2021-06-26 - The Jackson Times

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─Photo by Bob Vosseller Jackson Liberty High School art students and staff reveal a new sculpture created by students during a ceremony at the high school.

By Bob Vosseller installation is the result the pandemic. The grant manent installation of a JACKSON –Jackson of a year-long Artists in fund was for $11,000 sculpture for this courtLiberty High School Education Residency and designed to expand yard with the hopes of students and staff re- grant program that was the experience of stu- transforming this into a cently revealed a new provided to the school. dents and teachers. sculpture garden in the sculpture that they creArt teacher Megan “Last year we got no- future,” Bender said. ated at the grounds of Bender oversaw the tice about the grant that Ceramic and glass mothe school. implementation of the would bring a teaching saic artist Gail Scuderi The new sculpture is project. She was excited artist to the school to came in to work with located in the courtyard when the school won the work with students for students in February outside of the main hall- grant, but concerned 20 days. We knew we every Friday. way at Liberty. The art that it started during wanted to make a per- (Sculpture - See Page 2)

COVID Report More Positive Than Past

By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – As the liaison to the Ocean County Health Department, Commissioner Ger r y P. Lit tle has delivered his share of bad news since officials began reporting COVID-19 updates last March.

For a long while, the

focus was on documenting numbers – both positive cases and coronavirus-related deaths. Then, fast forward and Little’s report included acknowledging the difficulty in securing sufficient COVID-19 vaccine allocations.

During the height of the virus, health de-

partment officials gave daily reports of positive test results in excess of three digits. It also was not uncommon for individual municipalities to document more than 100 cases in one day.

Hospitals in Ocean County went on divert several times. Nursing homes became overrun with COVID-19

outbreaks. And – thousands ultimately lost their lives to the novel coronavirus.

In a county with more than a third of residents over 65, the struggle hit close to home. The next battle was locating enough vaccines for those considering it as an option.

When Little delivered

his COVID-19 report at the most recent Ocean County Commissioner’s meeting, the first thing he did was remark on the smiling faces he saw from the dais.

County directors concerned about crowding meetings returned to the meeting room for the first time in ages.

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Ordinance Would Ban Cannabis Sales

By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – Township officials introduced an ordinance during their most recent meeting to opt out of selling or cultivating cannabis in Jackson.

Councilman Nino Borrelli said, “I’m happy to see ordinance 13-21 on tonight’s agenda and very concerned since Governor (Phil) Murphy signed bills into laws in February legalizing recreational marijuana including decriminalizing possession and the impact it could potentially have on the quality of life in Jackson.

“A lot of other towns in our state have introduced and passed similar ordinances. Under the state law if New Jersey towns do not pass an ordinance by August 22, they will be prohibited for the next five years from banning the retail sale of recreational marijuana in their industrial and commercial zones so if we don’t pass an ordinance by that date then recreational marijuana businesses could start popping up in our town,” Borrelli said.

“They would be grandfathered in. That’s (Ban - See Page 12)

Safety Tips Given After Rabid Fox Attacks

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – Following multiple attacks in Jackson Township by a rabid fox, the Ocean County Health Department has issued a warning about what to do if you are approached or bitten by a wild animal.

Talia Nielsen said her children were playing in the front yard when the fox came out of nowhere and targeted the kids. Her 4-year-old, Lilith Cimino, was the last one to make it into the house and got bit on the back of the leg. Her older brother came out of the house, pulled the fox off, and slammed it to the ground. They covered it with a basket until authorities came.

Animal control took it away and it died shortly after. It later tested positive for rabies. Lilith is undergoing rabies post exposure prophylaxis.

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Sculpture:

Continued From Page 1 “The kids really had so much ownership on this project,” Bender said. “They decided on what they wanted to make. They created all the individual pieces and things came together as a whole.”

She said approximately 100 students from grades 9-12 had some type of hands-on work on the sculpture. “It was really a wonderful experience. We had students working remotely from home. I had kids working with clay on their bedroom floor and then bring in their project to drop off. Someone here would then glaze their piece. They really got an idea of what it was like to work as part of a team because nobody could have done this alone.”

The art team also included art teachers Jessee Bassel and Ashley Forsyth. Special thanks went out to Joe Lux, Anthony Bruno, Andy Michaelides and JLHS Principal Geoff Brignola and Dave Bender for their help in base construction and installation.

The student artists, the resident artist, JLHS staff and Board of Education President Tara Rivera were among those present for the unveiling.

Students Faced Challenges “I was terrified when I found out that we couldn’t just push the grant to next year when things got back to normal. We were told no, we had to do it this year. I was really nervous about how it would go but the kids really surprised me with their dedication, their ingenuity and creativity,” Megan Bender added.

Senior Kimi Adolffen said she found the experience of working on the sculpture interesting. “I was curious on how I was going to build the pieces from my bedroom.

I had to use different objects to put texture on them to build it up. I actually used my perfume bottle.”

The student said that “we rolled coils and we built the pots by wrapping coils around it and smoothing it out. It was interesting to learn how to make it taller without it collapsing,” She said the final result “came out really good.”

Fellow senior Celoe Soeoss said, “at first I was kind of skeptical until I could see it all together and when we finally did, it looked much better. It turned out to be a lot fun.

Another Grant Bender announced during the close of the unveiling ceremony held outside in the courtyard that the sculpture garden saga was not quite over. While this piece of artwork had been concluded and will shine in its splendor for the world to see, that more was to come.

She told The Jackson Times prior to the ceremony that, “I just found out today that we got the grant again for next year. We are hoping to incorporate some kind of water feature so can start to get some plants out there so it won’t be so barren.”

“That is one hope for next year. We learned from Gail this year so much about materials and what we can use outside. Materials that can withhold changes in extreme temperature. I think that will influence all of our teaching,” Bender said.

Artist Enjoyed JLHS Scuderi could even be the artist in residency assigned to the school next year.

She said she enjoyed her time with JLHS students and staff. “This was my first time at a school in Jackson and working with high school students. The biggest challenge was not having all the students in the classroom with me when we started. Half of them were on Zoom and things were changing by the week even with the kids that were in front of me.”

“It took me a long time to realize who exactly I was working with. It was kind of like reaching in the dark, but in the end all the students were able to come back so I finally got to see all of the group and that was a wonderful day,” Scuderi added.

“We were able to move forward at that point and really make it come together.

I’ve worked around the state at a lot of different schools. It was nice working with high school students. They have more ability than elementary school students.

I gave them a challenge and they rose to the challenge even moreso because of the difficulties we had,” the artist said.

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THE KIWANIS CLUB OF JACKSON SALUTES: The Graduating Seniors of The Jackson Liberty High School & The Jackson Memorial High School Ashley Martin Calli Davis Charles Field Grace Elias Elizabeth Keeley Emily Goodman Jacklyn Kipp Kileigh Murphy Fred Flockhart Skye Jorgenson Trinity Cottrell Although we were unable to secure the names of the graduating seniors of JLHS, please know we are very proud of all the students for their dedication and service to their communities.

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Fox:

Continued From Page 1 The family lives in the neighborhood between Aldrich Road and West Connecticut Concourse. The OCHD received two additional reports of fox bites in that neighborhood occurring over the same two-day period.

OCHD Public Health Coordinator Daniel Regenye said the department “is always reminding people of the potential for an animal to become infected with rabies and the potential for human exposures. It does happen and that’s why it’s so important to remain vigilant especially in the warmer months when the potential for wildlife interactions with humans increase.”

If one animal is rabid, then it is possible that there are others in the area that are rabid as well, health officials said. So, just because the one

fox died doesn’t mean that the danger is past.

Residents must stay on their guard – especially if they have children or pets.

“It can be very tempting to try and assist or approach a wild animal that may appear in distress, injured – or even uncommonly friendly.

However, a person should call animal control or the police and never approach or make contact with a wild animal demonstrating those signs,” Regenye added.

Regenye noted that during spring and summer mammals may prefer to build their dens or shelters close to our homes, playgrounds, schools and neighborhoods. While there is still no cure for rabies, the good news is that human infection is extremely rare. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that there are typically only about one to three cases of rabies documented in

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The NJ Department of Health (NJDOH) estimates that approximately 2,500 people in New Jersey receive rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), due to exposure to known or suspect rabid animals. While any mammal can contract rabies, two of the most common carriers in Ocean County in the past have been bats and raccoons.

In 2020, there were two cases of animals that tested positive for rabies in Ocean County. Both animals were raccoons.

Ocean County Commissioner Gerry P. Little who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Board of Health said, “not only do we have to protect ourselves from rabies, we need to protect our pets and to insure they are up-to-date with their rabies inoculations.”

The Ocean County Animal Facilities holds free rabies clinics every other Wednesday by appointment only. Due to the pandemic many people may have skipped getting their pet vaccinated but if they did now is definitely the time to make an appointment.

Protection Tips • Animal-proof your house and yard. Make sure all garbage is stored in animal-resistant containers.

• Screen off vents to attics and other areas that could provide shelter for bats and squirrels.

Vaccinate your cat or dog against rabies. Unvaccinated pets can contract rabies from wildlife and can transfer the disease to humans. These are safe and effective vaccines to protect our personal pets such as dogs and cats, and farm animals like cattle and sheep.

• Never try to pet or approach a wild animal – even if it appears curious or friendly.

If You’re Bitten • Wash your wound immediately with plenty of soap and water.

• Contact your healthcare provider or hospital emergency department for care and consultation regarding the need for rabies preventative treatment.

• Report the incident to the OCHD at 732-3419700 ext. 7515.

If you are bitten, try and learn as much as you can about the animal. If it’s a known pet with a tag, contact the owner. If it’s a stray or wild animal, try to remember the last location you saw the animal and any distinguishing features or behavior that may be able to assist animal control officers in identifying and capturing the animal.

“Interactions with wildlife do happen suddenly, and sometimes, in the most unusual circumstances. Just be aware of your surroundings and environment and the type of wildlife that may call that area home. We all know how serious rabies can be, but unfortunately, it’s not always easy to determine if an animal is sick so it’s best to avoid any interactions and call animal control immediately especially if the animal is acting aggressive,” Regenye said.

The Northern Ocean County Animal Facility is located at 615 Freemont Avenue in Jackson.

To make a rabies vaccine appointment please call 732-657-8086. The Southern Ocean County Animal Facility is located at 360 Haywood Road in Manahawkin. The number is 609-978-0127.

The animal facilities are open 7 days a week for adoptions, reclaims and surrenders by appointment only.

For further information regarding rabies visit ochd.org or state.nj.us.

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

Smith: Local Transportation Projects Could Be Funded

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Two heavily-traveled bridges on Route 33 and Route 35 - both nearly a century old - and improvement projects for Freehold Borough and Middletown Township, cleared their first hurdle as they were approved by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) on the way to a likely floor vote, announced Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th), who sponsored each of the projects.

Smith worked extensively with state and local officials to propose and insert prioritized local transportation projects into the INVEST in America Act, a federal surface transportation reauthorization bill. The bill must pass the full House and then be considered in the Senate.

“Working with state and local officials, we carefully identified and reviewed these projects to address road safety hazards and ease travel for New Jersey drivers,”

Smith said. “Both bridges would replace old spans that are structurally unsound and should have been replaced years ago. Route 33 and Route 35 are two of the heaviest-traveled state highways in my district and many travelers will continue to use these bridges for many years, making these roadway improvements necessary and reasonable investments.”

“Monmouth County is continually growing, which results in putting more strain on our aging infrastructure. The Route 33 Bridge in Millstone Township and the Route 35 Bridge in Wall Township are both structures that are continually utilized by our growing number of residents and visitors,” said Monmouth County Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “We pride ourselves on putting the safety of these residents and visitors at the forefront of our improvements much the same as Congressman Chris

Smith. Therefore, we could not be more grateful to Congressman Smith for spearheading these much-needed improvements in Monmouth County.”

In Monmouth County, Smith’s requests led to four projects added to the transportation bill: The Route 33 Bridge Over the Millstone River Project: Sponsored by New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), the Route 33 Bridge Over the Millstone River replacement project will substitute a dangerous structure with a modern, safer span. The current bridge, built in 1926, has been deemed structurally deficient. The estimated cost of the project is $4,550,000, with 80 percent, or $3,640,000, covered by Smith’s request to the T&I Committee.

The Route 35 Bridge Over the North Branch of Wreck Pond: NJDOT is the main sponsor of the Route

35 Bridge Over the North Branch of Wreck Pond replacement project. The current bridge which has been deemed structurally deficient and functionally obsolete, was constructed in 1931, and is used by thousands visiting the Jersey Shore.

The estimated project cost is $4,665,000, for which Smith successfully sought from the Committee the maximum 80 percent federal share, $3,736,000.

The Koleda Park Improvement Project: Middletown Township, sponsor of the project, would convert a vacant lot into useful community space. The project includes a driveway for the adjacent elementary school to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety at a nearby intersection. A properly maintained, ADA-compliant parking lot on the site will reduce the need for visitors to park on neighborhood streets, offering better safety

for those visiting the area for recreation at nearby recreational sites. Middletown has agreed to meet the 20 percent local sponsor match. Expected to cost $1,000,000, Smith requested the maximum 80 percent of the funding, or $800,000.

The Freehold Borough Parking Improvement project: This project would help alleviate the limited parking facilities in the historic town, which is seat to the county government. It increases the number of parking spaces from 54 to 67, upgrading the heavily-used parking lot while also providing green space and reduced stormwater runoff. ADA-compliant curb ramps and crosswalks will be installed to allow increased accessibility. Parking will serve nearby county government service buildings, offices and small businesses such as restaurants. The local sponsor, the Borough of Freehold, is prepared to meet

the 20 percent local match.

Anticipated to cost $697,145, Smith requested the maximum funding of 80 percent, or $557,716.

“Freehold Borough is the county seat of government, and many who have driven to Freehold know all too well about the limited parking.

The parking project would improve access to local shops, eateries and offices,” Smith said.

Smith said the Koleda Park Improvement Project will make for much safer parking and walking for the many people who visit the popular park.

“The project would make the Koleda Park area much safer for the children and families who frequent the lake, ponds and other recreational sites,” Smith said.

“It will give drivers - and their passengers - much safer options for off-street parking and walking to their destinations.”

Senator Menendez Slams New Flood Insurance Hikes

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, chair of the Sandy Task Force and the leading voice in Congress for sweeping reform to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), pressed the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) during a hearing before the Senate Banking Committee to be honest about the real impact of Risk Rating 2.0 on flood insurance policyholders, the vast majority of which will face annual premium hikes. Despite their spin that Risk Rating 2.0 will deliver significant savings for policyholders, FEMA confirmed during questioning from Sen. Menendez that eight-in-ten NFIP policyholders will actually see their premiums rise.

“The Senator’s right,” said David Maurstad, FEMA’s Deputy Associate Administrator for Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration. “Eighty percent of

policyholders will see their policies go up.”

“I think what I find even more frustrating is that we call Risk Rating 2.0 ‘Equity in Action’ when I think this new rating system is anything but equitable,” said Sen. Menendez. “The more and more expensive this insurance becomes, the less the pool that will exist and the premiums will continue to go up as there are less people in the pool, not to mention the ratable losses for communities across the nation, when you can’t sell the property at the end of the day because you can’t afford flood insurance… There’s a real impact for a very large number of people and it’s not only the impact, it’s the size of the impact.”

The senator cited Keansburg, a largely blue collar, working-class community on Raritan Bay in Monmouth County with a median income of $52,000 that was devastated by Super-

storm Sandy, in which 90% of its nearly 2,000 NFIP policyholders will see rate hikes under Risk Rating 2.0.

“Under Risk Rating 2.0, 90 percent of policyholders in Keansburg would be seeing premium increases in the first year and the increases continue to compound in years to come,” Sen. Menendez pointed out, making the case that hardworking families will bear the cost of steep premium hikes.

During his testimony, Maurstad misstated that all 217,000 NFIP policyholders in New Jersey will see premiums cut by an average $85 a month. In reality, FEMA’s own data shows 80 percent of New Jersey policyholders will see premium increases, with hundreds facing annual hikes over $1,000 and with no end in sight.

Se n. Me ne ndez also pressed Maurstad on other areas to find cost-savings with the NFIP instead of

putting an outsized burden on policyholders, namely the slashing the high compensation for WYO (Write-Your-Own) private insurance companies and freezing interest payments on the program’s debt to be reinvested in mitigation efforts.

Maurstad confirmed that every $1 spent in mitigation saves the NFIP $6 in claim payouts after a flood.

“I like anything the federal government can do 6-to-1 at the end of the day,” Sen. Menendez responded.

Sen. Menendez renewed his call for sweeping reforms to the NFIP as the program is due to expire in September without reauthorization from Congress.

He is currently working towards introducing new, bipartisan NFIP reform legislation built upon legislation he led in the last Congress with Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.).

The National Flood Insur-

ance Program Reauthorization and Reform (NFIP Re) Act of 2019 tackles systemic problems with flood insurance, lowers the cap on annual premium increases to ensure policies are affordable for homeowners, puts the NFIP back on solid fiscal ground, and reframes the nation’s entire disaster paradigm to one that focuses more on prevention and mitigation to spare the high cost of rebuilding after flood disasters.

Last month, Sen. Menendez questioned expert witnesses during a Banking Committee hearing on the need to make the NFIP more affordable, to revamp its broken claims process that left many Superstorm Sandy survivors holding the bag, and to invest more in mitigation efforts to reduce risk and the ultimate cost to rebuild after a flood.

Sen. Menendez first exposed the problem of wide-

spread lowballing of flood insurance claims during Congressional hearings he chaired in 2014, and then successfully pushed FEMA to reopen ever y Sandy f lood i nsu rance claim for review, which compensated Sandy victims with more than $260 million in additional payments they were initially denied.

Sen. Menendez authored the Superstorm Sandy Relief and Disaster Loan P rog r a m I mprove me nt Act, which extended and expanded access to federal disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). His Homeowner’s Flood Insurance Affordability Act was signed into law in 2014 to address skyrocketing rates ma ny Sa ndy su r v ivor s were encounter ing. In 2013, he shepherded the original $60 billion federal Sandy aid package through Congress.

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A Legacy of Love: Barnegat Vet Donates Land For ‘Jeff’s Camp’

By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – When Barnegat resident Martin Weber joined the Army decades ago, he never expected to meet the love of his life.

Jeff Poissant came home with Weber to New Jersey and ultimately took his last breaths clutching his devoted partner’s hand.

The two set up a life together, which included working side by side in YoBuck Landscaping. They also purchased 36 acres of land on Route 72 in Barnegat. The American flag flies majestically among the treetops of the couple’s ranch-style home nestled in the Pinelands.

In the rear of the property, the sounds of birds chirping add to the retreat-like feeling for those craving a peaceful existence. Weber set up a basin of water for deer to grab a drink as they wander through the woods.

Strategically arranged blossoms complement the natural foliage with an array of colors leading to walking trails.

Weber still gets teary-eyed as he speaks about Poissant’s untimely death from bladder cancer four years ago. He believes the system failed when the United States Veteran’s Administration delayed scheduling treatment.

Weber vowed he would give his all by doing something for veterans in remembrance of the man who made him feel complete.

Initially, the fight began with a quest to make medical services readily available to those who served the country. Weber ran for Congress last year to be the voice of the people. Two weeks before the election was over, he met up with his opponent Andy Kim in person.

What was intended to be an introductory conversation about an upcoming debate evolved into something much different. Weber asked Kim if he would accept his help on veterans’ issues if he secured the victory. The rest is history in the making as Congressman

Andy Kim was by Weber’s side last week to formalize plans for “Jeff’s Camp.”

“Andy and I became friends,” said Weber proudly. “I can honestly say he is one politician who keeps his word.”

Weber first came up with the idea of setting up transitional housing for homeless vets. He made another fast friend with Paul Hulse, CEO of Just Believe, Inc., and the two began to discuss plans. They considered putting up a community of tiny houses on Weber’s land and recently decided to switch gears.

“After talking to the Pinelands Commission, they basically explained that we could do a home on the back property,” explained Hulse. “The front property is commercially zoned, and we will be able to put up a commercial building there.”

Current plans include building a seven-bedroom sober living house for veterans in the rear property. Weber’s property line extends east in the front, where plans are to build an 8,000 square foot commercial building. The building will include an outpatient addiction center and a thrift store.

Another set of introductions led Weber and Hulse to the co-founders of New Life Medical Addiction Services. Joseph Savon, MD, exudes a feeling of hope when he discusses how he intends to help patients. Joel Albano, MSN, APN-A, shares the same drive to deal with the disease of addiction on an outpatient basis.

“The medical aspects of the treatment don’t cure the disease but are just a band-aid,” said Savon. “We want to get the best levels of counseling and help these people with the disease – so they can live a sober life.”

The thrift store would allow clients to volunteer and integrate back into society.

They would also have access to community centers for AA and NA meetings.

“We want to give people back their self-

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worth and sense of dignity,” Hulse added.

“With the sober living house being for veterans, it’s a brotherhood – they understand one another’s circumstances.”

Weber and Hulse formalized the first phase of the project last Thursday by signing a letter of intent to donate the real estate.

Both had tears in their eyes as they looked to the future.

“They’re the ones who are doing all the hard work and coming up with the vision,” said Kim. “As they come up with a clear sense of the proposal, I am going to doing anything I can to help move approvals along and figure out sources of funding.”

Kim promised to have a grant writer from his office look for funds, while Hulse has already started fundraising efforts. Recalibrate, a non-profit that helps veterans transition from active duty, recently sponsored a 5K race and donated proceeds to the new venture.

“Not a day goes by that I don’t think about Jeff,” Weber said. “I know he would want this as much as I do. I know he would be doing the same thing if I went first.”

If you want to help, you can donate at JustBelieveInc.org/Donate or send a check care/ of Jeff’s Camp to Just Believe, P.O. Box 5441, Toms River, NJ 08754.

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Police Make Multiple DWI And Other Traffic Arrests

By Alyssa Riccardi JACKSON – The Jackson Township Police recently made multiple traffic arrests that included DWIs and more.

At about 9 a.m. on June 15, Chief of Police Matthew Kunz witnessed two cars stopped on Jackson Mills Road near the intersection of Eltone Road.

When he approached the drivers, he saw one man throwing objects at the windshield of a second car.

After investigating the incident, it was determined that the fight began on Interstate 195 with drivers alleging that the other had been tailgating them. Police said that Peter Striano, 70, of Jackson, drove his Jeep in front of the female driving a Range Rover and slammed his brakes. With both cars stopped on Jackson Mills Road, Striano threw a handful of coins at the woman’s windshield causing $1,000 worth of damage.

Officer Robert Reiff arrested Striano and he was charged with criminal mischief. He was also issued motor vehicle summonses by the Chief. He later was released on summons pending a court appearance.

Later that day around 5 p.m., multiple officers reported to South Stump Tavern Road for a car crash. Police found a Chevy van rolled onto its roof. It had hit a tree and utility pole, with the driver seeming to have fled the area. Multiple beer cans, White Claw seltzer and marijuana were found inside the car by police.

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Greenhoe was charged with failure to report an accident, failure to maintain lane, leaving the scene of an accident, reckless driving, driving while intoxicated, open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle, careless driving and failure to submit to breath testing. He was released on summons pending a court appearance.

Another DWI arrest was made at 9:44 p.m. after reports of a Mercedes driving erratically on Toms River Road.

Officer John Araneda discovered the car parked on Bowman Road with the driver using his cell phone.

When talking to the driver, Araneda smelled alcohol and observed impairment.

After conducting a field sobriety test, the man was placed under arrest for DWI and the vehicle was impounded. While searching the car, an open bottle of brandy was recovered.

The driver, identified as Odell Price, 44, of East Orange was processed and charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving and having an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle. He was released on summons pending a court appearance.

The public are reminded that any persons arrested or charged with any offenses or crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

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Continued From Page 1 no turning back and we will have no legal ground to stand on to stop it or have legal control over it,” he said, explaining that these decisions belong with the governing body and the land use boards.

Borrelli said that such cannabis dispensaries could “potentially increase drug use in our town and illegal activity and an undue burden on our town’s police force that could potentially affect property values. There are too many what ifs, and uncertainties to allow for one or more classes of marijuana businesses in our town to open and operate here.”

Councilman Steven Chisholm echoed Bor relli’s comments concer ning the introduction of the marijuana banning ordinance which was unanimously approved later in the evening.

Council President Andrew Kern thanked his fellow councilmen for all “the hard work they have put in during the last few months. While the public does not get to see the results of our efforts immediately, I can tell that the members of this council are working many hours each week updating ordinances, locating potential land acquisitions and working with the administration to improve all aspects of the township we all love.”

Best Wishes To Grads Kern also addressed the graduating seniors of Jackson Liberty and Jackson Memorial high schools. His daughter Jordan is among the graduating class whose dance banquet he missed due to the meeting. “Seniors you are graduating at an amazing time in our history and Jackson is proud of your accomplishments during your school years and we look forward to helping you in your future endeavors.

“Whether you are going away to a fouryear university, to a regional college joining any of our fine military branches or entering the job market right away there are more options available to you than any class in our history,” the council president added.

Special Events Councilman Chisholm informed the audience that on July 10 there will be a food truck and fireworks event from 3 to 9 p.m. at Johnson Park. “Hopefully you’ll come out for some community fellowship with your neighbors.”

It was also noted during the meeting that Jackson Day will return this year following its absence last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic conditions. The event will be held on Saturday, October 6, noon until 6 p.m. at Johnson Park.

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New Dog Park To Open In Little Egg Harbor

By Bob Vosseller LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Get your pooches ready and be prepared to do some walking because a new regional off-leash dog park opened on June 1.

Southern Ocean County dog owners will soon enjoy a special facility designed for Fido and Fluffy to run and roam off-leash.

Ocean County Commissioner Virginia E. Haines, chairwoman of the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation, recently announced the opening of the new dog park that will be located at Freedom Fields County Park, Route 539.

“We have received numerous requests from dog owners in the southern part of the county to open a dog park closer to them. This new regional off-leash dog park is easily accessible for our residents living in the southern part of the county. It’s a short distance from Exit 58 on the Garden State Parkway and also Route 9,” Haines said.

She added that the new facility “uses 4.5 acres at Freedom Fields County Park and has areas for both large and small dogs,” she said. “There will also be picnic tables available.”

Dog owners and their pets will be able to enter the site at 8 a.m., June 1. The dog park closes at 7:30 p.m. daily. Registration is required to access the county’s off-leash dog parks and dogs must be older than six months of age. In order to receive an off-leash dog facility identification card, registration requirements include filling out an application, providing the dog’s original current license, and proof of current vaccinations. The annual fee is $5.

Dog owners can register their animals at any of the following Ocean County facilities: The County Connection, Ocean County Mall, 1201 Hooper Ave., Toms River, by appointment only, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays; Ocean County Parks Administration Office, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday; Tip Seaman County Park, 120 Lakeside Dr., Tuckerton, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays; Wells Mills County Park, 905 Wells Mills Road, Waretown, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays through Fridays; and Jake’s Branch County Park, 1100 Double Trouble Road, Beachwood, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays through Fridays.

Those using the dog park need to carry their county issued dog park identification card to assure dogs using the facilities are licensed and are up to date with their vaccines.

Haines said, “these regulations give the county the opportunity to know who the people are that are using these facilities. “It’s important that dogs using these off-leash dog parks can socialize well. It’s also important that this project allows dogs the freedom to run and play but also has the appropriate safeguards.”

“We have 517 county canines registered to use our two other off-leash dog parks. The county’s off-leash dog parks are very popular and we are happy to open this new one in Little Egg Harbor” she added.

Ocean County opened its first off leash dog park back in May 2002 at the Ocean County Airpark off of Route 530 in Berkeley Township.

This came in response to dog owners who

sought to have a place where their pets can run and play without infringing on the recreational experiences of the general public. The off-leash dog park is a contained area where dog owners can allow their pets to run free and exercise off-leash.

Ocean County’s second off-leash dog park opened in December 2004 on four acres in the rear of Ocean County Park, Lakewood.

Attendants are at the county dog parks at various times throughout the day Free parking is available at the site and jugs of water are available. Dog owners should bring their own water bowls.

Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn extended his appreciation of the Board to the Parks and Recreation Department staff “for developing

this addition to our county parks. This inhouse effort will make a difference to our residents.”

Haines credited the late Ocean County Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr., who served as liaison to parks, with creating off-leash dog parks in the county.

To register to use the dog park, call 732-5069090 or visit oceancountyparks.org.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

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Lately, I’ve been working on my herbal garden and just planted some rosemary and lavender. I saw dill plants available for purchase, but those won’t grow as a perennial in my Colorado area which is zone 6 because the herb won’t survive temperatures below 25 degrees. Our winters always include temperatures in single digits, or below! So, a dill plant is not an option in my herb garden, however it might be for you, and today’s article is to tell you why a dill pickle’s good or you!

I’m going to share the medicinal benefits of this delicious and ancient weed!

The dill plant is related to the “carrot” family of plants which sounds bizarre.

Dill is an “umbellifer” which means it is related to asafoetida, caraway seeds, celery powder, parsley, coriander seeds and fennel. An allergy to one of the spices may mean you have a cross sensitivity to the others listed here.

Anethum graveolens, commonly called dill or dill weed, has been used for eons because it has incredible health benefits for your intestinal tract. It can help with diarrhea, f latulence, indigestion and stomach pain. It stimulates appetite too.

Active constituents in dill stimulate and activate digestive juices and bile so it aids digestion.

Dill has a lot of iron, magnesium and vitamin B6. Since it contains many antioxidants like vitamin C, and natural beta carotene, it reduces damage from free radicals. It’s great for kidney and urinary tract health, as well as the brain, heart and eye tissue. As an added perk, dill may help

to lower LDL cholesterol very slightly.

Just a note of caution, dill supplements have mild diuretic properties so if you take a supplement, that might mean you lose water more rapidly. This is helpful for people with hypertension, however, the it could be a problem for some people who take lithium for example. Talk to your doctor about using a dill supplement which is concentrated. This warning does not apply if you are sprinkling a dash of dried dill spice, or adding a sprig of fresh dill on your meal.

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Dear Joel, The mask mandates are being lifted and I couldn’t be happier. In the places where wearing a mask is my choice, I have been approached by several mask wearing people who have been pretty aggressive. They keep asking me why I’m not wearing one and trying to make me feel bad about my decision to go mask-free. Is it right for them to ask me such personal questions?

Answer: People are returning to normal at their own pace. I agree it’s pretty nervy for a complete stranger to lecture you, so tell them politely but firmly that you are obeying the current re-

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COVID:

Continued From Page 1 Most assembled felt comfortable with removing their masks.

“We have to thank our health department for this massive response,” said Little.

“Overnight, we only had 19 new confirmed cases, which brings the total to 65,804.”

Only eight municipalities throughout the county reported at least one case on the day of Little’s report. Lakewood led the list, followed by Toms River and Jackson, which each documented three confirmed cases each.

“Long-term care facilities had six of the cases,” Little added. “For comparison purposes, there was a time that fifty nursing homes in the county that had an outbreak.”

Testing sites are seeing less traffic in comparison to the number previously swabbed at the direction of Ocean County health officials. Only four people showed up for COVID-19 tests last Tuesday.

According to Little, over 247,926 Ocean County residents are fully vaccinated. This

accounts for 49 percent of county residents over the age of 18.

Ocean County authorities arranged for additional vaccination sites throughout the county, including sessions at the Ocean County Fire Training Academy on June 28.

In addition, many libraries have taken on vaccine schedules.

The numbers have already increased in the week since Little’s report. Of the 510,000 Ocean County residents considered eligible for the vaccine, nearly 284,000 received at least one dose of the vaccine. Over 252,000 are now fully vaccinated.

Mortality statistics offer a dark picture of COVID-19 devastating impact in Ocean County. Lost lives currently total 2001, with Lakewood, Manchester, and Toms River all reporting more than 300 who succumbed to the virus.

Little said that vaccines are available in several locations throughout the county, including the RWJ Barnabas Healthcare Arena, Southern Regional High School, and a drive-thru clinic at Ocean County College.

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By Sydney Kennedy TOMS RIVER – An arch of large balloons, each a different color of the rainbow, swayed over Washington Street in downtown Toms River in honor of the third annual Toms River Pride event, hosted by Exit 82 Theatre Company.

Over 60 vendors lined the street, prepared for a full day of celebration. Some passing by attendees wore flags that flitted behind them as they strolled down the street. Others brought their pets, adorned in pride bandanas and other attire.

Corinne Amoroso, a board member at Exit 82 Theatre Company, expressed excitement “to see Toms River be part of the pride movement” and “make Exit 82 a theatre for everyone.”

The day opened with speeches, including one from Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd), and the Pride Advocate Award ceremony to honor local activists. Later that day, performances were given by The Golden Gays, Izzy Uncut and more. The event closed at 5 p.m. after a drag show.

“It’s been a tough year,” Kim, who noted his involvement in the passing of the Equality Act of 2019, said onstage. “Everyone has equality.

No ifs, ands or buts.”

“Pride is needed in Ocean County,” Keely Davenport, a 31-year-old Toms River resident, said.

Davenport is the co-founder of Exit 82 Theatre Company. According to Davenport, the inspiration to hold an annual pride event stemmed from a desire to bring pride to the community. Davenport also expressed the theatre’s desire to “celebrate how far” the members of the theater who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community have come and to give them a voice.

Exit 82 hosted their first pride event, which was the first Ocean County pride event, in 2019. Davenport recalls it took approximately one month to organize. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, last year’s event was a drivethrough event, which attracted “a lot of families.” This year’s Pride took months to plan.

This year’s event, according to 29-year-old Toms River resident Lexi Davenport, Board

New Jersey Wind Symphony Returns To The Great Auditorium

NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Wind Symphony (NJWS) will open the Summer Stars Classical 2021 Concert Series at the Great Auditorium at Ocean Grove on July 1 at 7:30 p.m.

The series, led by Gordon Turk, Artistic Director, features nationally known ensembles and soloists.

The NJWS is one of the premier wind ensembles in the United States with musicians from the NYC Metropolitan area who volunteer their time and talents. The NJWS is happy to return to the Great Auditorium to share their concert program featuring a variety of music from light classics and famous marches.

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Toms River Shows Its Pride

Member at Exit 82 Theatre Company, was the largest Toms River Pride event yet. While she hoped to see 30 vendors attend the event, over 60 vendors signed up. Through vendors, attendees could purchase items from small businesses, connect with organizations and their resources, enjoy food trucks and participate in activities like axe throwing.

“We didn’t anticipate the number of people

that wanted to be involved,” Keely Davenport said. “We’re hoping that the community can continue to make progress.”

Exit 82 coordinated the event with local officials, like those from Ocean County, the Township of Toms River, and the Toms River Police Department. Toms River Police officers provided security for the event.

A small group of protestors were also present

at the event.

“We face opposition, but we stand proud anyway,” Keely Davenport said.

To stay informed or learn more about Toms River Pride, follow @TomsRiverPride on Facebook To learn more about the Exit 82 Theater Company, a 501(c)(3) organization, go to their website: exit82theatre.com/.

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Coast Guard Auxiliary Offering Boating Safely Class

BRICK – The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 16-05 located in Brick will be offering a 1 day About Boating Safely class on June 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, Unit 129 located at 2025 Church Road in Toms River.

This is a comprehensive course in the essentials

of Safe Boating with instruction by certified Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors. Students upon successful completion will receive their NJ State Boating Safety Certificate. The cost for materials is $55.

For registration and information, call 732-7017849 or email 0531605@5nrdivision16.net.

Food Truck & Fireworks Extravaganza JACKSON – The Jackson Township Recreation Department has announced their Food Truck & Fireworks Extravaganza which will be held on July 10 from 3 to 9 p.m. at the John F. Johnson Junior Memo-

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Enjoy live music from “Shorty Long & The Jersey Horns” along with fireworks, DJ, food trucks, dancing and free giveaways.

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Senior Christian Gentleman - N/S Looking to rent private room and bath. July, August. Manchester/ Lakewood area. Will return calls 732-730-3426.

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Part Time Helper - 8hrs. per week in Jackson Wire Forming Shop.

Leave message with good time to return call, 732-928-4605.

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GENERAC Standby Generators provide backup power during utility power outages, so your home and family stay safe and comfortable. Prepare now. Free 7-year extended warranty ($695 value!). Request a free quote today! Call for additional terms and conditions. 1-833-901-0309. (t/n)

LANDSCAPING - Restorations, Repairs, Stones, Mulch, Sod Installs, Hedges, Shrubs, Bushes, Downed Branches Trimmed & Removed, Demolition, Cleanouts, ect., Dumpster service provided by A901 Licensed Hauler ect. MAN WITH VAN LLC. Jim 609-335-0330 HIC# 13vh10806000.

NO JOB TOO SMALL! (11)

Wallpaper and Bordering - Hanging and removal of old. No job too big or small. Great references. Call Angela 609-891-8544.

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Moving Sale HUGE MOVING SALE - Furniture, Dishes, Tools, Pictures, More. June 26 -27. 9am-5pm, 221 Sprucewood Drive, Brick.

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Items For Sale Lighted China Cabinet - $700. Dining table, six chairs, $400. Two brown leather loveseats, $300 each or $500 pair. Call 732-364-3078.

(26) Motorcycle Gear For Sale - Leathers, mesh jackets, heated gear boots, etc. 732-267-4389.

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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.

(30) 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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Counter Staff Needed - Lessee seeks to hire 2 individuals to work Saturday hours at SixFlags location.

Immediate employment, great pay, additional days and positions available. 908-240-9694.

(27) 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) Full/Part Time Residential Cleaner Wanted - Experience Preferred.

Competitive hourly pay. Must have their own vehicle - Ocean County vicinity. Mike 908-216-2400.

(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 hiring 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.

Please call 201-306-6839.

(26) HIRING NOW!! Looking for outgoing, positive, and engaging teachers to join our Toms River – Route 70 Goddard Family. We are primarily hiring teachers for our elementary school aged children to foster a learning environment in which these children can continue to do their elementary school work. This would include helping them with worksheets, zooms, google classrooms etc. Some of the great perks of being a part of the Goddard Family include a benefits package, paid time off, holiday events and free food and Goddard swag. Call today to inquire about this job posting and start as early as next week!

We can be reached through phone at 732-363-5530 or email at TomsRiver2NJ@GoddardSchools.com.

Services Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725.

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

Call Jim 732-674-3346.

(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.

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs.

Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned.

Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (16) Two great new offers from AT&T Wireless! Ask how to get the new iPhone 11 or Next Generation Samsung Galaxy S10e ON US with AT&T's Buy one, Give One offer. While supplies last! CALL 1-877-373-0131. (t/n) Life Alert. One press of a button sends help FAST, 24/7! At home and on the go. Mobile Pendant with GPS. FREE First Aid Kit (with subscription.) CALL 877707-2722 FREE Brochure. (t/n) 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) ALLAmerican Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in.

Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/ pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n) APlus Home Improvements - Over 30 years experience. No job too small. Give us a call. Fully licensed and insured. 908-278-1322. Senior Discounts. Now offering 10% off of any job over $1,000.

(23) SUMMER GARDENING SERVICES - Plant Health Care, Vacation Watering, Containers, Repotting, Beds & Borders, Trimming, DIY Help. Experienced, Reasonable.

Joseph 732-232-8144.

(30) Cheap Painting Done Rite Free estimates. Fully insured. 38 years experience. 732-506-7787 cell 646-643-7678.

(37) Anyone Interested in Having Their Home Cleaned? - Contact Diane 845-762-9952. Free estimates. Honest and reliable.

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Let Me Help With Your Day to Day Tasks - Contact Mary at 732-7037939 or see listed services online at www.hhconcierge.com (29)

PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732-500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n)

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Around The Jersey Shore

Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home Serving the community with dignity and compassion since 1869.

Susan S. Dunigan • Manager, NJ Lic. 4328 Aimee C. Brunson • Director, NJ Lic. 4511 Diana M. Daly • Advanced Planning Director, NJ Lic. 4920

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4-H Members Win State Art Awards

OCEAN COUNTY – Ocean County 4-H members recently competed in the New Jersey 4-H Animal Art Contest held virtually. 4-H members from throughout the state exhibited more than 225 entries in the 2-D Art, 3-D Art, Photography, and Video divisions within five animal categories - 1) Dog, 2) Equine, 3) Livestock (beef, dairy, goats, sheep, and swine), 5) Small Animals (rabbits, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, herpetology, and poultry) and 6) Other (alpacas, llamas, wildlife, and cats).

The Ocean County participants for the 2021 NJ 4-H Animal Art Contest were: • Isabella Andreacci, a member of the D.O.G. club, in Dogs, Photography • Gianna Buckney, a member of the Wise Quackers club, in Small Animals, 2-D Art • Gianna Buckney, a member of the Wise Quackers club, in Dogs, 2-D Art • Julia Buckney, a member of the Wise Quackers club, in Other Species, 2-D Art • Addison Gerhard, a member of D.O.G. club, in Dogs, Photography • Kyra Huebner, a member of D.O.G. club, in Dogs, Photography, won Best in Division – Senior • Maura O’Brien, a member of Fantastic 4-Her club, in Other Species, Photography

• Maura O’Brien, a member of Fantastic 4-Her club, in Dogs, 2-D Art “We are proud of the accomplishments of the 4-H members from our county! The virtual New Jersey 4-H Animal Art Contest provided an opportunity for 4-H members to engage in creative activities and showcase their art and photography skills on a state level.” Amelia Valente, Ocean County 4-H Program Associate said.

The 4-H Youth Development Program is part of Rutgers, New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station - Cooperative Extension. 4-H educational programs are offered to all youth, grades K-13 (one year out of high school), on an age-appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, marital status, domestic partnership status, military service, veteran status and any other category protected by law.

For more information about the Ocean County 4-H Program call the 4-H office at 732-349-1227 or visit the New Jersey 4-H website at nj4h. rutgers.edu.

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Around The Jersey Shore OCC Expands Cybersecurity Program

TOMS RIVER - The Ocean County College (OCC) Cybersecurity curriculum has adopted two partner courses for the fall 2021 semester.

Each is designed to prepare OCC students for valuable industry certifications.

The first is CompTIA’s Security+ (SY0-601) course, which is delivered via their CertMaster Learn™ System and includes lab exercises. It will be complemented by two lectures a week, using CompTIA presentation materials. This will be delivered as OCC’s redesigned “CSIT 200 Information Security Fundamentals” course.

The second is EC Council’s Certified Ethical Hacker version 11 (CEHv11) course, which has been fully integrated into OCC’s Canvas Learning Management System. It consists of two modules per week, including lectures, labs, reading assignments, student summary essays, discussion topic, a short quiz, and additional links and resources. This will be delivered as OCC’s new “CSIT 240 Certified Ethical Hacking: Tools and Techniques” course.

Upon completion of each of these courses, successful students will have the option of obtaining practice test packages and exam vouchers through academic partner discounts, or for qualified students, via subsidies through OCC.

“With the rash of cybersecurity breaches in the news today, credentialed cybersecurity professionals are a valuable commodity,” says Jon Weiss, college lecturer II, Computer Science.

“Our curriculum here at OCC is designed to prepare our students to fill these roles by leveraging the best training from our recognized certification provider partners.”

Specifically in New Jersey, from April 2020 through March 2021, employers advertised more than 11,100 job openings for cybersecurity workers, according to data from CyberSeek, the leading source of information on the U.S. cybersecurity job market.

Nationally there were more than 464,000 openings during the same 12-month period.

These openings covered a range of occupations, including cybersecurity analyst, network engineer, network architect, vulnerability analyst, penetration tester and cybersecurity manager.

Per the CompTIA Workforce and Learning Trends 2021 study, 93% of HR professionals indicate certifications are relevant in validating a candidate’s knowledge and job expertise to fill such openings, with 44% identifying certifications as highly relevant and 49% responding that they are moderately relevant.

Learn more by visiting ocean.edu.

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Fun & Games

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Across 1 Poets 6 Ocean breaker 10 Former Iranian ruler 14 From another planet 15 Golfer’s club selection 16 Golfer’s target 17 What the star gets on a marquee 19 Express checkout lane unit 20 “__ Haw” 21 Contemptuous manner, in slang 22 “Pet” annoyance 23 Dejected 26 Wrap tightly, as in bandages 30 Poker holding 31 Charged atoms 32 Madame of physics 34 Guy’s partner 37 Level of optimal accomplishment

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BERRIES GIVE THIS SNACK CAKE A BRIGHT POP OF COLOR AND FRESH FLAVOR

By America’s Test Kitchen BERRY SNACK CAKE Serves 12

Vegetable oil spray 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces and softened 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup whole milk 3/4 cup blueberries 3/4 cup raspberries 1. Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray the inside bottom and sides of an 8 inch square metal baking pan with vegetable oil spray. Line the bottom of the baking pan with an 8-inch square piece of parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or a large bowl if using a handheld mixer), combine softened butter and sugar. Beat on medium-high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes.

3. Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until combined, about 30 seconds.

4. Carefully add half of the flour mixture. Mix on

low speed until combined, about 30 seconds.

With the mixer running, slowly pour in milk and mix until combined, about 30 seconds. Add the remaining flour mixture. Mix on low speed until well combined, about 30 seconds.

5. Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl and stir in any remaining dry flour (the batter will be very thick). Add blueberries and raspberries and gently stir until just combined. Scrape the batter into the parchment-lined baking pan and smooth the top.

6. Bake until the cake is golden brown, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.

7. Transfer baking pan to a cooling rack and let the cake cool completely in the pan, about 2 hours. Remove the cake from the baking pan and discard the parchment. Cut the cake into pieces and serve.

Recipe notes Here are two ways to speed up the butter softening process: 1. Counter method: Cut the butter into 1-inch pieces (to create more surface area). Place the butter on a plate and wait about 30 minutes.

Once the butter gives to light pressure (try to push your fingertip into the butter), it’s ready to use.

2. Microwave method: Cut the butter into 1-inch pieces and place on a microwave-safe plate. Heat in the microwave at 50% power for 10 seconds. Check the butter with the fingertip test. Heat for another 5 to 10 seconds if necessary.

(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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