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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. Mill-

─Photo by Alyssa Riccardi Sirena and Dylan Romeo found a big piece of broken wood amongst the washed up debris on the beach.

By Alyssa Riccardi beaches and waterways. is held ever y April removing harmful deJERSEY SHORE – Clean Ocean Action is and October and is the bris throughout 67 site Jersey Shore beach- a leading national and state’s largest volunteer locations around the es had a huge “clean regional voice working driven, citizen science Jersey Shore. Over the sweep” as volunteers to protect waterways a nd e nv i ron me nt al years, 147,860 volunfrom Clean Ocean Ac- using science, law, re- event. teers have contributed tion’s (COA) 36th An- search, education and The Beach Sweep took 864,688 volunteer hours nual Beach Sweeps citizen action. Their place on April 17 with to remove and record removed debris from annual Beach Sweeps over 5,500 volunteers (Beach - See Page 10)

Ocean County Fair Canceled Again Due To Pandemic er 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.

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must cancel the Ocean County Fair. COVID 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.

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By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – The County Commissioners awarded a contract to build a new social services complex at a recent meeting.

Dozens of programs will be run from that building, including SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), General Assistance, Child Support, Adult Protective Services, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Homeless Services, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid and Statewide Respite.

Currently, the Ocean County Board of Social Services works out of six buildings in an office complex located at 1027 Hooper Avenue.

The county rents space for these offices, and the lease was expiring in 2022, officials said. The county is buying 10 acres, and four of these old buildings to demolish them.

The contract was awarded to Epic Management, Inc., the lowest qualified bidder. The base bid was $37,196,000, including an irrigation system for $175,000, IT/data system for $450,000 and traffic control for $10,000.

Additional projects increased the total bid to $39,537,000: Site Entrance Sign - $69,000, Bi-Polar Ionization System - $139,000, A/V & Security Systems - $649,000, Generator $989,000, and Equipment Screening - $495,000.

The total award was approximately $7 million lower than the original construction cost estimate of $47 million.

The county had expected it to run as much as $56 million if professional fees and other soft costs were included.

On June 17, 2020 the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders adopted a bonding ordinance appropriating $56,800,000 for the new building of which $53,700,000 will be issued in bond and bond anticipation notes.

Epic was the lowest responsible bidder, and bids ranged as high as $53 million.

“We are combining the programs located in several old buildings into a state of the art complex that, once completed, will provide substantial savings in maintenance costs,” said Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn. “Bringing all of these services (County - See Page 10)

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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

Governor Should Clearly Define Reopening Plans For Senior Community Clubhouses, Pools

TRENTON - The 10th District Legislators have received numerous requests from residents of age-restricted communities who want to know when their community clubhouses and pools can reopen. Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John Catalano are urging the Gover nor’s Administration to clarify the

guidelines for opening these facilities before the summer season begins.

“According to the Governor’s office, clubhouses fall under social clubs, however, the language in the Executive Order does not include clubhouses.

This has created confusion about whether or not these facilities have the ability to lawfully reopen,” said

Senator Holzapfel. “Without any guidance from the Gover nor, communities remain in limbo on how to properly and safely reopen.”

“When our delegation approached the Governor’s office with this inquiry, we were given information on an Executive Order which did not specifically mention clubhouses,” added Assemblyman McGuckin.

“If clubhouses in senior communities are allowed to reopen, we are requesting that the Governor clearly communicates this information to each individual adult community in New Jersey.”

The legislators point to their bill, S-2695/A-4390, which establishes immunity for senior planned real estate development associations relating to COVID-19.

This legislation would protect adult communities from any civil damages caused by an exposure to COVID-19 within a common area or facility, such as a clubhouse or community pool. Under the bill, social spaces could be opened with less liability and concern for board members.

“With the warmer months approaching and more of

our senior citizens immunized, it is only fair that adult communities be allowed to safely reopen and return to some normalcy,” said Assemblyman Catalano. “In light of the hardships these communities have suffered since the beginning of the pandemic, the Governor should immediately provide a detailed plan to allow these facilities to reopen.”

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 addi-

tional $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 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 in-

corporate 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 am munition 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 an-

other 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 con-

duct 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 multi-state 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.

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Continued From Page 1 debris from NJ’s beaches and waterways, according to a press release.

“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 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.

County:

Continued From Page 1 under one roof will also increase efficiencies for the public we serve.”

The new building will be three stories and 121,000 square feet located at the current site of the county’s Social Services Complex on Hooper Avenue.

“Our saving will also include at least $3 million annually by no longer having to make lease payments on the buildings,” Quinn said.

“In addition the new building will be energy efficient and the maintenance costs will be far lower.

“Part of the savings includes the reimbursement from the state and federal governments for housing the Board of Social Services along with the consolidation of the services into one building,” Quinn said.

“The age and current conditions of the buildings that house the Ocean Board of Social Services programs have resulted in the need to replace the facilities,” Quinn said. “The maintenance costs continue to increase and in the long run, this new building will be far more beneficial

for our citizens and our staff.

The Ocean County Board of Social Services will use 50 percent of the new facility while Ocean County government departments will use 18 percent. The rest of the square footage will be for shared services including conference rooms and other common spaces. About 400 social services board workers will occupy the new building.

There will be 715 parking spots.

“The staff of the Ocean County Board of Social Services assists hundreds of County residents every day. The programs they administer affect all parts of our populations from young families to the elderly,” Quinn said. “This new building will help accommodate those high numbers of people accessing these services and also provide improved working conditions for the social services staff and our other departments.”

The building design was done by Mott MacDonald, the site work was coordinated by French & Parrello Associates and the project will be overseen by T&M Associates.

Officials said they expect to break ground in late spring and construction could be completed in 2022.

─Photo courtesy Ocean County Ocean County Freeholder Gary Quinn, liaison to the Ocean County Board of Social Services, displays the rendering of the planned 121,000 square foot, three-story building.

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Continued From Page 1 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.

Program On Seashore Gardening ORTLEY BEACH – The Friends of Ortley Beach have announced their May Speaker Series: Seashore Gardening, to take place on May 19 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom.

Save the Date! May 19 6:30 p.m. for their last Speaker Series Event until the fall “Seashore Gardening.”

Living so close to the seashore can wreak havoc on our gardens! Rutgers Master

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The presentation will cover the following topics: • Seaside Soil & Conditions • Stress on Planting • Xeriscaping or Low-Water Gardening • What Plants to Grow and Where to Find Them

Kite Night Is Back!

ORTLEY BEACH – Mark your calendar!

Once again Friends of Ortley Beach will be hosting their popular Kite Night! Grab a beach chair or blanket and watch beautiful

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Dates include: June 24, July 22, August 19. Weather permitting!

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Around The Jersey Shore Welcome To McDowell’s, Can I Take Your Order?

By Bob Vosseller CHERRY HILL – Have you ever had a Big Mick at McDowell’s? McDowell’s is “The Home of the Big Mick!” but chances are, you never went to that “Golden Arches” because it only existed in two feature films. Until now that is.

The fictional franchise was part of the 1988 comedy “Coming to America” starring Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall and James Earl Jones and it is featured again in the recently released sequel “Coming 2 America.”

Complete with plaid décor and a nod to all things Scottish, McDowell’s was owned by Cleo McDowell played by actor John Amos and one of his workers was Maurice, played by comic Louie Anderson.

The parody of an actual famous franchise that currently boasts they are the home of the most “stolen fries” has been brought to life by JMC Pop Ups who provide special events in the South Jersey/Philadelphia area.

The company’s chief executive officer Joe McCullough decided that McDowell’s had to exist in the real world, at least for close to two weeks so McDowell’s will pop up and open from April 16 to April 26 at the Cherry Hill Mall.

It was decorated to serve as a replica of the McDonald’s knockoff from “Coming to America” and its sequel, “Coming 2 America” released last month. The original film features Murphy playing an African prince who falls in love with Cleo McDowell’s daughter Lisa.

Murphy and Hall play other comical characters in various scenes in the movie.

Along with the Big Mick you can order the Louie Anderson grilled chicken sandwich.

One of the dessert items is the Randy Watson Sexual Chocolate Cake Shake that includes chocolate cake in the shake along with a whipped cream topping and cherry. The dessert delight was inspired by the character Randy Watson who was also played by Murphy. Watson is a soul singer with the fictional band Sexual Chocolate.

McCullough said, “our primary pop up is a sci fi version of a dine-in restaurant experience in malls where you go there, get food and go through multiple locations and there are large props and photo ops. Honestly, I’m

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“That was the launch of it and how it came about. This is a closed down California Pizza Kitchen at the Cherry Hill Mall and we’re doing some photo op stuff and a small conversion of parts of the restaurant to kind of give you that feel of McDowell’s but it isn’t a full conversion,” McCullough added.

McCullough said he enjoyed the recent sequel to the classic film. “I watched it the night it came out. Fortunately, or unfortunately, there is such a cult following that you’ll always have some people disappointed when you follow up something that survived with that kind of large following with fans of 30 years.”

“I would have preferred there be more of McDowell’s in it but it is there and that is the important thing. Right now, this is only intended to be in Cherry Hill,” McCullough added.

“The Big Mick is the original reference in the movie but we actually have the Magnum Mick to which is a larger version on a longer roll and a kind of play on a Philadelphia cheesesteak. It has eight pieces of cheese, lettuce, pickles and special sauce.

It is a beefed-up version if you will,” McCullough added with a laugh.

“The Randy Watson sexual chocolate cake shake comes in a souvenir glass. It has a full piece of cake on top. It sounds like a meal unto itself,” McCullough said. “We wanted to have a fun menu and provide a fun thing for people to come out and do.”

He said that the Galaxy Burger and Beyond themed pop up will be going away for the summer but returning in the fall and in Pennsylvania “where we started it. Then we’ll start to spread out from there. We are from Delaware County and that is where we launched it. We’re trying to expand a little bit.”

McCullough stressed that the McDowell’s pop up is a socially distanced event to accommodate guidelines of the COVID-19 pandemic “so we create a safe environment.”

McCullough said, “we’re always looking for very unique fun and we are always open to new ideas as to what might be a unique pop up.”

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By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – A narcotics investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies resulted in the arrest of a township man.

Township detectives assigned to the department’s Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) initiated the investigation and were assisted by officers from the department’s Special Response Team (SRT) on April 16.

The investigation involved a search of a residence located on Cedar Swamp Road and included a K-9 Unit from the Robbinsville Police Department.

Information led to the searches of other locations the suspect utilized in Brick Township and Philadelphia by members of the Brick Township Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit and the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms.

Jackson detectives seized a quantity of psilosybin mushrooms, lysergic acid d iet hyla m ide ( LSD) a nd ma r iju a na

along with cash during the search of the residence. Brick detectives conducted searches in their township and seized over 14 ou nces of cocai ne. Agent s from the ATF searched a location in Philadelphia and recovered additional marijuana, mushrooms, cash, a 9mm Beretta handgun, an AR-15 rif le and ammunition for the firearms.

Robert Dalton, 32 of Jackson was arrested and charged by the Jackson detectives with possession of mushrooms with the intent to distribute (2nd degree), possession of LSD with the intent to distribute (2nd degree) and possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute (2nd degree).

He was also charged by the Brick detectives and ATF for the items seized at the other locations. He was processed and then lodged in the Ocean County Jail.

Those arrested or charged with any offenses or crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

Calvary Chapel Living Water To Host Picnic & Dance

TOMS RIVER – A Picnic & Dance will be held on May 1 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Whispering Pines Park in Toms River.

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Around The Jersey Shore April Is “Month Of The Military Child”

By Bob Vosseller MIDDLETOWN – April is being recognized as Military Child Month and a local family is sharing experiences of their father’s deployment.

“I especially missed my dad at night. He used to read my sisters and me bedtime stories, cuddle with us, watch TV, and just be fun. My Mom had ‘Daddy Dolls’ made for us with his picture on them. Squeezing the little pillow tight helped me fall asleep when I was sad. It was hard. I’m so glad that he’s home now,” said 8-year-old Ellie Zilinski of Middletown.

The third grader’s father, U.S. Army Major Matthew Zilinski, was reunited with his wife and three little girls one year ago after an 11-month deployment overseas. Major Zilinski was escorted home in April 2020 by a caravan of fire trucks, police cars, family, and friends as spectators practicing social distancing lined the streets to watch. The excitement – widely covered in the media - lifted spirits in the community during the first few weeks of the pandemic.

“Now, a year later, we’ve had time to absorb how Matt’s deployment affected our girls. They longed for their Dad to be part of their everyday lives. They couldn’t share their triumphs with him about school. He couldn’t watch them play, share meals, enjoy birthdays, and celebrate holidays. As much as I tried to comfort them, they just wanted their Dad,” said Brie Zilinski, Major Zilinski’s wife.

April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, recognizing the impact an armed forces life has on the children of those who serve our country.

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense, the Month of the Military Child is a time to honor military families and their children for the daily sacrifices they make and the challenges they overcome.

The Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund is proud to honor all military children who do their part, like Ellie, and her sisters Quinn and Piper, who

have sacrificed.

“My mom also used to put my Dad’s shirt over my big pillow and spray his cologne on it. It made us feel like he was right there with us,” added Ellie Zilinski.

Her sister Quinn said, “I used to look around and see all my friends with both their parents and it made me sad.”

The Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund was created and founded in 2006 to honor Lt. Dennis Zilinski (Matthew’s brother) who was killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq in 2005. The 23-year-old was a Middletown, New Jersey resident, a Christian Brothers Academy alumnus, and a distinguished West Point graduate.

Dennis was a member of the 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team of the 101st Airborne Division. Since his untimely death, family and friends have united with the Memorial Fund to provide support to improve the morale and welfare of members of the United States Armed Forces and their families.

One of the main accomplishments of The Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund is sponsoring service dogs for disabled American veterans suffering from PTSD and TBI. To date, the Memorial Fund has sponsored more than 100 service dogs.

Additionally, the Memorial Fund provides scholarships to students at Lt. Zilinski’s alma mater, Christian Brothers Academy. By providing these scholarships, the Memorial Fund invests in the future of high school students who embody the leadership qualities and community spirit of Lt. Zilinski.

The Foundation invites the public to follow their work on Facebook, Twitter, Parler, Instagram, and YouTube. Donations may be sent to: Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 124, Adelphia, NJ 07710 or made online at runwithdennis.org.

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Around The Jersey Shore Insurance Broker Admits To $1.5 Million Fraud

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By Chris Lundy LAKEWOOD – An insurance broker admitted to engaging in $1.5 million in fraudulent claims, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.

Jonas Knopf, 65, of Lakewood, New Jersey, pleaded guilty to one count of making false statements related to a health care benefits program.

The fraud began in 2009, while Knopf was chief executive officer of Madison Fi nancial Ser vices (M FS) i n Lakewood. It was the parent company of two sham companies created by Knopf and others for marketing health insurance coverage to people who were not his employees.

On paper, these two companies operated in Pennsylvania and had hundreds of employees. These employees were mostly Lakewood residents seeking healt h ca re cover age t h roug h Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Knopf used fake personal information like addresses and job titles to pretend that his clients were actually employees. The health care insurers would

then pay more than $1.5 million in fraudulent claims from 2009 to 2013.

In 2013, the Pennsylvania Department of Insurance caused Knopf to surrender his Pennsylvania insurance producer’s license and cease operation in the state.

The count of making false statements relating to a health care benefit program car ries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a maximum f ine of $250,000, or twice the gross gain or twice the gross loss from the offense, whichever is greater. Sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 19, 2021.

Acting U.S. Attorney Honig thanked special agents of the FBI, under the direction of Special Agent In Charge George M. Crouch Jr. in Newark; special agents of the U.S. Department of Labor, Off ice of Inspector General, Off ice of Investigations, New York Region, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Michael Mikulka; and Investigators of the U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefit Security Administration, under the direction of Regional Director Darren Cohen.

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Around The Jersey Shore The Ballad Of Bimini Bob

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Wildlife is common in the senior communities, as residents often see deer and wild turkeys wander around their neighborhoods.

A framed photo of “Bimini Bob” is on display in the Holiday City West clubhouse. It informs people that this particular turkey has received a pardon and is living his best life in Allentown.

The turkeys are slow moving and sometimes don’t fear cars, making roads dangerous – for the turkeys and for drivers swerving out of the way.

Many Holiday City residents expressed frus-

tration and fear saying the tenacious turkeys just didn’t want to leave their property and, in some cases, even took a nip out of them when they tried to shoo them away.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued a statement to Micromedia Publications in 2019, stating that the best way of handling them is to trap and release them.

Bimini Bob may or may not be the same turkey that was nicknamed “Waldo,” in reference to the “Where’s Waldo” activity books.

This article contains information from a previous article by Bob Vosseller.

Outdoor Flea Market In Silverton

TOMS RIVER – The Silverton Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting an Outdoor Flea Market on May 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain date May 2).

Vendors needed. $20 per table (save $5 if you

Crestwood Village 4 To Host Outdoor Flea Market WHITING – Crestwood Village 4, located at 15 E Moccasin Dr. in Whiting, is having an Outdoor Flea Market on May 7. (Rain date May 14) Over 50 vendors signed up. There will continental breakfast items for sale. Coffee, tea and water also. Tables are $10.

For any additional information, call 732350-0230 ext. 13.

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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.

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

A personal injury claim is built on evidence.

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

Beware of prying eyes. Your social media accounts are full of tidbits — even your most innocent posts, photos, or those you are tagged in — can be woven together and used against you.

Even posts made by your family and friends are fair game for an aggressive adjuster. Even if all your social media accounts are protected with the strictest privacy controls, sometimes harmful information finds its way into the hands of the adjuster. It’s used as evidence to reduce their financial exposure or, worse yet, to prevent you from receiving any compensation at all.

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

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

on social media — past, present, or future.

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.

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Around The Jersey Shore Grants Available For Small Businesses Impacted

By COVID-19 NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced Phase 4 of their Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program. The program will provide grants up to $20,000 to small- and medium- sized businesses and non-profits that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Interested business owners must pre-register from April 19 at 9 a.m. and until April 29 at 5 p.m. Businesses that do not pre-register will not be eligible for Phase 4 grants. Pre-registration is not first come, first served, but businesses are encouraged to begin the process as early as possible.

Grant awards will be calculated based on the number of full-time equivalent employees (FTEs) businesses employ. Micro-businesses with five or fewer FTEs and sole proprietorships will receive up to $10,000; businesses with six to 25 FTEs will receive up to $15,000; and businesses with 26 to 50 FTEs will receive up to$20,000.

Phase 4 funding will be allocated to support the most adversely affected businesses, including restaurants, micro-businesses, and child care providers, as well as other small businesses.

For more information or to pre-register, visit: business.nj.gov/covid/check-status-njeda-small-business-emergency-assistance-grant-program.

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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.

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A study in The Hearing Journal reported 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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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.

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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.

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Around The Jersey Shore Should Vaccine Passports In NJ Be Mandatory?

Legislators Say No

By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – Senator Jim Holzapfel, Assemblyman Greg McGuckin and Assemblyman John Catalano have spoken out against the use of COVID-19 vaccine passports in New Jersey, stating it could lead to discrimination against people based on their vaccination status.

“We’re extremely concerned by Governor Murphy’s willingness to consider the use of vaccine passports that could prevent people from working, going to school, or visiting public places,” Holzapfel said. “In a free society that respects individual rights, we believe health decisions should be a personal, private choice that a patient doesn’t have to discuss with anyone but their doctor.

Our new legislation would prevent vaccine passports from being employed here in New Jersey.”

“Vaccine Passports” are physical or electronic documents or credentials that could be used to show that an individual has been immunized against COVID-19. They would be used to prevent unvaccinated individuals

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“We don’t think our state government should threaten or allow for personal freedoms to be restricted based on vaccination status,” McGuckin said. “Requiring vaccine passports to engage in everyday activities would be discriminatory and raise a host of serious constitutional and privacy concerns.

This fatally flawed idea needs to be nipped in the bud.”

Holzapfel plans to introduce legislation in the Senate that makes it unlawful to ask a person if they have received a COVID-19 vaccination or require a person to display proof of vaccination as a condition of or as a prerequisite to: • The exercise of any privilege or right granted under State or federal law • Conducting any business or commerce • Travelling to, outside, or within the State • Obtaining or maintaining an internship, obtaining or maintaining employment, or receiving a promotion from an employer (Vaccine - See Page 21)

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Continued From Page 20 • Participation in any governmental or political activity • Admission or enrollment into any child or adult day care program • Admission to, enrollment in, or graduation from a preschool program, elementary or secondary school, college, university, or any other institution of education • Participation in any activity, internship, opportunity, program, or sport offered by a preschool program, elementary or secondary school, college, university, or any other institution of education • Receiving adequate dental care or health care • Maintaining, receiving, or renewing a professional certification or license • Obtaining or renewing membership in any professional organization • Entrance into or service from any place of business, including, but not limited to, any market, restaurant, or store • Entrance into and service from any public

The Toms River Times, April 24, 2021, Page 21 building, office, or structure; • Entrance into and use of any public park or beach • Admission into or service from any amusement park, concert venue, theater, or sporting event The legislation will also make it unlawful to discriminate against or to take any adverse action against any individual who has not received a COVID-19 vaccine. Those who wish to not disclose whether they’ve received a COVID-19 vaccine will also be protected.

McGuckin and Catalano will join as co-sponsors of identical companion legislation that is pending introduction in the General Assembly.

“After a year of watching Governor Murphy take extreme actions by executive orders, people don’t want their rights to be further eroded,” Catalano said. “Just like shutting down businesses and closing houses or worship, forcing people to show their documents to go out in public seems completely un-American. We have to fight back.”

Toms River Township Reschedules Regular Council Meeting TOMS RIVER – Take notice that the previously scheduled Regular Council Meeting of June 8 has been rescheduled for June 9 at 6 p.m. in the Toms River Township Municipal Building,

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CALL FOR YOUR “FREE WALK WITH EASE GUIDE FOR BETTER HEALTH” & ASK ABOUT HARROGATE’S WALKING CLUB!

Around The Jersey Shore Spring Sports Programs Announced

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 f lying 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.

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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.

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Community News C lub N ews , A ctivities , E vents & A nnouncements

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The event, About the Pursuit of Happiness and True Success, is free; pre-registration is required grunincenter.org/event/arthur-c-brooks.

Based on his popular column in The Atlantic, “How to Build a Life,” and his documentary “The Pursuit,” Brooks extracts life lessons that

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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.”

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Around The Jersey Shore Celebrating In A Difficult Year

Today, we are celebrating our 26th anniversary.

The Manchester Times debuted on April 18, 1995. Six more papers eventually joined: The Berkeley Times (1996), The Jackson Times (2000), The Brick Times (2002), The Howell Times (2004), The Toms River Times (2005), and The Southern Ocean Times (2013).

A 26th anniversary isn’t one of those nice round numbers like 25 or 30. You won’t find a banner at a party store.

But it’s still a significant achievement, especially considering a lot of other local businesses shut down in this last year.

Scores of local people lost their jobs. Thousands lost loved ones.

This time last year, I wrote a column about our company’s 25th anniversary. The pandemic had just hit, and I wrote with the hope that things were going to get better. It’s been a year now, and maybe it’s the shot in my arm talking, but I’m more optimistic now.

In the last year, we wrote stories about people having drive-through weddings and birthdays. Graduation parades and 3-D printed masks showed how creative people could get to solve problems. People still find a way to hit the high notes.

And that’s something worth celebrating.

So we’re not just patting ourselves on the back. We’re cheering you on. Whenever we write a story about someone doing good in their community, we’re saying “thank you.” When we highlight a resident who is tackling a problem head-on, we are putting a spotlight on them. We are hoping that their compassion and ingenuity can inspire others.

But enough about us. Let’s talk about you.

If you’re holding this paper in your hand, or reading this online, it means that you care about what’s happening in your community. You want to know what new businesses are coming to your town. You want to know what’s happening with your taxes, or open space, or a million other topics. You also care about what the powers that be are doing in Trenton and Washington, because their decisions impact us all.

Our website traffic ranges anywhere from 100,000 to 250,000 unique visits a month. Given that there’s about 600,000 or so adults in all of Ocean County and Howell (our coverage area), that means that at least one in six people are reading us every month.

That’s only the online readership. That doesn’t include the people picking us up in Wawa, grocery stores, restaurants, doctors’ offices and other spots.

You read us because you want to know what’s happening – the good and the bad.

There’s a lot of gloom and doom in the news. We wouldn’t be doing our job if we only showed you the good news. But we also want to show you ways that things are getting better.

So join us as we showcase the best that the Jersey shore has to offer. More than just the beaches and entertainment, but the people who live here year-round who work hard to educate our children, serve us in stores and restaurants, entertain us, and keep us safe.

Come along this year and celebrate with us.

Chris Lundy News Editor

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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 and family members, and how to set and reach goals.

Diabetes workshop participants can learn

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 Gur u. 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.

how to lower A1C levels, monitor blood sugar and stress levels, and avoid complications.

The workshops are conducted by certified peer leaders who have completed 40 hours of training in the program developed

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.

To learn more, email lkane534@comcast. net or visit theoceancountylibrary/events.

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Around The Jersey Shore Ocean County Man Assaulted Cops, Flooded Jail Cell

By Alyssa Riccardi JACKSON – A 28-year-old Toms River man turns violent after being arrested, going as far as attacking officers, spitting blood and damaging both a mug shot camera and a holding cell police said.

According to Capt. Steve Laskiewicz of the Jackson Police Department, police officers were called to Pineview Apartments parking lot to investigate a report regarding Ralph Lezin, 28 of Toms River, slashing the tires of an acquaintance’s vehicle. Laskiewicz said Lezin was taken into custody when he wouldn’t cooperate with officers.

Once brought to police headquarters Lezin became even more combative. According to Laskiewicz, Lezin repeatedly kicked an

emergency button in the processing area, activating it several times. He then flipped over a table in the room and head-butted the mugshot camera, damaging a bracket which holds it in place, police said.

Lezin allegedly pulled the mattress off the cot and used it to jam the toilet in the holding cell, causing it to flood.

When Lezin was told he was going to be moved to the Ocean County jail, he started attacking officers. Lezin head-butting one and kicking and kneeing several others who tried to assist, police said.

During the attack, Lezin became injured and spit blood in the face of several police officers before finally being restrained. The Jackson First Aid squad checked Lezin and then brought him to a local hospital for treatment, during this time Lezin continued to act aggressively toward officers and hospital staff, police said.

Lezin was charged with criminal mischief, obstruction by means of physical interference, aggravated assault on a police officer and aggravated assault by throwing bodily fluid. Additional charges are pending.

Many officers received minor injuries from the incident, including being hit with Lezin’s blood. These offices were treated for their injuries.

Police said the cell block and patrol car used to transport Lezin were both cleaned and sanitized.

Just Believe Inc. To Host First Charity Golf Tournament

TOMS RIVER – Just Believe Inc. will be hosting a First Charity Golf Tournament - Restoring Hope on August 9 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Trump National Golf Club Colts Neck.

Registration and lunch will be from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Shotgun starts at 1 p.m.; Cocktails with a reception and a silent auction and golf prizes will be at 6 p.m. Reception will be located in the ballroom on the second f loor of the clubhouse. Silent auction will also be there as well.

For more information about the event, call Theresa Mondella at 732-904-0257 or email: Tmondella@gmail.com.

The Toms River Times welcomes your special announcements! Engagements, Weddings, Births, Birthday Wishes, etc. Please call 732-657-7344 for more details!

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Around The Jersey Shore BlueClaws To Play Five Games As Medusas

By Bob Vosseller JERSEY SHORE – The BlueClaws are getting used to having multiple names. Some fans may still remember them as the Lakewood BlueClaws.

Last year they changed their name to the Jersey Shore BlueClaws.

Now they will also play as Medusas at five games this summer as part of a national Hispanic culture and heritage initiative. The alternate identity involves Minor League Baseball’s Copa de la Diversión program.

This year that program will get a fresh look and feel. In honor of the event the team unveiled a new cap and jersey that will be worn during those five games. The Medusas de Jersey Shore program is presented by New Jersey Natural Gas. The Medusas will play five games this summer, one each month: Wednesday, May 5 (the season’s second game) – 7:05 p.m.

Tuesday, June 8 – 7:05 p.m.

Tuesday, July 27 – 7:05 p.m.

Sunday, August 22 – 1:05 p.m.

Wednesday, September 8 – 7:05 p.m.

The new cap now includes a bright pink brim and button with a white front, deep purple side and back panels. The Medusas emblem, a jellyfish with five tentacles holding a baseball bat and ball, sits on the face of the cap.

The jersey, which was white in 2019, is now purple with gradient down each side scaled from pink to light blue.

Medusas de Jersey Shore is emblazoned across the chest with each player’s number appearing in the front (inside a jellyfish) and on the back. Fans can find the new Medusas hat on the Jersey Shore BlueClaws website.

Team President Joe Ricciutti said, “the Copa de la Diversión program has been a tremendous addition to the Minor League Baseball landscape and the Medusas de Jersey Shore are proud to be a part of this national initiative.”

“Hispanic culture and heritage is interwoven through the history of baseball and a major part of our community here at home. We look forward to celebrating that culture and heritage throughout the summer,” Ricciutti said.

New Jersey Natural Gas Conservation and Clean Energy Director Anne-Marie Peracchio said, “New Jersey Natural Gas and The SAVEGREEN Project are proud to partner with the Medusas de Jersey Shore on this program. We are excited to help celebrate the vibrant Hispanic culture and heritage here at the Jersey Shore and are looking forward to a great season, including opportunities to help our customers understand resources available to help with energy bills.”

“Our teams across the country embraced everything we believed Copa de la Diversión could do and achieve as a platform celebrating and welcoming our diverse fan bases to our ballparks,” Kurt Hunzeker, MLB’s Vice President of Minor League Business Operations.

“From its ownership through its entire front office, Jersey Shore continues to be an inclusivity leader many sports teams are emulating, and I

love how the area’s growing Latino community have returned the embrace to the ‘Medusas’ by clearly supporting Copa throughout the season,” Hunzeker added.

While the Medusas de Jersey Shore kickoff game is not May 5, it does include the first ticket holder gift of the year or BlueClaws ticket plan holders.

Those with Mini Plan A or Partial Plan A will receive a Medusas de Jersey Shore soccer-style scarf thanks to New Jersey Natural Gas. BlueClaws Mini and Partial Plans come with Ticket Holder Gifts, with gifts determined by package selection. Plans also include dinner and dessert at each game plus a boardwalk game ticket in the Toyota World of Lakewood Home Run Pavilion.

For BlueClaws ticket packages and additional information visit BlueClaws.com/Tickets or call 732-901-7000 option 3.

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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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THIS SOUP IS A BLANK CANVAS FOR PRACTICING YOUR GARNISHING SKILLS

By America’s Test Kitchen

Sometimes the simpler the recipe, the easier it is to overcomplicate it. Case in point : carrot-ginger soup, whose flavors often get elbowed out with the addition of other vegetables, fruits or excessive dair y. But this simple, creamy, pared-down version is velvety-smooth with clean carrot flavor and subtle ginger background notes.

Carrots are a long-lasting pantry staple, and all it takes are three of them to form the base of this soup.

We used ginger as the key aromatic, which eliminated the need to add even onion or shallot, cutting down our ingredient list drastically.

A small amount of milk adds subtle richness without dulling the flavors.

With the flavors in check, we made a meal out of this warm bowl of comfort by adding some hearty toppings. If you don’t have a blender, an immersion blender or a food processor would also work.

peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/3 cups chicken or vegetable broth, plus extra as needed 1/3 cup milk 1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add carrots, ginger, and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

2. Stir in broth, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a simmer and cook, over medium-low heat until carrots are very soft, about 15 minutes.

3. Process soup and milk in a blender until smooth, about 2 minutes.

4. Return soup to now-empty saucepan and adjust consistency with extra hot broth as needed.

5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ser ve.

(Soup can be refrigerated up to three days.)

Recipe notes: A handful of store-bought croutons or crispy chickpeas, a sprinkle GINGERY CARROT SOUP of cilantro, and/or some Serves 1 to 2 sour cream or Greek yogurt add an extra layer of flavor 1 tablespoon oil 3 ca r r ot s ( 8 ou n ce s ) , and texture.

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