2023-07-01 - The Toms River Times

World Ocean Day Prompts Calls For Action

garbage barges.

He also noted the more recent beaching of a large whale dubbed “Wendy” who was buried a short distance from the press conference and he’s concerned that things are going backwards.

Ortley Residents Want More EMS Coverage

By Chris Lundy

TOMS RIVER – People living in the Ortley Beach section of town said they want a permanent solution to the lack of EMS coverage on the barrier island. Anthony Colucci, president of the Ortley Beach Voters and Taxpayers Association Inc., said that in the summer months, “people are waiting over 20 minutes for an ambulance to get here.”

By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE PARK –

Calling themselves

“Ocean Rebels for the COZ” members of Clean Ocean Action (COA), Mayor John Peterson, naturalist Trisha DeVoe and others came out to promote for the aquatic environment during World Ocean Day.

It was noted with some irony that the observance, held at Funtown Beach along Stockton and North Ocean av-

enues in the borough, was originally scheduled to take place on June 8 and was postponed for a week due to dangerous air levels caused by smoke from Canadian wildfi res.

Those present noted that after four decades of progress in ocean protection, new and old threats were being fast tracked that could impact the ocean of today.

Mayor Peterson recalled the fights he was

involved with to close the Ciba-Geigy pipeline off Third Avenue in Ortley Beach and syringes washing up on the beach decades ago from New York City

“We can work together to increase citizen participation, and to raise public awareness of the vital need to protect the ocean, our many ocean marine species, our fishing industry and tourism and the very way of life of the Jersey Shore,” the mayor added.

Peterson said he hoped to see “officials of all elected levels of government, up and down the Jersey shore” in joining COA

(Ocean Day - See Page 4)

Seniors Facing Affordable Housing Crisis

By Stephanie Faughnan OCEAN COUNTY

- As the cost of living continues to rise, an increasing number of seniors are burdened by exorbitant housing expenses that exceed their fixed incomes. This predicament has

forced some to make difficult choices between paying for basic necessities and keeping a roof over their heads.

In a letter addressed to Governor Phil Murphy, Commissioner Director Joseph Vicari asked the state to make funds available for rental and

housing assistance for older adults.

“Your age friendly stores, offices and parks are of little use if our parents and grandparents can no longer afford to live in New Jersey,” wrote Vicari. “Perhaps some funds

The Association has been asking the township to forge a deal with Tri-Boro First Aid Squad, which is in nearby Seaside Park. The township already has a shared service agreement with the Seaside Heights Fire Department for the same reason –they are close to the area if there’s trouble. Colucci thinks that having Tri-Boro as the fi rst responder will help keep people safe.

Colucci said that his plan would help the mainland as well, because this way, an emergency in Ortley doesn’t take an ambulance away from mainland Toms River.

Last year, Colucci said he and Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill agreed to have an ambulance roving through Ortley from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the summer. “That’s not the answer,” Colucci said. “The answer

(EMS - See Page 13)

Downtown Apartment Plan Changes

By Chris Lundy

TOMS RIVER – The 10-story apartment buildings planned for downtown Toms River will be reduced to six stories, but will still have the same number of tenants, officials said.

not for rides and games like in Seaside.

The new plan would have the same amenities, except that it wouldn’t be as high, Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill said. The six stories would still have retail and the boardwalk, but the apartments would not change the skyline as much.

The redevelopment of that area - which includes the entire block, not just the former hotel property – has been criticized lately by people (Plan - See Page 13) (Housing - See Page 5)

The original plan for the land overlooking the river where the former Red Roof Inn was demolished included two, 10-story towers over ground-level retail and a boardwalk around the river. This boardwalk would be for passive recreation,

Photos By Bob Vosseller

(Above) Naturalist Trisha DeVoe joins the Bikini Boys Larry Watkins and Tom Oldewurteln at a sand sculpture during World Ocean Day.

(Below) Clean Ocean Action representative Cindy Zipf, left, joins Seaside Park Mayor John Peterson and activist Leslie Mangold in a call to action to protect the ocean environment.

Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Judy Noonan, the Confidential Aide to Manchester Mayor Robert Arace and Liaison for Senior Communities addresses the Ocean County Commissioners regarding senior affordable housing concerns.

Ocean Day:

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in making the public aware “of the threats to our ocean and what can happen if we become complacent.”

Lavallette resident Brick Wenzel spoke to Jersey Shore Online.com from the perspective of a commercial fisherman.

“I am the fishing liaison for the Fishermen’s Dock Cooperative out of Point Pleasant Beach. I have been a licensed commercial fisherman since 1982. When you look at the industrialization of our ocean, the commercial fishing industry is the most heavily impacted blue water economy with the industrial build out.”

He brought along some ocean maps and charts to the event to show some of the problems that commercial fishermen were facing and what he said were missteps by state authorities. There was an area that had been leased out by the government that is highly traveled by marine life. He said it never should have been leased out. COA members announced an action campaign that calls upon citizens to become voices for the sea to improve and protect the ocean, including from new and harmful ocean industrialization. They advocated for permanent protection of the New York/New Jersey Bight.

COA Advocacy Campaign Manager Kari Martin said, “it is unfathomable to see the lack of investigation and lack of transparency into the string of deaths of whales and other marine mammals, especially with endangered species at grave risk.”

“While federal agencies so boldly and confidently contend that offshore wind energy has nothing to do with the deaths of these marine mammals, they have provided no evidence. In fact, the agencies highlight ‘noise’ as a major factor in marine mammal harm. This is alarming as the impacts on marine life from noise are only growing and intensifying with the increase of offshore wind activity. That’s why we need a pilot project,” she added.

The Clean Ocean Zone was launched as a campaign against old, new, and renewed threats. The organization continues to call for a pilot project to determine the true impacts of offshore wind industrialization, and continues to serve its mission to stop ocean pollution sources.

“We have come a long way and the ocean is now thriving. Everyone knows the ocean is key to the health of the planet, but few know a healthy ocean is also the planet’s best buffer against climate change. Sustaining a healthy ocean is the key to solving climate change,” COA Executive Director Cindy Zipf said.

“The ocean is our last great open space, which should not be sold, leased, developed, industrialized or used for profit. It must be protected and preserved. There is a connectedness and balance to all of our natural environments and ecosystems; harming one will have a ripple effect on others, and on us,” said Leslie Mangold, concerned citizen and ocean advocate.

Mangold added, “we cannot stand idly by and let the ocean be used as collateral damage in the fight against climate change. If we do, then we are complicit in helping to destroy it.”

During the event, COA identified some of the state and federal actions that have caused alarm and the need for a strong comprehensive law to protect the ocean. These include:

President Biden’s Executive Order calling for 30 gigawatts (30,000 megawatts) of offshore wind by 2030 along with fast-tracking imple-

mentation without transparency, due diligence and good science, as well as concerns about the undermining of agencies that protect marine life and the environment and national security.

The Biden Administration’s Ocean Climate Action Plan, which includes ocean injection of carbon, mining, and massive scale aquaculture and ocean confined animal feed lots.

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) ties offshore wind development (OSW) to offshore oil and gas development.

Off shore wind has a connection to increasing fossil fuels in that “during the 10-year period after the IRA was enacted, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) may not issue a lease for offshore wind development unless the agency had offered at least 60 million acres for oil and gas leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf in the previous year,” Zipf added. She noted that the state “is fast-tracking permits and does not have a robust action plan to ensure ocean protection. COA has submitted numerous detailed comments on different projects, permits, rules, and authorization highlighting the lack of due diligence, transparency, and good governance.

Zipf said, “while some elements of these programs do help address climate change, such as more green infrastructure, energy reduction may do so by undermining the health of the ocean, the overall drive is to industrialize the ocean at an unsustainable scale.”

Those in attendance heard the sounds of a whale through a recording that was played. “Whales are a powerful weapon in the fight against climate change. We need to protect the ocean and save our whales now,” DeVoe said. She is also a conservation biologist and the founder of SaveOurWhalesNow.org.

“As a young adult who will soon be entering the field of environmental advocacy post-graduation, the threat of ocean industrialization is alarming. My generation understands the urgency surrounding climate change, as we know this will be the world that we inherit and make our lives in,” COA Ocean Advocacy and Policy Intern Fiona Griffin said.

“Climate change solutions must not come at the cost of the life that makes our oceans and ecosystem so healthy and beautiful. When looking at the 526,066 level A and B marine mammal takes pending to be authorized in the last year, it is clear to me that we have stopped caring about these important creatures,” Griffin added.

The event also included a large whale sand sculpture as a backdrop, the work of the Bikini Boys who worked on it for 10 hours. Later in the day, the public was invited to speak to advocates at two action “stations” and “comment booths.”

Some of the actions available for people to participate in were signing and sharing petitions, submitting comments in real-time to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) regarding the 2,000 plus page Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for two offshore wind projects, Atlantic Shores 1 and 2, and signing up to be engaged in the campaign for the COZ either as campaign leaders, petition captains, outreach and advocacy volunteers, and more.

“What the ocean needs now more than ever are the voices of all the people who enjoy and/ or depend upon the rich vibrant living resources to contact their elected leaders to take a stand to save the sea, and save the planet,” Zipf added.

The organization has the many action steps available at CleanOceanAction.org for the public to complete and share.

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can be diverted from the Age-Friendly program to a senior housing initiative.”

Ocean County is home to approximately 200,000 seniors, as determined by the Older American’s Act, which sets the age of 60 as the benchmark. Of that total, a significant number served the United States in at least one of its military branches.

“We have 20,075 seniors who are over the age of 85,” shared Maria LaFace, Director of Ocean County Office of Senior Services.

“Many are starting to outlive their savings.”

At the most recent Ocean County Commissioners’ meeting, Vicari noted there are 96 adult retirement communities within the county. He added that fi nding affordable housing for local seniors should not be just an Ocean County issue. After all, many who come to the shore area to spend their golden years migrate from other counties throughout the state.

Vicari suggested that the surge of senior citizens moving to Ocean County was initially encouraged by the Ocean County Freeholders in the 1960s. The intention was to create retirement developments akin to those in Florida. However, unlike their Florida counterparts, the Ocean County senior communities are not self-contained and lack convenient access to essential amenities such as businesses and retail stores. This issue compounds the existing housing concerns faced by seniors in the area.

Judy Noonan, the Confidential Aide to Manchester Mayor Robert Arace and Li-

aison for Senior Communities expressed her support and appreciation for Vicari’s decision to approach the governor. A prior Berkeley councilwoman, Noonan said she has been working on behalf of seniors for more than two decades.

“We have serious issues with seniors being threatened and intimidated with high rents,” Noonan said. “They’re being pushed out.”

During the Commissioners’ meeting, Noonan highlighted what she saw as an alarming trend of landlords advertising in New York to attract tenants, with promises of lower rents. However, Noonan said landlords subsequently exploit the lack of rent control and raise prices at their discretion. Residents have expressed their dismay at the lack of safeguards, fearing they would be priced out of their homes and left with nowhere to go.

Noonan shared the story of a senior resident currently paying $980 for a modest one-bedroom, one-bathroom home. Shockingly, the landlord expressed their intent to increase the rent to $1,400 and delivered an ultimatum to the tenant: either pay the inflated amount or vacate the premises. The increase amounts to a nearly 43 percent raise for someone on a fi xed income.

“These seniors have paid their bills, paid their taxes, and raised their children,” continued Noonan. “Now it’s time for them to die so people can raise their rents to these outrageous rents? If they become homeless, where are they going to go?”

While rent costs go up, seniors who rely on social security benefits can’t expect their

annual increases to make up for the accelerated expense. The cost of living adjustment (COLA) was a mere 8.7 percent in 2023.

Meanwhile, the affordability crisis for Ocean County seniors extends beyond rentals. Those relocating from counties such as Bergen, Essex, and Morris are often taken aback by the steep prices of homes in retirement developments, which closely mirror the costs of their residences “up north.”

For instance, smaller developments like the Venue at Lighthouse Station and Seacrest Pines in Barnegat boast price tags ranging from the mid-$400s to as high as the mid-$700s. Similarly, Four Seasons at South Knolls in Jackson offers homes priced from the high $300s to the low $500s. Even some older Holiday City developments in Toms River come with asking prices in the $300s.

The notion that Ocean County was an affordable haven for seniors could soon be a myth.

Vicari and the other Ocean County Commissioners don’t want to see a decline in the number of older adults who call the county home. The hope is the governor will divert funds so that seniors can afford to live in New Jersey and not leave the state.

According to Noonan, private associations and management companies are also making decisions that adversely affect seniors. Local government does not have the right to interfere.

Governor Murphy recently announced a plan to cut property tax for seniors over the age of 65. This program, called StayNJ,

will take some time to implement. While it does, the ANCHOR property tax rebate will increase for seniors.

Amidst discussions surrounding the challenges of senior housing costs, a sense of empathy arose for a remarkable young man of 102-years-old. Thomas O’Malley, a resident of the Four Seasons in Lakewood, expressed strong opposition to a proposed cell tower that was slated to be erected at the entrance of his retirement community. O’Malley’s heartfelt plea resonated deeply as he emphasized the health implications for residents, mentioning the prevalence of cancer cases within the community. O’Malley had also reached out to Senator Robert Singer, both in writing and through personal conversations, seeking assistance in resolving this matter.

“I’m a survivor myself,” said O’Malley. “My wife passed away last month, and we have a great percentage of people who have cancer.”

Vicari said he learned from Senator Singer of O’Malley’s issue and discussed it with county counsel. The unfortunate news was that Ocean County Commissioners had no right to intervene. The Commissioner Director suggested O’Malley attend the public hearing in Lakewood to voice his concerns, as the jurisdiction of the issue fell under the control of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rather than the Board of Public Utilities.

While unrelated to affordable housing, O’Malley’s frustration serves as further proof that the challenges of growing old come in unexpected ways.

Governor Murphy: Property Taxes For Those Over 65 To Be Cut In Half

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy, Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, and Senate President Nicholas Scutari announced an agreement to deliver historic property tax relief for New Jersey seniors while making a third consecutive full pension payment, providing record aid for K-12 education, and maintaining a robust surplus to protect against an economic downturn.

“No one should have to choose between retiring in the place they’ve long called home and their ability to afford to age here,” said Governor Murphy. “When coupled with the 18 tax cuts we have already instituted or proposed for lower and middle-income taxpayers, this compromise agreement prioritizes equity and affordability to decisively level the playing field for New Jersey seniors.”

“StayNJ is about our future and our families’ future. StayNJ will fi nally give New Jerseyans the freedom to choose whether or not to stay in New Jersey in their communities and with their families when they reach retirement age,” said Assembly Speaker Coughlin. “Once you become 65, your property taxes will be cut in half or your rental aid will increase

significantly and, combined with reduced health care costs, we believe we have taken a monumental step to make New Jersey more affordable for seniors. New Jersey is already a great place to live, work, and raise a family. Now it will be a place where you can retire with dignity and the freedom to choose to stay.”

Working together, the Governor and legislative leadership have agreed to provide an immediate boost to senior homeowners and renters through the current ANCHOR program while phasing in and targeting Speaker Coughlin’s proposed StayNJ property tax relief plan to seniors who need it most.

The revised plan will now include renters and cap income eligibility at $500,000 in order to provide historic relief while containing costs and maintaining the fi scal responsibility that has led to a string of seven credit rating upgrades in the last 16 months.

The leaders have also agreed to provide an immediate $250 per year increase in aid through the ANCHOR property tax relief program to both senior homeowners and tenants over the next two years while StayNJ is implemented. Eligible senior

tenants will now see their relief boosted by more than 35 percent to $700 per year and homeowners will receive $1,250 or $1,750, depending on their income.

The leaders also agreed on language that will ensure the State maintains a commitment to fiscal responsibility and affordability in subsequent years by guaranteeing a minimum surplus of 12 percent of expenditures, as well as the full contribution to the pension system and K-12 school aid, and the $250 income tax deduction for property taxes paid by veterans, senior citizens, and disabled individuals.

In order to address any administrative challenges, a commission will be created and tasked with making recommendations by May 2024 to implement StayNJ through a singular program and application in order to cut property taxes in half for eligible seniors. A maximum benefit of $6,500 will be indexed to future increases in property tax bills to ensure this continued goal is met. The relief is expected to be delivered in the form of a direct credit on property tax bills in the fi rst quarter of 2026.

The six-member commission – including three members appointed by the Governor and three members appointed by the Legis-

lature – will also be charged with simplifying and aligning the current ANCHOR and Senior Freeze programs to determine the best way to deliver the property tax cut for senior homeowners while ensuring renters are prioritized as well. The Governor will also appoint the Commission’s Executive Director.

The cost for boosting aid through the ANCHOR program this year is expected to be an additional $140 million. The leaders have also agreed to place $100 million, $200 million, $300 million, respectively, in a lock box over the next three fiscal years to offset the total cost for the fi rst full year of implementing StayNJ spanning calendar year 2026.

“This is a game changer for New Jersey’s seniors who are getting squeezed by escalating expenses,” said Senate President Scutari. “It will provide significant tax relief that will make the state a more affordable place in which to live, work and retire. Reducing the burden of property taxes will give senior citizens the fi nancial security they need to remain in New Jersey, where they built their lives. We want to offer seniors and their families the ability to plan their future here in New Jersey.”

Bill Would Prohibit State Agencies From Fining One Another

Capitol Comments

Senator Jim Holzapfel

TRENTON - In response to the Department of Environmental Protection issuing a fine against the Division of Fish & Wildlife, Sen. Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John Catalano (R-10th) will introduce legislation that will prohibit state agencies from imposing civil penalties on other state agencies or bureaus.

“In light of the conflict that has unfolded

between the DEP and one of its own divisions, we must take the extraordinary step of introducing legislation to restore some common sense to New Jersey’s regulatory policies,” Senator Holzapfel said. “No state agency should be able to fine another state agency much less a division of one. New Jersey taxpayers have had enough of these legal loopholes that only serve to expand an already bloated government bureaucracy.”

According to the DEP, its own bureau - the Fish and Wildlife’s Bureau of Land Management - violated state law by illegally

clearing protected forest wetlands during a wildlife management project in Glassboro. The Bureau of Land Management was fined $266,000 for “unauthorized” forest clearing.

During the project, which took place in February, 2.79 acres of freshwater wetlands were illegally destroyed, including thousands of trees. The project also cleared an additional 12 acres of protected wetlands transition area.

The legislation sponsored by the District 10 lawmakers would prohibit state agencies from assessing, imposing, or enforcing civil penalties on state agencies, or a division, board, bureau, or office of an agency. There is no such prohibition under current law.

“It’s bizarre that we even have to introduce a bill for what should be common sense,” Assemblyman McGuckin added. “After the DEP issued that fine to itself, no one even knew how it would be paid or where the money would go. It was a complete waste of time and taxpayer resources.”

“The DEP case is a perfect example of something that would only happen in New Jersey,” Assemblyman Catalano said. “Instead of spending weeks trying to figure out how to pay a fine to itself, the obvious thing to do would be to fix the mess that was made by the Bureau of Land Management. Thankfully, this legislation will allow state agencies to better focus on their priorities.”

C ommunity n ews

Father, Son Joined Fire Department Together

TOMS RIVER – To continue the next generation of volunteer fi refighters in Toms River Fire District No.1, Michael Wartel passed down his love of the fi re service to his son, Salvatore Wartel.

Michael Wartel, 63, and his son, Salvatore Wartel, 27, both joined Ocean Beach Fire Company No. 3 in 2017 to gain experience in water rescue for both the bay and the ocean.

Michael was interested in fi refighting at a young age. He has been a volunteer fi refighter in the Township of Lyndhurst for over 43 years, and he even made Township history by being the youngest appointed fi refighter at age 19. At the age of 18, Salvatore followed in his father’s footsteps and became a fi refighter there as well.

With a passion to serve the community, Michael was a police officer and ranking officer with the Bergen County Sheriff ’s Office. Salvatore again followed in his dad’s footsteps, earning a degree in national security. He currently works as a police officer in Lyndhurst.

Although their main home is in Lyndhurst, Michael and Salvatore visit their shore home numerous times throughout the month and are able to serve their second community in Toms River.

“I learned many water and beach rescue skills that I never had exposure to at my northern fi re department,” said Michael. “I have become very proficient in my boating skills, operating our fi re/rescue boat.”

Similarly, Salvatore loves the beach atmosphere and combining ocean and bay rescue with traditional aspects of fi refighting.

Working As A Team

Salvatore and Michael both recall the structure fi re on Sixth Terrace in Ortley Beach as memorable because it was their fi rst call together with Ocean Beach Fire Company.

“Together, we both made a strong interior attack on the fully involved portion of the home,” recalls Michael, who says working with his son is a feeling like no other.

“I get to mentor him and sometimes he even teaches me. We work side by side protecting people and their property, and hopefully changing their lives for the better,” said Michael. “There is no better feeling than watching your pride and joy becoming a stronger man and sometimes someone’s hero.”

Michael says Salvatore’s exceptionally strong character, will and courage make him a great fi refighter.

“He is also community oriented and has a strong yearning to help his fellow man without any thoughts of himself. A quality he gets from his dad,” jokes Michael. In return, Salvatore jokes that his dad is his personal chauffeur to calls.

“Besides that, it’s amazing having a role model with many more years of experience and someone to always talk shop with,” said Salvatore.

More Volunteers Are Needed

Comprised of four stations, Toms River Fire District No. 1 is seeking firefighters, junior firefighters, administrative members and seasonal volunteers to join the team. According to Michael and Salvatore, volunteering is worth it.

“You will be taught a set of skills that you will carry for life,” said Michael. “Sometimes it’s in your DNA and sometimes it’s acquired, but there is nothing more rewarding than volunteering to help others extinguish a fire, or rescue someone from the water that may go unhelped without our help.”

Ultimately, volunteers are joining a group dedicated to saving lives and property, all while serving their community and making lifelong friends along the way.

“Being a volunteer firefighter can be very rewarding and is also an awesome way to stay connected with the community and make friends,” said Salvatore.

To learn more about volunteering in Toms River Fire District No. 1 or sign up, visit TRfire.org

Photo courtesy Toms River Fire District The Wartels joined the fire company together.

Lots Of Kittens Available For Adoption

By Chris Lundy

TOMS RIVER – An adoption center with a free roaming cat playroom is open in downtown Toms River on Fridays from 6-8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4 p.m. and also by appointment.

Two litters of kittens have arrived at the playroom. They’ve intermingled and get along with each other very well. Since they are very social and cuddly with each other, they could be

out

Visitors are welcome to come play with the kittens, who might just pile up and sleep in your lap for an hour. They are located at 34 Main Street (Route 9), Suite 1B. The adoption center adheres to COVID-19 restrictions and is run by the group called Lawyers In Defense of Animals. They can be reached at 908-910-2522, or on Facebook at /lidarescue and on Instagram @ lida_rescue.

Blood Drive

TOMS RIVER – Christ Episcopal Church will be hosting a blood drive on July 6 from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. Appointments appreciated but not required. To make an

appointment, visit nybc.org or call 1-800933-2566. Remember to eat, drink, and bring your ID with name and photo, or your NYBC donor card.

Photo by Chris Lundy adopted

in twos or threes.

Veolia Employees Win Environmental Award From Earthshare New Jersey

TOMS RIVER – On June 9, EarthShare New Jersey awarded 15 of Veolia’s Toms River employees with the “Green Day Challenge Spirit Award” for their volunteerism, environmental stewardship and their partnership with Save Barnegat Bay during its annual celebration at The Patterson Family Barn in Freehold.

Out of 17 teams that participated in EarthShare’s Green Day Challenge, Veolia took

Art

TOMS RIVER – Calling all budding artists! Students age 8 to 18 can spend a week (or more!) this summer tapping into their creativity at our visual and performing arts camps! Week-long sessions are offered now

Jersey. one of the top three awards for exhibiting their “spirit” and commitment to help establish a new eco center demonstration garden at Save Barnegat Bay with garden prep work and planting a multitude of native species. EarthShare New Jersey collaborates with organizations and people throughout the State to protect the land, water, air and wildlife to make New Jersey a healthier place to live, work and play.

Camp

through August 18 at Camps on Campus at Ocean County College.

To view session times and fees, visit: campsoncampusocc.coursestorm.com/ category/arts-camps.

Photo courtesy Veolia

Pictured left to right: Alec Boss, Save Barnegat Bay; Jane Kunka, Veolia (accepting award for employees); Paula Aldarelli, Executive Director EarthShare New

Eagle Scout Unveils Project

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TOMS RIVER – Benjamin Sluka invited Mayor HIll to visit his Eagle Scout Project in the Memorial Garden at Toms River Elks Lodge #1875

Benjamin’s project is a 9-11 memorial that includes steel from the World Trade Center and a brick from the Pentagon. Well done Benjamin!

Field Of Dreams 2nd Annual Car, Truck, And Motorcycle Show

TOMS RIVER – Field of Dreams 2nd Annual Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show will be on October 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1505 North Bay Avenue, Toms River. Registration starts 9 a.m. Rain date October 15. Pre-register here: rwjbhfieldofdreams.com/ product/car-show-entry-fee.

More information here: jerseyshorecarshows.com/fod.

Here is a show you don’t want to miss! There will be something for everyone to enjoy, so make sure you bring the whole family! Here’s what to expect:

• $20 pre-registration by September 15 or $25

day of show (Veterans pay $20 day of show!)

• Open to all years/makes/modes of cars, trucks & motorcycles

• 50/50 Raffle

• Wonderful raffle prizes

• Trophies and Awards

• Awesome food

• Vendors will be present

• The park will be open so make sure to bring the kids

• Music by DJ Big Al from Jersey Shore Car Shows

• 100% of the proceeds benefits Field of Dreams!

Vessel Safety Inspection

LAVALLETTE – The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will be at Ocean Beach Marina in Lavallette on July 8 at 9 a.m. for free vessel inspections.

You can sign up at the Aqua Rentz office beforehand or the day of. Once the boat passes inspection, you will be given

this year’s sticker. If you are missing anything, you will be given the opportunity to run in the store. The sticker helps prevent state police from randomly stopping the vessel out on the water for vessel safety checks. Less stops mean more time for fun!

Toms River Recreation Is Hiring Seasonal Workers

TOMS RIVER – The minimum hiring age is 15. Opportunities include: Beach and Public Pool Maintenance, Beach and Pool Cashiers, Summer Day Camp

Counselors. Apply at the Toms River Recreation Department, 1810 Warren Point Road, Toms River, or call 732-341-1000 ext. 8418.

Christmas In July Vendor & Craft Bazaar

TOMS RIVER – The Christ Episcopal Church is hosting a Christmas in July Vendor & Craft Bazaar on July 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy vendors, raffles, food. Free admission. Free onsite parking.

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Silver Bay Yearbook Cover Contest

Summer 2023 Recreation Programs

TOMS RIVER – To register for summer programs, log on to register.communitypass.net/tomsriver ; click on “Create Your Account Now;” complete the account information and click submit; click on “Register Now” to begin registering for Programs.

Summer Playground Camp Program

Locations: Cedar Grove Elementary, West Dover Elementary, Walnut St. Elementary, Toms River Youth Center

Dates: Monday through Friday; July 3 to August 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ages: 6 to 13 (Child must have completed kindergarten)

Fee: $380

Content: Includes games, sports, field trips, and arts & crafts

Junior Lifeguards

Location: North Lifeguard Station, 4th Avenue and Boardwalk, Ortley Beach Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 6 to August 8 from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Ages: 10 to 15

Fee: $60

Marine Science Camp

Award Winning Marine Science. The camp focuses on the preservation of the marine ecosystem through active hands-on learning. Curriculum to include manatees, sharks, undersea volcanoes, parrotfi sh,

jellyfish and much more! Data collection will be submitted to our Citizen Science project, campers will be helping ongoing research! Water quality, seining and environmental awareness in an outdoor learning environment. For more information go to: marinesciencecamp.com or call 732.250-8124.

Location: Shelter Cove Beach

Session III: August 7 to 11; Session IV: August 14 to 18; from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Ages: Grades K to 8

Fee: $365

Pickleball Lessons

Classes designed for players that are new to the game or still learning and desire to play in organized games. Classes will bring you through three levels taking you to the level of an advanced beginner and will be completed in three weeks with two one-hour classes each week. The time of the classes for each session is your choice as listed above.

Classes will be taught on court # 10 at the Bey Lea Park tennis complex.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, Session IV: July 11 to 20; Session V: August 1 to 10; from 4to 5:30 p.m. or 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Ages: 16 and up

Fee: $60

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TOMS RIVER – Silver Bay Elementary had a yearbook cover contest for 5th graders. This year, there were over 20 submissions! The theme this year was “Seas the Day.” Austin Oswald and Maddy Leddy won with their bright and colorful submissions. Student photographers take photos all year long at school events and these photos are what makes this yearbook so special.

TOMS RIVER – Katelyn Rivera of Toms River graduated from Lasell University with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Forensic Science. Graduates were recognized at the University’s 169th Commencement ceremony on May 13.

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is to get Tri-Boro.”

“We had no ambulance on the barrier island before I took office,” Hill said. He’s been mayor since 2010.

The bridge on the way to the island opens every half hour on the half hour from Memorial Day to Labor Day, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. –the same times that Toms River currently has an ambulance there. After these hours, the bridge only goes up when a boater requests it. The bridge leaving the island doesn’t go up.

If the ambulance currently roving Ortley goes on a call, then Toms River sends another ambulance to replace it, he said.

There are two portions to this, Hill said, response times and economics.

Tri-Boro is volunteer, and volunteerism has been down for years. The Toms River

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afraid that high buildings would change the face of Toms River and further urbanize the town.

Hill called into question campaign literature spread before the primary election that indicated scores of skyscrapers downtown.

The actual plan calls for staggered building heights. Only 10 percent of the buildings would be up to 10 stories. Half of the buildings would need to be one-four stories.

The shorter building would be more welcome by the public, Hill said. It would also be more cost effective for the redeveloper.

A representative of the Planning Board, the body that oversees new developments,

paid EMTs that are run through the police department might have a better response time, he said.

Financially, a shared service agreement might work if all the towns sign on. He said that this is a couple of years away. New Jersey has Local Efficiency Achievement Program grants that could fund a study to determine if that’s the best way to go. The town would have to apply for the grant and be successful.

If this one ambulance during summer days was expanded to 24/7 ambulance service, it would require three shifts a day just for Monday through Friday, Hill said. There are three people on each rig. That means nine staff. Additional would be needed for weekends and to fill vacations and sick time. This would cost more than $1.5 million on personnel alone, before vehicles and equipment are factored in.

has said that the new plan has not be submitted yet.

This is not to be confused with the banquet facility that is planned for the former boatworks on the other side of Huddy Park. The redeveloper for both projects is Capodagli Property Company.

Residents have questioned whether the fi re departments are able to put out buildings of six stories, let alone 10 which was originally proposed. A Toms River fi re official had responded to an inquiry by The Toms River Times that all tall buildings by law must have certain fi re safety measures implemented. These would include building codes that slow the spread of fi re and sprinkler systems to put them out if one occurs.

Continuum At Robert J. Novins Planetarium

TOMS RIVER – A combination of art, science, and emotion, the novel approach taken by Space For Life is exemplified by the Continuum show: stunning, moving images, innovative technology and an immersive experience that sweeps visitors along a journey through the splendor of space and time

Imagine yourself lying in the grass in the countryside on a beautiful summer night, watching the stars. First, you take a breathtaking fall into our life-sized solar system! Your senses are constantly awakened by

the strange beauty of what surrounds you. This odyssey through the beauty and forces of space is accompanied by a mesmerizing soundtrack composed of selected symphonic works by Philip Glass, echoing the immensity of the universe in a spectacular transformation from the infi nitely large to the infinitely small! After the show they will play some music video selections of “The Planets” by Gustav Holst.

Continuum At Robert J. Novins Planetarium will be on July 14 at 7 p.m. located on Ocean County College Campus.

Second Annual Craft Vendor Show

TOMS RIVER – Just Believe Inc. is hosting their Second Annual Craft Vendor Show on July 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First Assembly of God. They will have food for

purchase and wonderful crafts and vendors for you to observe and look at and purchase. Proceeds to benefit Larry’s home - a sober living house for veterans

BBQ/Car Wash/Clothing Drive Fundraiser

TOMS RIVER – Exploring/Venturing/ Ship129 is hosting a BBQ/Car Wash/Clothing Drive fundraiser on July 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the American Legion Post 129,

2025 Church Road, Toms River.

For more information, contact Melissa Townsend at 732-644-4267 or m.townsend12@hotmail.com.

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Over-The-Counter (OTCs) Hearing Aids Revisited

Last fall, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration published final rules establishing a new class of hearing devices — those available over the counter (OTC). Though specific to the United States, the new category may understandably spark questions for anybody seeking hearing care.

What does it mean for you? More than ever, it’s important to seek hearing help from a trained hearing care professional. Hearing loss is complex, and self-treating could worsen an existing problem. Working with a highly trained provider can help you make safe, effective decisions for your ear health.

Here’s What Else You Should Know… OTC Hearing Aids Are for Adults Only

The new class of FDA-regulated hearing instruments are approved only for those 18 and older with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. They are not available for children and might not align with one’s actual hearing loss, which could be greater than perceived.

The Right Fit Plays a Big Role To maximize comfort and functionality, hearing aids must be custom fitted to each individual and programmed to support their listening lifestyle. Hearing professionals are espe-

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You May Need Other Support Hearing loss can go hand in hand with tinnitus (ringing in the ears) or balance issues and is also associated with serious conditions such as dementia. A comprehensive hearing evaluation may help uncover additional care needs that self-treating would likely not detect.

Self-Treatment Bypasses Critical Diagnostics It takes a trained professional to get to the bottom of hearing loss, which can have causes ranging from earwax buildup to head trauma, noise exposure, infection, disease, or even some medications. Self treating without the benefit of a diagnostic evaluation can mean missing key answers.

In a world of choices, deciding the right approach for your hearing wellness can feel overwhelming. Remember, price is only an issue in the absence of value! We’re here to help with the personalized advice and care you deserve. So, don’t wait. Call to schedule your appointment today!

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Nystagmus: An Overview Of Eye Shaking And 4 Natural Treatments

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Imagine your eyes doing a cha-cha without your permission; that’s nystagmus for you. Nystagmus involves involuntary, rhythmic eye movements - side to side, up and down, or even in circles. The eye condition, commonly characterized by involuntary, rhythmic oscillations of the eyes, poses a diagnostic and management challenge for clinicians. Nystagmus affects approximately 1 in 1,000 individuals (usually over age 60) so it’s not as unusual as you might think.

It may have a significant impact on your vision, including impaired visual acuity and compromised depth perception. Imagine trying to catch a ball thrown to you, but it’s playing tricks on your eyes. Even dogs get nystagmus, which often points to inner ear problems.

Nystagmus affects about 1 in 1,000 people and can either be congenital, appearing within the first six months of life, or acquired later in life. It’s not really a condition by itself. It’s almost always a sign of another underlying condition or a medication side effect. If you’d like to know the 12 most common drug offenders, visit my website suzycohen.com and read the longer, more comprehensive version of this article.

I think treatment should center around the root cause. For that reason, I’d like to go over the major influences of this condition. Regarding acquired nystagmus which is the most common type, I’d say etiological factors include drug side effects that impact your CNS (central nervous system), inner ear disorders, autoimmune conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS), head trauma,

vitamin defi ciencies (particularly the B vitamins like vitamin B12 and B1).

If the jittery eyes stem from MS, or brain lesions, please let a neurologist take the lead. Finally, Wernicke’s encephalopathy which occurs with chronic alcohol intake depletes B1 and increases risk for nystagmus.

Now I’d like to discuss just a few options for treatment, and of course speak to your practitioner about all of these.

And as you might have guessed, Mother Nature’s not sitting this one out. I found some natural remedies that can help including:

1. Ginkgo Biloba (which I put into my Vision Script) increases blood flow*

2. Omega-3 Fatty Acids found in fish oils regulate inflammation chemicals*

3. Chamomile tea often used for upset tummies may lend a helping hand.

4. Magnesium is integral to muscle and nerve function*

To summarize this, nystagmus is not the bad guy, it’s a messenger. It tells you something’s amiss in your body. These involuntary eye movements are a symptom indicative of underlying ocular or total-body disease. So you should consult all your health professionals, and be persistent. Don’t accept “this is your life and learn to live with it” comments. That just means they don’t know what else to test for. Management of nystagmus is 100% contingent upon you or your doctor identifying and addressing the underlying cause. There are wonderful communities and resources like the American Nystagmus Network, National Eye Institute, and even online forums for sharing experiences and knowledge.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com)

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TOMS RIVER – Ceramic items add beauty to any living space, and they’re great gifts as well. Teens can create ceramic replicas of sea life in the Makerspace of the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch, 3 p.m. June 20. All materials will be provided for this unique one-hour program for young adults aged 13 to 18. Create and decorate a colorful ceramic fish, and take your masterpiece home after it’s been fired in the kiln.

The session will be led by Lorraine Kofman, founder and owner of the Just Kil’n Time Ceramic Studio in Waretown. Now in its sixth

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“To say that Just Kil’n Time Ceramics Studio is a dream come true is an absolute understatement,” Lorraine said. Every day I am given the chance to bring a smile to the face of everyone who walks through my door, simply by helping them discover their hidden talents.” Register at theoceancountylibrary.org/events for this free program, sponsored by Friends of the Ocean County Library – Toms River. For more information, visit the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street, or call 732-349-6200.

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Buying And Selling A Boat Are Fertile Grounds For Scammers

By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

If you are considering buying or selling a boat, then you should be aware that the market is full of bogus buyers and sellers. When it comes to buying or selling a boat, if anything seems unusual then proceed with caution. While fraudulent transactions apply to both purchase and sales, this article will focus on the seller’s side of the transaction.

If selling your boat is not difficult enough, these days the last thing you need is to encounter someone, somewhere, trying to trick you at least once, if not two or more times as you try to complete the boat-selling process. Because fraud comes in all shapes and sizes, it is not possible for us to focus on one type of transaction, so we will concentrate on the most common red flags.

Obvious poor punctuation and grammar. These scammers crank out thousands of their “inquiries” every day and many of them have a poor grasp of the English language. Also, pay attention to their use of multiple phone numbers (and/or multiple email addresses) from the same individual.

Everything the alleged buyer asked about was thoroughly detailed in your listing. Some of these scammers operate through robo or computerized forms of communication like e-mail or texting. So, if the potential purchaser is asking you for information that is already in your listing, then this should raise a red flag and you should proceed with extreme caution.

Enlisting a third party to pick up the boat without the buyer ever having inspected it. Boats are not cheap. No credible buyer will purchase a boat sight unseen. A credible purchaser will at least obtain a boat survey, which is similar to a home inspection. In addition, most honest buyers will be present when the boat is picked-up, rather than sending an

agent to do take possession of your boat.

The offer to pay by cashier’s check and pick up the boat after it had been cashed. This seems like a reasonable show of good faith, but scammers have become very good at printing fake checks so realistic that banks initially accept them. It isn’t until days or even weeks later that the scam becomes apparent, and then the bank can pull those funds right back out of your account. Check with your bank to confirm its policy regarding final acceptance of funds.

Paypal or Venmo variation of payment.

The phony buyer will ask for your PayPal ID in order to send you a payment, possibly for substantially more than the purchase price. Shortly after that, you will receive a fake confirmation from PayPal with your user ID for more than the agreed purchase price, and the buyer will contact you asking you to forward the extra money to a shipper. Again, you’ll lose whatever money you’ve sent.

An unwillingness to provide basic proof of identity such as a photo of their driver’s license. If they are who they say they are then there should be no issue with providing proof of their identity. Automobile dealerships will obtain proof of your identify when you try to purchase one of their vehicles. Strangers routinely share this basic information when they are involved in motor vehicle collisions, so it should not be sacred during the purchase of a boat or a car.

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Police Warn Seniors Of Recent Targeted Scams

By Alyssa Riccardi

BARNEGAT – Police are urging seniors to be cautious of phone call scams as a recent fraud scheme stole $8,000 from an elderly woman.

The victim, who resides in Barnegat, told police that she received a call in December 2021 from a man claiming to be her grandson. This individual told the woman that he had been arrested after being involved in a car accident in New York City.

The story continues with a fake lawyer, who claimed to be representing the grandson, telling the woman that her grandson can be released from jail if she sent a cash payment of $8,000.

Not realizing that the entire incident was a fraud, the victim turned over the $8,000 after meeting an individual claiming to be a courier. The victim later talked to family members and discovered her grandson was not arrested and realized she was the victim of a scam.

Investigation by Officers from the Barnegat Township Police Department revealed that similar events had recently occurred in Hopewell Township, New Jersey, and Nassau County, New York.

A joint investigation identified the individuals responsible for the scamming incidents as 34-year-old Jorge Peguero-Mendez and 24-year-old Richard Quinones-Perez, both of the Bronx, New York.

The investigation further revealed Peguero-Mendez drove Quinones-Perez to the Ocean County area with the intent to acquire cash from the victim.

Both have been charged with Theft by Deception as well as Conspiracy to Commit Theft by Deception.

The two men have yet to be apprehended, and police are warning seniors to be cautions when they receive any type of unusual phone calls asking for money.

“These types of incidents should serve as a cautionary tale for all of our senior citizens here in Ocean County, as well as a reminder that unscrupulous individuals are out there just waiting to prey upon the most vulnerable members of our community,” Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. “Please be vigilant in identifying these fraudulent phone calls, and recognize that any phone call or message requesting large sums of cash or wire transfers is likely a scam. These types of calls should be immediately reported to law enforcement.”

Prosecutor Billhimer and Chief Germain acknowledge the Barnegat Township Police Department, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Economic Crime Squad, United States Department of Health and Human Services - Office of the Inspector General, Hopewell Township Police Department, and Nassau County New York Police Department, for their collaborative efforts in connection with this investigation.

Anyone who believes they may have been victimized by these particular defendants, or who are in possession of information as to the whereabouts or either suspect, is asked to contact Officer Robert Armstrong of the Barnegat Township Police Department at 609-698-5000. The charges referenced are merely accusations and the public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of july 1 - july 7

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You might be a winner during the next few days when you compete with others or express your generosity. Find time for sports or a day trip where your exuberance and good feelings can run full throttle.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You and your friends may bow to the conventions that are obvious while keeping your individual views private. In the week ahead, you may make a few social blunders or budget miscalculations unless you think carefully.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Dreams can come true. Don’t be hesitant or doubtful when confronted by an opportunity to make some extra spending money. Use your people skills to find common ground between opposing factions in the upcoming week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Shine like a diamond. Your general optimism and friendliness let you stand out from the crowd in the coming week. Be strategic about finances and retain good will by keeping in touch with both new and old friends.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your enthusiasm and exuberance can make the week ahead easy to navigate, but some tend toward judgment instead of acceptance. There is a tendency to be extravagant, but you can back up your promises with hard work.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You might succumb to wishful thinking today and misinterpret someone’s intentions. Listen to a partner’s sensible financial and business advice in the week ahead. Coworkers may believe they can cure the ills of the world.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) : Lay the groundwork for career success. Once you have established trust with someone, it is easier to find common ground. The focus is on friendships, social networking and making money in the upcoming week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The ends never justify the means if there are losers at the end of the game. You can be pleasant, generous and kind even when you are serious about getting ahead. Find ways to help everyone come out ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) : Some of your best traits may include making big-hearted gestures and not taking yourself too seriously. In the week ahead, however, you could take moneymaking activities and your income more seriously.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) : A partner might be filled with optimism and enthusiasm yet demonstrate poor business instincts. Your unwavering devotion to material success can make the pair of you a power couple as the week unfolds.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You might agree with your friends and pay lip service to traditions while harboring quite different opinions. Build a solid financial foundation in the coming week that no amount of shaking can dislodge.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Test your talent for teamwork. Cooperation only works when everyone holds up their end of the bargain. Exercise farseeing strategies to make your financial goals or to score more points with loved ones this week.

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