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─Photo by Chris Lundy Buses take a while to speed up and make a full turn, so the delayed green on the cross roads gives them the time to make it through the intersection. By Chris Lundy main entrance. This public letting people the school lot and a deBERKELEY – There was done to help buses know about the chang- layed green for oncomare electric signs alert- leaving the campus, es. ing traffic from Grand ing drivers of a new officials said. There is a traffic light Central Parkway, he traffic pattern near the Superintendent Tri- including a green turn said. In addition, there intersection at Central antafillos Parlapanides ar row for lef t hand still exists a “no turn (Traffic - See Page 4) Regional High School’s put out a note to the turns coming out of
Master Gardeners Spent Months Raising Plants For A Fundraiser By Stephanie Faughnan OCEAN COUNTY – Lots of fledging blooms and other plants are ripe for new homes when the Ocean County Master Gardeners open up shop on Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The rain or shine event will be held at the Rutgers
Cooperative Extension of Ocean County, located at 1623 Whitesville Road (Route 527) and Sunset Avenue in Toms River. An assortment of volunteer master gardeners continue to alternate tasks at the greenhouse in preparation for the sale, which is open to the general public.
Half of the items that will be available for sale started as tiny seedlings, while the other half started as plugs – or tiny plants. While many of Ocean County’s master gardeners are retired, their regular career choices suggest their instincts focus on nurturing oth-
ers. Teachers and nurses seem particularly attracted to the Ocean County Master Gardener’s program, which involves training and certification from Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County. Linda Convey and Mary Townsand oversee the Ocean County Master
Gardeners program and shared their passion. Approximately 160 people donate their time, with some signed on as volunteers for more than 20 years. “We do not receive money from any government agencies to do the work we love,” said Convey. (Plants - See Page 9)
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Officials Speak Out On Veteran Issues By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The governing body recently addressed taxes, housing, and mental health for local veterans during a recent Township Council meeting. The first instance came up when the town had to waive the property tax of a few residents because they are disabled veterans. State law requires that 100% disabled veterans should not pay property taxes. Mayor Carmen Amato said that he and the Township Council have always been in favor of this, since the veterans gave so much for the country. However, it is another instance of state mandates without state pay. With the senior developments in town, there is a larger proportion of disabled veterans in Berkeley than in other towns. Therefore, it impacts Berkeley more than other towns, he said. Berkeley loses out on that tax revenue. That’s why the governing body supports (Veteran - See Page 5)
Council Asks For Halt To Gas Tax
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The Township Council wants the politicians driving the country to hit the brakes on the gas tax. This issue came up during a recent council meeting, where council members shared their own stories of paying at the pump. Councilman Keith Buscio asked if there could be a temporary suspension of the federal and state gas taxes until the costs go down again. Together, there is about 60 cents per gallon that you pay on these taxes. “When gas goes back down to $2 (a gallon), maybe put it back on,” he said. (Council - See Page 4)
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Continued From Page 1 on red” during the school year during school hours. The only changes involve the timing of the lights, said county engineer John Ernst. No other work was done to the intersection. He said the work was being done as a response to a complaint about buses having a hard time making left turns out of the high school.
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Continued From Page 1 Mayor Carmen Amato said that there is a bill in the State Senate, S-2290, that would provide a credit to offset tax prices. The money would be applied retroactively to the 2021 income taxes. Residents filing singly, making less than $125,000, would be eligible to a $250 credit. Couples making less than $250,000 would be eligible to a $500 credit.
On one recent school day, a flood of vehicles could be seen leaving the campus around 2 p.m. Less of them went left, compared to straight or right. Down the left is a very rural area of town where one can sometimes hear a rooster crowing in the morning. When a bus did go through, it had more time to navigate that left turn because of the delayed green. What didn’t help were students walking slowly through the intersection. The roads have several different names.
The high school is on Forest Hills Parkway, although that road changes to Pinewald-Keswick Road to the west and Veterans Boulevard to the east. But it’s also Route 618. The road leading out of Beachwood is Grand Central Parkway, or Route 621. Even though these are both county routes, no one really refers to them by their number. Since they are county roads, though, the county had to do the work. Ernst said there weren’t any additional costs to the
project; it was included as part of regular maintenance. The changes went into effect on April 13, just before the school’s spring break. The 7-Eleven that opened in 2019 concerned neighbors who anticipated a lot more traffic going to the location, and a lot of cars going into and out of an already busy road. Ernst said the convenience store, which shares that intersection, had nothing to do with the need for this project.
Gas Companies Profit Gas companies are posting huge profits while drivers are being hit in the wallets. According to Reuters, Exxon, for example, was expected to have a record first quarter profit for 2022, with almost $10 billion in profit. Exxon is the largest U.S.-owned oil company. BP, Chevron, and other gas companies are also reporting billions in profits, but industry leaders are saying that this might only offset the billions lost over the last two years of the pandemic. The prices aren’t just rising here, but
across the world, as international gas and oil markets adjust to the war started by Russia. Driving In Town In related news, the Township Council also issued a proclamation in support of the “UDrive. UText. UPay.” program designed to crack down on distracted drivers. When they did this, a crowd in attendance clapped in appreciation. The township also went out to bid for a new 4x4 truck for the public works department. They are also looking for contractors to plow snow for the 2023 and
2024 seasons. Helping Volunteers The Township Council is also supporting bill S-1697. This would allow certain volunteer firefighters, rescue, and first aid squad members to claim a $5,000 deductible on their state taxes. The bill has been referred to the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee. It was sponsored by Sen. Christopher Connors (R-9th) and Sen. Kristin Corrado (R-40th). It is cosponsored by Sen. James Holzapfel (R-10th) and Sen. Edward Durr (R-3rd). “We’ll do anything we can to attract and retain volunteers,” Mayor Amato said.
Ocean Mental Health Services Helps The Homeless
OCEAN COUNTY – Recently OceanMHS was given the opportunity to talk a bit about their PATH Program. Homelessness is a serious issue in the U.S. Depression, untreated mental illness, and post-traumatic stress disorder, are
major causes of homelessness. With PATH services, OceanMHS’s staff can reach out to people who are homeless and have a mental illness. They then help them to link to resources within the community, mental health
treatment and adequate housing. They teach people how to register for all of these services, so that even when their involvement with PATH services comes to an end, they have learned how to access the resources and programs
they may need to prevent future homelessness and continue to improve their quality of life. For more information about OceanMHS, or how to volunteer, call 732-3495550 or visit OceanMHS.org.
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Continued From Page 1 S-163, a bill that would reimburse the town for this. The two main sponsors are the state senators of towns who are impacted the most by this: Christopher Connors (R-9 th), who represents Berkeley as well as towns in souther n Ocean County, and James Holzapfel (R-10 th), who represents Manchester, another town with a lot of senior developments. The bill has been introduced in the state Senate, and has been refer red to the Senate Commerce Committee. The Township Council also spoke in favor of S-171, a bill that would allow towns to turn their development fees into funding for veteran housing. It was also int roduced by Con nors. Holzapfel is a co-sponsor. It has been referred to the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee. When a developer builds homes, a town can impose a monetar y fee upon the developer. The town collects this money into a fund. In Berkeley, it is an affordable housing tr ust fund. The bill would allow towns to be able to allow this money to be used for veterans housing. “For the United States to be the best nation in the world and have homeless veterans is a disgrace,” Mayor Amato said. Cou ncil membe r s also ma de it a
The Berkeley Times, April 30, 2022, Page 5 point to talk about current events, and some events that are still in veterans’ memories. March 29, 1973 was the day that the last U.S. troops left Vietnam. The war “era” ended in 1975, according to the
Veterans Administration. In 2025, it’ll be 50 years, remarked Councilman James Byr nes, himself a Vietnam veteran. At a well-attended meeting in a senior com mu nit y, he asked all Vietnam veterans to stand
Members of the governing body discussed a number of issues at a recent Township Council meeting.
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New Project To Meet Students’ Mental Health Needs
TRENTON – New Jersey’s Community Colleges, through the New Jersey Council of County Colleges’ statewide Center for Student Success, have partnered with the Mental Health Association in New Jersey, the New Jersey Department of Health, and the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education to launch The Every Mind Project: Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Community College Students. “The two plus years of the pandemic has further exacerbated the mental health challenges faced by all New Jerseyans,” said NJCCC President Aaron Fichtner, Ph.D. “It is critically important that we work collectively to ensure our Community College students receive the mental health supports they need to succeed in their studies and complete their post-secondary credentials so they can obtain jobs and careers that provide economic mobility and contribute to the state’s post-pandemic recovery.” “The COVID-19 pandemic took an especially heavy toll on the students in our Community Colleges. Our student population is made up of communities of color, young people, older students returning to school, the undocumented, and veterans – many members of these communities have been impacted by stress, anxiety, depression, and substance use. The Mental Health Association in New Jersey (MHANJ) brings to this project expertise in providing behavioral health training, support groups, and peer-topeer services. Our goal is to create a strong network of Community College counseling programs, services and support for students,” stated Carolyn Beauchamp, MHANJ President and CEO. “We are excited to be part of this collaboration and to create a strong partnership with the New Jersey Council of County Colleges, the New Jersey Department of Health, and the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education. We will work together to aggressively address the mental health needs of students and strengthen the resources and support for college students and counseling services,” said Robert Kley, MHANJ Vice President and COO. Unique stressors that have impacted Community College students include uncertainty of duration and adjusting to the “new normal;” fear of infection of themselves and loved ones, grief with the loss of friends and loved ones, inadequate or contradictory information, and increased financial and basic needs concerns. According to The Hope Center’s 2021 #RealCollege Survey report, 35% of Community College students throughout the country exhibited at least moderate anxiety this past year. In addition, the recently released Statewide COVID-19 Student Impact Survey Report from the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher
Education revealed that 66% of Community College students are concerned about their mental health in light of the pandemic, and 70% of Community College students have more stress and anxiety now compared to last year. The Every Mind Project is creating a statewide, holistic approach to supporting Community Colleges in meeting the mental health needs of students, including evidence-based Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and Question Persuade Refer (QPR) training for faculty, staff and students; instructor training for mental health champions in MHFA and QPR to create long-term, sustainable awareness and education programs; Adolescent Clinical Trainings and mental health safety trainings for Community College counselors; the creation of mental health and basic needs resource folders and other materials for faculty and staff to have resources at their fingertips; campus-based events to reduce stigma and increase awareness of services available to students in need; and creating and strengthening partnerships among Community Colleges and community mental health providers to ensure students have access to services when they are in need. The Every Mind Project is funded by the Community Foundation of New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund and New Jersey Department of Health’s U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Garrett Lee Smith Campus Suicide Prevention Grant. The Mental Health Association in New Jersey is a statewide non-profit organization that strives for children and adults to achieve victory over mental health and substance use disorders through advocacy, education, training, and services. More information can be found at mhanj.org. The New Jersey Center for Student Success, a leading member of the 17-state National Student Success Center Network coordinated by Jobs for the Future, works with the state’s 18 Community Colleges to improve student outcomes, strengthen services to students and serves as a statewide resource for innovation and best practices. More information can be found at njstudentsuccess.org. New Jersey’s 18 agile and innovative Community Colleges are prepared to lead in the response to and recovery from this public health and economic crisis and to secure a brighter future for all New Jerseyans. The New Jersey Council of County Colleges provides statewide leadership for the advancement of New Jersey Community Colleges, performs coordinating responsibilities as required by law, and coordinates statewide efforts to build a skilled workforce and improve student success. We encourage you to visit our website at njccc.org.
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Senator: Facebook Allows Disinformation About War In Ukraine
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), alongside U.S. Representative Tony Cárdenas (D-Calif.-29), led 17 of their colleagues in sending a letter urging Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, formerly Facebook, to increase platform moderation of Spanish-language disinformation from Russian-owned media outlets on the war in Ukraine. “Since the begin ning of the year, Russian state-controlled outlets have ma de a conce nt r at e d ef for t t o t a rget Spanish-speaking communities to spread false narratives leading up to, and in the aftermath of, the invasion of Ukraine,” wrote the group of lawmakers to Zuckerberg. “The viral spread of these
narratives stands in stark contrast to assurances that Meta made to the public and Members of Congress that it is prioritizing the pressing needs of Hispanic communities in the United States.” Russian-owned media outlets are increasingly publishing significantly more content referencing Ukraine in Spanish compared to many other leading Spanish language news sites. As a result, posts are spreading rapidly in the United States and across Latin America, causing many to believe Russia’s lies. RT en Español, a Russian-owned media outlet, misleads its more than 18 million Facebook followers with disinformation and propaganda claiming Putin’s false justification for his unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine. Meta has already banned RT
in the European Union, but it remains active in North America. “These lies are designed to undermine a resolute global response necessary to stand against the Russian government’s aggression. Facebook has continuously failed to show it is adequately addressing this problem for Spanish-speaking communities, and the success of Russian-sponsored outlets in crowding out the information ecosystem for Spanish speakers serves as proof to this fact. The spread of these narratives demonstrate that Meta does not see the problem of Spanish-language disinformation in the United States as a critical priority for the health of our democracy. The lack of Meta’s action to swiftly address Spanish-language disinformation globally
demonstrates the need for Congress to act to ensure Spanish-speaking communities have fair access to trustworthy information,” added the lawmakers. The letter was also signed by Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Alex Padilla (D-Calif), as well as Reps. James P. McGovern (D-Mass.-02), Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.-03), Nydia M. Velázquez (D-N.Y.-07), Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.- 40), Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.-13), Lori Trahan (D-Mass.-03), Jim Costa (D-Calif.-16), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.-28), Joaquin Castro (D-Texas-20), Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas-35), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.-07), Linda Sánchez (D-Calif.-38), and Sean Casten (D-Ill.-06).
Recreational Cannabis Now Legal For Adults TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy marked the historic opening day of adultuse recreational cannabis sales in New Jersey at Zen Leaf in Elizabeth – one of several facilities across the state now selling cannabis to adults 21 years and older. The commencement of the adult-use recreational cannabis market represents another step forward in New Jersey’s ongoing efforts to create a new cannabis industry that continues to prioritize medical marijuana patients and advance social justice initiatives. After careful consideration of necessary regulations for the cannabis industry and thorough review of various applicants, the Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) recently approved seven alternative treatment centers – sites already selling medical marijuana – to begin selling recreational cannabis to the adult-use market. The CRC confirmed these seven treatment centers, which operate 13 facilities in 11 different counties, will be able to meet critical requirements, such as ensuring enough supply for medical marijuana patients and meeting social equity standards. The overarching goal of these efforts is to make New Jersey’s industry able to stand as a model for other states in the nation in ensuring racial, social, and economic equity and justice. Additional applicants are currently under review as the state works to grow the industry to serve as an engine of economic growth, a generator of new, good-paying jobs, and a vehicle for ongoing social equity efforts.
“From day one, my administration has worked with our partners in the Legislature to advance social justice on behalf of the communities disproportionately impacted by marijuana prohibition by working to expunge cannabis-related convictions, decriminalize possession, and establish an equitable cannabis industry,” said Governor Phil Murphy on April 21. “The first sale of legal, adult-use cannabis today marks a historic moment for New Jersey, as we leave behind the indefensible practices that led to the incarceration of countless people of color and embrace the opportunities of a fair, regulated adult-use market. It is a moment that required long hours of work to make sure we got it right the first time, and I am proud of our efforts to get to this point. With today’s launch, my administration will continue working to grow a cannabis industry that reflects the diversity of our state, protects access for medical marijuana patients, prioritizes justice, and promotes equal opportunities for communities of color.” “It is an exciting time for New Jersey cannabis enthusiasts. I am proud of the work the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission has done to lead us to the market opening,” said Cannabis Regulatory Commission Chair Dianna Houenou. “While today is an important moment for New Jersey, it marks only the beginning of the better and more robust industry that is to come. I am excited for the market we ultimately hope to establish – with successful
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local businesses that reflect the diversity of our state.” To ensure medical marijuana patients continue to receive the treatment they need, each of the alternative treatment centers approved by the CRC confirmed their ability to continue providing access to existing patients and prioritize their needs through strategies such as patient-specific hours and parking spaces. Alternative treatment centers approved by the CRC to sell to the adult-use market are also required to meet critical social equity standards, including providing technical
information to new cannabis businesses owned by individuals who have lived in economically-disadvantaged areas or have had cannabis-related convictions in the past. The centers will continuously be assessed on hiring and management diversity, support for community programs, and the percentage of minority-owned vendors or suppliers with which they contract. 70% of the sales tax collected on adult use cannabis sales will also go towards communities affected by marijuana-related arrests to further these social justice and equity goals.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E ditorial Leave Medical Decisions For Minors In The Hands Of Parents
Here we go again! More bad legislation being proposed in Trenton. This time it doesn’t involve tossing out your gas-powered leaf blower or the idea of pumping your own gas. This bill involves your children and a decision concerning their health. Hopefully by the time you read this, Assembly Bill A-2679 which would permit minors aged 14 years or older to consent to certain vaccines without permission of parent or guardian will have been squashed. This proposed legislation was brought up during a Jackson Township Council meeting several weeks ago. Officials there were not impressed by its content and made a good point in noting that it was ill conceived and lacked common sense when it was introduced by Democrat Assemblyman Raj Mukherji and co-sponsored by Assemblymembers Mila Jasey and Sterley Stanley under the gold dome of Trenton on February 14. It was noted those of that age could easily succumb to peer pressure in making a decision to take or not take a vaccine and that such a decision was best left to their parents/ guardians. It seems the lawmakers who proposed it may have forgotten kids that young are minors until they are 18. You can’t drink alcohol until you are 21 years old but you can make sound medical decisions at the age of 14? This is embarrassing legislation that seeks to remove the decision-making process of parents/guardians where it should remain. You can’t drive a car until you are older and there are also
age requirements involved in having a tattoo applied to your arm. No matter where you stand on vaccines, medical decisions for children are the responsibility and purview of parents/guardians and should not be superseded by the government and put in the hands of young teens. As Jackson Councilman Steve Chisholm remarked during his township’s Council meeting, “these children are not even qualified to clean their own room, make their own dinner or drive a car and yet we can allow them to make a decision on what type of vaccines and chemicals go into their bodies? I don’t think so.” Okay, so while some 14-year-olds probably are qualified to clean their rooms and make dinner (I don’t speak for myself here. At that age I never did a good job cleaning up my room and my mom wouldn’t let me near the kitchen. My wife still gets nervous when I microwave a bag of popcorn but I digress…) I’d have to agree with the rest of what he said. Medical decisions should be left to those raising the children in question. That is only common sense and the legislation seemed to be proposed to deliberately circumvent that practice. As of this writing the Assembly bill is sitting in the Assembly Health Committee for review. No date is set for its release. Those seeking to call in opposition to its posting or who simply want to learn its status can call Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin’s office at 732855-7441. Bob Vosseller Assistant News Editor
Letters To The Editor Gas Not Cheaper In “Pump Your Own” States Well I see that the Republicans are at it again with the “Let us pump our own gas.” Some of those folks have said we can save about 15¢ per gallon by pumping our own. Of course, if we elect to have an employee do it then it costs more. I decided yesterday to take a ride over to Pennsylvania and see how much we really could save in a “Pump Your Own” state. Gassing up at the Jersey gas station in Whiting at $3.95.9 I crossed the river and headed north through New Hope. I found a gas station west of town with a price of $4.09.9 (Lukoil). Two gas stations near Doylestown across from each other had identical prices, $4.29.9 (Shell and another brand that I couldn’t see the name). I then headed towards Newtown and outside of town there was a Shell station with a price of $4.29.9. In downtown Newtown a Lukoil was priced at $4.13.9. Folks, if this is saving money by pumping our own gas somebody’s world is upside down. I never had to wait for more than 1 car in front of me at the pump. Now think of the line of the employee pumping your gas during a nasty stretch of
weather, at the “pump your own” station. If you pump your own, just get out of your car, get wet, then go to the office to pay for your gas. No thank you! As for me, give me that we have now. As for my Republican friends, get off your arse and visit Pennsylvania if you don’t believe me. John Radlinsky Whiting
Too Many Corrupt Politicians Before Mitch McConnell and the Republican Congress throw stones at the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, I would suggest they first look in the mirror and address the issues and problems they helped to create such as, “The Big Lie,” and theanarchist insurrection and attack on voting rights that followed. Next, GOP Sen. Marjorie Greene speaking at a white nationalist rally where there were chants of “Putin.” Now revealed, Justice Clarence Thomas texting and recommending the last election be overturned at that time, perhaps putting party and personal ideology over the Constitution. Our democracy and freedoms are in danger! Where is America headed? Both the mid-term and
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2024 elections may determine that question. Before we can look to the future and where we need to go, first we need to look at the past and learn from it! Our leaders must have vision for our nation, accept responsibility and be held accountable and not be self-serving! Without these values there can be no tr ust and corr uption will increase! William Penn once wrote, “Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants!” Again, where is America heading? Still our choice - for now! Ken Schorr Manahawkin
Snowbirds Have Trouble With Post Office I would like to share our experience with your readers in order to warn them of the deficiencies of the USPS: “Snowbirds” beware! If you forward your mail through the USPS while you travel to your sunsh i ne de st i nat ion , you may already have experienced our difficulty. If not, pay attention! This winter my husband and I spent two months in California, after having ou r mail for warded by USPS. Several pieces of our mail went missing, including my husband’s bill for his life insurance. My husband is 90 years old! If he had not realized that his bill never arrived, his insurance might have been cancelled. We also discovered that some of our income tax d at a neve r a r r ive d . I n addition, USPS decided to restart delivering our
m ai l t wo we ek s e a rly. Several of our letters were returned to sender marked “Address Unknown” by our local post off ice. I couldn’t unravel the difficulty from California. Plus, I couldn’t get our local post office on the phone after 15 attempts to do so. In desperation I called Congressman Chris S m i t h’s o f f i c e . T h e y helped me to cont act our local post office and straighten out the mess. I am not only g ratef ul to Congressman Smith’s staff, he has my vote in the fall. Lois Mayer Manchester
Questions Remain On Toms River’s Budget Editor’s note: This letter was sent in to create a dialogue with fellow residents, and to generate healthy conversation. Hello fellow Toms Rivians! I read in one of the last few editions that the total budget is proposed to be $141,461,234.67. That’s very precise, down to the cent. I’m curious is there an explicit list, in full detail - of all the planned expenditures of this year’s tax dollars? Who would that be provided by, is that the county Freeholder, or the township counsel? Or is that document and particular information even available? My second question is, it’s said: “of this, $88,536,066.71 will be raised in taxes.” Where will the other 52 million come from in the budget? If not from taxes? Anyone know? Mark Dorsey Toms River
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Continued From Page 1 “We raise our own funds with the plant sale to support ourselves.” The plants don’t represent the most expensive part of the horticulture endeavor. Equipment and procuring pots and different types of soil can sometimes be the priciest. Townsend said that the county donated the space where the plants are grown. Master gardeners built the greenhouse, as well as the hoop house for perennials and created a shrub garden. A separate area is reserved for rows of herbs that will also be available at the plant sale. The greenhouse itself serves as home to annual flowering plants, which should be either in bloom or ready to bloom at the time of the plant sale.
The Berkeley Times, April 30, 2022, Page 9 “We also have a sharing garden where we grow vegetables and give them to various food pantries,” Townsend said. Visitors to the plant sale can choose from an assortment of plants. One of the favorites includes hyacinth bean vines, which climb and wrap as they grow. Convey said their purplish-pinkish blooms can sometimes also turn out to be a deeper purple. “Our prices at the plant sale are competitive with what can be found at the big box stores,”
said Convey. “However, we try to grow things that can’t be found at the big box stores or the local nurseries. That’s because they don’t grow their own plants.” A benefit of picking up plants at the sale put on by the Ocean County Master Gardeners is taking advantage of their knowledge. It’s not just what they know about healthy or nonhealthy plants – or even what grows in what types of soil. “We are all trained in how to identify ticks,”
said Townsend. “People will come in with a tick they took off their skin and put it in a little baggy. Around here, people should know if it’s a blacklegged deer tick because they’re one of the ones that carry disease.” The Ocean County Master Gardeners Plant Show has been immensely popular in the past, with people arriving well before the 9 am start time. Cash or credit cards are accepted for purchase the of specialty annuals, perennials, herbs, and shrubs.
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The Central Regional High school graduation will be 6 p.m. on June 17 at the Stadium Complex. The Middle School promotion ceremony will be 6 p.m. on June 16 in the high school gym.
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Berkeley Recreation Now Hiring For Summer Jobs
BERKELEY – Mayor Carmen Amato and Berkeley Recreation are pleased to announce employment opportunities for this coming summer season. Hiring lifeguards at three locations: Amherst Beach, Dudley Park and White Sands Bach. Hiring badge checkers at White Sands Beach. Hiring camp supervisors and camp counselors for summer camp that runs
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Berkeley Ladies Seniors Upcoming Trips BERKELEY – The Berkeley Ladies Seniors are going to Resorts Casino on May 26. The cost is $28 and you get back $20. They leave from the Berkeley Recreation Center on Route 9 at 8:45 a.m. All are invited. For a reservation, call Marge at 239-272-6857. They are going to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse on June 14 to see the new comedy “I Left My Dignity in My Other Purse”
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PBA 237 1st Annual Cornhole Tournament
BERKELEY – The Berkeley Township PBA Local 237 will be hosting their 1st Annual Cornhole Tournament on May 21 at the Berkeley VFW, 383 Veterans Boulevard in Bayville. Price per team is $150 and includes souvenir cup, food and drink. Spectators: $40 and in-
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Charities. “MiLB’s new partnership with Marvel Entertainment brings together two storied brands who create memories that are passed down from generation to generation,” said Kurt Hunzeker, Major League Baseball’s Vice President of Minor League Business Operations. “The possibilities with this partnership are endless and we look forward to some incredibly creative content, merchandise, and promotions.” One of the best ways to enjoy these games is with a BlueClaws membership plan. Packages are 5 or 10 games in length and include the best seats and value pricing, a hot dog, soda and novelty ice cream at each game, and a boardwalk game ticket for each game too. Memberships are available by calling a BlueClaws representative at 732901-7000 option 3 or online at BlueClaws. com.
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TOMS RIVER – In recognition of May 20 as global Endangered Species Day, the Ocean County Library is pleased to host Endangered Species, by Barbara Kraemer and Suzi Hoffman, throughout May in the McConnell Gallery. The aim of the multi-media collection, including watercolors, acrylics and oil paintings, is to raise awareness of animals imperiled by adverse conditions. “I’m concerned about our dramatically changing climate across the world and the threat it poses to all living things,” Suzi said. Suzi made her mark as a freelance writer and graphic designer, serving clients from major newspapers to theaters and performing arts centers. Prior to that, she served as marketing manager for Smithsonian’s National Zoological Park in Washington, DC. She majored in Art at Endicott College in New England, and studied at the Corcoran Gallery of Art School in Washington DC, Lake Placid Center for Music Drama and Art in New York, and the Paducah School of Art and Design in Kentucky. During a distinguished 42-year career,
Barbara expressed her love of art through interior design. She worked in advertising for major New York agencies, wrote and designed corporate publications, and continues writing newsletters for several organizations. She teaches art while continuing to study with renowned artists. She holds a BA in Mass Communications and Public Relations from Monmouth University. “I want to bring color and smiles to our world and painting is a way to do this,” Barbara said. “I especially like working with new artists to help expand their horizons into the world of exhibiting.” Barbara and Suzi have staged several joint art exhibits at the Jersey Shore since meeting at Pine Shores Art Association in Manahawkin. Both hope that the Endangered Species exhibit will help to remind viewers that “the wild world needs awareness and protection.” Endangered Species is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 732-349-6200 ext. 5100, or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.
Ocean’s Harbor House Art Auction & Reception TOMS RIVER – Since the pandemic began in 2020, our kids need our help more than ever. Long standing causes of youth homelessness such as family conf lict, abuse and neglect have increased exponentially due to the stressors of this time. Additionally, mental health issues among teens have skyrocketed. Anxiety and depression and the rate of suicides among young people is at an all-time high. Youth homelessness is a real and tragic issue right here in Monmouth and Ocean counties and it can result in horrifying circumstances. For instance: • 68% of homeless youth have been trafficked • 69% of homeless youth report increased mental health issues • 50% of homeless youth have been in the juvenile justice system, in jail or detention These are not bad kids, they are kids
in bad situations. They come from families experiencing financial and housing insecurity, family conflict, abuse, violence, neglect and substance abuse. Ocean’s Harbor House continues to fight the good fight. They rescue kids from heartbreaking situations and prevent them from falling prey to tragic circumstances. Please consider taking a sponsorship and/ or buying tickets for A Starry Night Art Auction & Reception” on June 9 to benefit Ocean’s Harbor House. They are a non-profit organization that provides shelter, support and services for homeless and vulnerable youth throughout the region. Your support as a sponsor and/or as an attendee will support their efforts to provide vitally-needed shelter, services and programs for homeless and vulnerable kids in Monmouth & Ocean counties. The sponsorship opportunities are listed on the accompanying document. You can participate by registering on their website oceansharborhouse.org.
Inside The Law Stopping Unwanted Calls And Texts By: Mike J. Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates The rules on robocalls and robotexts: • FCC rules limit many types of robocalls, though some calls are permissible if prior consent is given. • Rules differ between landline and wireless phones; however, calls and text messages have the same protection under FCC rules. • Wireless and landline home phones are protected against telemarketing robocalls made without prior written consent from the recipient. • An existing commercial relationship does not constitute permission to be robocalled or texted. • Consent to be called or texted cannot be a condition of a sale or other commercial transaction. • Consumers can take back their permission to be called or texted in any reasonable way. A calling company cannot require someone to fill out a form and mail it in as the only way to revoke consent. • All non-emergency robocalls, both telemarketing and informational, require a consumer’s permission to be made to a wireless phone. These calls can include political, polling, and other non-telemarketing robocalls. • Telemarketers and robocallers are allowed to call a wrong number only once before updating their lists. This most commonly comes up when someone who
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My practice receives this question often. Dizziness is a very common symptom that can spontaneously occur and resolve without any underlying conditions. When there is an underlying condition, it can be as simple as hunger or as serious as a stroke. This is why looking up your symptoms online can lead to a heap of unnecessary anxiety! Luckily, there are some additional symptoms to watch for when determining what’s really going on. These are the most common causes of dizziness: Vestibular Disorders According to Johns Hopkins, 85% of dizziness and vertigo episodes are caused by physiological dysfunction within the inner ear. This typically occurs because there has been an unexpected shift in the fluid of the semicircular canals above the cochlea, making you feel off-balance or as if you’re in motion. One major clue that you’re dealing with a vestibular disorder is if your dizziness is accompanied by hearing loss or ringing in the ears. Fortunately, these disorders are highly treatable. The most common forms of inner ear dizziness include Meniere’s Disease, Labyrinthitis, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV - crystals). Audiologists and ENTs can run a battery of tests to determine the exact cause of your dizziness and provide an effective treatment plan, so don’t hesitate to get it checked out. Hypoglycemia Whether you’re taking medications to lower your blood sugar or simply haven’t eaten for a while, a dip in glucose can make you feel surprisingly weak and lightheaded. Hypoglycemia is defined as any blood sugar reading under 70 mg/dl, but many people experience dizziness at levels above that, depending on how their bodies respond to hunger. If your dizziness resolves after having a snack, that’s a good indication that you were low on energy and needed a boost. Patients living with diabetes should pay special attention to their dizziness, as medication adjustments may be needed. Hypotension Similar to the previous item on this list, dizziness is one of the top symptoms of low blood pressure. This too can be caused by medication, though dehydration is the likelier culprit. When the body loses too many fluids, blood volume decreases, leading to hypotension. Many people also experience a drop in blood pressure after suddenly changing positions or spending long periods
of time on their feet. This condition is known as orthostatic hypotension and is usually mild. Replenishing your fluids and resting in a comfortable position should help. Anxiety A keyed-up nervous system can cause pretty severe dizziness and disorientation. It’s even possible to experience fainting spells during an anxiety attack. This may happen because of a frightening event, post-traumatic stress, or an accidental triggering of the body’s fight-or-flight response. Rest assured that many, many people live with chronic anxiety. However, if you suspect your dizziness is the result of emotional distress, it’s important to rule out other causes first. Be sure to discuss testing and treatment options with your physician. Q: When should I tell a doctor about my dizziness? A: As soon as you feel it’s more than a passing annoyance. While dizziness is one of the most common patient complaints and is usually nothing to worry about, it can lead to falls. The older you are, the more dangerous falls become, so take dizziness seriously if it occurs often or disrupts your daily life. The bottom line is: You know your body better than anyone else. When in doubt, seeking a professional opinion is never a bad idea. Always get immediate medical attention if your dizziness is severe or accompanied by any of these signs of a stroke or heart attack: • Blurred vision • Slurred speech • Chest pain or discomfort • Numbness or tingling • Impaired mobility • Sudden confusion • Loss of consciousness Did You Know? • Dizziness is the 3rd most common complaint (after headaches & lower back pain) 25% of migraine sufferers report vertigo as a symptom. • Most patients visit 4 to 5 physicians before a correct diagnosis is made. • Falls are the leading cause of death for people who are 65 and older. If you’re suffering from dizziness or think you may be experiencing a vestibular disorder, please don’t wait. Contact us today to get your questions answered or to schedule a dizziness examination. We HEAR You and We are Hear For You! Call us at 732818-3610 (Toms River) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin).
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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
In the past month, I’ve talked to 4 different people who have either had a sinus surgery, or had an actual sinus fungal ball so today I will write about it. An “aspergilloma” is the name of what it was once called, but I believe this is older terminology. I’m calling a “sinus fungal ball” today for the purpose of this article. These sinus fungal balls are occurring at rapid, alarming rates due to this being a new long-term complication of having COVID-19. One confounding symptom is a foul odor that no one else smells, or the inability to smell. Those symptoms occur in both COVID and a sinus fungal ball (SFB). Some of you taking migraine medicines, or experiencing persistent daily headaches may have a SFB because these always cause frontal headaches and they don’t respond to normal headache medications. People with a SFB may not be properly diagnosed for years, and will suffer with odd symptoms, always above the neck! Having serious dental surgeries or procedures appears to increase one’s risk for SFB. A sinus fungal ball consists of aspergillus organisms most of the time. That pathogen has a life cycle and produces chemicals upon dying off. These chemicals can cause other symptoms in your head, and all over your body. The fungal infection is impossible to see from the outside, and difficult to diagnose if you don’t know about it. It may be visually seen on a CT scan, and by the odd
combination of never-ending symptoms in your head. You may or may not have sinusitis symptoms and that’s the challenge. If you do have sinus infections, then antibiotics will always be prescribed, right? But I’m afraid those don’t work well! They don’t kill fungal organisms plus they don’t get past the biofilm. SFB almost always go hand-in-hand with bacterial infections, but again, prescribed antibiotics don’t cure the problem and leave you with a destroyed microbiome. Only surgery will bring relief. Sometimes people with a SFB want to wait and fix this on their own with herbal medicine and saline rinses, but I am not in agreement with the “wait and see” approach. This is a potentially deadly pathogen that can get into your brain or lungs. It’s not like a sinus cyst, where it can sit there for years and not be problematic. A SFB made of aspergillus is a fungus, and as such, it wants to survive therefore it’s very invasive, therefore you need to see an ENT physician. Ever see a mushroom in your grass, and the next day there’s 20, then your whole lawn is covered in them?! Same with fungus in your head! You can’t expect it to stay put. I understand this is a complex, serious topic, so if you are interested in learning more and hearing about some case studies, I have written more extensively about it. I really want you to get properly diagnosed. If you would like to read the longer version of this article, sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com.
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─Photo courtesy Daughters of the American Revolution TOMS RIVER – Lynda Nolan, Regent of the Captain Joshua Huddy Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented a check for $300 to South Toms River Elementary School’s Principal Dennis Holzapfel as part of the Community Classroom Program. The DAR Chapter also made individual classroom donations to include a 4 x 8 white
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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Jazz. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (22) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (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) 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, 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) 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) Advertise in the main sections of Micromedia’s weekly newspapers. Your ad will be seen by thousands. Our skilled team of account executives can work with any budget. Call 732-657-7344 ext. 206 for more information.
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) P/T Seven Days A Week - Driving school instructors wanted. Ten years driving experience, clean license, will train. Call 732920-8830 for information. (23) P/T Cleaning - Mornings Mon-Fridays depending on work week. Experience helpful/will train. Must have driver's license and reliable car. Honest, trustworthy and pet friendly. Will do background check. Call 732-330-5916, Donna. (20) 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) 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) Premium Auditor (Lakewood, NJ) - Assess fin'l risks & conduct audits. Bach's Deg in Acct, Fin, or rel + Adv knwl in GAAP, Fin Rept/Modl, & Adt req'd. Resume to NRMLC, 40 Chestnut St, Unit 3, Lakewood, NJ 08701. (20) 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) 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)
Laundromat Attendant For FT/PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (22)
Services Carly's Pure Pilates - Brick, NJ. 732-799-0233 certified with 23 years experience. 50% OFF. Private, duets. Classes $20 featuring The Reformer and Props. You'll look and feel better guaranteed. Increases flexibility, builds strong muscles, relieves pain. (23) Pet Sketches - Professional artist will create beautiful pencil drawings of your pet(s) suitable for framing. Reasonable rates. Senior discount! 551-265-3062. (21) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) 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) 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) Music Lessons In Your Home By state certified instrumental music teacher. Please call 732-3504427 for more information. Senior citizens very welcome. (20) 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)
Do You Want Your Car To Look Nice And Shiny - Call Lenny. Lenny's Mobile Auto Detailing 908 868 4609. (23) 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)
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Around The Jersey Shore New Headliners Announced For Summer Shows
ATLANTIC CITY – The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City has announced their summer line up of entertainment with new headliner shows. 2022 Headliner Entertainment Lineup:
• April 30 – Steel Panther – Sound Waves • May 6 – Limp Bizkit- Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • May 7 – For The Dream: Starring Ben Gravy Movie Premier- Sound Waves • May 13 –Sting - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • May 14 – Sting - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • May 13 – Wynonna & the Big Noise – Sound Waves • May 21 – Ricardo Arjona - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • May 21 – Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes- Sound Waves • May 28, May 29 – Dave Chappelle at Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • June 11 – Neha Kakkar - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • June 17 – John Mulaney - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • June 18 – John Mulaney - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • June 24 – Lionel Richie – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • June 25 – Andrea Bocelli - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
• July 3 – New Kids on the Block Mix Tape Tour 2022 - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • July 8 – Kevin Hart - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • July 9 – Kevin Hart - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • July 23 – Sam Hunt - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • July 29 – Chris Isaak- Sound Waves • July 30 – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • July 30 – Five for Fighting- Sound Waves • August 6 – Alicia Keys - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • August 19 – Rod Stewart - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • August 27 – Tom Segura- Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • September 9 – Zucchero – Sound Waves • September 24 –Ringo Starr & The All Starr Band – Hard Rock Live Etess Arena • October 1 – Ben Platt - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • October 8- Wanda Sykes- Sound Waves • October 14 – Wisin y Yandel – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • October 14 – Vic DiBitetto – Sound Waves • October 15 – Vic DiBitetto – Sound Waves • December 9 – Greta Van Fleet - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena • December 10 – Greta Van Fleet - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
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Around The Jersey Shore Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment
PINE BEACH – A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) on May 3 will examine all aspects of the Pine Beach Police Department policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services Chief Keith Brown announced. “Verification by the team that the Pine Beach Police Department meets the Commission’s ‘best practice’ standards is part of a voluntary process to achieve accreditation, a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence,” Chief Keith Brown said. As part of this final on-site assessment, employees and members of the general public are invited to provide comments to the assessment team. They may do so by telephone or email. The public may call 732-341-2824 on May 3 between the hours of 9 to 11 a.m. Email comments can be sent to Rmorris@pinebeachpolice.org. Telephone comments are limited to five minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with the NJSACOP standards. Contact Sgt. Ryan Morris at 732-341-2824 for information about the standards. Anyone wishing to offer written comments about the Pine Beach Police Department ability to comply with the standards for accreditation is requested to email the Accreditation Program Director at hdelgado@njsacop.org or write the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission at 751 Route 73 North, Suite 12 Marlton, N.J. 08053. The Pine Beach Police Department must comply with NJSACOP LEAP standards in order to achieve accredited status. Chief Keith Brown indicated, “Accreditation
results in greater accountability within the agency, reduced risk and liability exposure, stronger defense against civil lawsuits, increased community advocacy, and more confidence in the agency’s ability to operate efficiently and respond to community needs.” The Accreditation Program Director for the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police is Mr. Harry J Delgado, Ed.S. “The assessment team is composed of law enforcement practitioners from similar New Jersey law enforcement agencies. The assessors will review written materials, interview agency members, and visit offices and other places where compliance with the standards can be observed. Once the Commission’s assessors complete their review of the agency, they will report to the full Commission, which will then decide if the agency is to be granted accredited status,” Harry J Delgado stated. Accreditation is valid for a three-year period during which time the agency must submit annual reports attesting to their continued compliance with those standards under which it was initially accredited. The New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police through its New Jersey Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission is the legitimate authority and accreditation agency in the state of New Jersey. For more information regarding the Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission please write the Commission at New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission at 751 Route 73 North, Suite 12 Marlton, N.J. 08053 or email hdelgado@njsacop.org.
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The Berkeley Times, April 30, 2022, Page 27
Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of APR 30 - may 6 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): If achieving success was easy, everyone would be more successful. Other than hard work, there is probably no shortcut to meet your goals this week. Even if the job doesn’t seem glamorous, you should reap rewards in the long run. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): If you find yourself with the wrong crowd in the upcoming week, get an exit strategy. Avoid being misled by surface appearances or potentially manipulative compliments. Stick with those whom you know and trust. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Do the math and scrutinize the books. Perhaps you made an error, but it is possible that the error works in your favor. In the week to come you could be able to cash in on your efforts and find yourself in a better position. CANCER (June 21-July 22): There is always a way to make things more palatable; utilizing a positive attitude and a few kind words can lighten a serious but needed discussion. Don’t let minor annoyances get you down in the week to come. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Business and pleasure may not always mix, but when they do, be polite and mindful of your manners. Remain appropriately cool and professional in the week to come. Shrug off the little annoyances and offer a friendly vibe. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Too much of anything can be overwhelming -- moderation serves you best in the week ahead. Any special indulgences for loved ones or for yourself may be fulfilling now. A casual approach just won’t fit some circumstances.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Train your eye on ways to increase your net worth. Your cash flow might be affected by circumstances beyond your control in the week ahead. Share your dreams with a special someone to find a receptive audience. SCORPIO (Oct. 23- Nov. 21): Don’t let doubts undermine your determination to succeed. A loved one might view your concerns as irrelevant when gentle understanding would be preferred. Build up your confidence to accomplish your goals this week. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Remain warm and cozy watching the home fires burning. Set aside some extra time in the upcoming week to spend with your loved ones. A home-cooked dinner with family could feel like a special event. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Tense circumstances require calmness and wisdom. The week ahead might present challenging situations that require special handling. Look to repair anything that isn’t working properly in your life. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Exercise your “no.” Someone may ask you to take on unfamiliar responsibilities in the upcoming week. However, if your schedule is already full, it might not be wise to rush forward or add a new complication. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Show affection that is honest and from the heart. Keep the sparks of love burning brightly by being understanding, forgiving and generous. You may feel too kindhearted for the harshness of the world this week.
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RICE NOODLE BOWLS ARE SIMPLE AND KID-FRIENDLY By America’s Test Kitchen
RICE NOODLE BOWLS WITH PEANUT SAUCE Serves 4
2 ounces (1/4-inch-wide) rice noodles 1 1/2 cups frozen edamame 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 3 t ab l e s poon s l ow - s od i u m s oy sauce 3 tablespoons lime juice, squeezed from 2 limes 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 cup hot water, plus extra for cooking noodles 2 car r ots, peeled and shr edded (about 1 cup) 1 /3 c u p d r y - r oa s t e d p e a n u t s , chopped 8 fresh Thai basil or sweet Italian basil leaves, torn into pieces 1. Fill a large saucepan halfway with
water. Bring to boil over high heat. Carefully add noodles and edamame and stir to combine. Return to boil and cook for 3 minutes. 2. Turn off heat. Stir to separate noodles and let sit until tender, about 10 minutes. 3. While noodles and edamame sit, in a large bowl, whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and honey until smooth, about 1 minute. Whisk in 1/4 cup hot water until fully combined. 4. When the noodles and edamame are ready, drain noodles and edamame in a colander in sink. Rinse with hot water and drain well. 5. Add noodles and edamame to the bowl with the peanut sauce. Use tongs to toss noodles and e d a m a m e u n t i l e v e n l y coat e d with sauce. 6. Divide noodles and edamame among ser ving bowls. Top each bowl w ith carrots, peanuts and basil.
(For 25 years, confident cooks in the know have relied on America’s Test Kitchen for rigorously tested recipes developed by professional test cooks and vetted by 60,000 at-home recipe testers. See more online at www.americastestkitchen. com/TCA.) (c) 2022 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.
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