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─Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Brookville neighbors own the Barnegat Community Church on Old Brookville Road as of a year ago. By Stephanie Faughnan BRO OKV I LLE – Old Brookville Road winds past charming homes and a pristine
pond to a tiny white church adorned with a bright red door at its center point. The marquee board outside the Barnegat
Community Church wishes those who pass a Happy Spring without reference to s che d u le d wo r sh ip service times.
T hat’s be cau se – there’s nothing set in stone when it comes to gathering people inside the quintessential (Church - See Page 4)
School Food Director Fired During Board Meeting By Bob Vosseller LACEY - The school district’s food director and nutrition specialist Crystal DeCaro whose service was terminated during a recent Board meeting spoke up against that action during the public session. She asked to speak per
her right to do so during the Board meeting. The Board’s attorney Morgan Cameron said while this rarely happens it was within her ability to speak to the Board in public. According to Business Administrator/Secretary Patrick DeGeorge, she
began her role in December of 2018 at a base salary of $55,000 and at the conclusion of the 2019-20 school year included recommendations which included additional training on how to deal with difficult employee situations. Another recommendation was for
her to receiving training on how to think “more globally.” Her year-end evaluation for the 2020-21 school year also included recommendations. It was recommended she repeat the first recommendation from the prior evaluation pertaining to how to han-
dle difficult employee situations and to also repeat the training on how to think more globally across the district prior to taking action. Recommendations for the 2021-22 school year also came with recommendations. Officials (Fired - See Page 8)
April 23, 2022
Board Member’s Mask Charges Dropped
By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Charges filed against a Board of Education member by a fellow member have been tossed out by the Ocean County Prosecutor. Months ago, Board member Frank Palino filed a complaint with the Prosecutor’s Office toward incoming Board member Sal Armato, his wife, family members and others he recognized in the audience during the 2022 reorganization meeting in January. The reason being, they weren’t wearing protective masks which until March, were required due to an executive order of Governor Phil Murphy. Armato and other Lacey residents refused to wear masks at several other Board meetings. This caused the session to be rescheduled online using Zoom and later a hybrid meeting of live and virtual. Palino, who became Board President in January, vowed to file additional complaints toward anyone not wearing a mask. (Mask - See Page 5)
Justice Department Gives Barnegat Students A Voice By Stephanie A. Faughnan BARNEGAT – Not surprisingly, a number of students at the Russell O. Brackman Middle School have plenty to say concerning the good and bad happening within their school. A United States Department of Justice program earlier this month gave 45 seventh and eighth graders the opportunity to have their voices heard. According to Brackman Vice Principal Brittany Schork, staff members recommended the participants based on their leadership potential. The same group also suggested solutions for problems they identified as part (Voice - See Page 9)
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Continued From Page 1 building with an interesting past. Once known as the Brookville United Methodist Chu rch, the proper t y changed hands just shy of a year ago w h e n a s m a l l g r o u p of n e ig h b o r s for med a non-prof it and bought the property for $5,000. The investment not only preserves history and the picturesque landscape, it also provides a sense of unity and fellowship opportunities as a non-denominational house of worship. Back in 1865, the original deed to the property conveyed the church grounds to some old familiar area names. Mosley Headley transferred his interest in the land to himself and four members of the Corlis family as Trustees for the Methodist Episcopal Church. Vearl Harrington, one of the church’s owners, said she researched the history leading to the start of the Brookville United Methodist Chu rch. She discovered it was initially a small shed located by the pond down the road. “I have about six or seven little children’s Bibles dating back to 1862,” said Harrington. “At some point during the end of the 1800s, early 1900s, a lot of people moved out of Brookville, and the church closed.” Harrington said she read a woman
named Myra Bachman who said the church was not open in 1923. But, as more people moved into the community, Bachman became part of the group who decided they wanted to reopen the small plain-looking building – albeit with some changes. The new upgrades included the addition of wainscoting, f loors, pews, and the belfry bell. Fifty years ago, Barnegat volunteer firefighter Tom Tansley attended Sunday School classes at the Brookville United Methodist Church as a ten-yearold boy. He credited both the Bachman and Pierce families’ active roles in the local church. “We had church on the last Sunday of the month,” Tansley recalled. “Reverend Stanley Wagg, who was the pastor of t he Ba r neg at Un it e d Me t ho d i s t Church, came out there for our formal church service at noon on those fourth Sundays.” On the other three Sundays of the month, Tansley said child ren sat in one part of the church and used f lannel graphs to discuss Bible stories. Meanwhile, the adults for med a separate circle and read through the Bible after singing a couple of hymns. According to Tansley, he saw the largest gathering of the congregation back in 1968 or 1969 when people actually stood outside to attend the Christmas
Eve service. Twenty years later, Brookville resident Tracey Betrix and her family found a home at the same church. Betrix, raised Catholic, said she instantly bonded with the congregation and enrolled her children in the Sunday school. By that time, services were the first Sunday of the month, led by a different Reverend Wagg. “Carole Wagg was our minister at that time,” said Betrix. “She’s since passed away.” Although there’s no indication that the two were related, both led services at the Barnegat United Methodist Church and the Brookville United Methodist Church. During a tour of the inside building, Betrix provided some insight regarding the stained glass windows. She credited the late Frank Milano, the owner of Milano Tile Showroom, with their artistic design. Even before the locals took ownership of the property, Brookville residents became involved in preserving the church area. Money raised from a Brooksville Days Festival in 2000 help e d f u nd a new ret ai n i ng wal l. Two years later, the community came together and paid to lift the crumbling foundation and put a new one under it. A Bible verse proclaims that “For where two or three are gathered togeth-
er in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” According to Betrix, the pews were sometimes occupied by just that number of people. Throughout the country, the Methodist Church owned significant real estate. However, a decline in congregational sizes has made keeping churches open a concerning issue. “In 2020, the Methodists called the church treasurer and said they wanted to close the building,” Harrington recalled. “We talked about it for about a year before we decided to buy it. Finally, we all decided to invest in it because we really love the church.” The neighbors involved in the project all contributed their talents to make improvements to the str uct ure. One person worked on the f loors, another the HVAC, while someone else helped with the electrical and another, the tree work. People who want to use the church for a special occasion can do so. However, a possible limitation is that the building has no bathrooms or running water. One thing appears reminiscent of the days when Tom Tansley and his family went to the Waretown United Methodist Church. “We had people st andi ng for ou r Christmas Eve service,” said Tracey Betrix. “We haven’t had another since then and aren’t sure when we’ll plan our next one.”
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Continued From Page 1 While the majority of the Board expressed being in favor of the idea of an optional policy for staff, students and visitors for masking up, they stressed the need to follow the state mandate that the governor said was supported by State Health Department guidelines. The issue became a bone of contention since the summer of 2021 with protests and terse words during Board meetings calling for the Board to oppose the state mandate. The complaints carried a possible $1,000 fine or even some jail time but Board member Sal Armato said during a recent
meeting that his charges were thrown out by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. Four other municipal disorderly charges were heard in Lakewood Court that involved Armato’s wife Jessica, Richard Bidnick and two others. “I’m happy to say that the charges filed were found to have no probable cause and were dropped. We still await the outcome of four other residents and I’m sure the judge will rule in their favor as well,” Armato said. He noted that he still had not been assigned to any board committees which Palino previously said was due to his refusal to wear a mask within school buildings where committee meetings would take place. He commended the business administra-
tor and some board members for helping to familiarize him in his role as a new school board member. Palino previously said that any legal costs related to his personal decision to file complaints against residents would be covered by him. He also said he would attend court proceedings on his own time related to those filings.
If an additional closed session meeting is required it would be held but no action would be taken. “One of the reasons we are changing it is that the public is waiting so long for us to come out of the executive session so we will be out of executive session by 7:30 and back for the rest of the meeting,” Clark explained. “We’ll be doing the executive session first then the entire meeting.” The meeting includes Board reports, public comment, resolutions, and Board comments. “We’re trying to make it so the public isn’t sitting around an hour, hour and a half for us to come back. We are trying to streamline it and try to make it more user friendly for everybody,” Palino said.
New Board Meeting Format During the meeting Board member Kim Klaus said that through recommendation of Superintendent Vanessa Clark and other members of the committee, the Board would change the format of their meeting to open first, go to executive session, return to a public meeting at 7:30 p.m.
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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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E ditorial Celebrating Community Here And Around The World On April 18, Micromedia Publications celebrated its 27th anniversary, marked by the introduction of its first weekly newspaper, The Manchester Times, on April 18, 1995. Since then, it has introduced six more weekly newspapers, as well as our website, JerseyShoreOnline.com. In January, in an effort to increase our exposure for the benefit of both our readers and advertisers, we acquired Toms River Online and Bricktown Online, both with highly upgraded content. The first edition of each newspaper contained an editorial entitled “The Importance of Community,” stressing that the strength of our society is based on “the simple associations we make in our community each and every day - we believe the mission of a local newspaper should be to promote the highest ideals of community life,” a commitment which is at the core of our mission. As I think of our mission on a local level, my thoughts turned to the current raging war in Ukraine, and the response of the community of nations. In the words of 19th century political philosopher John Stuart Mill, “The only thing necessary
for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” In response to the brutal and deadly Russian invasion inspired by Vladimir Putin, western democracies have come to the aid of their besieged neighbor. They have provided much-needed military equipment and humanitarian aid, and have accepted refugees who arrive with not much more than the clothes on their backs. Poland, one of them, stepped up big time, welcoming more than two million refugees alone. Make no mistake - this conflict is nothing less than a struggle between good and evil, and Ukraine’s western neighbors must do everything they can to defeat the ambitions of Vladimir Putin and restore the blessing of peace to a fully independent Ukraine. In closing, I want to thank our dedicated employees, without whom the success and quality of our newspapers and online offerings would NOT be possible. To our employees, our readers and our advertisers, thank you for sharing this wonderful journey with us, a journey that will continue for many years to come! Stew Swann Publisher
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Letters To The Editor Farewell To Chief Kudrick Having read two recent articles about former Howell Police Chief Andrew Kudrick, I am both dismayed and nonplussed. Why, I wondered, did PAL seemingly turn its back on their Chief? And then, I read that Chief Kudrick has retired. I have had only two or three encounters with the former Chief. He was teaching a segment of CERT training in Manalapan on a Sunday. The second time, he responded on an Easter Sunday when a tree limb fell onto the car of a guest of a neighbor in our senior community. He removed the limb. Chief Kudrick exudes kindness, authority and professionalism. He deserves to retire after all these years of service, and naturally, I/we support his decision, however sad to lose him as our police chief. Kathy Noyes Howell
Gas Companies To Blame For Price I saw Biden say that the gas companies are to blame for our gas prices going up so I did a little research and it turns out he was right. There are over 9,000 permits that gas companies have to drill for oil in the U.S. Some of these are Biden’s. Some of these were signed by Trump. But the point is, (gas companies) have the ability to drill for oil right now and they’re not. They’d rather just raise the prices at the pump. It makes sense. Why drill for more oil, and do more work, when you can instead just arbitrarily raise prices and make even more money? I Googled “gas companies profit” and it turns out they made $237 billion last year in profit. That means after they paid all their workers
and everything, they still brought in $237 billion. So, why do we have to pay more? Just because they want us to? Ron David Toms River
Van Drew Votes Like A Democrat Jeff Van Drew of Congressional district 2 of NJ was known as a Democrat at one time. Regardless of his party affiliation, Van Drew still seems to be a major part of the Democratic Party but continues to collect Republican support in the South Jersey District. As Van Drew knows, in order to stay in politics, you must be willing to “change things up.” Van Drew voted with Biden’s infrastructure bill in November of ‘21. He has consistently voted against both veterans and our 2nd Amendment, and has voted an overwhelming 122 times in agreeance with left-wing extremist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez during the 116th Congress. However, despite still having Democratic views and voting like a Democrat, Van Drew has gained support from all the South Jersey county GOPs. Sean Pig natelli, Van Drew’s primary opponent, is in high hopes South Jersey will come to their senses. “We absolutely have to wake up! Voting for Biden’s Infrastructure Bill, voting against our veterans, voting against our 2nd Amendment Rights is not what South Jersey wants or deserves. Do we really want to continue to pay higher gas prices? Do we want more veterans homeless? Do we, law-abiding citizens, no longer want the freedom to purchase firearms? For 4 years we’ve endured Democratic policies that continue to hurt South Jersey. We must make a stand!” All polls continue to favor Van Drew in the upcoming primary, but will South
Jersey continue down the Democratic path? “South Jersey knows the polls are never correct. If we want to vote out a 70-year-old, rich and wealthy democrat in disguise, we most certainly will. America will always belong to the middle-class and we have to remind the country of this,” Pignatelli goes on to say. Emails between Pignatelli and County GOPs show the county GOPs had a one track mind on who they would nominate and would not allow any other contenders. With that information now released, voters seem very hesitant to trust the county andsState GOPs. “I am a South Jersey native. To tell me I don’t have your consent or your support; that will just fire my campaign up even more,” Pignatelli stated. The New Jersey Globe published an article in January relating Van Drew and President Biden’s relationship: “Biden names Van Drew Ally who flirted with backing Trump to Top Agriculture Post.” Jonathan Harvey Cape May
Yes, Presidents Should Be Made Fun Of I fully agree with Chris Lundy’s editorial of April 9, 2022 (“Why Can’t We Make Fun Of Presidents Anymore?”). There is no good reason why presidents should be shielded from ridicule. In fact, everyone should be made fun of when appropriate, including retired academics and newspaper editors. It’s a healthy thing. I found some of the wording in Mr. Lundy’s editorial interesting. Why should anyone be concerned with being “branded” a liberal? It’s an obviously positive description. So is ‘RINO’. It means they are Republicans who continue to adhere to their high principles instead of joining the Trump cult. I’ve often made fun of lib-
erals myself, for being too mild and too conservative, for not being more radical in their approach. I expect they would react with displeasure at being branded a conservative, though I’d never accuse them, or anyone, of being a Republican. That would be cruel in this era of Republican irrationality, manifested in their inexplicable belief that the election was stolen or their reluctance to acknowledge the fact that Trump belongs in prison. Some of these people are sufficiently warped in their thinking to find disguised obscenities amusing when directed at our far too conservative current president. I poke fun at him regularly for his reluctance to bring criminal charges against his criminal predecessor. Since moving to southern Ocean County I’ve been delighted to discover the sophisticated sense of humor that so many of my neighbors have. Their ‘Trump’ banners are clearly meant to be an ironic comment intended to amuse. No one can really be that stupid. John Marcinski Barnegat
Answer To Private School Bus Issue Many years ago, when my wife and I decided the consolidation of three districts into one West Orange High School had major educational issues. Having attended school board meetings we were told class size could be up to 30 youngsters. Research showed, a private girl school would be a better choice for our only child. We were effective in having the costs of bussing removed from our property taxes. At that time the amount was about $187 - per youngster. Based upon the decision not to bus private school youngsters in the Lacy District, parents should demand a refund of any bussing budgeted amounts. Sal Sorce Manahawkin
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Legislators: State Should Reimburse Towns For Veterans’ Tax Exemption
TRENTON - Consistent with the policy of “state mandate – state pay,” the 9th District Delegation is calling for the passage of their legislation to require the State to annually reimburse each municipality for the cost of complying with the State mandate of exempting disabled veterans from paying property taxes. The legislation, S-163 and A-736, introduced by Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf, and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove would also require the state to provide funding to municipalities to
cover the administrative costs associated with the veterans’ property tax relief program. The Delegation issued the following statement: “Municipalities should be reimbursed by Trenton for the costs associated with the disabled veterans’ property tax exemption, as it is a state mandate. This would be consistent with the policy of ‘state mandate – state pay.’ Moreover, it would enable municipalities to provide property tax relief, which remains the top issue of taxpayers who are finding New
Jersey increasingly unaffordable. “More than 900 veterans living in our Legislative District receive this property tax relief benefit. However, since this is an unfunded state mandate, the cost of the exemption, which amounts to millions of dollars, is passed on to all other taxpayers in their respective municipalities. “Given the considerable number of veterans residing in our area, this policy of non-reimbursement disparately impacts our Legislative District, just as the state’s broken school
funding formula and toll increases. “No one would argue that disabled veterans and their families are more than deserving of this benefit in view of the tremendous sacrifices by these individuals in service to their country. It’s important to note that our constituent municipalities do an incredible job of assisting qualified veterans applying for the property tax exemption and other programs. Therefore, the state should be obligated to cover the costs associated with property tax exemption.”
Senators Want Health Care Enrollment Period After COVID Emergency Over
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) joined a group of colleagues in calling on the Biden Administration to ensure that seniors currently enrolled in Medicaid have a smooth path to health care coverage after the COVID-19 public health emergency ends. The letter calls on Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to establish a special enrollment period for these beneficiaries to sign up for coverage, and waive any related late-enrollment fees they may have accrued. “We appreciate the important services and supports that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has administered to help older Americans utilize telehealth, access COVID-19 testing, vaccines and
treatment free of charge, and maintain comprehensive coverage,” wrote the Senators to Administrator Brooks-LaSure. “However, as the threat of the virus begins to subside and the Biden Administration considers terminating the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), we are concerned that the Medicare beneficiaries may experience avoidable gaps in coverage.” Provisions of the bipartisan Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ensured that children, working adults and seniors alike could retain their health insurance coverage through the ensuing period of extreme economic uncertainty and volatility. Both the funding and coverage provisions of the FFCRA will expire upon termination of the PHE, at which
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point states will begin to remove ineligible individuals from their Medicaid programs. “We urge you to provide a smooth transition to Medicare coverage for these seniors through a special enrollment period, and to exempt them from any financial penalties that would otherwise be assessed for late enrollment,” the Senators continued. “CMS and stakeholder partners should conduct extensive outreach to raise awareness
among seniors of this coverage change, and ensure they have the tools and information necessary to choose the Medicare coverage option that works best for them.” Joining Sen. Menendez in sending this letter were Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Bob Casey, Jr. (D-Pa.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.).
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leading up to the March 3 meeting: I was on an approved vacation proved by Mr. DeGeorge on February 10. My first and only written discipline was given on January 24 of this year and it was made due to a medical emergency with a doctor’s note provided. I trained my staff and secretary to address any concerns during my absence.” DeCaro added that her work is still continuing to be used and said all her reports were submitted ahead of schedule and onsite reviews and health inspections were all satisfactory. She challenged the accusation that she was unavailable saying she was available beyond her 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. required time including while in the hospital recovering from surgery while on approved sick time and vacation time. She added she was available to cook and serve during staff shortages. She also noted a congratulatory visit to the school district by Congressman Andy Kim that involved appreciating her department and staff. She read off a list of awards presented outside the district involving her role that she had received that “were unacknowledged which proves the positive impact I have made in this school district in the last four years.” Among her accomplishments she said she increased breakfast participation by more than 78% and developed the COVID users template used by the entire district. She also claimed to have reversed profit losses in the department for the first time in years. She received applause as she left the podium from the audience largely made up of Lacey Teacher Education Association members.
Continued From Page 1 said a “major issue” caused the repeat of the second recommendation to think more globally. She also failed to file state reporting on time and these recommendations formed the basis for a corrective action plan. Her attendance was also a cause of a memo in her record in January 2022. Incidents of being absent without notice were stated as was her availability to be contacted by district personnel including the superintendent. “These incidents happened numerous times prior to this,” DeGeorge said. He added she was put on administrative leave until the outcome of the night’s discussion. An issue of an athletic event came up that DeCaro was reported to have been involved with in February which alleged she was rude to district staff and parents and “allegedly threatening one of our employees if that employee did not cover certain aspects of those actions,” DeGeorge added. DeGeorge said that “in our opinion the principals of due process and discipline have been followed in this matter and support the superintendent’s recommendation.” That recommendation was to sever the continued service by DeCaro to the school district. The recommendation came to terminate employment. During the meeting DeCaro spoke knowing the decision had been made. “This decision was not made based on my work performance and availability. The events
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Continued From Page 1 of t hei r i nvolve me nt i n t he D OJ’s School-Student Problem Identification a nd Re solut ion of Iss ue s Toget he r (School-SPIRIT) program. Although Barnegat Township School District Super visor of Guidance Dr. Leah Purpuri stepped in last minute as one of the program’s facilitators, the balance of the adult participants came from outside the school community. Dr. Roxanne Bar nes and Jen Saropolous are both local business owners. Agent Michael Colwell par ticipated in the program on behalf of the Ocean C ou nt y P r o s e c ut or’s of f ic e, wh i le M icha el McMa nu s re pre se nt e d t he Bar negat VFW. Michael David and Matthew Lattimer of the Department of Justice led the program, which began with training the facilitators the day before they met with the students. Many already had familiarity with dispute resolution. During the two consecutive mor ni ng s , t he fa ci l it at or s p a i r e d u p i n teams to engage the students in small g roups conce r n i ng t he issue s t hey fou nd most pressi ng i n t he m idd le school. A mong the major complaints that surfaced focused on the school’s disciplinar y procedures. “How many of you guys get called dow n a nd w r it ten up for st uf f you don’t deserve?” asked one male student. “You get points and there may be teachers that have it out for you and they get away with it, because they’re the top authority.” Eig ht h g r a de r A ide n Sa rop olou s said he also said it didn’t make sense that you could get written up twice for the same thing. Others suggested it amounted to a for m of double jeopardy. “Plus, it’s harder to work down points than it is to get them,” Aiden said. “The whole point system in general is ver y biased and extremist at some point.” An accumulation in points can result in lack of privileges like the inabilit y to par ticipate in school t r ips or dances. Students suggested they should have the abilit y to reduce points by volunteer time, cleaning up or helping teachers. Other prog ram pa r t icipa nts complained that the whole school seems to get punished for the actions of a few. They cited the closing down of bathrooms because of problems with v a n d a l i s m p r o p a g a t e d b y Ti k To k challenges. “The school changes so many r ules due to one person’s actions,” agreed an eighth-g rade st udent. “One person will get in trouble and the whole school w ill have to pay for it. It’s unfair because I didn’t do anything wrong, and I get good grades and do my schoolwork.”
The Southern Ocean Times, April 23, 2022, Page 9 The seventh and eighth grade students also cited issues with a math program called My Path, and wanted their FLEX time changed to something more geared to free time. “There should be more diversity in what we talk about as far as African things,” said Nazir King. Damenonah Loftland said that she’d also li ke to see more teachers that looked li ke her discussing some of t he subje ct mat e r ials. She t houg ht it would be more comfor table when someone that looked like her talked about slaver y since it was something that happened to her culture. Male st udents ad mit ted that they found the school’s dress code to be u nd u ly h a rd , a lt hou g h t hey d id n’t li ke the school’s position on hoodies. While they acknowledged that it was or iginally initiated as a safet y issue whe n m a sk i ng wa s i n pla ce, they thoug ht the rest r ict ion should be lifted. Students also discussed issues regarding bullying and disrespect from peers. They felt that an adult should intervene in circumstances that can’t be ignored or that peer mediation might also help. The Brackman School received national attention when a Lakewood school district attorney said the girls’ basketball team directed racially motivated slurs against the visiting team. Barnegat Township school district leaders conducted an internal investigation and determined that the allegations against the team were unfounded. It appeared the inappropriate remarks came from spectators at the game. Lattimer, who works as part of the DOJ’s Community Relations Service, contacted the district and offered to partner with the SPIRIT program. In breakout rooms, students said they felt the overwhelming majority of their friends agreed that it was inappropriate to use racial slurs. “It’s most probably something they hear at home,” one eighth grader remarked. “You know after third grade they stopped those cool assemblies where they told us we needed to be good people,” said Aiden. “It really shows. We’re not all that kind to each other and I think we need to be reminded that kindness is key.” A majority of seven grade students, as well as some eighth-grade students were selected to join the SPIRIT council to work with school administrators to improve the school’s climate and culture. “You guys have the ability to make change above anyone else,” reminded Colwell. “… You guys and gals will make that change, especially in the areas we talked about as far as how we treat each other. I heard a lot of kindness and treating people with respect….I am very impressed and just remind you to be very reasonable when you’re tr ying to make your changes.” “A lways be rea sonable,” Colwell continued. “Remember the other side too, has some limitations.” Writer Stephanie A. Faughnan also served as a facilitator at this event.
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Art Honor Society Induction Ceremony
─Photo courtesy Southern Regional Emily Whitehead, Hailey McCallum, Caeley McCarty, Cheyenne Grillman, Makena Bentivegna, Sophia Bates, Gianna DeBruyn, Darla Housley, Lia Majorossy, Ashley Pierson, Leena Weigman, Olivia Williams, Readers: Anneliese Paris & Emily Myers Missing from Photo: Hannah Vogel MANAHAWKIN – Southern Regional Ar t Honor Society inducted 13 new members on March 29. The induction, held at the Long Beach Island Foundation for Arts & Sciences in Loveladies, coincided with the grand opening of the Southern Regional Art Show.
The show features artwork from a variety of mediums created by the talented students in the art program, grades 7 to 12. You may f ind out more about the show and the Southern Regional Art Instructors by going to lbifoundation. org/exhibitions.
Forked River Old Guard Meeting
FORKED RIVER – The Forked River Old Guard, a non-affiliated social club for men 55 and older, meets every Monday at the Lacey Township Community Hall on the
corner of Route 9 North and East Lacey Rd. Social hour begins at 9 a.m. followed by a general membership meeting at 10 a.m. New members welcome.
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An Industry Leader In: ─Photo courtesy Southern Regional MANAHWK I N – Congrat ulations Souther n Regional Girls Basketball senior Cuinn Deely on being named t h e 2 0 21-2 0 2 2 S h o r e C o n f e r e n c e
Basketball Coaches Association Scholarship recipient. She is pictured w it h Poi nt Be a ch He a d C oa ch Jay Lagomarsino.
Comic Book And Japanese Style Manga Drawing LACEY – Lacey Recreation will be holding Comic Book and Japanese Style Manga Drawing sessions. Students will learn how to illustrate a story or idea using these techniques. Starting with perspective and tones, inking and basic drawing concepts. They use canson art board, drawing pencils, drawing paper,
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─Photo courtesy Southern Regional MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations to the Southern Regional Boys Lacrosse Team on defeating Brick Memorial 11-2 on April 6. With the win, Coach John Pampalone earned his 200th career win. Rams improve to 3 & 0 on the year.
Spring Running Camp
MANAHAWKIN – This is an extension of the Summer/Fall Running Camps and is in conjunction with the Southern Regional High School Boys Track Team. This is a 5-week running camp to keep the youth of the area active during the school year. The camp will be organized and run by Southern Track Head Coach, Scott Baker, and be similar to the previous Summer /Fall Running Camps. Activities will be based on students’ ages/abilities but will be focused on
movement and fun. The camp will take place Monday nights from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. beginning on April 25 and ending on May 23, at the Southern High School Track. This is open to any student that is enrolled in kindergarten to 6th grade and the cost is $50 and will include a t-shirt. (All proceeds benefit the Track Program for uniforms, equipment, and awards). Cash or check made out to “Southern Regional” should be brought to the first camp.
SADD Members Present Vaping Health Information MANAHAWKIN – On March 25, the SADD club members (Students Against Destructive Decisions), in conjunction with the DART Prevention Coalition, presented the program “Out of Thin Air: What You Need to Know About Vapes” to 7 th grade health classes at
the Southern Regional Middle School. Southern Regional social worker Heidi Hartmann worked together with SADD advisor Danyl Grose to make this event possible. The program was well-received, and the day was considered a success by all.
Storm Team Pinelands Presenter Day
MANAHAWKIN – Mr. Joel Mott of the Pinelands Commission spoke to the Storm Team students on April 1 to educate them about the importance of the Pine Barrens. He discussed the unique ecosystem, its
water, soil, flora and fauna. The students especially enjoyed the recorded sounds of the frogs and bird species. The students worked in groups to identify some of the birds in our ecosystem.
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National Athletic Trainers Month
─Photo courtesy Southern Regional MANAHAWKIN – On April 1, the opening night of baseball, the Southern Athletic program represented by Southern Baseball players Eddie Lange and Carson Wolek presented Southern
Athletic Trainer Nick Scaramazza with a Cer tif icate of Appreciation and a gift card for National Athletic Trainers Month. Thank you for all you do for Southern Athletics.
Veolia Integrates With Suez
NEW JERSEY – Veolia North America (VNA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Veolia Group, announces the integration of its businesses with Suez’s assets in the United States and Canada, following the completion of the combination of the two companies, which was announced earlier this year. This positions VNA with 10,000 employees as the leading water and wastewater treatment company in the US for cities and municipalities. In North America, Veolia is already active in water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting through its decarbonization offerings as well as resource recovery, including the recycling of wind turbine blades. The combination of the strengths and assets of the two companies will bring inno-
vation and enhanced resources to strongly support the ecological transformation of the U.S. water sector and to contribute to the country’s 2030 carbon neutrality goals. The main areas of transformational innovations will include: • Water and wastewater treatment: expanded opportunities to create water reclamation and reuse programs that preserve and recycle water resources. • Waste management: investments in hazardous waste management that ensure the safe and reliable disposal of materials that otherwise would pose a threat to natural resources. • Energy: expanded opportunities to reduce or avoid carbon emissions and enable energy efficiency for cities and industries working to achieve greater sustainability and resilience goals.
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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)
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Signs It’s Time To Upgrade Your Hearing Aid Technology
You can usually tell when something needs to be replaced - your smartphone screen is cracked, or your vacuum smells hot. But what about your hearing devices? Here are five signs you need new technology: Malfunction: When you perform all the recommended maintenance diligently, but things are still going wrong, it’s time to consider new devices. If replaced batteries drain quickly or sounds remain muffled after a wax guard change, for instance, consider that a red flag. Occasional repairs are normal; persistent problems that resist troubleshooting aren’t. Change in Hearing: Your hearing changes over time due to age, exposure to noise, and health events. We can often adjust your programming to meet your new needs, but sometimes your hearing changes so much that you need a different level of technology. Costly Repairs: Replacement parts for older hearing aid models are often scarce, especially if the model is discontinued. Think of your devices like a car: If repairing them costs so much that it makes more sense to replace them, go ahead and spring for a newer model. The general rule of thumb is pay for the repair once, but never twice!
Change in Lifestyle: When your lifestyle changes, your tech might need to follow suit. Took up a sport? You’ll probably need moisture resistance. Switched from an office job to a job outdoors? You’re likely experiencing a different level of noise. Technological Advances: You might not realize just how far technology has advanced - with better filtering of background noise, the ability to pinpoint fine-tuning capabilities, and the option to stream sound from your smartphone to your hearing aids. High-tech hearing is just an upgrade away. What does dedicated hearing care mean to us? • We’re neighbors. We’re independent and part of your community. • We focus on you. We ensure we understand you and your hearing goals. • We educate. We help you make an informed decision. • We follow up. You get follow-ups, tech clean and checks, and reprogramming for the life of the hearing aids. Wondering if it’s time to upgrade? Contact us for a complimentary consultation and tech demo! Your hearing goals are our goals as well. We can be reached at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin).
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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Nutritional Status Matters in Parkinson’s Disease
By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
April is Parkinson’s awareness month, and as such I have been studying the condition to see if there is anything new or of interest, especially in the way of natural medicine. Parkinson’s disease (PD) impacts 10 million people worldwide, and each year, 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with it. Men seem to be more likely to develop the condition. According to a new prevalence study, as the population ages, the number of people diagnosed with PD increases with age, regardless of sex. I looked at a prevalence map and Montana and North Dakota’s have the fewest number of people (about 1,400 and 2,000 people respectively), whereas California and Florida top the list with the most people with PD (85,000 and 64,000 people respectively). There are websites that offer much more detail regarding symptoms of PD but a few telltale signs include tremor in the hands, slowed movements, muscle rigidity, poor balance, fatigue, or a distorted sense of smell. Among the cognitive signs and symptoms, you may have disturbing dreams, restless sleep, confusion at night, anxiety, dementia or difficulty with comprehension. I could write a book on the medications and how to use them properly, but that is not the focus of my article today. I’m planning to give you nutritional options and some understanding of vitamin deficiencies, and how that impacts your prognosis. During my research, I found some interesting findings about nutrients that might be useful for
you. Here are some nutrients which may play an important adjunctive role in your PD protocol: Vitamin B12 or Methylcobalamin. We know that the B complex family of vitamins is important for proper nerve health. There is an important relationship between B12 specifically and Parkinson’s. We know that people with peripheral neuropathy are often deficient in B12. And it’s not just peripheral, there was a study in 2014 that found that B12 deficiency is one cause of SNF (Small Fiber Neuropathy). Test yourself with an “Methylmalonic Acid” test along with “Serum B12.” Vitamin D. A 2019 study was among several others that determined vitamin D deficiency could impact the outcome for people with PD. Keeping levels of D up high enough is difficult for the elderly too, it’s hard to get enough sunlight, and even if they do, their body doesn’t sulfate it, or convert it properly due to mild liver or kidney compromise. Fish Oil. Sometimes tremors respond to DHA fish oil, and this could be a promising strategy to slow down the progression. Remember, even if our drugs are useful, they don’t cure it, so this natural omega 3 fatty acid is probably safe, and might be slightly effective for the management of tremors and other symptoms in the early stages. Ask your doctor of course, because fish oils are blood thinners. If you would like to more about this, I can email you a longer version of this article, sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com.
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STAFFORD – The Ocean County Library Stafford Branch is pleased to present Phil Bruschi’s live performance and discussion, “The Brylcreem Boys – Singers of Early Rock & Roll,” on May 3 at 2 p.m. The multi-talented singer and storyteller turns back time to the late ‘50s and early ‘60s, when teen singing idols in slick pompadour haircuts lip-synced their hits on television shows and in clubs, resorts, school gyms, amusement parks, and films. Attendees will learn little-known details about Paul Anka, Bobby Darin, Neil Sedaka, Dion DiMucci, Bobby Vee, Bobby Rydell, Freddy Cannon, Jimmy Clanton, Gene Pitney, and Frankie Avalon, and will hear Phil perform many of their best-known hits. Phil will also invite audience members to share their own experiences and knowledge of the pre-Beatles pop music era. Registration at theoceancountylibrary. org/events is required for this free program, sponsored by The Friends of the Stafford Library. For more information, visit the Stafford Branch, 129 North Main Street, call 609597-3381, or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.
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By Marc S. Galella, Esq. of R.C. Shea and Associates A Caregiver Agreement is a written contract entered into between a person needing care and a person providing care. Usually, the Caregiver Agreement is between an adult child and a parent, a relative or a friend. Through the use of a Caregiver Agreement, the disabled or elderly person can transfer money to family members as compensation rather than as a gift. A properly prepared Agreement specifically lists what services the child is to provide to the parent and at what price. The Agreement must be in writing and entered into before the compensated services are rendered. Since the caregiver child is getting “paid” they must report the income for tax purposes. In some cases, the parent may be able to deduct the payments as a medical expense. The advantages of having a Caregiver Agreement include establishing clear caregiver compensation, providing a practical housing arrangement and assisting a Medicaid plan. Family members overwhelmingly provide the care for elderly and disabled loved ones at home. Although it’s a labor of love, taking care of ailing loved ones also has a market value, meaning that caretakers can be paid as a way to protect assets. It’s only fair that the child who is caring for the parent should be paid for the services. When a caregiver’s compensation is memorialized in a legal document, allegations by other siblings are minimized because the contract spells out the details. Further, to protect family relationships, it’s recommended that all
family members agree with the Arrangement even if they are not parties to the agreement. By having a Caregiver Agreement the parent may be able to avoid a nursing facility by providing for the parent to be able to remain in the parent’s home or the home of the caregiver instead of a nursing facility. A Caregiver Agreement can also be part of a Medicaid plan. As long as the Agreement is correctly drafted, and both parties abide by its terms, funds payable to the caregiver under the Agreement will accelerate Medicaid eligibility. Since payments are made for the services rendered, they should not be treated as gifts. This will thwart Medicaid penalties as a result of giving money directly to the caregiver child. Since caregiver agreements transfer money over a period of time, they are better entered into sooner rather than later. The child should consider the following points if the child feels uncomfortable about taking money to care for the parent: A third party caregiver would get paid for caring and giving room and board to the parent; If the parent were to apply for Medicaid, money that the child could have been paid for legitimately caring for their parent will instead be paid to the nursing home as part of a Medicaid spend down. A proper Caregiver Agreement can be a valuable elder-law planning tool in the right circumstances. Contact our office to see if a Caregiver Agreement makes sense for you.
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TOMS RIVER – The Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College will transform into 17th century Salem this month when the OCC Repertory Theater Company presents Arthur Miller’s classic, “The Crucible,” at the Black Box Theater. The popular play, which originally premiered in 1953 and won the Tony Award for Best Play, is a fictionalized account of Massachusetts Bay colonists accused of witchcraft in 1692 and the infamous trials that followed. The story focuses on a young farmer, his wife, and a young servant girl who maliciously causes the wife’s arrest. When the farmer brings the girl to court to expose her lies, a monstrous course of bigotry and deceit is terrifyingly depicted. Instead of saving
─Photo courtesy Ocean County College his wife, the farmer finds himself also accused of witchcraft, and ultimately condemned along with a host of others. The Crucible is directed by Paul Chalakani and presented by special arrangement with Dramatist Play Service, Inc. Performances: April 23 – 7:30 p.m. April 24 – 2 p.m. April 29 – 7:30 p.m. April 30 – 2 & 7:30 p.m. May 1 – 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors/ students. To purchase, contact the Grunin Center at 732-255-0500 or visit grunincenter.org.
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Moving Sale - New Ocean Kayak, salt and freshwater poles, reels, tackle, deer stands, all types of waters-boots, size 9. Many new barely used, tools, antiques, Lenox, Many household items. Beautiful set of 8 brand new dishes, (each plate original cost $11.00, entire set priced to sell.) Brand new baking items and cake decorating items. Industrial meat grinder, etc. chest freezer. Vietnam memorialBiela (A Mohogany Huey made in Vietnam, helmet with liner, Prick 25 Vietnam phone, stereos, several new flat screen TV"s, skateboard, backpacks, A beautiful Black 2002 Ford Thunderbird with hard and soft cover, round window on back, Excellent condition. Brand new Duopot, Brand new Hamilton beach mixer on stand with bowl,cloths cheap too much to list. Please text Chris at 732-664-3605 April 16,17 and April 23,24. For directions. (18)
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)
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AUTHENTIC PUERTO RICAN PASTELES - Pork or chicken. Masa made from green bananas, yautia, plantains & potatos. $40/dozen. Call / text 908-770-8537 (19) MOVING SALE - Bedroom Set. Night Table, Dresser, Queen size. Many new & used items, Tools, Fishing merchandise, Christmas, Linens. You name it. Worth the trip. Friday April 29, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday April 30, 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. Sunday May 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 98 Storm Jib Ct. Bayville N.J. 08721 (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, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Buying World War II - Swords, bayoivets, helnets, hats, medals, uniforms and related items. All Countries. 609-581-8290. Email mymilitarytoys@optonline.net. (20) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Jazz. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (22)
Black Hyundai Sonata - 06' for sale. Many new parts recently installed. Asking 4900 OBO. Email L42534253@gmail.com or call 732-915-5812. (19)
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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. (20) 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! HELP WANTED: Part-time Custodian - Needed for senior development in Whiting, N.J. Please call for interview: 732-350-4443. (18)
FULL TIME LAYOUT DESIGNER/ PRODUCTION ASSISTANT - Micromedia Publications is looking for an innovative and creative individual to join our production team. Duties will include layout of newspapers and support for our general manager, production manager and graphic artist. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign preferred but will train. Strong communication, typography skills and time management are a must. Please e-mail resume to Jason at jallentoff@jerseyshoreonline.com (t/n)
Laundromat Attendant For FT/PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (22)
Art C Sears from ACS Plumbing & Mechanical - is looking for a few good plumbers and or HVACR. Good pay and lots of work. 732915-5998 CALL ASAP. (18)
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)
This is an official request for Professional/consultants who will stand as our regional representative - to run logistics, Book/record Keeper for the company. We are only looking for individuals or companies from the USA. for more details contact Robert Edward at larrysmithinc912@gmail.com (18) 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. $1000 sign on bonus. Call 732-363-5530 or email dtoms river2nj3@goddardschools.com to schedule an interview today! (t/n)
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)
Part-time Custodian Wanted For Adult Community in Whiting. Custodial hours Mon-Fri 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Extra hours a few nights per month. Saturday evenings and set-up and break down for Sunday Bingo. ($20 per hour for Bingo) Weekends a must. Please fax resume to 732-3502838 or call 732-350-2656. (19)
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)
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)
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)
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Services Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)
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) We Can Help - Housecleaning, shopping, window cleaning, office cleaning, painting, laundry, carpet cleaning, and also we can help with phone calls, typing, bookkeeping, clerical work, reset in store. Very good price. Call 848-287-3944. (21) Animal Lovers - Volunteers needed to help feed homeless cats 1 or 2 days weekly. Call 732-3672932, leave message. (47)
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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)
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. (18) Music Lessons In Your Home By state certified instrumental music teacher. Please call 732-3504427 for more information. Senior citizens very welcome. (20) 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) 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)
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) 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) Cheap Painting Done Rite 35yrs exp, free est.732-506-7787, cell 646-643-7678. (20) Skilled Work Man For Hire On all pace home repair restoration service own tools and truck call 201-546-2656. (20) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (39)
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) 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) 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)
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By Chris Lundy OCEAN COU NTY – You can safely shred and recycle your documents at special events throughout the county. The locations will be open through their allotted time or until the tr uck is full. All of the documents will be destroyed conf identially on site. Keep i n mi nd, this is for residents only; businesses are not allowed. Stay in your vehicle at all times. Residents are allowed to bring a maximum of f ive f ile boxes or clear bags (no black bags). You are welcome to bring re-useable containers. This is only for paper, not books or junk mail. You can’t bring batteries,
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elect ronics, photos, x-rays, or CDs. If you bring unacceptable items, the entire load might be rejected. You don’t have to live in the town in order to bring your documents there. You just have to live in Ocean County. Barnegat: Sat u rday, September 24, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the recycling center at 5 Lippencott Avenue Beachwood: Sat u rd ay, October 22, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the municipal complex lot, 1600 Pinewald Road Berkeley: Saturday, April 2, from 9 a.m. until noon in the recycling center lot, 630 Pinewald-Keswick Road Brick: Saturday, October 15, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the public works
yard, 836 Ridge Road Jack son: Sat u rd ay, Ju ne 4, f rom 9 a.m. until noon, in the rear lot of the municipal building, 95 W. Veterans Highway Lacey: Saturday, September 17, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the recycling center lot, 820 Municipal Lane Lakewood: Friday, May 6, from 9 a.m. until noon at the public works yard, 1 America Avenue Little Egg Harbor: Saturday, May 14, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the community center lot, 319 W. Calabreeze Way Manchester: Saturday, September 10, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the soccer f ield at 101 S. Colonial Drive
Point Pleasant Borough: Sat urday, June 25, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the high school’s rear lot, 2300 Panther Path Ship Bot tom: Sat u rday, October 1, f rom 9 a.m. u ntil noon, at the municipal boat ramp, W 10 th Street and Shore Avenue Stafford: Saturday, April 23, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the recycling center at 370 Haywood Road Toms R iver: Fr iday, May 20, f rom 9 a.m. until noon, at the River wood parking lot, 250 River wood Drive Waretown: Saturday, June 18, from 9 a.m. until noon, at the municipal complex, 50 Railroad Avenue
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Photo Of The Week
Sunsets along the Jersey Shore are usually beautiful no matter what time of year. Here’s a recent one in Ocean County that is simply stunning, captured by photographer Michelle Brooks. Want to see your pix in our papers? Email your snaps to photos@jerseyshoreonline.com
No Injuries From Barnegat House Fire By Alyssa Riccardi BARNEGAT – A woman was able to safely escape from a three-alarm fire that destroyed her home, officials said. About nine fire companies, three rescue squads and law enforcement responded to the fire on Central Avenue in Barnegat around 2:30 p.m. on April 15. The woman inside the home was initially unaware of the fire, Barnegat Light Volunteer Fire Co said, but she was able to get out safely. Due to the blaze, the home took extensive damage with a partial collapse of the rear of the house. The fire had partially extended to the neighboring house, but the home was saved with little damage, Barnegat
Light Volunteer Fire Co. said. “All occupants were already evacuated safely and Station 11 assisted in extinguishment and overhaul on the third-floor division. Due to compromise conditions to the stairwells inside, members gained access via ground ladders,” Barnegat Township Volunteer Fire Co. Station 11 said. The following volunteer fire companies responded to the scene: Barnegat Township, Barnegat Light, High Point, Surf City, Ship Bottom, Beach Haven, Stafford Township, Parkertown, Forked River and Tuckerton. At this time, the cause of the fire is under investigation by the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s office.
Ocean Animal Shelters Free Rabies Clinics
OCEAN COUTNY – A free rabies clinics will be held at the Ocean Animal Shelters. Both of their facilities offer free rabies vaccinations available for the public for cats and dogs. By appointment only: Call to schedule today. Jackson (Northern OCAF) 1st and 3 rd Wednesday of each month: 732-657-8086 Manahawkin (Southern OCAF) 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month: 609-978-0127 Clinics run from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and take a total of 60 appointments per clinic. There is a maximum of four pets per person. Cats and dogs only, kittens need to be at least three pounds for vaccination, puppies
need to be at least 12 weeks of age. Dogs must be restrained on a proper fitting collar or harness and leash. Cats need to be secured in a carrier. If your pet has received a prior rabies vaccination, bring in the certificate, or vet records indicating the vaccination, and the vaccine your pet receives will be valid for three years. If you do not have proof of a prior rabies vaccination, or if it is the first time your pet is receiving the vaccination, the shot will be valid for 1 year. Please bring the proof of prior vaccination with you, as they will not be able to look up anything or contact your veterinarian when we are in the middle of the clinic.
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Around The Jersey Shore Touch-Some-Trucks Event During BlueClaws Game On April 23
-Photo courtesy BlueClaws JERSEY SHORE – The outfield concourse at ShoreTown Ballpark will be filled with trucks and other vehicles on April 23 for Touch-Some-Trucks Day! The event, which takes place during that afternoon’s BlueClaws game, begins when the gates open at 3 p.m. First pitch is set for 4:05 p.m. There will be a wide variety of organizations on hand including police, fire, EMT, and military organizations. Trucks will line the outfield concourse adjacent to the Sand Bar and around to the Chick-fil-A Fan Zone in left-center field. Fans can go out and explore the wide variety of vehicles and learn more about the organizations from each representative on hand. Be sure to stay after the game when Kids Run the Bases thanks to Children’s Spe-
cialized Hospital, an RWJBarnabas Health facility. “We work hard to put on a series of fun events like this one that surrounds a great family day at the ballpark,” said BlueClaws Team President Joe Ricciutti. “Touch-SomeTrucks is an event that we were able to bring back this year and it should be a great day for families from all over the Jersey Shore!” There is no additional charge to participate in the event though a game ticket is required for entry. Tickets are available for the event online at BlueClaws.com. On April 24 is Buster’s Birthday! First pitch is at 1:05 p.m. and gates open at 12 p.m. Like every Sunday, members of the Jenkinson’s Boardwalk BlueClaws Kids Club eat free thanks to Sabrett.
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Around The Jersey Shore Toms River Students Experience The Joy Of Field of Dreams
By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – Apparently, the innovator of Toms River’s Field of Dreams literally wants no stone unturned when it comes to the upcoming grand opening of the complex. Fifteen minutes before Christian Kane expected area students to arrive by bus, Kane was busy raking gravel into a section designated for sponsorship plates. No task appears too menial for the Toms River high school statistics teacher who says the nightmare that changed his family’s life could happen to anyone. Kane’s son Gavin suffered devastating injuries when he was just a small child involved in a motor vehicle accident. After realizing there is a lack of activities available for people of all ages with special needs, Kane came up with the Field of Dreams complex. For starters, the designs of the baseball field, miniature golf course, and basketball and bocce ball courts eliminate issues for wheelchair-bound players. Toms River students with a variety of challenges came to give the facility for a test run a couple of weeks ago. The adaptive playground area was immediately overrun with groups of four taking turns on adult size teeter tooters, while others cascaded down slides, and hopped on swings. A bunch of guys took up a game of hoops and quickly deter mined they could use a lever to raise and lower the basketball backboard. Smiles and giggles erupted as some took their first jumps on the trampoline that holds up to 650 pounds and can accommodate a wheelchair. Kane guided members of the Toms River school district’s administrative team on a tour and pointed out some of the less obvious features of the outdoor facility. “There’s a public reading area over here,” said Kane. “In between these two concrete slabs, you’ll also find gaming tables for chess, checkers and backgammon.” Inclusion represents another key feature of the complex. Kane told the school administrators that he expected that student volunteers would be on hand daily from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. This would give families a chance to see their loved ones enjoy a game with someone else and
promote interaction. The Toms River Field of Dreams has been five years in the making with Kane spearheading efforts to find the money to make it possible. He said he began the process by telling his story and was able to raise $2 million in cash. “This was done between the naming rights for everything you see,” Kane shared. “There’s obviously the signage, and pavers and grants.” With the entire cost of the project at $3 million, Kane said he still needed another $200,000-$300,000 to get things done. Previous donations didn’t take into account increases in expenses for things like lumber and even fuel. As a statistics instructor, Kane teaches students to collect data and analyze it. Kane paused for a second during his presentation and seemingly measured the results of his test run with the students busy at play. “Hear those sounds?” asked Kane. “That’s what’s we’re looking to hear, and it’s really cool how they’re doing things.” While some students hit harmonious instruments to make melodious vibrations, the real joy came from deep within them. Non-verbal kids had no problems expressing their delight. “It sounds like there’s music playing,” said one of the district administrators about the laughter. Kane also has designated areas for community gardens and said that a lot of organizations have already agreed to come and take care of them. Many work with adults with disabilities who will be able to give the 21+ crowd something to do with purpose. Students from Toms River East who work with Channel 21 were also on hand to film the first busload of kids to experience the new complex. Once again, the teacher in Kane appeared as he suggested this represented just one example of working together. “My goal is that we become the number one inclusion district,” Kane said. “Not in the state, but in the whole country.” Toms River’s Field of Dreams has a special event planned for its grand opening on Saturday, April 30, 2022, from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. While registration is required during those hours, the complex is open to the public that same day from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m.
2nd Annual Spring Craft Fair
STAFFORD – The Stafford Township EMS Auxiliary has announced their 2nd Annual Spring Craft Fair on April 23 from
12 to 4 p.m. They will be starting to accept vendors very soon. Stay tuned for details and reach out if you have any questions!
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of APR 23 - Apr 29
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Put on something fun or festive when you go out. You might be the center of attention so you should look your best. Stay centered in your confidence so you can respond to constructive criticism by learning the lesson. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): All you really need to be happy is within you once you learn to find it. Accept a well-meant gift with good grace. Take a moment to gather your thoughts before responding in the week to come and use the diplomatic approach. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your practical side might be on display in the week ahead. Impulsivity could lead to a poor decision, give thought to the long-term sustainability of something you are considering before you make your move. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Apply your imagination and you will be able to come up with fun and creative ideas for the Easter holiday or something else. Find ways to inspire others. In the upcoming week, a key relationship should improve. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your job or business might prevent you from enjoying the sights and scents of springtime. Skepticism can come in handy in the next few days -- later in the week you may enjoy relief from an intense situation. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Simple things make the day special, and you may enjoy having time that is isn’t filled with tasks. If your inclination is toward the exotic, indulge yourself while you can. Later in the week you may be less easygoing.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A holiday social event could give you a reason to dress up in springtime colors and spend time with loved ones. Some unexpected help could make you feel supported and cared for and set the tone for a great week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Neighborhood and community events could offer a perfect excuse to spend festive time with your friends and family. Interesting people and conversations could be just what you need in the week ahead. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): This may be a week when you enjoy getting closer to the earth. Sit in the sun for some vitamin D, commune with nature and enjoy the beauties of spring flowers. Find balance and harmony with a loved one. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Enjoy Easter festivities or cook up some other fun for your tribe. Your home and family could dominate your thoughts, although later in the week, you will be more concerned with working conditions. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Take a pass on the fake stuff in favor of the real. Real things may require a real investment, but you get a real payoff. You’ll get further this week by being yourself than by using complicated schemes to win favor. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The first signs of spring can make your heart lift with joy. Making drastic changes to improve your finances in the week ahead could be a mistake. You have likely done well enough to rest on your laurels.
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ALL DOUGHS LEAD TO ROME By America’s Test Kitchen
ROMAN-STYLE FOCACCIA Serves 8
For the dough: 3 cups (15 ounces) all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons instant or rapid-rise yeast 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 2/3 cups (13 1/2 ounces) room-temperature water 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil To finish and bake: Vegetable oil spray 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1. For the dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together flour, yeast and sugar. Fit the stand mixer with a paddle attachment. 2. Add water to mixer bowl, start mixer on low speed, and mix until no dry flour is visible, 3 to 4 minutes, scraping down bowl occasionally. Stop mixer and let dough sit for 10 minutes. 3. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt to mixer bowl. Start mixer on low speed and mix until combined, about 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium-high and
knead dough for 8 minutes. (Dough will look shiny, smooth, and very wet, almost like cake batter.) 4. Pour 2 tablespoons oil into a large bowl and evenly coat sides of bowl with oil. Transfer dough to the bowl with the oil and flip dough to evenly coat with oil. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Let dough rise until bubbly and nearly tripled in size, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. 5. To finish and bake: While dough rises, adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Spray the inside bottom and sides of a 13-by-9-inch metal baking pan with vegetable oil spray. Pour remaining 2 tablespoons oil into the baking pan and use a pastry brush to evenly coat pan with oil. 6. When dough is ready, transfer dough to a greased baking pan. Use your fingertips to gently pat and stretch dough out to the corners of the baking pan. (If dough snaps back when you press it to the corners of baking pan, cover it with plastic wrap, let it rest for 10 minutes, and try again.) 7. Let dough sit for 10 minutes. Use a fork to lightly poke the surface of the dough all over about 20 times. Sprinkle rosemary and remaining 1 teaspoon salt evenly over dough. 8. Place baking pan in oven and bake until focaccia is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. 9. Transfer baking pan to cooling rack and let focaccia cool in pan for 15 minutes. Cut into pieces and serve.
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