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Veteran’s Memorial Garden Has Two New Fundraisers

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─Photos courtesy Veteran’s Memorial Garden The Jackson Veteran’s Memorial Garden is seen and continues to seek out the support of the community as it reaches a new phase of construction this summer.

By Bob Vosseller struction and mainteJACKSON – T he nance of the memorial Board of Directors for park. Three clothing rethe Veteran’s Memorial cycling bins have been Gardens in the town- placed strategically in ship have recently part- the park’s main parknered with HELPSY to ing lot located at the add a new and valuable intersection of Jackson source of revenue to- Mills Road and Comward completing its modore Boulevard. project.

The purpose of the The partnership will bins is not only to pregreatly help with the vent unwanted clothes next main phase of con- from filling local land-

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fills, but to also provide funds to help support the park. The bins were added last month and are on track to recycle hundreds of pounds of textiles on a monthly basis.

B o a r d P r e sid e nt Charles Garofano explained, “We were in the final stretch of construction’s main phase when the pandemic hit

and we lost 80% of our funding. Because opportunities for fundraising all but dried up, the Park’s Board of Directors looked to new ways to support the park and found HELPSY.” “HELPSY, the largest clothing collector in the northeast, has partnered with the Veter-

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Along with stopping t he mask ma nd ate, Murphy also announced that the six-feet, social distancing requirement will end.

Individual businesses and other entities which oversee indoor spaces may continue to require that employees and customers/guests wear face

masks.

Masks will continue to be required in the following places: • Healthcare settings and long-term care facilities • Correctional facilities • Homeless shelters • On an airplane, bus and train stations and other transit hubs • Public-facing state

offices, such as Motor • Vehicle Commission Agencies • Worksites that are closed to the public, including warehousing and manufacturing facilities The Executive Order will not extend to: • Child-care centers and facilities • Youth summer camps

Ocean County’s “Uncle Sam” Is Living Legend

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Murphy Lifts Indoor Mask Mandate

By Alyssa Riccardi N EW J ERSEY – Governor Phil Murphy announced that beginning May 28, the indoor mask mandate was dropped.

With Memorial Day weekend coming up, Murphy makes the huge announcement as many restaurants and business prepare for the busy

Educators Praised As COVID Restrictions Eased

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – The struggle for teachers to instruct students and students to learn during the COVID-19 pandemic - was noted during a recent Board of Education meeting.

During the session, Superintendent Nicole Pormilli provided an update, based on the most recent reports by Governor Phil Murphy, concerning

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─Photo by Bob Vosseller Joseph Placente is seen dressed in his patriotic attire and cap while carrying “Old Glory” on the sidewalk near the Ocean County Courthouse on Washington Street following a 2016 Veterans Day parade in Toms River.

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – His name is Joseph Placente but on Memorial Day weekend, Fourth of July and Veterans Day, he is known by a few names, Mr. America, Mr. Patriot and as (Legend - See Page 8)

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an’s Memorial Garden in Jackson to help raise funds for ongoing construction and maintenance of the park,” Laura Johanson, HELPSY Marking/Public Relations Manager said.

The group’s motto is “Clothes Aren’t Trash.” HELPSY partners with organizations across 10 states to collect unwanted clothing and has helped to raise more than $10 million for non-profits and organizations while also helping the environment.

Through a combination of clothing drives, collection bins, thrift store partners and curbside pickups, HELPSY diverts 30 million pounds of textiles from landfills each year.

Army Vietnam veteran Charles Garofano and Marine Corps Vietnam veteran Kenneth Bressi had the idea for the Memorial Park in 2007.

Green said, “they wanted to honor men and women of all five branches of the armed forces, Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard and Air Force. They created a 501C (3) corporation and with the support of the surrounding communities, veterans organizations and countless individuals, groundbreaking on the 4-acre park began in earnest in 2008.”

Bressi told The Jackson Times “like all organizations we’ve been impacted by the pandemic. We had to cancel our biggest fundraiser, a dinner that we hold each fall. We are moving forward though and we will have our columns being made and they should arrive in June. The company we work with has been very helpful.”

According to Garofano, the memorial garden is truly a grassroots operation. It is staffed by volunteers and 100% of all

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Murphy and the CDC are urging those who are not vaccinated to wear a face mask at any indoor public setting.

“Yes, if you are not vaccinated, we encourage you to get vaccinated, or if not follow the CDC guidance to wear a face mask. We won’t have law enforcement checking people’s vaccination status, but we are asking people to be responsible and to do the right thing. For your own safety and for the safety of the community,” Murphy said.

Murphy expressed that if you feel more comfortable wearing the mask inside still, to continue to do so and that this order does not prohibit wearing masks.

“There’s nothing wrong with being cautious

funds raised go directly to construction and maintenance of the park.

This summer, the next phase of park construction is expected to begin with the planned placement of several monuments. Each monument will be a replica of the Washington Monument with a 17” diameter and three-dimensional bronze plaque with insignia of each of the five military branches.

Residents who are interested in supporting the memorial garden can bring unwanted clothing, shoes, stuffed animals, bedding, towels, table linens and curtains - all bagged clean and dry - to put into the HELPSY Recycling bins.

To purchase a granite bench or an engraved paving stone visit JacksonVetsMemorial.org or contact Charles Garofano at 732-492-3601 or Ken Bressi at 908-692-8817 for additional information.

Monetary donations are also accepted.

Jackson Veteran’s Memorial Garden will be holding a poker run fundraiser on June 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The starting/ ending location: AMVETS Post 2 – 1290 Toms River Road, Jackson. Registration starts at 9 a.m. $25 for rider, $15 for passenger. Cars are welcome ($25/driver, $15/ passenger). Last card in is 2 p.m.

Prizes include: 1st Place: $100 Gift Card to HD of Ocean County & $100 Gift Card to Shoreline HD. 2nd Place: $75 Gift Card to HD of Ocean County & $75 Gift Card to Shoreline HD. 3rd Place: $50 Gift Card to HD of Ocean County & $50 Gift Card to Shoreline HD. Bressi said some vendors will be on site during the day of the event. For those who have questions or need more information, email veteransmemorialgarden@gmail. com. of your own health, your families or the community,” Murphy said. “To be equally sure, we will not tolerate anyone being demeaned or bullied or excluded for wanting to continue to mask up… there will be consequences and will not be tolerated.

In addition, Murphy announced that dance floors at bars and restaurants may reopen.

The requirement that individuals remain seated while ordering and eating/drinking will also be lifted.

Effective June 4, all indoor gathering limits will be lifted and the 30 percent limit on large indoor venues will be lifted.

“These steps when all added together are the clearest signs of our commitment to carefully and deliberately reopening our state after what has been a truly almost crushing 15-month period,” Murphy said.

American Cancer Society Hosts Bubbakoo’s Fundraiser

JACKSON – The American Cancer Society, Relay for Life of Northern Ocean County, is having a fundraiser at Bubbakoo’s in Jackson on June 5 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Tell the cashier and the American Cancer Society will receive 20 percent of the proceeds from your order. Bubbakoo’s is located at 355 N County Line Rd.

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Continued From Page 1 State Health Department guidelines which will now allow for graduation ceremonies to have a normal outside crowd capacity when they are held in mid-June.

Relaxed conditions for proms and gatherings will also allow for a more enjoyable experience for those attending and coordinating those events as well.

“Congratulations again,” Pormilli said to the students and many teachers who received awards during the evening. “As we all know, the last 14 months have been like no other in the history of modern education. The emotions, the passion, the fear, the unknown, the change, the dedication and the commitment - there are simply not enough ways to commend our educators and staff who navigated this course. Our educators have had to manage all of it.”

She noted that educators “had their own emotions and worries and their own stresses and challenges while ensuring our students felt safe and cared for while they were growing and learning. Just as we and the teachers would get into a groove, guidelines or data would change and require us to pivot to a new method, a new practice and a new mindset.”

Pormilli said the district worked to maintain a steady course for its students “whether it be virtual or in person, teachers found ways to move students forward in their learning. I continue to use the words ‘educators and staff’ because this year more than ever, every person in this district worked together to do what was in the best interest of students.”

She noted that was why this year’s teacher recognition award was changed to reflect “not one teacher or educator but many.” Assistant Superintendent Robert Rotante worked with the school district’s Educational Advisory Committee to create a broader recognition program.

“This was definitely a year like no other. It would be impossible to recognize only one or two people in each building. The overwhelming sentiment was that we needed to recognize many buildings and quite honestly we could have recognized just about everyone in our district,” Rotante said.

He said 10 categories were established to

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highlight the attributes that were needed to have a successful school year. These words were written on a display, linked with the teachers who received awards. “Words like collaboration, inspiration, care, concern, optimism, challenges and positive attitude. These words truly embody what our staff displayed every single day since the beginning of the school year.”

Teachers and staff were chosen by their colleagues who best expressed those qualities during the school year. “All those winners were recognized at the beginning of Teacher Appreciation Week during the beginning of May. They were given accolades within their own buildings.

Every one of the winners that were announced have really stepped up since September and we as a district could not be prouder for what everyone has accomplished,” Rotante said.

Pormilli also recognized the district’s administrative members including supervisors, directors, principals, assistant principals, the central office team “and also the team that works behind me in the administration building. Their commitment and leadership to this district has been outstanding.”

“Our students have been amazingly resilient and have made many accomplishments this year so kudos to all. Lots of great things have been happening in our schools as restrictions have been lifted.” Pormilli noted there were no longer any restrictions for outside graduation ceremonies that allowed for “us to go back to our original graduation plan and I know the high schools are excited for this and tickets will now be increased to what they normally are.”

The Superintendent added, “students will get to graduate together and have their parents join them and their family members. Promotion ceremonies will have the same thing. They will be able to increase if we are outdoors. Indoor restrictions are still limited. We have moved the date to June 17 for the high school and June 15 for middle schools. We do have a rain date, obviously the high school will be June 18 and the middle schools will be June 16. Hopefully, among those dates we will be able to get everything done outdoors.”

“We are trying to offer more in person activities and events for our students including proms and plays. I think through this time with our community we have gained unity in working together,” Pormilli said.

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Thompson: Republicans Outraged NJ Received $6.3 Billion Without Any Official Announcement

TRENTON - The Republican members of the Senate Budget & Appropriations Committee responded to the shocking revelation by Treasurer Elizabeth Muoio at a budget hearing that the Murphy Administration has already received $6.3 billion in federal relief funds, but failed to tell anyone.

Both Republicans and Democrats on the Budget Committee expressed

surprise that committee members were not notified of the receipt of federal relief funds through the ARP Act prior to today’s budget hearing.

Senate Republican Budget Officer Steven Oroho (R-24), Senator Declan O’Scanlon (R-13), Senator Michael Testa (R-1), and Senator Sam Thompson (R-12) issued the following joint statement:

“It’s absolutely shocking that Budget Committee members had to learn from Treasurer Muoio through a casual answer to a question at today’s hearing that the Murphy administration is sitting on $6.3 billion of federal aid.

“Once again, the Murphy administration has failed to be transparent about New Jersey’s finances and kept important information from

the public and legislators.

“Further, it’s clear that neither Governor Murphy nor Treasurer Muoio are willing to articulate a plan to spend this money effectively. We can’t afford to let this money be wasted as happened with the billions in CARES Act money that the Murphy administration wasted and misspent.

“This outrage should be all the proof our Democratic

colleagues need to join us in advancing legislation to strip Governor Murphy of the power to spend these funds without any legislative oversight or public input whatsoever.

“Right now, with the money in the bank and a blank check, the governor could do just about anything.

When there are so many important needs that should be met, we simply can’t af-

ford to let him make another expensive mistake.”

The Republican members of the budget committee sponsor legislation (S-3712) which would eliminate language in the State budget that grants the executive branch the unilateral authority to appropriate any “emergency disaster aid” and “economic stimulus” funds the State receives from the federal government during the fiscal year.

American Rescue Plan Funding To Include Broadband Expansion From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy LAFAYETTE – Governor Phil Murphy and Congressman Josh Gottheimer visited locations to highlight federal funding through the American Rescue Plan to expand broadband access for rural, low-income, and moderate-income areas of New Jersey. The funding for broadband expansion will be d raw n f rom an overall pool of nearly $190 million in funding for capital projects, which was secured with the advocacy and assistance of most of New Jersey’s federal delegation. Additionally, legislation is underway to

create a Broadband Access Study Commission to evaluate broadband access in New Jersey.

“Ever y New Jerseyan deserves access to reliable, affordable, and fast broadband internet,” said Governor Murphy. “Unfortunately, too many residents and businesses, especially in rural and low-income areas of our state, are still unable to take advantage of broadband internet access.

Along with our congressional delegation and our Legislature, we are working to ensure that those living and working in New

Jersey have access to reliable high-speed broadband services.”

“Ensuring the most hard to reach areas of New Jersey have access to high speed internet is an absolute necessity, especially in light of the last year” said NJBPU President Joseph L. Fiordaliso. “It is crucial that we close the digital divide so our schoolchildren and businesses have the same educational and economic advantages regardless of where they are located.”

“High-speed internet is an absolute necessity in our world today, yet there are too many homes and communities in New Jersey that lack the broadband service many of us take for granted. The last year with so many employees and students working from home th rough the pan-

demic, it underscored the need of being wired for reliable internet connectivity,” said Senator Steven Oroho. “The creation of the Broadband Access Study Commission will examine the logistics of developing community broadband networks in order to deliver high-speed internet access, especially to underserved communities like many in rural areas. From a competitive standpoint, closing the digital divide is a must.”

A lack of reliable broadband access has impacted com mu nities i n u nderserved areas of New Jersey and has had wide-ranging negative impacts during the COVID-19 pandemic, including creating a now closed digital divide for virtual learning, affecting the ability of businesses to transition to e-commerce, and causing difficulties for

those needing to switch to remote work. Through the efforts of most of New Jersey’s congressional delegation, the State has secured multiple funding streams that may be used for broadband access infrastructure improvements.

New Jersey is slated to receive nearly $190 million from the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund, which is part of the American Rescue Plan sig ned by President Biden in March.

These funds are in addition to the $6.2 billion the State will receive in State Fiscal Recover y Fu nds from the American Rescue Plan. The Administration is awaiting guidance and closely reviewing methods to maximize investments to ensure that all communities have access to high-quality and modern infrastructure, including reliable broad-

band internet connectivity.

Legislation which will create a Broadband Access Study Commission (A850) is currently under consideration in the Legislature.

The Governor previously sent A850 back to the Legislature with improvements to strengthen the bill, including greater representation of state agencies, in order to ensure the Commission has the expertise necessary to carry out its mission.

The Governor visited The Chocolate Goat Gift Shoppe in Lafayette to highlight the need for universal broadband access. Opened in 1998, The Chocolate Goat is owned

by Jennifer Koza Todaro and Stephanie Koza Austin.

Despite being a successful business, the Chocolate Goat has been held back from expanding because of a lack of reliable, broadband access.

Summer Filmmaking Class At The Ocean County Artists’ Guild

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Artists’ Guild is holding a Summer Filmmaking Institute class for students 13 through 19 years old in Island Heights from June 28 to July 2.

The Summer Filmmaking class is taught by media professional Guild Members, including a University Film Professor, award-winning filmmakers and an IT

engineer.

Students will assist in the production of two films during the course of the week.

Students will gain experience in the following: how to work cooperatively on a film crew, how to use filmmaking equipment, the work and art of storytelling, and practical skills in shooting and editing.

There will be a celebratory film screen-

ing of student’s completed work on the evening of the last night of class, July 2.

The screening will take place at the Guild.

The Ocean County Artists’ Guild is a nonprof it organization working to promote the Arts in Ocean County. The Guild’s purpose is to serve the artists and the community; to provide an outlet and training for artistic talent and to enhance

the quality of life for the residents of Ocean County.

The Summer Filmmaking Institute hopes to serve area students that are interested in the pursuit of Filmmaking and film appreciation.

For any inquiries about the Summer Film Institute class, call 855-610-3456 or email info@summerfilmmakinginstitute.com

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Ocean County’s own Uncle Sam. Many have seen him at parades sporting his red, white and blue cap and attire while carrying “Old Glory” to promote the spirit of the America and in honor of his fellow veterans. In point of fact however, Ocean County shares him with several states since he began his patriotic tradition in 2002.

“I have covered at least 14 or 15 states carrying the flag. It is a love of country and a love of veterans. I have made it a point out to mark down places I’m going to march at.

I had so many GIs - some in uniform - come up to me and greet me out on a highway, throw their arm around me and say thank you. I say ‘Not me, pal, thank you!’ That is what it is all about,” said Placente, who will turn 90 on February 2, 2022.

Two years ago, he served as grand marshal of the Toms River Volunteer Fire Company’s annual Halloween Parade. He first attended that parade 82 years earlier in 1937.

Placente attended the Toms River School system from 1938 – 1948. In 1948 he left school to help out at his father’s barbershop. A year later, he joined the US Armed Forces. “I flew in B-29 aircraft as a radio operator and I got shipped to Korea in ‘52 and ‘53 they put me on a PT boat and then they sent us up to North Korea and we were there for weeks and weeks.

“They had airborne radio equipment on the boat and that is how I ended up on it. From B-29s in the Airforce to the Navy. When I got back, I got to flew in a Globemasters C-124 as a radio operator,” he added.

Placente earned his GED and after being discharged in 1954 he attended night school to earn a diploma from Toms River High School for his planned year of graduation, class of 1950. He noted that his teachers were gracious, kind and caring. Following his time in the military he returned to the barbershop where he worked until 1968.

“My father had a barbershop and I was working with him when I went into the service and I was only 16. He forbid me to go into the service when the Korean War broke out. I was going to go into the Marine Corps. I’m glad I didn’t because I probably never would have made it home. He went down to Florida. He had an intent for me to run that shop with my uncle,” Placente said.

“I finally said, ‘The hell with this I’m going,’” and he joined the Air Force.

“There was nine of us who left Toms River together on December 1, 1950. When I came back home, my father got killed in an automobile accident. He left the place to me. My uncle ran it until I got out of the service and we got together. The damn place burned down in 1968. I put up a new one with a sporting goods store with it.”

The patriot has been part of many business ventures over the years including owning Korman’s Bar, a check cashing business, selling jewelr y around the country and opening a water conditioning business.

Toms River Schools also benefited from his hard work and dedication. He was a district bus driver for 23 years working his way up to dispatcher. He then advanced to supervisor of the department’s handicapped and special education working under Gus Kakavas. He also worked for Ocean County Security from 1989 to 1994.

Placente joined Toms River Fire Company #2 in 1958 and is a lifetime member. He was honored in 1968 by New Jersey as “Fireman of the Year” for heroic action in saving the life of William Kennedy. He joined the Toms River First Aid Squad in 1976 where he was a volunteer for several years.

His passion for flight led him to earn his pilot’s license in 1968 and he also earned his black belt in martial arts. He was 58 years old when he ran his first race at Ocean County Park proving that it is never too late in life to take on new challenges.

Placente entered the New Jersey Senior Olympics at the age of 65 and he took home gold, silver and bronze medals for running and swimming. He eventually qualified for the National Senior Olympics. He is well known for carrying the American flag to the finish line in all local 5K races.

He married Hattie Mae Jones on August 14, 1954 and they had two daughters; Debra (1955) and Tammie (1960). Hattie Mae died in 1968. He married Georgia Lambert Buchan in 1971 and is the proud grandfather of granddaughter Jamie Leigh Caravella and grandson Neil Joseph Berhing.

He’s a snowbird and at the time of this interview was planning to fly from Florida back to Toms River. Even though Toms River isn’t having a Memorial Day parade, that isn’t stopping him. He said he was determined, despite some health setbacks, to march at 9 a.m. on Memorial Day (May 31) from the Office Lounge Restaurant parking lot.

“That is where I always start. I go down Main Street to Washington Street and I get off from Washington Street to Hooper. I stop and say a little prayer for the guys at the Methodist Church which they did every year when I was a little boy,” he said.

He recalled that Memorial Day ceremony saying, “they stopped and fired the guns and that is something I will never ever forget. They walked down to the river to the old Riverview and then they threw a wreath overboard, said a prayer and off we were going.”

Placente noted, “it has been a wonderful experience doing this. This is a wonderful country.”

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Jackson Township Now Offering 2021 Summer Programs

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JACKSON – The Township has announced their 2021 summer programs. All district COVID safety protocols will be followed by all summer programs as well.

Junior Arts & Musical Theater Camp: Students entering grades 4 to 8 (as of September 2021) can spend their summer at our Junior Art & Musical Theater Summer Camp. Students will learn all aspects of musical theater production, including vocal coaching, dancing & acting lessons and learning about costuming, painting & set design. Students will work collectively to produce a live performance of “Annie Jr.” on July 29.

This 3-week program runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jackson Memorial High School on the following dates: July 12 through July 16 July 19 through July 23 July 26 through July 30 Final Performance of “Annie Jr.” is July 29 at noon and 6 p.m. Camp Fee is $575 for the 3-Week Program. For more information or to register, call 732-833-4684 or visit jacksonsd.org/Page/10152.

Film and Television Summer Camp: Want to learn how to make a short film, produce a television show or create your own music video using state-of-the-industry equipment and techniques? Sign up for the JTV Summer Film Camp! Three unique sessions are being held in June and July. It is open to students who will be entering grades 5 to 12 next year (students from other districts can sign up, too).

All sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30

p.m. at Jackson Liberty High School’s TV Studio on the dates below: June 23 through 25, July 1 - Short Film Production Session July 8 & 9, July 12 through 16 - TV Production Session July 22 & 23, July 26 through 30 - Music Video Production Session Camp Fee is $300 for each 7-Day Session, or $800 for all 3 Sessions (a $100 savings).

Questions and registration, Call Michelle Shpak at 732-833-4647.

Jackson Child Care Academy Summer Camp: There is fun for everyone, Kindergarten through 6th grade! Camp Dates: June 28 through August 13 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. No camp July 5. Location: Switlik Elementary School, 75 W. Veterans Hwy., Jackson.

Tuition: $1,550 plus a $50 registration fee per family. For more information, call 732-8334677. Register by visiting jacksonchildcareacademy.com/summer-camp.

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Around The Jersey Shore Lighthouse International Film Festival Lineup Announced

By Alyssa Riccardi LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Lighthouse International Film Festival (LIFF) has announced its 2021 lineup of titles, offering in-person screenings of the best new indie films as well as industry panels, master classes and parties.

From June 3 through 6, LIFF will screen several films that premiered at Sundance and SXSW, as well as other festivals from around the globe. Some films will include Q&A sessions with attending talent. One includes celebrated comic book writer and acclaimed indie filmmaker Dash Shaw, who will be presenting his new animated film Cryptozoo, which premiered virtually at Sundance.

Other filmmakers who will be visiting LBI this June with their new films include: director Keith Maitland (Dear Mr. Brody), indie

producer Jonathan Duffy (Potato Dreams of America), actor/director Edson Jean and producer Fabiola Rodriguez (Ludi), and director Sonia Kennebeck (United States vs. Reality Winner). Also attending are Oscar nominee Tomer Shushan (White Eye), experimental documentary filmmaker Lynne Sachs, and producer Lee Broda (The Card Counter, Tesla).

Programs will include narrative features, documentaries, shorts, episodics, and high school student films. LIFF will also offer an extended Virtual Cinema platform for the shorts, episodics, and a selection of features and docs that will run from June 3 through June 13.

The full program contains dozens of shows and special events and can be found here: lighthousefilmfestival.org/

Prices Strong For NJ Blueberries, Cranberries And Peaches

TRENTON – New Jersey blueberry growers harvested 44.5 million utilized pounds from 8,400 acres. The value of utilized production was $75.1 million for 2020. Average price was $1.69 per pound, third nationally.

Cranberry growers produced over 528 thousand utilized barrels from 3,000 acres. Value of utilized production was $20.4 million. The average price was $38.50 per barrel, second nationally and a dime behind the nation’s price leader Wisconsin.

New Jersey peach growers harvested 7,600 utilized tons from 3,800 bearing acres. New

Jersey ranked second nationally in price at $2,740 per ton. Value of utilized production was over $20.8 million. Peach yields, averaging 2 tons per acre, were down sharply due to adverse spring weather.

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Masks No Longer Required For BlueClaws Games

By Alyssa Riccardi LA K EWOOD – The Jersey Shore BlueClaws have just announced that the mask mandate has been immediately lifted for all games going forward.

BlueClaws will be following the latest CDC, New Jersey and Major League Baseball guidelines, allowing fans to no longer wear a mask at BlueClaws games.

Although BlueClaws have eliminated the ballpark mask mandate at games and events, unvaccinated people are still recommended to wear a mask.

The staff will continue to seat fans in socially-distant pods throughout the ballpark such as in the seating bowl, on the grass berms, and at concourse picnic and high-top tables. Additional safety precautions such as plexiglass at all transaction locations, hand-sanitizing stations around the ballpark and frequent cleaning procedures will remain in place.

Masks are still required in the Claws Cove team store, Luxury Suites and The Club per current guidelines.

Motor Vehicle Stop Leads To Heroin Arrest

By Alyssa Riccardi JACKSON – A Toms River man has been arrested for possessing heroin after police discover large amounts of the drug and cash in his home.

The Special Enforcement Unit of the Jackson Police Department were investigating a report regarding narcotics activity in the township. On May 13, police pulled over David Summer-Martinez, age 25 of Toms River, and searched his car. The investigation continued when police searched Summer-Martinez’s home and seized a large quantity of heroin and $4,000 in cash.

Summer-Martinez was arrested and

charged with possession of heroin and possession of heroin with the intent to distribute. He was processed and released on summons pending a court appearance.

The Toms River Police Department’s SET Team and Ocean County Sheriff’s Department’s K-9 assisted with the investigation.

Residents wishing to report suspicious activity or suspected narcotics activity can contact police headquarters at 732928-1111.

The public are reminded that any persons arrested or charged with any offenses or crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

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Around The Jersey Shore BlueClaws Pride Night Makes A Comeback June 4

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By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – “BlueClaws baseball is for everyone,” is the message BlueClaws wants to spread throughout to all its fans, celebrating with their second Pride Night being held on June 4.

In 2019, BlueClaws held their first Pride Night, presented by Coca-Cola, with a sold-out crowd at FirstEnergy Park. Although the second Pride Night in 2020 was cancelled due to the pandemic, the BlueClaws are excited for it to return for 2021.

“We consider ourselves to be a very open and inclusive organization and proud member of the community,” BlueClaws Team President Joe Ricciutti said. “We want to show the LGBT community that they are, and always will be, welcome at BlueClaws games!”

“It seems so simple – players should be judged on their athletic ability – not by who they love or how they identify. Unfortunately, the sports world can often be the deepest, darkest place in the closet. That’s why Garden State Equality is proud to partner with the Jersey Shore BlueClaws on their annual Pride Night – an evening that sends a message of positivity to LGBTQ people and their families,” Christian Fuscarino, executive director of Garden State Equality said.

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“You have to imagine how inspiring it is for all those young kids sitting in the stands - who might be gay or transgender - when they look up and see their home team saying: ‘It’s okay to be who you are. We support you.’ That’s life changing.”

Pride Night will consist if a special BlueClaws Pride Night cap giveaway for the first 1,500 fans that will be handed out beginning when the gates open at 6 p.m. At 7:05 p.m., the first pitch will be thrown against the Brooklyn Cyclones, affiliate of the New York Mets, and fans are encouraged to stay for post-game fireworks. Special jerseys will also be worn by the BlueClaws and will be auctioned off during the game.

The BlueClaws will run a panel discussion with Christian Fuscarino of Garden State Equality and Joe Votruba of NJ 101.5 on the 1,857-square foot video board before the game. Aziza Callahan, a Garden State Equality member, will sing the National Anthem.

Additional resources will be made available for fans at the game. Those interested in attending the night or partnering with the BlueClaws are encouraged to email pridenight@blueclaws. com.

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It’s a Netflix movie night when suddenly — Argh! — you hear the “beep, beep” of your nonrechargeable hearing aid batteries going dead. For longer battery life, take charge with these three tips.

Pulling the stay-fresh colored tab immediately activates the battery and can’t be undone, so do this only when you’re ready to insert the battery in your hearing aid. Wait at least 3 minutes before you close the battery door. The reason is oxygen needs to get inside the battery to turn up the voltage.

Powering down your hearing devices helps the batteries last, so be sure to turn off your hearing aids — and completely open the battery door — when not in use.

Hot cars and super-cold spaces aren’t great places for batteries, so store them at room temperature when possible — not in the fridge — to help preserve battery life.

Did you know? The majority of our patients are not utilizing rechargeable hearing aids which eliminates the need to open/close battery doors and/or replace the battery every week. In general, the rechargeable hearing aid can deliver all-day power (18-24 hours), so you don’t miss a beat. To learn more, call Dr. Izzy at Garden State Hearing & Balance Center. Offices are located in Toms River, Manahawkin, and Whiting. 732-8183610 or www.gardenstatehearing.com.

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JACKSON – Stop by the Jackson library on June 23 from 12 to 1 p.m. and pick up an outdoor activity bundle to start your summer fun. Kits will be available on a

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist

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What To Do When Calcium Is High

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Your body is amazingly skilled at maintaining homeostasis. It’s kind of amazing how your body maintains tight control over calcium levels, especially the amount that is circulating in your blood at any given moment. For example, all of these methods are done involuntarily by your body to keep your serum calcium at a normal range, usually somewhere between 9 and 10, but it differs depending on your age.

1. Your intestines absorb calcium from foods that you eat.

2. Your bones give up, and take in calcium so there is a dynamic movement of calcium in and out of your skeleton.

3. Your kidneys reclaim calcium, or excrete it into your urine.

When the blood levels drop below normal, your 4 tiny parathyroid glands immediately rescue levels by secreting parathyroid hormone (PTH) into your blood which tells your bones to release some into the blood, and do it NOW! People with elevated PTH levels are at higher risk for osteoporosis.

PTH levels are measured by a simple blood test. If it’s high, I recommend you read Dr. Norman’s work at parathyroid.com.

Physicians will evaluate vitamin D if the PTH is elevated, and if the D is low, they will tell you to supplement. This can be very harmful and is the wrong thing to do in most cases, because if the PTH is elevated, and your D is low, it’s low because your body’s trying to protect you from more calcium!

A person’s calcium can be evaluated several ways. Usually a “serum” calcium is measured by a blood test which tells you how much calcium is bound to a protein.

There is an “ionized calcium” blood test which tells you what portion is free. If you have so much calcium that it’s spilling into your urine in high amounts which is called hypercalciuria. To find out take a test called a “24-hour urine calcium test.”

If your calcium is high, ask your physician about these ideas to see if they’re right for you: 1. Vitamin K2 - Vitamin K2 drives calcium out of the blood and puts it back into the bone. It reduces serum calcium.

2. Bisphosphonates - The category of bisphosphonate drugs (ie Fosamax) can be used for a short term to remove calcium from the blood and put it back into the bones. It will reduce serum calcium.

3. Reflux drugs - Medications like famotidine (Pepcid) or omeprazole (Prilosec) can quickly reduce the absorption of many minerals and it can be quite potent.

4. Follow a low calcium diet - Meat and poultry, shrimp, seafood, green beans, eggs (and egg substitute), oatmeal, squash, nuts, rice, peas, Brussels sprouts, tangerines, kiwi and fruit juice.

5. Switch diuretics. If you are taking a thiazide diuretic like HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide), this will cause you to retain calcium. By taking a “loop” diuretic such as furosemide, you will reduce calcium levels.

6. Sometimes surgery for a parathyroid adenoma is necessary, these are diagnosed by specific scans on the neck. Hyperparathyroidism is a common cause for elevated calcium levels. To learn more about all this, sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen. com and I’ll send you a more comprehensive version of this article.

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Special Police Patrols To Enforce Seat Belt Laws

JACKSON – Law enforcement officers from the Jackson Township Police Department will join with police from around the country in cracking down on unbuckled motorists and passengers as part of the national “Click it or Ticket” campaign.

Beginning May 24 and running through June 6, the annual “Click It or Ticket” national mobilization utilizes high visibility seat belt checkpoints

and saturation patrols, in combination with local and national publicity efforts, to reiterate the life-saving value of seat belts.

“Using a seat belt is the simplest way for motor vehicle occupants to protect themselves on the road,” said Eric Heitmann, Director of the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety.

“Crash statistics show that in 2017 alone, seat belt use saved nearly 15,000 lives nationally.”

In New Jersey, a key focus of this year’s Click It or Ticket campaign is to promote seat belt usage by adults in all seating positions in the vehicle, both front and rear seats. The front seat belt usage rate in New Jersey currently stands at 90.23 percent. However, adults riding in rear seats are buckling up at a significantly lower rate, only 48 percent according to the most recent surveys.

“For whatever reason there seems to be a

disconnect with people feeling they don’t need to buckle up when riding as passengers in rear seats, and this is a concern,” Heitmann said. “By promoting back seat usage of seat belts during our Click It or Ticket campaign, we’re encouraging passenger habits that will save lives.”

The 2020 Click It or Ticket mobilization was cancelled due to the COVID public health emergency. During the 2019 Click it or Ticket campaign, 343 New Jersey police agencies participated in the two-week initiative. As a result of the effort, law enforcement officers issued 14,548 seat belt citations, 5,670 speeding summonses and made 858 impaired driving arrests.

Jackson Veteran’s Memorial Garden Poker Chip Run

JACKSON – Join on June 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a poker run to support the Jackson Veteran’s Memorial Garden.

Starting/ending location: AMVETS Post 2 – 1290 Toms River Rd, Jackson. Registration starts at 9 a.m. $25 for rider, $15 for passenger. Cars welcome ($25/driver, $15/passenger). Last card in is 2 p.m.

Prizes include: 1st Place: $100 Gift Card to HD of Ocean County & $100 Gift Card to Shoreline HD. 2nd Place: $75 Gift Card to HD of Ocean County & $75 Gift Card to Shoreline HD. 3rd Place: $50 Gift Card to HD of Ocean County & $50 Gift Card to Shoreline HD. If you have any questions or need more information, email veteransmemorialgarden@gmail.com.

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JACKSON – Jackson Township & New Jersey Clean Communities presents: Food Truck & Fireworks Extravaganza on July 10 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Johnson Park, 200 Kierych Drive, Jackson.

There will be fireworks, DJ, food trucks, dancing and free giveaways. Live music from “Shorty Long & The Jersey Horns.” This event is free admission.

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Around The Jersey Shore Officers Honored At 2021 Police Memorial Ceremony

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Dear Joel, After more than a year, my wife and I, along with our dog enjoyed an extended stay at our 55+ Florida apartment. During a chance encounter in the elevator, my upstairs neighbor informed me that as infrequent as it is, when Max barks, it disturbs her. I immediately apologized, but given our part-time residency status, and Max’s rare visits, shouldn’t our neighbor be more ‘neighborly’?

Answer: Since your neighbor acknowledged that Max rarely barks, it does seem ‘unneighborly’ to mention or complain about it. Typically, your apartment is empty, so my guess is the increased noise is more noticeable

and unfamiliar.

If Max can be there, continues to be well- behaved, and no one else complains, I say you have nothing to apologize for. Maybe once your neighbor gets used to Max, she won’t be so ‘ruff’ on him.

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NEED TO GET SOMETHING OFF YOUR CHEST? SEND US A LETTER! ─Photo courtesy Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office OCEAN COUNTY – On May 13, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Chief of Detectives Joseph F. Mitchell were honored to join Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy, Ocean County Chiefs of Police Association President/ Point Pleasant Beach Police Chief Joseph Michigan and Ocean County Commissioner Virginia Haines and Commissioner Director Gary Quinn at the 2021 Police

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For a 57 year old disabled veteran, very light duty in exchange for private bedroom and bath, all utilities, cable, phone and food are included, plus a small weekly salary. Some perks for long term, must have drivers license. At my covid safe home in Holiday City, Toms River.

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BUSINESS PROFILE I&G’s Legacy Continues To Grow

I&G Farms is located at 150 Whitesville Road and is well known for its fresh fruit and vegetables and wide variety of plants and plant care items.

I&G Farms founder Irene Johnston greets customers during another busy day of business.

By Bob Vosseller Even a pandemic can’t keep spring from arriving and with it comes fresh fruit and vegetables and plenty of plants and flowers from I & G Farms in Jackson.

I&G Farms is an institution in Jackson for close to 50 years. It is, located at 150 Whitesville Road it is known for programming some of the tastiest corn in the state.

It’s “Jersey Fresh” at its freshest, tastiest and finest!

The plant and produce business founded by Irene and Gregory Johnston has an enduring legacy that has continued on with

owner Irene Johnston and her son Jason.

The farm’s hours are Monday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The only time they close down the business is in November for two weeks as part of their holiday season transition. They also shut down in January until the third week in March when they reopen for the spring selling season.

Jackson residents, as well as those in

Everything is fresh and in bloom at I&G Farms which is an institution in Jackson for close to 50 years.

communities nearby enjoy their fresh produce. addition to residents of area towns and even neighboring states, for over 40 years.

When you visit I & G Farms you’ll quickly spot a lot of eye catching seasonal themed painted windows as well as an attractive, welcoming landscape of thriving flowers and plants that are available for purchase.

Irene and her son hope you will be impressed by the large array of fruits and vegetables that will

provide a feast for the eyes and an explosion of colors bursting with just picked freshness.

She noted that these days, “people have a lot higher awareness of the food that they’re eating. A lot of them ask me about GMO (genetically modified organism.) GMO for 20 years but if I mentioned it 20 years ago, they would have no clue what I’m talking about.”

Health problems and environmental damage can occur from GMOs. According to the Non GMO Project, GMOs are “living organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated in a laboratory through genetic engineering or GE. This creates unstable combinations of plant, animal, bacterial and viral genes that do not occur in nature or through traditional crossbreeding methods.”

“People know they can come here, where the food was grown.

I can give them the source of the seed and I know exactly how it was grown. That matters a lot.

People tell me our string beans taste like a bean. They’ve been eating food that has no taste because big corporate farms don’t plow their ground,” Irene added, “They just keep planting on it over and over again. There’s nothing left in the soil, no nutrients. They have a machine that pulls the plant out of the ground and shakes it to death so beans fall off, go into a hopper, into a bin, get broken and get brown. They’re beat up. Ours are handpicked and beautiful, she added.

Irene’s motto when it comes to I & G Farms is “if they plant it, they will come.”

Gregor y ’s sweet corn named after her late husband; Gregory remains the star of the market. It is grown in various “blocks,” and staggering the planting time results in corn (hopefully) until the end of October.”

“We always have fresh corn, all super sweet,” Irene exclaimed.

“In my dreams, if someone told me people would go crazy over corn, I would never have believed it. She laughed as she said her husband got up at 5:30 a.m. and was out in the cornfield.” The corn still receives that same level of care.

It may sound odd to imagine corn has a following, but I&G’s corn

is legendary and is proof that people will travel to get a great ear of corn.

“The only thing better than a “Jersey tomato” is a “Jersey tomato” from I&G,” Irene said. Also in the offering are several varieties of squash and eggplant.

Jackson resident Liz Ferullo is a frequent customer of I&G. She shared tales of how her relatives bring back the produce bought at the farm to Yonkers, New York.

“My brother and sister-in-law from Toms River say “come over for a barbeque and bring the corn. Make sure that you stop by I&G,” Ferullo said.

“This is the sweetest corn anywhere in New Jersey.”

Irene said she also enjoys the lasting customer friendships that have endured through the years including the new ones that she continuously cultivates.

“A lot of customers are connoisseur growers. That’s why they come here. They get information, the knowledge and education they can’t get anywhere else,” Irene added.

Beyond the corn and produce there are many new and different items that are available to pick from to entice Ferullo and others back to I&G Farms over and over again.

Ferullo said she comes to I&G often “for my gardening, my plants, my perennials, my potted plants and the quality is phenomenal.”

Another motto can be found right on the I&G T-shirts which state, “growers for all seasons.” The shirts are on sale inside the building where special plant products are available. The outside pay station area is where gift cards can be purchased.

Poinsettias can be found in the greenhouses every July while autumn ushers in 30,000 field grown mums along with pumpkin’s, cornstalks and straw. When produce season concludes at the end of October, the market shuts down for two weeks and is transformed into a decorating center where wreaths, grave blankets and bows are custom made.

Christmas trees are also available for selection.

While time marches on, even during a global pandemic, customers remain thrilled that I&G Farms remains a familiar area landmark. Visit I&G Farms at iandgfarmsjackson.com, and like them on Facebook; IGFarms, but it is always better to simply stop by! If you have questions call 732-364-0308.

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Around The Jersey Shore Students Recognized In Anti-Drug Contest

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Inside The Law Choosing The Right Automobile Insurance Will Protect Your Family, Assets

Michael J. Deem, Esq.

By: Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea & Associates

OCEAN COUNTY – More than 1,000 fourth grade students from across New Jersey showcased their artistic skill as part of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s Design a Fourth Grade Folder contest this year, but only 33 earned recognition at the program virtual award ceremony held May 12.

Ryan Bonhard, of Joseph T. Donohoe School in Barnegat; Giulianna Braxton, of Lavallette School in Lavallette; and Alyssa Martucci and Lu Ming Zu, of Saint Peter School in Point Pleasant Beach, were selected as finalists in the competition, representing Ocean County. All 33 fourth grade student finalists will receive medals for their creative peer-to-peer substance use prevention artwork following the theme, “Fun Things to Do Instead of Drugs.”

─Photo courtesy PDFNJ “These students should not only be applauded for their artistic talent, but also for being peer leaders and sharing these important drug-free messages,” said Angelo Valente, Executive Director of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey. “Their artwork showcases what it means to them to live a healthy drug-free lifestyle.

“It is never too early to begin the conversation and educate today’s youth about substance use and prevention efforts,” Valente added. “The Fourth Grade Folder Contest is just one example of how to engage students and encourage them to make smart decisions throughout their lives.”

To view the Fourth Grade Folder Contest presentation, visit: drugfreenj.org/2021online.

In 1998, the State of New Jersey adopted the Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act (AICRA) to reduce the cost of automobile insurance by reducing the benefits available to persons who are injured in automobile accidents. This means less coverage to pay for medical treatment and less rights to recover monetary damages from careless drivers who injure your family. Protect yourself.

Automobile insurance is mandatory in New Jersey. The failure to carry automobile insurance may be punishable by imprisonment.

When purchasing automobile insurance, you have two choices; you are required to select either a Basic Policy or a Standard Policy.

We do not recommend choosing the Basic Policy.

The Basic Policy only provides minimal coverage and leaves you unprotected in several areas. A Basic Policy only provides you with $5,000.00 of property damage liability coverage if someone makes a claim against you and only provides $15,000.00 of medical expense benefits should you require medical treatment for your injuries. The Basic Policy does not cover you if you injure someone else.

The Basic Policy does not provide Uninsured Motorist coverage to protect you and your family if the careless driver who causes the collision is uninsured or is insured under a Basic Policy. Perhaps most importantly, the Basic Policy will not provide you with a free lawyer to defend any claim against your personal assets.

We recommend that you purchase a Standard Policy. A Standard Policy provides the best insurance coverage to protect your assets if you are sued and to provide compensation to

you and your family if you/they are injured.

The Standard Policy does provide medical expense benefits (PIP) coverage which includes medical expenses up to $250,000.00 per person per accident. The Standard Policy also provides you with Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UM Benefits), so if you are injured by someone who does not have automobile insurance, is insured under a Basic Policy or leaves the scene of the collision then you and your family are covered for your losses.

When you purchase the Standard Policy you must elect a “tort option” that will determine your right to make a claim. You must select either the “limitation on lawsuit option” or the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” If you purchase the Basic Policy then you are assigned the “limitation on lawsuit option.” We recommend that you choose the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” Ask your insurance representative what is the actual dollar amount that your overall premium will increase if you elect the “no limitation on lawsuit option.”

By choosing the “limitation on lawsuit option” you are limiting you legal right to make a claim for monetary damages unless you sustain one of the following injuries: Death, Dismemberment; Significant scarring or disfigurement; Displaced Fractures; Loss of Fetus or a Permanent Injury that can been diagnosed by credible, objective medical testing.

Selecting the correct insurance coverage is extremely important when it comes to protecting your family and personal assets.

Call the Attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates (732-505-1212) for a free evaluation of your automobile insurance policy.

Our clients’ success is our greatest reward.

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40 Wire-concealing garment, perhaps 41 Least encumbered 43 Musical work 44 “A lie that makes us realize truth,” per Picasso 45 Adds insult to injury 47 Hair gel squirt 48 Bow ties, e.g.

50 The Spartans of the NCAA 51 “Well, I’ll be!”

52 Totally jazzed 54 Like many 45 records 56 Jordanian queen dowager 57 50th anniversary gift for a fast-food worker?

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12 Palermo pal 13 Barbershop part 18 In medias __ 22 Relay sticks 23 Middle-earth figure 24 Gulf ship 25 25th anniversary gift for a chef?

27 Fiery candies 30 South side?

31 Like a shutout 33 “I’m not gonna sugarcoat this” 35 Screen legend Flynn 36 Failed to act 39 Long-outlawed smoking establishment 42 Greek Muse of music 46 Oil, for many 47 Look-up aid 48 Herbal Essences maker, for short 49 64-Across, at La Scala 51 Serengeti herbivore 53 Fleece-lined footwear brand 55 Not duped by 58 Two-time Emmy-winning actress __ Grant 59 OMG part 60 67-Across outcast 61 Number of Canadian provinces

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of May 29 - jun 4

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your ambitions and career aspirations might conflict with the needs of family members, or vice versa, in the week to come. You shouldn’t feel that sacrificing one for the other is necessary to attain your most important goals.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’re most likely to attain your dreams if you focus your attention and efforts. Be extra nice to co-workers and any new people in the week ahead. The stars smile on starting a new project and group activities.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Keep plugging away until it’s done. In the week ahead, it should become apparent that your efforts to achieve financial security are not in vain. Loved ones may be more affectionate and friends can come through for you when needed.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): How to manage physical tasks and how to make your visions come true should be your primary concerns in the week ahead. There could be a subtle change in your workplace or business environment to deal with.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Follow invigorating inspirations to the source. Have faith that your financial status can improve from a job well done in the week ahead. Take the supplier into consideration before accepting information at face value.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Relationships may be influenced by prevailing winds, so pay attention to the direction the wind is blowing this week. It’s important to prioritize people over materialism and relationships over agendas now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The most important answers often arrive in the faintest whisper. Keep your ears open as this week unfolds. You might learn of something that can have a positive impact on your future success and happiness.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Clean slates let you start fresh. Tackle business affairs eagerly and you will likely be rewarded for your industry.

Perform a thorough investigation before drawing conclusions. Spend the week with friends who enjoy your company.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Share your dreams as well as your advice.

You might grab the attention of an influential person or meet someone who could become a fast friend as the week unfolds. Use your imagination to gain traction.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): When you are happy and feel confident, other people should see your best side. Give in to the urge to do some frivolous shopping in the week to come rather than giving in to the temptation to make a risky investment.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The ends sometimes dictate the means. In the week ahead, you may be more ambitious than usual. Focus your tactics on benefiting all. You may be challenged to reassess what constitutes true happiness.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Some of the imaginative ideas dancing around in your head in the week ahead are better left alone. Don’t start anything that requires clever business strategies.

Express sensitivity without sentimentality.

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A BRIGHT, FRESH-TASTING, MAKE-AHEAD DESSERT FOR MEMORIAL DAY

By America’s Test Kitchen

KEY LIME BARS Makes 16 bars

For the crust: Vegetable oil spray 5 whole graham crackers, broken into pieces (or 3/4 cup store-bought graham cracker crumbs) 1/3 cup (1 2/3 ounces) all-purpose flour 1/4 cup (1 3/4 ounces) sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted For the filling: 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1/4 cup (2 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon grated lime zest plus 1/2 cup juice (zested and squeezed from 4 limes) 1 large egg yolk Pinch salt 1/2 cup (1 1/2 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut, toasted, optional Whipped cream, optional 1. For the crust: Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 325 degrees. Make an aluminum foil sling for an 8-inch square metal baking pan. Spray foil with vegetable oil spray.

2. Add cracker pieces, flour, sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt to food processor. Pulse until crackers are broken into small pieces, about five 1-second pulses.

3. Process until crackers are finely ground, about 30 seconds. Add melted butter and pulse until butter is combined with crumbs, about 10 1 second pulses.

4. Remove the lid and processor blade. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the crumb mixture into a foil-lined baking pan.

5. Press crumbs into an even layer covering on the bottom of the baking pan, then use the bottom of a dry measuring cup to press crumbs firmly into the pan until very flat.

6. Place the baking pan in the oven. Bake until the crust begins to brown at the edges, 15 to 20 minutes.

Transfer to a cooling rack and let the crust cool for at least 15 minutes. (Do not turn off oven.)

7. For the filling: Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk condensed milk, softened cream cheese, lime zest and juice, egg yolk and a pinch of salt until well combined and smooth.

8. Pour the filling evenly over cooled crust. Spread the filling into an even layer to the corners of the pan and smooth the top. Transfer to the oven and bake until the filling is set and no longer jiggles when the pan is shaken gently, 15 to 20 minutes.

9. Remove from the oven and let the bars cool in the pan and on the wire rack for 2 hours. Cover the baking pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the bars are chilled and firm, at least 2 hours or up to two days.

10. Remove the bars from the refrigerator and remove the plastic. Use foil to lift the bars out of the baking pan and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into squares. Top squares with toasted coconut or whipped cream (if using) and serve.

(For 25 years, confident cooks in the know have relied on America’s Test Kitchen for rigorously tested recipes developed by professional test cooks and vetted by 60,000 at-home recipe testers. See more online at www.americastestkitchen. com/TCA.) (c) 2021 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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