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─Photo by Alyssa Riccardi 15-year-old Marquis Granton from Lacey received his first dose of the Pfizer vaccine.

By Alyssa Riccardi lined up the receive “They’ve been living Center to receive his BR IC K – Te e n s the vaccine. this (pandemic) for the COVID vaccine, with across the country are “I wanted to normalize past year and a half,” nurse Mary VanPelt now being offered the things in our communi- Aud r a said. “ T hey administering it.

COVID-19 vaccines, ties, and I wanted to get know how important Now that teens are after the U.S. Food the vaccine so I can go vaccinations are. So, approved to receive and Drug Administra- places,” said 12-year- not only do they make the vaccine, Ocean tion approved Pfizer’s old Michael Manekas the right decision, they Medical Center’s PresCOVID-19 vaccine for of Howell. made the very responsi- ident Jason Kreitner use in youth ages 12 His mother, Audra ble decision. I’m proud explained how this is and older.

Manekas expressed of them.” the time to spread the At Ocean Medical how both Michael and Another teen, 15-year- word about the vaccine.

Center’s vaccination her daughter both want- old Marquis Granton “To date, we have adclinic in Brick, some ed to be vaccinated from Lacey, was quick ministered over 42,000 teens were al ready against COVID-19. to visit Ocean Medical (Teens - See Page 4)

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Schools Returning To Full-Day, In-Person Class

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - Students in grades kindergarten through 12 will be attending full-day, five days a week, in-person school starting on June 1 (the Tuesday after Memorial Day) if they choose, or they may remain on virtual instruction.

“We’re finally here - Phase 4,” said Dr. Thomas Farrell during the May 20 Board of Education meeting.

He was referring to the state’s restart and recovery from COVID-19, called The Road Back, which provides data-driven guidelines to safeguard the public. The state entered phasedin stages based on public health indicators and compliance.

“I personally look at Phase 4 as a chance to celebrate a return to a somewhat sense of normalcy,” he said.

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Beaches Ready For Record Summer

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Business Owners: Help Wanted We Need Workers

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – The problem of f inding workers these days would seem to be harder than you’d expect even as the summer season fast approaches.

That is why Ocean County Commissioner Joseph Vicari asked a prominent business

owner to share his story during a recent meeting of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners.

Joe Leone Introna, a noted caterer and Italian food store operator in Point Pleasant Beach spoke about a worker shortage that is not only impacting his business

but one he fears will impact the upcoming tourism season and the county’s economy.

Vicari told Jersey Shore Online.com prior to the meeting, “You can’t cheat the system.

If you are unemployed that is one thing, but you can’t find a loophole. Some people are

collecting money from the state and also working under the table and collecting money. You can’t do that. You have to play by the rules.

Legal is legal, illegal is illegal. You just can’t do that.”

“This is very important to us because it hurting our industry.

It is hurting our food business and in the long term we are going to see inf lation like we have never seen before.

What is going to happen next year at this time?” Vicari asked.

Introna said during the public comment period of the meeting, “I am (Worker - See Page 8)

─Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Brick Beach 3 has been prepped and ready for summer.

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - There could be record crowds on township beaches this summer since COVID-19 restrictions are lifting and people have been in lockdown for a year, said Director of Recreation Dan Santaniello.

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You can walk right in and get the vaccine,” Kreitner said.

Brick Mayor John G. Ducey expressed his concerns as only 33 percent of the population in Brick are fully vaccinated.

“Our Ocean County towns are all well behind the state’s goal of 70 percent of the state’s population being fully vaccinated,” Ducey said.

Despite having walk-in appoints and local and state leaders making efforts to promote the vaccine, many are still hesitant to get it.

According to a study done by the FDA, the Pfizer vaccine was shown as being 100 percent effective at preventing COVID-19 on around 2,000 teens who received it.

Although some are concerned about the possible vaccine side effects, Ocean Medical Center’s director of clinical operations

Dr. Lisa Antonacci said they should not worry.

“In terms of side effects, 99 percent of what we’re seeing is pretty mild,” Antonacci said.

“It’s typically after the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, you might be a little bit tired. 24 hours later, have some muscle aches, maybe a little bit of chills.

Some people even run a low-grade fever.

What’s great about these side effects is we know the drug is working. Also they’re very, very short lived. So 12 to 24 hours later, you’re feeling great again.”

Dr. Ajay Mathur, an infectious disease specialist at the Brick hospital explained that as vaccination rates increase, cases of COVID-19 are dropping.

“We still have ways to go. We’re definitely seeing a steady decline in new cases, and along with that a steady decline in deaths across the state as well,” Mathur said. “That’s encouraging and we need to continue that. But it’s up to all of us to continue to promote vaccination, getting people vaccinated, so we can get back to our pre-pandemic, or regular way of life.”

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Continued From Page 1 Further details will be provided in the near future by building principals, he added.

“Although the vast majority of our staff have been vaccinated, the vast majority of our students have not,” the superintendent said, and asked that everyone continue to be diligent and practice up-to-date protocols from the NJ Department of Education, State Department of Health and CDC. Full-day school provides more than just academic classes, curriculum and grades, Dr. Farrell said. “Schools are a safe haven for many students who need social and emotional support, or just a friend.”

Phase 4 supports students’ mental health with opportunities for socialization, interpersonal interaction and connection between students and staff, he said.

It also helps young students develop daylong stamina, provides a jumpstart to summer and fall programming, and increases in-person academic support.

Dr. Farrell said there is a misconception that “every second of the day, students are wearing masks...but there are many, many mask breaks throughout the day.”

For example, students don’t have to wear masks while outside or while they’re eating.

That’s true, said Director of Planning, Research & Evaluation Susan McNamara.

“The only time we ask them to put them back

on is if they’re sitting closely to one another and sitting still,” she said. “We know that most children, once you let them outside, don’t sit still.”

When students return to school full-time in June, some will eat lunch indoors, and some will eat outdoors to keep them spaced apart when they take their masks off to eat, she said.

Masks go back on when they leave the table, she added.

Dr. Farrell said that during an end-of-the-year get-together for first-year teachers, where they talk about their “trials and tribulations...more than a few” spoke specifically about how young children are not fazed by masks.

“They do not even talk about [masks], they want to be by their friends, they want to socialize and be by their teachers, they understand when it can be on, they understand if they’re having a rough time or it’s inhibiting them, they go to the teacher or the nurse,” Dr. Farrell said.

During public comment, Nicole Quinn, the mother of a first grader, said that her son has no problem wearing a mask, and he’s just happy to be in school with his friends and teachers.

“Honestly, he barely notices it,” she said.

In other news, the school district will be offering new expanded and extended academic summer programming designed to promote learning acceleration and achievement through high-interest targeted instruction.

For more information and to register visit brickschools.org The next Board of Education meeting will be on Thursday June 24 at 7 p.m.

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Continued From Page 1 “And also, there isn’t one rental in Ocean and Monmouth Counties that has a vacancy,” he said. “There are no houses for sale in any shore area. You can’t find a home that’s on the market for longer than a week before it’s sold.”

Finding a full complement of lifeguards and badge checkers was a challenge this year, he said. In the past, lifeguard tryouts took place in one day, but this year there were multiple tryouts in order to cater to the applicants’ schedules, he said.

“Some kids couldn’t make that first date, so I would set a second date, and there were kids that couldn’t make that second date,” Santaniello said. “We actually ended up having four tryouts.”

The department hired more part-time lifeguards than ever before in order to accommodate individual scheduling needs of the applicants, he said.

Santaniello said that 63 full-time lifeguards are needed, but because of the part-timers, there are 68 on the roster.

About 40 are returning from last year.

A minimum of 18 badge checkers are needed. 22 have been hired since a few of those are also part-timers, he said. 11 are returning from last year.

Long time beach captain Donovan Brown will be returning, which is a good thing “since he knows all the ins and outs,” Santaniello said.

“He knows all the traditions - we’re a very strict beach, when it comes to watching the water, and with the numbers we’re hearing now from USLA (United States Lifesaving Association) and Joint Insurance Fund NJ, they expect

all of the Jersey Shore to have record crowds this year.”

Santaniello said he believes weekends will be the downtime on the beaches, with Monday through Friday showing record numbers that have never been seen before.

The township beaches have recovered from the winter nor’easters thanks to the Brick Department of Public Works, Donovan Brown and a couple of the lifeguards who got the beaches back in shape.

“I think we came out on the top out of all the beaches that I’ve seen up and down the Jersey coast,” he said. “We’re in tiptop shape - you would never know we had a pretty horrible winter with all the nor’easters.”

Brick public beaches open on Saturday, Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day weekend from 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. when the lifeguards are on their stands.

They start clearing the water at 5 p.m. which takes about 15 minutes to get everyone out.

Beaches are open on weekends only until June 14, when they open seven days a week.

August is tough because so many of the lifeguards go back to school, so the remaining lifeguards typically put in some overtime, unless they are younger than 18 since they are not allowed to work more than 40 hours a week.

Season badges may be purchased at the Recreation Office at the Civic Plaza, or they may be purchased at the beach.

“It’s going to be an interesting year, but we’re ready for it,” Santaniello said.

I’m hoping for a safe and successful summer.”

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NJ Taxpayers Pay Most Over Lifetime, No Thanks To Governor Capitol Comments Senator Jim Holzapfel 10th Legislative District, Serving Toms River

TRENTON - Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John Catalano (all R-10) said Governor Phil Murphy is doing nothing to lower the tax burden on New Jerseyans when a new study shows Garden State residents already pay more in lifetime taxes than

anyone else in the country.

“We have more proof than ever before that New Jerseyans are the highest taxed people in the country,” said Holzapfel. “Rather than try to solve that problem, Governor Murphy continues to drive the taxes we pay even higher. He’s wasting

money on programs for illegal aliens while cutting aid to our school districts here in Ocean County. He’s making it harder for honest, hard-working, middle-class families to survive.”

According to a new study from Self Financial, New Jerseyans will pay the most in lifetime taxes ($931,698) and the highest percentage of lifetime earnings as taxes (49.51%) of anyone in the nation.

New Jerseyans will pay more than $100,000 more than residents of Massachu-

setts, whose taxpayers pay the second highest amount of lifetime taxes ($827,185) and nearly double the national average ($525,037) paid by all Americans.

“Governor Murphy has said repeatedly he doesn’t care about the cost of taxes as long as New Jersey is ‘a good value for money’ state,” said McGuckin. “Only a Goldman Sachs millionaire would think cost doesn’t matter to middle-class families. How can we be a good value if New Jersey taxpayers are paying far more than

every other American for services that are available at far lower cost in every other state? It just shows that Governor Murphy is incredibly out of touch.”

The legislators noted that Governor Murphy has raised income and business taxes, taxes on health insurance and cigarettes, vehicle registration fees, and a host of other costs for New Jerseyans.

At the same time, he has slashed State aid to hundreds of school districts, including Brick and Toms River,

driving up property tax bills for families that are already struggling.

“Nothing that Governor Murphy has done makes New Jersey more affordable in places like Ocean County, where people work hard and deserve an opportunity to keep some of what they’ve earned,” added Catalano.

“Instead, he’s raised our taxes, hurt our schools, and told us we need to pay even more. Unfortunately, it’s the same story in rural and suburban communities all over New Jersey.”

American Rescue Plan Funding To Include Broadband Expansion From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy LAFAYETTE – Governor Phil Murphy and Congressman Josh Gottheimer visited locations to highlight federal funding through the American Rescue Plan to expand broadband access for rural, low-income, and moderate-income areas of New Jersey. The funding for broadband expansion will be d raw n f rom an overall pool of nearly $190 million in funding for capital projects, which was secured with the advocacy and assistance of most of New Jersey’s federal delegation. Additionally, legislation is underway to

create a Broadband Access Study Commission to evaluate broadband access in New Jersey.

“Ever y New Jerseyan deserves access to reliable, affordable, and fast broadband internet,” said Governor Murphy. “Unfortunately, too many residents and businesses, especially in rural and low-income areas of our state, are still unable to take advantage of broadband internet access.

Along with our congressional delegation and our Legislature, we are working to ensure that those living and working in New

By Chris Lundy LAKEWOOD – Approximately 3,000 feet of sewer main and 8,000 feet of water main is being replaced in town, according to New Jersey American Water.

The company is working to replace aging pipes – some of them installed as far back as the 1930s.

Eight fire hydrants will also be installed.

Work will be done at the following locations: • Bradshaw Road from Central Avenue to Ca-

Jersey have access to reliable high-speed broadband services.”

“Ensuring the most hard to reach areas of New Jersey have access to high speed internet is an absolute necessity, especially in light of the last year” said NJBPU President Joseph L. Fiordaliso. “It is crucial that we close the digital divide so our schoolchildren and businesses have the same educational and economic advantages regardless of where they are located.”

“High-speed internet is an absolute necessity in our world today, yet there are too many homes and communities in New Jersey that lack the broadband service many of us take for granted. The last year with so many employees and students working from home th rough the pan-

demic, it underscored the need of being wired for reliable internet connectivity,” said Senator Steven Oroho. “The creation of the Broadband Access Study Commission will examine the logistics of developing community broadband networks in order to deliver high-speed internet access, especially to underserved communities like many in rural areas. From a competitive standpoint, closing the digital divide is a must.”

A lack of reliable broadband access has impacted com mu nities i n u nderserved areas of New Jersey and has had wide-ranging negative impacts during the COVID-19 pandemic, including creating a now closed digital divide for virtual learning, affecting the ability of businesses to transition to e-commerce, and causing difficulties for

those needing to switch to remote work. Through the efforts of most of New Jersey’s congressional delegation, the State has secured multiple funding streams that may be used for broadband access infrastructure improvements.

New Jersey is slated to receive nearly $190 million from the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund, which is part of the American Rescue Plan sig ned by President Biden in March.

These funds are in addition to the $6.2 billion the State will receive in State Fiscal Recover y Fu nds from the American Rescue Plan. The Administration is awaiting guidance and closely reviewing methods to maximize investments to ensure that all communities have access to high-quality and modern infrastructure, including reliable broad-

Lakewood Water Mains To Be Replaced

ranetta Drive • Caranetta Drive entire length • Freeman Road from Central Avenue to Caranetta Drive • Harrison Place from Central Avenue to Caranetta Drive • Kimball Road from Central Avenue to Caranetta Drive • Oak Knoll Road from Case Road to North Lake Drive

• South Lake Drive from Central Avenue to Freeman Road and from Davis Road to Sunset Road • Sunset Road from Central Avenue to Caranetta Drive The project is expected to cost $3.4 million.

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band internet connectivity.

Legislation which will create a Broadband Access Study Commission (A850) is currently under consideration in the Legislature.

The Governor previously sent A850 back to the Legislature with improvements to strengthen the bill, including greater representation of state agencies, in order to ensure the Commission has the expertise necessary to carry out its mission.

The Governor visited The Chocolate Goat Gift Shoppe in Lafayette to highlight the need for universal broadband access. Opened in 1998, The Chocolate Goat is owned

by Jennifer Koza Todaro and Stephanie Koza Austin.

Despite being a successful business, the Chocolate Goat has been held back from expanding because of a lack of reliable, broadband access.

to be from June 1 through the end of October, weather permitting.

Work hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and an occasional Saturday.

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Final street restorations would be done by the fall.

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Worker:

Continued From Page 1 absolutely shocked about how small businesses are being hurt and I consider myself very blessed. What I feel we are being faced with is a labor crisis. I do a lot of catering so I’m driving around and everywhere I see business owners providing incentives like signing on if you work for three months like at Wawa or McDonald’s going up to $16-$17 an hour. We are able to pay a bit more than your regular deli and I am a few dollars above the minimum wage because you get what you pay for.”

“What is surprising to me is the other businesses like landscaping, the laundromat, the pizzerias and it is everywhere. We’re putting help wanted notes everywhere.

People are filling out the applications but not showing up. That has been extremely frustrating,” Introna added. “When you are paying an individual with a salary of $65,000 a year, a recruiter to come in to actually recruit new team members and people are actually not showing up.”

“I’m trying to bring awareness to everyone in the state including our governor. I see press conferences by Governor (Phil) Murphy and the Labor Department and they are saying this isn’t a problem and that we are doing fine.” Introna said he created an e-mail and phone line connected to a fax machine to connect with businesses throughout the state to help illustrate that a problem does exist.

He compiled an archive of 150 photos

and information in a bound folder that he brought to the meeting that he hopes to soon present to the governor.

Introna said he was in fear of businesses closing down. He said workers are working very hard in the service industry operating curb side, checking temperatures and coping with other COVID-19 conditions, many with added hours. It is starting to get busy and he has noted that his business is feeling the shortage as well.

“I don’t know what the answer is, “Introna said. “Governor Murphy made a comment that people were in carnage and were in desperate need of government services.

Maybe they are but I was raised that work is survival, have fun, enjoy what you do but in the end its survival. If your family is in carnage, are you going to wait for a government check to come in? There are good hardworking people out there but they are getting tired and they are saying I am working for $900 a week and you have kids 21 years old that is gaming the system and making $24 an hour sitting at home.”

“Regardless of the industry, there is an apparent lack of individuals that are willing to work. Jobs are available, but they remain unfilled,” Introna said. He noted some applicants expressed an interest in accepting a job offer if they got paid in cash in order to continue to collect state unemployment.

“I understand what he’s saying,” Brick resident Sam Foster said. “I was looking for part-time work and got a job at ShopRite as a cashier. They were desperate. They kept on asking me to put in more hours but after a while, I couldn’t do it.”

Vicari remarked that Introna’s efforts have attracted the attention of some media outlets

and business organizations across the State.

“Tourism is a $5 billion industry in Ocean County and annually results in more than 40,000 jobs.”

“Every tourism dollar spent in Ocean County circulates seven times. It’s our economic engine and if we cannot fill many of those jobs, we will feel the adverse effect on our businesses and the economy for years to come,” Vicari added.

John Crisafulli heads the Central Ocean Business Association that formed four years ago and includes six communities in Ocean County. He told the Board, “Business owners are offering incentives, bonuses, and yet people are not showing up for job interviews even after making an appointment to do so.”

Crisafulli’s organization has hosted meetings with elected officials on all levels of government to express their concerns. “We will continue to bring this message to our elected leaders and to the community,” Crisafulli said. “This pandemic has created enough harm to our businesses. We want our businesses to be able to move beyond the virus and go successfully forward. We can’t do that without a workforce.”

Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn said, “our businesses, and especially our small businesses, are the heart and soul of our economy. We have worked with them throughout the pandemic, assisting with grant opportunities so they can keep their doors open. As we see state regulations associated with the pandemic lifted, we want all of our businesses to thrive.”

Bayside Park Honored By Recreation & Parks Organization

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BRICK – The New Jersey Recreation and Parks Association recently bestowed their Excellence in Design Award to Bayside Park. Mayor Ducey and Recreation Superintendent Dan Santaniello attended the NJRPA’s Awards event in Summit where they were given the award.

Bayside Park was renovated last year as

─Photo courtesy Brick Township part of Mayor Ducey’s Park Improvement Program. Since 2014, six parks including Bayside Park have been completely renovated and several more recreational areas have been improved. Cedar Bridge Manor Park will be the next to be renovated with the project expected to begin this fall.

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Tourism season is officially returning to Ocean County this weekend. This shot is from the boardwalk in Seaside Heights. This summer promises to be better than 2020 as COVID-19 cases continue to drop and restrictions continue to be lifted.

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Ocean Medical Center Gets An ‘A’ For Patient Care

By Bob Vosseller BRICK – Hackensack Meridian Medical Center recently received an ‘A’ for its patient care earning a sixth consecutive designation for the facility.

The facility received its top marks from the Leapfrog Group as part of their Spring 2021 Hospital Safety Grade report. This recognizes its efforts in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care.

Ocean Medical Center President and Chief Hospital Executive Jason Kreitner said he was proud, “of our team of nurses and physicians who are committed to patient safety and are dedicated to ensure the safety of every one of our patients.”

“They consistently strive to do what is right for our patients and this designation is a great recognition of their hard work,” Kreitner added.

The Leapfrog Group that provides the grading program, is a national nonprofit organization committed to improving health care quality and safety for consumers and purchasers. The

Safety Grade assigns an ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D,’ or ‘F’ grade to hospitals across the country based on their performance in preventing medical errors, injuries, accidents, infections, and other harms to patients in their care.

Hackensack Meridian Health, regional president, southern market Kenneth Sable said, “having received top ranking for six consecutive surveys demonstrates the highest level of quality and safety by Leapfrog national standards. Congratulations to the entire medical staff and all team members at Ocean Medical Center.”

Developed under the guidance of a national Expert Panel, the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses 28 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to assign grades to more than 2,600 U.S. acute-care hospitals twice per year. The Hospital Safety Grade’s methodology is peer-reviewed and fully transparent, and the results are free to the public.

Visit oceanmedicalcenter.com for information about the medical center or to find a doctor, call 800-822-8905.

Recreation Program Guide Available Now

BRICK – The Brick Township Recreation Department 2021-2022 Program Guide is now available to view online or download. The guide provides information on all programs, activities and events offered by the Recreation Department for the next year.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, this year’s guide has been published digitally so it can be edited to reflect any programming changes due to changing restrictions.

You can view the online program guide at: indd.adobe.com/view/a43f89b6-d3aa4367-b949-1c629254b40d.

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

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

Mayor Presents Proclamation To Local EMS

BRICK – Mayor John G. Ducey has proclaimed May 16 through May 22 as EMS Week in Brick Township.

National EMS Week has been recognized in the United States since 1974 as a way to honor and show appreciation for Emergency Medical Services personnel and the work they do.

─Photo courtesy Brick Township

Mayor Ducey presented the Proclamation to the Brick Township Police EMS staff. Mayor Ducey encourages all residents to join him in thanking and commending the Brick EMS for their efforts to protect the health and well-being of all members of our community. Thank you EMS!

Senior Services Announces Outdoor Exercise Classes

BRICK – Brick Township Senior Services is pleased to announce that starting the week of May 17, they will be holding outdoor exercise classes at the Drum Point Sports Complex. The classes will be held at the Pavilion near the football field.

The following classes for residents ages 60 and over will be offered: • Stretch and Stronger - Mondays at 10 a.m.

• Chair Yoga - Tuesdays at 10 a.m.

• Chair Aerobics - Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

• Walking Club - Thursdays at 9 a.m.

• Yoga - Thursdays at 10 a.m.

• Chair Aerobics - Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.

• Zumba - Fridays at 11:30 a.m.

• Tai Chi - Fridays at 1 p.m.

Register for classes by calling 732-920-8686.

Social distancing rules will be followed. Bring water and a mask (if you cannot social distance).

Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. In the event of rain, the classes will be held via Zoom.

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Around The Jersey Shore Summer Filmmaking Class At The Ocean County Artists’ Guild

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Artists’ Guild is holding a Summer Filmmaking Institute class for students 13 through 19 years old in Island Heights from June 28 to July 2.

The Summer Filmmaking class is taught by media professional Guild Members, including a University Film Professor, award-winning filmmakers and an IT engineer.

Students will assist in the production of two films during the course of the week.

Students will gain experience in the following: how to work cooperatively on a film crew, how to use filmmaking equipment, the work and art of storytelling, and practical skills in shooting and editing.

There will be a celebratory film screen-

ing of student’s completed work on the evening of the last night of class, July 2.

The screening will take place at the Guild.

The Ocean County Artists’ Guild is a nonprof it organization working to promote the Arts in Ocean County. The Guild’s purpose is to serve the artists and the community; to provide an outlet and training for artistic talent and to enhance the quality of life for the residents of Ocean County.

The Summer Filmmaking Institute hopes to serve area students that are interested in the pursuit of Filmmaking and film appreciation.

For any inquiries about the Summer Film Institute class, call 855-610-3456 or email info@summerfilmmakinginstitute.com

Brick Township’s Annual Memorial Day Parade

BRICK – The Township of Brick, America Legion Post 348 and VFW Post 8867 will be hosting the Annual Memorial Day Parade on May 31 at 10 a.m. The Parade

will march on Chambers Bridge Road to the Municipal Complex where a ceremony will be held at the conclusion of the Parade.

All are welcome to attend.

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Around The Jersey Shore Students Recognized In Anti-Drug Contest

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OCEAN COUNTY – More than 1,000 fourth grade students from across New Jersey showcased their artistic skill as part of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s Design a Fourth Grade Folder contest this year, but only 33 earned recognition at the program virtual award ceremony held May 12.

Ryan Bonhard, of Joseph T. Donohoe School in Barnegat; Giulianna Braxton, of Lavallette School in Lavallette; and Alyssa Martucci and Lu Ming Zu, of Saint Peter School in Point Pleasant Beach, were selected as finalists in the competition, representing Ocean County. All 33 fourth grade student finalists will receive medals for their creative peer-to-peer substance use prevention artwork following the theme, “Fun Things to Do Instead of Drugs.”

─Photo courtesy PDFNJ “These students should not only be applauded for their artistic talent, but also for being peer leaders and sharing these important drug-free messages,” said Angelo Valente, Executive Director of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey. “Their artwork showcases what it means to them to live a healthy drug-free lifestyle.

“It is never too early to begin the conversation and educate today’s youth about substance use and prevention efforts,” Valente added. “The Fourth Grade Folder Contest is just one example of how to engage students and encourage them to make smart decisions throughout their lives.”

To view the Fourth Grade Folder Contest presentation, visit: drugfreenj.org/2021online.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth •

Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

Dr. Isidore Kirsh Ph.D., F.A.A.A.

3 Tips For Better Battery Life

It’s a Netflix movie night when suddenly — Argh! — you hear the “beep, beep” of your nonrechargeable hearing aid batteries going dead. For longer battery life, take charge with these three tips.

Pulling the stay-fresh colored tab immediately activates the battery and can’t be undone, so do this only when you’re ready to insert the battery in your hearing aid. Wait at least 3 minutes before you close the battery door. The reason is oxygen needs to get inside the battery to turn up the voltage.

Powering down your hearing devices helps the batteries last, so be sure to turn off your hearing aids — and completely open the battery door — when not in use.

Hot cars and super-cold spaces aren’t great places for batteries, so store them at room temperature when possible — not in the fridge — to help preserve battery life.

Did you know? The majority of our patients are not utilizing rechargeable hearing aids which eliminates the need to open/close battery doors and/or replace the battery every week. In general, the rechargeable hearing aid can deliver all-day power (18-24 hours), so you don’t miss a beat. To learn more, call Dr. Izzy at Garden State Hearing & Balance Center. Offices are located in Toms River, Manahawkin, and Whiting. 732-8183610 or www.gardenstatehearing.com.

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

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist

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What To Do When Calcium Is High

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Your body is amazingly skilled at maintaining homeostasis. It’s kind of amazing how your body maintains tight control over calcium levels, especially the amount that is circulating in your blood at any given moment. For example, all of these methods are done involuntarily by your body to keep your serum calcium at a normal range, usually somewhere between 9 and 10, but it differs depending on your age.

1. Your intestines absorb calcium from foods that you eat.

2. Your bones give up, and take in calcium so there is a dynamic movement of calcium in and out of your skeleton.

3. Your kidneys reclaim calcium, or excrete it into your urine.

When the blood levels drop below normal, your 4 tiny parathyroid glands immediately rescue levels by secreting parathyroid hormone (PTH) into your blood which tells your bones to release some into the blood, and do it NOW! People with elevated PTH levels are at higher risk for osteoporosis.

PTH levels are measured by a simple blood test. If it’s high, I recommend you read Dr. Norman’s work at parathyroid.com.

Physicians will evaluate vitamin D if the PTH is elevated, and if the D is low, they will tell you to supplement. This can be very harmful and is the wrong thing to do in most cases, because if the PTH is elevated, and your D is low, it’s low because your body’s trying to protect you from more calcium!

A person’s calcium can be evaluated several ways. Usually a “serum” calcium is measured by a blood test which tells you how much calcium is bound to a protein.

There is an “ionized calcium” blood test which tells you what portion is free. If you have so much calcium that it’s spilling into your urine in high amounts which is called hypercalciuria. To find out take a test called a “24-hour urine calcium test.”

If your calcium is high, ask your physician about these ideas to see if they’re right for you: 1. Vitamin K2 - Vitamin K2 drives calcium out of the blood and puts it back into the bone. It reduces serum calcium.

2. Bisphosphonates - The category of bisphosphonate drugs (ie Fosamax) can be used for a short term to remove calcium from the blood and put it back into the bones. It will reduce serum calcium.

3. Reflux drugs - Medications like famotidine (Pepcid) or omeprazole (Prilosec) can quickly reduce the absorption of many minerals and it can be quite potent.

4. Follow a low calcium diet - Meat and poultry, shrimp, seafood, green beans, eggs (and egg substitute), oatmeal, squash, nuts, rice, peas, Brussels sprouts, tangerines, kiwi and fruit juice.

5. Switch diuretics. If you are taking a thiazide diuretic like HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide), this will cause you to retain calcium. By taking a “loop” diuretic such as furosemide, you will reduce calcium levels.

6. Sometimes surgery for a parathyroid adenoma is necessary, these are diagnosed by specific scans on the neck. Hyperparathyroidism is a common cause for elevated calcium levels. To learn more about all this, sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen. com and I’ll send you a more comprehensive version of this article.

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By Joel Markel

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Dear Joel, After more than a year, my wife and I, along with our dog enjoyed an extended stay at our 55+ Florida apartment. During a chance encounter in the elevator, my upstairs neighbor informed me that as infrequent as it is, when Max barks, it disturbs her. I immediately apologized, but given our part-time residency status, and Max’s rare visits, shouldn’t our neighbor be more ‘neighborly’?

Answer: Since your neighbor acknowledged that Max rarely barks, it does seem ‘unneighborly’ to mention or complain about it. Typically, your apartment is empty, so my guess is the increased noise is more noticeable

and unfamiliar.

If Max can be there, continues to be well- behaved, and no one else complains, I say you have nothing to apologize for. Maybe once your neighbor gets used to Max, she won’t be so ‘ruff’ on him.

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Around The Jersey Shore Murphy Lifts Indoor Mask Mandate

By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – Governor Phil Murphy announced that beginning May 28, the indoor mask mandate was dropped.

With Memorial Day weekend coming up, Murphy makes the huge announcement as many restaurants and business prepare for the busy holiday.

Along with stopping the mask mandate, Murphy also announced that the six-feet, social distancing requirement will end.

Individual businesses and other entities which oversee indoor spaces may continue to require that employees and customers/ guests wear face masks.

Masks will continue to be required in the following places: • Healthcare settings and long-term care facilities • Correctional facilities • Homeless shelters • On an airplane, bus and train stations and other transit hubs • Public-facing state offices, such as Motor • Vehicle Commission Agencies • Worksites that are closed to the public, including warehousing and manufacturing facilities The Executive Order will not extend to: • Child-care centers and facilities • Youth summer camps • Public, private or parochial preschool program premises and elementary and secondary schools, including charter and renaissance schools • Worksites that are not open to the public, including manufacturing and warehousing

facilities Murphy and the CDC are urging those who are not vaccinated to wear a face mask at any indoor public setting.

“Yes, if you are not vaccinated, we encourage you to get vaccinated, or if not follow the CDC guidance to wear a face mask. We won’t have law enforcement checking people’s vaccination status, but we are asking people to be responsible and to do the right thing. For your own safety and for the safety of the community,” Murphy said.

Murphy expressed that if you feel more comfortable wearing the mask inside still, to continue to do so and that this order does not prohibit wearing masks.

“There’s nothing wrong with being cautious of your own health, your families or the community,” Murphy said. “To be equally sure, we will not tolerate anyone being demeaned or bullied or excluded for wanting to continue to mask up… there will be consequences and will not be tolerated.

In addition, Murphy announced that dance floors at bars and restaurants may reopen.

The requirement that individuals remain seated while ordering and eating/drinking will also be lifted.

Effective June 4, all indoor gathering limits will be lifted and the 30 percent limit on large indoor venues will be lifted.

“These steps when all added together are the clearest signs of our commitment to carefully and deliberately reopening our state after what has been a truly almost crushing 15-month period,” Murphy said.

Lighthouse International Film Festival Lineup Announced

By Alyssa Riccardi LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Lighthouse International Film Festival (LIFF) has announced its 2021 lineup of titles, offering in-person screenings of the best new indie films as well as industry panels, master classes and parties.

From June 3 through 6, LIFF will screen several films that premiered at Sundance and SXSW, as well as other festivals from around the globe. Some films will include Q&A sessions with attending talent. One includes celebrated comic book writer and acclaimed indie filmmaker Dash Shaw, who will be presenting his new animated film Cryptozoo, which premiered virtually at Sundance.

Other filmmakers who will be visiting LBI this June with their new films include: director Keith Maitland (Dear Mr. Brody),

indie producer Jonathan Duffy (Potato Dreams of America), actor/director Edson Jean and producer Fabiola Rodriguez (Ludi), and director Sonia Kennebeck (United States vs. Reality Winner). Also attending are Oscar nominee Tomer Shushan (White Eye), experimental documentary filmmaker Lynne Sachs, and producer Lee Broda (The Card Counter, Tesla).

Programs will include narrative features, documentaries, shorts, episodics, and high school student films. LIFF will also offer an extended Virtual Cinema platform for the shorts, episodics, and a selection of features and docs that will run from June 3 through June 13.

The full program contains dozens of shows and special events and can be found here: lighthousefilmfestival.org/

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Around The Jersey Shore Officers Honored At 2021 Police Memorial Ceremony

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─Photo courtesy Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office OCEAN COUNTY – On May 13, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Chief of Detectives Joseph F. Mitchell were honored to join Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy, Ocean County Chiefs of Police Association President/ Point Pleasant Beach Police Chief Joseph Michigan and Ocean County Commissioner Virginia Haines and Commissioner Director Gary Quinn at the 2021 Police

Memorial Ceremony at the Ocean County Police Academy.

The ceremony is held annually during Police Week in memory of Officers from Ocean County who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Following the ceremony, Prosecutor Billhimer led a drive-by procession of police vehicles past the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and the Ocean County Justice Complex.

Save The Date: “Hooked On Fishing”

LAKEWOOD – Ocean County Parks & Recreation presents the NJ Hooked on Fishing’s 6th Annual Youth Fishing Challenge which will be held at Lake Shenandoah

County Park in Lakewood on June 5 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a free event with prizes!

Visit YouthFishingChallenge.nj.gov for more information.

In 1998, the State of New Jersey adopted the Automobile Insurance Cost Reduction Act (AICRA) to reduce the cost of automobile insurance by reducing the benefits available to persons who are injured in automobile accidents. This means less coverage to pay for medical treatment and less rights to recover monetary damages from careless drivers who injure your family. Protect yourself.

Automobile insurance is mandatory in New Jersey. The failure to carry automobile insurance may be punishable by imprisonment.

When purchasing automobile insurance, you have two choices; you are required to select either a Basic Policy or a Standard Policy.

We do not recommend choosing the Basic Policy.

The Basic Policy only provides minimal coverage and leaves you unprotected in several areas. A Basic Policy only provides you with $5,000.00 of property damage liability coverage if someone makes a claim against you and only provides $15,000.00 of medical expense benefits should you require medical treatment for your injuries. The Basic Policy does not cover you if you injure someone else.

The Basic Policy does not provide Uninsured Motorist coverage to protect you and your family if the careless driver who causes the collision is uninsured or is insured under a Basic Policy. Perhaps most importantly, the Basic Policy will not provide you with a free lawyer to defend any claim against your personal assets.

We recommend that you purchase a Standard Policy. A Standard Policy provides the best insurance coverage to protect your assets if you are sued and to provide compensation to

you and your family if you/they are injured.

The Standard Policy does provide medical expense benefits (PIP) coverage which includes medical expenses up to $250,000.00 per person per accident. The Standard Policy also provides you with Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UM Benefits), so if you are injured by someone who does not have automobile insurance, is insured under a Basic Policy or leaves the scene of the collision then you and your family are covered for your losses.

When you purchase the Standard Policy you must elect a “tort option” that will determine your right to make a claim. You must select either the “limitation on lawsuit option” or the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” If you purchase the Basic Policy then you are assigned the “limitation on lawsuit option.” We recommend that you choose the “no limitation on lawsuit option.” Ask your insurance representative what is the actual dollar amount that your overall premium will increase if you elect the “no limitation on lawsuit option.”

By choosing the “limitation on lawsuit option” you are limiting you legal right to make a claim for monetary damages unless you sustain one of the following injuries: Death, Dismemberment; Significant scarring or disfigurement; Displaced Fractures; Loss of Fetus or a Permanent Injury that can been diagnosed by credible, objective medical testing.

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State Launches Statewide Seat Belt Enforcement Campaign

By Bob Vosseller TRENTON –Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety announced the upcoming launch of a statewide seat belt enforcement campaign aimed at promoting safe travels on New Jersey roadways.

Beginning on May 24, state, county, and local police departments throughout New Jersey will join law enforcement agencies across the country in the 2021 “Click It or Ticket” campaign, a national enforcement mobilization targeting unbuckled drivers and passengers.

The campaign kicks off just as New Jersey heads towards a busy summer travel season.

The campaign will run through June 6, in New Jersey and New York, and Pennsylvania will team up for a one-day, four-hour “Border to Border” (“B2B”) event featuring seat belt enforcement for drivers at state border checkpoints.

Grewal said, “seat belts have been proven to

be one of the best ways to prevent death and serious injury in a crash. Yet statistics show that many people still don’t buckle up,” said Attorney General Grewal. The Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign is aimed at educating the public on the importance of abiding by seat belt laws. It could literally save your life.”

Two years ago, nearly half (47%) of the 22,215 passenger-vehicle occupants killed in crashes in the country were not wearing seat belts, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”).

That same year, New Jersey saw 42% - 108 of the 260 - passenger-vehicle occupants who were killed were unrestrained, NHTSA reports. Concerning passenger vehicle fatalities occurring at night (6 p.m. – 5:59 a.m.), the percentage of those killed and not wearing seat belts jumps to 55%.

Participating law enforcement agencies will be taking a “no-excuses” approach to seat belt enforcement, writing citations throughout the

day and with a particular focus on nighttime enforcement. The maximum penalty in the state for a seat belt violation is $46.

Eric Heitmann, Director of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety said “wearing a seatbelt reduces the risk of fatal injury by 45 percent and critical injury by 50 percent.”

“By working together to enforce New Jersey’s seat belt laws during the Click It or Ticket campaign, participating law enforcement agencies are promoting safe habits that will help reach our goal of zero fatalities on New Jersey roadways. If enforcement wakes people up to the dangers of unrestrained driving, we’ll consider our mission to be a success,” Heitmann added.

The Division is providing a total of $810,120 in grant funding to 134 agencies throughout the state to enhance law enforcement efforts during the Click It or Ticket campaign.

These funds will assist agencies cover the costs of additional officers on the road, seat

belt checkpoints, and other enforcement initiatives during the campaign. All police departments in New Jersey are invited to support the campaign, whether they receive grant funding or not.

Last year the state’s Click It or Ticket campaign was not held due to concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the most recent campaign in 2019, which ran from April 1 through April 21, 2019, 341 police agencies – or 70% of all agencies statewide – participated in the enforcement effort.

In addition to issuing a total 14,548 seat belt citations, those agencies wrote 5,670 speeding citations, and made 858 impaired driving arrests.

For further information about the Click It or Ticket mobilization, visit nhtsa.gov/ciot.

For more information on the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, and visit NJSafeRoads.com.

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

(17) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Jazz, Blues, Reggae, Metal. Very Good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104.

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

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

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

732-804-8115.

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Help Wanted Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties!

Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Senior Living Community Cook/Dishwashers/Maintenance Technician/Restaurant Servers/Bus Drivers/Lifeguard (Indoor Pool). 1700 Rt. 37 West ∙ Toms River, NJ 08755.

Call or email for details 732-341-4825 info@Silverwoodsliving.com. (t/n)

BOOKKEEPER WITH PAYROLL EXPERIENCE - SHERMAN CPA is a small, fully virtual public accounting firm. This is a fully remote work-at-home position. JOB DUTIES-Computerized bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, G/L accounting -Payroll processing, tax liabilities, quarterly and year-end payroll tax returns-Some scanning and administrative functions. SKILLS/EXPERIENCE NEEDED-Must have experience working independently, either for a public firm or in your own practice, with the ability to make decisions.-Experienced in a paperless environment, with high degree of computer/tech skills -Home office required, with discipline necessary to work at home -Highly organized, able to multi-task in a fast paced environment. -Solid e-mail and related communication skills. WORK/ LIFE BALANCE: Tax season hours required from January to mid-April.

Significantly reduced hours during the remainder of the year.

(26) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS We are looking for Certified Home Health Aides − CHHA. Licensed Practical Nurse − LPN. Registered Nurses − RN. Direct Support Professional − DSP Fill application on-line at Sabahomehealthcare.com or call us at 732-797-0700. Please send resume to Ssalu@sabahhc.com. (t/n) Needed Female Live-In-Aid/Companion - (24/7) No experience needed.

For a 57 year old disabled veteran, very light duty in exchange for private bedroom and bath, all utilities, cable, phone and food are included, plus a small weekly salary. Some perks for long term, must have drivers license. At my covid safe home in Holiday City, Toms River.

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(39) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

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

Pet Sketches - Professional artist will create beautiful pencil drawing of your pet(s) suitable for framing. Reasonable rates. Senior discount. 551-265-3062.

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BUSINESS PROFILE I&G’s Legacy Continues To Grow

I&G Farms is located at 150 Whitesville Road and is well known for its fresh fruit and vegetables and wide variety of plants and plant care items.

I&G Farms founder Irene Johnston greets customers during another busy day of business.

By Bob Vosseller Even a pandemic can’t keep spring from arriving and with it comes fresh fruit and vegetables and plenty of plants and flowers from I & G Farms in Jackson.

I&G Farms is an institution in Jackson for close to 50 years. It is, located at 150 Whitesville Road it is known for programming some of the tastiest corn in the state.

It’s “Jersey Fresh” at its freshest, tastiest and finest!

The plant and produce business founded by Irene and Gregory Johnston has an enduring legacy that has continued on with

owner Irene Johnston and her son Jason.

The farm’s hours are Monday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The only time they close down the business is in November for two weeks as part of their holiday season transition. They also shut down in January until the third week in March when they reopen for the spring selling season.

Jackson residents, as well as those in

Everything is fresh and in bloom at I&G Farms which is an institution in Jackson for close to 50 years.

communities nearby enjoy their fresh produce. addition to residents of area towns and even neighboring states, for over 40 years.

When you visit I & G Farms you’ll quickly spot a lot of eye catching seasonal themed painted windows as well as an attractive, welcoming landscape of thriving flowers and plants that are available for purchase.

Irene and her son hope you will be impressed by the large array of fruits and vegetables that will

provide a feast for the eyes and an explosion of colors bursting with just picked freshness.

She noted that these days, “people have a lot higher awareness of the food that they’re eating. A lot of them ask me about GMO (genetically modified organism.) GMO for 20 years but if I mentioned it 20 years ago, they would have no clue what I’m talking about.”

Health problems and environmental damage can occur from GMOs. According to the Non GMO Project, GMOs are “living organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated in a laboratory through genetic engineering or GE. This creates unstable combinations of plant, animal, bacterial and viral genes that do not occur in nature or through traditional crossbreeding methods.”

“People know they can come here, where the food was grown.

I can give them the source of the seed and I know exactly how it was grown. That matters a lot.

People tell me our string beans taste like a bean. They’ve been eating food that has no taste because big corporate farms don’t plow their ground,” Irene added, “They just keep planting on it over and over again. There’s nothing left in the soil, no nutrients. They have a machine that pulls the plant out of the ground and shakes it to death so beans fall off, go into a hopper, into a bin, get broken and get brown. They’re beat up. Ours are handpicked and beautiful, she added.

Irene’s motto when it comes to I & G Farms is “if they plant it, they will come.”

Gregor y ’s sweet corn named after her late husband; Gregory remains the star of the market. It is grown in various “blocks,” and staggering the planting time results in corn (hopefully) until the end of October.”

“We always have fresh corn, all super sweet,” Irene exclaimed.

“In my dreams, if someone told me people would go crazy over corn, I would never have believed it. She laughed as she said her husband got up at 5:30 a.m. and was out in the cornfield.” The corn still receives that same level of care.

It may sound odd to imagine corn has a following, but I&G’s corn

is legendary and is proof that people will travel to get a great ear of corn.

“The only thing better than a “Jersey tomato” is a “Jersey tomato” from I&G,” Irene said. Also in the offering are several varieties of squash and eggplant.

Jackson resident Liz Ferullo is a frequent customer of I&G. She shared tales of how her relatives bring back the produce bought at the farm to Yonkers, New York.

“My brother and sister-in-law from Toms River say “come over for a barbeque and bring the corn. Make sure that you stop by I&G,” Ferullo said.

“This is the sweetest corn anywhere in New Jersey.”

Irene said she also enjoys the lasting customer friendships that have endured through the years including the new ones that she continuously cultivates.

“A lot of customers are connoisseur growers. That’s why they come here. They get information, the knowledge and education they can’t get anywhere else,” Irene added.

Beyond the corn and produce there are many new and different items that are available to pick from to entice Ferullo and others back to I&G Farms over and over again.

Ferullo said she comes to I&G often “for my gardening, my plants, my perennials, my potted plants and the quality is phenomenal.”

Another motto can be found right on the I&G T-shirts which state, “growers for all seasons.” The shirts are on sale inside the building where special plant products are available. The outside pay station area is where gift cards can be purchased.

Poinsettias can be found in the greenhouses every July while autumn ushers in 30,000 field grown mums along with pumpkin’s, cornstalks and straw. When produce season concludes at the end of October, the market shuts down for two weeks and is transformed into a decorating center where wreaths, grave blankets and bows are custom made.

Christmas trees are also available for selection.

While time marches on, even during a global pandemic, customers remain thrilled that I&G Farms remains a familiar area landmark. Visit I&G Farms at iandgfarmsjackson.com, and like them on Facebook; IGFarms, but it is always better to simply stop by! If you have questions call 732-364-0308.

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Around The Jersey Shore BlueClaws Pride Night Makes A Comeback June 4

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Equality will be celebrated during Pride Night.

By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – “BlueClaws baseball is for everyone,” is the message BlueClaws wants to spread throughout to all its fans, celebrating with their second Pride Night being held on June 4.

In 2019, BlueClaws held their first Pride Night, presented by Coca-Cola, with a soldout crowd at FirstEnergy Park. Although the second Pride Night in 2020 was cancelled due to the pandemic, the BlueClaws are excited for it to return for 2021.

“We consider ourselves to be a very open and inclusive organization and proud member of the community,” BlueClaws Team President Joe Ricciutti said. “We want to show the LGBT community that they are, and always will be, welcome at BlueClaws games!”

“It seems so simple – players should be judged on their athletic ability – not by who they love or how they identify. Unfortunately, the sports world can often be the deepest, darkest place in the closet. That’s why Garden State Equality is proud to partner with the Jersey Shore BlueClaws on their annual Pride Night – an evening that sends a message of positivity to LGBTQ people and their families,” Christian Fuscarino,

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executive director of Garden State Equality said. “You have to imagine how inspiring it is for all those young kids sitting in the stands - who might be gay or transgender when they look up and see their home team saying: ‘It’s okay to be who you are. We support you.’ That’s life changing.”

Pride Night will consist if a special BlueClaws Pride Night cap giveaway for the first 1,500 fans that will be handed out beginning when the gates open at 6 p.m. At 7:05 p.m., the first pitch will be thrown against the Brooklyn Cyclones, affiliate of the New York Mets, and fans are encouraged to stay for post-game fireworks. Special jerseys will also be worn by the BlueClaws and will be auctioned off during the game.

The BlueClaws will run a panel discussion with Christian Fuscarino of Garden State Equality and Joe Votruba of NJ 101.5 on the 1,857-square foot video board before the game. Aziza Callahan, a Garden State Equality member, will sing the National Anthem.

Additional resources will be made available for fans at the game. Those interested in attending the night or partnering with the BlueClaws are encouraged to email pridenight@blueclaws.com.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of May 29 - jun 4

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your ambitions and career aspirations might conflict with the needs of family members, or vice versa, in the week to come. You shouldn’t feel that sacrificing one for the other is necessary to attain your most important goals.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’re most likely to attain your dreams if you focus your attention and efforts. Be extra nice to co-workers and any new people in the week ahead. The stars smile on starting a new project and group activities.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Keep plugging away until it’s done. In the week ahead, it should become apparent that your efforts to achieve financial security are not in vain. Loved ones may be more affectionate and friends can come through for you when needed.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): How to manage physical tasks and how to make your visions come true should be your primary concerns in the week ahead. There could be a subtle change in your workplace or business environment to deal with.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Follow invigorating inspirations to the source. Have faith that your financial status can improve from a job well done in the week ahead. Take the supplier into consideration before accepting information at face value.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Relationships may be influenced by prevailing winds, so pay attention to the direction the wind is blowing this week. It’s important to prioritize people over materialism and relationships over agendas now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The most important answers often arrive in the faintest whisper. Keep your ears open as this week unfolds. You might learn of something that can have a positive impact on your future success and happiness.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Clean slates let you start fresh. Tackle business affairs eagerly and you will likely be rewarded for your industry.

Perform a thorough investigation before drawing conclusions. Spend the week with friends who enjoy your company.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Share your dreams as well as your advice.

You might grab the attention of an influential person or meet someone who could become a fast friend as the week unfolds. Use your imagination to gain traction.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): When you are happy and feel confident, other people should see your best side. Give in to the urge to do some frivolous shopping in the week to come rather than giving in to the temptation to make a risky investment.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The ends sometimes dictate the means. In the week ahead, you may be more ambitious than usual. Focus your tactics on benefiting all. You may be challenged to reassess what constitutes true happiness.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Some of the imaginative ideas dancing around in your head in the week ahead are better left alone. Don’t start anything that requires clever business strategies.

Express sensitivity without sentimentality.

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A BRIGHT, FRESH-TASTING, MAKE-AHEAD DESSERT FOR MEMORIAL DAY

By America’s Test Kitchen

Key limes are smaller, yellower cousins to the bigger, darker green Persian limes you usually see in the grocery store. They’re more tart, with fragrant, floral juice and used to be grown widely in the Florida Keys, where cooks invented key lime pie as a way to use the juice.

To make these key lime bars, you don’t actually need key limes. They can be hard to find and are so small that you’d have to squeeze 20 of them to get 1/3 cup of juice! Regular Persian limes work just fine; but whatever you do, don’t use bottled lime juice in this recipe (fresh juice has much better flavor!).

Then there’s toasted coconut. It’s a great addition to baked goods such as cookies, bars or as a topping for ice cream or oatmeal. It can sometimes burn when you toast it in the oven, so we like to use the microwave, where you can keep a close eye on it as it cooks.

KEY LIME BARS Makes 16 bars

For the crust: Vegetable oil spray 5 whole graham crackers, broken into pieces (or 3/4 cup store-bought graham cracker crumbs) 1/3 cup (1 2/3 ounces) all-purpose flour 1/4 cup (1 3/4 ounces) sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted For the filling: 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1/4 cup (2 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon grated lime zest plus 1/2 cup juice (zested and squeezed from 4 limes) 1 large egg yolk Pinch salt 1/2 cup (1 1/2 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut, toasted, optional Whipped cream, optional

1. For the crust: Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 325 degrees. Make an aluminum foil sling for an 8-inch square metal baking pan. Spray foil with vegetable oil spray.

2. Add cracker pieces, flour, sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt to food processor. Pulse until crackers are broken into small pieces, about five 1-second pulses.

3. Process until crackers are finely ground, about 30 seconds. Add melted butter and pulse until butter is combined with crumbs, about 10 1 second pulses.

4. Remove the lid and processor blade. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the crumb mixture into a foil-lined baking pan.

5. Press crumbs into an even layer covering on the bottom of the baking pan, then use the bottom of a dry measuring cup to press crumbs firmly into the pan until very flat.

6. Place the baking pan in the oven.

Bake until the crust begins to brown at the edges, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack and let the crust cool for at least 15 minutes. (Do not turn off oven.)

7. For the filling: Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk condensed milk, softened cream cheese, lime zest and juice, egg yolk and a pinch of salt until well combined and smooth.

8. Pour the filling evenly over cooled crust. Spread the filling into an even layer to the corners of the pan and smooth the top. Transfer to the oven and bake until the filling is set and no longer jiggles when the pan is shaken gently, 15 to 20 minutes.

9. Remove from the oven and let the bars cool in the pan and on the wire rack for 2 hours. Cover the baking pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the bars are chilled and firm, at least 2 hours or up to two days.

10. Remove the bars from the refrigerator and remove the plastic. Use foil to lift the bars out of the baking pan and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into squares. Top squares with toasted coconut or whipped cream (if using) and serve.

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

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