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─Photo by Sydney Kennedy Attendees were welcome to compete against Toms River Police officers in Are You Better Than a Toms River Police Officer? By Sydney Kennedy tion and engagement. “Why not combine activities. Attendees TOMS RIVER – In a Police Chief Mitchell them?” Chief Little could inspect the indisplay of community Little, founder of Toms said of the two events, side of a cop car, learn and unity, this year’s River UNITED (Unit- wh ich bot h ai m t o more about the police’s National Night Out ing Neighbors In Town bring the community Emergency Ser vice marked Toms River’s Every Day) hosted the together. Unit rescue equipment, second annual joining first annual Around the On one side of Luker scale a rock wall, obof National Night Out World in Toms River in Bridge at Huddy Park serve K-9 demonstraand Around the World 2019. Chief Little has were police, fire de- tions and more. in Toms River. It was a also served as chief pa r t me nt a nd f i r st “Physical fitness is a night of eating, educa- since 2014. aid - run displays and (Unites - See Page 4)

Governor Requiring Masks In Schools

By Chris Lundy TRENTON – Gov. Phil Mu r phy announced that all schools will be back to wearing masks to slow the spread of the coronavirus in September. During one of his press conferences about COVID-19, he said a number of factors have led to that decision. First, the fact that children younger

than 12 can not get the vaccine. Second, that too many older kids and adults haven’t been vaccinated either. And third, that other schools that opened already in other states have seen “rampant” spread of the disease. “All students, staff, and visitors will be required to wear masks regardless of vaccination status,” he said.

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However, schools will continue to be full time in person. He said that there was too much of a loss over the last year with kids being home, without being able to learn from a teacher in the same room. Without the mask ma nd ate, t he nu mbers would go up and schools might have to shut down, he said. Therefore, masking

was the better option. “Anyone telling you we can safely re-open schools without wearing masks is simply lying to you,” he said, addressing the misinformation and political campaigns that are spreading falsehoods. “This is not permanent,” he said. Hopef ully, numbers will become safe enough to show that restrictions

can be eased without causing a rollback. He made it a point to note that kids can take off masks if they have a disability that would make it diﬃcult, if they are engaging in strenuous physical exercise in gym, or if the rooms are not air conditioned and they get very hot. The Delta variant, which has been making

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By Chris Christopher There was a time when Todd Frazier was one of the top players in major league baseball. Flash back to the 2014 and 2015 regular seasons when he was named a National League All-Star with the Cincinnati Reds. Move ahead to 2021. The former Toms River East American Little League and Toms River High School South standout earned a silver medal as a third baseman on Team USA in the Tokyo Olympics. The club’s bid for a gold medal ended with a 2-0 loss to Japan on Aug. 7. Frazier, who starred at Rutgers University, was 0-for-4 and struck out once. “To finish maybe my career, maybe winning the gold medal ...” Frazier said prior to the game. “God Almighty that would be the icing on the cake.” Frazier began this season as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates. He batted .086 (3-for-35). Among his hits was one double. He drove in four runs and scored three in 13 games before being released May 13. “Was I upset?” he asked. “Sure. You want to play major league baseball for as long as you can (Frazier competed for 11 seasons). But you move on. I had a Plan B. I can still play the game. I (Silver - See Page 4)

New County Social Services Complex Breaks Ground

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – A recent ground breaking ceremony cleared the way for a new social services complex on Hooper Avenue. Director of Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn, Commissioner Virginia “Ginny” Haines, Social Services Director Meredith Sheehan and Board of Social Services Vice Chairman Pastor Peter Hartney Jr., and Toms River Mayor Maurice (Ground - See Page 26)

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Continued From Page 1 very important thing in police work,” said Class 1 Oﬃcer Ray Zuhowski, who helped run the “Are You Better Than a Toms River Police Oﬃcer” station. Zuhowski noted the station was a fun way to “share fitness with the community.” The Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention taught attendees how operate a fi re extinguisher, using an electronic fi re for reference, of course. “Most of the time we see the public, they’re in their worst time,” Fire Inspector and Investigator Matthew Janora said. A cornerstone of Janora’s work is public education and is a hallmark of National Night Out. “We want to support the local police and first responders,” Toms River resident Nancy Hearne said. Hearne was a fi rsttime attendee. On the other side of Luker Bridge, various cultural organizations could be seen performing traditional songs and dances, a feature of Around the World in Toms River. Cultural and religious organizations in attendance invited community members to become more educated about diversity in their community. Attendees could visit

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Continued From Page 1 know it’s surprising to many people.” Displaying That Special South Grit, Frazier termed himself too legit to quit and wound up with the Sussex County Miners of the independent Frontier League. He kept his career alive, stroking six hits, including one home run, in 21 at-bats and driving in six runs with the Frankford Township team. From there, Frazier earned a berth at third base on Team USA. He led the team to a 4-2 win over Venezuela in the championship game of the Americas Qualifying Tournament. The victory qualified Team USA for the Olympics. Frazier was 4-for-4, including a solo home run and a run-scoring double, and hit two singles. Frazier stole one base, opened the fourth inning with a single and scored on a two-run homer. His RBI double in the fifth pushed the lead to 3-1. He boomed a homer off the facing of the bar behind the left-field wall in the seventh. Frazier ignited a double play to help get his team

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each station with an event passport in hand. Once they received a stamp from each station, they received a mystery prize. The goal? For attendees to “learn that we’re more alike than different” and “learn that we’re all one community” according to Chief Little. “It’s like a family connection, people coming together,” said Reverend David Graham of the Holy Temple Church of God in Christ. According to volunteer Ali Giberson, the Holy Cross Lutheran Church was in attendance “to celebrate Toms River diversity.” “Next year’s gonna be twice as successful,” Chief Little said of the anticipated 2022 event. National Night Out’s origins date back to 1984. The event is intended to foster the relationship with police departments and its communities. Today, National Night Out takes place across all 50 states and is typically held each year on the fi rst Tuesday in August. To learn more about National Night Out, visit natw.org/about/. To learn more about Toms River UNITED, visit their Facebook page @tomsriverunited. To stay tuned about Toms River Police Department events, visit trpolice.org/ events/. out of trouble and fielded a grounder for the final out of the first inning in front of 2,202 fans in Port St.Lucie, Fl., the New York Mets’ spring training home. The coronavirus reduced the crowd, but they still roared in approval, chanting “U-S-A!” while Frazier starred. “I had one of my better games I’ve had in a long time,” he said. “And I just keep telling myself, ‘I’m not letting this slip away.’ “ Frazier was 1-for-3 as Team USA downed Korea 7-2 to advance to the gold medal game. He whiffed once, drew one walk and made three putouts. In earlier Olympics play, Frazier helped Team USA to 3-1 and 8-1 wins over the Dominican Republic and Israel, respectively. He was 0-for-3 with one strikeout and added two assists and one putout against the Dominican Republic. He scored one run and went 0-for-3 with one strikeout against Israel. In a 4-2 win over Korea in the Olympics, Frazier was 0-for-3 with one strikeout. He added two assists. In a 7-6 loss to Japan in 10 innings, Frazier laced two hits in five at-bats, drove in one run, scored one (Silver - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 4 run and twice went down on strikes. He added one putout and one assist. “He’s a guy that has kind of cemented the team,” Team USA manager Mike Scioscia, who has played and managed in the major leagues, said after the conquest of Venezuela. “He’s the keystone.” Frazier is no stranger to international play. He starred on the East American team which won the 1998 Little League World Series. He helped the Collegiate National Team win the gold medal in the 2006 FISU World University championship, batting .224 (17-for-76), slugging three homers, driving in nine runs and scoring 14. In 2010, he helped the United States qualify for the 2011 Pan American Games, batting .313 (10-for-32) in nine games with the Professional National Team. He took special pride in competing in the Olympics for his beloved USA. “Playing for your country, it’s the coolest thing in the world,” the 6-foot-2, 215-pounder said after his club’s win over Venezuela. “I did my job at 12 (in the LLWS), dominated at 12 and now I’m 35 and it’s putting America on our backs once again. I pinch myself every day.” Teams competed with no advanced video and computer metrics. The tools rule major league baseball. “It just goes to show you, you really don’t need most of that stuff,” Frazier said after the win over Venezuela. “It’s baseball at the end of the day. You play for your country. You play for pride. We didn’t hit on the field. We just hit in the batting cage until our hands bled, to be honest with you. So we brought it back to our youth days. Hit it. It doesn’t

The Toms River Times, August 14, 2021, Page 5 matter who’s throwing. Next guy up in line. And it really goes to show you that, honestly, that guys don’t really need video. “All we need is a bat and a ball and a glove and the determination to be the best player you can be.” Still a Toms River resident, Frazier was drafted 34th overall by the Reds out of Rutgers. He was with the Reds from 2011-2015. During the 2014 regular season, he hit 29 homers and drove in 80 runs. He followed with 35 homers and 89 RBI in 2015. He played baseball with even bigger biceps in 2016 with the Chicago White Sox, blasting a career-high 40 homers and driving in a career-best 98 runs during the regular season. Frazier also played for the New York Yankees, the New York Mets (he had two tenures with the National League club) and the Texas Rangers. He won the Heart and Hustle Award in 2016. He hit .241 lifetime, slugged 218 homers and plated 639 runs in 1,244 regular-season games. He stroked 1,059 regular-season hits and stole 73 bases. He was caught stealing 38 times. He posted a .318 on-base percentage, a .763 on-base plus slugging percentage and slugged .445. He won the 2015 Major League Home Run Derby and was second in the event in 2014. His pitcher was a brother, former South star Charles Frazier, who played minor-league baseball in the Florida Marlins’ system. Nicknamed the Toddfather, Frazier’s favorite singer is New Jersey-born Frank Sinatra. Sinatra’s music is played as Frazier enters the batter’s box. Frazier’s estimated career earnings are $45,817,796. He pocketed $22,500 for competing in the Olympics. NOTE: ESPN.com, nbcphiladelphia.com and Spotrac contributed to this report.

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Continued From Page 1 the rounds, has proven to be more contagious than the normal strain of the virus, medical professionals agree. Even if someone is vaccinated, they can be a carrier for the disease and spread it to others; therefore even vaccinated people are encouraged to wear masks when social distancing is not possible. Of the people in the last week who were admitted to the hospital for COVID-19, 80% were unvaccinated, he said. Of the people who died from COVID-19 in the last week, 100% of them were unvacci-

nated. “Anyone willfully ignoring this is putting themselves and their communities in danger,” he said. One of the guest speakers at the press conference was Dr. Jeanne Craft, president of the New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She said that even though children are less affected by the virus, it doesn’t mean they are unaffected by it. Since the beginning of the pandemic, New Jersey lost seven children to the virus. “That number might seem small but it means seven families that won’t see their child grow up.”

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Bill Would Fund Federal Defense, Save Lakehurst Drills From The Desk Of

Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Andy Kim (D-4th) voted for H.R. 3237, an emergency funding package to help se-

cure the United States Capitol Complex, deliver much needed resources to the U.S. Capitol Police force and National Guard, and respond to the costs of the January 6th insurrection. “This vital legislation will help keep the congressional community safe, while honoring the service and sacrifice of the National Guard and Capitol

Police who protected the Capitol complex during the insurrection,” said Congressman Kim. “This bill serves as an important fi rst step toward ensuring our temple of democracy is stronger and safer for years to come. I am proud to support this bipartisan legislation, which will also provide for Capitol repairs, allow the building to remain accessible to the public, and ensure that Congress may continue to do its duty to serve the American people.”

The bill was passed unanimously by the Senate and a strong bipartisan vote of 41111 in the House. It will deliver $2.1 billion in emergency funding to secure the United States Capitol and address the costs related to the January 6th insurrection, including $521 million to reimburse the National Guard and prevent the cancellation of summer drills for members of the National Guard, including those at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

Ribbon Cut On Largest Film Studio In New Jersey From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy JERSEY CITY – Governor Phil Murphy cut the ribbon on Cinelease Studios – Caven Point, the largest film studio in New Jersey, and the first purpose-built facility of its kind in the state. “When we reinstated the film tax credit in 2018 and expanded it late last year, this is exactly the type of project we envisioned,” said Governor Murphy. “New Jersey is where filmmaking began, and we are quickly regaining the reputation as a premier location for both film and television production.” “New Jersey has long been a meaningful and oftentimes striking backdrop for filmmaking from independents to the modern streamers and blockbusters,” said Gan non Mur phy, General Manager of Cinelease. “As Cinelease Studios, Caven Point opens its doors to film and television, our studio clients, f ilmmakers, and content creators no

longer see New Jersey as background. We are now the leading character.” “The New Jersey motion pic t u r e a nd t elev ision industr y has grown exponentially in the last few years, and the arrival of Cinelease Caven Point, a state-of-theart studio complex, creates a complete production environ ment here,” said Steven Gorelick, Executive Director of the New Jersey Motion Picture and TV Commission. The new studio, located in Jersey City, features 70,000 square feet of stage space, along with workshop and f lex space. The ceilings are 40 feet high and there are no columns in the sound stages. Cinelease anticipates booking two to four major television and film productions a year, putting 200 to 400 film crew technicians to work and supporting ancillary businesses such as catering, lumber, waste removal, equipment rentals, janitorial, security, and others. With the reinstatement of the film and television tax credit and its subsequent expa nsion last yea r, New Jersey is quickly growing in status as a shooting

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addition of studios like Cinelease, the state is on track to surpass that number in 2021. The studio will begin leasing immediately.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER Football Scheduling Formula Needs Change This letter was also addressed to the Shore Football Coaches Association. As superintendent of the Cent ral Regional School District, I am w r it i ng t o re que st a change to the current scheduli ng for mula being used in football based on the following concerns. I n the past, school football teams had been matched based on student population but currently it is the teams’ records that determine the division and play schedule. This has created an unfair environment for school teams. For example, a team wins the State title with a roster that includes 30 seniors. Those seniors graduate and the next year’s team may not have the experience needed to compete in the higher division, so essentially the new team’s record suffers greatly. This is unfair and creates a negative environment for the players. Using this system, in most cases, eliminates e s t a bl i she d “ r iva l r y games” where parents

and residents come out in droves to attend the football games. Perfect example is the Lacey vs. Ce nt r al ga me on Se p tember 20, 2019. These “rivalry” games are morale builders for players, coaches, and school staff. These games also generate a lot of revenue for the host school. Lacey generated over $15,000 in revenue that night. In the current public school environment, so many Ocean County schools have lost significant funding so any source of revenue recovery is a key issue. Geographically speaking from experience as a superintendent, it is concerning when my students need to drive all over the state to attend games, for example driving to Middletown South on a Friday night. The costs for school bussing are significant. Travel safety and costs to fans that travel far to games comes into play, so potential fans may choose not to drive to a game that is far away, so the players lose their fans’ support and the host school loses game revenues. I am also concerned about my students’ (especially new) drivers that need to be off

the roads legally by 11 p.m. This clearly is a safety issue. Based on these concerns, I would suggest that the scheduling formula change back to the previous method where scho ols a re m at che d based on student population. This will make games more competitive, renew old rivalries, increase morale, and generate more revenues for host schools. Schools in Ocean County should play seven teams from Ocean County and two teams from Monmouth County. Expand the playoffs to 16 teams in each South, Central and North Division so if you have a winning record or losing record you can still get in the play-offs. The NJSIAA would maximize revenues with a 16-team bracket in each group for New Jersey State playoffs. I respectfully ask you consider these imperative changes to the current football scheduling formula. Triantafillos Parlapanides Central Regional Superintendent

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Letters To The Editor Which Candidate Will Do The Least Damage?

With the campaign for NJ Governor now in full force, I’ve been asking myself lately if this is really the best the parties have to offer. Four years ago I voted for Governor Murphy, and four years later I’m now an undecided voter. The Unemployment system and Department of Labor is a continuing disaster, with some folks who haven’t received benefits in over a year while the department’s Twitter page gives themselves a pat on the back. The catastrophic funding cuts to the Toms River School District continue to be felt in all corners of the community, and the nearly four-year wait for marijuana legalization was too long. On the other hand, Murphy’s opponent, Jack Ciattarelli, who ran in the primary as a moderate Republican, has now switched to a Christie-Trump hybrid. He’s recently put out ideas to overturn the will of the voters by reversing marijuana legalization, and making the same false campaign promises Christie made. He’s also playing into people’s fears using talking points of the Trump wing of the GOP which include: Voter Fraud, claims sodomy is being taught to kindergartners, of which when asked to provide proof, his campaign failed to do so, and of course trying to restrict women’s healthcare. Eight years of Chris Christie and four years of Trump was enough for me. Likewise, four years of Phil Murphy was also enough for me. In 2017 I thought both candidates were well qualified to be governor and I made my decision based on who I thought had better ideas. This year it’s essentially down to which candidate will do the least damage. Neither candidate has convinced me to vote for them yet. Ken Gaughran Toms River

We Should Sue For COVID Lies I find it funny that Congressman Smith thinks we should be able to sue China for lying to us about coronavirus when his own party lied to us. He said “Knowing that China’s dictator Xi Jinping and his government systematically failed to be truthful and transparent, my amendment seeks to not only gain access to more information but also provide much-needed relief to the loved ones of those who died and others who have suffered severe economic loss during the pandemic.” He wants regular U.S. citizens to be able to sue the Chinese government for “personal injury, death, monetary damages, or damage to or loss of property occurring in the U.S. as a result of the Chinese Communist Party’s willful or grossly negligent misrepresentation of information to the World Health Organization (WHO).” What about our own government’s “willful or grossly negligent misrepresentation?” Trump and the Republican party constantly downplayed the virus and because of that people died. Even today, there are people being hospitalized who are begging to be vaccinated. It’s too late. They believed the lies and now their lives are on the line. “It’s a hoax,” is exactly what Trump said. My brother believes everything Fox News tells him. Despite the fact that Fox News anchors have gotten vaccinated, he refuses. If, God forbid, my brother catches it and dies, I should be able to sue Fox News, Tucker Carlson, Donald Trump, and the federal government. Doctors who are on the front line getting sick should be able to sue Facebook for spreading lies. Let’s take it even further. What if the state of New Jersey is allowed to sue for loss of productivity, deaths, lost wages, and more because people believed Fox News or the Republicans who are lying. (Some are still continuing to lie, some have gotten smart.) If states can file a class action lawsuit because cigarette manufacturers were lying to us and targeting children with their ads, then the states should also be

able to sue cable companies and social media giants for spreading false and deadly information. John Cabot Toms River

Mental Health And The Olympics

How refreshing to see the focus on mental health take on the same level of interest as physical well-being at the Olympics this year. Simone Biles, a survivor of sexual abuse at the hands of her gymnastics doctor, bravely stepped down from parts of the competition to prioritize her mental health. Thankfully, her actions are primarily being lauded. Simone is not alone in helping to open the door to frank and honest talk about mental health amongst Olympians this year. She joins tennis player Naomi Osaka who dropped out of the French Open because she experiences anxiety at required press conferences; weightlifter Kate Nye who spoke about her diagnosis of bipolar disorder; shot putter Raven Saunders who opened up about struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts, and others who are bringing to light this important topic. What is the impact of talking openly about mental health struggles? It takes away the stigma. It brings hope. “If those in the public eye don’t mind talking about their struggles, why should I? If those in the public eye seek professional help, why shouldn’t I?” Open discussions help to end this stigma often associated with mental health issues. Here at Preferred Behavioral Health Group, we applaud all of these athletes for their openness, candor, and frank discussions about their mental health. And we urge those in our community who are also struggling to reach out, unashamedly, for help when needed. You can find us at preferredbehavioral.org or 732-367-4700. MaryPat Angelini Chief Executive Officer Preferred Behavioral Health Group

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Peer Support Groups For Veterans, First Responders And Their Partners

TOMS RIVER – After primarily hosting its peer support meetings in an online format during the pandemic, Recalibrate will now meet in-person for its monthly peer support groups that serve veterans, first responders and their partners. Recalibrate, a local nonprofit founded in 2018 to serve veterans feeling disconnected and help them connect with peers, has grown to include the first responder community and veteran spouses/partners. A peer support group for veterans and first responders will meet the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Toms River Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, 210 Courthouse Lane in Toms River. A peer support group for spouses and partners of veterans will meet the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Church, 310 Wheaton Ave in Bayville. Recalibrate also hosts a monthly workout for veterans and first responders, held the third Sunday of each month at sponsored locations such as Apache Fitness in Toms River. The events are free and embrace all fitness levels. Recalibrate’s two support groups were meeting online via Zoom for most of the pandemic. With the shift back to in-person peer support, participants can connect and share with their peers the issues they may face as veteran households. Recalibrate’s President and Founder, John Roth, said the groups focus on the concept of “Finding your fire team” and that at its core the group wants to reenforce how veterans need to remember they are never alone because of the bonds they share as brothers and sisters, and that they may just need to reach out to one another during these times.

Peer support, workouts and special events can help forge or “recalibrate” those bonds for participants so they feel connected and supported, and can express their goals or “mission,” Roth said. “Recalibrate is open to all first responders and veterans, this is not open only to those who are recently returning to civilian life, or who may be experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder or a traumatic brain injury from their service,” Roth said. “We are here as a connection point, no matter what you are facing. You are welcome here.” Roth, a Marine and local police oﬃcer, founded Recalibrate with peer veterans to create a place where veterans could reconnect and feel comfortable. Often the transition from the military to civilian is diﬃcult, and Roth said simply having a place to go among peers and talk about anything is a step forward on that veteran’s journey, he said. The same openness is held at the Recalibrate Veteran Spouse/Partner group, said Catherine Galioto-Galesky, the peer facilitator of that group. As a spouse of an army veteran, she saw how spouses and partners could use a place of their own to connect, share resources, and build a community of support. “Recalibrate’s Veteran Spouse/Partner group welcomes spouses, wives, husbands, partners – those folks who are right beside the veteran supporting them and who could use a community of their own,” she said. “We are here for monthly peer support but also activities for us, such as outings, activities and creative expression.” Those interested in joining Recalibrate can connect via email at info@recalibrateusa.org or online at recalibrateusa.org.

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Community Supports Officer Battling ALS

─Photo courtesy Ocean County Sheriff’s Office By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – Local law enforcement and members of the community all came together on August 7 to support an Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office detective battling ALS. Detective Phil Sickinger, 39, was diagnosed with ALS in January of 2020. He has the support of his loving wife Diana and their daughters, 4-year-old Harper and 8-year-old Olivia. In addition to the ALS, Sickinger found he was suffering from Lyme disease and mold toxicity. This changed his ability to doing anything physical, like his job with the Sheriff ’s Office and playing with his daughters. He had a difficult time writing

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE 4th Annual Oktoberfest Returns

MANCHESTER – After a year hiatus due to the pandemic, the annual Oktoberfest celebration returns to Redeemer Lutheran Church, located at 2309 Route 70 E in Manchester. The event will be held on September 18, from 3 to 7 p.m. Cost of admittance is $5 per adult and children 12 and under admitted free. People can preregister and print their tickets by visiting the ‘Oktoberfest’ link on their website, redeemermanchester.org. Redeemer Lutheran Church invites the community to enjoy a day of fun-filled merriment at the annual outdoor celebration event featuring great fun, fellowship and food for the whole family. There will be bratwurst, hot dogs, red cabbage, German potato salad and many other offerings, and of course, great Oktoberfest beer

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. When you think of fresh cilantro, what comes to mind? Is it guacamole, tacos or other Mexican cuisine? You may be surprised but cilantro can be used in everything, it’s a delicious herb with medicinal benefits galore. In America, cilantro refers to the leaves, which look a little bit like a parsley bunch. I always have to squint to make sure I’m grabbing the right one at the grocery store. But the seeds of this plant are called coriander and so both names are used for the respective spices. And even more interesting, did you know that consumers have been pushing for antibiotic-free chicken and cilantro is used as one herbal antibiotic? That’s how strong the anti-microbial effects are! Cilantro is rich in carotenoids, as well as quercetin, kaempferol, apigenin and rhamnetin. This simply means it provides excellent antioxidant power to clean up your body like a cellular Roomba®. Plus because it’s green the chlorophyll you consume from it acts as an excellent detoxifier. More on that momentarily. It’s rare but true, that some people find the smell and taste of cilantro quite foul! That’s because they have a cilantro SNP in one of their ‘smell genes’ the olfactory receptor OR6A2. Polymorphisms in this specific gene cause some people to hate the herb, but again it’s rare. Still, some people are going to hate it! That’s too bad because there are tremendous medicinal benefits for cilantro. Here are the top three surprising medicinal benefits of cilantro: 1. Chelation. Cilantro is useful for gentle chelation and detoxification of heavy metals from the body. These metals get into

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE New Jersey Recognizes August As National Immunization Awareness Month

NEW JERSEY – Governor Phil Murphy has declared August as National Immunization Awareness Month to raise awareness about the important role vaccines play in preventing serious, sometimes deadly, diseases. The Department encourages New Jerseyans to use National Immunization Awareness Month as an opportunity to make sure your vaccinations are up to date. “COVID-19 disrupted both in-person learning and routine vaccination appointments for many children over the last year,” said Health Commissioner Judith M. Persichilli. “I encourage families to put vaccination at the top of their checklist as part of their safe return to school and increased social activities.” Childhood vaccines protect against 16 serious diseases such as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, measles, mumps, rubella, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), hepatitis B, varicella (chickenpox) and pneumococcal disease, thereby reducing the spread of disease to others in classrooms, child care centers and communities. Everyone six months of age and older is recommended to receive a yearly flu vaccine. Benefits of flu vaccination include reduced flu illnesses, fewer doctors’ visits and fewer flu-related hospitalizations. Although routine vaccination rates dropped across all age groups during the pandemic, one of the largest decreases was seen in adolescent vaccines. As children get older, they need to be protected from certain diseases like pertussis (whooping cough), meningococcal disease, and infections that can lead to cancers associated with human papillomavirus (HPV). It is also especially important for everyone ages 12 and older to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, which may be administered at the same time as other routine vaccines. Visit covid19.nj.gov/finder to find the nearest vaccination site. The Department of Health is encouraging pediatricians to assess the vaccination status of all their patients, especially adolescents, and contact those who are behind schedule to ensure that all children are fully vaccinated, especially as they plan to return to school. The need for vaccines does not end in childhood. Adults may need vaccines to protect against

whooping cough, pneumonia, and shingles. Vaccination is especially important for those who suffer from chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and asthma. Living with one of these chronic health conditions and getting sick with a vaccine-preventable disease can cause severe health consequences. Other adult vaccines may be recommended based on age, health condition, job, or lifestyle. Those who are planning to become pregnant should check with their doctor to make sure they have received all recommended vaccines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends all pregnant women receive flu vaccine at any time during pregnancy, and whooping cough vaccine (Tdap) early in their third trimester, during each pregnancy. Vaccinating women against these diseases is a safe and effective way to help protect both mother and child. “While communities are at increased risk of vaccine preventable diseases due to decreased vaccination rates, some are at greater risk including communities of color, immigrant populations and those who don’t have access to transportation,” said Commissioner Persichilli. “The Department has been working with the CDC, community leaders, school districts, and faith leaders to ensure equitable access to vaccinations.” Most health insurance plans cover recommended immunizations. Parents who need help paying for vaccines should ask their child’s healthcare provider about the Vaccines for Children program. This program provides no-cost or low-cost vaccines to children who are Medicaid-eligible, uninsured, underinsured, or American Indian/ Alaska Native. Adults who are uninsured or do not have insurance for certain vaccines should contact their local health department or federally qualified health center to see if they qualify for no- or low-cost vaccines through the 317-funded program. Vaccines are frequently available at doctor offices, as well as other convenient locations, such as pharmacies, workplaces, community health clinics and health departments. Information about vaccines, recommended immunization schedules for all age groups and can be found at the CDC website at cdc.gov/vaccines.

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Proceeds from the event will be contributed to the Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education, a nonprofit organization that aims to fundraise for student scholarships and training curriculum. Music on the Green will take place from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 261 Country Club Boulevard in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey. Tickets cost $25 per person and include a meal. All COVID-19 restrictions will be enforced. Visit ocvtsfoundation.org for additional information and to purchase tickets.

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CLASSIFIEDS Estate Sale Estate Sale - 8/14, 10 am to 2 pm, 11c Dove, Cedar Glen West, Manchester. (35)

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)

Help Wanted HIRING NOW!! Looking for outgoing, positive, and engaging teachers to join our Toms River – Route 70 Goddard Family. We are primarily hiring teachers for our elementary school aged children to foster a learning environment in which these children can continue to do their elementary school work. This would include helping them with worksheets, zooms, google classrooms etc. Some of the great perks of being a part of the Goddard Family include a benefits package, paid time off, holiday events and free food and Goddard swag. Call today to inquire about this job posting and start as early as next week! We can be reached through phone at 732-363-5530 or email at TomsRiver2NJ@GoddardSchools.com. Senior Living Community Cook/Dishwashers/Maintenance Technician/Restaurant Servers/Bus Drivers/Lifeguard (Indoor Pool). 1700 Rt. 37 West ∙ Toms River, NJ 08755. Call or email for details 732-341-4825 info@Silverwoodsliving.com. (t/n)

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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

TOMS R I V ER – The Toms R iver Seaport Society invites members and the public to their new annual Summer Festival on July 31! Celebrate handsomely crafted vintage boats, delicious food vendors, talented local artisans, the return of the Valhalla Pirates and more family-friendly

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Continued From Page 1 “Mo” Hill were among those who gathered with shovels in hand to launch the construction of a building that will serve as home to dozens of programs such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), General Assistance, Child Support, Adult Protective Services, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Homeless Services, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid and Statewide Respite. At the present time the Ocean County Board of Social Services works out of six buildings in an office complex located at 1027 Hooper Avenue. The county leases these offices, and the lease was expiring in 2022. Quinn commended the Board of Social Services and the agency programs saying, it served to provide people with assistance, “to keep food on the table, a roof over their head, protecting the elderly and a host of other services. Once completed the new building houses all those programs that provide opportunities for many of our residents.” It will also have some of the government offices of building number 2 which is a short distance away. “That includes veterans services, senior services and consumer affairs.” Haines is a member of the Board of Social Services. She remarked, “it is finally here, I’ve been a commissioner for six years and this is one of the things I’ve been talking about since day one when I came on the board that we have to have a new building. I even drove around the county on Route 9 and Hooper Avenue looking for property because it had to be one of those two locations because there was bus service that was needed for many of the clients that go to Board of Social Services.” She noted the Grunin family decided they wished to sell the land “and we were able to negotiate a good price for the property and now it is really happening. No one could be more excited about this building but myself. It will be a state-of-the-art building that all of you will be extremely happy to work in and come to.” Sheehan, the social services director, said, “I want to thank on behalf of all my staff everyone who had a part in this n putting the time and effort into our needs and the needs of those in Ocean County.” Hartney, the vice chair, said all he was left to talk about was “to say thank you and to focus on the people who will be coming here. When they come here it is because they have found themselves in need of some security in their lives and now coming here our 400 plus staff will be here to greet them and help to find a more secure place in life.” Quinn added that throughout the whole process, “Mayor Hill and Toms River worked with us to get through some of the hurtles we had to get through. I want to acknowledge Commissioner Joe Vicari who could not be here today. Joe plays as much an important role in this process because he has departments that will be housed in this building as well.” The County purchased 10 acres of land for the project which involves demolishing four old buildings to make way for the new building. On hand were representatives of Epic Management Inc. of Piscataway who were awarded the contract, being the lowest bidder, and bids ranged as high as $53 million.

The base bid was $37,196,000, which included an irrigation system for $175,000, IT/ data system for $450,000 and traffic control for $10,000. Several added projects increased the total bid to $39,537,000: Site Entrance Sign - $69,000, Bi-Polar Ionization System - $139,000, A/V & Security Systems - $649,000, Generator - $989,000, and Equipment Screening $495,000. The total award was approximately $7 million lower than the original construction cost estimate of $47 million. It was expected that the project would run up to $56 million provided professional fees and other soft costs were included. Mott MacDonald designed the building and the site work will be coordinated by French & Parrello Associates. The project will be overseen by T&M Associates. The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders adopted a bond ordinance on June 17, 2020 appropriating $56,800,000 for the new building of which $53,700,000 will be borrowed. Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn noted that the county was “combining the programs located in several old buildings into a state-of-the-art complex that, once completed, will provide substantial savings in maintenance costs. Bringing all of these services under one roof will also increase efficiencies for the public we serve.” Quinn noted the new facility would be 121,000 square feet and three stories high. It is located at the current site of the county’s Social Services Complex on Hooper Avenue. The County will see a savings of at least $3 million yearly through eliminating the need to make lease payments on the buildings according to Quinn. “The new building will be energy efficient and the maintenance costs will be far lower.” “Part of the savings includes the reimbursement from the state and federal governments for housing the Board of Social Services along with the consolidation of the services into one building. The age and current conditions of the buildings that house the Ocean Board of Social Services programs have resulted in the need to replace the facilities,” Quinn added. He also noted that maintenance costs were continuing to rise and in the long run, “this new building will be far more beneficial for our citizens and our staff.” The Ocean County Board of Social Services will use half of the new facility while Ocean County government departments will use 18 percent. The rest of the square footage will be for shared services including conference rooms and other common spaces. Around 400 social services board workers will staff the new building. The facility will have 715 parking spots. “The staff of the Ocean County Board of Social Services assists hundreds of County residents every day. The programs they administer affect all parts of our populations from young families to the elderly,” Quinn said. “This new building will help accommodate those high numbers of people accessing these services and also provide improved working conditions for the social services staff and our other departments.” Quinn said construction should be completed at some point next year.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of aug 21 - aug 27

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Is it really love? Or just a desire to fulfill a need? In the week to come, you might give in to wishful thinking or mistake someone’s friendship or sympathy for a romantic overture. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You might find that strain and stress strips you of your resilience in the week to come. Avoid confrontations today because misunderstandings could occur, and don’t make any crucial changes or decisions. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take the message in the fortune cookie with a grain of salt. You might believe what you want to believe and twist words to fit your fantasies. Enjoy assurances but remain at the ready. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Things that are going well should continue to move along smoothly in the week ahead. Your attitude toward finances and your job may shift into optimism. A partner may offer some excellent ideas. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You are the sole captain of your ship. You can control the direction of your life, so don’t allow yourself to be pushed off course by people or situations in the week ahead. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Those who seem sympathetic may not always be your friends. Those unable to help may not be enemies. Be more active at home and more willing to be a team player on the job in the week to come. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Confirm with

your conscience before you follow the crowd. Just because “that’s how we do it” doesn’t mean it’s right. In the week ahead, be sure to use high ethical standards as your guide. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Foster family values in the week ahead. Any problems you observe within your family unit could be the catalyst that allows for improvements. Watch out for mix-ups with your money early this week. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Today’s New Moon may be reflected by a shift in your attitudes. You may be more interested in love than in money as the weekend wraps up. You might feel that you are too busy to take on new tasks. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): When you are unable to invest money, it’s time to invest in yourself. In the week ahead, you might benefit from investigating subjects that mystify you. Group meetings can test your diplomatic skills. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The most amazing help can arrive just when you’re about to lose all hope. Emergencies and sudden upsets can take their toll on your patience as the week unfolds, but there will likely be silver linings in the clouds. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t be your own worst enemy. Being passive might only bring out someone else’s aggressiveness. As the week unfolds, become more attuned to your environment and be at peace with others.

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