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–Photo By Bob Vosseller Lacey Township Historian, former Mayor John Parker prepares to speak to a crowd of over 50 people during the first of two-fire pit chats he did at the Lacey Historical Society’s Schoolhouse Museum.

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – When it comes to township history, John Parker knows it all because he lived it.

The former long-time committeeman/mayor is the natural choice to serve as the community’s historian.

He was mayor when Lacey celebrated its 125t h a n n ive r s a r y.

This year, the township turned 150. Earlier this year, Parker was named

as honorary mayor.

A mong the many events that have been taking place to commemorate Lacey’s big birthday have been a series of fi re pit chats held on the property of the Lacey Historical Society’s Schoolhouse Museum.

During this summer series sponsored by the LHS, Parker spoke twice before large audiences who sat near

an open fire and were regaled by his stories of the past that were very personal to him because he lived through those times when Lacey was younger, the population was lower, the parkway and Oyster Creek Generating Station didn’t exist and the weather was a lot different.

Parker sat beside his cousin Virginia Schoe nbe rg Pa rke r during the fi rst event.

“When you talk about age, we are the last two Parkers of the old age Parkers. We have a lot of younger ones,” he said with a chuckle.

While he had help with an outline of what he was set to cover during his first talk, he added some vivid memories of his own, some jokes and he responded to a few comments made a b ou t h i s you nge r (Past - See Page 4)

COVID Spread Th rough Teen Nights

By Alyssa Riccardi and Chris Lundy LONG BEACH ISLAND – Teen nights in Beach Haven have led to at least 29 positive cases as of press time, said the Long Beach Island Health Department.

Through interviewing the infected, medical officials were able to learn that they all attended teen nights during the period of July 11 through July 27, although the investigation is ongoing. When it hit 20 cases, it upgraded from a “community cluster” to an “outbreak.” The State Health

Department has been notified.

“It will be challenging to identify the full scope of this outbreak likely due to under reporting, cases have been dispersed over the state and region during the height of the summer season. However, we are actively associating any reported cases throughout the state that share a sufficient epidemiologic link,” the LBI department said.

The first case was made known to LBI on July 19, and the patient had attended the teen night on July 11.

Officials said that the infected have had a range of mild to more significant COVID symptoms, but at this time no hospitalizations or deaths have occurred.

The health department advised that if you attended teen nights in the last two weeks, you should get tested, even if you have no symptoms or if you’ve been vaccinated. Five days after exposure is the best time to get tested.

People 12 and older are able to get the (Teen Nights - See Page 4)

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Beach Haven Becomes Last LBI Town To Ban Cannabis

By Stephanie Faughnan BEACH HAVEN – Vacationers or residents of Beach Haven who want to purchase cannabis just lost their final option to do so legally.

The Beach Haven Borough Council became the last Long Beach Island governing body to outlaw sales, cultivation, and manufacture of marijuana products. However, as it now stands, the ordinance comes with an indefi nite time frame.

While many local residents favored banning any type of weed shop in the small borough, one borough couple found themselves potentially shut out of a prospective business opportunity.

Chris and Andrea Weidling of Beach Haven planned to seek a dispensary license at the borough’s July 12 meeting. However, authorities announced postponement of the presentation that same morning.

The Mayor and Council instead moved to consider action on the ordinance prohibiting the operation of any class of cannabis business within the municipality. The final reading and (Cannabis - See Page 8)

New County Social Services Complex Breaks Ground

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – A recent ground breaking ceremony cleared the way for a new social services complex on Hooper Avenue.

Director of Ocean Cou nt y Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn, Commissioner Virginia “Ginny” Haines, Social Services Director Meredith Sheehan and Board of Social Ser-

vices Vice Chairman Pastor Peter Hartney Jr., and Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill were among those who gathered with shovels in hand to launch the construction of a building that will serve as home to dozens of programs such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), General Assistance, (Ground - See Page 5)

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“My father’s people were here in the 1700s in Forked River and other relatives were in Waretown. I want you all to put your mind to the idea that there is no Garden State Parkway and make believe there is no power plant for this little talk. I want to limit it to what was before 1965,” Parker said.

“We’re going to start off with schools and the history of the Schoolhouse building here. I went here from first to fourth grade. We had a one room school house in Lanoka Harbor and I went to school there in 5th grade and then we went to Toms River grade school from 6th to 8th grade.

Then we went to Toms River High School

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vaccine, and the LBI health department recommended doing so. They are also cautioned that large gatherings like teen nights “pose significant risk of COVID-19 transmission.”

“Unlike more structured and regulated organizations that host youth, teen nights often do not require health screening, immunization status, social distancing, masking or negative COVID-19 tests. The

from 9 to 12th grade and I went on to the University of Maryland,” Parker said.

Parker moved on to the subject of sports “which was everything in this town. If you were a young person, it was a great time to grow up in this town. You could do anything you wanted to do. You had all the freedom in the world. We had a lot of sports because we didn’t have television so people would actually come out and support the sports.”

“We had a tri-county baseball league here. We had the Forked River baseball team and we had an Ocean County basketball team and there is still a trophy at the firehouse when we won it one year. I was a four-letter man at Toms River High School.

The Forked River Giants was a state-wide baseball league by the American Legion.

We didn’t have enough ball players here so we had to go over to Waretown and they played with us.”

Parker was the captain of the Toms River football team during his high school years.

He was also president of the class. He recalled that to get to some of the sporting activities to play or watch there were only two buses available and if you missed the bus, “you had to hitchhike home.”

“I spent my whole high school career hitchhiking. I was pretty good at it,” Parker added to the laughter of his audience. “You would park your bike at the Redding store and then you’d ride it home when you got back. You hitchhiked all over the place.”

Parker noted the community hall was donated by Charles Smith in 1928. “That was a very nice gift of his family. In World

War II in 1942 and ‘43 we had movies once a week at the community hall. They were 10 cents. You could go upstairs and one of the ladies would sing God Bless America and then we’d have a movie and usually it would be with Gene Autry. That was kind of fun.”

“Out back where there is a parking lot is now, we had a 54-foot tower built during World War II and that was manned every day during daylight hours because the big threat back in those days was German submarines that came off this coast. They would sink ships and scared the hell out of people,” Parker said.

Parker added that “for one year we used the community hall for the 8th grade before we built the grade school on Lacey Road in 1952.”

latest immunization coverage updated by CDC on July 19 for those 12 to 15 years of age is 27 percent and for those 16 to 24 years of age is 41 percent. Immunizations are widely available for 12 and older and we strongly encourage receiving the vaccine,” the LBIHD said in a statement.

They also noted that the Delta variant has become the more dominant strain, and it is more contagious than even the previous one.

“Unfortunately, increasing COVID-19 activity is not unique to LBI but coincides

with what is being reported regionally and nationally. When most public health measures had been lifted for Memorial Day Weekend, the vaccine was left as the primary barrier protecting individuals and their communities from this virus.

The level of immunization and limited public health requirements left in place are indicating to not be enough to keep this pandemic at bay. The immunization rate among all eligible age ranges and particularly teens and young adults needs to see a robust improvement if we have

a chance to head off subsequent activity from this spike,” LBIHD said in a statement.

The LBIHD also informed the public that the current CDC and NJDOH guidelines specify many ways to reduce this risk such as avoiding these environments, get immunized, social distance, wear a mask, stay home when you are unwell and get tested.

For more information, call the LBI department at 609-492-1212 or your local health department.

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Continued From Page 1 Child Support, Adult Protective Services, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Homeless Services, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid and Statewide Respite.

At the present time the Ocean County Board of Social Services works out of six buildings in an office complex located at 1027 Hooper Avenue. The county leases these offices, and the lease was expiring in 2022.

Quinn commended the Board of Social Services and the agency programs saying, it served to provide people with assistance, “to keep food on the table, a roof over their head, protecting the elderly and a host of other services. Once completed the new building houses all those programs that provide opportunities for many of our residents.” It will also have some of the government offices of building number 2 which is a short distance away. “That includes veterans services, senior services and consumer affairs.”

Haines is a member of the Board of Social Services. She remarked, “it is finally here, I’ve been a commissioner for six years and this is one of the things I’ve been talking about since day one when I came on the board that we have to have a new building. I even drove around the county on Route 9 and Hooper Avenue looking for property because it had to be one of those two locations because there was bus service that was needed for many of the clients that go to Board of Social Services.”

She noted the Grunin family decided they wished to sell the land “and we were able to

The Southern Ocean Times, August 14, 2021, Page 5 negotiate a good price for the property and now it is really happening. No one could be more excited about this building but myself.

It will be a state-of-the-art building that all of you will be extremely happy to work in and come to.”

Sheehan, the social services director, said, “I want to thank on behalf of all my staff everyone who had a part in this n putting the time and effort into our needs and the needs of those in Ocean County.”

Hartney, the vice chair, said all he was left to talk about was “to say thank you and to focus on the people who will be coming here.

When they come here it is because they have found themselves in need of some security in their lives and now coming here our 400 plus staff will be here to greet them and help to find a more secure place in life.”

Quinn added that throughout the whole process, “Mayor Hill and Toms River worked with us to get through some of the hurtles we had to get through. I want to acknowledge Commissioner Joe Vicari who could not be here today. Joe plays as much an important role in this process because he has departments that will be housed in this building as well.”

The County purchased 10 acres of land for the project which involves demolishing four old buildings to make way for the new building.

On hand were representatives of Epic Management Inc. of Piscataway who were awarded the contract, being the lowest bidder, and bids ranged as high as $53 million.

The base bid was $37,196,000, which included an irrigation system for $175,000, IT/

data system for $450,000 and traffic control for $10,000.

Several added projects increased the total bid to $39,537,000: Site Entrance Sign - $69,000, Bi-Polar Ionization System - $139,000, A/V & Security Systems - $649,000, Generator - $989,000, and Equipment Screening $495,000. The total award was approximately $7 million lower than the original construction cost estimate of $47 million.

It was expected that the project would run up to $56 million provided professional fees and other soft costs were included. Mott MacDonald designed the building and the site work will be coordinated by French & Parrello Associates. The project will be overseen by T&M Associates.

The Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders adopted a bond ordinance on June 17, 2020 appropriating $56,800,000 for the new building of which $53,700,000 will be borrowed.

Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn noted that the county was “combining the programs located in several old buildings into a state-of-the-art complex that, once completed, will provide substantial savings in maintenance costs.

Bringing all of these services under one roof will also increase efficiencies for the public we serve.”

Quinn noted the new facility would be 121,000 square feet and three stories high. It is located at the current site of the county’s Social Services Complex on Hooper Avenue.

The County will see a savings of at least $3 million yearly through eliminating the need to make lease payments on the buildings

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according to Quinn. “The new building will be energy efficient and the maintenance costs will be far lower.”

“Part of the savings includes the reimbursement from the state and federal governments for housing the Board of Social Services along with the consolidation of the services into one building. The age and current conditions of the buildings that house the Ocean Board of Social Services programs have resulted in the need to replace the facilities,” Quinn added.

He also noted that maintenance costs were continuing to rise and in the long run, “this new building will be far more beneficial for our citizens and our staff.”

The Ocean County Board of Social Services will use half of the new facility while Ocean County government departments will use 18 percent. The rest of the square footage will be for shared services including conference rooms and other common spaces. Around 400 social services board workers will staff the new building. The facility will have 715 parking spots.

“The staff of the Ocean County Board of Social Services assists hundreds of County residents every day. The programs they administer affect all parts of our populations from young families to the elderly,” Quinn said.

“This new building will help accommodate those high numbers of people accessing these services and also provide improved working conditions for the social services staff and our other departments.”

Quinn said construction should be completed at some point next year.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER Football Scheduling Formula Needs Change This letter was also addressed to the Shore Football Coaches Association.

As superintendent of the Cent ral Regional School District, I am w r it i ng t o re que st a change to the current scheduli ng for mula being used in football based on the following concerns.

I n the past, school football teams had been matched based on student population but currently it is the teams’ records that determine the division and play schedule. This has created an unfair environment for school teams. For example, a team wins the State title with a roster that includes 30 seniors.

Those seniors graduate and the next year’s team may not have the experience needed to compete in the higher division, so essentially the new team’s record suffers greatly. This is unfair and creates a negative environment for the players.

Using this system, in most cases, eliminates e s t a bl i she d “ r iva l r y games” where parents

and residents come out in droves to attend the football games. Perfect example is the Lacey vs.

Ce nt r al ga me on Se p tember 20, 2019. These “rivalry” games are morale builders for players, coaches, and school staff.

These games also generate a lot of revenue for the host school. Lacey generated over $15,000 in revenue that night. In the current public school environment, so many Ocean County schools have lost significant funding so any source of revenue recovery is a key issue.

Geographically speaking from experience as a superintendent, it is concerning when my students need to drive all over the state to attend games, for example driving to Middletown South on a Friday night.

The costs for school bussing are significant. Travel safety and costs to fans that travel far to games comes into play, so potential fans may choose not to drive to a game that is far away, so the players lose their fans’ support and the host school loses game revenues. I am also concerned about my students’ (especially new) drivers that need to be off

the roads legally by 11 p.m. This clearly is a safety issue.

Based on these concerns, I would suggest that the scheduling formula change back to the previous method where schools are matched based on student population. This will make games more competitive, renew old rivalries, increase morale, and generate more revenues for host schools.

Schools in Ocean County should play seven teams from Ocean County and two teams from Monmouth County. Expand the play-offs to 16 teams in each South, Central and North Division so if you have a winning record or losing record you can still get in the playoffs. The NJSIAA would maximize revenues with a 16-team bracket in each group for New Jersey State play-offs.

I respectfully ask you consider these imperative changes to the current football scheduling formula.

Triantafillos Parlapanides Central Regional Superintendent

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Letters To The Editor Which Candidate Will Do The Least Damage?

With the campaign for NJ Governor now in full force, I’ve been asking myself lately if this is really the best the parties have to offer. Four years ago I voted for Governor Murphy, and four years later I’m now an undecided voter. The Unemployment system and Department of Labor is a continuing disaster, with some folks who haven’t received benefits in over a year while the department’s Twitter page gives themselves a pat on the back.

The catastrophic funding cuts to the Toms River School District continue to be felt in all corners of the community, and the nearly four-year wait for marijuana legalization was too long.

On the other hand, Murphy’s opponent, Jack Ciattarelli, who ran in the primary as a moderate Republican, has now switched to a Christie-Trump hybrid.

He’s recently put out ideas to overturn the will of the voters by reversing marijuana legalization, and making the same false campaign promises Christie made. He’s also playing into people’s fears using talking points of the Trump wing of the GOP which include: Voter Fraud, claims sodomy is being taught to kindergartners, of which when asked to provide proof, his campaign failed to do so, and of course trying to restrict women’s healthcare.

Eight years of Chris Christie and four years of Trump was enough for me. Likewise, four years of Phil Murphy was also enough for me. In 2017 I thought both candidates were well qualified to be governor and I made my decision based on who I thought had better ideas. This year it’s essentially down to which candidate will do the least damage. Neither candidate has convinced me to vote for them yet.

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We Should Sue For COVID Lies I find it funny that Congressman Smith thinks we should be able to sue China for lying to us about coronavirus when his own party lied to us.

He said “Knowing that China’s dictator Xi Jinping and his government systematically failed to be truthful and transparent, my amendment seeks to not only gain access to more information but also provide much-needed relief to the loved ones of those who died and others who have suffered severe economic loss during the pandemic.”

He wants regular U.S. citizens to be able to sue the Chinese government for “personal injury, death, monetary damages, or damage to or loss of property occurring in the U.S. as a result of the Chinese Communist Party’s willful or grossly negligent misrepresentation of information to the World Health Organization (WHO).”

What about our own government’s “willful or grossly negligent misrepresentation?”

Trump and the Republican party constantly downplayed the virus and because of that people died.

Even today, there are people being hospitalized who are begging to be vaccinated. It’s too late. They believed the lies and now their lives are on the line.

“It’s a hoax,” is exactly what Trump said.

My brother believes everything Fox News tells him. Despite the fact that Fox News anchors have gotten vaccinated, he refuses. If, God forbid, my brother catches it and dies, I should be able to sue Fox News, Tucker Carlson, Donald Trump, and the federal government.

Doctors who are on the front line getting sick should be able to sue Facebook for spreading lies.

Let’s take it even further. What if the state of New Jersey is allowed to sue for loss of productivity, deaths, lost wages, and more because people believed Fox News or the Republicans who are lying. (Some are still continuing to lie, some have gotten smart.)

If states can file a class action lawsuit because cigarette manufacturers were lying to us and targeting children with their ads, then the states should also be

able to sue cable companies and social media giants for spreading false and deadly information.

John Cabot Toms River

Mental Health And The Olympics

How refreshing to see the focus on mental health take on the same level of interest as physical well-being at the Olympics this year.

Simone Biles, a survivor of sexual abuse at the hands of her gymnastics doctor, bravely stepped down from parts of the competition to prioritize her mental health. Thankfully, her actions are primarily being lauded.

Simone is not alone in helping to open the door to frank and honest talk about mental health amongst Olympians this year.

She joins tennis player Naomi Osaka who dropped out of the French Open because she experiences anxiety at required press conferences; weightlifter Kate Nye who spoke about her diagnosis of bipolar disorder; shot putter Raven Saunders who opened up about struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts, and others who are bringing to light this important topic.

What is the impact of talking openly about mental health struggles? It takes away the stigma. It brings hope. “If those in the public eye don’t mind talking about their struggles, why should I? If those in the public eye seek professional help, why shouldn’t I?” Open discussions help to end this stigma often associated with mental health issues.

Here at Preferred Behavioral Health Group, we applaud all of these athletes for their openness, candor, and frank discussions about their mental health. And we urge those in our community who are also struggling to reach out, unashamedly, for help when needed.

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MaryPat Angelini Chief Executive Officer Preferred Behavioral Health Group

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

Bill Would Fund Federal Defense, Save Lakehurst Drills From The Desk Of

Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Andy Kim (D-4th) voted for H.R. 3237, an emergency funding package to help se-

cure the United States Capitol Complex, deliver much needed resources to the U.S. Capitol Police force and National Guard, and respond to the costs of the January 6th insurrection.

“This vital legislation will help keep the congressional community safe, while honoring the service and sacrifice of the National Guard and Capitol

Police who protected the Capitol complex during the insurrection,” said Congressman Kim. “This bill serves as an important fi rst step toward ensuring our temple of democracy is stronger and safer for years to come. I am proud to support this bipartisan legislation, which will also provide for Capitol repairs, allow the building to remain accessible to the public, and ensure that Congress may continue to do its duty to serve the American people.”

The bill was passed unanimously by the Senate and a strong bipartisan vote of 41111 in the House. It will deliver $2.1 billion in emergency funding to secure the United States Capitol and address the costs related to the January 6th insurrection, including $521 million to reimburse the National Guard and prevent the cancellation of summer drills for members of the National Guard, including those at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

Ribbon Cut On Largest Film Studio In New Jersey From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy JERSEY CITY – Governor Phil Murphy cut the ribbon on Cinelease Studios – Caven Point, the largest film studio in New Jersey, and the first purpose-built facility of its kind in the state.

“When we reinstated the film tax credit in 2018 and expanded it late last year, this is exactly the type of project we envisioned,”

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Continued From Page 1 passing of the ordinance on July 29 seemingly made the Weidlings presentation a moot issue.

The Weidlings provided a written overview of their plans and credentials in a document entitled Beach Haven Dispensary Concept Overview. The couple has owned equity in cannabis-related projects in six states and Canada. Chris has worked exclusively in the cannabis industry since 2013; Andrea is involved in holistic living

said Gover nor Mur phy.

“New Jersey is where filmmaking began, and we are quickly regaining the reputation as a premier location for both film and television production.”

“New Jersey has long been a meaningful and oftentimes striking backdrop for filmmaking from independents to the modern streamers and blockbusters,” said Gannon Murphy, General Manager of Cinelease. “As Cinelease Studios, Caven Point opens its doors to film and television, our studio clients, filmmakers, and content creators no longer see New Jersey as back-

ground. We are now the leading character.”

“The New Jersey motion picture and television industry has grown exponentially in the last few years, and the arrival of Cinelease Caven Point, a state-of-the-art studio complex, creates a complete production environment here,” said Steven Gorelick, Executive Director of the New Jersey Motion Picture and TV Commission.

The new studio, located in Jersey City, features 70,000 square feet of stage space, along with workshop and flex space. The ceilings are 40 feet high and there are no columns in the sound stages. Cinelease anticipates booking two to four major television and film productions a year, putting

200 to 400 film crew technicians to work and supporting ancillary businesses such as catering, lumber, waste removal, equipment rentals, janitorial, security, and others.

With the reinstatement of the film and television tax credit and its subsequent expansion last year, New Jersey is quickly growing in status as a shooting location.

In 2019, film and television productions in the state resulted in more than $420 million in economic activity. With a host of new movies, television series and commercials, as well as the addition of studios like Cinelease, the state is on track to surpass that number in 2021.

The studio will begin leasing immediately.

and wellness.

The overview covers everything from understanding how cannabis works, potential product formats, as well as financial considerations. The proposal targeted customers over the age of 21 and was seen as a better alternative to cannabis delivery services.

Paul Sullivan, a 50-year resident of Long Beach Island, said he and his wife relocated to their present address two years ago. They sought a quieter life from what they viewed as shameful.

“We moved because it just became too unbearable,” began Sullivan. “The noise,

the disruption, the number of kids walking in packs and in droves carrying open beer bottles and leaving them on our front yards.”

Sullivan feared that opening a dispensary would create an unruly atmosphere that would not be acceptable. He wanted to know why the council did not send out a survey to the community of 1200 residents and solicit their opinions.

With that in mind, Sullivan approached as many property owners as he could locate in the borough and surveyed them. He determined that eighty percent objected to a dispensary.

As far as projected tax revenue, Sullivan calculated that if the town would receive just $188,000, it made more sense to raise taxes by $156 per household.

“We will leave because we can afford to leave,” Sullivan said. “Others will leave too, and we will just go to the north end (of

the island.)”

Adam Sherman from Beach Haven spoke in opposition to the council’s decision to ban cannabis dispensaries. He talked of fear-mongering as the basis for the resistance.

“This is a failure of the leadership to take fact-based evidence to make an informed decision,” stated Sherman.

According to Sherman, the governing body failed to do their due diligence as far as investigating other communities where marijuana dispensaries currently exist.

Sherman claimed there is a reduction in crime, alcohol-related deaths, and acts of violence.

New Jersey municipalities have only one more week to decide whether or not they will allow pot shops to do business. Failure to pass an ordinance banning marijuana businesses by August 21 means they can’t be stopped for another five years.

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COMMUNITY NEWS C LUB N EWS , A CTIVITIES , E VENTS & A NNOUNCEMENTS

“Old Barney” Lighthouse Reopens To Visitors

By Alyssa Riccardi BARNEGAT LIGHT – After being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, “Old Barney” has finally opened its doors again to visitors.

For the rest of the summer, the Barnegat Lighthouse will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In order to enter, you must wear a mask. There is no charge to enter, but donations are welcomed.

According to park officials, there may

be longer wait times because of the lighthouse’s limited hours. The last entry time is at 1:45 p.m.

“Be advised there may be longer wait times due to the limited hours. Please be patient as a limited number of visitors are permitted in the lighthouse at one time. We ask that you be considerate of others and limit your time at the top,” officials said.

Planning to visit? The Barnegat Lighthouse is located at the northern tip of Long Beach Island.

Waretown Seeks Local Photos For Calendar WARETOWN − The Township of Ocean is seeking color, scenic photos of the Township for the 2022 Annual Township Calendar, to be published and distributed to all Township of Ocean residents.

Submissions should be sent in landscape mode and should include the name of the photographer and the location of the photo. Submissions can be sent by e-mail to clerk@twpoceannj.gov or mailed to Township of Ocean, 50 Railroad Avenue,

Waretown, NJ 08758. All submissions are due by September 25, 2021.

Photos submitted to the Township will not be returned. By submitting photos you are granting the Township of Ocean the right of possession of the images or photos and give the Township of Ocean the permission to make unlimited printed or developed photographs, for Township use.

If you have any questions, call 609-6933302 ext. 221.

“The River Run” Motorcycle Poker Run

FORKED RIVER – The Forked River Vol. Fire Department will be holding their “The River Run” Motorcycle Poker Run on September 26. Registration is 9 to 11 a.m. at the Forked River Fire House located at 127 Oak Street.

This is an 80+ mile Poker Run across the Pine Barrens and finishing up at the Forked

River Fire house for a BBQ. Fees are $20 for rider and $10 for passenger. BBQ included with ticket.

There will be trophies, door prizes, vendors, live band and t-shirts for sale.

To be a sponsor for the event, call Jerry Hayes at 732-598-9414 of the Forked River Fire House at 609-693-2181.

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Four Charged With Stealing Vehicles

By Chris Lundy BARNEGAT – Four youths from out of town were charged with stealing vehicles, police reported.

All four suspects were charged with 3rd degree theft and two counts of 3rd degree conspiracy to commit theft based on incidents that took place recently.

Henry Alvarez, 18, of Beach Avenue in Atlantic City, was the only adult named. The rest were minors, so they were not named by police. They are: a 16-year-old from Baltic Avenue in Atlantic City, a 17-year-old from Clayton Way in Absecon, and a 17-year-old from McKinley Avenue in Atlantic City.

“We will not allow the crime and victimization that has exploded elsewhere to

become common and accepted here. Our detectives - working in concert with our local, county, and regional partners - have once again shown that they will quickly and effectively utilize their training, skills, and vast professional networks to bring those responsible for willfully violating our laws to justice,” said Chief Keith A. Germain. “There will be consequences for committing crimes in Barnegat Township.”

The Barnegat Police thanked the Stafford Township Police Department, the Atlantic City Police Department, the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office for their assistance with this investigation.

Family Promise Charity Golf Outing

SOUTHERN OCEAN – Come out for a day of golf on a beautiful course, lunch, dinner, live music, domestic drafts, a supersized 50/50, and silent auction to benefit Family Promise of Southern Ocean County.

The Golf Outing will be held at Blue Heron Pines Golf Club on September 20.

This promises to be a fun event that is sure to sell out quickly!

Cost is $250 per golfer and it includes: golf, golf cart, lunch, dinner, domestic

drafts, hole in one contest, and swag bag.

Enjoy live music during Happy Hour to celebrate your golf game. Supersized 50/50 tickets for a prize of up to $12,500 will be for sale during event along with a Silent Auction held during dinner reception.

For questions or inquires email heather@familypromisesoc.org or call 609994-3317. Tickets can be purchased at birdease.com/Familypromisesoc.

Barnegat First Aid Squad Seeking New Members

BARNEGAT – “We can only be as good as the people who join our team to make our mission possible,” the Barnegat First Aid Squad stated.

The Barnegat First Aid Squad is currently seeking new members. EMTs are needed and drivers willing to become EMTs. Contact the Barnegat First Aid Squad for f ur ther infor mation so they can continue to provide their free volunteer service to the community. Uniforms

and training are provided and 96 hours minimum every quarter of the year are required which ends up being only eight hours a week by doing such as two, 4-hour shifts, with some performing much more.

They are a service that provides emergency 911 care at people’s most needed times of their lives and they need help continuing to provide the dedication that they all put their hearts into.

Annual Town Wide Yard Sale

STAFFORD – Have you been cleaning up, cleaning out and decluttering? Are you ready to make some extra cash for all that extra...treasure? Then it’s time to register for the annual Town Wide Yard Sale! The sale will take place on September 11 and 12 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain

or shine) Remember to be courteous and respectful of your neighbors when on yard sale properties. No permit or fee is necessary to join this yard sale. The deadline to register is August 27. Register by visiting: staffordnj.gov/409/Town-Wide-Yard-Sale.

7th Annual Fluke Tournament

BARNEGAT – New Level is holding their 7th Annual Fluke Tournament on August 21 to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.

Fee is $150 per boat. Captains meeting on August 20 at Barnegat Beach Club House at 7 p.m. Register at meeting.

Any questions call 609-661-1964.

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New “Lock Your Vehicle” Method Controversial To Residents

By Alyssa Riccardi STAFFORD – Police recently announced they will be checking cars at night to make sure they’re locked to avoid burglaries, but many residents are not happy with this new idea.

On August 10, the Stafford Township Police Department posted on their Facebook page that they will be having officers patrol at night and check high-end cars to make sure they’re locked.

“For the next several weeks, Stafford Police will be checking high-end cars in the area during the evening and overnight hours. If a car is found to be unlocked or with a key fob inside, we will be knocking on citizens’ doors to notify them of their unsecured vehicle,” the department wrote.

The response from Stafford residents was not positive to say the least. Many commented on the department’s post explaining why this is a bad idea for the town.

Here’s what they had to say: “So we’re going to conduct illegal searches of ‘high end vehicles’ to locate key fobs or keys inside them? And why just ‘high end vehicles?’ Don’t ALL the citizens of Stafford not deserve EQUAL PROTECTION? Since when is it the police departments responsibility to baby sit ‘high end vehicle’ owners? This is why no one takes responsibility for their own actions because someone else is going to coddle them. Good luck with violating people’s 4th amendment!” Chris Sciolino said.

“I’ve been a resident of Stafford for 45 years and have a world of respect for our police force and all they’ve done and continue to do to keep Stafford safe and one of the best places to live, but unfortunately times change and there’s a new element in our area that calls for a change in the way we protect our properties. There comes a time when people need to take responsibility for their cars and properties instead of relying on the police, and there should be no reason at all for the police (or anyone) to come on your property at any time to see if your car is locked or if you left the keys in it,” JB Smith said.

“Great attempt at trying to remedy a problem… but if anyone including police officers walk down my driveway and

start trying to enter my vehicle, house or property then they better have a warrant… maybe just patrol the streets all night to show more police presence. If more cops are needed to fulfill this tasking, I’m sure next year’s township budget can afford to hire a few more…. Besides that, everyone lock up your stuff. Cops THANK you for your hard work… please stay out of my family’s cars especially at night in the dark,” Jordan Padula said.

“While your diligence is so appreciated, it’s sad that our local PD needs to waste their valuable time (and resources) doing something like this. Your time is, and should be, so much more valuable than that. Just lock your car doors, people… why is this so hard?” Kate Kennedy said.

“Unbelievable that people have so much to say. Why not thank the police for doing this. I’m sure officers don’t appreciate getting in and out of vehicles to check your car so it doesn’t get stolen. Has nothing to do with who has more money than anyone else. They just know what vehicles are being targeted! Thank you to our police departments!” Carolyn Fay said.

The department responded back, stating how their mission is to protect the residents and do anything to serve them.

They also explained how it takes less time to check if a car is locked than going through with a full investigation if something happens.

“While our post is clearly controversial, we will stand behind doing EVERYTHING in our power to serve and protect the citizens of Stafford Township. This includes getting our ‘lock your vehicle’ message out to residents through both social media and traditional formats, as well as thinking out of the box with our most recent proactive approach of checking vehicles. While this method does take time from our patrol officers, it does not compare to the time and resources that it takes to fully investigate each and very motor vehicle theft and vehicle burglary that occurs. High-end vehicles are our main focus, because high end vehicles have been the main target of motor vehicle thefts in our area. Our main objective, again, is to serve and protect our residents,” the department said.

VFW Post Announces Outdoor Flea Market/Crafts Market Dates

FORKED RIVER – The VFW Post #10118 has announced the dates for their 2021 outdoor Flea Market/Crafts Market.

The market will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the following dates: August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13, December 11.

Sell your stuff and help support local Veterans. Tables are $20, spots are $15.

The VFW Post #10118 is located at 2652 Lacey Road in Forked River.

For more information or questions, call 609-693-7089 between the hours of 2 to 8 p.m.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Doctors Learning To Treat Post-COVID Symptoms

–Photo courtesy CentraState Health care workers have been challenged during this trying time.

What is a “Mom & Pop” Business?

A small, independent, family owned, controlled and operated business.

It has a small amount of business volume. It is not franchised.

“Open for business in a single location.”

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Brain fog. Loss of smell or taste. Heart palpitations. Fever. Hair loss. Joint or muscle pain. Lung issues. Depression.

Anxiety. Digestive problems.

Most people who contract COVID-19 recover within weeks, but some “long-haulers” suffer for weeks and months with some of the symptoms listed above.

“I don’t like to use the term ‘long haulers,’ as much, but ‘COVID recovery,’” said Dr. James Matera who is the Chief Medical Officer at CentraState Medical Center.

He and Dr. Todd Cooperman, a physician on staff whose specialty is physical medicine and rehabilitation, launched a program at the hospital last week for people suffering with post-COVID symptoms.

“Our goal is to really try to focus on a lot of the things we are seeing in our patients with COVID once the acuity of the disease is gone,” he said. “We’re seeing a lot of long-term symptoms that are focused around multiple areas.”

As many as one-third of all COVID patients suffer from post-COVID symptoms, said Dr. Cooperman.

“We’re looking to help these patients to navigate the course of this new illness,” he said. “It’s obviously something that’s

new to all of us, but the number of patients has our attention, and we really can’t wait until we have all of the answers to start helping these patients.”

It can be very disconcerting for people who are suffering with post-COVID symptoms, Dr. Cooperman said.

“They often feel like they don’t know which direction they should be guided towards, and very often patients may feel lost or confused, and no one really has answers to these symptoms they’re having,” he said, “and that only compounds the way they’re feeling.”

The program would rely on the most recent evidence-based medical literature that is coming out that has helped previous patients,” Dr. Cooperman said.

It would also help patients have a sense of validation for what they’re feeling - that it’s not all in their heads, he added.

Oftentimes there are no specific hard fi ndings from medical tests of patients who suffer from brain fog, severe fatigue, headaches, reduced endurance and shortness of breath, so physicians treat the symptoms as they continue to learn what causes post-COVID symptoms, he said.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Radio Club Connects With Others Around The World

By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – Despite starting the day with some showers, the Ocean Monmouth Amateur Radio Club (OMARC) hosted a successful Field Day, connecting to over 40 states in America and parts of Canada through airwaves.

The OMARC was founded in 1977 and serves Ocean and Monmouth Counties.

Field Day is the most popular on-air event held annually where radio amateurs gather with their clubs, groups or with friends to operate from remote locations. Although part of the event is a contest where clubs compete to contact as many other stations as possible, others use it to learn how to operate radio gear in unusual situations and use the day as an opportunity to practice their emergency response capabilities.

This year, OMARC held their Field Day event at Echo Lake Park, having multiple antennas set up outside and other equipment inside due to the rain. Denis O’Brien, who’s been the president of the OMARC since 2002, explained how the event will run for 24 hours non-stop, and will use multiple different types of radios to demonstrate how to connect with others.

“I’m on solar power, so there’s no electricity involved. Very low power transmits, so it’s meant to be like simulating an emergency situation,” OMARC member Scott said.

“If we happen to lose all communication and no power, we have the ability to set up antenna in an emergency,” O’Brien said.

“That’s what Field Day is all about, it’s a simulation of an actual emergency. We’re here to help. And it’s also fun for us, we get to use our radios.”

“I used to work on a ship as the ship’s radio officer. That’s how I got interested in this.

As a radio officer, I was responsible for if the ship was going down, I had to take the radio to the life boat,” O’Brien said.

The OMARC currently has around 50 members who are licensed operators. Those members have the option to upgrade their license, reaching a higher class allows them to use more of the frequency spectrum.

At Field Day, members use either morse code, digital nodes and regular voice devices, in total using four transmitters at the event. Outside at the edge of Echo Lake, O’Brien and two other members were operating a battery powered radio.

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Continued From Page 13 “So, what you hear is some of these beeps are a high pitched or low pitched sound.

He’s (Denis) tuning in and listening to just the one that he likes,” member David Drapkin said. “Denis heard the call from the other operator and he responded with our group ‘N2M0.’ The other person responded ‘N2M0 I recognize you’ and now it’s our turn. Denis then sent out the quality of the signal and our information like our club category and so on.”

Through this initial trial, O’Brien connected with two guys who were using two radios from a home location in Illinois.

“After both sides have confirmed communication, the club logs the info and enters it into the record. When they’re all done, they tally it up,” Drapkin said.

O’Brien went on to discuss how he’s been able to connect with hundreds if not thousands of people around the world through radios.

“When I was testing this morning, I was talking to a guy in France. In the past I’ve talked to Australia, New Zealand and more.

The radio propagation has to be just right, so it doesn’t happen every day. Right now, we are coming out of the low part of the solar cycle. The solar cycle is every 11 years.

We are just coming out of the bottom and move up. So, things are getting better, but not perfect. They will in a couple of years,” O’Brien explained.

“It’s really out of our control. All we can do is recognize when things are rooting for us to get long distances and we go after it,” Drapkin said. “Denis is using an antenna that is a basic wire antenna and has a single strand of wire on each side. With the big antenna we have, having three elements in a row like that end up like a magnify glass and they multiple the power, being a directional beam antenna. The idea is that we steer it and becomes highly focused. You can’t hear it from the sides, but it sounds like you have more power. That way you can reach even further distances… even on days

when the atmosphere isn’t working its best for our needs. Just by having a bigger antenna, it allows us to go further distances.”

Last year, Field Day still took place despite the coronavirus pandemic. Although members and visitors could not meet up, they had to operate on their own and at the end they combined their scores.

“There’s so many other facets to amateur radio besides the long-distance communication. There’re folks who join just to computer chat using radio, not connected to the internet. You build a network outside of the world network and it’s just radio to radio, but there’s computer’s instead of microphones and instead of morse code,” Drapkin said.

Not all radios have to be big in order to talk to someone. Something as small as a walkie-talkie radio can be used to connect.

“This idea of using this small radio (walkie-talkie), we don’t have to talk very far. All you have to do is reach the repeating station.

The station will take your signal high into the air and send it out to a much broader area,” Drapkin said.

After the 24 hour-long Field Day, they club reached over 40 states in America and also parts of Canada, as they displayed a map tracking where each member had connected to.

The OMARC holds meetings on the second Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. at the Spring Lake Heights Volunteer Fire Company Number One, located at 700 Sixth Avenue in Spring Lake Heights, in the second floor meeting room. They also get together every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. and on the second and fourth Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. at the firehouse. They are currently are transitioning back to in-person meetings at the fire house meeting room and the radio room in the basement, with a combination of in-person and zoom gatherings. If you are interested in joining, email Joe Kruszewski at Joekru1@hotmail.com.

To learn more about the OMARC, visit n2mo.org. To learn more about Field Day, visit arrl.org/Field-Day.

EMS Auxiliary To Host Fall Craft Fair

STAFFORD – The Stafford Township EMS Auxiliary will be hosting a Fall Craft Fair on October 16 in the Southern Regional High School 9/10 Parking Lot.

The Auxiliary is working hard on perfecting the application process and fi nishing up on some details before accepting vendors.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH •

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Keeping Your Ears In Good Shape

We all know that exercise is good for keeping our bodies in good shape. There is more and more evidence that exercising our ears is also good for keeping our hearing in good shape. A number of studies in the United States and abroad have demonstrated that individuals with hearing loss in both ears, who only use one hearing aid, tend to maintain or improve their ability to understand words in the ear with the hearing aid. The ear without the hearing aid tends to decline in word recognition ability. This decline is not a change in hearing sensitivity, but rather is a decline in the ability to process the complex speech signal simply through the lack of use. In my opinion, there are several reasons for this phenomenon: 1. The ear without the hearing aid is not being “exercised” very much and 2. The area of the brain involved in hearing is not being used and becomes less effective at processing speech in-

formation.

This gradual decline in speech recognition ability usually reverses itself once the ear gets more stimulation (normally through the use of a hearing aid). Research in England suggests this process of gradual improvement in speech understanding may take four to six weeks after the hearing aid fitting, and may continue for up to 12 weeks. What does this mean to someone with hearing loss? Over the past 10 years, the results of a number of studies suggests the following: 1. The longer a hearing loss is ignored, the greater effect.

2. The sooner a hearing loss is treated, the easier the adjustment.

3. In almost all cases, two hearing aids are better than one. Two hearing aids will keep both ears and both sides of the brain actively involved in hearing.

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Awaken Memories With Music Looking To Aid Dementia Patients

STAFFORD - We all have favorite songs that instantly transport us back to special times in our lives. Music is one of the most effective tools to enhance the lives of patients with dementia.

Even patients with advanced dementia benefit from listening to the old familiar songs they loved. They come to life and many speak for the first time in months or years.

The Stafford Township Recreation Department’s Awaken Memories With Music project is looking for donations of Ipods, MP3 players, over-the-ear headphones, device chargers and ITunes cards to kick off a community effort to get music into the lives of our neighbors with dementia.

With the help of caregivers, volunteers

will personalize each device with a patient’s favorite songs. The players are then given to the patients to keep and enjoy the benefits every day.

Players can be dropped off at the following locations: • The Recreation Office at Town Hall, 260 East Bay Ave. • The Bay Ave.Community Center, 775 East Bay Avenue • The Pine Street Recreation Building, 25 Pine St. For more information, call Deb Budesa at 609-597-1000 Ext. 8583 The mission of the Stafford Township Recreation Department is to fulfill the recreational needs of the community and to develop a variety of quality programs that fit and address these needs.

Project Medicine Drop

STAFFORD – The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs has developed Project Medicine Drop as an important component of its effort to halt the abuse and diversion of prescription drugs. It allows consumers to dispose of unused and expired medications anonymously, seven days a week, 365 days a year, at

“prescription drug drop boxes” located within the headquarters of participating police departments.

Visit the township website to fi nd out more about this program. You can fi nd a “prescription drug drop box” on the on the fi rst floor of the Stafford Township Municipal Building.

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

3 Surprising Medicinal Benefits Of Cilantro

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. When you think of fresh cilantro, what comes to mind? Is it guacamole, tacos or other Mexican cuisine? You may be surprised but cilantro can be used in everything, it’s a delicious herb with medicinal benefits galore. In America, cilantro refers to the leaves, which look a little bit like a parsley bunch. I always have to squint to make sure I’m grabbing the right one at the grocery store. But the seeds of this plant are called coriander and so both names are used for the respective spices. And even more interesting, did you know that consumers have been pushing for antibiotic-free chicken and cilantro is used as one herbal antibiotic? That’s how strong the anti-microbial effects are!

Cilantro is rich in carotenoids, as well as quercetin, kaempferol, apigenin and rhamnetin. This simply means it provides excellent antioxidant power to clean up your body like a cellular Roomba®. Plus because it’s green the chlorophyll you consume from it acts as an excellent detoxifier.

More on that momentarily.

It’s rare but true, that some people find the smell and taste of cilantro quite foul!

That’s because they have a cilantro SNP in one of their ‘smell genes’ the olfactory receptor OR6A2. Polymorphisms in this specific gene cause some people to hate the herb, but again it’s rare. Still, some people are going to hate it! That’s too bad because there are tremendous medicinal benefits for cilantro. Here are the top three surprising medicinal benefits of cilantro: 1. Chelation. Cilantro is useful for gentle chelation and detoxification of heavy metals from the body. These metals get into

your bloodstream if you eat certain foods processed with metals or are exposed to environmental pollutants, contaminated water, old dental fillings, household chemicals, smoking and more. While cilantro can’t remove all metals, nor does it prevent any disease, it is still widely revered for its detoxification capabilities and there are studies to prove that.

2. Bone Building. Cilantro is one of the best herbal sources for vitamin K which helps put calcium back into your bones by shuttling it out of your bloodstream. We also know that cilantro is a great source of minerals which are also needed for strong bones. It contains calcium of course, but also potassium, iron, magnesium and manganese.

3. Seizures. Epilepsy is a serious condition that requires proper treatment by a qualified practitioner. Traditional medications often included those in the category of anti-convulsants and tricyclic antidepressants. But what about an herb like cilantro? The therapeutic action of cilantro comes as a surprise to most, however it is proven and in my professional opinion, it is a promising adjunctive therapy to controlling seizures along with conventional treatments.

My article refers to eating the fresh herb which you can buy at any supermarket, so I am uncertain if pills and extracts (ie cilantro supplementation) are right for everyone. Please ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking dietary supplements of cilantro to be sure they are right for you.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Community Supports Officer Battling ALS

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – Local law enforcement and members of the community all came together on August 7 to support an Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office detective battling ALS. Detective Phil Sickinger, 39, was diagnosed with ALS in January of 2020. He has the support of his loving wife Diana and their daughters, 4-year-old Harper and 8-year-old Olivia.

In addition to the ALS, Sickinger found he was suffering from Lyme disease and mold toxicity. This changed his ability to

doing anything physical, like his job with the Sheriff ’s Office and playing with his daughters. He had a difficult time writing and typing, and now has to use a special recliner that elevates him out of his seat.

When word got out about Sickinger’s condition, a GoFundMe page was started and all funds would be used to assist him and his family during this difficult time.

On August 7, the Ocean County Sheriff ’s PBA Local #379 held a fundraising event to help raise money for Sickinger and his family.

The event welcomed officers from several

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local police departments including Toms River Police Department, Berkeley Township Police Department and so many more.

At the event, Nick from Lacey Township held a lemonade stand and was able to raise over $1,000 for the Sickinger family.

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By: Marc S. Galella, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates Anyone selling real estate in New Jersey needs to be aware of the terms of the Bulk Sales Act. The purpose behind the Bulk Sales Act is to protect a purchaser from any taxes owed by the seller to the State of New Jersey. The failure to follow the Bulk Sales procedures could result in the State assessing any tax liability of the seller against the purchaser.

For the purposes of the Bulk Sale Act, the only real estate that is exempt from the Bulk Sales filing requirement is a simple dwelling house, which is a one- or two-family residential building, or condominium, if the seller is an individual, estate or trust. Almost all other real estate transactions are required to file pursuant to the Bulk Sales Act. The filing procedure for the Bulk Sales Act is relatively straightforward. At least 10 business days prior to the closing of title, the purchaser or their attorney must file a form with the State referred to as a C-9600 Bulk Sales Notice. The form contains information about the transaction including the seller’s name and tax ID number as well as the purchaser’s name and tax ID number. The terms of the sale must be disclosed by way of a copy of the real estate contract attached to the form.

Once the State receives that form, it will then review its records to determine whether the seller owes any taxes to the State, including any taxes that may result from the specific sale. The State will then send what is referred to as a Bulk Sales escrow letter to the buyer’s attorney. The Bulk Sales escrow letter will direct how much money must be escrowed from the seller at closing pending a determination by the State as to the actual taxes owed. The next step is for the seller or their accountant to submit to the State a form known as a TTD (Transfer Tax Declaration) form in which the seller discloses the taxes that may be due to the State as a result of the transaction. In some cases, the Bulk Sales notice and the TTD form can be submitted simultaneously so that the State can make a determination as to amount of taxes owed. Once the State determines the taxes owed, it will send a second letter directing the buyer’s attorney to release a specific amount of money from the escrow held at closing.

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Training will be held in person at St. Luke’s Roman Catholic Church, 1674 Old Freehold Rd, Toms River.

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CLASSIFIEDS Estate Sale Estate Sale - 8/14, 10 am to 2 pm, 11c Dove, Cedar Glen West, Manchester.

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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, Reggae, Blues, Metal.

Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104.

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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.

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Help Wanted 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!

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(37) 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 veteran, very light duty in exchange for private bedroom and bath , all utilities, cable, phone and food are all 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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(36) Office help needed! - Cedar Glen West located in Manchester NJ. Must be good with customers and have working knowledge of Quick books, Word and Excel. Part time flexible hours. Please Email resume to williams@cedarglenwest.net.

(37) 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)

Services Don Carnevale Painting Interior, Some Exterior. No Job Too Small. Very Neat. Reasonable & Affordable. Senior Discounts.

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(35) 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) 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.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Governor Requiring Masks In Schools

By Chris Lundy TRENTON – Gov. Phil Murphy announced that all schools will be back to wearing masks to slow the spread of the coronavirus in September.

During one of his press conferences about COVID-19, he said a number of factors have led to that decision. First, the fact that children younger than 12 can not get the vaccine. Second, that too many older kids and adults haven’t been vaccinated either.

And third, that other schools that opened already in other states have seen “rampant” spread of the disease.

“All students, staff, and visitors will be required to wear masks regardless of vaccination status,” he said.

However, schools will continue to be full time in person. He said that there was too much of a loss over the last year with kids being home, without being able to learn from a teacher in the same room.

Without the mask mandate, the numbers would go up and schools might have to shut down, he said. Therefore, masking was the better option.

“Anyone telling you we can safely re-open schools without wearing masks is simply lying to you,” he said, addressing the misinformation and political campaigns that are spreading falsehoods.

“This is not permanent,” he said. Hopefully, numbers will become safe enough to show that restrictions can be eased without

causing a rollback.

He made it a point to note that kids can take off masks if they have a disability that would make it difficult, if they are engaging in strenuous physical exercise in gym, or if the rooms are not air conditioned and they get very hot.

The Delta variant, which has been making the rounds, has proven to be more contagious than the normal strain of the virus, medical professionals agree. Even if someone is vaccinated, they can be a carrier for the disease and spread it to others; therefore even vaccinated people are encouraged to wear masks when social distancing is not possible.

Of the people in the last week who were

admitted to the hospital for COVID-19, 80% were unvaccinated, he said. Of the people who died from COVID-19 in the last week, 100% of them were unvaccinated.

“Anyone willfully ignoring this is putting themselves and their communities in danger,” he said.

One of the guest speakers at the press conference was Dr. Jeanne Craft, president of the New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She said that even though children are less affected by the virus, it doesn’t mean they are unaffected by it.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, New Jersey lost seven children to the virus. “That number might seem small but it means seven families that won’t see their child grow up.”

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE New Jersey Recognizes August As National Immunization Awareness Month

NEW JERSEY – Governor Phil Murphy has declared August as National Immunization Awareness Month to raise awareness about the important role vaccines play in preventing serious, sometimes deadly, diseases. The Department encourages New Jerseyans to use National Immunization Awareness Month as an opportunity to make sure your vaccinations are up to date.

“COVID-19 disrupted both in-person learning and routine vaccination appointments for many children over the last year,” said Health Commissioner Judith M. Persichilli. “I encourage families to put vaccination at the top of their checklist as part of their safe return to school and increased social activities.”

Childhood vaccines protect against 16 serious diseases such as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, measles, mumps, rubella, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), hepatitis B, varicella (chickenpox) and pneumococcal disease, thereby reducing the spread of disease to others in classrooms, child care centers and communities.

Everyone six months of age and older is recommended to receive a yearly flu vaccine.

Benefits of flu vaccination include reduced flu illnesses, fewer doctors’ visits and fewer flu-related hospitalizations.

Although routine vaccination rates dropped across all age groups during the pandemic, one of the largest decreases was seen in adolescent vaccines. As children get older, they need to be protected from certain diseases like pertussis (whooping cough), meningococcal disease, and infections that can lead to cancers associated with human papillomavirus (HPV). It is also especially important for everyone ages 12 and older to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, which may be administered at the same time as other routine vaccines. Visit covid19.nj.gov/finder to find the nearest vaccination site.

The Department of Health is encouraging pediatricians to assess the vaccination status of all their patients, especially adolescents, and contact those who are behind schedule to ensure that all children are fully vaccinated, especially as they plan to return to school.

The need for vaccines does not end in childhood. Adults may need vaccines to protect against whooping cough, pneumonia, and

shingles. Vaccination is especially important for those who suffer from chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and asthma. Living with one of these chronic health conditions and getting sick with a vaccine-preventable disease can cause severe health consequences. Other adult vaccines may be recommended based on age, health condition, job, or lifestyle.

Those who are planning to become pregnant should check with their doctor to make sure they have received all recommended vaccines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends all pregnant women receive flu vaccine at any time during pregnancy, and whooping cough vaccine (Tdap) early in their third trimester, during each pregnancy. Vaccinating women against these diseases is a safe and effective way to help protect both mother and child.

“While communities are at increased risk of vaccine preventable diseases due to decreased vaccination rates, some are at greater risk including communities of color, immigrant populations and those who don’t have access to transportation,” said Commissioner Persichilli. “The Department has been working with the CDC, community leaders, school districts, and faith leaders to ensure equitable access to vaccinations.”

Most health insurance plans cover recommended immunizations. Parents who need help paying for vaccines should ask their child’s healthcare provider about the Vaccines for Children program. This program provides no-cost or low-cost vaccines to children who are Medicaid-eligible, uninsured, underinsured, or American Indian/Alaska Native.

Adults who are uninsured or do not have insurance for certain vaccines should contact their local health department or federally qualified health center to see if they qualify for no- or low-cost vaccines through the 317-funded program.

Vaccines are frequently available at doctor offices, as well as other convenient locations, such as pharmacies, workplaces, community health clinics and health departments.

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Dottie’s House Hosts Annual Golf Classic

OCEAN COUNTY – Don’t miss out! Come tee off and Support Dottie’s House for their 21st Annual Golf Classic September 13 at Trump National Golf Course in Colts Neck.

It will be a fun-filled day of golf while supporting a great cause. The event attracts golfers throughout the tri-state area. Not a Golfer? Sponsorship opportunities are available offering great exposure for your

company. The registration fee includes lunch, dinner, open bar and golfer gift. They also have a silent auction during the night with some amazing prizes!

Dottie’s House is a transitional housing facility for women and children who are survivors of domestic abuse. For more information, visit dottieshouse.org or call 732-262-2009.

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“For instance, post-pulmonary symptoms can last for a while, and can result in lung scarring which potentially could be a very long-term thing,” he said.

“This is the amazing thing about this disease - the medical aspect of treating it, we are learning in real time, which makes it more difficult to pinpoint what the longterm effects will be,” Dr. Matera said.

“That data will come as time goes on.”

He said COVID-19 is a baffl ing and frustrating disease because of how fast patients can deteriorate and the range of people it affects.

“We’ve seen patients with multiple risk factors not get very sick and others who had minimal risk factors get sick and

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Dr. Matera warned that fully-vaccinated people can still carry the COVID-19 virus and transmit it to someone else, who could get the disease.

Some 15 to 20 percent of their current patients have gotten “breakthrough” infections, meaning they got the disease after being fully vaccinated.

“The vaccine never said you wouldn’t get COVID, but it did tout that you would be less ill, so knock on wood, we have not seen a lot of critical patients,” he said.

During the fi rst round of COVID infections last year, there were 48 patients in their 26-bed ICU. Now there is only one, Dr. Matera said.

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Students Serve Up Music On The Green

By Sydney Kennedy LITTLE EGG HARBOR - Local students are hosting a night of entertainment, known as Music on the Green, on September 18.

This student-sponsored event will feature performances by bands Shorty Long and the Jersey Horns and Katfish Lucy. Refreshments and food prepared by culinary students from the Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) will be available for purchase. A 50/50 silent auction will also be held.

Proceeds from the event will be contributed to the Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education, a nonprofit organization that aims to fundraise for student scholarships and training curriculum.

Music on the Green will take place from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 261 Country Club Boulevard in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey.

Tickets cost $25 per person and include a meal. All COVID-19 restrictions will be enforced. Visit ocvtsfoundation.org for additional information and to purchase tickets.

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK

–Photo by Carolyne Roselli Along a recent nature walk, this frog was spotted on a lily pad.

Artists Guild Celebrates Membership

ISLAND HEIGHTS – The Ocean County Artists Guild celebrated its members with a “Thank You” gathering on July 30.

Members generously supported the Guild with donations of time and money during the past difficult year. Over 80 members and friends of the Guild joined the evening to enjoy music provided by “Jersey Gold” and food provided by “Pizza and Panini” of Toms River.

Along with prize drawings, and the fellowship of all the artists, and art installation on the Guild property was created with participants at the event. To honor the work of Yoyoi Kusama, presently on exhibit at the NY Botanical Gardens, participants painted dotted cloth and wrapped trees with the art.

The installation will remain throughout the summer at the Guild, located at 22 Chestnut Street in Island Heights.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of aug 21 - aug 27

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Is it really love? Or just a desire to fulfill a need? In the week to come, you might give in to wishful thinking or mistake someone’s friendship or sympathy for a romantic overture.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You might find that strain and stress strips you of your resilience in the week to come. Avoid confrontations today because misunderstandings could occur, and don’t make any crucial changes or decisions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take the message in the fortune cookie with a grain of salt. You might believe what you want to believe and twist words to fit your fantasies.

Enjoy assurances but remain at the ready.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Things that are going well should continue to move along smoothly in the week ahead. Your attitude toward finances and your job may shift into optimism. A partner may offer some excellent ideas.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You are the sole captain of your ship. You can control the direction of your life, so don’t allow yourself to be pushed off course by people or situations in the week ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Those who seem sympathetic may not always be your friends. Those unable to help may not be enemies. Be more active at home and more willing to be a team player on the job in the week to come.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Confirm with

your conscience before you follow the crowd.

Just because “that’s how we do it” doesn’t mean it’s right. In the week ahead, be sure to use high ethical standards as your guide.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Foster family values in the week ahead. Any problems you observe within your family unit could be the catalyst that allows for improvements. Watch out for mix-ups with your money early this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Today’s New Moon may be reflected by a shift in your attitudes. You may be more interested in love than in money as the weekend wraps up. You might feel that you are too busy to take on new tasks.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): When you are unable to invest money, it’s time to invest in yourself. In the week ahead, you might benefit from investigating subjects that mystify you. Group meetings can test your diplomatic skills.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The most amazing help can arrive just when you’re about to lose all hope. Emergencies and sudden upsets can take their toll on your patience as the week unfolds, but there will likely be silver linings in the clouds.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t be your own worst enemy. Being passive might only bring out someone else’s aggressiveness. As the week unfolds, become more attuned to your environment and be at peace with others.

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