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–Photo by Chris Lundy Maria Ressa was surrounded by students who wanted to ask her questions and have their picture taken with her.
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−Photo by Stephanie Faughnan (Above) Law enforcement officers accompanied families to place a rose at the memorial statue as a tribute to those lost in the line of duty. (Left) Stafford Township Police Department’s Firing Unit Detail gave a 21-gun salute in honor of the fallen heroes. By Stephanie Faughnan OCEAN COU NTY – Ocean County authorities and local law enforcement agencies honored and remembered fallen officers at the 31st Annual Ocean County Law Enforcement Memorial Day Observance.
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New VA Clinic Breaks Ground In Toms River
–Photo by Chris Lundy Veterans and local officials were in attendance for the groundbreaking.
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – It’s said that healing takes a long time, and it also took a long time to get to this stage: the groundbreaking of a new Veterans Administration clinic in Toms River. The official address is 1051 Hooper Avenue. The groundbreaking was on Caudina Avenue, which is the back road past two banks that leads to the Seacourt Mall. It is expected to open in spring of 2024.
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Currently, veterans travel to Brick’s James J. Howard Outpatient Clinic for their needs. They have complained that the facility is understaffed and that it doesn’t have enough parking. Also, some of them have to travel up to East Orange for certain services. It took years for the VA to choose this location, as towns put together detailed plans trying to entice the federal (VA Clinic - See Page 8)
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Perhaps it was her dedication to recording the truth that made Maria Ressa take pictures from the stage at High School North. For most of the morning, people were taking pictures of her. In 2021, she won the Nobel Peace Prize for her work with Rappler, a publication aiming to uncover dirty politics in her native Philippines. In a ceremony, the auditor ium was named after her. This was a stage she spent a lot of t i me on when she was a s t u d e nt . T h e 1982 graduate sang, acted, danced, and played eight instruments. Family and fellow students from her time in high school came out to celebrate her, joined by faculty that guided her education. Hundreds of students from the three high schools came out
to the dedication. Principal Edward Keller said she was voted “Most Likely To Succeed” in her yearbook, which wound up being prophetic. Yet she was humble. She didn’t speak of her own accomplishments, but instead directed the students to think of what they want to accomplish. “Whatever you choose to do,” she said, “All of us look for meaning.” Everything you do now will color the way you see the world, she said. It might not be in ways you realize. She didn’t think that acting classes in her past would prepare her for the present, where she is taking on politicians. However, it has informed who she is and how she looks at the world. Be careful in what you choose to make important in your world, she (Nobel - See Page 5)
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Continued From Page 1 The ceremony, held at the Ocean County Police Academy, paid special tribute to 18 officers killed in the line of duty since as far back as 1926. A memorial on site features flags overlooking the statue of a police officer holding a child’s hand. It bears an inscription naming the Ocean County Honor Roll dedicated to officers who lost their lives in the call of duty. In a moving scene, law enforcement officers accompanied family members in placing a rose at the statue in honor of their fallen loved ones. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, who delivered the keynote address, said he saw the occasion as an opportunity to express appreciation for the heroism exhibited by law enforcement officers daily and to offer gratitude to their families as well. Billhimer reminded those gathered that President John F. Kennedy designated Police Week and Peace Officer Memorial Day because he understood police officers as unique and special individuals, worthy of acknowledgement by a grateful nation. “As everyone here certainly knows, before any police officer begins their shift, they kiss their wives or their husbands and their children goodbye,” said Billhimer. “Never knowing for certain if they will be fortunate enough to do so again at the end of their shift. “The willingness to confront unknown danger is what makes police officers so extraordinary,” Billhimer continued. “They are selfless human beings who embrace a purpose far greater than themselves.” The ceremony began and ended with pomp and circumstance befitting the memorial service. A motorcycle squad, as well as an Honor Guard, proceeded past dignitaries and guests to the special memorial area dedicated to the fallen officers. The Point Pleasant Borough High School Panther Music Concert Band under the direction of M. Scott Visco provided the musical selections. Seaside Heights Police Officer Nicole Tamburro sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” in a heartfelt performance for the solemn occasion. Three representatives of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners attended the remembrance service. Deputy Director Virginia “Ginny” Haines, as well as Commissioners Barbara “Bobbi” Jo Crea and Gary Quinn all expressed their appreciation for law enforcement officers. They presented a proclamation recognizing the day as Police Memorial Day and the month of May as Police Memorial Month, accepted by Stafford Township Police Chief Thomas Dellane. “It is during Police Week that we demonstrate our appreciation for our unsung heroes who nobly wear the badge and put their lives at risk to protect us each and every day,” said Quinn. “We also join with the loved ones of 75 new special law enforcement officers as they
were recognized during recent graduation ceremonies from the Ocean County Police Academy.” “We all pray silently for the safety of these new officers as they enter our communities as peace officers,” continued Quinn. “Moreover, today we take the time to remember the 18 officers whose names grace our memorial. All of them proudly wore the uniform badge of their respective police departments and served their communities with dedication and commitment.” Quinn also thanked and recognized Billhimer and Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy, referring to them as true role models who lead the law enforcement community in Ocean County. The Stafford Township Police Department’s Firing Unit Detail added to the momentous service as they gave off a 21-gun salute in honor of their fellow officers. Barnegat Township Police Chief Keith Germain read off the list of names honored at the ceremony as follows: New Jersey State Trooper First Class Joseph A. Smith, August 4, 1927; New Jersey State Trooper Leonard P. McCandless, June 28, 1931; New Jersey State Trooper John J. Ressler, May 1, 1932; Marshal Arnold Johnson, Point Pleasant Police Department. July 22, 1928; Police Officer Hartley Richter, Lakewood Police Department, April 8, 1946; New Jersey State Trooper Raymond P. Fiola, February 19, 1962; Chief Angelo J. Leonetti, Long Beach Township Police Department, March 6, 1962; Police Officer Robert T. Tobias, Manchester Township Police Department, May 17, 1975; Police Officer Richard J. Harper, Brick Township Police Department, May 4, 1978; Police Officer Larry A. Dunfee Jr., Stafford Township Police Department, April 27, 1981; Police Officer John J. Lesemann, Brick Township Police Department, August 30, 1999; Police Officer Robert Ventura, Jackson Township Police Department, March 18, 2001; Police Officer William Preslar, Lakewood Police Department, May 14, 2007; Police Officer Jason C. Marles, Ocean Gate Police Department, November 25, 2010; Police Officer Christopher A. Matlosz, Lakewood Police Department, January 14, 2011; Detective Tina E. Rambo, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, August 1, 2011; Detective 1 John Scott Stevens, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, January 21, 2015; and Cpl. Scott R. Thompson, Manchester Police Department, April 10, 2015. Ocean County Police Academy’s current class also participated in the service, with recruits from the Ocean County Sheriff’s office and the Point Pleasant Borough Police Department placing the memorial wreath in front of the statue. “We are overwhelmed with honor and gratitude for these wonderful folks that have given the ultimate sacrifice,” said Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Chaplain/ Reverend James Occhipinti. “Bless the families that are here today…let them know important they are to you as honor the memory of their loved one.”
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Continued From Page 1 warned. Especially in terms of what ideas you consume. “What gets your attention is what will give your life meaning,” she said. “We live in an attention economy. The battle for our minds is waged and won not by helping you think but by manipulating your emotions.” Social media, in particular, has become a tool used by politicians to create anger and make us fight amongst ourselves, she said. “Families are broken apart, a spectator sport has become gladiatorial violence,” she said about the political divide. “My generation has failed and we are handing you a broken world, which means you have to be stronger and smarter than we were,” she said. She said her present country was a test subject for what happened in other countries. A campaign of distortion online manipulated the masses, causing the Philippines to usher in dangerous leaders. This was then spread to Brexit and the 2016 U.S. election, in which there are hundreds of pages in a report showing how Russia meddled in our election. “We were the guinea pigs and you were the targets,” she said. “There’s always a cost for the choices you make,” she said. “When I go back to Manilla, I might go to jail for the rest of my life just for telling the truth.” Solving Social Media After explaining the problems with social
The Toms River Times, May 28, 2022, Page 5 media she listed solutions. First and foremost was to limit your exposure to social media and don’t let it take you away from something happening in your present life. If you’re talking with someone in person, don’t take out your phone. You must imagine yourself in someone else’s shoes in order to understand them, Ressa said. And also, to understand yourself you must be honest with yourself. Social media will create a moral outrage, which spirals as people share the same stories and memes – not bothering to check if they are true. That becomes a mob mentality. “If you feel angry or if you feel hate toward a group, take a step back,” she said. “This thing is literally rewriting our brains.” “Think for yourself. Be skeptical of what you read on social media because it’s designed to manipulate you,” she said. Toms River Is The Setting “I owe a lot to Toms River and my friends and family,” she said emotionally. Ressa shared that her parents drove four hours into the city to work because they loved the educational system in Toms River. Before the dedication, her former English teacher had quizzed her on a Shakespeare quote, which she in turn asked the crowd if they knew. (“Though she be but little, she is fierce,” from “Midsummer Night’s Dream.”) Her friend, Shelly Bromberg, recalled rushing out to McDonald’s during their lunch period, and how she was the fi rst
person in their friend group to get a car. Ressa said how she still remembered all the places to avoid the hall monitors (since she was one), and the ins and outs of the stage and school. The past is prologue, the school is the setting and the plot is what they did as kids. But who were the characters of this story – of your story? That’s the people who you spend the most time with. “What you remember are the people whose lives touched you and whose lives you’ve touched,” she said. Born in Manila, she moved to Toms River early in life. She graduated cum laude from Princeton University in 1986, with a degree in English and certificates in theater and dance. She won a Fulbright scholarship
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Federal Firearm Licensing Act Reintroduced After Shootings Capitol Comments Senator Cory Booker
Washington, D.C. - After another series of deadly mass shootings across the country, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Chair of the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism, Bob Menendez (D-NJ), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) reintroduced the Federal Firearm Licensing Act, legislation that would require individuals to obtain a firearm license from the Department of Justice (DOJ) before purchasing or receiving a firearm. In order to obtain a federal firearm license, the bill would require the following: • Certification that the individual completed firearm safety training, which must include a written test and hands-on training to ensure safe use and accuracy. • Completion of a criminal history background check. • Submission of fingerprints, proof of
identity, and verification that the individual is at least 21 years old. The federal firearm license must be renewed ever y five years at which point the applicant will have to go through a background check and undergo firearm safety training again. The bill contains a mechanism for the DOJ to revoke the license if the individual poses a danger to themselves or to others. It would require the Federal Bureau of Investigation to regularly conduct checks to ensure that individuals are in compliance with federal license requirements and keeps in place requirements that all people purchasing firearms from a federal firearms licensee undergo a background check. Several studies have shown that licensing laws reduce gun violence in states that have enacted them. According to the Giffords Law Center, Connecticut saw its gun homicide and gun suicide rates decrease by 28 and 33 percent, respectively, after passing a state licensing law. In contrast, after Missouri repealed its firearm licensing law, the state saw a 47 percent increase in its gun homicide rate and 24 percent increase
in its gun suicide rate. Licensing laws also enjoy strong support from Americans, with 77% backing the measure according to a Quinnipiac survey from 2019. “In our nation, gun violence has become eerily routine and we’ve done little to stop the horrific mass shootings that devastate the lives of victims and their loved ones,” said Sen. Booker. “Accepting this shameful status quo will continue to lead to deadly consequences. We need to adopt proven, common-sense measures that will address the scourge of gun violence and make our communities safer. “This bill moves us in the right direction and is based on a simple concept - if you need a license to drive a car, you should need one to buy and possess a gun,” continued Sen. Booker. “Firearm licensing laws have broad public support and have been shown to reduce gun violence in states that have enacted them, including in my home state of New Jersey. This is the moment to enact ambitious legislation - as a nation, we must rise to it, or we are fated to witness the deadly scenes of this past weekend and years past over again.” “The United States stands alone in our failure to protect our citizens from gun
violence. While many states, including New Jersey, have commonsense gun laws, the need for federal licensing standards has long been clear,” said Sen. Menendez. “The Federal Firearms Licensing Act would put in place a certification process that includes firearm safety training and a thorough criminal background and identity check requiring the licensee be 21 years of age. We have a moral obligation to prevent these senseless massacres in our schools, supermarkets, places of worship and shopping malls that are tearing communities and families apart. It is my hope that my Republican colleagues will once-and-for-all recognize the urgency of action and join us in passing this legislation before more lives are senselessly lost to gun violence.” “This legislation will save lives and protect communities across the United States from the devastating impact of gun violence,” said Sen. Blumenthal. “As shown by the success in Connecticut, simple, commonsense standards like licensing laws requiring the completion of a background check and firearm safety certification work. I’m proud to join Senators Booker and Menendez in this effort to address our nation’s gun violence epidemic.”
Governor Takes Steps To Address National Baby Formula Shortage From The Desk Of The
Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – With New Jersey families facing difficulties obtaining baby formula due to the ongoing national shortage, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 296 declaring a State of Emergency in order to activate State price gouging laws, consistent with President Biden’s actions at the federal level. The order also coordinates relief efforts and enables State agencies to take any emergency measures necessary to protect families from issues arising from the baby formula shortage. The Department of Health also released guidance for families facing challenges as a result of the shortage. “We firmly believe that New Jersey is the best place in the nation to raise a family, and during this challenging time, we want to support our families with all of the resources at our disposal,” said Governor Murphy. “I am signing (the) executive order to enable our State to take any necessary steps to address this critical issue. To any retailer who may try to take advantage of vulnerable families during this shortage, let me be clear that this reprehensible action will not be tolerated. And
to any New Jerseyan affected by this shortage, rest assured that my administration will do everything in our power to ensure families have access to the formula they need.” “Families need our support right now, as the national shortage of baby formula is presenting challenges for many parents who rely on this essential product,” said First Lady Tammy Murphy. “New Jersey stands with our families and will work to provide equitable access to formula to ensure the health and well-being of infants throughout our state.” With the State of Emergency in effect, an excessive increase in the pricing of a merchant’s supply of baby formula may be considered unlawful price gouging under the Consumer Fraud Act. The activation of these price gouging laws empowers the Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) to investigate reports of potential price gouging and take action to curb such predatory practices. DCA will also continue to monitor the marketplace for other predatory and unlawful practices, including the sale of expired or unauthorized formula. “We want businesses and consumers to know the price gouging law is now in effect to ensure baby formula is not excessively priced anywhere it is offered or sold in the state,” said Acting Attorney General Platkin. “Individuals or merchants looking to make a
profit by violating the law during the current state of emergency will face severe penalties.” Under the order, all State departments and agencies are also authorized to take steps – such as issuing waivers, orders, directives, or emergency regulations – to help ease supply chain issues in regards to formula, limit actions that would reduce the availability of formula, and draw on federal resources to accomplish these goals. In addition to the executive order, the Governor has also spoken with the leaders of two major baby formula companies with a presence in New Jersey to emphasize the critical nature of the current situation, thank them for their commitment to increasing production capacity, and offer any assistance the State can offer during this time. Understanding that low and moderate-income families are particularly vulnerable to challenges resulting from the national shortage of formula, the New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC) – which falls under the Department of Health (DOH) – is taking steps to ensure equitable access to formula during this time. WIC recently applied for a federal waiver that allows program participants to exchange their recalled formula at the store, like any other customer. Participants also have the flexibility to shop at multiple different stores if their regular store does not have the supply of formula they need.
In anticipation of certain formulas being more difficult to obtain than others, WIC recently instituted formula substitutions so that program participants can replace their special formulas with other types of formula, as dictated by their doctor. The program is currently preparing to apply for two additional federal waivers the state is now eligible for – one of which would allow participants to receive a different brand of formula without needing a doctor’s note. The other waiver would further allow WIC participants to receive different forms and sizes of formula than they normally receive. “The Department of Health remains committed to ensuring that families participating in the Women Infants and Children (WIC) program can access the nutritional support and resources needed to care for their infants,” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “Feeding your infant during this shortage can be stressful. If you are in need of emotional support, your local maternal health consortia can connect you with counseling services, virtual support groups, and other resources you may need.” For DOH’s guidance for families impacted by the shortage, details on how to file a complaint with DCA about suspected price gouging or unfair business practices related to the sale of baby formula, and other information about the state’s efforts to address the national baby formula shortage, visit nj.gov/ babyformula.
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government. The new building will be about twice the size, measuring 68,000 square feet. It will neighbor the county’s new social services building when that’s completed. There is also a bus stop and other amenities nearby. Officials at the groundbreaking said that the building will enhance services currently provided, and will also add more. Some of the specialties noted during the presentation was primary care, mental health, dental, podiatry, and women’s health, which is the fastest growing department. The event was well attended by local elected officials, county commissioners, and other officials. “This day is for you,” Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) said to veterans attending the ceremony. “A lot of you advocated so hard to get to this moment.” Many of the speakers at the groundbreaking spoke of a pact between a service member and their country: If you serve this nation, and put yourself in harm’s way, that will be taken care of. It is the way to say thank you. “But this is only the beginning, and have to work to get it done and then keep serving veterans,” Kim said. “This will be a place of healing, a place where lives will be saved.” Congressman Chris Smith (R-4th) thanked veterans, reminding them that they are “the eyes and ears of the community, to make sure lawmakers get it right.” The long-time congressman said he had been advocating for a VA clinic throughout the 1980s. The Brick one opened in 1991, but this one will take it the next step. Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill wore the Navy uniform that he wore 17 years ago as a way to show solidarity with veterans in attendance. Most service members don’t make it a career. Most go in for several years and then transition to civilian life, he reminded people. That’s why the VA clinics have to be able to be able to provide a lifetime of care. “It’s our responsibility to meet their needs,” he said. When you sign up, you write a blank check to the country that you’ll go anywhere
and when you come home, that’s when the country has to pay you back and take care of you. FD Stonewater, of Arlington, VA, is the developer. The company’s managing director, Norman Dong, was in attendance and said that his company had built similar facilities in Maryland and Maine. Smithgroup, an architectural, engineering and planning firm; Harvey Cleary builders; and T&M Associates, an engineering company, will also be involved. Naming The Clinic Hill wants the clinic named after Leonard G. “Bud” Lomell, a Toms River WWII veteran who died in 2011. As an Army Ranger, Lomell was in Normandy on D-Day. Already injured by machine gun fire, he led his forces on their mission to disable 155-mm cannons that were aimed to keep invaders off the beaches. It was necessary to take out those guns before the rest of the forces came to shore. However, the guns had been moved. Lomell spotted markings in an area that looked like something heavy had been moved through there. He followed the trail and found the guns, disabling them with either thermite grenades or good old fashioned smashing. Months later, the Rangers would be ordered to take Hill 400, a strategic location in Germany. Many had failed but the Rangers charged and caught the enemy by surprise. They held the hill for the rest of the day, though only 25 of them survived. Lomell suffered a concussion and injured his arm in the battle. He would be wounded again during the Battle of the Bulge. Tom Brokaw has a chapter dedicated to him in “The Greatest Generation.” The Brick facility was named after James J. Howard, who represented the 3rd District in Congress from 1965 until his death in office in 1988. He is known for highlighting the dangers of faulty M16 rifles used in Vietnam. He is also responsible for creating the 55 mph speed limit and establishing the drinking age at 21. His name also adorns housing in Fort Monmouth and the portion of Interstate 195 in New Jersey.
Man With Machete Disarmed By Police In Toms River
By Jason Allentoff TOMS RIVER – An agitated man with a machete had to be tackled to the ground by police after a bizarre incident on Route 37 in the township, authorities said. Toms River Police Spokesperson Jillian Messina confirmed that Sergeant Chris McDowell was on patrol when he saw the man yelling at passing vehicles on May 16 at around 7:35 p.m. It appeared that the man had a large knife near the intersection of Brookside Drive and Route 37. Police said off-duty Seaside Heights Police officer Robert Wasilick was passing by and stopped to assist when he observed the male with the knife. Additional Toms River patrol officers responded and created a perimeter around the small, wooded area the male had retreated into.
According to Messina, the man was getting increasingly agitated and combative, and refusing the officers commands to drop the large machete he was swinging at officers. After roughly twenty minutes of attempted dialogue to no avail, Officer Brian Appleby seized the opportunity to tackle the individual and secure the machete. Officers subdued the man and transported him to Community Medical Center for an evaluation. His identity has not been released and he was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon and disorderly conduct. Police Chief Mitch Little said “I would like to commend all of the officers for an incredible amount of restraint which could have certainly become a deadly force situation.” The incident remains under investigation.
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County Prosecutor Takes Command Of Lavallette Police
By Alyssa Riccardi LAVALLETTE – Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has announced the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has assumed full command and control of the Lavallette Police Department. “It is my understanding that Lavallette Police Chief Colin Grant will begin terminal leave effective May 29, and will officially retire by the end of this year,” Billhimer said. “The departure of Chief Grant prior to his retirement date leaves the Lavallette Police Department without the appropriate level of direction and supervision. It is imperative that we maintain the continuity of the Lavallette Police Department and ensure that the residents of Lavallette remain safe.” Ocean County Chief of Detectives Anthony U. Carrington, Jr. is officially appointed Officer-in-Charge of the Lavallette Police Department. The day-to-day obligations will be delegated to Joseph F. Mitchell, retired Chief of Ocean County Detectives as well as other senior members of the Prosecutor’s Office. On December 16, 2021, Billhimer as-
sumed command and control of the Internal Affairs functions of the Lavallette Police Department after an audit of the Department’s records. “We support the men and women of the Lavallette Police Department and will turn our focus to ensuring public safety while preparing the Department for the summer season. In addition to providing an Officer-in-Charge in Chief Grant’s absence, we will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the Department while instituting appropriate levels of employee management and supervision. We will endeavor to work with the Borough to develop a command staff, promulgate updated rules and regulations, and hire personnel to facilitate the Department’s accreditation. Professional and personal accountability will be required of all Department employees while the Department is under the day-today control of Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office,” Billhimer said. “I would like to thank Chief Grant for his service to the residents of Lavallette, and wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement,” Billhimer added.
Cruisin’ Downtown
TOMS RIVER – Join The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District and The Vintage Automobile Club of Ocean County for Cruisin’ Downtown sponsored by Down’s Ford. Enjoy a street lined with classic cars, live entertainment and DJ. Downtown
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Summer In The Street
TOMS RIVER – Join The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District for Summer in the Street on July 16 from 12 to 6 p.m., sponsored by Meridia-Capodagli Property. This annual street festival features food trucks, merchandise vendors, handcrafters and a free kid zone with games and prizes. There will be a beer and wine garden provided by Toms River Volunteer Fire Co. #1. Local businesses, restaurants, brewery and distillery open on the street. Live entertainment featuring bands from The Music Academy, Friend Zone and Katfish Lucy. Free admission and free parking in downtown during the event. Interested vendors can apply only through their website downtowntomsriver.com.
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–Photos courtesy Toms River Schools TOMS RIVER – High School South’s softball team beat Southern 1-0 in the Ocean County Tournament championship game, earning the program its first title since 1990. The big win was made more incredible considering it was the result of a no-hitter from pitcher Janelle Blaszka who, not surprisingly, was named tournament MVP. Congratulations!
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–Photo courtesy Toms River Schools TOMS RIVER – Congratulations to Emily Ketcham for recording her 400th career save and Lizzie Gillen for notching her 100th career goal as members of the Toms River High School East lacrosse team. The milestones were notched during a game against Southern Regional on May 5.
Intermediate East Captures Win At TR Relays
–Photo courtesy Toms River Schools TOMS RIVER – Three intermediate track teams from each school competed at High School South in the Toms River Relay Championships, the brainchild of the brothers Austin. “My brother and I had the idea of doing a relay championship to highlight some of
the best track and field athletes from Toms River on the intermediate level,” said teacher and coach Kyle Austin. The relays were a big success, with Intermediate East taking the team win. Congratulations to them and to all the athletes who participated!
TRAC Gallery Show
TOMS RIVER – Looking for artists, age 60 and above to join this County show. Professional and non-professional artists are welcome. 11 categories of arts and crafts. 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Honorable Mentions ribbons will be awarded in each category. 1st place winners move on to the
State Exhibit. Opening reception is June 4, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the TRAC Gallery. This show will hang through June 25. Rewards Ceremony will be held at the closing reception on June 25 from 3 to 7 p.m. For rules and forms visit TRAC732.com.
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New Art Exhibit At The Ocean County Artists Guild
ISLAND HEIGHTS – A brand-new art exhibit will be on display at the Ocean County Artists Guild this June. The show, which runs June 5 through June 28, will unveil two new solo shows as well as its monthly members showcase. Gallery one features the work of Manalapan-based painter, Joyce Wasseman. “Brush Strokes” is a new exhibition from Joyce showcasing a diverse collection of acrylic on canvas paintings. In her first solo show, Joyce creates art that explores bold colors with many different themes inspired by the world around her. Joyce was raised on Staten Island but has lived in New Jersey for more than 30 years and spends much of the summer at the Jersey Shore. She also paints custom pet portraits, has participated in the Belmar Art Walk and displays her art regularly at the Freehold Art Gallery. Gallery two showcases the work of iconographer, Suzanne Schleck. A retired public school art teacher, born and raised in Missouri, Suzanne has resided in New Jersey
with her husband, George and two children for over 50 years. Suzanne began studying icon painting using egg tempera and gold leaf with the Rev. John Walsted, from 1989 until his death in 2014. Suzanne’s work has been published in Episcopal Life and online with the Episcopal Church and the Visual Arts. Her icons can also be seen locally at Christ Episcopal Church in Toms River, as well as in churches throughout the country. Suzanne has taught egg tempera icon workshops at Kanuga Conferences in Hendersonville, NC since 2005 and at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Richmond, VA since 2011, as well as workshops at Trinity Church, Wall Street in NYC, St. John’s Episcopal Church in Washington, CT, the Gray Center in Canton, MS, and her own parish, Christ Church in Toms River. Celebrate the talents of these fine artists June 5 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Guild’s opening reception, or throughout the month of June at OCAG, 22 Chestnut Avenue Island Heights. For more information call 732-270-3111 or visit ocartistsguild.org.
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ArounD the JerSey Shore Registration Open For Girl Scout Camp
FARMINGDALE – Summer camp gives children space to explore nature, time to connect with other kids and positive role models, and the opportunity to embrace outdoor advent u res like swim ming, climbing, and boating. For more than 50 years, our camps at Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore have helped shape thousands of girls, giving them life skills and lasting memories of friendships that began around the campfi re and blossomed on hikes through the woods. Every year campers at both Camp Sacajawea and Camp Amity Acres express how much fun they have at camp making friends and trying new activities. And parents remind us of the many ways that children thrive and grow in courage, con-
fidence, and character at summer camp. Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore would like to share a few of the many benefits that children gain from joining a summer camp community: Connecting to Nature and Friends: At camp, kids unplug from cell phones and digital devices and connect to outdoor experiences and to one another. Exploring the outdoors gives children an appreciation for nature, stirs their imagination, ignites their creativity, and supports healthy development. Interacting with new friends teaches kids to cultivate relationships, broaden their perspectives and build bridges of understanding. Developing Confidence, Self- Esteem and Resilience: Children take on new challenges at camp every day, which helps boost their self-esteem and self-confi dence. It’s a place for kids to practice making decisions for themselves and to try new things. Encouraging children to face challenges and take risks in a safe, supportive environment helps build resiliency. Engaging with Positive Role Models: As a close-knit community away from home and school, summer camp introduces children to many different role models. Camp counselors and counselors in training (CIT) are often young adults and high school students who children easily relate to. Kids look up to these motivating mentors, who model what it means to be a strong leader as they guide their camp groups through daily activities. For many campers, this is where their own leadership journey begins. Camp Amity Acres in Waretown, and Camp Sacajawea in Farmingdale, are open to all girls, ages 3-15 and boys, ages 3-12 from Monday, June 20 through Friday August 19, for an unforgettable summer. For more information about camp, visit gsfun.org.
Paws In The Park
BERKELEY – Ocean County Parks & Recreation has announced Paws in the Park (formerly known as Yappy Hour) event for June 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors wanted! For years this event (Yappy Hour) was held in Ocean County Park in Lakewood. It now has a new name and a new home in the Robert J Miller Air Park Ocean County Fairgrounds in Berkeley Township. They are looking for vendors of “all things dog related” - items or services, shops to mom-and-pop home businesses. For more information contact Marc Steuer at 732-506-9090 ext. 5950, or msteuer@ co.ocean.nj.us.
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ArounD the JerSey Shore Enjoy The Beach, But Not At The Expense Of Wildlife
–Photos by Mark Bator (Above) Horseshoe crabs utilize beaches in May and June as breeding grounds, which in turn, serves as feeding grounds for shore birds. (Right) Just because it looks like a path doesn’t mean you should take it, especially if it traverses a dune. By Mark Bator JERSEY SHORE – According to the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife, more than 80 species native to the Garden State are now considered either endangered or threatened, ranging from whales to butterflies. While major factors such as human encroachment and climate change can wreak havoc on the delicate balance of nature, other stressors have hastened this disturbing trend towards extinction. Travel and tourism accounted for more than $37 billion in New Jersey in 2021, with millions of the state’s visitors making the trek to shore regions from Sandy Hook to Cape May. But while the Jersey Shore is a major attraction, the toll on beach ecosystems and wildlife can be devastating. One needs only observe the recent enactment of New Jersey’s ban on single-use plastic bags as a sure sign that the general problem of plastics permeating the state’s natural environment has become epidemic. Plastic bottles, bags, straws, and food wrappers are among some of the most common trash items that may be found in beach and wetlands locations, and their long-term impacts can be devastating to the biodiversity of life inhabiting those regions. While litter is unsightly, the hidden danger
is what occurs when plastic products begin to break down over time. “It’s what we’re now referring to as microplastics,” explains John Tiedemann of Monmouth University. “If I leave [a plastic bottle] cap on the beach next to my chair when I go home, that’s a problem. But when [it] breaks down into smaller pieces, shore birds that forage by eating small invertebrates between the grains of sand [are] going to peck at this and eat it too.” Tiedemann, the Assistant Dean of the School of Science has taught classes in Environmental Biology and Policy as well as Coastal Zone Management at Monmouth University. As he explains, the danger is not only to shore birds, but aquatic life, as well. “Fish that feed on smaller planktonic organisms,” says Tiedemann, “or just swimming with their mouth open through a massive area of plankton” will ingest the microplastic pieces, as well. But, because (Beach - See Page 18)
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H eRe ’ s t o Y ouR H eAltH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
How Lavender, Rosemary And Peppermint Heal By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Since the dawn of time, give or take a few thousand years, civilizations across all continents have been learning how to heal their people. We figured out that we could reduce, heal, alleviate, dare I use the word “cure” ailments with certain plants. With time, the awareness of what specifically could be used to heal has evolved, as science allowed us to find active components within the leaf, stems, root or flowers. Perhaps some of this occurred by accident, or through trial and error. Nowadays, when you’re not feeling well, you call your doctor in order to receive a prescription for relief. But I think you would agree, there are plenty of mild health concerns that can easily be remedied at home. Let’s take a look at 3 popular plants you can grow at home. These will give you plenty of health benefits! 1. Lavender. An antimicrobial best recognized by its beautiful violet-colored florets. This common herb makes for a fragrant and colorful addition to any home or garden. It’s great at reducing stress and insomnia, healing skin wounds and reducing pain/itching from bug bites. Growing Tip. Lavender likes sunlight and a quick-draining soil. I have it growing in my backyard as a perennial. I suggest a pot with drainage holes at the base so any excess water can be flushed away. When those pretty flowers start showing, handle them with care and shape your plant to keep it happy.
2. Rosemary. Not just a pretty name, this little plant is hardy and bushy, plus it’s a perennial. If you can’t grow it, buy some fresh herb in the produce section to include in recipes. Rosemary is a wonderful anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer compound plus it’s a strong antioxidant. Studies show it improves circulation and immunity. Growing Tip. I have this in my garden, it is frost tolerant. Do not over water it. It needs at least 6 hours of sunlight each day. If you get it right, this plant will bring you joy (and healing) for up to 30 years! 3. Peppermint. Commonly used as an ingredient with food and drink, tea and in sweets, peppermint might surprise you with how many healing qualities it offers beyond your seasonal Peppermint Mocha Latte! Peppermint can be used dried, fresh, as an oil or as an essential oil. It can lift depression, soothe anxiety and in some cases help with GI issues such as nausea, diarrhea and flatulence. Growing Tip. Very easy to grow and easy to propagate! This will overtake your garden really fast so be careful with it. Partial shade will be the ideal location. Not only does tending to a garden (or a single pot if that’s all you desire), keep us more active, but it’s kind of like therapy. What comes around, grows around! This peaceful hobby provides glorious health benefits as you can see from the 3 herbs I covered already! When you’re kind to your plants, they are terribly generous in return!
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of the interconnectivity of the biodiversity in wetlands and beach environments, the plastics will then spread to other animals. A shore bird may fall victim to a fox, or a fish may be captured by a raptor such as a hawk or an osprey. When the prey is consumed, so is the microplastic, transferring it from lower animals to higher ones. “It bioaccumulates in larger animals,” explains Douglas Zemeckis, PhD. “Microplastics are now ubiquitous. They found them in the deepest part of the oceans of the world, the Mariana Trench, [and] our coastal beaches. They particularly seem to have, maybe, higher concentration or higher physiological impacts on larval, early life stages of finfish.” Zemeckis, an Assistant Professor and Marine Extension Agent for Ocean, Atlantic, and Monmouth Counties at Rutgers University has his expertise in fisheries science management. But not all of the plastic pollution is the result of careless beachgoers. Much of the problem starts miles away from the affected areas. “What we know is that this is not necessarily all from people littering on the beach,” explains Tiedemann. “The hugest issue we have along the coast is storm water. A large percentage of the trash that washes out into the bays, coastal rivers, and ocean is coming out [of] the storm sewers.” What that means is that the trash on the street in suburban communities miles away from the shore can eventually make its way to the ocean, and onto beaches or into wetland areas. “Every storm drain, not only in New Jersey, but anywhere,” says Tiedemann. “That’s the whole design of this kind of obsolete infrastructure. The idea is to move the water off the ground along the curb into a storm sewer and out to drain to the nearest body of surface water. It was a good idea at one point, when we weren’t so overdeveloped with so much pavement and impervious surface. But now, everything flushes right off the land. People have to realize that wherever they are, they’re in what we call a watershed. Everything drains from the highest topography to the lowest, and the lowest topography are those bodies of water.” Litter isn’t the only thing that affects ocean life. Chemicals and other hazardous liquids can affect water quality and upset the natural balance of life. Nutrients from
fertilizers that wash into nearby streams can eventually reach the ocean and precipitate phytoplankton or algae blooms, endangering mollusks, and crustaceans. There is even evidence the hormones from human birth control pharmaceuticals can negatively affect the reproductive cycles of some fish when it enters the waterways. But beachgoers affect the local wildlife in more direct ways than the slow ravages of pollution. One significant disruption to local wildlife is simple intrusion into the beach areas, particularly sand dunes, which serve as breeding and nesting grounds for many species. Often, careless beachgoers will walk in roped-off nesting areas, or cut across sand dunes that are used by migratory birds for nesting or as hiding spots from predators. Domestic animals, such as dogs or feral cats, create additional issues for nesting birds. By disturbing those areas, the females of endangered species like piping plovers will abandon their nests, thereby impacting the future generation of those birds. “The idea is,” explains Tiedemann about roped-off areas and dune formations, “we need to keep people out so they don’t inadvertently step on the eggs, so they don’t rile up the female that she tries to leave [the nest].” Similarly, the federal Marine Mammal Protection Act is designed to guard wildlife from harassment from the public, and keep humans out of direct contact with animals like otters, seals or dolphins that may be encountered during visits to shore areas. “The broad definition of harassment would mean going up to them, trying to play with them, trying to touch them, [or] trying to interact with them,” explains Tiedemann about encountering marine mammals. “View it from a distance and appreciate it, but don’t think that you need human interaction with it.” In short, the message for beachgoers regarding local wildlife is the same one given to patrons of art museums: enjoy it from a distance, but do not get too close to it, or try to touch it. “Keep your distance and look, don’t touch,” says Tiedemann. “That’s the conservation ethic.” In addition, Tiedemann urges the public to not feed their food waste to shore birds like seagulls, but instead, to put trash into proper receptacles with recycles being separated and disposed of properly. It’s a message echoed by Zemeckis. “You’ll see posted signs ‘carry-on, carry-off ’ about your own individual trash,” notes Zemeckis. “That’s just a general recommendation no matter where you go, beach, or park, or your own backyard. If you’re fishing, follow the regulations. There are some marine debris issues, [like] fishermen leaving their fishing line behind, and fishing tackle wrappers.” In addition, those anglers who practice catch-and-release should remove the hook quickly and get the fish back into the water as soon as possible to lessen the trauma to the animal. “People [need] to be stewards of their own backyard,” concludes Tiedemann. “If everybody took care of their own space and felt some ownership as a steward to the environment, I think we would see good improvements.”
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By: Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Christopher R. Shea of R.C. Shea & Associates In New Jersey, if you sustain an injury arising out of or in the course of your employment, you are entitled to certain benefits under the law. This is more specifically set forth in the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act. Primarily, should your injury require medical attention, the Workers’ Compensation carrier for your employer is to provide this to you. The insurance carrier pays for reasonable and necessary medical care until you reach a medical plateau. In turn, however, the insurance carrier does have the right to direct your medical care. In other words, the insurance carrier has the opportunity to choose the physicians with whom you treat, as well as the facilities where any treatment or therapy is administered. In the event that your injury is such that you are medically unable to work for more than seven (7) days, the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act provides that the insurance company is to pay temporary disability benefits. This entitles you to seventy percent (70%) of your wages, up to the statutory maximum for the year in which you sustained the injury. These payments continue until the authorized physician permits you to return to work or until you reach a medical plateau, whichever is sooner. Should permanent effects of your injury remain after achieving a medical plateau, you may be entitled to benefits to compensate for those permanent effects. This is based on a statutory value determined according to the part of your body which was injured and the permanent residuals of your treatment and injury. This process progresses after your physician has returned you to gainful employment. In the event that you are deemed medically unable to return to work, you may be entitled to total disability benefits.
The questions often arises, “What happens Christopher R. Shea Esq. if I am injured during the course of my duties as a volunteer for a municipality?” It has been determined that volunteer firefighters, first aid or rescue squad workers, ambulance drivers, forest fire wardens or firefighters, board of education members and auxiliary or special reserve police officers are provided for within the Workers’ Compensation Act in New Jersey. Although, as a volunteer as listed above one would not have been compensated for the acts performed within the scope of that position, if injured while performing those duties, and medically unable to work, you would be entitled to compensation at the maximum rate for the year of that injury. Furthermore, the injured volunteer is entitled to reasonable and necessary medical treatment as if an employee. In the event that the volunteer suffers permanent residuals from the injury in question, the volunteer would also have the right to seek payment for those residuals, the same as if a paid employee. The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates is a full service law firm representing and advising clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate Law, Medicaid Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use, Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney. Call or visit our firm at 732505-1212, 244 Main Street, Toms River, Manchester Area (732) 408-9455 or our Brick Area at (732) 451-0800, email us at Rshea@rcshea.com or visit our website at www.rcshea.com
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ArounD the JerSey Shore Former Congressional Candidate Admits To Making Bomb Threats
By Chris Lundy MONMOUTH COUNTY – A formerly local man who ran for office a few times admitted in court to threatening judges, elected officials, police officers and others with bombs. Eric G. Hafner, 31, pleaded guilty to one count of making threatening communications in interstate or foreign commerce with intent to extort, one count of making threatening communications in interstate or foreign commerce, and one count of conveying false information concerning the use of an explosive device. The federal government referred to him as a former Monmouth County resident. In 2018 he was listed as living in Toms River, while in hiding and simultaneously running for Congress in Oregon. The NJ Globe said he lost a 2016 primary race in Hawaii as well. According to The Asbury Park Press, his mother, Carol Hafner, used the same Toms River address as him when she ran for a position in Alaska. She then sought a seat in Wyoming. The Hafners were never successful in their campaigns. Police said that between July of 2016 and May of 2018, while living outside of the U.S., he sent threats to elected officials, judges, police officers, attorneys, and their families. Many were in and around Monmouth County. For some of these victims, he sought to extort $350,000. He also sent false bomb threats to an elected official’s office, a county courthouse, a police de-
partment, two law firms, and a commercial establishment. The count of making threatening communications in interstate or foreign commerce with intent to extort carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The count of conveying false information concerning the use of an explosive device carries a maximum potential penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The count of making threatening communications in interstate or foreign commerce carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Hafner’s sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 21, 2022. U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger credited special agents of the FBI, Newark Division, Red Bank Resident Agency, under the direction of Acting Special Agent in Charge Michael Messenger, with the investigation. He also thanked detectives of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office; officers of the Monmouth County Sheriff ’s Office; New Jersey State Police; the Bradley Beach Police Department; Fairhaven Police Department; Aberdeen Police Department; the Hazlet Police Department; Shrewsbury Police Department; the Red Bank Police Department; the Freehold Township Police Department; the Middletown Police Department; the Neptune Township Police Department; the Oceanport Police Department; the Deal Police Department; and the Manasquan Police Department for their assistance.
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TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Field of Dreams is looking for fun, family-friendly local businesses to join at some events. Crafters, schools, scouts, etc. Summer events held at Toms River Field of Dreams (TRFOD), an inclusive playground complex for special needs children and their families. Upcoming dates:
• Pirate Day – June 11, 12 to 4 p.m. • Touch A Truck – July 16, 12 to 4 p.m. • Kid’s Music Festival – August 13, 12 to 5 p.m. No tobacco or alcohol products allowed. This includes CBD products. Interested vendors can text inquiries to: Jackie at 732504-5232. $50 per spot, all proceeds go back into TRFOD.
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Lenox China - Autumn pattern service for 8; dinner plate, salad plate, dessert plate, cup, saucer. 5 place setting. Retails $199.95 per setting. Asking $300. 732-673-7072. (24)
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Items For Sale Help Wanted Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n)
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Senior Pageant Seeking Contestants
By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – The Ms. New Jersey Senior America Pageant 2022 is currently looking for senior ladies 60 and over to show off their talents at their annual event. The Ms. New Jersey Senior America, Inc., is a non-profit organization with a mission to “produce pageants to showcase
talented, productive and active senior women, and to provide services to the entire community. In addition, they take pride in supporting children in the performing arts and those with special needs.” Their annual event will take place on June 2 beginning at 1 p.m. in the Concert
Venue Theater at Harrah’s Resort Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. The pageant will consist of four judging categories: Philosophy of Life, Evening Gown, Talent Presentation and Private Judges’ Interview. Contestants must be US citizens. The winner will receive cash prizes, a bouquet
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40 Scam targets 41 *Singer who’s the namesake of the high school in “Grease” 43 Rapper Lil __ X 44 Poirot’s pals 45 “To recap ... “ 47 Small point 48 Pedestal or plinth 51 Wedding vow 54 One who might use one of the ends of the answers to starred clues 59 SeaWorld tanks 62 Collectibles from afar 63 Happening now 64 Med. imaging procedure 65 Bob and weave 66 Medical ins. plan 67 Denver-to-Wichita dir. Down 1 Lettuce variety 2 “The Name Game”
singer Shirley 3 Smart __: wiseacre 4 Campus mil. group 5 First name in stunt driving 6 Formally transfer 7 “Shogun” setting 8 Decree 9 Stories 10 Practice boxing 11 Giants legend Mel 12 Bridal bio word 13 ‘60s antiwar gp. 15 “The Big Bang Theory” actress __ Bialik who is also a scheduled 2021 “Jeopardy!” guest host 20 Remainder 23 Remove, as a brooch 24 Actress Hayek 25 Grace verb 27 Stream swirl 28 “You made that up!” 29 Claim to be untrue 30 Well-suited 31 Not at all bucolic
32 Judd of country 33 Scope 35 “Frozen” reindeer 36 Guitarist Lofgren 37 Org. in many civil rights cases 39 Short muscles? 42 God, in Grenoble 46 Tic Tacs, e.g. 48 Yawning, perhaps 49 Essential acid 50 Minor arguments 52 Prepare for takeoff, as a frosty windshield 53 Aquatic predators 54 “The Alienist” author Caleb 55 Field for this puzzle’s theme 56 Possible cause of student nervousness 57 Revolution prefix 58 Hamlet, by birth 59 Allentown : “Alas!” :: Altenburg : “__!” 60 Sine __ non 61 Ocean State sch.
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ArounD the JerSey Shore Barnegat Bay Health Report Available Online
By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY –Members of the Barnegat Bay Partnership (BBP) recently released their State of the Bay Report. The BBP the National Estuary Program for the Barnegat Bay is one of 28 National Estuary Programs and comprises federal, state, county, municipal, academic, business, and community stakeholders working together to help restore, maintain, protect, and enhance the water quality and living resources of the Barnegat Bay and its contributing watershed. The State of the Bay Report is issued every five years and is prepared by a technical work group of Barnegat Bay scientists who review data from recent and continuing research to assess the current environmental conditions of the bay and its watershed. State of the Bay Report 2021 compares the bay’s current conditions with eight Ecosystem Targets identified in the 2021 Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan for the Barnegat Bay – Little Egg Harbor Estuary. According to the BBP, specific environmental outcomes can be monitored to measure progress. The targets address public beach openings, hard clam restoration, approved shellfish harvesting areas,
wetlands protection, water conservation and reuse, submerged aquatic vegetation extent, wetland and riparian buffer preservation, and ecological water flows. In last year’s State of the Bay Report, the eight Ecosystem Targets are used to describe the overall physical, chemical, and biotic conditions of the bay. The report uses recent and ongoing research by academic, government, and private-sector scientists and engineers to determine the status and trends of each of the targets. The report provides a summary of the report’s fi ndings. Issues can be explored in more detail by referring to the sections about each Ecosystem Target. Helpful figures, maps, and other graphics illustrate the text, and stunning photographs show the beauty of Barnegat Bay and its watershed. BBP Director Dr. Stan Hales said, “the Barnegat Bay Partnership will continue to use the best science available to protect and restore this unique ecosystem that we all treasure. We hope you will join us in these endeavors and help us build on the successes of the past five years.” For additional information, visit the BBP website to view and/or download the 2021 State of the Bay Report. You can e-mail bbp@ocean.edu to request a print copy.
School Artists On Display In June
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch is pleased to host Images Student Art Show 2022, by the Ocean County Vocational Technical School, throughout June. The collection, which will be displayed in the 2nd Floor Gallery, consists of student art pieces in card design, illustration, logo design, photography, poster design, T-shirt design and QR Code ads. Have your cell phones ready to capture QR codes that connect to videos and animations in this fascinating exhibition. NEED AN EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR? WE’RE HERE TO HELP AT NO CHARGE
This is the 23rd anniversary of the Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s Student Art Show. The exhibit highlights the achievements of this past school year and celebrates student creativity. The opening ceremony is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. June 9, at the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street. Images Student Art Show 2022 is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Enjoy the creativity of up-andcoming young artists in the Ocean County community. For more information, contact the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 732-349-6200, ext. 5100, or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.
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BERKELEY – A Picnic & Dance will be held on June 4 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Whispering Pines Park, Berkeley Township. This is a free event, door prizes with your ticket. Bring your picnic basket and drinks. (No alcohol at this event) Reserve your tickets, call John at 609-5014948. Limited tickets available. All ages invited. Calvary Chapel Living Water of Toms River will be your host. Music provided by Christian Sounds, DJ John Luke. Also some special guest singers.
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ArounD the JerSey Shore Girl Scouts Announce Almost 1 Million Cookies Sold Locally
FARMINGDALE – Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, providing girls a safe space with strong sisterhood and adult membership, closed out a successful 2022 Cookie Season, despite facing challenges due to the nationwide supply chain issues that affected their baker. Over 7,400 girl-led cookie businesses thrived with online and in-person booths and navigated the challenges of nationwide supply chain issues. This year, Girl Scouts in Monmouth and Ocean counties sold cookies in person and on-line to sell almost 1 million boxes of cookies! For over 100 years, the Cookie Program continues to be the largest entrepreneurial skill development program in the world. Every Girl Scout Cookie purchase fuels local Girl Scout adventures throughout the year. When faced with the issue of delayed cookie deliveries for in-person cookie sales, girl entrepreneurs showed their resilience and focused on marketing their online business, helping thousands of girls reach their goals to raise funds for community programs and outdoor
adventures. 100% of the net profits from Girl Scout cookie sales stays in local communities. “Our girl entrepreneurs and volunteers have overcome many new challenges over the past few years, and this year was no exception,” said C.Y. Wong, Director of Product Programs. “We are so grateful to our volunteers, communities, and bakers who all stepped up in a big way to help our girl entrepreneurs turn this challenge into an opportunity.” Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore will donate excess cookie inventory to food pantries in Monmouth and Ocean County. The donation program allows Girl Scout customers to buy cookies and then donate them to important local causes including food pantries, programs that serve people who are homeless and to senior centers. “This donation will put a smile on the faces of so many,” said Girl Scout of the Jersey Shore Interim CEO, Heather Coburn. To support cookie donations contact Carla Scarabino, VP External Affairs at cscarabino@fsun.org.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Summer Entertainment Update
ATLANTIC CITY – The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City has announced an updated list of their summer line up of entertainment with new headliner shows. 2022 Headliner Entertainment Lineup:
May 28, May 29 – Dave Chappelle at Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena June 3, June 4 – Joe Rogan – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena June 11 – Neha Kakkar - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena June 17, June 18 – John Mulaney - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena June 24 – Lionel Richie – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena June 25 – Andrea Bocelli –Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena July 1 – The Chainsmokers – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena July 3 – New Kids on the Block Mix Tape Tour 2022 - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena July 8 – Kevin Hart - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena July 9 – Kevin Hart - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena July 14 – The Sounds of Philadelphia – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena July 23 – Sam Hunt - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena July 29 – Chris Isaak- Sound Waves July 30 – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
July 30 – Five for Fighting- Sound Waves July 31 – Toby Keith – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena August 6 – Alicia Keys - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena August 19 – Rod Stewart - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena August 27 – Tom Segura- Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena September 3, September 4 – Ber t Kreischer – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena September 9 – Zucchero – Sound Waves September 16 – Get the Led Out – Sound Waves September 17 – CAP Jazz Fest – Sound Waves September 24 –Ringo Starr & The All Starr Band – Hard Rock Live Etess Arena October 1 – Ben Platt - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena October 7 – Hall & Oates – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena October 8- Wanda Sykes- Sound Waves October 14 – Wisin y Yandel – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena October 14, October 15 – Vic DiBitetto – Sound Waves October 15 – Freestyle Free For All – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena November 11 – Foreigner – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino at Etess Arena December 9 – Greta Van Fleet - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists, PC: Treating Everything Below The Knee
By Michael Vandenberg Dr. Scott Amoss, DPM, CWS is a lot more than a “foot doctor,” as people often mistake podiatrists for. In reality, “we provide comprehensive lower extremity care,” he said. So yes, if your foot hurts, Dr. Amoss will be happy to help. However, that barely scratches the surface of all the conditions he sees and the treatments he provides. Dr. Amoss (pronounced like “famous Amoss”) grew up in nearby Ocean Township and has been connected to the Jersey Shore community and greater New Jersey area his entire life. Originally, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in chemistry at Rutgers and spent a few years in the chemical industry. However, that feeling of wanting to make a difference in people’s lives that drives all physicians caught hold of Dr. Amoss. He liked podiatry in particular because of its ability to help people really quickly. “You can immediately have a positive impact on someone’s life. They come in pain, and can leave virtually pain free.” Scott Amoss became Doctor Scott Amoss when he graduated fourth in his class with numerous honors from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 2000. He then completed a two year residency focusing on orthopedic, vascular, plastic, and reconstructive surgery, in addition to training in internal and emergency medicine, dermatology, and radiology.
After that, Dr. Amoss knew it was time to go out on his own, so he opened Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists in Whiting. 17 years later, the practice is going strong and recently opened a new location in Toms River to be closer to Community Medical Center, where he’s a surgeon on staff. Critically, this new foothold also allows him, as a specialist in diabetic foot care, to help the growing diabetic community in the area. While expanding served a logistically necessary purpose, Advanced Foot & Ankle has never lost its personal touch. You’ll never just be passed off to whichever doctor is on the clock that day, because Dr. Amoss is proud to be a solo practitioner. “The patients see me and only me,” he said. “It’s good continuity of care.” His tight-knit support staff of seven ensures that you get the streamlined care you deserve. That’s crucial in the field of Podiatry because, after all, things can get serious when it comes to Diabetes and foot complications. Luckily, Dr. Amoss is an Amputation Prevention Specialist as well as a Certified Wound Specialist. Less serious conditions like hammertoes, ingrown nails, bunions, and athlete’s foot can be treated in the office, often during your initial visit! “We’re very conservative,” Dr. Amoss assures future patients. “I’m surgically trained but I only like to perform surgery when all other conservative means
One of Advanced Foot & Ankle locations is 601 Route 37 West, Suite 300 in Toms River (in front of the Ocean Eye Institute)
have been exhausted. It’s going to be painless.” He makes that possible by developing treatment plans for each specific patient. Rest assured, Advanced Foot & Ankle is fully equipped to do so as soon as you come in. Both offices have digital X-rays so they can almost instantly see what’s going on and review it with the patient. They also have a diagnostic ultrasound to diagnose soft tissue conditions, as well as a laser for treatment of pain and neuropathy, a painful nerve condition caused by diabetes and other issues. They even offer MicroVas therapy, which gives much needed relief to patients with high levels of diabetic neuropathy, as well as vascular or PAD testing. In addition to the most cutting edge podiatric technology, Advanced Foot & Ankle has professional-grade consumer products you need for immediate relief. They offer a great selection of diabetic shoes, for example, One of Advanced Foot & Ankle locations is 601 Route 37 West, as well as custom - made 400 Lacey Road in Whiting (in the Stop and Shop Shopping orthotics which provide arch Center) support and help correct the
imbalance in patients’ feet. Advanced Foot & Ankle accepts most insurance plans. (Medicare covers one pair of diabetic shoes per year!) By having strategically-located offices, an experienced and focused staff, and tons of treatment methods and equipment at his disposal, Dr. Amoss is able to easily achieve his goal of getting you fast comfort and relief. When it comes to diseases like melanoma, for example, speed is absolutely critical. The most deadly form of skin cancer, melanoma has an especially poor prognosis on the foot because it often goes unnoticed for a long time. Dr. Amoss diagnosed several of these cases last year, which probably saved those patients’ lives. But sometimes conditions aren’t as complicated as much as some of the larger podiatrist offices try to let on. Dr. Amoss remembers one recent patient who came in after being with one such practice. “These eight doctors had exhausted all treatment options for this individual in pain,” he said. After years of getting the runaround, they told him there was noth-
ing they could do. The patient came limping into Advanced Foot & Ankle with what Dr. Amoss diagnosed in a matter of minutes as a simple corn on the tip of his toe. “We gave him a customized foot pad which helped him tremendously, and by the next day he came in to thank us and tell us how much better he was doing,” Dr. Amoss said. “He couldn’t believe he waited and wasted several years with this other group of doctors.” At Advanced Foot & Ankle, you’ll get fast and customized treatment from a doctor you can trust. Give them a call today at 732-350-0100 and their very accommodating staff will be able to make an appointment for you with Dr. Amoss right away. And as the “urgent care of the lower extremity,” emergency app oint ment s are also available. Advanced Foot & Ankle is located at 400 Lacey Road in Whiting (in the Stop and Shop Shopping Center) and 601 Route 37 West, Suite 300 in Toms River (in front of the Ocean Eye Institute). Or check out their website AdvFootandAnkle. com for more information.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of MAY 28 - june 3 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Bounce back and try a different approach. You may have a packed schedule but by mid-week your hard work should pay off. An upswing in your popularity may offer the encouragement and incentive to keep going strong. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): As much as you might want to delegate it all to someone else, it’s likely that the only way it will all get done is if you do it yourself. It may not be possible to rest on your laurels in the week ahead. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Turn toward the sun like a sunflower. In the upcoming week, there may be times when your thoughts dwell on unpleasant subjects and all the negatives, but you can grow and gain strength if you focus on the positives. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You might find it difficult to reach your goals immediately. If you want to ditch old habits for better new ones, remember how long you’ve been doing the old habits and be realistic about time needed to really solidify a change. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Dealing with difficult personalities may give you the experience you need to achieve your ambitions. You may be more cautious than usual about spending in the week ahead but more focused on your job and making money. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Dancing the tango is more fun with two. There is no reason to make your way alone when an affectionate partner is willing to come along and lend a hand. Rely on helpful and optimistic companions in the upcoming week.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): One person can’t do everything. Control the things that are essential but remain willing to delegate lesser matters that are not crucial. A partner or loved one may be happy to take care of details in the week ahead. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Wish upon a star and use your personal right timing. Some of your dreams are within reach in the week ahead if you pay attention to opportunities to express your creativity. Loved ones could assist you in achieving an objective. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Family members should faithfully follow your lead. When other people make tough demands, loved ones can support you. Avoid being caught up in someone’s agenda that might not be what it appears in the coming week. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Call the shots when your drive for success is activated. You are mentally incisive and adept at communications. Apply self-discipline and organizational skills to reach your financial goals in the week ahead. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The darker the night, the more you appreciate the moon and stars. If your ambitions are sparked, then it is time to apply your skill sets and get to work. Build strength by handling your obligations in the week ahead. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Make teamwork a priority as this week unfolds. Use your abilities to put a positive spin on every challenge to persuade others to cooperate in work-intensive activities. Place emphasis on uplifting those who are down..
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