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−Photos courtesy Family Promise of Southern Ocean (Above) Hadley Marti, 12, of Manahawkin participated in the Easter Basket Drive and helped make 22 baskets.

Right) The First Presbyterian Church of Tuckerton helped assemble 98 Easter baskets with donated supplies.

By Alyssa Riccardi SOUTHERN OCEAN – This Easter, Family Promise of Southern Ocean donated over 300 Easter baskets to homeless families with

their first ever Easter Basket Drive.

Family Promise of Southern Ocean works with volunteers from faith and communi-

ty-based organizations i n Sout her n Ocea n County to “coordinate efforts in providing a

Volunteers Clean Jersey Shore With Beach Sweeps

By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – Jersey Shore beaches had a huge “clean sweep” as volunteers from Clean Ocean Action’s (COA) 36th Annual Beach Sweeps removed debris from beaches and waterways.

Clean Ocean Action is a leading national and regional voice working to protect waterways using science, law, research, education and citizen action. Their annual Beach Sweeps is held every April and October and is the state’s largest vol-

unteer driven, citizen science and environmental event.

The Beach Sweep took place on April 17 with over 5,500 volunteers removing harmful debris throughout 67 site locations around the Jersey Shore. Over the years, 147,860 volunteers have contributed 864,688 volunteer hours to remove and record debris from NJ’s beaches and waterways, according to a press release.

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Lacey Introduces Budget

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – The Township Committee introduced their tentative municipal budget for this year during a recent meeting. It comes with an increase.

The average tax payer would pay, based on the average assessed home in Lacey, an annual increase of $125 or $10.41 per month.

General appropriations is $33,615,670. Towns set aside a reserve for uncollected taxes, extra money raised based on a estimation of people who don’t pay. This is $1,365,862, bringing the total budget to $34,981,532.

The amount to be raised to support the municipal budget $17,550,329.

This only accounts for the municipal portion of a property owner’s tax bill and not the school district, the Ocean County portion of the bill, or other taxes.

“In regards to the budget we are introducing it on time and within the allowable tax. Notable increases in the budget are unfortunately (garbage) collection, pension obligations and a pay down on our debt services this year.

Those are the notable changes in the budget this year,” Township Business Administrator/ Clerk Veronica Laureigh said.

The average assessed home in the township is valued at $275,000. The proposed tax levy this year is going from .399 to .444 - an increase of 1.34%. Another complication beyond the costs mentioned by Laureigh is a mandate from Governor Phil Murphy’s administration requiring body cameras for municipal police departments. For Lacey Township that means some additional cost.

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Ocean County Fair Canceled Again Due To Pandemic

By Alyssa Riccardi and Chris Lundy BERKELEY – For the second year in a row, the Ocean County Fair has been canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The event was to originally occur July 14 through 18 at the Robert J. Miller Airpark.

On April 20, the Ocean County Fair took to their Facebook page to break the upsetting news. Organizers stated how they’re unable to hold the event because capacity restrictions are still in place.

“Sadly, once again we must cancel the Ocean County Fair. COVID (Fair - See Page 23)

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Continued From Page 1 “It is a fantastic day for the ocean. The amazing turnout for the Spring Sweeps is testament to the love and commitment people have for a clean ocean! Everyone complied with safety rules, many brought buckets and all removed thousands of items, mostly plastic from the beach. The data they collected will help us continue to make progress to reduce marine debris,” Cindy Zipf, Executive Director, Clean Ocean Action said.

At the Ortley Beach, 3rd Ave. site location, about 42 volunteers arrived to pick up trash and debris on the beach. Beach Captains Crystal DeCaro and Ryan Carr have been volunteering with COA’s Beach Sweeps for

Budget:

Continued From Page 1 Laureigh told The Southern Ocean Times, “we had purchased through community donations the cameras two years ago. In order to cover all required personnel in the department we need to order about 15 more cameras. We just recently applied to the State for the grant to hopefully receive funding.”

The five-member governing body voted unanimously to approve the introduction of the budget. The next vote, to confirm it, will be May 13 at 6:30 p.m. in town hall, Laureigh said.

In a routine matter the Committee voted

eight years, and have been the captains at the Ortley Beach site for the past five years.

“We tend to notice a lot of items we pick up are PPE (personal protective equipment) unfortunately, but really it’s a big assortment,” DeCaro said. “Some items we’ve already picked up today, a lot of it being fishing lures, plastic bags, rubber bait. A lot of things tend to be fishing related, but you also notice things like food wrappers, plastic bottles, aluminum tins. Cigarette butts are probably the number one item picked up unfortunately. Water caps, bottle caps, ribbons from balloons are just a few of the many items.”

With the pandemic continuing still for over a year, volunteers have seen an increase of PPE items ending up on beaches.

“The PPE is one of the top things that we’ve

noticed. Last year they had to cancel the spring Beach Sweep, but we had the fall one. We noticed during fall that we were picking up so many masks, gloves, etc., that they actually had to add it to the data card. We definitely noticed gloves more than masks but still sadly we are finding more of these items,” DeCaro said.

DeCaro expressed why it’s so important to support and take part in events like the COA’s Beach Sweep.

“This is our home. It makes such a difference, to be a part of something that is going to make an effect not only in your own lives but at the same time it helps (people) realize that we’re cleaning this up so that younger kids and other people don’t find this or your pets don’t get into it,” DeCaro said. “You’re also saving the environment.

Especially now that ‘Seaspiracy’ came out, I think that there’s more awareness because of these Netflix documentaries and different things bringing awareness to it. People just want to make sure that if they’re going to be involved in any type of sea life or doing water activities, that they’re making sure they’re taking care of those animals too.”

Other locations such as Sandy Hook had a huge turnout, with 175 volunteers collecting debris. According to a press release, the top five items found at this location included: 4,254 food/candy wrappers/bags; 3,797 plastic pieces; 3,777 plastic bottle caps/lids; 1,425 plastic straws/stirrers; and 1,019 foam pieces.

Volunteers at Sandy Hook also found 63 disposable face masks, 8 reusable face masks, 16 disposable gloves and 27 disposable wipes.

prior to the budget introduction to approve the establishment of a cap bank to cover any emergency expenditures until the budget is approved. This is part of the normal budget process each year.

A contract with Motorola for emergency radio communications was also approved that involves wireless communications and electronics which Laureigh explained was to bring the police department up to the 700-megahertz system in addition to finishing the Bamber Fire Company, the Dive Team and other emergency service squads. “The contract is for $1,271,742.80.”

A grant agreement with the county for the township’s Municipal Drug Alliance program for funding through July 1 to June

30, 2022 is $12,153.

Water Tower And Roads Deputy Mayor Nicholas Juliano spoke about public questions pertaining to a water tower in the township and the Lacey Municipal Utilities Authority. “With the bad weather all winter long, it is a little bit behind schedule but it should be painted and done by May 1. The bad weather put us behind schedule.

“I want to commend the MUA. They did a great job down at the power plant where there is a lot of piping. The MUA is hooking up a 12-inch main that will go right on down to possibly tie in water to Waretown.

Waretown is in dire need of water and the water we have here is sufficient to supply

it,” the deputy mayor said.

He added “They did that in-house and they saved $328,000.”

He also asked township drivers to slow down as there has been construction around the township. “I know it is a pain around Route 9 but I’ve seen some people flying by and there are workers out there - our police officers are out there - so please respect them they are trying to do the job as fast as they can.”

“Thank you for shopping local in Lacey Township here and please keep on shopping in our stores and restaurants here in town.

I see some of the restaurants are getting a little more crowded and stores are doing what they can to stay afloat,” Juliano added.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

E DITORIAL The Pandemic Has Been Hard On All Of Us As we hit the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are beginning to see some light at the end of the tunnel. Vaccines have been approved and are getting distributed, and there is an expectation that we may be getting out from under the thick cloud of isolation.

But many of us remain broken. Months of this social isolation have wreaked havoc on our lives. More than a third of Americans have reported symptoms of anxiety and depression in the past year; opioid overdoses are 29% higher; and so many are experiencing tremendous grief from loss.

The end of the pandemic will not mean the end to mental health struggles. Trauma takes a long time to heal, and we have all experienced some type of trauma during this period. I am pleased to see celebrities helping to “end the stigma” associated with mental health and substance use issues by speaking out about their own experiences and urging people to get help. This is the time to reach out if you are suffering from lingering or severe feelings of anxiety or depression, if your alcohol or drug use has increased during this time, or if grief is debilitating you.

One positive result of the pandemic is the more comprehensive use of telehealth as a way to connect with people from their own homes. At Preferred Behavioral Health Group, people we serve have embraced this approach to therapy, and more people have had the opportunity to get the help they need.

We are here to help with 24/7 telehealth services, medication assessments, group therapy, support for seniors, and counseling for children and families, all offered remotely. We can be reached at 732-3674700, or preferredbehavioral.org.

If you are struggling, reach out. Reach out to a loved one, a spiritual advisor, a friend, or a professional. We are here.

Mary Pat Angelini CEO, Preferred Behavioral Health Group Monmouth & Ocean Counties

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A Tip For Earth Day – And Your Health Earth Day was April 22 and there will be lots of information on ways to save the Earth.

Meanwhile, every year in the manicured yards of suburbia, pesticides and herbicides are wreaking havoc with the health of humans, especially children.

Although professional landscapers must take classes and obtain a Pesticide Applicator’s License, homeowners can purchase bug and weed killing chemicals at any garden center and use them indiscriminately, and in any amounts. According to an Organic Land Care pamphlet published by the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut and Massachusetts: “In a review of case-controlled studies and case reports, childhood cancers linked to pesticides include: leukemia, brain cancer, Wilm’s tumor, soft-tissue sarcoma, Ewing’s sarcoma, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and cancers of the colorectum and testes. (Environ Health Perspective 106 [Suppl.

3] 893-908)” In his book, “The Organic Suburbanite,” Warren Schultz states, “On the average, suburbanites use 10 times more pesticides per area in their yards than farmers do on their fields.”

He also states, “2,4-D.........(is) the weed-killing ingredient found in most weed-and-feed lawn products and it’s also a carcinogen. Two studies by the National Cancer Institute showed an increased incidence of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma among farmers who use 2,4-D. A later NCI study showed that dogs, whose owners’ lawns were treated with 2,4-D four or more times per year, were twice as likely to contract canine malignant lymphoma.”

If we stopped spraying pesticides and herbicides today, would insects and weeds take over? The true answer is NO! The Creator has built into all of nature a system of checks and balances. Spraying chemical pesticides and herbicides actually disrupts the natural balance of nature. Listen to

Paul Sachs in an excerpt from his book, “Edaphos, Dynamics of a Natural Soil System”: “Pests, in general, are organisms that interfere with human enterprise activities.

If we ranked pests simply by how much they disrupt an environment, humans would be at the top of the list.”

Man, in his foolishness, seeks to control all of nature. Now, like the twisted plot of a horror movie, the pests are becoming resistant to chemicals while our children are the ones who are getting sick!

What can one person do? Go to your library and learn about organic methods of gardening.

Use an organic lawn care company. Teach a child about the exquisite balance and beauty of nature. Learn to identify the ladybugs and other beneficial insects in your yard. Call your local Cooperative Extension office (or go online) and get free information on gardening without chemicals. Let’s begin to garden in harmony with nature and make every day Earth Day! Karen Breuel Howell

In Defense Of The Libraries This is in response to the grossly intemperate and erroneous letter of April 3rd regarding the Ocean County Library System (“Library Restrictions Go Too Far”).

This writer is no friend of the library.

The library “prioritizes its staff above all else,” the writer claims. The staff, in turn, tends to “regard us as a pestilence which threatens a largely redundant staff.” They are holders of “degrees from mail-order colleges,” but nevertheless “half of the full-time employees of the OCLS have pay and benefits at or above $100K/year.” At no point does the writer offer the sources of his “information.”

I have been a patron of the OCLS for some twenty-five years, and I can assure you that the writer is in error.

At no time have I ever been

treated with anything less than exceptional professionalism, courtesy and dedication on the part of the staff.

Our library is a treasure for the good citizens of our county.

Michael J. Doherty Berkeley

End War In Afghanistan

The war in Afghanistan has dragged on for nearly 20 years, and it is time to do the right thing and end what veterans call the “Forever War.” An entire generation has never known a country at peace, and this conflict has cost a trillion dollars and countless lives.

Pres. Biden has the chance to right this wrong. This conflict must end now, as he promised many times during his campaign. Our continued presence in Afghanistan is not making America safer. In fact, prolonging these conflicts is making us a target and putting our troops in harm’s way unnecessarily. It’s well past time, please, Mr. President, bring our troops home now.

Military withdrawal from Afghanistan will give our diplomats a chance to do the hard work of building a peace agreement, rather than continuing with a failed military strategy that cannot accomplish anything further, and which the “Afghanistan Papers” published by the Washington Post reveal top generals themselves do not even believe in.

America’s veterans and military members deserve to have a government which advocates for them. We’re counting on you to do the right thing.

William Dowd Brick

We’ve Lost Patience After enduring a year-long pandemic, the talk of the town is vaccinations. For many older residents, it’s frustration, anger and helplessness about how hard it’s been to get appointments for vaccinations.

The state announced that

senior citizens were a priority group, and county health officials said they’d like to bring on-site vaccination clinics to the numerous adult communities someday – but the wait and the demand for shots are continuing. Seniors on their own, and the virus and its mutations are still around.

In an effort to be pro-active, I sent this to the governor and New Jersey health commissioner: “Hundreds of thousands of residents of New Jersey’s active-adult communities have been unable to secure vaccination appointments due to (1) the inadequate supply of vaccine to counties with large senior populations, such as Ocean County, (2) their difficulty with, or inaccessibilty to, online appointment websites and a seemingly always-busy, unhelpful phone hotline, (3) competition for appointments with smokers and millions of others being added to eligibility groups, and (4) for some seniors, their inability to drive or to drive long distances to sites where vaccine and appointments are available.

“As you know, seniors are especially vulnerable to the coronavirus, and most of them in my area have been unable to get vaccinations - after weeks and weeks of trying. I urge you to dedicate some of the state funding from the federal pandemic relief legislation to enable county health departments to set up vaccination clinics within adult communities as soon as possible.

“It would be far more than a convenience to residents. It would protect and save lives, but also hasten the day when New Jersey’s economy can return to full strength, and allow families and friends to end their isolation and resume in-person socializing without fear of serious health consequences to Grandma and Grandpa.”

I urge your readers to communicate similar messages to state officials on behalf of older Jersey Shore residents. We’ve run out of patience, and we don’t want to become patients.

Rich Wieland Toms River

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Senior Communities Need Clarification On Opening Clubhouses, Pools CAPITOL COMMENTS

to inquiries from residents of age-restricted communities who want answers on when their community club houses and pools can open.

9th Legislative District Connors, Rumpf and Gove issued the following letter Senator Christopher Connors • Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove to Governor Murphy with the intent of ensuring that TRENTON − Senator Christopher Con- age-restricted communities are specifically nors, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and addressed in future announcements by the Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove are calling administration: on Governor Murphy’s administration to RE: Guidelines for Opening of Age-Reimprove communications with age-restrict- stricted Community Clubhouses and Swimed communities regarding the easing of ming Pools COVID-related restrictions.

“Dear Governor Murphy: The 9th District legislators are responding “In representing the interests of thousands

of constituents living in our Legislative District, we are calling on your Administration to clarify the easing of COVID-related occupancy restrictions as they apply to age-restricted communities. As you are aware from our previous communications, residents of age-restricted communities are inquiring as to when and how their facilities, especially clubhouses, can open to residents under your executive orders.

“As the warmer weather approaches, we fully anticipate more inquiries from residents of age-restricted communities requesting guidance concerning the opening of community swimming pools. While detailed guidelines have been provided for various other establishments and activities, your Administration

has been less than forthcoming and responsive with respect to guidelines for facilities located in age-restricted communities.

“Again, let us reiterate that tens of thousands of our mutual constituents live in such communities. As residents of these communities continue to be vaccinated, we feel it is timely, appropriate, and necessary for your Administration to provide specific guidelines regarding the opening of age-restricted community clubhouses and pools.

Homeowner associations and residents should be afforded every opportunity to move forward with plans to open up their communities.

“Thank you, in advance, for your attention to this communication.”

Governor Murphy Unveils Sweeping Gun Safety Package

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy unveiled a sweeping series of reforms aimed at reducing the epidemic of gun violence. The proposals, when paired with previous steps the Governor and members of the Legislature have taken to reduce gun violence, will further solidify New Jersey’s standing as a national leader in gun safety.

“Half of New Jersey’s gun homicides occur in only five cities, and the number of gun crimes in these cities has skyrocketed over the last year,” said Governor Murphy. “We cannot sit back when we know there is more to do to address the danger of gun violence in our communities.

By taking the steps we are announcing, we will further commit to making every block and every

street in our state safer.”

Funding Prevention Measures Increasing Violence Intervention Funding: Cities and states across the country have been demonstrating that we can achieve rapid, sustained reductions in shootings by investing in evidence-based, community-driven strategies like group violence intervention, relationship-based street outreach, and hospital-based violence intervention programs. Though the FY2022 budget process, Governor Murphy proposes an additional $10 million in funding for these initiatives in New Jersey.

Dedicating $2 million to Rutgers GVRC: Governor Murphy established the Gun Violence Research Center at Rutgers University due to the

federal government’s failure to dedicate funding to research gun violence as the public health epidemic that it is. The Governor’s FY2022 Budget proposal will dedicate $2 million to help the DVRC collect much-needed data in this area.

Supporting Legislation Requiring Firearm Safety Training: S-2169/A-5030 (Weinberg/Reynolds-Jackson) would modernize firearm ID cards, as well as require completion of a firearm safety course in order to receive a permit to purchase a gun or receive a firearm ID card. Connecticut, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Rhode Island, Maryland and the District of Columbia all have laws requiring individuals to undergo safety training prior to being able to purchase.

Mandating Safe Storage of Firearms: Owning a firearm for protection in the home can present a substantial obstacle to safe firearm storage, with individuals often opting to keep weapons loaded and easily accessible. Last legislative session, the Assembly passed A-3696/S-2240 (Downey/ Gopal) requiring firearm owners to store the firearm in a securely locked box or container; in a location where a reasonable person would believe to be secure; or to secure the firearm with a trigger lock.

Raising Minimum Age to Purchase Long Guns to 21: Under current law, a person 18 years of age and older may obtain a firearms purchaser identification card and a handgun (Government - See Page 14)

WHAT CAUSES “SLEEP” IN YOUR EYES?

Upon awakening from a night’s sleep, we often rub our eyes to dislodge “sleep” in our eyes. This eye discharge consists of mucus, oil, skin cells, and other organic particles that accumulate in the corner of our eyes while we sleep. Because our eyes are closed and unblinking, the tears and mucus are not cleared from the eyes. Instead, they continue to accumulate in the corners of our eyes and eyelashes. This “rheum,” as it is often called, may be wet and sticky or dry and crusty in accordance with how much of the liquid in the discharge has evaporated. While it may seem unpleasant to some, it is normal. Changes in quantity or consistency, however, may signal a problem.

When an eye infection is the cause of eye mucus, your eye doctor may prescribe antibiotic or antiviral eye drops and ointments. If eye allergies are making your eyes watery and irritated, over-the-counter antihistamine eye drops and decongestants may relieve symptoms. When you need the best eye care in the area, look to SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES at 732-349-5622. We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma, dry eye syndrome, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, pediatric ophthalmology, and total eye care.

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P.S. If an eye discharge is larger than usual or has changed color (usually to yellow or green), check with your ophthalmologist (especially if the discharge is accompanied by pain, light sensitivity, swelling, or blurry vision).

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Southern Regional Multi-Sport Athlete Receives Certificate

MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations Sout her n Regional High School multisport athlete, Maria Mezzo on receiving a certificate from the Sout her n Regional Athletic program for being the Rams’ 20202021 DAANJ Frank B a ld a c h i n o E s s ay Scholarship representative.

Maria participates in Gymnastics, Indoor Track and Spring Track & Field. Thank you, Maria, for all you do for Southern. Gymnastics Head Coach Jacki Hemenway presented the award to Maria before the Southern vs Manchester meet on March 26. Southern defeated Manchester 106 to 99.

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French Honor Society Inductees. German Honor Society Inductees. Japanese Honor Society Inductees. Latin Honor Society Inductees. Spanish Honor Society Inductees (Group 1). Spanish Honor Society Inductees (Group 2) MANAHAWKIN – Despite the year of Covid, The World Language Honor Society was able to hold an in-person induction Ceremony. This year’s seniors performed conversations and recited poems in their target language to make a beautiful Induction Ceremony.

The entire ceremony was led by the two Masters of Ceremony, Tiffany Ortner and Jordan Barile. It was the first in-person ceremony since last March. Madame Greene and Madame Skodi worked hard to make it special.

They join with all of the language teachers to congratulate all of their students who persevered during these trying times to maintain a 92 average in the first three levels of the language. By doing so, they earned membership into the French, German, Japanese, Latin, and Spanish Honor Societies. The induction ceremony culminated with a beautiful candle lighting to symbolize the passing on of knowledge from one generation to the next.

Congratulations to all the new inductees!

Township Annual Town Wide Yard Sale

WARETOWN – The Township of Ocean Recreation has announced their Annual Town Wide Yard Sale on June 5 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (no rain date) The event is free. Residents may opt to register their address on an advertising map that will be distributed. A common Yard Sale area will be set up at the Waretown Lake, for anyone wishing to bring his or her items to sell.

Lake set up on June 5 begins at 6:30 a.m.

All sellers must be on site no later than 7:30

a.m. Space is limited at the Waretown Lake and awarded on a first come basis.

Maps will be available on the Township website: twpoceannj.gov beginning June 4 after 6 p.m. Maps will be available in the box at Town Hall on June 4, 6 p.m. Maps will be available at the Waretown Lake & Recreational Area June 5.

To have your address listed on the map, fill out the registration form and mail or email it to recreation@twpoceannj.gov. The deadline date to be on the map is June 1.

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Volleyball Seniors Present Trainer With Certificate

−Photo courtesy Southern Regional MANAHAWKIN – Thank you, Southern Regional Girls Volleyball seniors, representing the Athletic program on March 19 before the Lacey Township match, to present Head Athletic Trainer Nick Scaramazza with a Certificate of Appreciation/Gift for National Athletic Trainers Month. Thank you, Mr. Scaramazza, for all you do for Southern.

Recreation Department To Host Drive-In Movie Night

WARETOWN – The Township of Ocean Recreation presents drive-in movie night on May 22 at 8 p.m. at the Frederic A Priff Elementary School, 139 Well Mills Rd., Waretown.

The movie that will be presented is Toy Story. There will be an ice cream truck on site. For more information, contact Jeanne Broadbent, Coordinator, at 609-693-3302 ext. 601.

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Waretown United Methodist Church Announces Shoe Drive

By Alyssa Riccardi WARETOWN – Support the Waretown United Methodist Church and donate to their shoe drive.

They are gently used shoes any style or size. You can drop-off shoes in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or donations can

be left at the Clothes Drop Off Bin across the street from the church.

The church is located at 27 Bryant Road in Waretown. Pick up can be arranged if needed. For more information, contact Waretown United Methodist Church at office@waretownumc.org or call 609693-3134.

Lacey’s 150 Final Jeopardy

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – During their milestone anniversary celebration, the Lacey 150th Anniversary Committee will celebrate different aspects and areas of the town along with its eclectic array of people that make Lacey a special place to live. Each month they will celebrate

the theme of their new town moniker made specially for their 150th Anniversary - “Live It-Love It-Be Part of It!” The committee along with The Lacey Township Recreation Department is proud to present “Final Jeopardy” being held at the pavilion in Gille Park at 7 p.m. on April 24.

Join and watch neighbors compete for the title of Lacey’s first Jeopardy champion at Gille Park. Categories like science, history, literature, current events, pop culture, world events, sports, Lacey and more! They encourage all family member and friends to come and support contestants.

All COVID-19 guidelines will be followed during the event, space will be limited. Call the Lacey Township Recreation Department at 609-693-1100 ext. 2203 for more information about Jeopardy Night or any of the other Lacey150 events being planned.

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Beloved Rescue Tiger At Popcorn Park Zoo Passes Away

By Alyssa Riccardi FORKED RIVER – After calling the Popcorn Park Zoo his home for almost 20 years, a beloved rescue tiger has passed away.

On April 15, Popcorn Park Animal Refuge took to their Facebook to break some devastating news about one of their rescue animals.

“It’s with great sadness that we write this… Caesar has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge to be with those who once also called Popcorn Park their home.”

On June 18, 2002, Caesar was brought to Popcorn Park after being rescued from Harwood, Texas. When he arrived at the park, he was starting to grow back hair, as he was suffering ringworm since being born at a “sanctuary” called Noah’s Land.

“Hair or no hair, just traveling all that way, he was like a kid on a new journey, one that would bring him to Popcorn Park where he would be safe the rest of his life,” Popcorn Park said in a post. “Caesar quickly became everyone’s best friend. He loved to rub up along his fence and talk with his caretakers. Chuffing, moaning, and groaning, any sound that he could make in order to talk with us. He was two when he arrived, and he never seemed to get any older.

He just acted like a 2-year-old ‘cub’ all his life.

He loved to play hide and seek just before he was supposed to come in for his dinner; he would hide behind one of the bigger rocks in his yard, thinking we couldn’t see his ears or his tail flicking behind him.”

Although there were numerous amounts of happy moments, there was also sad times. The shelter explained how when Caesar’s buddy Bengali passed in 2013. It was a sad time for everyone.

“When he lost his best friend Bengali, they

−Photo courtesy Popcorn Park Zoo were brought up from the same awful place in Harwood, Texas and then reunited here and lived next to each other the rest of their lives.

His good buddy Bengali passed in 2013. Shortly thereafter Kya came and took up the yard next to his, they made fast friends and would paw at the shift door between their dens when they were done with dinner. They kept good company.”

In February of 2020, the shelter knew something was wrong when Caesar began only eating half of his dinners and he had started drinking a lot of water. After they performed tests, they discovered Caesar was in renal failure.

After two and a half weeks of supportive fluid therapy and care, Caesar was back to his normal self.

“He enjoyed his pond all summer after that and the great fall weather we had. We even had some snow that he played in, he loved the snow.”

In March the staff gave Caesar his dinner one evening, and the next morning they found him still asleep. When they couldn’t wake him up, they knew he had passed in his sleep.

“Thank you, Caesar, for allowing us to be a part of your life, for greeting us every morning, for talking with us all day and for wishing us a good night each night. You were and will always be the ‘cub’ at the heart of our family,” Popcorn Park said.

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purchaser is required to be at least 21 years old. The bill (A-1141/S-3605, Freiman/Cryan) increases from 18 to 21 the age at which a person is eligible to receive a firearms purchaser identification card used to purchase shotguns and rifles but would still allow for those at least 18 to possess a long gun for purposes of hunting; military drills; competition; target practice; training; or under the supervision of a parent or guardian.

Promoting Microstamping Technology: Microstamping technology provides law enforcement with the tools to quickly link firearm cartridge casings found at the scene of a crime to a specific firearm, without having to recover the firearm itself. The technology essentially creates a “license plate” on cartridge casings to identify the gun that was used to shoot the ammunition. Last legislative session, S-112/A-1098 (Weinberg/Downey) would require within a year that firearm manufacturers incorporate this technology into new handguns sold in New Jersey.

Establishing Electronic Ammunition Sales Recordkeeping: The State Commission of Investigation (SCI) issued a report in 2016 finding that straw purchases of ammunition were unchecked because firearm IDs lacked photo identification.

The SCI also found that sales records were often hand-written into log books - a problem for law enforcement, which should be able to consult an electronic database when it investigates questionable ammunition purchases. A-1292/S-1481 (Greenwald/Weinberg) would require manufacturers or dealers of handgun ammunition to keep

a detailed electronic record of ammunition sales, and report ammunition sales to the State Police.

Banning .50 Caliber Firearms: Military-style .50 caliber rifles are banned or restricted in several other states. California has a complete ban on .50-caliber rifles, Connecticut bans specific models and Maryland has some restrictions.

S-103/A-1280 (Gill/Greenwald) would revise the definition of “destructive device” under New Jersey law so that it includes weapons of .50 caliber or greater.

Closing Loophole for Importing Out-of-State Firearms: Individuals who move to New Jersey from another state are allowed to bring their legally acquired guns with them without registering the guns according to New Jersey law. A-3686/S-372 (Vainieri Huttle/Cryan) would close this loophole by requiring firearm owners who move to New Jersey to obtain a firearm purchaser identification card (FPIC) and register their firearms within 30 days of residing in this State.

Holding the Gun Industry Accountable: In New Jersey, almost 80% of guns used in crimes are originally purchased outside of the state. However, the gun industry has failed to take any steps to stem the flow of guns to the illegal market through gun shows, flea markets, straw purchasers, and theft. The industry has also failed to make its products safer and has engaged in unscrupulous marketing. A bill recently introduced in the New York Senate would hold gun manufacturers liable for the public harm they cause by amending the state’s public nuisance laws to prohibit the gun industry from endangering the safety or health of the public through its sale, manufacturing, importing or marketing of guns. Governor Murphy proposes

similar legislation.

Additional Measures Regulating School Shooting Drills: New Jersey schools currently are required to conduct active shooter exercises but guidelines are vague on how drills should be conducted. Governor Murphy proposes authorizing the Department of Education to establish trauma-informed and age-appropriate standards for lockdown drills including encouraging preparation over simulation; barring use of simulated gunshots; advanced notice to parents about planned drills; durational limits; training; and prohibiting rewarding children for fighting off potential gunmen during a drill.

Reconvening Historic “States for Gun Safety” Summit: New Jersey was poised to host a multistate summit in Newark last year on gun-safety issues - a first-of-its-kind event organized by a coalition of states that formed three years ago in response to persistent inaction on gun control at the federal level. The all-day summit was expected to draw governors and officials from New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, but was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The multi-state effort has involved a sharing of data among the member states, including the exchange of information about illegal trafficking and about those disqualified from owning firearms. Governor Murphy intends to reconvene the Summit in the Summer of 2021.

“Everyday gun violence is a constant burden and threat to the public health and well-being of our communities. To solve this problem, we need actions that are informed by research and data,” said Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver,

who serves as Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs. “The Gun Safety Package that Governor Murphy has set forth today lays the groundwork for interventions and programs that are designed to save lives and are backed by the necessary funding to help them succeed.”

“The measures that Governor Murphy and partners in the Legislature are unveiling today would give us new tools and resources to keep firearms out of the hands of criminals, to combat illegal firearms trafficking, and to expand our violence intervention program,” said Attorney General Gurbir Grewal. “These tools are essential to ensuring that New Jersey continues to do all that it can do to combat the continuing plague of gun violence. As New Jersey’s chief law enforcement officer, my message to gun traffickers, distributors, and even manufacturers has been clear from day one: we will hold you accountable when you violate our laws.”

“New Jersey law enforcement is always seeking ways to prevent gun violence before it happens, and the best way to accomplish this goal is through community-driven strategies where law enforcement work hand-in-hand with local government, faith-based leaders, and members of the community to create meaningful intervention programs,” said Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police. “Oftentimes, the greatest obstacle for implementing these strategies is lack of funding and support, which is why today’s announcement is welcome news for a New Jersey law enforcement community that is eager to see its outreach programs realized.”

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH •

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Five Silent Benefits Of Better Hearing

Healthy hearing is crucial in ways you’d never expect. In fact, a wealth of studies highlight how healthy hearing supports a healthy life. Could one of these inspire you to optimize your hearing?

Improved Physical Health When you treat your hearing loss, you gain a greater sense of independence and are more likely to be active. Indeed, in a study from The Hearing Journal, some participants attributed their better physical health to treating their hearing loss.

Improved Cognitive Function With hearing loss, your brain uses extra energy to understand sound, leaving less brainpower for thinking and memory. But per a recent study in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, hearing aid use actually improved participants’ cognitive function.

Improved Quality of Life In a study of U.S. adults by the Seniors Research Group, respondents who’d treated their hearing loss reported improvements in their family relationships, self-confidence, social life, sense of independence, mental health, and other psychological and functional dimensions.

Increased Ability to Maintain Balance You use sound as a reference to help you balance. Hearing loss robs you of reference points, so balance suffers.

Treating your hearing loss gives you more auditory landmarks and could improve your balance.

Increased Income Stability A study in The Hearing Journal report-

ed that those with untreated hearing loss make up to $30,000 less annually than those without hearing loss. Hearing aids, however, mitigated that income loss substantially — up to 100% for those with mild hearing loss.

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

Part Monkey Part Human Embryo Created

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. An experiment has taken place where researchers just created an embryo that is half human and half monkey. They allowed the living thing to grow for 20 days, and then it was destroyed.

This experiment has sparked huge debate into the ethical reasons for such an experiment and if they should be allowed to continue. And if so, where exactly should the research end?

The lead researcher, Professor Juan Carlos Izpisua Belmonte has experience in the field of biomedical research and in 2017, helped create the first human-pig animal which lived for a month.

Professor Belmonte teamed up with researchers in China more recently, and injected human cells into monkey embryos, instead of sheep because the latter does not work well. But a monkey’s genomic sequence is closer to that of humans, and in the end, the experiment worked. A monkey-human hybrid was made, and lived for 20 days and was then destroyed.

Will future embryos remain in the petri dish, or will an unethical scientist secretly breed it and attempt to propagate a new kind of creature. There are so many obvious bio-ethical concerns with this.

Dr. Belmonte’s team proposes that a major problem in medicine can possibly be solved, and he’s referring to organ transplantation.

Every 2 or 3 weeks someone passes away because they did not get the organ they so desperately needed. With this type of stem cell research, the ability to grow a kidney or a liver for example, would solve the shortage we have, and save many lives each year.

And then there’s the issue of disease trans-

mission. In case you didn’t realize there is Mad Cow disease, Bartonella infection (from a cat’s scratch), and most recently, bats transmitting coronavirus. Monkeys famously carry herpes B virus, monkeypox and rabies. When genetic material from a monkey is sourced for this purpose it is exceedingly difficult, if not impossible, to be 100% assured that it does not contain anything dangerous to a human.

Other scientists are raising concerns about where it stop. The argument being that in time as “chimeric” technology improves, could a scientist after hours go ahead and implant an embryo into a monkey, and ethically what would happen to that baby?

It may conjure up ideas in some people’s minds about more Frankensteinish experiments as well as part animal, part human offspring.

Human chimeras already exist, in fact there is research to show that people who have received bone marrow transplants, or women who have had a pregnancy all have chimeric cells in them. What we’re talking about today is different, it is a scientific experimental chimera that is neither animal, nor human.

The world is not united on the new research. Some people see it as a positive… a new opportunity to create organs for transplantations that could save human lives every day, while other people see this as a negative. They perceive it as opening Pandora’s box to a 21st century “Planet of the Apes” and question where would the researchers stop if they are given an inch.

How many lives would be saved exactly?

If you have an opinion about this email me at scriptessentials@gmail.com.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2021 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Continued From Page 1 supportive services to empower families with children under the age of 18 to move steadily toward self-sufficiency.”

Heather Johann, the Development & Communications Manager of Family Promise of Southern Ocean, explained how many families in the area are turned away from other programs even though they are homeless.

“It started as a way to shelter homeless families with children. Pre-COVID, homeless families were accepted into our program. They’re families who’ve probably been turned away from every other program in the area. They either make too much money or there’s something that’s preventing them to be a part of social services, to be a part of other programs in the area. But they still are homeless for a variety of reasons,” Johann said. “They must be able to show that there’s a willingness to change their situation. They have to be able to work with our case manager within the program to show a willingness to change. Once they’re accepted into our

shelter program, pre-COVID they were being housed in churches that were participating in our program and they would sleep there a week at a time. If they didn’t have work or school to go to, they would come to our day center. The day center is a home where there’s a play center, laundry room, kitchen, stocked with food through donations. This will happen until we can get the family into permanent housing.”

With the pandemic still continuing, the past year Family Promise of Southern Ocean have spent thousands of dollars trying to house families in need and keep them safe during these tough times.

“Once COVID struck, all of our congregations shut down. We went from having very low costs to currently paying $2,000 a month in rent, whether that’s for motels or condos or things like that to house our families. We went from maybe a couple hundred dollars a month to $2,000 per family,” Johann said. “Fall 2020 we launched a prevention program. Families with financial crisis. Many who were affected by the shutdowns from the pandemic. Most people in this area, the rent is around $2,000.

We spent - just in 2021 - for preventions

shelter over $80,000.”

Johann explained how they not only house families in need, but also provide programs to help them get out of their financial situations.

“How we’re different from other programs is that not only do we provide housing, but the funds we raise also go to programs that help these families get to the next level,” Johann said. “One family we had in our program, she was a local teacher and a single mom. She went from not being able to pay her rent, to working with our case management who were able to help her and now she’s getting paid $35 an hour and now able to provide for her family. It’s not just providing shelter, the programing is a big part, so that they can get out of their situation and do better without constantly seeking help.”

Currently, Family Promise of Southern Ocean has over 100 people in the program, over 110 families in prevention, and then at any time 14 families in shelters. This year was the first year they held their Easter Basket Drive, which turned out to be a complete success.

“I really thought we would end up with

about 20 to 25 baskets. We distributed over 300 within the community, both to people in our programs and also reached out to school districts, for kids that maybe didn’t know our program existed,” Johann said. “We were able to give those baskets to families and also talk about family promise and bring them into our program to help them with their financial needs.”

Many residents through the community either donated supplies for Family Promise to make baskets, or donated entirely premade Easter baskets.

“We had a mixture of people who donated supplies to make baskets, whether it was candy, eggs, sidewalk chalk, anything you can imagine that would go into an Easter basket. Then we also had a significant amount who donated fully made baskets,” Johann said. “Some children made baskets, the Women’s Club of Green Briar, they did a mix of pre-made baskets and materials.

They donated about 150 baskets. Since we had so many more materials, we reached out to the First Presbyterian Church in Tuckerton and brought over all the supplies we had and they put together additional baskets.”

As for future events, Family Promise had their “Giving Day” to raise funds and promote awareness of local homeless families.

They also hold family drives, diaper drives and plan on having a back-to-school drive to collect supplies and funds for homeless kids attending school.

To keep updated on events, to donate or to learn more about the Family Promise of Southern Ocean, visit their website at familypromisesoc.org.

Tuckerton United Methodist Church Announces Spring Events

TUCKERTON – The Tuckerton United Methodist Church, located at 134 N Green St. in Tuckerton, will be hosting a series of events throughout Spring and Summer 2021: Spring Vendor Fair – April 24, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Rain date May 1); Spaces are $25 and can be reserved by contacting Carol for more info 609-296-9610 or tuckertonumc@ gmail.com. Proceeds go to the missions of the Tuckerton United Methodist Church.

Make note to follow CDC social distancing guidelines at all times.

Community Yard Sale – May 15, 8:30 a.m. (Rain date May 22); Spaces are $25 and can be reserved by contacting Carol for more info 609-296-9610 or tuckertonumc@ gmail.com. Proceeds go to the missions of the Tuckerton United Methodist Church.

Make note to follow CDC social distancing guidelines at all times.

Manna Farmers Market – Tuesdays beginning June 15, 10 a.m.; Spaces are $25 and can be reserved by contacting Carol for more info 609-296-9610 or tuckertonumc@ gmail.com. Proceeds go to the missions of the Tuckerton United Methodist Church.

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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.

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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.

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.

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Continued From Page 14 Murphy has already taken significant steps to combat the epidemic of gun violence. Among other things, New Jersey has established a “red flag” law for gun violence protective orders; criminalized firearms trafficking; strengthened background checks; reduced the maximum capacity of ammunition magazines; banned “ghost guns;” and established the Rutgers Gun Violence Research Center to identify evidenced-based solutions to the gun violence crisis.

“The reduction of gun violence has been one of my top priorities in Congress,” said Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. “I introduced the Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act in Congress to get states and communities the money they need to buy guns from gun owners and get them off the streets. I applaud Governor Murphy for his actions to reduce gun violence in New Jersey. We need to do everything we can to make our neighborhoods and communities safe.”

“Gun violence is an epidemic that has stolen countless lives in our state and across the country,” said Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg. “I am proud to have spent much of my career fighting for gun safety reforms but there is more work to be done. Today’s gun safety package will save countless lives and I will help strongly advocate for its passage.”

“Governor Murphy’s announcement today continues to put New Jersey at the forefront nationwide for gun safety efforts,” said Senator Teresa Ruiz. “Far too many lives have been needlessly taken in my district and across the state by the scourge of gun violence. We must do everything we can to not only save lives but also to create programs that will end the cycle of violence and fight back against this national epidemic.”

“Governor Murphy’s gun safety package represents the next step of common sense reforms that will keep New Jerseyans safe from gun violence,” said Assembly Majority Leader Lou Greenwald. “No one should have to lose a family member, friend, or neighbor to senseless violence. These measures are needed and long overdue. I look forward to working with the Governor to keep New Jersey at the forefront of the national fight against gun violence.”

“We have long stated that we cannot arrest our way out of gun violence, crime, and the tragedy it creates,” said Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka.

“In Newark, we have realized that this crisis is a public health issue, and continue to address it that way, reducing shootings through prevention. Our state and federal partners and leaders are realizing the same thing, and we are seeing this manifested today by Governor Murphy’s comprehensive gun safety package. It will do much to improve safety, reduce violence, and save lives not only in Newark, but across New Jersey as a whole.”

“The Newark Community Street Team applauds Governor Murphy’s proposed investment in complimentary community-based public safety strategies to reducing violence when the state and country is experiencing a public safety and public health crisis,” said Newark Community Street Team Director Aqeela Sherrills. “Reimagining public safety is not just a tag line in Newark, resident trained as public safety professional working in tandem with law enforcement has produced our

lowest crime rate in 60 years! Public safety is a shared strategy and can’t be done without the public. Safety is a shared strategy created in communities by the people who live there.

I thank Governor Murphy for advocating for investment in community based solutions and employing resident based organization like The Newark Community Street Team to reduce violence and increase wellbeing in the neighborhoods they serve as a direct response to the reimagine public safety narrative.”

“We applaud Governor Murphy for his leadership in gun violence prevention and taking this action to champion another comprehensive gun safety package. In a year where we have seen historic levels of gun violence, it is urgent that we come together to pass life-saving measures including mandating safe storage, increasing firearm safety training, and investing in violence intervention initiatives,” said Mark Barden, co-founder and managing director of Sandy Hook Promise, and father of Daniel who was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. “We are proud to continue to work with New Jersey to protect children from violence by passing proven gun safety laws and bringing our evidence-based Know the Signs programming to more schools.”

“We are proud to work with the Governor and New Jersey schools to protect children from gun violence, including bringing our life-saving Know the Signs programs statewide. As schools implement their emergency preparedness plans, including active shooter drills, it is critical that all of these initiatives are evidence-based, account for diverse needs, and do not harm or traumatize students,” continued Darden. “That’s why we commend the state for taking action to require any active shooter drill policies to prioritize a safe and supportive school environments and the mental wellbeing of all students.”

“We are on the verge of a new era of public safety in which it’s clear that traditional law enforcement can no longer be the single point of contact for safety in communities,” said Will Simpson, director of violence reduction initiatives for Equal Justice USA. “This is crucial as gun violence continues to rise around the country. We must invest in proven community-based violence intervention and prevention models that treat violence like the public health issue that it is and that expand the public safety ecosystem to truly include the public. Governor Murphy’s announcement marks an important step in that shift.”

“New Jersey, like the country as a whole, has been plagued by gun violence for too long,” said Shani Nuckols, a volunteer with New Jersey Moms Demand Action. “Our communities have felt this epidemic deeply, from the tragedy of mass shootings to the daily scourge of gun violence. The governor’s action today is another comprehensive step towards tackling gun violence in all its forms, and if passed would make New Jersey a safer place.”

“This is more than thoughts and prayers, this is robust and life-saving action” said Laurence Fine, Student Leader with Bergen County SDA and a member of the Students Demand Action National Advisory Board. “Governor Murphy’s sweeping package will help prevent gun violence and, most importantly, save lives. We thank the governor for taking these important actions and urge the legislature to follow his lead and prioritize the passage of these laws to protect our communities.”

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Online Book Club Discussion: “The Alice Network”

OCEAN COUNTY – Have you always wanted to join a book club, but couldn’t find the time? The Ocean County Library extends an invitation to enroll in the free One Book OCL Online Book Club, and take part wherever you need to be.

The next novel under discussion, through May 20, is “The Alice Network,” by Kate

Quinn.

Goodreads calls “The Alice Network” “an enthralling new historical novel.” It centers on two women in 1947 London - one an embittered World War I spy, the other a scandalized American socialite – whose encounter changes the trajectories of their lives.

Ocean County Library cardholders and

non-cardholders are eligible to participate.

Cardholders can download digital versions through the Library’s Freading, OverDrive and hoopla services, or reserve print or audio versions.

One Book OCL is a private, moderated online forum in partnership with PBC Guru.

Community members discuss books and

network. Members participate according to their schedules, day or night. Each title undergoes discussion for about two months.

Register for this free program at pbc.guru/ One_ Book_OCL. Keep up with library events and programs at theoceancountylibrary.org, or visit the Library on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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Fair:

Continued From Page 1 restriction placed on us by the state and 4H being limited from having large gatherings make it impossible for us to safely host our 2021 County Fair.”

Although the Ocean County fair is canceled this year, organizers are already looking forward to planning for 2022, aiming towards a scheduled date of July 13 to 17.

Last year, organizers put out a similar statement: “Rutgers Cooperative Extension/4H has put a hold on all 4H activities through August. 4H is such a strong partner of the fair that we cannot see a way forward without them this year.”

The organizers are volunteers, and they rely on the assistance of 4H and other groups.

The Southern Ocean Times, April 24, 2021, Page 23 The 2020 fair would have been the 73rd year of the fair. The only years they missed were 2020 and 2021.

According to its history, the Ocean County Board of Agriculture held the first annual “4-H Achievement and Agricultural Ocean County Field Day” on September 6, 1947.

It started at the Ocean County Park in Lakewood, but outgrew it in the 1980s. It was then relocated to the Robert J. Miller Airpark in Berkeley Township. The first four-day fair was in 1982.

It used to be an agricultural show for local farmers to show off their crops. However, as farming gave way to housing and commercial development, there are very few farms left locally. The 4-H has taken on the agricultural aspect of the fair, showing off what families have grown and nurtured.

Red Rocker Record Fair

MANAHAWKIN – The Red Rocker Record Fair will be happening again! Hosted

by Chris Fritz and ManaFirkin Brewing Company, the record fair is free entry and the free for record vendors as well.

Vendors can email cfritz64@comcast.net.

Live music by Ocean County original acts Useless, Figured Out & Dying Light!

The event will take place on May 16 from 12 to 5 p.m. at the and ManaFirkin Brewing Company located at 450 E Bay Ave. in Manahawkin.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Free Virtual Health Management Workshops

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Library, Ocean County Office of Senior Services and Meals on Wheels are accepting new registrants for free, interactive virtual health management workshops.

Continuous registration is open for the sixweek “Take Control of Your Health” Zoom program for patients age 60 and up, family members and caregivers with concerns about diabetes or chronic ailments.

One series is devoted exclusively to diabetes. Another concerns high blood pressure, heart or lung disease, depression, arthritis, and other chronic conditions. Each includes activities to support problem-solving, decision-making, and action planning.

Chronic illness workshop enrollees can learn how to manage pain, sleeplessness, fatigue, fear, anger, and frustration, how to build a healthful diet and exercise plan, how to communicate with health providers

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Diabetes workshop participants can learn how to lower A1C levels, monitor blood sugar and stress levels, and avoid complications.

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by Stanford University, coordinated by Louanne Kane MA, NCC. Each participant will receive a relaxation-oriented compact disc and an illustrated self-management guide, “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions.”

Funding is provided through a grant administered by the Ocean County Office of Senior Services under Title III-D of the Older Americans Act and Meals on Wheels.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Spring Sports Programs

LAKEWOOD – Ocean county parks have announced adult and kids spring sports programs:

Adult Disc Golf: Disc golf is played much like traditional golf, but instead of clubs and balls players use specialized flying discs much like a frisbee. This class is for people who have never played and are curious about the sport. Ocean County Park hosts a magnificent 18-hole disc golf course amongst the many trees and paths. Players must practice their skills to avoid the hazards and score as low as possible. All equipment will be provided.

Location: Disc Golf Course, Ocean County Park, Lakewood Date: Thursdays, May 13 through 27 Program #143123 – 2b Time: 10 to 11 a.m.

Date: Tuesdays, June 8-22 Program #143123 – 2c Time: 2 to 3 p.m.

Fee: $10 Age: 16 years to adult Youth Disc Golf: Disc golf is a fun new sport similar to golf but instead of a club and a ball, we use specialized flying discs much like a frisbee. The object of the game much like golf is to throw your disc into a specially designed basket in as few attempts as possible. Ocean county park is home to a beautiful 18-hole disc golf course nestled amongst the

many trees. This class is designed to teach kids the basic skills necessary to play. All equipment will be provided.

Location: Disc Golf Course, Ocean County Park, Lakewood Date: Tuesdays, May 11 through 25 Program #143332 – 2c Time: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Fee: $10 per person Age: 10 to 15 years

Footgolf For Teens: Footgolf is the ultimate combination between soccer and golf. This is a four-week program that offers a different course each week. Teens can come out to play and meet some new friends. People at all skills levels are welcome to play. They recommend you bring a drink, wear comfortable clothing as well as your choice of cleats or sneakers. You can bring your own ball or use one provided by the park.

Location: Meet at the Beach Complex, Ocean County Park, Lakewood Date: Thursdays, June 3 through June 24 (rain date July 1) Program #143332 – 2d Time: 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Fee: $12 Age: 12 to 16 years Link to the registration form: bit.ly/39dkvn7 Link to program guide: bit.ly/springprogramguide2021 Link to our web site: oceancountyparks.org

Virtual Event: About The Pursuit Of Happiness TOMS RIVER − How does happiness change over a lifetime and how can we get happier as we age? It’s probably safe to say that everyone would like an answer to that question.

Harvard professor and author Arthur C. Brooks reveals the answers to these questions by exploring the advances in behavioral economics and social psychology, ancient wisdom, art and music on May 6, at 12:30 p.m. in a virtual presentation at Ocean County College’s Grunin Center. The event, About the Pursuit of Happiness and True Success, is free; pre-registration is required grunincenter.org/ event/arthur-c-brooks.

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“To pursue the happiness within our reach, we do best to pour ourselves into faith, family, community and meaningful work,” Brooks says. “Further, we need to share it with others with joy and confidence.”

Audiences will take home tangible lessons on how they can immediately become happier and more successful people.

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

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of APR 24 - apr 30

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Use your head and you can make the grade in the upcoming week. Guard against becoming too argumentative today, because if you wait patiently, someone might change his or her mind by tomorrow.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your efforts to be friendly and outgoing might meet with a small measure of mysterious disapproval. Despite this, you’re willing to be forgiving and can avoid taking things personally in the week ahead.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You are sharp enough to look for the catch in any offer or deal. Take the time you need to make a careful decision and to mind your possessions. Focus on accuracy this week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your patience may be tested by people who seem to be at cross purposes with you as this week unfolds. Focus on making worthwhile improvements by visualizing the desired results.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In the week ahead, you might be able to put the knowledge that you gather to good use.

Even handling your most dreaded task can give you a sense of accomplishment and contentment.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The way you look or act can make a statement or a whisper. As the week flies by, you can talk your way out of any jam by being welcoming to all and remaining a neutral party if feuds occur.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Pay your most important bills early so you won’t be caught napping at the end of the week.

Tackle projects that require logical sequencing, unflagging concentration and a degree of pattern recognition.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Passing quarrels are just temporary. Stay centered so you won’t lose your composure over minor disagreements in the week to come.

Focus on enjoying beautiful things and agreeable people.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): There is no benefit in being worldly and insightful if you don’t put these attributes to good use. There may be plenty of fine print to absorb in any deal you review or sign in the week to come.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): If you want to indulge in the best that life can offer, go ahead. Steer clear of a dispute with a loved one or family member. Hold off on making major financial decisions at the end of the week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Demonstrate a generosity of spirit and a willingness to cooperate in order to win some new friends and admirers in the upcoming week. Put major purchases on the back burner.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Follow the lead of a partner who understands how to navigate group social events. In the week ahead, go within to explore and understand your vague misgivings about a career choice.

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