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A Challenger athlete swings and runs during their turn at bat. By Sydney Kennedy TOMS R I V ER – Hot sun. Clear skies. Friends all around. It was a perfect day for baseball. Jim Kelly founded the Toms River East Little League “TRELL” Challenger division roughly three decades ago. One recent Sunday morning, Kelly bustled around one of the TRELL complex fields, located on Windsor Avenue, where games were beginning. Kelly’s
son, a longtime player for the TRELL Challenger division, was among his senior division teammates who were warming up for a game. The TRELL Challenger division is composed of senior teams for players aged 15 years old and older and junior teams for players aged four years old to 15 years old. From the season’s April 25 commencement to June 20 closing, TR ELL
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Chal le nge r playe r s can make new friends, spend time with old friends, and experience “a little bit of competition,” according to Kelly. In fact, some players move on to coaching the teams. “They get to belong to a group,” Kelly said. Apart from experiencing camaraderie, friendship and competition during each game, longtime coach Jeff Lamb observes the transformation players
make by participating in the division, recognizing that each player walks onto the field with a different skill set. Among the players Lamb has worked with is his daughter, who joined the division in 1996. “They can’t swing a bat at first. Now they can hit a ball,” Lamb said of some of the players he has coached over the years. Players bat during every inning (Heat - See Page 2)
55+ Communities Fight Insurance To Reopen
By Stephanie Faughnan OCEAN COUNTY – Age-restricted communities faced with the threat of COVID-related lawsuits just got a step closer to seeing things open up for them. Ocean County serves as home to more over 55 retirement developments than any other county in
New Jersey. All require payment of homeowner association fees to access standard amenities, such as the clubhouse and pool. Many communities denied or restricted entry to their clubhouses and pools last summer. The concern wasn’t just the spread of COVID-19 – but the risk of liability
exposure. Nearly a decade ago, insurance companies inserted pandemic exclusions in the policies they wrote for condominium associations and other similar developments. Simply put, this meant an insurance company could legally deny pandemic-related claims brought against
the homeowners’ association. Residents responded in an uproar, saying it seemed impossible to prove where someone became sick. However, with the claim denial would also come the cost to defend against it. While the insurance company would pay for attorneys for other liability cases,
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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Two different slates of Republicans were running against each other in the primary election. Two from one slate and two from another won. This means that in November, after months of fighting, these groups will have to campaign together against Democrats. Councilwoman Maria Maruca lost to a challenger in her ward, meaning that she won’t be able to run to keep her spot in the fall. Councilman Daniel Rodrick won his challenge, meaning he’ll be representing the GOP in his ward. (Primary - See Page 2)
Wreaths Across America Comes To Shore
By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS – When Deborah O’Neil invited Wreaths Across America to bring its traveling exhibition to the community, she hardly expected it to come so soon, but it arrived a few days after Memorial Day. That date was highly appropriate considering the organization’s mission which is to “honor those who serve and their families, and teach future generations about the sacrifices made to preserve our freedoms.” O’Neil retired a few years ago as a police communications supervisor and has made the support of veterans a top priority. “It all began about a year ago. I learned about this and said this would be really nice to have come to our town so I put in for it. I learned a few weeks ago that we were accepted. Mayor (Anthony) Vaz said that was great. This is a very patriotic town,” O’Neil said. (Wreaths - See Page 4)
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Continued From Page 1 if they want. Lamb, who remarks that the coaches “have as much fun as the kids do” throughout the season, notes the importance of each player learning how to protect themselves while on the field in addition to honing their skills. A cornerstone of the Challenger division is the buddy program, led by Susan Kelly and Beth Zamorski. Buddies are volunteers who assist players, when necessary, such as when players run bases or field balls. Buddies must be at least 10 years old. Buddies can expect to play a role in maintaining safety on the field while experiencing a sense of camaraderie and friendship within the division. According to Kelly and Zamorski, some
buddies are a parent or relative to a player in the division, while others are students earning community service hours. Kelly recalls a former buddy who joined as a teenager and returned for multiple seasons, even when he became a college student facing a longer commute to join the players on the field. As the season approaches its closing day on June 20, the division will come together for its annual picnic and award ceremony. Like the division itself, the event is funded by donors and sponsors. Through donations and sponsorships, players do not have to pay any fees associated with participating in the division. To sign up for the TRELL Challenger division, become a buddy, donate or become a sponsor, anyone can contact trellchall@ comcast.net.
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Continued From Page 1 The town is run by a mayor and a seven-member council. The town is broken up into four wards. Each ward has a council member. The other three (at-large) council members and the mayor can be from any area of town. A primary is done to determine who will represent their party in the general election in November. Two slates of Republicans challenged each other. One is the Regular Republican Organization of Ocean County. The other is Make New Jersey Great Again. The Democrats are all on the Official Regular Democrat Organization party line. They were running unopposed. The make-up of the governing body is currently five Republicans and two Democrats with a Republican mayor. If the Republicans sweep the November election, it means that the entire governing body will be Republican. If Democrats sweep, then they win a majority on the council. Council seats are four years. In Ward 1, Councilwoman Maria Maruca (Regular Republican Organization of Ocean County) was challenged by Justin Lamb (Make New Jersey Great Again) for the Republican nod. Maruca received 1,023 votes and Lamb won 1,207 votes. There were three write-ins. This was a surprising turn of events for the long-time councilwoman. In 2017, Maruca
also competed with Lamb for the right to represent the GOP. She won 920-550 votes. Board of Education member Michele Williams will represent the Democrats. She received 498 votes. In Ward 2, Councilman Daniel Rodrick (Make New Jersey Great Again) beat Jason Crispin (Regular Republican Organization of Ocean County). Rodrick received 1,488 votes and Crispin received 1,075 votes. Jeff J. Horn will represent the Democrats. He received 617 votes. In Ward 3, James J. Quinlisk (Regular Republican Organization of Ocean County) beat Grace Piscopo (Make New Jersey Great Again). Quinlisk received 1,258 votes and Piscopo received 649 votes. There were six write-ins. Karin Sage will represent the Democrats. She received 475 votes. Democrat Councilwoman Laurie Huryk, the Ward 3 council representative, chose not to run for re-election. In Ward 4, David J. Ciccozzi (Regular Republican Organization of Ocean County) beat John J. Loiacono (Make New Jersey Great Again). Ciccozzi received 890 votes and Loiacono received 744 votes. There were nine write-ins. Councilman Terrance Turnbach will represent the Democrats. He received 478 votes. These are the unofficial vote totals, since the election results have to be certified, a process which can take at least several days.
Curfew Announced For Normandy and Chadwick Beach
By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS R I V ER – The Toms R iver Police Department has announced that there will be a 10 p.m. curfew in effect at the north beach section of town beginning now till Labor Day Weekend. Due to the numerous issues the department delt with last summer regarding several juveniles congregating and com-
mitting offenses in this specific section of town, there will now be a curfew. The Department said they are committed to protecting the community and will not tolerate disrespectful or destructive behavior. Police are asking parents not to drop off children in the areas of Normandy Beach and Chadwick Beach.
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Continued From Page 1 “We are a national non-profit we are based out of Columbia Falls, Maine which is a little town six hours east of Boston, Massachusetts. Our mission statement of Wreaths Across America is three simple words, ‘remember, honor, teach.’ When we talk about Wreaths Across America we talk about those words with emphasis on the word, ‘remember’,” WAA Mobile Education Exhibit Ambassador Stefan Brann said. “That is why we do what we do every year which is to remember our fallen vets and those of the United States military who are no longer with us. We place what we call ‘veterans remembrance wreaths’
or any variation of those words except for ‘Christmas wreath.’ It is isn’t a Christmas wreath as that has a whole other meaning. On December 18, 2021 it will be our 29th year of doing this,” Brann said. Brann added, “it all started at Arlington National Cemetery in December of 1992 with 5,000 wreaths and it has grown since then. We virtually went unnoticed for 13 years. An Air Force photographer took a picture of the wreaths at the cemetery and published it in a military magazine and that was it. In 2007 Wreaths Across America was formed as an organization and we have kept growing from there.” Last year 1.7 million veterans’ wreaths were placed in total across the country, approximately 267,000 of them at Arlington
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National Cemetery including 14,000 for the Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery. More than one million volunteers participated at 2,557 locations nationwide. More than a third of the volunteers were children. Over 500 truckloads of wreaths were delivered across the country by hundreds of volunteer professional truck drivers. Their vehicles and fuel were donated. “In 2018 was the beginning of our overseas project. We went to Normandy with over 9,000 wreaths,” Brann said. “Last year when other nonprofit organizations were failing (due to conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic) we saw growth of over 400 locations.” The event gained the help of New Jersey Warehouse and Movers Association based in Toms River. “Our members are licensed movers in New Jersey. They (WAA) needed transportation and our members are sponsors,” Association Executive Director Tracy Denora said. She added the event also involved coordination by the Women of the Ortley Beach Moose “who did all this preparing.” David “Mel” Russen Jr. of Point Pleasant serves as WAA’s treasurer. “I am a location leader here, Point Pleasant, Manasquan and Brick so I go out and look for cemeteries and so far I have seven that we sponsor.” “We are very fortunate in that not only did we get the mobile unit (from WAA) but we are also sponsoring Ocean County Memorial Park Cemetery that have about 300 veterans buried there so we are hoping to get enough wreaths to place on their
graves,” O’Neil said. School children and teachers from the Hugh J. Boyd Elementary School took advantage of the close proximity of the exhibit to their school and came inside to watch a short video featuring some U.S. history about veterans and a short synopsis about WAA. Teacher Carolyn Cabinski said, “I think this is wonderful. We had never heard about Wreaths Across America before. They do a wonderful job. They said they went from 1 million to 2 ½ million wreaths. It is interesting that they have been doing this for 29 years and started before they formed into an organization.” Members of the Shore Boros American Legion Post #351 visited the exhibit. It was just a few steps away from the Po s t . C om m a nd e r Wi l l ia m Kev i sh said, “we have heard about this for ma ny, ma ny yea rs but we’ve never been involved as we are today and I am so grateful that this project came to Seaside Heights and we were allowed to participate in a small way. People are coming into the trailer here and donating money. Members of our post have done that.” He noted a ceremony was held “over by our monuments and having a wreath placed on a gravestone. It was really a hear twar ming ser vice and I thin k people should really come out a nd support it if it comes to their town.” The exhibit had traveled to Seaside Heights from Califor nia and the next day moved on to Ohio.
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Continued From Page 1 Assembly votes in favor of companion legislation, it’s then up to Governor Phil Murphy to sign the immunity bill into law. Homeowner associations have adapted a different approach from last summer to this one. Many aren’t waiting for finalization of the immunity bill to open up their pools and clubhouses. Andy Pignatelli is the president of the Pheasant Run Homeowners Association in Barnegat. He sees the declining pandemic numbers as encouraging. He’s also quite pleased that masks won’t be required outside any longer and social distancing unnecessary. “We had residents who want to use the pool or clubhouse sign a waiver,” explained Pignatelli. “They also were provided with a bracelet they need to wear when they first come in. We’re now planning to expand access to guests.” Heritage Bay, located a couple of miles down West Bay Avenue in Barnegat hasn’t opened up either their clubhouse or pool. “We are working on it and will be meeting to discuss things,” said Janice Mooney, who heads
up the Heritage Bay Homeowners Association. “We don’t know what restrictions are at this point. We know we have to keep track of who goes inside for the Board of Health.” According to Mooney, there are problems with the community’s pool itself and need to be addressed separately by a pool service. She feels the clubhouse also needs to be sterilized before anyone can use it. Sea Oaks, another age-restricted community in Little Egg Harbor, recently made changes to provide access to their facilities. “We had to sign a waiver for tort immunity,” shared John Arizzi, a Sea Oaks resident. “Everything is back open the way it was before. No guests are allowed and people who come in have to wear a bracelet to show they signed the waiver.” Greenbriar Oceanaire in Waretown offers its residents several amenities. They initially adapted the waiver system last year even for residents who wanted to play bocce ball. Soon thereafter, everything was shutdown. “When you sign the waiver, you get an orange plastic bracelet to wear that gives you admittance to the pool,” Greenbriar resident Rita Kopacz confirmed. “Right now, there are no longer restrictions after the waivers are signed. Guests will be welcomed next weekend and must also sign the waiver.” The new normal – as seniors join the rest of the world in their desire to return to the familiar.
Girl Scouts Hosting “Mommy and Me” Event June 27
TOMS RIVER – The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore - Shore Pines Region will be hosting a “Mommy and Me” event. Explore the magic of Girl Scouts. Interested in learning more about Girl Scouts? Join on June 27 for some fun filled dancing, crafting and pampering! This K through 12 event will witness girls and their mothers having fun, being courageous and strong, while learning to respect themselves and others. Fun patch will be given. Event will be held in sessions based on grade/ level in September: • Daisy Level (grades K to 1) from 10 to 11:30 a.m. • Brownie & Junior Level (grades 2 to 5) from 12:30 to 2 p.m. • Cadette and Higher (grades 6 to 12) from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Cost per girl is $16. The event will take place at the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, Ocean Service Center located at 1405 Old Freehold Rd. in Toms River. All registration and checks due by June 18. Contact Kaitlyn Martins at 908-416-0643 or email Kaitlynrmartins@gmail.com. Send Checks to 393 Grande River Blvd, Toms River NJ 08755 Make Checks Payable to Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Troop 391. Note if there are any allergies. Masks will be worn! A parent must confirm girls will wear their masks when registering. Make sure girls are healthy before arriving. Social Distancing will be enforced. Temperatures will be taken. This event follows CDC/State guidelines for COVID safety.
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Holzapfel: Bill Would Remove Mask Mandate In Schools
TRENTON - Responding to Governor Murphy’s unwillingness to eliminate the mask mandate for schoolchildren, Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John Catalano of the 10th Legislative District are sponsoring a bill to do just that. “When the Governor made his grand announcement about removing restrictions in time for the Memorial Day Weekend, parents were stunned that school students would still be required to wear masks,”
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Bob Menendez (D-NJ) re-introduced a bill extending the authorization funding deadline for a monument dedicated to Gold Star families, which expired in January 2020 and is now on hold. Under the Gold Star Mothers Families Monument Extension Act,
said Holzapfel. “There is no justification for forcing kids to remain masked. Children and young people are less likely to be impacted by the virus, and they generally have mild cases if they do become infected. The masks are overkill at this point. Ultimately, parents should have a choice as to whether or not their child wears a mask in school.” Murphy signed an executive order recently. Masks will no longer be required indoors, and social distancing requirements at restaurants, stores, gyms
and other businesses will be repealed. The governor’s decision to allow people to unmask is based on the fact that there is room in the hospitals for people if they do get sick. The Centers for Disease Control, the federal Department of Health and Human Services, the State Departments of Health and Education have all advocated for children to wear masks. The idea that young people are less susceptible to the virus, as the congressman said, is a dangerous myth. The medical community
has said that the spreading of this misinformation is dangerous, as it lulls people into a false sense of security. It doesn’t take into consideration special needs children and those who are living with family members who have compromised immune systems. “What is the logic in allowing adults to be unmasked at bars and on dancefloors, which is long overdue, yet our children still need to remain masked up and distant during the school day?” quest ioned McGuck i n. “School districts across the
state are finalizing plans for summer programs to compensate for the pandemic’s impact on learning. Under our bill, the students, without their masks, would be in better position to make up for the lost classroom time. Unnecessary masks shouldn’t stand in the way of education.” The end of the current school year is rapidly approaching, and the 10th District lawmakers’ bill would also ensure that masks are not required when students retur n to classrooms in September.
Menendez: Bill Would Extend Funding Deadline For Gold Star Monument
funding for the construction of the monument would continue through January 2027. The monument would honor the families that have lost a loved one in service to our nation. “The Gold Star tradition reminds our nation of the ultimate sacrifices made by service members and their families,” said Sen-
ator Booker. “While we can never truly repay the enormous debt we owe Gold Star families, they deserve to be recognized for their sacrifices. This bill will provide the flexibility needed to honor these families appropriately.” “We have a duty to not only honor the service members who’ve given their lives
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defending our freedoms, but also recognize the enormous sacrifices made by the Gold Star families who served alongside them,” said Senator Menendez. “I’m proud to work alongside Senator Booker to provide the time and flexibility necessary to ensure the Gold Star Families National Monument will stand as a tribute to
their contributions to our country and a symbol of our immense gratitude.” In addition to introducing the Gold Star Families Monument Extension Act, this week Senator Booker also introduced the DOULA Act. This legislation would establish a pilot program to encourage the use of doulas in the Veterans Health Ad-
“COVID numbers continue to trend in the right direction, and child ren a re t he lea st i mpacted age group,” said Catalano. “Masks on the children are no longer needed. “If the Governor is reluctant to let school kids drop their masks, our bill would take this important step toward normalizing the educational environment,” Catalano continued. “Students should be learning to read and write, not fidgeting behind an uncomfor table layer of material.”
ministration to support pregnant veterans and improve maternal health outcomes. He also introduced the GI Bill NEED Act as well as the VR&E NEED Act with Representative Mikie Sherrill, which would protect veterans’ educational and vocational rehabilitation benefits under the GI bill during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
F eatured L etter Don’t Stereotype Me. (Misconceptions About Brain Injury) Without any knowledge of who I am, preconceptions about me may begin to cycle through your head when you first see me using my walker or my wheelchair. Sometimes, I wish I had a sign around my neck stating that I have trouble walking because of a brain injury I suffered in a snowboarding accident. Often I want people to think of me as just an average person, without seeing my wheelchair or walker, and without knowing I injured my brain. The human brain is so complex that we do not completely understand brain injury. We may sometimes even form incorrect ideas about injuring our brain. There are so many misconceptions about brain injury that it makes little sense to review each one. Instead, I will review some of the reasons incorrect ideas come about. Common misconceptions typically arise as a result of one or more of the following pitfalls: generalizing, stereotyping, and assuming. People generalize brain injury because it offers a concrete explanation to something abstract and idiosyncratic. Symptoms such as impulsiveness, poor memory, or physical disability are often assigned across the board to brain injury. But we are too complex to say anything concretely about the injury of our brain. A doctor may say a person who injures the brain’s frontal lobe is bound to be more impulsive as a result. However, that same person may work very hard and be exceptionally disciplined after the injury to keep his or her impulses in check. In the same realm as generalizing is stereotyping. People may stereotype “brain injury” with an image of an elderly patient who has extreme physical limitations. In reality, some brain injury survivors are quite young, and some work extremely
hard to overcome physical setbacks. The brain is so complex, and our lives are so complex, that any stereotype applied to brain injury may be greatly shortsighted. Brain injury does not discriminate based on age or demographic, and we should not think of a certain type of person when we think of brain injury. Assumptions about brain injury are too broad to classif y an occur rence whose effects are variable and specific. For instance, physical disability does not necessarily mean cognitive disability. One of the sharpest brain injury survivors I have met is extremely physically limited. Although she uses a motorized wheelchair, her rationale is outstanding. This phenomenon works the other way around. Ambulatory folks with no apparent physical limitations may be working hard to overcome cognitive challenges. Preconceptions about brain injury lead to misconceptions. Just as we are all different individuals, every brain injury is different. In order to have any understanding of someone’s brain injury, we need to have sufficient exposure to the brain injury survivor in question. The only concrete thing about brain injury is that no brain injury is concrete. Matt Collura On March 9th, 2011, Matt Collura suffered a traumatic brain injury in a snowboarding accident and was in a coma for weeks. Until 2011, he was an avid runner. A three-sport captain in high school, Matt graduated with a degree in biochemistry from Boston College and a master’s in architecture from NJIT. Doctors predicted that even if he regained consciousness, he would never walk again. Since he regained consciousness, he has regularly been proving doctors wrong. One day, he plans to run again.
Toms River Leaders Wrong About Cannabis Hello Council and Mayor Hill, I am certain you have received many emails regardi ng you r proposed ordinance to ban cannabis retail in Toms River Township, but as a resident, homeowner, business owner, and parent, it is my right and duty to address this short-sighted decision. First, and most importantly, you were elected to represent the residents of Toms River. The voters responded at the ballot box, with nearly 64% saying YES to legalization. Fran kly, that’s a larger margin than any of you were elected with. What gives you the impression that you should ignore what voters want? It’s honestly disturbing that you are so comfortable showing your true ambitions as council members, in fur thering your own personal agendas (cough Rodrick cough), rather than supporting your constituency. Second, I’m gobsmacked that any of you has the aud acit y to t al k about banning cannabis sales when there has not been one meaningful effort put forth by the Council to address the skyrocketing opioid crisis that has had our community in a chokehold for nearly 2 decades. Your comments sound like
“Reefer Madness” and it’s embarrassing. Multiple research studies have shown that can nabis can t reat medical conditions, including chronic pain, helping to eliminate the use of opioid pain relief. You claim to care about who is buying cannabis for recreational use while completely ignoring the fact that teenagers have been turning to their parents’ medicine cabinets for years. Heroin continues to destroy families in this very community, yet you continue to remain silent on addressing the issue. Additionally, your calls to ban cannabis retail reek of racism and shows your desire to continue to criminalize those in the community you deem “lesser.” Rather than worrying about police revenue and continuing to fill our jails with non-violent drug offenders, the focus should be on real criminals involved in an illegal drug trade killing hundreds of TR residents every year rather than picking at the low-hanging fruit of stoners. Adults accessing recreational use decreases the amount of available illegal use which also decreases access for juveniles and minors. Treating cannabis as alcohol is smart for the populace and smart for the economy, regardless of the fact that cannabis use is safer than alcohol use. I do not see how it could be more clear.
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The most obvious point of all here is the revenue that our township so desperately needs. There have been repeated cries on the loss of school funding for years, but there has been no meaningful revenue stream created for this purpose. Our property taxes continue to increase. Our services have been cut back. Storefronts sit empty. I ran two quick errands yesterday and spotted 7 open storefronts on Hooper Ave alone. What’s the plan? Another Dollar General? Another discount store selling junk? Precisely how can TR attract new residents when there is, quite literally, nothing here? It does not take a rocket scientist to figure out that families move to towns with good schools, recreation, shopping, community services - all of which are sorely lacking. As for the claim that you do not have enough information to move forward with retail sales, the state law outlines exactly where these retail establishments can be placed (industrial areas). The law allows municipalities to select how many establishments are allowed, as well as times of operation. These dispensaries need staff so let’s create some jobs while we’re at it. The fact that you are being given the opportunity to set these boundaries makes the decision to allow cannabis retail a no-brainer. Granted, TR is not as large nor as populated as Paterson, but they brought in $50k in tax revenue in 2 months from one medical dispensary. Not multiple; not recreational - just one medical. Why would you turn that money away? Lastly I ask, and I genuinely hope you ruminate on, this question: How long do you think TR can survive in this era? It’s the 21st century. You have a responsibility to residents to start acting like it. Devon Mazza Toms River
How Can You Tell Who Is Vaccinated? The CDC decided to reward citizens who are vaccinated by allowing them not to wear a mask. A noble thought. Sadly, CDC did not reward vaccinated citizens, the decision now allows citizens who are not vaccinated, didn’t want to be vaccinated, who are anti vac. to walk around freely with no regard to their neighbors’ well-being. How do u know who is vaccinated and who is not? I am fully vaccinated and I am more worried now that I have been in the last 12 months. Poor employers and employees trying to enforce mask policy are subject to verbal abuse and in some instances physical confrontations. Robert Witkowski Manahawkin
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I’ve seen too many posts on social media bashing small businesses, which is very harmful for small businesses, especially in this climate. Yet, everyone will keep shopping at big, multi-billion dollar companies even with so many mistakes they make without questioning it. Some complaints might be legit, but most are probably due to businesses struggling due to this past year with COVID. Lack of finding employees, materials crisis throughout the country, backorders, delays with deliveries, products are unavailable, increased pricing which leads to owners having to rethink and change their normal way of running their business. Before making a negative comment all over social media, ask questions, listen, try to understand and be patient. These are not normal times. Concetta Sasso Alvarez Howell
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TOMS RIVER – Listed below are upcoming events that are being held around Downtown Toms River: Toms River Fire Company #1 125th Anniversary Parade / Event: June 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parade (10 a.m.) starts on Hooper Ave. by Toms River High School South, proceeds down Hooper Ave. to Water Street, and then right on Robbins Street ending at the firehouse. Afterwards, enjoy a Block Party on Robbins Street with Music, Craft Vendors, Beverages, and Food. Toms River Pride Event: June 13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Washington Street in Downtown Toms River. The Toms River Pride Committee and Exit 82 Theatre Company invites the community to participate in Toms River’s 3rd Annual LGBTQIA2S+ Pride Festival. This festival welcomes all
and will be family friendly. Enjoy food, vendors, performances, shopping, and festivities. COVID safety protocols will be in effect, including the requirement of masks or face coverings, social distancing and sanitation guidelines. The Downtown Night Out continues every Friday and Saturday evening, 5 to 10 p.m. on Washington Street, Downtown Toms River. Restaurants throughout town are open for dining and a section of the street is closed for outdoor seating. The local brewery and distillery add extra excitement to the Night Out. Please call restaurants for reservations. The Downtown Toms River Farmers’ Market is in the parking lot of The New Life Church at 700 Main Street, Downtown Toms River. Hours: every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain or shine), now through the fall.
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Lawyer Censured For Bringing Gun To Court By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – An attorney was censured for bringing a gun loaded with hollow-point bullets to court in 2018. Charles Canning Daley Jr., of Toms River, had previously pleaded guilty to Unlawful Possession of a Handgun without a proper permit. The Disciplinary Review Board of the Supreme Court of New Jersey decided that he should be barred from practicing law for six months, however the judge declared that a censure was more appropriate. A censure basically means that this will be a mark on
his permanent record but brings with it no other penalty. The directive from the Supreme Court noted that he was given a lesser punishment because he was not a threat to anyone. They did note that he must provide proof from a mental health professional that he is fit to practice law. News reports indicate that he had the weapon, a .22 caliber handgun, in his backpack and it was picked up by the metal detector. He told police he was going to a shooting range with a friend, but plans changed and he forgot to take the gun out.
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SUEZ Issues Annual Water Quality Report
TOMS RIVER – Customer confidence in water quality is more important than ever. The latest SUEZ annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) details the quality of drinking water provided to customers in 2020. For easy access, the report is available online for customers. “We know how critical it is to have access to high quality drinking water, especially during these challenging times. We’re pleased to advise our customers that our water continues to meet or exceed all state and federal regulations for safe drinking water,” said Jim Mastrokalos, Director of Operations. “The report is required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Some people have eyes that are two different colors, such as one brown and one blue, in which case, they are said to display “heterochromia.” This condition, which is benign and does not affect visual acuity, occurs as a result of one iris (the thin, circular structure that surrounds the pupil) containing a significantly different amount of the pigment “melanin” (which gives eyes their distinctive color) than the other. While blue eyes have the least amount of melanin in their irises, brown eyes have the most. Heterochromia may be designated as “complete,” “partial,” or “central,” depending on how much and where the different colors are located. Usually, congenital heterochromia is an inherited genetic trait. In most cases, children born with heterochromia do not have any other problems with their eyes or general health. If you get heterochromia as an adult or it changes in appearance, see your ophthalmologist. He or she can perform an eye exam to rule out any underlying causes and come up with a treatment plan if necessary. To schedule an appointment, please call SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES at 732-349-5622. One of the reasons so many people trust us with their eye care needs is that we make a concerted effort to provide our patients with convenient options. We offer evening hours most nights of the week.
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Students Join U.S. Poet Laureate For Emotional Event
─Photo courtesy Toms River Schools High School North junior Moujan Moghimi performs her poem, “If I Could Talk to Icarus.” TOMS RIVER – NEA Big Read: Toms River’s 2021 Keynote Event witnessed students gathering together outdoors, masked and separated on bleachers for the first time in more than a year. That alone made it memorable. But performances from students and a keynote presentation from author, artist and U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo made it resonate even more. In honor of this year’s NEA Big Read, the district hosted poetry slams for both intermediate and high school students, with the winners earning prizes and the opportunity to perform at the keynote event. High School North junior Moujan Moghimi and Intermediate East eighth grader Nina Debellis wowed with their respective poems “If I Could Talk to Icarus,” and “The Boys.” HSN theater students also performed poems, and
introduced the event and its guest of honor. Joy Harjo, author of An American Sunrise and poised to serve a rare third consecutive term as the U.S. Poet Laureate, provided the keynote presentation. Harjo spoke from the heart about her Native American heritage and personal upbringing, played the flute beautifully, read poems from Sunrise and her other works and finished with a song, directly from her phone into the mic, from her latest album. Harjo remained on site to sign free copies of Sunrise for the students, staff members, administrators, board members and families in attendance. It was a feel-good event from beginning to end, and while it was the culmination of NEA Big Read, it seemed like a beginning or, as Harjo herself might say, a sunrise.
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Achievements Recognized At High School East
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TOMS RIVER – The Spirit of the Raider shone bright on May 27 when 80 High School East students were celebrated for their civic-mindedness, volunteerism and academic achievements. Principal Pat Thomas commended and congratulated students in grades 9 to 12 for participating in 30 or more hours of commu-
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What is a “Mom & Pop” Business? A small, independent, family owned, controlled and operated business.
OCC Has In-Person Commencement Ceremony
TOMS RIVER – Members of the Ocean County College community gathered in person Thursday to celebrate the Class of 2021 with commencement ceremonies on the campus’s Gateway Building Mall. During a long year of remote learning, OCC’s faculty, staff, administration and students all gave more than 100 percent, using their creativity and ingenuity to continue to teach, learn and work, providing the excellent education OCC is known for. When the state mandated that in-person gatherings could resume several weeks ago, OCC’s administration gave the go-ahead to make this year’s commencement a reality, a suitable reward for all that effort. More than 1,400 graduates were granted associate degrees during the College’s 54th Commencement. OCC’s Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony took EDUCATORS! Have a special event planned for your class? Let everyone know by placing a news release in this paper! Call 732-657-7344 to find out how!
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aid benefit administered through 3rd parties such as American Hearing Benefits (AHB) or AudioNet. Other 3d party administrators include HEAR USA, EPIC, and Your Hearing Network. The best advice that I can give you is to provide your Audiologist with your insurance information so that they can verify your benefits. In the vast majority of these plans, you will save a significant amount of money taking advantage of your 3rd party benefit. The pitfalls of these plans include the following: • Most of these plans do not offer long 0% interest plans • The Audiologist is limited to specific manufacturers for the hearing aid selected. In many cases, this may not be the best hearing instrument for the patient’s lifestyle and listening needs • The Audiologist can charge for their time after the first year of services Dr. Izzy is always available to answer your questions about most hearing care issues. Dr. Izzy and his Staff have offices in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin and can be reached at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit: www. gardenstatehearing.com.
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The complaint of shortness of breath and exercise intolerance are exactly the same, however the causes and treatments may be worlds apart. Dyspnea as it is termed can be related to asthma or heart failure, and again, the treatment for these conditions differs dramatically. Today’s focus is on the heart, and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) which is the name given to someone who has a thickening of the wall of their heart’s major pumping chamber. It results in inferior pumping abilities. There are many causes for this, but elevated blood pressure (BP) is the main one. With untreated LVH, heart failure becomes more imminent as does cognitive disease. For example, LVH doubles the risk for dementia! So my goal today is to help you with the underlying cause of dyspnea which may be related to LVH, for example. Doing so protects the heart and reduces symptoms that look like cardiac asthma. When you have a healthy heart, you don’t experience as much shortness of breath (dyspnea), wheezing, crackling, rales and/or exercise intolerance problems. A good cardiologist can detect LVH, or the beginnings of it with some simple non-invasive tests such as an electrocardiogram (EKG) and an echocardiogram or “echo” as it is more often called. Furthermore, your cardiologist will make the best suggestion for you, based upon your risk factors, age, lifestyle and heart function. The treatment may include medication, implanted devices, or surgery depending on the cause. But when it comes to a conversation about alternative treatments including dietary supple-
ments, you’re likely to hit a brick wall because conventionally-schooled physician may not be up-to-date on the research regarding natural options. Sold nationwide, this is an easy-to-access, inexpensive and well-researched dietary supplement that is known for its ability to support all aspects of cardiovascular health. It is absolutely crucial for a healthy heart. Why? Because taurine is found in massive amounts in your heart and brain! Remember how I stated earlier that a person with heart failure has a two-fold risk of dementia? Well, taurine is the number one amino acid in both of these tissues which further illustrates to me how useful it can be for both tissues. Taurine is involved in heart rhythm and may be useful to people with PACs, PVCs, pauses and/or tachycardia but do ask your cardiologist before attempting self-treatment. Taurine calms the body. For this reason, it is sometimes taken in the evening as it helps with sleep. Taurine has one more interesting use in the natural arena. It can stabilize neurons in the brain and is sometimes employed in people who have epileptic seizures. Taurine is sold at all health food stores. Combining taurine with other heart-healthy supplements such as Aged Garlic, Arginine, L-carnitine or Ubiquinol or PQQ could be even more useful for the heart. That said, do not substitute taurine, or any vitamin for your medication, or for proper treatments by a qualified physician that you’ve been seeing. If this topic interests you, I have posted a more comprehensive article at my website, suzycohen.com.
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Woman Pleads Guilty To Endangering Child Who Died From Heat Exposure
By Chris Lundy LAKEWOOD – A local woman pleaded guilty to endangerment, after leaving her child in a hot car which led to the child’s death. Chaya Shurkin, 27, of Lakewood, pled guilty to Endangering the Welfare of a Child, police
said. She had left her child in the car alone for two and a half hours. The car was turned off, in the heat of the day on May 6, 2019. Life-saving measures were performed on the scene by police. Unfortunately, the child was pronounced dead at the hospital.
During her sentencing on July 23, her recommended sentence will be a term of probation. “Sadly, the loss of this child was totally avoidable. Ms. Shurkin lost a child as a consequence of her own inattention; this is a burden she must carry with her for the rest of her life,
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which amounts to a far greater punishment than any sentence the State could possibly recommend to a Court,” Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. “It should be noted that the State’s recommendation for probation is consistent with the manner in which the majority of these dreadful types of cases have been handled in Ocean County, as well as throughout this state and nation, and it represents an acknowledgement that the loss of a child - under these horrific circumstances – is tantamount to a life-sentence in and of itself.” Prosecutor Billhimer commended the efforts of Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Christine Lento who handled the case on behalf of the State, as well as the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Lakewood Township Police Department, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, and the State and Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Resident, Politicians Bring Awareness To Dystonia
By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – Affecting more than 300,000 people in the United States alone, Ocean County has proclaimed June as Dystonia Awareness Month. Dystonia is a neurological disorder, often characterized by involuntary muscle contractions causing abnormal repetitive movements and/or postures that may impede the ability to walk, speak, see, write, and control the posture of the head. At a recent meeting of the Ocean County Commissioners, residents Marguerite S. Weiss and her husband Gary Smith accepted a proclamation naming June as Dystonia Awareness Month in Ocean County. Director of the Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn thanked Weiss and her husband for their efforts in raising awareness about the disease. “We are honored to have you here today and we thank you for coming and sharing your experiences,” Quinn said. Weiss explained how she can now walk on her own after undergoing Deep Brain Stimulation and other treatments. She previously was only able to walk no more than a few steps, having to rely on a scooter and wheelchair. “I am so grateful to be among the lucky ones who benefits from this procedure,” Weiss said. She also thanked the Commissioners for bringing much-needed attention to the disorder. “Most people don’t know what dystonia is. They think it’s a country in Eastern Europe,” Weiss joked. “I truly appreciate your efforts to educate people about this condition.” Weiss hopes that by sharing her experiences publicly it will help and encouragement to others. “Raising awareness about dystonia may provide better understanding, compassion, and support for Dystonia sufferers as well as continued research, which may ultimately result in a cure,” she said.
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Around The Jersey Shore Virtual STEAM Summer Camps Available At OCC
─Photo courtesy Ocean County College By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUTY – More than 20 different virtual STEAM camps will be offered to kids this summer thanks to Ocean County College’s Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts and Black Rocket. Black Rocket has been designing and offering tech-themed programs to summer camps, recreation centers, schools and colleges for nearly 20 years. Some topics students can choose from include: coding, game design, eSports, virtual reality and more. Sign up for classes like 3D Game Design with Unity, where they create their own video games using Unity, an industry-grade design software, or App Attack! in which students explore the world of web-based mobile apps using
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Dear Joel, I’m very happy to see that the world is opening up again. My friends are telling me they’re going out shopping and dining, but I must say that I don’t feel that excited. It’s not that I’m afraid, it’s just that I have really developed a love of staying home? Is that ok? Answer: I think it’s fine, especially if you’re happy. So many people have discovered a whole new world, right in their own homes. Between ordering food and other items and catching up on reading and
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By: Marc S. Galella, Esq., of R.C. Shea & Associates Anyone selling real estate in New Jersey needs to be aware of the terms of the Bulk Sales Act. The purpose behind the Bulk Sales Act is to protect a purchaser from any taxes owed by the seller to the State of New Jersey. The failure to follow the Bulk Sales procedures could result in the State assessing any tax liability of the seller against the purchaser. For the purposes of the Bulk Sale Act, the only real estate that is exempt from the Bulk Sales filing requirement is a simple dwelling house, which is a one- or two-family residential building, or condominium, if the seller is an individual, estate or trust. Almost all other real estate transactions are required to file pursuant to the Bulk Sales Act. The filing procedure for the Bulk Sales Act is relatively straightforward At least 10 business days prior to the closing of title, the purchaser or their attorney must file a form with the State referred to as a C-9600 Bulk Sales Notice. The form contains information about the transaction including the seller’s name and tax ID number as well as the purchaser’s name and tax ID number. The terms of the sale must be disclosed by way of a copy of the
real estate contract attached to the form. Once the State receives that form, it will then review its records to determine whether the seller owes any taxes to the State, including any taxes that may result from the specific sale. The State will then send what is referred to as a Bulk Sales escrow letter to the buyer’s attorney. The Bulk Sales escrow letter will direct how much money must be escrowed from the seller at closing pending a determination by the State as to the actual taxes owed. The next step is for the seller or their accountant to submit to the State a form known as a TTD (Transfer Tax Declaration) form in which the seller discloses the taxes that may be due to the State as a result of the transaction. In some cases the Bulk Sales notice and the TTD form can be submitted simultaneously so that the State can make a determination as to amount of taxes owed. Once the State determines the taxes owed, it will send a second letter directing the buyer’s attorney to release a specific amount of money from the escrow held at closing. Upon the State receives that money it will then send a third letter to the buyer’s attorney authorizing the release of the remaining escrow to the seller.
CASA Begins Training New Volunteers
TOMS RIVER – Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Ocean County announced that they will begin training 19 new CASA volunteers at the start of June. Once these individuals complete their 30-hours of pre-service training and are officially sworn-in by the family court judge, these CASA volunteers will be assigned to a child or children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect. “Individuals in our Ocean County community want to volunteer to help abused and neglected children more than ever before through our CASA program,” said Ariane Yazdan, Executive Director of CASA of Ocean County. “This mean that even more abused and neglected foster children are going to have at least one stable adult in their lives advocating for them as they navigate the foster care world. We are incredibly excited knowing these dedicated individuals are going to make a difference in the lives of children who need them,” Yazdan said. CASA’s mission is to train community volunteers to advocate for foster children who are making their way through the New Jersey Family Court System. The training classes teach community volunteers how to be the eyes and ears for the family court, write de-
tailed court reports, and further advocate for children who have been displaced from their biological homes. The citizens of Ocean County rallied this past pandemic year to help change a child’s story. Last year, 43 new CASA volunteers were sworn-in. 19 individuals begin their training this week. “It’s an intense, thorough training, and we are elated that so many individuals in Ocean County cared enough about our foster youth to inevitably make a difference,” Yazdan said. “The stories of foster children and their placement usually start with an element of sadness when they are removed from their homes. It is always our goal to change a child’s story so that the ending is happier and more hopeful. That is what we strive for day-in and day-out,” said Yazdan. Yazdan also noted that while the current class is filled with future CASA volunteers, CASA of Ocean County will be holding a new pre-service training session in September 2021. For more information about CASA of Ocean County and how individuals in the community can become a CASA volunteer to make a difference in the lives of abused and neglected children, visit the CASA of Ocean County website at casaofoceancounty.org.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jun 12 - jun 18
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Read the fine print and double-check for accuracy. You could disrupt your income streams by pursuing exciting activities and deviating from norms. As the week unfolds, focus on being creative and imaginative. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): It’s fine to view things from a scientific perspective while gathering data, but it’s the people who have to be considered first. You may enjoy reactions to innovative ideas or shocking actions. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may not hold the winning hand. You could experience an unwanted entanglement if you mingle with the wrong people in the week ahead. Exercise caution and listen to those who have proven themselves trustworthy. CANCER (June 21-July 22): It might be best to do it all by yourself. However, a willing partner would appreciate a chance to keep you company even if there is a formidable task on your schedule. Mix romance with teamwork when appropriate this week. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The pressure is on. Someone might persuade you to make a change, or you may become spellbound by something to the exclusion of all else. Don’t make drastic changes or irrevocable decisions in the week ahead. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may fall prey to delusions of grandeur in the week to come. However, the thought of upcoming entertainment shared with partners or loved ones might channel your enthusiasm into more appropriate directions.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You should do the things that really make you happy. If you aren’t exactly sure what will bring a smile to your face, look for guideposts along the way. Accentuate the positive whenever you can. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It is often said that a fool and his money are soon parted. Remain alert when handling your finances in the upcoming week. You could find a diamond in the rough if you look beyond the obvious and consider new ideas. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may be inspired to find your heart’s desire. Keep daydreams and wishful thinking in their place, however, since they are unlikely to earn any dollars. In the upcoming week, confronting facts might not be your strong suit. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may be glad that you put something away for a rainy day. The bills that arrive in the week ahead might be unexpected. Embrace an opportunity to express love and affection. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Whatever life brings to you, you can get through it. In the week ahead, a key relationship could test your faith or drain your reserves of generosity. Tensions and stressful family situations require more of your patience. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Sensitivity to the wants and needs of others will probably make you a valuable commodity at the workplace in the week ahead. Use a gift for communication to earn a big commission or make a romantic fantasy come true.
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MAKE YOUR OWN VERSION OF THESE STORE-BOUGHT BREAKFAST TREATS By America’s Test Kitchen
Did you know the classic brand of these frosted hand pies -- Pop Tarts -- are more than 50 years old? The original Pop Tarts’ claim to fame was that they contained fruit filling but did not have to be refrigerated. When they first hit supermarket shelves, there were no frosted varieties. It took a few years for the company to develop a frosting that could withstand the heat of the toaster. If you want frosted treats at home, you can make you own icing.
STRAWBERRY POP TARTS Makes 8 pop tarts
1/2 cup sour cream, chilled 1 large egg 2 1/2 cups (12 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour, plus extra for counter 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces and chilled 3/4 cup strawberry jam 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon cold water 1. In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream and egg. Set aside. In a food processor, combine flour, sugar and salt. Process for 3 seconds. Sprinkle chilled butter over the flour mixture. Pulse until only pea-size pieces of butter remain, about 10 1-second pulses. 2. Add sour cream mixture. Pulse until just combined, about 10 1-second pulses. Process until the dough forms a ball, 10 to 15 seconds. 3. Sprinkle the counter lightly with extra flour. Transfer the dough to the floured counter and press together into ball. Use a bench scraper to divide the dough in half. Form each piece of dough into a 3-by-5-inch rectangle. Wrap each rectangle tightly in plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour. 4. While dough chills, make the filling. In a small microwave-safe bowl, whisk together jam, cornstarch and water. Heat in the microwave until the mixture begins to form small bubbles, about 2 minutes. Remove the bowl from the microwave (bowl will be hot). Whisk the mixture until well combined. Set aside to cool. 5. Assemble the pop tarts: Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator and let them sit on the counter to soften slightly before rolling, about 10 minutes. Line a
rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. 6. Sprinkle the counter lightly with extra flour. Use a rolling pin to roll 1 piece of dough into a 12.5-by-9.5-inch rectangle on the floured counter. 7. Use a bench scraper to cut off the edges of the dough to form a tidy 12-by-9-inch rectangle. Use a bench scraper to cut the dough into 8 3-by-4.5-inch rectangles. Place the rectangles onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. (These will be the bottoms of your pop tarts.) Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator to chill while the rolling second piece of dough. 8. Repeat rolling and cutting with the second piece of dough. Use a fork to poke 2 rows of holes in each rectangle. (These will be the tops of your pop tarts.) 9. Remove the baking sheet with the bottoms from the refrigerator. Use a measuring spoon to place 1 level tablespoon of the cooled jam mixture in the center of each bottom rectangle on the baking sheet. Dip your finger in water and lightly moisten the edges of each rectangle. 10. Place 1 top rectangle onto each bottom rectangle, making sure all edges are lined up. Firmly press the top and bottom edges of the rectangles together to seal. Use a fork to press sealed edges together to crimp dough. Place the baking sheet with the shaped pop tarts in the refrigerator and chill for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, adjust the oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 350 degrees. 11. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake until the pop tart edges are just beginning to brown, 20 to 24 minutes. Transfer the baking sheet to a cooling rack and let the pop tarts cool on the baking sheet for at least 30 minutes. Serve. To make icing: 1. In a small bowl, whisk 1 1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar, 2 tablespoons milk and 1 tablespoon softened cream cheese until smooth. 2. Spread 1 teaspoon of icing onto each cooled pop tart. You can also add sprinkles for fun! Recipe notes Pop tarts can be stored at room temperature in airtight container for up to two days. Unfrosted pop tarts can be reheated in a toaster on the lowest setting for 1 to 2 minutes. Frosted pop tarts can be reheated in a toaster oven on the lowest setting for 1 to 2 minutes. Do not reheat frosted pop tarts in an upright toaster, as frosting may melt.
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