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Albert Music Hall Delivers Exciting Line-Up For 25th Anniversary Show

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March 12, 2022

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–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Live bands graced the fabled stage during the 25th Anniversary show.

By Stephanie Faughnan WARETOWN – The Sounds of the Jersey Pines came alive as music enthusiasts gathered to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Albert Music Hall building on Wells Mill Road.

The 350-seat concert hall features artists from near and far, who perform country, bluegrass, and old-time music. Compensation comes solely in the form of thunderous applause from audiences who regularly pack the venue.

The $5 adult and $1 children’s cost of admission

–Photo courtesy Katie Schulze-Bahn Katie Schulze-Bahn’s “Sugar Sand Road” takes place on LBI and in the Pine Barrens. covers the building’s expenses. A gift shop on one side of the venue offers guests the opportunity to purchase country-looking attire or books about the local area. The snack shop provides simple (Show - See Page 5)

Lacey District Faces Impasse With Teachers’ Union

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Negotiations on a new teaching contract have reached an impasse and Board of Education members have spoken about it to counter rumors on social media.

When negotiations show no sign of moving further toward completion, an impasse is declared with the state and

further arbitration is ordered. A state arbitrator has been assigned to deliberate between the two parties.

While some details about negotiations are not to be made public, however, the public is talking about it online and some Board members expressed displeasure over what they have been reading.

Board member Donna McAvoy, who

serves on the Board’s negotiations committee, said “I think social media is out of control, saying the Board of Education doesn’t want to negotiate and has shut down negotiations. I was at every single negotiation meeting.

“I know we are under ground rules that we do not talk about the specifics (Union - See Page 4)

By Stephanie Faughnan LONG BEACH ISLAND – No doubt it’s an uncanny coincidence that the beloved Mark Twain suggested that every author should write about what they know best.

Twain’s first novel told of the adventures of young Tom Sawyer, who just happened to grow up in the famous author’s hometown. The backdrop for young adult author Katie Schulze-Bahn’s “Sugar Sand Road” converges on the two places of her own childhood.

“Nota bene,” writes the author before she gets into her captivating piece, “Places and events in this novel are some of my own true-life stories.

This is a book of fiction.”

The writer’s warning surely does not include her picturesque description of early remembrances of the sand and surf of Long Beach Island. She invites readers into her world as she knew it, where modest cottages stood amongst what were once large sea captains’ estates.

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Continued From Page 1 but it is so disheartening to open up Facebook and read what the Board of Education is doing,” she said. “The Board of Education cares about our staff and we want a fair contract.”

McAvoy said, “this is why we are at an impasse. Two different sides could not agree. Two sides collectively agreed to go to impasse. We respect our teachers; we want a fair contract.”

She prefaced that such a contract had to be for “all teachers, not just a certain group. Every teacher, every staff member. We are looking at fiscal responsibility and a fair contract for all.”

Board President Frank Palino confirmed, “we are at an impasse at this point. I am the chair of the negotiation committee and during our last (negotiations) meeting we presented our sticking point was a six-period stipend.”

Palino explained, “a six-period stipend, middle school and high school teachers get $4,500 a year to teach 22 extra minutes. Our elementary school teachers do not get that and we want that fixed. We have no problem paying for time in front of the students. We just don’t want to be paying extra money for time not in front of the students.”

Palino added, “we’re not asking for them to extend the day. We’re asking for fair work for fair wages. That is a sticking point that the LTEA does not want to hear about. At that point they felt there was an impasse and they wanted a percentage. I told them they are not getting a percentage for raises until we clear up the six-period stipend.”

“Whatever union officials are telling the membership, we didn’t offer them zero, we just said we aren’t offering them anything until we

fix the six-period stipend. The representatives of the LTEA don’t want to fix the six-period stipend,” Palino said.

He added, “they want to continue getting $4,500 more to teach 22 to 25 extra minutes a day. I don’t think it’s fair to the taxpayer. That money costs us over $800,000 a year going to these teachers.”

“We actually offered them to go to a separate pay scale to those teachers to filter it out. The response was we can’t do that because it would make our union go against each other because of separate pay. It is not the school board that is doing this. The exact words from the LTEA were, we feel we are at an impasse and that is where we landed. We aren’t the ones who walked away from the table, they were,” Palino added.

School District Business Administrator Patrick DeGeorge noted the Board was in the process of negotiating the contract and working through the mediation process.

He told The Southern Ocean Times that in a letter dated January 28, “the NJEA, on behalf of the LTEA, filed a Notice of Impasse with the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC), citing ‘salary and sixth period compensation’ as the facts giving rise to the impasse.”

“PERC has since assigned a mediator who is attempting to coordinate a date to meet with the parties. Any compensation provided - whether to elementary, middle, or high school teachers is a result of the collective negotiations agreement,” DeGeorge added.

The Southern Ocean Times reached out repeatedly to LTEA President Mike Ryan and the LTEA’s Facebook page for comment about this matter but did not receive any response for this article.

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thing keeping people from getting up and dancing to the music.

fare like hot dogs and donuts. And there are absolutely no alcoholic beverages on site.

Many of the attendees at the special show were repeat guests. In the past, some have fallen in love with the venue so much they’ve come to volunteer. Others ultimately hit the stage and become part of the show.

Danielle Marrone of Manchester said that she first started coming to Albert Music Hall six years ago to see her friends perform. As she wandered into the gift shop, she started talking with the gentleman taking care of sales.

“It turned out to be Roy Everett, who was president here for over 20 years,” said Marrone. “He asked me if I liked the hall, and I told him I loved it. He then asked me if I loved it so much if I’d come back and run the gift shop.”

As she put her guitar case to the side, Marrone touched the brim of her top hat.

It turns out that she was on the evening’s lineup as a part of the Redbird band.

Marrone’s performance struck a chord with more than one audience member.

Christine and Arthur Chapais were there with their small son for their first visit to the venue.

“Danielle was really fantastic,” Christine shared. “Her voice is amazing and has a Janis Joplin quality.”

The other performers gained similar appreciation from those gathered in the packed concert hall. A reminder the aisles needed to be clear seemed to be the only

A Special Opening Blessing Elaine Everett, president of the Pinelands Cultural Society, opened the show by acknowledging the original inhabitants of the venue’s land, the Lenape tribe.

At Albert Music Hall’s 1996 groundbreaking and dedication ceremony, Roy Everett arranged for a special blessing by Chief Whippoorwill (Chief of Lenape Turkey Clan and Chief of the Eastern Lenape Nation) and Clan Mother Diane.

Clan Mother Diane’s performance of the 25th anniversary blessing was somewhat bittersweet. Both Roy Everett and Chief Whippoorwill’s passing left two strong women to carry on traditions.

As she walked through the audience dressed in native regalia, the Clan Mother held onto a beautifully decorated cane. Her long grey hair was pulled back in a colorfully beaded barrette. The native woman’s captivating blue eyes bore the wisdom of age and time.

“This is the first time I’m doing this without him (the chief) by my side,” admitted Clan Mother Diane. “I was elected as an elder at age 51, when I married my wonderful husband. He was 75.”

Before the show began, the Lenape native shared a bit about her role in her tribal community. She divorced her first husband after he treated her poorly, and feels her experiences allow her to provide special counsel to younger women.

Clan Mother Diane now resides in Browns

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Mills, although she previously lived in Levittown, Pennsylvania. She could not estimate the number of Lenape natives but said there are just a few little bands in the area.

“I have a drum circle once a month,” Clan Mother Diane shared. “I am also a legend teller and will soon have a book on Amazon called ‘Legends of the Lenapes.’”

Albert Music Hall’s History “We opened this building in 1997,” shared Everett. “However, our actual history dates back at least a decade before then.”

According to Everett, Joe and George Albert came up with the concept for the music hall when they fell in love with the Pine Barrens. The two brothers came down from Sayreville every weekend to hunt fox and enjoyed overnights in a small cabin on Route 532.

“They called it a cabin, but it’s really more of a cinderblock building,” Everett explained. “Eventually, Joe and George became animal enthusiasts and decided to invite their friends down to the cabin to make music.”

At the time, there was little to do in Ocean County south of Toms River. Word got out that the Alberts set up regular jams and locals started to visit them. The brothers ultimately outgrew their original space hidden away in the dirt roads just before Wells Mills Park.

“Big newspapers like the Washington Post and the Philadelphia Inquirer started writing about our music hall,” said Everett.

“People started coming like crazy and Joe

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and George realized they just couldn’t handle the crowds.”

The Alberts decided to rent space on Route 9 in the strip mall now known as the Waretown Town Center. Unfortunately, a fire destroyed the premises, and the music hall went in search of another venue.

“That’s when my husband and I first started going in 1985,” Everett shared. “We would come down from Monmouth County on Saturday nights and enjoy some really good shows.”

After the fire, the music hall took to the shopping center’s parking lot to produce shows. They threw a rug on the ground, set up mikes, and the musicians went back to business. A local church donated chairs, so audience members didn’t have to bring their own.

Sometime after that, Ocean Township’s Board of Education made the music hall an offer. For five years, musicians performed in the all-purpose room of the Frederick Priff School, located right next to Albert Music Hall’s current location.

Organizers had long ago decided to put away money for a building of their own. The good news came when the school pointed out they had acres of property they would sell to the venue. However, the purchase of public property came with its set of challenges.

“The state unanimously passed a bill in Trenton that allowed us to buy the land,” said Everett. “One of the requirements was for us to become the Pineland Cultural Society.”

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Continued From Page 5 Albert Music Hall functions as more than a music venue as it continues to promote student awareness as part of the Pinelands Cultural and Historical Preservation Society. It’s easy to appreciate the significance of the building and its museum set up as a step back in time.

“When I started going through all the thousands of archive materials and seeing our vast history, I started to get goosebumps,” Marrone

said. “You either feel a connection with this place and love it, or you just come one time.”

“The connection you get here is what draws people back,” continued Marrone.

“Whether its nostalgia, the music, the collaboration, or the community – you’ll see people come back time and time again.”

Marrone dedicated three years to review archive materials, which has resulted in a book that brings Albert Music Hall’s past and reviews to life.

More information about the Albert Music Hall can be found at alberthall.org.

POLICE BLOTTER Coast Guard Rescues 80-YearOld Man From Beached Boat

By Alyssa Riccardi BARNEGAT – The Coast Guard rescued an 80-year-old man from a boat that ran aground by the Barnegat Inlet on March 7,

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Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay received a report from the victim’s son stating that his father did not return home. The son also told the watchstanders that his father left without any communication devices and only had a life jacket and whistle onboard his 16-foot boat.

Coast Guard members from Station Barnegat Light and Air Station Atlantic City along with a New Jersey State police aviation unit responded to the report and the New Jersey State Police were able to locate the man.

The Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew was able to hoist him to safety and brought him to Island Beach State Park where EMS was standing by.

“This case really emphasized the importance of letting someone know your whereabouts before you get underway,” Cmdr. Brett Workman, Sector Delaware Bay Search and Rescue Mission Coordinator said. “The family knew where he was departing from, where he planned to go, and when he was expected to return. Since his family knew his float plan, we knew where to look, and were ultimately able to locate and rescue him. In addition to letting someone know your float plan, it is always recommended that mariners have reliable means of communication when they are on the water.”

Barnegat Man Killed In Snowmobile Crash In NY

By Chris Lundy MONTAGUE, NY – A collision between two snowmobiles just after midnight on March 4 killed both drivers, police said.

Nicholas J. Klym, 64, of Barnegat, and Charles C. Eldred Jr., 44, of Canandaigua, NY, were travelling in opposite directions on Rector Road (Trail C5B) in Montague, New York State Police reported. They collided head-on and both were pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation is still ongoing, but the police’s initial observations are that Klym failed to keep right at the crest of a small hill where the crash occurred.

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Continued From Page 1 lovers find themselves confronted with tragedy. The strike seemed so real that it warranted delicate contact with an author who so easily connected with a concerned reader.

The need to separate fiction from reality proved that Schulze-Bahn had hit her mark.

After all, she’d admitted that she did write about what she knew best.

“I’m glad you asked,” said the author. “No, that part’s complete fiction.”

Without giving away the storyline, the events in question relocate the protagonist to another place revered by anyone local.

The young girl will return to enjoy the eight-mile stretches of Long Beach Island after spending most of her school-age years in the Pine Barrens.

“The sandy roads resemble fi ne sugar, running in all directions, and often splitting off into trails leading to forgotten railroads, settlements, and ruins,” writes Schulze-Bahn. “Rivers and streams snake through the dense underground like a never-ending labyrinth…”

And lest anyone worry, the Jersey Devil manages to surface in this fabulous focus on local imagery.

While teens on the brink of adulthood will find themselves looking to see what happens next, the story’s more than enough to hold older audiences engaged as well.

First, there’s the disparity in understanding a life cultivating the ocean’s treasures to one farming local lands.

The pictures the author paints of familiar places surely add imaginative value to local readers who will easily recognize them. For those who have tainted views of the Jersey Shore because of mainstream television, they should be earthshattering.

However, beyond the descriptions, include tales of friendship and love. The story also considers the ill effects of grief and depression – real-life and relatable experiences.

While she doesn’t go into detail on a personal level, the author admits it’s another example of her writing about what she knows best. Schulze-Bahn easily identifies with the ups and downs of life.

“It’s a nice coming of age story,” Schul-

The Southern Ocean Times, March 12, 2022, Page 7 ze-Bahn shared. “I wanted to keep it so that ages 12 and up could read it, without worrying about violence, sex, drugs, and bad language.”

While the author and her family still maintain a home on Long Beach Island, their primary residence is in Pennsylvania.

Schulze-Bahn said they moved there for her husband’s job.

“I still consider LBI and the Pines home,” said Schulze-Bahn said. “I’m hoping to one day set up a rescue farm for all types of wildlife in the Pine Barrens. I always say if something has fins, feathers, or feet, and they’re hurt or looking for food and a warm bed, I want them to be able to come to me.”

As a gift to herself on her fortieth birthday, Schulze-Bahn decided to hide 40 books for readers to find. But, unfortunately, she was snowed out on her first attempt to hide them.

When the sun went down on a Friday evening, the generous author started driving around and dedicated five or six hours to finding hiding spots for her books.

“When it was all said and done, I hid 20 books in the Pines and 20 on the island,” said Schulze-Bahn. “There’s four left that still remain unaccounted for as far as I know.”

The mother of four, Schulze-Bahn considers her role as a parent the most important part of her life. Her oldest daughter is 15, her twins are 13, and her youngest is 12.

Schulze-Bahn said she’s also dedicated to her rescue dogs and can’t say enough about her husband.

“He’s a pediatric dentist, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone work so hard in my entire life,” Schulze-Bahn shared. “He’s been a great supporter and was very patient when I was writing the book.”

“Paul would even cook dinner when I would have a brainstorm and wanted to get a chapter together,” continued Schulze-Bahn.

“He does surgeries as well as run his regular pediatric dentistry practice. Even though he’s working on a big project of his own, Paul’s always made sure to be there for me to do this.”

More information about the author can be found on Facebook @ KatieSchulzeBahnAuthor. “Sugar Sand Road” is available for purchase on Amazon or at store.bookbaby. com/book/sugar-sand-road.

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MANAHAWKIN – On February 21, SRMS utilized the film “Hidden Figures” as a springboard for a day of discussions and discovery. The film tells the story of three African American women who worked for NASA during the early days of the Space Race and showcases both their incredible perseverance in overcoming the obstacles of the day and their brilliant math and science contributions to the exploration of space.

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–Photo courtesy Southern Regional During the end-of-day large group presentation, Mr. Hylick shared a few insights from growing up with such a unique grandmother and answered questions from students. In other small group conversations, he also shared stories about attending awards shows with his grandmother after the movie’s release and visiting the White House in 2015 to see his grandmother awarded the Medal of Freedom. Mr. Hylick’s presentation was well-received, and students continued to seek him out after the assembly to ask additional questions. Students and staff alike will long remember the day and its lessons!

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–Photo courtesy OHI OCEAN COUNTY – Throughout the month of March, Ocean Health Initiatives will go Blue For Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (#BlueforCRC). OHI will light up two of their locations - Lakewood, 101 Second Street and Toms River, 10 Stockton Drive blue for Colon Cancer Awareness Month to bring attention to the nation’s second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. They will be joining other buildings in communities across the country going blue for the cause. The general public is also invited to join the awareness effort by sharing photos on Twitter or Instagram using #BlueForCRC. Screening for colorectal cancer can save lives In May 2021, USPSTF lowered the screening age guidelines from 50 to 45.

According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 149,500 Americans will be

diagnosed and 52,980 may lose their lives to colorectal cancer in 2021.

A screening colonoscopy can prevent cancer by removing pre-cancerous polyps before they can become cancer.

There are many screening options for colorectal cancer, including the options that can be done in the privacy of your own home.

One in 5 colorectal cancer patients are ages 20-55.

By 2030, colorectal cancer is estimated to become the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in adults ages 20 to 49 For the past 19 years, OHI has been providing the community with high quality, affordable and accessible healthcare, regardless of economic status, throughout its tenure OHI looks to continue providing excellence in primary and preventative medicine for years to come.

UGLY HOMES WANTED FOR TELEVISION PROGRAM IN THIS AREA We need 30 Ugly Homes with Ugly Kitchens, Bathrooms, Siding, Window, etc., inside or outside that need fixing or Remodeling. We will Repair and Remodel them and shoot video for training film and future TV show on Home Remodeling Work.

MUST SIGN RELEASE, for purpose of filming job! This must be a complete remodeling job, not just patch up work. This remodeling is to be specially priced out work, with compensation back to the homeowner for signed release. SERIOUS INQUIRIES PLEASE!

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Author Michael McCreary Heads Autism Resources Fair

HANDS FOR ALL A Division of HOMES FOR ALL, INC. A Not-For-Profit Affordable Housing Developer 309 Hooper Ave. • Toms River, NJ 08753 Tel: 732.286.7929 • Fax: 732.286.9698

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is pleased to present author, actor, comedian and TEDX speaker Michael McCreary in a virtual keynote address during the 2022 Autism Resources Fair. His discussion will take place at 7 p.m. on April 26.

McCreary will discuss growing up with autism, his entertainment career, and writing his first book, “Funny, You Don’t Look Autistic,” which is available at the Ocean County Library.

McCreary appears in the televised series

Astrid & Lilly Save the World and Ginny & Georgia. He consulted the authenticity of an autistic character in Ransom.

Registration at theoceancountylibrary. org/events is required for this free program.

Registrants will receive links to the Zoom event by email.

The 2022 Autism Resources Fair is made possible by a generous donation from the Ocean County Library Foundation. See the full schedule of events and programs at theoceancountylibrary.org/autism.

Meet The Easter Bunny At The Ocean County Mall

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – Make way for the Easter Bunny as he “hops” on over to the Ocean County Mall this spring!

Families and residents of all ages will have a chance to meet the Bunny as the “Bunny Photo Experience” returns to the Ocean County Mall.

Catch the Bunny arriving a March 18 and will be available for visits until April 16.

The Bunny Photo Experience hours are Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7

p.m. and 12 to 6 p.m. on Sunday. On April 16, hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Reservations are encouraged and can be made by visiting bunnyphoto.splashthat.com. Families can choose to sit with Bunny or maintain social distance. The Bunny’s helpers will wear masks throughout the duration of each visit.

In addition, the Ocean County Mall will be hosting events with the Bunny including “Caring Bunny” for children with special needs on April 3 from 10 to 11 a.m.

Ocean County Health Department COVID-19 & Flu Vaccine Clinic Schedule for March Walk-ins welcome, but appointments recommended. Clinic schedule dates subject to change.

DATE

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CLINIC HOURS

Every Monday in March

Ocean County Health Department

2PM-6PM

Wednesday, March 16th

Friday, March 18th Friday, March 18th Friday, March 25th Every Saturday in March

Seaside Heights Community Center In addition to COVID-19 and flu vaccines, we will be offering the following services: • HIV and Hep C counseling and testing • Blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol screenings •Free consults on diabetes, cardiac & nutrition •Dental health information, literature and toothbrushes

VNA at Jackson Library Ocean Gate Municipal Building 801 Ocean Gate Ave, Ocean Gate VNA at Jackson Library (COVID-19 Vaccine Only) Lacey Clinic

1PM-5PM

10AM-2PM 12PM-3:30PM 10AM-2PM 9AM-12PM

VNA & LIBRARY CLINICS OFFER VACCINE 12+ ALL OTHERS OFFER 5+

THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS CAN GET A BOOSTER SHOT

• Teens 12–17 years old can get a Pfizer COVID booster at least 5 months after completing their primary COVID series • Adults 18 years and older can get any of the COVID-19 vaccines at least 5 months after completing their primary (Pfizer or Moderna) COVID-19 series • People 18 years and older who received J&J at least 2 months ago

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Spotlight On Business Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club 518 Arnold Ave. Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 Phone: 732-899-3900 www.unclevinniescomedyclub.com

Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club first opened July 19, 2004.

Since day one, they have had some of the greatest comedians working today come thru their doors. Some of them include Sebastian Maniscalco, Andrew Dice Clay, Vic DiBitetto, Rich Vos and many more! Uncle Vinnie’s offers dinner and show packages as well as an appetizer menu if guests are doing dinner before coming to the club. Comedy shows are Wednesday thru Saturday evenings. Need to raise money for your charity, school or organization? Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club also hosts fundraisers and they can even send comedians out to your venue.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

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

Don’t Cut Corners On Hearing Care

Over-the-counter hearing aids, also known as OTCs, will be available yesterday. But what are you giving up when you choose OTCs? It turns out, quite a bit.

Professional Know-How A hearing health care provider has expertise and experience. They can pinpoint your unique hearing needs and determine the best technology for you. They also know how to go beyond manufacturer recommendations to truly customize your hearing devices to your lifestyle and hearing level. With OTCs, your results are only as good as the built-in adjusting capabilities for that device.

A Sound Ecosystem-Unparalleled Value When you purchase OTCs, you get ... a pair of hearing aids. When you get technology from our practice, you get complimentary follow-up visits. This lets us adjust your technology to ensure it works the best for you in any environment. You also benefit from yearly evaluations that include testing of your inner ears, eardrums, and ear canal.

Plus, you can enjoy free clean and checks of your devices.

Ear Health When you self-treat your hearing loss by purchasing OTCs, you skip the critical first step: a physical examination of your ears.

Anything from severe earwax buildup to

medication to a tumor can cause hearing issues. In many situations, simply buying an OTC doesn’t solve the problem. It could even make it worse. Our hearing care professionals are trained to determine your best course of action — which might be a simple ear cleaning.

A hearing professional provides access to state-of- the-art technology with an array of accessories. Enjoy biometric wellness tracking and advanced background- noise reduction. Plus, stream audio wirelessly on phone calls, while watching TV, or during conversations. With some hearing devices, you can even get your hearing aid settings adjusted by your provider via a smartphone app — no appointment needed!

If you think you or a loved one could benefit from a hearing evaluation, contact us today to get the ball rolling!

Already a proud owner of hearing technology? Your hearing changes over time, and new developments are always emerging. If it’s been a while since we last saw you, schedule a hearing check today!

Dr. Izzy & his Staff are here to answer most of your hearing health questions. We can be reached at 732-818-3610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit us at www.garden statehearing.com.

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

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

4 Foods You Can Eat For Breast Health

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

There’s no time like the present to begin the changes necessary for better reproductive health, both breast and prostate. The takehome message today is that you can change the way you break down estrogen in your own body by eating certain foods. You have direct control over it, and that’s important because estrogen break down is different for everyone.

Let’s start with the basics. When you say the word “estrogen” that’s actually three compounds: Estradiol, Estrone and Estriol.

Of the three, estradiol is most carcinogenic compared to the other two.

Men and women both make estrogen. It’s the breakdown product from testosterone actually. If you have low testosterone, you’ll have low estrogen too.

Your body breaks down estrogen into metabolites and some of those are more likely to cause cancer than others. Like I said, you can change the way that your body breaks down the circulating estrogen. So right now, I’m going to give valuable information about how to manufacture your own healthy estrogen metabolites and make it such that you break it down into forms that are less likely to cause cancer. If you are currently undergoing chemotherapy, please ask your doctor if these are right for you: Rosemary- I recommend this either as fresh herb from your grocery store. Cook with it, and make tea with it. Rosemary is a powerful antioxidant that has anti-inflammatory effects similar to a COX 2 inhibitor drug. Rosemary has anti-microbial and direct benefit for breast and prostate health. It has anti-tumor benefits.

It works by helping you break down estrogen into the safer anti-cancer metabolites.

Broccoli- It’s impossible to eat 4 pounds of broccoli every day so take the supplement called I3C or DIM. It helps to balance estrogen levels in the body, and appears to have anti-cancer effects particularly for the breast and prostate. Too much crash your thyroid levels due to the goitrogenic effect.

Flax Seed- This is kind of like plant-based estrogen (termed phytoestrogens) which kicks off dangerous estrogens from your cells. Men with prostate problems could benefit. Women with “Estrogen Dominance” hallmarked by heavy periods, breast pain, cramping and anxiety might benefit from flax seed. I recommend buying fresh flax seed and grinding it in a coffee grinder and sprinkling it on yogurt or oatmeal.

Sage- Salvia officinalis is the botanical name. Just like rosemary, sage contains a lot of “carnosic acid.” This compound was shown in numerous clinical trial to exert apoptosis which means cancer cells commit ‘cellular suicide’. Carnosic acid when combined with the breast cancer drug, Tamoxifen, works more effectively together to slow down cancer growth. You can buy fresh sage herb and cook with it, or herbal extracts at any health food store.

There are many other alternatives that I haven’t elaborated on such as vitamin D, curcumin and iodine, so if you’re interested in those, come to my website and sign up for my newsletter. Please ask your practitioner or oncologist if these are right for you. Cooking with the fresh herbs should be just fine!

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK

–Photo by Matt Sadecki The Seaside Heights Ferris Wheel has been lighting up yellow and blue to stand in solidarity with Ukraine.

Volunteer Meet Up

STAFFORD – Every Wednesday at 3 p.m. volunteers can meet up at the Stafford Community Garden at Lake Manahawkin for weeding, pruning, planting and harvest-

ing. Everyone is welcome to join. All ages welcome. If you can’t make Wednesday, feel free to reach out vis Facebook and ask about ways you can help.

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R.C. Shea & Assoc.

Inside The Law UBER- LYFT Transportation Network Companies

Michael J. Deem, Esq.

Are You Adequately Insured During A Ride Share?

By Michael J. Deem, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates Over the last few years, Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft have become the go-to livery service rather than the common taxi driver. Many people use these companies on a daily or weekly basis.

But what happens when you are involved in a collision while a passenger in a Lyft or Uber rideshare vehicle? Are you covered?

Recently, the New Jersey Legislature defined the scope of mandatory insurance coverage for the transportation network companies and their drivers (such as Uber or Lyft). While an occupant of a prearranged ride, the transportation network company and or the driver shall maintain the following insurance coverage for your benefit: (1) primary automobile liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,500,000 for death, bodily injury, and property damage; and (2) uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in an amount of at least $1,500,000.

This insurance coverage, which is to be maintained by the transportation network company (Uber/Lyft), shall not be dependent upon your automobile insurer first denying a claim, nor shall your automobile insurance policy be required to first deny a claim. This means that the insurance provided by the Transportation Network Companies such as Uber and Lyft is primary.

However, the Transportation Network Companies are not required to provide medical coverage in the event you are injured while an occupant of the rideshare vehicle. Moreover, because Uber and Lyft are a form a livery service, the ride share vehicle is not covered under your automobile Personal Injury Protection (PIP) medical expense insurance cov-

erage. Consequently, unless you have access to health insurance, you will be uninsured for your medical expenses although, if you happen to fall into the uninsured status, you are not without recourse. An uninsured passenger may recover his/her medical expenses from the party who caused the collision. This is a departure from the previous concept of the personal injury protection laws which prohibited recovery of medical expenses from the at-fault driver.

Finally, the Limitation on Lawsuit Option which ordinarily restricts an injured motorists’ right to sue for personal injuries, shall not be asserted by a transportation network company or a transportation network company driver in defense to any action for damages arising from a prearranged ride, nor shall it be asserted against any party not receiving personal injury protection benefits in any action for damages arising from a prearranged. This means that your personal injury lawsuit will not be burdened with the requirement that you prove that the collision caused an objectively verifiable permanent injury. Rather, any disability related to the collision will suffice, which is a much simpler burden of proof.

Ridesharing has become much easier and transparent with the advancement of technology. So, it’s about time the Legislature has acted to protect the interests of the consumer by mandating insurance coverage and removing the obstacles of a lawsuit in the event of an injury while riding in a livery vehicle.

For more information about this article, please contact the attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates: (732) 505-1212.

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House For Sale By Owner - Waretown. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 car garage, appliances, gas heat, central air. $289,900. 609-276-2119.

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

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)

FREE ESTIMATES FOR PAINTING WORK - 25+ years experience, I n t e r i o r / E x t e r i o r, R e a s o n a ble prices and nice work, Leave message 732-907-0820.

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DO YOU WANT TO SELL AN ACRE OF LAND - (WITH OR WITHOUT A HOUSE), ON OR OFF S. NEW PROSPECT ROAD, OR ON OR OFF BETHEL CHURCH R O A D ? L E AV E M E S S A G E 732-440-9051.

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Seeking Home Looking to Purchase - Two bedroom, 2 bath home with garage.

Surrey Downs or any senior housing.

Low to mid 200,000, any location. Call 732-678-3880.

(14) SEEKING SMALL APT - Senior lady needs small one bedroom or lg. studio in Manchester area for May 1. Current landlady selling my unit unexpectedly. Worked from home for 39 years, am peaceful, quiet, have no pets, very dutiful on rent payment. 732-350-3046. (13) SENIOR JERSEY GENT SEEKS NEW HOME - Semi-retired (fully vaccinated including booster) desires lodging in private home. Food fringees too! Call Charlie (732-2163176. Email: cr@exit109.com. (12)

Estate Sale Estate Sale - All Contents, 50+ years accumulation, photos on Craigslist, 44 Hastings Rd, Manchester. 3/18, 3/19, 3/20 9-2 (13)

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, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid.

Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115.

(47) 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) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713.

(17) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Jazz. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (14) Ca$h Paid For Old 45 RPM Records - Old R&B, doo wop, soul, blues, early rock and roll, and rockabilly preferred. Call or text between 8am and 8pm 909-938-4623. (11)

Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)

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

Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) HIRING NOW!! The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms.

No teaching experience necessary.

On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available.

Call 732-363-5530 or email dtomsriver2nj3@goddardschools.com to schedule an interview today! (t/n) AID/COMPANION NEEDED Part time, approximately 2 days and 2 nights a month for a flat rate and possible additional days. No experience necessary, very light duty for a 58 year old veteran, meals are includes and private bed and bath, must have drivers license and Covid vaccination, in my Covid safe house located in Toms River Holiday City South.

Please call 201-306-6839.

(14) Micromedia Publications, Inc. is hiring full-time outside sales representatives to sell print & digital advertising packages to area businesses. Sales experience is a plus, but not a requirement. Qualified candidates must be creative, energetic, willing to work hard under deadline pressure and have the ability to canvass, cold call, prospect and close a deal. Salary, bonus, benefits are offered. To apply, email cover letter and resume to VP Jason Allentoff, jallentoff@jerseyshoreonline.com .

The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms.

No teaching experience necessary.

On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. Call 732-363-5530 or email dtomsriver2nj3@goddardschools. com to schedule an interview today!

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)

Looking For Jobs If You Need To Improve Your Business - Call 732-255-3830 Professional Telemarketor.

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Services Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs.

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

Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (19) File Clerk Wanted - For law office. Flexible hours. Call 732523-5300 or email us at email@ walzerlawfirm.com.

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Music Lessons In Your Home By state certified instrumental music teacher. Please call 732350-4427 for more information.

All ages welcome.

(19) Mercuro & Sons Handyman Service - 13VH03469200. General contracting. 732-674-3346.

(13) We Have 30 Years Experience In Home Remodeling to Handyman jobs. Call us for a free estimate. 732-569-1406.

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

Call Jim 732-674-3346.

(39) 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) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor.

Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) ALLAmerican Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in.

Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/ pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing.

Affordable. Senior discounts.

References. No job too small.

Fully insured. 732-691-0123.

Lic #13VH09460600.

(19) GENERAC Standby Generators provide backup power during utility power outages, so your home and family stay safe and comfortable. Prepare now. Free 7-year extended warranty ($695 value!). Request a free quote today! Call for additional terms and conditions. 1-833-901-0309. (t/n) LANDSCAPING - Restorations, Repairs, Stones, Mulch, Sod Installs, Hedges, Shrubs, Bushes, Downed Branches Trimmed & Removed, Demolition, Cleanouts, ect., Dumpster service provided by A901 Licensed Hauler ect. MAN WITH VAN LLC. Jim 609-335-0330 HIC# 13vh10806000.

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FUN & GAMES

SUDOKU

C ROSSWORD P UZZLE

Across 1 “__ All That”: 1999 movie 5 Diver’s gear 9 “Fancy seeing you here!”

14 Hoof it on a bad knee, say 15 Ecstatic internet shout 16 Driver’s choice 17 Oberlin’s state 18 “We tried, but this won’t work” 20 Give up on 22 Superman’s makeup?

23 Fashion plate 24 Kerfuffle 27 Construction girder 31 Dubuque denizen 33 Serve as a reminder 37 Mic __: triumphant move 39 Finnish company

that created Angry Birds 40 James Patterson hero __ Cross 41 Do an accountant’s job 44 Cheapen 45 Subtle summons 46 Run-of-the-mill 47 Nonsense 50 Yellowfins, e.g.

55 Write briefly and quickly 59 Cause of a crash 62 Family __ 63 Cup or star 64 Emerald City princess 65 “Haven’t decided yet” 66 Uses WhatsApp, say 67 Eject 68 Tibetan title Down 1 Slackens the pace 2 Drum kit item with a pedal

3 “Into the Wild” star Hirsch 4 Took the mic 5 “Just saying,” in 66-Across 6 Kappa preceder 7 Meddlesome 8 Nonsense companion?

9 Black-and-white dessert 10 Ian who plays Bilbo Baggins 11 It might be adjusted in Photoshop 12 Kang and Kodos, on “The Simpsons” 13 “Affirmative” 19 Sellout letters 21 Sacha Baron Cohen alter ego 24 Mil. truants 25 “You wouldn’t __!”

26 Black gemstone used to make beads 28 Snooze inducer 29 Auth. unknown 30 Gun

32 Actor Epps 33 Fish story notable 34 Backs (out) 35 Popular video game series, with “The” 36 Unruly groups 37 Scot’s Scotch order 38 Yahoo 42 Foreshadows 43 R&B great James 48 Ending with malt 49 Ache 51 “__ we meet again” 52 Fashionista Kamali 53 Likely roster for the big game 54 “I’m outta here” 55 Bar flier 56 Rice-shaped pasta used in salads 57 Acronymic anxiety about being excluded from the fun 58 Group with pledges 59 The 1% in 1% milk 60 Flabbergast 61 Sales __

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SOLUTIONS

SUDOKU

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of MAR 12 - MAR 18

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): An old flame could reenter the picture. This is not a good day to end or begin a relationship, but later in the week you can be free to pick and choose. A sibling, relative or a neighbor might share practical ideas.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Put the brakes on for a few days. Honor your existing obligations but don’t enter into additional agreements until the second half of the week.

Unforeseen drawbacks and obstacles could slip beneath your radar.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Get organized and maintain everything in good working order within your immediate environment, but if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. A shift in routines might impact a stable relationship in the upcoming week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Keep it discreet. Only discuss private and confidential matters with your closest and most trusted friends.

Restrain your happy-go-lucky ways during the next few days when you are enveloped in a no-nonsense atmosphere.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Pump up your self-confidence and belief in yourself with plenty of self-validation. Refresh yourself by spending some quiet time in serene surroundings so that you can better deal with the stress of daily responsibilities.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): If you feel frustrated or blocked at work, a positive attitude can get you through in the week ahead.

Luckily, loved ones should be there to help keep you sane. Evolution means adapting to changes with good grace.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Focus on fixing any issues within your home, sweet home. Spend extra time feathering your own nest and making it meet your ideals. A network of friends and supporters might grow and thrive in the week ahead.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t be afraid to reassess or adjust your plans. You may feel bogged down by family problems or obligations in the early part of the week. Use a logical approach to make progress in your job or career during the week ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Do the job right the first time. Past mistakes may make some tasks more difficult in the next few days.

Put finishing touches on existing projects but wait until later in the week to start something of great importance.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You seldom invest your time in half measures. In the week ahead, you could become immersed in a new group or develop a wider network of friends. Once your attention is captured, you go for it full throttle.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Dealt lemons? Make limoncello. In the week ahead, use whatever resources are at your disposal to turn negatives into positives. Be attentive to your duties and learn important lessons from any criticisms.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your loyalty can be a rock. The feeling of permanence you might sense today may inspire you to make solid improvements in the week ahead. You can probably mirror someone else’s attitudes to achieve consensus and harmony.

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