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–Photos courtesy Manchester Schools Students of Manchester Elementary School gather up donations of toys for Ukrainian children who have been relocated to Poland. By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER –Third grade students at Manchester Township Elementary School recently collected, sorted, packed and donated 60 shoeboxes full of toys that were sent to Ukrainian refugees in Poland. Teacher Melissa Peck said that (Students - See Page 4)
Manchester Township Elementary School students hold up their drawings during a very special project to aid children from the Ukraine.
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By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Some further progress has been made concerning cell phone service in the community which some residents feel has been put on hold for far too long. Business Administrator Brandon Umba stressed that the delays haven’t been on the part of the governing body but with one of the two cell phone suppliers that are utilizing a tower within the community. “I’ve promised the members of the public that as we hear things about the cell phone tower,
I would report it. We received an e-mail from American Tower (owner of the cell phone tower) and it came with a sketch of our updated proposal of our 13 by 23 pad.” Umba read the e-mail saying the firm asked for the township to “review and provide approval as soon as possible so it could move forward with this location at the negotiated rate of $665 a month for the land portion and 10 percent of the revenue share.” “The next step would be receiving your approval,” (Service - See Page 7)
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By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Council President Joan Brush told the public during a recent council meeting that while change may be something you don’t necessarily want, sometimes you have to grin and bear it, as it will be arriving anyway. Brush spoke in reference to 5G technology and to a recently passed ordinance which provided the township some say in how the tech could be installed in areas of the township. “I wanted to talk about 5G coming into Manchester. I wanted to reassure people that there is absolutely nothing that we can do. We can’t prevent it. If we try, we will be sued,” the council president said. Brush added, “the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) would sue us and we would lose. We would just get large
attorney fees and in the end 5G will be in Manchester even after we go to court.” She noted that in February, the Council had approved an ordinance that provided some regulations concer ning aspects of installing the 5G enhancements. The new 5G procedures and standards relate to the deployment of small wireless facilities in public rights of way. Business Administrator Brandon Umba explained at the time that 5G tech nolog y involves meeting the needs of increased energy consumption of mobile networks. Such needs are expected to increase dramatically and are unsustainable in terms of cost and environmental impact. The new technology is also said to include solutions that enable operator networks to use as little energy as (5G - See Page 7)
New Group To Feed Military Families In Need
By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – Around 30 people, many of whom were owners or operators of local restaurants, recently gathered at Capone’s in Toms River to discuss their st rategy in aiding
needy military families at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Cliff Baker of Toms River is the president of the new organization called Dine On Us and its motto is “Feeding the Need.” His wife Teresa serves as secretary
and Troy Swift serves as treasurer. “The American Legion has a list of 125 families who qualify on Fort Dix and Lakehurst that are on food stamps. The American Legion brings them (Feed - See Page 5)
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Continued From Page 1 she saw on social media that Realty One Group, which is a nationwide company, was collecting shoeboxes full of items for children who had to leave their homes in Ukraine. The owner is Polish and has family in Poland so they wanted to help. “I saw it as a great way to help others in need and to teach a lesson to my students that kindness always wins and to help others when you can and that no action is ever too small,” Peck said. “The elementary schools in our district follow Medal of Honor values and we focus on one value a month and, ironically, this month’s value is Sacrifice. I feel like my
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students truly got to experience sacrifice through this activity between possibly sacrificing items but also sacrificing their time and effort to help others,” she added. Peck said that the turnaround time for the project was quick because the realty group was shipping to Poland within a week. “I told families they could bring in anything from empty shoeboxes, donations of items to make class shoeboxes, or if their family wanted to fill a shoebox on their own that was great too. The amount of things that came in over four days was remarkable and I’m so proud of them!” Students helped stuff the empty boxes in class and they also made happy and motivating pictures to put in the boxes. Peck shared the project with Mrs. DeRiggi’s third grade class and the number of shoeboxes doubled. Each class produced roughly 30 boxes each which made for a total of 60 boxes. Peck dropped off the donations at the Freehold office of Realty One on March 8 and made a video, which was posted to their Facebook page. They told her that they would try to post pictures of kids receiving shoeboxes in Poland so the third graders could see the difference they made. The teacher added that she followed them on Instagram and Facebook so she can hopefully show her students the impact they had.
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Continued From Page 1 canned food every week. We want to do more than canned food,” Baker added. The group’s goal is to raise $1,000 per family through donations, fundraising events and various ongoing programs. The 501(c)3 non-profit also wants to provide gift cards to families with the message of “Dine On Us from our table to yours, thank you for your service” printed on the card, Baker said. The gift cards would be used at multiple venues of partner agencies. “Our mission is to get 125 of these for April. We would take it to the commander of the Fort Dix base and make sure each family gets one of these gift cards,” Baker added. “We want to offer them a night out to get off the base as a thank you for their service with the idea that we have your family’s back while you are out protecting ours. We want to take care of our active military families.” It was noted by attendees that with the summer season approaching, other revenue generating opportunities and venues would open up for fundraising efforts. One location mentioned was the boardwalk of Seaside Heights. Partner businesses such as Bum Rogers in Seaside Park, Hanger 21 in Lakehurst, Capone’s in Toms River, Spicy’s in Seaside Heights, Four Seasons Diner and Burger 25 in Toms River and others present committed to the organization’s mission. Baker was more than pleased with the turnout of the meeting. He was surrounded by family members, close friends and many who worked with him before with his prior
–Photo By Bob Vosseller Members of the new organization Dine On Us gather at Capone’s of Toms River recently as a planning/formation meeting. non-profit organization and who pledged to support his efforts with the new group and its mission. “We love to brainstorm and get everyone’s opinion and ideas. We love going back and forth so throw your ideas at us.” Baker and many others who are serving in key roles within the new group have served in the military. He noted that the new logo that was designed for the group helped to “bring us all back together again. It brought us back as family. This feels warm. It feels good and it just feels right.” Fundraising and other organization division leaders were named during the meet-
ing. The group is also looking to partner up with a job fair event. Baker stressed that “we have set a goal of creating three separate occasions for our 125 active military families who are living at a poverty level and on government assistance programs like food stamps with $300 worth of gift cards each time. After our initial delivery of our gift cards at the end of April, we will immediately start collecting for our second phase - A Night on the Boardwalk. These gift cards will focus on beach and Boardwalk related activities.” “Then we will collect for to create a won-
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Continued From Page 1 possible while managing expected growth in data traffic and meeting the needs of both current and future 5G networks. Councilman James Vaccaro, who voted against the ordinance, said he feared it could lead to problems and hurt property values. When the ordinance was first introduced, Vacarro said, “I have some concerns.” He elaborated saying that a number of the township’s senior communities have underground wiring and he wanted to know how this would impact the installation of equipment and if poles would have to be installed. Vaccaro feared there could be “a decrease in real estate value” due to unsightly equipment placement and poles. He cited there were situations of this occurring in communities in north Jersey and upstate New York. “There have also been cases where the equipment which could not be placed on poles and ground boxes were vandalized in the past and that is another concern I have,”
The Manchester Times, March 26, 2022, Page 7 the councilman added. Vaccaro said the Pinelands Commission had rejected certain aspects of installation plans regarding equipment and that “many of the south Jersey towns that did the installation didn’t experience greater service ratings following the installation.” “I don’t believe they’d actually put poles up,” Umba said last month. “For 5G they could put them under ground. I could contact our vendor and pose those questions
to them.” “No, but they’d probably go with ground boxes which are unsightly,” Vaccaro replied. Umba added, “most of this, falls under the public right of way and the public utility has a right to do this,” Umba said. Brush said during the latest meeting that, “all we could do was what we did do which was to hire an attorney who specializes in 5G. Basically, we wanted the attorney to
help make it not such a horrible impact on Manchester. This is what we did, we passed it and I just wanted to reassure everyone there is nothing we can do about it.” “My personal feeling can’t enter into whether I like it or don’t like it. It would be meaningless because the technology is here and we have to contend with it and by having this contract that the attorney drew up we have done the best thing for Manchester,” Brush said.
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Continued From Page 1 Umba said, adding that the Township Council will review it. This is in regards to AT&T coming to that tower. “Verizon has installed all their equipment and they are looking to go live in April,” he reported. “They are just waiting for the circuit for electricity in order to use the equipment.” Umba explained previously that the township was “working with Verizon on a launch date as to when that equipment will go live and everything is ready to go.” AT&T however was a different matter. Last month he said that the firm was paying the town, but not enough. “They asked us to come onto the tower for 50% off of what everyone else was paying and they wanted double the space that was allotted which would increase the space of the area.” “They (AT&T) wanted to pay half of what was required to go on the tower and also to use two pad sites instead of one. Not only would we not be able to bring another person on that site but it would increase the cell service on the tower,” Umba added. The administrator added, “that is why the township is working diligently as we want to get AT&T on there but we don’t want them to be pigs. We don’t want them to take up the entire land area and we also think they should pay their fair share because everyone else is paying their fair share.” Umba said in February, “we are working fast to get AT&T on that tower and the hope is to have them on by the end of the year.” He noted that while AT&T was a “work in progress. We need to make sure we have room to get other carriers on that tower.”
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY e DitoriAl Everyone’s An Expert I h a ve t o a d m i t I have the most brilliant friends. I open up Facebook, and it’s a treasure trove of knowledge. My friends are experts on COVID, race relations, geopolitical disputes and more. All that genius is right at my fingertips! I’m so blessed. In fact, some of them excel in many f ields. They already knew everything there is to know about vaccines, and this month, they know ever ything there is to know about the Ukraine. Their cognitive capacity knows no bounds! They are truly savants, in that they don’t even have to work in their field to be experts. They ca n k now ever y th i ng there is to know about censorship, fossil fuels AND the voting rights m ove m e nt s i n G e o rgia. Meanwhile, they are spending 40 hours a week at a job that has nothing to do with any of that. Plus commute. Plus watching TV shows that they constantly post about. How, I wonder, do they find the time to learn so much? How did they memor ize the Bill of Rights and the associated legal precedents? When did they interview
all the pertinent voices to understand the many nuances of gender roles in modern society? Did they have their scientific research peer reviewed like other scientists? That’s truly amazing, because usu ally all I have time for is a meme or a short video where someone blabbers one side of an argument for a few seconds. But, I never feel like I have the full information to really understand a topic from something as obviously biased as that. Even when I watch the news, I’m often only hearing one side, so where do they get all the different sides of a story? Personally, I always thought that to be an expert, you have to study a field for a number of years. Not only that, but you really have to live and breathe it. You can’t just read about science, for example, you have to do science to really understand it. I never thought that just being alive and being somewhat interested in a topic made me an expert on anything. But I guess I’m not an expert on how to be an expert. Chris Lundy News Editor
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Letters To The Editor Representative Democracy Wins Over OC Democratic Boss Sunday, March 13 was the Ocean County Democratic Committee Meeting and the annual Mini-Convention to nominate County and Congressional candidates to appear on the PARTY “line” for the Primary ballot in June, and it was quite an example of the PEOPLE demanding democracy. The Democratic leadership sent out notice of the meeting and most Committee members received a postcard less than a week before the meeting. Also contained in this notice was an amendment to be voted on at this meeting. This amendment was to allow Vote by Mail (VBM) to be used for the election of the Democratic leadership, currently led by one of New Jersey’s infamous “bosses.” After reading the amendment, it seems like déjà vu going back 12 years when Wyatt Earp did the same thing with extending the term of County Committee members and leadership from 2 years to 4 years. He sent short notice out about the meeting, including the fact that we would be voting on this amendment at the meeting/mini-convention. It’s very sad that he didn’t learn from that past experience where he failed to give members enough time to understand and digest all the implications of pushing through and fast tracking such an important amendment. This current VBM amendment has so many loopholes and dangerous precedents that utilizing this voting method for a “Party” election – being controlled by the current leadership from the creation of the ballot to the counting and announcing the results - opens up so many opportunities for fraud and deception. It’s like putting the fox in the
hen house. I am very concerned by the rushing through the voting of this amendment, just as they did in 2010 with the extension of the terms for Cou nt y Com m it tee members and leadership to 4 years. It should be noted that according to the NJ Statute in Title 19 pertaining to Party leadership elections, they should occur every year not every four years. I think we should have three meetings on this proposed amendment before adopting it. The fi rst meeting should be the presentation of this amendment and the formation of a committee to develop the iron-clad procedures and sending out a draft document to members; the second meeting should be that the appointed committee present their results to the membership and take some feedback from the members; and the third meeting could be reviewing the agreed-upon document and voting on the amend ment. That’s what a responsible organization would do. This is such a dangerous change to our process that I think it deserves the time for the membership to understand all the implications. They, on the other hand, think anonymity will be preser ved, but they are still in control and we all know that transparency hasn’t been a strength of the Ocean County Democratic organization. The scenario stated above is NOT what happened this past Sunday. We were not willing to just vote for this amendment without adequate vetting and many committee members had valid questions. As a result, the Chairman kept pushing back on us until a motion was made to table the discussion for a future date with follow-up containing air-tight procedures and controls before we would vote on such a major change in how we do business. Leadership must
understand that gone are the days of backdoor deals and ruling over political fiefdoms within our local Democratic organizations. It should also be noted that Wyatt used so much time in the beginning of the meeting to bring up lots of folks to sing his praises, that there wasn’t enough time for the candidates to present themselves to the Committee members. The Chair of the NJ State Democratic Committee, LeRoy Jones, also was in attendance. This was very embarrassing for both the candidates and the Committee membership and maybe even the State Democratic Chair. Anyone who makes the mistake of trying to characterize us as a marginalized group of dissidents is sorely mistaken. WE are the majority. We must continue to fight for participatory democracy within our County Committee. We are committed to winning this fight and our victory on Sunday is just a start. Marianne P. Clemente President, Barnegat Democrat Club County Committee Member
TNR Not A Good Way To Deal With Strays Editor’s note: This letter is in response to a previous article called “Volunteers Give “Purrfect” Help To Feral Felines.” Tr a p - Ne u t e r- R e t u r n (TNR) does not reduce or control the feral cat population. Research has shown that unless more than 75% of the fertile population of a municipality or county is fixed annually (not 75% of a colony here or there), then no reduction will occur. The programs that have had the most resources (for example, county-wide programs in Florida and California) did not even approach 10%. In the article, the writer
refers to a parade of felines that met the feeder at her car. A parade (read that as hoard) of cats congregating outside is detrimental to wildlife and public health. For every outdoor cat, 21 to 55 wild birds will perish annually. Add to that many more small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. Domestic cats are the leading direct human-related cause of wild bird and small mammal mortality, yet ironically, what is discussed in the article is predation of cats by coyotes. If this is a concern, subjecting domestic cats to living under these and other hazardous conditions cannot be humane. Domestic cats are the leading domestic animal carrier of rabies. Attracting every nearby rabies-vector raccoon and skunk that gets a whiff of the bounty of cat food provided is not in the best interest of public health or wild animals that will become habituated to humans. If during a pandemic, we still do not understand the importance of preventative and sound, evidence-based practices regarding matters of public health, we never will. Releasing sterilized cats and feeding them so they exist at densities beyond the environmental carrying capacity of any natural mammalian predator is neither sustainable nor effective. That simply turns an area into one giant litter box. Domestic cats are great companion animals, but they should not be sustained in hoards outdoors. Individuals often dump unwanted pets at colonies. TNR enables abandonment and the cycle continues. Adopt ion a nd cont ai nment, or euthanasia if the cats are unable to be adopted or contained, are better and more compassionate choices. Linda Cherkassky NJ
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Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) chaired the first hearing in the House of Representatives to hold Russia accountable for its barbaric invasion of Ukraine, pressing for the prosecution of Vladimir Putin and others for their war crimes and crimes of aggression against the Ukrainian people and nation. Smith’s hearing follows new legislation he authored and introduced urging the creation of appropriate regional or global justice mechanisms to immediately investigate and prosecute Putin and those responsible within the Russian Federation as “war criminals.”
“Today, as the death tolls dramatically increases by the hour and as more than 1.3 million Ukrainians flee their homes since the invasion - with estimates by the UNHCR of up to 4 million people eventually fleeing - the need is immediate to hold Putin and Russian officials to account,” said Rep. Smith, co-chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (TLHRC). “Putin - and others responsible for this ongoing and ever-expanding mass murder, war crimes and crimes against humanity must be prosecuted for their crimes,” said Smith. “The time to act for justice and accountability is now,” Smith said. “Justice delayed is justice denied.” Entitled “Accountability for Russia’s War Crimes and Aggression against Ukraine,” the TLHRC hearing examined viable options for accountability for Putin’s invasion
of Ukraine - the largest and most lethal attack in Europe since World War II. The hearing featured testimony from a panel of expert witnesses - including David Kramer, Managing Director of Global Policy for the George W. Bush Institute and former Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor; David Crane, Founding Chief Prosecutor for the UN Special Court for Sierra Leone; and Dr. Jane Stromseth, the Former Deputy to the Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice at the U.S. State Department. Calling the current situation in Ukraine the “gravest crisis in Europe since WWII,” David Kramer emphasized the importance of swift and united action(s) by the international community. “The refrain ‘never again’ emerged in the wake of the Holocaust, and Ukrainians are wondering whether that pledge applies to them,” said Kramer. David Crane spoke of the need for global “leadership” to “bring the world together”
and called for “a tribunal that has an appropriate mandate.” “Strongmen around the world are watching, like crocodiles, as to what we do about the international crimes committed by the Russian invasion of the Ukraine,” said Crane. “Let’s go and put some bad guys in jail, shall we?” Crane said. Dr. Jane Stromseth said that “international law is on our side…the question now is how the international community will respond.” Stromseth added that “failure to stand up to those who order and commit such crimes will only embolden their sense of impunity” and emphasized “a strategy of mutually reinforcing accountability - that is, accountability through multiple complementary mechanisms grounded in the fundamental principles of international law.” Whichever mechanism proves to be most effective at holding Putin accountable, Smith said “we’ll find a way to get it done.” “Failure to do so would be gross negligence,” said Smith.
Funding Provided For New Jersey Hospitals NEWARK – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) highlighted the $11,958,000 in federal funding they secured in the government funding bill for New Jersey hospitals and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). This funding will help health care systems across the state make critical investments to improve and
upgrade their facilities to better serve their communities. “The funding we are announcing today is critical in helping hospitals and health centers make the critical upgrades needed to meet our community’s needs today and into the future. New Jersey is home to many premiere medical institutions and funding like this will ensure they continue to serve as beacons of quality
health care,” said Sen. Menendez. “I promise to continue to fight in Washington to ensure you have the critical resources you need to keep all of our loved ones healthy and safe.” Sens. Menendez and Booker secured $3,870,000 for University Hospital to build a Trauma Operating Room and holding areas for patient recovery before their transfer to the intensive care unit. The goal of this project is
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–Photo courtesy Manchester Police MANCHESTER – The Manchester Police Department trained about a dozen police officers on how to instruct the high school opioid awareness program, Not Even Once, so they can bring it back to their school districts. “Not Even Once” is a collaborative effort between law enforcement and educators with the goal of informing students about the dangers of opiates before they leave
for college or enter the work force. This program, which meets all of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for health classes, is taught to students during their senior year of high school. The ultimate goal behind this program is to educate students about opiate abuse and give them the tools they need to make better decisions. More information can be found online at: manchesterpolicenj.com/not-even-once.
Local Vendors Needed For Spring Craft Fair Fundraiser MANCHESTER – On May 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Friends of the Manchester Branch Library will be hosting a craft fair at the Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library. They are hoping to attract shoppers interested in buying unique gifts and other craft items so they need vendors to sell this type of merchandise at their event. The cost to become a vendor is only $15. The money earned by the Friends that day will come entirely from vendor fees collected. Vendors will keep all amounts made from their sales.
If you would like to help support the Friends by selling your items, leave your name and phone number at the library’s front desk. One five-foot table will be provided to each vendor. All proceeds from this event will enhance programming and extend the ability to meet other needs of the Manchester Branch Library. This is to be an indoor flea market so it will take place rain or shine. The Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library is located at 21 Colonial Drive in Manchester Township.
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WHITING – The Crestwood Village III Travel Club is having a trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City on April 28. The cost is $35 which includes round-trip transportation with driver gratuity and a Casino Bonus of $20 slot play. Casino Bonuses are subject to change without notice. Valid Government Issued ID required to receive Casino Bonus. Gather at Unity Hall 250 Schoolhouse Road at 8:45 a.m. and return at 5:45 p.m.
Deposits will only be refunded if trip is cancelled. Tickets for trips will be on sale on Monday mornings at Unity Hall from 9 to 11 a.m. on Mondays. For reservations or more information, call Rose Kantenwein at 732-408-5441. Save the date! December 8 - lunch at the waterfront restaurant and white Christmas show at the Surfl ight Theatre in Beach Haven. Look for more details coming in May.
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What influenced you to join: “Originally when I joined Pleasant Plains, I was a young man and I was looking for something exciting to do. When I joined Whiting Fire Company, I knew I wanted to be part of the Fire Company that was instrumental in saving my daughter’s life, from a terrible car accident. I’m honored to be a member.” Come by any Monday at 7 p.m. to meet members. All of the members come from various walks of life and contribute uniquely to our organization! What can you bring? They would love to hear from you, applications are being accepted at this time!
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WHITING – The Lakeside Gardeners will be holding their Annual Flea Market on May 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lakeside Hall, 100 Michigan Avenue, Whiting. Vendors will feature old and new treasures. Breakfast and lunch will also be
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WHITING – The ECW (Episcopal Church Women) of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, Whiting, will again host their American versions of an English Tea. Tables of four are set with linen tablecloths and napkins, real China cups and saucers, plates and a centerpiece of flowers. Come and enjoy delicious tea sandwiches, scones, trifles, a variety of desserts and tea. Door prizes, a treasure auction and 50/50 will also be available. Tickets go fast. The
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MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township Democrats will be meeting on March 26 at 10:30 a.m. All Democrats are welcome to join us at the Lakehurst Community Center, 207 Center Street Lakehurst, for their monthly meeting. Be a guest as they host Matt Jenkins who
plans to run against Chris Smith this November. They will also be discussing and recruiting County Committee Members for the June primary ballot. Anyone interested in running for this position in their voting district must attend or contact them at ManchesterTownshipDemocrats@gmail.com.
Whiting Garden Club Upcoming Meeting
WHITING – On April 11 at 10 a.m., the Whiting Garden Club will meet at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, Whiting. The speaker will be Becky LaBoy, Education Outreach Specialist for the Ocean County Soil Conservation District. Her topic and information will be on trees
and soil in the Pinelands with suggestions for those of us that live in Whiting. All are welcome. No dues or minutes. Call the church at 732-350-2904 for directions. Contact the co-chairs: Stefanie at 732-350-2904, or Fran at 732-359-7415 with any questions.
Thyroid Support Group
WHITING – The Thyroid Support Group will meet at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, Whiting, on April 11 at 10 a.m. Come and share information on thyroids, related areas,
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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
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poliCe Blotter Police Save Unconscious Tow Truck Driver
By Alyssa Riccardi MANCHESTER – Officers saved a 61-year-old tow truck driver after he passed out in the middle of the roadway while removing cars from a crash. On March 10 around 10:30 p.m., there was a crash near Route 571 and Beacon Street. Police said 25-year-old Stephanie Bellotti of Manchester was traveling east on 571 approaching the intersection of Beacon Street when 54-year-old Caren Mcaleese of Manchester, who was travelling west, attempted to make a left turn in front of Bellotti onto Beacon Street. Their vehicles collided, causing extensive front-end damage to both. According to police, Bellotti reported no i nju r ies. Mcaleese sust ai ned non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Community Medical Center
by Manchester EMS. While investigating the crash, Freedom Towing arrived to remove the cars and debris. Freedom tow truck driver, 61-yearold John Macchia of Bayville, suddenly collapsed in the middle of the road. Patrolman Michael Steffen, Patrolman Kyle Rickvalsky, Patrolman Brendan Brush, and Patrolman Julian Meaney quickly responded and determined that Macchia was unconscious, not breathing and had no pulse. Officers immediately initiated CPR and deployed an Automated Exterior Defibrillator (AED). Manchester EMS and RWJ Barnabas Paramedics also performed life-saving measures and patient care. Macchia was brought to Community Medical Center for treatment where he is expected to make a full recovery, police said.
Bystanders Helped Driver Of Overturned SUV
By Alyssa Riccardi LAKEHURST – A crash caused an SUV to fl ip over but bystanders helped the two people inside, officials said. The crash took place around 6:30 p.m. on March 18. The driver was heading west on Route 70 when the incident happened. When the call came in to the dispatcher, it was for a fl ipped car with someone possibly trapped inside. Officials said that when they arrived at the scene, bystanders had already rolled the SUV to an upright
position and assisted the passenger and driver out of the car. The Lakehurst Fire Department responded to the scene, as did Joint Base 67’s rescue, as well as the State Department of Transportation and fi re police units from stations 33 and 34 to assist with traffic. As a result, Route 70 westbound was closed down for about three hours to allow for cleanup. The Lakehurst Fire Department thanked all who assisted at the scene.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt MANCHESTER – The Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on April 10 at Pine Lake at 10 a.m. Children will have loads of fun as they hunt for prize filled eggs and visit with the Easter Bunny.
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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.
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performed valiantly during the pandemic, successfully caring for more than 100,000 COVID patients. But the road ahead will be a long one for our hospitals, which experienced the dual impact of lost revenue and the skyrocketing costs of providing care amid a global pandemic,” said New Jersey Hospital Association President and CEO Cathy Bennett. “We greatly appreciate the leadership of Sens. Booker and Menendez in bringing this critical healthcare funding to New Jersey and ensuring that our hospitals will always be there for us – especially when we need them the most.” The $1.2 trillion Fiscal Year 2022 government funding package included $232 million in funding for community projects across the state. Beyond health care, the projects make investments in education, housing, green energy and water infrastructure. Ultimately, the projects will help lower costs for families and create good-paying jobs up and down the state. While announcing the funding outside University Hospital’s Emergency Department, the senators railed against Congressional Republicans for refusing to include COVID-19 supplemental funding in the government
The Manchester Times, March 26, 2022, Page 15 funding bill. The lawmakers vowed to continue pushing a vote to ensure the nation has the resources to continue a robust fight against the pandemic. Sen. Menendez also highlighted the need for an independent, 9/11-style commission to investigate the country’s response to the pandemic. The Senator originally unveiled his bipartisan National Coronavirus Commission Act last summer at University Hospital, surrounded by frontline health care workers and families of those who died from COVID-19. The following hospitals and FQHC’s received funding from the FY22 funding package: • University Hospital, Newark, $3,870,000 • Care Plus Bergen Inc., New Bridge Medical Center, Paramus, $2M • AtlantiCare Health System, Mission Health Care, Atlantic City, $1M • Deborah Heart and Lung Center, Pemberton, $1M • Capital Health System, Trenton, $925,000 • Metropolitan Family Health Network, Inc., Jersey City, $800,000 • Atlantic Health System, Newton, $750,000 • Capital Health System, Capital Health Regional Medical Center, Trenton, $550,000 • Ironbound Community Health Center, Newark, $550,000 • The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, $513,000
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Nothing says springtime like seedlings and fresh compost for a bountiful new season in the garden. Planning your homegrown fruits and vegetables? Consider these yard-to-table superstars to help support healthy hearing. Blueberries. Who can resist a batch of berries just waiting to jump into a smoothie, pie, or stack of pancakes? Songbirds love to snack on them, too. And blueberries offer vitamin C, which, combined with magnesium and vitamins A and E, may help thwart noise-induced hearing loss. Kale. The always-reliable kale’s versatility — use it solo or in soups, salads, lasagna, and more — is matched by its hardiness. This timeless leafy green includes folate, which may help reduce risk of hearing loss in older men when taken at higher levels. * Pumpkins. Direct-sow this favorite no earlier than late May for summer or fall harvesting. Freshly collected pumpkin seeds are rich in zinc, which supports the immune system and — in an oral-medication form — might help improve tinnitus. ** Tomatoes. The tomato, a garden staple, has earned its place as a fruit to cultivate. It’s rich in a wealth of nutri-
ents including potassium, an important mineral for regulating blood and tissue fluid levels — including in the inner ear, which plays an important role in hearing and balance. 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.gardenstate hearing.com. Le Prell CG, et al. Free Radical Scavengers, Vitamins A, C, and E, Plus Magnesium Reduces Noise Trauma. Free Radical Biology and Medicine. https://www.ncbi. nlm.nih.gov/pmc/ articles/PMC1950331/. Accessed Oct. 29, 2021. *Shargorodsky J, et al. A Prospective Study of Vitamin Intake and the Risk of Hearing Loss in Men. Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih. gov/pmc/ articles/PMC2853884/. Accessed Oct. 29, 2021. *†Arda HN, et al. The Role of Zinc in the Treatment of Tinnitus. Otology & Neurotology. https://journals.lww.com/ otology-neurotology/Abstract/2003/01000/ The_Role_of_ Zinc_in_the_Treatment_of_ Tinnitus.18.aspx. Accessed Oct. 29, 2021.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Unusual Health Benefits Of Eucalyptus Leaves By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
To me, eucalyptus oil is one of the best essential oils you’ll ever find. It has so many uses. If you don’t want a little bottle of this, I suggest the plant leaves that are sold in a bunch. You can get them dried or fresh, and you can shower with them! The compound that does the work in eucalyptus is called “1,8-cineole” and it breaks up mucus and reduces spasms in the respiratory tract. This compound has proven clinical efficacy for many diseases including bronchitis, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Did you know eucalyptus oil is one of the main ingredients in the most famous product called Vicks® VapoRub? This is an over-the-counter drug that contains a lot of camphor and some eucalyptus too, which treats cough, and muscle/joint pain. There are many other topical products sold online today that contain similar active ingredients. As for the beautiful plant itself, you can buy a bundle easily. I received a eucalyptus flower bouquet from a friend for the sole purpose of hanging it in the shower! She sent it to me for this very purpose. The hot steam from the shower helps activate and release eucalyptus oil compounds especially the 1,8-cineole. If this is too strong for you, or unpleasant, but you still want the benefits of this breathing compound, then just put 5 or 10 drops in a large bowl of hot water. Cover your head with a towel and breathe in the aroma for about 10 minutes. Finally, you can 10 - 20 drops in the bathtub, or you can use a carrier oil like coconut oil to rub some on your skin.
The health benefits of 1,8-cineol found in eucalyptus may help with: • Relieve chest tightness and congestion • Promotes feelings of relaxation • Ease breathing • Reduce sinus inflammation • Help a stuffy nose • Helps with allergies • Improve symptoms of asthma and bronchitis • Anxiety and tension Aside from the respiratory benefits that are well documented, 1,8-cineol has been shown to help relieve pain in people who underwent knee surgery. It also can help with sinus headaches and possibly even certain forms of heart disease and skin cancer! These unusual benefits speak to the power of the plant, and even though we need more studies and data, it’s still good news! One fun fact about eucalyptus is that it’s a natural bug repellant! Bees and butterflies don’t like it. Luckily, the flowers don’t have actual petals, but rather hundreds of stamens so it can self-pollinate without the need for natural bug pollinators. Incorporating eucalyptus is easy. It can be found in many products, including herbal teas, decongestants, cough suppressants, mouthwash and dental formulas, skin care products, natural candles, special infused Epsom bath salts, and muscle rubs. If you make changes to your daily health regimen, always ask your doctor if it’s right for you. If you’d like to read the longer version of this article, I can email it to you if you sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com
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Exit 82 Theatre Re-Opens Studio Theater Downtown With 2022 Season
TOMS RIVER – Exit 82 Theatre Company in Downtown Toms River is thrilled to re-open their Studio Theater with a full 2022 season including musicals, plays, children’s programming, community nights, concerts, and more playing through-
out the year. Kicking off the Main Stage season, Exit 82 will feature Broadway’s Musical Comedy: FIRST DATE playing March 18 to 27. When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a casual drink
at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner. Can this couple turn what could be an all-too-familiar dating disaster into something special before the check arrives? Up next, the theater will host the 4th
annual Toms River Pride celebration on June 11. In addition to the street festival, the Main Stage and Studio Theater will be packed with entertainment all day. This summer, the Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning show, RENT, will play July 21 to 31. Set in the East Village of New York City, this beloved musical is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Rounding out the mainstage season, the murder mystery comedy CLUE will run October 14 to 23. Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery! For the best pricing and VIP treatment, subscription packages are now on sale! Since the theater industry shut down in 2020, Exit 82 has been slowly opening its doors back up, providing innovate, high quality and safe theatre to the community. Exit 82 Theatre Company produced a multi-venue, masked concert of The Rocky Horror Show in October 2021 and a pandemic-set original comedy, Julia Caesar, safely in masks at the Studio Theater in spring 2021. In the summer of 2021, the tribal rock musical, HAIR was produced at the Barnegat Bay Eco-center in Toms River, providing a full-scale musical production experience in an outdoor setting. After consistently adapting to various restrictions, the Studio Theater can finally re-open to produce a complete season. The Exit 82 Studio Theater is located at 73 Main Street in downtown Toms River. Tickets and subscription packages are available online at exit82theatre.com.
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By Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates In 1998, the State of New Jersey adopted the Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act (AICRA) to reduce the cost of automobile insurance by reducing the benefits available to persons who are injured in automobile accidents. This means less coverage to pay for medical treatment and less rights to recover monetary damages from careless drivers who injure your family. Protect yourself. Automobile insurance is mandatory in New Jersey. The failure to carry automobile insurance may be punishable by imprisonment. When purchasing automobile insurance, you have two choices; you are required to select either a Basic Policy or a Standard Policy. We do not recommend choosing the Basic Policy. The Basic Policy only provides minimal coverage and leaves you unprotected in several areas. A Basic Policy only provides you with $5,000.00 of property damage liability coverage if someone makes a claim against you and only provides $15,000.00 of medical expense benefits should you require medical treatment for your injuries. The Basic Policy does not cover you if you injure someone else. The Basic Policy does not provide Uninsured Motorist coverage to protect you and your family if the careless driver who causes the collision is uninsured or is insured under a Basic Policy. Perhaps most importantly, the Basic Policy will not provide you with a free lawyer to defend any claim against your personal assets. We recommend that you purchase a Standard Policy. A Standard Policy provides the best insurance coverage to protect your assets if you are sued and to provide compensation
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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Ocean County College Earns Gold Status As A Military Friendly School
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College announced that it has earned the 2022-2023 Military Friendly® School designation with Gold Award status, a recognition of the College’s commitment, effort and success in supporting student veterans. The annual Military Friendly School list identifies institutions that are setting the standard for military and veteran programs and initiatives. A Gold-level ranking is awarded to schools scoring within 10% of the 10th-ranking institution. OCC’s distinction as a Gold-level institution is a direct result of the rigorous efforts of the College’s Veteran and Military Resource Center, which has also been designated as a Center of Excellence for Student Veteran Success. The VMRC is led by Assistant Director Ryan Luurtsema, a 2021 Veteran Champion of the Year in Higher Education, who served 8 years in the U.S. Army and has been a part of the OCC community since 2019. “Our goal at OCC is to provide the utmost support to all military- and veteran-affiliated students, whether they identify as active duty personnel or spouses and dependents – new, returning, current, or alumni, in any and all capacities,” said Luurtsema. “Transitioning out of service is a life experience, not a temporary reflection. If you
have served in or out of uniform, we want to serve you throughout your journey.” The Military Friendly® designation is based on extensive research using public data sources from more than 8,800 schools nationwide, input from student veterans, and responses to the proprietary, data-driven Military Friendly® Schools survey from participating institutions. Criteria for selection include student retention, graduation, job placement, loan repayment, persistence (degree advancement or transfer) and loan default rates for all students and, specifically, for student veterans. “Our standards provide a benchmark that promotes positive outcomes and support services that better the educational landscape and provide opportunity for the Military Community,” said Kayla Lopez, National Director of Military Partnerships, Military Friendly. “Schools who achieve awards designation show true commitment in their efforts, going over and above that standard.” The 2022-2023 Military Friendly Schools list will be published in the May and October issue of G.I. Jobs magazine and can be found at militaryfriendly.com. For more information about Ocean County College’s veteran programs, visit ocean. edu/veterans-services.
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CLASSIFIEDS Real Estate Seaside Heights - SHAKE SHOPPE ARCADE AND ICE CREAM. Looking for part time and full time employees. Arcade Shift Leader, redemption and floor attendant. Ice Cream sales and cashiers. Call Patty 908-770-6370. (17)
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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Jazz. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (18) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (18) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (17) Ca$h Paid For Old 45 RPM Records - Old R&B, doo wop, soul, blues, early rock and roll, and rockabilly preferred. Call or text between 8am and 8pm 909-938-4623. (11) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)
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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Who Is Your Lawmaker?
By Chris Lundy JERSEY SHORE – Legislative districts were redrawn – and some might say gerrymandered – for the next ten years. What does this mean for you? Every ten years, congressional maps are redrawn. The new ones coincided with the 2020 census data that came in. The state districts have already changed but the federal ones will change in January of 2023. This article just focuses on the Ocean and Monmouth county towns. The Second, Third and Fourth Congressional Districts are in the coverage area of the newspapers under the Jersey Shore Online banner. Gerrymandering is the process of drawing congressional districts based on how they vote. Ocean County – especially the southern end – is very conservative in how they vote. Those areas were given to two Republicans while the only local Democrat in the area was moved out of the county. Essentially all three were given safer districts. Federal Representative Each town has one federal Representative. This is your person in the 435-member House of Representatives. Whereas New Jersey just has two members of Congress (Cory Booker and Bob Menendez), they have 12 members of the House. Congress and the House make up the legislative branch of our government. These changes will go into effect in January of 2023. District 2 is currently helmed by Republican Jeff Van Drew. It always contained
the southernmost towns of Ocean County. But next year it will have even more towns. It will contain Barnegat, Barnegat Light, Beach Haven, Berkeley (parts), Eagleswood, Harvey Cedars, Lacey (parts), Little Egg Harbor, Long Beach Township, Ocean Township (Waretown), Ship Bottom, Stafford, Surf City, and Tuckerton. Van Drew won as a Democrat but switched parties, showing that the 2 nd District was competitive. After adding more Ocean County towns, it should be safer for Republicans. District 3 is currently helmed by Democrat Andy Kim. It has Brick and Toms River. Come January 2023, none of Ocean County will be in District 3. Locally, it will just have these towns in Monmouth County: Allentown, Englishtown, Freehold Township (part) and Borough, Holmdel, Manalapan, Marlboro, Millstone, Roosevelt and Upper Freehold. This used to be ranked as one of the most competitive districts in the country. After this redistricting, it will be safer for Democrats. District 4 is currently helmed by Republican Chris Smith. He currently has Lakewood and Jackson – just the top of Ocean County. In January, that district will have Bay Head, Beachwood, parts of Berkeley, Brick, Island Heights, Jackson, Lacey (parts), Lakehurst, Lakewood, Lavallette, Manchester, Mantoloking, Ocean Gate, Pine Beach, Plumsted, Point Pleasant, Point Pleasant Beach, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, South Toms River and Toms River. In Monmouth, it has Avon-by-the-Sea,
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Continued From Page 27 Belmar, Brielle, Colts Neck, Eatontown, Farmingdale, Freehold Township (part), Howell, Lake Como, Manasquan, Middletown, Ocean Township (Monmouth County), Sea Girt, Shrewsbury, Spring Lake, Spring Lake Heights, Tinton Falls, and Wall. This district has been safe for Smith, who has decades in office. By adding more Ocean County towns, it will be even safer for Republicans. State Districts Each town also has one senator and two members of the assembly that are sent to Trenton to draft laws just for the state. All of the local state representatives are Republicans. These changes went into effect on March 1. The 9 th District has Senator Chris Connors, and Assembly members Brian Rumpf and DiAnne Gove. It contains: Barnegat Light; Barnegat Twp.; Beach Haven; Beachwood; Berkeley; Eagleswood; Harvey Cedars; Lacey; Little Egg Harbor; Long Beach; Ocean Gate; Ocean Twp. (Waretown); Pine Beach; Seaside Park; Ship Bottom; South Toms River; Stafford; Surf City; and Tuckerton. The 10th District has Senator James Holzapfel, and Assemblymen Gregory McGuckin and John Catalano. It contains: Bay Head; Brick; Island Heights; Lakehurst; Lavallette; Manchester; Mantoloking; Pt. Pleasant Beach; Seaside Heights; and Toms River. The 12th District has Senator Samuel Thompson and Assemblymen Ron Dancer and Robert Clifton. Locally, it just has Jackson and Plumsted. The 30th District has Senator Bob Singer and Assemblymen Sean Kean and Edward Thomson. It contains: Avon-by-the-Sea; Belmar; Bradley Beach; Brielle; Farming-
dale; Howell; Lake Como; Lakewood; Manasquan; Point Pleasant; Sea Girt; Spring Lake; Spring Lake Heights; and Wall. Berkeley Area And Lacey Berkeley Township will be split between two Congressional districts – 2 and 4, making things a bit confusing for residents. Neighboring Lacey was also split. On the federal side, most of the Berkeley neighborhoods that went into the 4th District were the senior communities off Route 37. Bayville will be in the 2nd district. Lacey will almost be entirely in the 4th District, except a puzzle cut-out for the 2nd District. Your state representative will continue to be the 9 th District. While Beachwood, Ocean Gate, and Pine Beach will also continue to be in the 9 th District, South Toms River will be in the 10 th District. South Toms River has a larger percentage of minorities living there than its neighbors, except for the Manitou Park section of Berkeley. These two areas have historically been gerrymandered away from each other to make sure that Black people don’t have too much of a voting block. Brick And Toms River These large towns used to be part of the 3rd District, but they will be in the 4th District starting in January. Their state district has not changed. It will still be the 10 th District. Manchester And Jackson No changes have been made in this area. You will continue to have Chris Smith as your 4th District Representative. Manchester will still have Senator Jim Holzapfel (R-10 th) as your state representative and Jackson residents will still have Senator Sam Thompson (R-12th) as your state representative.
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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore St. Patrick’s Day Parade Rescheduled
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – It’s not an April Fool’s prank. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 2. The original date was cancelled due to bad weather. There were some statements made online suggesting different dates but apparently they were not official. The parade committee posted that the parade will be April 2 now that it has been approved by the Borough Council. The parade usually begins after a traditional Irish Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on the Boulevard and Grant Avenue
with the parade kicking off at noon. The parade features various pipe and drum bands, high school bands, floats, and Irish-American organizations from around the county and state. Last year, there was no parade at all due to the coronavirus. Events around the country that had large gatherings of people in close proximity were cancelled in order to slow the spread of the virus. It would have been the 37th annual parade. Back then, the parade committee stated “Let’s hope the luck of the Irish will keep us safe and we’ll be back bigger and better next year.”
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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is excited to announce the arrival of a new limited edition library card design featuring “Baby Yoda,” also called “Grogu” or “The Child,” the breakout star of the Disney+ hit series “The Mandalorian.” Cards, for new and existing Library members, will be available at all 21 Ocean County Library branches and reading centers beginning March 28. In addition to spotlighting the beloved character, the card features an easy-to-read, enlarged-font barcode number on the oppo-
site side. The card design is part of American Library Association’s READ® campaign which, for more than three decades, has featured celebrities, musicians, award-winning authors and illustrators who have lent their star power to support America’s libraries. They hope you will join this spring at the Ocean County Library to enjoy their new programs and services and to pick up your new Baby Yoda library card. Keep up with library programs and events at theoceancountylibrary.org.
Senior Pageant Seeking Contestants
By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – The Ms. New Jersey Senior America Pageant 2022 is currently looking for senior ladies 60 and over to show off their talents at their annual event. The Ms. New Jersey Senior America, Inc., is a non-profit organization with a mission to “produce pageants to showcase talented, productive and active senior women, and to provide services to the entire community. In addition, they take pride in supporting children in the performing arts and those with special needs.” Their annual event will take place on June 2 beginning at 1 p.m. in the Concert Venue
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists, PC: Treating Everything Below The Knee
By Michael Vandenberg Dr. Scott Amoss, DPM, CWS is a lot more than a “foot doctor,” as people often mistake podiatrists for. In reality, “we provide comprehensive lower extremity care,” he said. So yes, if your foot hurts, Dr. Amoss will be happy to help. However, that barely scratches the surface of all the conditions he sees and the treatments he provides. Dr. Amoss (pronounced like “famous Amoss”) grew up in nearby Ocean Township and has been connected to the Jersey Shore community and greater New Jersey area his entire life. Originally, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in chemistry at Rutgers and spent a few years in the chemical industry. However, that feeling of wanting to make a difference in people’s lives that drives all physicians caught hold of Dr. Amoss. He liked podiatry in particular because of its ability to help people really quickly. “You can immediately have a positive impact on someone’s life. They come in pain, and can leave virtually pain free.” Scott Amoss became Doctor Scott Amoss when he graduated fourth in his class with numerous honors from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 2000. He then completed a two year residency focusing on orthopedic, vascular, plastic, and reconstructive surgery, in
addition to training in internal and emergency medicine, dermatology, and radiology. After that, Dr. Amoss knew it was time to go out on his own, so he opened Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists in Whiting. 17 years later, the practice is going strong and recently opened a new location in Toms River to be closer to Community Medical Center, where he’s a surgeon on staff. Critically, this new foothold also allows him, as a specialist in diabetic foot care, to help the growing diabetic community in the area. While expanding served a logistically necessary purpose, Advanced Foot & Ankle has never lost its personal touch. You’ll never just be passed off to whichever doctor is on the clock that day, because Dr. Amoss is proud to be a solo practitioner. “The patients see me and only me,” he said. “It’s good continuity of care.” His tight-knit support staff of seven ensures that you get the streamlined care you deserve. That’s crucial in the field of Podiatry because, after all, things can get serious when it comes to Diabetes and foot complications. Luckily, Dr. Amoss is an Amputation Prevention Specialist as well as a Certified Wound Specialist. Less serious conditions like hammertoes, ingrown nails, bunions, and athlete’s foot can be treated in the office,
of ten dur ing your initial visit! “We’re very conservative,” D r. A m o s s assures future patients. “I’m surgically trained but I only like to per form surgery when all other conservative means have been exhausted. It ’s going to be painless.” He makes that possible by d eve l o p - One of Advanced Foot & Ankle ing treatment locations is 601 Route 37 West, plans for each 400 Lacey Road in Whiting (in the sp e c i f i c pa - Stop and Shop Shopping Center) tient. By having straRest assured, Advanced Foot & Ankle is fully equipped to tegically-located do so as soon as you come offices, an experiin. Both offices have digital enced and focused X-rays so they can almost staff, and tons of instantly see what’s going on treatment methods and review it with the patient. and equipment at They also have a diagnostic his disposal, Dr. ultrasound to diagnose soft Amoss is able to tissue conditions, as well as a easily achieve his laser for treatment of pain and goal of getting you neuropathy, a painful nerve fast comfort and relief. When condition caused by diabetes it comes to diseases like meland other issues. They even anoma, for example, speed is offer MicroVas therapy, which absolutely critical. The most gives much needed relief to deadly form of skin cancer, patients with high levels of melanoma has an especially diabetic neuropathy, as well poor prognosis on the foot beas vascular or PAD cause it often goes unnoticed for a long time. Dr. Amoss testing. In addition to the most diagnosed several of these cutting edge podiatric cases last year, which probably technology, Advanced saved those patients’ lives. But sometimes conditions Foot & Ankle has professional-grade con- aren’t as complicated as much sumer products you as some of the larger podiatrist need for immediate re- offices try to let on. Dr. Amoss lief. They offer a great remembers one recent patient selection of diabetic who came in after being with shoes, for example, as one such practice. “These well as custom-made eight doctors had exhausted orthotics which pro- all treatment options for this invide arch support and dividual in pain,” he said. After help correct the im- years of getting the runaround, balance in patients’ they told him there was nothfeet. Advanced Foot & ing they could do. The patient Ankle accepts most in- came limping into Advanced surance plans. (Medi- Foot & Ankle with what Dr. care covers one pair Amoss diagnosed in a matter One of Advanced Foot & Ankle locations is 601 Route 37 West, Suite of diabetic shoes per of minutes as a simple corn on 300 in Toms River (in front of the Ocean Eye Institute) the tip of his toe. “We gave him year!)
a customized foot pad which helped him tremendously, and by the next day he came in to thank us and tell us how much better he was doing,” Dr. Amoss said. “He couldn’t believe he waited and wasted several years with this other group of doctors.” At Advanced Foot & Ankle, you’ll get fast and customized treatment from a doctor you can trust. Give them a call today at 732-350-0100 and their very accommodating staff will be able to make an appointment for you with Dr. Amoss right away. And as the “urgent care of the lower extremity,” emergency appointments are also available. Advanced Foot & Ankle is located at 400 Lacey Road in Whiting (in the Stop and Shop Shopping Center) and 601 Route 37 West, Suite 300 in Toms River (in front of the Ocean Eye Institute). Or check out their website AdvFootandAnkle.com for more information.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of MAR 26 - Apr 1
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Hope springs eternal. You may be determined to stop hibernating and break out of your cave as spring arrives. Loved ones and friends could agree in the week ahead that it is time to try something different. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may be ready to join new friends and old companions on a more productive path as this week unfolds. Some new acquaintances may only remain in your circle for a short time, but they may offer fresh insights. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Check messages and conversations for hidden meanings. Some people might say exactly what they mean but others could offer more cryptic signals. In the week ahead, your perceptions may be sharper than usual. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Appreciate the hard work that must be exerted to live up to ideals and reach your goals. You may be all business when dealing with financial matters but still be compassionate towards someone in need. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A partner may prefer facts rather than fantasies. Do not let criticisms be personally hurtful. You will possess a sharper competitive edge in the upcoming week if you’re part of a group of likeminded individuals. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Seeing is believing. It may be difficult to perceive the road clearly if you are blinded by wishful thinking. In the week ahead, test out theories before you put them into action and listen to the advice of wise companions and partners.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You are stimulated by people who are familiar with the latest discoveries and technologies. New friends could influence how you choose to handle family issues in the week to come. Recognize any problems so you can fix them. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Press the pause button on your decisions. Someone might be friendly or flatter you in the week to come, but this does not mean that you should pursue them romantically. Think things through before acting. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Enjoy some mental challenges or puzzles to exercise your mind. In the coming week, you may need to come up with innovative ideas to solve problems at work. Brainstorm solutions with savvy people. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may glow with enhanced mojo. Hang out with talented individuals and find yourself in lofty circles. Money may feel a bit tight, so avoid making rash financial decisions or impulsive purchases this week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You might jump the gun or feel that someone else is making an inconvenient spur-of-the-moment decision. Don’t let a minor misunderstanding drive a wedge between you and your loved ones in the week ahead. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The mind operates as a magnet that attracts things and people of similar vibration. Positive, contented, uplifting and encouraging words will bring people together. Focus on sound principles to guide your life.
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