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─Photo By Bob Vosseller Jackson Moose Lodge 1459 officers: Roselle Calarino (Recording Secretary), Lou Morales (past president), Rhonda Morales (Social director/quarter master), Frankie McElwee (President), Ken Vicari (Treasurer), Scott Freed (Junior Regent) and Danielle Freed (Trustee). By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – As snow blanketed the grounds outside Jackson Moose Lodge 1459 on Super Bowl Sunday, member Rhonda Morales was stirring the six crockpots of soup inside for what would be a warm, cozy and delicious event.
Winter weather and t h e e ve r- c h a n g i n g COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t slowed down the number of activities placed on the white board calendar at the lodge. Members gathered to sample soup in tiny cups and then vote for their favorite. It was
a fundraiser for the lodge and it was hard to choose from those brought in by members. “Normally, we have more like 16 but this year we have less but that’s okay,” Morales said. She was in charge of the event and is the manager of the bar and grill at the
lodge, located at 1240 East Veterans Highway. Women of the Moose Recording Secretary Roscelle Calarino said the soup contest had been a regular event “for at least six to eight years, it has been a long time.” After trying samples of (Moose - See Page 5)
Jackson Police Officers Promoted By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Several township police officers are now wearing more stripes and have new titles following a recent promotion ceremony held during a Jackson Council meeting. Chief Matthew Kunz provided a brief bio of the promoted officers along with their history with the department. Township Clerk Diane Festino then adminis-
tered the oath of office to each officer. “Detective John Rodriguez was born and raised in Staten Island New York, until he and his family moved to Jackson Township in 1997,” Chief Kunz said. “John graduated from JMHS in 1999 and attended The College of New Jersey from 19992003 where he studied economics.” Rodriguez was hired
in the summer of 2003 by the department and attended the Ocean County Police Academy, Class #81where he graduated as valedictorian. “John proudly served the township of Jackson as a pat rolman for nine years before achieving the position of detective in 2012. John also maintained a secondary assignment, to the Ocean County
Regional SWAT Team, from 2008-2011,” Kunz added. “As a detective John Rodriguez specialized in sexual assault investigations and has brought hundreds of such cases to a successful law enforcement conclusion,” the chief said. The officer is a recipient of the Excellent Police Duty ribbon, Life Saving award, Good
Conduct ribbon, and three citations. Chief Ku n z said, “du r ing his tenure, John has also served as JPD’s PBA p r e sid e nt fo r three terms and has enjoyed giving back to the residents of Jackson through a variety of community events and fundraisers. In his off-duty time, John enjoys nothing more than spending time running
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Some Parents Want School Mask Requirement Lifted Now By Bob Vosseller JERSEY SHORE – While the countdown to unmask students and staff at schools around the state has begun, some parents are asking, why wait? After months of debates which have made some Board of Education meetings a verbal battlefield between parents, school administrators and board members, Governor Phil Murphy announced that he will lift the executive order requiring masks for everyone who enters a school building as of March 7. That order impacts all public schools and all child care settings leaving boards to set policy on whether mask wearing will become optional or remain. School districts such as Newark have already stated they intend to keep the mask mandate through the end of the school year but it is widely believed that many school (Mask - See Page 4)
Your Congress Member Could Change March 1
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Every ten years, congressional maps are redrawn. They are currently undergoing this process. By March 1, you might be in a new district. The 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives are split up based on the state’s population. The 2020 census informed these totals. The commission who drew the maps was made up of equal numbers of Democrats and Republicans chaired by a tiebreaker. Republicans on the commission have put forward one map and Democrats another. The proposed maps can be seen here: (Congress - See Page 5)
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Continued From Page 1 districts will go mask optional. Board members in Lacey Township have already said prior to the Governor’s announcement that should it become possible for them to make the decision, that they would vote to make it optional. Mask wearing in that school district has been a contentious issue which has seen several board meetings canceled due to a Board member’s own refusal to wear a mask and a substantial number of audience members doing the same. Administrators and board members in Jackson have received an earful from angry parents who made it clear that they feel mask wearing is not effective and is hurting the mental health of their children. During his press conference Governor Phil Murphy said “masking continues to be an important tool in preventing the spreading of COVID. It should be used in many circumstances.” He added however that the metrics of COVID cases declining and hospitalizations also lessening substantially, led to his decision to lift the mandate that he put in place at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. The State Health Department will be issuing updated guidelines for school districts to determine their own individual needs regarding mask wearing prior to March 7. Governor Murphy said that the 30-day gap was made to give school districts time to make adjustments and to determine their own individual plans of action. “This is a huge step back to normalcy for our kids,” the governor said.
Some parents however, felt it should have taken affect immediately. “I’m sure there are strings attached by him waiting,” a Lacey Township resident said on social media. Jackson resident Jennifer Gallegher who formed the Jackson Township Fresh Faced Schools Facebook page said, “dangling the carrot as usual. Parents need to stop complying and start sending their children unmasked. “Make it known we are done. Our children are done suffering and there’s not a chance in hell we’re ever going to allow masking ever again. No government agency or representative is ever going to step on parents toes again when it comes to decision making for our children,” she added. “Why wait to until March 7th?” Jackson resident Drew Donegan asked. Jackson and Lacey were among the school districts that wrote to the governor asking before the start of the current school year for the decision of mask wearing for students, staff and visitors, to be left to the individual school districts citing that local officials knew their school community better. Jackson Superintendent Nicole Pormilli said earlier in the school year that school officials and members of the community wanted an optional masking policy but that wish was superseded by the governor’s executive order extension. She and her counterpart in Lacey Township, Vanessa Clark told residents that the school district needed to abide by the executive order or face penalties such as losing additional state aid funding. Lacey, Jackson, Brick and Toms River are among the Ocean County school districts that
were hit hard by the state’s revised S-2 state aid funding formula. Health experts have said that masks and vaccination are the two most important ways to combat the virus. In a well-publicized example, an unmasked, unvaccinated teacher passed the virus on to half of her students, as well as some of their families. This took place in May in Marin County, California – one of the counties with the highest vaccination rates in the state. The elementary school teacher was reading aloud to the class, and students closer to her had a higher rate of transmission. In this particular case, the teacher dismissed her symptoms as allergies. The virus then spread to other kids in school through siblings and a slumber party. Several of the parents were vaccinated but still got the Delta variant, which has been shown to be much more contagious, even with vaccinations. The governor commended school leaders and educators who supported his mask mandate and other COVID-19 health guidelines during his recent announcement. He also asked educational leaders to watch out for any potential bullying or demeaning actions toward those who choose to continue wearing masks within schools saying such behavior should not be tolerated. “We didn’t want to pull back too early,” Murphy said regarding lifting the mandate policy. “We aren’t going to manage COVID to zero. We have to live with COVID as we move from the pandemic to the endemic phase of this virus.” ~Chris Lundy contributed to this story
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TOMS RIVER – New Jersey Blood Services has announced the following upcoming blood drives in the Toms River area: March 3: Christ Episcopal Church, 415 Washington St.; 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Sponsor code 70944. March 3: St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 1528 Church Rd.; 1 to 7 p.m.; Sponsor code 70931. March 9: Sponsored by Weichert Realtors Laurelton Fire Dept., 1725 Route 88, Brick; 1 to 7 p.m.; Sponsor code 70642. To make an appointment, go to nybc.org/newjerseydrive. Use sponsor codes above or call 800-933-2566. Donors 76 and over need a doctor’s note unless one is already on file. 16-year-olds need signed NYBC parental consent form. Appointments are preferred however walk-ins will be welcomed if space permits. Remember to eat, drink and bring your ID with your name and photo. Masks are required for all donors regardless of vaccination status.
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JACKSON – Have books you no longer need? Donate to the Jackson Friends of the Library! Books can be brought to the circulation desk. The library is located at 2 Jackson Drive.
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Continued From Page 1 apportionmentcommission.org/ProposedMaps. asp Each district will have about 773,000 people in it. The districts would be in place until March of 2032. This article just focuses on the Ocean and Monmouth county towns. The Second, Third and Fourth Congressional Districts are in the coverage area of the newspapers under the Jersey Shore Online banner. It’s generally assumed that the 2nd District, which touches the southern end of Ocean County, will gather more ground.
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Continued From Page 1 each soup, members would write the name of their favorite on the back of a ticket provided. The winner was member Laura Martineell who prepared a cheese and broccoli soup. Others included beef, vegetable, rice and mushroom. The Women of the Moose are very active. They coordinated the Valentine’s Day dinner and were responsible for the Soup R Bowl event but their designation will soon change as the organization as a whole integrates both genders under one banner. “Technically now we are all one group,” Calarino added. Past president Lou Morales said that with Jackson Township having active organizations such as the Amvets, the American Legion, and the VFW, “we leave the military
The Jackson Times, February 19, 2022, Page 5 This district is currently held by Rep. Jeff Van Drew. He began his career as a Democrat, but switched parties and is now a staunch Trump supporter. His district has been leaning to the right a little more every year. A proposed map would see him have more of southern Ocean County, which is very red. That would mean that he would be in a strong position to maintain his seat for the foreseeable future. The 3rd District is currently held by Rep. Andy Kim, a Democrat. Even though he won the last election, the 3rd District is known to lean Republican. Some proposed maps would have him lose some of Ocean County’s red for blue in other areas,
therefore strengthening his position as well. The 4th District is currently held by Rep. Chris Smith, a Republican. He has been spending the last few months making appearances locally and drumming up support. Ocean County’s GOP unanimously backed him. Currently, two out of New Jersey’s 14 districts are held by Republicans. That might change soon. Midterm elections take place two years after the presidential vote. Generally, the party opposite the president does better in the midterms. For example, Democrats came out in force after Trump won in 2016. In 2018, there was a “Blue Wave” that landed Kim in office. In 2022, Democrats are expecting to lose seats to a “Red Wave.”
If Democrats have their map chosen, hat the districts were redrawn to give vulnerable Democrats a safer district. That works for most, but Democrat Tom Malinowski might wind up in a district that leans right. The end result, according to those who make a living doing political predictions, is that New Jersey will lose one Democrat in Congress, but the rest of them won’t have to fight as hard. That campaign money could be sent to candidates who are in a flip state. Critics of this process have said that districts should be drawn to put people with similar interests together, not to gerrymander a district so that a particular party is stronger.
holidays to them to do their thing and we just go and support them.” He said the pandemic has made fundraising difficult. “It has been really tough. It has been slow especially with the mask mandates. People really don’t want to come out. We keep rolling along. It is hard for us to do the things we need to do with the community and we sponsor orphan children at Mooseheart and retired members at Moosehaven. “Without the money coming in, we can’t send money to them. We are just a satellite organization here. Our whole purpose here is to send money there so they can take care of the kids. Mooseheart is in Mooseheart Illinois and that houses the children who are schooled, fed, and clothed. Everything is free,” Lou Morales added. “We used to do food baskets for the needy families in Jackson and surrounding area and we’d even deliver them to the houses. People
donate food. We went through the school and now we just give them gift cards for ShopRite or Stop & Shop in lieu of the baskets so they can do their own shopping,” he added. “The schools give us the number of families in need. We do what we can and we also try and keep in touch with EMS, the police and firefighters,” Lou Morales said. He noted the lodge’s participation during the August National Night Out event held in a ShopRite parking lot in town that provides organizations and in particular, the police, EMS and fire companies serving Jackson a chance to showcase their services. Lodges across the nation support Moose legion projects that include youth awareness scholarships, an annual capital project, Mooseheart student trips and other needs as they arise. Collectively the organization raises more than $40 million annually for community service projects.
Nationally, the Women of the Moose support a number of programs including scouting, drug awareness, crime prevention, adopting highways, adopting parks, youth and adult sports leagues and disaster relief efforts among others. “A lot of people drive past here and think it is just a bar. They don’t realize what we do behind the scenes. All summer long we have concerts here and all the money goes to charity. We don’t keep a dime out of that,” Lou Morales said. “There are a number of organizations that we help out. Whether it is children with cancer, breast cancer or even if a family member dies, we’ll have a fundraiser for them so they can cover their expenses. The schedule fills up pretty quick,” he added. The organization welcomes new members. They can visit mooseintl.org or beamoose. org to learn more.
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Continued From Page 1 around and causing general mayhem with his two children Sam and Sofia.” The detective volunteers as a waiter at the John Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen in Red Bank whenever time allows, and also takes part in a monthly garbage pick-up on the streets of Red Bank. He restores classic cars as a hobby. Detective Michael Goelz who wears badge #267 was promoted to sergeant. He was born and raised in Jackson Township and graduated from Jackson Memorial High School in 2003. He went on to pursue a degree in Criminal Justice, ultimately obtaining a Bachelor of Science Degree from The College of New Jersey. He was hired by the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department in August 2007 and attended the Ocean County Police Academy. One year later, in August 2008, he was hired by the Jackson Police Department. Chief Kunz said during his career with the Jackson Police Department, “Detective Goelz has been assigned to the afternoon
and midnight patrol shifts. In January 2019, Detective Goelz joined the Detective Bureau where he investigated all types of crimes, including fraud, motor vehicle theft and animal cruelty as a Humane Law Enforcement Officer.” Detective Goelz has been nominated for Police Officer of the Year in 2011 and 2014 and attended Basic SWAT School, the F.B.I. Sniper School, and has been a member of the Ocean County Regional Sniper Team since 2012. He received several commendations throughout his career, including a Life Saving Citation, and multiple Unit Citations. The newly promoted officer is married, has two daughters and is expecting their third child. He spends his free time with his family, going to the beach and camping and enjoys working on and detailing cars, as well as playing softball for the department’s PBA softball team. Newly promoted Sergeant George Vidalis was also born and raised in Jackson Township and is a 1986 graduate of Jackson Memorial High School. Following high school, he attended Ocean County College where he received his Associate’s Degree. Sergeant Vidalis continued his education at Fairleigh Dickinson University where he obtained Master’s Degree. “He was appointed to the Jackson Police Department in December of 2003 and graduated the Ocean County Police Academy in May of 2004,” Chief Kunz said. While spending the majority of his time in the Patrol Division, he has also become an active member in a number of specialized divisions throughout the department including the motorcycle unit as well as the Ocean County Regional Special Response Team. During his time with the department, he has received multiple unit citations, multiple command citations, an excellent duty award, a lifesaving award and a pistol expert award among several others. The sergeant is also an active member of the community, participating in charity events benefiting worthy causes. Chief Kunz said “he devotes almost all his free time to coach both his boys in baseball and soccer. Although he has many hobbies what he enjoys most is spending time with his family.” He is married and has two young sons. Police Officer Keith Uricks was born and raised in Jackson and attended Monmouth County Police Academy in 2007-2008 for the Sea Girt Police Department and worked as a Class Two Police Officer From 2007-2010. Chief Kunz said the officer “continued working as a Class Two Police Officer for the Ocean Gate Police Department 20102012, and then as a Class Two Police Officer for the Mount Holly Police Department 2012-2013. Officer Uricks was hired full time with Ocean County Department of Corrections 2013, where he worked as a corrections officer for one year prior to being hired with the Jackson Township Police in 2014 as a Patrolman. Uricks’ career assignments and highlights include: being an Emergency Medical tech(Police - See Page 8)
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Congressman Smith Protests Olympics Over China’s Civil Rights Abuses
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The following are excerpts of remarks made by Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th), Ranking Member of the Congressional - Executive Commission on China, during a protest of the Beijing Genocide Olympics at the Chinese embassy:
“We are raising our voices in protest and prayer today outside the embassy of the People’s Republic of China. “There is irony in this, as it is we who are representing the people, and speaking for those in China who are voiceless. We stand with the oppressed people of China, and not the oppressor – the Chinese Communist Party. “Behind those walls, are representatives of one of the most repressive regimes on the face of the earth, that of Chinese Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping. “Today, they will hear the voices of the voiceless. “They will hear voices raised on behalf of Guo Feixiong, a courageous lawyer who has been imprisoned by the Chinese Communists and who was denied a humanitarian request to allow him to leave to visit his wife, Zhang Qing, to bid her final farewell as she was dying of cancer. “Voices are also raised on behalf of victims
like Mihrigul Tursun, who at a 2018 congressional hearing I co-chaired, recounted her ordeal of torture, sexual abuse and detention in one of China’s ‘mass internment camps’ in Xinjiang. “She broke down weeping telling us that she pleaded with God to end her life. Her Chinese jailers restrained her to a table, increased the electrical currents coursing through her body and mocked her belief in God. “She was tortured simply for being an ethnic Uyghur and a Muslim in China. “Today, our voices are also raised on behalf of those jailed in defense of freedom of speech in that once great enclave of liberty, Hong Kong, where now journalists and democracy advocates are imprisoned for exercising their fundamental civil and political rights. “But our voices are also raised in protest. “Next week, we will see the ideals of the Olympics tarnished, trashed and torn. “These are Xi Jinping’s Genocide Games, held in a nation that places its own people in concentration camps, forcing ethnic Uyghurs, Kazakhs and Kirghiz to labor in slavery. “Fortunately, Congress passed the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, of which I was the lead Republican sponsor. “Now, the burden of proof shifts to those im-
porting goods made in China – from sneakers to solar panels – to prove that they were not made by slave labor. “But we must call out those who profit directly from these Genocide Games. “We must call out sponsors like the Coca-Cola Company, which virtue signals when it comes to protesting common-sense laws designed to curb voter fraud in Georgia, but then turns a blind eye to the harvesting of organs of Uyghurs and Falun Gong practitioners. “We must call out NBC, which will broadcast the Genocide Games but refuses to say whether it will cover those athletes who raise their voices in protest to the vile human rights abuses of Xi Jinping and the Communist Party. “We must call out the IOC. The IOC has not stood with the oppressed – they have stood with the oppressor. “The IOC suspends countries when their athletes fail doping tests, but turns a blind eye to genocide. The IOC won’t even certify that the clothing worn by IOC personnel or sold at the Genocide Games aren’t made with slave labor. “And we must call out those members of corporate America, like billionaire co-owner of the Golden State Warriors Chamath Palihapitiya, who callously proclaimed ‘no one cares’ about the genocide against the
predominantly-Muslim Uyghurs. “Well, we care about the Uyghurs, and we also care about the Tibetans, and Christians, and Falun Gong practitioners who are treated with unspeakable cruelty and persecuted for their religious beliefs. “Finally, our voices are raised in prayer. “We pray first and foremost, for the oppressed, those who languish in prison and labor in concentration camp factories. “We pray for the young Uyghur woman, lying on a gurney in a hospital run by the People’s Liberation Army, alone and afraid, whose head has been shaved, her hair to be used for a hairpiece and whose organs are soon to be harvested while she is still alive. “We pray for her family, wondering what happened to their daughter, their sister. “And we pray that the evildoers repent. “We pray for a change of heart among those in positions of power in the Chinese government, that they renounce the wickedness of Communism, and come to realize the meaning of true brotherhood and sisterhood. “And we pray for Xi Jinping, who if he does not renounce his evil will one day need to account for every life that he ended, every torture he inflicted. “Thank you, God bless you, and keep fighting the good fight.”
Menendez: Regional Nuclear Fuel Bank Could Avoid Middle East Arms Race
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) introduced a Senate resolution in support of providing a new diplomatic approach to contain Iran’s nuclear ambitions and avoiding a destabilizing arms race in the Middle East. The bipartisan resolution calls for the United States government to adopt a policy that allows any Middle Eastern state access to nuclear fuel if they forgo uranium enrichment and reprocessing. Modeled on the existing nuclear fuel bank created by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the establishment of a regional fuel bank would allow the commercial development of nuclear power throughout the region while at the same time eliminating the need for dangerous and destabilizing domestic nuclear programs. Furthermore, the bipartisan resolution makes clear that a commitment by Iran to end its enrichment program should be met with a United States commitment to provide sanctions relief beyond the measures contained in the Joint Comprehensive Plan
of Action (JCPOA). This should include the termination of certain “primary” sanctions, as appropriate. Other U.S. sanctions should remain in place until Iran verifiably ceases its other malign activity, including its support for terrorism, its human rights abuses, its hostage-taking, and its destabilizing activities in the region. “It has become increasingly clear over the past few weeks that Iran’s dangerous and rapidly escalating nuclear program have put it on the brink of having enough material for a nuclear weapon,” said Chairman Menendez. “A nuclear armed Iran would pose a threat to U.S. interests and set off a nuclear arms race in a region already fraught with conflict. This resolution demonstrates there is bipartisan support for a broader, regional diplomatic approach to address Iran’s nuclear program from a regional perspective putting forward norms which would allow Persian Gulf and other Middle Eastern states the ability to enjoy the benefits of nuclear power without fueling nuclear proliferation. As the authors of the sanctions regime that isolated Iran from the international financial markets and brought it to the negotiating table in the
first place, we believe this new compromise can provide Iran appropriate sanctions relief while swinging the doors open to permanently solve this nuclear crisis once and for all.” “I strongly support a diplomatic resolution to the Iranian nuclear problem,” said Senator Graham. “Our proposal would allow Iran and other Middle Eastern nations to purchase Low Enriched Uranium (LEU) from a regional fuel bank or supply LEU from an existing fuel bank outside the Middle East. The goal of our proposal is to ensure these Middle Eastern states, including Iran, have access to fuel to power their commercial reactors. There is no reason to enrich uranium if your goal is to have peaceful nuclear power. I believe this proposal will be well-received by our allies in the region and should be welcomed by Iran if peaceful nuclear power is truly what they desire.” Specific provisions of the resolution include: Support for the establishment of a new regional nuclear fuel bank for the Middle East, or a modification and expansion of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) existing nuclear fuel bank, in coordination with other international actors.
Call for a guarantee from the United States that any Middle East state that forgoes domestic uranium enrichment and reprocessing would be able to purchase fuel for their commercial nuclear reactors from the international nuclear fuel bank. Encourage the Biden administration to negotiate bilateral and multilateral nuclear cooperation agreements with various Middle Eastern states, that include the adoption of the IAEA Additional Protocols and a commitment by states to forgo domestic uranium enrichment and reprocessing of spent fuel. Acknowledgement that the U.S. should provide sanctions relief beyond those agreed to in the JCPOA, if Iran agreed to forgo domestic uranium enrichment and reprocessing of spent fuel. This should include the termination of certain United States “primary” sanctions, as appropriate. Reinforce that other U.S. sanctions should remain in place until Iran ceased its malign activities, including its support for terrorism, its human rights abuses, its hostage-taking, and its destabilizing activities in the region.
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Continued From Page 6 nician for Quality Ambulance Service, a Physical Fitness Instructor at Ocean County Police Academy, a Field Training Officer and a D.A.R.E. Officer. He is married and has a son. Officer Matthew Roth was also raised here and graduated in 1998 from Jackson Memorial High School. He pursued higher education at Ocean County College, and then enlisted in the US Army as an Infantrymen, where he was served on active duty for four years Chief Kunz said, “Officer Roth is a 16-year veteran of the department’s Patrol Division. He is a former member of the Ocean County Regional SWAT Team, and he instructs both defensive tactics and Mobile Field Force for the department. “He is a recipient of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving award for his drinking and driving enforcement successes, and has re-
ceived a Unit Citation as well. He is engaged to be married this year to his fiancé Crystal. He has two children, as well as two future step children,” Chief Kunz added. Mayor Michael Reina congratulated the officers and noted that there would be some new hires announced at a future council meeting. Councilman Nino Borrelli also congratulated the officers and called upon residents “to keep them in your prayers to keep them safe and secure as they perform their duties 24/7.” Councilman Alex Sauickie noted that they were all graduates of Jackson high schools. “It is great to see people who were born here, raised here and graduated high school here are still that involved in the township they grew up in.” Council Vice President Andrew Kern noted that it was also important to thank the officers’ families who see their loved ones serve the community each day and work to make it a safe place to live.
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Around The Jersey Shore New Egypt Elks Lodge #2457 Events
NEW EGYPT – The New Egypt Elks Lodge #2457 has announced the following upcoming events: All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet: February 27, from 7 to 11 a.m. Cost for ages 3 and under is free; 4 to 12 years old is $6; ages 13 and up is $11. Open seating, no reservations needed.
Winter Classic: March 5, from 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $100, includes one entr y into Super 50/50 for a chance to win up to $10,000. Six cash prizes will be given out. Only 300 tickets will be sold. Also includes all you can eat buffet dinner and draft beer for two people. Drawing held on March 5 at 10 p.m., you do not need to be present to win. To purchase tickets, contact Joe Guzzardo at 609-439-7433 or see the bartender. St. Patrick’s Day: March 17, from 6
to 8 p.m. Shepherd’s Pie and other Irish foods. Drink specials. Fish Fry: March 18, from 6 to 7 p.m. Includes entrée, salad, coleslaw, rolls, dessert and iced tea/water. (Moved for March only) Trivia Night and Parade Committee Stuffed Baked Potato Dinner: March 18. Doors open at 6 p.m., game starts at 7 p.m. Max one team, eight per table. To reserve a table email neelks2457@ yahoo.com. Breakfast with the Easter Bunny: April 9, from 9 to 11 a.m. Join for a delicious breakfast buffet followed by an Easter egg hunt for children up to age 12. Children 3 and under are free, 4 to 12 years old $7, 13 and up $11. Reser ve your seats by pre-order at: form.jotform.com/neelk s2457/ breakfast-with-the-easter-bunny.
2022 Easter Egg Hunt
JACKSON – Jackson Township has announced their 2022 Easter Egg Hunt for April 16 at John F. Johnson Jr. Memorial Park, 200 Kierych Memorial Drive, Jackson. Rain date April 23. Parents/siblings will not be permitted to assist children. Children should come prepared with a basket or container to hold their eggs. Bring your camera for pictures with the Easter Bunny.
For more information, call the Recreation Department at 732-928-1260 or visit jacksontwpnj.net. Hunting times are as followed: 2- & 3-year-olds – 10 a.m. 4-year-olds – 10:15 a.m. Kindergarten – 10:30 a.m. 1st Graders – 10:45 a.m. 2nd Graders – 11 a.m. 3rd Grader – 11:15 a.m.
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JERSEY SHORE – Crisis Hotline Volunteers needed for CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties’ training beginning March 9, once a week every Wednesday for 12 weeks from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Training will be held in person at St. Luke’s Roman Catholic Church, 1674 Old Freehold Road, Toms River. CONTACT is a 24-hour crisis intervention hotline that
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Know The Signs Of Heart Attack NEW JERSEY – Fast action can save lives. If you or someone you know is experiencing any of these symptoms below call 9-1-1 immediately. It could be a heart attack. Do not drive to the hospital yourself or have a family member do so. If there is a serious heart issue, emergency medical personnel can start tests and treatments right away in the ambulance
and can send time-sensitive information to the hospital in anticipation of your arrival. Symptoms include: chest pain or discomfort, upper body discomfort, shortness of breath, cold sweats or clammy skin, unusual fatigue or weakness, dizziness, nausea or lightheadedness, anxiety and feeling of indigestion that won’t go away.
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JACKSON – The Jackson Recreation Department is looking for Food Trucks for their upcoming Fireworks & Food Trucks Festival on June 26 at 4 p.m. Applications
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Around The Jersey Shore Students Learn Hands-On Science In Worldwide Project
─Photo courtesy Toms River Schools Teachers from Kentucky and Ohio dissect tobacco horn worms in a TRRS lab. TOMS RIVER – Back in 2017, High School South teachers Charlene Wallace and Christine Girtain brought 17 students on the Seeds of Change (SOC) Costa Rica trip. Four students were sponsored by the Grunin Foundation. They embarked on a science-driven experience to the research site called La Anita Ranch, three hours outside of Liberia, Costa Rica. While at this site, students were immersed in a tropical rainforest research program focusing on leaf cutter ants and butterfly caterpillars, and were exposed to various topics including ecotourism, conservation, organic farming and rainforest ecology. Under the umbrella of the work done by Dr. Cameron Currie from the University of Wisconsin and Dr. Adrian Pinto from the University of Costa Rica, these students participated in a research effort to not only generate discoveries relating to these ant colonies, but also to propel the high school students’ understanding and knowledge of tropical field research to a level typically not possible until far into the university level biosciences. Fast forward five years later to 2022. The district hosted a bioprospecting workshop geared toward training teachers on using authentic science research in the classroom. The Seeds of Change project has evolved to include a host of passionate TRRS educators who are part of a global initiative. Those educators are engaged in hands-on laboratory practices, and navigating online genomics databases. “The practices used throughout this workshop are skills that students and researchers are utilizing at the university level,” said Dr. Kyle Seiverd, High School North teacher. “By providing teachers with this type of training, they are equipping them with the knowledge to implement college-level science practices at the high-school level.” It’s apropos that a project which began in Costa Rica is inclusive of teachers from all over. In fact, 14 teachers attended the biodiversity workshop from six different states (NJ, PA, RI, KY, MN, WI, OH). Two native Costa Rican professors, Dr. Gabriel Vargas and Ibrahim Zuniga from the University of Wisconsin Madison, joined Education
Specialist and Assistant Director of Seeds of Change Beth Hunt to forge a uniquely diverse group of educators. “Science teachers often tell their students that the best way to learn science is by doing science,” said Mary Russo, ASR teacher at Jackson School District. “This program aims to do just that. SOC provides teachers and students alike the opportunity to engage in hands-on, authentic citizen science research.” High School East’s Marybeth Kretz echoed Russo’s sentiments. “Truly, one of the best hands-on workshops I have attended in a long time,” Kretz said. “SOC has put together a team of brilliant, innovative, talented professionals to help teachers implement cutting edge technology in the high school classroom. Best of all, the research being done by students will have a global impact on the health and welfare of our society.” The next step is to plan another trip to Costa Rica with students from Toms River so that they can work side by side with these same investigators to conduct field research. Such an extraordinary, researched-based, ongoing effort can only happen with support at the highest levels, including the school board. “I was honored to meet such a group of intelligent educators who showed me their research practices,” said Toms River board member Kathy Eagan, who attended the bioprospecting workshop. “The students in these educators’ classrooms will be shown hands on how to do research, and possibly affect health worldwide. Mrs. Girtain is a very innovative teacher. Staff from other states as well as Toms River staff were included in this worthwhile workshop, and I am looking forward to seeing the students’ reactions to this worthwhile research.” The SOC bioprospecting teacher workshop proved to be an extraordinary experience that no one involved will soon forget, a highlight of a global initiative being spearheaded by educators right here in Toms River. Seeds of Change is certainly living up to its name, and the thought of where it might be five years from now is both intriguing and inspiring.
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─Photo courtesy Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore FARMINGDALE – Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore McKayla Havemann-Fordyce has earned Girl Scouts of the USA’s rare national lifesaving award, the Medal of Honor. McKayla, a 10-year-old Brownie Girl Scout, saved her grandmother Nancy’s life by her heroic actions. Due to her quick thinking and action when her grandmother required emergency health services, her grandmother was able to get the care necessary for a positive outcome. On June 22, 2021, McKayla’s grandmother was experiencing shortness of breath and pains in her chest. Suffering from COPD, she knew she was having more of a hard time than usual. She called for McKayla and told her she needed help. McKayla helped get her to the kitchen to get her to a seated position. Nancy became visibly distressed and started becoming light-headed. She told McKayla she would need to call 911. McKayla remembered her training from Girl Scouts and how to give correct information to first responders. McKayla stayed calm and stayed with Nancy until she heard the sirens at which time she went outside
to help first responders find where Nancy was in the home. Raymond Suiter Jr., Firefighter, Jackson Fire District #3, praised McKayla, saying, “In any emergency, people can become frazzled or erratic, but McKayla was able to follow the proper steps in a calm and collected manner. Her actions undoubtedly contributed to her grandmother’s positive outcome. Her poise in the face of an emergent situation is to be commended, and she is certainly deserving of the Medal of Honor.” She then proceeded to go to a neighbor’s house to look for help, but no one was home. McKayla knew to call her mother at work but, she did not respond. McKayla then called her emergency contact person on her phone and waited with first responders until her emergency contact person arrived. McKayla remained totally calm throughout the event and Nancy’s doctors said that had she not known what to do Nancy would have suffocated from the collapsed lung. Mohamed Elsawaf, MD, physician at Shore Pulmonary, Ocean NJ, extended his gratitude to McKayla for her heroic actions in the care of her grandmother, saying, “Due to her quick thinking and action when her grandmother required emergency health services, her grandmother was able to get the care our group provided at the hospital for a life-threatening situation. She conducted herself with composure and maturity and we are all very proud of her.” Recognizing this act of bravery, Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Interim CEO Heather Coburn said, “McKayla performed a heroic act beyond the degree of maturity and training to be expected at her age. Girl Scouts are encouraged to be resourceful, skilled, and ready to help others - McKayla’s quick thinking and exceptional judgment is inspiring to us all.” McKayla’s grandmother is recovering from a collapsed lung. McKayla will be recognized at Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Annual meeting.
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Six Flags Now Hiring For The 2022 Season By Alyssa Riccardi JACKSON – Six Flags Great Adventure, Wild Safari, and Hurricane Harbor are now accepting applications for the 2022 season. From March through January 1, 2023, 4,000 team members are needed to fill positions. There are more than 10 different departments for job opportunities with most jobs being available to those 16 years of age and older, with select positions open to 14- and 15-year-olds. Many positions start at $15 per hour. Six Flags offers flexible scheduling, advancement opportunities, educational scholarships, exclusive events, free park admission and much more to team members. To apply, complete a job application at sixflagsjobs.com; or text the word FUN to 732-307-6688; or visit the Six Flags Employment Center in person from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Fast-Tracked Hiring & Training: • Candidates can interview the same day they apply • In-person and video interviews are available
Off-Duty Sheriff’s Officer Killed In Lakewood Crash
By Alyssa Riccardi LAKEWOOD – An off-duty Ocean County Sheriff’s Department officer died in a fatal crash near the Lakewood-Brick Township border, police said. Around 3:45 a.m. on February 14, a passing motorist called police to report the crash, Lakewood Captain Gregory Staffordsmith said. According to investigation, 41-year-old Officer Brian Stockhoff of Jackson was driving south on Shorrock Street when he hit a brick wall outside of the Leisure Village East community. The car came to a stop near Dumbarton Drive. Stockhoff succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead on the scene by paramedics, Staffordsmith said. Lakewood Officer Tymur Zavalnyuk responded to the scene as well as Brick Township Police, and the road was closed for more than five hours. At this time, the incident is still under investigation by the Lakewood Police Department Traffic Safety Unit and the Monmouth County Prosecutors Office. Staffordsmith thanked the Brick Township Police Department, Lakewood Emergency Medical Services and the Hackensack Meridian Medic Unit for their assistance. “In addition, we would like to extend our sincere condolences to the Stockhoff family and his brothers and sisters at the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department,” Staffordsmith said.
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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
What an Intracranial Headache Feels Like By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Having a headache is common, and probably 80 percent of people experience one in their life. There are all sorts of headache disorders such as migraines, tension, hormonal and cluster headaches. Popular medications can induce a headache including the very effective blood pressure pills known as “ACE inhibitors.” You probably have heard of the ACE receptor since that’s where the bug of 2020 binds to as it enters human cells. But what about intracranial headaches due to high pressure on the brain, have you heard of that? It’s a serious problem and I think it is important for you to understand what that type of headache feels like. It’s also critical to distinguish this form a migraine which often has an aura. Probably the most common symptom of intracranial hypertension (aside from the headache itself) is eye trouble! There is no aura. You may have blind spots, poor peripheral (side) vision, blurry vision, double vision, and temporary bouts of vision loss. Left untreated, many people experience permanent vision loss. An intracranial hypertension headache happens when there is increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in the brain. Normally this occurs if a person has a traumatic brian injury, car accident, sports injury or a disease involving the spinal cord. It wasn’t that common except in the elderly population with high risk of a stroke, hydrocephalus or aneurysm. Nowadays, I get questions about severe, moving headaches frequently, so I’ve been researching the cause of these.
The hallmark symptom of course is a severe headache, one that might even move quickly around your head! It may be sharp and severe, or may feel like a dull, aching pressure that make your eyes hurt. You may feel less alert, and a bit confused but also possibly restless. As the pressure rises in your brain, you may become less able to speak like normal, and weaker. It may feel like it’s a little bit harder to breathe. These symptoms can come on in minutes, and wake you in the middle of the night. This is not a headache you can treat at home; this is a medical emergency in many cases because it could mean impending stroke or blindness. There are however a number of cases where individuals can walk around and sort of function in life with mild ICP. And this maybe you if you’ve been to dozens of doctors for your weird, unrelenting headaches. The condition can be diagnosed with a lumbar puncture that assesses the pressure of your cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). A visual examination looking for papilledema is critical as part of the fundamental work up. I hope this article has been helpful in terms of enlightening you to the new type of headache we are seeing. I hope it helps you to have learned the symptoms today in case you or a loved one experiences this. For more information visit the Intracranial Hypertension Research Foundation. Also, if you are interested, I have a more comprehensive version of this article. Please sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com and I’ll email it to you.
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By Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates In 1998, the State of New Jersey adopted the Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act (AICRA) to reduce the cost of automobile insurance by reducing the benefits available to persons who are injured in automobile accidents. This means less coverage to pay for medical treatment and less rights to recover monetary damages from careless drivers who injure your family. Protect yourself. Automobile insurance is mandatory in New Jersey. The failure to carry automobile insurance may be punishable by imprisonment. When purchasing automobile insurance, you have two choices; you are required to select either a Basic Policy or a Standard Policy. We do not recommend choosing the Basic Policy. The Basic Policy only provides minimal coverage and leaves you unprotected in several areas. A Basic Policy only provides you with $5,000.00 of property damage liability coverage if someone makes a claim against you and only provides $15,000.00 of medical expense benefits should you require medical treatment for your injuries. The Basic Policy does not cover you if you injure someone else. The Basic Policy does not provide Uninsured Motorist coverage to protect you and your family if the careless driver who causes the collision is uninsured or is insured under a Basic Policy. Perhaps most importantly, the Basic Policy will not provide you with a free lawyer to defend any claim against your personal assets. We recommend that you purchase a Standard Policy. A Standard Policy provides the best insurance coverage to protect your assets if you are sued and to provide com-
pensation to you and your family if you/ they are injured. The Standard Policy does provide medical expense benefits (PIP) coverage which includes medical expenses up to $250,000.00 per person per accident. The Standard Policy also provides you with Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UM Benefits), so if you are injured by someone who does not have automobile insurance, is insured under a Basic Policy or leaves the scene of the collision then you and your family are covered for your losses. When you purchase the Standard Policy, you must elect a “tort option” that will determine your right to make a claim. You must select either the “limitation on lawsuit option” or the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” If you purchase the Basic Policy then you are assigned the “limitation on lawsuit option.” We recommend that you choose the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” Ask your insurance representative what is the actual dollar amount that your overall premium will increase if you elect the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” By choosing the “limitation on lawsuit option” you are limiting your legal right to make a claim for monetary damages unless you sustain one of the following injuries: Death, Dismemberment; Significant scarring or disfigurement; Displaced Fractures; Loss of Fetus or a Permanent Injury that can been diagnosed by credible, objective medical testing. Selecting the correct insurance coverage is extremely important when it comes to protecting your family and personal assets. Call the Attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates (732-505-1212) for a free evaluation of your automobile insurance policy.
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Maintenance Employee Charged With Stealing From A Home By Alyssa Riccardi JACKSON – A 57-year-old maintenance employee has been arrested for allegedly stealing an Apple watch and over $4,000 in cash from an apartment complex, police said. The thefts were reported on Chatham Court West in the Gardens at Jackson 21. Police said there was no forced entry into the unit, with a potential suspect being identified as an employee of the complex’s maintenance department. Detective Brian Baranyay continued the investigation, reviewing security camera footage that showed the maintenance employee entering the unit residence while the
victim was not home. The suspect, 57-year-old Troy Jones of Jackson, turned himself in at police headquarters on January 13. He was charged on a warrant complaint with burglary and theft. He was processed and lodged in the Ocean County Jail. Any residents who may have information on this incident or who have discovered property missing from their residences are asked to contact Baranyay at 732-928-1111. The public are reminded that any persons arrested or charged with any offenses or crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Westlake Woman’s Club Scholarship Program JACKSON – This year the Westlake Woman’s Club is offering five, $500 scholarships for female residents of Jackson. Since 2003 they have proudly offered $70,000 in scholarships to 65 Jackson woman. These scholarships are offered to qualified female Jackson residents who have been accepted into a post high school educational or training program and who meet any one of the following criteria: • currently completing high school • currently working and planning to enroll in a program to enhance skills, make a career change or desiring further education • not currently working but desiring job training skills or retraining
• registered in either public school or vocational school in a continuing education program If you meet one of these requirements and are interested in applying, applications are available online at westlakeclubs.com/ womens-club/womens-club-scholarship. Applications are also available through the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library, Guidance Offices of Jackson Liberty and Memorial High Schools, Ocean County Vo Tech., and Financial Aid Offices at Ocean County College and Georgian Court University. The deadline for submission is May 7.
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Officials: Don’t Go To Emergency Room Only For COVID Testing NEW JERSEY – Due to an increase in individuals seeking COVID-19 testing in Emergency Departments, the New Jersey Department of Health and the New Jersey Hospital Association are reminding the public that Emergency Departments are for emergencies only. “Seeking non-emergency care such as COVID-19 testing in an Emergency Department diverts critical staff time and resources from those with true emergencies,” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “Our hospital Emergency Departments are experiencing very high volumes of individuals seeking COVID-19 testing. We understand that people want to be safe and follow our recommendations to get tested for COVID-19, but I want to remind the public that Emergency Departments are for those who need critical, life-saving care.” Individuals with mild symptoms who suspect COVID-19 should visit an urgent care center, federally qualified health center or contact their primary care physician. “We need the public’s help to preserve Emergency Department resources for those experiencing emergency illnesses and injuries, including life-threatening conditions including heart attacks and strokes,” said New Jersey Hospital Association President and CEO Cathleen Bennett. “New Jersey experienced a high number of deaths at home last year, including people who were facing critical medical issues who waited too long to seek emergency care amid the pandemic. We must not allow concerns about overcrowded
Cattus Island Nature Walks TOMS RIVER – Be a part of a 40-year Ocean County tradition! Join a park naturalist and follow in the footsteps of such legendary local environmentalists as A. Morton and Betty Cooper, Dorothy Hale and Pete McLain. Be prepared to discover the fascinating and diverse wonders of the natural world. No registration required. Walks will take place at Cooper Environmental Center, Cattus Island County Park in Toms River on Saturdays and Sundays (excluding December 11) from 2 to 3 p.m. Free for all ages. Upcoming walks: • February 19 & 20: A Winter Marsh Walk • February 26 & 27: Winter Birds • March 5 & 6: Backyard Birding • March 12 & 13: Signs of Spring • March 19 & 20: Return of the Osprey • March 26 & 27: Osprey Nests of Cattus Island
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Emergency Department to add to that toll of pandemic deaths.” “It is important to seek emergency care when you need it,” Commissioner Persichilli said. “Individuals experiencing symptoms like shortness of breath or chest pain – which can be symptoms of COVID-19 as well as other critical illnesses – should call 911 or seek
care in an Emergency Department. But those seeking testing should find other locations.” The Department is encouraging the public to visit COVID19.nj.gov to find one of the over 1,000 testing locations throughout the state, including free pop-up and county sites, rather than go to an Emergency Department. A new federal COVID-19 surge testing site
is to officially open on January 1 at the East Orange Division of Senior Services and will provide free nasal swab PCR testing for up to 1,000 individuals per day. The state also has partnered with Vault Medical Services to offer free at-home testing and you can visit learn.vaulthealth.com/nj to order your free test.
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More Than Just A Walk In The Park At Cattus Island
By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – Three generations of one family were among hundreds of visitors to Cattus Island County Park last Saturday to enjoy a day outdoors. Kathy Driggs and her mom, Karen Morgan, sat at the picnic tables outside the park’s environmental center for a few moments. Four-monthold Liam Driggs was basically along for the ride – in a well-equipped stroller. Temperatures in Toms River rose to a high of 60°F, an anomaly for February weather in any part of New Jersey. Kathy said she decided to take advantage of the nice day and the park’s proximity to her home. “I like the trails here and like that it’s easy to wheel a stroller on them,” Kathy shared. “I also enjoy the Nature Center and think it will be great for Liam when he gets to be a little bit older.” “During the spring and summer, there are a lot of butterflies that come in the Butterfly Garden,” continued Kathy. “They also attract honeybees in there.” The area where the family of three rested a bit
also included a display marked “Indian Oak of Toms River” with details on how to determine the age of a tree. Visitors to the Cattus Island County Park Cooper Environmental Center also had the chance to meet one of the live exhibits from outside its regular enclosure. A park worker named Victoria held a black and white spotted pine snake, which seemed content to wrap around her arm. “He is about six feet long and much taller than I am,” Victoria said. “He’s going to get pretty girthy. So, he’s not only the longest snake, but he’s also the chunkiest snake in New Jersey.” Rows of tanks and terrariums contain other living creatures native to the area. Not only were there more snakes, but also turtles, fish, and crabs. Another exhibit displays the seashells found along the Jersey shore beaches. A tour inside the Cooper Environmental Center also includes an amazing assortment of other area wildlife preserved by the art of taxidermy. For example, a groundhog sits on the counter at the front entrance and no longer has to worry
about the significance of his shadow. Birds of prey and songbirds hang throughout the Center, while the eyes of deer look alive from inside one of the cases. Children and adults climb a few steps to look where an osprey stands guards over eggs in its nest. Perhaps one of the most incredible visions within the Cooper Environmental Center serves as a reminder of survival of the fittest. Creators positioned a large hawk with a squirrel dangling between its claws. Nature’s reality appears caught in still motion. Another county worker comes into the Center to inform Victoria the parking lot has reached capacity at 3 pm. Victoria’s already counted off more than 250 people who visited the Center by that time. No doubt it’s not the usual onslaught of guests during the month of February. In the meantime, Victoria’s count doesn’t include the many people walking outside on the wooden planks that resemble boardwalks. They will undoubtedly come across birds attracted to the numerous feeders set up in the park. As another plus, the water tower across the bay at
Seaside Park serves to pinpoint Cattus Island on the mental map. Children take advantage of the playground on one side of the park. As they race down slides and pump on swings, another group has decided it’s a fine day for a picnic. Yes, it’s a February day, soon to be followed on Sunday with flurries in Toms River. One thing is for sure about the weather in recent history. There’s nothing predictable about it. According to the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation, Cattus Island Park covers 530 acres of land and contains seven miles of trails. The Cooper Environmental Center itself opens from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. during the week. On weekdays, it doesn’t open until 10 a.m. The first hour of the Center’s operation allows seniors and vulnerable population members to visit independently. Ocean County acquired the park in 1973, using county funds and money from Green Acres, a state program. The park earned its name from John V. A. Cattus, the last owner of the property.
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CLASSIFIEDS For Rent Whiting Non-Senior Area - 1 bedroom (or 2), full bathroom, laundry, kitchen, living room, dinning room. $1,000 month plus utilities ($100 month.) 732-350-3335. (11)
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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, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (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. (47) 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) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (17) 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-abrac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Jazz. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (9)
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Around The Jersey Shore Fried Oyster and Chicken Salad Dinner
NEW EGYPT – The New Egypt Volunteer Fire Company, located at 59 Main Street New Egypt, will be hosting their “All You Can Eat” Fried Oyster and Chicken Salad Dinner on April 3.
Visitors have the option to sit down or order take out. Tickets are $30 and on sale every Thursday night from 6 to 7 p.m. at firehouse. Any questions call 609-752-2484.
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Another great photo from the January blizzard. This one was taken in Normandy Beach the day after the massive storm. (Photo by Diana Cirillo)
2022-2023 Preschool Lottery
JACKSON – Would you like your 3 or 4-year-old to attend the Jackson School District’s Preschool Inclusion Program during the 2022-2023 school year? It’s time to join the annual Preschool Lottery! The district earned a $3.1 million grant from the State of New Jersey to expand the Preschool Inclusion Program and to provide free preschool to Jackson residents. To determine placement in the Preschool Inclusion Program, each year they hold Preschool Lottery. (Families currently enrolled in the district preschool program do not need to reapply.) This lottery determines the order you will be contacted to register in the program. The lottery opens January 17 and will close at 3 p.m. on February 4. After that date, they will draw names at random from those who entered the lottery and reach out to invite those families to begin the registration process. Do not complete any registration paperwork until you have been notified that you were selected in the lottery. The program is open to students who will turn 3
or 4 years old by October 1, 2022. There are limited additional spots available at all elementary schools. You must indicate what your home elementary school is in the form. Students will be placed only in their home elementary school, which is based on your address. If you do not know your home school, visit this link to search for your address (put in K as the grade): bus.jacksonsd.org/elinkrp/search.aspx. If you are unsure of your home elementary school, use the last option in that question and they will search it for you. It will not impact your eligibility in the lottery. Transportation will be offered to eligible residents (i.e. if the location of your home qualifies for transportation to your home district school. Please note that if your home is considered a “walking” area to your home elementary school, you will not receive transportation. If you have any questions, contact the PreSchool Office at 732-833-4677. For more information about the program, visit jacksonsd. org/preschool.
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Dear Joel
By Joel Markel
Cool As A Cucumber? Dear Joel, I admit it; I can be cranky sometimes. My patience gets short, and the littlest things set me off. But you seem to be so grounded. What are your tips for not losing your cool? Answer: Tr y to f ig u re out what’s really bother i ng you. A re you bored or tired or worried about something? Sometimes a change of scenery really helps. Spending time in nature, even a walk down the block, has been proven to improve your mood, and vi-
tamin D lifts yo u r s p i r i t s too. Fi nal ly, counting to 10 really works. Try it sometimes. 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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