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Waretown Oyster Beds, Made From Hockey Sticks, To Be TV Feature
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – You ought to k now that Central Regional High School’s hockey team has been making oyster beds from discarded hockey sticks to create a healthier bay environment. Their effor ts will be highlighted by the PBS show “You Oughta Know” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 8. Coach Joseph Pelliccio said the team has been doing it for a few years now, inspired by a coach at Florida Gulf Coast University. Bob Wasno is the university’s coach as well as the head of their marine science department. Pelliccio called down there because he had a student who wanted to play for the university and the two hit it off. Then, Wasno asked if Central is near the shore. “Ou r whole team pretty much grew up a rou nd t he wat e r,” Pelliccio said. This (Sticks - See Page 9)
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Committeewoman Sworn In To Fill Vacancy Of Her Late Husband
–Photo courtesy Lacey Township Lacey Township Business Administrator/Clerk Veronica Laureigh, at left, swears in Peggy Sue Juliano as a committeewoman. She is joined by her children. By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Residents, public officials, family and friends gathered to watch the swearing
–Photo courtesy Joseph Pelliccio Central Regional High School hockey players installed oyster beds made from hockey sticks in Waretown.
in of a new committee member on the township dais recently. T he moment wa s (Sworn - See Page 4)
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Waretown To Vote On School Tax Increases
By Stephanie A. Faughnan WARETOWN – The Ocean Township Board of Education will be asking voters to approve an increase in the district’s tax levy by $840,000 due to budget shortfalls. Ocean Township Schools anticipated a reduction in state aid based on funding formula changes that began in 2018. However, district leaders did not expect they would lose 33.83 percent of state aid for the 2022-2023 school year alone. School boards are held to a two
percent cap on raising taxes to meet their annual budgets. Any additional increases must be placed on the ballot for voters to decide. The $840,000 increase would allow the district to continue the employment of eight classroom teachers currently funded by expiring federal COVID grant funds. Approval of the tax levy question would also permit the district to keep current class size guidelines of less than 28 students per class in kindergarten through
sixth grade. Pre-school classes are funded by a separate grant. “The Board discussed the level of funding they were comfortable with in requesting the draft ballot question,” said Steve Terhune, the school district’s business administrator. “That question is now subject to review by the New Jersey Department of Education and is no different than the entire preliminary budget.” According to Terhune, the final version (Tax Increase - See Page 9)
–Photo courtesy Jeopardy Reagan White, 19, of Manahawkin, will appear on April 7th’s episode of Jeopardy. By Stephanie A. Faughnan MANAHAWKIN – A 2019 Southern Regional High School graduate will hit prime time TV when (Jeopardy - See Page 5)
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Continued From Page 1 bittersweet as it noted the legacy of Committeeman Nicholas Juliano who died on March 1. He was known as a devoted family man and remembered for his strong love of community and the rapport he had with township staff, emergency service agencies and volunteer groups. He served as mayor previously and was in that role again, when he died of cancer. With his passing, his role on the Lacey Township Committee needed to be filled and his wife Peggy Sue Doheny Juliano stepped up to preserve his legacy. She said she knew her late husband had many things he wanted to see done in the
community. Deputy Mayor Mark Dykoff, who would later be named mayor of the township, explained prior to the swearing in that the County Republican Committee had received three names for consideration, Mrs. Juliano, Sean Sharkey and Tom Lombarski. Following a closed session meeting, Juliano was announced to fill her late husband’s position. Township Clerk/Business Administrator Veronica Laureigh administered the oath of office. Juliano was surrounded by family and friends and said in her new role she hoped to be “at least half the person my husband was. I have to fill those shoes because after all I helped carry them for 46 years.” “There is only one person who can fill Nicky’s shoes and that is you,” resident
Kevin Flynn stated during the public comment period. He also noted that should a municipal complex be built, that the late official’s name be on it. The township is looking into the possibility of building such a structure in the next few years. Ocean County Commissioner Gary Quinn, a former township committeeman who also served as mayor multiple times, also spoke during the public comment period. “There is nobody that can do a better job than you yourself. It took me three years to convince Nicky to run for the governing body and he jumped into it and did a fantastic job.” “He is smiling down at you. I certainly look forward to many years of you working with the rest of the body up here I think you will work great as a team,” Commissioner Quinn added. Police Chief Mike DiBella remarked, “Peggy Sue was Nick’s backbone and on occasion I had the privilege to see it. I also have seen that same love of community in Peggy.”
Committeeman Timothy McDonald, who was Dykoff ’s running mate for re-election last fall, was selected among the committee to serve as deputy mayor. “When Nick talked about this town, there was a twinkle in his eye and when he talked about his family, it brightened. It is going to be great to work with you,” McDonald said. The new committee member thanked everyone who has supported her “and not just tonight but in the last five months of my life. I could not have gotten through this without all of you. This isn’t easy but as I sit in the seat of the man I am here for, I know he was here for all the right reasons.” “Many people say it is a thankless job but my family would disagree. The outcrying of love, support and respect - the word thank you is not truly enough. To Veronica and the rest of the Committee, I look forward to working with you. I know we have a lot of things to do,” Committeewoman Juliano added.
Police Arrest Man On Drug-Related Charges
By Chris Lundy STAFFORD – A two-month investigation led to the arrest of a man suspected of distributing methamphetamine, heroin, crack and cocaine in town. Police said Eric Wiggins, 52, of Galloway, was spotted on March 24 and pulled over on Doc Cramer Boulevard. He was arrested without incident. His arrest comes after surveillance identifying him as a dealer, police said. He was in possession of crack cocaine at the time
of his arrest. Wiggins was charged with 16 counts of 2nd and 3rd Degree Possession and Distribution charges for methamphetamine, heroin, and crack/cocaine. Stafford police thanked the Atlantic County Metro Task Force for their help in this joint investigation, and the cooperation between all units that stretched throughout both counties. C harges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.
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Continued From Page 1 she appears as a contestant on the TV game show “Jeopardy!” Reagan White, 19, who lives in Manahawkin, said her participation in the show was actually taped in January of this year. Those interested in seeing how Reagan fared can watch her on Thursday, April 7th, at 7 p.m. on the ABC network. Bound by the competition rules, Reagan provided no insight concerning whether she walked away with any money or moved to the next round. After years of watching the show from the comforts of her home, Reagan did what many other viewers do as well. She’d guess the answers before they were revealed – and found it interesting how often she came up with the correct responses. “My dad actually watched Jeopardy! with me every night, even when he was really tired,” shared Reagan. “He was the one who said I think you could hang with them (the contestants) and actually be on the show.” In approximately December 2020, Reagan learned Jeopardy! offered online testing, and she decided to give it a shot after her father encouraged her. Six months later, Reagan received the exciting news. “I got an email saying that I passed the online test,” Reagan said. “They told me that meant I got through and asked if I wanted to take another online test – this time prompted over Zoom.” Reagan wasted no time in saying she was
The Southern Ocean Times, April 2, 2022, Page 5 in complete accord with moving to the next step. And – although Reagan’s a Rutgers University student, she wasn’t selected for the college rounds. Instead, she qualified for the regular Jeopardy! show. The trip to the game show’s studios in Los Angeles was Reagan’s furthest trip away from home without her parents. And while she’s limited as to what she can say about her appearance until after it airs, Reagan got a great surprise when she learned who was serving as the host. “It was Mayim Bialik,” shared Reagan. “At the end of the game, they have a little part where the contestants get to chat. She was very nice and asked about my major.” “She was very cool and very fashionable, I have to say,” Reagan summed up. When she was on the set as a contestant, Reagan said all kinds of things went through her head. She had to remember to keep her answers in the form of a question. Reagan learned afterwards that almost all of the participants think of their moments in the spotlight as becoming one big blur. “It was all very exciting and very thrilling,” said Reagan. “Yet, it rang true that it all happens so quickly that you don’t really remember everything.” While Jeopardy! traditionally allowed contestants to bring guests as part of a live audience, the producers changed the rules due to COVID-19 restrictions. Only contestants for other rounds sat in the audience seats. Reagan began her post-secondary education at the University of Scranton but returned home when the pandemic hit.
She subsequently transferred her credits to Ocean County College, where she participated in the NJ Stars program and earned an associate degree in liberal arts. After finishing classes at Ocean County College, Reagan transferred to Rutgers, where she is majoring in the Classics. She plans to eventually go to law school, although Reagan’s not sure whether she wants to pursue a career as a prosecutor or on the side of criminal defense. Notably, Reagan’s mom and dad are both attorneys who have practiced in the criminal justice system. Reagan credits her parents for her love for the Classics and her overall passion for learning. “My mom would read to me from Homer’s Iliad since the time I was a little kid,” shared
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY e dITorIAL Do You Like Bad News? Click On It To Find More Whenever we see something on Facebook that makes us angry, we’ll usually interact with it somehow. We’ll click on the link and read it. We’ll expand the image to get a better view. We’ll give it a little frowny face. And guess what that does? It feeds Facebook information that you like bad news. It teaches the computer. Your Facebook feed isn’t random. There’s a lot of math working behind the scenes to try to figure out what to show you. Have you ever wondered why you didn’t see an update from a friend? Or why you keep seeing the same thing over and over? It’s because the computer has figured out what you click on. You probably didn’t interact with that friend during their last update, so the computer is going to skip it. But if you gave a frowny face to something bad, then the computer thinks “Oh, this user interacted with this
content. Let’s show more.” Facebook doesn’t care if you “disliked” something. They don’t think “Oh, this user doesn’t like this news, I better not show it again.” Just the opposite, actually. They only want the interaction. Ever y click creates a fraction of a fraction of a penny in revenue. So, they want to make sure you keep clicking. So, pretty soon, you’ve painted yourself into a corner. You only see negative things. You start to see the world in the opposite of whatever rose-colored glasses are (soot-colored, perhaps?). Do an experiment. Spend a week – Sunday through Saturday – not clicking on anything that will make you mad. Only click on things that make you happy. See what a difference it makes. I’m betting that Facebook will show you an entirely different world. Chris Lundy News Editor
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Letters To The Editor What Do We Do With Oyster Creek’s Wastewater? Now that over 2,400 highly radioactive spent fuel rods at the defunct Oyster Creek nuclear plant have been removed from an elevated cooling pool and are stored in onsite dry casks, the question is how to dispose of the million gallons of wastewater that remains. The answer must be gained through a transparent process that includes public engagement and independent scientific analysis. At any nuclear plant where there is a fuel pool, there are three options for disposing of the water that had cooled the highly radioactive waste. None of them seem to be good, and it will come down to choosing the least bad. The first option is to gradually withdraw the water in batches, treat it to bring the radioactivity to federal standards and dump it in a nearby waterway. At the Lacey Township nuke, which is being decommissioned by Holtec International LLC., that would mean dumping the treated water into the discharge canal that f lows into Oyster Creek and Forked River, and out to Barnegat Bay. Logic would dictate that if radioactivity is brought to federal standards, there is still an amount of radiological nucleotides in the water. Some would say dilution is the solution to pollution and that the amount of radioactivity would be miniscule relative to the amount of water in the bay. The company’s 2020 effluent release report that is posted on the Federal Regulatory Commission’s website indicates that radioactivity was present in the wastewater, but at a “fraction” of federal “limits.” Others would argue that Bar negat Bay is one of 28 nationally designated estuaries, slow moving,
and shallow - making any amount of radioactive release unacceptable. Dilution is not a solution. Nuclear experts say radioactivity could enter the biota (marine and plant life). They warn that tritium, a form of radioactive hydrogen that bonds easily with water and can be absorbed by the human body, is of particular concern. The company maintains in its report that there have been no tritium wastewater releases. It would behoove federal and state regulators to confirm that and determine whether there have been gaseous tritium releases and exposure to the public. A second option is to allow the wastewater to evaporate, however radioactive sludge would be left behind. A third option would be to ship it to another state that accepts nuclear wastewater. The NRC has reportedly given the go-ahead for low-level wastewater from the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Plant to be shipped to a site in Idaho. Should we ship our radioactive garbage elsewhere? Before any decisions are made by Holtec at Oyster Creek, federal and NJ officials must require an independent analysis of the wastewater and make the results public. They must also require an independent Environmental Impact Study to determine the possible effects of dumping even low-level radioactive wastewater in Shore waterways including its impact on marine life and public health. Once that’s done, there must be public hearings that involve all stakeholders from the community; residents, recreational and commercial fishers and boaters, swimmers, windsurfers, kite surfers, tourists, cooks, clammers, oyster bed farmers, and anyone else who even looks at the bay or puts a toe in the water. Federal and state officials must be extra vigilant considering the company’s past history of federal regulatory
citations and fines at Oyster Creek, legal troubles with the state of NJ, and its past partnership with the energy giant SNC Lavalin, which had faced federal corruption charges in Canada. Holtec had teamed with SNC Lavalin to decom mission Oyster Creek, but the two companies have reportedly parted ways. There are 3.5 million people living within a 50-mile radius of Oyster Creek, where over a million pounds of highly radioactive waste is stored in the dry casks. Robust federal and state oversight will be essential to public trust in the company’s business practices and ability to finish a thorough decommissioning safely while protecting public health, safety and the environment. The future of our waterways, and lives depend on it.
Gas Prices Not Just U.S. Issue This is just a short note to tell everyone that gas prices are bad worldwide, not just here. It’s bad overseas. It’s bad in Europe. It’s bad in South America. To blame it all on American politics is dumb. It’s not like Biden has a switch that makes gas prices high for the entire world. But people don’t seem to get that. I get that people want someone to blame. Why not start with the gas companies? They’re the real ones raising the prices. George Cartman Brick
Congress Should Be Protecting Our Democracy
Editor’s note: This letter references the February 12 story “Who Are Ocean County’s Homeless” and stories about a new county park in Manchester. Who are Ocean County’s homeless? Could be your son or daughter or husband or wife or shopowner who went bankrupt during pandemic. Or could be you or me. Think it is a shame that folks spend money on expensive dining, events, gambling, sports, etc. while folks are homeless. No one should be homeless. While private groups and churches offer homeless shelters, Ocean County itself doesn’t have a single one itself. Yet Ocean County will spend millions of dollars to build a new park on Rt. 571 in Manchester. Wow.
Republicans and Democrats should be able to agree that no president, regardless of party, should be able to obstr uct and u nder m i ne t he w ill of the American people or exploit weaknesses in our political system for personal gain. That’s where the Protecting Our Democracy Act comes in. If passed, it would prevent future abuse of presidential power and corruption, increase transparency, and ensure presidents of either party can be held accountable. Strengthening the guardrails on presidential power is just common sense. If the average person used their office for personal gain, they’d go to jail. If the average person could pardon themselves, there would be no rule of law. No president should be above the law. That’s why I’m urging Congress to pass the Protecting Our Democracy Act. We must prevent future presidents of any party from abusing the power of their office.
Frank Saragnese Manchester
Kathleen Maher Asbury Park
Janet Tauro Clean Water Action, NJ Board Chair
Who Are Ocean County’s Homeless?
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Congressman Kim Secures $32K For Ocean County Police, Social Work Team
STAFFORD – This month, Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2022 government funding package that includes $32,000 for Ocean County’s On P.O.I.N.T. (Proactive Outreach In Needs and Treatment) community-based policing program that embeds social workers with participating Ocean County police departments to reduce the need for police intervention in mental health and substance abuse cases. “I am incredibly proud to bring this funding home to support the revolutionary On P.O.I.N.T. program in Ocean County,” said Congressman Kim. “This program has already helped countless families struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues throughout our community. This program is what we need to strengthen public safety, help people who are struggling, and make sure we’re supporting our brave police officers that protect us every single day.” Developed in 2016 to address the high volume of mental health, substance abuse, and social service-related calls and incidents that use a significant amount of police and emergency resources, On P.O.I.N.T. currently pairs Bright Harbor
Healthcare social workers with seven Ocean County police departments (Lacey, Lakehurst, Little Egg Harbor, Manchester, Ocean Township, South Toms River, and Stafford). With this additional funding, On P.O.I.N.T. will expand into Barnegat Township and use police-initiated social work to improve our communities and enhance public safety. “So many of the challenges that law enforcement and society face together are rooted in the growing need for mental health services,” said Barnegat Police Chief, Keith A. Germain. “On POINT serves as the perfect example of what we can accomplish when we partner the police with mental health professionals in an innovative way. We see better outcomes, safer interactions, and a more efficient use of available resources. Thank you, Congressman Kim, for your work to help this important program.” “Bright Harbor Healthcare is thrilled to be able to expand our On P.O.I.N.T. program to Barnegat Township and would like to thank Congressman Andy Kim for working to obtain the federal funding making that possible, said CEO of Bright
Harbor Healthcare, James M. Cooney. “On P.O.I.N.T. has been successful in seven other Ocean County communities, significantly reducing the number of repeat calls to police. Last year, in the communities ON P.O.I.N.T. serves, we have seen a reduction in police time responding to these repeat calls ranging from 70% to 88% providing a significant savings to those municipalities. Thank you, Congressman Kim!” “Since the inception of the On P.O.I.N.T. program in September 2016, the program has been able to assist hundreds of our residents in their time of need. With the additional funding for the expansion of the program into Barnegat Township, their department and community will be able to benefit from the program as well,” said Stafford Township Police Captain, James R. Vaughn. “Additionally, the On P.O.I.N.T. program has significantly helped reduce the need for our department and emergency medical services to be involved with reoccurring mental health episodes. It has also supported the department’s Community Policing Unit’s mission of building strong and longstanding relationships with our community members. Finally, the On
P.O.I.N.T. program has built a great working partnership between our department and Bright Harbor Healthcare (formerly Ocean Mental Health Services), and we are looking forward to this partnership growing in the years to come.” Congressman Kim is a member of the Bipartisan Law Enforcement Caucus and the Bipartisan Addiction and Mental Health Task Force. Congressman Kim cosponsored and voted to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, a bill that would make critical reforms to America’s law enforcement system. He also authored the Synthetic Opioid Danger Awareness Act, which has passed the House. Congressman Kim’s legislation would direct the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to conduct a public education campaign about the dangers of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids and the treatment services available. The bill would also direct the CDC to disseminate information on synthetic opioids to health care providers and require the development of training materials for first responders and other workers at high risk of exposure on synthetic opioid exposure prevention measures.
Governor Phil Murphy: Election Workers To Get Raises
TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation (A-208) to increase pay for New Jersey’s election workers. The bill increases the compensation of election workers from $200 per day to $300 per day
and appropriates $7,000,000 to the Department of State. Under current law, election workers are paid $200 per day each time the primary election, the general election, or any special
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election is held. The State reimburses $125 of the payment to election workers while the counties account for the rest. This bill increases the State’s reimbursement to $225 while keeping the counties’ sum at $75. “Election workers play a critical role in ensuring that New Jerseyans may exercise their right to vote,” said Governor Murphy. “I am proud to sign legislation that will repay them for their commitment to ensuring that our elections process remains a model for the nation.” “Compensating election workers fairly is a crucial step toward modernizing our elections,” said Acting Secretary Way. “Election workers play an integral role in protecting the integrity of elections and upholding our democracy.” The bill also increases the maximum hourly rate for election workers serving at a school election held at a time other than the general election, from $14.29 to $21.43 per hour, which is commensurate with the $300 daily rate for election workers. Primary sponsors of the bill include Assemblymembers Kevin J. Rooney, Robert J. Karabinchak, and Raj Mukherji, and Senators James Beach and Shirley K. Turner. “This new law supports County Boards of Elections in recruiting and staffing countless polling places around New Jersey for elections of all sizes and scopes,” said Assemblyman Rooney. “These election workers sometimes work upwards of 14-
hour days and should be paid a fair wage to entice them to step up to this civic duty. They are on the front line ensuring election integrity and voter enfranchisement and this pay increase recognizes that fact.” “Over the past few years, we have seen the important role our election workers have and how stressful the job can be,” said Assemblymembers Karabinchak and Mukherji in a joint statement. “These workers have been in short supply and we must offer increased pay to assist in filling those roles. We want to ensure that workers are receiving the proper pay for the rigorous work they do. This measure will allow us to hire more poll workers and keep our elections more efficient with no added cost to our counties.” “Our goal is to make voting as accessible as possible and continue to encourage citizens to take a more active role in the voting process. This law will do just that,” said Senator Beach. “By providing poll workers with fair compensation, we will ease the burden on counties who have found it increasingly difficult to staff polling places.” “It has become increasingly difficult to staff voting locations. While these individuals play an important part in the democratic process they often face long hours and low wages,” said Senator Turner. “This pay raise will make it easier for counties to hire the personnel they need to ensure residents a quick and easy voting experience.”
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of the ballot question, assuming it is approved by the NJ Department of Education, would be voted on by the Board of Education at their Public Budget Hearing on April 25, 2022. If approved at that meeting, the question would appear on the November General Election ballot. Board of Education President Dr. Shawn Denning, Jr. said that he was taken by surprise when the district learned they were losing so much money this particular year. “We assumed that because of huge surpluses related to COVID that the state would at least give some one-time grants,” said Denning. “We anticipated losing $800-900 thousand this year and were surprised when they took over $1.2 million.” Denning said that without the COVID monies the district received, the board had intended to eliminate eleven positions for the 2021-2022 school year. Even if voters agree to the $840,000 increase tax levy, the district will need to lay off three teaching positions. Denning said that he personally advocated for a $1 million increase to avoid losing any staff members. “The minimum we need to keep the doors open is essentially a 5 percent increase in the levy,” Denning said. “That’s why we need the referendum to pass.” “The district has already eliminated a lot of programs and staff that are not in what I would call core essentials to producing an education,” Denning continued. “We are sharing our business administrator, eliminated positions within our staff, and our administrative offices. We’ve eliminated mid-level supervisors. All of our principals also have other duties that typically would be fulfilled by full time administrators.”
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Continued From Page 1 provided an opportunity to care for the waterways that have made up part of their childhood. Wasno invited the team down to check out their project, and Central started doing it up here, too. The hockey sticks were going to be thrown out, so instead of them taking up space in a landfill, they were constructed into beds. These were then seeded with oysters. Then, they were placed in waterways in Waretown. Other local environmental groups like ReClam The Bay have also taken an interest. PBS came out and interviewed some of the kids, and it’s been really exciting for them, Pelliccio said. Normally, there’s a divide in after-school activities. Environmental projects are done by environmental clubs. Everyone usually stays in their lane. That’s what’s great about this program, Pelliccio said. It is multidisciplinary, joining the interests of these student athletes. Their love of the sport has led to being hard-working environmental advocates. Amanda Boddy, Coastal Restoration Pro-
The Southern Ocean Times, April 2, 2022, Page 9 The district previously operated on large surpluses and avoided raising taxes. In recent years, they’ve used their two percent cap every year and have not let any cap expire. Ocean Township Schools could become a non-operating sending district if voters decide against the increased tax levy. Alternatively, the state could issue loans that would need to be repaid. “We would then become a monitor district, where the state would send out a monitor to control the district,” Denning explained. “And we would need to repay the loans.” One of Denning’s fears is that as a non-sending district, Ocean Township might not have voting representation on the board of another district. There are approximately 500 students in Ocean Township Schools who could ultimately become impacted by any unavoidable changes. Some have suggested that Ocean Township consolidate with Stafford and LBI schools as a PreK-12 district. However, Denning says that consolidation still does not represent a big cost savings. “You still need these geographic schools.” Denning pointed out. “…You don’t have multiple superintendents, but you have other mid-level administrators, assistant superintendents and other middle level managers.” As far as the Board of Education selling properties it owns within the township, Terhune said it would be a decision that would need to be made in the future. “There is a very structured process in place for a school district looking to sell land, which would include several rounds of local Board of Education approval,” Terhune explained. “It would also require New Jersey Department of Education approval and possibly Pinelands Commission approval depending on the restrictions on the land.”
gram Manager for NYNJ Baykeepers, has been working with the team. She said the environmental benefit is great, but there’s also an educational one. This project increases stewardship of the bay, bringing in more people to help keep the habitat clean and then spread the word about it. “It’s really an educational program to teach everyone the science behind their ecosystem,” she said. Every step of the program encourages stewardship and inspires people to get involved, she said. From donating hockey sticks, to the end result, there are plenty of ways to share information about how important oysters are for a healthy bay. “Oysters are ecosystem engineers,” she said. They create a habitat that provides a safe place for life forms to grow. Oyster beds also become wave dampeners which reduce flooding and weaken tidal surges. After these beds are installed, oyster gardeners will go out and check on them and maintain them. They will collect data to see how the oysters are doing and what the water quality around them is like. The Central project is one of several that the Baykeepers are coordinating, including ones in Red Bank, the Meadowlands conservation area, and Liberty State Park.
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–Photo courtesy Ocean County Library BARNEGAT – The Ocean County Library Barnegat Branch will proudly exhibit Nature Impressions, a collection of paintings by local artist Ray Haworth, throughout the month of April. Mr. Haworth’s subject matter and painting styles are wide-ranging. “The goal,” he explained, “is to establish a sense of place, a special mood, or just a beautiful setting.” After devoting nearly four decades to pencil drawings and watercolors, Mr. Haworth turned his attention to oils, with which he has worked almost exclusively for over 10 years. “I prefer working on a very dry, textured
surface in an alla-pria manner,” he said. “The only medium I use is a small amount of mineral spirits; no oils nor extenders. My pallet is composed of a warm and cool of each primary, plus a few earth tones.” “I like to experiment with a variety of subject matter and styles of painting and do not adhere to just one way of painting,” he continued. The month-long exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the Barnegat Branch, 112 Burr Street, call 609698-3331, or view the OCL Events Calendar at theoceancountylibrary.org/events.
Skipperettes Card Party
WARETOWN – The Skipperettes Card Party and Beachcombers’ Fundraiser Raffle will be May 19 from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Skippers’ Cove Beach Club, 5 Bluebeard Way, Waretown. Admission is $10 and includes dessert bar, coffee and tea. For tickets call Mary Mirabello at 732-614-8955. Advance ticket purchase is recommended as attendance
is limited to 90 seats on a first come basis. Bring your favorite card games, board games or Mahjong. If you are not with a group, let them know at the entrance and they will assign you to a game table. Sorry, no Bingo allowed. The Basket Raffle is sponsored by the Beachcomber’s Senior Citizens’ Club. They will sell raffle tickets at the event.
Pieceful Shores Quilt Guild Meetings
MANAHAWKIN – Pieceful Shores Quilt Guild meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. They have sewing on the second and fourth Tuesday starting at 12
p.m. meeting at the Community Center, 775 East Bay Ave, Manahawkin. Guests are always welcome. Information contact Helen 609-971-2798
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Catch A Leprechaun Challenge
–Photo courtesy Southern Regional MANAHAWKIN – Students in Ali Brown, Jeanne Sorensen, and Elizabeth Giovine’s Language Arts classes were challenged with catching a Leprechaun. Students listened to a story about the magic of Leprechauns. Then students had to write step-by-step instructions using time order words for catching the Leprechaun to obtain the pot of gold. Students could then draw a picture of their Leprechaun trap. They enjoyed homemade Shamrock Shakes, listening to Irish Jig music, and brainstorming with a partner.
Lighthouse International Film Presents Two Movies
SHIP BOTTOM – We learn early on in Nest 38 that “nature is not protected without making hard choices,” a message which rings true for both films to be screened on April 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences. Filmed on location in New Zealand, Nest 38, a short documentary directed by Tegan Good, examines the efforts of Ailsa McGillvary-Howard as she plays mother hen to a nest of endangered Banded Dotterels. Preyed upon by cats, dogs, and humans on ATVs, the small seabirds, with the help of Ms. Howard, defy the odds to make their stand on the rocky beach which is now protected by local authorities. Broken Wings, the evening’s main attraction, tells the story of Adonis, an “ugly onewinged black vulture” and Jayne Lakhani,
the woman who loves him. Crippled as a fledgling by an accident which prevents his flight, Adonis survives and miraculously maintains his independent lifestyle in the wild thanks to Ms. Lakhani’s extraordinary care. And the bond these two develop is truly something to see - funny, touching and surprisingly complex as challenges arise for the bird’s long-term well-being. Director Jonathan Sutak whose film Dons of Disco was screened at the Lighthouse Film Festival in 2019, has made another gem of a documentary that’s a treat to see. Following the screenings Founder and President of the Southern Ocean Birding Group, and author of New Jersey Birds and Beyond will lead a discussion and answer questions. Tickets Available online: lighthousefilm festival.org.
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–Photo courtesy Southern Regional MANAHAWKIN – Students in Ali Brown and Elizabeth Giovine’s Language Arts classes completed character autopsies. After reading “The Five People You Meet In Heaven,” they felt it was a good way to allow students to analyze a specific character from a book and delve into what makes that character unique.
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FORKED RIVER – Join the Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter on April 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for photos with the Easter Bunny. Photos are $20 and will be emailed postevent. Pets are welcome and should be leashed or in carriers. (Pets not permitted inside the Refuge). Register your time slot in
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Green Fair
STAFFORD – Mayor Myhre and members of the Town Council would like to invite you all to the Stafford Township Green Team’s Green Fair, being held on April 29 from 12 to 4 p.m. in Heritage Park, 49 West Bay Avenue.
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Southern Regional Alumni News
–Photo courtesy Southern Regional MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations to Southern Regional Baseball Alum (Class of 2019) and current Stockton University pitcher Michael Schiattarella on pitching a perfect game vs Western New England on March 13. Michael had 14 strikeouts in the Ospreys 9-0 win. It was the 24th perfect game pitched in NCAA Division III history. Continued Success!
Congratulations Southern Regional Girls Basketball Alum Kristen Sharkey (Class of 2010) (current Assistant Coach) the University of Buffalo Women’s Basketball team on winning the 2021-2022 Mid-American Conference Tournament on March 12. The Bulls received a #13 seed in the NCAA Tournament. They will play the University of Tennessee in the 1st round. Best of Luck!
LBI Region Launches Savings Pass In Time For Summer Season
SHIP BOTTOM – The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce members have been serving the Long Beach Island region since the summer of 1914. Over that time there has been many challenges that the businesses have worked to overcome. In response to concerns on rising prices this year, the regional chamber has worked with stakeholders to introduce a free, mobile-exclusive savings passport to for residents and visitors. This pass shows the importance that small business has in the community with the hopes to introduce their offerings customers and encourage visitors to stay longer. This pass is similar to a free coupon book with the major difference being that it is delivered via text and email to passholders phones as part of the popular Eat, Drink & Buy LBI region campaign. Whether the passholder is no tech, low
tech, or high tech; all that is needed to redeem any offers is simply present the pass on their phone. With the successes of the Holiday Savings Pass and ChowderTrail, consumers interested will register for free and receive a link that can be saved to the home screen of their phone. Participating businesses will be updated on the pass offering coupons, giveaways or discount to passholders. There will also be options highlighting free attractions, military discounts and off-season savings. The pass is set to launch May 1, updates and registrations for the pass will be available on the Eat Drink & Buy LBI Region Page on visitLBIregion.com. The Southern Ocean Chamber operates a year-round visitor center at 265 W Ninth Street in Ship Bottom, contact them at 609-494-7211.
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The FDA has released a new class of hearing aids called OTCs. These devices have actually been around for many years as direct to consumer. The FDA has created a new set of standards trying to educate the public about the differences between Personal Sound Amplifiers (PSAs) and Over the Counter Hearing Aids (OTCs). OTCs were developed as a more affordable hearing aid option since the majority of those with hearing impairment don’t seek help because of “cost.” The research is very clear that untreated hearing loss increases the risk of cognitive decline so recognizing and treating hearing loss sooner than later is critical to maximizing brain function. Most people will wait at least 7 years to even take that next step and have a complete hearing evaluation. I believe the large marketing blitz promoting OTCs will push the consumer to at least think about having an evaluation and/or just bypass the hearing healthcare professional and purchased these products. In my opinion, the biggest failure of the FDA in pushing OTCs is the fact that a) a complete hearing evaluation is not even recommended and b) the law states that these OTC devices are only recommended for mild to moderate hearing losses. So, I ask the question, how does one know the degree of hearing loss they actually have without have a complete hearing evaluation? The so-called online hearing tests are basically screening your hearing and it certainly does not rule out impacted wax and/or certain diseases of the ears that should be medically managed. Finally, most folks would “underestimate the degree of hearing loss that they have. Here are a few OTC devices that you may see advertised. I would like to summarize the pro’s and cons of each: Lively: This is one of the better OTC options since it utilizes digital hearing aid technology from a major hearing aid manufacturer – GN Resound and they can actually program the hearing aid to your actual hearing loss. The cost is $1350 -2000 for the pair. The aids can be rechargeable with a 3-yr. warranty, user friendly APP, Bluetooth capabilities, and a 100-day trial period. There are also financing options. The technology that GN is using is at least 5 years old and the remote programming does have its limitations. EarGo: Discreet and rechargeable ranging in cost between $1500-2900 for a pair. Most models come with a 1 yr. warranty, although the Eargo 5 comes with a 2-yr. warranty. Like the majority of OTCs, Eargo is not programmed for any particular hearing loss. Over time, the rechargeable battery loses its capacity to hold a charge. Thus, after the warranty, Eargo will not replace the battery so you have to buy a new device. Bose Sound Control: One of the newest OTCs on the market. $849 a pair with a 90-day risk free return policy and 1 yr. warranty. There is NOT a rechargeable option, no audio streaming, and only available in one style and one ugly gray color MD Hearing Aid: These products have been on the market for years. They range in price from $400 - $1000 per pair, have a rechargeable option, but only a 90-day limited warranty. You can purchase a protection plan for about $15/month. Again, like
most OTCs, the devices are not programmed for any specific hearing loss and the product looks like it cost about $40 to manufacturer. POSITIVES of OTCs: The companies like Bose and others promoting themselves will invest heavily in advertising to encourage people to consider this type of help if they have hearing challenges. If only 25% of those with documented hearing loss are seeking help, this type of initiative should significantly increase market penetration to at least 40%. Hearing loss will become more accepted – just as a problem with your eyes seamlessly leads you toward having them tested-a problem with your hearing should also lead you toward testing. They’re going to serve as a possible “first step” for many people to then consider more appropriate solutions for their difficulty hearing situations (like “readers” versus prescribed glasses). In my opinion, the OTC era will force the major hearing aid manufacturers to lower their cost of their products to make it more affordable for the 25-30 million hearing impaired folks that are delaying hearing help. It is also more than likely that MEDICARE will directly provide a hearing aid benefit for those with severe-to-profound hearing loss. NEGATIVES of OTCs: A large number of things can cause a hearing loss, from a buildup of earwax to more medically concerning (and potentially dangerous unless treated) reasons – this type of self-fitting device may be needless or be like adding a Band-Aid to a fracture. You don’t have a professional hearing assessment before self-fitting. Unfortunately, even if you do have this critical step completed, there is no way of programming these devices to your specific hearing loss. This means that they are unlikely to perform properly for you, resulting in potential further problems. It’s impossible to incorporate best practices such as “real-ear” measures and/or aided speech discrimination unless you directly visit your hearing healthcare professional! Hearing aids can be lost especially when dislodged by face masks– most traditional hearing aids include loss coverage, while the Bose SoundControl and many OTC devices don’t offer any coverage. Because all OTC companies offer a risk-free trial period, many consumers will try these products, have a bad experience and wait another 5-7 years to directly visit your hearing healthcare professional. Dr. Izzy recommends that before you potentially throw away your money on OTCs, it’s imperative that you have a complete hearing evaluation by a licensed hearing healthcare professional. Who knows, it may only be an impacted wax issue. On the other hand, you may have middle ear effusion (fluid behind the eardrum), Otosclerosis, or an acoustic neuroma (tumor) that needs immediate attention. Remember, you’re hearing is priceless so don’t take any short cuts in managing your hearing loss. Dr. Izzy and his staff are always available to answer your hearing healthcare questions. Please visit www.gardenstatehearing.com or call 732818-3610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin).
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After several weeks of news regarding the war in Ukraine due to the Russian invasion, there is now a rush to buy iodine supplements. Supplement makers cannot keep up because of the high demand, combined with the supply chain problems. The reason is that iodine is protective. People close to the war are living amid real fears of radiation poisoning! The CDC is even okay with this one! Iodine dietary supplements are minerals by the way, just like its brothers and sisters (zinc, magnesium, calcium, potassium), dietary supplements are sold at health food stores nationwide. Sometimes I see it called a “drug” but iodine is not a drug. Let me clarify, MRI contrasts contain a patented drug form of iodine, but this is much different than the natural iodine your body needs to thrive. Deficiencies are more common than you think and often result in reproductive harm to the prostate, breasts, uterus, endometrium and cervix. But too much iodine can be as harmful as a deficiency! If you are interested in receiving more information about thyroid, iodine or iodine supplementation, please sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen. com and I will email you later. Now I will speak to the reasons that people are stocking up on iodine supplements, even in the United States. I saw the other day where just 20 pills of a thyroid supplement (whose active ingredient is iodine) garners $185 when purchased off eBay!
Even here in the United States, far away from Russia and Ukraine, many companies are selling out of thyroid and iodine supplements. It’s all happening because people are afraid of radiation poisoning from a nuclear meltdown or weapon. As it pertains to radiation, the CDC states that potassium iodide is a form of non-radioactive iodine that blocks dangerous radioactive iodine from getting into your thyroid gland, “thus protecting this gland from radiation injury. The thyroid gland is the part of the body that is most sensitive to radioactive iodine.” The CDC says “the sooner a person takes KI, the more time the thyroid will have to ‘fill up’ with stable iodine.” It’s a well-known fact that the thyroid gland and reproductive organs suffer from radiation poisoning. What’s less known is the individual response of iodine, the dose needed, the length of time required to stay protected and the type of iodine. Potassium iodide is one type of iodine, there are many dietary supplements containing different forms that ultimately break down into a molecule of iodine. If you already take medications that provide thyroid hormone, and then take an iodine supplement, you may experience symptoms of hyperthyroidism. That would mean excessive thyroid hormone in the blood. For this reason, I recommend you speak to your practitioner about all additions you want to make to your vitamin regimen include iodine supplementation.
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Dear Joel, I’m in my early 80’s and I am not stupid, but every time I talk to a customer service person, they try to make me feel that way. I do not live with apps and emails and virtual signatures and I still managed to live an entire productive life. I don’t like the way those people make me feel. Answer: What a great reminder to everyone who insists that online is the only way to go. The same thing goes for passwords and voice recognition. Remember there are people who have trouble seeing or
hearing, who are unfamiliar or just don’t like being tied to technology. Speak kindly and offer them solutions they can cope with. They are still an important customer. Thanks for writing, Joel Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs on 91.9 WBNJ FM from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. weekdays on preferredradio.com.
If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566 (800603-CARE (2273). “Home health care with feeling. (“Home Health Care with Feeling”)
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Around The Jersey Shore Find New Ways To “Connect” At Library
TOMS RIVER – “Connect with Your Library” is the theme of National Library Week, April 3 through 9. The Ocean County Library invite patrons and visitors to explore the many advantages of connecting with OCL, at its 21 branches and reading centers, and online. Live Events Author appearances, literary chats, book cafés for special-needs adults, and more are taking place at various branches. See the list at theoceancountylibrary.org/events. Prom Dress Giveaway The popular OCL Prom Dress Giveaway returns for its 14th year, March 29 through April 21 at the Toms River, Little Egg Harbor, and Brick Branches. Gowns are given absolutely free of charge, and no registra-
tion is required.
Autism Resources Fair, Center, & Joseph H. Vicari Sensory Space The Library’s fourth Autism Resources Fair begins April 2 with virtual programs, Makerspace activities and Beanstack trivia challenges. The Joseph H. Vicari Sensory Space in the Toms River Branch offers interactive activities in a calm environment. The OCL Autism Resources Center contains links to resources, events and videos. Fine Free Policy The library no longer charges daily fees for most materials that are not returned in a timely manner. Items that exceed 10 overdue days are considered lost. The costs of eligible items are applied to customers’ accounts, and removed upon the items’ return.
Toms River Food Fest Returns
TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Food Fest returns on May 7 from 12 to 8 p.m. in Downtown Toms River on Washington Street. Gourmet food trucks and arts, crafts and vendor booths will take over Washington
Street and there will be live music throughout the day. Potential vendors should call the Recreation Department, 732-341-1000 ext. 8415 right away to get the early bird vendor fee special. Rain date is May 8.
Museum Pass Program The Library’s Museum Pass Program provides cardholders access to free or discounted admission to fascinating cultural and educational attractions in Ocean County and throughout the New York-New Jersey-Philadelphia metropolitan region.
Videos & Podcasts Hundreds of instructional and entertaining videos by Library staffers are stored on the OCL website and YouTube channel. Podcasts that explore new literature, video gaming, cultural issues and more are available on the library’s Spotify platform. Digital Resources The OCL website connects cardholders of all ages to countless eBooks, music and video streams, live tutoring and homework help,
news publications and magazines, online education, crafting courses, job-seeking support, and much more. Apply for a card online. OCL Mobile App The Ocean County Library Mobile App, available for free download through the App Store or Google Play, lets you browse the catalog, access your account, place items on hold, see details of upcoming events, and stay connected on social media. Visit any OCL branch or reading center during National Library Week, and leave your comments about how you “Connect with Your Library.” Find special National Library Week videos on YouTube, and posts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Keep up with Library programs and events at theoceancountylibrary.org.
Stitchers, Knitters, Crocheters Wanted
TUCKERTON – Do you embroider, needlepoint, cross-stitch, knit, crochet, or do other needlework? If so, please join Ocean Bay Needle Arts on the third Thursday of each month to enjoy your craft with others. Ocean Bay Needle Arts has been meeting for over 30 years. We
meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the meeting room at Stanley “Tip” Seaman County Park, located at 120 Lakeside Drive. Bring your lunch. Coffee, tea and refreshments are provided. For more information, call Ellen at 609-2969573 or Roberta at 609-971-1542.
Ocean County Health Department COVID-19 & Flu Vaccine Clinic Schedule for March Walk-ins welcome, but appointments recommended. Clinic schedule dates subject to change.
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THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS CAN GET A BOOSTER SHOT
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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)
Seeking Home Looking to Purchase - Two bedroom, 2 bath home with garage. Surrey Downs or any senior housing. Low to mid 200,000, any location. Call 732-678-3880. (14) SENIOR JERSEY GENT SEEKS NEW HOME - Semi-retired (fully vaccinated including Pfizer booster) desires lodging in private home. Food fringees too! Call Charlie 732-2163176, Email: cr@exit109.com. (18)
Items For Sale AUTHENTIC PUERTO RICAN PASTELES - Pork or chicken. Masa made from green bananas, yautia, plantains & potatos. $40/dozen. Call / text 908-770-8537 (19)
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)
Help Wanted Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Substitutes Wanted for the Ocean County Vocational Technical School district: Administrators, Bus Drivers, Couriers, Custodial, School Nurses/RN, Secretarial, Teachers for Academic & Trade Skill Areas-view skilled areas visit www.ocvts.org/employment. EOE. Please email resume to: tedgar@mail.ocvts.org or call 732-240-6414, ext. 3317. (17) Looking To Hire Someone For A Janitoral Position - Between the hours of 7 a.m. to 12 p.m, Monday Through Friday. Please send resume to admin@holidayheights.com, or call 732-244-8686 extension 210. (14) Change Lives. Build Futures. Become a Direct Support Professional! Alternatives, Inc. is hiring responsible & dedicated candidates for rewarding employment opportunities working with adults with special needs. We get you CPR/ FA certified in addition to providing all the training you need to be successful. All you need is a passion for helping others. Pay starting at $17.25/hr! Higher Weekend Pay! Paid Training! Mileage Reimbursement! Advancement Opportunities! Openings in Jackson, Brick, Manchester & Tinton Falls. Various FT & PT shifts available. APPLY ONLINE: www.alternativesinc.org. EOE. (17) The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms. No teaching experience necessary. On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. Call 732-363-5530 or email dtomsriver2nj3@goddardschools. com to schedule an interview today! Micromedia Publications, Inc. is hiring full-time outside sales representatives to sell print & digital advertising packages to area businesses. Sales experience is a plus, but not a requirement. Qualified candidates must be creative, energetic, willing to work hard under deadline pressure and have the ability to canvass, cold call, prospect and close a deal. Salary, bonus, benefits are offered. To apply, email cover letter and resume to VP Jason Allentoff, jallentoff@jerseyshoreonline.com . AID/COMPANION NEEDED - Part time, approximately 2 days and 2 nights a month for a flat rate and possible additional days. No experience necessary, very light duty for a 58 year old veteran, meals are includes and private bed and bath, must have drivers license and Covid vaccination, in my Covid safe house located in Toms River Holiday City South. Please call 201-306-6839. (14) HIRING NOW!! The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms. No teaching experience necessary. On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. Call 732-363-5530 or email dtomsriver2nj3@goddardschools.com to schedule an interview today! (t/n)
Misc.
March 27 through April 2, 2022 Spring Rummage Sale, Friday, April 1, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, April 2 - 9a.m. -1p.m. Bag Sale. 129 Chestnut St., Toms River. For info, call: 732-3498155, email: Office@fumctr.com. (15)
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FREE ESTIMATES FOR PAINTING WORK - 25+ years experience, I n t e r i o r / E x t e r i o r, R e a s o n a ble prices and nice work, Leave message 732-907-0820. (14)
Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs. Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (19)
C.B.J. Home Improvements Carpentry, painting, roofing, siding, gutters, windows, doors, decks & patios, flooring, basement water proofing & finishing, chimney & concrete work, driveways sealed, power washing, yard clean ups & house clean outs, fully insured N.J. license #13VH11804800 $ave call Clark @ 732-850-5060. (17)
House/Pet Sitter available Extremely reliable with excellent references. I treat my clients' homes and pets as though they were my own. 732-606-3943. (32)
Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) MY HANDY CREW - Husband and wife team working to satisfy all your home needs, inside and out. No job ever too small or large! $ave now. Call Clark and Nicole @ (732)850-5060. Insured and NJ Licensed #13VH11804800. (19) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (39) ALLAmerican Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/ pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-691-0123. Lic #13VH09460600. (19) Prepare for power outages today with a GENERAC home standby generator. $0 Money Down + Low Monthly Payment Options. Request a FREE Quote – Call now before the next power outage: 1-833-901-0309. (t/n) LANDSCAPING - Restorations, Repairs, Stones, Mulch, Sod Installs, Hedges, Shrubs, Bushes, Downed Branches Trimmed & Removed, Demolition, Cleanouts, ect., Dumpster service provided by A901 Licensed Hauler ect. MAN WITH VAN LLC. Jim 609335-0330 HIC# 13vh10806000. NO JOB TOO SMALL! (15)
Music Lessons In Your Home By state certified instrumental music teacher. Please call 732350-4427 for more information. All ages welcome. (19)
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MASTER GARDENER - Experienced 30+ years. Advises/coaches homeowners, seniors, DIYS . Planting Design, Container & Flower Gardens Maintenance, Organic Plant Care. Save $$$ Revitalize Garden Plants. Free Phone Consult - Joseph 732-232-8144 . (18)
Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (19)
Home Health Care - Companionship, meal planning and prep, medication reminder, hygine assistant, light housekeeping, errands, grocery shopping. Call Donna 609-891-7830. (14) D o Yo u Wa n t Yo u r C a r To Look Nice - And shiny call Lenny. Lenny's Mobile Auto Detailing 908 868 4609. (18)
Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) APlus Home Improvements - Over 30 years experience. Quality work at reasonable prices. Spring special, 20% off of any job over $1000. Give us a call 908-278-1322. Fully licensed and insured. (18)
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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 Theater at Harrah’s Resort Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. The pageant will consist of four judging categories: Philosophy of Life, Evening Gown, Talent Presentation and Private Judges’ Interview. Contestants must be US citizens. The winner will receive cash prizes, a bouquet
of roses and an all-expenses paid trip to participate in the national pageant for the title of Ms. Senior America 2022. For more information or interested in participating, contact Terry Meade, Director of Pageants, for an application packet at 908-216-8534 or email her at tbm5201@aol.com.
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PhoTo oF The WeeK
–Photo by Diane Gormley Have you ever ventured to the top of Old Barney on LBI? There are approximately 217 steps to a breathtaking view.
Duet: Fine Art Landscapes, Art Show
ISLAND HEIGHTS – Duet: Fine Art Landscapes is a mother and son show depicting landscapes from the perspectives of a painter and a photographer. The show will be having an opening reception on May 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Street, Island Heights. As a painter, Carol Colvin has been creating art for over 40 years. After having started in watercolor, she sometimes enhances those paintings with collage, ink, acrylic and pastel. Mixed media has been a constant in her art career, winning numerous awards. Pastel and oil mediums are also a
favorite because of the immediacy of the pigment and how each has its own unique personality and delivery. As a photographer, Brian Lundy has taken a hobby from his youth to a professional level. He has been a photographer in New Jersey for more than 30 years. He has enjoyed photographing landscapes, sports, special events, weddings, portraits of children and adults, family portraits, and even models. His award-winning photographs have graced magazine covers, as well as calendar images. This is a mother and son show depicting landscapes from the perspectives of a painter and a photographer.
Ocean County Library Annual Used Book Sale
TOMS RIVER – The Friends of the Ocean County Library in Toms River have planned their annual Used Book sale for May 19 through 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale will include thousands of used books of all genres and for all ages,
including: fiction, bestsellers, mystery, early readers, juvenile, cookbooks, crafts and hobbies, parenting, large print and so much more. Also available will be DVDs, CDS and audiobooks. This cash only sale benefits the Ocean County Library in Toms River.
Moving Forward Together Walk/Run
TOMS RIVER – On April 30, in honor of National Victim’s Rights Week, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Victim Witness Advocacy Unit is sponsoring a free Walk/ Run entitled. “Moving Forward Together.” The Walk/Run will be held at Winding River Park, 1211 Whitesville Road in Toms River.
They invite crime victims, survivors, their friends and family to come and help raise awareness for crime victims’ rights in Ocean County. Check-in is at 9:30 a.m. The event is free and all are invited to attend. To pre-register please visit: ocponj. gov/ncvrwrun.
Survivors Of Suicide Loss Support Group
BEACHWOOD – Forever In Our Hearts, an organization to support those who have lost ones to suicide, is holding monthly meetings the 2nd Saturday of each month at St. Paul
Lutheran Church, 130 Cable Ave. Meeting time is 1 p.m. For complete information, visit facebook. com/ForeverNRHearts or call 732-269-3236.
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Around The Jersey shore Fallen Ocean County Sheriff ’s Officer Honored By Nonprofit
By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – Sergeant Matthew Horton of the Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office, who passed away last month after battling COVID-19, was honored by the global nonprofit Point 27. To honor Horton, the Virginia-based organization sent gifts of scripture-inscribed Thin Blue Line Shields of Strength dog-tag necklaces to the Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office for his partner and the deputies serving closely with him, and a scripture-inscribed Folded Flag Necklace and a Forever Grateful Military Challenge Coin for his wife. “It is tragic that this officer and his family sacrificed so much,” US Army (Ret.) Col. David Dodd said. “We salute his courageous and self less commitment to service and sacrifice.” Point 27 has gifted more than 510,000 Shields of Strength to members of the military, more than 220,000 to law enforcement officers, and 29,000 Folded Flag Pendant Necklaces to bereaved families of fallen members of the military and law enforcement since 2014. “Since 2018, the numbers and nature of reported line-of-duty deaths have made alarming turns. Not only have the lineof-duty deaths increased dramatically, especially last year and this year with the border crisis and the number of COVID-19 officer deaths; but the radical turn in some communities against law enforcement has
–Photo courtesy Point 27 magnified the need for encouraging law enforcement officers and their families, who are risking and facing so much,” Dodd said. Thin Blue Line Shields of Strength is designed with an engraved silver American flag face designed with one flag stripe of blue. Chosen by law enforcement officers, the back of the dog tags is inscribed with Matthew 5:9, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” The Folded Flag Pendant necklaces are engraved with John 15:13; “Greater love has no one than this; to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”
BlueClaws 2022 Schedule Announced, Opening Night Is April 8
By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – Gear up for a new season with the BlueClaws as they announce their 2022 schedule with opening day slated for April 8 against the Aberdeen IronBirds. This will be the second season that the BlueClaws will play as the High-A East affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies as well as the second season playing with their new title: Jersey Shore BlueClaws. “We’re very excited to release our 2022 schedule,” BlueClaws team president Joe Ricciutti said. “While it’s a bittersweet time of year as one season wraps up, be assured we’re already planning out 2022 and making it another Clawsome summer for our great Jersey Shore fans.” The schedule includes 132, 66 being home games with most series being six games in
length. With the exception of July 4, each Monday will be a day off. The BlueClaws will welcome the Brooklyn Cyclones (Mets) for three series covering 15 games: May 31 to June 5, July 22 to July 24 and August 23 to 28. In addition, the Hudson Valley Renegades (Yankees) will make three trips covering 18 games: May 3 to May 8, July 4/July 6 to 10 and August 2 to August 7. For 2022, the BlueClaws will be home on Mother’s Day (May 8), Father’s Day (June 19) and the 4th of July. The team will also be at home for Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day weekend (May 27 to 29). Game times will be released at a later date. 2022 ticket packages will be available soon with information posted to BlueClaws.com at the appropriate time.
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Patients Ask Doctors. Doctors Ask Dr. Hussain By Michael Vandenberg Most of the time, getting treatment is simple. Something hurts or you feel ill, so you go to the doctor. He or she describes what the problem is and then gives you advice or medication. But sometimes answers aren’t so simple. That’s when rheumatologists like Dr. Shahzad Hussain step in. With his innate ability to read between the lines, along with years of education and first-hand experience, Dr. Hussain stands ready to solve the problem and make a difference. The challenging nature of rheumatology is part of what originally appealed to him back in residency. It was a field where he could do more than write prescriptions; he really wanted to get to know his patients, and that comes with the territory when you’re asking them a lot of questions for a diagnosis and treatment. So he did fellowships in both rheumatology and immunology, making his level of knowledge on the former’s top villains (like lupus) among the highest. He happened to finish his residency in San Francisco at the same time and city as Dr. Usmani, who would go on to start his own practice in Lakewood in 1999. Meanwhile, Dr. Hussain had gone home to care for his ailing brother. A few months went by, and Dr. Usmani started to get busy and looked to hire a partner. He heard about Dr. Hussain and gave him a call. “It would be at least another six months before I can come back,” Dr. Hussain warned
him. “No problem, I can wait,” Dr. Usmani said. They eventually joined forces and ran a highly successful practice until early 2018, when they decided to merge with Garden State Medical Center. There were two major benefits to joining GSMC. For one thing, everything is electronic here for easy access: data, records, and charts are all in one place. That means they can spend less time doing paperwork and more time getting you better. Second, they could team up with Dr. Dharam Mann and his gifted team of pain management specialists. The idea of having everything under one roof was huge to Dr. Hussain. Before the merger, “I’d see a patient here, and then I’d say, ‘Okay go get pain management forty miles away.’” Sometimes this would result in a disconnect in treatment strategy, or patients understandably didn’t want to do all that traveling. But now he’ll come to a diagnosis and say, for example, “Dr. Jani is next door. I know him, I’ll talk to him.” All of his notes are right on the database,
along with Dr. Jani’s, so they can easily coordinate the best way to care for you. “I’ll send them and in the next few days they are being seen,” by one of the pain management specialists. No more bouncing around for a month just to go from diag-
nosis to treatment. With the full force of GSMC behind him, Dr. Hussain has pulled off some great feats. “It’s very gratifying in this field when you see patients doing well, because these diseases are hard to treat,” he pointed out. One woman had rashes head to toe and had been to five or six other rheumatologists before Dr. Hussain. She had only recently been diagnosed with skin lupus, but treatment wasn’t working. The key would be to figure out anything besides the lupus that might be triggering the rashes. Sun exposure was an obvious cause, but Dr. Hussain was able to lean heavily on his
allergy training in immunology to dig deeper on things like perfumes and shampoos. After six months of careful consideration and communication with the patient, they were able to get the rashes down to 10 percent of their former surface area. A great improvement, but not perfect. Dr. Hussain found a new infusion that had just been approved by the FDA. The only problem: it cost $20,000 every four weeks. His office fought hard for the patient to get it approved with her insurance, and then they began treatment. In three months, there was not one spot left on her body. “She literally sat and cried and cried and said, ‘Oh my God, I’ve lived with this for so long. I thought I was go-
ing to die with this.’ So now she’s still rash-free. She’s in complete remission,” and only has to take one medication per day. Rashes aren’t the only thing Dr. Hussain treats either. Rheumatology can concern all of the major bodily systems in one way or another. Regardless of what you’re feeling, he is prepared to talk to you and give you a hand. Feel free to schedule an appointment with Dr. Hussain today at 1100 NJ Route 70, Entrance A in Whiting or 2333 Whitehorse Mercerville Road in Hamilton by calling 1-888-376-2661. Visit gsmedicalcenter.org anytime to get more information on all of the services Garden State Medical Center provides.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of APR 2 - APR 8 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Display your commitment and trustworthiness to demonstrate your loyalty to loved ones. Other people are also likely to admire your skills in the upcoming week. A romantic interlude could give you a reason to count your blessings. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Rally round the flag of friendship. Your social instincts can be at their best in group settings. You may get a chance to utilize your people skills in the week to come when difficult individuals need some delicate handling. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Although you might not have much, you are usually willing to share what you have. In the week ahead, you might realize that more resources are on hand than expected. Be appreciative, especially if someone repays an act of kindness. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Crack codes with dispatch. In the week to come, you may be able to grasp the most subtle details of a business transaction as well as the intricacies of social networking. Loved ones can help get key projects accomplished. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You could be counting the hours by the beat of your heart as the week unfolds. People often desire what they can’t have but you might find romance wherever you look. Sympathetic understanding and tender feelings make relationships grow closer. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Respond in kind. When someone offers you a helping hand, accept with grace and return the favor. Embrace the spirit of generosity whenever someone is motivated to perform acts of kindness in the week ahead.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Stay grounded in reality. You might see problems that do not exist thanks to past traumas but might not want to face up to actual issues because you want to believe the best. Don’t be afraid to ask for help in the upcoming week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Set a tone of caring for the week ahead. Focus on being understanding and compassionate and loved ones should respond in perfect harmony. Help a partner start key projects and implement changes. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Exercise solid family values in the upcoming week. Shower loved ones with affection and focus on making your home a place of rest and relaxation. When everyone else is stressed, work on remaining calm and collected. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Vision, intention, commitment and persistence bring results. Savor every opportunity to utilize creative energy in the week ahead. You possess the enthusiasm and the social connections to make your dreams come true. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Feed your dreams and starve your doubts. In the week to come, you can be a realist as well as a visionary if you keep fear at bay and objectives achievable. Put a positive spin on any hesitations or limitations. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You can enjoy creature comforts and use your imagination to surpass arbitrary limits. In the upcoming week, use an accumulation of wisdom as well as intuition to make sound choices that improve your future.
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