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–Photos courtesy Frank Langella Colorful birds of all sizes visit Cloverdale during all times of year. Turtles hibernate in the mud until the weather is warmer, but they are a sight to be seen when they gather together.

By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – As snowbirds of the human variety continue to f lock to warmer weather, wildlife inhabitants of one local park use their instincts to cope

with the winter cold.

Cloverdale Farm County Park sits nestled between several retirement communities located west of the parkway off of West Bay Avenue. Ninety acres of

New Stafford Library To Be Helped By State Grant

By Chris Lundy STAFFORD – A brand new library will be partially funded by a $4.8 million grant from the state. The money would come from the Library Construction Bond Act which was approved by voters in 2017.

“We all look forward to the day when we break ground on this new building,” said Henry Mancini, Library Commissioner. “This project has been a priority on our facilities plan for a number of

land remain untouched by the threat of development and serve as a natural refuge.

The park’s history dates back several decades when a local

years. This grant approval is the result of a cooperative effort – government agencies and individuals coming together to make this happen.”

The current branch is located at 129 N. Main Street. Talk of it being replaced has been going on for some time. It has problems with water getting into the building, and last fall a mold remediation company had to be brought in.

Last year, county officials said that when the (Library - See Page 5)

(Park - See Page 4)

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Charges Filed Against School Board Member

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Board of Education members began the new year with a rocky start due to charges being filed against a member and his family following a cancelled attempt at a reorganization meeting.

The Board’s January 6 reorganization meeting was to feature the swearing in of the Board incumbent Harold “Skip” Peters and new member Salvatore Armato, both of whom won three-year-terms on the Board in November.

That meeting was live but failed to continue after Armato, members of his family and friends attended and refused to don their masks. Governor Phil Murphy’s executive order calls for masks to be worn in school buildings by staff, students and visitors.

That refusal led to meeting’s abrupt cancellation. It was rescheduled to a virtual session that took place the following week.

Mask wearing for students and staff has been a contentious issue in school districts across the state and no more so than in Lacey where parents have shown up at in the lecture hall of Lacey High School for meetings carrying signs and refusing to wear masks.

During the rescheduled meeting some strong words were expressed about the need to follow the health protocols by the state.

Peters welcomed Armato to the Board during the virtual reorganization session but (Member - See Page 7)

Lacey Looks At A Challenging New Year

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – The Township Committee’s reorganization meeting began with a prayer offered up by Township Clerk / Business Administrator Veronica Laureigh for Committeeman Nicholas Juliano who is currently

hospitalized and battling a serious illness.

Committeeman Steven Ken n is was also absent due to illness. The first point of business was the swearing in of Committeemen Timothy McDonald and Mark Dykoff to their new

three-year terms.

The next course of business was for the gove r n i ng b o d y t o choose the 2022 mayor and deputy mayor and the Com mit tee u na n i mou sly voted to confirm the nomination of Juliano as

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Park:

Continued From Page 1 family used the land to farm and harvest cranberries. Bill and Katherine Collins owned the property and watched as Barnegat began to grow with the construction of its first senior development almost 35 years ago.

Patti Trasferino, Program Coordinator at Cloverdale, credited Katherine and county government officials for their role in the transformation of the farm to a park in 2004.

“Kathy and the freeholders at the time had the fortitude of thought to recognize that Barnegat was booming with development,” said Trasferino. “Kathy honored her late husband’s wishes to preserve the land and worked to keep it a special place.”

Shoreline Sand & Gravel once occupied the land adjacent to Cloverdale on its east side. The company filed for bankruptcy in 2010 after the mine went non-operational. A decade later, the start of a new development meant clearing what appeared to be a dense interior of trees from the outer roadway.

Developer Chris Vernon faced several objections when he began construction of the Cottages at Compass Point last year. A school-aged girl even showed up at a planning board meeting when the project first came under consideration. She wanted to know what would happen to the animals who called that area their home.

Trasferino shared her personal observations concerning the impact of the land clearing on its natural inhabitants.

“Most of the land back there was predomi-

nately gravel pits and graded through,” Trasferino opined. “It was not hosting or serving as a natural habitat for wildlife.”

A timelapse review of Google Earth confirms a large area of barren land that existed before construction began on the Cottages.

While most of the trees removed for the project served as the buffer on West Bay Avenue, the developer also eliminated a number from the northwest portion of the development.

Frank Langella, a resident at Four Seasons at Mirage, routinely heads across the street to Cloverdale. Langella said he only skips rainy days and initially checked out the park at the suggestion of a friend.

A transplant from Bergen County, Langella retired from his job as a warehouse operations manager in 2010. His wife suggested that he find something to do with his newly found spare time.

“I was a hunter and a fisherman, and I knew some things as a result of being in the woods,” shared Langella. “I was never a birder.”

Within no time, things changed. Langella took advantage of his already existing collection of camouflage clothes to blend in with the environment. He picked up an inexpensive camera that didn’t include big lenses or fancy add-ons and then got to work.

“I just stay very quiet and am amazed at how many things come close,” Langella said. “When you become part of their surroundings, their world, they (the animals) pick up because you’re not a threat. You get to see a lot.”

Langella emphasized that he doesn’t consider himself a professional photographer

by any means. However, his voice took on a tone of excitement as the longtime hunter described what it’s like to capture the wild from a different lens.

During one early morning, Langella sat in amazement as he witnessed a red-tailed fox most likely heading back to his den.

“We have an otter that comes through every once in a while,” shared Langella. “She had three of her pups with her and then moved on.”

While squirrels are commonplace in the area, Langella said he’s also spotted flying squirrels. Despite their nocturnal preference, they and raccoons have appeared in the early morning. Rabbits and deer complete the complement of Cloverdale’s regular warm-blooded population.

Many of the birds of Cloverdale have managed in the frigid temperatures. During a January bird walk, participants came across 22 different species of birds.

“We saw gold crown kinglets, chickadees, a titmouse, house sparrows, house finches,” Langella said. “Others we saw included blue jays, bluebirds, cardinals, and yellow rump wobblers.”

The birds seem to come out from deep in the woods when the sun is bright. They make their way to the edge of tree branches and seemingly strike poses for Langella’s waiting camera.

One of the most majestic sights that sticks in Langella’s memory was a bald eagle that was so young it didn’t have a white head and tail yet. The following year, the eagle reappeared but didn’t stay because the park’s waterway only has small fish.

“We have a resident great horned owl who we call ‘Whiskey,’” shared Langella. “In the daytime, he looks tired as though he’s drunk.”

According to Langella, all types of hawks and vultures buzz through the park as well.

They add to the circle of life that exists in the animal world.

“The hawks keep the squirrels in check,” Langella said, by way of example.

Langella’s love for the sights and sounds of Cloverdale prompted him to sign on as a park volunteer. He helps out with groups that visit the park, though he suggests there are other guides with more knowledge than his.

Cloverdale regularly attracts visitors during all seasons of the year, and not just because of the chance to see the wildlife. Scouts and civic groups are among the participants who learn how the cranberry bogs operate as they still exist on the property. The bog tours even provide the opportunity for guests to pick the berries and enjoy a taste of the luscious fruit.

The park features both hiking and walking trails with a scenic view. Wildflowers indigenous to the Pine Barrens add color, as do water flowers that serve as landing pads for frogs in the spring. Turtles who bury themselves in the mud until it warms up also provide an interesting sight for those who explore the area.

Trasferino runs several programs at the park that focus on different natural attractions. For example, the next monthly bird walk is on February 19, and a nature walk is scheduled for February 26. A special children’s program is also on the calendar for February 26 to teach kids about the natural world around them.

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Continued From Page 1 new library is built, the current building would be sold, and the proceeds would be split between the township and the county.

The new location would be on Route 9 at the Ocean County Southern Service Center site. This is a former church that the county bought, and has since expanded to make a home for numerous programs. Parking in the area will be reconfigured to adapt to the increased usage. A water main has already been extended to the location.

The county won $4.8 million in the second round of funding. The total cost is expected to be around $9.6 million. The county government and Stafford Township will make up the difference.

“Our county library staff in concert with the administration worked tirelessly to make certain our funding application would gain the state support needed to be approved,” said Commissioner Joseph H. Vicari, who serves as liaison to the Ocean County Library system.

“We join with the library staff and Library Commission in expressing our appreciation to the state Legislature and the Governor in signing the legislation that will provide this grant.

“This will allow us to construct a new stateof-the-art library facility in Stafford Township providing our residents with a larger facility that supports the area’s population growth,” he added.

The new building is expected to be 19,700 square feet, which officials said is about 65% larger than the current building.

Libraries today are more than just a repository

The Southern Ocean Times, January 22, 2022, Page 5 of books, and this one would be no different.

This building would have areas for children’s programming, public computers, meeting spaces, educational resources, an intergenerational space for senior citizens to socialize and enjoy library services, a new teen area, study rooms, maker space for STEAM educational activities, and a sensory space to provide a welcoming environment for people with autism, Alzheimer’s or other sensory processing needs.

“This new building will be located at the nexus of state roads serving as coastal evacuation routes where it will serve as the community anchor and be built with a full-building generator to provide resiliency in times of natural disasters and emergencies,” said Ocean County Library Director Susan Quinn, who acknowledged the contributions of Assistant Library Director Sara Siegler and Stafford Township Business Administrator Matthew von der Hayden on the successful grant application.

“This money will help our continuing efforts to make certain the very best library programs and services are available to our residents,” said Ruthanne Scaturro, Chairwoman of the Ocean County Library Commission.

Stafford Township Mayor Gregory E. Myhre said “This is great news for all residents of Stafford Township. The library is a tremendous resource that is available to everyone. The new and expanded library will be a first-class facility for our first-class community. We are proud to be integrated within the great Ocean County library system and excited to be a part of this project.”

Vicari said that he hopes the construction would get underway later this year, but no firm date has been made. The architect for the project is Yezzi Associates of Toms River.

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

Pinelands Appointment, Vacant Since 2017, Finally Filled From The Desk Of

Congressman Andy Kim Washington, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) announced that Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has fi lled the federal seat on the New Jersey Pinelands Commission, after Congressman Kim and Congressman Jeff Van Drew (R-2nd) led a bipartisan letter to the Secretary in May. “I’m proud that the New Jersey delegation, in a bipartisan way, was able to successfully advocate for this appointment,” said Congressman Kim. “The New Jersey Pinelands are a national treasure and it’s important for New Jersey that we have a federally appointed member of the board to ensure the commission can continue

to preserve and protect the natural beauty for generations to experience.”

Jonathan Meade, Associate Regional Director for Resources, Stewardship, and Science for Interior Region 1 North Atlantic-Appalachian with the National Park Service will serve as the federal representative for the Pinelands Commission The letter was signed on by a number of New Jersey state representatives. It read as follows: As members of the New Jersey congressional delegation, we write to urge you to promptly fill the federal vacancy on the New Jersey Pinelands Commission.

The Pinelands National Reserve is an often overlooked jewel in New Jersey.

Spanning 1.1 million acres and covering 22 percent of New Jersey, the Pinelands is home to 500,000 New Jersey residents,

850 species of plants, and 397 species of animals, including 43 threatened or endangered species. It contains picturesque rivers, forests, public parks, wildlife refuges, farms, and towns. On any given day you will see families kayaking together, grandparents teaching their grandkids to fish, and students admiring the Pygmy Forest. It truly is a majestic place. The Pinelands is also an economic engine for New Jersey, benefiting the touristry, agriculture, and fishing industries.

The Pinelands would not be possible without the work of the New Jersey Pinelands Commission. The Commission was founded in 1979 by the State of New Jersey to protect the Pinelands following the establishment of the Pinelands National Reserve by Congress in 1978. By state law, the Pinelands Commission is a 15-member board that consists of seven members appointed by the New Jersey Governor, seven county representatives,

and one federal representative appointed by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior. For over forty years, the Commission has worked to ensure the protection of cultural resources for future generations through the implementation of the Comprehensive Management Plan that guides land-use, development, and natural resource protection programs in the Pinelands.

Since March 2017, the Pinelands Commission has not had a federally appointed board member.

Filling this seat is vitally important for the New Jersey Pinelands Commission to fulfill its mission to “preserve, protect, and enhance the natural and cultural resources of the Pinelands National Reserve, and to encourage compatible economic and other human activities consistent with that purpose.”

We urge you to fill this seat promptly.

Murphy: NJ To Receive $1.1B From Biden’s Infrastructure Law For Bridge Repair From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation launched the historic Bridge Replacement, Rehabilitation, Preservation, Protection, and Construction Program (Bridge Formula Program), made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The program, to be administered by the Federal Highway Administration, represents the single largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the interstate highway system – providing $26.5 billion to states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico over five years and $825 million for Tribal transportation facilities. The total amount that will be available to states, D.C. and Puerto Rico in Fiscal Year 2022 is $5.3 bil-

By Alyssa Riccardi LITTLE EGG HARBOR – One person was sent to the hospital after a fire broke out early on the morning of January 18 in a

lion along with $165 million for tribes. The FHWA also published initial guidance on the new program.

“The Biden-Harris Administration is thrilled to launch this program to fix thousands of bridges across the country – the single largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the Interstate highway system,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “Modernizing America’s bridges will help improve safety, support economic growth, and make people’s lives better in every part of the country – across rural, suburban, urban, and tribal communities.”

“This record amount of funding, made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will allow states and Tribal governments to fix the bridges most in need of repair,” Deputy Federal Highway Administrator Stephanie Pollack said. “It will also modernize bridges to withstand the effects of climate change and to make them safer for

all users, including cyclists and pedestrians.

Every state has bridges in poor condition and in need of repair, including bridges with weight restrictions that may force lengthy detours for travelers, school buses, first responders or trucks carrying freight,” she added.

New Jersey will receive $1.14 billion under the new program to address highway bridge needs. The funding will help improve the condition of about 480 bridges in poor condition and to preserve and improve about 4,500 bridges in fair condition in the state.

Nationwide, the Bridge Formula Program is expected to help repair approximately 15,000 bridges. In addition to providing funds to states to replace, rehabilitate, preserve, protect, and construct highway bridges, the Bridge Formula Program has dedicated funding for Tribal transportation facility bridges as well as “off-system” bridges, locally owned facilities which are those not on the federal-aid highway system.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes an incentive for states to direct the

One Hospitalized From House Fire southern Ocean County home, officials said.

First responders were dispatched to a home on Lake Winnepesaukee Drive after midnight to extinguish the blaze that ulti-

mately destroyed the entire home.

Two residents inside the home were able to escape, but both suffered from smoke inhalation. One of the individuals was transported

new Bridge Formula Program funds to off-system bridges owned by a county, city, town or other local agency. While states generally must match federal funding with up to 20 percent state or local funding, the guidance issued notes that federal funds can be used for 100 percent of the cost of repairing or rehabilitating such locally owned off-system bridges. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is a once-in-a-generation investment in infrastructure, which will grow the economy, enhance U.S. competitiveness in the world, create good jobs, and make our transportation system more sustainable and equitable. Specific to the FHWA, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides more than $350 billion over five fiscal years for surface transportation programs.

FHWA released the first tranche of Bridge Formula Program funding to states for Fiscal Year 2022 in addition to the program guidance. For a map of bridges, please see infobridge.fhwa.dot.gov/ and USDOT Bridge Formula Program Funding and Condition by State.

to a local hospital for further treatment.

At this time, it is unclear what started the fire. However, the fire chief said that wind helped spread the blaze across the house.

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Member:

Continued From Page 1 said he was “disappointed at what took place. Not only were we unable to install our new Board president and vice president we were unable to establish committees and hold scheduled committee meetings this past week. These meetings are to discuss finance, facility and curriculum issues. As a side note everyone had family members in attendance.”

Armato and Peters were sworn in during the virtual meeting. Within five minutes of being sworn in, Armato nominated himself to be board president. He only received one vote, his own. Frank Palino was nominated to fill the role of Board President. Palino won, receiving only one no vote, from Armato. Edward Scanlon was unanimously voted in as this year’s vice board president.

Palino addressed issues of the aborted meeting and charges he filed saying, “Mr. Armato, I didn’t threaten you that night after the meeting. I promised you. I told you what I was going to do. I told you that night I would charge you, your wife and whoever else of your friends there weren’t wearing masks that caused us to cancel our meeting and I did.”

“Armato your charges aren’t coming yet because they are held up at the (Ocean County) Prosecutor’s Office and there is a reason for that and I will discuss it with you afterwards. They are not criminal charges.

They are disorderly person offenses. Yours, Mr. Armato, is a little worse than that. I am done with the antics at the meetings,” Palino said.

“We have to conduct business. Twice now because of the antics of some parents - Mr. Armato you being one of them - we had to cancel our meetings. Mr. Armato you lost that cherished moment when your parents and your wife could have held that Bible and watch you being sworn in. You took that away from yourself and you took that away from Mr. Peters and his family,” the Board President added.

Palino said that during each Board meeting, “if someone comes in and takes their mask off and refuses to put their mask on, we will cancel that meeting. I promise you if I identify you, I will charge you because I am tired of wasting my time and the school board members’ time because you are being selfish.”

Palino is among three board members who expressed support for the idea of school districts themselves deciding on whether students and staff should have to wear masks during the ongoing pandemic.

“Unfortunately, the governor made the decision to continue to make us wear masks during our Board meetings. I was disappointed about the health emergency being issued that extended the governor’s executive orders. Being a school board member means doing what is best for the children and not focusing on our own personal agendas,” Peters said.

Board member Kim Klaus who also favors school districts determining the policy of whether or not to wear masks gave Armato some advice about “the power of policy. If you would like to make any change you need to look at the policies that we hold. You need four votes and that is where the change will come. One Board member can not make a change but obviously, the majority can.”

“I voted against the mask mandate. I voted for choice. I will continue to advocate for that. I was hoping the governor would just let it go but he didn’t so we will still have to continue to fight behind the scenes which you don’t know about but will see it now.

We will continue to work all the time Sal and I hope you will join in on that,” Klaus told Armato.

Earlier in the session Armato told the Board that he felt he was not welcome and that there was a conspiracy to remove him from the Board. He said he heard this from someone who he did not identify.

Klaus refuted that belief saying, “Sal, that’s not true. I don’t know where that is coming from but it’s not true.”

She also addressed comments made by sev-

eral residents who spoke during the meeting with concerns that a vaccination requirement would be imposed on students who participate in sports and athletic programs.

“I believe that was just a (state) recommendation. It hasn’t come across us yet.

There is no way I would vote for any of that being mandated. I feel most of the Board members feel the same. Put that aside for now,” Klaus said.

Palino addressed that subject saying, “it may be happening in other districts but it is not happening here. I would definitely not be in favor of that. If the opportunity arises for masks to be optional - I am certainly for the option of students wearing masks in the classroom. If we are allowed to do that. I am all for that.”

Senior Board member Linda Downing brought up some additional concerns. She thanked Board Attorney Bruce Padula for his concise presentation about Board ethics which is a state mandated session held during each school district’s reorganization meeting.

“I will be calling you if I have permission from Mr. Palino because I have some questions about social media and things posted on social media by Board members that may be a little unethical and I feel our Board needs some clarification on that so it doesn’t happen again,” Downing said.

She also wants to know where Armato heard about a conspiracy to remove him.

“I’d love to know where you heard that from?” Downing asked. “Ever since that comment was made to you, it seems like all hell broke loose. I’d really like to sit down with you and see who told you that and why it was said. This Board will never be successful if we have inner fighting between us. Who is stirring the pot to make everything go sour?”

Palino said, “I know Mr. Armato you are not going to believe this but I do welcome you. Like the other Board members said I don’t know where this conspiracy theory is coming from that we are trying to get rid of you. That is

completely not true.”

“It may look like it though because you haven’t been placed on a committee but I have some good reasons why I did what I did and I will be happy to speak with you at a different time. It isn’t to say you will be completely excluded for the whole year but we have some personal discussion to have to kind of smooth things over,” Palino added.

Palino remarked that executive sessions may be longer than before and he was allowing for an extra half hour for the board’s agenda meeting and that Board members should go through him before communicating with the Board attorney.

The Southern Ocean Times reached out to Armato regarding what occurred during the January 6 meeting, the issue of not being assigned to a committee, why he nominated himself to serve as Board President and for an update on the charges filed against him and his family. “Only the board president may speak to the press,” Armato responded.

Petition To Recall Palino A further issue is an online petition to recall Palino at Change.org seeking 500 signatures. As of January 18, the petition had around 300 signatures. It accuses Palino of using his position to “abuse his power politically and not listening to the voices of concerned parents and children of Lacey Township. We also feel ‘unsafe’ attending these BOE meetings due to him threatening parents legally who attend ‘maskless’ to voice questions and concerns regarding the safety of their children.”

The petition adds that Palino pressed “criminal charges on four individuals/ parents who attended the board meeting without masks (even without looking into if they had medical exemptions) which is not ethically okay!”

The Southern Ocean Times reached out to Palino for comment concerning the petition and for an update concerning related issues brought up during the virtual meeting. At press time, he had not responded.

Residents Arrested For Drugs, Illegal Firearms And More

By Alyssa Riccardi BARNEGAT – After performing a search warrant, five Ocean County residents were arrested and charged for illegal fire arms, multiple drugs and more.

Officers from the Barnegat Police Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) executed a search warrant at a home on Highland Drive on January 14. As a result, officers seized recovered two illegal handguns (one defaced, one ghost gun) crack cocaine, heroin and

approximately $4,000.

Police arrested five individuals and all are lodged in the Ocean County Jail. Those arrested and charged were: Taquan Pearson, 30, of Barnegat; charged with: Possession of heroin, Possession of cocaine, Possession of cocaine with intent to distribute (2nd degree), Possession of heroin with intent to distribute, Possession of a firearm (2x - 2nd degree), Possession of a firearm during a CDS offense (2nd degree),

Certain person not to possess a weapon.

Brittany Goodrich, 19, of Barnegat; charged with: Possession of heroin, Possession of cocaine, Possession of cocaine with intent to distribute (2nd degree), Possession of heroin with intent to distribute.

Jeffrey Bair, 51, of Barnegat; charged with: Possession of heroin, Outstanding ATS warrant.

Stanley Bair, 60, of Waretown; charged with: Possession of heroin, Outstanding

warrant.

Zbigniew Mazur, 38, of Bar negat; charged with: Possession of cocaine, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Three no bail warrants.

The Crime Reduction Unit was assisted by members of the Barnegat Police Department Operations Division, the Ocean County Regional SWAT team and the Stafford Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit.

Man Arrested For Robbing Store With Knife

By Alyssa Riccardi LACEY – A 20-year-old man was arrested after robbing a Dollar General with a knife, police said.

Officers from the Lacey Township Police Depar tment responded to the store around 8:34p.m. on January 10

regarding a robbery. Employees told police that they witnessed a man opening a knife set and removing a knife from it. The man then became aggressive and threatened the employees with the knife.

After the altercation, a K9 unit from

the Ocean County Sheriff ’s Depar tment was dispatched and was able to track the suspect for several blocks but ultimately lost his scent.

The next day, Detective Jesse Dalziel discovered the suspect in a car parked at the Beach Plaza and arrested him.

The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Dylan Meisner from Brown Mills, was charged with Robbery, Possession of a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose. Meisner was lodged in the Ocean County Correctional Facility without bail

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The Magic of Bette Midler & Barry Manilow: Barry is best known for his catalog of hits that includes “Mandy,” “Could It be Magic,” “Copacabana,” and many more.

This Midler tribute artist has travelled the globe in major productions, where she is known as the “Best” Bette in the business.

Between her beautiful voice, sense of humor and wit, she will take you on a musical

journey as she performs “Wind Beneath My Wings,” “The Rose,” “From A Distance,” to name a few.

The price is $105 and includes a show ticket for the 3:30 p.m. matinee and $25 free slot play. Bus boards at the 11th St. Community in Waretown at 12:30 p.m. Arrive 15 minutes prior to boarding. Bus departing Atlantic City at 8 p.m.

For more information, contact Jeanne Broadbent, Coordinator, at 609-693-3302 ext. 601.

Pieceful Shores Quilters Guild Bus Trip

MANAHAWKIN – The Pieceful Shores Quilters Guild is running its yearly fabric shopping bus trip to Lancaster, PA on April 28. The cost is $38 for members of Pieceful Shores Quilters Guild and $42

for non-members. There are three stops: Weavers Dr y Goods, Kitchen Kettle Village and Log Cabin Quilts. For more information contact: Charlene Samanich at 609-296-7652.

Stitchers, Knitters, Crocheters Wanted

TUCKERTON – Do you embroider, needlepoint, cross-stitch, knit, crochet, or do other needlework? If so, please join Ocean Bay Needle Arts on the third Thursday of each month to enjoy your craft with others. Ocean Bay Needle Arts has been meeting for over

30 years. We meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the meeting room at Stanley “Tip” Seaman County Park, located at 120 Lakeside Drive. Bring your lunch. Coffee, tea and refreshments are provided. For more information, call Ellen at 609-296-9573 or Roberta at 609-971-1542.

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Transitional Care Unit Earns High Performing Status

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–Photo courtesy Southern Ocean Medical Center (First row, left to right): Carl Maslag, RPH, MBA, director of clinical operations; Karen Vetrecin, case manager, MDS; Michele Morrison, MPH, BSHA, RN, president and chief hospital executive; Annette Nilsen, LNHA, director, TCU; Stacey McCaffrey, RN, director of nursing; Dawn Heath, MBA, MHA, BSN, RN, CCRN, vice president, chief nursing officer; Bill Schreiber, MBA, MSN, RN-BC, director of operations. (Back row, left to right): Jason Nehmad, MD, MBA, FACP, CPE, vice president, chief medical officer; Clifton Loeser, social worker.

MANAHAWKIN – Hackensack Meridian Southern Ocean Medical Center’s Transitional Care Unit (TCU) has been named among the elite 13% that earned “High-Performing” in Short-Term Rehabilitation in the nation as ranked by U.S. News & World Report 2021-22. The TCU has earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 and has a short-term rehabilitation rating of High Performing.

“I am so proud of the TCU team who is committed to managing the individual needs of our patients,” said Michele Morrison, MPH, BSHA, RN, president and chief hospital executive. “With comprehensive consultation and daily monitoring of each patient’s progress, patients are empowered to transition into independent living.”

This year’s ratings included new requirements for a home to earn a High-Performing rating – most notably that federal CMS data published by October 14 must list the home as having a COVID-19 staff-vaccination rate of at least 75%.

“This excellent rating is testament to the quality and dedication coordinated by the entire team of physicians, nurses, physical/ occupational therapists, social workers and case managers who help residents acquire the skills and physical ability to gain independence and return home with confidence,” said Kenneth N. Sable, M.D., MBA, FACEP, regional president, southern market, Hackensack Meridian Health.

“Congratulations to all on this tremendous achievement.”

The TCU at Southern Ocean Medical Center bridges the gap between the hospital’s acute care setting and the patient’s home, allowing for a smooth transition. The TCU rehabilitation team works with the patient and their families to develop a unique recovery plan to reach individual goals with daily schedules and sessions to practice the skills needed to become independent.

For information about Southern Ocean Medical Center, visit hackensackmeridianhealth.org/SOMC.

2nd Annual Spring Craft Fair

STAFFORD – The Stafford Township EMS Auxiliary has announced their 2nd Annual Spring Craft Fair on April 23 from

12 to 4 p.m. They will be starting to accept vendors very soon. Stay tuned for details and reach out if you have any questions!

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Kid’s Programs Southern Ocean County

TUCKERTON – Ocean County Parks & Recreation has announced the following Kid’s Programs at Stanley “Tip” Seaman County Park: Fundamental Games & Sports – This class will introduce your child to some new and classic games while learning good sportsmanship, taking turns and sharing.

Special sports props and toys will be used in a safe setting. Come have fun with us and other children. Please wear sneakers and bring a drink.

Class meets on February 25 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Program Room, Stanley “Tip” Seaman County Park, Tuckerton. Fee is $5 per child for ages 3 to 5 years old Pee-Wee Soccer – Children will be taught the basics of dribbling, passing and shoot-

ing in a fun, non-competitive atmosphere.

Soccer is a great form of exercise and helps develop coordination. No equipment is required, only comfortable clothing, sneakers and a drink.

Class meets February 11 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Program Room, Stanley “Tip” Seaman County Park, Tuckerton.

Fee is $5 per child for ages 3 to 5 years old.

Play Dates – Come join us once a week for a playdate. Children will get plenty of exercise while learning how to follow directions and practice sharing, taking turns and good sportsmanship. A new set of activities will be planned every week.

We will work on gross motor skills and hand eye coordination which will aid in physical development. Please wear sneakers and bring a drink.

Play dates meet on Tuesdays, February 1 to 22, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Program Room, Parks Administration Office, Toms River; and Fridays, March 4 to 25, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Program Room, Stanley “Tip” Seaman County Park, Tuckerton. Fee is $12 per child for ages 3 to 5 years old.

Link to the Registration Form: bit. ly/39dKVn7. Link to Web Site: oceancountyparks.org. for more information, call Ocean County Parks at 732-506-9090.

Indoor Flea Market MANAHAWKIN – Join the Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter for their Indoor Flea Market on January 28 from 3 to 7 p.m. It is their fi rst one in a couple of years! They are in need of volunteers to help set up. You can drop off donations of unused or gently-used household items.

For more information, call Linda Cook at 609-597-6040. Masks are required.

Lacey Recreation Now Accepting Applications LACEY – Employment applications for Park Counselor, Beach Patrol, and General Recreation Staff are now available for Summer 2022! Stop by the Recreation Department to pick up your applications or go to the township website (laceytownship. org/laceytownship-employment) to print out the application! They are due back no later than March 11.

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Veteran Encourages Others To Stop Playing Victims

By Stephanie Faughnan STAFFORD – Beach Haven West resident Vincent Ruiz believes there are lessons to learn from adversity, which do not include taking on the role of a victim.

Of the twelve years Ruiz served in the United States Army, three were in combat areas. Two deployments to Iraq and one to Afghanistan, gave the 41-year-old veteran some valuable insight.

One of the more positive things that happened to the retired staff sergeant occurred as he was ending his military career. As he went to turn in his equipment, he made a special connection.

“My wife was the supply staff sergeant,” Ruiz smiled. “They (the Army) issued me her when I turned in my equipment.”

Ruiz completed his master’s degree in counseling after he left the service and currently works to help others through two different mental health practices in Ocean County. Vincent and his wife Mary also do personal coaching service through a company they call H-hour for both veterans and others who request their expertise.

When it comes to veterans, he feels that get labeled and stigmatized as suffering from post-traumatic stress syndrome. The data says PTSD does occur in about 20 percent of the cases according to Ruiz. As a counselor, Ruiz feels the numbers really only add up to about ten percent.

While some veterans return to civilian life with mental health issues, Ruiz suggests many are complicit in not getting well at times. Meanwhile, Ruiz feels the government’s way of handling problems produces additional problems.

“We’ve created a system that’s predicated and built around handouts,” said Ruiz. “The problem with the (Veterans Administration) compensating people the way they do is it promotes malingering.”

“If they start outperforming or they get super educated, or stabilized emotionally,” Ruiz continued. “They potentially lose a source of income.”

Ruiz said that alcohol abuse appeared to be an acceptable way of dealing with issues while he was in the service. For Ruiz, his problems with alcohol started before he joined the military.

“I’ve also been strung out on drugs and overdosed on November 12, 2012,” Ruiz shared. “I’ve had suicidal ideation and homicidal ideation.”

The three minutes of flat lining resulted in Ruiz confined to a hospital for 93 days. It was part of his life change that helped him establish mantras that he passes on to others with hopes they’ll hear his message.

“I had no confidence or self-esteem,” said Ruiz. “It was cumulative in effect right from my first deployment in 2004.”

Ruiz shared his story with an air that contradicted his past. He is articulate, knowledgeable and passionate about what it means to avoid being a victim. For him, it all starts with staying away from drugs and alcohol. He also makes sure that he doesn’t lie, cheat, or steal.

One of the people who helped Ruiz see life differently was a professor who taught his information literacy class. Dr. Lem Burnham pointed out that the things Ruiz did overseas

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Ruiz remembered the professor reminding him that while he was collaborating with younger students, they only cared about what he was doing to contribute to the projects.

“I learned that I needed to create a new identity and create new skills,” shared Ruiz. “In my estimation, the veterans that do those things seamlessly transform.”

In 2019, Ruiz was selected to attend the George Bush Stand to Veteran Leadership program. A total of 43 participants earned the distinction with some working in the veteran’s space in education, employment, or behavioral health.

Ruiz finds that too many people take on playing victims, which can be more debilitating than anything else. Many will stay in a bad relationship or job and not attempt any transformation.

“It’s not just the men and women who are veterans,” said Ruiz. “If you advocate for yourself and represent yourself authentically, you are potentially ostracized from the group or the norm.”

“A Pew Research study a couple of years ago found that 87 percent of people were dissatisfied with some part of their personal or professional lives,” Ruiz said. “I would submit that 99 percent of those people are cowards and will never do anything about it.”

Mary and Vincent Ruiz run retreats to empower veterans that might otherwise think of themselves as victims. The three-day events include skydiving on Fridays, sunrise yoga to start Saturday mornings, and equine assisted psychotherapy. Another veteran also works with the group to perform mindset work and physical movement activities.

“People who have been in combat specifically are really good at solving problems,” shared Ruiz. “I remind veterans that they need to keep their head up and their chest up. The world needs them to use their skills.”

“Veterans do not need freebies and handouts,” Ruiz stressed. “Doing so takes away the dignity and self-respect of the men and women who were willing to write a blank check to the United States of America.”

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Better hearing isn’t just about reclaiming your confidence and relationships; it’s also about reconnecting to your environment and attuning to the things you love.

Hearing is a sense we often take for granted, and it’s only when we begin to lose it that we become aware of all the sounds we’re missing out on. Today, take a few moments to think about your favorite sounds and what they mean to you.

Did You Know?

Soothing nature sounds such as birdsong signal a peaceful, safe environment free from predators and danger.

Even though humans have lived in settlements for thousands of years, these unconscious instincts still influence our sense of well-being. Ocean waves are thought to be relaxing because they create a gentle rhythm that may remind us of the sound of our mother’s circulatory system while we were in utero. Wonder why it’s so easy to sleep during a thunderstorm? The insistent pitter-patter of rain and rumbling of distant thunder create “white noise,” a kind of low, continuous disturbance that drowns out sharper, more irritating noises that might keep us alert or jolt us awake. These are

all soft sounds that are easy to miss once hearing becomes less acute.

Listening to music elevates mood and improves cognition.

Hearing your favorite song stimulates memory and creativity, and promotes the release of a feel-good chemical called dopamine. Studies have shown that the type of music is irrelevant as long as you love it. In addition to lifting your spirits, music evokes memories. Recalling events and feelings from the past isn’t just a pleasant experience; it also helps you resist cognitive decline by exercising your brain.

Film dialogue, old commercial jingles, and even household noise like a humming refrigerator can also stir those long-slumbering parts of the psyche and help you feel more connected to your world. You may not expect to miss these types of sounds once hearing loss sets in, but they all provide important stimuli that help orient you physically and emotionally.

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

Home Remedies Are Handy Right Now

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

As more and more people come down with ailments in their body, they are seeking complimentary ways to treat themselves in order to avoid the hospital. Fears surrounding the coronavirus have made at-home treatments more attractive, and widely sought over the past year.

Today’s article will deal with a variety of home remedies. I do want to caution you that I’m not a medical doctor and that you should seek medical attention if your symptoms are serious. In the meantime, here are the best home remedies that are handy: Chicken Legs with Skin - It’s a well-known fact that if you’re sick you sometimes feel better with some chicken broth. Vegetarians can make vegetable broth. There’s no MSG in your homemade broth and it’s instantly soothing! Just simmer the legs in pure water with some carrots, celery, garlic and onion.

Speaking of garlic…

Garlic - Garlic is best known for its beneficial impact on heart disease, specifically in lowering blood pressure and LDL levels. Emerging studies on viral replication and healing times are proving that allicin (found in garlic) can have a positive effect.

Ginger - This is excellent if you feel queasy or nauseous. This can

occur from food poisoning which is going around rampantly! Ginger exerts a positive effect on cytokine balance and oxidative stress. It can down regulate pro-inflammatory pain cytokines.

Cayenne - It’s a true story that if you dab your fi nger into some cayenne pepper, the bleeding will stop pretty instantly. Keep it handy in your spice cabinet.

Nano Ionic Facial Steamer - These work well if your nose is stuffed up or you have allergies. They’re also nice if you have an itchy, scratchy throat from post-nasal drip. Even the CDC recommends humidifiers for respiratory problems now. Sold online and at pharmacies nationwide.

OTC Medications - In terms of home remedies, you should keep a supply of some over-the-counter medications like a fever reducer, throat lozenges, cough syrup, antihistamines and a nasal decongestant spray.

There are other home remedies and spices that you probably have in your home right now which I didn’t cover. I love the useful, inexpensive ways we can tackle discomfort and I’ve written a book about herbs that have centuries of use. You can download your own free copy of my ebook (store.suzycohen. com/herbs) regarding Medicinal Herbs from the Bible, it’s available right now.

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New Year:

Continued From Page 1 this year’s mayor and Dykoff as deputy mayor.

Laureigh read off this year’s committee assignments and township professionals hired and rehired for 2022 which largely remained the same as last year.

During the public comment portion of the meeting, resident Regina Discenza, a

mainstay at many local meetings, noted the completion of her two terms and six years on the Lacey School Board. She did not run for re-election. She encouraged interested residents to run for school board office terms in the new year. Three seats are up this year on the board.

Committeeman Peter Curatolo, who served as mayor last year, wished the very best to Juliano. “He is facing some challenges to his health and I wish to

extend the best to him and his family.”

Curatolo thanked his family, the Board of Education and others for their support during his time as mayor last year which also marked the 150 th anniversary of the township. He also noted a public referendum regarding the idea of whether recreational marijuana industry should operate within the community.

The official was a strong vocal opponent of the idea and opposed the referendum

which had been proposed by McDonald and Dykoff that allowed the public to weigh in on the controversial issue.

Ultimately, the referendum was defeated and supported the position promoted

by Curatolo, the Board of Education, Municipal Alliance and Police Department not to allow distribution, sales and cultivation of cannabis within the township. Several committee meetings had their share of disagreements among the members of the all-Republican governing body.

Dykoff and McDonald said after election day that they were pleased that voters had the opportunity to speak out through their vote on the matter.

McDonald said during the committee comment period that 2021 was a challenging year. “It was not easy and Peter got us through with the ups and downs and sideways. I also want to thank the committee and while we had our differences, we got through it and the township is in good shape.”

He also thanked his family for his support and the 150 th Anniversary Committee who he noted, “had a very tough job. I want to thank Jim Wioland and his committee, considering COVID it was a great year.”

McDonald said, “we have a good bunch of guys up here who aren’t afraid to speak their mind and can compromise.

As for 2022 we’re going to be full of challenges. I want to thank Nick and wish his family nothing but the best.”

Kennis called in and also wished Juliano well.

Dykoff congratulated Curatolo during his reign as mayor during the township’s milestone celebration year. “Mr. Curatolo took a lot of pride in what he did as mayor and we really appreciate that. I want to thank the appointees and reappointed. All the volunteers on boards it takes time out of their lives.”

The deputy mayor also expressed his best wishes to Juliano and his family.

“Nick certainly takes pride in his job and I wish him and his family all the best. I also want to thank my family.”

Dykoff closed saying, “may your best day in 2021 be your worst day in 2022.”

Ocean County Family Support Organization OCEAN COUTNY – The Ocean County Family Support Organization is holding virtual Parents Support Groups every Thursday at 6 p.m. via Zoom.

The virtual Parents Support Group is an informal support group of parents, grandparent and caretakers of children with special emotional and behavior needs sharing concerns while supporting one another. The meeting ID for the Zoom call is 830-8271-1826.

Call or email to register; 732-569-6334 or email nina.sonatore@oceanfso.org. For more information, visit oceanfso.org.

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Inside The Law Choosing The Right Automobile Insurance Will Protect Your Family And Assets

Michael J. Deem, Esq.

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

Protect yourself.

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

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

We do not recommend choosing the Basic Policy.

The Basic Policy only provides minimal coverage and leaves you unprotected in several areas. A Basic Policy only provides you with $5,000.00 of property damage liability coverage if someone makes a claim against you and only provides $15,000.00 of medical expense benefits should you require medical treatment for your injuries. The Basic Policy does not cover you if you injure someone else. The Basic Policy does not provide Uninsured Motorist coverage to protect you and your family if the careless driver who causes the collision is uninsured or is insured under a Basic Policy. Perhaps most importantly, the Basic Policy will not provide you with a free lawyer to defend any claim against your personal assets.

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

pensation to you and your family if you/ they are injured.

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

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

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

Selecting the correct insurance coverage is extremely important when it comes to protecting your family and personal assets.

Call the Attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates (732-505-1212) for a free evaluation of your automobile insurance policy.

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Opioid Education Available For Prescribers

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – With their commitment to fighting the statewide opioid epidemic, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is teaming up with the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) to launch free opioid prescribing education to healthcare providers in the county.

A total of 500 scholarships will be awarded by the Prosecutor’s Office for Ocean County prescribers to participate in PDFNJ’s continuing education webinar, “Do No Harm: Exploring Strategies for Safer Prescribing of Opioids.”

The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is the first in the state to collaborate on providing continued education to local prescribers.

The webinar will consist of medical, law enforcement and legal experts speaking of the impact the opioid epidemic has on New

Jersey and giving providing information on how to safely and responsibly prescribe opioids to patients.

In addition, the webinar fulfills New Jersey’s requirement that prescribers receive one hour of continuing education requirement concerning prescription opioids to renew their licenses.

“Prosecutor Billhimer and the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office have been a tremendous partner in the effort to address the opioid epidemic in New Jersey,” PDFNJ Executive Director Angelo Valente said.

“From its innovative recovery programs to engaging the business community, the Prosecutor’s Office has emerged as a leader in this fight. Now, by making prescriber education more accessible to providers in the county, the office is providing a vital prevention service that will positively im-

pact county residents.”

“The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey has been a trusted ally in our ongoing battle against opioid abuse,” Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. “We are always looking for opportunities to leverage our resources when it comes to opioid education and substance abuse prevention.

This unique approach, providing continuing medical education to prescribers is a natural intersection for law enforcement and the medical community. This collaborative approach is essential in our seemingly never-ending battle against opioid abuse.”

PDFNJ and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (BCBSNJ) launched the webinar in June of 2019 and has since provided crucial information to responsible prescribing practices in order to keep patients safe from opioid misuse and addiction. Nearly

2.6 million patients have benefitted from the knowledge the course provides.

“Educating medical professionals on the risks and proper ways to treat pain and prescribe opioids is crucial to combatting the opioid epidemic our state and country are facing,” PDFNJ Executive Director Angelo Valente said. “Medical professionals in New Jersey are receiving better education on prescribing practices through this webinar, and that knowledge has helped them to make the best decisions for their patients.”

The webinar is specifically customized for healthcare professionals including doctors of medicine, doctors of osteopathic medicine, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, residents, fellows and medical students. The accredited curriculum is accessible through the website: KnockOut OpioidAbuse.DrugFreeNJ.org/NJSafeRx.

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Dear Joel

By Joel Markel

New Year’s Resolutions Are Tough

Dear Joel, Every year I make New Year’s resolutions. I break them every year. Then I feel rotten for not being able to keep them.

So, what am I doing wrong? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Answer: There’s a difference between wishing and goal setting. Sometimes people make resolutions that are just too large. The best way is to set small goals and keep adding to your successes each month.

You will be amazed at what you can

change and accomplish, plus you will really enjoy celebrating all your achievements.

Thanks for writing, Joel Write to joel@preferredcares.com. His radio show, “Preferred Company” airs Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on preferredradio.com and 1160 & 1310 WOBM-AM.

If you or anyone else is in need of home health care, call Preferred at 732-840-5566 (800603-CARE (2273). “Home health care with feeling. (“Home Health Care with Feeling”)

Sheriff Running For Re-Election

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy, former police chief of Toms River, announced that he’s running for re-election “It has been a true honor to serve the people of Ocean County as Sheriff,” said Mastronardy. “I look forward to continuing the good work of this dedicated department and working with the Ocean County Board of Commissioners to institutionalize long term public safety plans for Ocean County.”

A Central Regional grad, he began his law enforcement career at the Berkeley Township Police Department. He joined Toms River in 1974, ultimately spending 40 years there, with 22 as chief.

He highlighted some of his accomplish-

ments since he became sheriff in 2013. This included updating technology, enhancing training, and increasing the presence of sheriff ’s officers throughout the county.

The Sheriff ’s Office partners with local police chiefs to provide warrants, drone support, K-9 units, CSI, and traffic and marine patrols.

Sheriff Mastronardy is past President of the Ocean County Chiefs, New Jersey Chiefs of Police, and the New Jersey Sheriffs Association. He is currently on the National Board of Directors for the Public Safety Cadets and the National Sheriffs Association.

A Republican, Mastronardy will be seeking re-election with running mates Commissioners Virginia Haines and Jack Kelly.

Senior Pageant Seeking Contestants

By Alyssa Riccardi NEW JERSEY – The Ms. New Jersey Senior America Pageant 2022 is currently looking for senior ladies 60 and over to show off their talents at their annual event.

The Ms. New Jersey Senior America, Inc., is a non-profit organization with a mission to “produce pageants to showcase talented, productive and active senior women, and to provide services to the entire community.

In addition, they take pride in supporting children in the performing arts and those with special needs.”

Their annual event will take place on June 2 beginning at 1 p.m. in the Concert Venue

Theater at Harrah’s Resort Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City.

The pageant will consist of four judging categories: Philosophy of Life, Evening Gown, Talent Presentation and Private Judges’ Interview.

Contestants must be US citizens. The winner will receive cash prizes, a bouquet of roses and an all-expenses paid trip to participate in the national pageant for the title of Ms. Senior America 2022.

For more information or interested in participating, contact Terry Meade, Director of Pageants, for an application packet at 908216-8534 or email her at tbm5201@aol.com.

Ocean County Parks Announces New Trail App

OCEAN COUNTY – “Don’t hike alone... take your phone!” Introducing the Trail Tracker App to help you pinpoint your location on the trails of Ocean County. Follow the link to download: bit.ly/OceanCountyTrailTracker.

NOTE: This web app was created to assist

park visitors. It is currently in a beta test and may not completely, accurately depict information. To better improve this app and user experience, let Ocean County Parks & Recreation know your feedback here: OCParks@ co.ocean.nj.us.

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Annual Chef’s Night Out Returns But At New Location

By Alyssa Riccardi LACEY – After canceling last year due to the pandemic, one of OCVTS’ biggest events returns on March 7 with the 25th Annual International Chef’s Night Out. Enjoy dozens of local restaurants, caterers, bakeries, specialty stores and more. Attendees can sample a variety of sweet and savory delicacies, and later vote for their favorite.

Returning will also be a 50/50 raffle valued at up to $10,000.

This year, the event will be offering a cash bar instead of having wineries or breweries as vendors, Education Consultant Nancy Weber-Loeffert told Jersey Shore Online.

The event will be making its grand return but at a new location this year: The Lacey Elks Lodge. Weber-Loeffert said that the new location will hold nearly 800 people, allowing lots of room to indulge in some delicious cuisines.

“The past couple years we’ve had the event at the RWJ Barnabas Arena next to Toms River High School North. We always hold the event on the first Monday of March and

unfortunately the Arena wasn’t unavailable,” Weber-Loeffert said. “But that gave us the amazing opportunity to hold it at the Lacey Elks Lodge. Several members of the OCVTS Foundation are members of the Elks and they suggested the location. There are two beautiful banquet halls and it’s really going to be a great addition this year.”

Proceeds from the event go to scholarships for adult learners that attend Ocean County Vocational School and state of the art equipment for Ocean County Vocational School students.

The event will be following all local COVID-19 protocols, and proper sanitation will be taking place, Weber-Loeffert said.

Advanced tickets are $50 instead of the past price of $60. Those interested can purchase tickets by visiting OCVTSFoundation.org.

The 25th Annual International Chef’s Night Out will take place on March 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Lacey Elks Lodge, 900 Beach Boulevard, Forked River. For more information, contact Nancy Weber-Loeffert at 732-581-1263.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jan 22 - jan 28

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Keep your focus and stay in your lane during the first two days of the week. Remain alert for situations where you can make wise financial decisions.

You should be at your most attractive at the end of the week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Business success is feedback from the marketplace.

Your mind may be focused on getting the best terms or making more income as this week begins. By the end of the week, your interest may turn to social outings.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You would be wise to review messages and conditions before you take action as the week begins. Someone may easily misunderstand your words. A partner or loved one can lead you on the right path this week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Tomorrow’s full moon is in your sign. You may begin to become more aware of how the pieces of the puzzles fit together. A loved one’s powerful ambitions may have a great deal of influence on your routines.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you want to enjoy positive results, you need to keep feeding action into your intentions. Once you put your projects into motion, they will tend to stay in motion. By the middle of the week, your social life should become more intense.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): There may be several opportunities to achieve your dreams as this week unfolds. By being more observant of investment trends, you can improve your buying power. A friend may have some excellent strategies to share.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The first few days of this week might be the best time to negotiate for better terms and conditions or to deal with family financial affairs. Your romantic partner may be more attentive and affectionate late in the week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Pay attention to any financial strategies that a partner or spouse presents as this week begins. By working closely together to kick off a joint business venture or investment project, you can make your future more secure.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the week ahead, you may learn new techniques that make your work more satisfying or your wallet fatter. Put moneymaking ideas into motion as soon as possible to make it easier to achieve your goals.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Make dreams come true. Your sense of purpose and efforts toward making a meaningful life may consume much of your time as this week begins. Share your goals and passions with a helpful and loyal partner.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Paying attention to the tiniest details can prevent stress and pay dividends in the end. A loved one or family member may be more ambitious than usual as the week begins. Consider a protective strategy.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): With the proper tools, your tasks can be completed much more easily. This is a good day to make sure you are adequately prepared for upcoming projects.

The end of the week is the best time to make personal purchases.

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