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−Photo courtesy Manchester Schools The winners and their prize winning robot pose for a photo honoring their victory. By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Four township middle school students seemingly accomplished the impossible with their recent win
of the Ocean County College Tech Prep Virtual Robotic Race. Designing and building a robot via Zoom during a pandem-
ic isn’t easy, but the Middle School team took fi rst place in the middle school division and their coach, Maura Simister, was named
Salaries Adjusted And Police Recognized
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – The Township Cou ncil u nanimously approved several ordinances during meetings in May. They also recognized law enforcement officers in general and noted Manchester’s Police Department specifically. One of the ordinances passed
involved the salary ranges and positions of bargaining unit employees which includes three positions, badge checkers, beach attendants and camp counselors which is up to the minimum wage level at $15 per hour. “It will bring it in line with the contracts,” Council President Craig Wallis said. The ordinance
was adopted unanimously. An ordinance concerning uniform construction codes and fire prevention was also unanimously approved. “This is just correcting three inconsistencies from the February ordinance that we did so we found where it actually referred to these areas (Police - See Page 9)
Middle School Robotic Coach of the Year. The team included 7th graders Gabe Calafati, who served as captain, (Race - See Page 4)
May 29, 2021
Special Education Parents Sought For Advocacy Groups By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Special education parents who may have concerns or questions regarding their child’s education are being sought in Manchester and Lakehurst. All school districts in New Jersey are required, by law, to “ensure that a special education parent advisory group is in place in the district to provide input to the district on issues concerning students with disabilities.” Parent organizations (Parent Advisory Committees) in the township and nearby Lakehurst Borough have been formed to help improve the needs and services of special education children in both districts. A public meeting will be held on June 17 for the Manchester School District special education community and parents are calling for a large attendance at the session. “We are trying to find as many families that live in the Manchester school district and have children in special education programs,” Heather Cramer said. “Our contact email is MTSDParentAdvisory@gmail.com.” Cramer added that she and other parents have been working with the district “all year and have made great strides in providing the basic information on what the parents need to help their children with their education.” “Now we need to hear directly from the parents to ensure the SEPAG (Special Education (Parents - See Page 7)
Rain Garden In The Works In Manchester
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – A Boy Scout and the Township Environmental Commission are promising a rain garden for the township pending the necessary approvals.
Environmental Commission Chair Ror y Wells said during a recent Com mission meeting that Boy Scout Michael Hudak, 17, had the diagrams and designs for a rain garden to be located at the
township branch of the Ocean County Library. “Michael has agreed to take this on as a project and he is in the initial stages,” Wells said at the time. He noted that the mayor (Garden - See Page 7)
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Sean Ascione, Marcos Gaspar and 6th grader Justin Deleon who accomplished the specified task of making their robot follow a black line while carrying a ball. They described their process and struggles in a presentation board; and submitted videos of their coding and design process as well as video of the robot in action. Neil Schiller, Engineering Program Chair at Ocean County College, congratulated the team saying Simister was chosen as coach of the year for the extreme lengths she went to in order to allow her students to compete in a remote and mixed learning environment.
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“Your efforts included picking up, sanitizing the robot parts, and moving them from one student to another, in addition to coaching your teams. Your willingness to do this demonstrates your dedication to your students, as well as your ability as a coach,” Schiller said. The objective of the 2020 TechPrep competition is to program a robot to perform different tasks. The robot must follow a black line while carrying a ball to complete the full segment. This was a daring move because it was a struggle to get parts from the school. One challenge the team had to face last year was getting the code so they put more time towards that this year. The students also faced many communi-
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Continued From Page 1 Parents Advisory Group) is prioritizing the areas to be addressed by the district in the upcoming year. This is a huge endeavor and the parents committed to this group not only want the proper changes to occur for their child but also to implement a checks and balance system to ensure the district remains compliant in the best way possible,” Cramer said. Cramer said that parents of special education children feel there are gaps in special education practices and with the community standing together the “needed changes will occur.” Carly Fredricks is serving as the Manchester Township District SEPAG chair and can be reached by e-mail at MTSDParentAdvisory@gmail.com or by calling 732-690-6399. An anonymous survey was created by the Manchester Township Special Education
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Continued From Page 1 would need to be notified as well as officials from the Ocean County Library system. “It is good to get a head start.” Michael explained his interest in doing the project saying, “I’m a junior at MATES Academy but live in Manchester. I am part of Troop 350 based in Whiting and my Scout Master told me about this opportunity. I am very interested in pursuing this
The Manchester Times, May 29, 2021, Page 7 SEPAG. The purpose of the survey is to better understand the implementation of a child’s individualized education plan regardless of a child’s cohort (in school or remote) this year. Input from the survey will be shared with the district administration to help identify strategies and best practices to plan for the 2021-2022 school year. Cramer said “not all of the sections or choices in this survey may be directly relevant to your child, but please complete each question to the best of your ability to reflect your experiences about your child’s individualized services.” The objectives of the survey is to assess overall experiences related to individualized services, collect data related to direct services, programming and placement. Survey responses will be collected, reviewed and submitted to the Special Education and District Administration (SPED). This information will be presented to the SPED Advisory that is open to the general
public at some point in the future. Cramer urged parents to join “our email list for updated information, you will receive a personal invitation once you submit the survey. The goal is to work collaboratively to identify best practices and implementation of individualized services in the future.” Alana Scott, serving as the Lakehurst School District SEPAG recently addressed the membership of the Lakehurst Board of Education. She asked the board to assign a board member as a liaison to the newly formed group during that meeting. Scott said, “I’ve been on the internet trying to get our parents to collaborate and to advise them on special education issues in the district. We are open to the public and we are trying to get (school) staff involved as well.” She said the group networks with other groups as well as the SEPAG in Manchester. “We are not a PTA or PTO, special education event planner but we are a group that discusses issues relevant to special education
and related services.” “We will meet every second Wednesday of the month. Our times vary. We are trying to get parents involved. We are helping parents advocate for their children. I am an advocate. We are trying to create a resource base for all parents to go to online,” Scott added. Scott stressed the purpose of the group was to “to empower parents to become more effective advocates for their own children and we want ensure every special education child has an effective education. We want to support parents in finding resources be it federal, state or local government.” “At this time, we are seeking the Board’s assistance in having a representative at our quarterly meetings. We would like to see special education students have a voice,” Scott said adding that she had a special presentation that could be made to the Board at a later time. She can be reached via e-mail at LDSEPAG@gmail.com or by calling 848-333-4918.
project.” Wells said the scout has become an ambassador to the Environmental Commission and that he was “very, very excited that we are going to get this project done.” A few months ago, the Commission held a meeting where speaker Christopher C. Obropta, New Jersey Association Extension Specialist in Water Resources of Rutgers University, addressed runoff and other environmental issues within the community. He recommended a rain garden project for
the township. Wells told Michael that Obropta was a former scout master and would be helpful to him with this project. “We’re going to do what needs to be done to get this project moving forward for this and which was generated by members of our Commission.” Wells credited the work of fellow Commissioner Peggy Middaugh. Michael is doing the project to earn his Eagle Scout status. He said his timeline to have the project completed would be prior
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NJ Taxpayers Pay Most Over Lifetime, No Thanks To Governor CAPITOL COMMENTS
people in the country,” said Holzapfel. “Rather t h a n t r y t o solve t h at problem, Governor Murphy continues to drive the 10th Legislative District taxes we pay even higher. He’s wasting money Senator Jim Holzapfel • Assemblyman Greg McGuckin • Assemblyman Dave Wolfe on programs for illegal aliens while cutting aid TRENTON − Senator Jim Holzapfel to our school districts here in Ocean and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and County. He’s making it harder for honest, John Catalano (all R-10) said Governor hard-working, middle-class families to Phil Murphy is doing nothing to lower survive.” According to a new study from Self the tax burden on New Jerseyans when a new study shows Garden State residents Financial, New Jerseyans will pay the already pay more in lifetime taxes than most in lifetime taxes ($931,698) and the highest percentage of lifetime earnings anyone else in the country. “We have more proof than ever before as taxes (49.51%) of anyone in the nation. New Jerseyans will pay more than that New Jerseyans are the highest taxed
$100,000 more than residents of Massachusetts, whose taxpayers pay the se cond h ig he st a mou nt of l ifet i me taxes ($827,185) and nearly double the national average ($525,037) paid by all Americans. “Governor Murphy has said repeatedly he doesn’t care about the cost of taxes as long as New Jersey is ‘a good value for money’ state,” said McGuckin. “Only a Goldman Sachs millionaire would think cost doesn’t matter to middle-class families. How can we be a good value if New Jersey taxpayers are paying far more than every other American for services that are available at far lower cost in every other state? It just shows that Governor Murphy is incredibly out of touch.” The legislators noted that Governor
Murphy has raised income and business taxes, taxes on health insurance and cigarettes, vehicle registration fees, and a host of other costs for New Jerseyans. At the same time, he has slashed State aid to hundreds of school districts, including Brick and Toms River, driving up property tax bills for families that are already struggling. “Nothing that Governor Murphy has done makes New Jersey more affordable in places like Ocean County, where people work hard and deserve an opportunity to keep some of what they’ve earned,” added Catalano. “Instead, he’s raised our taxes, hurt our schools, and told us we need to pay even more. Unfortunately, it’s the same story in rural and suburban communities all over New Jersey.”
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 expan-
sion will be drawn from 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. “Every 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 through the pandemic, 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 communities in underserved 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 signed by President Biden in (Government - See Page 9)
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March. These funds are in addition to the $6.2 billion the State will receive in State Fiscal Recovery Funds 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 broadband internet connectivity. Legislation which will create a Broadband Access Study Commission (A850) is currently under consideration in the Legis-
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Continued From Page 1 and we needed to make that correction,” Township Clerk Sabina Martin said. Other ordinances included one that involved administration and enforcement and the sale of township property at 1325 Monmouth Avenue. “This is a 50 by 100foot property in Pine Lake Park and the minimum bid that is going to be set on this is $40,000,” Martin said. “It will be sold to an adjacent property owner when the bidding is opened and it can only be used to make a conforming lot. There will be no variances granted on it,” Wallis added. A variance is when a town allows something to be built where it normally wouldn’t be allowed. An audio and lighting contract was approved for authorization for the township’s concert fest event as well as a revision of D&M fireworks contract for an event on August 25. Two public works trucks were also approved for purchase and a yearly maintenance contract with Motorola Solutions for services to the police department was also approved. An application for an agreement, at no cost
The Manchester Times, May 29, 2021, Page 9 lature. 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.
to the township, was also approved with the Environmental Defense Fund which assists with energy audits, utility incentives and other energy saving services, according to Martin. Wallis added, “the fireworks were moved to later in the concert year in hopes that the restrictions would ease up more so that we don’t get the 500 people and we have to say ‘Okay, everybody else go away.’ Hopefully, by the end of August we have a full-blown fireworks celebration and maybe the start of the new normal as we like to say.” Early in the month, the governing body recognized Police Appreciation Week with a proclamation during the month noting that Manchester’s Police Department was one of the best police organizations in the state “and the Manchester Police Department goes beyond the call of duty in serving the residents of our township. “The good deeds performed by police officers every single day are deserving of our support and appreciation and encouragement for the challenges they face daily,” the proclamation stated. Police Appreciation Week was observed on May 9 through May 15 in the township “in recognition of those peace officers who protect us through enforcement of laws.”
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noon, June 19 • Toms River, Riverwood Park Lot, 250 Riverwood Drive, 9 a.m. to noon, June 25 (Fri.) • Manchester Township, Soccer Field Lot, 101 South Colonial Drive, 9 a.m. to noon, Sept. 11. • Island Heights, Parking Lot, 1 Wanamaker Complex, 9 a.m. to noon, Sept. 18. • Brick Township Public Works Yard Lot, 836 Ridge Road, 9 a.m. to noon, Sept. 25. • Beachwood Municipal Complex Lot, 1600 Pinewald Road, 9 a.m. to noon, Oct. 2. • Beach Haven Parking Lot, Taylor Ave, 9 a.m. to noon, Oct. 16. • Lacey Township Recycling Center Lot, 820 Municipal Lane, Lanoka Harbor, 9 a.m. to noon, Oct. 23 The free shredding events will run the entire time listed or until the truck is full. The truck has a capacity to hold 10,000 pounds of paper. The program is free to residents only. Commercial documents will not be accepted at the collection sites. “I encourage our residents to attend any of the sites available during this year’s program. You are not limited to which sites you can attend. We hold it across the county to make certain it’s convenient for our residents,” Quinn said. Registration is not required. Quinn noted however that the program is very popular and often sites fill up quickly. The shred units feature an automatic feeding and dumping system that eliminates human contact with private documents. Residents are limited to five file boxes or 100 pounds of confidential documents per vehicle. Pandemic requirements are still in effect. Residents must wear face coverings and stay in vehicles at all times. Materials should be in the trunk, cargo area or truck bed, easily accessible to the staff who will remove it from your vehicle. The program includes all paper documents and paper forms; paper clips and staples need not be removed. Unacceptable items include magazines, books, junk mail, hanging file folders, greeting cards, photos, x-rays, CDs, floppy disks, microfilm, shredded paper and garbage. Residents who prefer to shred documents at home, Ocean County offers drop-off boxes at both County recycling centers for shredded office paper. Shredded office paper should not be placed with curbside recyclables, and should instead be brought to the drop-off boxes (near Building 105 at the Ocean County Southern Recycling Center in Stafford Township or Building 68 at the Ocean County Northern Recycling Center in Lakewood) for recycling. Shredded paper cannot be effectively sorted by Ocean County’s Recyclable Materials Processing Facility and therefore needs to be recycled separately in order to produce a viable, marketable commodity. “Ocean County offers a number of programs to make recycling convenient. Recycling, helps to save landfill space and protects the environment. We encourage our citizens to take advantage of the programs offered and to help make a difference in preserving our natural resources,” Quinn added.
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Police Step Up Patrols Concerning ATV Complaints In Manchester
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Township residents are tired of ATVs disturbing the serenity of their neighborhoods and in response, Manchester Police stepped up patrols earlier this month to address the issue. Members of the police department’s specialized ATV enforcement operations focusing on residential streets have been out during recent weekends. The purpose of program is to deter individuals from carelessly and recklessly operating ATVs on neighborhood streets throughout the day and night. Police said that this was in direct response to recent serious motor vehicle collisions involving ATVs and the numerous citizen complaints that the department receives on a regular basis. Police have noted that this illegal activity is not only extremely dangerous, but is also affecting the quality of life of many Manchester residents. Streets in various residential neighborhoods were patrolled by township officers
and enforced New Jersey Motor Vehicle Laws, as well as, Manchester Township Ordinances concentrating on any illegal ATV activity during the month. Multiple incidents of illegal ATV activity were observed on public roadways during the weekend operation, including one ATV that drove recklessly down a residential street preforming a wheelie for over 500 feet. As a result of this effort, Manchester Police issued multiple motor vehicle summonses and will continue to impound all ATVs operating illegally while on public roadways. Police warned that all ATV operators who fail to stop and elude police will be charged with third degree eluding charges. ATV enforcement operations will continue throughout the summer months. Township Police are reminding residents and visitors not to operate ATVs on residential streets or on private property without written consent from the owner.
Motorcyclist Dies After Colliding With Dump Truck
By Alyssa Riccardi WHITING – A motorcyclist that was killed after colliding with a dump truck in Burlington County has now been identified, New Jersey State Police said. On May 18, the crash happened around 1 p.m. on Route 72 west at milepost 2.8 near Anna Street in Woodland Township. State police spokesman Trooper Charles Marchan said the motorcyclist, Jeff rey E. Roller, 76, of Whiting, was initially driving west on Route 72 on a Harley Davidson then proceed to stop on the
right shoulder. At that time, a 2007 Peterbilt dump truck driven by Calvin Gamble was also traveling west on Route 72. Roller proceeded to merge into the westbound lane of travel from the shoulder and into the path of the truck. As a result, the truck hit the left side of the Harley and then the truck overturned. Police said Roller was ejected and subsequently passed away from his injuries. Currently, the crash is still under investigation.
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not go beyond a half hour a day. These restrictions apply to all residential and commercial properties served by the Township that are located in the Water Utility’s Eastern Service Area except for public parks, public recreation areas and nurseries. Hanging plants are exempt. Newly seeded or sodded lawn areas for up to thirty days after initial seeding or sodding are also exempt provided there is a small sign visible from the street in the front yard indicating “new seed” or “new sod” and the date of installation. Restrictions do not apply to residents and commercial properties which are served by other water utility companies. They also do not apply to customers that obtain water for lawn and landscape watering from their own private well provided they place a small sign visible from the street in their front yard indicating “Private Well.” Those found in violation of these restrictions are subject to fines. In addition, residents should adhere to the following additional water conservation practices: Use self-closing nozzles on all hoses Use a broom to sweep your sidewalk or patio rather than a hose Run washing machines and dishwashers only when full Turn off faucets when not in use, such as while brushing your teeth or washing dishes Use soaker hoses or drip irrigation to water trees, gardens and flower beds
Lakehurst Has 2nd Lowest Vaccination Rate In County
By Bob Vosseller and Chris Lundy LAKEHURST – Borough officials expressed concern that their town was second to last in the percentage of people who are vaccinated. Council President Steven Oglesby referenced data that showed what percentage of people in each town had at least one shot. The number included only people who were eligible. As of May 25, 28% of the borough had at least one shot. In surrounding Manchester, with its high rate of seniors, it was 58%.
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Lakewood was the lowest in the county with 21%. The highest was a tie between Mantoloking and Harvey Cedars, both small shore towns at 87%. Smaller towns in general had a higher percentage, For example, Barnegat Light was 80%, Long Beach Township was 72%, and Beach Haven was 71%. Lakehurst was the exception to this rule. “I encourage all residents to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Let’s get this thing behind us as soon as possible,” Oglesby said.
Annual Memorial Day Ceremony Announced
MANCHESTER – Manchester Township is proud to announce its annual Memorial Day Ceremony has been scheduled for May 31 at World War II Memorial Park in Whiting. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. The Township welcomes all to place wreaths or flowers at the memorial. Any
group that would like to place a wreath at the Memorial should call the Department of Recreation at 732-657-8121, ext. 5102 so they may add your group name to their program. Masks must be worn if six feet social distancing cannot be maintained.
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Meadows Of Lake Ridge Announces New Date For Summer Trip
WHITING – The Meadows of Lake Ridge have announced a new date for their six days, five nights trip to Asheville and the Biltmore North Carolina, which will now be held from October 3 through 8. Pricing is $789 per person double occupancy; $1,054 per person single occupancy. The package includes: five nights including overnights; five breakfasts; three dinners, including a cookout in the Meadows and the Blue Ridge Mountain Opry with dinner Harrah’s Casino; guided tour of Asheville, Biltmore Estate, Gardens
and winery tour; grove arcade; folk art center; blue ridge parkway visitors center; tour of chimney rock park; cruise on Lake Lure; souvenir gift; luggage handling in Asheville; taxes and meal gratuities; motorcoach transportation. The cost also includes bus driver and tour guide trip. Deposit $25 per person is due upon sign-up. Balance is due by August. Bus leaves from Meadows Clubhouse, 2 Clear Lake Road, Whiting. Make check payable to White Star Tours. For more information call Tana 732849-4248.
MTHS Cultural Fair June 5
MANCHESTER – Experience the cultural diversity of Manchester. The Multicultural and World Language Clubs of MTHS invite you to a Cultural Fair on June 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Manchester Township High School parking lot. Sample foods from local restaurants, listen to music, try a craft, and learn about multicultural diversity that exists around our
town. There will also be free goodie bags. This event is made possible by a PRIDE grant from the Manchester Township Education Association. Volunteers needed to represent countries. The organizers are looking for volunteers from the schools to represent countries or cultures of the student/staff population from around the district.
Crestwood Village 4 To Host Flea Market
WHITING – Crestwood village 4 had announced that their outdoor flea market is back, and will take place on June 4 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 15 E Moccasin Dr. Rain date June 11.
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Two Arrested For Dealing Cocaine
By Alyssa Riccardi MANCHESTER – Two South Toms River residents were arrested and charged for cocaine distribution after police discovered over 20 grams of cocaine in their possession. The Manchester Township Police Department’s Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET) have a continuing investigation on cocaine distribution throughout Ocean County. Within their investigation, they’ve identified numerous hotels and a storage facility used to store and distribute cocaine. On May 22, detectives executed the search warrant for the storage unit and later the hotel room. After searching both, detectives seized 21 grams of cocaine, Alprazolam tablets, both packaged for distribution and a digital scale containing controlled dangerous substances. Brikel Morrison, 29, of South Toms River, was found in the hotel room. Anthony Wimbush, 31, of South Toms River, was also involved in the distribution and later
turned himself in to the Manchester Police. Both were charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute more than one-half ounce of Cocaine, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule IV Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of a Schedule IV Controlled Dangerous Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Anthony Wimbush and Brikel Morrison were transported to the Ocean County Jail awaiting a detention hearing. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force, Stafford Township Police Department’s Drug Enforcement Unit and Toms River Police Department’s Emergency Services Unit as well as their K-9 Unit all helped assist the investigation. Residents are reminded that drug-related tips can be reported to the Manchester Township Police anonymously at 732657-6111 or online via the Department’s website at manchesterpolicenj.com. Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Officers Honored At 2021 Police Memorial Ceremony
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MANCHESTER TIMES • BERKELEY TIMES • BRICK TIMES JACKSON TIMES • HOWELL TIMES • TOMS RIVER TIMES SOUTHERN OCEAN TIMES −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
Memorial Ceremony at the Ocean County Police Academy. The ceremony is held annually during Police Week in memory of Officers from Ocean County who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Following the ceremony, Prosecutor Billhimer led a drive-by procession of police vehicles past the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and the Ocean County Justice Complex.
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 fi lms during the course of the week. Students will gain experience in the following: how to work cooperatively on a fi lm crew, how to use fi lmmaking equipment, the work and art of storytelling, and practical skills in shooting and editing. There will be a celebratory fi lm 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 fi lm appreciation. For any inquiries about the Summer Film Institute class, call 855-610-3456 or email info@summerfi lmmakinginstitute.com
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OCEAN COUNTY – Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups may be able to help you. Call their 24-hour hotline for local meeting locations at 856-547-0855.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Students Recognized In Anti-Drug Contest
−Photo courtesy PDFNJ 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 fi nalists 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.” “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.
Church’s Dollar Auction Scheduled For Fall
WHITING – Save the date! St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will be having a Dollar Auction on October 9. Doors open at 11 a.m. The auction will commence at 12 p.m. Bring your dollars as many great
prizes will be auctioned off! The church is located at 180 Route 539 in Whiting. For further information, call St. Stephen’s Parish Office at 732350-2121.
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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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State Launches Statewide Seat Belt Enforcement Campaign
By Bob Vosseller TRENTON –Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety announced the upcoming launch of a statewide seat belt enforcement campaign aimed at promoting safe travels on New Jersey roadways. Beginning on May 24, state, county, and local police departments throughout New Jersey will join law enforcement agencies across the coun-
try in the 2021 “Click It or Ticket” campaign, a national enforcement mobilization targeting unbuckled drivers and passengers. The campaign kicks off just as New Jersey heads towards a busy summer travel season. The campaign will run through June 6, in New Jersey and New York, and Pennsylvania will team up for a one-day, four-hour “Border to Border” (“B2B”) event featuring seat belt enforcement
for drivers at state border checkpoints. Grewal said, “seat belts have been proven to be one of the best ways to prevent death and serious injury in a crash. Yet statistics show that many people still don’t buckle up,” said Attorney General Grewal. The Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign is aimed at educating the public on the importance of abiding by seat belt laws. It could literally save your life.”
Two years ago, nearly half (47%) of the 22,215 passenger-vehicle occupants killed in crashes in the country were not wearing seat belts, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”). That same year, New Jersey saw 42% - 108 of the 260 - passenger-vehicle occupants who were killed were unrestrained, NHTSA reports. Concerning passenger vehicle fatalities occurring at night (6 p.m. – 5:59 a.m.), the percentage of those killed and not wearing seat belts jumps to 55%. Participating law enforcement agencies will be taking a “no-excuses” approach to seat belt enforcement, writing citations throughout the day and with a particular focus on nighttime enforcement. The maximum penalty in the state for a seat belt violation is $46. Eric Heitmann, Director of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety said “wearing a seatbelt reduces the risk of fatal injury by 45 percent and critical injury by 50 percent.” “By working together to enforce New Jersey’s seat belt laws during the Click It or Ticket campaign, participating law enforcement agencies are promoting safe habits that will help reach our goal of zero fatalities on New Jersey roadways. If enforcement wakes people up to the dangers of unrestrained driving, we’ll consider our mission to be a success,” Heitmann added. The Division is providing a total of $810,120 in grant funding to 134 agencies throughout the state to enhance law enforcement efforts during the Click It or Ticket campaign. These funds will assist agencies cover the costs of additional officers on the road, seat belt checkpoints, and other enforcement initiatives during the campaign. All police departments in New Jersey are invited to support the campaign, whether they receive grant funding or not. Last year the state’s Click It or Ticket campaign was not held due to concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the most recent campaign in 2019, which ran from April 1 through April 21, 2019, 341 police agencies – or 70% of all agencies statewide – participated in the enforcement effort. In addition to issuing a total 14,548 seat belt citations, those agencies wrote 5,670 speeding citations, and made 858 impaired driving arrests. For further information about the Click It or Ticket mobilization, visit nhtsa.gov/ciot. For more information on the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, and visit NJSafeRoads. com.
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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.
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HIRING NOW!! Looking for outgoing, positive, and engaging teachers to join our Toms River – Route 70 Goddard Family. We are primarily hiring teachers for our elementary school aged children to foster a learning environment in which these children can continue to do their elementary school work. This would include helping them with worksheets, zooms, google classrooms etc. Some of the great perks of being a part of the Goddard Family include a benefits package, paid time off, holiday events and free food and Goddard swag. Call today to inquire about this job posting and start as early as next week! We can be reached through phone at 732-363-5530 or email at TomsRiver2NJ@GoddardSchools.com.
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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/ estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (17) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Jazz, Blues, Reggae, Metal. Very Good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (21) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (12)
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE BlueClaws Pride Night Makes A Comeback
By Alyssa Riccardi J E R SEY SHOR E – “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 −Photo courtesy BlueClaws second Pride Night in 2020 Equality will be celebrated during Pride Night. was cancelled due to the pandemic, the BlueClaws are excited for it saying: ‘It’s okay to be who you are. We support you.’ That’s life changing.” to return for 2021. Pride Night will consist if a special BlueC“We consider ourselves to be a very open and inclusive organization and proud mem- laws Pride Night cap giveaway for the first ber of the community,” BlueClaws Team 1,500 fans that will be handed out beginning President Joe Ricciutti said. “We want to when the gates open at 6 p.m. At 7:05 p.m., show the LGBT community that they are, the first pitch will be thrown against the and always will be, welcome at BlueClaws Brooklyn Cyclones, affiliate of the New York Mets, and fans are encouraged to stay games!” “It seems so simple – players should be for post-game fi reworks. Special jerseys judged on their athletic ability – not by who will also be worn by the BlueClaws and will they love or how they identify. Unfortunate- be auctioned off during the game. The BlueClaws will run a panel discussion ly, the sports world can often be the deepest, darkest place in the closet. That’s why with Christian Fuscarino of Garden State Garden State Equality is proud to partner Equality and Joe Votruba of NJ 101.5 on with the Jersey Shore BlueClaws on their the 1,857-square foot video board before annual Pride Night – an evening that sends the game. Aziza Callahan, a Garden State a message of positivity to LGBTQ people Equality member, will sing the National and their families,” Christian Fuscarino, Anthem. Additional resources will be made availexecutive director of Garden State Equality said. “You have to imagine how inspiring able for fans at the game. Those interested it is for all those young kids sitting in the in attending the night or partnering with stands - who might be gay or transgender - the BlueClaws are encouraged to email when they look up and see their home team pridenight@blueclaws.com.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Libraries Expand Operating Hours
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Starting June 1, the Ocean County libraries will have expanded hours. The Toms River, Berkeley, Brick, Jackson, Lacey, Lakewood, and Manchester branches will have these hours: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Barnegat, Little Egg Harbor, Point Pleasant Borough and Stafford branches will have these hours: Monday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday and Sat-
urday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Long Beach Island and Upper Shores branches will have these hours: Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. The Beachwood, Island Heights, Plumsted, Point Pleasant Beach, Tuckerton and Waretown branches, as well as the Bay Head and Whiting Reading Centers, will have these hours: Monday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. For programming and other information, visit theoceancountylibrary.org.
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.
Non-Profits, Vendors Wanted For Beach Ball-A-Palooza
OCEAN COUNTY – The 9th Annual Beach Ball-A-Palooza is rapidly approaching. This premier event hosted by the Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department draws a large crowd of all ages. This event will include games, sports demonstrations, music, crafts and limited boat tours. Jimmy and the Parrots, who were named best “Trop Rock” band in the country will highlight the evening.
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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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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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