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─Photo by Chris Lundy This tricky intersection where cars can cut across Hooper Avenue will eventually be changed. By Chris Lundy TOMS R I V ER – Locals k now that a strange intersection on Hooper Avenue can be used to cut their travel time, but this is on a list of areas to be
changed by the state. Cedar Grove Road runs parallel to Route 37 b efo r e m e e t i ng Hooper. Drivers heading south on Hooper will cut across t wo lanes to make a left
o n t o C e d a r G r ove between the Howard Jo h n s o n’s a n d t h e Quick Lube. People heading west on Cedar Grove will make a left onto Hooper, cutting into southbound traffic
to do so. Hooper is a county road, but si nce it’s ver y close to Route 37, the state Department of Transportation will be taking on (Road - See Page 4)
Local Filmmaker Promotes New Jersey Movies
By Bob Vosseller BRICK – Filmmake r T h o m D e M ic c o recently gathered w it h f r ie n d s , f a n s and members of the G a r d e n St a t e f i l m com mu n it y for t he premiere of his new short film which he hopes inspires others to make more productions in New Jersey.
DeMicco’s newest film, “Kiss Me Judas: Chapter 1” premiered o n Fe b r u a r y 17 a t Di ngbatz n ig htclub in Clifton. The Brick born filmmaker, author and martial arts t rainer was inf luenced by the films of Lloyd Kaufman, Stanley Kubr ick, Fran k Capra and fellow New
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my crew of New Jer- tober 1, 1998 through sey natives,” he said. Viking Press and is His film covers the based on a popular first chapter of a novel urban legend. It foltrilogy by Will Chis- lows the character of topher Baer and stars Phineas Poe (Fer ri) Johnny Ferri and Lyd- a disgraced cop and ia Manson. DeMicco morphine addict, afdirected the film that ter he wakes up in a was produced by Ferri hotel bathtub full of and Gabe Romero. ice to discover that Baer’s neo-noir novel one of his kidneys was was published on Oc- (Filmmaker - See Page 6)
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By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – It should be easy to reach out and help those who need it the most. Yet there are a lot of barriers that society has constructed that make it difficult to reach out. Recently, there was a Point In Time count in which local homeless were surveyed so that they could be given the help they need. The counts translate into how much money the area will get, however, the federal government has it a bit backwards, some said. Since the goal is to reduce the number of homeless, you are rewarded if your numbers go down. Essentially, you’re getting more money for fewer people. If your homeless count goes up, you are penalized, and you are given even less money to provide services to an even larger crowd. The pandemic has required social distancing, which means that there are fewer people allowed in shelters. It’s also caused staffing levels to fall because volunteers and employees (Homeless - See Page 5)
Food Donation Reaches 100th Week By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER - Just as residents have been dealing with the pandemic for about two years now, so have the volunteers and recovery agencies. Recently, there was the 100th consecutive Friday of the Pop the Trunk food distribution. Although it takes place at the Presbyterian Church of Toms River, the service is available to all residents of Ocean County. It’s called Pop the Trunk because it’s a drive-through situation. Volunteers place the food in the trunk or truck bed so that there’s no person-to-person contact to minimize the transfer of COVID-19. The volunteers couldn’t have done it without a partnership with Fulfill, which provides the majority of the food. (Food - See Page 4)
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Continued From Page 1 the project. Steve Schapiro, Press Manager for the DOT, said the project is still in the design stage. The plan is to extend the concrete median on Hooper past Cedar Grove Road to prevent either of these turns from taking place. Additionally, the concrete island at Hooper and Cedar Grove will be reconfigured to allow traffic to flow better. The height of the median barrier will be evaluated, he said. It’s an unusual intersection to say the least. It might be one of the only places
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Continued From Page 1 “Thank you just does not seem enough,” said former Councilman Terrance Turnbach, a volunteer with the Pop the Trunk organization. “Fulfill stepped up in our community’s time of need, easing the fears of members in our community who were struggling with an inability to afford food. The consistency and the heartfelt level of care offered by every member of Fulfill from the top down is unlike anything I have ever experienced before, and I will always be grateful to this organization for what they have done for Toms River and Ocean County.” Fulfill was formerly known as the Food
on Hooper where drivers can cross a multi-lane highway without a four-way traffic light – just a single stop sign. Sgt. Stephen S. Eubanks of the Police’s Traf f ic Safet y Un it said that i n t wo years, f rom November 2019 to November 2021, there have been eight crashes at that intersection. He promised to implement extra patrols in the area. Julie Adamek lives nearby. She’s seen the result of some of these crashes, but what police don’t see are all the near misses. Drivers are often cutting it very close, and skim by each other because of skill or possibly sheer luck. She sees
motorcyclists doing wheelies down Cedar Grove and in other areas of town. She also frequently sees drivers head south on Hooper and make an illegal U-t u r n a rou nd t he med ia n to hea d north. Also, they might come south on Hooper, go left onto Cedar Grove, then immediately make a turn around to go north on Hooper. Other drivers might come out of the jughandle on Division Street and illegally make a left going around the median. She’s even seen people go west on 37, turn north on Hooper, then make a U-turn before the median to go south on Hooper. She said she’s seen pedestrians climb-
ing the median to cross the road. One of them was fatally struck not too far up the road, near James Street. All of this is very dangerous on a six-lane highway close to another sixlane highway. She’d like to see more policing of this roadway until the construction is done. Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill said that a number of people have been concerned that it is an unsafe intersection. “There’s very little lead time between the traffic stop and the intersection,” he said. It doesn’t give drivers much chance to brake if someone cuts across the road in front of them.
Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. They changed their name to more accurately reflect the programs they administer to the whole person - not just feeding the hungry. Between the 300 feeding agencies in Monmouth and Ocean, Fulfill is currently serving 972,000 meals per month. The demand for food is still 22 percent higher than before the pandemic, they said. “We are grateful for this group of volunteers in Toms River who work hard every week to help Fulfill reach our neighbors in need. The pandemic has been difficult for so many, and together we have been able to provide fresh produce, dairy, and meat, as well as shelf stable foods to families, children, seniors, veterans, and more. Thank you to all who
gave their time, energy, and hearts each Friday to make this possible,” said Triada Stampas, Fulfill CEO and President. “Every week I am so overwhelmed by the kindness and love shown towards our community by this ‘Friday Family’ that has formed,” said volunteer Jennifer Howe, who is also a Board of Education member. “It truly is a group effort, and everyone plays an intricate part in ensuring that our guests are not only filling their trunks with food but leave feeling they have the support and love to get through whatever struggle they are going through.”
to give of their time and their heart. To volunteer or donate, visit fulfillnj.org. Sponsorship opportunities are available. The group has a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, a website that judges nonprofits on how much of their donations go to actual programs and how transparent they are. Of every dollar donated, 95 cents goes directly to feeding the hungry.
How To Help Fulfill is always open to people who want
If You Need Help Pop the Trunk takes place every Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Toms River Presbyterian Church located at 1070 Hooper Avenue in Toms River. No registration or identification are required.
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Continued From Page 1 can’t come in if they are possibly contagious. Everyone interviewed in relation to this issue says the same thing: the lack of truly affordable housing is the main problem. There are homes, but none within reach for the homeless. Michele Vitiello, case coordinator for Village Resources, was on hand to try for housing solutions. The difficulty is that there are few truly affordable homes in Ocean County. Someone on Social Security is given $850 a month, and most rentals are more than a thousand. “No one can live on $850 a month,” she said. While the state requires towns to set aside a certain number of homes for people with low to moderate income, even those are often out of reach, she said. “We need someone to build real low-income housing,” she said. “Ocean County needs more subsidized housing and smaller houses.” Another challenge is that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development doesn’t count you as homeless if you live on someone’s couch, said Kathryn Colhoun,
Director of Community Resources and Advocacy, Ocean Partnership for Children. She organized the point in time count.
There were a lot of people in need, and she said there were more people in their 20s than in the past. If you’re fleeing domestic
The Toms River Times, February 26, 2022, Page 5 violence, you are homeless, she said. This is something that the general public doesn’t consider when discussing the issue of homelessness. However, with the stress of the pandemic, domestic violence has been on the rise. Shelters like Providence House and Dottie’s House are overflowing. Evictions There had been a moratorium on evictions throughout the beginning of the pandemic but it ended on January 1, 2022. Other programs were put in place to protect those in danger of losing their homes. However, they might not know about these protections, might not qualify for them, or be able to navigate the bureaucracy to get to the other end safely. Therefore, there’s been more evictions in the area. This has created a strange, cyclical situation, volunteers said. First, people who were protected from eviction are now possibly homeless. Second, the evictions have opened up more low-cost housing available to place the homeless. Essentially, it means that the staff that work to house vulnerable people are working in circles that the system created. If you are on Section 8, you are given $1,200, Colhoun said. It’s very difficult to find a place nearby for $1,200. “Homeless service systems across the state have been strategically working to ensure that resources made available through the CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan have targeted households currently experiencing homelessness and households that are
at risk of homelessness once the moratorium came to an end,” said Kasey Vienckowksi, Senior Associate with Monarch Housing Associates which directs NJCounts 2022. “This year’s count will be critical to help communities respond to the wave of households that will be in need as the courts continue to work through the backlog of eviction cases that have been pending since as early as March, 2020.” How To Help With the way the policies are, sometimes the best help comes from individuals. Minister Steve Brigham takes care of people living in tents around the area. He shared a story recently on social media about spending a day helping folks and delivering propane tanks so they can keep warm. One woman was worried about an impending snowstorm and he was able to get her situated
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Continued From Page 1 removed by Jude, a beautiful prostitute played by Manson Poe was just released from a psych ward and sets out for revenge. His intentions slowly change in this twisted love stor y that t a kes h i m f rom the snowy streets of Denver to the high plains of Texas. The event at Dingbatz also featured DeMicco’s “This Night’s End” and Ben Johnson’s “Were Deer.” It also included James Boylan’s “Meat is Murder” faux trailer and Dwayne Steeler’s “Blood Stab & Jun” plus music videos that DeMicco produced with Troma Entertainment. DeMicco’s production company, Shoot Style Production, is run with his good friend, Gabe Romero of Roselle. DeMicco moved back to the tri-state area in 2018 and put his energy into filmmaking which led him to Kaufman and his production company, Troma Entertainment. He said he has always admired independent film makers and served as Kaufman’s personal assistant and as a Troma producer. He worked on several of Kaufman’s Troma Entertainment releases and had his directorial debut in the short film “Latched” which was a satire on the dating app phenomena. He appeared in a film based on the life of his other childhood hero, Kevin Smith, in the biopic, “Shooting Clerks.” DeMicco said his second short film, “This Night’s End” premiered at Another Hole in the Head film festival in San Francisco and at Alamo Draft House in Houston. He also produced music videos for Ice T’s heavy metal band Body Count. T he f il m ma ker teaches Bra zilia n Jiu-Jitsu full time at RC Affinity Mar-
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tial Arts in Toms River. “My motto is ‘dreams come tr ue; they don’t come for free.’” He credited his success to “dedication, sacrifice and hard work” over natural ability or talent which he said he has “very little of.” He told The Brick Times how he came to adapt the novel, “Kiss Me Judas.” “It is one of my favorite books and without a doubt my favorite opening chapter of any book.” “I had also put so much into my first short film, ‘This Night’s End,’ which is partly autobiographical. I’m writing a feature length version of that currently and want to adapt something I still cared deeply about and this was a perfect fit,” DeMicco said. He added that he previously directed a film “written by a friend with learning disabilities and enjoyed the creative process of f inding a middle ground between his vision and mine.” DeMicco said, “I would also like to license anything by my other favorite author, Lawrence Block, most specifically a novel from his Hit Man series. I would, of course, plan to film as much as possible in New Jersey.” Being a big fan of Kevin Smith fan, DeMicco said, “I was greatly inf luenced by his films, most specifically ‘Clerks’ and ‘Chasing Amy.’ His were the first films I had ever seen that took place in New Jersey other than the Toxic Avenger (created by Kaufman),” he said. “It made filmmaking seem more possible especially after hearing his story of dropping out of film school to go at it on his own. I’ve always respected independence in f ilm, music and all art. It’s a lot harder to bet on yourself attempting to blaze a new or different trail,” he said. The trailer of his new film can be found at youtu.be/4C5ULWVWkeo.
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Congressman Kim: Bills Will Deliver Jobs, Allow U.S. To Compete Globally
WASHI NGTON, D.C. - Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) voted to pass the America Creating Oppor tunities for Manufact uring Pre-Eminence in Tech nolog y and Economic St rength (COMPETES) Act of 2022. Congressman Kim worked to secure historic investments in technology and innovation that will create hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs, address global supply chain issues and inf lation, enhance our research capacity to develop next generation technologies, and reinforce America’s leadership in the world. The bill passed the House with bipartisan support and a vote of 222-210. “It’s more important than ever that we strengthen the ability of American workers and companies to compete globally,” said Congressman Kim. “We are all more connected than ever, and this bill will allow small businesses in Burlington and Ocean Counties to compete internationally. I’m proud to have worked in a bipartisan way to strengthen America’s global reach, turbocharge American manufacturing, and invest in cutting-edge research, technology, and innovation. This bill will level the playing field against authoritarian regimes, create good-paying jobs in America, and reduce our reliance on foreign manufacturers.”
Congressman Kim helped shape provisions to enhance and expand our diplomatic and economic footprint around the world by voting to pass the EAGLE Act through the House Foreign Affairs Committee in July. Provisions championed by Congressman Kim include: Congressman Kim’s Fast Track Advanced Apprenticeships Now Act would cut bureaucratic red tape to allow apprenticeship programs for emerging occupations to be approved faster. $45 billion will be used to improve supply chains for critical goods like vaccines, personal protective equipment (PPE) and microchips to ensure more of these goods are made in the United States. A regional technology and innovation hub program will be established at the Department of Commerce to incentivize partnerships between local governments, colleges and universities, private industry, nonprofits and community organizations to support innovation incubators. I n 2021, Cong ressma n K i m helped lead a National Security Innovation Summit with representatives from New Jersey’s research institutions, defense industry partnerships, and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. A new competitive grant program will
be offered to school districts and state education agencies to help expand and improve access to undergraduate STEM and postsecondary STEM programs. This builds on Congressman Kim’s effort in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to invest in the GenCyber program, which supports summer camps to expand cyber skills for middle and high school students, and SMART scholarships that help connect university students with cybersecurity job opportunities in the Department of Defense. $52 billion will incentivize private-sector investments in semiconductor manufacturing to address supply chain disruptions and reduce our reliance on foreign ma nufact u rer s for sem iconductor s, which help power nearly every sector of our economy. $10 million will be used by the State Department to promote democracy in Hong Kong and require the State Department to develop a strategy to implement the Young South East Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) to help young leaders build the skills they need to strengthen democracy in their nations. New policies will strengthen U.S. leadership worldwide, improve critical alliances in key regions like South East Asia, and invest in a foreign policy that promotes human rights, diplomacy, and
democracy. Improving the effectiveness of U.S. Development Finance Corporation loans that are critical to strengthening our alliances and protecting countries against authoritarian regimes seeking to spread global influence through predatory financing. The Adoptee Citizenship Act, which Congressman Kim cosponsored, will close a loophole and provide U.S. citizenship to international adoptees brought to the U.S. as children who are still without citizenship because they turned 18 before the Child Citizenship Act of 2000 took effect. The bill also includes Congressman Kim’s Protecting Americans from Unsafe Drugs Act to improve America’s medical product supply chain by giving the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandatory recall authority for all drugs that could cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Many consumers do not realize that FDA does not have mandatory recall authority for all products – including most prescription and over-the-counter drugs – and relies on the cooperation of manufacturers when dangers are discovered. Congressman Kim introduced this legislation after helping Omni Distributors, a small business In Lakewood, that was almost left without recourse after purchasing a large quantity of hand sanitizer for resale that it discovered did not meet FDA safety standards.
American Rescue Funds Will Prevent Foreclosures TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy announced that $10 million in funding from the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) will be allocated to support New Jersey’s Foreclosure Prevention Act (P.L. 2021, c.34) program administered by the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA). NJHMFA will use these funds to stabilize communities through supportive homeowner interventions and vacancy rehabilitation and sale, stemming the loss of single-family homes to rental property investment firms. “The Foreclosure Prevention Act was more than a decade in the making. My administration is proud to have signed this landmark legislation adding to our state’s capacity to address the concerns of current New Jersey homeowners and future homebuyers,” said New Jersey Governor Philip D. Murphy. Following the 2008 financial crisis, New Jersey’s single-family residential market was decimated, with many prop-
erties purchased by investors for rental purposes, reducing the stock of affordable single-family homes. Nationwide, the financial impact of COVID-19 on homeowners may lead to a similar - if not greater - loss of single-family homes. “Home ownership is the foundation for building intergenerational wealth and provides people long-term f inancial, mental and physical stability,” said Lt. Gover nor Sheila Oliver, who ser ves as Commissioner of the Depar tment of Community Affairs and NJHMFA board chair. “This legislation and ensuing program administered by NJHMFA will improve New Jersey communities by rehabilitating blighted or abandoned single-family properties while helping residents attain the dream of owning their own home.” “Helping homebuyers compete in this environment is imperative to long-term economic stability for New Jersey families and communities,” said NJHMFA Executive Director Melanie R. Walter.
“This seed funding will help us play a key role in stabilizing the affordable single-family home market for New Jersey homeowners and homebuyers.” The Murphy administration anticipates using these funds to purchase non-performing mortgage notes from the FHA pr ior to foreclosure proceedings. If the homeowner occupies the property, efforts will be made to assist the homeowner. If the property has been abandoned, steps will be taken to obtain title, complete any required rehabilitation, and return the home to the single-family market. “We have made great strides to address the previous foreclosure crisis in New Jersey and we do not want history to repeat itself,” said Senator Troy Singleton, who championed New Jersey’s sweeping foreclosure reform laws in 2019. “I applaud Governor Murphy for utilizing available federal dollars to fund the ‘Foreclosure Prevention Act.’ This will keep as many families as possible in
their existing homes, which will prevent a tidal wave of new foreclosures and even homelessness.” “The threat of imminent foreclosure is one of the most daunting financial challenges a family will ever face. The upheaval and disruption can cause irreversible damage. The Governor’s infusion of American Rescue Funds into the NJHMFA’s Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Program will stabilize this critically important initiative, thereby enabling the agency to continue to provide much needed assistance to families in dire financial straits. It also stabilizes neighborhoods by preventing the eyesore of vacant and abandoned building that depreciate home values. I commend Gov. Murphy for his understanding of the need for all New Jerseyans to have a safe affordable place to call home and the action he has taken today to promote this cause,” said Assemblywoman Mila Jasey, the lead sponsor of the law creating the program.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E ditorial Is It News Or Is It Complaining? How much of your news show is just the host or their guests complaining? Are you really watching the news or just watching a bunch of people on TV venting? I once watched Don Lemon complain about Trump for a 20 minute monologue at the end of a news segment. This was back when Trump was in office. Honestly, I don’t know if it was 20 minutes. After 2 minutes, I faded out and started playing on my phone. It could have been 5 minutes but it felt like 20 minutes. I kept thinking, “This isn’t the Daily Show or Weekend Update. You can’t just say what you want.” But I guess you can. I watch both sides of the news, just to get an idea of what each one is talking about. It’s usually equally wrong. On Tucker Carlson, he’s a guy in a suit interviewing another guy in a suit. I don’t remember who this particular guest was when I was thinking about this editorial – just some Guy With Something To Say – and all he did was complain about woke culture for his entire segment. I’m not saying that either complainers made good points, or whether I agreed with them. But I tuned in to see news, not commentary. Tell me what happened, not your opinion about what happened. There was no news value in either show. Not a single shred of actual “news.” If you had a friend who complained all day long every time you saw them, you’d eventually stop hanging out with them, wouldn’t you? But if they’re on the news, sitting behind a desk and looking official, then we listen to them. Why is that? Why are we giving careers to professional whiners? Any of these news anchors
– I don’t care if it’s on Fox or CNN – are millionaires (or close enough that they might as well be). What do they have to really complain about? They’re rich. No matter what happens in this country, they’ll be fine. They’ll be unaffected by it. They could be donating to cancer charities, helping the homeless, or any good cause you can think of. Instead they’re just trying to figure out what to complain about during their allotted time. And since they have to fill up a show every Monday through Friday, they sometimes have to dig deep. They have to make mountains out of mole hills. They have to find something that you care about – like education, and twist it into something that is a life or death situation. They have to hit the same nail over and over again. They do this until you think it’s the most important issue of the day: Did you hear what Trump’s son said? Did you see what this school district did in a town you never even heard of? Chances are, it’s not really an important issue. Look around. Is it impacting you? Probably not. To mix metaphors, it’s just a dog and pony show, and the tail is wagging the dog. In the hour it takes to watch this so-called news, you could be reading a book, spending time with your family, or calling a friend you haven’t spoken to. Instead of getting angry by the Outrage Du Jour, you could be giving $20 to your local volunteer fire department or bringing a donation to a food bank. This country is founded by people who get things done. Not by people in suits complaining. Turn off the TV and go do some good in the world. Chris Lundy News Editor
Letters To The Editor Trump Only Built 16 Miles Of Wall Remember when Trump promised he was going to build a wall? Well, the truth is that he only built 16 whole miles. That’s it. Look it up online if you don’t believe me. Type in “How many miles of wall did Trump build?” You’ll see the truth. He claims that the number is much higher. All but 16 of those miles were replacements of border wall that already existed. That’s it. Just 16. You can walk 16 miles in a day. You can’t even blame D e m o c r a t s fo r b l o c ki ng it, eit her. T he Re publicans controlled the S e n a t e a nd t he Hou s e throughout the first two years of Tr ump’s presidency. All of 2017 and all of 2018. That’s two whole years that he could have worked on h is one big promise and he didn’t. At one point, he tried to take money from an account for the education of U.S. Soldiers’ children to fund the wall, but thank God a judge blocked it. There was a group called “We Fund The Wall” that built .5 miles of wall on private land, and that’s already eroding, despite the fact that Trump gave $1.7 billion of our money to it. And now its founders are being caught for embezzling.
And no, Mexico did not pay for any of it. Tristan Johnson Freehold
Reach Out If You Are A Veteran Household Thank you to the team at Micromedia/Jersey Shore Online for reporting on those experiencing homelessness in Ocean County. Sharing the lived experiences of people of all ages who are unsheltered, in transitional housing or at risk of homelessness shows they are people just like you and me. For veteran households w h o a r e e x p e r ie n c i n g homelessness or are at risk, consider reaching out to Community Hope’s Supportive Services for Ve t e r a n Fa m i l ie s p r o g r a m t o c o n n e c t w it h case management, temporar y f inancial assist a n c e , h o u si n g s e a r ch a n d ot h e r s u p p o r t s t o help stabilize a housing crisis. C o m m u n i t y H o p e’s el ig ibi l it y for ve t e r a n households casts a large net, in that you do not h ave t o b e a d i s a ble d vetera n, combat vetera n , r e t i r e d ve t e r a n t o apply, so plea se rea ch out if you have ser ved in the military or if you are a spouse/household member to one, to see if you are eligible. Make
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Praise Police When They Do A Good Job O n c e a g a i n I w a nt t o praise my local police department here in Whiting. On February 16 it was necessary to call for their help and the two officers who came were polite, professional and efficient in resolving the problem. Our police generally don’t get much public praise, and I urge ever yone to personally seek to rectify that when they get an opportunity! These men and women risk plenty for us, we need to show them the support they deserve in the public eye. Thank you, Manchester Police Depar t ment and especially those two officers! Chet Jelinski Whiting
Filibuster Stands In Way Of Progress We understand President Biden is busy. Between fo r e ig n p ol ic y c r i s e s , inf rast r uct u re, and the COVID-19 pandemic, he has a lot on his hands. But I can’t help thinking about how his support for abolishing the filibuster in the Senate could help him enact his agenda on all fronts. Most importantly, it could help Biden
protect Americans’ freedom to vote in the face of relentless attacks on our democracy. We need Congress to pass comprehensive voting rights reform and we need Bide n to st e p up and put pressure on the Senate to do so by publicly supporting an end to the filibuster. Biden’s stated support for voting rights reform simply isn’t enough. President Biden, for the sake of my right to vote and the progressive agenda we elected you to enact, urge the Senate to abolish the filibuster. Margaret Yelenik Howell
Natural Immunity Better Than Scientific Editor’s note: This letter is in response to a letter in a previous edition, with the name in quotes. With all due respect for the response that “people of faith should get vaccinated,” goes beyond our emotions. Here in America, We The People should decide what is best for our families and not the intrusion of the government. Since day one, the science has been misguided and faulty. The main concern needs to be the ingredients and the risks involved. God has given us natural i m mu n it y wh ich is fa r better than what man is doing in a lab. Thank you veterans for the freedoms we have. Do your research! Pat Lasher Jersey Shore
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Coach Laycock Notches Win Number 300
TOMS RIVER – A team wrestling win for High School South on February 12 was no ordinary victory. It marked win number 300 for head coach Ron Laycock, a
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Where parents have minor children, they often want to establish trusts in their Wills for the benefit of the minor children in the event that both parents should pass away. In such a case, the money is held in the trust for the benefit of the children. A person called the “trustee” is appointed by the Will to manage the trust on behalf of the children. Most trusts for the benefit of minor children allow the money to be used for their health, education, maintenance and support. The term “education” usually also refers to college education. There are several ways to go about doing this. The most common ways are the (1) common trust or (2) the separate trust. In the common trust, all of the money is held until the youngest child reaches an age specified in the Will. Upon the youngest child reaching the specified age, the monies remaining in the trust are then distributed to all of the children. In a separate trust, the assets are divided among the children and a separate trust is created for each child and each child receives their trust when the each reach the specified age. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? The advantage of the common trust is that the money is held until the youngest child reaches the specified age. In this way, the trustee can use the money in the trust and if necessary, spend more of the money in the trust on one child as opposed to the
others. As a parent, most people would be willing to spend everything they had on one child at the expense of the other children if that child required greater care than the other children. By using a common trust, you give the trustee the flexibility to do this. The drawback to the common trust is that the older children will have to wait a longer period of time to receive their share of the inheritance depending upon the age of the youngest child. This could be a disadvantage if there is a significant age difference between the youngest and oldest child. The advantage of the separate trust is that each child will receive their share of the estate when they reach the specified age. This means that the older children do not have to wait for their inheritance until the youngest child reaches the specified age. The drawback to the separate trust is the trustee can only use the money in that individual child’s trust for the care of that child. If one child requires significantly more care than the other children, the trustee is limited to the amount of money in that child’s trust and cannot use the money in the other trusts. Which trust is better for you for your is something to be discussed with your estate planning attorney when making up your Will.
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─Photo courtesy Toms River Schools High School North’s Jacquelyn Anderson and her TAKS team post random messages of kindness on classmates’ locker. She founded The Acts of Kindness Society at HSN, an initiative that blends seamlessly with Random Acts of Kindness Day. TOMS RIVER – Random Acts of Kindness Day is February 17, but Random Acts of Kindness were done all week. At High School North, kindness is nothing new. The school is home to The Acts of Kindness Society, or TAKS. Its club president and founder, Jacqueline Anderson, spearheaded a special TAKS initiative that kicked off on Valentine’s Day this year. It was a huge success, drawing in more than 30 “worker bees” to ensure the program got off without a hitch. “Outside your classrooms, you’ll see colorful Post-Its filled with kind words, affirmations, tips, and comfort,” said Anderson in her introductory message to students and staff. “Remember to be kind … spread the love, everybody!” The Early Learning Center, which recently earned a grant to receive training on the Nurtured heart Approach, is celebrating
Kindness Week in many different ways, including kindness quotes and positive affirmation activities. Students and staff started with a “we love kindness” theme and dressed in Valentine’s Day colors Monday. More than 100 ELC staff members participated in a Nurtured Heart activity which lent itself to every staff member receiving a very specific and heartfelt Valentine’s Day card from their colleague. Additional activities centered around slogans and activities such as “peace, love, kindness” where students dressed in tie dye, “dream of kindness” pajama day, and “team kind,” where all students and staff showcased their school colors with true team spirit. The message of kindness is being shared at every school throughout the district, and we’ll be using this space to post updates and photos throughout the week. Won’t you kindly follow along?
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These are all soft sounds that are easy to miss once hearing becomes less acute. Listening to music elevates mood and improves cognition. Hearing your favorite song stimulates memory and creativity, and promotes the release of a feel-good chemical called dopamine. Studies have shown that the type of music is irrelevant as long as you love it. In addition to lifting your spirits, music evokes memories. Recalling events and feelings from the past isn’t just a pleasant experience; it also helps you resist cognitive decline by exercising your brain. Film dialogue, old commercial jingles, and even household noise like a humming refrigerator can also stir those long-slumbering parts of the psyche and help you feel more connected to your world. You may not expect to miss these types of sounds once hearing loss sets in, but they all provide important stimuli that help orient you physically and emotionally. CALL US TODAY! Dr. Izzy & his Staff are here to answer most of your hearing health questions. We can be reached at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit us at www.gardenstatehearing.com.
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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
3 Critical Uses For Horse Chestnut Herb By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Researching this popular herb was a lot of fun and I will share what I learned about it today. Horse chestnut is so called because every autumn, the distinctive horseshoe-shaped imprint is left behind on the tree twigs when old leaves are shed! Known botanically as Aesculus hippocastanum, this herb is very useful for circulation. It contains “aescin” which you can research on your own. This compound is naturally found in high amounts in horse chestnut and is responsible for the benefits of the herb. In fact, there are a lot of studies that show aescin helps your blood vessels, edema of the legs, bulging veins, and more. As for commercially prepared dietary supplements and teas, here are proposed benefits which you can talk to your doctor about: 1. Blood Thinning Properties. Horse chestnut also naturally contains a compound that thins the blood which is good for people prone to blood hypercoagulability. This activity by horse chestnut herb makes it a little bit harder for fluid to come out of your capillaries, which in turn help prevent water retention. Similarly, with prescribed anticoagulant medications - the blood thinning properties of those drugs are commonly used to treat or prevent DVT (deep vein thrombosis). Leg swelling improves on those medications. Could you use horse chestnut instead? The question should be posed to your hematologist. Keep in mind that with herbal remedies, they are not as strong as drugs, and physicians are not aware of herbal interactions, so
the answer will probably be “no.” 2. Blood Clot Formation. We know that this herb can inhibit COX-2 and lipoxygenase, as well as some leukotrienes and prostaglandins. These are substances you naturally make in your body, and they are good for you right up until the point they tilt too high! Horse chestnut is useful in reducing levels of these compounds and as such helps reduce risk of dangerous blood clots. These activities (due to aescin) are why horse chestnut is such a popular folk remedy for vein problems in the legs. 3. Venous Insufficiency. Horse chestnut is useful because it improves blood flow in the veins, which could improve leg pain, edema, calf spasm, itchy legs and heavy legs. There is a lot of research on PubMed about chronic venous insufficiency. Side effects of the herb may occur and include dizziness, digestive upset, headache, itching or hypersensitivities. This is a good place to remind you that RAW horse chestnut seed, bark, leaf and flower contain esculin which is unsafe to use. If you already take blood thinners, or if you have a blood clotting disorder (as examples DVT, venous insufficiency, thrombosis, or a platelet abnormality), horse chestnut supplements may not be right for you. The herb can further thin the blood and speak to your doctor first before taking any product containing it. If you’d like to read the longer version of this article, please sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com and I’ll email it to you.
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Upcoming Blood Drives In Ocean County
OCEAN COUNTY – There is a blood emergency as the omicron variant spreads and the nationwide blood shortage continues. The New Jersey Blood Services urgently need people to make every effort to donate blood! The following drives are scheduled next month in Ocean County: • March 3: St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 1528 Church Road, Toms River; from 1 to 7 p.m. • March 9: Laurelton Fire Dept, Brick;
from 1 to 7 p.m. • March 21: American Legion, 822 Mantoloking Road, Brick; from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Blood products have a short shelf life – from five to 42 days, so constant replenishment is necessary. Each day there are patients who depend on the transfusion of red blood cells, platelets and plasma to stay alive. But blood and blood products can’t be manufactured. They can only come
from volunteer blood donors who take an hour to attend a blood drive or visit a donor center. To donate blood or for information on how to organize a blood drive call Toll Free: 1-800-933-2566 or visit: nybloodcenter.org. Any company, community organization, place of worship, or individual may host a blood drive. NYBC also offers special community service scholarships for students who organize community blood
drives during summer months. Blood donors receive free mini-medical exams on site including information about their temperature, blood pressure and hematocrit level. Eligible donors include those people at least age 16 (with parental permission or consent), who weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, are in good health and meet all Food & Drug Administration and NY or NJ State Department of Health donor criteria. People over 75 may donate with a doctor’s note.
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Around The Jersey Shore Psychic Fair Presented By The H.C.B. First Aid Auxiliary BERKELEY – Clear your calendar! The H.C.B. First Aid Auxiliary will be hosting a Psychic Fair on May 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Holiday City West Clubhouse, 45 Cabrillo Boulevard, Toms River. Tickets are $50 for a 30-minute session (by appointment only). Appointments book up fast so schedule early. Money raised will be donated to the H.C.B First Aid Squad. For appointment, contact Madeline Wesolowski at 732-797-0686 or Madweso@ comcast.net. Please leave message and she will get back to you. Leslie Lagani: Has over 25 years of experience as a Medium, Intuitive and Paranormal Investigator. By utilizing the Tarot, Leslie can give guidance and clarity on any issues that you may need assistance with. Leslie feels she needs more than a half hour for a medium reading. She will do Tarot cards for the half hour reading. Wanda: A spiritual reader from a long
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Around The Jersey Shore New Jersey Responds To Hate With Art LAKEWOOD – In an effort to combat rising anti-Semitism in New Jersey and across the United States, the State of New Jersey is releasing the Morris Katz Presidential Art Collection as part of its educational curriculum in high school and universities to promote tolerance and acceptance of Jews. Under Governor Phil Murphy’s leadership, New Jersey already set itself apart in the fight against anti-Semitism, becoming the first U.S. state to rise to the challenge of Holocaust denial and anti-Semitism while simultaneously promoting appreciation of the U.S. and increasing students’ patriotism. Art is a universal language, and the historic Presidential Art Collection is especially poignant as it incorporates a unique perspective – that of a highly accomplished Holocaust survivor – on the most patriotic form of art possible. The New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education, an arm of the New Jersey Department of Education, has made resources available for schools to meet the requirements for Holocaust Education. To help in that endeavor, the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce is offering a
free program, the Morris Katz President Collection, available through virtual and print media that can be used to meet these educational goals. These paintings can serve as a gateway to classroom lessons, whether they focus on a specific president in terms of American history, a conversation about art, or one from the perspective of a Holocaust survivor and patriot who began a new life as an artist. Duvi Honig, CEO and founder of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber (OJC), said, “At a time filled with so much hate, anger, and antisemitism, education brings unity and love. That is why this art presentation is so important.” This Chamber has created the Morris Katz Foundation so that anyone can visit the virtual Morris Katz President Collection at MorrisKatz.org to educate themselves and others. Educators w it h add it ional i nqui res can submit a request for more informat ion at: nj.gov/educat ion/ broadcasts/2022/feb/02/ResourcesAvailableforSchools-MorrisKatz-ThePresidentialCollection.pdf.
Quilts In Full Bloom 2022 Quilt Show & Sale
TOMS RIVER – Beachplum Quilters of the Jersey Shore presents Quilts In Full Bloom 2022 Quilt Show & Sale on April 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and April 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Toms River Elks Lodge #1875, 600 Washington Street in Toms River. The event includes appraisals, vendors,
demos, countr y store, baskets, door prizes and raffle quilts. Admission is $8. (Children-free) Free parking; cafe open for lunch. For more information, email beachplumquilters@gmail.com or visit BeachplumQuilters.org. Bring this ad for $1 off admission.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of FEB 26 - MAR 4
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may be drawn toward something that will prove to be unsustainable. The spirit is willing although your bank account might not be able to keep up with your fine taste and wishful thinking in the week ahead. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Friends and loved ones may spark fresh ideas and perspectives or teach you something that is new, different or inspirational. Use them as a sounding board and benefit from their valuable feedback in the week to come. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Sensibility is the word of the week. Keep your feet on the ground when your head is in the clouds. You will do your job better in the second half of the week when you are more selfless and goal-oriented. CANCER (June 21-July 22): It is probably a good day to enjoy social outings or discuss your goals and dreams with a partner or loved one. Your schedule during the upcoming week may revolve around other people’s activities and pet projects. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may have an opportunity to splurge on something that satisfies one of your hidden longings. Don’t be provoked by someone’s unrealistic expectations in the middle of the week as any misunderstanding should blow over quickly. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Elevate from revelations. Note inspiring ideas and enjoy meeting new people in group settings as the week unfolds. You may be hoping for a specific black and white answer when the truth might dwell in a gray area.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Friendships may be a more comfortable fit than passionate romances in the coming week. There could be instances when you pursue something that isn’t quite what it seems. Get the facts so you can make an educated decision. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Use your best manners to avoid complications. Disagreements over possessions or money could upset your happy home during the next few days. By the end of the week, your thoughtful ideas will be better accepted. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You sometimes spend without reservation but might not be as sharp about handling business affairs and finances as you think. You could be able to spontaneously express your creative side during the last half of the week. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may be showered with affection in the upcoming week, breathe it all in and enjoy. Your active social life may bring you in contact with new groups or organizations. Work hard and watch your money. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): There is no remote control that lets you fast-forward past the boring parts of life. Avoid making major decisions about your home or family in the week to come because you may be unclear about the facts and details. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A chance meeting with an influential person can change your fortunes. Remain poised to meet new people in the week ahead. Their ideals and inspiring stories can spark an interest in choosing better goals.
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THESE CRISPS LIVE UP TO THEIR NAME By America’s Test Kitchen
Vegetables and fruits such as carrots and zucchini (surprise -- a zucchini is technically a fruit!) are mostly made up of water. (A zucchini or carrot is about 95% water.) It can be a challenge to deal with all that water when cooking or baking -- no one likes soggy zucchini bread! One of salt’s many superpowers is that it can pull water out of food. Plants are made up of countless tiny cells. When you sprinkle salt on vegetables and fruits, some of the water inside the cells is pulled out toward the salt. This process is called osmosis. Squeezing the shredded zucchini and carrot in a towel gets some of the water out, but salting them and letting osmosis do its work lets you squeeze out double the water! So, for crisps that are crispy -- not soggy -- use salt to draw out that extra water before cooking.
CHEESY ZUCCHINI-CARROT CRISPS
Serves 2 to 4 (Makes 12 crisps) 1 small zucchini (6 ounces) 1 small carrot, peeled 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (1 ounce) 1 large egg, cracked into bowl and lightly beaten with fork 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1. Adjust oven rack to the upper-middle position and heat to 425 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with vegetable oil spray. 2. Trim off the ends of the zucchini and carrot. Shred zucchini and carrot on the large holes of a box grater. 3. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl. Transfer shredded vegetables to a strainer and sprinkle with salt. Stir until combined. Let sit for 10 minutes to drain. 4. Place a clean dish towel on counter. When salted vegetables are ready, transfer to the center of the dish towel. Gather the ends of towel together, twist tightly, and squeeze hard over the sink, draining as much liquid as possible. Discard any liquid from the large bowl and add vegetables to the bowl. 5. Add panko, cheddar, egg, and garlic powder to bowl with the vegetables. Stir mixture until combined. 6. Use a 1-tablespoon measuring spoon to scoop and drop the vegetable mixture onto a baking sheet in 12 mounds (about 1 heaping tablespoon each). Use your hand to gently press each mound to flatten into a thin circle. 7. Bake crisps until edges are browned, 13 to 15 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and place on a cooling rack. Let crisps cool for 10 minutes. Serve.
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