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─Photo by Sydney Kennedy The Reflection, adorned in flags, sits serenely in the Toms River. By Sydney Kennedy British currency quid. entry into Toms Riv- chairs Johnston and TOMS RIVER – PiThe plank that the er community events, George Corbeels, like rates paraded through humiliated pirate was which have only just many local event orHuddy Park last week- ushered off of was not resumed at an almost ganizers, have been end to walk a fellow a permanent fixture pre-pandemic pace this missing the joys of their seafarer off the plank on Luker Bridge, but a summer. summer tradition since and into the Toms Riv- hallmark of the Toms “This is our forty-fifth 2019. Now, they will er. Though not before River Seaport Society’s year,” Scott Johnston look to the summer they merrily auctioned Summer Festival. said. “And actually, I of 2022 to celebrate off his personal effects The festival was the guess, forty-fourth,” 45 years of summer for small sums of the Seaport Society’s re- he amended. Event co(Seaport - See Page 4)
Will Marijuana Legalization Prompt K9 Retirements?
By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – 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 Mar iju a n a L egal i z at ion A mend ment, with about 67 percent of residents voting ‘yes’ to legalize adult use of marijuana. In other states like Vi r g i n i a a n d Ne w Mex ico who have legalized the d r ug, many police depart-
ments made the stark decision to retire their narcotics dogs early. Here in Ocean County, the Sheriff’s Office had prepared for the decision since the begi n ni ng of 2020, before the amendment was even approved. “It’s safe to say that we k n e w t h i s w a s
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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued an award to a Toms River plan to build a new “Community Based Outpatient Clinic” off of Hooper Avenue. The current facility, the James J. Howard clinic on Route 70 in Brick, has long been considered too small for the amount of people who use it. Parking and traffic also make it difficult to access. The new building would be 68,000 square feet and have 480 parking spaces. The exact location would be between Seacourt Pavilion Shopping Center and the Esplanade Office Park on Hooper Avenue, behind the currently vacant Capital One bank. This is called the Hooper-Caudina Redevelopment Area. Caudina is the road that comes out from Seacourt and meets a traffic light across from the big Presbyterian church. Other plans for that property will include apartments and retail. The township has also been trying to get the post office moved from downtown Toms River to this location. The same site was previously selected by the VA in 2019, but the prospective developer at that time declined the lease in early 2020. This caused the VA to restart the site selection process. In less than three weeks, the Township managed to finalize a redeveloper designation with FD Stonewater, township officials said. The plan was submitted by FD Stonewater of Arlington, VA, which describes itself as a “boutique real estate brokerage, investment, development and asset management firm with national capabilities.” “This is a big win for the veterans of Ocean County and surrounding counties because they will no longer need to find transportation to East Orange for many of their needs,” Mayor Maurice Hill said. “In addition, the Ocean County’s new Social Services Building will be constructed right next to the new VA clinic site and will include the Ocean County Veterans Service Bureau, which provides ‘one stop shop’ convenience for many of the needs of the men and women (Clinic - See Page 2)
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Continued From Page 1 who heroically served our nation. It is the least we can do for them. I’d like to thank Congressman Kim and his staff, as well the County Commissioners, County Administrator and County Engineer and their staff for their help and coordination over the past year.” The timeline for construction will likely take several years, as it has to go through local, county and federal planning and approvals. It is unclear what will happen to the clinic in Brick after the new one opens. The lease on that one ended in 2020, but a “bridge lease” would be enacted until a replacement is finished. Brick officials had offered two locations to keep it in town. “We applaud the announcement that a new state-of-the-art VA clinic will be coming to Toms River. This will provide easy access to our veterans seeking medical care. We have many WWII, Korea and Vietnam veterans that have difficulty traveling long distances for the medical care they need. When constructed, this will provide a short and convenient ride for them. We owe the best medical care it to each and every veteran for their service to our country,” Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato said. “We have a tight schedule to deliver this important facility, but we are accustomed to navigating similar timelines, meeting the agency’s requirements, and success-
fully delivering specialized facilities for Federal Government tenants,” said Claiborne Williams, founding partner of FD Stonewater. “The Township was extremely professional and responsive during this process and we’ve established a collaborative working partnership. We could not have won this procurement without the as-
sistance of Mayor Hill and the Township’s professional staff. We’d like to thank the Township Administrator, Lou Amoruso; the Township Assistant Attorney, Anthony Merlino; Township Planner, Dave Roberts; and Township Engineer, Bob Chankalian for their work on behalf of our proposal, as well as the Township’s Special Counsel
on Redevelopment, Brian Nelson of Archer & Greiner P.C.” Founding partner Richard Mann added, “It was a long road to get to this point, but now the real work begins. Our team is ready to get started and we are honored to participate in such an important project for our nation’s veterans and this community”.
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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 membership 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 raff ling off a Mustang. Maritime antiques and other goods were available for purchase from the Seaport Society. Attendees also enjoyed food trucks and pat ronized and con nected 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 volu nteers and donat ions. To lea r n more, visit their website at tomsriverseaport.org or call 732-349-9209. 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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Continued From Page 1 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 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
The Toms River Times, August 7, 2021, Page 5 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 (K9 - See Page 6)
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Continued From Page 5 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
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Local Job Training, Suicide Prevention For Veterans In Funding Package From The Desk Of
Congressman Andy Kim WASHI NGTON, D.C. – The House of Representatives passed three bills to provide funding for most federal departments and agencies, including provisions championed by Congressman Andy Kim (D-3 rd ) that will benefit New Jersey families. “New Jersey families pay more than their fair share to the federal government and I am proud to bring critical resources back to our communities in these annual funding bills,” said Congressman Kim. “This funding for veterans, our servicemembers and their children, and individuals struggling with addiction will make a real impact in Burlington and Ocean Counties. I look forward to working with my Dem-
ocratic and Republican colleagues to ensure that these bipartisan local priorities are included in the f inal spending package later this year.” The fiscal year 2022 appropriations bills include the following provisions secured by Congressman Kim: $599 million for veteran suicide prevention and outreach programs, nearly double the amount provided in fiscal year 2021. Congressman Kim led a bipartisan letter signed by 113 Members of Congress to secure this historic funding increase; Language based on Congressman Kim’s Security After Sandy Act providing author it y to the Secretary of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) to permanently waive the requirement for New Jersey homeowners to pay back federal disaster relief they received after Superstorm Sandy (known as “clawbacks”). Last year, the New Jersey delegation secured a one-year reprieve in those recoupment efforts for debt owed to the federal government; An amendment with Congresswoman Jackie Speier (CA-14) in support of military child development center facility projects and enlisted barracks modernization, which are both top priorities for Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Congressman Kim helped secure $213 million for child development centers and $550 million to put the military on track to modernize all substandard barracks within 10 years; An amendment with Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) to provide funding to convene a White Ho u s e C o n fe r e n c e o n
Food, Nutrition, Hunger and Health for the first time since 1969. Congressman Kim has been highlighting hunger in Burlington and Ocean Counties and helped secure additional protections for families in need of food assistance by providing “such sums” appropriations to ensure the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) does not run out of money; $300,000 in Community Project Funding for Burlington County to expand its successful Hope One initiative, which uses a mobile access unit to connect individuals in our community struggling with substance use disorder (SUD) with treatment and recover y support services; An estimated $239,000 in new funding for job training in NJ-03 through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; An estimated $21.1 million in new funding for veterans’ healthcare in NJ-03 through the Veterans
Health Administration to improve women’s health, mental health and opioid treatment, as well as more community-based services and vital medical research; An amendment to increase State Department funding for the Institute of International Education’s Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF) by $8 million to protect Afghan teachers and researchers whose lives are threatened by the Taliban as the United States completes the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan; and Language requiring the State Department to assess whether its policies u nfairly rest r ict diplomats’ assignments based on their ethnicity, especially for Asian Americans, and to take steps to eliminate any undue bias. Each fiscal year, which runs from October through September, Congress must pass legislation to fund the federal government and all of the
vital programs it administers. The minibus package (H.R. 4502) that passed will fund the following areas of the federal government: Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies; Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies; Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies; Financial Services and General Government; Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies; Military Constr uction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies; and Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies. Separate bills p a s s e d o n We d n e s d ay (H.R. 4346 and H.R. 4373) will fund the Legislative Branch and Department of State, Foreign Operations, related programs. These bills will now go to the Senate for consideration.
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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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7 3 2 -2 8 8 -9 5 9 5 ─Photo courtesy Toms River PBA TOMS RIVER – Sgt. Martucci, K-9 Cyrus, Ptl. Inglis, K-9 Riggs and Ptl. Carafa performed a K-9 demonstration for the Ortley Beach Moose Lodge #399 and the Ortley Beach Women of the Moose Chapter #1248. This demonstration was performed as a thank you for their generous and charitable donations to the vest program. The handlers and their K-9 partners demonstrated the K-9 abilities in obedience, agility and criminal apprehension. The officers were able to answer questions from the members as to the day-today life of their partners and the duties of being a handler. The Ortley Beach Moose Lodge #399 donated a bullet and stab protective vest to K-9 Riggs which will be embroidered “Gifted by the Ortley Beach Moose Lodge #399”. The Ortley Beach Women of the Moose Chapter #1248 made a generous and charitable donation of $1,000 to the Officer Vest Fund. On behalf of K-9 Riggs and his handler Ptl. Inglis, as well as the entire Toms River Police Department, they would like to sincerely thank the Ortley Beach Moose Lodge #399 and the Ortley Beach Women of the Moose Chapter #1248 for their extremely generous donations. The vest that K-9 Riggs was provided is from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. which was established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to
provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of Law Enforcement and other related agencies throughout the United States. This potentially lifesaving body armor for their four-legged K-9 officers are U.S. made, custom fitted, and NIJ certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 4,101 vests to K-9s in all 50 states at a value of $6.9 million, made possible by both private and corporate donations. The program is open to U.S. dogs that are at least 20 months old and actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K-9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K-9s throughout the U.S. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $960 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of $1,744-$2,283, weighs an average of four to five pounds, and comes with a five-year warranty. For more information, or to learn more about volunteer opportunities, call 508-824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, listed events, and accepts donations at vik9s.org or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.
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─Photo courtesy Toms River Schools Executive County Superintendent Charlie Muller, center, was joined by High School South Principal Mike Citta (left) and Superintendent Thomas Gialanella during a visit to HSS July 28. TOMS RIVER – Executive County Superintendent Charlie Muller visited Toms River on July 28 to check in on the district’s summer programming. At High School South, Muller observed the school’s music and world language class and its Vocal Music Institute. Both programs, as well as the graphic novels book club (those students were visiting Ocean County Library) host students from throughout the district. The timing of his visit to the vocal music class proved perfect for Muller, who
was spontaneously treated to a song. At Intermediate South, Muller witnessed the school’s Summer Acceleration Program, a district-wide effort to utilize these summer months to accelerate students’ academic growth in math and ELA, particularly following nearly a year and a half of limited in-person instruction. The visit was a productive one for the county superintendent, and provided the district a chance to show off its programming and the dedicated staff leading it all.
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Bey Lea Dairy ─Photo courtesy Toms River Township TOMS RIVER – A beautiful night for the annual Bush Classic Lifeguard Tournament at Ortley Beach. Mayor Maurice Hill and Councilwoman Laurie Huryk stopped by to see the lifeguards in action, competing in many different events including the run relay, boat relay, swim relay, surf medley, paddle relay and 1,000-foot row.
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High School Wins Two Artist Residencies
By Sydney Kennedy TOMS RIVER – Toms River High School North was recently awarded two grants to support artist residencies at the school. In March, the Toms River Regional School District submitted two applications to Artists in Education (AIE) and its Residency Grant Program, presented by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and backed by Young Audiences Arts for Learning. One application was for the high school’s dance program and the other for its digital arts program. The district recently learned that both applications were approved, meaning High School North can expect two artists to spend 20-day residencies, valued at $11,000, at the school’s dance program and digital arts program, respectively. “This grant means so much for the Toms River North Dance Academy as it grows year by year, and expands its repertoire in dance styles,” lead dance instructor Mindy O’Connor said. “This amazing experience will aid in the knowledge of modern dance that the students will learn. We are very excited and are thankful for this opportunity.” O’Connor intends on inviting an artist to the dance program to teach her students about modern dance. The residency will take place second and third semesters, from November 19 to April 8. Jody Parchment, who will teach Personal Finance, Intro to Python and Computer Applications, and Advanced Digital Design this year, will invite a professional digital artist to supplement a virtual reality gaming program students will be using. The residency will take place third semester, from February 4 to April 8. “This will truly be a great resource as I began my digital arts journey,” Parchment said, as this will be her first year teaching Advanced Digital Design. AIE will help the dance and digital arts programs recruit their respective residents through upcoming interview processes. In addition to teaching students, the chosen
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─Photo courtesy Toms River Schools Toms River High School North’s Dance Academy and instructor Mindy O’Connor, front center, will welcome a professional dancer this upcoming school year to teach students modern dance techniques.
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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
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4 Ways Hearing Tech Supports Your Active Summer
AI has arrived Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized hearing care. Indeed, you can monitor your physical and mental well-being with the AGXs liv AI and its Thrive™ app. Some devices and apps even have a translation & transcription feature for over 25 different languages. Geotag it Many hearing devices have a smartphone app that lets you geotag — it’s like a geographical bookmark. Optimize your hearing aids for a given location, apply the geotag, and when you return to that spot, the app automatically adjusts your settings!
Rechargeability Confidently live it up this summer with all-day power — choose from the growing number of rechargeable hearing aid models from all six-major manufacturer’s including Oticon, Starkey, Phonak, GN Resound, Widex and Signia. TV Streaming One of the biggest complaint that we
see in our Clinic is the inability to clarify conversations when watching TV. Even with the use of hearing aids alone, many of our patients still need the use of Closed Captioning and still only understand 50% of the TV conversations. TV streaming allows you to receive the direct audio input from your TV into your hearing instruments, wirelessly. This Bluetooth signal will dramatically improve your ability to understand the majority of conversations when watching TV. AGXchange program Headed on a road trip? Call us first to find out if there’s an AudigyCertified™ practice nearby. You’ll get the same quality hearing care you’ve come to expect from us. Call us for a complimentary tech-optimization consultation to get your tech summer-ready! Garden State Hearing & Balance Center has offices in Toms River, Manahawkin, and Whiting and can be reached at 732-818-3610 or www. Gardenstatehearing.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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Around The Jersey Shore Craft Fair Raises Money For Veterans
By Chris Lundy BARNEGAT – A craft fair raised more than $8,000 that will be put toward a residential and medical treatment facility for displaced veterans. The fair took place at the future location of Jeff’s Camp, 36 acres on Route 72 owned by Martin Weber. His partner, Jeff Poissant, lived there with him until his death from bladder cancer four years ago. Weber believes that Poissant could have been treated if the United States Veteran’s Administration had been more diligent. He doesn’t want to see any veterans slip through the cracks. Cu r rent pla ns i nclude bu ild i ng a seven-bedroom sober living house for veterans in the rear property. Weber’s property line extends east in the front, where plans are to build an 8,000 square foot commercial building. The building will include an outpatient addiction center and a thrift store.
Paul Hulse, CEO of Just Believe, Inc., a group that cares for the homeless in the county, said the fundraiser was a great success. - Photo by Emily Lundy “The strength and compassion continually displayed by the people of Ocean County and beyond serve as a beacon of inspiration and affirms our mission to assist the homeless and disenfranchised,” he said. “Our goal for Jeff’s Camp is in sight and we can get there together!” He thanked the many people involved in this event, including the Barnegat VFW, Pastor Dave Mur phy of Vital Church, Pastor Glenn J. Swank, Recalibrate, MA-22, and Cat Galioto of Community Hope for Veterans. If you want to help, you can donate at JustBelieveInc.org/Donate or send a check care/of Jeff ’s Camp to Just Believe, P.O. Box 5441, Toms River, NJ 08754.
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─Photo courtesy Just Believe A craft fair helped raise money for a transitional living facility for veterans.
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Around The Jersey Shore Kittens Available For Adoption
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – An adoption center with a free roaming cat playroom is open in downtown Toms River on Sundays from 1-4 p.m. and on Fridays from 6-8 p.m. and also by appointment. They are located at 34 Main Street (Route 9),
Suite 1B. The shelter adheres to COVID-19 restrictions and is run by the group called Lawyers In Defense of Animals. They can be reached at 908-910-2522, or on Facebook at /lidarescue and on Instagram @lida_rescue. This is John, who is bonded with two other kittens, Paul and Georgie.
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 raffling 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.
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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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2021 Summer Arts Fest
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TOMS R I V ER – The Toms R iver Artist Community will be holding their Annual Summer Arts Fest on August 21 from 3 to 8 p.m. This will be held in the courtyard between the library and town hall. Come and check out your local artists,
ready to sell you their art. Support your local nonprofit art gallery. Walk a few feet and you will be in the midst of Downtown Nights Out. What could be better than local art, local food, music and lots of friends? Free family friendly event.
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CLASSIFIEDS Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/ estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (17) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Jazz, Reggae, Blues, Metal. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (34) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (29)
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Toms River Seaport Society Summer Festival 2021 activities to Huddy Park in downtown Toms River! Free and open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., parking is also free in municipal lots and the parking deck along Water Street and at adjacent Mathis Plaza on Route 166. Be sure to stop by the Seaport Ship’s Store u nder the cent ral pavilion to
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Wells Mills Park Closed From Storm Damage
By Chris Lundy WARETOWN – Downed trees and damaged facilities have caused Well Mills County Park in Ocean Township to close throughout the weekend, and maybe longer. “Trees were snapped in half, and the playground equipment also sustained damage,” said Michael Mangum, Director, Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation. “We have hundreds of trees down and until we can clear them, we will keep the park closed to the public for safety reasons.” County officials said the park will be closed for the weekend and will be reassessed on Monday. Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy said the area of the Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site in Barnegat Township, the dock area of Barnegat Township and the area of Arnold Avenue on Long Beach Island sustained a lot of damage, too. The Sheriff’s Office is working with the Parks Department, National Weather Service, and local Offices of Emergency Management to document storm damage. The Sheriff’s Department was doing wellness checks door-to-door on the night of the storm. The department is also reviewing drone footage of the aftermath. The work is being supervised by Captain Joseph Greene of the Sheriff’s Office Drone Unit and Captain David Schenk of the Ocean County Office of Emergency Management. “My office is assisting the National Weather Service in determining whether the damage was caused by tornadoes,” Mastronardy said. There were several residents who saw tornadoes, but these have yet to be confirmed by
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on scene for lacerations and several residents were evacuated and taken to the Barnegat Light Firehouse for shelter, police said. There was also assistance provided from Stafford Township Fire and First Aid Squads in addition to each Fire and First Aid Squad on Long Beach Island. Berkeley Hazmat, the Long Beach Township Transportation Department shuttle buses and Long Beach Township De-
partment of Public Works also assisted. Suspected tornadoes were spotted in Barnegat and the Silverton section of Toms River, although not confirmed by the National Weather Service. It’s said a suspected tornado traveled through Route 72 in Barnegat. Barnegat Police said there were several wires and trees down on Route 72 and Route 539. -Alyssa Riccardi contributed to this story
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of aug 14 - aug 20 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Head off problems at the pass. Attend to financial obligations before they can disrupt your budget or interrupt your routines. In the week ahead, don’t splurge if you shouldn’t. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Face the fact that there will be times when you don’t receive instant gratification. There may be a hidden catch in a plan this week. Be flexible with all of your plans, as they may change. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Only recommend things you’re sure of. Avoid involvement in anything that seems sketchy and could backfire. Explain things in detail so that no lingering doubts hamper the outcome in the week to come. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Someone might doubt your ability, so take steps to prove them wrong as the week unfolds. Achieve your goals and hit the target by developing a picture of the future and aiming your energies in that direction. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You can mentally grasp the ins and outs of a complicated situation. Use your knowledge to devise a plan that benefits everyone involved. Avoid impulse spending and hang onto your cash in the week ahead. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Someone might think you’re doing nothing when in fact you’re doing a great deal. Make the most of your harmonious relationships this weekend, as you may not be as well attuned later in the week. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your roman-
tic nature may be fired up today, and your vivid imagination likely has few boundaries. You’re still practical enough to avoid risky business in the week ahead and can dissuade a partner from overspending. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It’s easy for you to understand the need for order and planning. Pay attention to lessons learned from experience as this week unfolds. Sometimes you must remind people of the past to persuade them to change. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you want to succeed, consider the well-being of all concerned. Don’t put your foot in your mouth at the workplace by offering uninvited advice. Focus on being in the right place at the right time this week. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Achieving goals can become a game that gives you permission to go for broke. Although you might be popular at work, someone may be jealous of your success. Hold off on making major purchases this week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Respect any reasonable request for personal space. People who rub shoulders with you in a group setting might secretly be offended by familiarity or a lack of formality. Use good manners in the week ahead. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Some people do their best work behind the scenes. You might not be in the spotlight, but you still can make a valuable contribution. You won’t need to micromanage a situation to get other people to cooperate.
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THIS FRUITY DESSERT IS SURE TO TURN YOU INTO A COBBLER GOBBLER By America’s Test Kitchen
BLUEBERRY COBBLER Ser ves 8
For t he filling: 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice, divided Pinch salt 3/4 cup sugar 6 cups blueberries For t he biscuit t opping: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 3/4 cup buttermilk 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted For t he filling: 1. Adjust oven rack to the middle position and heat oven to 375 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a large bowl, stir together cor nstarch, lemon zest, pinch of salt and 3/4 cup sugar. Add blueberries and lemon juice and gently toss to coat. Transfer mixture to an 8 inch square baking dish. Place baking dish on parchment-lined
baking sheet. Place baking sheet in oven. Bake until the filling is hot and starting to bubble around the edges, about 25 minutes. For t he biscuit t opping: 1. While the filling bakes, in a second large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon sugar. In a liquid measuring cup, use a fork to stir buttermilk and melted butter until butter forms small clumps. To finish t he cobbler : 1. When the filling is ready, remove the baking sheet from the oven and place it on a cooling rack . Increase oven temperature to 475 degrees and let the filling cool for 10 minutes. 2. Add buttermilk mixture to bowl with flour mixture. Stir until just combined. 3. Spray inside of a 1/4-cup dr y measuring cup w ith v egetable oil spray. Use greased measuring cup to scoop batter : Drop scoops of dough evenly onto warm berr y filling to make 9 biscuits. Return baking dish (still on baking sheet) to the oven. Bake until biscuits are golden brown, and a toothpick inserted in the center of a biscuit comes out clean, 12 to 14 minutes. 4. Place baking sheet on a cooling rack. Let the cobbler cool for at least 30 minutes before ser ving.
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