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Hometown Hero ‘Peace Pilgrim’ Continues To Inspire Others

By Alyssa Riccardi BARNEGAT – For 28 years, a woman by the name “Peace Pilgrim” walked more than 25,000 miles on a personal journey for peace.

To this day, her impact continues to inspire people with her words captured in books, videos and other media.

The Barnegat Quakers, a Quaker faith community who practice silent worship, hosted an online presentation about the Peace Pilgrim. Presenting was Merry Brennan, who is a journalist, activist, artist, columnist, communications consultant, adjunct professor and elected official. She wrote the biographical novel, “Peace Pilgrim: Walking Her Talk Against Hate” and, most recently, “Eye Rolls & Awe: A National Park Road Trip With Teens.”

Peace Pilgrim, whose name was Mildred Lisette Norman, grew up on a chicken farm in Egg Harbor City.

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Winter Storms Erode Beaches

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY − The winter forecast has raised cause for concern for not only public safety on the roads but for the damage sustained to the Jersey shore coastline.

Recent storms have left behind as much as three feet of snow in the northwestern portion of the Garden State, while strong winds and waves have eaten away at some beaches.

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−Photos courtesy the Friends of Peace Pilgrim Peace Pilgrim confidently wore her tunic with the words ‘Peace Pilgrim’ boldly written on the front. She would later add on how many miles she walked on the back of her tunic.

Lacey Parents Learn At Virtual University

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Parents went back to school virtually as part of a recently held, Parent Universit y program that was designed to help them assist their children with their online learning.

During a recent Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Vanessa Clark spoke about the Parent University program which was held earlier this month.

“We had been talking about launching this for quite some time,” Clark said. The event was held virtually due t o t he coron av i r u s health crisis. The topic was “Navigating Remote Instruction Starting the Third Marking Period Strong.”

The program involved breakout sessions that assisted parents on how to better navigate through Google Classrooms which is the program Lacey students are using for remote learn-

ing. “That will help them to better assist students,” Clark said.

The breakout sessions were based on grade and involved 1, 2-4, 5-6, 7-8, and 9-12.

The concluding session involved how to navigate through the Parent Portal and where to go for technology support. “We know a lot of the e-mails we’ve been getting are about help in the Parent Portal,” Clark added.

“We’ve developed topics for future Parent University nights. We are going to try to have one every three weeks, minimally once a month.

We’ll be rolling out those topics as well,” the superintendent said.

Clark also spoke about the Lacey Food Bank.

She was happy to report that “all our schools under the leadership of our amazing principals, were instrumental in collecting food for the “Fill the Van” campaign (Parents - See Page 4)

Governor Allows Limited Attendance At School Athletics

By Chris Lundy TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy announced just before the spring season gets underway that a limited number of people will be allowed in person to watch indoor and outdoor school athletics.

He announced this on February 12.

The Executive Order went into effect immediately.

Districts can choose to allow up to two parents/guardians per participating athlete under the age of 21, according to a statement he put up on social media.

This also includes practices.

The attendance still cannot exceed 35% of the room’s capacity or 150 people. This doesn’t mean 150 parents, it means 150 people in the area – including coaches,

referees, players, parents, etc. Other public health guidelines, such as social distancing and the wearing of masks, must be adhered to.

One key point is that the school districts have the choice to open it up to the public. Each district can be more restrictive than the state if the local officials deem (Governor - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 in the past few months in addition to donating money to the Food Bank and provided tremendous support for Lacey community members who are in need.

“Not only do these projects help our community members but it also teaches our students about the importance of community service,” Clark said.

In the area of strategic planning, the superintendent reported to the Board and those watching the virtual meeting “it is hard to believe that a year ago we had just completed our strategic planning weekend that took place on March 6 and 7. The next step in the strategic planning process was to form action plan committees however but like most things in 2020, we were in-

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Interstate competitions at high schools are still prohibited.

“As a father of four, I know how difficult it has been for many parents to not be able to see their kids participate in sports,” said Governor Murphy. “With our metrics trending in the right direction, we feel comfortable taking this step

terrupted by COVID.” She said action teams were formed and they would be responsible for developing plans for each of the three goal areas that were developed during last year’s planning weekend. The goal areas include learner success, facilities and finance, and outreach and engagement.

Clark said once the action plans were completed “we will present the plans to the full Strategic Plan group and we anticipate that to be sometime late April. We will be sending information out about that. That will form our five-year strategic action plan and that will be presented to the public at our June board meeting.”

She noted that when the district’s COVID-19 region changed from yellow to orange, schools temporarily went to full remote learning.

“This was due to the rise of community related cases and required quarantining due to individuals having COVID related symptoms. They are not our rules. We have to follow the rules that have been laid out for us in those guidelines,” Clark said.

Going from remote learning to live instruction and then back again “will provide a learning gap that we know is going to reveal itself when the pandemic is over,” she said.

“To address mental health we are forming a mental health social emotional health steering committee to put resources in place to address issues that will arise as we start to expand our attendance.”

She said that Board President Donna McAvoy was very passionate about this topic and would be a part of that committee.

“We already got started on that when we

kicked off our Big Brothers, Big Sisters mentoring program. It was a huge success. Fifteen high school mentors were on the call and 15 Mill Pond School student mentees. The high school students are mentoring the Mill Pond students. The feedback from the parents has been fantastic,” Clark said.

Clark said she and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Stephen Decker took part in the kickoff meeting for that program. “It was so neat to watch the Mill Pond students and high school students interact with each other.”

“This will continue we have meetings going forward every other Tuesday for one hour. Meetings are facilitated by staff members, Big Brothers, Big Sisters. We will include the data from that in our steering committee,” Clark said.

and allowing parents back into youth sporting events.”

This change comes as many school officials have been arguing for lessening restrictions. The Central Regional School District, located in Berkeley, sent a letter last month imploring the governor to allow limited attendance at games.

“Our gym has a capacity of 2,500 people and can easily host 150 spectators and maintain all safety and (Center for Disease Control) requirements which will

provide a safe, sanitized and comfortable environment. Air purifiers would run during all games and our UV machines will be used before and after each event,” Superintendent Triantafillos Parlapanides said.

“This would be a much safer and more sanitized environment than all the Walmarts, Targets, and other big box stores in New Jersey combined. I saw firsthand my students’ faces when the spring season was canceled last year and don’t want

to see that pain on their faces again,” he said. “For their sake please allow parents to watch their children participate in sports, drama, band and all school functions since we can do it safely.”

Central’s Athletic Director, John Scran, has made use of the NFHS Network in recent months that livestreams the games.

The Board of Education agreed to let the district pay for the service so people at home could watch the games for free. The games are shown at nfhsnetwork.com.

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F EATURED L ETTER Some Could Learn A Lesson From Little League Kids I coach Little League b a s e b a l l . I t ’s t r u l y one of the great joys in my life. It takes up way too much of my time - my wife will vouch for that - but it’s totally worth it.

One of the most important things I teach the kids that play for me is that you don’t argue with the umpire. I don’t tolerate it from my players or their parents. Luckily, I’ve had some of the best parents you could ask for in my years coaching. Honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever had a problem parent.

I’m not the yelling coach, I don’t do a lot of lectures, I don’t get mad in front of the kids. But arguing with the umpire is going to get you stopped on the way back to the dugout and talked to, and

talked to sternly. And if you’re the parent yelling through the fence, I’m walking over there too. It’s the umpire’s strike zone, h e ’s j u s t d o i n g h i s job and doesn’t have it out for your kid, I promise you. Learn from it, move on, win your next at bat.

The people that saw what happened in DC on January 6th and think it’s OK or deserve d or wha te ve r stupid rationalization they want to make are the parents yelling through the fence because their kid struck out.

You’re embarrassing yourself and you’re embarrassing The Constitution.

Todd Porter President of Jackson GOP

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Barnegat Project Cleared Too Many Trees Recently, Christopher Vernon’s Compass Point Cottages development on West Bay Avenue in Barnegat at the defunct Shoreline Sand and Gravel mining site, and across from the Mirage community, began clear cutting the site for the pre-approved 777 pre-manufactured units that will include a clubhouse and other amenities for a new age-restricted community.

I was present at several of the town meetings for this proposed development and my understanding was that a fifty-foot buffer was supposed to be preserved along West Bay Avenue and a three-hundred-foot buffer along the adjacent border with Cloverdale County Park.

Recently, all of the remaining trees were removed within that 50-foot buffer along West Bay Avenue.

Some tree removal in this area was apparently necessary to create a new intersection for the development.

I have not been able to find any layout or configuration for the required roadway intersection, but it appears it would not follow all the way down towards the old mining pit entrance. Even if this buffer zone is eventually replanted, it will take many years to reach similar aesthetics.

Mr. Vernon and his various business ventures certainly have the right to develop sites as they are approved, but not beyond that. As I have read in the January 6, 2021 issue of the Sandpaper, Hotel LBI of which Mr. Vernon was a managing member of Baldwin Residence LLC, has been fined for continued noncompliance of the Costal Area Facilities Review Act in this location for exceeding approvals.

Although Mr. Vernon and his associated business ventures have admittedly constructed luxurious and

impressive facilities, I hope that the Compass Point development will be similar and follow the proposed design.

That being said, I hope that our elected officials in Barnegat will ensure that there is complete compliance with the approvals given for the development of this site as well as the agreed upon cleanup of all the old mining pipe material, some of which is now infringing on freshwater wetlands.

Donald Weigl Barnegat

Everyone Who’s Suffering Our world has changed Like never before and We live in a scary World today and It’s so different than Before there’s No more hugs kissing and Our happiness has all gone away And like never before This killer virus has taken our Loved ones away Families suffering Like never before The fear of the unknown Has arrived but May you be strong in life And strengthen the weak And encourage the fearful And calm the horrible coronavirus storm And pray for the suffering every day As we practice social distancing Every day to keep this horrible virus At bay and I join the priests to pray for the suffering today Sheltered from the coronavirus storm Lord Jesus Christ stay in my heart every day And deliver us all from this evil in life And glory to the heavenly Father And God have mercy on the dying And I promise you all I’ll love and Pray for everyone who’s suffering From coronavirus every day.

David P. Carroll Monmouth County

Don’t Take Trump’s Word For It One of the things astute observers of the 45th president have not failed to notice is his self-promotion. In the questionable ethics of the twenty-first century, this is taken to be a good thing. It is thought to be necessary in order to beat out the competition.

But we seem to have lost sight of the fact that throughout history self-promotion has not been thought of as a good thing, not even for business people and politicians.

Donald Trump says he is the most popular president in history, and that he has been the best friend to black people since Abraham Lincoln. Everything he does is great, and everything the other guy does is terrible.

In the vernacular language of 20th century America, this is called tooting your own horn.

Nearly 500 years ago, Shakespeare gave us the rendition of this tune in his day, “The lady doth protest too much.” Long before that, the carpenter from Nazareth remarked, “If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true.”

“I’m innocent” doesn’t play well in court against all the evidence to the contrary. That is why the court requires witnesses to speak up.

A truly good business leader or politician allows his or her reputation to be established out of someone else’s mouth.

Kimball Shin Toms River

What Does 500,000 Deaths Look Like?

We’ve now entered the p oi nt of t he pa nde m ic where we are almost at half a million deaths.

Almost 500,000 people are dead and still there are people who don’t take this seriously.

Consider t h is: T here a r e 4 0 0,0 0 0 bu r ie d i n A rl i ng t on . We’ve s u rpassed that.

Wyoming, the least populated state, has 536,000 people. We’ll be at that number soon.

In South Dakota, 100,000 people, 1 in 8 people in the entire state of 800,000 people, have tested positive at some point in the last year.

In LA county recently, there were 1,000 COVID deaths in just four days.

But these are just statistics. Just numbers. They d o n’t m a t t e r u n le s s it happens to you or someone you love.

Luke Jones Pine Beach

An Officer To Look Up To This letter was written in response to “Homeow n e r A n d Pe t s R e s cued From House Fire,” originally published on February 6.

I hope t he you nger g e n e r a t io n t a ke s n o t e here. This is a uniform to look up to. A uniform to be proud of.... while we all sleep at night it is police officers like this that protect us. This is what a t r ue hero looks like. Thank you Officer Sayegh for your service to the community.

Dave Mack Toms River

Regarding Jan. 6 Attacks What happened in Washington was sickening and disheartening to watch. The divide in this country is demoralizing, and we can only hope to achieve unity. Be smart, be part of solutions, and l ov e o n e a n o t h e r, r e gardless of political affiliation; it’s completely irrelevant.

Pete Johnson Manchester

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Continued From Page 1 Waves reached up to 12 feet in height and carved away beach areas causing drop-offs of 10 feet or more in Ortley Beach and Bay Head.

This caused severe damage to dune walkovers at numerous sites. Communities blocked off walkways that normally lead down sloped paths to the beach out of concerns for safety. That damage is now slated for repair and restoration before the summer beach season starts.

Governor Phil Murphy announced that the federal government should be stepping up to address the severe erosion in Bay Head and the Ortley Beach section of Toms River as well as other areas that have been identified.

The governor said his administration has been in contact with federal officials.

“They are completely exposed right now,” Governor Murphy said noting that this situation is far more serious than the usual sand replenishment that would occur in preparation of the summer beach season.

Hero:

Continued From Page 1 Growing up, she was the popular kid in school. She was also academic and became valedictorian of her class. She had a well-paying job and got married in 1933, but she still wasn’t happy with her life.

“After a few years she wasn’t happy and she couldn’t figure out why. She had all the money she could want and all her friends, but she was really conflicted with life,” Merry said.

During this time of depression and war, Mildred saw photos in a magazine of the war and this made her feel the contrast with her comfortable lifestyle. Later in 1938, she had a ‘great spiritual experience.’

“The turning point came when in desperation and out of a very deep seeking for a meaningful way of life, I walked all night through the woods. I came to a moonlight glade and prayed. I felt a complete willingness to give my life, to dedicate my life to service. ‘Please use me,’ I prayed to God and a great peace suddenly came over me,” Peace Pilgrim wrote in her journal. “It was a point of no return. After that I could never go back to a completely self-centered living.” This was the beginning of her great

The Southern Ocean Times, February 20, 2021, Page 7 It is also a matter of protection for those communities.

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection representatives surveyed 81 beach sites from Raritan Bay to the Atlantic coast and Delaware Bay prior to the February 7 storm.

They conducted examinations following the storm as well to discern the degree of damage that occurred, according to NJ State Police Superintendent Colonel Patrick Callahan. He noted that this was a painful lesson learned from Superstorm Sandy in 2012.

U.S. Army Corps Office public affairs representative Steve Rochette stated that each of the beach fill projects in the state would be performed through a partnership with the NJDEP. The February 7 storm might not meet the parameters to qualify for approval to install sand to areas damaged by what would be considered ‘extraordinary storm events.’

His office in coordination with the NJDEP determines the extent of beach erosion for project areas. Initial information revealed

significant erosion to beach berms in addition to dune erosion. That storm does not appear to have met the criteria to qualify according to Rochette despite the visible damage.

Funding for beach nourishment in the county is slated for the 2022 Fiscal Year provided there is sufficient funding for it. In the interim, nourishments and maintenance falls to the NJDEP and the municipalities themselves.

In a report by the NJDEP’s Division of Coastal Engineering, the erosion and damage was described as moderate to major along the northern barrier island.

That report stated that most of the damage was sloped erosion whereas Bay Head and Ortley Beach suffered vertical erosion. The boroughs of Island Heights and Seaside Park also sustained vertical erosion to a smaller degree. Berkeley officials reported much less beach loss on their small section of Atlantic shore, which is located between Seaside Park and Island Beach State Park.

Island Beach State Park sustained more severe damage which caused drive-on ac-

cess for recreation fishing to be temporarily suspended.

New Jersey Sierra Club Executive Director Jeff Tittel pointed to the damage as another indicator that climate change was real and worsening issues along the ocean.

“We need action and we need it now. We must be able to adapt and adjust so that our coastal communities are prepared for the next storm,” Tittel said. He also criticized the dune replenishment projects that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has overseen along the coast, charging they were not “designed properly for sea-level rise and storm surge.”

The dune projects provided the protection they were designed to provide, according to Army Corps officials. Berm projects and dune installation are performed to lessen the risk of storm damages to infrastructure to residences, businesses, boardwalks and streets as well as utility lines.

Federal officials called for help from the Army Corps of Engineers after the recent storm on February 11. −Chris Lundy contributed to this story

15-year transition.

During this time, she volunteered at peace organizations, hospitals, detention centers and in homes with elderly and special needs.

She then quit her job, began hiking and gave away all her possessions.

This led to her being the first woman to hike the 2050-mile Appalachian Trail in 1952. On this hike, she saw a vision of her wearing all blue with the words ‘Peace Pilgrim’ on the front.

Then in 1953, she stepped out in front of the Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena, California, wearing a blue tunic imprinted with her new identity: Peace Pilgrim.

From 1953 until 1981, she walked more than 25,000 miles across North America sharing her thoughts and spreading peace throughout.

“When enough of us find inner peace, our institutions will become peaceful and there will be no more occasion for war,” was Peace Pilgrim’s message.

Although she passed away in 1981 from a car crash, her legacy and words still inspire people to this day. Helena, Peace Pilgrim’s sister, continued her sister’s pilgrimage and carried her legacy for 40 years.

Currently, the Friends of Peace Pilgrim

is a volunteer non-profit who is devoted to spreading Peace Pilgrim’s message. You can view all the letters and post cards sent to Peace Pilgrim at the Egg Harbor City Historical Society.

The Friends of Peace Pilgrim worked hard to find newspaper clippings, newsletters, her journals and writings and compiled them all to create the Peace Pilgrim Book.

Today, you can view a statue of Peace Pilgrim in Egg Harbor City and Peace Pilgrim Park was created in her honor.

At the Barnegat Quakers’ presentation, some visitors of the event shared their memories and thoughts about Peace Pilgrim.

Suzanne Day shared her story from the 1960s, where she and her fellow colleagues were excited for Peace Pilgrim to speak to their class at the University of Delaware.

Peace Pilgrim stayed a night or two at Suzanne’s home and she explained how Peace Pilgrim wouldn’t take anything with her.

“At the time she had just finished walking 25,000 miles. She was getting ready to leave and I made some peanut butter sandwiches and offered her one but she said ‘I don’t carry anything but a comb and a toothbrush.’

It was amazing to me that she took off onto the rural roads not even with a peanut butter sandwich,” Suzanne said.

Barbara Reynolds, a member of the Friends of Peace Pilgrim added on saying, “I just love the part about her not taking the peanut butter sandwich. I feel like it’s such a perfect explanation of how she totally trusted that her needs would be met.”

To learn more and hear more stories about the Peace Pilgrim, visit peacepilgrim.org.

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Little Egg Police Seek Feedback On Procedures

LITTLE EGG HARBOR – The Little Egg Harbor Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of its program to achieve accreditation by verifying that it meets recognized professional best practices.

Administered by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, the accreditation program requires agencies to comply with best practice standards in five basic areas: the administrative function, the personnel function, the operations function, the investigative function, and the arrestee/detainee function.

Agency employees and the public are invited to offer comments by calling 609868-6015 on February 22 between the hours of 9 and 11 a.m. Comments will be taken by the Assessment Team. Email comments can be sent to the police department at publicinfo@lehpolice.org.

Telephone comments are limited to five minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with the NJSACOP standards. A copy of the standards is available for inspection at the Little Egg Harbor Police Department, 665 Radio Road. Please contact Sgt. Thomas Thornton at 609-2963666 ext.158 for more information.

Anyone wishing to submit written comments about the Little Egg Harbor Police Department’s ability to comply with the standards for accreditation may send them by email to Harry J Delgado, Ed.S Accreditation Program Manager, hdelgado@njsacop.org, by phone 856334-8943, or write to the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission at 751 Route 73 North, Suite 12, Marlton, N.J. 08053.

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Southern Regional Announces Spring Musical: “Tuck Everlasting”

MANAHAWKIN – What would you do if you had all eter nit y? Elevenyear-old Winnie Foster year ns for a life of advent u re beyond her white picket fence, but not until she becomes unexpectedly entwined with the Tuck Family does she get more than she could have imagined. When Winnie learns of the magic behind the Tuck’s unending youth, she must fight to protect their secret from those who would

do anything for a chance at eternal life.

As her adventure unfolds, Winnie faces an extraordinary choice: return to her life, or continue with the Tucks on their infinite journey.

The production this year will be available for live stream only for free, but the audience will have to pre-register for a link at: srsdtheater.com Dates of the show are: February 25, 26 and 27 all starting at 7 p.m.

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St. Francis Hosts Sexual Assault Awareness Poetry And Art Contest

BRANT BEACH – Are you a high school or college student with a story to tell about sexual assault through art or poetry? Do you want to raise awareness about the importance of consent through a public service announcement poster? Share your art with Ocean County to raise awareness about sexual assault.

Send your artwork to Danielle at ddunne@ stfrancislbi.org by March 27 to be entered for a sexual assault awareness month (April) prize and be featured in sexual assault awareness month promotions.

By submitting artwork for the contest, participants grant St. Francis Counseling Service permission to use their likeness in a photograph, video or other digital media

in any and all of its publications, including web-based publications, without payment or other consideration. Artwork can be submitted as anonymous if needed.

St. Francis Counseling Service offers ongoing therapy and community education programs for survivors of sexual abuse and their family members who are residents of Ocean County. To fi nd out more information about this and other programs view: stfranciscenterlbi.org or call 609-494-1554.

This event was supported by the State of New Jersey Sexual Assault, Abuse and Rape Care (SAARC) Funds, administered by the Department of Children and Families.

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Police Help Deliver Baby On Super Bowl Sunday

By Alyssa Riccardi LITTLE EGG HARBOR – A couple spent their Super Bowl Sunday welcoming their baby boy after he unexpectedly arrived early.

Gabrielle Castrovinci stated how she was feeling contractions the night before, but doctors told her it was false labor pains. Her water broke Sunday morning and her fiancée Matt Chandler quickly called for an ambulance.

The Little Egg Harbor Township Police arrived minutes later and helped deliver the baby safely.

“Super Bowl Sunday in Little Egg did not disappoint,” the Little Egg Harbor/Tuckerton

P.B.A wrote on Facebook.

Officers John Kelly, Steve Mancine, Eric Nelson and Jonathan Papernik all helped welcoming baby Carter Michael Chandler.

Volunteer members of Squad 85 EMS were also involved with the safe delivery.

“I had a feeling it was going to happen. I told Matt weeks ago that it’s going to happen during the Super Bowl and he was so excited for it,” Gabrielle told NBC Philadelphia.

Super Bowl baby Carter arrived at 37 weeks and is healthy and doing well thanks to LEH Police.

Alleged Meth Dealer Arrested

By Chris Lundy LACEY – A Lacey man was charged with dealing methamphetamine after his arrest in Toms River.

Jason Close, 41, of Lacey, was charged on February 11 with dealing out of his Forked River home.

Multiple police units worked together on surveillance of Close, leading to his arrest.

He had approximately 150 grams of meth on him, police said. A search of his home found marijuana, packaging material used in drug distribution, and about $780 in cash.

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Strike Force, Lacey Police Department Narcotics Unit, Lacey Police Detective Bureau, Brick Police Crime Reduction Unit, Toms River Police Department, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit contributed to the arrest.

His charges include Possession of More than Five Ounces of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute; Possession of More than Five Ounces of Methamphetamine; Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe; and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.

Meet The Mayor: Virtual Meeting Lacey Branch

LACEY – Join the Lacey Branch as they host a virtual Meet the Mayor with Lacey Mayor Peter Curatolo. During this live virtual Jersey Connect Meet event you will be able to ask questions directly to the mayor in an informal setting. Held virtually every

second Tuesday of the month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., the next one will held on March 9 Participants must register for this program in order to receive through email the virtual room link for this event. Register at theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

Pine Shores Announces New Art Class Schedule

MANAHAWKIN – Pine Shores Art Association continues the limited reopening of its Manahawkin studio, but new state and national virus constraints are directing some schedule changes to follow careful COVID-19 avoidance precautions.

In-person studio class sizes are limited to conform to safe social distancing. Virtual Zoom classes are live and include interaction with the nationally recognized instructors.

February 24, March 3: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in-person at Pine Shores studio: “Watercolor Crystals” with Mary Walker-Baptiste.

Non-member $95; Member $60.

March 4, 18, 25: 2 to 4:30 p.m. on Zoom: “Luminous Flowers in Watercolor” with Marie Natale. Non-member $165; Member $125.

March 10: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in-person at Pine Shores studio: “Exploring Seascapes in Oils” with Lisa Budd. Non-member $65;

Member $45.

March 17, 24: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in-person at Pine Shores studio: “Painting Clouds in Watercolor” with Tom Rutledge. Non-member $105; Member $75.

April 7, 14: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in-person at Pine Shores studio: “Drawing to Create Better Paintings” with Rose Sinatra. Non-member $95; Member $60.

April 21, 28: 12 to 3 p.m. in-person at Pine Shores studio: “Colors Express Meaning & Emotion” (working in a medium of your choice) with Andrea Sauchelli. Non-member $55; Member $35.

Registration for all Pine Shores programs, along with detailed class information and a material list, is found at pineshoresart association.org. If there are questions, or to sign up by sending a check, contact PSAA Registrar Jeanne Easton at 609-488-5838.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE NJ American Water Donates $41,000 To Families In Need

By Alyssa Riccardi CAMDEN – New Jersey American Water employees raised over $26,000 for eight United Way chapters as a result of their annual fundraising campaigns. In addition, the company donated $15,000, totaling over $41,000 to help people in need.

“We’ve all seen the devastating effects that COVID-19 is having in our local communities, and now more than ever, United Way needs our support,” said Cheryl Norton, president of New Jersey American Water. “Our employees have a long history of generously supporting United Way, and this year they really stepped up to make a positive impact.”

American Water holds its national United Way fundraising campaign every holiday season, where employees are encouraged to contribute - whether it’s financial donations or participating in virtual fundraising events.

Some past events America Water has held are a 5K Turkey Trot, an online auction, BINGO games, trivia games and other events that all go towards United Way. New Jersey American Water and its employees have raised nearly $200,000 for United Way within the past five years. Their annual campaign has been a tradition for over 15 years.

“Without our corporate partners, we would not be able to provide the support, resources, or programs to help Union County’s most vulnerable families,” said James Horne, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Union County. “Especially in these difficult times, we are extremely grateful to have the

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This year, New Jersey American Water employees donated to the following United Way chapters: Gloucester County, Greater Lehigh Valley, Greater Mercer County, Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, Greater Union County, Hunterdon County, Monmouth and Ocean Counties, and Northern New Jersey

Vaccination To Be Discussed Virtually

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Health Department will provide the latest information on vaccine efforts during a virtual town hall being held at 5:30 p.m. on February 22.

The town hall is being hosted by Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd). To register, visit kim.

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“My team and I have gotten a lot of questions from our neighbors across Burlington and Ocean Counties on when it will be their turn. I would encourage you to join our town halls and promise I will be working as hard as possible to provide our state every resource to get you vaccinated as quickly as we can,” Kim said.

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EXERCISE REGULARLY - Exercise increases endorphins, which relieve stress and boost your mood. You can even try small things that add more activity to your day, like skipping the elevator in favor of the stairs or taking a short, brisk walk.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Probiotics Make For Pretty Skin

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Radiant skin is something many people seek, and it’s a universal indicator of your true health status on the inside. Today’s focus is on the little microorganisms too small to see with the naked eye. Some are the good guys, some are the bad ones that lead to infection, inflammation and redness, itching and more!

When we hear the term probiotic, we immediately think of a dietary supplement that helps with digestion, constipation, diarrhea, reflux or belching. When the balance tilts between the good and bad bacteria, and the bad ones take up residence in your gut, it is termed dysbiosis. It leads to intestinal permeability such that food proteins from gluten and dairy suddenly leak out into your blood stream, triggering food sensitivities and digestive discomfort. As a result, autoimmune flare ups occur more frequently.

We never think of probiotics for our skin, or for that matter, our face! Staring today, think of probiotics (aka “gut bugs”) as friendly organisms that save your skin, reduce inflammation and redness, heal pimples and improve skin texture. The role of probiotics for skin health is emerging as one of the most valuable considerations, especially for immune driven skin conditions like rosacea, psoriasis and eczema.

People will buy, and try anything that sounds good, often spending a lot of money on external products. For example, special medicated cleansers, harsh exfoliating scrubs, drying masks, and all sorts of medications. Because we wear face masks nowadays due to COVID, more people are developing skin irritations, pustules and

pimples around the nose and mouth.

Driving out the pathogenic organisms, and adding more healthy probiotics to your diet can improve your skin, faster than anything you apply to your face. While topical products are good, they are only temporary.

There are three important strains that support gut health, as well as skin health: 1. Lactobacillus plantarum - Helps with skin hydration and protection from UV light.

2. Lactobacillus Reuteri - Studies have shown that this strain is a very strong anti-inflammatory and able to reduce levels of TNF, helping with rosacea and acne.

3. Lactobacillus Rhamnosus - One of the most widely used probiotic strains, this positively alters gene expression to improve insulin signaling, and this improves acne and autoimmune skin disorders.

If you spend a little time reviewing the scientific literature and reading about it, you’ll soon agree that therapy with probiotics holds great potential the treatment of various stubborn skin diseases including, but not limited to, eczema, atopic dermatitis, allergic skin reactions, rosacea, sun damage and wounds in general. If you’d like to read the longer version of this article, and find out more about these probiotic strains (all available at health food stores), sign up for my weekly newsletter at suzycohen.com One last thought, if you’re thinking about eating yogurt to replenish your microflora, don’t bother. Those advertised “live, active cultures” that you see on the tub of your favorite brand are heat-treated, and processed.

At that point, they are no longer useful or viable, so they won’t treat any kind of skin condition.

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Community Foundation Of South Jersey Welcomes New Board Member

OCEAN COUNTY - The Community Foundation of South Jersey (CFSJ) is pleased to announce the addition of Lori A. Pepenella, CDME to the CFSJ Governing Board.

Lori Pepenella offers over 13 years of experience in nonprofit development and mar-

keting in Ocean County. She has worked as Chief Executive Officer of the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce since 2016 but began her focus on nonprofit development at United Way in 2007.

Lori was the first woman in New Jersey to achieve Destination Management Executive

Certification through Purdue University and works with colleagues statewide to advance small business and community efforts. Throughout her time in Ocean County, Lori has served in various leadership roles and received honors and recognition for her work and commitment.

“South Jersey is extraordinary and has a special place in my heart, and I am extremely honored and excited to join the CFSJ Governing Board,” said Lori A. Pepenella.

“I look forward to helping my board member colleagues and the Community Foundation of South Jersey as a whole accomplish their mission of harnessing philanthropy to make an equitable and positive change throughout our community.”

The Community Foundation of South Jersey (CFSJ) envisions an eight-county region thriving where all neighbors aspire, succeed, participate, and give. The vision is realized as CFSJ inspires generosity, manages and deploys permanent charitable assets, and exercises collaborative leadership to create a more equitable region.

“We are excited to welcome such a great individual like Lori to the Community Foundation of South Jersey’s Governing Board,” said CFSJ Board President Joe Tredinnick.

“Lori’s relationships throughout Ocean County and an understanding of regional assets and opportunities amplifies the Community Foundation’s impact,” added Executive Director Andy Fraizer.

Other members of the Governing Board are President Joseph Tredinnick (Market President, Republic Bank), Vice President Kyle Ruffin (Founder, K Ruffin & Associates), Treasurer Justin Van Fleet (Partner, Friedman LLC), Secretary T. Christian Rollins (Chief Development Officer, Samaritan), Joseph C. Atkinson (Principal, PwC LLP), Hon. Raymond A. Batten (Retired) (Of Counsel, Archer), John Connell, Esq. (Partner, Archer), Hon. Alisa Cooper (Commissioner, NJ Casino Control Commission), Lois Greco (Grants & Program Officer, Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities), Wanda Hardy (Managing Principal, WP Hardy Consulting), Mark S. Hodges (Strategic Planning, Quality Management & Organizational Development Consultant), Joseph E. Murphy, Esq. (Certified Ethics and Compliance Professional), Richelle Todd-Yamoah (Vice President of Programs and Operations, Pascale Sykes Foundation), Anne Marie Liotta (US Wealth Strategist, Cohn Financial Group), and Valeria Galarza (Principal Consultant, ALTA Impact Partners).

Crisis Hotline Volunteers Needed JERSEY SHORE – Crisis Hotline volunteers needed for CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth Counties’ training beginning March 17, once a week for 12 weeks from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Training will be held virtually. CONTACT is a 24-hour crisis intervention hotline that also provides information & referral to community resources. All calls are free, confidential and anonymous. Training is free.

Become a voice to those in distress. Make a difference in your community! For additional information and registration, call 732-240-6104.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE BlueClaws Announces Virtual Job Fair

By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – This year, the annual BlueClaws Job Fair will be held virtually.

Seasonal and gameday positions are now open and those interested can apply through February 19.

Interviews will be held online with job applicants between February 22 and 27.

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The following positions are available: ticket takers, security, parking attendants, housekeeping personnel, concessions cashiers, bartenders, line cooks, stand cooks, beer vendors, merchandise associates, kids zone attendants, production (camera operators, line score operators, official scorer, gameday starts stringer, show control, instant replay)

and promotions (mascot, in-game entertainment).

When applying, applicants are asked to select the top three positions in which they’d be interested in working.

“In many ways, our gameday staff serves as the lifeblood of our entire operation,” said BlueClaws Team President Joe Ricciutti.

“They play such a vital role and we look forward to welcoming in new members of the

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All positions pay $12 per hour and are parttime. Positions run throughout the baseball season and a full schedule will be available at a later date. Job applicants must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays depending on the schedule.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Reminder: Clear Snow Around Mailboxes And Walkways For Postal Services

By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – With snows storms in full effect this winter season, postal officials are asking residents to clear of snow and ice from mailboxes, steps and sidewalks to allow the safest, most efficient delivery service possible.

The Postal Service have stated these actions one can take to help carriers fulfill a safe delivery: • Clear enough snow from curbside boxes to allow mail trucks to approach the box, deliver the mail and to drive away from the box without danger of the need for backing.

• Walkways should be cleared of snow and

Program Will Address Planning For Alzheimer’s Care

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library will facilitate a virtual presentation regarding practical, therapeutic and care-related planning on behalf of those with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, on March 10 at 3 p.m.

“Legal, Financial and Ethical Care Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias” is open to all who register by March 9. Registrants will receive a link to the Zoom discussion via email.

Leading the discussion will be Program Coordinator Nicolette Vasco and Director of Programs and Services Robyn Kohn, of the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter; and elder care attorney Melissa Abu-Adas, Esq. A question-and-answer session will follow the program. Topics include: Legal and medical instructions and advanced directives, legal declarations (guardianship and conservatorship) and documentation, the role of legal advisors, and how to access their services.

Financial instructions, directives, documentations, means of paying for long term care, the role of financial advisors, and how to access their services.

Ethical issues surrounding decision making for care, including truth in diagnosis, therapeutic goals and aggressive care, legal capacity, personhood and autonomy.

Registration is required for this free virtual program. Register at theoceancounty library.org/events.

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ice and allow enough traction to avoid slips, trips or falls.

• Steps should also be kept clear of ice and snow and in good repair so as not to cause injury to the letter carriers or others who visit the customer’s home.

• Overhangs should be clear and free of snow and ice to avoid injury.

Roadside mailboxes also should be cleared of snow and ice to allow carriers to get in and out without leaving the vehicle or backing up.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of FEB 20 - FEB 26

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): ”The more the merrier” might be your Valentine’s Day motto. You may feel more fulfilled if you are surrounded by family and friends who share cheerful memories. Focus on fact-checking fantasies in the week ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): It feels good having fun after you’ve accomplished tasks. If you follow through faithfully with your duties, you might receive appreciative comments from others and feel positive about yourself in the upcoming week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your enthusiasm and imagination allow you to tackle several tasks at once and still have room for more. You may imagine that a friend is romantically attracted to you in the week ahead, but common sense prevails.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Flowers and boxes of chocolates don’t change the way you feel.

If someone forgets to give you a remembrance on Valentine’s Day, you might take matters into your own hands and show your affection in other ways.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A mistake might happen if you rush through something quickly.

Although you may feel forced to deal with things you’d prefer to ignore, you may have plenty of time to escape into daydreams and enjoy yourself as the week progresses.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A tiny bit of sentiment goes a long way on this day meant for lovers. You and a special someone could memorialize your affection with the tiniest things. A social activity could be prominent in your weekly schedule.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Be someone’s virtual valentine. Hearing from an old acquaintance could give you a chance to reminisce about the good old days. You may become restless to try new things and break away from routines in the coming week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Valentine’s Day treats don’t need to come wrapped up with a bow.

You and a special someone can share a casual walk or a home-cooked meal to celebrate togetherness.

Enjoy the unconventional in the week ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Decide your fate. Your good judgment comes into play when you must discuss serious matters with a partner. In the week to come, you may become a champion of teamwork, fair play and physical labor.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The traditional Valentine’s Day card or box of chocolates is enough to honor the designated holiday. Don’t feel guilty about spending extra dollars on entertainment or a hobby in the week to come. You deserve it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Enjoy being the apple of someone’s eye on this day designed for lovers. You may feel as if you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place now, but in the week to come you might have time to display romantic feelings.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Perhaps you could be a better listener. A situation may force you to determine who is telling the truth and who could be deliberately vague and misleading. In the upcoming week, be in the right place at the right time.

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