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By J. Mark Mutter We recently remembered the founding of our town as a separate entity - June 24, 1767.

With much fanfare, in 2017, we celebrated our 250th anniversary.

We have always known that our town was created by a legislative

─Photos by Chris Lundy (Above) Dozens of fire trucks and ambulances paraded down Hooper Avenue. (Right) This photo was taken of all the members in 1933.

By Chris Lundy 125 th anniversary of TOMS RIVER – A Toms River Fire Comtrail of fire trucks and pany No. 1. and the sirens. ambulances screamed Whereas most parades “Mr. America” or through the downtown have floats or groups of “Uncle Sam,” as he’s area, blaring sirens and marchers in the mix, sometimes called, got honking hor ns. The this one was almost en- a place of honor near parade ended at a band- tirely first responders. the front. His real name stand where music was K-9 units took point, is Joseph Placente, and playing. All of this was so there’d be some dis- he’s known for wearing in celebration for the tance between them patriotic clothes and

This Month In History: Toms River’s Unique Origin

act - by the provincial General Assembly nine years before the Declaration of Independence when we were still a British colony - but in a recent historic find, we never realized how truly unique and special that founding was.

Here’s the story.

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carrying the flag in local parades. He waved and saluted people on the sidelines.

Some of the trucks had names like “The Beast,” “Crosstown Express,” and “War (Fire - See Page 4)

mouth. The colonial legislature determined that the “two Towns of Nevysink [Middletown and Shrewsbur y] to make a County [Monmouth].”

As relations between the competing proprietors of the two halves (History - See Page 4)

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – If you’ve ever been to a fair or street festival, you know that it can be overwhelming. The sun is beating down.

Music is blasting. The smell of food cooking is carried by the breeze.

As people try to get you to come to their booth, they entice you with colorful decorations. They might even call out to you. The sounds and sights of people having a good time are all around you.

And you’re probably wiped out by the end of it. Part of it is sensory overload.

Now imagine that you have a sensory processing issue that makes this even more overloading.

One in six people have some kind of sensory need, whether it stems from being on the autism spectrum, or having PTSD, Parkinson’s, dementia or some other sensory processing (Vehicle - See Page 5)

COVID Report More Positive Than Past

By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – As the liaison to the Ocean County Health Department, Commissioner Gerry P. Little has delivered his share of bad news since officials began reporting COVID-19 updates last March.

For a long while, the focus was on documenting numbers – both positive cases and coronavirus-related deaths. Then, fast forward and Little’s report included acknowledging the difficulty in securing sufficient COVID-19 vaccine allocations.

During the height of the virus, health department officials gave daily reports of positive test results in excess of three digits. It also was not uncommon for (COVID - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 1 Wagon.” Most were local, but they came as far as Wallington and Rutherford.

The parade came down Hooper Avenue, turned right on Water Street, and came up Robbins Street before heading back out on Washington Street. The Shamrock & Thistle band played on the road and in front of the bandstand on Robbins, in front of the fire house. The Music Academy also put on a show, the first time they were able to since the pandemic.

A street festival with vendors was also held, and people shopped among the tables selling crafts, food, art, decorations and other items. Despite the recent rainy days, the weather was pretty good and there was a decent crowd.

It was a family event, which was important, since firefighters spend a lot of time away from their family, who always worry when they are on a call. The firehouse on Robbins is named the Henry Runko Firehouse, after a firefighter who died in the line of duty in 1981. Their substation in West Dover is named the Charles Weingroff Firehouse, named after a firefighter who died in the line of duty in 1973.

The building on Robbins was where they have been since 1913.

The fire company had been incorporated in 1896, however they were operating for years before that, according to company history.

In the early days, the bell atop the fire station had been purchased from Bayville Church. When it rang, teamsters would ar-

rive and pull the truck to the location. They would charge the fire company for their services, and leave the truck at the scene of the blaze for the firefighters to haul back.

The company had bought the truck for $600 from Howe Pump and Engine Company of Indianapolis. It was painted red, white, and blue and was lettered “The Toms River Fire Company.” Upon arrival, they put on a demonstration for the whole town. They put up a makeshift building and set it on fire and put it out twice – first with chemicals from the vehicle and then by drawing water from the Toms River.

Their first motorized truck would come in 1918.

Even in the second half of the 20th century, the volunteers did the best with what they were given. Former Chief Richard Beck has been with the fire company for 62 years, active for 60 of those years. He recalled that when he started, the boots they gave him had holes in them and they didn’t have a helmet that fit him. He used to sleep with the windows open year round so he could hear the siren.

One thing that’s always been needed is volunteers, he said. This has always been a volunteer company, and it’s hard to get people in the door when they live such busy lives. If anyone is interested, they need to just come to any fire house and ask how to join, and they’ll go through the testing and training.

Some families have members from several generations. For example, the Weingroffs.

Trustee Carl Weingroff talked about the amazing support shown by the fire com-

panies coming from all over the area for the event. There was even more going on behind the scenes. While all these units were at the parade, other fire companies were covering for them so that no town was without a squad in case of an emergency.

There was also a lot of work that led to the 125th anniversary event being a great success, he said.

But that fits the theme, in that the firefighters do a lot, without most people noticing, so that families can enjoy themselves.

─Photo by Chris Lundy The Shamrock & Thistle band performed during the parade and at the bandstand.

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Continued From Page 1 disorder. It’s a challenge for them to manage the lights, the sounds, and the crowds.

Because of this, families limit their time at events like this or skip them all together.

They don’t want their loved one to become overstimulated and overwhelmed.

However, many therapists will say that for most people, engagement in the community can be productive and helpful for them.

This is why the Toms River Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Developmental Disabilities is raising money to purchase a mobile Sensory Activation Vehicle that will be used at public events throughout town.

This will be like a mobile sensory room that can be parked at special events.

“We can help those with disabilities and their families enjoy community events such

The Toms River Times, June 26, 2021, Page 5 as street fairs and festivals,” the fundraiser stated. “By adding a sensory room to community events, we can help Toms River to become a more inclusive township where all of our residents can benefit from social events within our community. A sensory room is a dedicated space that gives access to tools and equipment that can be used to help an individual de-escalate and self regulate so they can reenter the event feeling secure, confident and a valued member of the community.”

For more information, visit kulturecity. org/f/toms-river-township/ or email educator Tracey Fournier at traceyfour@ gmail.com.

Donations can be made through the above website or by sending a check made out to Kulture City, mailed to TRMACDD, c/o 1358 Hooper Avenue, Box 180, Toms River, NJ 08753.

─Photo courtesy Kulture City This is an example of the type of Sensory Activation Vehicle that the township is raising funds for.

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Continued From Page 1 individual municipalities to document more than 100 cases in one day.

Hospitals in Ocean County went on divert several times. Nursing homes became overrun with COVID-19 outbreaks.

And – thousands ultimately lost their lives to the novel coronavirus.

In a county with more than a third of residents over 65, the struggle hit close to home. The next battle was locating enough vaccines for those considering it as an option.

When Little delivered his COVID-19 report at the most recent Ocean County Commissioner’s meeting, the first thing he did was remark on the smiling faces he saw from the dais. County directors concer ned about crowding meetings returned to the meeting room for the first time in ages. Most assembled felt comfortable with removing their masks.

“We have to thank our health department for this massive response,” said Little. “Overnight, we only had 19 new confirmed cases, which brings the total to 65,804.”

Only eight municipalities throughout the county reported at least one case on the day of Little’s report. Lakewood led the list, followed by Toms River and Jackson, which each documented three confirmed cases each.

“Long-term care facilities had six of the cases,” Little added. “For comparison purposes, there was a time that fifty

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Testing sites are seeing less traffic in comparison to the number previously swabbed at the direction of Ocean County health officials. Only four people showed up for COVID-19 tests last Tuesday.

According to Lit tle, over 247,926 Ocean County residents are fully vaccinated. This accounts for 49 percent of county residents over the age of 18.

Ocean County authorities ar ranged for additional vacci nation sites throughout the county, including sessions at the Ocean County Fire Training Academy on June 28. In addition, many libraries have taken on vaccine schedules.

The numbers have already increased in the week since Little’s report. Of the 510,000 Ocean County residents considered eligible for the vaccine, nearly 284,000 received at least one dose of the vaccine. Over 252,000 are now fully vaccinated.

Mortality statistics offer a dark picture of COVID-19 devastating impact in Ocean County. Lost lives cur rently total 2001, with Lakewood, Manchester, and Toms River all reporting more than 300 who succumbed to the vir us.

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OCC Expands Cybersecurity Program

TOMS RIVER - The Ocean County College (OCC) Cybersecurity curriculum has adopted two partner courses for the fall 2021 semester. Each is designed to prepare OCC students for valuable industry certifications.

The first is CompTIA’s Security+ (SY0601) course, which is delivered via their CertMaster Learn™ System and includes

lab exercises. It will be complemented by two lectures a week, using CompTIA presentation materials. This will be delivered as OCC’s redesigned “CSIT 200 Information Security Fundamentals” course.

The second is EC Council’s Certified Ethical Hacker version 11 (CEHv11) course, which has been fully integrated into OCC’s

Canvas Learning Management System. It consists of two modules per week, including lectures, labs, reading assignments, student summary essays, discussion topic, a short quiz, and additional links and resources.

This will be delivered as OCC’s new “CSIT 240 Certified Ethical Hacking: Tools and Techniques” course.

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Upon completion of each of these courses, successful students will have the option of obtaining practice test packages and exam vouchers through academic partner discounts, or for qualified students, via subsidies through OCC. “With the rash of cybersecurity breaches in the news today, credentialed cybersecurity professionals are a valuable commodity,” says Jon Weiss, college lecturer II, Computer Science. “Our curriculum here at OCC is designed to prepare our students to fill these roles by leveraging the best training from our recognized certification provider partners.”

Specifically in New Jersey, from April 2020 through March 2021, employers advertised more than 11,100 job openings for cybersecurity workers, according to data from CyberSeek, the leading source of information on the U.S. cybersecurity job market.

Nationally there were more than 464,000 openings during the same 12-month period.

These openings covered a range of occupations, including cybersecurity analyst, network engineer, network architect, vulnerability analyst, penetration tester and cybersecurity manager. Per the CompTIA Workforce and Learning Trends 2021 study, 93% of HR professionals indicate certifications are relevant in validating a candidate’s knowledge and job expertise to fill such openings, with 44% identifying certifications as highly relevant and 49% responding that they are moderately relevant.

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Smith: Local Transportation Projects Could Be Funded

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Two heavily-traveled bridges on Route 33 and Route 35 - both nearly a century old - and improvement projects for Freehold Borough and Middletown Township, cleared their first hurdle as they were approved by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) on the way to a likely floor vote, announced Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th), who sponsored each of the projects.

Smith worked extensively with state and local officials to propose and insert prioritized local transportation projects into the INVEST in America Act, a federal surface transportation reauthorization bill. The bill must pass the full House and then be considered in the Senate.

“Working with state and local officials, we carefully identified and reviewed these projects to address road safety hazards and ease travel for New Jersey drivers,” Smith said. “Both bridges would replace old spans that are structurally unsound and should have been replaced years ago. Route 33 and Route 35 are two of the heaviest-traveled state

highways in my district and many travelers will continue to use these bridges for many years, making these roadway improvements necessary and reasonable investments.”

“Monmouth County is continually growing, which results in putting more strain on our aging infrastructure. The Route 33 Bridge in Millstone Township and the Route 35 Bridge in Wall Township are both structures that are continually utilized by our growing number of residents and visitors,” said Monmouth County Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “We pride ourselves on putting the safety of these residents and visitors at the forefront of our improvements much the same as Congressman Chris Smith. Therefore, we could not be more grateful to Congressman Smith for spearheading these much-needed improvements in Monmouth County.”

In Monmouth County, Smith’s requests led to four projects added to the transportation bill: The Route 33 Bridge Over the Millstone River Project: Sponsored by New Jersey Department of Transporta-

tion (NJDOT), the Route 33 Bridge Over the Millstone River replacement project will substitute a dangerous structure with a modern, safer span. The current bridge, built in 1926, has been deemed structurally deficient. The estimated cost of the project is $4,550,000, with 80 percent, or $3,640,000, covered by Smith’s request to the T&I Committee.

The Route 35 Bridge Over the North Branch of Wreck Pond: NJDOT is the main sponsor of the Route 35 Bridge Over the North Branch of Wreck Pond replacement project. The current bridge which has been deemed structurally deficient and functionally obsolete, was constructed in 1931, and is used by thousands visiting the Jersey Shore.

The estimated project cost is $4,665,000, for which Smith successfully sought from the Committee the maximum 80 percent federal share, $3,736,000.

The Koleda Park Improvement Project: Middletown Township, sponsor of the project, would convert a vacant lot into useful community space. The project

includes a driveway for the adjacent elementary school to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety at a nearby intersection. A properly maintained, ADA-compliant parking lot on the site will reduce the need for visitors to park on neighborhood streets, offering better safety for those visiting the area for recreation at nearby recreational sites. Middletown has agreed to meet the 20 percent local sponsor match. Expected to cost $1,000,000, Smith requested the maximum 80 percent of the funding, or $800,000.

The Freehold Borough Parking Improvement project: This project would help alleviate the limited parking facilities in the historic town,

which is seat to the county government. It increases the number of parking spaces from 54 to 67, upgrading the heavily-used parking lot while also providing green space and reduced stormwater runoff. ADA-compliant curb ramps and crosswalks will be installed to allow increased accessibility. Parking will serve nearby county government service buildings, offices and small businesses such as restaurants. The local sponsor, the Borough of Freehold, is prepared to meet the 20 percent local match.

Anticipated to cost $697,145, Smith requested the maximum funding of 80 percent, or $557,716.

“Freehold Borough is the county seat of government,

and many who have driven to Freehold know all too well about the limited parking.

The parking project would improve access to local shops, eateries and offices,” Smith said.

Smith said the Koleda Park Improvement Project will make for much safer parking and walking for the many people who visit the popular park.

“The project would make the Koleda Park area much safer for the children and families who frequent the lake, ponds and other recreational sites,” Smith said.

“It will give drivers - and their passengers - much safer options for off-street parking and walking to their destinations.”

Central Ocean Rotary Awards $8,500 In Scholarships

─Photo courtesy Central Ocean Rotary TOMS RIVER – The Central Ocean Rotary Club of Toms River recently awarded scholarships to six local high school seniors from the Toms River Regional Schools, Ocean County Vocational & Technical Schools and Donovan Catholic. The awards were presented at the annual scholarship luncheon on June 15.

Students received awards of $1,000 to $1,500.

Central Ocean Rotary Scholarship chair and science teacher from Toms River High School South Christine Girtain conducted the award ceremony.

Pictured are scholarship winners Yadira Martinez, Amanda Brodsky, Ava Cahill and Hannah Poulos with Rotary members Michele Williams, Jill Rand and Christine Girtain. Additional winners not pictured include Bernice Amankwah and Payton Moroney.

Rotary International is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.

For membership information in Rotary International or for any questions, email centraloceanrotary@gmail.com.

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Continued From Page 1 became increasingly strained, New Jersey was reunited as one province in 1702. Rebellion and violence were so rampant, the proprietors jointly gave up their rights to govern to the Crown. There were nine counties then: East Jersey’s first four; Somerset, set off from Middlesex in 1688; and four in West Jersey: Cape May, Burlington, Gloucester, and Salem. (Ocean County would not be created until 1850; up until then, we were part of Monmouth County.)

During this time as a royal province - from 1702 to the Declaration of Independence in 1776 - the colonial population rapidly grew, resulting in the creation of new townships.

Three different procedures were used to create the new legal entities: 1. By “letters patents” (royal charters) from Queen Anne or one of the King Georges of England.

2. By orders from county courts.

3. By acts of the General Assembly.

The Turbulent 60s Unfortunately for history, we have no local records of our early days. In 1782, after the British attack on the Patriot blockhouse, the village of Toms River was burned to the ground - save but two residences of those reportedly still sympathetic to the King. All early local records were destroyed. The first town records still in existence start in 1783.

So, we are left to research and study other records to try and piece together Toms River’s early history.

Our creation in 1767 - in the turbulent ‘60s - was during the waning days of British influence in North America. In short order, the times were a-changing.

First, The French and Indian War or “Seven Years War,” saw the British rout the French from Canada and the colonies. But it changed things. It was costly to their Empire. By the end of the war, England’s national debt soared to 140 million pounds and five million pounds, yearly, in interest charges. But the per capita debt was shared unequally: in England: 18 pounds; in America: 18 schillings.

Second, Britain became an occupying force. When the war broke out in 1754, there were only about 500 redcoat regulars in the colonies; at war’s end, there were thousands.

The empire was no longer a collection of far-flung trading posts; Britain was now a global military power with a 120,000-man army and 80,000-man navy. So, the British began to adopt measures to fund and control the American part of their Empire, but as the historian Robert Middlekauff has written, the imperial ministers who began tightening the screws “did not know the people they were dealing with.”

Third, in 1763, the British, hoping to keep peace with the Native Americans, issued a proclamation that prohibited colonial settlements past the original thirteen colonies. The huge area from present day Ohio to Wisconsin was off limits to white settlers. The English policy was in keeping the colonists as near as possible to the ocean. The interior of America was to be kept as wild open space.

Fourth, also in 1763, New Jersey got a new governor: William Franklin, Benjamin’s

The Toms River Times, June 26, 2021, Page 9 son. He was the ninth governor in 25 years appointed by the Crown. Many of his predecessors were inept; some were corrupt. By all accounts, William Franklin was easy going, politically shrewd, capable, and more agreeable than his famous father. He took office at a time of relative calm. During this time, the Crown appointed governors to keep the peace and avoid trouble. Said Benjamin years earlier - then friendly with the English authorities “The colonies cost England nothing in forts, citadels, garrisons or armies to keep them in subjugation. They were governed at the expense of a little pen, ink, and paper.” But that was changing.

Fifth, and last, after the war, the British now thought it self-evident that the colonies should shoulder the cost of their own defense based on decisions from London. This was a change in their thinking as previously, they had allowed colonial assemblies to establish and collect taxes. This period of “salutary neglect” led colonial legislators to think that they were somehow equal to members of Parliament. Colonists thought the power to tax came from the consent of the governed.

The British view was different. They saw colonial assemblies as creatures of the Crown and thought of an elected colonial representative as no more powerful than some alderman in an English borough. The power to tax was based on the sovereign authority of the state residing in the Monarch, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons, and only the House of Commons could originate tax laws.

To think that the power to tax could be somehow shared with the colonists was ridiculous, thought the British. The colonists saw the right to tax as fundamental to liberty as Englishmen. With these clashing views, the stage was set for unrest.

Enactment of the Stamp Act in 1765 by the Parliament lit the fuse. It required that stamps be purchased and affixed to many legal documents used in everyday commerce. It was enacted as a means of raising revenue due to the French and Indian War’s costs.

The Stamp Act was sporadically enforced and never enforced in New Jersey - and was repealed in March 1766, but it left great unrest amongst the colonists. Celebrations up and down the Atlantic coast greeted repeal of the act as houses were illuminated, toasts were drunk, and paintings and verses were composed. One might wonder how Toms River, a busy commercial seaport community, may have celebrated! The Stamp Act’s repeal discredited political moderates in America, and gave those with more extreme views (at that time) greater influence. Patriots like Samuel Adams in Massachusetts and Patrick Henry in Virginia rose to fame. While it was repealed, at the same time, Parliament separately decreed in the Declaratory Act that it always had the ultimate authority to legislate for the colonies “in all Cases whatsoever.”

In New Jersey, before the Stamp Act’s repeal, fearing for his safety, the province’s tax collector resigned and was never replaced, petitions were signed, protests and mass gatherings were held, riots occurred, and Sons of Liberty groups began to form.

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TOMS RIVER – Silver Bay Elementary School Supervisor of Instruction Courtney Norcross has been named Arts Champion Educator of the Year by Young Audiences of New Jersey & Eastern Pennsylvania.

Silver Bay hosts the YA Arts Lab, a multiyear, arts-based grant funded by the Grunin Foundation in partnership with Young Audiences. For her prominent role in making the project so successful, Norcross was awarded this honor.

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─Photo courtesy Toms River Schools TOMS RIVER – Congratulations to High School North/Mates junior Oliva Takla and coach Michael Salvaggione for Olivia’s first place finish in the 800 and 1600 meter run at the NJSIAA South Jersey Group IV Track and

Field Championships!

During the weekend of June 12, Olivia ran 4:57 in the 1600 meter run at the State All Group IV meet, this accomplishment is the all- time Toms River School District record.

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TOMS RIVER – Congratulations to High School East senior Michael Conklin and coaches Warren

Free Summer Music Lessons For String Instruments

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Regional Schools will be offering free, in-person summer music lessons for Toms River students. These lessons are a great way to keep skills sharp over the summer, learn a new thing or two, and maybe meet some new friends too!

Students will receive a weekly 30-minute group lesson starting July 6 and ending August 5. These lessons are non-committal, so students may participate in as many or as few weeks as they would like. Make-up lessons are available if requested.

Registration is available until June 30. If the deadline has passed, contact Mr. Warren if you would still like to participate.

Who’s eligible: All Toms River students who will be in 4th to 12th grade in the 20212022 school year.

When: Once a week beginning July 6 and ending August 5.

Where: This year they have multiple locations all across town! Exact locations will be given when lessons are scheduled.

What should you bring: Bring your instrument and your lesson book from school.

How to register: Visit the Google Form at forms.gle/yUstwVqAJCpN9u8q6 or email Mr. Greg Warren at GWarren@trschools. com.

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Mental Health Awareness In The Bag For District Students

TOMS RIVER – Earlier this year, Toms River Regional Schools revealed its #TRCares campaign to support mental health. The #TRCares website provides multiple, critical, and local resources for students, including a Youth Counseling Program (YCP) being funded by the H. Hovnanian Foundation and with in-person and virtual support from the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County.

Just as important as the services themselves is the effort to spread the word; after all, what good are these resources if no one knows about them? Sometimes, you need to get the message right into people’s hands.

That’s the idea behind the #TRCares mental health bags, which TRRS distributed last week to district elementary schools. Inside each bag is a branded bracelet, magnet, and face mask, as well as a flyer for the YCP.

“The most important message we can be sharing with our students regarding mental health is that we hear you, we’re here for you, and we have resources for you,” Assistant Superintendent Cara DiMeo said. “It may sound like a small thing, a magnet, or a bracelet, but if it means one person seeing that #TRCares hashtag and asking, ‘What’s that?’ then these bags are definitely serving their purpose.”

The bagged merchandise was created by Toms River-based Farro’s Tees, and the initiative was funded by the H. Hovnanian Foundation as well as alternate federal funding earmarked for mental health. The Youth Counseling Program, in its second year of a three-year Hovnanian-funded grant cycle, serves students of all ages throughout the district with both in-person and virtual support services, and features a full roster of YMCA-approved and licensed clinicians.

“Knowing where to turn to and who you can trust can be very confusing to someone struggling with mental health,” Intermediate South School Psychologist Kevin Huff said.

“By getting that information out there and normalizing access, we have a better chance of getting those who need help to reach out and accept the support they need.”

While district leaders have worked extensively to make mental and social-emotional health a top priority, this effort has been driven largely by students. In March, the #TRuthsofTR project was launched, through which high school students and their teachers share their personal stories of struggle, loss, triumph and everyday life. More recently, high school seniors Molly Herr, Jordyn Mizrachi and Kelle Anwander partnered with Toms River Communities That Care’s (CTC) Clair Janal to launch a mental health podcast.

Hosted on Instagram at @trrs_mentalhealth, “TR Teens Talk” discusses topics affecting youth right now, from COVID-19 to mental burnout.

“Through ‘TR Teens Talk’, we hope to unite our youth in Toms River, and create a connection providing support to help others in our community thrive,” Janal said.

Resources, counseling, the sharing of personal stories and even merchandise all serve to raise awareness for, and eliminate the stigma of mental health. As summer break nears and the 2021-2022 school year is on the horizon, it’s a safe bet that efforts to foster the mental health of all students and staff will only increase.

Int. South Student National Winner In Poster Contest TOMS RIVER – Aniya Miller, 6th grader at Intermediate South, was recognized as a national winner in the MS-ISAC Cybersecurity Awareness Poster Contest! Her work will be included in an activity book that includes coloring pages, crosswords and other puzzles. The activity book will be available in the fall. Congratulations!

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Around The Jersey Shore 4-H Members Win State Art Awards

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County 4-H members recently competed in the New Jersey 4-H Animal Art Contest held virtually. 4-H members from throughout the state exhibited more than 225 entries in the 2-D Art, 3-D Art, Photography, and Video divisions within five animal categories - 1) Dog, 2) Equine, 3) Livestock (beef, dairy, goats, sheep, and swine), 5) Small Animals (rabbits, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, herpetology, and poultry) and 6) Other (alpacas, llamas, wildlife, and cats).

The Ocean County participants for the 2021 NJ 4-H Animal Art Contest were: • Isabella Andreacci, a member of the D.O.G. club, in Dogs, Photography • Gianna Buckney, a member of the Wise Quackers club, in Small Animals, 2-D Art • Gianna Buckney, a member of the Wise Quackers club, in Dogs, 2-D Art • Julia Buckney, a member of the Wise Quackers club, in Other Species, 2-D Art • Addison Gerhard, a member of D.O.G. club, in Dogs, Photography • Kyra Huebner, a member of D.O.G. club, in Dogs, Photography, won Best in Division – Senior • Maura O’Brien, a member of Fantastic 4-Her club, in Other Species, Photography • Maura O’Brien, a member of Fantastic 4-Her club, in Dogs, 2-D Art “We are proud of the accomplishments of the 4-H members from our county!

The virtual New Jersey 4-H Animal Art Contest provided an opportunity for 4-H members to engage in creative activities and showcase their art and photography skills on a state level.” Amelia Valente, Ocean County 4-H Program Associate said.

New Jersey Wind Symphony Returns To The Great Auditorium NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Wind Symphony (NJWS) will open the Summer Stars Classical 2021 Concert Series at the Great Auditorium at Ocean Grove on July 1 at 7:30 p.m.

The series, led by Gordon Turk, Artistic Director, features nationally known ensembles and soloists.

The NJWS is one of the premier wind ensembles in the United States with musicians from the NYC Metropolitan area who volunteer their time and talents. The NJWS is happy to return to the Great Auditorium to share their concert program featuring a variety of music from light classics and famous marches.

For more information about the NJWS, visit njwindsymphony.org. For venue information and tickets, visit oceangrove.org/stars.

The 4-H Youth Development Program is part of Rutgers, New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station - Cooperative Extension. 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.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Why A Dill Pickle’s Good For You

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Lately, I’ve been working on my herbal garden and just planted some rosemary and lavender. I saw dill plants available for purchase, but those won’t grow as a perennial in my Colorado area which is zone 6 because the herb won’t survive temperatures below 25 degrees. Our winters always include temperatures in single digits, or below! So, a dill plant is not an option in my herb garden, however it might be for you, and today’s article is to tell you why a dill pickle’s good or you!

I’m going to share the medicinal benefits of this delicious and ancient weed!

The dill plant is related to the “carrot” family of plants which sounds bizarre.

Dill is an “umbellifer” which means it is related to asafoetida, caraway seeds, celery powder, parsley, coriander seeds and fennel. An allergy to one of the spices may mean you have a cross sensitivity to the others listed here.

Anethum graveolens, commonly called dill or dill weed, has been used for eons because it has incredible health benefits for your intestinal tract. It can help with diarrhea, f latulence, indigestion and stomach pain. It stimulates appetite too.

Active constituents in dill stimulate and activate digestive juices and bile so it aids digestion.

Dill has a lot of iron, magnesium and vitamin B6. Since it contains many antioxidants like vitamin C, and natural beta carotene, it reduces damage from free radicals. It’s great for kidney and urinary tract health, as well as the brain, heart and eye tissue. As an added perk, dill may help

to lower LDL cholesterol very slightly.

Just a note of caution, dill supplements have mild diuretic properties so if you take a supplement, that might mean you lose water more rapidly. This is helpful for people with hypertension, however, the it could be a problem for some people who take lithium for example. Talk to your doctor about using a dill supplement which is concentrated. This warning does not apply if you are sprinkling a dash of dried dill spice, or adding a sprig of fresh dill on your meal.

Here are 8 ways you can incorporate fresh dill into your day: 1. Put on top of vegetables during the last two minutes of roasting 2. Add it to potato salad 3. Use it in soup 4. Make a tzatziki sauce and add dill 5. Make dill pickles!

6. Put it on top of fish before you cook 7. Make a “tea” by steeping sprigs of dill for 5 minutes in water, add honey/lemon 8. Scissor a small sprig of dill into your garden salad Some people wonder if drying dill is better than freezing it. I recommend freezing it and it’s very easy. Rinse fresh dill of impurities in water and shake off the excess, then pat the sprigs dry. Lay them out on a cookie sheet and put in freezer to flash freeze them. Later on, you can transfer the frozen dill sprigs to a storage bag and keep in the freezer for up to 6 months. If you are supplementing with dill tablets, please make sure you ask your doctor if it’s right for you, especially if you already take blood pressure pills or diuretics.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2021 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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To donate blood or for information on how to organize a blood drive, call Toll Free: 1-800-933-2566. Visit: nybloodcenter.org.

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BRICK – The United States Coast GuardAuxiliary, Flotilla 16-05 located in Brick will be offering a 1 dayAbout Boating Safely class on June 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, Unit 129 located at 2025 Church Road in Toms River.

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Around The Jersey Shore Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Welcomes Summer Interns

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OCEAN COUNTY – Prosecutor Bradley University, Seton Hall University, StevenD. Billhimer, First Assistant Prosecutor Mi- son University, Stockton University, Temple chael T. Nolan, Jr. and Chief Joseph F. Mitch- University, the University of Delaware and ell welcomed the summer student interns to the University of Maryland. the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office.

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“Light Up the Shore” At FirstEnergy Park

By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – BlueClaws will be hosting three nights of Light Up the Shore – laser light shows at FirstEnergy Park from July 16 through 18.

Stadium gates will open at 7:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 8:30 p.m., lasting about 35 to 40 minutes. Food and drink will be available as well as Mini Golf and the Boardwalk will be open during the event.

The laser light show will feature a wide range of music from cur rent pop to classic rock. With the lights being intricately choreographed to the music, it displays a one-of-a-kind show across the Jersey Shore sky.

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Continued From Page 9 during this time of great uncertainty, our town was established. From 1702 to 1776 in New Jersey: 25 to 35 towns were created by a royal patent - by order of the king or queen. This included Stafford Township to our south created in 1749.

Twelve towns were created by a county court order - in Cape May, Morris, and Sussex Counties.

Seven towns were created by a legislative act - six in Cumberland County and one in Monmouth County. That town in Monmouth County was our town - named then, in the Assembly’s act, as the “Town of Dover.”

A close study of the provincial Assembly records reveals that the Cumberland County town creations were done in one “omnibus” act. In 1748, when Cumberland was formed out of part of Salem County, the six towns, referred to as “precincts,” were all lumped together with that new county’s creation. These are the Cumberland towns of Greenwich, Hopewell, Stow Creek, Deerfield, Fairfield, and Maurice River.

The historical record tells us that only one town was created by an act of the General Assembly all by itself. Our town!

That June 24, 1767 Assembly act created the new Town of Dover out of the lower half of Shrewsbury Township. The description of its borders, in the Act, shows a huge stretch of territory from the Atlantic coast to the east, to the Burlington line to the west, and from the Metedeconk River to the north, and to

The Toms River Times, June 26, 2021, Page 23 Stafford to the south. It also carved out small parts of Shrewsbury and added them to two existing Monmouth towns, Freehold and Upper Freehold. Those towns had already been in existence for many years before 1767.

So: in the long annals of New Jersey history, only ONE town - OUR town - stands alone with this special distinction - created all alone, in a single act, by elected representatives - the General Assembly - and not by a decree of a far-away monarch or a royally approved judge.

We were created, simply, by “we the people” - the people’s chosen officials of New Jersey.

We know that our town is a special, unique place. It’s been that way since the very beginning. Happy birthday Toms River!

SOURCES: The Story of New Jersey’s Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968 by John Snyder published by the N.J. Bureau of Geology and Topography, 1969; The War That Made America by Fred Anderson, 2005; The Stamp Act Crisis by Edmund and Helen Morgan, 1963; Rebels Rising by Benjamin Carp, 2007; The Glorious Cause by Robert Middlekauff, 2005; The Long Fuse: How England Lost the American Colonies by Don Cook, 1995; The Loyal Son by Daniel Epstein, 2017.

NEXT: More on the Stamp Act’s adoption, petitions and riots in opposition to it, the Act’s repeal, and in the midst of all of this, the founding of our town.

J. Mark Mutter is the retired Toms River Clerk. He chaired the Township’s 225 year anniversary committee in 1992 and its 250 year anniversary committee in 2017. He served on the then Dover Township Committee for nine years and was Mayor in 1993 and 2000. He is

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By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – What’s a better way to celebrate America’s birthday than watching a colorful fireworks show in your community.

Last year, several towns had to cancel their annual fireworks display due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With restrictions being lifted, towns are gearing up and preparing for a fun-filled holiday.

So mark your calendars! Listed below are places where you can see this year’s Independence Day fireworks shows: Barnegat: July 2 (rain date July 5); Barnegat High School.

Beachwood: July 4; View from either side of the Toms River in Beachwood and Island Heights.

Brick: July 1 & July 8; Windward Beach Park Freehold: July 10; Michael J. Tighe Park.

Jackson: July 2 through 4 at Six Flags Great Adventure; July 10 at Johnson Park.

Lacey: July 3 (rain date July 5); Lacey Township High School.

Lakewood: July 2 through 4; FirstEnergy Park. Red, White and BlueClaws Weekend with post-game fireworks following games.

Lavallette: July 4; Centennial Gardens and Gazebo.

Point Pleasant Beach: July 4; Jenkinson’s boardwalk.

Seaside Heights: July 4; Seaside Heights boardwalk.

Toms River: July 4; Shelter Cove Beach.

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The impact of the COVID pandemic has shuff led Seaside Height’s dining scene somewhat. But, many favorite restaurants and stands are back at full stride, some have moved to new spaces,and new soon-to-be-favorites are opening.

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Boardwalk outdoor dining has grown steadily, also, as the pandemic era initiative to assist restaurants with space restrictions became so popular that the Borough has continued it.

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These five new residences on Hancock Avenue are typical of the fast-paced residential development in Seaside Heights.

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Two Bayfront Areas Offer a Variety of Enjoyment Options

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FROM $649,900 Two Bayfront recreation areas provide additional enjoyment options for visitors to Seaside Heights.

Two bayfront recreation areas overlooking floor with bay views. the beautiful Barnegat Bay are enjoyable Sunset Beach is north of Rt 37 on the features that people might tend to not assobayfront. This area provides a sandy beach ciate with Seaside Heights. The town is one with shallow water that is ideal for families of the few on the Atlantic that is so compact with small children. The area also has hosts that it is just a short walk from enjoying the a classic Stewart's Root Beer, a sit-down ocean to delighting in the bay. restaurant, a boat launching ramp, kayak The southern recreation area is on Rt 35 rentals, a dock for fishing and crabbing, and a south of Rt 37 on the border of Seaside livery operation that rents boats for a fishing Park. This area features a dock for fishing and crabbing. and crabbing, as well as a livery operation The beach is protected by lifeguards in seathat rents personal watercraft and pontoon son, and a beach badge is required. Parking boats. Dock Outfitters manages the southis free. Sunset Beach is a popular place from ern area and offers a well-stocked tackle which to enjoy beautiful sunsets. shop as well as a café that features a second https://exit82.com/bayfront/

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A familiar commercial site on the Boulevard undergoes renovation while The Pier at Seaside on the southern end of the Boardwalk nears completion.

Seaside Heights is experiencing an evolution to a year-round family destination and investors in new businesses are taking notice while existing businesses are responding by expanding.

Borough government has an exciting vision for the town as an enjoy able oceanfront community with a larger proportion of year-round residents and businesses. The town leaders welcome developers and business people to come to them with their ideas and their own dream for a thriving business.

At the same time, existing businesses are expanding, either adding to their existing space, or moving

within town to larger space. Two examples: PJ’s Place, a popular seafood restaurant recently moved from its location on the Boulevard to larger space on Ocean Terrace, by the Boardwalk. Heavy Reel Brewing, the popular micro-brewery, took advantage of the pandemic hiatus to move to much larger space a few blocks north of its prior location.

Major construction on commercial projects continues on the Boardwalk and Boulevard with more planned. Seaside Heights considers itself a YES town and invites potential investors to meet with town leaders to explore creative projects.

Visit exit82.com/business/ for more information.

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Enjoy Lots of Free Events

There are many ways to get wet and cool in Seaside Heights, The Breakwater Beach water park with numerous water activities join the ocean and bay as refreshing and enjoyable options.

Amusement games from classic midway wheels to skill games like the Frog Bog delight all ages on the Seaside Heights Boardwalk and Casino Pier.

Fireworks, massive kite spectaculars, and lots of music events provide a fantastic schedule of free events for visitors to Seaside Heights.

A full schedule of entertainment and events has returned to Seaside Heights.

There are typically events held throughout the year, both by the town and by outside organizations, and following last year’s pandemic restrictions the rebound this year is phenomenal.

Starting July 1 there is an abundant schedule of entertainment, most of it free, to add to your enjoyment of Seaside Heights.

Come for an event and then enjoy a great variety of food, shopping, arcade play, Casino Pier, and The Classic American Boardwalk.

Or, if you are planning to visit Seaside Heights, check to see what additional free entertainment is available for your

pleasure.

Fireworks return July 4 and every Wednesday until just before Labor Day. The Kites in the Heights Tuesday Evening kite shows continue to grow in popularity. And this year, the Bubble Storms that children enjoy so much will again join the kite shows. Music events are plentiful, including a number of tribute concerts on the beach featuring the music of music legends such as Styx, Yes, and Billy Joel.

There is too much to cover in a short article, so we encourage you to look for the event schedule page elsewhere in this section and to visit exit82.com/events/ regularly for the most current event and entertainment information.

Seaside Heights honors the dedication of those who keep our country safe through their service in our armed forces. That gratitude is shown through free beach access and discounts at Seaside Heights businesses for active duty and retired military personnel.

The Borough of Seaside Heights offer s free access to the beach for active and retired military personnel and their dependents (spouses, civil union partners, and children) with a valid form of Military ID. The business community also provides

discounts for active and retired military personnel, with a valid form of military ID, on amusements, food, retail, lodging, and parking.

Military-friendly businesses are indicated by the “Military Discounts Available” sign displayed in their front windows. Details of offers for active-duty and retired military personnel are available at https://exit82. com/military-friendly/ The Borough of Seaside Heights thanks you for your service.

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A SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION PROVIDED BY YOUR FRIENDS IN SEASIDE HEIGHTS.

2021 Seaside Heights Events

In addition to the events below, Saturdays in June, July, and August, Jersey Shore Country hosts the Boots on the Boardwalk country dance party at 7 p.m. in front of their studios on the Boardwalk near Sumner Ave. JUNE 26 27

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Crossed Oars Sports Lifeguards (Flag Football) Movies on the Beach - Jaws Beach Volleyball Clinic, Great American Volleyball John Adams Discusses The Road to Independence Jersey Shore Jukebox Fireworks Concert - All American Variety Show 2 for 1 Beach Day Kites in the Heights Ron Albanese’s Kiddie Rock N Roll Comedy Show Beach Volleyball Clinic, Great American Volleyball Fireworks Tribute Band (not specified) Kris Jenkins Crossed Oars Sports Lifeguards Bringing Thomas Jefferson to Life Movies on the Beach Aladdin Concert - October Rose & Billy Wilkins Dad & Me Beach Day Kites in the Heights Beach Volleyball Clinic, Great American Volleyball Fireworks Billy Joel Tribute Concert by Captain Jack Crossed Oars Sports Lifeguards Broadway Meets the Beach Malpractice Movies on the Beach Toy Story 4 Sky's the Limit Dupree Tribute Concert Friend & Me Day on the Beach Kites in the Heights Ron Albanese’s Kiddie Rock N Roll Comedy Show Beach Volleyball Clinic, Great American Volleyball Big Joe Henry Variety Show Fireworks SoulShine An Allman Brothers Experience Rock N Roll Chorus Movies on the Beach Frozen II Concert Sounds of the Street Dog Royalty Days Kites in the Heights Ron Albanese’s Kiddie Rock N Roll Comedy Show 3PLO Beach Volleyball Clinic, Great American Volleyball Big Joe Henry Variety Show Fireworks Crossed Oars Sports Lifeguards Yes Tribute Concert Awaken Matthew Piazzi & the DeBonairs

8:30 -10:30pm

Hiering Sand Lot Carteret Beach

6:00 - 8:00pm

Sunset Beach

6:00 - 8:00pm

Carousel Pavilion

7:00pm 9:30 -10:00pm 7:00 - 9:00pm ALL DAY 4:00 - 7:00pm 7:00pm

Carteret Stage Beach Franklin Stage ALL BEACHES Carteret Avenue Carousel Pavilion

6:00 - 8:00pm

Sunset Beach

9:30 -10:00pm

Beach

7:00pm 6:00 - 8:00pm 8:30 -10:30pm 7:00 -9:00pm ALL DAY 4:00 - 7:00pm

Carousel Pavilion Hiering Sand Lot Carousel Pavilion Carteret Beach Franklin Stage ALL BEACHES Carteret Beach

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Sunset Beach

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Beach Beach Hiering Sand Lot Carousel Pavilion Carteret Stage Carteret Beach Franklin Stage Beach Carteret Beach Carousel Pavilion

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Sunset Beach

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Boardwalk Beach Beach Carteret Stage Carteret Beach Franklin Stage Boardwalk Carteret Beach Carousel Pavilion

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Sunset Beach

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Movies on the Beach Tom & Jerry 8:30 - 10:30pm Concert Stiletto & The Saxman 7:00 - 9:00pm 2 for 1 Beach Day ALL DAY Kites in the Heights 4:00 - 7:00pm Mr. Ray’s Wonders Kids Music that Rocks!

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Beach Volleyball Clinic, Great American Volleyball Big Joe Henry Variety Show Fireworks Ray Anderson’s David BowieTribute Band Concert Arts & Crafts by the Sea Rock N Roll Chorus Concert Movies on the Beach - The Lion King Concert Jukebox Legends Dad & Me Beach Day Kites in the Heights Ron Albanese’s Kiddie Rock N Roll Comedy Show Big Joe Henry Variety Show Fireworks Styx Tribute Concert by Return to Paradise Broadway Meets the Beach Monster Energy Concert Movies on the Beach - The Secret Life of Pets 2 2 for 1 Beach Day Concert Jullian & Dominique Friend & Me Day Kites in the Heights Miss Jolie Children’s Music Big Joe Henry Variety Show Fireworks Crosby, Stills and Nash Acoustic Guitar Williams Honor, Jersey Shore Country Movies on the Beach Raya & The Last Dragon Concert Gerard Esposito Dog Royalty Days Kites in the Heights Ron Albanese’s Kiddie Rock N Roll Comedy Show Fireworks Tribute Concert Splintered Sunlight Grateful Dead Broadway Meets the Beach Bad Fish Concert Matthew Piazzi & the DeBonairs Movies on the Beach Moana Concert - Joey Arminio & The Family Kites in the Heights

6:00-8:00pm Sunset Beach 7:00 - 9:00pm Boardwalk 9:30 - 10:00pm Beach 7:30 - 9:00pm Beach 11:00-7:00pm Boardwalk 7:00 pm Carteret Stage 8:30 - 11:00pm Carteret Beach 7:00 - 9:00pm Franklin Stage ALL DAY Beach 4:00 - 7:00pm Carteret Beach 7:00pm Carousel Pavilion 7:00 - 9:00pm Boardwalk 9:30 - 10:00pm Beach 7:30 - 9:00pm Beach 7:00pm Carousel Pavilion TBA 8:30 - 11:00pm Carteret Beach ALL DAY ALL BEACHES 7:00 - 9:00pm Franklin Stage ALL DAY Beach 4:00 - 7:00pm Carteret Beach 7:00pm Carousel Pavilion 7:00 - 9:00pm Boardwalk 9:30 - 10:00pm Beach Carousel Bldg 7:30pm Beach stage 8:30 - 10:30pm Carteret Beach 7:00 - 9:00pm Franklin Stage 9:00am - 5:00pm Boardwalk 4:00 - 7:00pm Carteret Beach 7:00pm Carousel Pavilion 9:30 - 10:00pm Beach 7:30 - 9:00pm 7:00pm Carousel Pavilion 7:00 pm 8:30 - 10:30pm 7:00 - 9:00pm 4:00 - 7:00pm

Carteret Stage Carteret Beach Franklin Stage Carteret Beach

Fireworks 9:30 - 10:00pm RV Rally Family Motor Coach Association ALL DAY TWC Event TBA Jersey Pizza Crawl Wine Festival (Disco 54 concert TBA) TBA Wine Festival (Super Trans concert TBA) TBA Little Walk for Brain Cancer TBA Antique Car Show Vintage Auto Club of OC 9:00am - 3:00pm Charity 5K, Little by Little, Inc. (Haiti Benefit) 8:00-12:30 Cheap Thrills Motorcycle Show & Swap (Hershey) 10:00-10:00 7th Annual Rock the Farm Tribute Festival 12:00-10:00pm St. Jude’s Walk TBA

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Boardwalk Boardwalk/Beach Boardwalk/Beach Boardwalk Bay Blvd/Grant Boardwalk 1415 Boulevard Grant Parking Lot

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Car Show Bring ‘Em Out Promotions 4 x 4 Beach Take Over Jeep Rally Seaside Half Marathon First Night

Seaside Heights offers a tremendous variety of activities and events available for your enjoyment in Seaside Heights.

Schedules change for various reasons and we suggest that you visit www.exit82.com/events/ for the most recent information.

ALL DAY

Bay Blvd/School Hiering Lot/Beach

12:00-5:00 pm

Arcades

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Around The Jersey Shore Three Indicted For Murder In TR Apartments Shooting

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – Three suspects who were involved in the Toms River Apartments shooting have been indicted for murder, officials said.

On the night of October 11, 2020, Javon Cutler, 19, of Bayville, and two friends were leaving the Toms River Apar t ments, when someone opened fire on their car. As a result, Cutler was hit in the head. He was immediately brought to Community Medical Center for treatment. He then was transported to Jersey Shore Medical Center, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries on October 14, 2020.

Investigation revealed that Shadrach Correa, 19, Daivon Sullivan, 19, and Leyron Jones, 24, all of Toms River, had acted together to car r y out the shooting.

All three defendants were charged in connection with Cutler’s murder on October 28, 2020 and have been lodged in the Ocean County Jail since they were taken into custody.

On June 16, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that all three men were indicted on the charge of Murder as well as two counts of Attempted Murder, Conspiracy to Commit Murder, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.

Prosecutor Billhimer acknowledged the efforts of Senior Assistant Prosecutor Robert Cassidy who is handling the

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case on behalf of the State, as well as the following agencies: Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit; Ocea n Cou nt y P rose cut or’s Of f ice Narcotics Strike Force; Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit; Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Regional SWAT Team; Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Victim Witness Advocacy Unit; Toms River Township Police Department; Toms River Township Police Detective Bureau; Toms River Township Police Department Emergency Services Unit; Toms River Township Special Enforcement Team; Manchester Township Police Department; Barnegat Township Police Department; Berkeley Township Police Department; Seaside Heig ht s Pol ic e D e p a r t me nt ; Br ick Township Police Depar tment; Lakewood Tow nship Police Depar t ment; Jackson Township Police Department; South Toms River Police Department; Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit; New Jersey State Police; Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office; Ocean County Department of Corrections; New Jersey State Department of Corrections; New Jersey State Police; and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The charges referenced above are merely accusations and the press and public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

I’ll Keep My Mask On, Mind Your Business

Dear Joel, The mask mandates are being lifted and I couldn’t be happier. In the places where wearing a mask is my choice, I have been approached by several mask wearing people who have been pretty aggressive. They keep asking me why I’m not wearing one and trying to make me feel bad about my decision to go mask-free. Is it right for them to ask me such personal questions?

Answer: People are returning to normal at their own pace. I agree it’s pretty nervy for a complete stranger to lecture you, so tell them politely but firmly that you are obeying the current re-

strictions while still exercising your own decision. It’s ok for them to be concerned, but it’s not ok for them to tell you what you should be doing. Thank them and remind them that they have made their choice, now you should be allowed to make yours.

Thanks for writing.

Joel Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio.com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM.

If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566 (800603-CARE (2273). “Home health care with feeling. (“Home Health Care with Feeling”)

Do you have something you want everyone to know? Is there an issue that needs to be addressed?

Write a letter to make yourself heard.

BERRIES GIVE THIS SNACK CAKE A BRIGHT POP OF COLOR AND FRESH FLAVOR

By America’s Test Kitchen BERRY SNACK CAKE Serves 12

Vegetable oil spray 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces and softened 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup whole milk 3/4 cup blueberries 3/4 cup raspberries 1. Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray the inside bottom and sides of an 8 inch square metal baking pan with vegetable oil spray. Line the bottom of the baking pan with an 8-inch square piece of parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or a large bowl if using a handheld mixer), combine softened butter and sugar. Beat on medium-high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes.

3. Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until combined, about 30 seconds.

4. Carefully add half of the flour mixture. Mix on

low speed until combined, about 30 seconds.

With the mixer running, slowly pour in milk and mix until combined, about 30 seconds. Add the remaining flour mixture. Mix on low speed until well combined, about 30 seconds.

5. Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl and stir in any remaining dry flour (the batter will be very thick). Add blueberries and raspberries and gently stir until just combined. Scrape the batter into the parchment-lined baking pan and smooth the top.

6. Bake until the cake is golden brown, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.

7. Transfer baking pan to a cooling rack and let the cake cool completely in the pan, about 2 hours. Remove the cake from the baking pan and discard the parchment. Cut the cake into pieces and serve.

Recipe notes Here are two ways to speed up the butter softening process: 1. Counter method: Cut the butter into 1-inch pieces (to create more surface area). Place the butter on a plate and wait about 30 minutes.

Once the butter gives to light pressure (try to push your fingertip into the butter), it’s ready to use.

2. Microwave method: Cut the butter into 1-inch pieces and place on a microwave-safe plate. Heat in the microwave at 50% power for 10 seconds. Check the butter with the fingertip test. Heat for another 5 to 10 seconds if necessary.

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

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