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By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The rides. The games. The funnel cakes. Yes, it’s finally back. After a two-year hiatus, the Ocean County Fair made its return at its usual location: the Robert J. Miller Airpark on Route 530. A healthy crowd was there on Thursday night, the second evening of the fair, to meet farm animals, try their hands at skills, and take in the best the county has to offer. Rides lit up the evening sky as hair bands played from the speakers. Smoke from the grills hissed and filled the air with the scent of barbecue. Booths sold
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─Photo licensed by Moviestore Collection Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo Actor Vic Morrow seen on the set of the TV series “Combat.” By Bob Vosseller and Jason Allentoff home. I mentioned that my dad and I watched couldn’t always pay the 50-cent fare. NEW JERSEY – When you think of Garden ‘Combat’ on TV. “I will never forget him. He didn’t always have State celebrities both living and dead, the “His mom asked me in to see pictures of Vic the money to pay me but he always would. His names Frank Sinatra, Abbot & Costello, Bruce one day. His parents lived on Central Avenue father was a carpenter and if Vic couldn’t pay Springsteen and Bon Jovi come to mind but in Lakewood. I got an autograph; but I never me his dad always would. Vic always said he a Jersey actor who grew up locally is often met Vic as he was usually in Hollywood. I wanted to make it in acting,” Bodeep said. forgotten. The cause of his death, however, don’t think they lived there that long,” Soren“He didn’t talk too much. He was a great guy remains a subject of controversy to this day. and I used to watch all his TV shows and movson added. Actor Vic Morrow was well known for his Sorenson said, “I do remember finding out ies when he did become famous,” the retired role in the 1960s TV series “Combat” which about Vic’s death while watching TV news cabbie was quoted saying. was a World War II military drama. Ironically, when we lived in Pine Lake Park in ManTom Chesek of the Asbury Park Historical it was on July 23, 1982, that Morrow died while chester.” Society, told Jersey Shore Online that while filming a recreation of a battle scene from the A July 25, 1982 edition of the Asbury Park Morrow wasn’t originally from Asbury Park, Vietnam War for “Twilight Zone: The Movie.” Press featured an interview with Eddie that it was important for people to know that he Local radio personality Big Jay Sorenson Bodeep, who opened the doors of his cab to was part of the rich heritage of celebrities and told Jersey Shore Online.com “starting in many famous figures in the 1950s like Bob interesting people who lived in the community. 1965, I delivered the Lakewood Daily Times Hope. He said in the article that before Mor“His time here was during his high school (Vic - See Page 5) and the Asbury Park Press to his parents’ row’s career took off, he would ride his cab but Page 15
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Continued From Page 1 that provides funds for the acquisition of lands in Ocean County for conservation and farmland preservation. “People need to know that when we buy this land, it will always be preserved,” said Commis-
sioner Virginia “Ginny” Haines. “It can never be developed for any other purpose.” The concept of living off the land means different things to the 58 farms that are preserved under the program. For some, growing and selling food crops acts as the mainstay for their livelihood. Ornamental plant growers and legendary stables are also on the list of preserved farms in Ocean County.
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Plumsted’s dominance in the preservation program has earned it the distinction as Ocean County’s farm belt. Officials say the coastal divide makes a world of difference in the quality of the soil from sand or marshlands. Last week, county officials invited the media to join in a tour of some of Plumsted’s preserved farmlands. Mayor Robert Bowen also came along for the visit. Hallock’s U-Pick Farm was the first to become part the Farmland Preservation Program as far back as 1991. Located at 38 Fischer Road in New Egypt, the farm consists of a total of 269 acres. Those who want a fresh vegetable picking experience will need to bring along their own knives. Fields are open daily although the owners suggest pickers call ahead if they’re looking for a particular crop. Just because a fruit or vegetable is available in the supermarket doesn’t mean it’s in season locally. A retail store on the premises offers a wide selection of already hand-picked delights. The Hallock farm has been around for generations and is well invested in the preservation program. The late Doug Hallock once served as chairman as the Ocean County Agriculture Development Board. His daughter continues to run the farm – the only business she’s ever known. According to Mark A.C. Villinger, a Supervising Planner with the Ocean County Department of Planning, one of the largest farms purchased under the program was the Grant Farm, which originally consisted of 282 acres. “We purchased the Grant Farm in 2012 directly from the owner and the county became the owner of the farm,” Villinger shared. “We preserved it with the state.” The state’s farmland preservation easement ensured the land would not be developed. Ocean
County subsequently auctioned the land, which is now subdivided into two farms. Krowicki’s Farm Market, located at 862 Route 539 in New Egypt has 28.76 acres of the farmland. Dennis Krowicki provided a tour of nearby fields that began with rows of different melons, including crenshaws and honeydews. An apple orchard set apart from the regular crops promises honeycrisps as a favorite variety. “Anything you see growing here is done without any chemical fertilizers,” stressed Krowicki. “There’s no reason to use them.” Pointing to a big dark pile in the distant field, Krowicki said he uses a Zoo Doo he gets from Six Flags. The compost blend likely consists of different animal manures collected from the animals in the amusement park’s safari exhibits. Krowicki’s fields contain a variety of fruits and vegetables that will be picked and offered for sale inside the farm’s market. However, there’s one other distinction to this particular farm. Away from the crops, horse lessons attract eager riders from afar. Krowicki said the farm also hosts riding shows. Emery’s Farm, located at 346 Long Swamp Road in New Egypt became part of the farm preservation program in 2001. The 60-acre property includes 20 acres of blueberries alone. Visitors can pick blueberries or sunflowers depending on the time of year. The aroma of fresh baked goods hit the senses before the door to Emery’s Farm Country Bakery opens. “The bakery is the largest in Ocean County,” said Bowen. “People come from everywhere to buy baked goods here.” John Marchese, the owner of Emery’s Farm said he’s been in the farming industry for 22 (Farm - See Page 14)
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Continued From Page 1 days. After that he was elsewhere. I once worked on an exhibit that featured Vic for a boardwalk storefront,” Chesek added. While locals wanted to see their hometown hero’s star continue to rise, his career was cut short in an instance of Hollywood greed. A Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopter crashed at Indian Dunes in Valencia, Santa Clarita, California, during the making of “Twilight Zone: The Movie.” Morrow was decapitated and child actors Myca Dinh Le and Renee Shin-Yi Chen were also killed. Six helicopter passengers were also injured. What followed was years of civil and criminal legal action against the personnel overseeing the shoot, including well known director John Landis. The film featured four individual story segments designed to recreate the tone and style of the original Twilight Zone TV series created and hosted by Rod Serling. Morrow’s segment was the first story, called “Time Out” and his character Bill Connor was transported back in time to the Vietnam War, where he has become a Vietnamese man protecting two children from American troops. It was widely reported that Landis, who directed this segment, violated California’s child labor laws by hiring seven-year-old Myca Dinh Le and six-year-old Renee Shin-Yi Chen without the required permits. Landis and several other members of the film staff were also responsible for a number of labor violations connected with others involved in the accident, which came to
The Toms River Times, July 23, 2022, Page 5 light later. The children were hired after Peter Wei-Teh Chen, Renee’s uncle, was approached by a colleague whose wife was a production secretary for the film. Chen first thought of his brother’s daughter Renee, whose parents agreed to let her participate. Chen then contacted Daniel Le, a Vietnamese colleague, whose son Myca was very outgoing and loved posing for photographs. The boy’s parents believed he would be interested. Chen later testified that he was never informed that either of the children would be in proximity to a helicopter or explosives Both children were paid off the books to circumvent state law, which did not permit children to work in the evening. Landis didn’t seek a special waiver because he did not think that he would get permission for such a late hour filming session nor approval to have young children in a scene with a large number of explosives. Casting agents were also said to be unaware that the children would be involved in the scene. Associate producer George Folsey Jr. told the children’s parents not to tell any firefighters on the set that the children were part of the scene, and hid them from a fire safety officer who also worked as a welfare worker. It was also reported that a fire safety officer was concerned that the blasts would cause a crash but he failed to discuss this with Landis. New safety protocols were put into place by the film industry following this incident but occurrences like the October 2021 shooting on the set of the film “Rust” have renewed focus on enforcement of safety procedures in film productions. That incident involved actor Alec Baldwin, the film’s lead, who fired a prop gun that contained
live ammunition that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The film’s director Joel Souza was also injured by the same projectile during the preparation of that scene. Carrie Morrow was Vic Morrow’s daughter. Her wife, Kathy Lopez, spoke with Jersey Shore Online. Carrie Morrow passed away in 2016. “I never got to meet him. I met Carrie when we were both seeking some mental health help and that is where I first learned her story about her dad.” She said during a session with psychic John Edwards, “It was really fascinating. I think he came through because he said things about my life that no one could have ever known. I felt like I knew Vic. I felt like I had a connection though it was not through Carrie. “Most of what I knew about Vic was what she told me and her experiences. She encouraged him to keep going on with his career. He wanted to take a different direction and get more into to it. She really encouraged him to go ahead and do ‘The Twilight Zone,’” Lopez said. “She felt a lot of regret over doing that when everything turned out as it did. They had her go out to the site and his bracelet that he had been wearing - they found it at the bottom of the pond and were able to give it back to her. “She felt responsible for encouraging him. Survivor’s guilt. They were best friends. They were really, really close,” Lopez added. Morrow had a different relationship with his other daughter, actress Jennifer Jason Leigh. According to Lopez, he was in the process of reconciling differences he had with her just prior to his death. Both daughters attended the funeral. “There were differences between their parents. Jenny sided with her mom, Barbara Turner, Carrie
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Continued From Page 1 clothes, toys, and stuffed animals. Still other booths were there to spread the word about their products or county organizations. Kids could make sand art. For those who wanted to be an art project, they could go to the henna tattoo or face painting booths. “We haven’t had it for two years. We didn’t want to see it go away,” said Helen Ferraro, a long-time volunteer with the fair. She became acting Fair Chairperson after the death Jeff Adams a few months ago. Sadly, he did not get to see the fair come back. The 2020 fair would have been the 73rd year of the fair. The only years they missed were 2020 and 2021. “There are some staples that people a sk for eve r y yea r,” she said , l i ke Bwana Jim, the wildlife exper t who lets kids get up close and personal with snakes and other critters. Even though it still had its familiar fe el i ng, t he re we re some f re sh attractions. Hatchet throwing and laser tag had n’t been done before. There had been dog shows, but this year’s Dynamo Dogs was new. There was a
People lined up for family-friendly rides.
new ride vendor, Campy’s Blue Star Amusements. The 4-H was looking forward to being back as well, said Amelia Valente, 4-H Program Associate and Laura Ferrie, 4-H Program Assistant. “It’s the capstone to our year. The kids work really hard on their projects and now they can show them off,” Valente said. “It’s a fun time for them to feel proud and accomplished.” As a leader in the organization, she said it’s rewarding to have a kid who is shy in September and watch them talk to the public about their pet or craft. The fair is a great recruitment tool, as local children see what the group is all about, she said. Whatever interests the child has, 4-H can find some kind of youth development for them. Without the fair, it was hard to meet prospective members. The 4-H tent had a score of projects the kids have been working on all year. Cages and pens contained fowl, rabbits, goats, and more. The air was humid and dense from a very brief rain storm earlier in the day, but there was a nice breath of cool air as you walked past the fans. The presentations were educational as well, teaching people such topics as how to prepare your pets for an emergency evacuation.
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State Budget Appropriated $28.8 Million For Mental Health Crisis Response From The Desk Of The
Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – A majority of New Jersey adults and a growing number of young people experience mental health problems, a nationwide behavioral health crisis that has only been exacerbated in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Joined by Acting Governor Sheila Y. Oliver at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin held a press conference to highlight comprehensive mental health care crisis response funding in the historic Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) State Budget, signed by Governor Phil Murphy on June 30, 2022. The FY23 budget appropriated $28.8 million – $12.8 million for 988 implementation and $16 million for mobile crisis response to support individuals in crisis who need in-person care. “We are at a critical point in our response to mental health crisis and our investments into a robust continuum of care begins with the launch of 988, which is going to ensure every person in ever y com munit y can access the individualized care they need,” said Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin (D-Middlesex). “Alongside crisis response, we also invested broadly in
c o m m u n it y s e r v i c e s a s well as critical food assistance and housing initiatives, which are all tied to mental wellbeing and vital to our commitment to prioritize the needs of people and families all across our state.” At the outset of his third term, Speaker Coughlin identified mental health among his top priorities for the 220th legislative session. Working together, the Mur phy Administration and the New Jersey Legislature were able to allocate funds in this year’s State Budget that will not only help to transform crisis care for New Jerseyans, but will also advance the pr ior it y to ensu re c omp a s sion at e a nd c omp r ehe n sive mental health care is accessible. The 988 hotline is available 24/7 for call, text, or chat for those experiencing a mental health-related or suicidal crisis, or those looking to help a loved one through a crisis. The existing Lifeline number, 1-800-273-8255, will also continue to be available. “Saturday’s launch of the 9-8-8 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is an incredible advancement in access to coordinated care for our state. This easy-to-remember number will give New Jerseyans experiencing a mental health or suicidal crisis access to free and confidential support via call, text or chat, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,” said Acting Governor Sheila Y. Oliver.
“The Mur phy Administration, along with the New Jersey Legislature, have prioritized the mental health needs of residents and worked tirelessly to support New Jerseyans who are struggling. Over $28 million has been allocated in the FY2023 budget to support the infrastructure of the new lifeline and launch new mobile crisis response teams for those in need of in-person support.” Enabling legislation (A-2036/S-311) signed into law by Governor Murphy on June 30, 2022 will ensure New Jerseyans with behavioral health needs will be able to access the appropriate specialized care they require. In addition to the hotline, 988 will develop capacity to dispatch mobile mental health crisis response teams. As a whole, the service will help to fill the gaps in the community crisis care system. “The increasing number of people experiencing mental health problems is a quiet crisis that has grown worse during the coronavir us pandemic. It harms the lives and livelihoods of people in all walks of life, including young people,” said Senator Joseph F. Vitale, chair of the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee. “With this year’s budget and the passage of S-311, we are acting to bring more at tention to the issue, deliver more resources, increase the number of behavioral health professionals and create a robust crisis response system to help those in need. Too often, our neighbors, families and friends who
may be in crisis are forced to bear their anguish silently, and alone. By joining the nationwide effort to prevent suicide and other negative behavioral health outcomes, our state will be able to offer those suffering most a literal lifeline, and immediate help by dialing 988.” “As a mother who lost her precious 16-year-old son T.J. to suicide 11 years ago, I am grateful to our NJ Legislators for understanding the importance of 988 and the com munit y ser vices and infrastructure that need to be reinforced to create a system that will help instead of hurt and that they have put critical funding behind this initiative,” said Wendy Sefcik, chair of the NJ Youth Suicide Prevention Advisory Council. “In the event of a mental health crisis, ever yone should know who to call, who will respond and have somewhere to go.” New Jersey has taken several steps to improve access to behavioral health care over the years: expanding mental health early inter vention prog rams, issuing licenses for additional treatment beds, promoting measures to improve access to substance use disorder treatment and suppor t ser vices, and working to expand readily available access to behavioral health treatment providers.
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Grunin Center Announces Exciting New Season Lineup
─Photo courtesy Ocean County College TOMS RIVER – The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College is pleased to announce its new 2022-23 season, presenting a fantastic lineup of spectacular shows and special events. The new season is packed with music, family-friendly fun, award-winning drama, and exciting performances featuring artists from around the globe. Subscription packages go on sale July 5 at 12 p.m. All tickets will be available for purchase beginning July 11 at 12 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). Tickets can be purchased online at grunincenter.org or by calling the
box office at 732-255-0500. For information on group rates or student and military/veteran discounts, please call the box office directly. This season, spend an evening with legendary singer/songwriter Judy Collins as she brings her Holidays and Hits show to the Main Stage. Or bang your head with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers and their unique blend of rocked-out bagpipes and drums! The world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center orchestra comes to the Grunin Center, along with a selection of dazzling guest artists, to present a musical journey through four decades of blues and jazz. Get ready to sing (and shout) along when The Rocky Horror Picture Show takes over the Main Stage just in time for Halloween, complete with a shadow cast and a pre-show costume contest! And if comedy is your thing, don’t miss a night of stand-up and improv with actor and comedian Paul Reiser and his special guest, Vance Gilbert. There’s something for everyone to look forward to this season! For more information on these events and to view all upcoming shows, visit grunincenter.org.
National Night Out - Featuring TR UNITED Around The World In Toms River TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Police Department is excited to be participating in National Night Out once again! National Night Out will take place on August 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Huddy Park. National Night Out is a great community event that gives us the opportunity to spend quality time with the residents we serve. It will be a night to celebrate our community, family, and friends. There will be lots of first responder displays, face-painting, games, food trucks, prizes, and more! DJ Tony Tunes will be back to join in the fun! The event is free to attend, prizes while supplies last.
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The Chelsea Raises Money To Beat Childhood Cancer
$100 OFF ANY PURCHASE OF $1500 OR MORE TOMS RIVER – The Chelsea at Toms River (“The Chelsea”), a leader in senior housing and care, is lending a hand to families with child ren who have cancer by providing significant funds to help beat the disease. The Assisted Living and Memor y Care community teamed up with Ocean of Love, a non-prof it organization that directly helps children and their families with the f inancial and emotional suppor t they need. To help raise money for this cause, The Chelsea hosted a grab and go townw ide event prov id i ng t h ree - cou r se din ners for a small donation. T hey raised $1,000.
─Photo courtesy The Chelsea “This is a great cause near and dear to many of our hearts including our residents at The Chelsea,” said Mandy O’Shaughnessy, Executive Director at The Chelsea at Toms River. “We hope we can continue to provide more support in the future.” “We are very lucky to have local businesses like The Chelsea that genuinely care about helping children who are in undeserving circumstances,” said Theresa Segui, Executive Director at Ocean of Love. The Chelsea at Toms River is located at 1657 Silverton Road. They can be reached at 732-941-8100 to inquire about apartments, partnerships, or job opportunities.
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You won’t like hearing this but your kitchen sponge has more bacteria than a laboratory petri dish! It’s a better incubator for germs than the lab’s traditional agar plate! So, if you’re worried about catching food poisoning from undercooked meat, the odds are far, higher if you clean your dishes with a dirty sponge! I say that because about 5% of raw chicken sold in supermarkets may be contaminated with Salmonella, according to the latest data. Compare that with a microbial paradise like a sponge that could house 54 billion bacteria in every cubic centimeter. That’s the size of a sugar cube! A dirty kitchen sponge can lead to a variety of symptoms that are hard to diagnose. That’s because the clinical presentation of diarrhea, fever, and fatigue is going to look like a lot of things! Certainly, sponge-related illness is never going to come up! It’s almost 100 percent of the time chalked up to “food poisoning.” Here are some of the germs living on your sponge: Campylobacter. This could cause diarrhea. People typically get an infection of this from undercooked (or raw) chicken, unpasteurized milk or contaminated lettuce or vegetables. Those who become ill from this can expect loose stools, abdominal pain, fever, and feeling queasy. Enterobacter cloacae. Germophobes beware, this guy lives in your gut as part of your normal intestinal flora! It’s not considered dangerous unless you become immunocompromised. It’s also a common nosocomial infection… the kind you get while you’re
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Continued From Page 4 years. The lack of rainfall has been one of this year’s challenges, as well as a low volume of blueberries in the industry. And, like everything else, increased costs and supply chain issues have added expenses. At one time, Emery’s Farm featured a ten-acre corn maze. However, with inflation, Marchese decided the $5 admission fee could be a stretch for some families. He’s decided to shorten the corn maze and do something else. “The open ground is now germination for a five-acre sunflower patch,” Marchese said. “We’re switching it up because the millennials with their phones will want to take pictures for five bucks each.” Marchese pointed to another area of the farm where four varieties of pumpkins are planted. He said the drought also poses a dilemma for the pumpkins, which could potentially become a tough crop without water. “We do plan to sell the farm in the next couple of years,” shared Marchese. “We already have three or four serious people who want to purchase it.” While most appreciate the concept of supporting local businesses, many don’t realize that could still be the case when they’re shopping for flowers in big box stores.
MidAtlantic Growers, located at 6 Meadowbrook Lane in New Egypt, joined the preservation program in 2002. The 32.8-acre farm sells ornamental plants on a wholesale basis, generally in a 25-mile radius. Owner Ron Harrison said he’s been in the farming business for many years. He takes a great deal of pride in his operation, as well as the people who work for him. Before pointing out a field containing 60,000 mums, Harrison showed a small cutting to demonstrate how they begin. Mist plays an important role as far as watering the plants. “All of a sudden they start to root,” Harrison explained. “We then plant them.” Hot houses with temperatures of approximately 120 degrees currently hold colorful zinnias, ready to be shipped for stores to sell. Like Marchese, Harrison noted increased costs have impacted his business. He admits that some of it just doesn’t make sense to him, using rising prices for plastic products as an example. When Harrison first opened the farm, he had ten little greenhouses and his electric bill was over $1,000 a month. Now, MidAtlantic has 75 greenhouses, and the bill is down to $600. “It’s all because of rollups I use, and the solar,” said Harrison. Four different farms – four different approaches to using their land. Four different properties forever preserved as farmland.
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BEACHWOOD – Spend the night under the stars with A.S.T.R.A., The Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area. Whether you’re a budding astronomer or simply a casual stargazer, this night is for you. Volunteer members of the club will be on site to share their out-of-this world knowledge and answer your questions about the great unknown. They will have telescopes that will leave your mind reeling in amazement for days from the views you see. If you have your own telescope, feel free to bring
it along and come a little early. The club members will be happy to give you pointers on how to fi nd the planets and locate constellations. No registration required. Event is free and open to all ages. Event will take place at the Sports Field Parking, Jakes Branch County Park, Beachwood on the following dates and times (weather permitting): • July 30: 8 to 10 p.m. • August 20: 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. • September 17: 9 to 11 p.m.
Field Of Dreams Kids Music Festival
TOMS RIVER – Get ready to move and grove all day! Field of Dreams will be hosting a Kids Music Festival on August 13 from 12 to 5 p.m. Onstage performances by Mr. Ray, Yosi, Ron Albanese and Mr. Scott the
Music Man. Activity tables for the kids. Make your own instruments. Visit with area vendors and businesses. Ad m i s sio n i s f r e e. Re g i s t r a t io n required. Register at tomsriverfieldofdreams.com.
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By: Marc S. Galella, Esq. of R. C. Shea and Associates A Caregiver Agreement is a written contract entered into between a person needing care and a person providing care. Usually, the Caregiver Agreement is between an adult child and a parent, a relative or a friend. Through the use of a Caregiver Agreement, the disabled or elderly person can transfer money to family members as compensation rather than as a gift. A properly prepared Agreement specifically lists what services the child is to provide to the parent and at what price. The Agreement must be in writing and entered into before the compensated services are rendered. Since the caregiver child is getting “paid” they must report the income for tax purposes. In some cases, the parent may be able to deduct the payments as a medical expense. The advantages of having a Caregiver Agreement include establishing clear caregiver compensation, providing a practical housing arrangement and assisting a Medicaid plan. Family members overwhelmingly provide the care for elderly and disabled loved ones at home. Although it’s a labor of love, taking care of ailing loved ones also has a market value, meaning that caretakers can be paid as a way to protect assets. It’s only fair that the child who is caring for the parent should be paid for the services. When a caregiver’s compensation is memorialized in a legal document, allegations by other siblings are minimized because the contract spells out the details. Further, to protect family relationships, it’s recommended that all family mem-
bers agree with the Arrangement even if they are not parties to the agreement. By having a Caregiver Agreement, the parent may be able to avoid a nursing facility by providing for the parent to be able to remain in the parent’s home or the home of the caregiver instead of a nursing facility. A Caregiver Agreement can also be part of a Medicaid plan. As long as the Agreement is correctly drafted, and both parties abide by its terms, funds payable to the caregiver under the Agreement will accelerate Medicaid eligibility. Since payments are made for the services rendered, they should not be treated as gifts. This will thwart Medicaid penalties as a result of giving money directly to the caregiver child. Since caregiver agreements transfer money over a period of time, they are better entered into sooner rather than later. The child should consider the following points if the child feels uncomfortable about taking money to care for the parent: • A third-party caregiver would get paid for caring and giving room and board to the parent; • If the parent were to apply for Medicaid, money that the child could have been paid for legitimately caring for their parent will instead be paid to the nursing home as part of a Medicaid spend down. A proper Caregiver Agreement can be a valuable elder-law planning tool in the right circumstances. Contact our office to see if a Caregiver Agreement makes sense for you.
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JERSEY SHORE – Join on July 27 to support Ocean Health Initiatives, a FQHC providing outreach health services and information to Monmouth and Ocean County individuals and families since 2003. Your support helps us to help the families in our area stay healthy and safe. During the pandemic it was OHI’s Outreach Team that went out into the communities with a host of other health organizations to provide free COVID tests, screenings, health information and vaccines to the people who needed it the most. OHI provides these services free or low cost to all families regardless of their ability to pay; many of these families are uninsured or underinsured or who have disparities that prevent them from getting the care they need.
Their upcoming fundraiser supports OHI’s outreach team and the events they hold for the community. Consider showing your support by attending this very import event. It’s time to FIESTA! Ocean Health Initiatives second annual Summer Fundraiser will be held on July 27 at D’Jais Oceanview Bar & Grill. (1801 Ocean Avenue in Belmar) They have so much planned for this event: A whole pig roast, raff le, 50/50, silent auction, lots of delicious themed food and drinks, dancing, prizes, and so much more just steps away from the shore. Visit ohinj.square.site for more information. RSVP to Nicole, njones@ohinj.org.
It’s Baby Season – I Found A Baby Bird
By Renee Thomaier Retired NJ Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator JERSEY SHORE - I can almost guarantee that in your lifetime or in the lifetime of someone you know, an encounter with a baby bird will occur. Have you ever seen a bird on the ground that’s trying to fly but seems to be having trouble? Perhaps it flies low to the ground and only short distances. You may observe groups of the same species, behaving the same way. More than likely you’re looking at a fledgling. A fledgling is a young bird that has left its nest (usually within a few weeks of hatching for small birds) to embark on the next stage of its life – learning to fly and how to survive. From that point on the young bird will no longer return to the nest. Rather it will live on the ground receiving food and coaxing from the parents who will keep an eye on it until it has learned to fly and find food
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CLASSIFIEDS Auto For Sale Items Wanted 1968 Chevelle - 5200 miles. Blue. 454 V-8 Richman 4SP Posi, black interior, new disc breaks, new exhaust, 138 serial #. New fuel tank, Tach. Buckets console, New front chrome. $45,000 b/o. Call 609-351-5859. (31) Motor Scooter 2006 Vespa - 50cc, silver, 1,000 miles. Excellent condition with 2 new silver helmets. $2,250. 732-673-7072. (29) 2007 Buick Lacrosse CX - Silver. Auto. 6 cyl. 55,000 miles. New tires. Inspection 6/24. Needs parking brake cable. Car sold as is. $6,500. 848-986-0839. (32)
For Sale Meigi Adult Electric Tricycle Bike - All accessories. Brand new, driven less than one mile. $1,300 firm. 609-342-4378 (32)
Items For Sale For Sale Mattress Firm - “Split King” adjustable bed. Eighteenmonths-old. Many features with individual remote controls. Can also be used as individual twin beds. $1,250. Call Alicia 646-872-6317. (33)
Seeking Home Fully vetted Elder/Caregiver ISO ANNUAL Rental ASAP. 1-2 bdrm small house, cottage, etc. Call Nancy 973-756-7930. (29) SENIOR JERSEY GENT SEEKS NEW HOME - Semi-retired (fully vaccinated including Pfizer booster) desires lodging in private home. Food fringees too! Call Charlie 732-2163176. Email: cr@exit109.com. (32)
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) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Jazz. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (34) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (t/n) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (30) Buying Selmer Saxophones And Other Vintage Models - Also buying World War II Military items. Cash Paid! 609-581-8290. Email: mymilitarytoys@optonline.net. (31) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) Cash Paid For Records - 33 1/3, 45's, reel to reel's. Rock, Blues, Soul, R&B, Metal, Reggae. Call Eddie 732829-5908. Best $$ 24/7/365. (26)
$$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n ) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)
Help Wanted AID NEEDED/COMPANION - Part time. Probably 2 or 3 days a month, some over nights. For a 58 year old disabled veteran, no experience needed, very light duty. Includes all meals and private bed and bath, must have drivers license and be readily available, in my COVID safe home in Holiday city Toms River. Please call 201-306-6839. (39) Service And Renovation Plumber Needed - For busy plumbing shop in Bayville NJ. Call Neal Plumbing 732-244-6606. Must have a drivers license, company truck provided (29) HIRING NOW!! The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms. No teaching experience necessary. On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. $1000 sign on bonus. Call 732-363-5530 or email dtoms river2nj3@goddardschools.com to schedule an interview today! (t/n) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Urgently Hiring - Full-Time Telemarketing Sales Representatives. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! Position is IN-OFFICE ONLY! Located in Downtown Toms River. Hourly Pay Plus Commission & Bonuses Paid Weekly. INTERESTED? Email: marketing@frontieragency.io. (31) Legal Secretary - Toms River Law Firm seeks legal secretary. Experience in Personal Injury, General Litigation and Land Use. Computer programs used are Word, Outlook and PCLaw. Full time position 9:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday. Email your resume to pwilliams@rcshea. com or fax to 732-505-1954. (32) Laundromat Attendant For FT/PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (2 2 ) P/T Help Wanted Cleaning - Couple mornings a week. 2-3 Saturdays a month (Sat. til September). Must have reliable transportation. Valid Driver's License. Pet friendly. Call Donna 732-330-5916. (31)
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ALL American Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n)
Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) PET SITTER - My home Reasonable rates, caring, patient. You supply everything. Must meet pet & owner prior. Call 201-519-4659. (33) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-691-0123. Lic #13VH09460600. (19) Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs. Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (19) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) MY HANDY CREW - Home repairs, carpentry, painting roofing and siding, decks, powerwashing, yardwor,k all your home maintenance needs. $ave. Call Clark 732-850-5060. Insured and NJ License #13VH11804800. (27) Prepare for power outages today - with a GENERAC home standby generator $0 Money Down + Low Monthly Payment Options. Request a FREE Quote. Call now before the next power outage: 1-833-901-0309. (t/n) House Cleaning, Shopping, Laundry - Window cleaning and carpet cleaning, office cleaning, and painting rooms. Very good prices. Call 732773-5078 or 848-287-3944. (31) CBJ General Contracting-Roofing Special. Repairs, shingle over and complete tear offs. $ave - As low as $4.00 sq. ft. *Remove existing shingles to wood decking, *Replace any rotted wood, *Install underlayment, flashing, vents, and shingles. *Remove all debris, meticulous clean up. *Warranty/ satisfaction guaranteed. Fully Insured. Liscence #13VH11804800. No job too big or too small, we do it all. 35 years experience, excellent references. Call 732-850-5060. (32)
Music Lessons In Your Home By state certified instrumental music teacher. Please call 732-350-4427 for more information. All are welcome. (29)
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of july 23 - july 29 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may have an opportunity to learn what is really going on behind the curtain. In the week to come, you might even feel that life is a game show, and you are a contestant. Don’t become involved in power plays. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Wear a smile and get out to meet and greet. Your social life could expand in the week ahead, giving you a chance to be at your best. Jealousy can occur if someone close thinks you are having too much fun without them. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Everything you need to make your dreams a reality may be right at your fingertips. In the next week, you can make inroads in establishing your financial security. Do not be greedy or take drastic steps to make more money. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take care of your own garden before you check out any seemingly greener grass on the other side of the fence. You may be motivated to succeed in the upcoming week but could run into opposition if you are unfair. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): No mud, no lotus. In the week ahead, you should be prepared to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty to get an important job done. You might feel like you are struggling to adhere to demanding business policies. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The tactics and strategies you use to reach your goals might need a reappraisal as the week unfolds. Cherish your personal tribe but be aware that not every workplace colleague may be equally on your side.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Count your blessings and send them outward if you find it difficult to settle down to sleep. Hold off on key decisions about major investments. Family members could be somewhat difficult to cope with in the upcoming week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Hard work can be incredibly satisfying, and in the week ahead, your schedule could be fuller than usual. Handle family obligations by prioritizing the essentials and you will get everything completed in a timely manner. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Deal with financial necessities without making drastic changes in the upcoming week. You may feel pressured to make a decision that could break the bank. Focus on making your home a safe and cozy nest. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Applying a “my way or the highway” policy can cause some stress in the week ahead. Offering alternatives, however, might solve a problem by clearing the air. Put new business ventures on the back burner. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Some people bring blessings into your life and others come in to teach you lessons. You could learn a great deal from social contacts this week. Look for the best value rather than concentrating solely on price. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You can grasp the big picture. Your heightened idealism lets you rise above petty squabbles in the week to come. There may be plenty of opportunities to use your imagination and work enthusiastically on creative projects.
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