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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Not to lean too heavily on the spor ts metaphors, but the Field of Dreams is rounding third and heading for home.

The Field of Dreams will be a 3-acre park on North Bay Avenue, next to the police sta-

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─Photo by Chris Lundy local sculptor Brian Hanlon, marks the location of the future Field of tion and across from Bey Lea Golf Course.

It will be a state-ofthe-art, all-inclusive facility with a playground, quiet corner, baseball field, walking path with rehabilitative stations, a temperat u re- cont rolled pavilion, complimentary snack shack,

and courts for basketball, bocce and shuff le board. There will also be events, and organized leagues for special needs baseball and basketball Councilman Terrence Turnbach announced that $400,000 is in the proposed state budget for Field of Dreams.

He encouraged local legislators to advocate for it so that this funding stays in the budget.

He thanked Gov. Phil Murphy “for hearing us. This is going to be a landmark for our state.”

T hat f ig u re was (Field - See Page 4)

Is Ocean County A Hot Spot For Winning Lottery Tickets?

By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – Over the past month, resident s i n Ocea n County have been winning big when it comes to the New Jersey Lottery.

Drawings for the Powerball and Mega Millions reached extreme

highs: the Powerball reaching $731.1 million on January 21 and the Mega Millions reaching $1 billion, being the second-largest Mega Millions jackpot in history.

Here at Jersey Shore Online, we’ve reported several winnings in the

last month. Approximately 10 winners in the past several weeks, totaling to almost $2.5 million. The luckiest winner was the recent Mega Millions Jackpot winner from the January 22 drawing.

The win ning ticket was purchased in Brick

Township and won the second-tier prize of $1 million.

When asked ‘what would you do if you won the lottery?’, many Ocean County residents surprisingly had similar answers. Many said the first thing they would do is move out

of Ocean County or use the money to go on vacation.

“I play with the hopes of winning. I will help people who need help, with all that money I don’t have a care in the world for myself it would be for everyone (Lottery - See Page 12)

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Toms River North Alum Nominated For Nobel Peace Prize

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – High School North alum Maria Ressa has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.

Ressa, who is the co-founder and CEO of investigative news site Rappler, was nominated

by Norwegian labor leader Jonas Gahr Støre.

“Prior to founding Rappler in 2012,” Støre said, “[Ressa] worked for CNN in Asia, where she specifically reports on terrorist networks.

In recent years, Ressa has been harassed, persecuted, and arrested numerous times - due to her coverage of corruption … Ressa has for years lived with death threats and harassment on social media. She is thus both a symbol and a representative of thousands of journalists around the world.”

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Students Divided Over 2 Kinds Of Desk Barriers

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – As elementary students returned to in-person instruction, they found plastic dividers on their desks designed to slow the spread of COVID-19.

However, through the internet and people talking, parents learned that some schools got fully clear barriers while some had barriers that were solid white on the sides.

The ones that were white on the sides cut off the peripheral vision of students and are great for keeping kids from cheating, but are basically like “horse blinders,” said Rob Wunderlich of Pine Beach. His daughter’s school, Pine Beach Elementary, which is part of the Toms River Regional School District, received the white barriers that have a clear front.

“They can’t even see the board,” he said.

(Barriers - See Page 2)

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Continued From Page 1 “What they’re telling us is that if a room has enough space for social distancing, there won’t be any dividers,” he said. However, when 80% of families selected to return to in-person education, there’s no way that they could have enough room for social distancing.

Kindergarten through 5th grade students returned March 1 and grades 6-12 will return March 15. In-school classes will be Mond ay th roug h T hu rsd ay.

Friday will be virtual for all students.

Some children are still 100% virtual.

Parents on social media pointed out the discrepancy between the dividers, and commented that some schools got better treatment. Others complained that the dividers won’t do their job unless the student is hunched over their desk.

Kids who have been struggling emotionally and mentally due to being isolated will return to this, and still feel isolated, said Wunderlich, who said he works in the mental health field.

“It seems like the district scrambled and bought what they could find and afford,” he said.

The clear barriers were ordered before the district surveyed the parents about whether their kids were returning to classrooms. Once that questionnaire

came in with 80% of students being in-person (with some classrooms being 100%), the dividers needed to be ordered, according to a message from interim Superintendent Thomas Gialanella.

“While many districts are not providing such barriers, we felt that this a dd it ion al laye r of prot e ct ion wa s warranted to assist in areas where we can not maintain social distancing,” Gialanella said.

District officials were unhappy that there was a limited selection of dividers available for the district to buy. The decision came down to such things as student heights, cleaning, and versatility.

Initially, 1,000 barriers were bought, the district reported. After the parents made their decisions, and 80% were com i ng back , a n add it ional 13,0 0 0 were bought.

The fully clear barrier will be used in three schools with high levels of in-person learning. They noted that this device is not perfect; there are glare and durability issues. That’s why they made a larger purchase of the white-sided barriers.

Both barriers are currently being used in other school districts, Gialanella said.

The district urged parents not to buy dividers for their children, as they need to be approved for classroom use.

─Photo courtesy TR: Our Children Deserve Better Facebook page These white-sided barriers are clear at the front, and represent a majority of the district’s barriers.

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Continued From Page 1 timated by Christian Kane. He’s the driving force behind the project, but he would say he’s “just a dad trying to do this for others.”

In 2012, Kane was in a car accident with his son, Gavin, who was just 19 months old. Gavin suffered a traumatic brain injury that impacted his ability to walk and talk. Because of this, the Kanes learned first-hand that there are minimal facilities for children with disabilities.

Often, if a park does have something for kids with special needs, they are apart from the other amenities of the park. The family envisioned a setting where kids of all ability levels can play together.

The $400,000 figure represents what was lost from COVID-19. Fundraisers have tanked during the pandemic. There are fewer expendable dollars to go to charity. Businesses that would normally donate their time and resources had to take paying work instead.

“That’s how life is,” Kane said. “Believe me, I know how life is.”

He was extremely thankful to have the opportunity to plead his case to the governor’s chief of staff.

“It’s just amazing that he heard our story from little old Toms River,” said Christian Kane Currently, the site is being prepped for

construction, he said. The infrastructure and utilities are being installed. Driving on North Bay Avenue, across from the golf course, you can see that the land is cleared. He expects the construction to wrap up in August and the grand opening to be October 2.

Also last month, the Field of Dreams received a $20,800.00 Quality of Life grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, which will go toward two zip lines for the inclusive playground.

“We could not be more grateful to receive this generous grant that further proves inclusion matters,” the foundation said.

Tom Kelaher Community Garden Former Mayor Thomas Kelaher passed away recently. He had been instrumental in shepherding the Field of Dreams and remained an active cheerleader for the project.

“Although Tom will not be able to be there physically, we are deeply comforted in the thought that his spirit will remain there every day. To acknowledge his memory and display our thanks for all he had done for the Field of Dreams, we are creating the Tom Kelaher Community Garden,” the group said.

Donations can be made on the group’s website: tomsriverfieldofdreams.com/ p r o d u c t /d o n a t i o n - i n - m a y o r - k e l a hers-name/

─Photo courtesy Field of Dreams Former Mayor Thomas Kelaher looks over the property that will become the Field of Dreams. A garden will be built there in his memory.

Antiques, Crafts, And Collectibles Faire

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Historical Society is partnering with the Toms River South History Club to hold their 34th Annual Antiques, Crafts, and Collectibles Faire in the Toms River High School South Cafetorium. This two-day Faire will take place on May 15 and 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There will be over 50 tables of antiques, crafts, and collectibles, plus NJ history books, baked goods, local historical societies’ exhibits, local artist exhibits, children’s entertainment, history reenactors, music, food & drink, 50/50, and more.

Admission is $2 each day for people 18 and over. Masks are required.

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Spotlight On Government Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Special Session On COVID Financial Relief Needed CAPITOL COMMENTS

letter to Governor Murphy explains the dire need for financial assistance for small business owners and those on unemployment.

10th Legislative District “There’s no doubt that we will see the economic Senator Jim Holzapfel • Assemblyman Greg McGuckin • Assemblyman Dave Wolfe fallout from the Governor’s extended shutdowns and TRENTON − New Jersey Republican paralyzing executive orders,” said Senator lawmakers including Senator Jim Holz- Holzapfel. “We need to convene a special apfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin session of the legislature in order to adand John Catalano (all R-10th) have signed dress the looming issues that the Governor onto a letter requesting a special session to continues to ignore. Small business owners combat the economic devastation caused don’t have the luxury of waiting for the by the across the board shutdowns and Governor’s budget plans for 2022. We must restrictions related to the pandemic. The provide relief for our residents now, before

any more damage is done.”

The letter from Senate and Assembly Republicans states that a tax increase on employers scheduled to go into effect July 1 threatens small business, non-profits and their employees. In addition, billions of dollars in extra funds will be available from the collection of sales, income and corporate taxes that the legislators believe should be designated to address the economic issues facing the State.

“For months, our Governor has been sitting on hundreds of millions of dollars of funding our federal government provided from the CARES ACT,” added Assemblyman McGuckin. “Local businesses deserve this funding to recover from losses due to

extended shutdowns and purchases made to comply with sanitation orders. The survival of our Main Streets and the people who work in small mom and pop shops is on the line.”

In closing, the letter calls on Governor Murphy to end his reign of indecision and devise a plan that will distribute funds to those in need and pass crucial legislation to help small businesses and nonprofits.

“Delaying these talks will only continue the suffering for our residents,” continued Assemblyman Catalano. “We are asking the Governor to act immediately to support the passage of bipartisan legislation, create a plan to distribute funds and work together to prevent future tax increases.”

Report Reveals Truth About Saudi Arabian Murder Of American Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez

NEWARK – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement in reaction to the Biden administration’s publication of a U.S. intelligence

report on Saudi Arabia’s assassi nation of Saudi journalist and Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi: “Today the United States gover nment f inally acknowledged what the rest of the world has already known: Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman personally approved the operation in which Saudi assassins brutally kidnapped, dismembered, and murdered journalist and American resident Jamal

Khashoggi.

“By ending Donald Trump’s cover up of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, President Biden has demonstrated his commitment to transparency and compliance with law. This was the only appropriate first step, and I’m pleased that the Biden administration has taken it. At the same time, I am hopeful it is only a first step and that the administration plans to take concrete measures holding Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman personally responsible for his role in this heinous crime.

“That President Trump refused to disclose

this information for years and even went so far as to defend the heinous actions of a foreign leader over the integrity of his own intelligence agencies will be one of the many stains on his tenure.

“The United States must send a clear signal to our allies and adversaries alike that fundamental values, including respect for basic human rights and human dignity, drive U.S. foreign policy. We must also ensure that there are real consequences for individuals like MBS; if not, autocrats around the world will get the message that impunity is the rule.”

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F eatured L etter Teachers Are Not The Enemy Teachers used to be respected, appreciated and seen as a positive aspect in students’ lives.

We were a nd st ill a re pa rents’ pa r t ners i n education. Our focus and passion is to teach our children - your children - to love to learn.

Now, we are seen as the enemy by many, but thankfully not all.

We’re still the same teachers from February 2020. Please understand this is not easy for us either. We miss those special things that made school special, we have drawers full of t-shirts for those special days that aren’t touched this year. We miss parties and celebrations; 100th Day, Pi Day and all these activities that made special memories for not only the kids but for us too.

We understand the diff iculties parents are exper ienci ng juggli ng work and education, many teachers have their own children and are experiencing this too. We get it and it’s not easy or fair. The reality is no one has experienced this type of situation and there’s no road map to fix it.

Let’s keep in mind the important thing here: it’s the students. They feed off our behaviors and reactions. They need all of us to be as positive as we can, even when it’s hard and we’re fr ustrated and tired. They need us to say it will be ok, even though we don’t know when or how. We all want February 2020 to come back and it will. Let’s remember we’re partners not adversaries.

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Letters To The Editor New “For The People Act” Would Weaken Lobbyists For generations, we’ve been told that money is power. It’s an axiom that cont i nues to d r ive ou r politics. Despite bei ng able to vote for our elected officials, once they reach p u bl i c of f i c e , t h e y’r e all too often swayed by lobbyists and big money interests. Instead of representing the people, lawmakers spend the majority of their time fundraising, relying on large donors and holding cour t with corporations.

That can change, but only if Congress passes the For the People Act. The For the People Act is a bold anti-corruption a nd democracy refor m bill that would strengthen our democracy by reducing the inf luence of big money i n ou r polit ics.

It would enact limits on donations from lobbyists and increase the power of campaign contributions from everyday Americans by creating a small-dollar donor matching program.

These changes would open up new opportunities for different kinds of candidates to run for office -- candidates that come directly from our communities and understand the problems we face. Instead of being beholden to the donors and lobbyists with the fat test wallets, ou r elected officials will be working for the people.

Wit hout t h is t y pe of bold democracy reform, our political system will never be truly democratic or f ully represent at ive and our government will continue to work only for the privileged few. It’s past time to build a better system for all Americans - which is why I’m urging Congress to pass the For the People Act. Jeff Mende Howell

This Is Who We Are

After the riots on the Capitol Building, people said “This is not who we are.”

After protesters set fire to a police station we said “This is not who we are.”

I would argue the opposite.

We executed Native Americans and drove them from their land. We put Japanese Americans in concentration camps around World War II. Over the course of 40 years, from 1932 to 1972, black men were experimented on with the Tuskegee Study, where the government refused to treat them for syphilis because they wanted to see what would happen and black lives were expendable. This happened during my lifetime, and probably yours, too. It only stopped when it got leaked to the press.

I use “we” a little carelessly. I didn’t have anything to do with these things, and neither did you. But somebody did. This is who they are.

There have always been Americans like this. There always will be. But we need to take the blinders off and realize that they exist or else we’ll never be able to fight them. And we’ll never be able to prevent the next one.

Howard Cumming Manchester

Bacchione Is A 2nd Amendment Protector John Bacchione stands for the Second Amendment and will be a GREAT County Commissioner.

Berkeley Township Councilman John Bacchione is running for Ocean County Commissioner - and he has my full support.

Everyone has their issues they vote for, for me, as a law-abiding gun owner living in New Jersey, protecting the Second Amendment is one of my core issues.

With Democrats taking control in Washington and the New Jersey Democrats in Trenton

ruling virtually unchecked, law-abiding gun owners need to take their votes on a local level very seriously. Councilman Bacchione has openly voted to preserve the rights of law-abiding gun owners, like myself. The Councilman voted for a resolution in Berkeley that respectfully recognizes the Second Amendment rights of gun owners.

The Second Amendment provides law-abiding citizens the ability to protect themselves and their families as well as lawfully use their firearm(s) for hunting and recreation. I am a responsible gun owner who respects and follows the laws. I would like to thank Councilman Bacchione and his colleagues in Berkeley for protecting the Second Amendment and the people who respectfully and lawfully exercise their constitutional right.

I am supporting Republican John Bacchione for Ocean County Commissioner. I urge all Republicans, like me, to support his candidacy and help protect the Second Amendment in Ocean County.

Gary Chrzan Bayville Proud NRA Member

Bacchione Should Be Our Next Commissioner John Bacchione is the true conservative choice for Ocean County Republican voters for Ocean County Commissioner, formerly Freeholder.

John Bacchione, a Berkeley Township Councilman, has a proven conservative track record. In the face of the Murphy’s leftist agenda, Councilman Bacchione has stood for conservative principles. While Phil Murphy says New Jersey is a Sanctuary State, Councilman Bacchione voted with his Governing Body to declare in one voice that Berkeley Township will NEVER become a Sanctuary City. While Phil Murphy and Trenton Democrats want to squash the 2nd Amendment rights of all New Jersey resi-

dents, Councilman Bacchione has stood up for the rights of lawful gun owners.

Financially, as Trenton Democrats have driven the state’s finances into the ground, Councilman Bacchione helped lead our town to having the 2nd lowest overall property taxes in the county!

This is not by accident. When you have fiscally-conservative policies, you provide taxpayers with affordable government. Ocean County has some of the lowest property taxes in the state. Electing conservative Republicans like John Bacchione for Ocean County Commissioner is how you keep it that way.

Ocean County Republican County Council voters will be going to the polls on March 10th to vote for our next Ocean County Commissioner. I am encouraging voters to check the record of Councilman Bacchione. After you do, the choice is clear.

Vote conservative Republican John Bacchione for Ocean County Commissioner.

James Blavat Berkeley

An Idea For Homeless Housing

Regarding the homeless population in Ocean County and Ocean County being the only county without a homeless shelter, how about using the over one million dollar acreage in Barnegat that the County bought several years ago to use as another animal shelter (which we don’t need)?

There is a nice house on the property and could probably renovate the inside runs easily to accommodate this population.

It has been sitting there empty and unused (except for a brief use during Sandy) since they bought it. It is unbelievable that we have such a large population of homeless people in this day and age.

Victoria Matluk Manchester

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Photo Of The Week

─Photo by Daniel J. Slipp A beautiful Snowy Owl seen at the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge.

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Continued From Page 1 Ressa was the class president at High School North for three years. She performed as a member of the chorus, orchestra, and theatre clubs, played basketball and softball. She was also voted “most likely to succeed” and graduated from North in 1982.

“She did succeed in a big way by representing the values of truth in journalism in a democracy on the world stage,” said former classmate and fellow HSN ‘82 grad Shelly Bromberg.

Ressa recently spoke with High School North Principal Ed Keller about the nomination and how her Toms River roots have shaped her career path.

“I was an immigrant kid,” Ressa said. “Toms River and Toms River North shaped me as the person I would become. It was a path to acceptance.

“My teachers and my AP classes helped me get to Princeton. They helped my dreams come true.”

Keller said Ressa had a particular fondness

Maria Ressa

for her former HSN orchestra director.

“My orchestra director, Don Spaulding opened the world to me.”

In an award-winning documentary on Ressa called A Thousand Cuts, she visits High School North from the Phillipines to play the violin in a memorial concert for Spaulding.

“Toms River North is my roots,” Ressa said.

“It was such a pivotal time in my life. I learned to be comfortable with who I was.”

Not only has Ressa been nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, she’s also been included in Time’s Person of the Year issue alongside a group of fellow journalists in 2018.

Keller wants to nominate Ressa for the district’s Hall of Fame. He also plans to name the newly-renovated HSN auditorium after her completed in September.

“We are very proud of Maria’s accomplishments as well as her life’s work in helping others,” said Keller. This is a wonderful example for all of our current students, that anything is possible with hard work and determination.

It is inspirational to think that someone who walked the same hallways was able to make a difference on the world stage.”

─Photo courtesy Toms River Schools

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TOMS RIVER – The Extended-Day Covid Relief program at Cedar Grove Elementary School served about 50 students this past fall, providing reading and ELA interventions to students most impacted by the lack of in-person instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program, funded by the United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, was a success. So much so, UWMOC is funding another cycle.

Cedar Grove will host the program again this spring, thanks to $5,000 in grant funding from the local nonprofit.

“The Extended-Day Covid-Relief program at Cedar Grove Elementary School has had a profound impact on our students as well as our parents,” said Superintendent Thomas Gialanella. “We are extremely grateful to the United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties for funding another cycle; the program this past fall proved to be a tremendous success,

and has provided a model for our entire district when it comes to confronting the learning losses caused by this pandemic.”

Principal Stacey Monetti leads the program with organizational support from Supervisor of Instruction Thomas Lanza. A team of dedicated staff members from CGE and other district elementary schools provides the in-person instruction to students after school.

“The most common feedback we received from both students and parents after the fall program was, ‘I wish it wasn’t over,’” said Monetti. “Now, thanks to UWMOC, it isn’t!

We’re very excited for the opportunity to host this program again.”

Monetti and her team plan to recruit and impact even more students this time around. The instructional portion of the program will run April 1 through May 31, with March utilized for contacting parents, enrolling students, and training teachers.

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Continued From Page 1 else. But I definitely would travel, see all the places I want to see, hopefully without COVID-19 restrictions,” Sue Nodes from Toms River said.

“I’ve never won the lottery before but if I did, I would take my family and friends on a beautiful well-deserved vacation. When I return home, I would make sure my whole

family was set up to live a comfortable worry-free life,” Lisa Matesic said.

Some residents said they would like the donate their winnings to charities.

“I’d finish my house and donate to charity,” Donna Wells Peters said.

“Pay off my mortgage, donate to family and friends and many charities,” Cheryl Skolski Mattila Certosimo from Manahawkin said.

One resident even discussed how he won

the lottery years ago. “I actually did win lotto like thirty years ago. $1,000! 5/6 numbers.... hope that wasn’t my last win,” Alberto Gancitano said.

So, what is making Ocean County such a lucky spot for winning lottery tickets? Is it just pure luck or is there more to it?

Missy Gillespie from the New Jersey Lottery explained how it really is just the luck of the draw.

“While we are living in challenging times,

we hope that the Lottery has provided all players with inexpensive entertainment.

For only a few dollars players can get in the game and dream. This year has proven to be extremely lucky for New Jersey lottery players. We get winners all the time, from all over the state, including the two recent Powerball jackpots, the winner of $23.2 million in Passaic County and another of $33.2 million in Morris County a week apart from each other. The Passaic County win also included a second-tier prize of $1 million at the same store. Some called that lightning striking twice,” Gillespie said.

Although the odds of winning do not matter when it comes to geography, there are more people and more businesses in some areas of New Jersey which means more possible sites for Lottery retailers and a larger pool of potential Lottery players.

“The number of people playing does not change the odds, but the more people that are playing in a given area, the more opportunities for one of them to have a winning ticket,” Missy said.

According to NJ Lottery, January 2021 players benefitted from a record Jersey Cash 5 jackpot, back-to-back jackpot Powerball weekends, and some CASH4LIFE prizes resulting in 18 new millionaires in the Garden State. Winners took home prizes from $1 million to $33.2 million, with one of the winners being from Ocean County.

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Around The Jersey Shore Six Flags Announces Wage Increase

By Alyssa Riccardi JACKSON – Six Flags Great Adventure, Wild Safari, and Hurricane Harbor recently announced that for the 2021 season many positions will have wages increased. The park also announced dates for guest reservations.

“Many positions will now pay $15 per hour, which is a $4 per hour increase, and leadership positions will pay even more.

We want to recruit team members who will maintain our high standards of safety and guest service, and it’s crucial that we offer competitive wages to attract and retain these top employees,” Park President John Winkler said. “This wage increase is a demonstration of our commitment to being the employer of choice for central New Jersey.”

New Jersey recently increased the mini-

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While some Six Flags positions will start at $15 per hour, they will also offer additional earning potential during certain shifts. Food and beverage operations, custodial services, security, shuttle drivers, and lifeguards will see the most significant wage increase.

“It’s a common misconception that we employ mostly teens. We offer incredible growth opportunities for all ages in careers from A to Z, aquatics to zoology,” Human Resources Director Brad McClain said.

The parks employ team members as young as 14, and adults of all ages. “Teachers and second-wage earners enjoy our flexibility.

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This restocking fee is very common, however, feel free to negotiate that percentage. Remember, the hearing care professional is spending time with you and should be compensated for his/ her time.

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initial first fit. More often than not, the new hearing aid user is set between 80-85% of predicted prescription for the patients hearing loss. It will usually require at least two additional follow up visits to reach close to 100%. The more “time” the hearing care professional wants to spend with you, the greater the chances of a successful experience.

In my opinion, I believe all potential hearing aid patients need a minimum of 45 days to acclimate to wearing hearing aids and at least two follow up visits need to occur after the initial fitting.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

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Millions of people around the world are opting for the COVID-19 vaccine, and pharmacists are the front line healtth professionals that see people coming in and asking for help. So, today, I’d like to offer tips and remedies in regards to this. I’d like to make one thing clear, this article is not a statement about whether you should receive the vaccine, or not.

That is entirely up to you. Speak to your practitioner about what is right for you.

My article is intended to help those of you who do opt to get it, and then suffer with post-vaccination discomfort. Here’s what you can do to help yourself: Make sure they inject it properly.

You’ve probably seen people on TV getting vaccinated, but if the skin is pinched as the needle is injected, it could cause the vaccine to get placed into the fatty tissue right underneath your skin, instead of the muscle where it’s supposed to be. In other words, they don’t need to be pinching your deltoid muscle.

Pain at the site of injection. This is a very common occurrence. If you have ever received a shot in your arm, you already know how the surrounding muscles feels sore for up to a week. The reaction may be immediate, or slightly delayed. If it is pinkish-red, you can apply some hydrocortisone to the area to help reduce that.

Some experts suggest an antihistamine if the redness and heat is too much, in which case, something like Benadryl or Claritin.

You may take over-the-counter (OTC)

analgesics such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil) if you need to. There are some subtle differences between those two medications that you should be aware of. Please be sure to read the precautions for each medication to know which is right for you. These medications are useful to relieve minor aches and pains. Currently, it is advised not to take them in advance of the shot, as doing so may impact your immune system response to the vaccine.

Swelling at the site of injection. The fastest remedy for this is to put a cold pack on your arm for about 5-10 minutes.

You can repeat the application every few hours. Another trick is to try a warm compress (i.e., soak a towel in very warm water, and wring it out). You could even alternate with an ice pack and then a warm compress. OTC analgesics like those listed above could be handy for this problem as well.

Pain and aches or fever. In most cases, mild discomfort in the body, or fever is quite normal. You may take OTC analgesics such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen to reduce the aches/pain and fever. If it’s mild, give yourself a sponge bath with lukewarm water and Epsom salts. Get into bed with lighter pajamas and drink plenty of cool water.

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TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College’s Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts is pleased to present Temple Grandin, Ph.D., on March 13 at 7 p.m. This virtual event is $13.50 plus $1.50 ticket fee, and pre-registration is required at grunincenter.org/event/virtual-temple-grandin.

Dr. Grandin will discuss her experience with autism spectrum disorders and her professional career. She will speak about how to nurture and turn talents and special interests into paid work, through jobs that are particularly well-suited to individuals on the autism spectrum. She will provide first-hand accounts of advice and expe-

rience from individuals who have found success in such careers.

As an autistic child, Grandin underwent hours of intensive therapies to help her learn to speak - at age two, she still could not talk and had all the signs of severe autism. She was inspired by her high school science teacher and an aunt who owned a ranch in Arizona to pursue a career as a scientist and livestock equipment designer.

Grandin earned her B.A. at Franklin Pierce College in 1970 and worked as Livestock Editor for the Arizona Farmer Ranchman and for Corral Industries on equipment design after graduation. In 1975 she earned her M.S. in Animal Science at Arizona State University for her work on the behavior of cattle in different squeeze chutes. Dr. Grandin was awarded her Ph.D. in Animal Science from the University of Illinois in 1989 and is currently a professor at Colorado State University, where she teaches courses on livestock handling and facility design.

She has been published in several hundred industry publications and her book, “Animals in Translation” was a New York Times best seller. Her book, “Livestock Handling and Transport,” was published in 2014 and is in its fourth printing. Other popular books authored by Grandin are “Thinking in Pictures,” “Emergence Labeled Autistic,” “Animals Make us Human,” “Improving Animal Welfare: A Practical Approach,” “The Way I See It” and “The Autistic Brain.” She also has a popular TED Talk, ted.com/talks/ temple_ grandin_the_world_needs_all_ kinds_of _minds.

Claire Danes starred in a 2010 HBO movie inspired by Grandin’s early life and career with the livestock industry.

The movie received seven Emmy awards, a Golden Globe and a Peabody Award.

In 2016, Grandin was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Grandin has received numerous awards including the Meritorious Achievement Award from the Livestock Conservation Institute, and Time magazine’s 2010 “Most Influential People in the World.”

She was named a Distinguished Alumni at Franklin Pierce College and received an honorary doctorate from McGill University, University of Illinois, Texas A&M, Carnegie Mellon University and Duke University.

This event is made possible, in part, by the Blauvelt Speaker Series, which funded in part by the generosity of the late Bradford Thomas & Eleanor G. Blauvelt and The Wintrode Family Foundation.

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By Bob Vosseller ATLANTIC CITY – It’s gone in a puff of dust. The tower above Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino is no more. It was demolished with the aid of around 3,000 sticks of dynamite on February 17.

It’s been 30 years since its opening day and five years since it was bought by billionaire Carl Icahn through a bankruptcy sale. After decades of history, the site that was one of the first three casinos owned by former President Donald Trump is just rubble.

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signaled the end of that ownership.

At first, the casino was very successful and even attracted celebrities such as Don Johnson and Sean Penn and some high-profile entertainment acts including Madonna and Barbara Streisand.

That was a different era however and by the time it closed it was said to be the city’s worst performing casino attractions. The rubble left behind after today’s implosion is all that is left.

Atlantic City’s Mayor Marty Small referred to the implosion event as being “exciting.” He previously proposed using the demolition as an auction. The proceeds of that would go to charity but his idea was shut down for safety and liability reasons

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Local Man Sentenced In Drunk Driving Death

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A Jackson resident was sentenced to five years in prison for the drunk driving death of a Toms River man.

Douglas Thompson, 56, of Jackson, was sentenced to five years in state prison.

He will have to serve at least 85% of this sentence before being considered for

parole, as part of the No Early Release Act. His driving privileges will be suspended for life.

Thompson’s blood alcohol content was more than twice the legal limit when he was involved in a crash on October 15, 2019 that killed Thomas Marciano, 65, of Toms River.

Marciano was stopped behind a vehicle

making a left turn when his vehicle was struck by Thompson’s. They were at the intersection of Route 9 and Stevens Road. Marciano succumbed to injuries on October 28, 2019.

Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer thanked Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Robert Cassidy and Senior Assistant Prosecutor Jamie Schron who handled the case on

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HIRING NOW!! Looking for outgoing, positive, and engaging teachers to join our Toms River – Route 70 Goddard Family. We are primarily hiring teachers for our elementary school aged children to foster a learning environment in which these children can continue to do their elementary school work. This would include helping them with worksheets, zooms, google classrooms etc. Some of the great perks of being a part of the Goddard Family include a benefits package, paid time off, holiday events and free food and Goddard swag. Call today to inquire about this job posting and start as early as next week!

We can be reached through phone at 732-363-5530 or email at TomsRiver2NJ@GoddardSchools.com.

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Girl Scout Cookie Booth Sales March 7 and 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Harry’s Smokin’ BBQ on Route 9 in South Toms River. March 21, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. parking lot of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, Route 9 in Beachwood.

Come support Troop 50305! (15) Girl Scout Cookie Booth Sales March 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and March 13, noon to 4 p.m. at Bayville Elks Lodge, Route 9. March 13, noon to 4 p.m. at Bayville Firehouse. Come support your local scouts!

(15) Crafters and Vendors Wanted For craft fair $20. May 8th at New Egypt Elks. Please contact Nancy 609-903-2675, cassnan-66@ yahoo.com.

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Personals Single White Male - Searching for female to stand beside me for love, romance. 53-63. Open to any race.

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Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/ estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713.

(17) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Jazz, Reggae, Blues, Metal.

Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104.

(13) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you.

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Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) School Bus and Trip Drivers Wanted - Ocean County Runs And Athletic Trips Available. CDL with P&S Endorsements Needed.

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(15) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Business Manager - Church of the Visitation seeks a flexible, self-starter individual to oversee the general office and financial activities of the parish 20 hours per week. Duties include: overseeing general office operations, payroll and financial reporting, providing support for consultative groups including Pastoral and Finance Councils, liaison to the Diocese and civil agencies. College degree or equivalent, experience in nonprofit operations, human resources, document and spreadsheet development. No phone calls. E-mail resume: PastorEd@ visitationRCchurh.org or mail: Pastor, Church of the Visitation, 730 Lynnwood Ave., Brick, NJ 08723.

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Services APlus Home Improvements - Over 30 years experience. No job too small. Give us a call. Fully licensed and insured. 908-278-1322.

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Services Don Carnevale Painting Specializing interiors. Some exterior. Quality always. Very neat. Prompt courteous service.

Reasonable-affordable. Senior-Veterans discounts. Honest-reliable. Low rates. Free estimates. References. 732-8994470 or 732-915-4075.

(50) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Cheap Painting Done Rite Free estimates. Fully insured. 38 years experience. 732-506-7787 cell 646-643-7678.

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(19) Landscaping - Fall Winter Cleanups, Snow Removal, Gutter Cleaning, Stone, Mulch, Tree Pruning, Pavers, Hardscaping, Hedge Trimming, Junk Removal. Insured.

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(10) GENERAC Standby Generators provide backup power during utility power outages, so your home and family stay safe and comfortable. Prepare now. Free 7-year extended warranty ($695 value!). Request a free quote today! Call for additional terms and conditions. 1-833-901-0309. (t/n) LANDSCAPING - Fall Cleanups. Restorations, Repairs, Stones, Mulch, Sod Installs, Hedges, Shrubs, Bushes, Downed Branches Trimmed & Removed, Demolition, Cleanouts, ect., Dumpster service provided by A901 Licensed Hauler ect. MAN WITH VAN LLC. Jim 609-335-0330 HIC# 13vh10806000.

NO JOB TOO SMALL! (52) Nice Guy Car Service - 24/7 Service doctors, hospitals, shopping, all airports, weddings, N.Y.C., cruise, family functions, Alantic City. Call for reasonable rates. John 732-779-8366.

(10) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience.

Call Jim 732-674-3346.

(39) ALLAmerican Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in.

Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/ pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n)

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Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (19)

PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice. com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732-5003063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n)

Services Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs.

Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned.

Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (50) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)

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Around The Jersey Shore

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Great Adventure Will Soon Open Reservations

By Alyssa Riccardi JACKSON – Six Flags has announced the dates that their various attractions will start taking reservations.

Six Flags Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure will open March 20 and will start reservations on March 9 at 12 p.m.

Six Flags Great Adventure will open March 27 and will start reservations on March 16 at 12 p.m.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor will open May 15 and reservations start on May 4.

To make a reservation, visit sixflags.com/ reserve.

“Our guests and team members are ready for the return of fun and signature Six Flags thrills in 2021,” said Senior Vice President of Park Operations Bonnie Weber. “Last year, we set the standard for operating our parks safely, and entertained millions of guests in adherence to government, and

CDC health guidelines at 21 of our 26 parks.

We offered a local and outdoor entertainment venue spanning dozens to hundreds of acres where families and friends could safely spend time together. We kept our guests and team members safe by requiring masks to be worn in the parks, providing contactless temperature and security screenings, enhancing our cleaning and sanitization measures, and closely monitoring attendance throughout operating hours in order to maintain proper social distancing. Now we are hiring and preparing to reopen every Six Flags park in our system as we continue to work with state and government officials to set firm reopening dates for our parks in California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Mexico City, and Canada.”

Park reopening dates are subject to change based on local, state, and federal guidelines related to COVID-19.

Ocean County College Creates A Virtual Career Fair Platform

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – The Career Services Department at Ocean County College has partnered with the Southern Ocean County Chamber to introduce their virtual career fair called ‘Start Hiring on a Handshake.’

The Start Hiring on a Handshake is an online platform that will help students and alumni connect with businesses around the world.

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shops to support users on March 10 at 3 p.m.

RSVP by calling the Southern Ocean County Chamber office at 609-494-7211 or emailing kate@sochamber.com.

The OCC Virtual Career Connect will be held on April 7 from 3 to 6 p.m. and will allow students and alumni to meet with employers for live, online video interviews and on-the-spot hiring.

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However, if pain or any change in vision is experienced, the ophthalmologist should be consulted. Subconjunctival hemorrhaging is also related to “diabetic retinopathy,” which should not be allowed to go untreated.

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By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – In the war against the coronavirus, the Ocean County Health Department has just added a new weapon to their arsenal, an innovative new mobile app.

The recently launched app can be downloaded for free from Google Play/Android and Apple app stores and provides residents an easy and convenient way to connect them with various programs.

OCHD Public Health Coordinator/Health Officer Daniel Regenye said the app will assist residents locate services, special events, health resources and the latest public health news and topics. A special COVID-19 feature is also included on the app with a variety of information from testing and travel advisories to notifying residents when vaccination clinic appointments become available.

“The Ocean County Health Department has really been looking forward to providing this new free service for all its residents – especially during the pandemic. It’s a great resource for people to have on their smartphone or mobile device to keep them informed and safe – and it’s extremely user friendly,” Regenye said.

“Technology now is allowing us to be proactive by disseminating critical information more timely and consistently,” OCHD Public Information Officer Brian Lippai said “The timing is right too as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and our residents are craving information about all the latest developments regarding the vaccine roll out process, when clinic appointments open up, testing and so much more,” Lippai

added.

Residents will be able to find information available right at their fingertips with just a few clicks. Users can access features including: • Up-to-the-minute news alerts/push notifications covering county COVID-19 services and data • Emergency preparedness and Health Alert Network reports • Press releases covering a wide range of public health topics • A Wellness Check to help determine if an individual has symptoms of COVID-19 trending articles under Health Topics • Resources under Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and the Infectious /Communicable Disease Unit • Everything you’ll need to know about the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention programs, Health Clinic services and Environmental programs • For animal lovers, adorable cats and dogs are showcased from the two Ocean County Animal Facilities Users can sign up for alerts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and access links from the CDC and NJ Department of Health (NJDOH). These links offer guidance documents for local businesses, schools, faith-based communities, health care providers and other disease control resources.

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Around The Jersey Shore

R.C. Shea & Assoc.

Physician To Speak On Cannabis And The Opioid Epidemic

TOMS RIVER – The Institute of Counseling Professionals of Ocean County College is pleased to present Kenneth Finn, M.D., on March 31, at 6 p.m. via WebEx. Dr. Finn will present Lessons from Colorado: Cannabis and the Opioid Epidemic - the Unintended Consequences of the Legalization of Marijuana. He will discuss the impact of marijuana use on physical, emotional and social health; the impact of recreational marijuana use on individuals and families; and the role of clinicians in providing services to individuals and families. Participants also will learn about the science of cannabis and pain, the impact of legalization on adolescent use and how expansion impacted Colorado’s drug problem.

This presentation is intended for licensed clinicians and has been approved by the Addiction Certification Board of New Jersey for three hours of continuing education for the following credentials: LCADC, CADC, LMFT, LAMFT, LPC and LAPC.

Dr. Finn earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School-Houston, and has been practicing Pain Medicine in Colorado Springs, Colorado, since 1994. He is Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine and Pain Management.

Dr. Finn currently serves as the president (2021) of the American Board of Pain Medicine, and formerly served on the Colorado Governor’s Task Force on Amendment 64 (which legalized marijuana for recreational use), Consumer Safety and Social Issues Work Group, and on Colorado’s Medical Marijuana Scientific Advisory Council. He is the editor of Cannabis in Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach, a comprehensive compilation of multiple facets of cannabis from a medical perspective.

There is a $30 fee for the program. Call Workforce and Professional Education at 732-255-0400, ext. 409, to submit payment and receive registration credentials.

Learn more by visiting ocean.edu.

Virtual Talent Show, Auction To Benefit The Arc

LAKEWOOD – March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and The Arc, Ocean County Chapter is celebrating people with disabilities with a Virtual Talent Show, Raffle and Silent Auction on March 25 at 6 p.m. on Zoom.

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) at The Arc will take to the virtual stage and perform many talents to raise awareness, educate and celebrate. Tickets for the virtual event are free. RSVP online at arcocean.org.

In addition to the Talent Show, The Arc will be raising funds for virtual programs and services. Raffle tickets are $25 each and can be purchased by mail with cash

or check. Only 250 tickets will be sold.

Top prize is $1,000 American Express gift card, second prize is $500, and third prize is $250. The drawing will take place live on Zoom at the Talent Show.

The Virtual Silent Auction will feature an iPad, gift cards, Apple TV, overnight stay and more. Bidding will open March 18 until March 25 at 8 p.m. Visit arcocean. org for details.

Sponsorships and donations can be mailed to The Arc, Ocean County Chapter, 815 Cedar Bridge Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701 Attn: Virtual Talent Show.

For more information, contact development@arcocean.org or visit arcocean.org.

Rhythm Of The Dance Streaming Via On-Demand

TOMS RIVER – Join fans of these magical dancers and musicians from around the world when Rhythm of the Dance streams via On-Demand for the first time. This virtual event will be available March 10 through March 24. Tickets are $17.50 plus $3 fee at grunincenter.org/event/rhythm-ofthe-dance-virtual.

The production is brand new and never seen before in the United States. In addition to world- and Irish-champion dancers and singers, Rhythm of the Dance has some of the finest traditional musicians. They play a vast array of musical instruments, in-

cluding the traditional Uilleann pipes, Irish Bodhran, fiddles, flutes, accordions, banjo and whistles. Get a preview of the Rhythm of the Dance here: youtu.be/kLAhb6Oo-IY. Enjoy dance, music, songs and culture from pre-Celtic times to modern day sounds that are compressed into a virtual concert. Rhythm of the Dance is full of flailing feet and fiddles, futuristic dances, eye-catching lighting and costumes and sensational sound effects making it one of the top three Irish step dance shows in the world.

Learn more today by visiting ocean.edu.

Inside The Law Been Injured In A Car Crash, Fall, Or Other Traumatic Event? Remember Social Media Is Not Your Friend By: Michael J. Deem, Esq.and Robert C. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Once an injury claim is reported to an insurance company their number one priority is to stop the bleeding. Not your bleeding; their bleeding! The primary concern of any insurance company is to find a way to not pay your claim, so you will be immediately investigated.

What Do Insurance Adjusters Look For After A Claim Is Filed?

A personal injury claim is built on evidence. While your lawyer is compiling evidence to support your claim, the insurance adjuster on the other side is looking for ways to undermine it.

Beware of prying eyes. Your social media accounts are full of tidbits — even your most innocent posts, photos, or those you are tagged in — can be woven together and used against you. Even posts made by your family and friends are fair game for an aggressive adjuster. Even if all your social media accounts are protected with the strictest privacy controls, sometimes harmful information finds its way into the hands of the adjuster. It’s used as evidence to reduce their financial exposure or, worse yet, to prevent you from receiving any compensation at all.

Adjusters look for the weakest link. If they sense you lack self-control, they may try to friend you on Facebook or follow you on Instagram. They also may try to buddy up to your friends to get insider information about you and the accident.

Even your posts on dating sites can be mined and used against you.

What To Do On Social Media After A Car Accident Avoid doing anything on social media that could hurt your claim. You only have one opportunity to get this right, so you should leave nothing to chance. Tell your friends to refrain from posting anything about you or tagging you in photos on social media — past, present, or future.

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If you see the need to delete anything from your accounts, ask your attorney first. It could be seen as an attempt to destroy evidence.

What Not to Do on Social Media After a Car Accident Sharing information about your case on social media makes it public. You instantly give up any confidentiality protections.

The defense can subpoena it and use it against you. It’s best to post nothing.

For this reason, keep in mind the following: • Don’t reply to questions from your friends or family asking about how you’re feeling.

• Don’t post photos of yourself exercising or doing anything physical.

• Don’t post any medical information or anything from your attorney.

• Don’t post “check-ins.”

• Don’t accept “friend” or “follow” requests from people you don’t know.

• Don’t bad-mouth the insurance company.

• Don’t defend your actions during the accident.

• Don’t send texts or private messages.

• Don’t lie, especially about when events occurred. Everything online is timestamped and can be used against you.

Contact R.C. Shea & Associates If You Have Been Injured If you’re the victim of an accident then choosing the right personal injury lawyer is the most important decision you will make. At R.C. Shea & Associates, a firm with over 35 year of experience, a Certified Civil Trial Layer will handle your case.

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To produce baked potatoes with an evenly fluffy interior, we figured out their ideal doneness temperat ur e is 205 degrees. And while a micr ow av e mig ht seem like a fast way to “ bake” a potato, w e found sev eral r easons w hy i t ’s act ual l y the worst approach.

Fir st , microw av es heat foods v er y unev enly, so some par ts of the potato m i g h t r a p i d l y r ea ch 2 0 5 degrees while others get to only 180 degrees. Second, ra pi dl y h eat i n g a potat o causes pr essur e to buil d and cell walls to burst, releasing star ch molecules that glue together the brok e n ce l l w a l l s A n d l a s t l y, bak i n g t h e m i n a h ot (450-degree) oven prevents a leather y “ pellicle” f rom for ming under neath the peel.

Bef or e t os s i n g t h e potatoes in the oven, we coated t h e m i n s a l t y w a t e r. W e t h e n cri s pe d t h e sk i n by painting it with vegetable oil once the potatoes were cooked through and baked the potatoes for an additional 10 minutes.

People might not think they n e e d a r e ci p e f o r s o m e thing so simple as a baked potato, but this recipe truly makes the best baked potatoes you’ve ever eaten.

BEST BAKED POTATOES Ser ves 4

Salt Pepper 1/2 cup water 4 ( 7 - t o 9 - o u n ce ) r u s s e t potatoes, unpeel ed, each lightly pricked with fork in 6 places 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1. Adjust the oven rack to the mi ddl e posi t i on and heat t h e ov e n t o 4 5 0 deg r e e s .

Dissolve 2 tablespoons salt in 1/2 cup water in a large bowl. Place potatoes in the bowl and toss so the exteriors of the potatoes are evenly moistened. Transfer potatoes to a wire rack set in a rimmed bak ing sheet and bake until the center of the largest potato registers 205 degrees, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

2 . R em ov e potat oes f r om the oven and brush the tops and sides w ith oil. Ret ur n potatoes to t he ov en and con t i n ue t o bak e f or 1 0 minutes.

3 . R em ov e potat oes f r om the oven and, using paring knife, make 2 slits, forming an X, in each potato. Using a clean dish towel, hold the ends and squeeze slightly to push flesh up and out .

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ser ve immediately w it h t he toppings of y our choice.

R eci pe n ot e: Open up the potatoes immediately after r emoval f r om t he ov en in Step 3 so steam can escape.

(For 25 years, confident cooks in the know have relied on America’s Test Kitchen for rigorously tested recipes developed by professional test cooks and vetted by 60,000 at-home recipe testers. See more online at www.americastestkitchen. com/TCA.) (c) 2021 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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