehensive list of agencies and organizations that are providing facts and support, right in the Ocean County Library website. The OCL Autism Caregiver Resources guide features links and describes the focus of reputable nonprofit organizations, state and local agencies, social media groups, and even a free iOS or Android app for family networking.
Groups on the list cover the full age range from preschool to adult, and provide support in matters of education, social skills, behavior management, and health, especially regarding COVID-19 information. Caregivers will find useful approaches for discussing social distancing, schedule and routine development, home schooling, and caregiver self-care techniques. There also are links to organizations that provide fun, instructive activities and games. For more details, visit theoceancountylibrary.org/resources.
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Around The Jersey Shore Multiple Arrests Made In Connection With Narcotics Investigation
By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – A total of seven Ocean County residents have been arrested for distributing drugs in connection with a narcotics investigation. Detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force along with the Toms River Police Department Special Enforcement Unit, Toms River Police Department Patrol Division, South Toms River Police Department Detective Bureau, South Toms River Police Department Patrol Division, South Toms River Police Department K-9 Unit, Manchester Township Police Department Narcotics Enforcement Unit and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit operated an investigation regarding the distribution of Heroin in the Ocean County area. The investigation led to identifying two residences in South Toms River and a room at the Ocean View Inn and Suites in Toms River. Police discovered Kevin Morrison, Jr., 26, of South Toms River, Daniel Finklin, 26, also of South Toms River, and Rodney Morrison, 35, of Toms River, to be storing and distributing heroin out of these locations. A search warrant was then performed on the three subject premises and as a result, detectives seized approximately 3,210 wax folds of heroin, 52 ecstasy pills, a loaded .38 caliber revolver, drug paraphernalia and approximately $11,700 in cash. The following were arrested and charged in connection to the investigation: • Kevin Morrison, Jr., charged with Distribution of Less than One-Half Ounce of Heroin; Possession of Heroin in an Amount Greater than One-Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces with Intent to Distribute; Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin in an Amount Greater than One-Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces; two counts of Possession of Heroin; Possession of Ecstasy; Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose; Unlawful Possession of a Weapon; Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Controlled Dangerous Substance Offense; and Receiving Stolen Property. Morrison is currently lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing. • Daniel Finklin, charged with Possession of Heroin in an Amount Greater than OneHalf Ounce but Less than Five Ounces with Intent to Distribute; Possession of Heroin; and Obstruction of Justice. Finklin is currently lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing. • Rodney Morrison, charged with Distribution of Heroin in an Amount Greater
than One-Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces; Possession of Heroin in an Amount Greater than One-Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces with Intent to Distribute; two counts of Possession of Heroin; and Possession of Cocaine. Morrison is currently lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing. • Kiara Rivera, 22, of South Toms River, charged with Possession of Heroin in an Amount Greater than One-Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces with Intent to Distribute; Possession of Heroin; Possession of Ecstasy; Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose; Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Controlled Dangerous Substance Offense; and Receiving Stolen Property. Rivera is currently lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing. • Kevin Morrison, Sr., 49, of South Toms River, charged with Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer; Obstruction of Justice; and Resisting Arrest. Morrison is currently lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing. • Brinda Kennedy, 56, of South Toms River, charged with Possession of Ecstasy, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Kennedy was charged on a summons and released pending a future court date. • Shelly Braker, 32, of Toms River, charged with Possession of Cocaine, and Possession of Heroin. Braker was charged on a summons and released pending a future court date. Prosecutor Billhimer commends the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Asset Forfeiture Unit, Ocean County Northern and Southern Regional SWAT Teams, Toms River Police Department Special Enforcement Unit, Toms River Police Department Patrol Division, Toms River Police Department Emergency Services Unit, South Toms River Police Department Detective Bureau, South Toms River Police Department Patrol Division, South Toms River Police Department K-9 Unit, Manchester Township Police Department Narcotics Enforcement Unit, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, for their collaborative efforts in connection with this very thorough and extensive investigation. The press and 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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Around The Jersey Shore County: New Voting System Will Make Elections Cost More
By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – What a difference a year makes. Last year due to the coronavirus health crisis primary elections were done through the mail with special ballot boxes set up across the state. Live voting was limited for November’s general election and primarily included voting by mail. This year’s election process will look different but workers of the County’s Board of Election only have a few months to train staff, buy new voting machines and plan for large areas of space to store records. Before that county officials need to select a voting system to meet the requirement of 10 days of early voting thanks to a measure approved recently by Governor Phil Murphy. Members of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners discussed the matter during a recent Board meeting but many questions remain as to how the new systems will be put into effect along with new rules and methods of record keeping. Commissioner Virginia Haines noted that this was a “big change” for the county and that she and County Administrator Carl Block learned a lot of the expectations on counties during a recent trip to Trenton where they got a briefing on the new law. The county will go from mail-in only to a system of early voting and it is a rush job that county clerks and elections officials will have to adapt to quickly, according to Haines. The change faced criticism from county officials throughout the state, and some wanted the changes implemented next year to allow for more transition time. One idea that was rejected was a proposal to start the early voting as a pilot program in one state’s smaller counties as opposed to implementing it immediately. Haines said she favored the pilot program idea over what was decided. Under the new law, each county will be mandated to establish between three and seven polling places where machine voting can occur for a period of nine days.
Early voting would end two days prior to the general election which is always held on the Tuesday after the first Monday of November. Following that the county would need to go back to the established polling system for regular voting. The plan could cost counties in the Garden State millions of dollars in having to purchase the new voting machines, electronic cards, security and staffing as well as recording equipment. An estimate of the exact cost is not available yet but a figure of $77 million is the price tag estimated by the Office of Legislative Services which is a nonpartisan body. Normally, poll workers are hired to work one day in June for the primary election and one day in November for the general election but the new plan calls for workers to be paid for 10 days in October as well. As to who is fitting the bill for that additional cost is unknown but County officials want to know. The plan would create an entirely new voting system where voters would check in at several voting stations within a polling location and receive an electronic card resembling a hotel room key. They would then cast their vote and return the card to a polling worker who would reprogram it for the next voter. All machines and the records produced would be impounded and protected by law enforcement until the general election was finished. Records would have to be secured for three years. Secretary of State Tahesha Way, whose office oversees the initiative and Democrat activist Stacey Abrams joined the governor for the introduction of the new law. There are four models of voting machine for counties to chose from. It was noted that in utilizing new technology with early voting a new system would be used that county staff and voters are not accustomed to. Also recognized was the short amount of time that exists between the time new voting equipment will be delivered and the election itself.
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Around The Jersey Shore Funds Available To Help With Rent Payments
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Those seeking help in paying their rent due to setbacks caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic are urged to contact the Ocean County Residential Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn said, “we know that 2020 posed many challenges for all of us and many of our residents are having a difficult time making ends meet and keeping a roof over their heads due to COVID-19.” “This emergency rental assistance program will help our low- and moderate-income families in their efforts to keep a roof over their heads and to assist their landlords,” Quinn added. Applications for the program started on April 7. The online application can be accessed from the Ocean County website at co.ocean.nj.us. Click on View Residential Emergency Rental Assistance Program for information and the application. Quinn said that Ocean County residents can currently find preliminary information on the County website and can access it to prepare for the application. “We will continue to add information to the web page as we move closer to the application opening date.” “This program has been set up to help only Ocean County residential renters and landlords. This grant will cover up to six months back rent and will help our young families and our seniors that have been having a very difficult time because of this pandemic,” Quinn added. The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is sponsoring the program and utilizes an $18 million grant from the Treasury Department to help residents catch up on their back rent. The program includes a maximum grant total of $10,644 and will be paid directly to the landlord. Quinn said that it was “paramount that we make every effort to help our residents maintain housing stability. When you experience NEED AN EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR? WE’RE HERE TO HELP AT NO CHARGE
the concern about losing the roof over your head, it is difficult to keep on track with a daily routine.” All applicants are required to certify that they have not received assistance from the N.J. Department of Community Affairs’ program or other rental assistance programs prior to receiving benefits from the County’s program. The county’s program is not related to the current program being run by the state Department of Community Affairs. Another provision for applicants is that they must show that their income does not exceed the Area Median Income limits and that they were unable to pay their rent due to COVID-19 pandemic. Income limits are listed on the web page. Quinn added, “you will also need to provide a current lease/rental agreement and provide all required documents for your application to be considered complete.” The participation of the applicant’s landlord is also required. They must provide information for the rental assistance payment. Tenants and landlord applicants are encouraged to work together to receive funds quickly, if approved. Landlords can also apply on behalf of tenants. “Funding is limited so we encourage our residents to apply early. We will be announcing soon where help for filling out applications will be available,” Quinn said. Quinn said that the county is working “with our human services and social services agencies with getting information out about this program. This has been an ongoing partnership with a number of county agencies starting with our Ocean County Commissioners to get our residents the help they really need.” The official warned that while an application is not a guarantee of assistance, it’s important that our residents know help is available. Help will also be available through the Ocean County Residential Emergency Rental Assistance Program call center starting April 5. The number is 833-753-9671.
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Around The Jersey Shore New Advanced COVID Test Diagnoses Multiple Variants Rapidly
By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – A new advanced COVID-19 test developed by experts at the Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) can detect multiple variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in twoand-a-half hours. According to a press release, the test can detect the known UK, Brazil, and South African variants, as well as others containing the key E484K mutation. “The Center for Discovery and Innovation is again leading the way in creating breakthroughs that will help defeat this pandemic,” said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, the chief executive officer of Hackensack Meridian Health. “The CDI was created for this purpose – to deliver effective solutions in real time that will benefit patients, our communities and well beyond.’’ “Certain virus variants are concerning because they are resistant or less responsive to current first-line treatments involving monoclonal antibody cocktails,” said David Perlin, PhD., the chief scientific officer and senior vice president of the CDI. “Our rapid through-put test allows doctors to treat those with COVID-19 who have specific variants with more effective therapies.” From December 2020 through February 2021, the CDI’s test assessed samples from New Jersey patients and found the virus variants increasing in prominence. Out of 435 nasal swab samples, the E484K variant was found at a rate of 12 percent of all samples in February. The N501Y variant followed in prevalence in 2021 with 11 percent. More than 2,500 viruses have been sequenced by the CDI and they are working with the State of New Jersey to develop the most complete picture of the viral landscape yet assembled. These new tools allow resources for whole genome sequencing to be directed against the most concerning viruses. Other tools that have been developed over the last year of pandemic, which include: • The first rapid commercial COVID-19 test, reducing the wait time for results from days to hours (also the work of the CDI). • A convalescent plasma treatment utilizing antibodies from people with high concentrations of antibodies – “superdonors’’ – to treat hospitalized patients.
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How This Highly Precise Procedure is Making Knee Pain a Thing of the Past... TREATMENT COVERED BY MOST MAJOR HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INCLUDING MEDICARE People who suffer from knee pain typically try supplements or pain medication before seeking help from a doctor. Physical Therapy sometimes helps, sometimes not. When all else fails and the pain is too much, some feel that surgery is the only option. Before you put yourself through months of immobility, potentially more pain, and hefty medical bills, consider something else. The Proper Treatment Begins with Advanced Imaging for Precise Diagnosis They key to effectively fixing a knee pain problem is start with an accurate diagnosis. That’s why we’ve invested in Advanced Imaging Technology called Video Fluoroscopy (VF). This technology is a video X-ray in real time! Together with your doctor, you will view a live image of the inside of the knee. Your doctor will clearly explain exactly what is causing your pain, and the precise treatment approach to fix it. Jersey Shore’s Top Notch Knee Treatment Facility with 5 Convenient, Five Star Locations At Monmouth Pain, offering knee pain relief is a daily event. Knee pain accounts for greater than a quarter of our patient care every day. Do you struggle walking? Is going up and down stairs a struggle? Continue reading if you would like help… Have you ever wondered how different your life would be if you could get rid of your knee pain? Where would you go, what would you do? What would you give for a day, a week or a lifetime of pain free mobility? We are pleased to announce… you don’t need to wait any longer to get the most precise procedure to sweep knee pain under the rug.
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If you suffer from any degree of knee pain, regain control of your life by visiting Monmouth Pain and Rehabilitation, a stateof-the art medical facility. Cause of Knee Pain… How does knee pain occur? Factors that might cause it include the following: • Being overweight • Getting older…normal wear and tear • Joint injury • Knee imbalances • A genetic defect in the joint cartilage • Stresses on the joints from certain activities including sports, work, and leisure activities. Over time, all of the above can eat away at the cartilage in your knee leading to damage called Osteoarthritis! What is Osteoarthritis? (OA) Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is the most common type of arthritis. In Osteoarthritis, the surface layer of cartilage breaks down and wears away. This allows the bones under the cartilage to rub together resulting in pain, swelling, and loss of motion of the joint. Although in some people it progresses quickly, in most individuals joint damage develops gradually over years. Don’t Just Mask the Pain! Say Goodbye to Knee Pain... the Non-Surgical Way! Now is the time to take control of your life and say goodbye to knee pain the non-surgical way! Most people feel better in a matter of weeks and can begin enjoying everyday activities pain-free again. Consider These Facts Before Surgery
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If you wear hearing technology, you’ve probably already experienced the liberating sense of independence that can come with it. But what if you have a friend or family member who’s not quite ready to confront their own hearing loss? Only a fraction of the millions of people with hearing difficulties actually seek help. One consumer advocacy group’s 2018 survey* cited as the top three reasons: cost, lack of hearing testing, and embarrassment. Let’s tackle each one of them to help you help your loved one take action! COST Today’s hearing aids not only deliver clear sound and easy audio streaming but — depending on the device — can also track brain and body health, automatically adjust to different listening environments, and more. They’re an investment in better health, but solutions such as financing options, potential insurance coverage, and diverse budget-friendly technology levels can make a difference. With research linking hearing loss to other conditions such as cognitive decline, the consequences of Procrastination could prove an even bigger cost. Our Staff strongly advises that you stay away from any mail order company that just sends you hearing aid devices to your home without any hearing evaluation/test. Imagine purchasing a set of eye glasses without the company knowing your vision prescription! TESTING Regular audiological exams are an important part of hearing health, yet 30% of participants in
the consumer survey went over a decade without a hearing test — or never had one. That’s a lot of folks potentially unaware of the state of their ears and possible problems that could be addressed. The good news? Hearing exams are painless and empowering. Plus, the earlier any potential hearing loss is addressed, the better it is for overall health. EMBARRASSMENT People want to hear their best without their devices being obvious — but try spotting today’s near-invisible hearing aids. With styles that fit deep in the ear canal or snugly behind the ear, plus colors to match individual preferences, it’s easy to hear confidently and discreetly. Seeing is believing, however, so consider showing off your own device’s subtle fit. Also, your loved one may be able to test-drive some of our exciting — and inconspicuous — technology. If your loved one needs hearing care, we’re here to help with compassionate staff and three convenient offices. Call us at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/ Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin). Please feel free to also visit our website: gardenstatehearing.com. *Levine H. Sound Advice About Hearing Loss. Consumer Reports. June 2018. 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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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Causes and Solutions for Dysphagia
By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Many seniors experience dysphagia which is the term for people who have difficulty swallowing their food or pills. Initially it appears as a frequent need to clear your throat, or a hoarse voice. It may be that you feel like coughing or choking while eating or talking, and sometimes there is regurgitation of food. Most people report fullness, pressure or a burning sensation in the chest (sternal) area while eating. Left untreated, it may lead to other complications like a more chronic cough, choking sensation, malnutrition or respiratory infection. In serious cases, food may be aspirated and result in pneumonia which then requires hospitalization. Most everyone has experienced the sensation of dysphagia at one time or another. It can happen by simply eating too large a bite, or not chewing enough. A swallowing issue may be felt if you have a dry mouth, or if you swallow while lying down or even laughing or talking. To resolve simple cases of dysphagia, you should eat smaller meals that include softer food, and chew well. Eliminating caffeine, tobacco and alcohol helps too. But if the swallowing difficulty is more chronic and serious, dysphagia treatment is required. Treatments vary for each individual and hinges on many factors such as age, severity and underlying conditions. Sometimes people develop dysphagia rather suddenly. When I worked in the nursing home setting, we saw this frequently occur with new admissions who were started on medications that induced the dysphagia. Their loved ones didn’t realize what was happening either, but in some cases, a new medication can give a loved one dysphagia. Sometimes it’s related to a drug side effect, and oftentimes the medication can be switched to something else that does not induce dysphagia. I have a much longer
version of this article available with lengthy lists of medications that induce dysphagia. To receive, this please sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com and I’ll email it to you. In the meantime, here are are the most common medications that induce dysphagia: Sedatives - for example alprazolam or clonazepam Analgesics for pain - codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone, Muscle Relaxers - cyclobenzaprine or tizanidine Neuroleptics - haloperidol, lithium, olanzapine, quetiapine and others Bone building drugs - alendronate and others Many antibiotics - doxycycline, clindamycin and others NSAIDS - ibuprofen, naproxen and others Aspirin Asthma medications Immunosupressants Antidepressants One other reason people have dysphagia is that they’re forced to swallow big pills and then they vomit them back up! And if that happens, the person now has caustic stomach acid refluxing into the delicate esophageal tissue. The use of acid blockers like famotidine and demulcents (slippery elm or marshmallow) can bring immediate relief, and may prevent your loved one from having a tube inserted unnecessarily because it looks like they’ve suddenly developed dysphagia. In my field, we have a saying, “History, history, history!” If someone takes a good history and finds out exactly when the dysphagia started, you might be able to see the cause. Once that is pin-pointed, the proper treatment can be given. I have a longer version of this article which you can receive via email after signing up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com.
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THE OCEAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT is looking for Seasonal Nurses to assist at our COVID Vaccination Sites throughout Ocean County THIS IS A SEASONAL/ PER DIEM POSITION AND HOURS WILL VARY DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY. MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR A MINIMUM OF 20 HOURS PER WEEK.
• LPNs ($18.27/hr) • RNs ($25.00/hr) • BSNs/MSNs ($28.00/hr) • NP ($33.00/hr)
LICENSE: Applicants must possess a current, valid registration as a Professional Nurse in the State of New Jersey. Appointees will be required HOW TO APPLY: to possess a valid Interested Applicants should go to driver’s license. www.ochd.org and click the link titled: “Employment Opportunities” to download application form. Application and supporting documents can be emailed, mailed or hand-delivered to addresses below. CONTACT INFORMATION: Ocean County Health Department, Alyssa Fiore Personnel Department, 175 Sunset Ave, PO Box 2191 Toms River, NJ 08754. (732) 341-9700, ext. 7204. Equal Opportunity Employer
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Around The Jersey Shore
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Save Our Environment – Recycle! Free Webinar
LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Webinar Free Recycling Resources for Your Business in collaboration with the Ocean County Dept of Solid Waste Management and sponsored by N.J. Natural Gas (NJNG) on April 27 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. DEP Commissioner Catherine McCabe said, “Each of us can have a significant impact on the environ ment and the quality of life in New Jersey by simply by recycling every day. Recycling helps keep our communities clean, generates revenue and jobs, and lessens the amount of trash going to landfills.” Tanara Hall and Sandra Blain-Snow, environmental professionals at the Ocean Cou nt y Depar t ment of Solid Waste Management, will present such topics as Why recycle? -- N.J. Statewide Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act, How Does Recycling Work? The Benefits of Recycling for Businesses,
Recycling and Community, Common Mistakes from Customers and Business Owners, Recycling Signage, Free Resources, and Green Programs. To register or for more information, go to mylakewoodchamber.com/events. About the Speakers: Tanara Hall works at the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management as an environmental specialist. Her areas of expertise include environmental management, solid waste, education and outreach, sustainable communities, and zero waste. She is a member of the Ocean County Sustainability Hub and the Island Heights Environmental Committee. Sandra Blain-Snow works for the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management where she helps implement the County’s Solid Waste Management Plan through public outreach and education on recycling and composting. A Master Composter volunteer since 2001, she has been the program’s instructor since 2006.
All People, 16 And Older, Can Be Vaccinated
By Chris Lundy NEW JERSEY – Access to the coronavirus vaccines have been limited by age groups, health history, and professions, but now every New Jersey resident 16 and older will be allowed to make appointments. Gov. Phil Murphy announced the change and said it will begin on April 19. Health officials had broken down the populace into phases based on how likely they are to come into contact with the virus, how severe the virus is to that particular group, and how necessary an occupation is
to society. This is why health workers and those who live in long-term care like nursing homes were in the first phase. Soon after that, first responders like police officers and firefighters were brought into the fold. Now, it will be everyone 16 and older. The Moderna and Pfizer vaccines had not been tested on anyone younger than 16, which is why the rollout didn’t reach school age children until now. However, a Pfizer representative said that the vaccine is effective in children 12 and older.
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Around The Jersey Shore “Coaster Power Hours” At Six Flags
─Photo courtesy Six Flags Great Adventure The Joker 4-D, free fly coaster is part of a world-class roller coaster collection. By Bob Vosseller JACKSON - Got the Need for Speed? Six Flags Great Adventure has plenty with the launch of their ‘Coaster Power Hours.’ This roller coaster-centric event will include music, food and plenty of fun according to representatives of Six Flags Great Adventure who recently announced it is opening select evenings for a new special event. The park will be offering exclusive ride time on up to 12 roller coasters. Coaster Power Hours will include music, specialty food, free parking, and surprises for guests throughout the night. One coaster will offer a special, limited-time experience for this event. Coaster Power Hours Schedule: Friday Evenings from 6 to 11 pm: April 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21; and Thursday Evenings from 4 to 9 pm: May 6, 13, 20, 27. The roller coasters that will be part of Coaster Power Hours include: • Kingda Ka – The world’s tallest and sec-
ond-fastest coaster • Nitro – Award-winning mega (taller than 200 feet) coaster • El Toro – Award-winning hybrid wood/ steel coaster • Skull Mountain “Remix” – Indoor, dark coaster will be transformed with pumping music and moving lights, exclusively for Coaster Power Hours • BIZARRO – World’s first top-rail floorless, seven-loop coaster • BATMAN: The Ride – Chairlift-style, inverted, five-loop coaster • THE JOKER – 4-D, free-fly coaster • SUPERMAN Ultimate Flight – “Flying” prone-position, looping coaster • THE DARK KNIGHT – Indoor, dark coaster • GREEN LANTERN – Stand-up, fiveloop coaster Runaway Mine Train – Family-style coaster • HARLEY QUINN Crazy Train – Family-style coaster
Free Meals Program Transitions To Take-Home Meal Kits
TOMS RIVER – Beginning April 1, the free meals for which all students are eligible will be in the form of convenient kits. “The free meal kits being provided are shelf-stable, peanut-free, and meet state and federal guidelines for nutrition,” Food Services Director Peter Brattan said. Students receiving in-person instruction will be able to take home kits for the week of spring break on April 1, and all-virtual students can pick up their meal kits at their nearest school between 10 a.m. and noon that same day. Virtual students who currently receive meal delivery will have their meal kits delivered on Thursday afternoon. Moving forward, students receiving
in-person instruction will take home their meal kits on Mondays and Thursdays, and all-virtual students will be able to pick up their meals on Fridays or, if eligible, have them delivered. Pickup or delivery of meal kits will not be available for students attending school in person. Each box contains six meals: three breakfasts and three lunches and milk will be provided as well. “The rollout of these kits has been a true team effort,” Brattan said, “I thank our cafeteria staff, maintenance team, principals, and administration for their support. We’re happy to be able to provide these kits for our students.”
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Around The Jersey Shore Vulgar Photo Caption Denounced By County
By Chris Lundy MON MOU T H COU NT Y – T he elected off icials that lead the county condemned a sexist and anti-Semitic caption published by the Asbury Park Press website and pulled their advertising as well. A photo caption was posted along with a photo of a nurse giving a vaccination. The “f word” was used in the caption as an adjective describing the nurse’s appearance. Another slur was used. It won’t be repeated in this article, but it was of a religious nature. The photo accompanied others with a stor y by Gu st avo Ma r t i nez Cont reras about a vaccination clinic in La kewood. Ty pical ly, t he capt ion s are edited before being uploaded or published. The photo caption was up for 14 hours on a Sunday before being changed and then the photo was eventually removed altoget her, re por ted NJ S potlight’s David Wildstein. T he P ress’ execut ive ed itor Pau l D’A mbrosio issued a n apolog y t he next d ay. W he n of f icials said t hat apology wasn’t enough, he published a further apology explaining how the situation happened and how it won’t happen again. “This was an inexcusable act. The objectification of women and religious i nsults a re i ntent ional act ions,” he said, in part. “The reporter in question is no longer with the company. “ T he wor d s i n t he c a pt ion we r e totally unacceptable and in no way ref lect the pr inciples and practices of the staff of the Press and Gannett. The Press and Gan net t have a long histor y of f ighting for inclusiveness, diversity and women’s rights. We took immediate and significant action once we became aware of the issue, and we changed our online procedures to ensure such an event never happens again,” he said. The apologies, which were covered in greater detail in previous JerseyShoreOnline.com ar ticles, were not enough for a lot of elected off icials and readers. “The Asbury Park Press allowed for this hor ribly offensive photo caption to be published for 14 hours before taking it down, and then did not issue a ny com me nt or ap olog y for more than 24 hours after it was removed,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. A r none. “W hen an apolog y was Government 0fficials... Have news that you would like the community to be involved with? Let everyone know by placing a news release in this paper!
finally issued, it was severely lacking to say the least. There was no explanation offered as to how the caption was allowed to be published to begin with, or why the apology was directed to Asian-Americans or only to the Lakewood Jewish community and not the entire Jewish community.” D’A mbrosio’s second apolog y explained those two points. The APP. com site is designed so that reporters can post directly to it. There were no editors who approved it. Many newspapers across the nation have made severe staff cuts. Critics have said that cuts like this would lead to inevitable mistakes. “If any other publication, organization or person posted something so disgusting, the Asbury Park Press would be
demanding answers and accountability. There is no way that they would just accept an apology and move on,” said Commissioner Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley. To put their money where their mouth is, Monmouth County has pulled all legal ads from the Asbury Park Press and will be using the Star Ledger instead. The law states that governing bodies have to adver t ise cer t ai n th i ngs i n newspapers so that the public is aware of it. These include meeting dates and locations, election infor mation, and similar material. Officials across the state have argued that this law needs to change since more and more people are getting their news from online sources rather than physical newspaper s. T hey believe
they should be allowed to publish such notices online instead, which would be cheaper. At the same meeting, the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners again demanded a change, urging local lawmakers to amend the law to allow for online publication. “The current laws that require public notices to be published in hard copy are outdated and do not allow local governments to use online platforms t hat reach a la rger aud ience,” said Commissioner Nick DiRocco. “Instead, State law requires our citizens to purchase hard copy publications in order to access important public information. To increase transparency and save crucial tax dollars, the Legislature should change this antiquated law.”
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Berkeley Ladies Seniors Have Open Spots For Spring Trip
BERKELEY – The Berkeley Ladies Seniors will be going to WoodLoch in the Poconos from May 17 to 21. Woodloch is a fantastic resort that has wonderful food, entertainment day and night, and lodging. Join the Berkeley Ladies Seniors for a spring vacation
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BERKELEY – Mayor Carmen Amato and Berkeley Recreation are happy to announce that the Berkeley Farmers market had a soft opening at the Berkeley Recreation location on April 6. The Colony
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Around The Jersey Shore Local Students “Change Hunger” With Food Drives
By Bob Vosseller NEPTUNE – Fullfill, the food bank that serves Ocean and Monmouth counties, awarded a Point Pleasant school for collecting the most food and funds in its division during a recent contest. “This year has been incredibly challenging for schools in Monmouth and Ocean counties. As teachers and students navigated through virtual or hybrid learning, we were not sure if Students Change Hunger would happen this year,” CEO and President Kim Guadagno said. Guadagno, the former Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey added, “it was a pleasant surprise when 49 schools signed up and students, teachers, and parents did not let the pandemic stop them from their annual efforts of collecting food and funds to help feed our neighbors in need.” Memorial Middle School in Point Pleasant was announced as the 2020 Heavyweight Champion of the Students Change Hunger Competition in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, to benefit Fulfill. The award was for collecting the most food and funds in its division. Guadagno announced the winning school during a Zoom session with the principal, teachers, and students. Memorial Middle School was also the only school in Monmouth and Ocean Counties this year to join the Five Thousand Pound Club. Ranney School in Tinton Falls and Howell Middle School South also placed in the top three schools. “Each school had to be creative and figure ways to hold COVID-friendly food drives. From online donation pages to drive-by food drop-offs, teachers and students managed to make an enormous impact providing 100,000 meals collectively in this competition to feed people in need at a time when donations are needed the most. Congratulations to all our winners and thank you for helping us feed the Jersey Shore!” Guadagno added. The statewide competition was organized
by the Federation of New Jersey Food Banks, and ran from September 14, 2020 through December 18, 2020. In Monmouth and Ocean Counties, 21 schools received awards for their exceptional efforts to feed our food insecure neighbors: • Memorial Middle School, Point Pleasant 2020 Heavyweight Champion, 5,000 Pound Club, Division 4 Award • Ranney School - 4,000 Pound Club, Division 4 Award • Howell Middle School South - 2,000 Pound Club, Division 5 Award • Biotechnology High School - 2,000 Pound Club, Division 3 Award • Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School 2,000 Pound Club • Bay Head Elementary School - 1,000 Pound Club, Division 2 Award • Lanes Mill Elementary School - 1,000 Pound Club, Division 4 Award • Manalapan High School - 1,000 Pound Club, Division 6 Award • Marlboro Montessori Academy - 1,000 Pound Club • Millstone Township Middle School - 1,000 Pound Club, Division 3 Award • Monmouth Beach School - 1,000 Pound Club, Division 3 Award • Sea Girt Elementary - 1,000 Pound Club • Wall High School - 1,000 Pound Club, Division 5 Award • Alpha High School - Pounds Per Student, Division 1 Award • New Road School - 1,000 Pound Club, Division 1 Award • Home Away from Home Academy - Division 2 Award • Point Pleasant Borough High School Philip N. Connelly Award • Lafayette Mills School - Mary Conlon Spirit Award • Toms River North High School - Rookies of the Year Award • Monmouth Regional High School - Student Leadership Award • H.W. Mountz - Hunger Heroes Award
Grease Fire Makes Apartment Uninhabitable
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – A grease fire in a kitchen rendered one apartment uninhabitable. The fire was reported at around 11 a.m. on April 6. The location was the Berkeley Gardens Apartments, building B, on Frederick Drive. Police said that when they arrived, the resident had already extinguished the fire. There was heavy smoke so nearby residents were evacuated and checked for medical issues. Ultimately, the neighbors returned to their
homes but the resident of the apartment where the fire was could not. The building inspector said that the apartment was temporarily uninhabitable due to heavy fire damage to the kitchen and smoke damage throughout. The officers worked with the local Red Cross organization to find the victim a temporary place to stay. The Berkeley Township Police Department, the Berkeley Township Fire Official, the Bayville Fire Department, Bayville EMS and the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office all responded and assisted.
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Around The Jersey Shore Police: No Arrests From Supposed “Maskless Shopping Event”
By Chris Lundy FREEHOLD – Local police said that there were no problems reported at the Freehold Raceway Mall when a “Maskless Shopping Event” was advertised online. The flyer advertising the event called for it to take place on Saturday, March 27. One version cited the organizers as Patriot Party NJ, online sources said. “There was a minimum police presence, no arrests were made and no issues were reported triggering police action,” Freehold Capt. Daniel F. Pasquinucci said. A request for comment from the Mall was not returned as of press time. A reporter asked about the event at a press conference on March 24, where Gov. Phil Murphy and Col. Patrick Callahan of the NJ State Police said they were aware of the issue. Murphy called it a “ridiculous flyer” that he was “extremely unhappy” about it. The governor said that it puts retail employees in a difficult, possibly unsafe position. “They’re not law enforcement,” Murphy said of the workers who have been enforcing mask protocols. He said it was wrong “to put them in a position to make the guy or gal at the door (confront)
some knucklehead who’s trying to make a political statement” and perhaps risk either a physical confrontation or losing a customer during a time when businesses are struggling. Callahan said the State Police and other authorities on down to the local department are aware of it. This included the State Department of Homeland Security. Freehold Police told various news outlets that they have been in touch with mall security and have received numerous calls about this. A local resident asked the Freehold Mall on Facebook if they knew about the “superspreader event” that was planned. The Freehold Raceway Mall responded “This is an unsanctioned event. Please be aware that Freehold Raceway Mall is a private property and enforces a Code of Conduct as well as all state and local health and safety orders. That said, masks are required to visit the mall and we also ask that everyone respects the individual store and restaurant policies that require masks as well. We are in close communication with law enforcement in regards to this event.” Currently, stores are limited to 50% capacity and face masks are required for all.
SUEZ Reminds Residents About “Safe Digging Month”
By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – Representatives of the SUEZ water company are reminding residents about “Safe Digging Month” which is recognized each April. The observance is designed to bring awareness to the public regarding importance of safely digging around your own property. SUEZ Director of Operations Jim Mastrokalos said, “the current health crisis continues to point to a vast revival in landscaping and other outside home projects to help stay physically and emotionally healthy.” He added, “while some schools and businesses remain partially or totally closed and community events scaled down or cancelled, free time for families include DIY projects and other outside plans, but these undertakings must be met with continued safety precautions.” Mastrokalos noted that digging a new garden or constructing new outdoor fencing without knowing the approximate location of underground utilities might cause severe injuries or lead to major service interruptions. “Depths of pipelines, wires and cables vary, ensuring public safety, protecting
the environment and maintaining service which is crucial. Yet water mains or buried electrical wires can increase the likelihood of unintentional rupture, but these accidents are preventable when you follow the first step in calling 811,” he added. A federally-mandated national “Call Before You Dig” number, 811, was created to help protect homeowners, contractors and utilities from accidentally striking underground utility lines while working on digging projects. Mastrokalos reminded customers that residential and business customers are strongly encouraged to call 811 at least three business days before the start of a digging project, even if it involves planting a tree or installing a mailbox. When calling 811, homeowners and business owners are connected to the local one call center, which notifies the appropriate utility companies of their intent to dig. Professional locators are then sent to the requested digging site to mark the approximate locations of underground lines with flags, paint or both. Additional information about digging safely can be found at call811. com.
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Around The Jersey Shore Marine Officials Warn BeachGoers To Avoid Seals
By Alyssa Riccardi BR IGA N TI N E – With the Jersey Shore being in the midst of seal season, marine off icials are reminding beach-goers to stay a safe distance away from the animals. T h e M a r i n e M a m m a l St r a n d i n g Center (MMSC) stated that recently there have been several cases of people and their dogs getting far too close to seals, endanger ing the seals and themselves. Accord i ng to of f icials, seals a re federally-protected animals under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. The law states it’s illegal to disturb a seal’s natural behaviors. “Seals haul out on land to get much-needed rest after hunting and swimming long distances. The presence of people and dogs nearby causes stress and may force a seal back into the water before it is ready,” they said. Off icials have also found recently that many amateur and professional photographers have been posting photos and videos on social media groups. I n t hese pict u res you ca n see t hey were taken at a close distance which reveals the exact locations of resting animals on the beach. This resulted in attracting crowds around resting seals and causing further disturbance and harassment of the animals. There was even a video going around of someone touching a seal. MMSC have had to relocate numerous healthy seals to remote beaches due to the fact that they are constantly being bothered by people and off-leash dogs. At their Brigantine facility, MMSC are currently taking care of two seals.
Fou ndi ng Di rector Bob Schoel kopf states that although it’s not uncommon to have seals coming into their fa ci l it y du r i ng t h is t i me, t hey a re rehabilitating less seals than average for this time of year. But the facilit y has been receivi ng sig nif icantly more calls for sightings. The Center is anticipating calls to increase as the weather becomes war mer with more people visiting the beach. The MMSC states it’s important to re me mb e r t h at se als a re pre d at or s with shar p teeth and will not hesitate to bit e. Seals ca r r y com mu n icable diseases that can be passed on to you or your dog. If you spot a seal or other marine mammal on the beach, off icials state you should: • Contact the MMSC immediately by calling 609-266-0538 • Stay at least 150 feet away from the a n i mal (t he leng t h of t h ree school buses) • Keep dogs away from the animal • Neve r p ost locat ion s of seals on social media The Marine Mammal Stranding is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of sick and injured marine mam mals. The staff and volunteers f rom the MMSC have responded to more than 5,600 calls for seals, dolph i n s , wh ale s a nd se a t u r tle s t h at washed ashore along all of New Jersey’s beaches. The non-prof it is able to do this with t he sup p or t of don at ion s f rom t he community. To lear n more about the MMSC or to donate, visit mmsc.org.
Township Celebrates National Library Week
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The governing body celebrated National Library Week, April 4-10. A librarian in attendance at the most recent Township Council meeting told the public how much the library has been
helping in the times of COVID-19. There are online activities and ebooks available. Take and Make crafts are available for family activities. During this time, when people are working from home and children are in remote schooling, the library offers wifi and computers for residents.
Little League Building To Get New Equipment
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The Berkeley Little Leag ue Volunteer Com munit y Cent e r w il l be get t i ng new equ ipment in the future. The Township Council went out to bid for two Rheem 10-ton roof top units. Rheem manufactures
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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Camp Albocondo closed years ago, visited now only by park explorers and kids looking for trouble. The township is going to take that second group out of the equation by demolishing dilapidated structures on the property. The Township Council recently advertised bids for the demo of the handful of buildings still left – all of them subject to the elements and to mischief makers for some time now. The Trust For Public Lands has a page dedicated to the property. It said a residential development was proposed for the site in 2010. The Trust helped purchase the land to protect it from development. In 2014, the Trust transferred ownership to Toms River Township and Ocean County. Protecting it was vital since it is part of the region’s water supply, the Trust said. It would also help collect water to prevent flooding. Walking on the property today, it’s clear to see that the area is low-lying. Water collects in various areas. The pond is pristine. The buildings – not so much. The ownership of the land is split roughly in half between the county and Toms River, township engineer Bob Chankalian said. Toms River owns the part that has buildings on it. There are about nine buildings scattered throughout the property that need to come down, he said. You can reach the property by parking near the Boy Scout building on Route 571. A sign for Camp Albocondo is still visible. A trail leads off into the woods alongside a large development. You’ll soon see, closer to the highway, an entrance building that looks like it’s mostly roof. It was used to greet people coming to stay. As you hike further into the woods, you’ll find the vestiges of the camp. The buildings are all falling apart now, and littered with graffiti. But it doesn’t take much imagination to picture how it looked in the prime of its life – hosting generations of families throughout the decades. Camp Albocondo: A History Camp Albocondo’s history is explained in detail on the website GardenStateLegacy.com (Issue 49, September 2020). The owner of the site, Gordon Bond, and the writer of the history, Melissa Ziobro, gave the Toms River Times permission to use their research and their photographs. Of course, since it’s in this area, the camp wasn’t the first settlers. Lenape
artifacts have been found there. It was also likely the site of a grist mill and cranberry bogs. The camp began with Charles Raymond Clayton building a one-room, waterside log cabin in the mid-1930s. The Clayton name has long roots in this area, and this is one of them. He named the cabin “Colletra,” a mix of family members’ names (sons Hugh Connelly and Lloyd, wife Ethel, and himself last, since he went by the name Ray). Rumor has it that Ray didn’t actually own the property when he built the cabin. His son bought it later during an auction. He outbid another local, Philip Miamone, who was shouted down by the crowd at the auction, so he let Hugh win. Hugh and Alta Jean built a home on the land in 1950 near Ray’s cabin. Borrowing from his father’s naming convention, the house was named Albocondo (Alta Jean, daughter Bonnie, Hugh Connelly, and son Douglas). An article in The Asbury Park Press described the many rooms in the house, and how two ponds had been formed on the property by dredging cranberry bogs. Bonnie M. Clayton Citta, Hugh’s daughter, helped with the historical article, explaining that her father built everything himself. Although newspaper articles mentioned large gatherings at the site for clubs and social events, it formally became a campground in the mid-1960s. By 1971, there were 200 campsites, restrooms and showers. By 1975, there were 300 reported campsites. A 1990 ad boasted “200 campsites, hook-ups available. Store, game room, pool, fishing, recreation field, playground. Paddle boat, canoe and tube rentals.” Hugh Connelly Clayton’s son, Douglas, grew up at the campsite and purchased it from his parents in 1980. He sold it to a developer, Sandcastle of Monmouth, in 2006. The future of the site was up in the air. The developer wanted to build homes. Other members of the Clayton family wanted to buy it to start running it as a campground again. Even the Toms River School District had some interest in it. Ultimately, Sandcastle of Monmouth sold it to the Trust for Public Land in 2012. More information about the history of the land and the Claytons can be found at gardenstatelegacy.com/files/ Camp_ Albocondo_Then_and_ Now_ Ziobro_GSL49_ Sep _ 20.pdf and youtube. com/watch?v=Pv-8wRwJxtI
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of APR 10 - apr 16 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Life is good, so enjoy it while you can. Avoid disputes with family members in the week to come and everything else should go your way. Use your people skills to both avoid and handle problems. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may find it challenging to operate on blind faith alone. During the week ahead, you may want to see concrete results. Focus on making your dream of the future a reality despite opposition. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You and a partner or loved one can dream about a future that can realistically be attained. Discuss plans in the upcoming week and take the initial steps to make your joint ventures a success. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may be willing to sacrifice some things to get something you want, but you could also be tempted to take a shortcut. Be sure to live up to ethical standards in the week to come. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take business and financial ambitions off the back burner and make your move in the upcoming week. There could be a fairy godmother on standby just waiting for an opportunity to help you. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may hesitate to begin anything different or unusual in the week ahead, but if you overcome your reservations, you’ll likely be able to make more money. An impulsive decision now could be the right one.
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SOUTHERN SPAIN’S BEST-KEPT SECRET 4 teaspoons sherr y vinegar, plus extra for seasoning Espinacas con garbanzos is a 10 ounces frozen chopped spinhy per-r eg ional dish nat iv e to ach, thawed and squeezed dr y Seville with strong Moorish influence that’s substantive and 1. Cut a 1 1/2-ounce piece from loaf of bread (thickness will var y full of flavor. Briefly simmering canned chick- d e p e n d i n g o n t h e s i z e o f t h e p ea s ( u n i f o r m l y t e n d e r, w e l l loaf ) and tear into 1-inch piecseasoned and convenient) in a es. Process in a food processor combinat ion of chicken broth until finely ground (you should and chickpea canning liquid ten- have 3/4 cup crumbs). Combine derized them and infused them chick peas and broth in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over with savor y flavor. A picada (a paste of garlic and high heat. Adjust heat to maintain bread cooked in plenty of olive simmer and cook until the level of o i l ) t h i ck e n e d a n d s ea s o n e d liquid is just below the top layer the sauce. Smoked paprika and of chickpeas, about 10 minutes. Moorish spices such as cumin, 2. While chickpeas cook, heat 1/4 cinnamon and saffron imbued cup oil in a 10-inch nonstick or the picada with heady aromas, carbon-steel skillet over medium and tomatoes and vinegar boost- heat until just shimmering. Add bread crumbs and cook, stirring ed its tang. Thawed frozen chopped spinach f r e q u e n t l y, u n t i l d e e p gol d e n was per fect here; already fine brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic, and tender, it dispersed beau- paprika, cumin, salt, cinnamon, tifully throughout the dish and cay enne and saf f r on and cook provided plenty of surface area until fragrant, 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes and v inegar ; remov e to hold the juices in place. from heat. 3. Stir bread mixture and spinach into chickpeas. Continue to simESPINACAS CON GARBANZOS (ANDALUSIAN SPINACH AND CHICKPEAS) mer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thick and stew-like, Ser ves 4 as a main dish 5 to 10 minutes longer. Off heat, st i r i n t h e r e m a i n i n g 2 t a b l e 1 loaf crusty bread 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas (1 spoons oil. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Season with salt and can drained, 1 can undrained) extra v inegar to taste. Transfer 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive to a ser ving bowl and ser ve with remaining bread. oil, divided 6 garlic cloves, minced Recipe notes: For a v egan v er1 tablespoon smoked paprika sion, substitute vegetable broth 1 teaspoon ground cumin or water for the chicken broth. 1/4 teaspoon table salt I f using chick peas t hat y ou’ v e 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon cooked from dried, use 3 1/3 cups 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper of cooked chickpeas and 2/3 cup 1 small pinch saffron 2 small plum tomatoes, halved of the cooking liquid. Use a fruity, lengthw ise, flesh shredded on spicy, high-quality olive oil here. lar ge holes of box grater and Red wine vinegar can be substituted for the sherr y vinegar. skins discarded By America’s Test Kitchen
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