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−Photo by Stephanie Faughnan From left, Scott Ward, Gerry McGrath, and Don McGrath advocate medical marijuana.

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−Photo by Stephanie Faughnan From left, Ocean Township Police Lieutenant Scott Murphy, Patrolman Philip Calanni, Lauren McLaughlin, holding Leland, and Ocean County Sheriff Sergeant David Deleeuw. (Missing from Picture – Ocean Township Patrolman Kyle Pimm.) By Stephanie Faughnan WARETOWN – As Lauren McLaughlin waited in her car to place an order at the Dun kin’ Donuts on Route 9, she heard her

infant son wheezing from the back seat. Troubled by the unusual sound, the 23-yearold first-time mother im mediately pulled into a parking spot to check on baby Leland.

Her concerns instantly shifted to alarm. The nine-month-old baby boy was unconscious and changing colors. “I quickly took him out of the ca r seat

Business Owners: Help Wanted We Need Workers

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – The problem of f inding workers these days would seem to be harder than you’d expect even as the summer season fast approaches. That is why Ocean County Commission-

er Joseph Vicari asked a prominent business ow ner to sha re h is story during a recent meeting of the Ocean Cou nt y Boa rd of Commissioners. Joe Leone Introna, a noted caterer and Italian food store operator

in Point Pleasant Beach spoke about a worker shortage that is not only impacting his business but one he fears will impact the upcoming tourism season and the county’s economy. Vicari told Jersey Shore Online.com prior

to the meeting, “You can’t cheat the system. If you are unemployed that is one thing, but you can’t fi nd a loophole. Some people are collecting money from the state and also working under the table and (Workers - See Page 7)

and ran into Dunkin’ Donuts,” shared McLaughlin. “Thankfully, there were three police officers inside. They took him from me, did CPR and got a pulse. (Baby - See Page 7)

By Stephanie Faughnan OCEAN COUNTY – When Gerry McGrath learned Barnegat Township planned to ban local marijuana sales, she decided she needed some answers from her town’s governing body. Gerry, a retired nurse, saved her questions for the public hearing on the ordinance that would ultimately prohibit recreational cannabis sales in the southern Ocean County community. “I have a problem with this,” said Gerry. “We have a lot of seniors, veterans, and other people who use cannabis for medical reasons. I know we have medical cannabis available, but they have to travel outside the township to get this medication.” (Towns - See Page 4)

Murphy Lifts Indoor Mask Mandate

By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – 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 holiday.

Along with stopping the mask mandate, 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 (Mask - See Page 8)

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Continued From Page 1 Barnegat Township Attorney Christopher Dasti Esq. offered Gerry some clarification. The governing body only intended to oppose recreational sales and cultivation. According to Dasti, medical marijuana dispensaries and recreational cannabis distribution require different types of licenses. The new ordinance does not arbitrarily exclude a medical facility from setting up shop in Barnegat. Richard Otto Schmid heads up the Maximillian Foundation and congratulated Barnegat township oﬃcials on their decision to ban pot. Schmid, who lost his son to heroin, referred to marijuana as the gateway drug. Gerry and her husband Don sat silently as Schmid spoke in opposition to cannabis. They easily understood the emotional impact of losing a child. The McGrath’s 28-year-old son, Sean, died from a rare gastrointestinal cancer in 2004. As Sean struggled with his illness, a specialist from Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center suggested that marijuana would help him. One of the residents even offered to get it for them, but Gerry wasn’t about to let the doctor risk losing his medical license. Don and Gerry felt desperate and would do anything to offer Sean comfort. They figured out how to find marijuana on their own and decided to ignore claims it would lead to harder drugs. “I decided I’d rather visit my son in a rehab center than a cemetery,” shared Don.

Sean’s parents witnessed firsthand how a simple weed provided their son with relief from debilitating pain and overwhelming nausea. It was the best they could hope for as their son battled Stage 4 cancer and died two years after his diagnosis. New Jersey did not legalize medical marijuana until Governor Jon Corzine signed the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act in January 2010. Governor Chris Christie stalled the legislation – and New Jersey’s medical marijuana program didn’t actually start until late 2012. Grassroots Organizers During an interview at their Barnegat home, the McGraths revealed they were no strangers to speaking with government oﬃcials about cannabis. As leaders of the Coalition for Medical Marijuana – New Jersey, the couple advocated tirelessly to legalize cannabis for its therapeutic benefits. “We had a rally in our backyard (in Robbinsville,) where Reed Gusciora (then Assemblyman, now Trenton mayor) announced introduction of the bill,” Don said. “He co-sponsored it with Assemblyman Michael Carroll. Senator Nick Scutari introduced it in the senate.” The process began in 2004, with various organizations signing on to support the Coalition’s efforts. The McGraths credit the Drug Policy Alliance with helping them pursue the medical marijuana cause. “Montel Williams came to speak on the benefits,” shared Don. “Kellyanne Conway was our press agent.”

Legislation finally passed both New Jersey houses in 2009 – but required the group to sit down with virtually every senator and representative in the state. They needed, and gained, bipartisan support. A Patient Shares Other Issues Scott Ward, 36 recently returned to New Jersey from Oregon. He became acquainted with Gerry and Don during the fight to get medical marijuana approved in the state. Ward enlisted in the Marines and planned on ultimately joining the State Department. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, he became medically separated due to a back injury. Ward was shocked when he saw how medical marijuana helped him. “I never smoked weed, but I decided to try it,” Ward said. “I was miserable and after I smoked it, I was able to get up. I hadn’t eaten in a couple of days and surprised my mother when I went in the kitchen to get something.” The whole thing did not make much sense to Ward. Doctors wanted to give him opiates and muscle relaxers for the MS. The fatigue was overwhelming. Cannabis worked to bring him relief. However, Ward suggested that New Jersey’s approach to legal marijuana differed from other states. “For one, other states that have passed recreational marijuana allow you to grow it at home,” shared Ward. “New Jersey is penalizing low-income people. In Oregon, you can get an ounce of cannabis for $100. Here, it’s $500 an ounce.” According to Ward, the dispensaries are filled with people of all ages, including

many who are wheelchair bound. Cannabis is available in different forms other than smoking it. Patients receive recommendations regarding what strains work best for relaxation, for seizures, for spasms – or other maladies. “I was in such bad shape that the first thing I did in the morning was smoke cannabis,” Ward said. “I had such severe muscle spasms, couldn’t turn and couldn’t eat without vomiting.” After using cannabis for twelve years to relieve his pain, Ward decided to try Eastern medicine. He suffered no withdrawal symptoms and feels good now. He’s optimistic things will remain the same. Access For Marijuana Patients Although medical marijuana patients have had access to cannabis for a few years, the program is far from perfect. No dispensaries exist in Ocean County at all. Southern Ocean County patients travel down to Egg Harbor, Bellmawr or Atlantic City to fill their prescriptions. Others go further north to Eatontown and Woodbridge. Many Ocean County municipalities have joined Barnegat in passing ordinances banning any type of recreational cannabis businesses in their communities. Ocean Township (Waretown) voted on a local law last year that allows for a medical dispensary. No one has set up shop just yet. Those in search of recreational cannabis may be in for a bit of a hunt. They join over 100,000 patients in New Jersey’s medical marijuana program – many who can’t afford cannabis or find it close to home.

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Continued From Page 1 collecting money. You can’t do that. You have to play by the rules. Legal is legal, illegal is illegal. You just can’t do that.” “This is very important to us because it hurting our industry. It is hurting our food business and in the long term we are going to see inflation like we have never seen before. What is going to happen next year at this time?” Vicari asked. Introna said during the public comment period of the meeting, “I am absolutely shocked about how small businesses are being hurt and I consider myself very blessed. What I feel we are being faced with is a labor crisis. I do a lot of catering so I’m driving around and everywhere I see business owners providing incentives like signing on if you work for three months like at Wawa or McDonald’s going up to $16-$17 an hour. We are able to pay a bit more than your regular deli and I am a few dollars above the minimum wage because you get what you pay for.” “What is surprising to me is the other businesses like landscaping, the laundromat, the pizzerias and it is everywhere. We’re putting help wanted notes everywhere. People are filling out the applications but

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Continued From Page 1 They stayed with us even after the ambulance came and took us to the hospital.” According to Ocean Township Police Lieutenant Scott Murphy, he and the other oﬃcers happened to be in the right place at the right time. He and Patrolman Philip Calanni had just fi nished a joint call with Ocean County Sheriff Sergeant David Deleeuw. “We were at the Dunkin’ Donuts to grab a cup of coffee and doing a debrief on the job when the mom came walking in,” Murphy said. “The baby was limp and blue.” Deleeuw noticed Lauren was distraught as she entered the store but didn’t initially see she was holding her baby. The young mother collapsed to the floor as Calanni quickly took Leland from her as she screamed her child wasn’t breathing. The team of oﬃcers sprang into action. NEED AN EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR? WE’RE HERE TO HELP AT NO CHARGE

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The Southern Ocean Times, May 29, 2021, Page 7 not showing up. That has been extremely frustrating,” Introna added. “When you are paying an individual with a salary of $65,000 a year, a recruiter to come in to actually recruit new team members and people are actually not showing up.” “I’m trying to bring awareness to everyone in the state including our governor. I see press conferences by Governor (Phil) Murphy and the Labor Department and they are saying this isn’t a problem and that we are doing fine.” Introna said he created an e-mail and phone line connected to a fax machine to connect with businesses throughout the state to help illustrate that a problem does exist. He compiled an archive of 150 photos and information in a bound folder that he brought to the meeting that he hopes to soon present to the governor. Introna said he was in fear of businesses closing down. He said workers are working very hard in the service industry operating curb side, checking temperatures and coping with other COVID-19 conditions, many with added hours. It is starting to get busy and he has noted that his business is feeling the shortage as well. “I don’t know what the answer is, “Introna said. “Governor Murphy made a comment that people were in carnage and were in

desperate need of government services. Maybe they are but I was raised that work is survival, have fun, enjoy what you do but in the end its survival. If your family is in carnage, are you going to wait for a government check to come in? There are good hardworking people out there but they are getting tired and they are saying I am working for $900 a week and you have kids 21 years old that is gaming the system and making $24 an hour sitting at home.” “Regardless of the industry, there is an apparent lack of individuals that are willing to work. Jobs are available, but they remain unfilled,” Introna said. He noted some applicants expressed an interest in accepting a job offer if they got paid in cash in order to continue to collect state unemployment. “I understand what he’s saying,” Brick resident Sam Foster said. “I was looking for part-time work and got a job at ShopRite as a cashier. They were desperate. They kept on asking me to put in more hours but after a while, I couldn’t do it.” Vicari remarked that Introna’s efforts have attracted the attention of some media outlets and business organizations across the State. “Tourism is a $5 billion industry in Ocean County and annually results in more than 40,000 jobs.” “Every tourism dollar spent in Ocean

County circulates seven times. It’s our economic engine and if we cannot fill many of those jobs, we will feel the adverse effect on our businesses and the economy for years to come,” Vicari added. John Crisafulli heads the Central Ocean Business Association that formed four years ago and includes six communities in Ocean County. He told the Board, “Business owners are offering incentives, bonuses, and yet people are not showing up for job interviews even after making an appointment to do so.” Crisafulli’s organization has hosted meetings with elected oﬃcials on all levels of government to express their concerns. “We will continue to bring this message to our elected leaders and to the community,” Crisafulli said. “This pandemic has created enough harm to our businesses. We want our businesses to be able to move beyond the virus and go successfully forward. We can’t do that without a workforce.” Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn said, “our businesses, and especially our small businesses, are the heart and soul of our economy. We have worked with them throughout the pandemic, assisting with grant opportunities so they can keep their doors open. As we see state regulations associated with the pandemic lifted, we want all of our businesses to thrive.”

They did a quick assessment and began CPR. Patrolman Kyle Pimm came in from the field and joined in the life-saving efforts. “Between Lieutenant Murphy and Officer Pimm, they literally picked him up and put him on the stretcher from Quality,” said Deleeuw. The policemen continued the compressions in the ambulance rig until paramedics met them on the Garden State Parkway. Medics took over giving Leland CPR as the small boy traveled to Southern Ocean County Medical Center. Doctors at the local hospital determined that Leland required a higher level of care. They airlifted Lauren and her son to Jersey Shore Medical Center for assessment and treatment. “We were in Jersey Shore for six days, with Leland under sedation for four of those days,” detailed McLaughlin. “They had him on a ventilator and he started breathing on his own once he took the

tube out.” Doctors never determined what caused the episode that could have cost the small child his life. Murphy credits Lauren’s instincts for immediately getting him help. Lauren’s face beamed with gratitude as she thanked the four policemen for their well-orchestrated rescue. Law enforcement oﬃcers often follow up on serious calls to check in on victims. An Ocean Township detective kept in touch with Lauren within a day after the May 7th incident. The local department took it a step further once Leland came home

with his mom. They planned an in-person wellness call of the best kind – and ensured Deleeuw was there as well. A cascade of “Get Well” balloons flew in the breeze as Lauren and Leland stood in front of their Bayberry Drive residence. The infant’s big blue eyes seemingly took in each of the oﬃcers who smiled and doted on him. The baby showed no signs of distress, and it was hard to imagine the event that brought everyone together. “This was a group effort,” Murphy said. “Luckily, today we’re sitting here hanging out with both mom and the baby.”

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9th District Delegation’s Veterans Initiative Heads To Governor’s Desk CAPITOL COMMENTS

property tax exemption to disabled veteran shareholders and their surviving spouses residing in a cooperative or mutual 9th Legislative District housing corporation. Senator Christopher Connors • Assemblyman In July of last year, the Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove full State Senate passed S-956 unanimously. HavTRENTON - The full General Assembly ing passed both Houses of the Legislature, passed legislation (S-956/A-911) intro- S-956/A-911 has been sent to Governor duced by Senator Christopher Connors, Murphy’s desk. The 9th District Delegation issued the Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove which would following statement on the passage of extend the current disabled veteran’s their veterans’ legislative initiative:

“Certainly, it is a disservice to allow disabled veterans shareholders and their surviving spouses residing in a cooperative or mutual housing corporation to remain ineligible to receive the disabled veteran’s property tax exemption. “With bipartisan action, the Legislature has moved to eliminate the legal technicality that defi nes housing in such as a manner that denies certain disabled veterans and surviving spouses from receiving property tax relief that they should absolutely be entitled to. “Provisions are incorporated into our legislation to ensure that only the dis-

abled veteran or surviving spouse is the sole beneficiary of the exemption in the housing unit. “Impacted disabled veterans and surviving spouses now need only for the Governor to sign our legislation in order to fi nally become eligible for the property tax exemption on account on their service and sacrifice to our nation.” To more effectively represent the interests of their constituents, members of the 9th Legislative District have served, respectively, on the Senate and Assembly Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committees.

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 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

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Continued From Page 1 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

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 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 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.

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age 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 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.

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 encour-

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By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Xodus Recovery Community Center is hosting its Third Annual Vendor Fair/Flea Market on June 5. The rain date for the event is June 6. Xodus RCC Executive Director Donna Catlow said the event “will raise funds for our Center. We are still looking for vendors and donations. The flea market will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the corner of Route 9 and Murry Grove Lane at the LanLac parking lot. Non-perishable food items will be collected for the Lacey Food Bank during the event. Those interested in obtaining a table should e-mail xrccenter@gmail.com

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Local Student Wins Scholar Award

−Photo courtesy Staﬀord Township STAFFORD – Mayor Myhre and the Township Council recognized Southern Regional High School Senior Dominic Sari for winning the Mayor’s Scholar Award through the Ocean County Mayors’ Association Scholarship Award Program. Through their efforts, over $742,000 have been awarded to students since 1994. Congratulations Dominic Sari!

Township To Host Annual Town Wide Yard Sale

WARETOWN – The Township of Ocean Recreation has announced their Annual Town Wide Yard Sale on June 5 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (no rain date) The event is free. Residents may opt to register their address on an advertising map that will be distributed. A common Yard Sale area will be set up at the Waretown Lake, for anyone wishing to bring his or her items to sell. Lake set up on June 5 begins at 6:30 a.m. All sellers must be on site no later than 7:30

a.m. Space is limited at the Waretown Lake and awarded on a first come basis. Maps will be available on the Township website: twpoceannj.gov beginning June 4 after 6 p.m. Maps will be available in the box at Town Hall on June 4, 6 p.m. Maps will be available at the Waretown Lake & Recreational Area June 5. To have your address listed on the map, fill out the registration form and mail or email it to recreation@twpoceannj.gov. The deadline date to be on the map is June 1.

Marine Science Camp Announced

WARETOWN – Waretown presents Marine Science Camp for grades K through 8, the week of July 12, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Corliss Park Lake and Recreation. Active hand on learning with seining and water quality testing, and lessons about narwhals,

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VFW Post Announces Outdoor Flea Market/Crafts Market Dates

FORKED RIVER – The VFW Post #10118 has announced the dates for their 2021 outdoor Flea Market/Crafts Market. The market will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the following dates: June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13, December 11.

Sell your stuff and help support local Veterans. Tables are $20, spots are $15. The VFW Post #10118 is located at 2652 Lacey Road in Forked River. For more information or questions, call 609-693-7089 between the hours of 2 to 8 p.m.

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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.

Vendors Needed For Barnegat Farmers Market BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Farmers Market starts June 17 through October 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Specialty vendors, food trucks, greenhouse plants, pet items, crafters, popcorn vendors and such are needed. Weekly

fee is $25. Vendors will be able to work out of their vehicles. Seasonal discount available. To obtain a registration form visit barnegat.net/departments/office-of-recreation or email jbroadbent@barnegat.net.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Officers Honored At 2021 Police Memorial Ceremony

−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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Going Back In Time With A Man Who Designs Dinosaurs

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Resident Bruce Mohn has been sculpting since he was 2 years old and his passion has taken him to present a prehistoric showcase for a number of educational venues. Mohn is someone who could design his own Jurassic Park and, in many ways, has done just that for museums and universities. “My mom discovered that if she sat me down with a lump of clay, I would be engrossed for hours, which was a wonderful thing for a mom with four children,” he said. “I’ve always been interested in animals of all kinds and a number of my early sculptures were of dinosaurs.” When his mother once brought home a pound of “Sculpey” shortly after it was introduced in the early 1970s, Mohn’s interest only intensified. “Sculpey is a plastic clay-like material that is easily sculpted and can be baked hard in a regular oven, which means your creations last forever, unlike typical plasticine clay, which can be reshaped over and over again, but isn’t so great for playing with in the dirt.” Mohn developed a great interest in science fiction and puppetry in his teens and 20s and thought that “knowing something about anatomy might improve my skills at making believable aliens.” “I enrolled as an art major at what was then Stockton College (now university) and began taking higher level biology courses to learn about anatomy and along the way, Roger Wood, one of the biology professors

told me I could obviously handle the work and encouraged me to switch majors,” he said. “Stockton’s art program was infamous for their graduates working as cab drivers, but the biology program was a whole different thing, with a number of graduates going on to prestigious university and museum employment,” Mohn added. Mohn got an internship at the Smithsonian’s Vertebrate Paleontology Preparation Laboratory in 1992 and learned how to remove fossil bones from their rocky matrix and prepare them for study, how to make molds and casts and how to mount skeletons for exhibit. Later that year he designed an independent study course in dinosaur reconstruction and Dr. Wood introduced him to the then-director of the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, Keith Thompson. Thompson “invited me to show my work at a fossil weekend event. While there I met Bob Walters and Paul Sorton who became respectively my agent and my instructor into the finer points of sculpture. Through Bob, I got my first paying gig as a dinosaur artist in residence at the Academy and worked alongside Paul making sculptures for the Academy’s Lost World show.” “That was in 1993 and I’ve been doing it ever since. It’s been mostly a side job, but sometimes a very lucrative side job. I’ve had some years when I made more as a dinosaur artist than I did at my day job,” Mohn said. He added, “these days I mostly do work

for museums, universities and private collectors. My work is in 22 museums around the world. It’s been featured in books, magazines and television, but not yet in any movie.”

How To Make A Dinosaur Mohn shared the techniques he uses in his museum work. “I’m best known for making three dimensional reconstructions of the skeletons of small dinosaurs, early birds and pterosaurs. Because of their small size and delicate bones, it makes more sense to sculpt models of the bones than to prepare them out of the rock which would also destroy delicate impressions of feathers and skin,” he said. “When possible, I obtain high quality casts of the actual fossils and use those as references and to pull measurements from. I supplement that with full sized enlargements of drawn reconstructions of the skeletons and refer to other more complete specimens to fill in missing parts,” he added. Mohn said each bone is made as accurate as possible and each joint made as a working joint so that the skeleton can be mounted in any position the living animal could assume. “I taught myself how to use a variety of tools, including brazing rigs for making metal armatures, grinding and engraving tools for doing sculpture too fine to be done by hand and amassed a collection of sculpting tools, dental tools, (and I) made tools to do the work,” Mohn said. He noted that “sculpted life reconstruc-

tions start in a similar fashion. I make an enlarged drawing to the size of the piece to be done, then prepare a metal armature. I make a fairly accurate model of the skull and then add taxidermy eyes, musculature and skin, much like forensic reconstruction, but in this case, the dead have been dead for millions of years and I have to rely on comparisons with the anatomy of living animals to suggest the musculature.” “When I started, very little was known about the skins of dinosaurs, beyond a few impressions of scales from some larger species. Today we know that many of the carnivorous dinosaurs had feathers and possibly some of the herbivorous dinosaurs as well,” he said. “I bulk out my metal armature with crumpled aluminum foil and then cover that with a layer of Sculpey, making a rough model of the animal’s body, pulling measurements from the drawing and transferring them to the sculpture with plotters. This ensures that the animal is accurately proportioned,” he added. Mohn sometimes make a rough sculpture of the skeleton before adding the muscles, baking the sculpture between layers so that he is always working on a hard surface. A final thin layer of Super Sculpey is then spread over the muscle layer and embossed with latex skin molds. He either makes up his own mold or makes them from the skins of modern reptiles that have similar scale patterns as the known dinosaur skins. (Dinosaurs - See Page 15)

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Continued From Page 14 “I’ve pulled scale stamps from a variety of sources including lizards, turtles and snakes and on one occasion, from a nineteenth century Bible,” he added. As to his typical week Mohn said, “I have a 9 to 5 job that I can rely on to pay the bills between artwork. Occasionally I have had artwork that paid well enough that I could just do that for a year. Generally, when I’m on assignment for a museum, I’m also on deadline, so I will work long hours to get the work out. Each job is different, so I can’t really say there is a typical pattern.” Every Dino Tells A Story Working in such a unique and artistic field, Mohn has had a few humorous incidents over the years. “Part of my job is restoration work. I was restoring and mounting the cast foot bones of a T-Rex one time and was painting that in my front yard. A car drove by and then backed up very slowly and stopped while the occupants gawked.” He also recalled when he was restoring a 120-year-old Japanese giant spider crab from the Rutgers Geology Museum shortly after moving into his new home. “This is an actual specimen and had become quite fragile over the years it had been on display to the point that it was falling apart. “I got the job of hardening it and strengthening it so that it could last another 100 years or so on display. It is a huge specimen with an arm span of 11 feet and a carapace as big as my chest. I was working on one of the claws (six feet long) in my backyard when my new neighbor looked over the fence and gasped. “Is that a crab?” I wasn’t sure how that was going to proceed, but he and his wife came over and took pictures,” Mohn said. Mohn said he’s enjoyed his times working in public view. “One day I was finishing up the restoration of the legs of the mastodon skeleton at the Rutgers Geology Museum and was trimming excess paint from between the toes. A little boy wanted to know what I was doing and I told him I was giving it a pedicure.” How Real Is “Jurassic Park?” As to watching films like the “Jurassic Park” franchise or any version of King Kong, “I’ve never seen an accurate depiction of a dinosaur on film, not even the shows that were made for television, such as “Walking with Dinosaurs.” It is always amazing to me that while the studios will hire excellent paleo artists as consultants, they never use them to do the actual work,” Mohn said. He added, “the dinosaurs made for Jurassic Park were designed by Mark “Crash” McCreery, who as far as I know never had any training in paleontology and never checked his work against real material. His T-Rex is one of the finest depictions of that species I’’ve seen cinematically, but it still has inaccuracies. “His velociraptor and his triceratops, though, bear very little resemblance to the actual animals. It’s diﬃcult for me to watch one of these movies and suspend disbelief, even when the writers include an out, by not-

The Southern Ocean Times, May 29, 2021, Page 15 ing that the animals aren’t direct clones and so might not look like real dinosaurs at all (a quote from Jurassic World),” Mohn said. “Technically, we see dinosaurs every day, because birds are a type of dinosaur. And even the extinct ones, we’ve seen their skeletons and in some cases the impressions of their skins, scales and feathers. There are several lovely dinosaur mummies on exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History,” Mohn said. “Their bodies were buried in fine grained mud and then the flesh was replaced by stone over time, the scales and wrinkles of the hide preserved by the natural mold that had formed around their bodies. In some spectacular cases, even the shapes of their bodies and muscles are preserved. There are even two dinosaurs that include impressions of their internal organs,” he said. As to a dinosaur’s true color, “we didn’t know anything about dinosaur color until relatively recently. It seemed like something that we just couldn’’t possibly ever know. We are slowly peeling back even that layer,” Mohn said. He noted that “one of the small carnivorous dinosaurs was covered with hair-like feathers, that they were reddish in color and the tail was striped. Another is known to have had very dark, possibly black feathers. A recent armored dinosaur fossil is known to have had a reddish top side, but more of a cream-colored underside. Chemistry and various wavelengths of light have been employed to reveal those secrets. “It’s reasonable to assume that the extinct dinosaurs had patterned skins. Some of them may have been brightly colored, if only during the breeding season. I tend to follow the model of large animals today when coloring the larger dinosaurs, subtle camouflage and more grays and browns. Some artists add gaudy colors, but I’m guessing that dinosaurs with horns or spikes relied more on their shape for display than for color. In the end, who really knows?” Mohn asked. Mohn’s most diﬃcult job “was probably restoring the Japanese giant spider crab. It had deteriorated to the point that much of its limbs were about the consistency and thickness of cardboard tubes. I had to harden them with washes of cyanoacrylate glue and resin and fiberglass, build an internal support armature and then paint it. That ended up taking about a year.” One of Mohn’s most rewarding jobs was building a huge diorama for the Delaware Museum of Natural History. “That included four 1/10th scale dinosaurs, a crocodile, a turtle and thousands of plants and trees, including three giant redwoods. The entire job took about a year to complete and required the skills of a cabinet maker, a muralist and me to produce. It was on exhibit for twenty years, but sadly has been dismantled.” Mohn got assignments through agents for a number of years. “They had been in the business for decades and mostly worked as illustrators. They would occasionally get sculpture requests and passed those on to me and Paul Sorton. In recent years I have become suﬃciently well known that I’m contacted directly.” He is a member of the Society of Vertebrate (Dinosaurs - See Page 19)

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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.

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Continued From Page 15 Paleontologists and as such, his work is seen by museum professionals and they contact him when they want a job done. “I’ve also been contacted by people who see my work online. Often they have no idea what it might cost. Sometimes they can afford it, but a lot of times I have people expecting that they can get an original piece of artwork for maybe $50. I have to gently explain the economics to them and that’s why most of my clients are museums and universities.” As to his own favorite dinosaur, the seven-year resident of Jackson said, “that’s changed over the years. Triceratops and stegosaurus were big favorites for years. Brachiosaurus is another favorite but probably my absolute favorites are the elegant dromaeosaur species, the most famous of those being velociraptor. “I should note that the animal depicted in the movies bears no resemblance to the actual velociraptor and in fact bears no resemblance to any of the real dromaeosaur

species. Michael Crichton, the author of ‘Jurassic Park’ started the trend of calling dromaeosaurs ‘raptors.’ No paleontologist called them that. Raptors are birds of prey, not dromaeosaurs.” Mohn said. Mohn added, the real velociraptor is not much more than seven feet long and only about three and half feet high. “While that may seem rather underwhelming, a living velociraptor would be attention grabbing. We know they were covered with feathers and might even have been capable of gliding. They weren’t the fastest dinosaur species, but could have easily outrun a human if they were somehow resurrected in the present day.” His work and knowledge were both put on display when he was a guest at his niece’s grade school in Manchester and his nephews’ high school in Pennsylvania, where he guest lectured to the art classes for a day. “I was invited to lecture at a grade school in Toms River and briefly had some sculptures on view at the Ocean County Library. I’ve also lectured at Rutgers and in scientific venues,” he said.

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34 Lots and lots 37 Race in place 38 10th anniversary gift for a musician? 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? 62 Stop discussing 63 Hail 64 Passion 65 __ pool

66 __ pool 67 Biblical spot Down 1 Cover 2 Nicole’s “Cold Mountain” role 3 Hack 4 Brunch choice 5 “ÀC—mo __?” 6 Kids 7 “Macbeth” role 8 “Swan Lake” princess 9 Blood ﬂuids 10 Comforted 11 15th anniversary gift for a golfer? 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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Water Company Offers Water Conservation Tips

By Bob Vosseller CAMDEN– With the summer quickly approaching, an area utility company New Jersey American Water is offering tips to help customers reduce their water usage. These tips and insights are designed to help customers save money while alleviating stress on water supplies and infrastructure as we head into the warmer weather months. “As the temperatures go up and people are spending more time at home, they tend to use more water for watering lawns and plants, as well as for outdoor recreation,” Thomas Shroba, vice president of operations at New Jersey American Water said. Shroba added, “unfortunately, many

customers don’t think about the increased amount of water they are using and the reality hits when they get a higher water bill. Our goal is to raise people’s awareness and help them with simple tips they can implement to save water now so they can save money later.” Here are some wise water tips for outdoor water use: Reuse it. Use water from rain barrels and kiddie pools for watering lawn and gardens. Embrace the bucket! Instead of using a running hose, use water contained in a bucket for washing cars and pets, and rinsing sandy/grassy feet. Timing is everything. Only water during the coolest parts of the day (early morning

or evening) to minimize evaporation. Also, be aware of which plants don’t need to be watered every day. Odd/Even Watering of your lawn. Watering your lawn uses a lot of water, so only water your lawn when it needs it. Generally, lawns only need an inch or so of water per week. Rain delay. Watch weather forecast to avoid watering and then having “Mother Nature” re-watering your garden, which could also damage plants. Pick your plants wisely. Purchase varieties that require less water and remain hearty in drier weather. And don’t forget to mulch (only 2-3”) to help with water retention. Be a leak detective. Find and fi x leaks

and breaks in hoses, sprinkler systems and pipes. For help, download New Jersey American Water’s Leak Detection Kit at newjerseyamwater.com under Water Information. Raise the blade. Raise the level of your lawnmower blade to avoid lawn burnout and the need for watering. Keep an eye out. Watch your sprinkler’s “sweep” to make sure all the water is reaching vegetation that needs it and not the pavement! Check this frequently in case a person or animal has accidentally redirected your sprinkler. More tips for indoor and outdoor water use can be found on New Jersey American Water’s website at newjerseyamwater.com.

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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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−Photo by Ashley Mitchell Tourism season is oﬃcially returning to Ocean County this weekend. This shot is from the boardwalk in Seaside Heights. This summer promises to be better than 2020 as COVID-19 cases continue to drop and restrictions continue to be lifted.

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/

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE 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 country 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.

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.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE BlueClaws Pride Night Makes A Comeback

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 −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 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 member laws Pride Night cap giveaway for the first of the community,” BlueClaws Team Presi- 1,500 fans that will be handed out beginning dent Joe Ricciutti said. “We want to show the when the gates open at 6 p.m. At 7:05 p.m., the LGBT community that they are, and always first pitch will be thrown against the Brooklyn Cyclones, aﬃliate of the New York Mets, will be, welcome at BlueClaws games!” “It seems so simple – players should be and fans are encouraged to stay for post-game judged on their athletic ability – not by who fireworks. Special jerseys will also be worn they love or how they identify. Unfortunately, by the BlueClaws and will be auctioned off the sports world can often be the deepest, during the game. The BlueClaws will run a panel discussion darkest place in the closet. That’s why Garden State Equality is proud to partner with the with Christian Fuscarino of Garden State Jersey Shore BlueClaws on their annual Pride Equality and Joe Votruba of NJ 101.5 on Night – an evening that sends a message of the 1,857-square foot video board before the positivity to LGBTQ people and their fami- game. Aziza Callahan, a Garden State Equallies,” Christian Fuscarino, executive director ity member, will sing the National Anthem. Additional resources will be made availof Garden State Equality said. “You have to imagine how inspiring it is for all those able for fans at the game. Those interested young kids sitting in the stands - who might in attending the night or partnering with be gay or transgender - when they look up the BlueClaws are encouraged to email and see their home team saying: ‘It’s okay pridenight@blueclaws.com.

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.

Stafford Township Announces Founders Day

STAFFORD – Save the dates and stay tuned as Founders Day 2021 is coming! June 10, 11 a.m.: Senior Citizen & Former Grand Marshal Picnic - Mill Creek Pavilion June 11, 5:45 p.m: Little Miss Stafford, Little Town Crier, Junior Miss and Miss Stafford

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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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