2021-04-10 - The Toms River Times

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By J. Mark Mutter March marks the anniversary of the Battle of Toms River in which the British attacked our town, overran the Patriot fort, killed defending citizens, captured the captain, and burned the village to the ground.

─Photo by Bob Vosseller “C-Side the Easter Rabbit” waves to children on the boardwalk of Seaside Heights on Easter morning.

By Bob Vosseller ule of offerings over the Easter Sunday. The free from one-day beach SEASIDE HEIGHTS weekend which unoffi- child-oriented event fea- badges, to slices of piz– A holiday tradition cially kicks off the be- tured “C-Side the Eas- za, to arcade game play. returned during Eas- ginning of the season ter Rabbit” who offered Egg hunters could even ter weekend on the bor- for many boardwalk clues and encouragement enter for a bonus prize ough’s boardwalk. businesses. There was a throughout the quest for drawing by submitting The holiday weekend provided a virtual version eggs. a photo of their Hunt saw the return of what of the annual Easter Egg Families scanned QR group with one of the egg resembled the old normal Hunt, a popular event for codes so that way they posters. in the shore area - but it children and parents for didn’t have to touch anyThe hunters were redid include masks and generations. It continued thing other than their quested to visit exit82. other state guidelines this year on Saturday and smartphone. com/egghunt before they and restrictions due to the Sunday.

Participants filled out an left their home in order to COVID-19 pandemic.

Egg Hunt participants entry online and will be access complete instrucThe borough’s Business were able to hunt at their mailed at least one prize tions and a guide that Improvement Associ- leisure from noon to 5 coupon. Prizes provided they could download, (Easter - See Page 4) ation held a full sched- p.m. on April 3 and on by the coupons range

A Look Back In History: 250 Years Can Go By Quickly It was March 24, 1782.

In 11 years we will mark its 250 year anniversary - in 2032.

11 years seems like a long, long time from now. It’s not! Having chaired our Township’s 225th and 250th anniversary committees in 1992 and 2017 which

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com memor ated t he establishment of our town in 1767, I can tell you that remembering such occurrences is a lot of work. Planning for t he Tow n sh ip’s 250th anniversary in 2017 began in 2010. It was a roller coaster of years of labor by many

p e o ple - t h i n k i ng, planning, organizing, and holding several years of celebratory events bringing Toms River’s history to life.

It was a history and civics lesson for all of us.

Like the Revolutionary War itself - a 10-

plus year struggle from 1770 to 1783, that battle here in Toms River in 1782 did not happen overnight. It was the final act in a long local struggle for independence.

We’re already talking now about that struggle (History - See Page 13)

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County Had To Paint Over Blue Line On Road Honoring Police

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER - Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy had suggested painting a thin blue line down Hooper Avenue to show support for law enforcement and a township resident decided not to wait for it to be done officially.

The color blue is not legal on public roadways and the recently painted blue line was soon covered over by members of the county road department. The blue line was painted between the double yellow lines in the center of Hooper Avenue, in front of the Ocean County Justice Complex.

It was confirmed by Toms River Police that township resident David Giordano, 43, was arrested on March 30 and charged with painting the four-inch-wide blue line and was issued a summons for Criminal Mischief. He was also charged with Theft of Movable Property, Theft of Services, Burglary, and Criminal Mischief.

According to police, on March 22 officers were called to Freedom Towing & Recovery on Route 9 for a report of a vehicle theft. Surveillance video showed Giordano entering the truck and driving it through the locked gate of the property. The bucket truck was found parked illegally at Toms River (Police - See Page 4)

New Bill Could Fix A Marijuana Legalization Loophole

By Chris Lundy TRENTON – As lawmakers figure out how to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, those who enforce the laws found their decision had some major issues.

One of the most significant was that officers were no longer allowed to act on the presence of marijuana or alcohol on a minor. Even though the legalization is for adult use only, the law as it is currently written prevents (Law - See Page 10)

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Easter:

Continued From Page 1 print, and carry with them during the hunt.

The annual Easter Promenade, an Easter tradition on the boardwalk for decades, was not held due to the pandemic. Mayor Anthony Vaz and members of the borough council were in front of the Webster Avenue Lifeguard Headquarters directing people to pick up free flowers on a table.

“We can’t hand out the flowers because of the restrictions so we are telling people to pick them from the table. It is still a good day and great to see so many people up here enjoying the day,” Vaz said.

The mayor recalled Easter celebrations of the past which featured sunny weather and sometimes some chilly winds that called for the Promenade judges to have to cover up with blankets

to warm up for the judging. Mayor Vaz said he was looking forward to next year’s event which should be COVID-19 pandemic restriction free and would include all the usual activities.

There was one visual reminder via an electronic billboard sign that dogs were no longer allowed on the borough’s boardwalk or beaches in the offseason.

The borough recently banned dogs from the boardwalk and beach after a buildup of complaints by residents and tourists as well.

Those who do bring their canine friends to the borough’s oceanfront will face fines in the amount of $100 at minimum and $1,250 at maximum.

Another part of the holiday weekend was the return of the annual Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach big pre-season ticket sale. Many Pier attractions were also open. Season beach badges were available for purchase during the weekend.

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The boom of the truck was extended blocking trucks from passing by. The vehicle belonged to Giordiano, however it had been impounded and was in the lot for 313 days due to unpaid invoices owed for the impound and storage of the vehicle.

Additional charges were levied in the form of Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, according to Toms River Police.

Furthermore, Giordano was allegedly seen on Home Depot video surveillance shoplifting 11 cans of blue spray paint, so a Shoplifting charge was added.

Giordiano is currently lodged in Ocean County Jail. A police statement from spokesperson Jillian Messina added “while we appreciate the overwhelming support for law enforcement, we cannot condone the defacing of any property. Due to Mr. Giordano’s extensive history with the Toms River Police Department and justice system, it was necessary to take this course of action.”

Many residents posted to social media in support of the sheriff’s blue line proposal.

Ocean County Commissioner Director Gary Quinn told JerseyShoreOnline.com that “while all five of us on the Board of Commissioners were in favor of the blue line our professional staff had advised us against it.”

A recommendation from the Office of the Ocean County Engineer as well as the county’s Risk Management Division alerted the Board that blue lines violate regulations on pavement markings that are standardized by the New Jersey Depart-

ment of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration.

“Given this information, we discussed it and it would open the county up to potential legal liability” in the event of accidents.

Quinn said the discussion amongst the Board included the idea of ordering flags “that would be put along the roadway of both sides of the road. We’re also talking about a blue light on the Sheriff’s Office building. We want them to know they are well respected and we want to honor them throughout the county.”

The flags would be flown along Hooper Avenue from Washington Street to Madison Avenue in Toms River.

Quinn confirmed that the “thin blue line flag” of the Blue Lives Matter movement - which is essentially a black and white American flag, with a bright blue horizontal stripe just below the canton, would not be displayed. This is due to the fact that any American flag, including one that was altered, would have to be lit at night.

Another factor is that the thin blue line flag has been connected to controversy since the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6 where it was shown to be used like a spear to attack police officers.

Municipalities have authorized the painting of blue lines on roads throughout the state in order to show support of their local police departments and law enforcement in general since 2016.

The thin blue line represents a symbolic barrier maintained by police between civilization and lawlessness. However, following the death of George Floyd in May 2020, the lines drew criticism by those who proclaimed such symbols are now offensive and conflict with the Black Lives Matter movement.

Chris Lundy contributed to this story.

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Around The Jersey Shore Multiple Arrests Made In Connection With Narcotics Investigation

By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – A total of seven Ocean County residents have been arrested for distributing drugs in connection with a narcotics investigation.

Detectives from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force along with the Toms River Police Department Special Enforcement Unit, Toms River Police Department Patrol Division, South Toms River Police Department Detective Bureau, South Toms River Police Department Patrol Division, South Toms River Police Department K-9 Unit, Manchester Township Police Department Narcotics Enforcement Unit and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit operated an investigation regarding the distribution of Heroin in the Ocean County area.

The investigation led to identifying two residences in South Toms River and a room at the Ocean View Inn and Suites in Toms River. Police discovered Kevin Morrison, Jr., 26, of South Toms River, Daniel Finklin, 26, also of South Toms River, and Rodney Morrison, 35, of Toms River, to be storing and distributing heroin out of these locations.

A search warrant was then performed on the three subject premises and as a result, detectives seized approximately 3,210 wax folds of heroin, 52 ecstasy pills, a loaded .38 caliber revolver, drug paraphernalia and approximately $11,700 in cash.

The following were arrested and charged in connection to the investigation: • Kevin Morrison, Jr., charged with Distribution of Less than One-Half Ounce of Heroin; Possession of Heroin in an Amount Greater than One-Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces with Intent to Distribute; Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin in an Amount Greater than One-Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces; two counts of Possession of Heroin; Possession of Ecstasy; Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose; Unlawful Possession of a Weapon; Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Controlled Dangerous Substance Offense; and Receiving Stolen Property. Morrison is currently lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing.

• Daniel Finklin, charged with Possession of Heroin in an Amount Greater than OneHalf Ounce but Less than Five Ounces with Intent to Distribute; Possession of Heroin; and Obstruction of Justice. Finklin is currently lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing.

• Rodney Morrison, charged with Distribution of Heroin in an Amount Greater

than One-Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces; Possession of Heroin in an Amount Greater than One-Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces with Intent to Distribute; two counts of Possession of Heroin; and Possession of Cocaine. Morrison is currently lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing.

• Kiara Rivera, 22, of South Toms River, charged with Possession of Heroin in an Amount Greater than One-Half Ounce but Less than Five Ounces with Intent to Distribute; Possession of Heroin; Possession of Ecstasy; Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose; Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Controlled Dangerous Substance Offense; and Receiving Stolen Property. Rivera is currently lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing.

• Kevin Morrison, Sr., 49, of South Toms River, charged with Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer; Obstruction of Justice; and Resisting Arrest. Morrison is currently lodged in the Ocean County Jail pending a detention hearing.

• Brinda Kennedy, 56, of South Toms River, charged with Possession of Ecstasy, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Kennedy was charged on a summons and released pending a future court date.

• Shelly Braker, 32, of Toms River, charged with Possession of Cocaine, and Possession of Heroin. Braker was charged on a summons and released pending a future court date.

Prosecutor Billhimer commends the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Asset Forfeiture Unit, Ocean County Northern and Southern Regional SWAT Teams, Toms River Police Department Special Enforcement Unit, Toms River Police Department Patrol Division, Toms River Police Department Emergency Services Unit, South Toms River Police Department Detective Bureau, South Toms River Police Department Patrol Division, South Toms River Police Department K-9 Unit, Manchester Township Police Department Narcotics Enforcement Unit, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, for their collaborative efforts in connection with this very thorough and extensive investigation.

The press and public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

County: New Voting System Will Make Elections Cost More

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – What a difference a year makes. Last year due to the coronavirus health crisis primary elections were done through the mail with special ballot boxes set up across the state.

Live voting was limited for November’s general election and primarily included voting by mail. This year’s election process will look different but workers of the County’s Board of Election only have a few months to train staff, buy new voting machines and plan for large areas of space to store records.

Before that county officials need to select a voting system to meet the requirement of 10 days of early voting thanks to a measure approved recently by Governor Phil Murphy.

Members of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners discussed the matter during a recent Board meeting but many questions remain as to how the new systems will be put into effect along with new rules and methods of record keeping.

Commissioner Virginia Haines noted that this was a “big change” for the county and that she and County Administrator Carl Block learned a lot of the expectations on counties during a recent trip to Trenton where they got a briefing on the new law.

The county will go from mail-in only to a system of early voting and it is a rush job that county clerks and elections officials will have to adapt to quickly, according to Haines.

The change faced criticism from county officials throughout the state, and some wanted the changes implemented next year to allow for more transition time.

One idea that was rejected was a proposal to start the early voting as a pilot program in one state’s smaller counties as opposed to implementing it immediately. Haines said she favored the pilot program idea over what was decided.

Under the new law, each county will be mandated to establish between three and seven polling places where machine voting can occur for a period of nine days.

Early voting would end two days prior to the

general election which is always held on the Tuesday after the first Monday of November.

Following that the county would need to go back to the established polling system for regular voting.

The plan could cost counties in the Garden State millions of dollars in having to purchase the new voting machines, electronic cards, security and staffing as well as recording equipment. An estimate of the exact cost is not available yet but a figure of $77 million is the price tag estimated by the Office of Legislative Services which is a nonpartisan body.

Normally, poll workers are hired to work one day in June for the primary election and one day in November for the general election but the new plan calls for workers to be paid for 10 days in October as well. As to who is fitting the bill for that additional cost is unknown but County officials want to know.

The plan would create an entirely new voting system where voters would check in at several voting stations within a polling location and receive an electronic card resembling a hotel room key. They would then cast their vote and return the card to a polling worker who would reprogram it for the next voter.

All machines and the records produced would be impounded and protected by law enforcement until the general election was finished. Records would have to be secured for three years.

Secretary of State Tahesha Way, whose office oversees the initiative and Democrat activist Stacey Abrams joined the governor for the introduction of the new law.

There are four models of voting machine for counties to chose from. It was noted that in utilizing new technology with early voting a new system would be used that county staff and voters are not accustomed to. Also recognized was the short amount of time that exists between the time new voting equipment will be delivered and the election itself.

ESL Family Night A Star-Studded Event

TOMS RIVER – The English as a Second Language (ESL) Department hosted its second district-wide virtual family night on March 25. Families were invited to attend a live-streamed space show hosted by “Captain Cara,” (also known as Cara Muscio, Planetarium Director) from the Robert J. Novins Planetarium at Ocean County College. Students were amazed as they learned about the planets, cultural significance of the constellations, and the recent explorations of Mars with NASA’s

space rover, Perseverance.

Following the “Stars In My Backyard” show, students and their families joined teachers for a Google Meet where they created their own constellations and tested their space knowledge with a competitive game of KAHOOT. “It was great to see so many families come together to connect with one another, with teachers, and with the community,” World Languages Supervisor Adrienne Gold said.

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

Kim: Bipartisan Bill Would Help States Lower Health Care Costs WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) announced the introduction of the bipartisan State Allowance for a Variety of Exchanges Act of 2021, or SAVE Act. The bill would authorize grants for states to establish and run statebased exchanges through the Affordable Care Act. “The COVID-19 pandemic has been a stark reminder of

the importance of quality, affordable health care,” said Congressman Kim. “We can achieve this by coming together in a bipartisan way to strengthen programs that work. We know that state-based exchanges often result in lower costs and better coverage, and by passing the SAVE Act, we can make sure those savings are passed down to our neighbors who need the help now.

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Congressman Fitzpatrick to introduce this bill and look forward to having it taken up in committee.”

The SAVE Act was originally introduced by Congressmen Kim and Fitzpatrick during the 116th Congress and was passed through the House, but not the Senate. Since the bill’s original introduction, both New Jersey and Pennsylvania have introduced statebased exchanges. The bill

has been updated to support states that have introduced exchanges since 2019. Both New Jersey and Pennsylvania would be eligible for assistance.

A recent report by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Urban Institute shows that state-based exchanges can operate “better and cheaper” allowing state officials to “direct cost-savings to programs that will benefit policyholders and

expand coverage.”

“Now, more than ever, during the health pandemic, it is vital that we ensure all families in our communities have access to the care they need. Right now, with our bipartisan SAVE Act, we have the opportunity to make needed reforms to lower costs and increase access to health care for all members of our community. With skyrocketing premiu ms in

the federal marketplace, state-based exchanges have proven to be more effective at increasing the rate of coverage and lowering costs,” said Congressman Fitzpatrick. “Our bipartisan legislation will provide states with an increased nu mber of options and guarantee that families in Pennsylvania, and across our nation, have access to the necessary care to lead full, healthy lives.”

Murphy: States Call For Elimination Of SALT Deduction Cap

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy led a coalition of Governors representing states targeted by the Trump Administration’s cap on State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction, in sending a letter to President Biden calling for the elimination of the cap. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Oregon Gover nor Kate Brown, and Hawaii Governor David Ige signed onto the letter calling on the Biden Administration to remove the cap and its associated burden and negative impacts on middle-class families in their states.

“The SALT cap imposed on blue states by the previous administration was not based on policy, but rather revenge politics,”

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“Before this cap, New Jersey already paid far more to the federal government in taxes than it received.

Now the disparity is even greater as middle-class families in New Jersey face a larger tax burden as they subsidize federal payments to other states. The Biden Administration must support Congressional efforts to eliminate this cap and bring fairness back to our tax system.”

The full letter is below: “Dear President Biden: “Thank you for your leadership during these unprecedented times. As more vaccines become available to Americans, there is a clear light at the end of the tunnel, and we look forward to a renewed sense of normalcy and optimism in our country.

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“We applaud those efforts to help our citizens. But we must go further and undo the cap placed on State and Local Tax (SA LT) deductions by the Trump Administration through the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017. For the first time since Abraham Lincoln created

the federal income tax, the cap on SALT deductions established a system of double taxation, where 11 million Americans were forced to pay taxes on the amount they paid in State, local, and property taxes, to the tune of $670 billion over a decade.

“Like so many of President Trump’s efforts, capping SALT deductions was based on politics, not logic or good government. This assault disproportionately targeted Democratic-run states, increasing taxes on hardworking families. This was unacceptable then, and is simply untenable given the dire economic conditions caused by the pandemic.

“In 2019, Governors came together to form a coalition of States to fight for tax fairness to overturn the artificial cap on SALT deductions. In New York and

California, taxpayers are each being forced to pay more than $12 billion in additional taxes to the federal government annually. In New Jersey, taxpayers are forced to pay the federal government approximately $3 billion a year in additional taxes. In Hawaii, taxpayers are forced to pay an extra $370 million in additional taxes. In Connecticut, which pays more to the federal government and receives back less per capita than any other state in the nation, taxpayers paid $1.3 billion more in additional federal income taxes because of the SALT cap.

Several states commenced litigation against the constitutionality of the law. The cases are still pending.

“In short, middle-class Americans are struggling under this federal tax burden, while corporations –

which are still able to fully deduct SALT as business expenses – are profiting because of the same law.

The negative impacts of the SALT cap on middle class families are particularly egregious when you consider that in the states most affected by this cap, the federal government already takes more in federal taxes than the states receive in federal support, effectively subsidizing federal payments to other states.

“It was heartening to hear Treasury Secretary Yellen agree to work with Congress to ease the $10,000 cap on SALT recently. On behalf of our residents, we urge your administration and Congress to continue these efforts to relieve this immense f inancial burden on our residents and eliminate the SALT cap entirely.”

Grants Provided To Combat Food Insecurity LAKEWOOD – Jewish Federation of Ocean County (JFOC) has announced grants for five organizations that combat food insecurity. JFOC has made food insecurity one of its funding priorities throughout the pandemic. This round of grants was timed to be dispersed prior to the holiday of Passover.

Locally, two grants were given to Fulfill the foodbank serving Monmouth and Ocean Counties and The Joel E. Perlmut ter Food Pant r y, which will be a store where clients can choose

their food and part of Inspire-NJ’s new project in Manchester. The f unding to Fulfill helped with an increase in Passover needs providi ng protei ns, produce, and eggs that were delivered March 23. Providing these funds specifically for Passover also enables Fulfill to expend their other unrestricted funds to provide food to the broader community as well.

Overseas grants were given to The A mer ican Jewish Joint Dist r ibution Committee (JDC), who help some of

the poorest Jews arou nd the world; Leket, Israel’s national food bank; and Yad Ezra. Yad Ezra plans to deliver 50,000 pandemic food baskets during Passover.

The Corona Virus has increased food insecurity worldwide. Leket currently ser ves over 246,000 people in need each week.

Annabel Lindenbaum, board chair for JFOC commented, “In a year fraught with over whelming upheaval for so many, I am thrilled that, we as a Fed-

eration, are choosing to be part of the assistance to help families to combat food insecurity. As Jews, ‘welcoming the stranger in our midst’ is such an integral par t of our tradition. When we begin our Seder with ‘all who are hungry should come and eat’, we will know that the Ocean County Jewish Federation is not a silent bystander.”

JFOC plans to continue with another round of grants to combat food insecurity in the fall. Check jewishoceancounty.org for more information.

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Continued From Page 1 police from notifying parents or guardians if a juvenile is using.

Saying that the law is “handcuffing” police, officers and elected officials have been calling upon Trenton to immediately change the law so that the problems could be fixed.

After the public outcry, several lawmakers vowed to make a change.

S-3565, introduced by Senator Vin Gopal, “requires law enforcement to provide written notification to parent or guardian of person under age 18 who commits first offense of unlawfully possessing or consuming alcoholic beverage, cannabis, marijuana or hashish.”

It goes into more detail than this, obviously. The full bill can be found here: njleg. state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S4000/3565_I1.PDF This bill will likely not address all of the issues that police officers have with the new rules. Police chiefs had made statements to the public listing the faults of the current legislation. Many of them shared the same format for the letters.

“Governor Phillip Murphy signed three laws which decriminalized marijuana and set out orders to have previous convictions and/or pending cases dismissed. This was expected as a majority of New Jersey residents voted to have marijuana legalized in the state. What was not expected was for parents to be denied access to information regarding their child’s marijuana or alcohol use,” Point Pleasant Beach Chief Joseph A. Michigan said.

“Unlike the state of New Jersey, we believe parents deserve and need to know when their children are in dangerous situations, so we are outlining the changes to the laws,” he said.

The letter contained a list of changes that police officers have to follow: “The odor of marijuana or alcohol no longer constitutes reasonable articulable suspicion to initiate a stop of an individual under the age of 21, nor does it provide probable cause to search the person’s personal property or vehicle.

“The unconcealed possession of an alcoholic beverage or marijuana that is observed in plain sight shall not constitute probable cause to initiate a search of an individual under the age of 21 or that individual’s personal property

or vehicle to determine a violation of any law.

“An individual under the age of 21 who possesses marijuana or alcoholic beverages shall not be arrested, detained, or otherwise taken into custody except to the extent required to issue a written warning.

“For an individual under the age of 21 who possesses marijuana or alcoholic beverages as a first offense, this new law forbids officers to contact a parent or guardian.”

“Reviewing the new policy, what presents itself as most problematic is the inability to freely communicate with parents,” Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little said.

Police usually implement non-punitive measures for most juvenile offenses, including underage alcohol or marijuana use, he said.

Formal charges are often a last resort.

“To apply this to a real-life situation, if an officer sees a 12-year-old (or a juvenile of any age) consuming alcohol or smoking marijuana, we CANNOT contact the juvenile’s parent/guardian unless this behavior has been previously documented,” he said. “In the event officers do approach based on odor or plain sight, they will be the ones facing charges NOT the juveniles.”

Further, there have been no set standard for recording the first offense.

“This law undermines departmental efforts to communicate with our parents, school districts, and communities to protect our children collaboratively,” he said. “Who will ensure the welfare our children, if the police can neither act nor contact a parent or legal guardian?

“The greatest strengths we had as law enforcement officers was our ability to foster positive relationships and build trust within the communities we serve. We accomplished that by immersing ourselves into our communities and dedicating our entire careers building that trust. With one signature on this poorly written law, we all will watch this public trust deteriorate, as well as the quality of life in our communities,” he said.

“This law in its present form essentially ‘legalizes’ marijuana and alcohol use for minors. This legislation turns our kids into innocent collateral damage in the quest for social justice,” he said.

The Gopal legislation still has police officers as committing a crime if, for instance, they search a juvenile’s person or property while suspecting drug use.

Free Meals Program Transitions To Take-Home Meal Kits

TOMS RIVER – Beginning April 1, the free meals for which all students are eligible will be in the form of convenient kits.

“The free meal kits being provided are shelf-stable, peanut-free, and meet state and federal guidelines for nutrition,” Food Services Director Peter Brattan said.

Students receiving in-person instruction will be able to take home kits for the week of spring break on April 1, and all-virtual students can pick up their meal kits at their nearest school between 10 a.m. and noon that same day.

Virtual students who currently receive meal delivery will have their meal kits delivered on Thursday afternoon.

Moving forward, students receiving in-person instruction will take home their meal kits on Mondays and Thursdays, and all-virtual students will be able to pick up their meals on Fridays or, if eligible, have them delivered. Pickup or delivery of meal kits will not be available for students attending school in person.

Each box contains six meals: three breakfasts and three lunches and milk will be provided as well.

“The rollout of these kits has been a true team effort,” Brattan said, “I thank our cafeteria staff, maintenance team, principals, and administration for their support. We’re happy to be able to provide these kits for our students.”

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By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – Those seeking help in paying their rent due to setbacks caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic are urged to contact the Ocean County Residential Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn said, “we know that 2020 posed many challenges for all of us and many of our residents are having a difficult time making ends meet and keeping a roof over their heads due to COVID-19.”

“This emergency rental assistance program will help our low- and moderate-income families in their efforts to keep a roof over their heads and to assist their landlords,” Quinn added.

Applications for the program started on April 7. The online application can be accessed from the Ocean County website at co.ocean.nj.us. Click on View Residential Emergency Rental Assistance Program for information and the application.

Quinn said that Ocean County residents can currently find preliminary information on the County website and can access it to prepare for the application.

“We will continue to add information to the web page as we move closer to the application opening date.”

“This program has been set up to help only Ocean County residential renters and landlords. This grant will cover up to six months back rent and will help our young families and our seniors that have been having a very difficult time because of this pandemic,” Quinn added.

The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is sponsoring the program and utilizes an $18 million grant from the Treasury Department to help residents catch up on their back rent.

The program includes a maximum grant total of $10,644 and will be paid directly to the landlord.

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All applicants are required to certify that they have not received assistance from the N.J. Department of Community Affairs’ program or other rental assistance programs prior to receiving benefits from the County’s program. The county’s program is not related to the current program being run by the state Department of Community Affairs.

Another provision for applicants is that they must show that their income does not exceed the Area Median Income limits and that they were unable to pay their rent due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Income limits are listed on the web page.

Quinn added, “you will also need to provide a current lease/rental agreement and provide all required documents for your application to be considered complete.”

The participation of the applicant’s landlord is also required. They must provide information for the rental assistance payment. Tenants and landlord applicants are encouraged to work together to receive funds quickly, if approved.

Landlords can also apply on behalf of tenants.

“Funding is limited so we encourage our residents to apply early. We will be announcing soon where help for filling out applications will be available,” Quinn said.

Quinn said that the county is working “with our human services and social services agencies with getting information out about this program. This has been an ongoing partnership with a number of county agencies starting with our Ocean County Commissioners to get our residents the help they really need.”

The official warned that while an application is not a guarantee of assistance, it’s important that our residents know help is available. Help will also be available through the Ocean County Residential Emergency Rental Assistance Program call center starting April 5. The number is 833-753-9671.

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Continued From Page 1 here in Toms River - 250 years ago in 2032 - and how and why we should learn about it, talk about it, remember it.

That national struggle for independence mirrors the struggle here.

The American Struggle For Independence Here’s the timeline: In 1770, the “Boston Massacre” occurs in which five unarmed citizens were shot and killed by British troops. A large group had assembled surrounding the British throwing snow balls at them.

In 1772, off of the Rhode Island coast, a patrolling British ship, the “Gaspee,” was run aground, looted, and burned by Patriots. The British Parliament was outraged.

In 1773, the “Boston Tea Party” occurs in which Patriots, dressed like Native Americans, dump tea into Boston’s harbor to protest British taxes.

In 1774, the “Intolerable Acts” are adopted by the Parliament to crack down on Boston. The city harbor was closed and the local elected government was replaced by an appointed one.

In 1775, the Battles of Lexington and Concord occur in April where the “shot heard round the world” is heard - the start of the war for independence.

In 1776, the Declaration of Independence is approved in July. On December 26, the Battle of Trenton halts the American Army’s long retreat across New Jersey and into Pennsylvania.

In 1777, on January 3, the Battle of Princeton leads to a standoff. The two New Jersey battles become known in history as “ten days that changed the world.” The war for independence would now be one of many years.

In 1778, the Battle of Monmouth occurs on June 28 - a major artillery battle as Molly Pitcher rises to fame and the British retreat to New York.

In 1779, George Washington’s army camps for the winter in Morristown.

In 1780, Benedict Arnold’s traitorous activity is discovered.

In 1781, the British army is trapped on a coastal peninsula at Yorktown, Virginia and surrenders to Washington.

In 1782, with no formal peace treaty yet agreed upon, skirmishes and retaliations continue. The Battle of Toms River occurs on March 24.

In 1783, on September 3, the Treaty of Paris is agreed to formally ending the war as Great Britain recognizes American independence.

The Toms River Struggle For Independence Here in Toms River, then known as the “Town of Dover” (our name was changed in 2006), the timeline: In 1767, the new Town of Dover was created by act of the colonial New Jersey Assembly on June 24. New Jersey’s last royal governor, William Franklin (Benjamin’s son), signed the charter creating the new town. It was a huge territory of land

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In the 1760s and 1770s, the new town flourished due to a sea port in the village.

The Cranberry Inlet (when it was open, it was located in today’s Ortley Beach area) allowed easy access from the ocean into the bay and river fueling the local economy. Toms River became a vibrant whaling, ship building, and trading community with strong Patriot sympathies.

From 1776 to 1783, 85 naval battles were fought off the Jersey coast. Many of them were off Dover’s coast.

In 1777, the Pennsylvania Council of Safety approved the building of a salt works at Shelter Cove in Toms River. It is the current site of one of our popular town parks. Salt was a much needed commodity for the preservation of food. Washington said that the salt works in New Jersey were the most important in the country. Salt water was captured from the bay waters, boiled, and salt was transported overland to storage warehouses in the Toms River village.

A roughly cut, wooden “blockhouse,” or fort, was built atop the bluff overlooking the river in the village. It is the approximate site of Toms River Fire House No. 1 on Robbins Street. The blockhouse was built to protect the warehouses and village.

In 1781, alarmed by continued fighting after Yorktown, on December 18, local citizens petitioned New Jersey’s first state governor, William Livingston, and asked that Captain Joshua Huddy of Colts Neck be sent to command the blockhouse. Huddy was a well known ardent Patriot and a notorious troublemaker for the British.

In 1782, Huddy arrived in Toms River on February 1. His command was short lived. On Saturday, March 23, three British warships from New York carrying 80 men slipped through Cranberry Inlet and landed in the easterly portion of mainland Dover in the area of the present day Mathis Bridge.

They had been sent by none other than William Franklin, the former royal governor, who had been put under house arrest in 1776 and later released in a prisoner-of-war exchange. Franklin then became head of the Associated Board of Loyalists Americans loyal to the King. He could not believe that the mighty British Empire had surrendered at Yorktown. Not accepting defeat, holed up in New York (still occupied by the British), Franklin spent his time concocting wild schemes to somehow restart the war. One of his plans was to inflict revenge on that annoying (for him, at least) Patriot stronghold - Toms River.

Oh - the irony! It was William Franklin who signed the charter creating our town some 15 years earlier!

On March 24, 1782, in the early Sunday morning hours, the British marched overland and picked up 40 local loyalists along the way. They attacked the Toms River fort at sunlight. We call it a “battle.” More accurately, it was a skirmish of 120 armed men against 30. It was all over in about 20 minutes. Nine Americans lay dead and Huddy escaped. He was soon captured, (History - See Page 22)

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HS East Comes Together Through Storytelling and Food TOMS RIVER – Share.Ea(s)t.Repeat was a community initiative at High School East that focused on creating positive connections between staff and students through one topic that unites everyone: food.

“We all like to eat, behind every family favorite there’s a story and stories are meant to be shared,” HSE senior Rose Zahler said. “When we share and listen to each other, our community becomes stronger.”

Multiple clubs and organizations at High School East joined forces to curate a collection of recipes and the wonderful stories behind them. The stories and recipes were shared with the entire community throughout the month of March. The French Club, East Ambassadors, Interact Club, Key Club, PE Department, National Honor Society and the Spanish & Hispanic Heritage Clubs all participated in the initiative.

The recipe and the story gathering process sparked lively conversations between community members, staff, and students alike, who were also able to review each other’s recipes and connect on a more personal level.

“This project has a special meaning for a senior like me considering the different challenges we had to overcome this school year,” Zahler added. “This community ‘cookbook’ is not only a wonderful reflection of our culturally diverse backgrounds and something that we cherish collectively, but it’s also a wonderful memory of my senior year and it will come in handy as I’m headed off to college, transitioning into adulthood and starting to cook more.”

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EMBARRASSMENT People want to hear their best without their devices being obvious — but try spotting today’s near-invisible hearing aids. With styles that fit deep in the ear canal or snugly behind the ear, plus colors to match individual preferences, it’s easy to hear confidently and discreetly. Seeing is believing, however, so consider showing off your own device’s subtle fit.

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If your loved one needs hearing care, we’re here to help with compassionate staff and three convenient offices. Call us at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/ Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin). Please feel free to also visit our website: gardenstatehearing.com. *Levine H. Sound Advice About Hearing Loss.

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Dr. Izzy is always available to answer your questions about most hearing care issues. Dr. Izzy and his Staff have offices in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin and can be reached at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit: www.gardenstatehearing.com.

His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-276-1011 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks!

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Causes and Solutions for Dysphagia

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. Many seniors experience dysphagia which is the term for people who have difficulty swallowing their food or pills. Initially it appears as a frequent need to clear your throat, or a hoarse voice. It may be that you feel like coughing or choking while eating or talking, and sometimes there is regurgitation of food. Most people report fullness, pressure or a burning sensation in the chest (sternal) area while eating. Left untreated, it may lead to other complications like a more chronic cough, choking sensation, malnutrition or respiratory infection. In serious cases, food may be aspirated and result in pneumonia which then requires hospitalization.

Most everyone has experienced the sensation of dysphagia at one time or another. It can happen by simply eating too large a bite, or not chewing enough. A swallowing issue may be felt if you have a dry mouth, or if you swallow while lying down or even laughing or talking.

To resolve simple cases of dysphagia, you should eat smaller meals that include softer food, and chew well. Eliminating caffeine, tobacco and alcohol helps too.

But if the swallowing difficulty is more chronic and serious, dysphagia treatment is required.

Treatments vary for each individual and hinges on many factors such as age, severity and underlying conditions.

Sometimes people develop dysphagia rather suddenly. When I worked in the nursing home setting, we saw this frequently occur with new admissions who were started on medications that induced the dysphagia. Their loved ones didn’t realize what was happening either, but in some cases, a new medication can give a loved one dysphagia. Sometimes it’s related to a drug side effect, and oftentimes the medication can be switched to something else that does not induce dysphagia. I have a much longer

version of this article available with lengthy lists of medications that induce dysphagia. To receive, this please sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com and I’ll email it to you. In the meantime, here are are the most common medications that induce dysphagia: Sedatives - for example alprazolam or clonazepam Analgesics for pain - codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone, Muscle Relaxers - cyclobenzaprine or tizanidine Neuroleptics - haloperidol, lithium, olanzapine, quetiapine and others Bone building drugs - alendronate and others Many antibiotics - doxycycline, clindamycin and others NSAIDS - ibuprofen, naproxen and others Aspirin Asthma medications Immunosupressants Antidepressants One other reason people have dysphagia is that they’re forced to swallow big pills and then they vomit them back up! And if that happens, the person now has caustic stomach acid refluxing into the delicate esophageal tissue. The use of acid blockers like famotidine and demulcents (slippery elm or marshmallow) can bring immediate relief, and may prevent your loved one from having a tube inserted unnecessarily because it looks like they’ve suddenly developed dysphagia. In my field, we have a saying, “History, history, history!” If someone takes a good history and finds out exactly when the dysphagia started, you might be able to see the cause. Once that is pin-pointed, the proper treatment can be given. I have a longer version of this article which you can receive via email after signing up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com.

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By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – If you’re looking to open a brand-new business, or move your existing business to an exciting location, then take advantage of this new real estate in Downtown Toms River.

Located at 26 Main Street, this store front has up to 13,400 square feet and is now available for rent.

This is a great opportunity to bring something new and exciting to the storefronts in Downtown Toms River. Downtown is continuing to grow, with residents walking up and down the streets enjoying the various shops, restaurants and more.

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“My in-depth knowledge of real estate and the workings of homeowner associations as well as my local/city government experience is useful in dealing with boards, management, governmental agencies, and other clientele,” Skinner said.

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Around The Jersey Shore New Advanced COVID Test Diagnoses Multiple Variants Rapidly

By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – A new advanced COVID-19 test developed by experts at the Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) can detect multiple variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in twoand-a-half hours.

According to a press release, the test can detect the known UK, Brazil, and South African variants, as well as others containing the key E484K mutation.

“The Center for Discovery and Innovation is again leading the way in creating breakthroughs that will help defeat this pandemic,” said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, the chief executive officer of Hackensack Meridian Health. “The CDI was created for this purpose – to deliver effective solutions in real time that will benefit patients, our communities and well beyond.’’

“Certain virus variants are concerning because they are resistant or less responsive to current first-line treatments involving monoclonal antibody cocktails,” said David Perlin, PhD., the chief scientific officer and senior vice president of the CDI. “Our rapid through-put test allows doctors to treat those with COVID-19 who have specific variants with more effective therapies.”

From December 2020 through February 2021, the CDI’s test assessed samples from New Jersey patients and found the virus variants increasing in prominence. Out of 435 nasal swab samples, the E484K variant was found at a rate of 12 percent of all

samples in February. The N501Y variant followed in prevalence in 2021 with 11 percent.

More than 2,500 viruses have been sequenced by the CDI and they are working with the State of New Jersey to develop the most complete picture of the viral landscape yet assembled. These new tools allow resources for whole genome sequencing to be directed against the most concerning viruses.

Other tools that have been developed over the last year of pandemic, which include: • The first rapid commercial COVID-19 test, reducing the wait time for results from days to hours (also the work of the CDI).

• A convalescent plasma treatment utilizing antibodies from people with high concentrations of antibodies – “superdonors’’ – to treat hospitalized patients.

• Participation in national clinical trials to develop COVID-19 vaccines, including the Moderna and J&J trials.

• Vaccination mega-site launched at for me r Mea dowla nd s R a cet r a ck i n partnership with the New Jersey Department of Health, State Police and National Guard, which is vaccinating 4,000 patients daily.

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killing. Asgill’s life was spared.

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and later hung without trial - without justice - in April.

Huddy’s hanging - a military murder - set off an international incident. When word reached Paris of his demise, the peace talks then ongoing were halted. The incident put Toms River in the history books.

And not content with just a military victory, the British also took revenge on March 24, 1782. They burned the village to the ground - save but two buildings (reportedly lived in by locals sympathetic to the Crown).

In May, Washington called a war council to consider avenging Huddy’s murder. After unanimous agreement, the Americans decided to draw by lot the name of a captured British soldier of equal rank as Huddy’s, and then execute him. The unlucky straw went to one Charles Asgill - who was the son of a former London mayor. Pleas for mercy went back and forth from Washington to the King of France (the Americans and French were allies). Finally, Huddy’s widow called for an end to any retribution and that there be no revenge

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It’s A Story More Than Just About One Battle It’s a long, historic journey - Toms River’s Revolutionary War story. But it’s not just a story about one little town and its people over two hundred years ago.

Yes, the British “won” the Battle of Toms River, but we - we, the Americans - we won the war for independence.

It’s a story about right versus might, liberty versus tyranny, forgiveness versus revenge, good versus evil. It’s ultimately a story about the resilience of mankind, a story of the human spirit - the better angels in all of us.

The thinking, planning, and organizing for this story to be told 250 years later in 2032 cannot begin soon enough.

It’s a good story. It’s an American story. It’s Toms River’s story.

SOURCES: Atkinson, The British Are Coming; Miller, Ocean County: Four Centuries in the Making; J. Mark Mutter is the former Toms River Clerk.

He chaired the Township’s 225 year anniversary committee in 1992 and its 250 year anniversary committee in 2017

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Around The Jersey Shore SUEZ Reminds Residents About “Safe Digging Month”

By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY – Representatives of the SUEZ water company are remindi ng re side nt s about “ Safe Dig g i ng Mo nt h” wh ich i s r e c og n i z e d e a ch April.

The observance is designed to bring awareness to the public regarding importance of safely digging around your own property.

SUEZ Director of Operations Jim Mastrokalos said, “the current health crisis continues to point to a vast revival in landscaping and other outside home projects to help stay physically and emotionally healthy.”

He added, “while some schools and businesses remain partially or totally closed and community events scaled down or cancelled, free time for families include DIY projects and other outside plans, but these undertakings must be met with cont i nued safet y precautions.”

Mastrokalos noted that digging a new garden or constr ucting new outdoor fencing without knowing the approximate location of underground utilities might cause severe injuries or lead to major service interruptions.

“Depths of pipelines, wires and cables

vary, ensuring public safety, protecting the environment and maintaining service which is crucial. Yet water mains or buried electrical wires can increase the likelihood of unintentional rupture, but these accidents are preventable when you follow the first step in calling 811,” he added.

A federally-mandated national “Call Before You Dig” nu mber, 811, was created to help protect homeowners, contractors and utilities from accidentally striking underground utility lines while working on digging projects.

Mastrokalos reminded customers that residential and business customers are strongly encouraged to call 811 at least three business days before the start of a digging project, even if it involves planting a tree or installing a mailbox.

W hen calling 811, homeowners and business owners are connected to the local one call center, which notifies the appropriate utility companies of their intent to dig.

Professional locators are then sent to the requested digging site to mark the approximate locations of underground lines with f lags, paint or both. Additional information about digging safely can be found at call811.com.

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Furnished Room For Rent - in senior complex, $600. 732-779-7432. (15)

Laundromat Attendant - For FT/PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

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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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For Sale A Beautiful Chapel Mausoleum Crypt - for one or two,call Joann at 732 678-6334 for all information.

(19) Hoveround Electric Wheel Chair For Sale - 3 years old. All new tires, battery and motor. Comes with charger. Price negotiable.

Please call 732-252-6546.

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

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

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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)

Pastrami House Delicatessen - at 363 N County Line Rd, Jackson is NOW HIRING! Counterperson, Grill person, and Cashier needed. Full time and Part time positions available. Must have experience! If interested please contact: Nick 917-502-4948.

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Enable, Inc. - is looking for reliable caregivers to support adults with disabilities in Monmouth and Ocean County. Apply at www.enablenj.org/careers.

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

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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.

Ocean Community Church (oceanchurch.squarespace.com) seeks Director of Music Ministry.

Permanent P/T. Keyboardist. Direct Band and choirs. Salary negotiable. 609-597-5151.

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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) Senior Living Community Cook/Dishwashers/Maintenance Technician/Restaurant Servers/Bus Drivers/Lifeguard (Indoor Pool). 1700 Rt. 37 West ∙ Toms River, NJ 08755.

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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) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Homestead Community Yard Sale Saturday, April 24th 9:00am-3:00pm.

Rain Date: Sunday, April 25th. 100 Fireside Blvd. Toms River.

(19) Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs.

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(12) 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.

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(43) Does Your Elementary School Child Need Help With School Work? - Mom of 3 grown children and a Master's degree, seeking an elementary home-school position.

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LANDSCAPING - Fall Cleanups.

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Services 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) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates.

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Navy Petty Officer From Toms River Aides In Boat Rescue

─Photo Provided By The U.S. Navy Office Of Community Outreach Members of the EasyRiders of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 37 gather following the rescue of a fisherman off the waters of Oahu, Hawaii. Toms River resident U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Ashenfelder assisted as part of that rescue effort.

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – A township resident was part of a recent rescue of a boater off the waters of Oahu, Hawaii.

According to the U.S. Navy Office of Community Outreach, Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Ashenfelder, assisted in the rescue of a fisherman when the man’s fishing vessel was reported overdue on March 25.

The ‘EasyRiders’ of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 37 (HSM-37) provided search and rescue support to Coast Guard aircrew and surface vessels after the boat and its crew were reported past its return time.

The Naval aircrew found the boater following an overnight search and transported him to a local civilian medical center to receive treatment.

“It is an honor to be able to do this job for a living and finally do what I have always

trained for. I look forward to assisting HSM37 in any endeavors and continually helping others in need,” Ashenfelder said.

Navy Commander Matthew Martin, HSM37’s commanding officer,” said he was “extremely proud of the way my sailors and the entire ‘EasyRider’ team worked together to render aid during this search and rescue.” said “Working side-by-side with the Coast Guard was key in our ability to locate and rescue the fisherman.”

The U.S. Third Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to flawlessly execute our Navy’s timeless roles of sea control and power projection. It also works in close coordination with other numbered Fleets to provide commanders with capable, ready assets to deploy forward and win in day-to-day competition, in crisis, and in conflict.

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Around The Jersey Shore Caregiver Spring Festival Is “Not Your Average Festival”

JERSEY SHORE – On April 16, Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, in collaboration with area performance groups and wellness practitioners, will host their first Caregiver Spring Festival. During this extended period of isolation, there has been limited space for caregivers to connect, not only with themselves, but with others in the community. As the communities continue to be vaccinated and slowly open back up, Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey wants to create a space that will bring our community together for a better tomorrow. The Caregiver Spring Festival creates a fun environment for caregivers to prepare for the new normal by providing educational self-care information, creative engagement and entertainment. The virtual environment allows for caregiver’s community members, receivers and very own Caregiver Volunteers to all come together for an afternoon of joy, creation and collaboration while staying safe as we all continue on our way to herd immunity.

From 2 to 3:30 p.m., they will have performances by Red Bank Regional High School piano students, Count Basie Center for the arts,

Liquor License Transferred

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A special meeting of the Township Council was held on March 30 in order to allow the transfer of a liquor license.

Usually, the Township Council meets twice a month. Emergency meetings are held when something can’t wait until the established meeting date.

There was only one order of business during this meeting, and that was to transfer the liquor license from Grunin Holdings, LLC to Joe Bella’s LLC. Council President Kevin Geoghegan thanked the council for assembling the special meeting in order for a local restaurant to continue to operate.

“It’s important to them and to the community,” he said.

Ocean County Parks & Recreation Summer Jobs Applications Now Open

OCEAN COUNTY – It’s not too early to think summer! Sports positions for the upcoming summer season are available in the Recreation Division. Applications are currently being accepted. Must be an Ocean County resident, 17 or older.

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From 3:30 to 5 p.m. they will have two 45-minute workshop sessions. The first session will be from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. and will include: ‘Songwriting 101’ with Chris Tomaino, ‘Meditation is for Everyone’ by Billi Jo Murphy and ‘Let’s Talk About Grief: a Workshop on Hope’ with Carol Strelic. The second session will be from 4:15 to 5 p.m. and will include: ‘Character and Movement’ with Chris Tomaino, ‘Radical SelfCare for Caregivers’ with Suzanne McMurray, ‘Gentle Chair Yoga’ with Adrienne Costa-DiPaolo and ‘Using Music to Enhance Life with Dementia’ with Fran Pannella.

To register, contact Gabriella at gabriellaga@ caregivervolunteers.org

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Toms River Lions Club Gives Filtration Systems To Hospital

TOMS RIVER – Early in February of 2021 the Toms River Lions received a letter of request from Community Medical Center Foundation for assistance. Their most current project was to install a total of 40 HEPA type commercial air filtration systems to increase the efficiency of the air quality especially in the hallways.

When they received the initial request for these filtering units, they needed to educate ourselves as to the use and value of this request not in terms of money but in terms of usefulness and worthiness to help many in the community. The Toms River Lions Club donated 10 of these HEPA filtration systems.

Most times we think of filtering out dust particles and allergy producing items like pollen. These filters will take out germs, bacteria, viruses and the smallest of other particles to make the air 99 percent plus pure. These filters will keep viruses

─Photo courtesy Toms River Lions Club that cause pneumonia and flu out of the air, but now it will work on the COVID-19 virus with great success.

The HEPA filters remove minute particles in the air which helps prevent airborne diseases. The machine pulls air into the unit, then filters the air before moving it out. These units augment the larger system being installed throughout the individual rooms to create negative air pressure which will also help to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus by reducing the air which would circulate back out to the hallways.

Air is sucked from the rooms and sent to the large filtering system that is outside of the building. You can now see that they are mounting stainless steel tubing/piping around the building especially at the Main Entrance. These are the vents thru which the air will be moved. The filtering system removes anything from the tiniest particles that are missed by regular room filtration systems.

Even though this is not truly related to their mission to assist with blind or eyesight problems or to help the hearing impaired, the officers and members of the Toms River Lions Club felt that so many people could benefit by this request for filtration systems that they would help all of the people in the Toms River Area.

Toms River Lions is a non-profit World-Wide Organization that serves people in the central part of Ocean County. They began here in Toms River in 1972 and worked hard ever since to primarily assist people with Sight and Hearing deficiencies.

In the recent past, we have tested children in many local Day Care centers by using a special camera that takes a picture of a small one’s eyes and reads a prescription of the child’s eyes. With this method the child is not treated with anything that will upset them and cause them to be nervous.

The prescription is then printed out if there are any defects in the eyes that would need medical attention and given to parents so they can follow up with their child’s needs.

Toms River Lions Club has many fundraisers such as the White Cane Collection at local grocery stores coming up soon plus raffles and the annual Car Show on Rt 37 at old K Mart parking lot.

They rely upon these events and others to provide funds for giving back to the community when the opportunity arises. The Toms River Lions Club is a 501 (C) 4 Charitable Non-Profit Organization.

They hope that you will join us in supporting these initiatives at RWJBH Community Medical Center Foundation by contacting Jennifer Shufran at Jennifer.shufran@rwjbh.org. If you are interested in volunteering with the Lions Club contact Lion Marion Goldberg, Secretary at tomsriverlionsclub@gmail.com

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TOMS RIVER – Authentic Science Research (ASR) Director Christine Girtain certainly proposes the most interesting projects, and her latest venture again caught the attention of - and earned support from - Sustainable Jersey for Schools.

Four years after winning a Sustainable Jersey for Schools $10,000 grant to implement her Wolbachia Project, Girtain earned a $10k-level grant for her proposal titled, “Investigating Food Crop Sustainability With Corn Genotype to Phenotype Teacher Workshop.” Needless to say, it was the only submission of its kind. But both its uniqueness and its science - and environmentally-driven tenets wowed the grant review panel.

This grant cycle was funded by Sustainable Jersey for Schools through the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) and - like he did for the Wolbachia proposal - Toms River Education Association (TREA) President Scott Campbell endorsed Girtain’s application on behalf of High School South. With the funding, the longtime TRRS educator - who directs the ASR program at both High School South and High School North - will implement teacher workshops on the sustainable science; train herself on in-house DNA and RNA extraction through the innovative MinION technology; and introduce students to these new avenues of scientific inquiry. In fact, student Christina Mardini is currently piloting the Corn Genome to Phenome project at HSN. “I want to inspire a network of New Jersey-area educators to connect students to modern STEM, agriculture, tech, and researching careers,” Girtain said.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of APR 10 - apr 16

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Life is good, so enjoy it while you can. Avoid disputes with family members in the week to come and everything else should go your way. Use your people skills to both avoid and handle problems.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may find it challenging to operate on blind faith alone. During the week ahead, you may want to see concrete results. Focus on making your dream of the future a reality despite opposition.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You and a partner or loved one can dream about a future that can realistically be attained.

Discuss plans in the upcoming week and take the initial steps to make your joint ventures a success.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may be willing to sacrifice some things to get something you want, but you could also be tempted to take a shortcut. Be sure to live up to ethical standards in the week to come.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take business and financial ambitions off the back burner and make your move in the upcoming week. There could be a fairy godmother on standby just waiting for an opportunity to help you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may hesitate to begin anything different or unusual in the week ahead, but if you overcome your reservations, you’ll likely be able to make more money. An impulsive decision now could be the right one.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t be bashful about sharing your enthusiasm in the week ahead. Listen to excellent advice that helps you improve your life. An off-color joke or rude remark could offend someone’s sensibilities.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): There may be plenty of competition at the workplace or even within your family, which might make you uncomfortable. If you are making money, there’s no reason not to be generous as the week unfolds.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): This could be a week when your dreams can come true. You may be swept up in wishful thinking but also see a practical way to have those wishes answered. Focus on expressing your creativity.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): As this week unfolds, if something doesn’t go your way, try, try again. It may be tempting to lose your temper, but you’ll go further if you remain calm and don’t sweat the small stuff.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Perseverance means going ahead with something, despite failures, until you succeed. Each failure can teach you something important in the week to come. Failing upward is the path to success.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There may be many demands on your budget when you least expect them. Maintain a cool head in the week ahead and remain generous even if someone asks for more than their fair share.

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