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Approximately 80 individuals applied to participate in a physical education test to serve as Manchester Police officers at the Manchester Township High School. By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Nearly 80 applicants came out to test their mettle for becoming a police officer in Manchester Township. New Police Chief Robert Dolan recently
reported to the Township mayor and council regarding the rather extensive physical exam. This marked the new chief’s fi rst report to the gover ning body since his appointment. Dolan, who took his
Will Marijuana Legalization Prompt K9 Retirements?
By Alyssa Riccardi OCEA N COU NT Y – Recently, New Jersey has joined the list of several other states who have legalized marijuana. But how will this decision effect K9 units and drug sniffing dogs? Back in November, New Jersey residents voted on
the Marijuana Legalization Amendment, with about 67 percent of residents voting ‘yes’ to legalize adult use of marijuana. In other states like Virginia and New Mexico who have legalized the drug, many police departments made the stark decision to retire
–Photos courtesy Manchester Police Police applicants take part in a boxing match as one of several means to test the strength, agility, coordination and endurance of those seeking a spot on the Township Police Department in the future.
oath of office on July 1, replaced Lisa Parker who retired at the end of June. He said the police department administered the Physical Agility Examination at the Manchest e r Tow n sh ip H ig h
School. It is the fi rst phase of testing for the position of Police Officer and Class II Special Officer. Dolan said, “we had 79 applicants on very short notice and we
August 7, 2021
Residents Request More Variety In Businesses
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Residents have been wanting more variety in the businesses opening in town, particularly in light of yet another dollar store being approved. Resident Judy Noonan once again brought it up during the public comment period of a recent Township Council meeting. She said the township needs to attract more diverse businesses to the community noting high costs of items at some of the existing grocery stores. She asked if anyone reached out to the Aldi’s grocery food chain. Mayor Robert Hudak said that he had months ago and at fi rst “they seemed interested and later they said no. We are reaching back out to them again. I can’t force them to do (come to town).” Noonan said she reached out to them as well (Businesses - See Page 4)
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their narcotics dogs early. Here in Ocean County, the Sheriff’s Office had prepared for the decision since the beginning of 2020, –Photo by Alyssa Riccardi before the amendment was Pictured is Officer Ray Vosseller with even approved. “It’s safe to say that we his partner Duke. Duke is one of the knew this was coming. So, first K9s at the Sheriff’s Officed not imprinted on marijuana. (K9 - See Page 5)
–Photo By Bob Vosseller New Manchester Councilwoman Michele Zolezi is joined by family members while being sworn in to office by Township Clerk Sabina Martin during a recent council meeting. By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Michele Zolezi officially joined the Township Council during a recent meeting. Joined by family members, she took the oath of office administered by Township Clerk Sabina Martin. (Council - See Page 8)
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feeding of wild life including feral cats in the township. “It is an expansion of how we feed nonpets and it also includes a must do and can’t do. We can’t overfeed domestic or wild animals,” Councilman Samuel Fusaro said. The amendment known as the “Cats and Wild Animal Control Chapter of the Township of Manchester” will make it illegal “to give, place, expose, deposit, distribute or scatter any edible material with the intention of feeding, attracting or enticing wildlife.” Feeding does not include baiting in the legal taking of fish and/or game. The ordinance is intended to manage the feeding of wild animals, including, but not limited to feral cats, squirrels and other rodents, as well as the roaming of unneutered cats. Under the ordinance no person shall own, keep or harbor any wild animal or feral cat within Manchester except in compliance within the provisions of the township code. The same was stated for feeding any wild animal or feral cat. Those found in violation will receive a written warning by the Animal Control officer with subsequent violations punishable by a $50 to $500 fi ne for each violation. The ordinance will have a second reading at the Council’s August 9 meeting. Ordinances And Grants Other ordinances authorized the sale of four lots. They include 202 Pine Street which has a minimum bid of $475,000,
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302 and 304 Central Avenue both with a minimum bid of $142,000, and 316 Central Avenue with a minimum bid of $9,486. An ordinance recommended by the Township’s Engineer Robert Mullen, concerning drainage and to make construction codes more uniform was also introduced by the governing body. The Council also accepted the BodyWorn Camera grant funds in the amount of $154,888. This is a state grant to cover the cost of body cameras for the Township Police department which is part of a state mandate for all police departments in New Jersey. It was explained that these funds will be used to pay down a $219,000 bond for that purpose. Affordable Housing Issues Three affordability assistance grants were authorized with the owner of affordability housing units at Birchwood at Whiting. Clerk Sabina Martin noted the amount as being $290,713.13. Fusaro said “everyone knows about affordable housing law. The order we received from the court involves three different parts, housing, assistance in the housing where we are paying for their fi rst month’s rent and there is also repairs. We have caught up on all those requirements.” The Council also voted on a contract for the Schoolhouse/Wranglebrook Road improvement project. They rejected all bids that were submitted for the leasing of a portion of the township water tank for placement of cellular antennas.
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Continued From Page 1 we trained (the dogs) not to imprint on marijuana,” Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy said. Departments like Ocean County train several dogs for multiple different uses. Along with narcotics dogs, you have bomb detection dogs, tracking dogs, patrol dogs and more. James Reilly, a retired sergeant who served for 31 years at the Toms River Police Department and is now an Investigator at the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office, has worked with 26 K9s in his career. He explained how there’s more to K9 units than just drug sniffing dogs. “You have dogs that sniff at arson scenes and can tell you where the accelerant was used, if it was used. You have bomb detection dogs that can tell you ‘Hey, this is not safe.’ They’ll do a lot of bomb sweeps for public events. You do have the narcotics dogs. You have dogs whose sole purpose is just tracking. They’ll track missing Alzheimer’s patients, a missing child or they could track a suspect that maybe assaulted somebody and left on foot. Then you have the patrol aspect who are capable of clearing a building to make sure nobody is hiding inside. They will also apprehend a suspect and can be used to clear an area outside to make sure nobody is hiding in the woods who committed a crime,” Reilly said. When it comes to narcotics dogs, Reilly explained how once a dog has been trained and imprinted on the smell of marijuana, it’s impossible to retrain them and remove that odor from their palate. “They’re trained on certain drugs, and they
The Manchester Times, August 7, 2021, Page 5 don’t know whether they are searching for that specific drug or any of the other ones they were imprinted on. So that’s why the dogs that are currently imprinted on marijuana become obsolete because they have been imprinted with this odor and they understand that odor gets them their reward and it’s next to impossible to remove that odor because they’ve been rewarded for it,” Reilly said. “The dogs that are imprinted on marijuana can be used still if there’s a search warrant. At that point even if they did indicate marijuana, we already have the right to be there. And they can sniff out other drugs they’ve been trained to do.” To prepare for this change, the department stopped training narcotics dogs to imprint on the scent of weed. It would become an issue if police searched a car or home for drugs that turned out to be marijuana, as they would be violating that person’s rights. “For a car, we wouldn’t use a dog imprinted on marijuana because they would be a violation, so those dogs will no longer be able to do that. But a lot of the more recent dogs, since we knew that this was coming, we stopped imprinting the dogs on marijuana,” Reilly said. “We can put the odor in the dog, but we can’t take it out. The last two classes I trained, I didn’t imprint marijuana on those dogs. So, you have dogs out there that are four to five years old, that have a lot of work life left in them but they’re imprinted on marijuana. They just can’t be used for that anymore.” Reilly assured that their dogs who are imprinted on cannabis won’t be retiring any time soon. He explained how a majority of their K9s are cross trained, so they can be used for other situations.
“There’s still a lot of uses for them in the patrol aspect. If they were just a narcotics dog, then I could definitely see that (retiring). Most of our dogs are crosstrained, so they still have that patrol function and there is a use for them,” Reilly said. “As they near retirement, you may retire them a little earlier than you would have to.” Officer Ray Vosseller’s partner, Duke, is a 3-year-old German shepherd and one of the first K9s at the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office trained not to be imprinted on marijuana. Now that weed is legal in the state, this change in training will become the new standard for future K9s. “They’re a valuable tool. They have a big purpose and especially in Ocean and Monmouth County. There’s a lot of dogs out there and they do a lot of good. We train often and
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Continued From Page 1 She replaces Robert Hudak who now sits across from the dais as mayor of the township. He had replaced Kenneth Palmer who resigned in mid-June to assume a judgeship in New Jersey Superior Court. The new council member said that while this was a period of change for the township, noting that along with a new council
member and mayor, it was also seeing a new police chief, Robert Dolan and new acting business administrator, Brandon Umbra, that these were positive changes “I’ve been hearing from the public that they are quite concerned that there has been a lot of change. Sometimes I think we see change as a negative thing. We need to realize the changes in our town have all been a positive thing. Our mayor went on to a wonderful opportunity so we have a
new mayor who I am looking forward to working with and who I have worked well with in the past on the planning board,” she said. “I am very honored and humbled to be here. I have lived here in town my entire life. I have served our town on the planning board which I have chaired for the last five years and have worked with some amazing people including the professionals we have here today,” Zolezi added.
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She called her experience on the Planning Board and various municipal bodies, including the Open Space Committee and Master Plan Committee, “extremely fulfilling and rewarding. Continuing my public service in the role of a Township Council Member would be the perfect forum to utilize my experience, knowledge, and talents for the betterment of our community,” she said. “I’m very honored and humbled to be here.” Zolezi was appointed to the position until December 31. She will be required to run in the November 2 general election should she wish to fulfill the remainder of the unexpired term. She is an Environmental Division Manager and Corporate Environmental Affairs Executive, currently employed by Earle, with over 25 years of environmental consulting, material management and regulatory compliance experience. Her job involves working in local, state and federal regulatory compliance related to environmental issues surrounding real estate. Mayor Hudak offered his congratulations on her appointment saying, “Ms. Zolezi and I worked well together during our time on the Planning Board, and I look forward to continuing that working relationship.” “There is no better place to raise a family,” she said. “With my two children, we have been involved in Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading, school academics and sports, clubs, Veterans Day ceremonies, holiday tree lightings and a host of wonderful events over the years.” Martin mentioned that officially, Zolezi was sworn in prior to the regular meeting in order for the council to have a quorum. Council President Craig Wallis and Vice Council President Joan Brush were absent from the session. Councilman Sam Fusaro ran the meeting in their absence.
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MANCHESTER – Students and their parents/guardians entering grades 1 to 5 for the 2021-2022 school year are cordially invited to attend the New Student Orientation on August 26 at 1 p.m. Meet the principal, Mrs. Mazur, and vice principal, Miss Young. Information about Ridgeway Elementary School will be presented and new students will receive welcome gifts. Pizza will be served, followed by a school tour. Orientation for students entering kindergarten for the 2021-2022 school year will be held on August 31 at 10 a.m. Preschool orientation for students entering preschool for the 2021-2022 school year will be held on August 30. There will be two sessions: AM students at 9 a.m. and PM students at 10:15 a.m.
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F EATURED L ETTER DEP Is Not Protecting Bay Head Bay Head residents continue to be disgruntled and frustrated with NJ Transit and the NJ DEP due to their lack of response and concern for issues raised about the construction of the new substation in the Bay Head Rail Yard. On June 24, 2021, Save Barnegat Bay filed an Environmental Rights Act (ERA) complaint against NJ Transit for their blatant lack of compliance with regulatory standards to protect Barnegat Bay, the wetlands area and the endangered and threatened species who forage, live and breed in this area. Specifically, in New Jersey, ospreys are listed as threatened under the Endangered and Nongame Species Conservation Act of 1973. Nests are protected during the nesting season from April 1 through August 31. During this time nests cannot be disturbed or moved. Despite this decree, construction has continued, which has led to the abandonment of osprey habitats due to the continued disturbance. Ospreys have occupied the wetlands nesting platforms for over ten years, but unfortunately these nests have been rendered uninhabitable. NJ Transit requested and received an adjournment for the hearing, for a date in late August. Unfortunately, NJ Transit, when applying for permits, they received a
“categorical exclusion” from the National Environmental Policy Act. The community of Bay Head asks the question, “Why?” Additionally, NJ Transit applied for a permit in September of 2020 to discharge up to 50,000 gallons of industrial waste groundwater into Twilight Lake for a period of one year. The initial request was for 100,000 gallons. This permit is part of the construction process of the new Substation that is being built in the wetlands of Twilight Lake. The lake is a tidal waterway to Barnegat Bay, which is designated as “Category 1,” and therefore, protected under the highest standards from degradation of any kind. On April 22, 2021, the NJ DEP held a public hearing in two virtual sessions which provided all concerned parties the opportunity to voice their concerns about the potential harm that allowance of dewatering would have on Twilight Lake. Over 100 individuals attended the meetings and voiced significant concerns with the potential of NJ Transit dumping industrial wastewater into Twilight Lake, the centerpiece of Bay Head, where residents and summertime visitors, swim, fish, kayak and enjoy sunsets. The lake is also a habitat and foraging area to several threatened and endangered species including the osprey, the least tern, and the black-crowned night heron. In addition to the
hearing, the community residents wrote letters to the NJ DEP with photos and videos of their activities and the wildlife enjoying this lake. Residents have continued to inquire as to the status of this permit, but after three months there is still no answer from the NJ DEP. It is unconscionable that anyone be allowed to dump into Twilight Lake, no less than industrial waste water from a historically contaminated site. How is the NJ DEP’s inaction possible? Despite over two years of legal action against NJ Transit for the construction of the substation due to the negative environmental impact this project will have on the surrounding area, the agency has not afforded the Bay Head community any reasonable or acceptable changes to their construction plan. Presently there are viable options available to replace this $24 million project, which will support antiquated technology. Among them are re-directing funding to a Battery Power Pilot project, similar to that currently being conducted by the LIRR, which would pave the way for the full rail system to transition in the future. Edward Nolan Bay Head
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Councilman Rodrick Is Wrong, But So Is The System There is a lot of chaos in the Toms River Schools right now because Township Councilman Dan Rodrick has been trying to influence three board members - Kevin Kidney, Ashley Palmiere and Lisa Contessa – to vote for a certain superintendent. That person, James Altobello, will then give Rodrick an administrator job in the district. Everyone is crying foul. Democrats. Republicans. Everyone. But the problem is not with Rodrick. The problem is with the system. The big two political parties have been doing stuff like this for decades. Maybe centuries. The only reason anyone has a problem with it right now is that Rodrick isn’t popular with his fellow Republicans. If he was popular, then they would have no problem with him influencing board members and getting a cushy desk job as payment. Other Republicans have done it. The Democrats would do it too if they were able. All the Democrats and all the Republicans are now beating on Rodrick because he’s an easy target. It makes them look like the good guys. But look at how many people (Mayor) Mo Hill has on his payroll that are good friends. Think about how many people employed by the county got their job because of someone they know. The county has been run by Republicans for decades. Some of them working there are lifers. They’ve been at the public trough forever. They’ve probably never held a real job. Yes, Rodrick is wrong. But that’s not why people are angry at him. The other politicians are angry at him because he’s playing their game better than they are. Ron David Toms River
Concern About Six Flags Ride This letter is in regards to the temporary closing of a ride due to a partial derailment. Hello, my name is Aaron Neitzel. I am 14 years old and in the Boy Scouts. I am sending you this message for a merit badge requirement. I would like to share my opinion on the recent closing of the Six Flags ride “El Toro.” I feel very concerned about the safety of El Toro, as I recently went on that ride. I would also express concern to the riders that were on it at the time, as they could have lost their lives easily. I hope that this issue would be fixed in the foreseeable future. Also, I would try to help get that fixed, as I will be working there the summer of when I turn 15 years old. I would finally like to share that I think Six Flags should work on other rides, mostly the older ones, due to the possibility of the same scenario happening again. Anyways, these were my opinions on the shutdown. I hope you enjoyed my opinions and viewpoints on this topic. I hope you find this information helpful. Aaron Neitzel Jackson
Lacey Rail Trail Safety An Issue Ocean County has a very good system of trails to hike. While working on a hiking merit badge for my Boy Scout troop, I hiked many of them. For one of my hikes, I hiked on the Barnegat Branch Trail from Berkeley to Barnegat and back. Many others were hiking the trail as well and enjoying the outdoors. Hopefully, the trail will be completed in the near future so that people will be able to hike from Toms River all the way to Barnegat and back. The one criticism I have of the trail is that it’s difficult
to cross from the northern section to the southern section at Lacey Road In order to hike the full trail, you have to cross Lacey Road, with five lanes of traffic. Hopefully, the county will consider rectifying that problem by putting a light or a crosswalk so that hikers and other people using the trail can safely cross Lacey Road without taking their life in their hands. Hunter Ellingham Berkeley
Affordable Housing Hurts The Environment In the June 10th edition of The Coast Star, an individual, Barry Weshnak, penned a letter to the editor about his view that New Jersey’s affordable housing requirements have a negative effect on New Jersey’s environment. I could not agree more with this thoughtful letter. The affordable housing program contributes significantly to the clearing of woodlands, development of farms, water pollution, and emissions which are caused by traffic density. Environmental advocates passionately support their causes - cleaner air and water, preserving open space, and promoting renewable energy. All of these are laudable goals. Yet, all too often, these advocates remain silent to the impact that affordable housing has on the environment. It is hypocritical that environmental groups do not speak out against the state’s affordable housing requirements. New Jersey’s onerous affordable housing mandates have placed our towns in the untenable situation of being forced to build high-density housing without regard for the impact on the community, local infrastructure, or the environment. Those who consider ourselves environmentalists cannot have it both ways. Sean T. Kean Assemblyman, 30th District
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Chris Smith Three bipartisan amendments offered by Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) to enhance federal support for autism research and Lyme disease programs passed the House of Representatives as part of an en bloc amendment during consideration of the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 (H.R. 4502). The first of Smith’s amendments, cosponsored by Rep. Mike Doyle (D-PA), would redirect $10 million from the HHS Office of the Secretary to the CDC’s Birth Defects, Development Disabilities, Disabilities and Health account. Endorsed by Autism Speaks, Smith’s amendment would allow the CDC to expand their Autism Developmental Disability Monitoring (ADDM) Network to nine additional sites, as well as enhance six of the existing sites by following-up with 16-year-olds who were identified as autistic earlier in life. “The Autism Developmental Disability Monitoring Network has been a tremendous asset for understanding the prevalence
of autism in communities across the country,” said Smith, who co-founded the Autism Caucus and has authored four major laws on autism. “This much-needed funding will make a big difference by providing good, solid data that is critical to combatting autism and providing better access to care and services for the autism community.” The CDC’s ADDM Network has sites across the country that track the autism diagnosis of children of certain ages, and at some sites, follow-up with the children as they age to observe what services - such as applied behavior analysis - they have received to determine if those services have positively impacted their development. Smith’s other two amendments - cosponsored by a bipartisan group of Lyme Disease Caucus members - would provide funding for research and treatments to combat the surge of Lyme disease across the country. One would redirect $3 million from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Wide Activities and Program Support account and place it into the CDC’s Emerging Zoonotic and Infectious Disease account for Lyme disease activities. The other would direct the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to spend $5 million of its funding on the (Government - See Page 11)
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Continued From Page 1 had only four no shows compared to the last time where we had 169 applicants and 98 no shows. Most everyone is moving forward to the next phase.” The Physical Agility Examination consisted of a variety of exercises including pullups, push-ups, sit-ups, one mile run and a one-minute boxing match against another applicant. The test was administered by members of the Township Police Department, who ensured the integrity of each exercise, Dolan explained. Auxiliary Police Officers provided assistance in administering the parking plan, and Manchester Township Emergency Medical Technicians were on-hand to monitor the health and safety of the participating applicants. During the boxing matches, Chief Master Paul Prendergast, owner and lead instructor of Paul Prendergast Karate Schools, volunteered to officiate. Assisting Chief Master Prendergast was Master Andrew Andreadis. “This physical test is the first of many steps in the process of becoming a member of the
The Manchester Times, August 7, 2021, Page 11 Manchester Township Police Department, one of best law enforcement agencies in the State of New Jersey. I expect each and every one of you to put forth your very best effort,” Dolan told the candidates. Chief Dolan thanked the Manchester Township School District for accommodating this important test on a weekend, and for the invaluable assistance of their staff in ensuring that any day-of needs of the police department were met. Those applicants who successfully completed all phases of the physical agility examination will advance to the next phase of testing, the written examination. From there, those with the best combined physical/written score will advance to the oral review board. Chief Dolan said that “we have a spot opening up with a retirement on July 23 and there will be spots opening up next year. We did get some last-minute applicants after background checking.” Council President Craig Wallis asked if “the test given the same as it was in previous years?” The chief responded, “yes it was.” “It is a very strenuous test and it really separates some people,” Wallis said.
–Photos courtesy Manchester Police Push ups are a part of the strenuous test that was recently administered to those who applied to serve on the Manchester Township Police force.
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Continued From Page 10 LymeX Innovation Accelerator - a new public-private partnership intended to spur innovation in research, diagnostics, and treatments for Lyme disease through a prize competition. “Lyme disease is exploding all over this country and is highly endemic in my home state of New Jersey,” said Smith, who has been advocating for a more robust government response to Lyme since 1992. “We
urgently need a testing capability that is reliable and affordable, and this funding will help advance diagnostics as we continue searching for effective treatments for Lyme patients.” According to a December 2020 report from the HHS Tick-Borne Disease Working Group, Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease with an estimated 300,000 new cases - a figure that many researchers believe is underreported and could be up to 476,000 cases - diagnosed each year.
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WHITING – On October 20, a trip to the Jersey Four at the Shore Club (formerly Doolans). A tribute to Frankie Vallie & the Four Seasons. Package includes one-hour open bar, plated lunch, including salad, choice of entree, dessert and coffee. Dancing to four
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Police Academy, Sgt. Ventre began his law enforcement career in Manchester Township in July of 1997 and achieved the rank of sergeant in 2012. Among his many recognitions are the Honorable Service Award, two Meritorious Service Awards, and the 911 Recognition Award for his service in New York City following the World Trade Center attacks. He also served as a Field Training Officer, DARE instructor, and completed the prestigious New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Command and Leadership Academy. “Look out for each other. Protect each other. This is a family, and one day you’ll get to where I am,” Sgt. Ventre said. The Department would like to wish Sgt. Ventre all the best in his retirement! It is well deserved!
Fall Mum And Soup Sale
WHITING – The Whiting United Methodist Church will be having a Mum and Soup Sale on September 11 at the front of the church building from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or until all items are sold out. They will be charging $5 per mum and $4 per quart of soup. The mums are assorted colors so come early in the day to insure you get your favorite. This is
a great time to get ready for your fall decorating and stock up on some hearty homemade soups. There will be no preorders! They are located at 55 Lacey Road in Whiting across from Crestwood Manor. If you have any questions, you can call the church office at 732-350-6878 Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Volunteer Fire Co. To Host Oldies Group Fundraiser
WHITING – The Whiting Volunteer Fire Co #1 will be having a fundraiser at the fi rehouse on August 28. It will be an Oldies Group (JERSEY JUKEBOX).
Doors open 6 p.m., show from 7 till 9 p.m. Light refreshments will be available. Tickets are $20. Call 908-803-1947 for more information.
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Free Hindenburg History Tours Offered
LAKEHURST –Would you like to see with your own eyes where the Hindenburg burned and then crashed? Would you like to see “Hangar One” where the Hindenburg was kept when waiting for return trips to Germany? Would you like to see the beauty of the “Cathedral Chapel of the Air” with wonderful stained glass windows, beautiful altar and an inspiring shrine to New Jersey airship veterans and the four chaplins? Would you like to see the Ready Room with all five Branches of the Military, POW/MIA Room? If you do, then the Navy Lakehurst Historical Society can make that happen for you. Tours are free though donations are
gratefully accepted! The tours are every Wednesday and second Saturday of the month and in April to October every second and fourth Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. The tours are about three hours long. Call N.L.H.S at 732-575-6904 or e-mail BillSchmidt1000@aol.com about the Lakehurst Hindenburg Tour! A four-week prior notice is required from the time you wish to go on the tour as you are entering the Navy Lakehurst Air Base. There is a Gift Shop for Hindenburg and military items for sale in the Hindenburg Room. Hats, shirts, coffee mugs and patches are available through cash only sales. The Navy Lakehurst Historical Society is looking for a few volunteers to aid in the operation of the Hindenburg Tour.
Whiting Garden Club To Resume Meetings
WHITING – The Whiting Garden Club has announced that they will resume meetings as of October 6 at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Route 539, Whiting, A lot has changed over the last year and half since the last meeting, but they are looking forward to the 2021-2022 season with enthusiasm. They hope you will join us and are most anxious to reconnect with former members and meet new ones. Just a reminder, there are no dues! The first meeting is scheduled for October 6 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The plan is to continue to meet on the first Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. as follows:
• November 3 • December 1 (Holiday Brunch) • January - no meeting • February 2 • March 2 • April 6 • May 4 • June 1
They are working on setting up programs for these upcoming dates and hope to be able offer the same kinds of meetings we have had in the past. At the time, they are scheduled to have a presentation on Wildflowers by Edie Hindermann on October 6.
Lakeside Garden Club Announces Flea Market
WHITING – The Lakeside Garden Club of Cedar Glen Lakes will be holding a Flea Market on October 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lakeside Hall, 100 Michigan Ave. in Whiting.
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Travel Bocce Club Announces New Trips
WHITING – The Travel Bocce Club has announced the following new trips:
Foxwoods & Mohegan Sun: October 4 through 6; Double $280 Vermont: October 18 through 22; Double $720 Mount Rushmore, The Badlands & Black Hills Of South Dakota: May 13 through 23, 2022; Double $1075 Mackinac Island: June 12 through 18, 2022; Double $669 The Ark Encounter, Creation Museum:
July 11 through 16, 2022; Double $610 Garden Of The Gods, The Royal Gorge & Colorado Springs: August 12 through 22, 2022; Double $1179 Montreal & Quebec City & Canada City- Ottawa: October 1 through 7, 2022; Double $750 Call Debbie @ 201-618-8514 for more information. Purchase tickets every Tuesday from 10 a.m. till 12 p.m. at Hilltop Clubhouse Village 5 at 325 Schoolhouse Rd., Whiting.
MTEF To Hold 12th Annual Golf Outing
MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township Educational Foundation will hold their 12th Annual MTEF/The Hesse Companies Golf Outing on September 17 at Gambler Ridge Golf Club. Tee time is 8 a.m. Proceeds from the golf outing will support the MTEF’s school grant programs. Individual golfer fees are $175 if registered by August 17, $195 after August 17. Golf fee includes: breakfast, golf, cart, bag drop service, use of putting green/driving range, lunch, awards. Take advantage of the Early Bird Bonus: register by August
17 and save $20 and get one free ticket for the $1 million hole in one contest! The MTEF is also seeking business and individual sponsors for the event at levels from $25 to $3,000. Register online for golf & sponsorships at mtef4kids.org. Registration closes September 9. The Manchester Township Educational Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to improving the quality of the educational experiences for all students in the Manchester Township Public School district.
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WHTING – Save the date, Saturday, August 28! The Whiting United Methodist Church will be having their annual indoor Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. They are located at 55 Lacey Road in Whiting. You can search for that special item from their large assortment of kitchen items, handbags, jewelry, tools, knick knacks, crafts, books, linens and holiday items. They will have house plants for sale too!
There are too many items to mention but there is a big choice to please everyone. Look for the bake table when you walk in, where you can purchase some homemade goodies! And check out the Methodist Café that will be open for a light breakfast, coffee and tea and a lunch menu of pulled pork and hot dogs, chips and drinks. If you have any questions when you arrive, just look for the Methodist on a Mission staff and they can direct you!
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By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – A young man swimming in one of the lakes on the Heritage Minerals property drowned on August 1, police said. Jimy Sadan Gomez-Estrada, 22, of Cliffside Park, was swimming in one of the lakes at around 6:30 p.m. He and another swimmer were in distress. Passersby were able to pull them both out. Lifesaving measures were performed on Gomez-Estrada, but he ultimately was pronounced dead at Community Medical Center in Toms River. The mining company that used to operate the property had dug up the area so much that they eventually formed lakes. But, they don’t have the safe bottom that natural lakes have. There are drop-offs to depths of 60 feet and some estimate that the deepest lake is 3,000 feet deep. Additionally, the mineral water that fills the lake reduces buoyancy, and the temperature is cold. All of these
factors make it very hazardous, police warn. Any witnesses at “Crystal Lake” is urged to contact Detective Richard Conklin of the Manchester Township Police Department’s Investigations Bureau at 732-657-2009 ext. 4211. Assisting with this investigation is the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department Crime Scene Investigation Unit and the Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office. The Manchester Township Police Department would like to remind the public that the Heritage Minerals or “ASARCO” site is private property. It is closed for recreational and/or other use and it is a criminal offense to enter or remain on the property. In the interest of public safety, the Manchester Township Police urges everyone to obey the “No Trespassing” signs posted at the site. Trespassers are subject to substantial fines and penalties up to and including incarceration for being on the property.
Whiting United Methodist Church Announces Annual Flea Market
WHITING – Looking for hidden treasures? Save the date, August 28! The Whiting United Methodist Church will be having their annual indoor Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. They are located at 55 Lacey Road in Whiting. You can search for that special item from our large assortment of kitchen items, handbags,
jewelry, tools, knick-knacks, books, linens and holiday items. There are too many items to mention but there is a big choice to please everyone. They will also have a bake table where you can purchase some homemade goodies! The Methodist Café will also be open for light breakfast and a lunch menu for purchase.
Historical Society Seeks Members
LAKEHURST – The Borough of Lakehurst Historical Society is looking for a few women and men to aid in the operation of the Museum. The Museum is located in the old St. John’s Church on Center St. in Lakehurst. Built in 1874 by and for the Irish railroad workers in what was called Manchester Village, it was the first Catholic church in Ocean County.
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Two Men Arrested For Stealing $500 Of Medication
By Alyssa Riccardi MANCHESTER – Two men from Brooklyn have been arrested and charged for shoplifting after allegedly stealing medicine from multiple pharmacies in various states. On June 28, Patrolman Michael Terranova went to the Rite Aid Pharmacy in Manchester regarding a report about two men stealing over $500 worth of over-the-counter cough and cold medications. After reviewing the surveillance footage, photos of the two subjects were posted over social media by police. Investigation revealed that the same two suspects were also involved in pharmacy shoplifting incidents in Toms River and Springfield. Even further, Detective Joseph Fastige of the Manchester Township Police Department’s Investigations Bureau discovered that the suspects were also involved stealing from several townships in Pennsylvania and New York. With the help of Detective Jeff McGee of the Plymouth Township Police Department Pa., Fastige was able to identify the suspects as Lasha Dekanoidze, 35, and Giorgi Adeishvili, 38, both of Brooklyn, New York. Subsequently, both suspects were charged with third degree Shoplifting.
On July 26, Fastige was able to make contact with the suspects through phone and both Dekanoidze and Adeishvili turned themselves into the Manchester Township Police Department. Dekanoidze was subsequently released on a summons and Adeishvili was transported to the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing. In addition, police found that Dekanoidze and Adeishvilli have been linked to additional unsolved shoplifting incidents throughout New Jersey. The Manchester Township Police Department would like to thank the Plymouth Township Police Department (PA), the Lower Merion Township Police Department (PA), the Wright Township Police Department (PA), the Toms River Police Department, the Springfield Township Police Department and the Rite Aid Organized Retail Crime Investigation section for their collective and cooperative assistance in the investigation. Anyone with information regarding these investigations are encouraged to contact the Manchester Township Police Department at 732-657-6111. As a reminder, anonymous tips can be submitted online at manchesterpolicenj.com.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
5 Impressive Natural Remedies For Chronic Constipation
By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Our gut takes a beating over a lifetime, and while it’s not my favorite subject (because it reminds me of my brother’s colon cancer), I feel that the intestines are the place to focus if you ever want to truly regain your health. Today’s article focuses on constipation because if you are not eliminating toxins properly, they will build up in your body and increase your risk for many diseases. Some people reading this today think that constipation means they cannot have a bowel movement, but that’s not true. If you have small ‘rocks and pebbles’ coming out, that is also constipation and should be treated. First and foremost, start drinking more because hydration will soften stools. Consider food intolerances because some foods will cause you to be constipated. For example, a diet high in dairy and rice for example is not good for you. Chronic unrelenting stress will cause some people to become constipated, and likewise it could trigger bought of diarrhea, or alternating bouts of each. I know a person who suffered with IBS for the last 3 years, and now that she’s made a new life decision, she is completely cured! Amazing to me, and yet not really! We all know that unchecked stress leads to illness over time. You may be wondering about medications you take, and if those can contribute to your problem. The answer is yes, and there are many drugs that cause or exacerbate a person’s constipation, most commonly allergy medications, opiates and blood pressure pills. Here are some of the best things you can do to help yourself. Of course, as your doctor if it’s right for you:
1. Probiotics - These help replenish lost flora in the gastrointestinal tract, and that is important to healing. 2. Ginger - This herb is calming to digestion and helps with nausea. It has an antimicrobial effect on pathogens in the gut. You can cook with this easily if you grate some fresh ginger into your recipes, or use a dash of the dried powder. 3. Fennel - This relaxes the muscles in the intestinal tract and may help relieve constipation and gassiness. 4. Lemon zest - Get an organic lemon and grate some fresh lemon peel into your recipes. A brand-new study in the journal, Foods found that supplementing meals with lemon peel reduced inflammation in the gut lining of the mice they studied. 5. Triphala - This herb is widely available in American health food stores and online. It’s a combination of three different herbs (Terminalia bellirica, Emblica officinalis, and Terminalia Chebula, so we call it “triphala.” It has been used for various GI ailments, including stomach pain, constipation and flatulence. Check with your doctor about triphala if you are taking medications for diabetes and hypertension because it may not be right for you. In summary, when your gut is given some TLC from herbs and enzymes, your whole body responds. Your skin wounds heal faster, your acne clears up, your autoimmune antibodies go down, infections become less frequent, immunity goes up, and best of all your regularity improves. If you’re interested in a longer version of this article, I will email it to you just sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.
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Seaport Society Makes Waves at Huddy Park
By Sydney Kennedy TOMS RIVER – Pirates paraded through Huddy Park last weekend to walk a fellow seafarer off the plank and into the Toms River. Though not before they merrily auctioned off his personal effects for small sums of the British currency quid. The plank that the humiliated pirate was ushered off of was not a permanent fixture
on Luker Bridge, but a hallmark of the Toms River Seaport Society’s Summer Festival. The festival was the Seaport Society’s reentry into Toms River community events, which have only just resumed at an almost pre-pandemic pace this summer. “This is our forty-fifth year,” Scott Johnston said. “And actually, I guess, forty-fourth,” he amended. Event co-chairs Johnston and
George Corbeels, like many local event organizers, have been missing the joys of their summer tradition since 2019. Now, they will look to the summer of 2022 to celebrate 45 years of summer festivals. Admission to the event was free of charge. Instead, the Seaport Society hoped to spark attendees’ interest in their organization and museum. They also aimed to increase mem-
bership at the Toms River Seaport Society and Maritime Museum, which is dedicated to preserving local maritime history, specifically in the Toms River and Barnegat Bay areas. This year’s event also marked the summer festival’s evolution from featuring only wooden boats to hosting wooden boats and vintage fiberglass boats. “If we don’t have it,” Johnston said of the annual festival, “probably half of Toms River wouldn’t know we exist.” The family-friendly event featured a workstation for children to build their own boats and sail them in a nearby pool. An abundance of boats, some for sale, were on display. The Vintage Automobile Museum of New Jersey was raffling off a Mustang. Maritime antiques and other goods were available for purchase from the Seaport Society. Attendees also enjoyed food trucks and patronized and connected with local artisans, businesses and organizations. Of course, the Valhalla Pirates provided entertainment. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary was in attendance. Attendees could learn more about water safety, sign up for boating safety classes and more. “We’re glad to be back,” Division Commander Terry Bearce said. Also among the vendors were longtime hobbyists like Heinz Ricken, Club Director of the Scale Ship Modeler’s Association of North America. Ricken displayed several sleek, meticulously crafted scale ships. “It’s good to see people,” Ricken, who has been building scale ships for more than 50 years, said. Arthur Strock brought his favorite boat that he’s recently built to the festival. Strock mirrored a tried-and-true English design for the polished wooden sailboat on display. The design, Strock said, was originally done by renowned boat and canoe designer Percy Blandford. Strock has been building boats since he was 28 years old. “And now I’m 81,” he said. Anyone can become a member to the Seaport Society and Maritime Museum. The Seaport Society also accepts volunteers and donations. To learn more, visit their website at tomsriverseaport.org or call 732-3499209. The Maritime Museum is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The museum is located at 78 East Water Street, Toms River, New Jersey.
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Dear Joel, I find television so bad lately. The news is depressing; the shows are violent or racy and sports has become a platform for opinions and protest. It is so hard to find anything fun to watch but old movies. Do you have any suggestions for tv viewing? Answer: I agree, tv is really awful, but there are a couple things that you might enjoy. I like to watch old game shows. They’re clean and funny and the whole family can play together. I also enjoy many of the documentaries that you can find in
places like the History Channel, National Geographic and the Animal Planet. The old movies are great too and when in doubt, there’s nothing wrong with a good book. 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.
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Kick Off Code Blue 2021/2022 Season
TOMS RIVER – Just Believe Inc. will be hosting “Kick Off Code Blue” 2021/2022 Season on October 23 from 6 to 10 p.m. Just Believe is a non-profit organization helping the homeless and disenfranchised in Ocean County.
Their Kick Off Code Blue event will be a family food fun night, with a gift auction and they will be raffl ing off 50/50s with the big cash prize. Come out for a night with just believe entrance fee is $15. The event will take place at 250 Riverwood Dr. in Toms River.
PROMISING LONG-LASTING RELIEF FOR NEUROPATHY SUFFERERS Read All About How These Jersey Shore offices are the Go-To Locations for Relief of Pain, Numbness and Tingling response to a nerve’s stimulation of the muscle. The tests are used to help detect neuromuscular abnormalities as well as Peripheral Neuropathy disorders. When someone’s nerves become injured and/or damaged, either through accident, infection, or exposure to drugs they can develop neuropathic pain, or neuropathy.
Do you Suffer with Chronic Neuropathic Pain? It’s estimated that in the United States, more than 20 million people have some form of neuropathic pain. There are many reasons why Neuropathy can become dangerous, if left untreated… Each year in the United States there are about 86,000 diabetesrelated amputations. That is one of the most feared complications The neuropathic pain becomes more and severe as the of the disease. No one likes to think about that, but it’s a reality. nerve tissue becomes more and more inflamed. Neuropathy can cause people to fall more often. Falls are a large percentage of fatal home accidents and have been increasing over “AFTER THE FIRST DAY MY FEET WERE NO LONGER COLD.” the years. More than 86% of the victims of a fall are 65 old or older. In the beginning I was skeptical of the treatments because I have Sometimes a fall can cause serious problems like a broken hip tried many things over the last nine years and nothing has worked. (which can be fatal). I was thrilled that after the first day my feet were no longer cold. I People with Neuropathy can have problems walking. Walking is a terrific am now able to sleep without socks, which I haven’t been able to exercise. So, those who suffer with peripheral neuropathy can increase do in 8 years. The pain is also getting progressively less. I am able their risk of cardiovascular disease because they stop being active. to be on my feet for longer periods of time. This helps me to get Here’s something else. Research shows the drugs you may be more exercise and generally feel better. My family tells me I am taking to lower your cholesterol may actually cause you to develop more upbeat and fun to be around. - Dennis R. peripheral neuropathy pain. Shocking? I know. How is Neuropathy Diagnosed? Neuropathic conditions are diagnosed through a neurological clinic examination utilizing medical technology known as nerve conduction velocity testing and Electromyography (EMG). These diagnostic tests measure muscle response and electrical activity in
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Medical Cannabis Dispensary To Open In Waretown
By Stephanie Faughnan WARETOWN – Medical cannabis patients in Ocean County have something to look forward to in the near future: Access to their prescribed treatment will soon be closer to home. As it now stands, there are no medical marijuana dispensaries in Ocean County. Many patients travel as far as Bellmawr, Eatontown and Egg Harbor City to fulfill their prescriptions. Justice Cannabis Co. - formerly known as Justice Grown, a Las Vegas company, established its presence in New Jersey after receiving state licensing approval in December 2019. The company operates a marijuana cultivation facility in Ewing. “Our mission is to provide affordable cannabis to patients,” said Todd Johnson, Executive Vice President and Head of New Jersey Operations at Justice. “We want to do the same for regular consumers once recreational cannabis is available in the state.” Local government boards have already approved the construction of the medical marijuana dispensary in Ocean Township. Plans are underway to commence building in the Waretown Town Center, where ShopRite is the primary tenant. The 42,000 square foot dispensary will face Route 9 and offer plenty of parking. Prior to taking over the Route 9 location Sonic once occupied, Dunkin Donuts began erecting steel on the pad where Justice plans to set up shop. Cannabis will not be cultivated or manufactured at the Waretown facility. Medical marijuana patients will have a vast selection of product choices. These include the flower itself and extractions in the form of vape cartridges, topicals, and tinctures. Product will be shipped in from Ewing or other authorized locations as needed to accommodate patient needs. Justice plans to open the Waretown dispensary within the next year. In addition, the company has plans for a retail establishment in Ewing and is in negotiations for a third retail facility within the state at an undisclosed location. According to Laureen Stowers, Justice’s Vice President of Marketing & Interim National Director of Retail, the company’s business plan includes a focus on security. “There’s a whole security team that comes
with operating a retail store,” Stowers explained. “We’ve found that residents really appreciate the extra layer of security and therefore welcome us into their communities. We also work closely with local police departments.” New Jersey State laws allow the Township of Ocean to collect two percent of retail sales. The local board of education formed
a committee months ago and hopes the tax revenue can be afforded to them. The school district continues to experience financial difficulties attributable to a decrease in state aid. Township officials have not commented on whether or not they would agree to divert the additional funds to the schools. They have also held off on allowing recreational
weed sales – pending regulatory guidance from the state. “The Township Committee and I believe that medical cannabis assists patients with health issues,” said Ocean Township Mayor Lydia Dodd. “Many chronically ill people have found relief with assistance from their doctor. (Dispensary - See Page 31)
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Document Shredding To Be Held Throughout County
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – The free Ocean County Residential Document Shredding Program continues this year. Ocean County Board of Commissioners Director Gary Quinn said “this very popular program moves around the county providing a layer of safety from identity theft.” Quinn also serves as liaison to the County’s recycling program and Solid Waste Management. “This is an opportunity to rid your home of papers that may include sensitive information that should be shredded rather than just tossed into recycling. Last year we recycled 94 tons of residential documents with this program,” Quinn said. “That is in addition to all the paper that goes to our recycling centers.” The 2021 event will be serviced by IDSAutoshred of Toms River. The locations are: • Manchester Township, Soccer Field Lot, 101 South Colonial Drive, 9 a.m. to noon, Sept. 11.
• Island Heights, Parking Lot, 1 Wanamaker Complex, 9 a.m. to noon, Sept. 18. • Brick Township Public Works Yard Lot, 836 Ridge Road, 9 a.m. to noon, Sept. 25. • Beachwood Municipal Complex Lot, 1600 Pinewald Road, 9 a.m. to noon, Oct. 2. • Beach Haven Parking Lot, Taylor Ave, 9 a.m. to noon, Oct. 16. • Lacey Township Recycling Center Lot, 820 Municipal Lane, Lanoka Harbor, 9 a.m. to noon, Oct. 23 The free shredding events will run the entire time listed or until the truck is full. The truck has a capacity to hold 10,000 pounds of paper. The program is free to residents only. Commercial documents will not be accepted at the collection sites. “I encourage our residents to attend any of the sites available during this year’s program. You are not limited to which sites you can attend. We hold it across the county to make certain it’s convenient for our residents,”
Quinn said. Registration is not required. Quinn noted however that the program is very popular and often sites fill up quickly. The shred units feature an automatic feeding and dumping system that eliminates human contact with private documents. Residents are limited to five file boxes or 100 pounds of confidential documents per vehicle. Pandemic requirements are still in effect. Residents must wear face coverings and stay in vehicles at all times. Materials should be in the trunk, cargo area or truck bed, easily accessible to the staff who will remove it from your vehicle. The program includes all paper documents and paper forms; paper clips and staples need not be removed. Unacceptable items include magazines, books, junk mail, hanging file folders, greeting cards, photos, x-rays, CDs, floppy disks, microfilm, shredded paper and garbage.
Residents who prefer to shred documents at home, Ocean County offers drop-off boxes at both County recycling centers for shredded office paper. Shredded office paper should not be placed with curbside recyclables, and should instead be brought to the drop-off boxes (near Building 105 at the Ocean County Southern Recycling Center in Stafford Township or Building 68 at the Ocean County Northern Recycling Center in Lakewood) for recycling. Shredded paper cannot be effectively sorted by Ocean County’s Recyclable Materials Processing Facility and therefore needs to be recycled separately in order to produce a viable, marketable commodity. “Ocean County offers a number of programs to make recycling convenient. Recycling, helps to save landfill space and protects the environment. We encourage our citizens to take advantage of the programs offered and to help make a difference in preserving our natural resources,” Quinn added.
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Bey Lea Dairy 90 Years of Dependable Service – Always Family Owned & Operated TIME SAVING – CONVENIENT – Avoid Running Out of Milk Ocean & Monmouth Counties Commercial & Residential • Delivery of Over 300 Items CALL 732-349-7051 • 215 Oak Ave. Toms River, NJ 08753
–Photo by Richard Demczyszyn The Food Trucks and Fireworks event drew a large crowd in Jackson recently. The big showstopper was the fireworks display in the evening.
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BAYVILLE – New Program! Bring a blanket or chair and hear some Pinelands Folklore told from the porch of the cent u r y- old Cranber r y Pack i ng House on August 21 at 10 a.m. Great for all ages.
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Continued From Page 25 “A person needs a prescription from a physician to obtain the cannabis,” Dodd continued. “When Justice Grown approached the Township with their proposal, the Township felt this was the right location for this establishment.” New Jersey’s medical marijuana program currently serves approximately 104,000 patients and requires the diagnosis of a qualifying medical condition as outlined below: • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis • Anxiety • Cancer • Chronic Pain • Dysmenorrhea • Glaucoma • Inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease • Intractable skeletal spasticity • Migraine • Multiple sclerosis
The Manchester Times, August 7, 2021, Page 31 • Muscular dystrophy • Opioid Use Disorder • Positive status for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) • Seizure disorder, including epilepsy • Terminal illness with prognosis of less than 12 months to live • Tourette Syndrome Barnegat residents Gerry and Don McGrath stood at the forefront as advocates for the legalization of medical cannabis when their late son struggled with a rare gastrointestinal cancer in 2004. A physician recommended marijuana as a means of helping the young man who died at age 28. The New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act was not signed until 2010. In 2019, Governor Phil Murphy signed the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Cannabis Act, which substantially expanded New Jersey’s medical marijuana program.
GEORGE S. HASSLER FUNERAL HOME –Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Construction has begun for the Justice Cannabis medical marijuana dispensary.
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BUSINESS PROFILE I&G’s Legacy Continues To Grow
I&G Farms is located at 150 Whitesville Road and is well known for its fresh fruit and vegetables and wide variety of plants and plant care items.
I&G Farms founder Irene Johnston greets customers during another busy day of business. By Bob Vosseller Even a pandemic can’t keep spring from arriving and with it comes fresh fruit and vegetables and plenty of plants and flowers from I & G Farms in Jackson. I&G Farms is an institution in Jackson for close to 50 years. It is, located at 150 Whitesville Road it is known for programming some of the tastiest corn in the state. It’s “Jersey Fresh” at its freshest, tastiest and finest! The plant and produce business founded by Irene and Gregory Johnston has an enduring legacy that has continued on with
owner Irene Johnston and her son Jason. The farm’s hours are Monday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The only time they close down the business is in November for two weeks as part of their holiday season transition. They also shut down in January until the third week in March when they reopen for the spring selling season. Jackson residents, as well as those in
Everything is fresh and in bloom at I&G Farms which is an institution in Jackson for close to 50 years.
communities nearby enjoy their fresh produce. addition to residents of area towns and even neighboring states, for over 40 years. When you visit I & G Farms you’ll quickly spot a lot of eye catching seasonal themed painted windows as well as an attractive, welcoming landscape of thriving flowers and plants that are available for purchase. Irene and her son hope you will be impressed by the large array of fruits and vegetables that will
provide a feast for the eyes and an explosion of colors bursting with just picked freshness. She noted that these days, “people have a lot higher awareness of the food that they’re eating. A lot of them ask me about GMO (genetically modified organism.) GMO for 20 years but if I mentioned it 20 years ago, they would have no clue what I’m talking about.” Health problems and environmental damage can occur from GMOs. According to the Non GMO Project, GMOs are “living organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated in a laboratory through genetic engineering or GE. This creates unstable combinations of plant, animal, bacterial and viral genes that do not occur in nature or through traditional crossbreeding methods.” “People know they can come here, where the food was grown. I can give them the source of the seed and I know exactly how it was grown. That matters a lot. People tell me our string beans taste like a bean. They’ve been eating food that has no taste because big corporate farms don’t plow their ground,” Irene added, “They just keep planting on it over and over again. There’s nothing left in the soil, no nutrients. They have a machine that pulls the plant out of the ground and shakes it to death so beans fall off, go into a hopper, into a bin, get broken and get brown. They’re beat up. Ours are handpicked and beautiful, she added. Irene’s motto when it comes to I & G Farms is “if they plant it, they will come.” Gregor y ’s sweet corn named after her late husband; Gregory remains the star of the market. It is grown in various “blocks,” and staggering the planting time results in corn (hopefully) until the end of October.” “We always have fresh corn, all super sweet,” Irene exclaimed. “In my dreams, if someone told me people would go crazy over corn, I would never have believed it. She laughed as she said her husband got up at 5:30 a.m. and was out in the cornfield.” The corn still receives that same level of care. It may sound odd to imagine corn has a following, but I&G’s corn
is legendary and is proof that people will travel to get a great ear of corn. “The only thing better than a “Jersey tomato” is a “Jersey tomato” from I&G,” Irene said. Also in the offering are several varieties of squash and eggplant. Jackson resident Liz Ferullo is a frequent customer of I&G. She shared tales of how her relatives bring back the produce bought at the farm to Yonkers, New York. “My brother and sister-in-law from Toms River say “come over for a barbeque and bring the corn. Make sure that you stop by I&G,” Ferullo said. “This is the sweetest corn anywhere in New Jersey.” Irene said she also enjoys the lasting customer friendships that have endured through the years including the new ones that she continuously cultivates. “A lot of customers are connoisseur growers. That’s why they come here. They get information, the knowledge and education they can’t get anywhere else,” Irene added. Beyond the corn and produce there are many new and different items that are available to pick from to entice Ferullo and others back to I&G Farms over and over again. Ferullo said she comes to I&G often “for my gardening, my plants, my perennials, my potted plants and the quality is phenomenal.” Another motto can be found right on the I&G T-shirts which state, “growers for all seasons.” The shirts are on sale inside the building where special plant products are available. The outside pay station area is where gift cards can be purchased. Poinsettias can be found in the greenhouses every July while autumn ushers in 30,000 field grown mums along with pumpkin’s, cornstalks and straw. When produce season concludes at the end of October, the market shuts down for two weeks and is transformed into a decorating center where wreaths, grave blankets and bows are custom made. Christmas trees are also available for selection. While time marches on, even during a global pandemic, customers remain thrilled that I&G Farms remains a familiar area landmark. Visit I&G Farms at iandgfarmsjackson.com, and like them on Facebook; IGFarms, but it is always better to simply stop by! If you have questions call 732-364-0308.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of aug 7 - aug 13
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You can probably charm the stripes off a zebra. But popularity won’t put money back in your pocket if you make a poor investment during the first half of the week. Keep your promise but try not to make any new ones. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Awkward situations can throw your business dealings into a tailspin. Focus on having fun and socializing in the upcoming week, and delay your career aspirations. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Circle back. Avoid making crucial decisions as this week begins, since you may be too concerned about the wrong elements. Discuss pleasant subjects and avoid controversies for the best results. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Maintain a holding pattern. Be scrupulous about paying bills on time and attending to other financial obligations. Adding more debt to your budget in the first half of the week can create an untenable situation. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may be skating on thin ice. Think twice before you complain about those in charge or make demands of loved ones in the first few days of the week. By the middle of the week, your ideas may be better appreciated. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Focus on having fun today rather than messing with your finances. You may spend too much time thinking in circles and your output can suffer. An unexpected change in the week ahead should make your job easier.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Control issues could get in the way, but by being personable and friendly, you can avoid conflicts. Someone may prove their loyalty and devotion in the week ahead, so be sure to reward good behavior. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Wait a few days to show your cards. You are savvy when dealing with intricate business matters, but those on the other side of the table might hold good cards too. Widen your social network in the week ahead. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your assigned tasks in the early part of the week could seem as difficult as plowing a field full of rocks. Wait a few days before giving up. You may be able to use new information to your advantage. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Neither a borrower nor a lender be” is a good motto for your week ahead. Your financial ambitions may be thwarted if you panic over an unexpected expense or because you’re unprepared for a financial emergency. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The facts may be in doubt. Even if someone is telling the truth, you may be skeptical of what you hear. Wait until the second half of the week to make irrevocable decisions or changes. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Understand your limitations. As the workweek begins, you may be overconfident, or you could take on tasks that you don’t have the experience to handle. Your performance could be scrutinized for errors.
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