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─Photo by Bob Vosseller A miniature display of a beach profile was a “sands-on” science table brought by NJ Department of Environmental Protection Lead Educator Marc Rogoff during the 25th Annual Barnegat Bay Environmental Educators Roundtable held recently at Jakes Branch County Park in Beachwood. By Bob Vosseller BE AC H WO OD – Educators, naturalists a nd a ct iv ist s ca me together to lear n, share ideas, swap stories and brainstor m during the 25th Annual Barnegat Bay Environmental Educators Roundtable.
The six-hour professional development event was held this year at Jakes Branch County Park. It featured with the theme of “Ou r Roots Ru n Deep. Celebrating 25 Years of Local Connections, Culture and Conservation.”
Wor k sho p t o pic s covered the i mportance of soil to the health of the area watershed and was open to teachers, educators, homeschool parents and nat ure enthusiasts. A n ex hibitors area showcased the m a ny e nv i ron me n -
tal groups in Ocean County and beyond. Becky Laboy, Education Outreach Specialist for the Ocean County Soil Conservation District, said that after two years of providi ng vi r t ual rou ndt able s, t he (Plans - See Page 4)
Event Helps Raise $45,000 For Ukrainians
By Bob Vosseller L AVA L L E T T E A community effort packed Saint Pio Roman Catholic Church during a recent Satu rd ay eve n i ng a nd raised around $45,000 for a good cause. Event coordinator Jack Sauer, a borough resident, was more t ha n pleased w it h t he capacit y crowd turnout of 250 people
for the benefit aimed at helping those uprooted from military at tacks f rom Russia. The nu mber of Ukrainian refugees is currently estimated at around 25% of the nation’s entire population of about 800,000 people. Sauer and his wife, Apr il, spea rhea ded t he f u nd r aiser t hat had a ticket price of
$50 per person and filled the parish hall. The event was actually sold out a week prior to when it took place. Jack Sauer described it as a “zero cost /10 0% benef it ” fundraising dinner to assist with this mass i ve h u m a n i t a r i a n challenge. He added, the comm it tee t hat ra n t he larger f undraiser
worked with “Saint St e phe n U k r a i n ia n Catholic Chu rch i n Toms River to deliver the funds raised via the church in Ukraine quickly and with no erosion of f unds to corporate overhead.” He credited the e ve n t ’s s u c c e s s t o t he ma ny generou s donor s ma de up of individuals, organizations and local
businesses. Because of t he m , t he f u ndraiser came at zero cost for “all food, materials and services. Every dollar will go to aid those who need it most. This was a grass roots, community driven effort and it wasn’t just the Lavallet te com munit y that was involved but our broader community (Ukraine - See Page 6)
May 14, 2022
Central Adopts $45M Budget
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The Central Regional Board of Education adopted a budget that will bring either an increase or a decrease in taxes depending on where you live. The total budget will be $45,174,583, an increase of over the current year’s $44,487,977. Of this, $36,550,272 will be raised in taxes. This is an increase of $716,672 from the current year’s revised levy of $35,833,600. Central has students from five different towns. The tax impact is different for each. For Berkeley residents, their tax rate will be 47.65 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. For a home based on the average assessment of $205,620, the annual tax bill will be $980.81, which is a decrease of $2.06. For Island Heights residents, their tax rate will be 39.07 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. For a home based on the average assessment of $412,320, the annual tax bill (Budget - See Page 5)
Ocean Gate Mayor Receives Additional Charges For Theft By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN GATE – Ocean Gate Mayor Paul Kennedy has now been charged with three counts of Official Misconduct along with three counts of Theft after allegedly stealing government funds. The additional charges were the result of an ongoing investigation revealing that Kennedy, 66, failed to give money he made through borough assets, using it for personal benefit. According to officials, Kennedy collected cash from selling scrap metal originating from the Borough Recycling Center and did not turn over the proceeds to the Borough. In addition, he is accused of converting funds donated by contributors to “Friends of Ocean Gate” for his re-election campaign, (Mayor - See Page 5)
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Continued From Page 1 organizers were very pleased to bring back an in-person, outdoor event. “It felt a little like a family reunion to come together in a live setting. We felt an outside setting would work best.” Other agencies that were event partners included the Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority, Save Barnegat Bay and the Board of Ocean County Commissioners. Area educators explored the important role soil plays in connection to the health of the watershed. Attendees also engaged in a variety of one hour and two-hour field trips and interactive workshops designed to inspire a new appreciation of soil, native woodlands, natural resources, plants, wildlife, local history, and the Barnegat Bay watershed. Erinn Byers, a second-grade teacher of Cedar Creek Elementary School in Lacey enjoyed the afternoon’s activities and took part in the soil sampling workshop conducted by Ocean County Soil Conservation District Staff members Jessica Pinto and Kristin Adams. “This is probably my 14th year (attending the forum). You could get an entire curriculum here and I have. I have gotten a curriculum called Wet and it covers marshlands and really the entire surrounding eco system where we reside,”
Byers said. “I got another one called Wild which covered all the animals that live in our area. We’ve done an outreach program one year where I had when Becky Laboy came and we had a soil and sediment inspection.” Pinto and Adams were testing soil texture and the amount of phosphorus in the ground as part of their workshop. “You can take your kids outside and if you have a garden on the ground that is a great place to start and do a soil test,” Pinto said. While the first activity of the workshop involved a chemistry test, the second involved spritzing water on soil and rolling it up into a ball to literally get the feel of soil texture. Adams remarked “the kids will get their hands dirty, literally” and would be an activity they could enjoy and learn from. Staff of the Ocean County Parks and Recreation exploring the history of Cedar Bridge Tavern, highlighting archeological findings that helped to paint a clear picture of its rumored and colorful history. Some attendees went to Double Trouble State Park to peer through the “Window to Pinelands History, Culture & Ecology Guides” with Andrew Anderson of the New Jersey Division of Parks & Forestry and Chris Claus of the Ocean County Parks & Recreation Department. Over at the Cloverdale Farm County
Park, attendees learned about macroinvertebrates of freshwater wetlands from guide hosts Patti Trasferini of the Ocean County Parks & Recreation Department. This program introduced teachers to freshwater macroinvertebrates, which are organisms that have no backbone (invertebrate) that live underwater in freshwater streams, rivers, ponds, and lakes. Those who went to the workshop at Cattus Island County Park in Toms River learned about Ecology of a Salt Marsh from guides Nikki Vernachio and Megan Zorns, both from Ocean County Parks & Recreation. They noted that the salt marsh is one of the most unique and important habitats in the Barnegat Bay Estuary. Those who took the tour by van were able to witness the effects of sea level rise on the marsh and the surrounding maritime forest Among the one-hour tours was the Fire in the Pines program provided by guide Ben Ackerman of Ocean County Parks & Recreation which asked the question, “Only you can prevent forest fires,” but do we really want to? Ackerman noted that “while we view fire as destructive and dangerous, its absence f rom the Pine Bar rens can cause degradation and damage to a once healthy ecosystem. This includes its relationship with soil, which it both has an effect on and is affected by.”
The Gateway to the Pines tour within Jakes Branch Nature Center and Grounds featured Michele Urban of Ocean County Parks & Recreation who offered educators a sampling of what Jakes Branch Cou nt y Park could provide to their students. Urban provided a snapshot of typical Pinelands habitats, saying it is a great place to further explore topics such as soils, watersheds, fire ecology, wildf lowers, reptiles, amphibians, history and culture. Educators came away with a variety of field trip/activity choices they can take advantage of with their students. Ocean County Parks and Recreation staffer German Geogieff led the tour on Cultivating Connections: Soil and Plants Guide where he explained that “the Pine Barrens acquired its name from early potential farmers who found the sandy, acidic and nutrient-poor soil unsuitable for traditional agriculture – declaring it barren.” Georgieff identified and discussed the native vegetation that has adapted to these unique conditions, some of which are known only to the Garden State. While the ground surface was the subject of most programs of the day, the Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area (ASTRA) brought along their telescopes for those interested in astronomy and space sciences for those with interests a bit higher than the ground surface.
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Continued From Page 1 will be $1,612.17, which is an increase of $28.86. For Ocean Gate residents, their tax rate will be 46.62 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. For a home based on the average assessment of $207.718, the annual tax bill will be $967.97, which is a decrease of $8.31. For Seaside Heights residents, their tax rate will be 40.64 cents per $100 of
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Continued From Page 1 as well as the campaign of his running mates, officials said. It was also alleged that Kennedy leveraged his position with the Ocean County Buildings and Grounds Department by requiring certain employees within the Department to do construction work at his home located at East Lakewood Avenue in
assessed valuation. For a home based on the average assessment of $244,283, the annual tax bill will be $991.79, which is an increase of $7.33. For Seaside Park residents, their tax rate will be 52.47 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. For a home based on the average assessment of $566,018, the annual tax bill will be $2,971.59, which is an increase of $28.30. An assessment is an estimation of your property’s worth in the real estate market. It’s not what you bought it for. Your as-
sessment is usually written on your tax bill. There are a few capital projects included in the budget. One of them is 14 rooftop units at the schools for $494,326. This was awarded to Limbach Company of East Brunswick. The flooring in the high school’s auditorium and gym hallways will be replaced at a cost of $116,541.67 and the media center flooring replacement will be done at a cost of $322,500. Building the budget was done with an eye on a possible recession because of what’s happening in Europe, district Business
Administrator Kevin O’Shea said during a budget presentation. Currently, the federal government makes sure that all students eat for free. The district hopes that this funding will continue in the future. Supply chain disruptions are also a possibility. Projected enrollment for the 2022-3 school year is 2,422. Districts record their enrollment on October 15 of each year. In 2021, it was 2,397. In 2020, it was 2,404. So, the total didn’t change significantly in the last few years, but with development in Berkeley they expect more in the future, O’Shea said.
Ocean Gate, during which those employees were working on business hours for the county. Kennedy was previously charged on March 18 with Official Misconduct and Theft. Those charges state that Kennedy had sold borough assets on the government auction website GovDeals.com and did not turn over the proceeds. According to authorities, he used this money for personal use.
Additionally, detectives said that Kennedy failed to deposit borough parking meter funds in the borough’s bank account. He also sold borough office furniture through a private Facebook Marketplace account, with the intent of using the money for personal use. Kennedy was processed at the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office and released on a summons pending a future court date. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer acknowledged the Ocean County
Prosecutor’s Office Professional Standards/ Corruption Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Economic Crimes Squad, Ocean Gate Police Department, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office, for their collaborative efforts in connection with this investigation. 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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Continued From Page 1 up and down the island as well as across the bay. “In addition to the horrors that we see on the news every day, we believe that many in our community were also moved by the fact that we have a significant Ukrainian immigrant population in our area and that in past summers, many young Ukrainians have been a vital part of our seasonal economy,” Jack Sauer added. Borough Councilwoman Anita Zalom served on the organizing committee and said that the group had been meeting at least weekly since before the event was announced. She told The Toms River Times, “we had so many beautiful gift baskets prepared and carefully arranged a few days prior to the event.” “It was a great event. We had a couple who sang Ukrainian songs during the night,” Zalom said, referring to “The Joyful Duo” performers Olek and Stasia Skrypczk. “Our thought was to set the minimum donation request low enough so that anyone in our community could afford to join us for a deeply meaningful evening, even given the current burden of inflation,” Jack Sauer said. He said during the planning stage of the
event that the committee’s “fervent hope, given the magnitude of this humanitarian crisis, those who could do more, would do the most that they could.” And they did. Sauer said, “early ticket sales were averaging $120 by individuals who had the capacity and desire to do more.” He thanked those who provided donations of food including Mueller’s Bakery of Bay Head, Castaway’s Pub, Crabs Claw Restaurant, Little Mia’s Pizzeria, Meg’s Grill, the Ohana Grill, Lenny’s Pizza and Italian Grill, Lava Java House of Lavallette, Dariusz Polish Deli of Toms River, Fumosa Bakery and Mia’s Pizzeria and Café, Vito’s Sandwiches and Specialties, the Acme of Ortley Beach, The German Butcher based in the Forked River section of Lacey Township, Klee’s Bar and Grill of Seaside Heights, Lala Gourmet Cookies of Brick, The Saw Mill of Seaside Park and Patti’s Kitchen in Normandy Beach. Sauer added the Sunflower donors who provided a $1,000 donation or more included the Crabs Claw Inn, Faith Lutheran Church of Lavallette, The German Butcher, Lester Glenn Auto, Toms River, Pine Belt Subaru of Lakewood, Timothy E. Ryan Funerals Toms River and Lavallette, Schlosser Real Estate of Lavallette, The O’Shea Group Keller Williams Shore Properties of Ortley Beach and The Wickery of South Toms River.
─Photo courtesy Jack and April Sauer A crowd of 250 people gather at the parish hall of Saint Pio Catholic Church, Lavallette, for a fundraiser to support displaced Ukrainians.
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Officials: Investing In Recycling Pays Off
By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – Thanks to a substantial investment in the recycling program - plus an improved global market - the program is seeing its most profitable year in the last decade. “After a few down years we have returned to a more robust profit as we are the highest of all time and the highest since 2011,” said Ocean County Commissioner Barbara Jo Crea, who serves as liaison to the county’s recycling program. She added, “this is very good news for our residents, our municipalities and for our environment.” The County along with the rest of New Jersey was struggling in maintaining its regional recycling programs and keeping them cost effective since 2019. “The market for recyclables took a big hit when China began declining the materials it was being sent,” Crea said. “We found ourselves with a lot of recyclables and nowhere to send them. To develop a more marketable product, (county leaders) made the commitment to invest in the county’s recycling program in order to improve equipment and the cleanliness of the product.” “Ultimately, the Board’s investment of over $5 million along with the materials recovery facility (MRF) operator’s investment at the Northern Ocean County Recycling Center in Lakewood, and combined with an improved global market, enabled 2021 to be Ocean County’s most profitable year in a decade,” she added. Last year, more than 81,544 tons of material were recycled in Ocean County. This
translated to almost $2.4 million in profit. Revenue per ton was $123.31, which is greater than $100 a ton for the first time since 2012. Commissioner Crea noted the profits have permitted Ocean County to fully recover from losses incurred in 2019 and 2020. “If the recycling market remains consistent, the county hopes to resume revenue sharing with its municipalities in 2022.” Ocean County shares its recycling revenues with its municipalities prior to the downturn in the recycling market. Since 1995, when the Recycling Revenue Sharing Program was created, the county has distributed almost $17 million to the municipalities that participate in the county’s recycling program. The amount returned to the towns is based on the number of recyclables collected and brought to the county and the price per commodity in the current market. Municipalities use the money as needed although many invest it back into the recycling program. The improvements in the program now allow the county to accept more items as recyclable, including paperboard, chipboard, plastics 1, 2, and 5 – the number found inside the recycling triangle on the object. However, plastic bags are still not allowed, not even to hold bottles or cans. The bags jam up the machines. Additionally, new machines have helped make the operation run more smoothly, Crea said, such as two optical sorters and a high speed paper baler.
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Booker Bill Would Give Teachers A Raise WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and U.S. Representatives Adam Schiff (D-CA), Jahana Hayes (D-CT), John Larson (D-CT), and Mark Takano (D-CA) introduced legislation that would boost teacher compensation by put ting tax money back in their pockets and help diversify the teaching workforce. The bill, called the Respect, Advancement, and Increasing Support for Educators (RAISE) Act, would provide educators with a minimum of $1000 in refundable tax credits and as much as $15,000. Currently, public elementary and secondary teachers earn about 20 percent less than similarly educated professions. Based on a worldwide comparison, the average salary gap between teachers and others with comparable educational backgrounds is greater in the U.S. than in any other OECD country with available data. Early childhood educators fare far worse, with a national median wage of $11.65 an hour, well below the national living wage threshold. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly every state in the nation reported shortages of teachers in high-need subjects like science,
math, special education, and English language development. Additionally, low income and students of color are the least likely to have access to a stable educator workforce, with nearly 50 percent higher teacher turnover rates in high-poverty schools. Through refundable tax credits, the RAISE Act will help boost the compensation of early childhood, elementary, and secondary school teachers. Depending on the level of poverty in the schools educators serve, public school teachers would be eligible for a tax credit up to $15,000. The bill would also double the educator tax deduction, which teachers can use to offset the cost of school supplies, and expand eligibility to early childhood educators. “Educators are constantly asked to do more and more without any significant increase in their compensation, and often at their own expense,” said Senator Booker. “The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these hardships, leading many teachers to leave the profession. This legislation would help support educators by using the federal tax code to put more resources back in teachers’ pockets. It’s time to
reward our society’s unsung heroes by increasing teachers’ take-home pay.” “There’s no greater investment we can make in supporting children and families than supporting the teachers who dedicate their lives to caring for and supporting students,” said Representative Schiff. “Teachers are the bedrock of our public education system – and they deserve fair compensation for the irreplaceable role they play in shaping America’s future. The RAISE Act would deliver long-overdue salary increases to early childhood, elementary, and secondary educators, helping ease the financial constraints that block quality teachers from entering and remaining in the profession. Educators hold the future of the nation in their hands, and it’s past time we honored their service with the fair wages they deserve.” Specifically, The RAISE Act would: • Provide all eligible early childhood and K-12 educators with a $1,000 refundable tax credit, regardless of the level of poverty in the school in which they teach. • Create a refundable tax credit of up to $15,000 for eligible public elementary and secondary educators and for early childhood educators with a bachelor’s degree.
• Create a refundable tax credit of up to $10,000 for early childhood educators with an associate degree or a Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate. • Encourage teacher recruitment and retention in under-resourced schools and communities most in need by utilizing a sliding scale for the tax credit, based on school and early education program poverty levels. • Provide labor protections to prevent the tax credit from being used unfairly in labor negotiations. • Increase the educator tax deduction from $250 to $500 to offset teachers’ purchases of school supplies, and expand eligibility to early childhood educators • Provide at least $5.2 billion in annual mandatory funding for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act’s Title II (a nearly $3 billion increase), which supports educator recruitment, retention, professional development, and class size reduction, which can improve teaching and learning conditions. • Create and fund a federal grant program to support and incentivize local educational agencies to increase teacher salaries, and provide related programs to strengthen, retain, and diversity the educator workforce.
License Plate Readers To Help Cops Catch Car Thieves
TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy and Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platk in an nou nced a $10 million investment in automated license plate recognition (ALPR) technology to reduce violent crime and motor vehicle theft in New Jersey through the federal A mer ican Rescue Plan (A R P) State Fiscal Recovery Fund. The funds will be used to purchase and expand existing high-speed, automated camera systems to capture and store computer-readable images of license plates in a centralized database accessible to law enforcement. The technology will be installed at both fixed locations throughout New Jersey and mounted on mobile units. This equipment provides law enforcement agencies additional tools to address the increase in motor vehicle thefts and a corresponding rise in violent crime seen in both suburban and urban areas of New Jersey. “The alarming uptick we are seeing in vehicle theft is unacceptable, and our administration is making investments to combat these occu r rences st ate wide,” said Governor Murphy. “To aid
law enforcement in this endeavor, an investment in ALPR technology will provide them with the tools they need to reduce these incidents and make our communities safer.” “Thanks to Governor Murphy, we are investing significant resources to give law enforcement officers the tools they need to combat the rise in auto thefts across the state,” said Acting Attorney General Platkin. “Because stolen vehicles are increasingly used in the commission of violent shootings, deploying these automated license plate readers will save lives.” Through the Murphy Administration’s $10 million ALPR program, a portion of the funding will be allocated to the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) to deploy cameras along major roadways that run throughout the state. Intelligence gathered will be shared by NJSP in real-time through the Regional Operations Intelligence Center and Real Time Crime Centers operated by the NJSP with relevant law enforcement partners as appropriate for investigative and operational need.
The remaining f unding will be made available to cou nt y and local law enforcement agencies, through a competitive process, for the purchase, installation, and expansion of additional units and systems, in strategic locations throughout the communities they serve. All entities receiving funding under the program must abide by ARP rules and agree to share captured license plate information with the NJSP. The investment into ALPR technology advances ongoing efforts by OAG to combat the rise in auto thefts, including public service campaigns to raise awareness of the risks associated with leaving cars unlocked with the key or key fob inside. In March, OAG expanded the NJSP Auto Theft Task Force by adding detectives and prosecutors, as well as bringing on additional police depar t ments f rom arou nd the state. Additionally, $125,000 in federal Justice Assistance Grant funds is being made available to maximize the Task Force’s capabilities. “The allocation of these financial resources to increase the use of automated
license plate reader technology is, quite simply, a game changing moment in terms of our investigative capabilities,” said Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police. “This investment will undoubtedly help combat the growing number of motor vehicle thefts and the associated rise in violent crime. I commend Governor Murphy and Acting Attorney General Platkin for their staunch efforts in supporting law enforcement’s mission to target auto theft and make our communities safer.” The State has seen a serious spike in motor vehicle theft since the pandemic’s onset, an all-time high of 14,320 vehicles in 2021 in comparison to the previous five years. The first quarter of 2022 is on track to have a 53% increase in motor vehicle thefts from 2020. Increases in motor vehicle theft have occurred across the state, in both suburban and urban areas. Stolen cars are frequently associated with other violent crimes, particularly shootings. A significant percentage of individuals who commit auto theft offenses have also been involved in shootings.
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Ocean County College’s 55th Annual Commencement Week TOMS RIVER – All commencement activities will take place on the Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River. May 24 – Nursing Pinning Ceremony, 5 p.m. at Gateway Building Lawn. May 25 – Annual Awards Ceremony, 5 p.m. at Gateway Building Lawn (In the event of inclement weather, this event will
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We never think about our liver until it becomes inflamed or scarred, or it gets infected or overwhelmed and stops functioning properly. Probably, the most common liver ailment is food poisoning which leads to inflammation of the liver. This is called hepatitis in medical terminology. There has been a sudden rise in children experiencing liver inflammation, and it’s happening across the United States. other words, it’s not limited to a food outbreak in one state from a bad sandwich! The weird rise in hepatitis has attained global scale! This week alone, there have been more than 300 reported cases of hepatitis, spanning 20 countries. The CDC is looking into causes for the terrifying uptick and disturbing trend in otherwise healthy young children. So far, the children impacted are very young, like age 5 and under. The current thinking is that a virus is involved, one called “adenovirus.” Regardless of the cause, it’s very sad to think about, so today I’d like to help you understand what your liver does in simple terms, and how you can support good liver health. Your liver is the largest organ in your body, aside from your skin. The liver has the mundane task of secreting all sorts of chemicals which break down food, or medications, or synthetic dyes, hair color treatments, plasticizers, and other chemicals. Its job is to clear out chemicals that don’t belong in your body. It is also the place where we make CoQ10, Glutathione and Catalase, three critical antioxidants that keep us healthy and thriving. The more pollutants we encounter, or toxins
we ingest, the harder our liver has to function. Some of the very first signs of an inflamed liver include vomiting, or a sensation of nausea along with itchy skin, a tummy ache, and eyes that appear a little bit yellow. Furthermore, there could be weakness, fatigue, ankle swelling, abdominal pain or swelling and a darker colored urine. Another less discussed but common first sign of hepatitis is a strange, bitter or “metallic” taste in the mouth. Aside from the three antioxidants I mentioned above, here are other ways to support the liver. 1. Milk Thistle - Contains silymarin which is a strong liver antioxidant. 2. Artichoke Leaf - Contains cynarin which helps clear out poisons. 3. Dandelion - A mild diuretic, popular as a tea and herbal supplement. 4. Yellow dock - Cleanse the liver and lymphatic system, and provides natural vitamin C 5. Beets - The reddish-purple pigments are great at reducing liver toxins. 6. Selenium - A mineral that helps your body make the liver antioxidant glutathione. 7. Phosphatidylcholine - Helps shuttle triglycerides and cholesterol out of the liver. Please talk to your physician about any herbs, teas or vitamins that you’d like to take because we all have an individual response. These also may interact with your current supplement regimen so always seek professional opinions about making changes to your health regimen. If you’d like to read a longer version of this article, please visit my website, suzycohen.com.
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Around The Jersey Shore Schools Working Together To Reach Military Families
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County is home to 40,000 U.S. veterans, which is the highest number by county in all of New Jersey. It’s one of the reasons that Toms River Township will be home to a new, 68,000-square-foot VA Clinic to be completed by 2023. It’s one of the reasons that military appreciation is embedded into the culture of this area; why honorary signs and street names pepper the landscape, and why traditions like the Downtown Toms River Veterans Day Parade have a uniquely special hold on this community. It’s also one of the reasons why Toms River Regional Schools and Ocean County College are working closely to ensure that every veteran, and every active and retired military member in this area, young and old, knows about the many impactful resources at their disposal. “Acclimating back into civilian life after being in the military is hard enough on the individual,” said district Math Supervisor Heather Pentifallo, who speaks from experience on behalf of her son. “Entering into college life can be especially challenging. It is difficult watching your child experience frustration during this transition.” It was this frustration that ultimately resulted in Pentifallo’s son, Douglas, connecting with OCC’s Ryan Luurtsema, an Army vet and the college’s assistant director of the Veteran
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veterans are married and are parents, for example, and so they have priorities that typical college students do not, plus they’re adapting to an entirely different, non-military culture which essentially speaks a different language.” GZT helps shatter myths about veteran students–while many do, not all veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress, for example, and they are not generally rigid, or angry, or intrinsically aligned to a particular political worldview–which helps make them more approachable to staff members and peers. Rather than a one-sided arrangement where veterans are asked to adapt to civilian and college life, GZT teaches others about military culture and the challenges of post-military life, in essence making an entire campus a “green zone.” In addition to GZT, the college’s Veteran and Military Resource Center offers military liaisons between 13 different departments, exposure and advisors to organizations such as the S.A.L.U.T.E. (Services, Academic, Leadership, Unity, Tribute, Excellence) Honor Society, access to the Ocean Heroes Scholarship and other opportunities for veteran students to continue their education, and a comprehensive network of staff and community support, such as the V.E.T.S. (Veterans Engaging Teachers and Students) program. All of this has caught the attention of Toms River Regional Schools, which has been working in its own right to connect various military initiatives with an innovative, mission-oriented, career-based education. What started in 2018 with the procurement of a three-year naval grant worth more than three quarters of a million dollars (for which OCC was a primary partner), has advanced to a current effort to develop and have approved by the state a program of study for an ROTC pathway. Leaders from OCC and TRRS have spent a significant amount of time together in recent weeks and months. Among the many topics discussed is developing an infrastructure to reach as many military-affiliated people as possible throughout greater Toms River and Ocean County, including those currently serv-
ing, those who have served, military spouses, and military children. Gaps currently exist, and challenges remain such as the fact that not all people who serve or have served identify as veterans. But the two educational institutions are committed to expanding that outreach, which includes supporting the progression of clubs and organizations that currently exist. For nine years High School North has had an active Military Club working in conjunction with the Central Regional JROTC Program and with help from community organizations such as the American Legion, the United States Army, and U.S. Army National Guard. “As a group we have performed countless hours of community service, performed color guard at events for Veterans Day and parades throughout Ocean County,” said HSN Military Club advisor Danielle Stoltz. “Now, with the help of Ocean County College and others, we are thrilled at the plan to transition into an official JROTC program starting in the fall, which will allow us to have an accredited program for the students of Toms River, and help foster the seamless continuation of their educational and military careers.” Reaching, engaging, and acclimating the many military-affiliated people throughout the area has become a priority for TRRS and OCC, and has further solidified an already strong bond between the two organizations. Few embody this connection more than Pentifallo who, as a district administrator is accustomed to working alongside OCC, and who, as a mother of a veteran, has witnessed directly what the VMRC has done for her son and family, thus becoming one of its most vocal proponents. The end game–the “mission,” so to speak, of this entire initiative–is to ensure that every veteran student and every military family in this area knows what’s available to them, and that the general population embraces its veterans, not simply with awe from a distance, but up close and personal. “Even if you’re not a veteran or military dependent, you should just stop by the VMRC to say ‘hi,” she said. “They’re a really cool group of people.”
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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. (26) 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)
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─Photo courtesy BlueClaws JERSEY SHORE – BlueClaws Youth Baseball camps return in 2022 and young players will receive professional-level instruction on the ShoreTown Ballpark field across four different sessions this summer. Youth Baseball Camps are presented by Rothman Orthopaedics, the official team physicians of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws. Camp, designed for young players ages 6 to 12, runs from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. each day. Additionally, registration includes a BlueClaws game ticket and participation in a pre-game parade at the game. “This is an event were are most excited to bring back after being unable to host camp over the last few years,” said Kayla Reilly, BlueClaws Director of Events & Operations. “We have four great sessions and the young players will learn in a professional
environment right on the same field on which the BlueClaws play!” Below, find the schedule for the BlueClaws Youth Baseball Camp: • Session 1: July 7 to July 8 (two days), $114.49 • Session 2: August 4 to August 5 (two days), $114.49 • Session 3: August 16 to August 19 (four days), $197.38 • Session 4: August 23 to August 25 (three days), $155.93 All registration is done online. Instruction will include pitching, fielding, and hitting. Campers will use the field as well as the batting cage inside the ballpark. All players should bring their own glove. With any questions, email events@blueclaws.com.
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TOMS RIVER – No one was injured when three seagulls recently fought over a White Castle Chicken Ring. The police didn’t have to respond either as the issue was resolved quickly. Local newsman David Lansing with Ocean County Scanner News was on the scene providing colorful commentary and photographs.
Spring Flea Market Registration Open JERSEY SHORE – The BlueClaws will host their Spring Flea Market on May 22 in the lot outside ShoreTown Ballpark and registration is now open. The event runs from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. and is free for all shoppers. Registration is just $40 and includes an 18’ x 27’ vendor area (the equivalent of three parking spaces). All registration is made online. Online registration is open through May 20. Walkup vendor registration is available for $50 (cash only).
“We’re very excited to bring back a Spring Flea Market this year,” said Kayla Reilly, BlueClaws Director of Events & Operations. “Flea Markets have always been staple events on our calendar and we look forward to another great flea market in May.” Vendor set-up on the day of the event begins at 5 a.m. and must be complete by 8 a.m. (no vendors will be allowed in after 8 a.m.) Space is on a first-come, first-serve basis on the day of the event. With any questions, email events@blueclaws.com.
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TOMS RIVER – The Junk in the Trunk Flea Market will take place on May 21 (rain date May 22) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Silver Ridge Park East Club House Parking Lot, 979 Edgebrook Drive N., Toms River.
Shop for used goods, sports gear, arts, crafts, tools, antiques, furniture, jewelry or whatever other treasures are for sale. Coffee, hot dogs and refreshments sold at cost. 50/50 drawing will be available.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of MAY 14 - may 20 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Ask for favors and if it is something that will be beneficial, the answer will likely be “yes.” You might receive numerous negative responses in the week to come, but perhaps those things wouldn’t be right for you. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Explore your options and gather opinions. You may meet several people who introduce you to new ideas and progressive techniques. This is a good week to observe the strengths and weaknesses of a key relationship. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You can learn something valuable from someone older and wiser than you in the week to come. Every opportunity to hone your skills should be embraced with open arms. A thoughtful partner may add joy to your day. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Good deeds are celebrated. Make it a habit to consider other people’s interests along with your own. You might receive recognition in the week to come because other people respect your judgment and your leadership abilities. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Keep a low profile in the upcoming week or you may end up going backward -- any mistakes are more likely to show when you are the star of the show. Avoid launching any new projects or making any new commitments. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your thoughtfulness and generous gestures are likely to be appreciated by loved ones. Their support will be essential in the week ahead because your job, responsibilities, or the people in your workplace could be demanding.
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THESE ULTRA-FLUFFY PANCAKES ARE A LEMONY TWIST ON A DINER CLASSIC By America’s Test Kitchen
PALACE DINER LEMON-BUTTERMILK FLAPJACKS Serves 4
Notes: If you don’t have a griddle, you can cook these flapjacks in a 12-inch nonstick skillet instead. Cook them in batches over medium heat, two at a time for medium-size flapjacks or one at a time for large-size flapjacks. If you love lemon, use the full 1 teaspoon of lemon zest. If you want to serve these flapjacks all at once (rather than as they come off the griddle), first heat your oven to 200 degrees -- just warm enough to keep the flapjacks hot but not so hot that they dry out. As you make the flapjacks, place them on a cooling rack set in a rimmed baking sheet. Then place the baking sheet in the warm oven. The flapjacks can stay in the oven for 15 minutes -- long enough for you to cook the remaining batter. 1 1/3 cups (6 2/3 ounces) all-purpose flour 1/4 cup (1 3/4 ounces) sugar 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/3 cups (10 2/3 ounces) buttermilk 1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk 1/2 to 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 4 teaspoons juice, zested and squeezed from 1 lemon 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil 1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg and egg yolk, and lemon zest and juice until combined. Add melted butter and whisk until well combined. 3. Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture. Use a rubber spatula to stir gently until just combined (batter should remain lumpy -- do not overmix). Let batter sit for 10 minutes. 4. Meanwhile, add oil to a large stovetop griddle or electric griddle. Use a paper towel to spread oil into a thin, even coating over surface of griddle. For a stovetop griddle, place it over 2 burners and heat over low heat for at least 5 minutes. For an electric griddle, heat to 350 degrees. 5. When batter is ready, if using stovetop griddle, increase heat to medium and heat for 1 more minute. 6. Use a 1/3-cup dry measuring cup to scoop 1/3 cup of batter onto griddle. Use a rubber spatula to scrape batter from the cup and spread into a 5-inch circle. Repeat three more times, leaving space between the mounds of batter. 7. Cook until edges the are set and the first side is deep golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Use a spatula to flip flapjacks and cook until the second side is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. (If you’re using a stovetop griddle, set over two burners on your stove; one side of your griddle may cook faster than the other.) 8. Use a spatula to transfer pancakes to plates. Repeat portioning and cooking with remaining batter. Serve.
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