2022-03-05 - The Manchester Times

The MANCHESTER Times Vol. 27 - No. 47

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–Photo By Bob Vosseller A crash near the intersection of Route 37 and Colonial Drive destroyed this electronic sign.

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By Bob Vosseller he township has seen a number of crashes in the area of Colonial Drive lately. One crash closed the road and delayed a Township Council meeting, and wrecked an electronic sign.

Colonial is a relatively short road, but it gets busy when it connects with Route 37, near town hall, the library, and the high school. Local officers did their own study of the area, Lt. Antonio Ellis told The Manchester Times.

The data showed that while it seemed like there were frequent crashes at that intersection, the information shows that it is not that high historically.

Traffic Safety Officer I Patrolman Michael O’Hara said he looked at the past three years of crash data from January 1, 2019 to January 10, 2022. During

that time period, Manchester Township Police investigated approximately 2,900 crashes. Only eight of those crashes involved a vehicle travelling west on Route 37 with the traffic signal acting as a traffic control device.

“Only two crashes occurred within the last year,” O’Hara added. He noted that two recent crashes were caused by drivers, “following too closely and driver inattention.”

He added, those reasons “were the primary contributing factors for all of the eight crashes. Five of the eight crashes involved injuries which were predominantly minor in nature. There were no fatalities and only one of the eight crashes caused property damage.”

(Police - See Page 5)

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Superintendent Focuses On Communication

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – During John Berenato’s first Board of Education meeting as superintendent of schools, he highlighted communication in the district and he had a lot to report to the public.

“I’m excited for us to work as a team to meet ‘excellence by example’ and to really move this district forward in every way that we can for our students,” he said.

Meet and greet sessions were held during the month and concluded on February 24. “I want to be visible and available to parents, teachers and everyone in the district.

“We are trying to improve communication with the community and we hope you will fill out the survey located on our website. We want to get an idea of what is the best mode of communication for you, and we want to make sure that the information that’s coming out to you is timely and also that you know where to find it,” he told parents.

He announced those retiring from the school district and thanked them for their service.

Those retiring included Timothy HingerROTC at Manchester High School after 13 years of service; Michelle (Shelby) York who served as a bus driver for 22 years.

“Substitutes, we need them,” he noted in his report adding that teachers make $120 a day while school nurses make $200 a day which is at an increased rate which the Board of Education approved that evening. Bus drivers (Communication - See Page 4)

Local American Lithuanian Tests Show Students Hurt By Pandemic Group Rallies To Support Ukraine

By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – More than a dozen members of the Central New Jersey Chapter of American Lithuanian Community gathered at the Ocean County Admin-

istration building on Saturday to show solidarity with Ukraine.

Loreta Garettson, a Manahawkin resident, joined the gathering w it h h e r hu s b a n d , mother and two young d aug hter s. She ex-

plained why she and other Lithuanian immigrants felt such passion about supporting Ukraine from attacks.

“We know Russian aggression,” said Garettson.

“We were occupied for (Rallies - See Page 4)

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Like many school districts across the state, township educators reviewed the results of their Start Strong testing which revealed areas in need of improvement from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Even as most school districts move from mandatory to optional masking –Photo By Bob Vosseller in schools, the impact over the last Manchester School District Director of Curriculum two and a half years on students has Diane Pedroza, standing at podium, joins members of (Tests - See Page 8) her curriculum team to present Start Strong results.

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Continued From Page 1 fifty years during and after World War II. Our generation represents the third wave of immigration from Lithuania to the United States.

We were still born in occupied Lithuania and lived as a part of the USSR.” Belarus sits between Lithuania on its northern border and Ukraine on its southern border. According to international news reports, the Lithuanian president signed a decree calling for a state of emergency until at least March 10th.

Garettson said that she and others from her native country are fearful that the Russians will further their attacks into Lithuania.

“We know some of our people who are willing to go to fight under the Ukrainian flag,” Garretson said.

A tearful Loreta Balcaitiene of Jackson

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make $18 an hour. The school district is also looking to hire full time bus drivers, a position that includes benefits.

The current school year calendar includes two snow days. One was on Feb. 17 and the other will be on May 26 if snow days are not used. Early dismissals were added for professional development due to difficulty

made the conflict closer to home as she shared conversations with family members hidden in the basement of their residence.

Although Balcaitiene immigrated to the United States from Lithuania 21 years ago, her mother had family from Ukraine. Several of her cousins still live there.

“My family is in Bojarka, which is 20 km (12.4 miles) from Kiev,” shared Balcaitiene.

“There are seven of them sitting together in total darkness, who range in age from almost 12 to 78.”

Balcaitiene said she was able to speak with her family members by Skype and described the sound of bombs blasting in the background during their conversation.

According to Balcaitiene, authorities have set a 7 p.m. curfew for everyone to be inside. Nonetheless, most people resist going outside even during the daytime. The streets are eerily silent without the sounds

of normal vehicular traffic.

One of Balcaitiene’s male cousins is 44 years old, who works as an engineer. The government has ordered all Ukrainian men between the ages of 18 to 60 to stay to defend their country.

“My cousin’s wife has refused to leave him behind,” Balcaitiene said. “She said they all need to stay together. They try to tell me not to worry, but that’s not possible.”

The direness of the situation includes empty food stores and barriers set up at minor checkpoints. During each of the three separate conversations Balcaitiene had with her relatives, she became startled by the loud sound of bombs in the background.

“A Russian girlfriend of mine called me to apologize and was crying,” shared Balcaitiene. “I reassured her that she didn’t do anything. Not all the Russian people are behind this.”

Kostas Mastakas, another Lithuanian immigrant who lives in Jackson, joined the rally to bring attention to the need for the world to support Ukraine. He termed Russia’s invasion as an old conflict with all of the old Soviet Union republics and expressed his mistrust of the country’s leadership.

“We don’t trust Putin or his regime,” said Mastakas. “He’s not going to stop, and we would like all the people in the world to know he’s not going to stop with just Ukraine. Putin is a dictator with no control and an anarchist.”

Meanwhile, Garettson supplied the names of two verified sites for those who want to make donations to Ukrainians in need.

The Revived Soldiers Ukraine site can be accessed at rsukraine.org. Garettson said that donations are also being passed on by NGO Blue/Yellow with a site address of blue-yellow.it.

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Berenato announced that the mask mandate will be lifted as of March 7 per Governor Phil Murphy’s lifting of his executive order.

He reminded parents that masks are still required on busses per federal regulations.

He added that weekly testing is still required for non-vaccinated but daily screenings will no longer be required after March 7.

“One thing that we are dedicated to is taking students’ needs and matching programs and services to their needs instead of putting students into programs that are already existing here,” the superintendent said.

Berenato stated in his report that an online application and recruitment platform “will help us identify talented teachers and staff beyond Ocean County and try to attract them to work here.”

In providing a High School Dual Enroll-

ment and Academies update he said that French IV was being held at Ocean County College and that there were plans to expand partnerships with higher education. He also noted that the school district was building academies for next year.

Berenato said he wanted parents to know he was accessible and that they could reach out to him via e-mail at jberenato@mtschools.org “or call or text my cell phone at 732- 648-1842 with any issues or concerns.”

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Continued From Page 1 Patrolman O’Hara said that by utilizing crash data he was able to determine that the low amount of crashes makes it hard to recommend changes to the roadway or the traffic signal.

“Additionally, it shows that when crashes did occur, the individual operator made an error, specifically not providing their vehicle enough space to safely stop or being inattentive while operating a vehicle,” he said. “The timing of the traffic signal or the amount of time an individual was able to observe the traffic signal were not factors. I also went out to the location and did an approximation for how far away an individual would be able to observe the traffic signal.”

Using Google Maps as a measuring tool, the patrolman said a driver would have approximately .242 of a mile, or 1,277 feet, from the time of seeing the traffic signal until reaching the traffic signal stop line. “I utilized the time and distance equation to determine how much distance a vehicle would need to stop safely for the traffic signal.”

The officer analyzed factors of speed a vehicle was traveling, the coefficient of friction

The Manchester Times, March 5, 2022, Page 5 on the roadway, and a constant that is derived from gravity.

“This is an accepted formula used by traffic reconstructionist and engineers. The speed I used was 50 miles per hour which is the current speed limit in that area,” O’Hara said. “I utilized .7 (dry roadway) and .4 (wet roadway) for the coefficients of friction based off of a typical asphalt roadway during dry and wet roadway conditions. The distance a vehicle needed to stop safely, traveling the speed limit, showed 119 feet for dry roadway conditions and 208 feet for wet roadway conditions.”

The patrolman concluded that this equation further proves that there is more than enough distance for an attentive driver to stop safely at the traffic signal and no modifications are needed. He also noted that Route 37 is controlled by the New Jersey Department of Transportation “and any modifications would need to be imposed by them.”

Lt. Ellis concurred with the patrolman’s findings. He told The Manchester Time, the end results are that although there were two recent high-profile crashes at that intersection, “the factors causing those crashes appeared to be driver inattention and disregard of a traffic signal and not sight distance or any engineering issues.”

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Tests:

Continued From Page 1 had its toll on students academically.

The Start Strong assessment was but one indicator of that and Diane Pedroza, the school district’s director of curriculum recently presented the assessments from tests taken last autumn.

Pedroza showed a PowerPoint presentation stating that the Start Strong as-

sessments were administered in English language arts (ELA) grades 4-10, mathematics grades 4-12 algebra I, algebra II and geometry as well as in science grades 6, 9 and 12.

The tests were administered in approximately 45-60 minutes and provided immediate results to educators through the assessment platform according to Pedroza.

Pedroza who was joined by members of her curriculum team during the presen-

tation said, “the tests were given to our students in October. The range goes from one to three. One being the lowest needing the most support and three being the less support given.”

She added that 1,444 students were assessed as she showed a visual representation of how the students performed. “There were areas broken up to show where more support was needed and we had it broken down into standards. It was immediate re-

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Pedroza reported to the Board that Algebra I was an area of concern “where we are really looking at 8th grade content standards. In sciences we had a fairly new assessment and it provided us with some great information for our staff to glean for our students. We looked at the areas of strength and the areas of concern and we made presentations on those type of questions.”

She added that the testing was also broken down by race and other demographic features “and allows us to go by each target group. There is a lot of information. We also broke it down by program which is by each particular level and we are looking at different groups such as special education students.

Board President Ken Pate said, “it looks like every category shows more strong support was needed. Will this be snowballing?”

Pate acknowledged that there was a social side to the impact of the pandemic on students which included depression.

Board member Gayle Mount asked “are we offering programs before and after school to help these kids?”

“The nice thing about getting all this information so efficiently and quickly is that we took that information and made it part of our after-school program and we used it to actually be able to tailor our programs based upon the needs and the lessons we are doing with our kids,” Pedroza replied.

She said those who needed additional help beyond what was provided by teachers were assisted through programs approved by their school principals.

“I can tell you we were able to share with some of the other districts and we were in line with what is going on there. It was not intended for to do anything other than what was going on within the district and to see what the effects of the pandemic were and try to remediate them that way,” she added.

She said, “at our first look we were a little concerned because there is a lot of support that is needed.”

“Yes, every category across the board,” Pate again noted.

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Booker Bill Will Support Families Of Public Safety Officers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) joined Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and John Cornyn (RTX) to introduce a bill that would support the families of officers who struggle with their mental health or who are lost to trauma-linked suicides.

These families are struggling to receive the benefits they deserve because federal law currently limits the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits (PSOB) program to only cover physical injuries - completely excluding any support for mental health concerns.

The Public Safety Officer Support Act would create an avenue for officers to seek disability benefits for PTSD by directing the PSOB to designate work-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute stress disorder as a line of duty injury for eligible officers as well as those who are permanently disabled as a result of attempted suicide.

It would also allow families of officers who die by trauma-linked suicide to apply for death benefits by directing the PSOB to presume that suicides are a result of job duties in certain traumatic circumstances where there is evidence that PTSD or

acute stress disorder would be the cause of the injury.

The Public Safety Officer Support Act has been endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police, the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, National Association of Police Organizations, Sergeants Benevolent Association, National Sheriffs Association, Blue H.EL.P, the National Border Patrol Council, United States Capitol Police Labor Committee, and American Psychological Association.

The PSOB provides financial support to the families of firefighters, police officers, chaplains, and emergency medical technicians who die in the line of duty or who have been permanently disabled as a result of a physical injury, including physical ailments that result from the stress of the job such as heart attacks. While the U.S. military already recognizes suicides by servicemembers as deaths in the line of the duty, the PSOB does not.

“Law enforcement officers are on the frontlines of major crises – from responding to mass shootings and domestic violence incidents, to protecting the United States Capitol during a violent insurrection,” said Sen.

Booker. “These distressing experiences can have long-term impacts with many officers suffering from PTSD and others tragically taking their own lives. To support officers who have made the greatest sacrifice in the line of duty or face life-long trauma, I am proud to join a bipartisan, bicameral effort to ensure that the Public Safety Officer Benefit program provides financial benefits to officers who have developed mental health issues, and in the worst instances, died by suicide.”

“As a profession, we do a good job at protecting our officers’ physical safety by providing them with tools like anti-ballistic body armor, but far too often we have failed to recognize or address the tremendous mental stress our officers endure as a consequence of their service,” Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) President Patrick Yoes said.

“Law enforcement and other public safety officers face a 25.6 times higher risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or acute stress disorder than those in other professions. We believe that law enforcement suicides are underreported, but to the best of our knowledge, 169 officers took their own lives in 2021.

“Your legislation provides that officers in crisis who take their own lives or attempt to do so will be considered as service-connected and, in some cases, the officer or their surviving family will be eligible for PSOB death or disability benefits. It is time to recognize that long-term exposure to mental stress and traumatic events over the course of service can inflict ‘invisible injuries’ on the men and women in law enforcement. The fact is that severe PTSD is just as disabling as a physical injury and an officer who suffers from this or a similar disorder that may result in suicide is just as service-connected as any other line-of-duty death,” he said.

“As suicide continues to outpace all other line of duty deaths, except COVID, this historic legislation marks a turning point in the culture of first responders,” said Karen Solomon, Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer at Blue Help. “The ability to recognize those who suffer mental injuries as a result of their job will open doors to families left behind and to first responders currently suffering. We will no longer treat them or their service as less deserving of honor and recognition.”

Senator Menendez Pushes IRS To Work Through Its Backlog

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee that oversees the Internal Revenue Service, was joined by U.S. Rep. Donald Payne, Jr., Rutgers Law Tax Clinic representatives, tax professionals and taxpayers, as he reiterated his calls for the agency to take immediate actions to get back to basics, reduce its massive backlog, and improve customer service during the 2022 tax filing season.

“Since last June, I have been sounding the alarm on the customer service issues, processing delays, and anticipated challenges at the IRS given the significant outstanding backlog of tax returns. I have sent six oversight letters to the IRS urging them to get back to the basics of opening the mail, processing returns, and answering phone calls,” said Sen. Menendez. “No entity, public or private, touches more Americans than the IRS. That’s why we must have an IRS that works.”

Even before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, the IRS has struggled with funding and personnel issues for over a decade. Between 2010 and 2019, the agency’s budget declined by $2.9 billion or 20.4 percent. This, combined with a reduction in nearly one-fourth of its workforce, created a “perfect storm” leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.

Following the onset of the pandemic, the IRS closed all of its processing facilities for almost three months and delayed the close of the 2020 filing season, leading to

a backlog of 13.1 million unprocessed tax returns at the end of 2020, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). According to the National Taxpayer Advocate, as of January 28, 2022, the IRS has 23.7 million items to process manually, including 17.9 million unprocessed returns and 5.8 million pieces of mail.

“My office has received hundreds of calls in the last year and a half on IRS-related matters – in fact, it is the single greatest issue that we are hearing about and it is time for the IRS to make changes,” added Sen. Menendez.

“Navigating the complex tax system is a challenge in the best of times. Low-income individuals often have additional obstacles due to limited education or language barriers. Our goal is to help these individuals, who are lost in the system, achieve a result in a tax dispute,” said Sandy Freund, Clinical Professor of Law, Charles Davenport Clinical Scholar at Rutgers Law School and Director of the Tax Clinic. “However, lately, all of us in the tax community face the additional hurdle of dealing with the IRS, a bureaucracy now laden with extreme delays in case processing. Cases are taking years to resolve and supporting documents sent in by taxpayers are not being processed at all. These delays are incredibly costly to taxpayers, as refunds are being seized yearly, while cases are pending.”

Sen. Menendez has long been sounding the alarm about customer service performance and the agency’s massive processing

backlogs. Last week, Sen. Menendez and Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.-07) led a bicameral effort with 45 colleagues urging the IRS to take immediate actions to reduce its massive backlog and improve its customer service during the 2022 tax filing season. Shortly after sending out letter, the IRS announced it would be putting together a second surge team to help address the massive backlogs and continue to improve customer service.

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Crestwood Village VI Movie Night

WHITING – On March 11, “The House of Gucci” starring Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Adam Driver, Jared Leto, Salma Hayek and Lady Gaga will be shown.

This biographical crime drama spans the course of three decades as the Gucci family develops a luxury brand. Yet the family is plagued by deceit, vengeance and murder.

The movie is rated R for language, brief nudity, some sexual content and violence.

It runs 2 hours and 37 minutes and is shown close-captioned for the hearing impaired.

Doors opens at 5 p.m. and the movie starts at 6 p.m. Come early to sit, chat and enjoy

refreshments (cookie, ice cream dixie cup, candy and coffee, tea or hot chocolate) that will be served until 5:45 p.m. The movie will be shown at Deerfield Hall, 6 Congasia Road, Whiting off of Route 530.

Feel free to bring your own chair or cushion, if the provided chairs do not suit you, however, do not block others’ views. All are welcome for the new cost of $3 (higher costs). Non-residents of Crestwood Village Six are always welcome. At the time of this article, masks are optional. Chairs will be spaced for socially distancing, but can be repositioned if you desire. Any questions call Arlene at 732-408-5147.

Meadows Of Lake Ridge Upcoming Trip

MANCHESTER – The Meadows of Lake Ridge has announced an upcoming trip to the Parade of Nations & Virginia International Tattoo on April 28 through May 1. Cost is $585 per person double occupancy; and $808 for single occupancy per person.

Package includes: three nights lodging, three breakfasts, three full course dinners including the spirit of Norfolk Dinner Show, performances of the Virginia international tattoo show, reserved seats

for the 69 th annual parade of nations, NATO fest activities, Norfolk Navel Base Tour, McArthur memorial, Chrysler Museum of Art, evening entertainment, souvenir gift, luggage handling, taxes and meal gratuities, motor coach transportation, trip cost also includes bus driver’s tip. $25 per person is due upon signing up.

Balance is due by March 17. Make checks Payable to White Start Tours. For more information, call Tana at 732-849-4248.

Crestwood Village IV Bingo

WHITING – Welcome back! Crestwood Village IV will be open for Bingo starting March 8. Doors will be open at 3:30 p.m.

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WHITING – Lakeside Garden Club is dedicated to the preservation and beautification of Cedar Glen Lakes in Whiting. Monthly meetings are the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in Lakeside Hall at 100 Michigan Avenue. Each meeting features a guest speaker or special seasonal garden project.

Light refreshments are always served.

In addition to monthly meetings, the annual events held are blockbusters! The

annual flea market on May 21, the gift basket auction on July 23 and the craft fair on October 22 are must attend events. Membership also reaches out to the community with donations to organizations which help those in need. Dues for the year are only $5 per year, those 90 plus years and veterans with proof of service are honoree members. For further information, call 609-618-4036.

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National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association Meetings

MANCHESTER – Chapter 1619 of NARFE would like to invite all Federal Employees, active and retired, or spouses of deceased Federal Employees, to join us at our monthly meetings. They discuss benefits, pensions and annuities.

Each month there is a guest speaker on relevant topics, fellowship and refreshments.

Meetings are the third Monday of the month (excluding January, February, July and August). They meet at 1 p.m. at the Manchester Municipal building, Route 37 West and Colonial Drive, Manchester, in the downstairs meeting room (elevator available). They ask that all attendees wear a mask. They look forward to welcoming new and current members.

2022 Winter/Spring Meeting Schedule is as follows: March 21 – 1 p.m. Speaker: William R. Fence, VP, K&R Tax and Financial Services April 18 – 1 p.m. Speaker: Christopher Claus, Naturalist, Ocean County Parks, Barnegat Bay May 16 – 1 p.m. Speaker to be Determined June 6 – 1 p.m. Spring Luncheon, place to be determined. (Chapter members attending two Winter/Spring Meetings get free luncheon.)

July & August – No meetings, see you in September Any questions or further information, call Janet Adams, Secretary/Treasurer Chapter 1619 at 732-279-3857 or email janet-adams@ comcast.net.

Crestwood Village 4 Flea Market

WHITING –The Crestwood Village 4 flea market will be held on the first Saturday of the month. The next flea market is March 5 from 8 a.m. to 1 pm. The clubhouse is located at 15 E Moccasin Drive in Whiting.

They have over 50 tables with a variety of new and gently used items. Vendors are very friendly and reasonable. The tables by

the stage are stocked with items donated by residents, very reasonably priced. Feeling lucky go visit Jerry at the other end of the clubhouse, for pull tabs.

Bring a friend or two and enjoy a continental breakfast and a beverage. If you are interested in renting a table, contact carolmarsella2@gmail.com.

Crestwood Village VII Residents Club St. Patty’s Dance

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WHITING – On March 25, the Residents Club of Village VII will be hosting a Valentine’s Dance in the Fernwood Hall located at 1 Falmouth Avenue, Whiting.

DJ Jack will be playing all of your favorites, including Irish tunes. Tickets are $20 per person which includes corned beef sandwiches, macaroni salad, coleslaw, soda, bottled

water, coffee and cake. BYOB. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and dancing is from 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets will go on sale beginning February 28 and will continue every Monday through March 14 at the clubhouse. Hours for ticket sales are 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Last day to purchase tickets is March 17. For more information, call Maureen at 732-941-9415.

Lakeside Garden Club Annual Flea Market

WHITING – The Lakeside Garden Club of Cedar Glen Lakes will hold its annual Flea Market on May 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lakeside Hall, 100 Michigan Avenue in Whiting.

The vendors will feature old and new

treasures. Breakfast and lunch will also be available for purchase. This event is a must to attend! The early bird always catches the bargains. Lakeside Gardeners are dedicated to the preservation and beautification of Cedar Glen Lakes in Whiting.

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WHITINING – Travel Bocce presents a trip to Mount Rushmore, Badlands The Black Hills of South Dakota, on May 13 through 23. Double is $1,080 and single is $1,439.

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memorial; Visit to the Mount Rushmore national memorial; visit to the spectacular Badlands National Park; guided tour of deadwood and gaming.

Includes gratuities. $75 deposit due upon sign up. Final payment due by March 6.

Leaving from Carmona Bolen at 66 Lacey Road, Whiting.

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Around The Jersey Shore Library Toiletry Drive Will Help Children In Need

TOMS RIVER – Members of the Ocean County Library’s Department of Homebound and Volunteer Services ask for your help as they collect donated toiletry items for Ocean County children in need, March 1 through March 31.

The Library is teaming up with county organizations that distribute items to children in need. Collection centers will be in the Toms

River, Manchester, Jackson, Point Pleasant Borough, Lacey and Brick Branches.

The most-needed items include unopened toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, hand sanitizer, deodorants, shampoo, hair conditioner, hair brushes, combs, socks, and feminine hygiene products.

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Coast Guard To Hold Boating Safely Class

BRICK – The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 16-05 located in Brick will be offering a 1-day Boating Safely class on March 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, Unit 129 located at 2025 Church Road in Toms River.

This is a comprehensive course in the

essentials of Safe Boating with instruction by certified Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors. Students upon successful completion will receive their NJ State Boating Safety Certificate. The cost for materials is $55. For registration and information call 732-7017849 or email 0531605@5nrdivision16.net.

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.

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 Environ-

mental 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: March 5 & 6: Backyard Birding; March 12 & 13: Signs of Spring; March 19 & 20: Return of the Osprey; and March 26 & 27: Osprey Nests of Cattus Island.

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Around The Jersey Shore What Causes Bad Breath And How Can You Can Treat It?

TOMS RIVER – For the past few years, many people have had the opportunity to hide a sour mouth behind a face covering.

However, since masks continue to come off in specific instances it may be time to start thinking about the importance of oral hygiene again.

“Halitosis is nothing more than a term for bad breath,” said Daniel Regenye, Ocean County Health Coordinator/Health Officer.

“About 20 percent of the population suffers from halitosis and bad breath can be a symptom of everything from poor oral hygiene and diet to more serious health issues.”

Many possible causes of bad breath include: Food. The breakdown of food particles in and around your teeth can increase bacteria and cause a foul odor. Eating certain foods, such as onions, garlic and spices, also can cause bad breath. After you digest these foods, they enter your bloodstream, are carried to your lungs and affect your breath.

Tobacco products. Smoking causes its own unpleasant mouth odor. Smokers and oral tobacco users are also more likely to have gum disease, another source of bad breath.

Poor dental hygiene. If you don’t brush and floss daily, food particles remain in your mouth, causing bad breath. A colorless, sticky film of bacteria (plaque) forms on your teeth. If not brushed away, plaque can irritate your gums and eventually form plaque-filled pockets between your teeth and gums (periodontitis).

Dry mouth. Saliva helps cleanse your mouth, removing particles that cause bad odors. Dry mouth naturally occurs during sleep, leading to “morning breath,” and it worsens if you sleep with your mouth open.

Medications. Some medications can indirectly produce bad breath by contributing to dry mouth.

Infections in your mouth. Bad breath can be caused by surgical wounds after oral surgery, such as tooth removal, or as a result of tooth decay, gum disease or mouth sores.

Other mouth, nose and throat conditions. Bad breath can occasionally stem from small stones that form in the tonsils and are covered with bacteria that produce odor. Infections or chronic inflammation in the nose, sinuses or throat, which can contribute to postnasal drip, also can cause bad breath.

Other causes. Diseases, such as some cancers, and conditions such as metabolic disorders, can cause a distinctive breath

odor as a result of chemicals they produce.

The following is a list of a few tips on how to get rid of bad breath: Brush and floss more: Floss after every meal if possible. The less food debris you have, the less chance of bad breath.

Switch to an electric toothbrush: Electric brushes do a more thorough job of cleaning the mouth.

Consider a tongue scraper: This tool is specifically designed to scrape out all the junk that accumulates in the back of your mouth. It’s helpful if your halitosis is a longterm problem and not something that just pops up occasionally.

Use the right mouthwash: Stick to antiseptic or antibacterial mouthwashes, which inhibit the growth of halitosis-causing bacteria. Use them after every meal if possible.

Eat crunchy vegetables and fruits: Snacking on carrots, celery and apples in between meals – anything that requires a lot of chewing and isn’t sticky – is a great way to clear out debris from the mouth when you don’t have a chance to brush.

Skip smelly foods: If you’re serious about getting better breath, it’s time to lay off the allium family, which includes onions and garlic. Though you may miss the taste of the food, if you’re that concerned about bad breath, you’re better off choosing lesssmelly foods.

Pop in a piece of chewing gum: Gum helps spark production of saliva, which clears out halitosis-causing bacteria. Make sure it’s sugar-free gum, though, or you will find your-self battling a whole different dental problem: tooth decay.

Drop the dairy products: Dairy can also be bad news for mouths, as bacteria thrive on the proteins in milk and cheese.

See your dentist regularly: Plaque can build up if you don’t have regular cleanings, leading to halitosis.

“In some instances halitosis can be a temporary concern and easily remedied,” explained Joyce Jackson, OCHD Dental Health Services Coordinator. However, in other cases it’s important to learn the reason behind a serious case of bad breath and the best way to go about correcting the condition. If you are concerned there may be a potential underlying health issue leading to your halitosis visit your dentist or health care provider.”

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Volunteers Needed For Hospice Care

OCEAN COUNTY − Compassionate Care Hospice is looking for volunteers who are willing to give companionship to a patient and their family.

This is a gift one gives to themselves as

the rewards are abounding – to help another at this time in their lives. For more information contact Volunteer Coordinator Kathleen O’Connell at 914-275-5766 or e-mail her at kathleen.oconnell@cchnet.net

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Around The Jersey Shore Sheriff’s Officer Passes Away From COVID-19

By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – Sergeant Mat thew Hor ton of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office has passed away after battling COVID-19.

“On behalf of Sheriff Michael Mastronardy and the entire staff at the Ocean Cou nt y Sher iff ’s Office we mourn the loss of Sgt. Matthew Horton #147,” the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.

Horton was the first commander of the Rapid Deployment Team and served in the Judicial, Field Services and Professional Standards Unit.

“He has always had a passion for law enforcement and helping others,” Travis Hoban stated in a GoFundMe fundraiser.

Horton had contracted COVID-19 in December and was in the hospital since January. During that time he struggled with pneumonia and other complications.

–Photo courtesy Ocean County Sheriff’s Office “It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you all that Matt passed away on wrote.

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By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – Four-year major league development coach with the San Diego Padres Keith Werman has been named the 15th manager of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws.

As the season is set to open on April 8, Werman will lead the BlueClaws in their second year as the Phillies High-A affiliate.

Joining Werman this year will be pitching coach Brad Bergesen, hitting coach Ari Adut, bench coach Pat Listach, athletic trainer Steve Torregrossa, and strength & conditioning coach Vanessa Escanilla.

Werman was a coach for AAA El Paso in 2017 and previously spent three years with the Hok k ido Nippon-Ham Fighters in Japan as international operations coordinator.

He played at the University of Virginia, where he helped the –Photo courtesy BlueClaws Cavaliers reach the Collège World Series in both 2009 Keith Werman joins BlueClaws from the San Diego Padres. and 2011.

“It’s really exciting. There are a lot of great people within the orga- jor league seasons with the Brewers and nization and I’m really looking forward Astros. In addition, he spent four seasons to having a chance to manage some young managing AAA Tacoma in the Mariners men and work with a great coaching staff system while also coaching in the Cubs, and go out there and compete,” Werman Dodgers, and Nationals organizations.

Torregrossa spent last season with AAA said.

Bergesen returns where he previously Lehigh Valley as assistant athletic trainer served as the pitching coach in 2018. and joins the BlueClaws for the first time Last year, he was the pitching coach for in 2022. He spent 2020 with High-A AA Reading after two years with High-A Clearwater and 2018-19 with short-season Clearwater. Bergesen pitched in the major Williamsport.

Escanilla becomes the first female memleagues for four years with the Orioles ber of the BlueClaws coaching staff. Her (2009-11) and Diamondbacks (2012).

Last year, Adut was as a hitting coach in first two years were spent with the Gulf the Florida Complex League. It was his Coast/Florida Complex League Phillies first in the Phillies system after he spent after joining the organization in 2019.

Retur ning to the Florida Complex 2020 as a hitting coach for the Yankees Dominican Summer League team and five League is manager Chris Adamson and years as an assistant coach at Los Angeles BlueClaws hitting coach Rafael DeLima.

Last year’s pitching coach Matt HockenValley College in California.

After spending two seasons managing berry will be the pitching coach in AA Aceros de Monclava in the Mexican Reading.

Marty Malloy, 2017-2018 manager, will League, Listach joins the Phillies for the first time. He won the American League manage Low-A Clearwater while Shawn Rookie of the Year Award in 1992 with Williams, 2015-16 manager, will once the Brewers and played parts of six ma- again manage AA Reading.

Manchester Day Returns

MANCHESTER – Manchester Day is back in 2022! The event will take place on June 25 (rain date June 26, fireworks rain date July 13) beginning at 2 p.m. at Harry Wright Lake,

1501 Lake Road in Whiting. Vendors needed for this event. If you are a local food or craft vendor and interested in the event, email: recreation@manchestertwp.com for details.

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Around The Jersey Shore Who Are Ocean County’s Homeless?

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – At the Riverwood overnight warming center, a few dozen men and women were settling in for the evening.

This was a few days before the blizzard.

Two people were playing pool in the building, which serves as a recreation center during warmer months. Three young men were discussing which version of the Bible they prefer.

Zach Gershonowitz, 31, was going through his backpack and making sure he had everything for the night. Originally from Staten Island, he’s now living in Ocean County’s shelters with his fiance, who has stage two breast cancer. They had been victims of fraud.

“All of our money was there one day, and gone the next,” he said.

A former addict, he has been clean for more than three years. Because of this history, he is aware of what it’s like to be homeless. Just Believe wasn’t around back then, though. This is the volunteer organization that runs the overnight shelter in the park’s recreation building.

“Just Believe saved us. If this place wasn’t here, I don’t know what I would do,” he said. “These are guardian angels without being angels.”

In addition to providing food and shelter, the staff provides another basic necessity: emotional support. They are someone to talk to and they know their way around and can give good advice, he said.

There are programs available for the homeless, but navigating the red tape and paperwork can be overwhelming.

“There are a million and one papers,” Gershonowitz said. “They help sort through the chaos of the outside world and your own chaos.”

Gershonowitz would likely have been there that night anyway, but this night had special significance. It was part of the Point In Time homeless count going on throughout the state. It’s an effort to find out where the most vulnerable people are.

The count came during a cold stretch, where the shelters were open for weeks in a row. They hosted about 30 people a night, said Paul Hulse, the CEO of Just Believe.

The age range is pretty broad. He said they’ve had as young as 19 and as old as 80. He told the story of an older woman who was sleeping in her car because she was scared of someone she was living with.

There was a couple from Point Pleasant who fell on hard times and got evicted. He’s got a disability and can’t get help for it.

It would be easier if there was one place for them to all go – a centralized care facility – but Ocean is the only county in New Jersey without a permanent shelter.

The word “shelter” gives it a negative connotation, because it gives the impression

that these are permanent homes for the homeless. The volunteers and staff prefer to call it “transition housing.” People come in with no place to go, and then the staff would figure out their needs so they can transition to a permanent home of their own.

Having one location helps build trust, he said. A lot of the clients he serves are worried about being taken advantage of and it takes a while to build trust.

He described a woman who had been homeless since 2018. By slowly establishing trust, they were able to get her to stay at Riverwood, the first place she stayed consistently in years.

This location, which is being allowed by Toms River, has two stories. The top floor (Homeless - See Page 24)

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. The topic of blood pressure has become very important now because heart attacks, strokes, myocarditis, hypertension and other cardiovascular conditions are on the rise.

One of the most effective and popular categories of medication to help support these diseases are called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for Angiotensin-converting enzyme.

The ACE receptor is where the spike protein (from coronavirus itself, or the vaccines) bind to, and enter the cell. ACE receptors sit on cells in the nose, mouth and lungs which explains the potential respiratory distress with the virus. The ACE receptors are all over the body and in super high concentrations in the heart tissue. The enzyme is partially responsible for maintaining blood pressure.

The ACE inhibitor medications are a blockbuster category including these popular agents: Lisinopril, enalapril, captopril and ramipril.

There are natural herbal extracts that act like ACE inhibitors but they’re not as strong as the medications. If you see something below, please ask your doctor if it’s right for you. Start low and go slow with any new food supplement and always garner your physician’s blessings.

Here are 5 strong natural ACE inhibitors, in alphabetical order: 1. Garlic - Garlic is a delicious spice that you can cook with. Garlic is a natural ACE inhibitor. It helps to dilate arteries and supports the health of your heart, blood vessels and immune system.

2. Grape Seed Extract - The delicious grapes and their skins show ACE inhibition and you can also find dietary supplements

of grape seed extract. It helps with cytokine balance too. Grapes are so easy to incorporate into your diet. In a study evaluating the benefits, grape seed extract significantly reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure over 6 weeks.

3. Lion’s Mane mushroom - This is a mushroom you can eat and sauté, plus it’s found in high-quality memory dietary (nootropic) supplement formulas. Most people know it is useful for the brain, but did you know it has mild ACE inhibition activity?

Taking a comprehensive medicinal mushroom blend could help support your entire cardiovascular system.

4. Pomegranate Juice - We’ve known for about 20 years that pomegranate juice is an ACE inhibitor. Drinking it is easy and delicious, however don’t combine it with warfarin (Coumadin) or other anti-hypertensives 5. Royal Jelly - Worker honeybees produce a white-colored secretion that is used to nurture their Queen bee, and you can find this in dietary supplements of “royal jelly” at health food stores. Obviously, do not take this if you’re allergic to bees.

Caution. - While life-threatening occurrences of hyperkalemia (high potassium) are extremely rare, I still want you to be aware that ACE inhibitor drugs cause your body will retain potassium. So, you should minimize or avoid eating too much of potassium-rich foods. For example, spinach, tomato sauce, bananas and others. Salt substitutes are often made of potassium so those should be avoided as well if you take ACE inhibitors. If you’d like to read the longer version of this article with more tips, sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com.

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Tragedy Shines Light On Domestic Violence

By Chris Lundy ST. AUGUSTINE, FL – A murder-suicide involving a former Toms River resident is causing the community to focus on how domestic violence is more common than people realize and what can be done about it.

Detective Daniel Leyden was on vacation with his girlfriend, Sheriff’s Deputy Abigail Bieber. They both worked for the Hillsbor-

ough County Sheriff’s Office in Florida.

Police said that during an argument, Leyden murdered Bieber before turning the gun on himself.

It is unclear if Leyden, who used to live in Toms River, was ever a police officer in New Jersey.

When news of the tragedy spread to Toms River, people wanted to know how a rising

star in the department with a bright future in law enforcement did this. A social media post made by a previous girlfriend made claims of domestic violence, and also said that her accusations had been ignored by his superiors.

The Sheriff’s Department put out a statement that read, in part: “The recent allegations made against Daniel Leyden

are deeply concerning and are being investigated, and we welcome anyone with information to please come forward and speak with detectives.”

How To Spot Domestic Violence The Toms River Times reached out to Dottie’s House, a domestic violence shelter in Ocean County. Clinical Program Supervisor Jamie Peto and Case Manager Karen Kirton spoke about how to recognize abuse and how to escape it. They are not familiar with the case and spoke generally about these topics.

Domestic violence comes in many forms, which makes it sometimes difficult to spot, they said. It’s not always physical or sexual violence. It could be financial, where the abuser takes control of all resources and tells the victim how they will never survive on their own without them. It is often emotional, where the victim is belittled and talked down to. Emotional and verbal abuse is still abuse.

One thing abusers have in common is that they isolate their victim from their family and friends. They only see the abuser’s family and friends.

“They gain control and don’t allow the victim to have any outside support or contacts,” Peto said.

Some get physical right away but some use charisma to get what they want, Kirton explained. They come off as very charming, and someone who might be a great provider.

“Most people in their life wouldn’t know that they are an abuser.”

The abuser might appear to be trying to help but they are really taking control of situations, Peto said. The victim might have a bad family situation, and the abuser appears to be a knight in shining armor taking them out of that family situation. But what they are really doing is taking control of the victim and cutting them off from a part of their life.

Cycles Of Abuse Many abusive couples go through a cycle of abuse. Everything is OK for a while, maybe even great. Then things slowly take a turn for the worst. The situation hits rock bottom and then the abuser apologizes and things are back to being OK for a while.

“They are trying to pull you back in,” Peto said. They make it hard to leave. “You think things are going to get better even if they aren’t.”

Just because things are fine for a time doesn’t mean you’re not in an abusive situation, she warned. This is a common cycle, and if it looks familiar, you probably need some help getting out.

Dottie’s House encourages education for children in middle school to learn what a healthy relationship is. “Even at an early age, they need to see what love looks like.”

Peto shared that a lot of abuse victims come from a family where there was abuse between parents. They saw that as normal.

They might even seek out a partner that is similar to the abusive parent. They are perpetuating the cycle.

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By Marc S. Galella, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates A Caregiver Agreement is a written contract entered into between a person needing care and a person providing care. Usually, the Caregiver Agreement is between an adult child and a parent, a relative or a friend. Through the use of a Caregiver Agreement, the disabled or elderly person can transfer money to family members as compensation rather than as a gift.

A properly prepared Agreement specifically lists what services the child is to provide to the parent and at what price.

The Agreement must be in writing and entered into before the compensated services are rendered. Since the caregiver child is getting “paid” they must report the income for tax purposes. In some cases, the parent may be able to deduct the payments as a medical expense.

The advantages of having a Caregiver Agreement include establishing clear caregiver compensation, providing a practical housing arrangement and assisting a Medicaid plan.

Family members overwhelmingly provide the care for elderly and disabled loved ones at home. Although it’s a labor of love, taking care of ailing loved ones also has a market value, meaning that caretakers can be paid as a way to protect assets. It’s only fair that the child who is caring for the parent should be paid for the services.

When a caregiver’s compensation is memorialized in a legal document, allegations by other siblings are minimized because the contract spells out the details.

Further, to protect family relationships, it’s recommended that all family members

agree with the Arrangement even if they are not parties to the agreement.

By having a Caregiver Agreement, the parent may be able to avoid a nursing facility by providing for the parent to be able to remain in the parent’s home or the home of the caregiver instead of a nursing facility.

A Caregiver Agreement can also be part of a Medicaid plan. As long as the Agreement is correctly drafted, and both parties abide by its terms, funds payable to the caregiver under the Agreement will accelerate Medicaid eligibility. Since payments are made for the services rendered, they should not be treated as gifts.

This will thwart Medicaid penalties as a result of giving money directly to the caregiver child. Since caregiver agreements transfer money over a period of time, they are better entered into sooner rather than later.

The child should consider the following points if the child feels uncomfortable about taking money to care for the parent: • A third-party caregiver would get paid for caring and giving room and board to the parent; • If the parent were to apply for Medicaid, money that the child could have been paid for legitimately caring for their parent will instead be paid to the nursing home as part of a Medicaid spend down.

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Continued From Page 17 has some games and books, tables and a few cots. Most of the cots are on the bottom floor. Women sleep on one side, men on the other, with staff in the middle.

This annual Point in Time survey is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The 2022 numbers won’t be available for a little while. According to the 2021 Point in Time Count, a total of 366 persons, in 239 households, were experiencing homelessness in Ocean County. Of the 239 homeless households counted in Ocean County in 2021, 59 (25%) were families with at least one child under the age of 18 and one adult.

Out of the 366 persons identified as homeless, there were 18 homeless veterans, 146 Victims of Domestic Violence survivors and 37 Homeless Youth (individuals and families with heads of households 24 years old or younger).

In Ocean County, the Point in Time surveys were done at: Alive Again Alliance Church, 1060 Church Road, Toms River; True Vine Ministry, 340 Route 9, Bayville; Lakewood Town Square; and New Life Christian Center, 211 E 4th Street, Lakewood.

Workers were also canvassing streets, woods, and other areas where the homeless are known to be in order to make sure they get counted.

The survey they have to fill out is brief, and it does not ask for any personal identification.

Katie Calhoun, who oversaw the Point in Time for Ocean County as a part of Monarch Housing Associates, attended a few of these locations and saw different people at each one.

Food, donations, and other services were being done at these locations as well. Once someone comes in, they are asked what they need help with so that they can be directed toward a more permanent solution. Some of the providers were the health department, behavioral health groups, and veterans groups like Soldier On. How To Help If you’d like to help Just Believe, you can send checks to PO Box 5441, Toms River, 08754. You can also shop at the thrift store near the Aldi’s on Route 37 – the money spent there goes to the charity.

Wawa gift cards go a long way toward helping people, but make sure they are activated before donating, he said.

If you’d like to volunteer or ask questions, email Paul@JustBelieve.org.

Minister Steve Brigham takes care of the people living in the woods. If you would like to make a tax deductible financial donation, you can send a check to Destiny’s Bridge, PO Box 692, Lakewood NJ 08701 or donate at PayPal: Destinysbridgefoundation@ gmail.com He’s always looking for Buddy heaters, 20lb empty propane tanks, sleeping bags, coats, gloves, hats and warm socks. Below is a list of drop off locations: • Ian MacKenzie Smith, 10 Bucknell Drive, South Toms River. M-F 9-6 Sat 9-2. Please

–Photo by Chris Lundy James Havens, a formerly homeless man who works for Just Believe, embraces Zach Gershonowitz, one of the clients, at the Riverwood overnight warming center. leave behind the van in the driveway.

• Nancy Jean, 72 Maxim Drive, Forked River. Please leave items in front of the garage.

• Kimberly Morelli, 1 Lorelei Drive, Howell. Please leave items on porch.

• Middletown Reformed Church, 121 Kings Highway, Middletown. Please leave items on the left side of the church in the walkway leading to the basement. If you

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• Smithburg Farms, 98 Smithburg Road, Manalapan. Drop off hours between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

• Holly, 19 Hoover Drive, Brick. Leave the items under the carport. Drop off between Monday thru Saturday 8 a.m and 6 p.m.

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MANCHESTER – On March 21 at the Manchester Branch Library, the public will have the opportunity from 1 to 3 p.m. to “Ask a Master Gardener.” Certified Master Gardeners will be on hand to provide information and answer questions about

horticulture, pest control, wildlife management, and other lawn and garden concerns you might have. Feel free to bring samples of garden problems for them to diagnose.

The Master Gardeners of Ocean County are volunteers that are trained and certified

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The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Township. There is no registration. Consultation with the Master Gardeners will take place first come, first served.

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Violence:

Continued From Page 22 How To Get Help Experts say the first thing you should do is call the National Domestic Violence Hotline, which is available 24 hours a day: 800-799-7233. If your health or safety is in danger, call the police.

When someone realizes they are in a situation like this, they often don’t know where to go for help. They don’t have any money of their own. They are not sure what will happen to the children. There are a lot of questions. They might not even know they have options, Kirton said. Visiting web sites like DottiesHouse.org can help educate you.

Most domestic violence websites have a panic button on them, Peto said. That means you can research a program online.

And if your partner walks in, you can click the button and it will delete it from your search history.

As the Hillsborough Sheriff’s Office said: “No one should be afraid to come forward, because doing so could save not only your life, but the life of a future victim.”

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours a day: 800-273-8255.

About Abby According to the Orlando Sentinel, Bieber, 30, worked with the department since 2018. She was described as a role model for children.

“As a passionate advocate for child

victims, Deputy Bieber frequently and diligently responded to calls for service related to sexual battery and child abuse,” the department said in a statement.

“Deputy Abigail Bieber was an outstanding law enforcement officer, and by all accounts, an even better person who left a positive impact on every member of her squad and the countless members of our community who she encountered while on patrol,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement. “This tragedy has left our sheriff’s office family grief-stricken. There is a void within our hearts that can never be filled, but I hope that Deputy Bieber’s legacy will be the way she lived her life, as a selfless servant.”

As a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Deputy, she worked patrol shifts but also worked undercover. She aspired to work as a detective in the Special Victims Section, investigating crimes against children.

“Additionally, Abby worked many off-duty shifts at Tampa Bay Downs where, once again, her infectious personality and enthusiasm made her many deep and abiding friendships,” her obituary stated.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Mary Lee’s House, 2806 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa, 33607 (/maryleeshouse.org); Max and Me Pet Rescue, 12191 W. Linebaugh Ave. #554, Tampa, FL 33626; or The Boys and girls Club c/o Sam and Laurice Hachem Foundation Club at Town ‘n country Park, 6039 Hanley Road, Tampa, FL 33634.

Village 3 Spring Flea Market

WHITING – The Women’s Club of Crestwood Village 3 will be hosting their annual Spring Flea Market again on April 2 at Unity Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everybody loves a good f lea market – be sure to join!

Tables will include lots of vendors,

crafts, books, games, puzzles, greeting cards, jewelry, clothing, baked goods, 50/50 raff le – you name it.

Coffee, breakfast and lunch are available. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. For more information call Winnie Mele at 732716-0844.

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By Bob Vosseller LAKEWOOD – Former NFL quarterback Ray Lucas tackled many of his opponents during his time on the field but it was his strength in tackling his opioid addiction that was perhaps the most grueling.

Lucas recently shared his story of recovery with some Lakewood High School student athletes which served to kick off the Knock Out Opioid Abuse initiative which was sponsored by the Partnership for a Drug-Free (PDFNJ) and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey.

The program is in collaboration with the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) and the virtual event held on February 15, was the first in a series of 10 to be held for high schools throughout New Jersey in the 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years.

Lucas headlined the event and discussed his story of addiction and recovery with the students. sharing stories from his playing career at Rutgers and in the NFL. He provided details about how he developed an addiction to opioids, and urged students to stay educated and informed about the risks of prescription opioids.

The athlete explained to them that “opioids effect everyone and does not care about race, religion or backgrounds. Your mouth is your most important weapon.

You should ask for help if you need it and make sure to ask the questions about what you’re being prescribed and if there are alternatives.”

The mission of this virtual conversation was to educate student athletes on the risks of prescription opioids, as well as the importance of taking care of themselves physically and mentally.

According to a Monitoring the Future survey, adolescent participants in high-injury sports had 50 percent higher odds of nonmedical use of prescription opioids than adolescents who did not participate in these types of sports.

Lucas, a Harrison native, played for Rutgers University in the 1990s before enjoying a seven-year career in the NFL. He played for three teams, the New England Patriots, New York Jets, and Miami Dolphins from 1996 to 2002. Currently, Lucas works as a studio analyst for the show Jets Nation on SportsNet New York.

Football took its toll on Lucas, who sustained numerous injuries and underwent more than a dozen surgeries during and after his playing career. The quarterback became dependent on prescription opioids, at times taking more than 1,400 pills a month.

Lucas has been receptive to sharing his addiction and recovery in an effort to help others who have struggled with the same problems he has and to prevent youth athletes from going down the path to addiction.

PDFNJ, Executive Director Angelo Valente said, “as New Jersey’s opioid epidemic continues to plague the state, it is vital to reach student athletes and educate them about the dangers of prescription opioids.”

“We all need to be part of the solution, and are grateful to Ray Lucas for sharing his story with the Lakewood students and to Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association for making these events possible,” Valente added.

In Ocean County, from January through November 2021, there have been 809 naloxone administrations to reverse opioid overdoses and 228 suspected overdose deaths.

Two years ago, more than 3,000 people in the state died of drug overdoses, most of which involved some form of opioid.

Preliminary data shows that New Jersey was on pace to end 2021 with more than 3,200 overdose deaths, which would be the most since the state started keeping records a decade ago.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE “Let’s Talk” With Dr. Jani

By Michael Vandenberg “ T h e e r a of p ate r n a l i s tic medicine where I’m the doctor, you’re the patient, and you’re going to do this bec ause I say so is long gone,” Dr. Samir Jani said to me recently. “That’s just not the way I was trained.”

When it comes to your health, shouldn’t you be in the driver’s seat? That’s certainly the guiding philosophy passed down by Garden State Medic al Center ’s founder, Dr. Dharam Mann, and it’s what makes Dr. Jani the perfect f it here. He wants to use his expertise and impart his knowledge to help you make an informed decision about your pain management.

And there’s no question that Dr. Jani has plenty of information to share because he checks all the boxes when it comes to education. At age 17 he was already accepted into a higher education program that included a guaranteed spot in medical school. He kept a high GPA while taking his courses at an accelerated rate that allowed him to finish a year early. Then he jumped right into residencies and a fellowship focusing on pain, anesthesiology, and internal medicine, culminating in his current specialty of Interventional Pain Management. He finished his fellowship and began practicing in 2016, making his way to GSMC the following year.

Dr. Jani pointed to a variety of reasons as to why he decided to make the switch to GSMC. For one thing, it fosters a seamless team environment. “The support and infrastructure of the practice is huge,” like the large network of staff on hand, to the electronic rec ord keeping. With those tasks already being taken care of, Dr. Jani is able to put his entire focus on alleviating your pain.

After all, it’s crucial to maintain a sense of urgency when it comes to pain management because people are running out of options by the time they come to him.

Most of Dr. Jani’s patients are those who have seen countless doctors and had lots of tests but have never been able to find a diagnosis and fix the underlying cause.

“My ankle hurts,” Dr. Jani said as a general example. “I’ve seen ten podiatr ists, I’ve had six ankle surgeries, and no one’s fixed it.” But even though it may never be fixed, “there are things we can do to at least help you get rid of the pain”.

Thankfully, Dr. Jani is not the type of doctor who just throws pills at the problem; he has a ver y strict interpretation of the related safety regulations. Not that he doesn’t use medications at all, but it’s only a tiny part of what he can do. “We’re highly interventional,” said Dr. Jani.

He can target the pain with various injections, or hide the pain using electricity to target different stimulators in the nervous system. By implanting pain pumps, the medication is delivered directly to your spine, creating a much stronger effect. It all depends on the severity and longevity of the pain.

These steps may seem elaborate, but rest assured Dr. Jani is conservative in his relief suggestions. “I always tell patients that if I don’t have to do something, I don’t want to do it. So if I can make it go away with a two minute injection, that’s what I’m going to do,” he said. If that doesn’t work, then Dr. Jani will happily go over additional minimally invasive options with you. He might even just recommend physical therapy if that’s what the patient prefers.

After all, he has the tools and knowledge, but you also

ple examples of his “home r u n s”. Fo r i n s t a n c e, o n e woman came in complaining of chronic pelvic pain. She’d had ten surgeries and was on a ton of medicine at this point, and yet her pain was making her life miserable. With just a few injections, her pain is effectively gone and she no longer has to take any pills. Now her kids see her and know your body and how say, “You’re back to being you feel. When the two of yourself. You’re Mom again.” you collaborate, you’ll see As an inter ventional pain inspiring results. Dr. Jani had management doctor, “I don’t no problem giving me a cou- know what was causing her

pain, but I knew what she management doctor, having was feeling and that’s what I to go in every month to get targeted,” said Dr. Jani.

Percocet that she didn’t even Another patient came to want to take and wasn’t even him one time with fibromy- that helpful.” With her newalgia, with pain primarily in found happiness and relief, the back and neck. He first she was able to go on her put her on non-opioid med- first vacation in years! ication, which solved some You deserve to be pain-free of her problems but not all too. Give Garden State Medof them. Injections did the ical Center a call today at trick for her neck. For her 1-888-376-2661 to schedule lower back, he used a spinal an appointment with Dr. Jani cord stimulator, which is like or any of their other superb a pacemaker for the spine. pain management specialWith that combination, she’s ists. Feel free to visit gsmedfeeling fantastic and rarely icalcenter.org for a full listing even has to come in for a of their convenient locations visit. “Previously she was and to get more information going in to see another pain on treatment.

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–Photo by Chris Lundy Emi ly O’Shea and Ken Stauffer signed copies of their book at the Ocean County Artists’ Guild.

By Chris Lundy ISLAND HEIGHTS – Bear has a best friend named Ziggy. But one day, Ziggy had to go away because his leg was hurt. What was Bear to do?

This is the story of a cockapoo named Bear and a Sato named Ziggy. Ken Stauffer’s dog is Bear and his son Kyle has Ziggy. They are inseparable and had so much character – especially when they were together. Both dogs came from the same adoption center, but they didn’t know each other until much later.

Everyone wonders what’s going on in their pet’s head. What are they thinking? Why are they so goofy sometimes?

“My dog, Bear, has a little bit of whimsey,” Ken said. He thought that the pooch did so many funny things that he should write a book about him. Finally, he did. That’s how “Bear Learns To Play Alone” was born.

Bear was sad that Ziggy couldn’t come over to play for a while, and this is the story of how he coped. Of course, it should be a children’s book. It’s so accessible and it’s the type of story that a child would love.

But how do you get Bear’s effervescent charisma to pop off the page?

A friend is a teacher at the Ocean County Artists’ Guild, located in Island Heights.

She put him in touch with her student, Emily O’Shea, who is studying to be an

art teacher.

“She did exactly what was needed on every page,” he said. “She captured the dogs’ personalities.”

“I met Bear a few times,” Emily said. “He’s really playful, and super sweet.”

They were together at the Guild to do a signing. When she was asked to sign the book, she sketched Bear on the inside cover as well.

Kim Skillman is the cofounder of Best Friends Fur Ever in Brick where the dogs came from. She attended the signing as well, to help find new fosters. She said Ziggy was originally fostered before being adopted. Bear had been surrendered to them by the owner. As soon as a picture was posted on social media, Kyle Stauffer saw him and told his dad about him.

The group is always looking for foster parents for pets – someone to take care of a dog before they get adopted. The best way to reach out is via email: BFFDogRescueNJ@ gmail.com The book is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble online, and other ebook locations.

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question, come share and join us. Call the Facilitator, Stefanie at 732-350-2904. If you need directions, call the Church office and speak to Greg at 732-350-2121.

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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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THIS HOMEMADE CARAMEL POPCORN IS PERFECT FOR A COZY MOVIE NIGHT AT HOME

By America’s Test Kitchen

Did you know that popcorn comes in different shapes?

There are two main kinds: butterfly (also called snowflake) and mushroom. Most of the popcorn you get at the movies or buy as kernels in the supermarket is the butterfly shape, which pops up light and fluffy with lots of “wings” sticking out. Caramel popcorn, however, is often made w ith mushroom popcor n, which has a rounder shape (like a mushroom with a cap) and a more sturdy texture.

Both popcorn shapes work for this recipe, but if you find mushroom popcorn in a specialty store or online, give it a try in caramel popcorn!

CARAMEL POPCORN Makes 7 1/2 cups

7 cups popped plain popcorn 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup dark corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup salted peanuts (optional) 1. Adjust oven rack to the middle position and heat oven to 250 degrees. Spray inside bottom and sides of a 13-by-9-inch metal baking pan with vegetable oil spray.

Place popcorn in baking pan.

2. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat.

Add brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring mixture to boil.

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

3. Carefully add vanilla and baking soda (mixture will bubble and foam). Add peanuts (if using) and stir to combine.

4. Carefully scrape caramel mixture onto popcorn in baking pan. Use a rubber spatula to gently stir until popcorn is evenly coated. Spread popcorn into an even layer.

5. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and transfer to a cooling rack. Use a rubber spatula to carefully stir popcorn, scraping up caramel from the bottom of the pan.

Spread popcorn back into an even layer.

6. Return the baking pan to the oven and bake until popcorn is a deep golden brown, about 40 minutes, repeating stirring halfway through baking.

7. Remove baking pan from oven and transfer to a cooling rack. Carefully stir popcorn one last time. Let caramel popcorn cool completely in the pan, about 30 minutes.

Break popcorn apart with your hands and ser ve. (Caramel popcorn can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to five days.)

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