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Environmental Science teacher at Brick Memorial, teaches students how to grow sustainable foods in class
through two unique processes: hydroponics and aquaponics. “I mainly teach juniors (Garden - See Page 4)
Group Opens Central Hub To Help Homeless
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A new group to help the county’s homeless just opened a new home of their own. The Housing Resource Center will be a centerpiece in providing services for our most at-risk residents. The Toms River Housing and Homeless Coalition began operating out of 200 Corporate Circle, off of Route 37,
several months ago, but they had an official ribbon cutting recently. It’s led by Sue Jones, a pastor with Holy Cross Lutheran Church. The goal is to be a nexus connecting different agencies. “Our goal is to work ourselves out of a job,” she said. They’ll be working with Habcore, Inc., which provides hous-
ing and services for homeless in Ocean and Monmouth counties. Case manager Toni Ann Widmaier said that already, the center has helped 72 people. They ranged in age from 16 to 88. “There is no one size fits all for homeless,” Jones said. The profile is diverse and that’s why it’s a hard problem to fix.
Lagoon Dredging Beginning In June
By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The largest expense for dredging, in terms of time and money, is the permitting process, said Mayor John G. Ducey during the April 26 Council Meeting. It took years, but the administration procured a township-wide dredging permit from the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, which means each lagoon neighborhood in need of dredging does not have to apply for their own permit and could use the townwide permit, he explained. The Township Engineering Department has identified five priority areas in need of dredging, and has named the Nejecho Beach Lagoon as the first to be dredged, the mayor said. The governing body passed a resolution to authorize a temporary capital budget for 2022 in the amount of $300,000, the upfront cost to initiate the dredging project slated to begin on June 1.
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─Photo courtesy Ben Schaible Students in Brick Township School District learn to grow sustainable food in class. By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – Inside a science classroom at though these seem like Brick Memorial High ordinary plants, there’s School, you’ll f i nd nothing ordinary about over 300 edible plants how they’re grown. grown by students. AlBen Schaible, an AP
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“Homelessness is a symptom of something else,” she explained. That other issue might be domestic violence, or addiction, or a debilitating health emergency. When someone contacts their agency, they establish what their needs are and then reaches out to the resources available. There are a lot of dif-
ferent groups already helping homeless, but each one has a niche that is sometimes very specific. Their funding might only allow them to help with substance abuse, for example. Or, they are only allowed to provide help for a short term. The Housing Resource Center hopes to connect all these different puzzle pieces
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Ocean County Fair Returning
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – At long last, the Ocean County Fair appears to be coming back for 2022. This year, the dates are set for July 13 through 17 at its usual location, the Robert J. Miller Airpark. The times are like previous years, 5 - 11 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday; 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday. The schedule of events for the fair has not yet been finalized. The Ocean County Board of Agriculture and 4H are still in the planning process. There will be a ride vendor and wristbands will be sold. Live entertainment is still being lined up. (Fair - See Page 5)
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Continued From Page 1 and seniors. Within that program I’ve been teaching aquaponics and hydroponics for many years,” Schaible said. “I expanded the program with the help of Cody Parker from Drop the Beet Farms, with building a huge aquaponics system in my classroom and now it’s been worked into our curriculum.” Hydroponics is the system of growing plants in just water, no soil. “You can do it a million different ways. Just in my room I have three different types of systems,” Schaible noted. “You grow the plants in rockwool and the water itself has fertilizer in it. The plants will grow without any soil, so the roots are suspended in water.” With aquaponics, it takes this process a step further. The system uses fish to transform bacteria into a fertilizer for the plants. “We raise fish (tilapia) and when they create waste, we use those bacteria in the tank and the filter systems. The bacteria converts fish waste into fertilizer. It’s a big part of our curriculum that we study,” Schaible said. “Then the nutrients get pumped up and the plants then grow hydroponically within this water. The big difference is we don’t have to add any fertilizer; it’s a self-sustaining system, all we have to do is feed the fish. The plants in turn clean the water and the fish continually supply waste.” In Schaible’s classroom, high school students grow all kinds of leafy greens like lettuce, as well as tomatoes and even radishes. “Aquaponics mainly allows us to grow leafy greens because of the nutrients, there really only is nitrogen. You need several other nutrients to grow flower-like plants. With hydroponics, it’s limitless,” he said. “We can grow 140 heads of lettuce every 50 days. We also raise tilapia. We study all of this, including the chemistry involved, and then the students also get to eat the food,
Homeless:
Continued From Page 1 into one complete picture. “A lot of different agencies are having the same conversation,” Jones said. So, the idea is to have a central voice. She spent 25 years in business before becoming a pastor, and one of the things you learn in business is cost avoidance. When many people are attempting to solve the same problem separately, it’s not as efficient as working together. “The one thing we need is a Homelessness Trust Fund,” she said. This is an account fueled by a fee on any real estate transaction. This money would generate enough to support a transitional living facility for the homeless, and it would likely cost less than the county is paying annually to put them up in hotels, she said. Ocean is the only county in New Jersey without such a location. County Commissioner Barbara Jo Crea was on hand at the ribbon cutting. She’s the liaison to the Board of Social Services. County representatives have been consistent in their message that they aren’t against
as well as the fish. In addition, we supply food to the food bank Seeds of Service in the township.” Schaible has been teaching hydroponics for 10 years and built the large-scale system in his classroom about three years ago. In addition to the high schoolers, the middle schoolers and elementary students in the district are also learning the program, having different variations of the system in their classrooms. “I’ve been working as a coordinator in the district to help all the schools get up and running with hydroponics and aquaponics. I help the other schools and give supplies they need,” he said. “With the younger students, most of their classrooms have hydroponics systems and a couple schools have small aquaponic systems with one or two fish.” This year was the first year the district decided to bring the elementary students on a trip to Schaible’s classroom and learn about the system alongside high schoolers. “We brought in some of the elementary school kids and let them tour the classroom and do some of the work with the older students. I was helping another elementary teacher and we brainstormed the idea to have the kids come over to see the potential of what they’re doing in their room on a small scale and what it looks like on a larger scale,” he said. “My students really loved working with the kids, it was a fun experience. “The biggest goal is to generate an interest in science for kids and for them to learn where their food comes from and to understand the process; drawing connections about sustainability. Once they start to learn science, it helps promote interest as they move up into high school,” Schaible explained. “Another goal of the program is working with the food banks, Seeds of Service. I drop our lettuce off after we harvest it. It’s been a great way to connect with them.” having a temporary shelter, as long as it is operated by another group. “The county does not want to own or run a shelter, but very much want to help those in need,” she said. “We realize that the people who this foundation serves need a hand up and this is what it’s all about.” Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill also vowed to work with the new group and be supportive. The township has one of the largest responsibilities for affordable housing, looking at 3,000 units. Every town is assigned a number by the state based on an ever-changing formula. The town has to allow that many “affordable” homes or else be vulnerable to lawsuits. So, permanent housing solutions are on the horizon, Hill said. But in the interim, “we need to find a way to bridge the gap. We’re looking forward to solving this problem.” He credited former council members Laurie Huryk and Terrance Turnbach for spearheading the homeless support movement in town. Current Councilman Matthew Lotano was also in attendance at the ribbon cutting.
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Continued From Page 1 “We won’t have our regular capital budget with all of the capital spending - the trucks, the parks, and the roadways and all - completed before that, but we wanted to make sure we don’t miss the June 1 window because there’s a finite time that we can dredge,” Mayor Ducey said. Dredging restrictions for winter flounder protection are in place every year from January 1 until May 31, which limits the timeline available for dredging. “The council’s 2022 capital budget has not yet been approved, and this resolution to secure the funding to start the project in advance of that as needed for the timeline to start the dredge project,” he said. The council also passed a bond ordinance to finance part of the cost of the dredging project and for a special assessment to Nejecho Beach residents. Township Business Administrator Joanne Bergin said that since the Nejecho Beach Lagoon dredging project includes private land, there is a required cost share with the property owners. “A meeting with the property owners was held earlier this evening to go over the specifics,” she said “A letter summarizing the costs of the dredge will be sent to all affected property owners requesting their interest in participating.” The dredging project would only go through if a majority of the residents approve, Bergin added. During public comment, resident Vic Finelli, a waterfront homeowner from Shore Acres, asked if the dredging project would proceed with or without resident approval.
The Brick Times, May 7, 2022, Page 5 “We are queued up and ready to go, and the residents are aware of that,” Bergin said. “They’re also aware that there’s a cost share, so some obviously, and wisely, want to have all the specifics before they would like to commit, so we’ll give them that window. We certainly don’t want to force a community to do something, but since 2015 they’ve been rigorously and consistently begging us to help them with this lagoon, and that’s exactly what we’ve done.” Nejecho Beach lagoon homeowner John O’Donnell attended the council meeting and thanked the governing body for their help with the dredging project. After the council meeting, O’Donnell said he had attended the earlier meeting for the residents that Bergin had referred to. He said about a dozen of the Nejecho Beach Lagoon homeowners attended. “A majority would like to see this go through,” he said. “I don’t want to go through another season with the lagoon the way it is. I can only use my boat at high tide, which means if I want to go out fishing I have to stay out for 12 hours.” The waterfront property owners were told that they would be charged for the dredging per linear foot of bulkhead for their property, but the exact cost is not yet known since the job is going out to bid. “The high end [cost] would be $300,000 for 29 houses, and the cost would be spread out over 10 years,” O’Donnell said. “If the water is not navigable, the value of the houses would go down drastically,” he added. The next council meeting will be on Tuesday May 10 at 7 p.m.
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Continued From Page 1 Vendors for food and booths are still being sought on the OceanCountyFair. com website. The fair was cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic. At that time, the statement put out was that “Rutgers Cooperative Extension/4H has put a hold on all 4H activities through August. 4H is such a strong partner of the fair that we cannot see a way forward without them this year.” The fair is run by volunteers, and without the 4H and other groups, they were shorthanded. In 2021, it had been scheduled. However, in April of that year it was cancelled because capacity restrictions were still in place and 4H was limited from having large gatherings.
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Location On Ballot Might Affect Candidates’ Chances By Chris Lundy OCEA N COU NT Y – Challengers in the upcoming Republican primar y election said that something as simple as the placement of names on the ballot gives them an edge on June 7. Several signif icant positions are in dispute this year, including a member of congress and two county commissioners. The win ner of the pr imar y will be the one representing the party in November. Ocean County is generally a conservative area, and the regional leadership usually doesn’t even need to campaign too heavily in order to r un. Lately, however, there has been more friction in the party. Incumbent Congressman Chris Smith (R- 4 th) is being challenged by Mike Cr ispi. Incu mbent Ocean Cou nt y Commissioners Virginia Haines and Jack Kelly will be facing Toms River Board of Education member Ashley Lamb and Sergio Fossa.
The incumbents are under the Regular Republican Club banner, and the challengers a re nam i ng themselves America First Republicans. Recently, t he ca nd id ates went to the county off ices to randomly draw which column they will have. America First got Column A, which is generally considered a stronger position. “The drawing of Column A…gives ou r A mer ica First Republican team that ballot position that ever y New Jersey political organization wants,” Crispi said. “Every entrenched insider who is attached at the hip of Smith will be replaced by my r unning mates and we look for ward to showing them all the door on June 7.” O ce a n Cou nt y Re publ ica n C h a i r Fran k Hol man said the i ncu mbents will r un on their exper tise and past actions. “We have g reat exper ienced candidates. They get the word out year round - the Commissioners by lower-
ing the County tax rate. The Sheriff (Michael Mastronardy) brings the latest technological tools to the sheriff ’s department,” he said. “Voters will find our candidates!” The placement of names on a ballot could cause an upset, as evidenced by last year’s Central Regional Board of Education election. Berkeley representatives Al Aires a nd George Doh n ser ved si x yea rs each on the Board, but lost to newcomers Merissa Borawski and Heather Koenig. Borawski received 6,338 votes and Koenig received 6,091 votes. Aires received 4,454 votes and Dohn received 4,029 votes. Aires and Dohn both told The Berkeley Times after the election that their loss was mostly because Borawski and Koenig got Column A and B. Looking at the vote tallies, the candidate in the f irst position had the most votes, followed by two, followed by
three, with the fourth position having the lowest. It was likely many people just pushed the buttons that fell under the candidate for governor that they wanted whether they knew the names or not, they said. Elections in Berkeley have been pretty slow since Republicans won the Township Council and mayoral seat. There wasn’t much messaging f rom either camp. Aires and Dohn were running under the slogan “Honesty Integrity Safet y.” Bor awsk i a nd Koe n ig r a n under the slogan “Supporting Parental Choice.” Last year was a gubernatorial election, which meant a lot of people came out for that race, but might not have been as educated about the rest of the candidates. This year, like all even-numbered years, every seat in the House of Representatives is on the ballot, which means that it will be another combative election season where voters might not pay as much attention to smaller, local races.
Permanent Housing Coalition Wants To Partner With Landlords OCEAN COUNTY – Are you a landlord looking to connect with possible tenants? The Ocean County Homeless Prevention and Assistance Coalition wants to hear from you. The coalition is comprised of local agencies and nonprofits who serve households who are looking for housing that is permanent, safe and stable. Landlords are needed to partner with the coalition on their available rental units, so these families and individuals can be connected with housing. This new initiative is an effort to better connect with landlords during a time where many households are struggling to find rental units. The idea was born out of the Ocean County Permanent Housing committee, where participating nonprofits and other agencies have families and individuals that they serve but who are waiting on housing due to demand of available units. Outreach to landlords is needed, and if you are a landlord or have one to recommend that the committee can connect with, please email ocpermhousing@gmail.com with the name and contact info. The families and individuals in need of housing are often working with the coalition members through case managers and other supportive staff services. These agencies provide supportive services, conduct monthly home visits, inspect units regularly and offer support to the landlord. There are other benefits to the landlord for reaching out to ocpermhousing@gmail.com. For example, many housing programs pay 100 percent of the rental obligation, cover costs of damage/repair and will reimburse directly to the landlord. In addition, this could help with a vacancy rate the landlord is experiencing. To learn more, email ocpermhousing@gmail. com.
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Menendez Bill Will Allow U.S. To Beat China Economically WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced the Economic Statecraft for the Twenty-First Century Act, new comprehensive legislation creating a whole-of-government approach to recommit U.S. leadership in the global economy. The new initiative, which comes as the Senate and House of Representatives begin the formal conference process to reconcile different versions of U.S.-China competition legislation, complements and expands upon provisions being negotiated – including on China’s economic coercion, supply chains, global infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and economic resilience. “Twenty years ago, the common consensus was that by joining the international economic order, China would adopt principles of economic liberalization and personal freedom. But unfortunately, that hasn’t happened. Instead they are using their economic integration to pressure the developing world to choose between our system and our values of self-determination, respect for human rights, and openness – or theirs: of authoritarianism, repression, and censorship,” Chairman Menendez said. “It is time to have coordination. We need a new, whole-of-government approach. One rooted in the emerging geopolitical realities of a world more connected yet more complex than ever. And that’s exactly what my bill, the Economic Statecraft for the Twenty-First Century Act, will do.” Unveiled in a speech to the American Leadership Initiative, Chairman Menendez made the case for overhauling U.S. competitive economic diplomacy so the federal government can be better equipped
to outcompete China in five strategic domains of the 21st century – infrastructure, energy, technology, international financial institutions, and global resilience. Menendez underscored the significant extent to which geo-economics plays a role in American national security and raised concerns that China’s brand of international economic diplomacy – or ‘manipulative investment’ – threatens global stability, the free flow of commerce, freedom of navigation, and the resolution of disputes consistent with international law. “To create, shape, and set standards for the twenty-first century, America and our allies must show up. If we don’t, we risk seeing the rule of law in these countries washed away in a flood of Chinese cash. It is not too late, but time is certainly running out,” Chairman Menendez added. “Revitalizing the rules-based order and institutions built for the 21st century means dealing with the challenges posed by technology and artificial intelligence. It means being honest about how these advances can also lead to oppression and economic displacement. It means reforming our institutions in a way that delivers economic prosperity for all of our people. Our best hope at establishing the rules of the road for the future of global commerce is to work together.” The Economic Statecraft for the Twenty-First Century Act (ES21) directs a whole-of-government approach to confront China’s anti-competitive and predatory international economic policies along four lines of effort as it directs all levels of government to expose and respond to China’s economic coercion including: • Requiring foreign assistance recipients to
disclose debt to Chinese entities; • Creating the Countering Chinese Economic Coercion Task Force; • Defending states who support Taiwan against China’s economic coercion; • Coordinating with the OECD on China’s • Belt & Road Initiative. • Assisting allies and partners through the Infrastructure Transaction and Assistance Network and CFIUS to establish disclosure regimes that reduce national security risks in their economies. • Coordinates the Office of the Trade Representative, Customs and Border Protection, the State Department, the Commerce Department, and other agencies to expose and combat China’s anti-competitive foreign economic policies - including gross subsidies, dumping and intellectual property theft. • Promotes coordination with allies and partners to implement export controls and secure critical supply chains including for semiconductors, critical minerals and pharmaceuticals. The bill equips the federal government with important tools to compete with China in five strategic domains of the 21st century as it signals US support for global infrastructure investments through initiatives including Build Back Better World (B3W), the Blue Dot Network, and the Three Seas Initiative. It would mandate the appointment of a Strategic Investments Officer at the Development Finance Corporation; and require a strategy from the State department on pursuing nearshoring initiatives in to relocate supply chains to Latin America and the Caribbean.
It orients diplomatic and foreign assistance agencies to work with allied counterparts and achieve energy security and global net-zero carbon emissions in 2050 including by: • Authorizing the Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources, responsible for protecting energy security and promoting global clean energy production; and • Establishing a clean energy development finance fund partnership between Development Finance Corporation and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. • Addresses the impact of critical and emerging technologies on international standards, human rights, democratic institutions and security alliances including by; Supporting the G-20’s principled and practical standards for international digital connectivity and trade; and • Promoting international cooperation with allies and partners on artificial intelligence and R&D. It strengthens American commitments in the global economy and multilateral economic institutions - including the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, and Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum, by; • Authorizing the transfer of SDRs to the Resilience and Sustainability Trust at the IMF, joining other developed countries in providing assistance to developing countries to recover from the pandemic; and • Developing new ways to ease debt burdens for developing countries. • Creates a State Department Office of Economic Resiliency and institutionalizes a whole-of government approach to improve global resilience against pandemics and other international shocks and stresses.
Partnership Will Create Ocean Wind Project ATLANTIC CITY – Governor Phil Murphy announced that the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Ørsted Offshore North America for New Jersey’s first offshore wind project, Ocean Wind 1. Ørsted, the world’s largest developer of offshore wind, is partnering with PSEG on the Ocean Wind 1 project. The project’s 1,100 megawatts of power are enough to power 500,000 New Jersey homes. The announcement, which was made during the Governor’s keynote address at the Business Network for Offshore Wind’s International Partnering Forum (IPF) in Atlantic City, delivers on the promise of the NJ Wind Port as a key inf rast r uct u re asset that will be an economic driver in Salem County and throughout the state. When the Ocean
Wind 1 project was initially approved by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) in June of 2019, this approval was based on the project utilizing an existing out-of-state port to marshal the project. Following the state’s groundbreaking investment in developing the first purpose-built port for offshore wind in the United States, the project seized the opportunity to utilize the New Jersey Wind Port, being the first to officially join the state’s effort to develop the nation-leading wind power supply chain. This announcement is anticipated to create over 200 pre-assembly, load out, and stevedoring jobs in South Jersey, and hundreds of indirect jobs. The lease for the Ocean Wind 1 project targeted to commence in April 2024 for a maximum term of two years. Binding agreements are anticipated to be sub-
mitted to the NJEDA Board by June of this year. This section of the New Jersey Wind Port is considered Phase 1 and is targeted for completion in early 2024. Subsequent phases will come online between 2024 and 2026. At full-scale, the New Jersey Wind Port is anticipated to create up to 1,500 jobs and to contribute more than $500 million each year to New Jersey’s economy. “The New Jersey Wind Port is a historic and catalytic investment. As a state, we’ve committed more than $500 million to build the essential infrastructure required to install offshore wind projects from our shores. This investment is enabling both clean energy projects and New Jersey’s long term economic growth,” said New Jersey Gover nor Phil Murphy. “Today’s announcement with Ørsted is proof that our strategy to
establish New Jersey as a national leader in offshore wind is working, and brings us a step closer to achieving our goal of 100 percent clean energy by 2050.” “As the nation’s leading offshore wind energy company, Ørsted is committed to transforming ambition into action in order to create a world that runs entirely on green energy,” said Ørsted Offshore North American Chief Executive Officer (CEO) David Hardy. “New Jersey is on the forefront of wind energy technology, and through our partnership, the Ocean Wind 1 project will deliver hundreds of jobs, clean energy, and transformative infrastructure to the region.” “We are thrilled to welcome Ocean Wind 1 to Salem County as the New Jersey Wind Port’s first tenant. By partnering with Ørsted and PSEG, the New (Government - See Page 8)
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Jersey Wind Port will create hundreds of high-quality jobs and will drive millions of dollars of investment back into our communities,” said NJEDA Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan. “As we look towards the future, investing in New Jersey’s green economy has never been more important, and today’s announcement is a testament to Governor Murphy’s ground-breaking vision for establishing New Jersey as a purpose-driven, global, green energy leader.” Sullivan added that the NJEDA contracted with Rutgers University to conduct a Disparity Study to ensure meaningful inclusion of minority, woman, and veteran business enterprises in the Wind Port project. The NJEDA’s project
delivery approach includes a focus on inclusion and supplier diversity, with a goal of 15 percent of total construction value to be subcontracted to minority, women, and veteran-owned firms and a target for 18 percent minority and 6.9 percent women workers on site. “As a global offshore wind industr y leader, Ørsted recognizes Salem County’s advantages for offshore wind marshalling and manufacturing,” said Jane Cohen, Executive Director, Office of Climate Action and the Green Economy. “Their decision to locate at the New Jersey Wind Port solidifies New Jersey’s position as the nation’s hub for offshore wind, and is a tangible step toward delivering on the promise of good jobs, a thriving local economy, and a healthier environment for the people of New Jersey.”
Officers Clean Up Lake Carasaljo
-Photo courtesy Ocean County Corrections PBA 258 Volunteers from several groups worked together to help clean the area. By Alyssa Riccardi LAKEWOOD – Officials from the Ocean County Corrections PBA 258 came together on April 29 to clean up Lake Carasaljo from any garbage or debris to beautify the town’s most popular recreational spaces. In addition to PBA officials, volunteers from the Lakewood Civilian Safety Watch, National Chaplains Association, and the Lakewood Police Department’s Water Rescue and Bike Units joined in on the initiative to clean the area. The cleanup was organized and led by PBA 258 president Matthew Stillwell and Rebecca Roth who planned a series of events and activities to “give back” to the communities. Roth says officials are always searching for ways to connect with the community on a more personal level. “Life can often be trying, and it can be hard to find the good on some days. But when you can’t find the good, be the good. Today’s cleanup was just a small measure of that guiding philosophy,” Roth said. “Unlike other agencies, residents don’t see us on their streets and don’t know us. Efforts like today’s is part of our efforts to break down those walls of anonymity.” Lakewood Mayor Ray Coles said it was uplifting seeing the PBA’s efforts as well as the other volunteers who helped makeover the township’s lake. “It is always gratifying to see folks getting
together to improve conditions in town, especially in helping to clean around one of Lakewood’s crown jewels, Lake Carasaljo,” Coles said. “I want to extend the thanks of the Township Committee and all residents of Lakewood to the Corrections Department PBA 258 for volunteering their time and efforts today.” Lakewood Committeeman Albert Akerman noted how the PBA officials were taking off of their personal time to assist the community. “The cleanup is a really nice gesture by the Department of Corrections,” Akerman said. “These officers work hard all week and chose to spend some of their time off beautifying our lake, rather than taking a break and relaxing. It’s truly inspiring and speaks to their level of dedication to the community.” PBA officials insisted they were doing what they love by lending a hand to the people that rely on them. “There is nothing more rewarding than the Ocean County Corrections PBA 258 giving back to the people and community of Lakewood and Ocean County,” Ocean County Corrections Warden Joseph Valenti said. “We strive to do whatever we can for the people of Lakewood and Ocean County; there isn’t much we find more fulfilling and truer to the fundamental principles of our jobs.”
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BLUE DAISY ARRIVES IN BRICK UNIQUE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE
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─Photo courtesy Brick Police BRICK – On April 19, the Brick Township Police Department got to host Girl Scout Daisy Troop 60159, who were outstanding representatives of their organization. Sgt. Jim
Kelly, Officer Dan Kenny and Detective Ryan Talty gave them a tour of the department and the police car. The cold and rainy weather didn’t dampen these resilient little spirits.
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─Photo courtesy Brick Township Historical Society BRICK – The Brick Township Historical Society will hold its Annual Giant Yard Sale on June 11 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain date June 12) on its Havens Homestead Museum property, 521 Herbertsville Road, Brick. The sale will feature very reasonable merchandise ranging from many Tiffany light fixtures to toys, household items, costume jewelry and much more. A NJ licensed
gold/silver dealer will be available to buy unwanted jewelry and metals. The society will hold a homemade bake sale and there will be specials in the Lizzie Herbert Gift Shop. There is a parking lot 150 feet east of the property accessed by a sign that says “Havens Farm.” For more information see the website: bricktownshiphistoricalsociety.com or call 732-785-2500.
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Program On The History Of Tea
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─Photo courtesy Brick Township Historical Society BRICK – The Brick Township Historical Society will hold a meeting at 7:30 p.m. on June 14 at the Herbertsville Firehouse, 601 Herbertsville Road, Brick. Catherine Titus Felix, CCP, the former food editor of Victorian Homes magazine and graduate of Le Cordon Bleu in London, will present a program about tea. She will explain the history,
social customs and uses of tea in America and share examples from her collection of tea accoutrements and vintage tableware. Admission is free, and the public is welcome. Parking is behind the firehouse. For more information on the society, see its website: bricktownshiphistoricalsociety. com or call 732-785-2500.
JUNE 12 & 16 PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW In Full Bloom
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─Photo courtesy Brick Police BRICK – On April 25, Mayor Ducey swore in seven new police officers to join their ranks. Congratulations, welcome to the Brick Township Police Department,
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Meditation Workshop With Balance Wellness Center BRICK – This event is open to current Brick Township Chamber Members only. There will be a $20 no-show fee. Learn how to become a self-sufficient meditator. Get an understanding of what mindfulness is & how it works, clear
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in Brick from 1 to 4 p.m. Donations are greatly appreciated. All donations will help fund a K-9 Police bulletproof vest for the Brick Township Police Department. There’s no pre-registration required! Come show appreciation for our Police Department’s dedication to public safety. Email stpaulspetministry@gmail.com with any questions.
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Around The Jersey Shore Lakewood Educator Wins Grant L A K E WO OD – M s . D a r i a k n n a Reyes-Yencer, a first-grade educator at Ocean Academy Charter School in Lakewood, New Jersey, was awarded a classroom grant by the Association of American Educators Foundation (AAEF). The grant funds will be used to expand the literacy center in her classroom. “My goal is for my students to work cooperatively and achieve learning gains in their individual reading levels using these classroom materials,” noted Ms. Reyes-Yencer in her submission. “With these materials I hope to inspire these young readers not to fear reading, but to fall in love with it to impact their reading success and all academic areas.” The AAEF National Scholarship and Grant Program seeks to acknowledge excellence in education through highlighting innovative approaches and best practices. AAE
Annual Spring Rummage Sale BRICK – St. Paul’s United Methodist Church will be hosting their Annual Spring Rummage Sale on May 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fill a bag for only $5. Bargain prices on all jewelry, toys, household, tools and white
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Director of Professional Learning Melissa Pratt who oversees the National Scholarship and Grant Program said, “Supporting the development of early reading skills through hands-on lessons and materials that create lasting positive outcomes for all learners is an important part of this grant and scholarship program. AAEF is pleased to help educators realize their vision for their students’ best educational outcomes.” The AAE Foundation National Teacher Scholarship and Classroom Grant Program is open to all full-time educators. Applications are considered twice-a-year on a competitive basis and evaluated by a volunteer review committee of educators. The program is now accepting scholarship and grant applications through the deadline of October 1, 2022. More details and application information are available at aaeteachers.org/awards.
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elephant items. Lunch will be available for purchase. Come early for best selection. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church is located at 714 Herbertsville Road, Brick. Visit StPaulsBrick.org for more information.
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Around The Jersey Shore Ocean County 4-H Member Hosts SOUPer Can Goods Drive
OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County 4-H member, Grace Kreft, successfully completed her county wide service project, ‘SOUPer Can Goods’ to collect non-perishable food items for local food pantries post-holiday season, when they need items the most. Grace is driven by helping those in her community, especially those who are food insecure. In total, she collected over 50 pounds of items. Ocean County 4-H promotes youth-led opportunities and appreciates Grace for her determination that she put into arranging this drive. Grace has been a part of 4-H since 2015. She is a part of the Fine Feathered Friends 4-H Club with her chickens, the Critter Craze 4-H Club with her hamsters, and the Jackson’s Mane Attraction 4-H Club with her horse. Her drive is in animal studies and agricultural growth. Grace joined 4-H because she wanted to spend time with like-minded people and quotes “All 4-H
─Photo courtesy 4-H youth are a part of this organization to help each other learn and contribute time to their animals. Our world needs more people who want to help the environment, help save animals, and learn about agriculture.” The 4-H Youth Development Program is part of Rutgers Cooperative Extension. 4-H educational programs are offered to all youth, grades K to 13 (one year out of high school), on an age-appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, marital status, domestic partnership status, military service, veteran status, and any other category protected by law. If you would like more information on how you can become involved in 4-H, contact the Ocean County 4-H office at 732-349-1227 or visit their website ocean.njaes.rutgers. edu/4h.
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Hearing Loss Can Impact Cognition Research shows that hearing loss may lead to the rapid progression of cognitive decline. The evidence in the literature suggests that: • The slow onset of hearing loss can have a significant impact on several key brain functions, including the memory, hearing, speech and language portions of cognition. • Hearing impairment is a greater risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia than other individual mid-life risks. • The proactive management of hearing loss can delay or slow the onset or progression of cognitive decline. • Studies show the use of hearing aids can slow down the rapid progression of cognitive decline. Garden State Hearing & Balance Center is on the front line of promoting cognitive
health. We now offer a computerized test of cognitive function called Cognivue Thrive. This screening tool objectively and reliably identifies changes in cognitive function that could be indicative of an impairment that requires physician referral. In our opinion, driving brain health awareness and improving access to cognitive screenings are among the most important challenges of the 21st century. Although cognitive decline is a normal part of aging, early identification of underlying conditions such as untreated hearing loss will lead to appropriate management, thus improving cognitive health. If you would like to schedule a Cognivue Thrive screening, please feel free to contact our Toms River office at 732818-3610.
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Donate Your Used Cell Phones For This Worthy Cause OCEAN COUNTY – Nancy Seibert has been collecting for “Cell Phones for Soldiers” since 2006. She has combined forces with Bayville based “Support the Troops Project,” led by Lloyd Mullikin since 2004, who mails these cards and packages overseas to our troops in harm’s way. Cell phones collected, in any condition, and are not reused but sent to a recycler. Cords and cases are not necessary. The profits are then sent to the organization headquarters in Massachusetts from which Nancy orders her free, true 60-minute calling cards. They are provided for those military who are unable to contact their families without incurring monumental expense during their deployment. They also accept monetary donation for help defray the cost of mailing these boxes. Checks can be made out to the VFW Post 9503 with a notation in the memo “Support the Troops.” Checks can be mailed to Lloyd Mullikin, 307 Allaire Ave., Bayville, NJ 08721 or call him at 732-269-1397. It would then be a tax-deductible donation. To date, Nancy has collected over 23,000 cell phones and donated over 99,000 calling cards. If you have the name of a military member serving overseas, feel free to contact with their, name/rank and APO/FPO address and they will be happy to donate cards to them. She can be contacted at
732-606-6040. The following are drop locations: • All Lester Glenn Auto Dealership (Service waiting room) • Central Regional Middle and High School lobbies • All Berkeley Sounds of Summer Concerts • All Berkeley Municipal Bldgs. And Recycling Center • Beachwood Municipal Bldg. • VFW 9503, Bayville lobby • Bayville Elks • Bayville Auto • Altieri Chiropractic, Bayville • Pine Beach PO • Presbyterian Church of Toms River • American Legion 129, Toms River • Ocean Country Courthouse and County Clerk Offices, Toms River • Sonata Bay Clubhouse, Bayville • Silver Ridge and all Holiday City Clubhouses • Heritage Family Restaurant, Whiting • Universal Radiology, Lacey • Jersey Shore BlueClaws, Lakewood • C&C Marina, Bayville • Keller/William Realty, Bayville • Sarah’s Hair Salon, Bayville • Community Medical Center, Outpatient lobby • East Coast Flag and Flagpole, Beachwood
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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
How Mental Health Is Affected By Homocysteine, Serotonin And Interleukin-8 By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
During the height of the pandemic, the loneliness of people all around the world increased. As such, mental health problems increased as well. We saw many contributory factors from the lockdowns, to the effects of physically distancing ourselves from loved ones, social isolation, personal and financial loss, loss of loved ones, constant fear of catching the illness and much more. I got to thinking about this since May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Let’s first talk about exercising. This provides a boost of dopamine and other feel-good endorphins which reduces the sensation of pain, and makes you feel content and happy. Even though going to the gym can be physically stressful, research is clear, it helps reduce cortisol and epinephrine while invoking a lovely rush of endorphins. So, if you’re feeling stressed, do some exercise, even from home. There are many live-streams today. Your meals are critical. If you fill your body with foods that have very little nutritional density, you will not feel content. The use of artificial ingredients is rampant, making certain meals difficult to digest, and hard on your liver, pancreas and entire colon. I’m not going to give you a specific meal plan, or food list because I know you know what to eat, and what not to eat. Serotonin - is a feel-good neurotransmitter that people associate as an anti-depressant made in the brain. But 90 percent is actually made in the intestinal tract, hence certain
foods can make you feel good! A natural precursor to this hormone is 5-HTP. You probably know this, when serotonin breaks down, it makes you feel sleepy because it creates melatonin, the sleep hormone! High homocysteine - If you have hyperhomocysteinemia, you’re more likely to have depression and anxiety. This is a compound that is measured via a blood sample. It is reduced by folate (5-MTHF) and B12, and sometimes some riboflavin… in other words, a good B Complex. High Interleukin 8 (IL-8) - The body sometimes makes too much of this cytokine and it is often elevated in psychiatric illness such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorder, dementia, anxiety and others. In addition to mental health disorders, IL-8 is also associated with thyroid cancer, colitis, gingivitis, myeloma, breast/prostate cancer, migraines, rheumatoid arthritis, vitiligo and asthma. Some top ways to reduce IL-8 include black cumin seed oil, andrographis, grape seed extract, bromelain, resveratrol, cinnamon and vitamin E. In closing, I want to give honorable mention to magnesium. It’s in Epsom salts in case you like to take baths. This is an all-around good mineral that people recognize as calming. Leafy greens contain a lot of magnesium, and of course you can supplement if you prefer. It helps with relaxation, tranquility and attention span. I have a longer version of this article posted at my website, suzycohen.com in case you’d like to read it.
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Around The Jersey Shore Press Broadcasting Passes Million-Dollar Mark For St. Jude’s Hospital
─Photo courtesy Press Communications JERSEY SHORE – Celebrating a decade of successful fundraising, Thunder 106, a Press Broadcasting affiliate, just completed their annual “Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon” raising $184,000 and pushing their total ten-year contribution to nearly $1,200,000. St. Jude’s is the leader in cancer care, research, and treatment for children. Families never receive a bill for treatment and all travel, housing and/or food costs are paid by St. Jude’s. Starting April 11, Mike Ryan, Director of Programming for Thunder 106, started his 106mile Jersey Shore walk to help raise awareness and donations. “St. Jude’s Research Hospital is an amazing place,” said Ryan. “It’s incredible that a family can get care for their child, and it doesn’t cost them a cent. Since the start of the pandemic charitable contributions have seen a dip in income; I just wanted to do something special this year to help the children and their families.” The major sponsor of this event was Irwin Lincoln and Irwin Mazda of Freehold. General Manager Travis Lo Cascio said, “As a family run business, this event touches the hearts of everyone at Irwin Lincoln and Mazda. There are so many families in need and cancer in children so tragic. We are proud to partner with Thunder 106 and looking forward to doing this every year.”
The Thunder 106 Radiothon and 106-mile walk was promoted April 13 and 14 and from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and people were invited to join “Partners in Hope” and donate monthly on the St. Jude website, via phone or text. All individuals who became a partner received a “Love Music Stop Cancer” shirt. A total of 160 walkers joined Ryan on the Spring Lake boardwalk from noon to dusk for the inaugural “Board Walk for St. Jude Kids.” An anonymous donation of $50 per person was made for each walker, adding to the already generous donations of listeners and participants. Press Communications Director of Sales, Wendy Price, said “We were so grateful and thankful to the borough of Spring Lake for their cooperation and help. It was definitely a team effort.” This year’s event was also made possible by A.J.Perri, Four Boys Ice Cream, Value City Furniture, Door Boy, Hutchins HVAC, Napa Auto Parts of Shrewsbury, Chocolate Carousel, Chef Mike’s ABG Atlantic Bar & Grill, Windmill Hotdogs, V&S Landscape Supply Co, Nissan City of Red Bank, Monmouth Park Racetrack, and Pete & Elda’s Bar & Restaurant. For more information about Press Communications, The Thunder 106 Country Cares for Kids Radiothon, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, its partners, or how to donate, email info@PressCommRadio.com.
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Around The Jersey Shore Library Hosts “Endangered Species” Art Show
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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,
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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 theoceancountyli-
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Police Warn Seniors Of Recent Targeted Scams
By Alyssa Riccardi BARNEGAT – Police are urging seniors to be cautious of phone call scams as a recent fraud scheme stole $8,000 from an elderly woman. The victim, who resides in Barnegat, told police that she received a call in December 2021 from a man claiming to be her grandson. This individual told the woman that he had been arrested after being involved in a car accident in New York City. The story continues with a fake lawyer, who claimed to be representing the grandson, telling the woman that her grandson can be released from jail if she sent a cash payment of $8,000. Not realizing that the entire incident was a fraud, the victim turned over the $8,000 after meeting an individual claiming to be a courier. The victim later talked to family members and
discovered her grandson was not arrested and realized she was the victim of a scam. Investigation by Officers from the Barnegat Township Police Department revealed that similar events had recently occurred in Hopewell Township, New Jersey, and Nassau County, New York. A joint investigation identified the individuals responsible for the scamming incidents as 34-yearold Jorge Peguero-Mendez and 24-year-old Richard Quinones-Perez, both of the Bronx, New York. The investigation further revealed Peguero-Mendez drove Quinones-Perez to the Ocean County area with the intent to acquire cash from the victim. Both have been charged with Theft by Deception as well as Conspiracy to Commit Theft by Deception. The two men have yet to be apprehended, and
police are warning seniors to be cautions when they receive any type of unusual phone calls asking for money. “These types of incidents should serve as a cautionary tale for all of our senior citizens here in Ocean County, as well as a reminder that unscrupulous individuals are out there just waiting to prey upon the most vulnerable members of our community,” Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. “Please be vigilant in identifying these fraudulent phone calls, and recognize that any phone call or message requesting large sums of cash or wire transfers is likely a scam. These types of calls should be immediately reported to law enforcement.” Prosecutor Billhimer and Chief Germain acknowledge the Barnegat Township Police
Department, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Economic Crime Squad, United States Department of Health and Human Services - Office of the Inspector General, Hopewell Township Police Department, and Nassau County New York Police Department, for their collaborative efforts in connection with this investigation. Anyone who believes they may have been victimized by these particular defendants, or who are in possession of information as to the whereabouts or either suspect, is asked to contact Officer Robert Armstrong of the Barnegat Township Police Department at 609-698-5000. The charges referenced are merely accusations and the public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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By Jason Allentoff BERKELEY – There were some scary moments at the Ocean County Airport when a small plane crashed with two people on board. Police, EMS and fire crews responded to the scene. According to the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), the plane is a single-engine Cessna 172 and it went down at around 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 1. The airport, also known as the Robert J. Miller Airpark, is on Route 530 in Berkeley. When first responders arrived, they saw a dramatic image of the plane on its nose, suspended by a damaged chain link fence, its tail and wing crushed in the crash. The cockpit was intact and that’s probably why the two people inside walked away from it.
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No Injuries In Plane Crash The FAA confirmed that the aircraft had departed from Old Bridge Airport in Englishtown, New Jersey. Ocean County Scanner News reported that a fire had been extinguished caused by an apparent fuel leak as a result of the crash. The Asbury Park Press reported that the two aboard were a flight instructor and a student. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash and the NTSB will be in charge of the investigation and will provide additional updates. Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy confirmed that there were no injuries in the crash, since his office and Berkeley police had initially responded.
- Photo courtesy Ocean County Scanner News The Cessna came to rest in this frightening pose.
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Around The Jersey Shore Local Singer’s Voice Might One Day Be Heard Worldwide By Stephanie A. Faughnan TOMS RIVER – Callers to Toms River Township’s local government offices may notice the voice on the other end of the line bears no hint of any distinctive Jersey Shore accent. Truth be told, the person manning the phones from the local clerk’s office also doesn’t sound like he’s from “up north,” New York, or Philadelphia. Instead, the colorful lilt in Davies Adepoju’s friendly inflections suggests he started his life in a land far away. Adepoju, 34, takes his job answering and routing phone calls to the proper municipal departments quite seriously. He cares about people and assists them in finding the help they need as quickly as possible. Meanwhile, the Nigerian native admits he would also love his voice to become recognizable in a far different way. A talented vocalist, Adepoju hopes his songs will captivate listeners with their relatable lyrics and catchy beats that tell a story of their own. Even before he immigrated to the United States, Adepoju had musical aspirations. His “Rap Scandal” music video showcases captivating scenes through his homeland and interactions with everyday people. This raw and powerful piece includes images of hungry and wide-eyed children following still shots of uniformed men armed with machine guns. The rap lyrics move rhythmically fast and seemingly address political concerns while invoking prayers for God’s protection. “There’s a lot of corruption in Nigeria,” shared Adepoju. “It’s also not safe there.” Adepoju said he wanted to do music right after graduating from high school. However, his mother told him that she wouldn’t support his ambitions unless he went to college first. Even after he completed a degree in Political Science and International Relations at Crawford University in Nigeria, Adepoju said his mom still wasn’t in favor of him pursuing a career in music. Instead, she wanted more for her oldest son. As far back as 2015, Adepoju had already decided that America was his dream country. A devout Christian, he credits God for making his journey to the United States a reality. Adepoju said he happened to be on Instagram after three days of praying and fasting. As he was scrolling, he came across a post from a lady he knew casually from his college days. “I saw a picture, and I liked it,” said Adepoju. “She immediately sent me a message, and we started to talk online.” The woman, Motunrayo, was born in the United States and was of Nigerian descent. However, her family moved across the globe because of her father’s embassy job. Montunrayo attended the university in Nigeria when her dad was assigned to the African nation. When Adepoju reconnected with his old acquaintance, Motunrayo was in the United States working on her master’s degree. “We started chatting and then started dating,” Adepoju shared. “She decided she wanted to come back to Nigeria.” The romance between the two evolved, and in 2018, the couple married in a civil ceremony. Ultimately, they moved to the United States – after a church wedding and a honeymoon
in Dubai. Adepoju reiterated that their chance meeting was both God-sent and incredible. Although Motunrayo had a management job in a family business, Adepoju had no intentions of letting his wife support him. He found a job in a fast-food restaurant and then worked as kitchen help in a larger establishment. Adepoju made sure to get his green card to allow himself to work legally in the United States. He’s now hopeful he will soon qualify for citizenship in the country he continues to think of as “great.” Not accustomed to sitting idle, Adepoju enjoys running and constantly looks for some way to do good things for others. “One day, my wife saw on Facebook that someone was giving out food,” said Adepoju. “As a church person, it came to my mind that it was a church giving out food boxes to people during COVID.” As it turns out, the food distribution was going on right near Adepoju’s home. The first person he encountered was Terrance Turnbach, who was then a Toms River councilman. According to Adepoju, he offered Turnbach his help and feels certain the then councilman didn’t expect him to come back to assist with the food distribution. After Adepoju returned for the next three subsequent weeks, Turnbach mentioned a job opening in the township government’s office. “He actually invited me to his law office and made sure I had my permanent resident card,” Adepoju shared. “It’s funny because I was working with him and the mayor (Maurice “Mo” Hill) handing out food and didn’t realize who they were.” While he loves his job working for the clerk’s office, Adepoju remains passionate about his music. He wrote a song called “Frontline Heroes” dedicated to the many people who worked during the pandemic. When Adepoju began worshiping at New Life Church in Toms River, he joined the band. He plays the conga drums at weekly services. However, it’s Adepoju’s “Weather for Two” that appears to be a hit waiting to be discovered. The music sounds like a bit of a Reggie-island mix, although it’s actually considered Afro-pop according to the artist. “‘Weather for Two’ is a phrase used in Nigeria when it’s raining and cold,” described Adepoju. “It’s when couples cuddle together to get warmed up.” The entertaining part of Adepoju’s explanation is that temperatures rarely hit below 65 degrees in Nigeria. Perhaps it makes better sense that the video for “Weather for Two” is shot on a snowy day in Ocean County, New Jersey. A love song with a danceable beat, Adepoju’s verses place him where he considers his home as far as the largest metropolitan city. “Tell her that we’re home together now,” the songwriter sings. “I’ll be back to my New York. Tell her that we’re home together now.” The old cliché that home is where the heart is rings true for Adepoju and his bride. The couple expects their first child in July and is enjoying their version of “Weather for Two.” His songs can be found under the moniker K-Stritz. If search “k-stritz weather for two” or “k-stritz frontline hero” in a search engine, you can find his videos on YouTube.
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People put their elderly parent or grandparent in a nursing home so that they can be safely taken care of, so that someone can properly look after them in their old age. No one expects that these nursing home residents should get anything less than the proper care and respect that they deser ve, but with the horrifying rise in nursing care abuse, this is not always the case. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse in the United States, more than 30 percent of all nursing homes in America indulge in some form of resident abuse. Statistics show that nearly 50 percent of all nursing homes are short staffed. The staff people who do work in these facilities are underpaid, overworked, and all too often overburdened, which in t ur n leads to elder neglect and abuse. Even more alarming is the prediction that the problem will only worsen in the near future. More than 91% of nursing homes lack adequate staff to properly care for patients. A Health a nd Hu ma n Se r v ices De pa r t me nt report found patients in understaffed nursing homes were more likely to suffer from a variety of problems, such as bed sores, malnutrition, weight loss, dehydration, pneumonia, and serious blood born infections. It’s a serious concern that will only increase with time, given that the population of
people aged 85 or older is expected to double to 8.9 million by the year 2030. Signs of abuse and neglect may be (but are not limited to) evidence such as patterns of bruising, unexplained injuries, frequent infections, bedsores, questionable hygiene, appearance of malnutrition, emotional distress, and unsanitary living conditions. Document any such evidence you observe, and bring it to the attention of your attorney. Neglect can be just as harmful in the long run as abuse, leading to additional health problems and possibly death. Nursing home abuse isn’t limited to physical abuse; there can also be emotional, verbal, and psychological abuse, where an elder is demeaned or humiliated in other ways. Many elders needlessly suffer from nursing home abuse in which they are manipulated, humiliated, or physically harmed by the very people entrusted with providing them with loving and tender care. Instances of physical, sexual and verbal abuse have taken place at the very nursing homes where elders are actually supposed to be well taken care of; unfortunately, cases of nursing home abuse in America and also in New Jersey are rising rather than falling. If you think a loved one is the victim of Nursing Home Abuse call the trial attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates for a free consultation to discuss their rights.
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THESE VEGGIE PATTIES MIGHT JUST BECOME YOUR NEW FAVORITE BURGER! By America’s Test Kitchen
CRISPY VEGGIE BURGERS Serves 2
“When you get caught between the moon and…Long Beach Island?” Channeling Christopher Cross here. Photographer Jim Lowney took this amazing photo recently as the moon appeared over the Manahawkin Bay Bridge. Be sure to visit his site for additional pics – jimlowneyphoto.com
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LAKEWOOD – Car Seat Safety Check is the first Tuesday of every month from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Fire Station 733 Cedarbridge
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1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed, divided 1 large egg 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt, plus extra for serving 2 teaspoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, measured separately 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1/8 teaspoon salt Pinch pepper 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs 3 scallions, sliced thin 2 leaves lettuce 2 hamburger buns 1. In a medium bowl, whisk egg, yogurt, 2 teaspoons oil, curry powder, salt and pepper until well combined. 2. Combine 3/4 cup chickpeas, the
panko and the scallions in a food processor. Pulse until ingredients are roughly chopped with some large pieces remaining, 5 to 8 pulses. 3. Transfer chickpea mixture to the bowl with the egg mixture. Use a rubber spatula to gently stir ingredients until just combined. 4. Divide chickpea mixture into 2 lightly packed balls. Gently flatten each ball into a circle that measures 4 inches across. 5. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil to a 10-inch nonstick skillet and swirl skillet to coat evenly with oil. Place patties in the skillet and cook over medium heat until well browned on first side, 4 to 6 minutes. Gently flip patties. Cook until well browned on second side, 4 to 5 minutes. 6. Put 1 lettuce leaf inside each bun. Use a spatula to slide burgers into buns. Serve with more yogurt (for dipping or spreading inside buns) if you like.
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