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By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Residents, borough off icials, Amer ican Legion members and even family pets came out for this year’s Memorial Day ceremony hosted by Shore Boro’s American Legion Post #351.
─Photo by Bob Vosseller Replenishment projects throughout spring prepared Ortley Beach for the summer season. By Chris Lundy Then, the huge storm ruary that had carved work was expected to TOMS RIVER - It struck and washed out a dangerous drops out of last until the next time seems we’re all sub- lot of people’s Memorial the beach. the A r my Cor ps of ject to the whim of Day weekend plans. And Earle Asphalt had been Engineers came to do Mother Nature. it also washed away a awarded a contract of a larger project. After a year stuck in- great deal of beach. almost half a million Recently, the Army side, when the pandemic There was a three-foot dollars to build up the Cor ps had d redged shuttered shore tourism cliff where the beach just beaches with Memorial sand from the bottom businesses, everyone dropped away due to ero- Day weekend being the of the ocean, shuttled it was ready to enjoy sum- sion, Chankalian said. deadline, he said. through a tube, and demer and the unofficial However, that time, The township expects posited it on a number start of that season: Me- money, and effort wasn’t to be reimbursed by of beaches in Ocean morial Day weekend. a waste, he said. If this the Federal Emergency County and beyond. Township Engineer beach replenishment Management Agency Robert Chankalian said project hadn’t been done, for the cost. Streetscape Project everything was set and the storm would’ve hit T hey b r ou g ht i n Begins ready. The beaches were even harder. t housa nd s of cubic In related news, the done. The walkovers The reason for the yards worth of sand, township began a streetwere done. The dunes beach replenishment and spread it down to scape improvement were replenished. was a nor’easter in Feb- make it a beach. The (Beach - See Page 7)
Love And Bravery Highlighted In Memorial Day Service T he se r v ice held outside the Bay Boulevard building was we l l a t t e n d e d a n d restored a fa m ilia r tradition for the Post and the community. Last year’s ceremony was more private due to the COVID-19 pandemic but improved
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conditions and good weather allowed for public attendance. Former Post Commander Chuck Robbins, who serves as the National Executive Committeeman f rom the A mer ican Legion Depar t ment of NJ and works for
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d ay t o r e me mb e r,” Robbins said. Seaside Heights Mayor Anthony Vaz noted that the COV I D -19 pandemic taught us many things, one of which was the importance of community and mutual cooperation.
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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The President of the Board of Education wrote to Gov. Phil Murphy asking him to end the mask mandate for schools. The district has enforced the mask mandate, but with more places opening up, schools should be one of them, Board President Joseph Nardini said. “This request is submitted in good faith and with great respect for the science and data which drives national, state, and local regulations regarding COVID-19. Our board and school district is not “anti-mask” as a general matter of supposed principle,” he said. “At this point, however, and certainly projecting to September, we believe masks are unnecessary,” Nardini said. “The vast majority of our staff have been fully vaccinated, and the risk that COVID-19 poses to our student population - many of whom will also be vaccinated heading into next year - is extremely low, and not inclusive of the more (Masks - See Page 7)
A Legacy of Love: Barnegat Vet Donates Land For ‘Jeff’s Camp’ By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – When Barnegat resident Martin Weber joined the Army decades ago, he never expected to meet the love of his life. Jeff Poissant came home with Weber to New Jersey and ultimately took his last breaths clutching his devoted partner’s hand. The two set up a life together, which included working side by side in YoBuck Landscaping. They also purchased 36 acres of land on Route 72 in Barnegat. The American flag flies majestically among the treetops of the couple’s ranch-style home nestled in the Pinelands. In the rear of the property, the sounds of birds chirping add to the retreat-like feeling (Love - See Page 9)
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Continued From Page 1 “We realized that there was a fear factor in our country with this dreadful pandemic that was here. People today realize the importance and value of those people who contribute to our safety and our freedom for this year and a half and are therefore heroes.” He added that first responders who have aided with the pandemic have shown the same kind of heroism as “those we are here to honor today. It made me think about the word ‘hero.’ What is a hero? A hero is someone who goes beyond caring and puts their life on the line to sacrifice their life such as our deceased comrades that died in war. “People who put their life on the line, they are heroes,” the mayor said, noting there was a distinction between those we admire, such as athletes and entertainers. The mayor said he admired the winner of the recent PGA tournament “but he’s not a hero. My point being is that we honor heroes. Those who have passed and who died to give us our freedom.” The mayor said, “I am an optimistic person but we are going through trying times throughout our country. No one will ever divide us if we remember our heroes. We continue to this day to celebrate, and I use the word celebrate, it is a way of saying thank you to our heroes that gave us our freedom.” Mayor Vaz introduced the members of
council who were present for the day’s ceremony. Wreaths were presented by the American Legion, Seaside Heights Fire Company, Cub Scouts and Borough Republican Club. The local Cub Scout Pack led the Pledge of Allegiance and helped place the wreaths at the Post’s monument area that was adored with small American f lags. Legion member Paul Lerin sang the National Anthem and “God Bless America.” Post Chaplin Ian Worrell provided the prayers. “We are here out of love for those who came before us and for a love of where to live, who we can associate with, a love of who we worship, who we want to give charity to so the driving factor here is love. “Love of country, love of values and the greatest way to memorialize those that made the greatest sacrifice is to show our love for America by living those ideals of integrity, honesty, generosity, and to remember, the bottom line is love,” Worrell added. Post Commander and Navy veteran Bill Kevish said, “we are one nation, one flag. We are all proud to be Americans as we live in a free society made up of many people, many races and many walks of life. The freedoms we enjoy today have not come without a price. Lying in cemeteries throughout this nation are men and women of our military who gave their lives so we could live in freedom and without fear.” Borough resident Frank Parese, who
served in the Navy during World War II provided some history of how Memorial Day came about noting it was originally called “Decoration Day and was later changed in 1950 to Memorial Day. It was f irst observed on May 30, 1868 when f lowers were placed on the graves of both Union and Confederate soldiers at the Arlington National Cemetery.” Nancy Robbins, who is the president
of t he A me r ica n L eg ion Au x il ia r y Unit #351, said “To all the veterans here, thank you for your service. To those here that have loved one serving, thank you for letting them serve our great country. To everyone else thank you for remembering. All of you here today understand the need for service and you appreciate the sacrifices many have made.”
─Photo by Bob Vosseller Seaside Heights resident Frank Parese, who served in the Navy during World War II, waves an American Flag as he hears a speaker during the Shore Boros American Legion Post #351 Memorial Day service.
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Continued From Page 1 dramatic symptoms and health problems known to affect older adults. “Please consider repealing Executive Order 175 in time for September, and restoring a sense of normalcy that will help us all breathe easier, literally and figuratively,” he said. As the number of people contracting coronavirus has gone down, the world is starting to open up. Part of the reason numbers are going down has to do with vaccination. Children 12 and older (middle school and high school) are able to be vaccinated. The rest (preschool through fifth or sixth grade) can not. Medical professionals have continually advocated for the use of masks to slow the spread of COVID-19. Supporters of masks have said that doing so protects the most vulnerable, including special education students. They also don’t want children to bring the virus back home to elderly grandparents or the children’s pregnant mothers. Nardini said that he made the plea on behalf
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The Toms River Times, June 5, 2021, Page 7 of the “overwhelming opinion of my fellow board members and the tens of thousands of students and families who comprise this school district.” While the district has been proactive in gauging the opinions of the public in regards to returning to the district, there was no questionnaire about their opinions on masks. Nardini said that the district has followed safety protocols, including vaccinating teachers and staff, following health guidance, installing desk dividers and air purifiers, and making it known how many staff and students have tested positive over the last year and a half. (As of press time, this was just under 1,000 students, or 6.64%, and under 300 staff, or 13%. This is the total number, not how many are currently sick.) With this amount of transparency, and after following all the regulations, the district should be allowed to take the masks off, he said. Toms River is not alone in this. Other districts, such as Central Regional, Barnegat, and Ocean Gate have asked the governor to waive the mask regulation in September.
Despite the letters from district leaders, the New Jersey Education Association sees masks as important to keep educators and students healthy. “As we have since last March, NJEA continues to advocate for taking all ne ce ssa r y me a s u re s t o prot e ct t he health and safety of all students and staff,” said spokesperson Steve Baker. “Current medical guidance continues to recommend masking for all unvaccinated individuals, a group that includes the vast majority of the students in our public schools. We should not take any risks or shortcuts as we work to emerge from this pandemic.” The governor announced that the indoor mask mandate was dropped as of May 28, just before the Memorial Day weekend. Critics of the governor said he was giving in to the pressure of the tourism industry. Those who have not been vaccinated were urged to continue to wear a mask at any indoor public setting. Individual businesses and other entities which oversee indoor spaces may
continue to require that employees and customers/guests wear face masks. Masks will continue to be required in the following places: • Healthcare settings and long-term care facilities • Correctional facilities • Homeless shelters • On an airplane, bus and train stations and other transit hubs • Public-facing state offices, such as Motor Vehicle Commission Agencies • Worksites that are closed to the public, including warehousing and manufacturing facilities The Executive Order will not extend to: • Child-care centers and facilities • Youth summer camps • Public, private or parochial preschool program premises and elementary and secondary schools, including charter and renaissance schools • Worksites that are not open to the public, including manufacturing and warehousing facilities - Alyssa Riccardi contributed to this story
The project is still in the design phase, and off icials are looking at the area from Colony Road to First Avenue. “I’m excited this project has begun. It was important we involved the community in the process and receiving input from the Or tley Beach Voters and TaxPayers Association (OBVTA) was crucial. Once completed, it will be a great improvement for the area,” said
Councilwoman Maria Maruca. The Township received over $900,000 in Federal f unding th rough the NJD O T’s Tr a n s p o r t a t io n A s s i s t a n c e Program (TAP) in 2016. The grant was part of the 2015 Ortley Beach Neighborhood Plan, funded with a Post Sandy Recovery Grant. There will be no cost to taxpayers. “We are always looking for ways to
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) and Congressman Trent Kelly (MS-01) introduced the Healthcare for our Troops Act, a bill that would make no-fee healthcare available to the over 800,000 Americans serving our nation in the Reserve and National Guard. The bipartisan bill is co-sponsored by the two co-chairs of the National Guard and Reserve Caucus, Cong ressman Tim Ryan (OH-13) and Congressman Steven Palazzo (MS-04), as well as Congressman Scott DesJarlais (TN-04), Congresswoman Elise Stefani k ( N Y-21) and Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33). “Americans who wear the uniform and protect our nation should not be without healthcare. It’s that simple,” said Congressman Kim. “We owe our Reser vists and Nat ional Gu a rd so much, a nd t h is bill f u lf ills a basic bipartisan promise: that we will be there for
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them as they are there for us every day to keep our countr y safe. I want to thank Congressman Kelly for his partnership on this mission to make sure that every one of our Reservists and National Guard members has the health care they deserve. I look forward to working with our colleagues across the aisle to get this across the finish line and deliver for those who serve.” The bill would ensure that every member of the Re s e r ve s a n d Na t io n al Guard, including the roughly 130,000 members who don’t have private health insurance, can access TRICARE Reserve Select at no cost. The bill also addresses a recent call by the head of the National Guard Bureau, A r my G e n e r a l D a n iel Hok a n son , for no - cost healthcare for every member of the National Guard. General Hokanson called the issue, “one of my most pressing concerns.” “From being deployed
nonstop, protecting our nation’s capital, and handling pandemic relief effor ts, we wit nessed an unprecedented use of our military,” said Congressman Kelly. “Current bureaucratic policies prevent some of our service members from having the same healthcare benefits as their counterparts on a ct ive dut y. P rov id i ng health care for all service members is a readiness issue that is easily fixed. Our Guardsmen and Reservists deserve to have access to preventive and routine healthcare. The Healthcare for our Troops Act ensures that no military member will have to wor r y about paying for medical bills.” Specifically, if enacted, t he Healt hca re for ou r Troops Act would: • Ensure Reservists and National Guard members have no -fee healthcare th rough TR ICAR E Reserve Select that covers medical and dental coverage
• Increases military readiness by ensuring service members can access physicals needed to be ready for no-notice deployments which have increased over the past year • P rovide a n i ncent ive for small businesses to hire Reserve and National Guard members by ensuring their healthcare costs are covered • Require a study on eliminating annual physicals during drill and replacing them with for ms to be completed by civilian providers to assess medical readiness - giving commanders back valuable training days and saving over $162 million annually in contracted medical assessments • Eliminate the statutory lang uage that excludes Federal Employees Health Benefits Program eligible ser v ice member s f rom TRICARE Reserve Select eligibility. • Fix the parity gap for Reserve Component retirees receiving early retirement
pay due to deploy ment credits making them eligible for TRICARE upon receipt of retirement pay “As a Co-chair of the National Guard and Rese r ve C auc u s , I c ou ld not be more proud of the work that these service members have done for our country – especially over this last year,” said Congressman Ryan. “ But ba ck-t o -ba ck de ployments, whether overseas or here at home, take their toll. This legislation represents a huge step forward in making sure our citizen Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, and Marines not only have access to the health care they need to take care of themselves, but also to do their jobs. I’m honored to suppor t this bill,” “I am proud to support the Tricare Reserve Select expansion bill, to ensure that our National Guard and Reserve members are not over-paying for the healthcare they deserve. As a Mississippi National
Guardsman and Co-chair of the National Guard and Reserve Caucus, I can attest to how this legislation improves Tricare by increasing affordability and retention rates,” said Congressman Palazzo. “This year, we saw our National Guardsmen and Reservists drop ever ything to serve this country. They have had our backs, this bill helps us have theirs.” This bill has the support of: National Guard Association of the U.S. (NGAUS), Military Officers Association of Americ a ( MOA A), En l i st e d Association of the National Guard of the U.S. (EANGUS), Association of the United States Army (AUSA), Chief War rant Off icers Association of t he U.S. Coa st G u a rd , Naval Enlisted Reser ve Association, Reserve Orga n i zat ion of A mer ica (for me rly Re se r ve Officers Association), Air Force Sergeants Association, VoteVets, and the Wounded Warrior Project.
Mendendez: Republicans Block Investigation Into Jan. 6 Capitol Attack WASHI NGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) released the following statement on Senate Republicans blocking the vote to establish an independent, bipar tisan Com mission to investigate the January 6th, 2021 insurrection: “By voting to block the creation of an independent, bipartisan commission to i nvest igate t he January 6th attack on the
U.S. Capitol, the majority of Senate Re publ ica n s have turned their backs on the men and women in uniform who, like Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, put their lives at risk every day to protect us. They have chosen fealty to Donald Tr u mp over their oath to uphold and defend the United States Const it ut ion, lies over truth, party over country, authoritarianism over de-
mocracy, and the self-interests of one man over the well-being of the American people. In one vote, Republicans have further eroded Americans’ faith in gover n ment and our democratic institutions. “On January 6, 2021, we all witnessed the violent st or m i ng of t he C apitol by a violent mob of Tr ump suppor ters hellbent on stopping the official counting of Electoral
College votes to certify the election of President Joe Biden. T h is was a g r ievous at tack on ou r democracy. It was an insurrection and attempted coup that left dozens of b r ave of f ic e r s i nju r e d and threatened the lives of hundreds of dedicated public servants who work each day in the Capitol on behalf of the American people, including members of Congress.
“Despite attempts by the over whelming majority of congressional Republicans to rewrite history, deny the facts and r un away from the truth, the American people deserve – and want – to know what happened on January 6th, what led to the attack on our democracy, who was responsible, and how we can improve security and future responses to threats at the U.S. Capitol to en-
sure this never happens agai n. A n i ndependent January 6th Commission t h at put s p a r t i s a n sh ip aside is our best chance to get to the unvarnished truth. “It’s clear my Republican colleagues take their marching orders from Mar-a-Lago and not from the people they were elected to represent. The only question I have for those who stand opposed: What are you afraid of?”
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Continued From Page 1 for those craving a peaceful existence. Weber set up a basin of water for deer to grab a drink as they wander through the woods. Strategically arranged blossoms complement the natural foliage with an array of colors leading to walking trails. Weber still gets teary-eyed as he speaks about Poissant’s untimely death from bladder cancer four years ago. He believes the system failed when the United States Veteran’s Administration delayed scheduling treatment. Weber vowed he would give his all by doing something for veterans in remembrance of the man who made him feel complete. Initially, the fight began with a quest to make medical services readily available to those who served the country. Weber ran for Congress last year to be the voice of the people. Two weeks before the election was over, he met up with his opponent Andy Kim in person. What was intended to be an introductory conversation about an upcoming debate evolved into something much different. Weber asked Kim if he would accept his help on veterans’ issues if he secured the victory. The rest is history in the making as Congressman Andy Kim was by Weber’s side last week to formalize plans for “Jeff’s Camp.” “Andy and I became friends,” said Weber proudly. “I can honestly say he is one politician who keeps his word.” Weber first came up with the idea of setting up transitional housing for homeless vets. He made another fast friend with Paul Hulse, CEO of Just Believe, Inc., and the two began to discuss plans. They considered putting up a community of tiny houses on Weber’s land and recently decided to switch gears. “After talking to the Pinelands Commission, they basically explained that we could do a home on the back property,” explained Hulse. “The front property is commercially zoned, and we will be able to put up a commercial building there.” Current plans include building a seven-bedroom sober living house for veterans in the rear property. Weber’s property line extends east in the front, where plans are
The Toms River Times, June 5, 2021, Page 9 to build an 8,000 square foot commercial building. The building will include an outpatient addiction center and a thrift store. Another set of introductions led Weber and Hulse to the co-founders of New Life Medical Addiction Services. Joseph Savon, MD, exudes a feeling of hope when he discusses how he intends to help patients. Joel Albano, MSN, APN-A, shares the same drive to deal with the disease of addiction on an outpatient basis. “The medical aspects of the treatment don’t cure the disease but are just a bandaid,” said Savon. “We want to get the best levels of counseling and help these people with the disease – so they can live a sober life.” The thrift store would allow clients to volunteer and integrate back into society. They would also have access to community centers for AA and NA meetings. “We want to give people back their selfworth and sense of dignity,” Hulse added. “With the sober living house being for veterans, it’s a brotherhood – they understand one another’s circumstances.” Weber and Hulse formalized the first phase of the project last Thursday by signing a letter of intent to donate the real estate. Both had tears in their eyes as they looked to the future. “They’re the ones who are doing all the hard work and coming up with the vision,” said Kim. “As they come up with a clear sense of the proposal, I am going to doing anything I can to help move approvals along and figure out sources of funding.” Kim promised to have a grant writer from his office look for funds, while Hulse has already started fundraising efforts. Recalibrate, a non-profit that helps veterans transition from active duty, recently sponsored a 5K race and donated proceeds to the new venture. “Not a day goes by that I don’t think about Jeff,” Weber said. “I know he would want this as much as I do. I know he would be doing the same thing if I went first.” If you want to help, you can donate at JustBelieveInc.org/Donate or send a check care/of Jeff’s Camp to Just Believe, P.O. Box 5441, Toms River, NJ 08754.
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Cops: Road Rage Leads To Drug Arrests By Bob Vosseller BRICK – After a road rage incident resulted in a frozen drink being thrown, police wound up arresting two people for dealing cocaine. Around 4 p.m. on May 20, members of the Brick Police Street Crimes Unit (SCU) observed a road rage incident involving two vehicles in the area of Cedarbridge Avenue. An occupant in one of the vehicles threw a frozen beverage at the driver of the other vehicle. The vehicle was pulled over in the parking lot of La-Z-Boy Furniture at 540 Rt 70. It was learned that Stephanie Abad, 25, of Brick was in possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia. She was charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession of cocaine, and possession of paraphernalia. Abad was also charged with allowing an unlicensed driver to operate a motor vehicle, possession of a controlled dangerous sub-
stance in a motor vehicle, and throwing debris from a motor vehicle. She was released on a summons. Toms River resident Corey Johnson, 26, was charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession of cocaine, and possession of paraphernalia. He was also charged with driving while suspended, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle, and obstruction of traffic. Johnson was released on a summons. In related news, detectives from the SCU conducted an investigation at approximately 3 p.m. on May 24 concerning a suspicious vehicle at an Exxon gas station on Drum Point Road. During that investigation, the SCU recovered $759 in stolen merchandise from the Home Depot in Lakewood as well as heroin and paraphernalia. Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.
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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Members of the Toms River Public Works Clean Communities division helped clean up the Blue Star Memorial Highway Garden in advance of Memorial Day. The garden is located at Winding River Park on Route 37. It was originally sponsored by the Garden Club of Toms River as well as the
Rotary Club and American Legion Post 129 as a tribute to the armed forces. “We wanted to make sure this area was freshened up to show proper respect for our veterans this Memorial Day Holiday,” said Mayor Maurice Hill, who is a veteran. “Employees Frank Cilino and Cody Williams did a fantastic job weeding and spreading fresh mulch.”
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Toms River Fire Deemed Accidental
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Rags soaked in oil outside a Buerman Avenue home were the cause of a fire on May 25. The resident of the home escaped, having heard a smoke alarm. John Novak, the acting chief of inspections for the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention told Jersey Shore Online that “the cause of the fire was accidental and attributed to spontaneous combustion from rags soaked in oil stain outside the house.” Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention Inspector Matthew Janora along with Toms River Police Patrolman Ryan Parente confirmed the fire at 607 Buermann Avenue was accidental and attributed to spontaneous combustion of petroleum distillates from oil stain. Township Police Spokesperson Jillian Messina told Jersey Shore Online that around
2:15 a.m. multiple police and fire units responded to a call for a reported house fire. Upon arrival the house in the East Dover section of Toms River was fully engulfed in flames. She added that “there was only one person in the house at the time of the fire and he did escape safely, because he woke up to the smoke alarms going off.” The East Dover Fire Company, Toms River Fire Company No.2 and Island Heights Fire Company responded on the 1st alarm. Engine companies from Toms River Fire Company No. 1 and the Silverton Fire Company were also called to the scene to assist with additional staffing. The fire was rendered under control in less than 30 minutes. The Bureau of Fire Prevention is reminding residents to make sure their smoke detectors are working and have fresh batteries in them.
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North Sailing Team Becomes State Champs
─Photo courtesy Toms River Schools TOMS RIVER – The High School North sailing team won the NJISA 2021 State Championships on May 22. The Mariners competed against 11 teams in unpredictable wind conditions. After jumping out to an early lead, the Mariners fell to second place midway before securing the win in the final race. There were a total of 20 races, with 10 in Division A and 10 in Division B. Everett Botwinick and Iliana Vasslides started the day off with six straight first place finishes in Division B while Declan Botwinick and Lindsay Walsh rallied in the second half of the regatta to secure the win with three consecutive first place finishes in the last three races in Division A. The Mariners did a great job working together to defeat their opponents to earn the title of the best high school sailing team in the state! The team is accepting new sailors (no exMEDICAL PROFESSIONALS! Expand your patient base by advertising in Micromedia Publications’ 7 weekly newspapers. Call 732-657-7344 to find out how!
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Council Supports School’s Recreation Improvement Grant Application
TOMS RIVER – Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill and the Council are voicing their support for the Toms River Regional School District’s Local Recreation Improvement grant application through the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. The proposed project includes turf replacement for Toms River fields (“TR for TR project”). Mayor Hill says, “This project promises to have a tremendous and positive benefit to Toms River students, their families, district staff members, and the community at large. Renovation of these fields will improve our town’s health and quality of life, and provide long-term and sustainable recreational resources for communities in need.” The Toms River Regional School District and the Township have a shared services agreement for several recreation fields including those at East Dover and Walnut Street Elementary Schools. “We’re especially hopeful for this grant for a number of reasons,” said Superintendent Thomas Gialanella. “It will provide a
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Intermediate East Gives A Salute For Memorial Day
TOMS RIVER – In observance of Memorial Day, Toms River Intermediate East band and orchestra students, under the direction of Mrs. Jill Milkovitz-Lovinfosse and Mrs. Marilyn
Osmundsen, performed “Armed Forces on Parade.” Each student individually recorded and submitted parts to their teachers to create a combined virtual performance.
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OCC’s Pilot Programs in Addictions Counseling Model a New Approach
TOMS RIVER – The Addictions Counseling Certificate of Completion program at Ocean County College provides a solid first step for students who want to become a drug and alcohol counselor and provides the mandatory core courses for them to earn their New Jersey credentials. To become a state-certified counselor, students need 270 education hours, all of which are encompassed in the program, where they take six, three-credit courses. “Students get two things at the same time the education hours and the credits, which sets them well on their way to an associate degree,” says Patty Gianotti, Ph.D., college lecturer II, Addictions Counseling. “They have such a sense of accomplishment when they complete this program.” The need for counselors in this field is projected to grow 31 percent by 2022 faster than the average for all occupations. “OCC is at the forefront in providing the highest quality training for professionals in this field at a time when they are most needed,” says Rosann Bar, Ph.D., dean of the School of Business and Social Sciences. The State of New Jersey offers two credentials for students wishing to pursue a career in this field. The first, the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), is obtained through the Addiction Professionals Certification Board of New Jersey and allows an individual to practice under supervision. The Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), which is managed through the State Board of Marriage and Family Therapy, enables the holder to practice independently. The LCADC license requires a master’s degree in counseling or a related field in addition to the basic requirements for the CADC. Innovative Addictions Counseling programs at OCC: In addition to the state-mandated educational requirements, students working toward the CADC credential must complete 3,000 supervised hours in a clinical setting. They complete these hours independently by acquiring paid trainee positions in a treatment program. While pursuing their clinical field experience, students may opt to enroll in OCC’s degree apprenticeship program, which is part of the College’s movement toward increasing its work-based and experiential learning opportunities. Currently, the Ocean County College Foundation has established a scholarship for those who desire the additional academic and field support provided through this course during their clinical training period. “It is our hope that the financial help for this pilot program will build a base and act as a template for a dynamic for-credit apprenticeship model across disciplines at OCC - to become embedded at the College,” says Kenneth Malagiere, executive director of the Foundation. “It also will create valuable partnership opportunities for OCC with area addiction and recovery
organizations.” Earlier this year, OCC was awarded the GAINS (Growing Apprenticeships in Nontraditional Sectors) Grant from the N.J. Department of Labor, which seeks to increase availability of trainee positions for students and establish a reasonable rate of pay for student trainees. “The grant reimburses employer partners 50 percent of the apprentice’s hourly rate, which creates an incentive for employers to hire our students. This increases clinical training opportunities and builds relationships with local programs so we may assist them in finding positions in the field,” says Bar. Another initiative is the Michael Camillus Project, a joint program between OCC, Ocean Mental Health Services and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office funded by the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General through Operation Helping Hand. Renee White, an OCC alumna and supervising assistant prosecutor in the Prosecutor’s Office Special Offender’s Unit, developed the idea to enroll members of law enforcement in addictions studies courses. “She wondered how we might make police officers more sensitive to people in the community and their needs … how we can further educate them, giving them a better skill set to manage situations where addictions are part of the situation,” says Bar. White enrolled 14 members of law enforcement into the first of six courses that began in January. Through this sequence of courses, the officers acquire handson skills for dealing with people on the streets, with the goal of preventing escalation of certain situations when drugs and/ or alcohol are involved. Bar further explained that the law enforcement officers in this cohort complete the same courses and have the same responsibilities as all OCC students. She adds, “We are excited about this model program and have already had positive feedback from the participating officers. This pilot program takes police training to another level.” OCC is working on an articulation agreement for a 3 + 1 program that would allow Addiction Counseling students to stay at OCC for their third year of school and then complete the last year of their bachelor’s degree in Human Services at Southern New Hampshire University. The College is hopeful that its 3+1 certificate program in Advanced and Continuous Studies will receive state approval in the coming months. As OCC develops more partnerships with addictions treatment and counseling centers, and continues to build its reputation for its addictions programming, Bar believes this program will become a model for other schools and police departments.
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By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – With the recent announcement of social distancing requirements in outdoor venues being lifting, BlueClaws will start re-seating its ballpark back to its traditional layout. “We appreciate the patience of all of our fans from the lead-up to Opening Night and the start of the season,” BlueClaws Team President Joe Ricciutti said. “We have anxiously awaited the return to a normal seating experience for fans and are excited to start this process.” Based on availability, all ticket package holders will be re-seated to their original seating locations. These changes will be reflected in fans’ TicketReturn accounts soon. Group ticket holders will be re-seated in chronological game order. There will be one section that will continue
─Photo courtesy BlueClaws to have socially-distant pod seating. If you have already purchased tickets for the high-top tables and picnic tables areas, they will be re-located into the seating bowl at no additional charge. The lawn area will revert to general admission as it had been in years past. Fans that have already purchased a lawn pod do not need to do anything and can access their tickets through TicketReturn for their game. BlueClaws have stated that during the process of re-seating ticket package holders, single-game ticket sales will temporarily revert to seat reservation. Fans will be able to purchase and guarantee a reserve seat to any BlueClaws game, but the actual seating location will be assigned closer to your game date. Once all ticket package holders are re-seated, single-game ticket purchasers will be able to select their seat at checkout.
“Mr. America” Leads Impromptu Memorial Day Parade
─Photo by Bob Vosseller Toms River resident Joe Placente, known by nicknames like “Mr. America,” prepares to lead a small parade to honor his fellow veterans and honor those who died in the line of duty on Memorial Day. The parade included antique cars, a tractor and a jeep along Main Street, Toms River.
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Around The Jersey Shore Local Man Sentenced To State Prison For Child Porn
By Alyssa Riccardi JACKSON – A Jackson Tow nship man has been sentenced to five years in state prison for child pornography after videotaping students during a class trip, and others in a bathroom at the Toms River YMCA. On November 26, 2018, Mat thew Wolny, 43, of Jackson pleaded guilty to the charges of Distribution of Child Pornography. Back i n 2013, t he Ocea n Cou nt y Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit along with the Jackson Township Police Department found that Wolny was dist r ibuting child por nog raphy through a file sharing application on his computer. A search war rant was performed on September 26, 2013, and detectives seized computer equipment belonging to Wolny. Detectives found multiple videos from the YMCA in Toms River, where Wolny hid a camera in a bathroom area and videotaped multiple people changing and showering. The investigation further revealed that Wolny had videotaped students during a class trip in Maryland. At the time, Wolny was a youth band leader and IT director for the Howell
Township school system. As a result, Wolny was charged in 2018 relative to these offenses. Then on August 20, 2019, Wolny was sentenced to eight years in federal prison on the charge of Receiving Child Pornography. Currently, he is serving that sentence in a federal cor rectional facilit y in Mississippi. On May 28, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Wolny was sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison for his guilty plea to Distribution of Child Pornography. Wolny’s sentence for Distribution of Child Por nography out of Ocean County will run concurrent with his federal sentence. Prosecutor Billhimer acknowledged t he d iligent ef for t s of Super v isi ng Assistant Prosecutor Kristin Pressman who handled the case on behalf of the State, as well as the Ocean Count y Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, Jackson Township Police Department, and United States Department of Homeland Security, for their collaborative efforts in connection with this investigation, ultimately resulting in Wolny’s prison sentence.
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By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – Join Arden’s Army to battle childhood cancer, one cup at a time, on June 5, from 12 to 11 p.m. Battle River Brewing, and 1 to 3 p.m. for Arden’s Lemonade Stand.
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OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County 4-H is excited to announce their newest club, the 4-H Busy Bee’s club, focusing on apiary science and management. In partnership with Ocean County, this 4-H club will be placing live beehives at Jakes Branch County Park to serve as an educational display. These hives will be managed by the youth club members along with caring and trained adult volunteers. Members of the public will be able to view the hives from a safe distance when visiting the environmental center of Jakes Branch County Park. Those interested in joining this 4-H club are in grades 7 through 13 and this club will begin in August. Youth do not have to be current 4-H members to join. Space is limited. When Ocean County youth have access to 4-H programming, they will participate in hands-on projects where they can design, create, and make for themselves. These experiences are proven to rekindle a love of learning and produce a variety of benefits – from strengthening their creativity and imaginative thinking to
improving their motor skills, coordination, and self-esteem. The 4-H Youth Development Program is part of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, a unit of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. 4-H educational programs are offered to all youth, grades K-13 (one year out of high school), on an age-appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, marital status, domestic partnership status, military service, veteran status and any other category protected by law. If you would like more information on how you can become involved in 4-H, contact the 4-H office in the county in which you reside or visit the New Jersey 4-H website at nj4h. rutgers.edu. To learn more about Ocean County 4-H, the club offered, and to sign up for the Busy Bee’s 4-H Club, contact the 4-H office at 732-349-1227 or visit them on the web at: ocean.njaes.rutgers.edu/4h.
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High School East Teacher Earns Distinguished CAT Designation
TOMS RIVER – Michael F. Konopka, High School East teacher for 17 years and running, has earned the American Meteorological Society’s Certified AMS Teacher (CAT) designation, a professional recognition for completing required coursework
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If you’ve ever had your bronchial tube go into a spasm, you know how scary it is! A bronchospasm occurs when the breathing airways suddenly contract, making it hard to breathe and causing that high-pitched, whistling sound called wheezing. If this goes on chronically, it is termed bronchial asthma, or just asthma. About 25 million Americans have asthma and attacks may be mild and short-lived, or serious. Today’s article is for those of you who wish to breathe easier and are seeking natural options to use adjectively with your medication. The symptoms vary from day to day, sometimes hour to hour but always include wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, exercise intolerance and chest pain. Acid reflux is also quite common. There are so many reasons for a person to have a problem breathing. One lesser-known triggers include perfume or cologne. Another is pet fur, especially cat saliva. There is the trigger of tropomyosin which comes from cockroaches. When I lived down south, it was the headache of every Florida resident! And finally, there’s something called “cardiac asthma” which stems from the heart! If you’d like to read a more comprehensive version of this article with more details and more solutions, please visit my website suzycohen.com where you can
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Nonprofits Celebrate Older Americans With “The Great Goodie Bag Drop Off”
TOMS RIVER – It has been a lonely year for many older Americans as we have been trying to keep safe and stay socially distant. So local nonprofit organizations - Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, 5Help and Beacon of Hope - teamed up to celebrate seniors in Ocean and Monmouth counties by dropping off goodie bags filled with small gifts and essential PPE items. People who were 95 years old or older living on their own. Volunteers dropped off these gifts and well wishes to over 100 people living in Forked River to Colts Neck. Each of these nonprofit organizations have been working tirelessly throughout the pandemic to help seniors and their families. “We did not want to let Older Americans month pass without honoring some of our
oldest clients in some way. Traditionally, we would invite everyone to an in-person event, which we thought was too risky for this year. So, we got creative and saw an opportunity to partner with 5help, a youth lead nonprofit and utilize our volunteers to make our older clients feel special” said Megan O’Keefe, Executive Director of Caregiver Volunteers. “It was great to see the young generation step up.” 5Help collected the items and put together the goodie bags. During this month is it important to recognize the resilience and strength of the older Americans in our community. Although that celebration may look a little different this year, it is important to find a way no matter how small to honor and celebrate the older Americans in our community this month.
Volunteers Needed For “Paddle for the Edge 2021” OCEAN COUNTY – Do you have a kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard? The Barnegat Bay Partnership is looking for paddling enthusiasts to help collect important data about the condition of shorelines along the Barnegat Bay. With many miles of shoreline, their scientists can’t do it alone – they need the help of volunteers like you! First launched by the Barnegat Bay Partnership in 2015, Paddle for the Edge has become an annual event. So far, volunteers have paddled 125 miles of shoreline and collected data at more than 6,500 locations using a smartphone app. The data provides important information about the state of the bay’s marshes and will help guide future research and restoration projects.
This summer’s Paddle for the Edge event will take place from July 3 to August 1. Volunteer paddlers can spend just a few hours on the water anytime during these dates to record some basic information for this shoreline study. Interested? Visit barnegatbaypartnership. org/protect/restoring-barnegat-bay/volunteer/paddle-for-the-edge for information about how to register and receive a link to a virtual training video. After completing training and a Knowledge Check, volunteers will be assigned a section of shoreline to paddle during the collection dates. If you have questions or need additional information, email Shannon at Paddle4TheEdge@gmail.com
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Are You Adequately Insured During A Ride Share? By: Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea & Associates
Over the last few years, Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft have become the go-to livery service rather than the common taxi driver. Many people use these companies on a daily or weekly basis. But what happens when you are involved in a collision while a passenger in a Lyft or Uber rideshare vehicle? Are you covered? Recently, the New Jersey Legislature defined the scope of mandatory insurance coverage for the transportation network companies and their drivers (such as Uber or Lyft). While an occupant of a prearranged ride, the transportation network company and or the driver shall maintain the following insurance coverage for your benefit: (1) primary automobile liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,500,000 for death, bodily injury, and property damage; and (2) uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in an amount of at least $1,500,000. This insurance coverage, which is to be maintained by the transportation network company (Uber / Lyft), shall not be dependent upon your automobile insurer first denying a claim, nor shall your automobile insurance policy be required to first deny a claim. This means that the insurance provided by the Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft is primary. However, the Transportation Network Companies are not required to provide medical coverage in the event you are injured while an occupant of the rideshare vehicle. Moreover, because Uber and Lyft are a form a livery service, the ride share vehicle is not covered under your automobile Personal
Injury Protection (PIP) medical expense insurance coverage. Consequently, unless you have access to health insurance, you will be uninsured for your medical expenses although, if you happen to fall into the uninsured status, you are not without recourse. An uninsured passenger may recover his/ her medical expenses from the party who caused the collision. This is a departure from the previous concept of the personal injury protection laws which prohibited recovery of medical expenses from the at-fault driver. Finally, the Limitation on Lawsuit Option which ordinarily restricts an injured motorists’ right to sue for personal injuries, shall not be asserted by a transportation network company or a transportation network company driver in defense to any action for damages arising from a prearranged ride, nor shall it be asserted against any party not receiving personal injury protection benefits in any action for damages arising from a prearranged. This means that your personal injury lawsuit will not be burdened with the requirement that you prove that the collision caused an objectively verifiable permanent injury. Rather, any disability related to the collision will suffice, which is a much simpler burden of proof. Ridesharing has become much easier and transparent with the advancement of technology. So it’s about time the Legislature has acted to protect the interests of the consumer by mandating insurance coverage and removing the obstacles of a lawsuit in the event of an injury while riding in a livery vehicle. For more information about this article, please contact the attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates: 732-505-1212.
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Around The Jersey Shore NJHA Mandates COVID-19 Vaccination For Team Members
PRINCETON – The New Jersey Hospital Association, the state’s largest healthcare trade association representing hospitals and post-acute care facilities, will mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for its 130 employees. NJHA’s policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated by July 21, 2021, while providing applicable medical or religious exemptions. “Since our members opened their first vaccine sites, we’ve been telling everyone that the COVID vaccines are critical to saving lives and reopening our communities,” said NJHA President and CEO Cathy Bennett. “Our vaccine mandate aligns our words with our actions and will hopefully encourage other businesses and organizations to do the same. NJHA is committed to improving the health of the people of New Jersey – and that includes protecting our team members.” The vaccination mandate also helps ensure the safety of staff and visitors of the NJHA Conference and Event Center, which hosts an average of 150 education programs and conferences annually. The
vaccines’ importance in the resumption of these and other activities is ref lected in federal and state masking guidance, which is based on vaccination status. Since the vaccines’ rollout in December, NJHA has coordinated with its members, the state and community partners in promoting COVID-19 vaccination efforts. NJHA continues to play a key role in supporting members’ vaccination sites and promoting vaccination information and acceptance through its “I’m a Big Shot” effort. NJHA hosts weekly meetings with vaccination site coordinators and provides a forum to answer questions, discuss vaccination barriers, share best practices and help ensure that New Jersey residents have every opportunity to protect themselves with the COVID-19 vaccine. “Best healthcare practices start at home and that is exactly what our organization is doing,” said Bennett. “We want our team to feel comfortable and confident when returning to the office and there is no better way to ensure their safety than with the vaccines.”
Toms River Township Reschedules Regular Council Meeting
TOMS RIVER – Take notice that the previously scheduled Regular Council Meeting of June 8 has been rescheduled for June 9 at 6 p.m. in the Toms River Township Municipal
Building, 33 Washington Street, Toms River, in the L. Manuel Hirshblond Meeting Room. Executive Session may be held. Formal action may be taken at this meeting.
Bird Watch Walk At Double Trouble Park
BAYVILLE – Double Trouble State Park will be holding a Bird Watch Walk on June 20 at 10 a.m. Join for a 1.5 to 2-mile walk along the trails
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Around The Jersey Shore Teens Now Receiving COVID Vaccine
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TO CA$H IN! ─Photo by Alyssa Riccardi 15-year-old Marquis Granton from Lacey received his first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – Teens across the country are now being offered the COVID-19 vaccines, after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in youth ages 12 and older. At Ocean Medical Center’s vaccination clinic in Brick, some teens were already lined up the receive the vaccine. “I wanted to normalize things in our communities, and I wanted to get the vaccine so I can go places,” said 12-year-old Michael Manekas of Howell. His mother, Audra Manekas expressed how both Michael and her daughter both wanted to be vaccinated against COVID-19. “They’ve been living this (pandemic) for the past year and a half,” Audra said. “They know how important vaccinations are. So, not only do they make the right decision, they made the very responsible decision. I’m proud of them.” Another teen, 15-year-old Marquis Granton from Lacey, was quick to visit Ocean Medical Center to receive his COVID vaccine, with nurse Mary VanPelt administering it. Now that teens are approved to receive the vaccine, Ocean Medical Center’s President Jason Kreitner explained how this is the time to spread the word about the vaccine. “To date, we have administered over 42,000 vaccines, which equals to about 31,000 people. We really want to get the word out that you don’t even need an appointment. You can walk right in and get the vaccine,” Kreitner said. Brick Mayor John G. Ducey expressed his concerns as only 33 percent of the population in Brick are fully vaccinated.
“Our Ocean County towns are all well behind the state’s goal of 70 percent of the state’s population being fully vaccinated,” Ducey said. Despite having walk-in appoints and local and state leaders making efforts to promote the vaccine, many are still hesitant to get it. According to a study done by the FDA, the Pfizer vaccine was shown as being 100 percent effective at preventing COVID-19 on around 2,000 teens who received it. Although some are concerned about the possible vaccine side effects, Ocean Medical Center’s director of clinical operations Dr. Lisa Antonacci said they should not worry. “In terms of side effects, 99 percent of what we’re seeing is pretty mild,” Antonacci said. “It’s typically after the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, you might be a little bit tired. 24 hours later, have some muscle aches, maybe a little bit of chills. Some people even run a low-grade fever. What’s great about these side effects is we know the drug is working. Also they’re very, very short lived. So 12 to 24 hours later, you’re feeling great again.” Dr. Ajay Mathur, an infectious disease specialist at the Brick hospital explained that as vaccination rates increase, cases of COVID-19 are dropping. “We still have ways to go. We’re definitely seeing a steady decline in new cases, and along with that a steady decline in deaths across the state as well,” Mathur said. “That’s encouraging and we need to continue that. But it’s up to all of us to continue to promote vaccination, getting people vaccinated, so we can get back to our pre-pandemic, or regular way of life.”
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CLASSIFIEDS Garage Sale Community Garage Sale - Greenbriar I. Saturday, June 26, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain date Sunday, June 27. Brick 08724. 80 homes participating. (26)
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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 Water Inspectors Are Ready For The Summer Season
By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – With the summer season beginning shortly, the Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) will be testing all of the county’s public recreational bathing beaches through its Coastal Cooperative Monitoring Program (CCMP). “People can’t wait to get back to our beautiful bathing beaches we have here in Ocean County now that the warm weather is upon us,” Ocean County Commissioner Gerry P. Little, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health said. “Whether you are a local or a visitor, the Ocean County Health Department will ensure the only water you’re swimming in will be safe for you and your family.” There are 67 bathing beach locations in Ocean County that are rigorously tested for quality between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The CCMP locations in Ocean County experienced a pass rate of over 95 percent in 2020. Today, technology assists the efforts in CCMP as people can see real-time water quality results at their favorite beach venue at njbeaches.org and ochd.org. “The OCHD wants everyone to experience and enjoy the more than 40 miles of beautiful Ocean County beaches and other recreational waterways in a safe and healthy environment,” Daniel Regenye, OCHD Public Health Coordinator/Health Officer said. “The CCMP is such an important quality control mechanism that is vital to tourism, ecology, species habitat and our robust fishing industry.” The water is tested for two types of bacteria - enterococcus and E.coli. If the results come back with higher than acceptable levels, the water is immediately retested and the town notified. After the second high reading, the beach is closed and tested daily until bacteria levels return to normal. Regenye explained that if heavy rainfall occurs, then beach closures may happen. Water runoff washes animal waste, lawn care products and other bacteria into the water. Stay healthy and safe while spending a day
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
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com m it ment to pa- Kirsh said. tients, coupled with Hearing loss, unfortunately, technology and value often goes untreated since it is have set Garden State Hearing not painful and often not a pri& Balance Center apart for ority for patients. But for the years, with recent investments 40 million people who suffer making the treatment of hear- from it, Dr. Kirsh explains, ing loss and similar conditions it is important that they seek more manageable than ever. diagnosis and t reatment to T he pr act ice, wh ich ha s improve their life and ensure offices in Toms River, Mana- good health. hawkin and Whiting, was the “Over the last few years, first in the United States to there have been a lot of studbe Audigy-Certified, a testa- ies that show a relationship ment to its adherence to the bet ween u nt reated hear ing industry’s best practices that loss and memory deficits such are required for certification. as dementia and Alzheimer’s, “Any business that is Au- which means you r suscepdigy-Certif ied, from a best t ibilit y to obt ai n i ng t hese practices standpoint, is in the memory issues increases as top t wo to a function of “We don’t over three percent t he hea r i ng in the counloss that you schedule or double try,” said Dr. h a v e ,” D r . book, so people are Isidore Kirsh said. generally seen on time.” Kirsh – commonly Wit h r a re –Dr. Kirsh known as Dr. exception, Izzy – foundthe only way er and director of the practice, to help preserve your hearing who holds a doctorate degree is th rough a hear ing aid – (Ph.D.) from the Union Insti- sometimes a stumbling block tute & University. for patients who are self-conThe Center performs testing scious about wearing one. But for patients with auditory pro- technological improvements cessing disorders and testing have led to the devices becomfor people who are suffering ing vir tually invisible, and from tinnitus – ringing in the more helpful than ever. ears – as well as hearing loss “They can be 100 percent and balance issues. invisible, they can have BlueDr. Kirsh’s practice includes tooth as well as Wi-Fi capastate-of-the art equipment to bilities,” Dr. Kirsh explained. evaluate hearing and balance “ You ca n st r e a m a sig n a l issues, which are often related through your iPhone or your to inner ear disorders. television, even movies and “Seventy percent of patients Broa dway shows, r ig ht t o wh o c o m pl a i n of b a l a n c e you r hea r i ng aid. Most of proble m s u s u a l ly h ave a n today’s hearing aids are very i n ner ear component,” Dr. inconspicuous, meaning the
Pictured is Dr. Isidore Kirsh. His offices are located at 250 Route 37 West, Toms River, 732573-4020; 53 Nautilus Drive, Suite C, 1st Floor, Manahawkin, 609-489-5415; 75 Lacey Road Ste 1B, Whiting, 732-606-4912. Visit gardenstatehearing.com for more information.
cosmetic issue is really not an issue anymore.” Hearing aids also can have features such as GPS locator capability. “The technology is improving significantly every year,” Dr. Kirsh said. For patients, hearing aids can be financed interest free for 24 months, and Dr. Kirsh’s practice provides free battery replacements for life. Patients can also return a hearing aid during a 75 day trial period, during which time they return to Garden State Hearing &
Balance Center a minimum of three times to check on their progress. “We don’t over schedule or double book, so people are generally seen on time,” said Dr. Kirsh. The practice has th r ived on accessibility for patients, investments in technology, and the easing of the financial aspect of treatment. “We try to give people as much value as possible, and
that really separates us from some of the other hearing care professionals out there,” Better hearing is a priceless gift! Dr. Kirsh said.
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Around The Jersey Shore Experience A Special Summer With The Jersey Shore BlueClaws
By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – Experience a Jersey Shore BlueClaws’ game at FirstEnergy Park and enjoy their boardwalk games, mini golf, ice cream and a fun time out with the family. The team is ready to kick-start the summer at the shore, as this will be the first summer the team is playing as the Jersey Shore BlueClaws. Back in October, the team re-branded, along with adding a family mini golf course, boardwalk game area and outdoor bar area in 2018. “Our first main objective when we came in with Shore Town Baseball was to really put the Jersey Shore stamp on the ballpark,” BlueClaws Team President Joe Ricciutti said. “We were able to accomplish that a few years ago and then with the re-brand, we took everything to a whole new level.” Recently, Governor Murphy lifted social-distancing restrictions. So, the BlueClaws are now back to their normal seating for the ultimate fan experience. The team is well into the process of re-seating all ticket holders leading into the summer season. The boardwalk games that were added in 2018 include Cat Rack, Balloon Darts, Ring Toss, Hoop Shot, and Goblet Toss, giving visitors the boardwalk experience. Boardwalk Bundle tickets are the team’s most popular group option and include not just a hot dog, soda, and novelty ice cream, but also a boardwalk game ticket for the area. “Not only do you get the night out at the ballpark, dinner and dessert included, but you can go home with a giant octopus too! From my perspective as a father of three, there’s no better night out than a night out here,” Bob McLane, BlueClaws Sr. VP of Ticket Sales & Service said. The mini golf course features nine holes and is located down the right field line. The course was designed for both adults and kids alike. Each hole is named after a former BlueClaws player, with holes
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─Photo courtesy Bartley Healthcare Staff members of Bartley Healthcare based in Jackson Township were pleased to learn for the second year in a row, they were named by U.S. News as one of the Best Nursing Homes in the state. By Bob Vosseller which nursing homes are the “Best.” JACKSON – A health facility in the townU.S. News looks at the rate of substantial ship has received high marks from U.S. complaints, flu and pneumonia vaccines, News recently. use of antipsychotic drugs, hospitalizations, Bartley Healthcare is one of the Best amount of pressure ulcers, patient-centered Nursing Homes in New Jersey for 2020-21 rehab therapy, and many other care related according to U.S. News for the second year factors. in a row. A representative of Bartley Healthcare said Many factors contribute to this honor all of their staff are very proud to know that such as Bartley Healthcare remaining to be all of their hard work and integrity resulted the only nursing facility in Jackson with a in such an honorable recognition. Bartley 5-star rating. Healthcare prides itself in delivering excelSeveral factors are involved in U.S. News lent care and will continue to do so in future taking into consideration a determination of years to come.
Library To Offer Books Through Meals on Wheels
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Meals on Wheels subscribers who are unable to visit their nearest Ocean County Library branches are now eligible to receive “Books by Mail.” The Ocean County Office of Senior Services, Meals on Wheels and the Library are community partners in the free program, which will be conducted through the U.S. Postal Service. “We’re proud to enhance the vital service that Meals on Wheels provides,” said Ocean County Library Director Susan Quinn. “It’s nourishment for the mind and body.” Meals on Wheels of Ocean County Executive Director James Sigurdson added, “This
partnership will help us enrich the quality of life for every participant.” Meals on Wheels recipients are automatically eligible for “Books by Mail” and require no additional medical authorization by the library. Applicants who indicate their genre, format and author preferences will begin receiving items about two weeks after their forms are processed. Regularly-scheduled mailings continue after items are returned. Parcels will typically contain up to two or three items at a time in specially-marked, pre-paid, returnable blue messenger bags. To learn more about the library’s outreach, visit theoceancountylibrary.org.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jun 5 - jun 11 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): People rely on your strength of character whenever they think they might give in to weakness. Everyone needs to keep their little secrets, but they may share them with you as the week rolls past because you’re trustworthy. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may want to take your place in the spotlight as this week unfolds. One way to do that is to call upon the people in your network to support you and cozy up to friends who have influence. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your timing may be off, and you could be more error-prone than usual now. Try to be clear in conversations, emails and texts to avoid miscommunications in the week ahead. Avoid signing financial agreements. CANCER (June 21-July 22): The power of attraction might work to your advantage. People may approach you with ideas that could capture your imagination in the week ahead. Careful conservation of money will serve you well in the long run. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may be encouraged to compete or take risks at the expense of spending time with your family. By delegating authority to others in the upcoming week, you’ll have more hours for personal interests and enriching social activities. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A loved one may invite you to compete in a game or sport and stir up the flames of desire. Friends may encourage you to learn everything you can about their favorite subject or a fascinating new interest as this week unfolds.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Unexpected events might work in your favor. Welcome sudden changes in your routine or meetings with new people in the week ahead. Something of great interest or value could appear at an opportune moment. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You and a romantic partner could be in tune this evening. Working side by side with a buddy can be productive and fulfilling. In the week ahead, you can often solve everybody else’s problems but may need more time to solve your own. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It will be wise to mind your own business this week. You might be forced to walk a fine line and stay in your lane when dealing with partners and family members who hesitate to say what they mean. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Sometimes you need to quit climbing and enjoy the view from where you are. As the week unfolds, avoid any urge to outdo other people with displays of extravagant spending. A loved one may exercise a great deal of creativity. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Welcome romance into your life whenever you can, but don’t make decisions or changes that may affect your financial security in the week ahead. You might grow overconfident, take risks or want to show off. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Discussions might require diplomacy while your work requires imagination. To maintain harmony in key relationships as the week unfolds, it may be better to demonstrate loyalty than to cast doubt on others.
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THESE FLUFFY PANCAKES WILL MAKE YOU FLIP! By America’s Test Kitchen
Pancakes are a blank canvas, so bring out your inner artist. You can work your magic at the table with maple syrup, honey, confectioners’ sugar, fresh fruit and/or softened butter. Or you can cook your artistry right into the pancakes by adding chocolate chips, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, sliced bananas or raspberries instead of the blueberries. Use 1 tablespoon of add-ins per pancake. Have fun and try your own combinations! ANYTIME FLUFFY BLUEBERRY PANCAKES Serves 2 to 4 (Makes 8 pancakes) 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup milk 1 large egg 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Vegetable oil spray
1/2 cup blueberries 1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, whisk milk, egg, oil and vanilla until well combined. 2. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir gently with a rubber spatula until just combined (batter should remain lumpy). Let the batter sit for 10 minutes before cooking. 3. Spray a 12-inch nonstick skillet with vegetable oil spray and heat over medium heat until hot, about 1 minute. 4. Using a 1/4-cup dr y measuring cup, portion batter into the pan in three places. Sprinkle each pancake with 1 tablespoon of blueberries. Cook until the bubbles on the surface begin to pop, 2 to 3 minutes. 5. Use a spatula to flip the pancakes and cook until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the pancakes to a plate. Repeat with the remaining batter in two more batches. Turn off the heat. Serve.
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