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–Photo by Chris Lundy Lots of cars come into this intersection, which requires drivers to carefully enter it, watching in all directions. By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – A busy intersection will eventually have a traffic light for the first time, but drivers will have to wait at least 18 months for its installation. When you cross Route
9 to head toward Ocean Gate, there’s a tricky spot. Veeder Lane and Mill Creek Road meet at Ocean Gate Drive. Mill Creek and Veeder have stop signs. Cars approaching the stop signs have to slowly
inch out to make sure they don’t get clipped by others. Smart drivers slow down when approaching, even if there’s no stop sign on their side. There are a lot of busy sections of town back
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here. This includes the H&M Potter School, Berkeley Shores, the new Berkeley Crossings, a back way to the ShopRite, and pretty much everyone in Ocean Gate. (Light - See Page 4)
By Chris Lundy TRENTON – A bill introduced in the State Legislature would keep property taxes from going up for seniors and the disabled. The bill, S-1451, is sponsored by Senators James Holzapfel (R-10th) and Anthony Bucco (R-25th) and co-sponsored by Senator Christopher Connors (R-9th). This applies to the Homestead Property Tax reimbursement program, commonly known as the “Senior Freeze” or the disabled citizens’ property freeze program. It applies to anyone who is 65 or older, or who is disabled. They have to own a homestead or lease a site in a mobile home park. Their annual income needs to be lower than a certain amount. As introduced, the bill would increase the income eligibility limits to $160,000 beginning in tax year 2021. The income limit for tax year 2020 was $92,969, so this is a significant increase. You have to maintain your principal residence in New Jersey for at least 10 consecutive years. If you move, the freeze kicks in during the full second tax year after moving. It’s getting expensive for everyone, especially seniors and the disabled, said Berkeley resident Sam Cammarato. Many are on fixed incomes. “Food prices and medicine is going up, but you don’t have any more money,” he said. (Taxes - See Page 6)
Ocean County Memorial Day Parade Returns
By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ocean County Memorial Day Parade returned to the streets of Toms River. The parade, sponsored by the George P. Vanderveer American Legion Post 129, kicked
off Memorial Day morning with participants gathered at the Toms River Shopping Center on Route 37. Various groups marched south on Main Street (Route 166) and then moved east onto Washington Street for the event. Among those who participated in the parade were local high school marching bands, several
military vehicles, fi rst responders, elected officials, civic groups and vintage cars. While this marks the official return of the parade, veterans who paid the ultimate price were remembered last year through the efforts of long time Ocean County figure Joseph Placente. He is well (Parade - See Page 5)
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Continued From Page 1 The county engineering department has analyzed the area and decided that it justifies having a traffic signal there. Three of the four roads leading to the intersection are county roads. Mill Creek Road is County Route #2, Veeder Lane is County Route #4 and Ocean Gate Drive to the northeast of the intersection is County Route #21. However, the short section of Ocean Gate Drive from Veeder to Route 9 is under state jurisdiction. That means that the New Jersey Department of Transportation had to agree to this
project, a representative from the Ocean County Engineering Department said. It’s close to Route 9, a road that already has issues, and the state tries to manage local changes that would impact it even more. Fortunately, the state has concurred that the signal is warranted. The project is still in the design stages, they said. The expectation is that it could go to bid in late 2023. Since the design has to be approved by the DOT, the county might be held to DOT’s timetable. Since the design hasn’t been finalized yet, the budget is still unknown. “We’ve had numerous complaints about this busy intersection,” Mayor Carmen Am-
ato said. On Memorial Day and the summer months, when Berkeley Shores snowbirds are back in town, there is an increased volume of vehicles going through this area. “We asked the county for a speed study,” he said. The Township Council recently passed a measure officially declaring their support for the light. How Dangerous? The county studied crashes in that area from January 1, 2016 through July 25, 2019. There were 16 crashes reported during this 2.5-year period. Only one of them resulted in an injury. There were no fatalities. They all happened between 11 a.m. and
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6 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. There were no crashes reported on Sundays or Mondays. Almost all of them were during daylight hours on a dry road. The type of collision was also recorded. There were nine were right angle hits and four were left turn or U-turns. Three were rear endings. There weren’t any, for example, that were sideswipes or head-on collisions. None of them involved pedestrians or bicyclists. However, it’s worth noting that locals already know that the intersection is bad and they know to slow down and be careful. Having few serious crashes could be a reaction to driver knowledge.
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A parade watcher recalled seeing Placente as a child on a prior Memorial Day carrying the Continued From Page 1 large American flag along Route 37. “I wonknown throughout Ocean County and dered who this crazy guy was,” they joked. “It has been a long run but it has been a good beyond for marching in patriotic attire, carrying a large American flag and sporting one,” Placente said. The parade spectator quickly added, “you’re a big smile on Veterans Day, Fourth of July not done yet!” and Memorial Day. Local Boy and Girl Scouts participated in Last year, in the absence of the official Memorial Day Parade, Placente marched down the parade. The Boy Scouts carried a large the usual parade route by himself to honor American Flag up the parade route. Among the military support organizations veterans. His many friends wouldn’t let him do it alone, however. They joined him for that was the Disabled American Veterans Ocean march with vehicles, military trucks, bicycles County Chapter #24. They rode down the parade route in a large float. and antique cars. The Tin Can Sailors’ vehicle featured a The senior citizen noted that the true meaning behind the holiday was to remember those large model of a Navy destroyer. The group’s who served their country and died protecting commander, Jarrell Correll said, “We are here to support those who came before us who it to preserve our nation’s freedom. “God bless our deceased vets. God bless can’t be here. People get Memorial Day and America!” he told JerseyShoreOnline prior Veterans Day mixed up but Memorial Day is to the parade’s start. He elaborated later the day to remember those who came before saying, “We’re lucky with this weather. The us, laid the groundwork for this great country good Lord is with us. He is shining upon and we are here to remember them. It isn’t just a weekend for barbecues and fun. those here.” “It is nice to see us all get out here again. Every year we come out for the Veterans Day Parade and the Memorial Day Parade. The Tin Can Sailors have kind of rebranded ourselves beyond those who served on (U.S. Navy) destroyers to The Marching Mariners of Toms River High School North bring in some younger performed during the Ocean County Memorial Day Parade. veterans because they
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–Photos by Bob Vosseller (Above) Members of the George P. Vanderveer American Legion Post 129 and their Women’s Auxiliary marched down the parade route during this year’s Ocean County Memorial Day Parade in Toms River. (Right) Many refer to Joseph Placente as “Mr. America,” a familiar and popular patriotic figure during Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Flag Day and Independence Day. don’t relate to tin can sailors as we older guys do,” Correll added. “We are trying to beef up our ranks like everybody else and it was very difficult during the whole COVID thing and getting people back involved.” Before the parade started, a short distance away from where the Tin Can Sailors were lined up, were two women standing next to a bright red vintage Chevrolet pickup truck awaiting their turn to move onto the parade route. “This is the first time we’re doing this,” Karen Kelly said. She was wearing an American flag dress and a gold tiara. Her fellow Toms
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Continued From Page 1 Children are sometimes moving back in with their senior parents. If a senior has to take money from their IRA, for example, to help them get by, that might put them over the income eligibility limits, he added. If that happens, then they are out of the program for two years. Then, when they do get back in, they are paying more than they
were when they were booted out. They can never get back to that lower tax amount. The way the freeze works is that a senior, for example, pays $2,000 in taxes the fi rst year they enter the program. If their taxes go up to $2,100 the next year, they still have to pay it, but the state reimburses them the $100 increase. Ten years down the road, the property taxes could be up to $2,500 but that senior is still paying $2,000 after the reimbursement.
However, if that senior takes money out of their IRA and it puts them over the income eligibility limits, then they lose all benefits of the program. When they get back into it, they will be paying $2,500 with no reimbursement until the taxes go up again. This bill is in its early stages and was introduced on February 10 and referred to the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
e DitoriAl Maybe We All Need A Mental Health Checkup May was Mental Health Awareness month and along with eliminating the stigma of those suffering from forms of mental illness, we as a society appear to be in desperate need of a mental health checkup. Why do I say this? Well, it does seem, and perhaps understandably so, that we are getting more and more frustrated, scared and definitely angry. Our patience is shot. We’ve been enduring three years of the pandemic complete with variants, continued political polarization, gotten into social media squabbles that have taken up way too much of our time, watched mass shootings on the news, a continuing war toward a nation of innocent people by a global goliath ruled by a vile dictator, high gas prices, high food prices, questionable decisions by political figures in power, shortage of workers, shortage of certain products and much more. Maybe we are reaching the breaking point based on a few recent observations of my own. Last month within the span of two weeks I witnessed two scary incidents inside a grocery store and a pharmacy that could have turned violent. The grocery story incident where I went to pick up two items on the honey-do list involved my walking in and observing a customer berating a cashier who was yelling back. Everyone was watching but we assumed it would calm down momentarily. We were wrong. I went to my first stop and overheard the F bomb from three rows away. By the time I hit the self-check area having located my second item, both the worker and customer were gone but a manager had been summoned to the front of the store over the loud speaker. Only a week later I’m checking out a couple of items at a local pharmacy and I find myself in close proximity to a verbal exchange between a customer and a cashier. The customer seems belligerent but the cashier is not diffusing the matter and is clearly using a condescending tone and escalating the issue. As to who is right or wrong is irrelevant. It is just getting worse. I actually wondered while in line as the next customer, where
this will end up and what happens if it turns physical because it certainly seemed like it might and either one could be responsible for the first blow. The cashier ends up cursing under his breath, turns to another worker and says he’s done, and he apparently quits and storms off out the door. The customer is still upset and as he heads out the door and continues yelling at the cashier. The replacement cashier who took my items agreed with me that they were both wrong and remarked that the worker was going through a bad time. This was probably the last straw. She contacted the manager noting that they probably just lost a worker. More recently, my wife was driving on Route 37. An ambulance was approaching with its lights on and siren blaring, so she pulls over to clear room for their passing. The driver behind her is making that impossible but she ends up doing it and the driver slows down and tosses a plastic water bottle at my wife’s car. Wow! Someone tosses an object at you for doing the right thing and delaying someone by a few seconds. Sure, things happen. People lose their tempers. We’re human and people do stupid things but are we losing it in greater frequency these days? Personally, I think so. Sadly, we can’t take the proverbial non-existent chill pill. I was at a convenience store this week getting a cup of java when I got into a friendly conversation with a cashier who remarked that she had stopped watching or even reading the news anymore. She was too afraid to. That is disheartening to hear, especially when you are in the news business. She noted that ignorance can be blissful. I sadly smiled and said I understood her frustration. I don’t think that’s the answer. What is? I’m not sure and it is hard to tell everyone to just relax and slow down because right now we’re wound up too tight and we seem to be spinning around at breakneck speed in various directions. Bob Vosseller Assistant News Editor
On April 3, 2022 I was the victim of an electrical accident at home that could have ended my life. I thank God that I am still alive today. I would also like to thank Manchester Township Police Department (especially Officer Ryan who was the fi rst responder), Manchester Township Emergency Medical Services, and St. Barnabas Emergency Medical Services for the overwhelming response, excellent care, and extreme professionalism that I received. On behalf of my family and I, we THANK YOU!!!
Fossa have been grandstanding. And they take all their talking points from George Gilmore, the guy who was going to jail for tax fraud until he got a presidential pardon. Makes you wonder how much he paid to get that. Lamb, Fossa, and Crispi are just going to do whatever Gilmore wants them to do. They have no strength. They have no ideas of their own. They don’t even have a plan. For the primary, vote for the Republicans who are actually going to get things done: Chris Smith for Congress, and Virginia Haines and Jack Kelly for Commissioner.
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Crispi, Lamb, & Fossa Are Political Puppets I got an email saying to vote for Crispi for Congress. All his literature talks about him being a lone wolf and a free thinker and all that. He’s on the same line as Lamb and Fossa (who are running) for county commissioner. They all talk about being your voice, the voice of the people. But they’re not. They’re the voice of George Gilmore. Have you seen Toms River Board of Ed meetings? That’s where Lamb and
Expand The Supreme Court This is a scary moment. According to a leaked draft opinion, the Supreme Court is preparing to dismantle abortion rights across America. As a result, twenty-six states could outlaw abortion, including 13 that have passed “trigger” laws to take effect immediately after the Court overturns Roe v. Wade. This news should set off alarm bells for all Americans. Our fundamental freedoms are coming under attack by a hyper-partisan supermajority on the Court.
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And this could just be the beginning. But there’s a way to fight back, which is why I’m urging Congress to pass the Judiciary Act of 2021. The Judiciary Act would rebalance the Supreme Court by adding four new seats, giving us 13 justices in total. It’s just what we need to move away from extremely partisan rulings and restore the legitimacy of the Court - and it’s been done before. In fact, Congress has changed the size of the Supreme Court seven times already in our nation’s history. A recent poll showed that the majority of Americans support expanding the court again now. It’s past time for Congress to get on board with this crucial bill. Stanley Miranda Barnegat
Turf Fields Bad For Environment, Athletes I write to express unhappiness at the waste of money and ecological harm that replacing a grass field with synthetic, plastic - e.g, oil based, grass represents. At a time when we need all of the carbon sequestering we can get, even those few acres serve a good purpose. They retain natural moisture, support a teeming biosphere of insect life that other species feed on for survival. In addition, many studies have shown that the slick, artificial surface often results in more injuries to athletes than natural grass. Below is a short excerpt from Sports Medicine Institute: They found athletes were 58 percent more likely to sustain an injury during
athletic activity on artificial turf. Injury rates were significantly higher for football, girls and boys soccer, and rugby athletes. Lower extremity, upper extremity, and torso injuries were also found to occur with a higher incidence on artificial turf. Clearly no one has considered those harmful effects. Susan Addelston Jackson
Protect Our Democracy It’s no secret that Congress is polarized. Rarely does an issue receive strong bipartisan support. That’s why it’s so striking that 4 out of 5 voters agree that we must do more to safeguard our democracy from presidential corruption. No president, regardless of party, should be able to exploit weaknesses in our political system for their personal gain. That’s where the Protecting Our Democracy Act comes in. If passed, it would prevent future abuse of presidential power and corruption, increase transparency, and ensure presidents of either party can be held accountable. If the average person used their office for personal gain, they’d go to jail. If the average person could pardon themselves, there would be no rule of law. Therefore, no president should be above the law. It’s just common sense. I’m urging Congress to pass the Protecting Our Democracy Act. It’s time we put safeguards in place to prevent a corrupt president of any party from abusing the power of their office. Thomas F. Brown Brick
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Booker, Menendez Secure $6 M In Federal Funding For A.C. Boardwalk
NEWARK - U.S. Senators Cory Booker and Bob Menendez (both D-NJ) announced $6 million in federal funding to support the Atlantic City Boardwalk Revitalization Project. As the frequency of severe weather increases, this investment will provide for the reconstruction of 1,200 feet of the boardwalk, helping improve the safety and resilience of the site. The project will also suppor t the local tou r ism economy and is estimated to generate $5 million in private investment and create 125 jobs. Senator Booker wrote to the
U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) in support of the project last year and successfully fought for its funding. The grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan, which Booker and Menendez both supported. “The iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk serves as a central hub for small businesses and a tourist destination,” said Sen. Booker. “As the frequency and impact of severe weather and coastal flooding increase, ongoing rehabilitation is needed for the boardwalk to remain safe for residents, businesses, and tour-
ists. I was proud to support this critical revitalization project, which will repair damaged sections of the boardwalk and ensure that it remains a central component of the community’s economy.” “Atlantic City is vital to our state’s tourism industry and plays a critical role in the success of the local economy,” said Sen. Bob Menendez. “I’m proud to have worked in a bipartisan manner to pass the American Rescue Plan which will deliver millions of federal dollars to suppor t this major project, while creating good-paying jobs and boosting
the South Jersey economy. I thank the Biden Administration for supporting this project and their dedication to families across New Jersey.” This project is funded under EDA’s $240 million competitive A mer ican Rescue Plan Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation program. EDA awarded $510 million in grants to all 50 states and territories in 2021. The two programs are designed to accelerate the recovery of communities that rely on the travel, tourism and outdoor recreation sectors.
Governor Phil Murphy: State Parks Free This Summer
TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy announced that, as of Memorial Day Weekend, entry to all New Jersey state parks, forests, and recreation areas will be free of charge this summer. Presented in the FY 2023 budget proposal, the one-year state parks fee holiday is one of several fee waivers and programs designed to advance affordability and opportunity in New Jersey. Park entrance fees will be waived for all visitors, regardless of state residency. Anyone who already purchased a 2022 annual State Park Pass will automatically receive a full refund. Other individual park fees remain in place, including but not limited to camping, interpretive programs, and mobile sport fishing permits. “Presented in our FY2023 budget, the bold steps we have taken toward a more affordable Garden State will ensure
access to our state parks for everyone – residents and visitors alike,” said Governor Murphy. “While incentivizing tourism and economic activity in our local communities, the fee holiday also promotes access to green, open space; thriving waterways; and the many natural wonders that make us proud to call New Jersey our home. We thank the Department of Environmental Protection for its devoted environmental stewardship, which enables each and every New Jerseyan to enjoy the physical and mental health benefits that safe outdoor activities provide.” C om m is sione r of Env i ron me nt a l Protection Shawn M. LaTourette also sha red news of t he st ate pa rk s fee holiday during the annual State of the Shore event in Asbury Park. With the arrival of the Memorial Day weekend,
Commissioner LaTourette kicked off the summer outdoor season this week with visits to the Jersey shore and lakeshores, including Hopatcong State Park. “From High Point State Park in Sussex County to Cape May Point State Park in Cape May County, the state park system provides endless opportunities for recreation – from swimming, hiking and kayaking, to picnicking, exploring nature and experiencing our rich history,” said Commissioner LaTourette. “Whatever your passion or interest, there is a state park in New Jersey for you. We look forward to a great season.” The New Jersey State Park System, comprised of more than 50 sites and 453,000 acres, draws millions of visitors each year and is a key contributor to the state’s summer tourism economy. Lifeguards at Island Beach State Park,
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BERKELEY – The HCB First Aid Auxiliary did it again. Their Psychic Fair held on May 14 was a great success. They had five readers and all appointments were booked. They had a waiting list so they have decided to do another Fair in September. They should have more psychics that day since they had such a great turnout. They want to thank Holiday City West for their generosity in granting us the use of their facility for this function. A special thank you to the chair setter, Edward Unalt and the security guard, Alan Scardino for their help that day. A special thank you to Christine Kout-
sonikas, the office manager who always helps them secure our dates. The Auxiliary is very grateful that all the Clubhouses in Holiday City do their best to support them by not charging them for the use of their facility. Without their generosity they could not accomplish what they do. All proceeds will be given to the HCB First Aid Squad. A special thanks to all the members of the auxiliary who worked hard preparing for and working the day of the event. Note another Psychic Fair is planned for September 17. Watch your future newsletter for details as they become available.
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BAYVILLE – Do you know what makes a garden grow? To find out, we’ll play a fun game and we’ll also discover what grows in the spring. Come dressed to get a little messy as we’ll plant a couple seeds of our own! We’ll end the morning with a fun f lower craft using recycled materials. Class will be on June 11 from 10:30 to
11:30 a.m. at the Nature Center, Jakes Branch County Park, Beachwood. Open to ages 5 to 7. Fee is $5 per child. Registration Form: bit.ly/39dKVn7. OC Parks Web Site: oceancountyparks.org. Administration Phone: 732-506-9090. Register by mail or in-person at: Jakes Branch County Park - Beachwood orWells Mills County Park – Waretown.
BSHCA Community Garage Sale
BERKELEY – The Annual Berkeley Shores Homeowners’ Civic Association Community Garage Sale Event is going to take place on June 11 and June 12 at H & M
Potter Elementary School. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both days. Rain or Shine! For an application, visit berkeleyshores.org/forms/2022_garage_sale.pdf.
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provided. All trash picked up is to be recorded and categorized for Surfrider Foundation Beach Cleanup Database. As in the past, the Chapter is planning to do a cleanup every month which will be on the first Saturday of the month. Below are cleanups where the time and place has been confirmed, and after that is a tentative schedule for the rest of the year: jerseyshore.surfrider.org/beach-clean-ups.
A Pinelands Road Trip
BERKELEY – A village historian from Double Trouble State Park will be presenting “A Pinelands Road Trip” at the Berkeley Branch of the Ocean County Library at 11 a.m. on June 10. Registration required through the library.
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Summer Filmmaking Institute Class
ISLAND HEIGHTS – Ocean County Artists’ Guild is holding a Summer Filmmaking Institute class for students 13 to 19 years old in Island Heights from June 27 to July 12. The Summer Filmmaking Institute (SFI) class is taught by media professional Guild Members, including a University Film Professor, award-winning filmmakers and an IT engineer. Students will assist in the production of two films during the week. Cameras, equipment, and professional Mac editing stations are provided for student use in class. Students will gain experience in the following: how to work cooperatively on a film crew, how to use filmmaking equipment, the work and art of storytelling, and practical skills in shooting and editing. There will be a celebratory film screening of student’s completed work on the evening of the last night of class, July 1. The screen-
ing will take place at the Guild. The Ocean County Artists’ Guild is a nonprofit organization working to promote the Arts in Ocean County. The Guild’s purpose is to serve the artists and the community; to provide an outlet and training for artistic talent and to enhance the quality of life for the residents of Ocean County. The Summer Filmmaking Institute hopes to serve area students that are interested in the pursuit of Filmmaking and film appreciation. SFI is supported by organizations Navy Lakehurst Historical Society and Kutztown University, Department of Cinema, Television and Media Production. For any inquiries about the Summer Film Institute class, call 855-610-3456 or email info@summerfilmmakinginstitute.com. For further information go to summerfilm makinginstitute.com.
Starry Night Art Auction & Reception
ISLAND HEIGHTS – A Starry Night Art Auction & Reception on June 9 to benefit Ocean’s Harbor House, a non-profit organization that provides shelter, support and services for homeless and vulnerable youth throughout the region. This festive and celebratory event will be held outdoors at the John F. Peto Studio in Island Heights with art displayed throughout the beautiful grounds. This annual event features art created by Harbor House kids. Guests can bid on the kid’s art plus art donated by local artists. Honorees for the evening are Ken Malagiere, Executive Director of the Ocean
County College Foundation and owner of Narcissus Florals and Jonathan Petro Managing Partner, Carluccio, Leone, Dimon, Doyle & Sacks, L.L.C. Executive Chef Mike Jurusz of AGB in Seaside Park is graciously providing a palette of savory delights and libations. Plus, guests will be treated to Musical Performances provided by the Zzak G. AOK Performance Group. Tickets are only $50 each. Individuals can register on the Ocean’s Harbor House secure site oceansharborhouse.org. For more information contact tzeiss@oceans harborhouse.org.
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. This is the 23rd anniversary of the Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s Stu-
dent 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.
Just Believe Inc. Annual Craft Fair
TOMS RIVER – Just Believe Inc. is looking for crafters/vendors for their Annual Craft Fair. Monies raised helps to support the homeless and disenfranchised community in Ocean County. They will have a 50/50, door prizes and small gift auction. The Craft Fair will be
held on July 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lakehurst Community Center, 207 Center Street, Lakehurst. Fees are $25 for space inside and $20 and space outside. For more information, contact Linda McCarthy at fundraising@justbelievinginc. org or 732-569-0643.
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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Magazine Ranks Dentist Matthew Sones Among ‘40 Under 40’
TOMS RIVER – Incisal Edge dental magazine recognizes Dr. Matthew Sones among the 2022 “40 Under 40” top young dentists in the U.S. For a 12th consecutive year, the nation’s premier dental publication celebrates brilliant young achievers in dentistry, ages 40 and under, with its signature award. Among the 2022 Incisal Edge “40 Under 40” recipients, are 40 women and 40 men from 24 states, including Dr. Matthew Sones. Fewer than 700 of America’s best young dentists have earned this prestigious designation, including the 2022 inductees. View the complete list at: IncisalEdgeMagazine.com. The magazine, published by Benco Dental since 1997, will celebrate award recipients through a series of profiles in its fall “40 Under 40” editorial coverage. As the centerpiece of the print and digital editions: a photography portfolio created at a celebratory event in Manhattan this spring. “It is truly and honor to be recognized as one of the top young dental professionals in the country. At Ocean Pediatric Dental
Associates our goal is to always deliver the highest quality care to our patients. This recognition represents years of hard work and dedication of not only myself, but also our entire team at Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates,” said Matthew Sones, DMD. The “40 Under 40” list includes innovative and passionate young professionals in dentistry across the United States. Hundreds are nominated by industry experts and vetted by an independent panel of judges who select the fi nal honorees. In 2019, the volume of nominations resulted in an expansion of the awards to two categories, General Dentists and Dental Specialists. “Reviving the magazine’s in-person 40 Under 40 photo session after two years allows us to celebrate the top dentists in the U.S. with an event that matches their dynamic talent, vision and overall excellence,” said Terry J. Barrett, chief marketing officer for the magazine’s publisher, Benco Dental. “We’re thrilled to host the future of dentistry at a live event that captures the vibrant energy, glamour and style of New York City.”
Progress Made In Alzheimer’s Treatment
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Librar y and the Alzheimer’s Asso ciation Greater New Jersey Chapter invite you to become informed about a new treatment for the progressive condition during a virtual program, 2 p.m. June 8. The program, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter, is the second in a four-part series that highlights June as Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month. Hosts Debby Montone, RN, and Robyn Kohn, MA, CDP, CMDCP, Director of Programs and Services for the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey
Chapter, w ill d iscuss Aduca nu mab (Adu hel m™ ), the way it f u nctions, symptoms of likely prospective treatment candidates, availability, potential benefits, side effects, and more. A question-and-answer period will follow. According to Alzheimer’s Association research, about 190,000 New Jerseyans live with the disease. Some 361,000 family caregivers cont ribute to 686 million hours of unpaid care that has an estimated annual value of $13 billion. Registration at theoceancountylibrary. org/events is required for this free virtual program. Registrants will receive links to the Zoom discussion by email.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
OCD Drug Fluvoxamine Reduces Cytokines By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. We’ve all been hearing about something called a cytokine storm, and how elevations in various cytokines contributes to fatal outcomes with COVID-19. It’s not the pathogen per se, we can and do coexist with many organisms. It’s the flooding in the body of cytokines in response to the pathogen that causes symptoms and complications. The role of cytokines has been studied for decades because when they fall out of balance, you see exacerbation in symptoms, and this occurs for all diseases. Cytokines have a normal value, anything above or below will cause health challenges. Cytokines are not new, you hear of them frequently because we now understand that managing them is the key to staying healthy. The word “cytokine” refers to a protein that you make in your body. Cytokines are created by certain immune (and non-immune) cells and each protein has its own individual effect on your immune system. Some cytokines are known to stimulate the immune system to make it fight harder, while others slacken it to prevent self-directed autoimmune assault. There are various types of cytokine classifications too. We have lymphokines, chemokines, interleukins (IL), interferons and tumor necrosis factor (TNF). I don’t want to get too far away from the topic at hand which is fluvoxamine. So let me just tell you outright, that this drug is known to reduce certain cytokines and the strange part of all this, is that its real claim to fame is for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder! Noodle that for a minute! The the famous OCD drug reduces some cytokines, and therefore might help people with COVID
and long-haulers. It can reduce the amount of histamine that gets dumped from mast cells. Because fluvoxamine reduces serotonin from concentrating in platelets it can help reduce blood clot formation. This was noticed in patients taking the drug all the way back in 2011, and they had reduced risk of clot formation. Fluvoxamine is an orally-administered medication that was invented in Belgium in 1983 at a pharmaceutical company, and then later it became FDA approved here in the USA as Luvox in 1994. It raises serotonin in the human body like the SSRI drugs, but it is not FDA approved for the treatment of any infection, even though the Lancet published positive findings from the TOGETHER trial - this study is available online. The medication may cause serious side effects, the most challenging of which are seizures, cardiac problems due to low sodium (hyponatremia), suicidal ideation and insomnia. There are others of course, but these are most challenging to deal with. Furthermore, the medication interacts with a lot of medications, including popular ones such as warfarin, lithium, antidepressants and stimulants for ADHD. Nevertheless, many infectious disease specialists and neurologists capitalize on fluvoxamine’s lesser known (off-label) benefit to reduce cytokines! Fluvoxamine is not for everyone, please speak to your pharmacist and physician to see if it’s right for you. I have a longer version of this article in case you are interested. Please just sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com and I’ll email it to you next week.
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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore 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.
Vendors Needed For Field Of Dreams Events
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 732-504-5232. $50 per spot, all proceeds go back into TRFOD.
Toms River Artist Community Art Scholarship
TOMS RIVER – This year for the first time the Toms River Artist Community will be giving away a $500 art scholarship to a graduating senior (2022) from Toms River North, South or East High Schools that is moving on to an art college or art institution. Deadline to apply is June 10. To Apply, visit forms.gle/6cATBTV2p8cJAePx6.
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improvement required a permit. It is not always clear what improvements require a permit. If you have any doubts, you should contact the construction department in your town and inquire as to what permits, if any are required. If you did obtain a permit for an improvement, you should also check with the town to make sure that the permit was properly closed out by way of a final inspection. Do not rely upon the fact that you hired a contractor to perform the improvement and presume that the contractor closed out the permit. If you are selling your house and did not obtain permits and approvals for the improvements, you may want to check with the town and see what would be required to obtain permits and approvals now. If you are selling your house and did not obtain permits for the improvements, and you do not intend to do so, you should discuss this with your real estate attorney so that the contract can clearly state that you are not obligated to obtain permits and approvals.
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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Perhaps it was her dedication to recordi ng the t r uth 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 au–Photo by Chris Lundy ditorium was named Maria Ressa was surrounded by students who wanted to ask after her. her questions and have their picture taken with her. This was a stage she spent a lot of time on when she was A campaign of distortion online manipua student. The 1982 graduate sang, acted, lated the masses, causing the Philippines to usher in dangerous leaders. This was then danced, and played eight instruments. Family and fellow students from her time spread to Brexit and the 2016 U.S. election, in high school came out to celebrate her, in which there are hundreds of pages in a joined by faculty that guided her education. report showing how Russia meddled in our Hundreds of students from the three high election. “We were the guinea pigs and you were schools came out to the dedication. Principal Edward Keller said she was voted the targets,” she said. “There’s always a cost for the choices “Most Likely To Succeed” in her yearbook, which wound up being prophetic. Yet she you make,” she said. “When I go back to was humble. She didn’t speak of her own Manilla, I might go to jail for the rest of my accomplishments, but instead directed life just for telling the truth.” the students to think of what they want to Solving Social Media accomplish. After explaining the problems with social “Whatever you choose to do,” she said, media she listed solutions. First and fore“All of us look for meaning.” Everything you do now will color the way most was to limit your exposure to social you see the world, she said. It might not be media and don’t let it take you away from in ways you realize. She didn’t think that something happening in your present life. acting classes in her past would prepare If you’re talking with someone in person, her for the present, where she is taking on don’t take out your phone. You must imagine yourself in someone politicians. However, it has informed who else’s shoes in order to understand them, she is and how she looks at the world. Be careful in what you choose to make Ressa said. And also, to understand yourself important in your world, she warned. Espe- you must be honest with yourself. Social media will create a moral outrage, cially in terms of what ideas you consume. “What gets your attention is what will give which spirals as people share the same your life meaning,” she said. “We live in an stories and memes – not bothering to attention economy. The battle for our minds check if they are true. That becomes a mob is waged and won not by helping you think mentality. “If you feel angry or if you feel hate toward but by manipulating your emotions.” Social media, in particular, has become a a group, take a step back,” she said. “This tool used by politicians to create anger and thing is literally rewriting our brains.” “Think for yourself. Be skeptical of what make us fight amongst ourselves, she said. “Families are broken apart, a spectator you read on social media because it’s desport has become gladiatorial violence,” signed to manipulate you,” she said. she said about the political divide. “My generation has failed and we are Toms River Is The Setting “I owe a lot to Toms River and my friends handing you a broken world, which means you have to be stronger and smarter than and family,” she said emotionally. Ressa shared that her parents drove four we were,” she said. She said her present country was a test sub- hours into the city to work because they (Nobel - See Page 23) ject for what happened in other countries.
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Continued From Page 20 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
The Berkeley Times, June 4, 2022, Page 23 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 to study politics at the University of the Philippines Diliman. She had spent two decades as a lead investigative reporter in southeast Asia for CNN. She had been included in a collection of journalists noted in Time’s Person of the Year 2018. She has taught courses at both universities she graduated from. She has written three books: Seeds of Terror: An Eyewitness Account of Al-Qaeda’s Newest Center (2003), and From Bin Laden to Facebook: 10 Days of Abduction, 10 Years of Terrorism (2012); and the forthcoming How To Stand Up To A Dictator (2022). It shows how “democracy dies by a thousand cuts” and that a web of social media and fake news is created to spur anger and hate to keep people in power.
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–Photo courtesy BlueClaws JERSEY SHORE – The BlueClaws, in conjunction with Major League Baseball’s PLAY BALL Weekend will host a free clinic under the lights at ShoreTown Ballpark on June 10 from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. Players will receive entry-level instruction designed for players between the ages of 5 and 12. Registration is free but must be made online in advance of the event. To register for the clinic visit: jerseyshoreblueclaws.leagueapps.com/ events/3080623-pbw-jersey-shore-blueclawsplay-ball-clinic. Registration begins at 6 p.m. and the clinic will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. PLAY BALL Weekend is a Major League Baseball initiative to promote the games of baseball and softball to youth across the MLB and MiLB markets. Youth are encouraged to learn more about the games and will be provided opportunities to gain new skills in a fun environment. Attendees will be split into groups and rotation among several stations. Stations include home
run derby, pop-ups and grounders, agilities, base-running, and a bat & ball game. “We’re excited to host PLAY BALL Weekend at ShoreTown Ballpark,” said BlueClaws team president Joe Ricciutti. “As a community leader, we love hosting community events like this one. We’re very much looking forward to June 10!” Select concessions will be available for parents/siblings to enjoy during the clinic. The BlueClaws are the Jersey Shore’s top stop for affordable, family entertainment. The team will reach the 8-million fan milestone later this summer. ShoreTown Ballpark was renovated in 2018 with the team adding boardwalk games, a ninehole miniature golf course, and Sand Bar, an open-air bar area down the left field line that also hosts live music at select games during the summer. Tickets to upcoming BlueClaws games are available online at BlueClaws.com/ Tickets.
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE You’ll Never Be Left High And Dry As Long As Dr. Choxi is By Your Side By Michael Vandenberg “There’s always some kind of suppor t available,” for patients struggling with pain, Dr. Sarah Choxi told me in a recent discussion. If you, like many of Garden State Medical Center’s new patients, have been told by other doctors that nothing could be done to alleviate your suffering, it’s time to think again. When you combine the vast treatment options available at GSMC with Dr. Choxi and the rest of their pain management specialists (including founder Dr. Dharam Mann), that negativity simply doesn’t stand a chance. After all, her interest in helping people has driven her throughout her education and career. She decided to specialize in anesthesiology and interventional pain management because she saw how much those fields could change lives. “It was a way to help patients improve quality of life,” said Dr. Choxi. “It can be really difficult for people when they have pain to go through their normal day by day activities. So it was really impor tant to me as a medical student, later on as a resident, and now as an attending to be able to restore their function and have very independent lives.” People who have conditions that can’t be solved or are difficult to solve deserve the ability to be happy and painfree. Formerly at the Universit y of Chicago, Dr. Choxi was drawn to GSMC’s same focus, as well as the innovative tools it has to make it happen. “It’s a very multi-dimensional perspective on man-
aging pain,” she said. Their solutions include medication manage ment, injections, spinal cord stimulators, and countless others that have been proven safe and effective. Oftentimes a combination of techniques works best. “Patients aren’t cookie cutter. They’re very unique and individual. So I think you need to have a plan in place that caters to their specific needs.” Garden State Medical Center has always been on the cutting edge, so it’s only natural for them to have so much under their umbrella. If Dr. Choxi thinks you need to see a rheumatologist, don’t start looking at next month’s calendar; you can see one of her rheumatologist colleagues in-house in a matter of days. She’ll probably even share her notes with them on their stateof-the-art electronic database, which will also help you to stay informed about your own care. Being in-the-know about the options available to you is an important part of the culture at GSMC. Dr. Choxi remembers one patient in particular who was desperate for answers. She had heel surgery and, although When she saw the pa- granted. Recently she it had physically healed, tient, she told her, “No went to a flea market with she was still feeling a matter what, we’ll fig- her husband and could ton of pain. Unfortunately, ure this out together.” Dr. actually just walk around the surgeon had been Choxi gave her options: for a couple hours and enjoy herself. Previously, dismissive, telling her five to be exact. The patient decided anything longer than ten that there was no reason to go with minutes used to be una n i n j e c - bearable. “I’m finally able tion called to just enjoy the weather a s y m p a - outside,” the patient told thetic nerve her. “I’m so glad that you block, and could give me options j u s t l i k e and I know that I can t h a t s h e trust you.” Trust in a doctor gives for her to be feeling dis- achieved 90 percent recomfort. “She felt a little lief. It was a life-changing patients the courage to pushed around by him difference, giving her pursue the treatment and sort of just pushed the ability to experience they feel most comfortout the door,” Dr. Choxi basic joys again in ways able with. Luckily, after remembered her saying. lots of people take for Dr. Choxi gives you the
most effective and safest options, she’s happy let you make the ultimate choice. Unfamiliar with how some of these methods work? She’ll happily go over everything with you at length and answer any questions. In addition, GSMC has models in every room to help patients visualize what doctors are describing. There are even televisions in all the offices with videos that give patients a full rundown of procedures and illustrations on how they’re performed. It ’s all bec ause Dr. Choxi’s patients “know
that they ’re going to get the care they de serve”. To get started, call 1-888-376-2661 today to schedule an appointment, or feel free to visit gsmedicalcenter. org to learn more on the procedures Garden State Medical Center provides. Dr. Choxi currently practices at 780 Route 37 West, Suite 110 and 1314 Hooper Avenue, Building B, Suite 101 in Toms River; 1100 Route 70, Entrance A in Whiting; 1608 Route 88, Suite 102 in Brick; and 100 Route 36, Suite #1K in West Long Branch.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of June 4 - june 10 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may be tempted to compromise your values in the week to come. When challenged to negotiate favorable terms, you avoid doing anything in the heat of the moment that goes against your integrity. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Stay on track. Someone may try to guilt you into ignoring your own insightful ideas. Don’t let anyone or anything divert your attention from working toward accomplishing your ambitions in the upcoming week. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Make headway with your ideas as this week unfolds. Take steps to insure you are known as someone who is persistent, follows through on promises and gets the job done. Remain crystal clear about your expectations. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You could underestimate your abilities in the week ahead. Having a strong partner may bring mixed blessings if you let yourself feel less competent by comparison. Focus on ways to make money and fulfill existing commitments. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Find additional benefits as you travel your career path. In the week ahead, you might enjoy improved working conditions or work on a special project that gives you lasting comfort. Follow the rules to keep a partner happy. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You might feel that someone is blowing off your concerns or taking you for granted. Rather than brooding over these things, support your own well-being. Focus on uplifting your spiritual practice as the week unfolds.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Help yourself with one hand and help others with the other one. Whenever you grow overly ambitious, remember you are part of a team. This week you may be called upon to help a coworker or sort out a compromise. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Stick to your convictions even when someone else tries to stick holes in them. In the week to come, let other people know where you stand. Avoid offering advice on any subjects outside your sphere of experience. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Family needs may come first but ambitions are not far behind. Your job or a project may take up more time than usual in the week ahead. A partner can inspire you to work harder to attain material success. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You might be riveted on what makes things tick and how you can use self-knowledge to get ahead. The goals on your mind are entirely achievable this week because there should be plenty of people eager to help. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): If plagued by uncertainty, focus on trusting yourself. It may be impossible to achieve perfection in the week ahead, but you can do your best. Face up to obligations and perform necessary tasks. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): One step at a time. Your imagination may be unleashed, so you might think there are no limits to what you can accomplish in the week ahead. Someone could be ready to remind you to take baby steps first.
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