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$60K Raised To Support New Program For Adults With Autism

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−Photos courtesy Tom Zapcic Photography O ver 60 0 people came out to participate in the 5K Race and 2K Walk to raise funds for the Achieve Academy for Adults with Autism.

By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – Hundreds of people gathered in Brielle Park for the first Annual 5K Race and 2K Walk to help support an

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educational program for adults with autism.

The Monmouth Ocean Foundation for Children held the event to raise funds for a new project they are work-

ing on, the Achieve Academy for Adults w i t h Au t i s m . T h e Achieve Academy will be a program for those 21 and up with autism to continue their educa-

tion and offer services such as speech, behavioral, occupational or physical therapy, as well as job training and employment placement (Autism - See Page 4)

Must-See Local Farmers Markets This Summer

Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – With summer just around the corner, many farmers markets will open up across Monmouth County.

Since the ongoing pandemic has severely affected serval local businesses, it’s a great time to shop and support local businesses, artisans and farmers.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, outdoor farmers markets are a

Fundraiser Helping Former Fireman Fighting Cancer

By Alyssa Riccardi FREEHOLD BOROUGH – A former Freehold Borough fireman who has survived cancer seven times since 2009 is now facing the side effects of the numerous surgeries and chemotherapy he’s taken on.

Billy Anderson, 57, along with his wife Pegeen, are lifelong residents of Freehold Borough. Billy served the local community as a volunteer fi reman with the Freehold Borough Fire Department for years and was a union carpenter. He is also a member of The Sons of the American Legion, The Ancient Order of Hibernians and has volunteered his time for several other organizations in the town.

At the beginning of April, a GoFundMe was created by Merrill Tilker, a friend of Billy’s, asking for the community’s help.

“I’m writing this on behalf of my friend…

Billy has always taken time to assist those in need and now he needs help,” Tilker said.

On the GoFundMe page, it explains how Billy fought and survived cancer seven times since 2009. He has taken on numerous surgeries, several rounds of chemotherapy and

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“lower risk shopping option.” Shoppers still must wear a mask and practice social distancing.

If you want to shop for fresh produce while supporting local businesses, check out these farmers markets starting up this summer in Monmouth County:

Howell Farmers Market: Every Sunday, April 25 through October 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Howell Municipal Building

Parking Lot, 4567 Route 9 North.

Here you can find vendors selling raw honey, a variety of dips, unique sea glass art, fresh produce and more! View the full list of vendors at: facebook.com/ HowellNJFarmersMarket.

Downtown Freehold Farmers Market: Every Friday, July 3 through October, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Freehold Hall of (Farmers Market - See Page 2)

Programs Highlighted For Alcohol Awareness Month

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – The Howel l Tow n sh ip Council, in partnership with the Howell Alliance, have recognized April 2021 as Alcohol Awareness Month.

The proclamation states that according to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, about 15

million people in the U.S. ages 12 and older had alcohol use disorder, including about 414,000 youth ages 12 to 17. Out of these numbers, only 7.2 percent of people with alcohol use disorder received any treatment in the past year. In the same (Month - See Page 2)

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Records, 1 E Main St, Freehold.

Buy sun-ripened, freshly picked fruits and vegetables directly from the farmers who grow them. Visitors will be able to purchase freshly baked goods, flowers, honey and more. Learn more at downtownfreehold. com/things-to-do/farmers-market.

Marlboro Farmers Market: Every Sunday, June 13 through October 31, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 444 Route 520, Marlboro Set on 56 acres of preserved land that was once the Stattel Farm, the Market will offer fresh produce, baked good, fresh flowers and more. View the vendors at: marlboro-nj. gov/farmers-market.

Asbury Fresh Farmers Market: Every Saturday and Sunday beginning May 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Kennedy Park in Asbury Park.

Not only will there be fresh, local produce and handmade goods to purchase, but there

will be live music, demos and other fun activities for everyone to enjoy. Learn more at: asburyfresh.com.

Bell Works Fresh Farmers & Makers Market: Every Wednesday now through December, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; The Block at Bell Works,101 Crawfords Corner Rd., Holmdel.

Bells Works is New Jersey’s largest indoor, year-round farmers and markers market.

Vendors will sell fresh baked goods, coffee, apparel and more. View the full list of vendors at: asburyfresh.com.

Galleria Red Bank Farmers Market: Every Sunday, May 9 through November 21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 2 Bridge Avenue (Corner of Bridge Ave. & West Front Street).

Serving approximately 1,000 each summer, the market will showcase over 40 vendors who sell locally-grown produce, unique crafts, eateries and more. More information about the farmers market can be found at: redbank.org/events/62/red-bank-farmers -market-2020.

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“This is not only about somebody in their 40s or 60s, this is about our kids, 15, 14, 13 to 20 years old. We need to make sure that we’re paying attention to our kids in the town and that we’re supporting all of the processes that will keep them safe,” Mayor Theresa Berger said.

“This is a huge proclamation,” she said.

She highlighted the programs and resources available to people who have struggles with addiction.

For more infor mation, t wp.howell. nj.us/169/Municipal-Alliance.

“I’m not sure if everyone in the town is aware that…we have programs that support alcoholism, drug abuse and all these other processes,” Berger said. “I know we’re talking about a proclamation, but it’s not just a proclamation, it’s about people’s lives and people’s lives in our town, and we are here to help support you, our police, our emergency services, we are all here to support you.”

The Howell Alliance collaborates across the community to prevent substance abuse, underage drinking, alcoholism, tobacco use, teen vaping and other at-risk behaviors through prevention awareness, education and programs.

The Howell Alliance Coordinator, Christa Riddle, expressed her thanks towards the council for their support with this proclamation.

“It is my job and I do take it very personally when it involves the lives of our community members, especially youth. I want to thank our town leaders for their constant support of the Alliance and through that the well-being of our community. These have been difficult times with a lot of mental health and substance use concerns on the rise,” Riddle said. “To our community, we’re very blessed in Howell. When I go to county meetings, I realize that other towns are lacking in this area and Howell is always complimented for the unified front that we provide for our community with substance us and mental health support. We stand out in the county and probably in the state with that.”

Councilwoman Evelyn O’Donnell added, “There’s no one that works harder to get the word out than Christa. She is a force to be reckoned with in this town. She’s at every event… she’s truly an asset to this town.

And this proclamation I thank you for that.”

To learn more about the Howell Alliance of have any questions, contact Christa Riddle at 732-938-4500 ext. 4012 or email criddle@twp.howell.nj.us.

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As a result, Billy has suffered severe side effects. One side effect has been Osteo Radio Necrosis of the jaw, causing Bill’s jaw to severely deteriorate.

“He is now in the University of Pennsylvania Hospital having half of his bottom jaw replaced with the fibula from his leg. This is a 10-to-12-hour surgery that requires him to have a tracheotomy and feeding tube, a two-week stay in ICU and at least a five-month recovery when he gets home. This will absolutely be a life-changing situation for my friend,” Tilker wrote.

Not only has Billy been suffering with these side effects, but his wife Pegreen is disabled in a wheelchair suffering from several severe autoimmune diseases.

Tilker explained how the couple has had to replace their refrigerator, stove and their vehicle within the last six months. With their bills continuously pilling up, their savings and 401K have been depleted.

Tilker is asking for the community’s help to donate any amount they can to help Billy and Pegeen Anderson.

“Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. If you are unable to donate, your prayers would certainly help a great deal,” Tilker said.

If you would like the donate and help Billy, visit the GoFundMe page at gofundme. com/f/help-billy-fi nancially.

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“There’s very little in ways of services for this population. The unemployment rates for adults with autism are astronomically high. They’re about 85 to 90 percent unemployed. With limited resources, we want to provide a place where someone can go if they need support,” said Eileen

Shaklee, a board member of the Monmouth Ocean Foundation for Children who has vocational training with special needs adults.

The Achieve Academy is expected to open Spring of 2022 at the Brookdale satellite campus in wall. The building will offer a faux- apartment where those in the program can learn cooking, cleaning, making beds and other life skills.

“What we’re looking to do is provide a

facility to give adults a continuing education experience, but also one where they can work on their life skills, independent living, working on learning how to work and to expand their vocational training,” Shaklee said.

It’s also planned for the academy to offer an on-site business for students to work in and learn what it’s like working a job.

“In 2020, it was the fi rst year that the CDC actually took data on adults and

there’s 50.4 million adults living with autism in the U.S. My question is always ‘where is that 50.4 million? Where is our community connection to them?’” said Jennifer Zona, Assistant Superintendent of Special Ser vices for Township of Ocean Schools and a board member of the Monmouth Ocean Foundation for Children. “The spectrum is a broad range of capabilities and we want to make sure that all these individuals are thriving in their adult life with a purpose.”

On April 18, over 600 participants came out for the 5K Race and 2K Walk. The fundraiser successfully raised approximately $60,000 for the foundation that will go towards building the Achieve Academy.

“My son is 16, he’ll be 17 next month.

This is something I know personally is very much needed in this area. There is nothing just like this program anywhere,” Shaklee said.

To learn more about the Monmouth Ocean Foundation for Children and the Achieve Academy for Adults with Autism, visit moffc.org.

Move the Memorial!

Eagle Scout Project

HOWELL – Eagle Scout Project, Brendan Mueller, Troop 300, has started the Move the Memorial Project.

Be a part of the effort to relocate Howell’s war memorials from the former Howell town hall to Soldier Memorial Park. Purchase a custom engraves paver brick which will be placed in the walkway around the new memorial at Soldier Memorial Park.

Purchase a fully engraved personalized brick for $125.

Contact BrendanEagle2021@gmail.com if you wish to purchase a brick. Cash, check, credit card (fees apply) and Venmo are all being accepted.

For more information about the project or if you wish to donate, visit the GoFundMe site at df.me.u.znmc9g.

All proceeds will go to the construction and completion of the project.

Online Pet Licensing Available

HOWELL – The Howell Township Clerk’s Office, Public Service Division, is pleased to announce that residents are now able to license their dogs and cats online.

This will apply to both new registrations and renewals. Details and instructions will be provided on the Howell Township website.

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Getting Monmouth County Vaccinated

By Thomas A. Arnone, Commissioner Director, and Susan M. Kiley, Commissioner Deputy Director As you surely know, COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed throughout the United States and right here in Monmouth County. That’s good news. However, over the past few months, we’ve experienced significant challenges with both supply and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.

Additionally, the state-mandated process for getting a vaccine here in New Jersey has been anything but straightforward, creating frustration and confusion for many of our residents.

Despite these problems, more and more people are getting vaccinated. According to the CDC’s data on Monmouth County, as of April 19, about 28 percent of our total county population has been fully vaccinated; 35 percent of the 18+ population has been fully vaccinated; and about 60 percent of the 65+ population has been fully vaccinated. On one hand, that’s very encouraging news.

On the other hand, it’s clear there’s still a

long way to go.

Here are a few important points about the vaccination process: • Eligibility: As of April 19, all individuals aged 16 and older who live, work or study in New Jersey are eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, as determined by the state (not the counties). For more information, please see covid19.nj.gov. While we’re grateful to see more people become eligible for the vaccine, there’s still not enough supply flowing into Monmouth County.

• Locations: There are multiple independent providers – like pharmacies, hospitals and community health centers – offering COVID-19 vaccines right here in Monmouth County. The complete list of independent providers, with their locations and contact information, is available on our website at visitmonmouth.com. Monmouth County operates just two of these vaccination sites – one at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, and one at the County Agricultural Building in Freehold. Both are free of charge to those who qualify.

• Scheduling: If you want to get a

COVID-19 vaccine at ANY location in our area, you must schedule an appointment to do so. To sign up for the vaccination sites operated by Monmouth County, visit our website. To register with independent providers, contact them directly, either online or by phone.

While we wait for the supply of vaccines to increase, it’s important to remember that the pandemic is not over. Everyone has a role to play. That means: Get tested for COVID, especially if you have symptoms.

Monmouth County offers free COVID testing for all citizens. If you don’t have symptoms, then please wear a mask, keep a safe distance when in public, avoid crowds and wash your hands frequently.

Here in Monmouth County, we’re doing our part to help you, your families, our businesses and our communities get through these challenging times.

• The County continues to offer free COVID-19 testing for its citizens.

• The County has its own vaccination sites up and running, also free of charge.

• We’ve provided more than $48 million

in emergency funding to help small businesses get through this tough time.

• And we’re providing a wide variety of services through our Monmouth County ACTS program to help people navigate problems with unemployment, childcare and more. Please visit monmouthacts.org for more information.

It’s very important that we look out for one another, and especially for our senior citizens, during these times. Please consider lending a hand to seniors who may need help getting vaccinated.

We understand how frustrating the vaccination process has been for so many of you. Many vaccination sites are hard to contact and many have long waiting lists.

Even though we don’t have control over the supply of vaccines, the County is focused on things we CAN control, like pushing the state to increase our supply of vaccines and helping YOU understand what you need to know about getting vaccinated.

Rest assured, Monmouth County, we will get through this pandemic together.

Brighter days are ahead.

Hospital System Awarded $82 Million FEMA Grant

WASHINGTON, D.C. − Hackensack Meridian Health Systems (HMHS) received an $82 million federal grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the cost of many of the hospital’s extensive emergency measures taken as a result of the COVID pandemic, Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04) said.

HMHS operates Hackensack Meridian Health Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel, Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean Medical Center in Brick, Hackensack Meridian Health Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune City and other facilities in Rep. Chris Smith’s Fourth Congressional District.

“We’re grateful to Congressman Smith,

who continues to fight to help ensure that our frontline team members are able to continue providing high-quality, groundbreaking care to more patients than any other health network in the state,” said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health.

Smith announced a grant award of $82,040,194.81 in federal funding to Hackensack Meridian Health to cover 100 percent of emergency protective measures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding is provided under the authority of Section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Act. The award follows three grants of $18.1, $10.9 and $10.4 million awarded in mid-March, also for COVID expenses.

“Hackensack Meridian hospitals were at

ground zero of the COVID pandemic and met the challenge head-on with an army of talented, compassionate and courageous medical staff and hospital personnel,” Smith said. “They took care of patients during what can only be called an unprecedented national healthcare emergency and showed their commitment to the community they serve, even while placing their own health at risk.”

Hackensack Meridian Health is the largest health network in the state, having treated more than 10,000 COVID-19 patients. It partnered with businesses and schools in their reopening efforts based on its experiences and learnings during the COVID-19 crisis with its “Reopening America: Hackensack Meridian Health’s Assist Program,” designed to share best practices, regarding

safety measures, cleanliness, education and testing with any organization trying to recover from this devastating economic and health crisis.

The federal funding comes from FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund, which received supplemental funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 which Smith supported and spoke in favor of during the debate on the bill last year.

The grant represents 100 percent of reported costs incurred from the emergency measures executed by HMHS. The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic created an immediate threat to the health and safety of the general public, requiring emergency response and protective measures throughout the State of New Jersey.

Menendez, Booker Demand Vaccinations At Fort Dix Prison

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker today led members of the New Jersey Congressional delegation in calling on the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to prioritize the COVID-19 vaccine program at Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Fort Dix to ensure widespread vaccination among the incarcerated individuals and staff at the facility. Despite several coronavirus outbreaks within the facility that endanger employees and incarcerated individuals, as well as the surrounding community, only half of the incarcerated individuals at FCI Fort Dix have been vaccinated since the BOP vaccination program began in January.

“While the nation’s overall COVID-19 vaccine rollout has sped up significantly under President Biden’s leadership, the rollout at FCI Fort Dix has not kept pace,” the lawmakers wrote in a letter to BOP Director Michael Carvajal. “[T]he vaccination program at FCI Fort Dix has been ongoing for three months, but today barely more than half of the incarcerated population has received all of the required vaccine doses.

In light of these statistics and the repeated deadly outbreaks at FCI Fort Dix, we urge you to prioritize the vaccination program at the facility.”

Over the course of the pandemic, more than 65% of the facility’s incarcerated population

has contracted COVID-19 and there have been multiple outbreaks among both staff and incarcerated individuals. Aside from the BOP’s slow vaccine rollout to incarcerated individuals at FCI Fort Dix, the agency has had difficulty boosting vaccine confidence among staff. There are currently 40 active COVID-19 cases among staff at the facility, indicating a significant portion of the facility’s employees have likely declined the vaccine to date. Nationwide, approximately 51% of BOP staff have accepted the vaccine. The lawmakers encouraged the BOP Director to support efforts to increase vaccine confidence at FCI Fort Dix. “Vaccine hesitancy is certainly a com-

plex issue. However, to protect the safety of staff, incarcerated individuals, and our communities, it is imperative that BOP moves quickly to overcome this challenge.

As BOP notes on its website, staff come and go between the prison and their communities, presenting many opportunities for COVID-19 transmission to occur and cause an outbreak,” the letter continued.

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your employees and the incarcerated people under your care to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.”

The lawmakers demanded answers to a series of questions into BOP’s vaccine rollout both at FCI Fort Dix and at facilities nationwide.

U.S. Representatives Frank Pallone, Jr. (N.J.-06), Bill Pascrell, Jr. (N.J.-09), Donald Payne, Jr. (N.J.-10), Bonnie Watson Coleman (N.J.-12), Andy Kim (N.J.-03), Mikie Sherrill (N.J.-11) and Tom Malinowski (N.J.-07) also signed the letter.

The lagging vaccine rollout at FCI Fort Dix is just the latest misstep in the BOP’s pandemic response. Last month, Sens. Me-

The Howell Times, May 1, 2021, Page 7 nendez and Booker questioned the BOP’s failure to provide the facility with any federal money from the CARES Act to help respond to the health crisis.

In January, Sens. Menendez and Booker and Rep. Kim called for the Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General (IG) to investigate the BOP’s handling of the outbreaks at FCI Fort Dix. The senators then asked the FCI Fort Dix Warden for an update on the conditions at the facility and urged him to grant home confinement to eligible individuals. In November and December of last year, Sen. Menendez led members of the delegation in calling on the BOP to extend the moratorium of transfers to FCI Fort Dix, and requested their detailed plans for testing, vaccination, and implementation of home confinement.

Go Camping At Turkey Swamp Park

FREEHOLD – From chasing fi refl ies to gazing at the stars, there’s something magical about a family camping trip. And there’s no better place for one than the Monmouth County Park System’s family campground in Turkey Swamp Park.

Located on Georgia Road in Freehold, the campground opened for the season on April 1, and features 64 wooded campsites (52 which can be reserved while 12 are available on a first come, first served basis).

All campsites are pull-through and offer water and electric hookups.

The facility also features drinking water, a dump station, picnic tables, modern restrooms with hot showers and laundry, as well as fi re rings for charcoal cooking and campfi res. Families are sure to appreciate quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. The rate is $42 per night for a tent or recreational vehicle/trailer site.

The campground also offers three cabins.

These cabins have two rooms and feature a double bed and two sets of bunk beds as well as lights and electrical outlets.

Outside each cabin is a water spigot and picnic area with fi re pit. The cabins also offer air conditioning. One of the cabins is ADA accessible. The cost of each cabin is

$79 per night or $380 per week.

A great place to reconnect with nature, Turkey Swamp Park features a lake where visitors can bring or rent canoes, kayaks, rowboats and paddleboats. Rentals are available weekends starting May 1 and daily starting June 19. Visitors with a New Jersey fishing license (under age 16 license not required) can try their luck with the bass, crappie, catfish and bluegills that call the lake home. The park also offers picnic areas with charcoal grills, four playgrounds, over eight miles of multiuse trails and plenty of open space.

Reservations are available for stays of at least two nights (Friday through Sunday) and are accepted online through ou r brand-new reser vations system (available on the Campgrounds page at MonmouthCountyParks.com), in person at the Campground Office located in the Oak Point Shelter Building in the park, or by calling 732-462-7286. MasterCard, Visa and Discover accepted. For more information about the campground, call 732-462-7286.

For more information about the Monmouth County Park System, call 732-8424000 or visit MonmouthCountyParks.com.

Knights Of Columbus Host Annual Charity Golf Outing

JACKSON – The Jackson/Howell Knights of Columbus will be hosting their 36th Annual Charity Golf Outing on May 17 at Pine Barrens Golf Club in Jackson, 9 a.m. shotgun start.

The cost per player is $220 and the event is limited to the first 120 golfers. Your entry fee includes a hot breakfast before golf, a BBQ lunch after golf on one of New Jersey’s premier golf courses. There will be long drive and closest to the pin prizes, sports memorabilia, gift auction and other

entertaining contests throughout the event.

This year’s event is dedicated to all those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and all proceeds will benefit the following organizations: Deborah Heart & lung, Catholic Charities, Tunnels to Towers Foundation, Operation Homefront, Autism Speaks and local charities in our area.

If interested, email Steve at staz811@aol. com or visit the Council website at kofc6201. com (News & Announcements) for forms and more information.

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Animal Rescue Camp Starting Soon

MONMOUTH COUNTY – The MCSPCA has announced that they will be launching an Animal Rescue Camp.

This new and exciting pilot program will combine humane education, pet and wildlife care, hands-on experiences with animals and personalized speaking topics, plus meet and

greets with the staff and special guests. They have many great activities in store!

They’ll be accommodating small groups of campers ages 8 to 12 for one-week sessions in late July and early August.

For more information, visit the MCSPCA Facebook page.

Library, Adoption Group To Hold Annual Rabies Clinic

SPRING LAKE – On May 22, the Spring Lake Library and Tails of Hope will be holding their annual free Rabies Clinic. They will also have cats and dogs for adoption.

The event will run from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Marty’s Place Animal Sanctuary will also

be at the event. All dogs must be leashed and all cats must be in a carrier. No exceptions.

Social distance and masks required.

The Libary is located at 1501 3rd Ave. in Spring Lake. For more information, call 732-660-8440

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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Droid Stamps Help Celebrate 50 Years Of Lucasfilm

By Bob Vosseller NEW JERSEY − May the Fourth Be With You when new Star Wars Droids stamps are released to celebrate science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.

The stamps will be released on May 4.

As technology plays a prominent role in the “Star Wars” franchise most notably with the droids.

“Star Wars” droids - the beloved mechanical characters from a galaxy far, far away - are adored worldwide for their relatable, funny, quirky and sometimes emotional personalities. And they have entertained and inspired fans for more than four decades.

The U.S. Postal Service will recognize the loveable machines from the “Star Wars” galaxy with 10 new character-inspired Forever stamps.

These droids are a nod to the commitment of Lucasfilm and its parent company, Walt Disney, to STEM learning and the continued collaboration between the “Star Wars: Force for Change” philanthropic initiative and global pre-K-12 nonprofit organization FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of

Science and Technology).

The two groups are working together to expand access to STEM learning to inspire more young people around the world, and to help them envision a brighter, more inclusive future.

The talents of Greg Breeding who was the designer of the stamps and William Gicker the art director were used to create the new stamps.

A virtual dedication ceremony will be posted on the Postal Service’s Facebook and Twitter pages. You can visit usps. com/starwarsdroidsstamps for details. A pictorial postmark of the designated fi rstday-of-issue city, Nicasio, CA, will be available at usps.com/shopstamps.

Featured in a pane of 20 stamps, and arranged in staggered, horizontal rows, the stamps vary in size and depict 10 of the more well-known droids in the “Star Wars” universe — IG-11, R2-D2, K-2SO, D-O, L3-37, BB-8, a 2-1B surgical droid, a GNK (or Gonk) power droid, C-3P0 and C1-10P, otherwise known as Chopper.

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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Business Partners Score Well On Shark Tank

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By Bob Vosseller STAFFORD – A Manahawkin man’s connection with zombie apparel led him to inventing the Furzapper. His latest journey on bringing his product forward to a larger market came with his appearance with his business partner on the ABC TV show Shark Tank.

A few years ago, Michael Sweigart created an invention that picks up animal hair.

He works in advertising and marketing, but he’s been working from home and typically, he’d be doing the laundry for the family.

“I’d do a wash and dry load every day and we had three animals in the house and all the laundry would still be coming out with all this fur on it. The clothes looked unkempt because there was so much hair on them. So, I tried to fi nd a solution,” Swiegart said.

Sweigart said, “a few years ago, I was working at Frightfest for Great Adventure as a makeup artist. I would go in and make up all the zombies and clowns and all that, put masks on people. I had some familiarity working with silicone and experimenting with different mask-making techniques for fun.”

When Sweigart had dropped one of the masks that had ripped, he picked it up and noticed “there was hair all over it. This stuff just attracted hair like a magnet. I took that big chunk of zombie mask and threw it in the laundry with my clothes and it tumbled around and then I threw it into the dryer and it was tacky and soft enough to grab the hair but it didn’t hold onto the hair permanently. It wasn’t all stuck to it.”

Sweigart experimented further. “I bought a bunch of different kinds of silicone and a couple of different thicknesses, sizes and shapes and I came upon what we have now which is this nice round disk that is shaped like a paw.”

After doing some research on a patent he

went to an attorney, Toms River’s Harry Levin, and found it was “very patentable and now we have several patents. His attorney not only provided him legal advice but was so taken with the concept that he joined him as an investor and partner in the company and currently serves as its vice president.

“We put it on Amazon and also got orders from there and were selling a couple hundred a month,” Sweigart said. It was a Walmart newspaper advertisement that got things rolling even further.

The full-page ad announced that Walmart was investing in American businesses.

Apply now and get your product into Walmart. “We applied and were accepted and long story short they loved it, and said they would like to have our products for sale.”

“Everyone I talked to said this would be a great Shark Tank product and I said, ‘yeah it probably would be.’ Being so busy with every aspect of the business I didn’t have time at fi rst to fill out this monstrously long application.” It took a year before his partner and members of his staff fi nally filled out the application.

He and Levin made a professional video to promote Furzapper for Shark Tank which is a reality show where entrepreneurs pitch their unique products before a panel who decide whether they want to invest in them.

Sweigart said he and Levin spent 10 days in Las Vegas last September for a segment on the show that aired on April 9.

During that segment the two men went before panelists Mark Cuban, Kevin O’Leary, Lori Greiner, Barbara Corcoran and Kendra Scott.

Levin gave an enthusiastic greeting to the panelists at the start of the segment.

The duo asked the panel for $600,000 in exchange for 10% of ownership of their (Shark Tank - See Page 16)

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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Lucky $4 Million Winner Is From Monmouth County

By Bob Vosseller MONMOUTH COUNTY - One lucky county resident has a $4,000,000 prize winning lottery ticket in their possession.

A New Jersey Lottery player recently scored the winning ticket from a Monmouth County retailer, according to a lottery spokesperson.

The lucky winner purchased a “200X The Money Bonus” ticket and claimed it on January 13. It was the top prize in the game and was one of three sold in New Jersey until 2022 according to the NJ Lottery.

In an April 22 statement, the New Jersey Lottery released information for all prizes over $1 million that have been claimed anonymously between January 1 and March 31, 2021.

The only anonymously-claimed ticket in Monmouth County was the $4,000,000

winner and was the only “200X The Money Bonus” game included in the release.

Among the highest number of anonymous winners were those from Passaic and Camden counties who had the highest number on the list, with three each (totaling $24.200,000 plus $1,000 per week for life and $3,000,000 respectively.

The largest prize claimed anonymously in 2021 hails from a Morris County retailer, where one player scored a $33,200,000 prize from Powerball. Players who win $599.99 or less from the State Lottery can claim their prize at any of the Lottery’s nearly 7,000 retailers and be paid immediately in cash according to the NJ Lottery.

A NJ Lottery spokesperson also noted that players who win $600 or more must fi le a claim with the lottery. The New Jersey Lottery receives around 4,000 claims each month.

Man Sentenced To 19 Months For Tax Fraud

By Bob Vosseller MARLBORO – A township man will be spending 19 months in prison following his guilty plea for defrauding the government out of nearly $1 million in taxes.

Bilal Salaj, 56, pled guilty in 2020 to tax evasion, failure to pay payroll taxes and conspiracy, according to United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Audrey Strauss.

He operated a construction business in Manhattan and placed the company in the name of a person who worked for him according to investigation documents. Salaj

ordered the unnamed third party to cash about $3.2 million in business checks from 2014 to June 2019.

According to prosecutors, Salaj used the funds to pay cash wages to his employees, spending the rest on personal expenses.

Strauss stated, “Salaj failed to pay his tax obligations to the IRS and maintained a cash payroll for his business while cheating the government out of almost $1 million.”

Along with the prison sentence, Salaj was ordered to pay restitution to the IRS in the amount of $952,778 and to serve three years of supervised release, according to Strauss.

Local Golf Outing Will Benefit Homeless Veterans

TOMS RIVER – Just Believe Inc., a non-profit that helps the homeless in Ocean County, will be hosting their First Annual Golf Outing Benefiting Homeless Veterans on August 9 at the Trump National Golf Club in Colts Neck.

Registration and lunch will be from 11 to 12:30 p.m. Shotgun start at 1 p.m. The cocktail reception and silent auction will begin at 6 p.m. If you’re not a golfer, separate tickets can be purchased for the reception and auction.

Every winter, Just Believe Inc. works with County officials to coordinate their Code Blue program. When the temperature drops below a certain point, the Code Blue program will move homeless individuals into a transitional facility.

“This past winter we assisted 171 different homeless individuals, which allowed us to move 25 of them into permanent housing

and an additional 49 individuals with mental health & addiction needs into a detox/ rehab mental facility and eventually into a permanent housing situation,” Executive Director Paul Hulse said.

The Golf Outing will be raising funds towards a permanent facility where the organization can help homeless veterans and all homeless year round move from being homeless into a permanent home.

The new transitional facility will get homeless individuals off the streets and allow them to stay 30 to 60 days depending if a mental health or addiction needs to be treated. Then they will be transitioned into a permanent home.

Anyone wishing to participate in the outing, or would like to purchase a sponsorship should contact Theresa Mondella at 732-904-0257. To learn more about Just Believe’s mission go to justbelieveinc.org.

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The program kicks off with support for The Nature Conservancy in New Jersey, an environmental nonprofit with over 60 years of experience working to protect water and lands in New Jersey, and their work to restore saltwater tidal wetlands in the Barnegat Bay – part of NJNG’s service territory.

Through the Coastal Climate Initiative, NJNG customers can join this effort with a simple, on-bill donation option that will directly support the salt marsh restoration and preservation efforts being led by The Nature Conservancy in New Jersey.

The salt marsh islands in Barnegat Bay and along the New Jersey shore are vital ecosystems and have been identified by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection as playing a critical role in the state meeting its emissions reduction targets.

“As a business headquartered at the Jersey Shore and serving its communities, combating climate change and helping advance the state’s clean energy goals are top priorities for New Jersey Resources,” Steve Westhoven, president and CEO of New Jersey Resources said.

“Through our Coastal Climate Initiative, we’re teaming up with The Nature Conservancy in New Jersey to take action on climate solutions that will restore precious natural habitats in the Barnegat Bay, reduce emissions and make a real difference for our communities on the front line of climate change,” Westhoven added.

The Nature Conservancy and their partners are advancing an innovative restoration

technique that holds great potential for large-scale renewal of struggling marshes in the state.

Coastal marshes act as “carbon sinks”, reducing emissions by actively removing carbon from the atmosphere and safely sequestering it away in the ground.

They also act as a natural barrier against climate impacts, reducing the impact of storm surge and providing a barrier to help protect people and property in the state’s coastal communities.

Dr. Barbara Brummer, state director of The Nature Conservancy in New Jersey said, “the support and partnership of New Jersey Resources comes at a critical time as we look to expand our work and identify restoration needs and plans for more than 80 marsh islands throughout the Barnegat Bay. “We thank New Jersey Resources and their customers for taking action and supporting this opportunity to make a real, long-term difference combating the effects of climate change,” Dr. Brummer added.

NJR achieved its goal of a 50% reduction in its New Jersey operational emissions from 2006 levels, 10 years ahead of schedule; set a new, higher target of a 60% emissions reduction by 2030. It is expected to make 50% of its more than $2.6 billion of capital expenditures across it’s businesses in sustainability investments over the next four years.

NJNG has invested nearly $2 billion in its system over the last decade, building the most environmentally sound natural gas distribution system in the state, as measured by leaks per mile. Since 2009, NJNG invested nearly $220 million to help customers install energy-efficient equipment.

The Coastal Climate Initiative builds on NJR’s support for The Nature Conservancy in this effort, which began with an initial $25,000 donation announced earlier this year. NJR will match each customer donation dollar for dollar up to $50,000.

All donations go directly to The Nature Conservancy. NJNG customers can donate to the Coastal Climate Initiative at njng. com/climate. To learn more about NJR’s commitment to sustainability, visit NJR Sustainability.com.

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How This Highly Precise Procedure is Making Knee Pain a Thing of the Past...

TREATMENT COVERED BY MOST MAJOR HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INCLUDING MEDICARE People who suffer from knee pain typically try supplements or pain medication before seeking help from a doctor. Physical Therapy sometimes helps, sometimes not. When all else fails and the pain is too much, some feel that surgery is the only option. Before you put yourself through months of immobility, potentially more pain, and hefty medical bills, consider something else.

The Proper Treatment Begins with Advanced Imaging for Precise Diagnosis They key to effectively fixing a knee pain problem is start with an accurate diagnosis. That’s why we’ve invested in Advanced Imaging Technology called Video Fluoroscopy (VF). This technology is a video X-ray in real time! Together with your doctor, you will view a live image of the inside of the knee. Your doctor will clearly explain exactly what is causing your pain, and the precise treatment approach to fix it.

Jersey Shore’s Top Notch Knee Treatment Facility with 5 Convenient, Five Star Locations At Monmouth Pain, offering knee pain relief is a daily event. Knee pain accounts for greater than a quarter of our patient care every day. Do you struggle walking? Is going up and down stairs a struggle? Continue reading if you would like help…

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An All-Natural Lubricant Again, using Advanced Imaging Technology our medical team will administer the all- natural lubricant – referred to as Viscosupplementation – with pinpoint precision. The Viscosupplementation provides lubrication and tempers the friction within the joint to reduce the bone-on-bone sensation, reduce pain, and increase mobility. The precision and accuracy of the image-guided injection ensures that the gel like fluid is injected directly into the joint capsule for optimal results. Unlike steroid injections that can cause irreversible damage to the joint ligaments and tissues, this is an all-natural injection proven to enhance all-natural healing.

If you suffer from any degree of knee pain, regain control of your life by visiting Monmouth Pain and Rehabilitation, a stateof-the art medical facility.

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How does knee pain occur? Factors that might cause it include the following: • Being overweight • Getting older…normal wear and tear • Joint injury • Knee imbalances • A genetic defect in the joint cartilage • Stresses on the joints from certain activities including sports, work, and leisure activities.

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What is Osteoarthritis? (OA) Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is the most common type of arthritis. In Osteoarthritis, the surface layer of cartilage breaks down and wears away. This allows the bones under the cartilage to rub together resulting in pain, swelling, and loss of motion of the joint. Although in some people it progresses quickly, in most individuals joint damage develops gradually over years.

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Answer: Remind your mother not to respond to texts from names she doesn’t recognize, and then make sure that her contacts are frequently updated with the names of family, friends, doctors, etc.

Show her how to block numbers and delete texts. Explain the importance of not sharing her cell number with strangers

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

How Glutathione Is Depleted From The Body

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. What if you were taking an over-the-counter med like an antacid, or an analgesic, and it was stripping you of an important antioxidant called glutathione? Would you want to know?

Glutathione is made in the body, and it’s found in many supplements nationwide. It is a powerful antioxidant that reduces oxidative stress. It may even help with skin conditions such as psoriasis, and alcohol-related liver injuries as well as non-alcoholic fatty liver.

Special forms like the “acetylated” forms of glutathione penetrate the brain and may help with neurological diseases.

Recently, a friend who has my book Drug Muggers asked me to explain how medications deplete glutathione. He wasn’t able to find studies on pubmed to correlate with all the medications I listed in the chapter for glutathione. He’s correct, there is not a direct study to substantiate every single drug I listed because I’m thinking 2 steps ahead.

Today, I’ll share with you my common-sense reasoning behind the list of drugs included in my Drug Mugger book, so you can use the information and apply it to yourself or a loved one.

In the human body, you have many complex metabolic pathways, and one of them is called the transulfuration pathway which makes cysteine. You need vitamin B6 for the transulfuration pathway to produce cysteine.

Anything that depletes or blocks B6 slows down the production of cysteine, which is required to make glutathione. The methylation cycle makes biologically active B9 (folate).

And you make B12 in your gut. Think of each metabolic pathway as a spinning cycle, having different gears, and each gear needs

to be well-oiled with nutrients or else the spinning stops temporarily! That would be bad for your health.

Here is a list of medication categories that impact levels of glutathione, and my reasoning behind it. By the way, if you’d like the more comprehensive version of this article, I routinely my articles to my online subscribers and if you wish to, sign up at suzycohen.com: Acid Blockers/Antacids. These medications severely impact the human gut microbiota. They suppress absorption, or block production of the entire B complex family, especially B12 which is required as a precursor nutrient in the pathway that ultimately makes glutathione.

Analgesics. The medications listed in my book all contain acetaminophen which can deplete glutathione stores. This is well known in the medical community. I hope your physician has told you that. If not, please pose the question because glutathione is directly depleted by acetaminophen a.k.a. paracetamol in other countries.

Antibiotics. These life-saving medications are sometimes taken for more than 14 days, and if that’s the case, you can expect a total disruption of your gut flora, which suppresses B12, which then means the transulfuration “gear” is cramped, and now you can’t make glutathione.

Nicotine. Smokers may not realize that glutathione production is suppressed and supplementation may be helpful to avoid profound oxidative injury to the lungs and liver.

If you’re uncertain about glutathione, and if it is right for you, please ask your practitioner before self-supplementing.

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Shark Tank:

Continued From Page 10 company. While Sweigart went over the origin of the Furzapper, Levin spoke about how it addresses the hairy problem of pet fur debris.

“The best part is this, you can reuse the Furzapper over and over again,” Levin told the Sharks. “With your help, we will be zapping the fur off pet owners’ clothes

around the world.”

O’Leary was quick to jump in with an offer. Corcoran expressed interest as well but it was Greiner who spoke up with the strongest desire to match O’Leary’s deal and go beyond it.

Levin said he expected to get over $4 million this year. “We are in every Walmart in the United States. Our two-pack is our top seller which sells for $14.99.”

He added that acquisition costs for the

product is “a nickel.”

O’Leary said he was in the cat business with a fi rm that performs cat DNA testing.

He made a two part offer. “I will offer you $600,000 to cover debt for three years at 9.5% and I will only take 5% equity in that scenario.”

His other offer involved, “if you want to go for equity, I’ll do the $600,000 for 20% and then I go to work expanding what you are doing to direct customers. That to me

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is far more interesting. There is an offer with some fur on it,” O’Leary said.

Levin said that was “a brilliant offer” but he wisely wanted to hear what Greiner had to say. Corcoran however spoke next. “I’d like to give you $600,000 for 20%.”

“I have fallen in love with you both but as I am sitting here in the tank today and while there are things, I am great at, there are Sharks here that have access to things that can give you things that I could not.

I’m going to pass because I know it is better for you. I sure as heck would like to invest,” Scott said.

Grenier said each year she brings her pad to scribble notes “and all these years I have never written one thing. I wrote this time; this is so right for me.”

O’Leary joked saying “that is funny Lori I wrote that it was better for me.”

“I would give you the $600,000. I would give it for 19.99% Greiner said but a counter offer came in from Cuban for 15% ownership.

“Will you jump in with him,” Levin asked Greiner.

“I won’t jump in with him but I will match it Harry,” she responded. “I am the right person to pick. Sometimes when the Sharks work alone you can hit the road running and do great.”

Corcoran went down to 15% as well and offered an additional $600,000 credit line.

Levin went back to Grenier confi rming the 15% and $600,000 “with the understanding that you may need to provide some additional funding if needed, we’re okay.”

“Good!” she said and with that Levin and Sweigart jointly said, “Lori you have a deal.”

Afterwards Levin said, “I’ve been watching Lori on Shark Tank all season and I’ve fallen in love with her and I respect everything she does. Making a deal with her - other than getting married, the birth of my children and my grandchildren this is without a doubt the best day of my life,” Levin said.

Sweigart said, “they did a great job protecting everybody including everyone behind the scenes as well. They treated us like royalty and it was surreal,” he added.

He added that another Furzapper product would soon be added to the list of items that his company is providing in its never-ending battle against animal fur and hair in home across America.

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The report will also include a listing and description of potential items of concern, defects that require immediate action, and recommendations for budgeting for future repairs. Each item will be outlined describing the defects, the plan of action to remedy the same and pictures depicting the concern.

Some reports also will advise of information that the potential buyer may not have been aware of and were not disclosed by the seller.

These findings are extremely important as the seller many not have been aware of those conditions that were discovered and the potential home buyer was not alerted of the condition.

Once the potential home buyer is aware of the removal of septic tanks, oil tanks, construction of additions, major renovations requiring permits and/or installation of pools/decks, the home buyer should go to the municipality where the home is located and request a form to make a request pursuant to the Open Public Records Act, (OPRA).

This allows the buyer to request the governmental documents that are on file to further investigate and educate themselves on the condition of the property. This will unearth

if the seller or past home owners obtained the proper permits, and/or approvals for improvements or remediation processes taken on the property.

The OPRA request form is a simple document to complete and can sometimes be completed on the municipality’s website. There are sometimes fees associated with making copies of the documents. This process can assist the potential home buyer to confirm the information including the seller’s disclosure, follow up on the homes inspector’s findings, ensure there are no open permits or open zoning, construction or code violations. It is important that the buyer performs all methods of due diligence during the inspection contingency period to obtain as much information relating to the home and the property.

Continue reading our follow up articles related to these important home buying tips. Future articles will review the process of obtaining contractor estimates, and the negotiation process with the seller for repairs or credits.

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Jessica Darling And The 5 Wonders Of Bayville

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY − When you grow up in a town, sometimes you take for granted the parts that make it special.

Some things you encounter might stand out to you the first few times you see them, but after a while they just become part of the scenery.

Megan McCafferty grew up in Bayville and it informed her career in ways she never expected. She wrote the best-selling “Sloppy Firsts” series, which is hitting its 20th anniversary this year – a perfect time for a nostalgic look back.

The series follows Jessica Darling as she navigates the difficulties of high school and the world beyond. The author set the book in the fictional town of Pineville. Parts of Pineville read like any other suburban town.

But the more you read, the more you realize

it’s a New Jersey suburban town. On the Jersey shore. And it’s based on Bayville.

“I wanted to escape Bayville,” she said about growing up. “I always wanted to escape but then I spent my career writing about it.”

Her parents still live here, so she comes back often. There’s still a soft spot for her home town. She recalled spending summers working at Kohr’s in Seaside, and being a token exchange girl at Lucky Leo’s. Versions of this would wind up in the series, too.

When she started taking writing classes outside of Ocean County, she would pen little slices of life about the Jersey shore. She didn’t think anyone else would care about it but her classmates did. It was exotic to them.

They had never been here, or maybe hadn’t seen it from her point of view.

Now, living in Princeton, her son has asked her why there are tourists visiting the town.

It’s new to them.

The 5 Wonders A character named Marcus Flutie gives Jessica a tour of her home town at the end of “Sloppy Firsts,” causing her to see it in a new way. The “Five Wonders of Pineville” were inspired by real-life locations. Some were places that still held their Weird NJ charm. They stand out to you until you get used to seeing them.

The “Champagne of Propane” is the giant wine bottle on Route 9. It’s currently painted white, but has been used as advertising in the past.

Of course, the dinosaur is another one. It has changed a few times over the decades, most notably a few years ago when the head,

neck and tail were resculpted.

The car mounted on top of the Cosmo’s shop was another, and would be easily recognizable to locals.

The fourth was der Wunder Wiener, the hot dog cart owned by local Beachwood Councilman Gerald LaCrosse. It was destroyed by a driver a few years ago. LaCrosse is still recovering from his injuries. The cart was never shaped like a hot dog like it was in the book. That was just a bit of creative license.

The last was what McCafferty referred to as the “Old Park.” Growing up in Sylvan Lakes, this was a “park that time forgot.”

It never seemed to be updated like other parks. Until, of course, it does. In real life and in the books.

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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Beloved Rescue Tiger At Popcorn Park Zoo Passes Away

−Photo courtesy Popcorn Park Zoo

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 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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Continued From Page 19 this article. It is called Mallard Park.

Bridging Generations The series will be getting a new 20th anniversary reprinting this year, introducing new readers to Jessica Darling and Pineville.

The book will have some changes from how it was originally. Some of the language used in the 2001 volume would not be appropriate in 2021. Also, it was an opportunity to alter some of the wording she wasn’t happy with the first time around.

“If we did our jobs right, you won’t notice” the changes, she said.

Will younger readers identify with a teenager from 2001?

Like “Catcher In The Rye,” which was published in book form in 1951, there are references to entertainment that was popular when the book came out. But a reader doesn’t necessarily need to know the pop culture being mentioned to equate themselves with the characters.

Some themes are timeless, and teenagers face the same feelings in every generation, whether they are Jessica Darling or Holden Caulfield.

McCafferty said she didn’t need to listen to the same music as Caulfield to connect with him as a character. She feels the same is true of Jessica - you don’t need to know about “The Real World” in order to understand what she’s going through. The pop culture references decorate her world and make if feel lived in, but they are still decoration.

The author remembered making a conscious choice between keeping the references vague or making them specific. She chose to make it a time capsule - “What it was like being a young woman coming of age in the first decade of a new century.”

When she wrote the first book, about high schoolers, she was 10 years out of high school. Her parents were teachers and she would sit in on classes and observe how teens were interacting with each other.

“I wrote the type of books I liked reading,” she said. Books with humor and heart and intelligence, and characters that are real.

These themes transcend generations.

“Feeling like you don’t fit in, that your parents don’t understand you, and you’re at odds with what’s going on in your body, are timeless.”

The fact that the book still finds a home with people who are outside the target demographic shows just how universal the themes are.

The early 2000s are having a resurgence, after all. There’s a nostalgia factor for the times you grew up in. A mother and her teenage daughter could both be reading this and talking about it as they go.

“I would love the books to spark those kinds of conversations between generations,” she said.

One thing readers might notice in books written for children and young adults is that the author is writing things that they wish they heard as a child. In a way, they are writing a message to the younger version of themselves.

McCafferty agreed with this. “I put words to thoughts and feelings that young people have,” she said. When she was growing up, she really responded to stories that had a fictional character she could relate to. “It made me feel less alone.”

As an adult, you have the power to reflect upon it, make sense of it all, and share your experience.

“Sloppy Firsts” was originally published by a publisher of adult fiction because the young adult market wasn’t what it is today.

That was probably for the best. It meant that her book, which has teenagers using four letter words and being curious about sex, was shelved next to books for adults rather than “The Baby-Sitter’s Club.”

This also worked out because sequels followed Jessica’s life into early adulthood. (“Second Helpings,” “Charmed Thirds,” “Fourth Comings,” and “Perfect Fifths”) She’s currently working on two projects, one is a middle grade series with Scholastic and the other is her first book marketed for adult readers.

In addition to writing and editing for anthologies, she wrote futuristic satires “Bumped” and “Thumped.” Her most recent books, “The Mall,” and “True To Your Selfie,” were released in 2020.

She said she doesn’t intend on picking up Jessica’s life after the fifth book, but she did write a prequel series. “Jessica Darling’s It List” was made into a film in 2016.

Besides, carrying Jessica into her adult years with too many adult responsibilities might be “A little too close to home. I write to escape,” she said, laughing.

The new editions are being published by Wednesday Books, an imprint of St. Martin’s Press. The first one has a May 4 release date. The rest will follow every few months.

McCafferty will be celebrating the relaunch during a virtual event on May 5 hosted by Towne Book Center Wine Bar & Café. The information is available here: townebc.com/event/virtual-event-megan-mccafferty-rebecca-serle

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OCEAN COUNTY − Jewish Family & Children’s Services has expanded their services so that counseling and support groups are now taking place virtually.

“JFCS is the centerpiece of how the Jewish Federation provides help and support to those in need in our community,” said Shelly Newman, Co-Chair of the Federation’s Board of Directors.

Those who are current clients, as well

as those who are dealing with anxiety or relationship challenges during this time of self-isolation and too-close-quarters, can schedule appointments via video-chat or phone. Caregiver and bereavement support groups are also meeting via ZOOM. To learn more or schedule an appointment, contact JFCS@ocjf.org or call 732-363-8010.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of May 1 - May 7

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Watch your money as this week begins and put your ambitions aside. You may not have the funds to embark on a new financial adventure, but you might make a successful change later in the week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Some obstacles that block you in the week ahead may force you to wait until you find your way around them. This can be a good thing, as the experience can make you more efficient, grounded and organized.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Some difficulties are temporary, so patience might be the lesson to learn as this week unfolds. Although intentions are good, someone could easily misinterpret your meaning, or you may not understand theirs.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): If someone lets you down, look for a soft, safe landing place. In the week ahead monitor, your own behavior; show respect for the rules and toe the line, but be forgiving and kind toward others.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Loved ones may not seem as affectionate as you might hope in the first half of the week. But just because someone is unresponsive or preoccupied doesn’t mean that they don’t love or care about you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): As the week begins, try to be above board rather than disguising your worries or ignoring problems. Be conscientious about your duties and obligations, and be protective of your health.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Be more attentive on the job. In the week to come, you may ignore details or conflate instructions because you are distracted by fantasies. Pay more attention to your loved ones and friends.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You may be reminded in the upcoming week that you’re just one branch among all the trees of the forest. Do your humble part as a member of the whole, but don’t begin anything new during the next few days.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may be swept away on a magic carpet ride of romance and wishful thinking as the week unfolds. The problem may be that others are serious-minded. Try to remain grounded and sensible.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may regret completing some major transaction or signing an agreement. Wait until the middle of the week to start any remodeling or major repair projects, as there should be fewer impediments to success.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): If you can’t say something good about someone, say nothing at all. Praise is a more effective tool than criticism. You’ll be able to achieve your ends much easier in the second part of the week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): As trees grow, they will provide shade and may bear fruit. But their value develops slowly over time. Anything worthy of your efforts may need more time to mature, so don’t expect quick results in the week ahead.

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