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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Students are going to get a chance to show off their academics and their creativity at the first ever Excellence Expo.

This is a free event, wh ich w ill be held from 5-8 p.m. on April 6 at the RWJBarnabas Health Arena, on

─Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Davies Adepoju, who works for Toms River Township, has an amazing story and voice, as demonstrated in “Weather for Two.”

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District To Showcase Night Of Academics And Creativity the campus of High School North.

W h i le clu b s a n d t heater g roups (for exa mple) h ave h a d the chance to show what they are doing for the parents of the kids involved in those activities, this will be a night for everyone to introduce their passions to the commu-

nity at large.

There will be a Green Fair, a robotics showcase, per for mances from choruses, drama clubs, dancers, and bands. Students will present their STEAM capstone and Genius Hour projects. The educational troupe Lead U will host hands-on music, yoga, and kids

t heater. T here w ill also be t ables with local vendors, PTOs a nd b o o s t e r clu b s.

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reer Academy courses, and Genius Hour activities.

Some residents might r e m e m b e r t h e Je rsey Shore Makerfest, which was held from 2016-9. This day-long event celebrated the merging of creativit y and tech nolog y.

The pandemic put the

By Bob Vosseller and Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Some people enjoy literally wearing their politics on their sleeve, and a Toms River store has made that just a little bit easier.

The Let’s Go Brandon store located at 1405 Route 37 East opened recently and its owners, Vinny Scuzzese and Greg Dooner, both of Toms River have made a big splash with national coverage on a Fox News show as well as with local media.

The store features a full line of Trump paraphernalia ranging from hoodies, T-shirts and a number of items that would recall memories of the 2020 campaign season. This wasn’t the duo’s first foray into opening a politically oriented store. Their first effort was in September of 2020 in downtown Toms River at a location near the post office.

“This year we decided to open up a storefront.

My partner put it on Facebook and from there it went to Scanner News and from there it went to The New York Post and then Laura Ingraham (Store - See Page 6)

Georgian Court Selling Land To Beth Medrash Govoha, Expanding Programs

By Chris Lundy LAKEWOOD – In order to help pay for new buildings and programs, Georgian Court University is selling some property to a neighboring school, Beth Medrash Govoha.

Georgian Court President Joseph R. Marbach announced an agreement to sell approximately 42 acres of “mostly unused land at the edge of our campus, and several (GCU - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 administrative buildings along Lakewood Avenue, to our neighbors at Beth Medrash Govoha. As a Catholic university, we are called to be responsible for each other and care for the common good. This mutually beneficial partnership reflects our commit-

ment to this core value and the Mercy tradition, enabling both communities to forge ahead to a better and brighter tomorrow.”

Both of these schools are private institutions, and the costs of the transaction were not described in the announcement.

The funding brought about by this sale will assist GCU in a number of ways. First is the construction of a new nursing and health

sciences center “to expand on our tradition of training caring professions and to meet a pressing nationwide shortage of nurses.”

Second, the 1899 Casino building will be “reimagined” as a 21st-century student center.

Third, the historic mansion – one of the more recognizable buildings – will be renovated for administration purposes.

Fourth, the student housing will be modernized.

“While this sale will allow GCU to reinvest back into our campus and fuel enrollment, it will also contribute to the development of the greater educational community as Lakewood gains respect as a center for the advancement of young people,” Marbach said. “As stewards of the land bestowed to us by the Sisters of Mercy, we are pleased that this partnership will also provide Beth Medrash Govoha an opportunity to build new student housing units. These residences may ease the demand for housing, reduce

local traffic congestion, and improve current parking shortages in the area. While the precise construction timeline is undetermined, it will be planned to impose minimal interruption to the student, staff, and faculty experience.”

Georgian Court currently has more than 150 acres, which Marbach described as far more than any other private religious educational institution in the state.

“The proceeds from this sale will expedite the launch and expand the scope of our master plan, allowing us to reinvest in the historic heart of campus and provide dedicated facilities to accommodate some of our most rapidly growing academic programs,” he said. “The enhancement of existing spaces and the development of cutting-edge new facilities will propel Georgian Court into the 21st century and improve the student experience, while preserving the classic charm that makes GCU such a special place to learn and teach.”

─Photo courtesy Georgian Court University The 1899 Casino will be reimagined into a modern student center.

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Continued From Page 1 departments quite seriously. He cares about people and assists them in finding the help they need as quickly as possible.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian native admits he would also love his voice to become recognizable in a far different way. A talented vocalist, Adepoju hopes his songs will captivate listeners with their relatable lyrics and catchy beats that tell a story of their own.

Even before he immigrated to the United States, Adepoju had musical aspirations.

His “Rap Scandal” music video showcases captivating scenes through his homeland and interactions with everyday people.

This raw and powerful piece includes images of hungry and wide-eyed children following still shots of uniformed men armed with machine guns. The rap lyrics move rhythmically fast and seemingly address political concerns while invoking prayers for God’s protection.

“There’s a lot of corruption in Nigeria,” shared Adepoju. “It’s also not safe there.”

Adepoju said he wanted to do music right after graduating from high school. However, his mother told him that she wouldn’t support his ambitions unless he went to college first.

Even after he completed a degree in Political Science and International Relations at Crawford University in Nigeria, Adepoju said his mom still wasn’t in favor of him pursuing a career in music. Instead, she

The Toms River Times, April 2, 2022, Page 5 wanted more for her oldest son.

As far back as 2015, Adepoju had already decided that America was his dream country. A devout Christian, he credits God for making his journey to the United States a reality.

Adepoju said he happened to be on Instagram after three days of praying and fasting. As he was scrolling, he came across a post from a lady he knew casually from his college days.

“I saw a picture, and I liked it,” said Adepoju. “She immediately sent me a message, and we started to talk online.”

The woman, Motunrayo, was born in the United States and was of Nigerian descent.

However, her family moved across the globe because of her father’s embassy job.

Montunrayo attended the university in Nigeria when her dad was assigned to the African nation.

When Adepoju reconnected with his old acquaintance, Motunrayo was in the United States working on her master’s degree.

“We started chatting and then started dating,” Adepoju shared. “She decided she wanted to come back to Nigeria.”

The romance between the two evolved, and in 2018, the couple married in a civil ceremony. Ultimately, they moved to the United States – after a church wedding and a honeymoon in Dubai. Adepoju reiterated that their chance meeting was both Godsent and incredible.

Although Motunrayo had a management job in a family business, Adelpoju had no intentions of letting his wife support him.

He found a job in a fast-food restaurant and then worked as kitchen help in a larger establishment.

Adelpoju made sure to get his green card to allow himself to work legally in the United States. He’s now hopeful he will soon qualify for citizenship in the country he continues to think of as “great.”

Not accustomed to sitting idle, Adelpoju enjoys running and constantly looks for some way to do good things for others.

“One day, my wife saw on Facebook that someone was giving out food,” said Adelpoju. “As a church person, it came to my mind that it was a church giving out food boxes to people during COVID.” As it turns out, the food distribution was going on right near Adelpoju’s home. The first person he encountered was Terrance Turnbach, who was then a Toms River councilman.

According to Adelpoju, he offered Turnbach his help and feels certain the then councilman didn’t expect him to come back to assist with the food distribution.

After Adelpoju returned for the next three subsequent weeks, Turnbach mentioned a job opening in the township government’s office.

“He actually invited me to his law office and made sure I had my permanent resident card,” Adelpoju shared. “It’s funny because I was working with him and the mayor (Maurice “Mo” Hill) handing out food and didn’t realize who they were.”

While he loves his job working for the clerk’s office, Adelpoju remains passionate

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about his music. He wrote a song called “Frontline Heroes” dedicated to the many people who worked during the pandemic.

When Adelpoju began worshiping at New Life Church in Toms River, he joined the band. He plays the conga drums at weekly services.

However, it’s Adelpoju’s “Weather for Two” that appears to be a hit waiting to be discovered. The music sounds like a bit of a Reggie-island mix, although it’s actually considered Afro-pop according to the artist. “‘Weather for Two’ is a phrase used in Nigeria when it’s raining and cold,” described Adelpoju. “It’s when couples cuddle together to get warmed up.”

The entertaining part of Adelpoju’s explanation is that temperatures rarely hit below 65 degrees in Nigeria. Perhaps it makes better sense that the video for “Weather for Two” is shot on a snowy day in Ocean County, New Jersey.

A love song with a danceable beat, Adelpoju’s verses place him where he considers his home as far as the largest metropolitan city.

“Tell her that we’re home together now,” the songwriter sings. “I’ll be back to my New York. Tell her that we’re home together now.”

The old cliché that home is where the heart is rings true for Adelpoju and his bride. The couple expects their first child in July and is enjoying their version of “Weather for Two.” His songs can be found under the moniker K-Stritz. If search “k-stritz weather for two” or “k-stritz frontline hero” in a search engine, you can find his videos on YouTube.

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Continued From Page 1 called us and wanted to do a live show and they came by Sunday and on Monday we were on live with Judge Jeanine Pirro and the whole store was mobbed.”

“Let’s Go Brandon” came from a catchphrase coined after the 45th president lost the election. It began in September 2021 during a televised racing event where the audience started chanting “(expletive) Joe Biden” but the NBC reporter covering the event was confused and thought the crowd was chanting “let’s go Brandon” for race winner Brandon Brown. It didn’t take long for the reporter to realize she had made a mistake.

Trump supporters adopted the slogan and merchandisers capitalized on it. Magnets and life-sized cut outs of Donald Trump are among the store’s merchandise. When asked what the top selling item in the store was, Scuzzese replied, the “We the People Are Pissed Off” shirts were nearly out of stock. The likeness of Trump wearing sunglasses and a leather jacket to resemble The Terminator (the cyborg portrayed by ex-California Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger) is also easy to locate.

Scuzzese said a more formal grand opening date is expected to take place “in the middle of April.”

He pointed out the store’s blue mini-bus parked in front. It features Trump in shades with the motto “I’ll be back” - also a reference from The Terminator. The vehicle is used to transport items to the various rallies.

The store is not without its critics. An opinion piece published by NJ 101.5’s Kylie Moore called it “obnoxious” and pointed out the double standard of

this “Hillary lost – get over it” branch of the GOP. Commenters on Ocean County Scanner News pointed out how some Trump supporters want Americans to fight other Americans.

Critics noted how the merchandise shows Trump supporting the military when he was a draft dodger who let Russia have a U.S. base in Syria.

Also, Trump’s role in the January 6 insurrection was called into question by readers on social media, as well as other situations where his words or actions have led to military, police and other Americans being put in danger. They talk about the damage he has done to democracy.

Online critics have been pointing out the grift that Trump has been accused of in the past – making money off his name and brand. People invest their hard-earned cash to buy something with his name and picture on it, and he’s the only one who profits.

“I find it hard to believe that any intelligent human - especially from NJ - can support lifetime grifting con man Trump. A total joke, every business bankrupt, national embarrassment shilling for Putin along with moron Tucker Carlson,” one reader wrote. “Trump’s been scamming dumb fools his whole life, send him your money and enroll your kids in Trump University, maybe you should enroll to learn ‘the art of the grift.’”

Some wondered if the phrase “Let’s Go Brandon” will still be relevant after Biden is out of office.

The owners believe that bad publicity is still publicity.

Business was brisk during the afternoon Jersey Shore Online.com visited the store. Some customers told Dooner and Scuzzese that they had learned about the store on Fox News and on Facebook.

Among the customers who stopped by that day were Anthony Caputo of Brick and his friend

Marie Johnson of Hudson County.

“I think it’s great. You see some of the pop-up stands throughout Ocean County but I think this is great. Why not?” Caputo said.

“It takes a little courage to show support. I’m originally from Hudson County. There seems to be an unwillingness to accept opposite opinions,” Caputo added. He was interested in the hats available at the store. “I picked up a flag from one of the roadside pop-ups. It is good to have a store like this and show some type of foothold.”

“The flags are great,” Johnson said. “We need to let everybody speak. They seem to be shutting everyone down if they don’t agree with them.”

Caputo said, “I was brought up in the 60s and 70s and we were brought up to question authority. Now we are being told you can’t question authority. Now if you don’t follow the herd, you are cancelled.”

She noted that if such a store opened in northern New Jersey, “they’d burn it down tonight.”

“If I had the money, I’d help support it. I’d even work there for nothing,” Caputo added.

The mother and daughter duo of Kailie and Kate

Dinneveil were also pleased with what they saw in the store. Kailie Dinneveil recently moved to Florida. Her mother lives in Toms River. “My mom is a big Trump fan but I like him too,” Kailie Dinneveil said.

“The shirt that said your mask is as useless as Biden, that is hilarious,” Kailie Dinneveil said.

“I’m buying that shirt for my brother. They also had a DeSantos 2024 Make America Florida. I moved to Florida just before COVID and I have said from day one, how blessed I was to live there. They need this store in Florida.”

Scuzzese said “some of the flags are made in China but everything else is made here. We go to the rallies and drive to different towns.

We’ve done at least a dozen rallies in the last year. We don’t discriminate - anyone can put out their literature. Democrats can come in, we don’t care. We don’t only sell Trump stuff. We sell 2nd Amendment stuff, Christian stuff, the American flag. We’re pro-American. We are very pro-police and a lot of them come in and give us support.”

─Photo By Bob Vosseller The storefront of the Let’s Go Brandon Store in Toms River was recently featured on a Fox News program. It previously served as an office for Liberty Insurance.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E ditorial Do You Like Bad News?

Click On It To Find More Whenever we see something on Facebook that makes us angry, we’ll usually interact with it somehow. We’ll click on the link and read it. We’ll expand the image to get a better view. We’ll give it a little frowny face.

And guess what that does? It feeds Facebook information that you like bad news. It teaches the computer. Your Facebook feed isn’t random. There’s a lot of math working behind the scenes to try to figure out what to show you.

Have you ever wondered why you didn’t see an update from a friend? Or why you keep seeing the same thing over and over?

It’s because the computer has figured out what you click on. You probably didn’t interact with that friend during their last update, so the computer is going to skip it. But if you gave a frowny face to something bad, then the computer thinks “Oh, this user interacted with this

content. Let’s show more.”

Facebook doesn’t care if you “disliked” something.

They don’t think “Oh, this user doesn’t like this news, I better not show it again.” Just the opposite, actually. They only want the interaction. Ever y click creates a fraction of a fraction of a penny in revenue. So, they want to make sure you keep clicking.

So, pretty soon, you’ve painted yourself into a corner. You only see negative things. You start to see the world in the opposite of whatever rose-colored glasses are (soot-colored, perhaps?).

Do an experiment. Spend a week – Sunday through Saturday – not clicking on anything that will make you mad. Only click on things that make you happy. See what a difference it makes. I’m betting that Facebook will show you an entirely different world.

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Letters To The Editor What Do We Do With Oyster Creek’s Wastewater?

Now that over 2,400 highly radioactive spent fuel rods at the defunct Oyster Creek nuclear plant have been removed from an elevated cooling pool and are stored in onsite dry casks, the question is how to dispose of the million gallons of wastewater that remains.

The answer must be gained through a transparent process that includes public engagement and independent scientific analysis.

At any nuclear plant where there is a fuel pool, there are three options for disposing of the water that had cooled the highly radioactive waste. None of them seem to be good, and it will come down to choosing the least bad.

The first option is to gradually withdraw the water in batches, treat it to bring the radioactivity to federal standards and dump it in a nearby waterway. At the Lacey Township nuke, which is being decommissioned by Holtec International LLC., that would mean dumping the treated water into the discharge canal that f lows into Oyster Creek and Forked River, and out to Barnegat Bay. Logic would dictate that if radioactivity is brought to federal standards, there is still an amount of radiological nucleotides in the water.

Some would say dilution is the solution to pollution and that the amount of radioactivity would be miniscule relative to the amount of water in the bay. The company’s 2020 effluent release report that is posted on the Federal Regulatory Commission’s website indicates that radioactivity was present in the wastewater, but at a “fraction” of federal “limits.”

Others would argue that Bar negat Bay is one of 28 nationally designated estuaries, slow moving,

and shallow - making any amount of radioactive release unacceptable. Dilution is not a solution. Nuclear experts say radioactivity could enter the biota (marine and plant life). They warn that tritium, a form of radioactive hydrogen that bonds easily with water and can be absorbed by the human body, is of particular concern. The company maintains in its report that there have been no tritium wastewater releases. It would behoove federal and state regulators to confirm that and determine whether there have been gaseous tritium releases and exposure to the public.

A second option is to allow the wastewater to evaporate, however radioactive sludge would be left behind.

A third option would be to ship it to another state that accepts nuclear wastewater.

The NRC has reportedly given the go-ahead for low-level wastewater from the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Plant to be shipped to a site in Idaho. Should we ship our radioactive garbage elsewhere?

Before any decisions are made by Holtec at Oyster Creek, federal and NJ officials must require an independent analysis of the wastewater and make the results public. They must also require an independent Environmental Impact Study to determine the possible effects of dumping even low-level radioactive wastewater in Shore waterways including its impact on marine life and public health.

Once that’s done, there must be public hearings that involve all stakeholders from the community; residents, recreational and commercial fishers and boaters, swimmers, windsurfers, kite surfers, tourists, cooks, clammers, oyster bed farmers, and anyone else who even looks at the bay or puts a toe in the water.

Federal and state officials must be extra vigilant considering the company’s past history of federal regulatory

citations and fines at Oyster Creek, legal troubles with the state of NJ, and its past partnership with the energy giant SNC Lavalin, which had faced federal corruption charges in Canada. Holtec had teamed with SNC Lavalin to decom mission Oyster Creek, but the two companies have reportedly parted ways.

There are 3.5 million people living within a 50-mile radius of Oyster Creek, where over a million pounds of highly radioactive waste is stored in the dry casks.

Robust federal and state oversight will be essential to public trust in the company’s business practices and ability to finish a thorough decommissioning safely while protecting public health, safety and the environment.

The future of our waterways, and lives depend on it.

Gas Prices Not Just U.S. Issue This is just a short note to tell everyone that gas prices are bad worldwide, not just here. It’s bad overseas. It’s bad in Europe. It’s bad in South America. To blame it all on American politics is dumb.

It’s not like Biden has a switch that makes gas prices high for the entire world.

But people don’t seem to get that. I get that people want someone to blame.

Why not start with the gas companies? They’re the real ones raising the prices.

George Cartman Brick

Congress Should Be Protecting Our Democracy

Editor’s note: This letter references the February 12 story “Who Are Ocean County’s Homeless” and stories about a new county park in Manchester.

Who are Ocean County’s homeless? Could be your son or daughter or husband or wife or shopowner who went bankrupt during pandemic. Or could be you or me. Think it is a shame that folks spend money on expensive dining, events, gambling, sports, etc. while folks are homeless. No one should be homeless. While private groups and churches offer homeless shelters, Ocean County itself doesn’t have a single one itself. Yet Ocean County will spend millions of dollars to build a new park on Rt. 571 in Manchester. Wow.

Republicans and Democrats should be able to agree that no president, regardless of party, should be able to obstr uct and u nder m i ne t he w ill of the American people or exploit weaknesses in our political system for personal gain.

That’s where the Protecting Our Democracy Act comes in. If passed, it would prevent future abuse of presidential power and corruption, increase transparency, and ensure presidents of either party can be held accountable.

Strengthening the guardrails on presidential power is just common sense. If the average person used their office for personal gain, they’d go to jail. If the average person could pardon themselves, there would be no rule of law.

No president should be above the law. That’s why I’m urging Congress to pass the Protecting Our Democracy Act. We must prevent future presidents of any party from abusing the power of their office.

Frank Saragnese Manchester

Kathleen Maher Asbury Park

Janet Tauro Clean Water Action, NJ Board Chair

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Congressman Kim Secures $32K For Ocean County Police, Social Work Team

STAFFORD – This month, Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd) voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2022 government funding package that includes $32,000 for Ocean County’s On P.O.I.N.T. (Proactive Outreach In Needs and Treatment) community-based policing program that embeds social workers with participating Ocean County police departments to reduce the need for police intervention in mental health and substance abuse cases.

“I am incredibly proud to bring this funding home to support the revolutionary On P.O.I.N.T. program in Ocean County,” said Congressman Kim. “This program has already helped countless families struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues throughout our community. This program is what we need to strengthen public safety, help people who are struggling, and make sure we’re supporting our brave police officers that protect us every single day.”

Developed in 2016 to address the high volume of mental health, substance abuse, and social service-related calls and incidents that use a significant amount of police and emergency resources, On P.O.I.N.T. currently pairs Bright

Harbor Healthcare social workers with seven Ocean County police departments (Lacey, Lakehurst, Little Egg Harbor, Manchester, Ocean Township, South Toms River, and Stafford). With this additional funding, On P.O.I.N.T. will expand into Barnegat Township and use police-initiated social work to improve our communities and enhance public safety.

“So many of the challenges that law enforcement and society face together are rooted in the growing need for mental health services,” said Barnegat Police Chief, Keith A. Germain. “On POINT serves as the perfect example of what we can accomplish when we partner the police with mental health professionals in an innovative way. We see better outcomes, safer interactions, and a more efficient use of available resources.

Thank you, Congressman Kim, for your work to help this important program.”

“Bright Harbor Healthcare is thrilled to be able to expand our On P.O.I.N.T. program to Barnegat Township and would like to thank Congressman Andy Kim for working to obtain the federal funding making that possible, said CEO of Bright Harbor Healthcare, James M.

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation (A-208) to increase pay for New Jersey’s election workers. The bill increases the compensation of election workers from $200 per day to $300 per day and appropriates $7,000,000 to the Department of State.

Under current law, election workers are paid $200 per day each time the primary election, the general election, or any special election is

held. The State reimburses $125 of the payment to election workers while the counties account for the rest. This bill increases the State’s reimbursement to $225 while keeping the counties’ sum at $75.

“Election workers play a critical role in ensuring that New Jerseyans may exercise their right to vote,” said Governor Murphy.

“I am proud to sign legislation that will repay

Cooney. “On P.O.I.N.T. has been successful in seven other Ocean County communities, significantly reducing the number of repeat calls to police. Last year, in the communities ON P.O.I.N.T. serves, we have seen a reduction in police time responding to these repeat calls ranging from 70% to 88% providing a significant savings to those municipalities. Thank you, Congressman Kim!” “Since the inception of the On P.O.I.N.T. program in September 2016, the program has been able to assist hundreds of our residents in their time of need. With the additional funding for the expansion of the program into Barnegat Township, their department and community will be able to benefit from the program as well,” said Stafford Township Police Captain, James R. Vaughn. “Additionally, the On P.O.I.N.T. program has significantly helped reduce the need for our department and emergency medical services to be involved with reoccurring mental health episodes. It has also supported the department’s Community Policing Unit’s mission of building strong and longstanding relationships with our community members. Finally, the On

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“Compensating election workers fairly is a crucial step toward modernizing our elections,” said Acting Secretary Way. “Election workers play an integral role in protecting the integrity of elections and upholding our democracy.”

The bill also increases the maximum hourly rate for election workers serving at a school election held at a time other than the general election, from $14.29 to $21.43 per hour, which is commensurate with the $300 daily rate for election workers.

Primary sponsors of the bill include Assemblymembers Kevin J. Rooney, Robert J. Karabinchak, and Raj Mukherji, and Senators James Beach and Shirley K. Turner.

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P.O.I.N.T. program has built a great working partnership between our department and Bright Harbor Healthcare (formerly Ocean Mental Health Services), and we are looking forward to this partnership growing in the years to come.”

Congressman Kim is a member of the Bipartisan Law Enforcement Caucus and the Bipartisan Addiction and Mental Health Task Force. Congressman Kim cosponsored and voted to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, a bill that would make critical reforms to America’s law enforcement system.

He also authored the Synthetic Opioid Danger Awareness Act, which has passed the House.

Congressman Kim’s legislation would direct the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to conduct a public education campaign about the dangers of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids and the treatment services available. The bill would also direct the CDC to disseminate information on synthetic opioids to health care providers and require the development of training materials for first responders and other workers at high risk of exposure on synthetic opioid exposure prevention measures.

“This new law supports County Boards of Elections in recruiting and staffing countless polling places around New Jersey for elections of all sizes and scopes,” said Assemblyman Rooney. “These election workers sometimes work upwards of 14-hour days and should be paid a fair wage to entice them to step up to this civic duty. They are on the front line ensuring election integrity and voter enfranchisement and this pay increase recognizes that fact.”

“Over the past few years, we have seen the important role our election workers have and how stressful the job can be,” said Assemblymembers Karabinchak and Mukherji in a joint statement. “These workers have been in short supply and we must offer increased pay to assist in filling those roles. We want to ensure that workers are receiving the proper pay for the rigorous work they do. This measure will allow us to hire more poll workers and keep our elections more efficient with no added cost to our counties.”

“Our goal is to make voting as accessible as possible and continue to encourage citizens to take a more active role in the voting process.

This law will do just that,” said Senator Beach.

“By providing poll workers with fair compensation, we will ease the burden on counties who have found it increasingly difficult to staff polling places.”

“It has become increasingly difficult to staff voting locations. While these individuals play an important part in the democratic process they often face long hours and low wages,” said Senator Turner. “This pay raise will make it easier for counties to hire the personnel they need to ensure residents a quick and easy voting experience.”

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Expo:

Continued From Page 1 kibosh on large gatherings but now COVID regulations have relaxed. Educators led by Cur riculum Directors Rachel Cicala and Adrienne Gold are feeling the need to have another open house.

“Makerfest was so successful, and drew in thousands of attendees each yea r, so en hanci ng that model was a c h a l l e n g e ,” s a i d G ol d . “ B u t we thought that introducing new elements of c re at iv it y, i nclud i ng mu sic a nd p e r for m i ng a r t s, a nd ce d i ng much of the creative input to our students and teachers would help engage even more people. The response has been over whelmingly positive, and we’re beyond excited to show off what we do here.”

“This is a tr ue hands-on event,” said Assistant Superintendent Cara DiMeo. “Parents simply looking to see their children perform can come and watch up close and in person. Young kids can get engaged with arts enrichment, lear n how to operate a robot, or take a yog a le s s o n . A ny s t u d e nt , f r o m preschool to kindergar ten, will f ind something of interest. Overall, it will be a family event and a tr ue source of pride for our district as we give our students an opportunity to showcase al l of t he a m a z i ng t h i ngs t h at a re happening.”

Planning this event stretched across the district’s schools. K-5 Curriculum Director Rachel Cicala helped guide the event’s planning and organizing, with help from DiMeo and Gold, as well as Assistant Superintendent Rich Fastnacht, Supervisor of Educational Technology Tiffany Lucey, and a host

of principals, supervisors, and teachers.

Gold said that the programs being highlighted aren’t just special projects but enriching activities that happen on a daily basis.

“Those extraordinar y projects and signif icant accomplishments tend to get covered, on our website, through

local media outlets and more, which is great, of course,” said Gold. “But part of the mission of the Expo is to showcase everyday projects and activities, the ones which our students are excelling at, engaging in, and which have this almost subtle but long-lasting impact on them as lear ners.”

─Photo courtesy TR Schools Genius Hour, which enables students to select their passion projects and do the necessary research, will be presented by students during the TR Excellence Expo.

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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library is pleased to announce that it will feature Color and Light: Oil Pastel Drawings, by Ocean County-based artist Barbara Jensen, throughout April in the Toms River Branch.

The collection, which will be displayed in the McConnell Gallery, consists of colorful oil pastel drawings including abstracts, whimsical cityscapes, and landscapes.

Barbara earned her Master of Arts degree at Lehigh University, where she taught writing and served as Marketing Director for Zoellner Arts Center.

She has staged exhibits at various galleries in Tucson, Arizona, the Bayside Gallery in Maine, and Pennsylvania’s Tinicum Arts Festival. Her art has graced the pages of the Sakura Review Poetry & Arts Journal.

“I take a light-hearted approach to my art,” Barbara said, “and I hope my drawings will make you smile.”

Color and Light: Oil Pastel Drawings is free and open to the public. To learn more, visit the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street, call 732-349-6200 ext. 5100, or visit theoceancountylibrary.org.

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If you are interested in membership but cannot attend meetings at 12 p.m., let them know! If they have enough interest, they might schedule a meeting at another time.

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Local Man Arrested For Failing To Register As A Sex Offender

By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – A 55-year-old man has been arrested for not registering as a sex offender after moving to a different township, officials said.

Mark Brayman was charged with Failure to Register as a Sex Offender pursuant to Megan’s Law. According to Megan’s Law, certain offenders must register and notify their local police departments whenever they move and/or change their residential address or place of employment.

Brayman moved from his address in Berkeley Township to Toms River without informing any law enforcement agencies and as a result was arrested on March 21.

Failure to comply with this obligation is a crime of the third degree.

Anyone with relevant information regard-

ing this case, or others violating Megan’s Law requirements, should contact Sgt. John Argento of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office at 732-929-2027 ext. 2903. The information may be provided anonymously.

For further information, visit the State Police Sex Offender Internet Registry at njsp.org/sex-offender-registry/index.shtml.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer acknowledged the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Megan’s Law Unit, Toms River Township Police Department and Berkeley Township Police Department, for their combined and cooperative efforts in connection with this investigation.

The charges referenced are merely accusations and the public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Moving Forward Together Walk/Run

TOMS RIVER – On April 30, in honor of National Victim’s Rights Week, the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Victim Witness Advocacy Unit is sponsoring a free Walk/Run entitled. “Moving Forward Together.” The Walk/Run will be held at Winding River Park, 1211 Whitesville Road in Toms River.

They invite crime victims, survivors, their friends and family to come and help raise awareness for crime victims’ rights in Ocean County. Check-in is at 9:30 a.m.

The event is free and all are invited to attend. To pre-register please visit: ocponj.gov/ncvrwrun.

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TOMS RIVER – The High School North Fashion Club and LGBTQ Club recently co-hosted a prom fashion show.

Men’s Wearhouse and Park Avenue South Boutique graciously lent some of the garments worn during the show. Other local businesses that offer prom-related services were also featured during the show.

Special thanks to Jenny Neuhoff, fashion club advisor and Interior & Fashion

─Photo courtesy Toms River Schools Design Technology teacher, who worked with students to coordinate the event.

“Jenny is a fantastic fashion instructor at HSN who works tirelessly with her students to design for the times with an eye towards inclusion and equity, making the world a better place each day,” said Supervisor of Educational Technology, Careers, and Life Skills Tiffany Lucey.

Both clubs hope to make this an annual event!

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TOMS RIVER – Students from secondary schools throughout Toms River Regional schools participated in the Jersey Shore Science Fair held at Stockton University Science Fair March 19 and, once again, performed extremely well. At the intermediate level, the following students won places in their respective categories, with several advancing by earning first or second place: Intermediate North Dugan Tunney won second place in Physics, and is invited to participate in the Delaware Valley Science (DelVal) Fair in April.

Emma Mastriano won honorable mention in Botany.

Isabella Merlino and Michelle Zuraw won honorable mention in the Team category.

Intermediate East Samantha Capili won honorable mention in Behavioral Science.

Alexandra Kanterezhi-Gatto won second place in Botany, and is invited to participate in the Delaware Valley Science Fair.

Intermediate South Chloe Wnek took first place in Botany.

Julia Cavanaugh won second place in

Environmental. Both girls are moving on to DelVal. Students in grades 9 to 12 who placed first-through-third in their category were invited to compete April 6 at the Delaware Valley Science Fair. For High School North, that included all five competing students: First place: Julietta Onofrietti Effects of the Bioactive Properties of Various Microalgae on Prevalent Oral Pathogens First place: Katie Culbert Continuous-Release Mist Diffusion of Thymol-Based Essential Oils for Varroa Control: The Field Study Second place: Viv ia n na O nof r iet t i Plant-Derived Fruit Seed Oils Inhibitory Effects on Predominant Microorganisms During Orthodontic Treatment Third place: Aryan Kumar Effect of NF1 Gene Mutations on Neuroblastoma Progression Third place: Darsh Patel A Novel Design of a Military Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Vehicle The district extends a hearty congratulations to all students who competed, and wishes the best of luck to those moving on to Delaware Valley.

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“Pi Day,” A Chance To Get Fun With Math

─Photo courtesy Toms River Schools TOMS RIVER – March 14 is Pi Day (3.14), an annual celebration of the mathematical constant and occasion by which math educators everywhere can indulge in some tasty activities. Teachers are asking students, for example, to explore the relationship between the diameter and circumference of circles.

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Pie-themed math combined with some Pi-themed apparel brings some fun to an otherwise mundane Monday.

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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)

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The FDA has released a new class of hearing aids called OTCs. These devices have actually been around for many years as direct to consumer. The FDA has created a new set of standards trying to educate the public about the differences between Personal Sound Amplifiers (PSAs) and Over the Counter Hearing Aids (OTCs). OTCs were developed as a more affordable hearing aid option since the majority of those with hearing impairment don’t seek help because of “cost.” The research is very clear that untreated hearing loss increases the risk of cognitive decline so recognizing and treating hearing loss sooner than later is critical to maximizing brain function. Most people will wait at least 7 years to even take that next step and have a complete hearing evaluation. I believe the large marketing blitz promoting OTCs will push the consumer to at least think about having an evaluation and/or just bypass the hearing healthcare professional and purchased these products.

In my opinion, the biggest failure of the FDA in pushing OTCs is the fact that a) a complete hearing evaluation is not even recommended and b) the law states that these OTC devices are only recommended for mild to moderate hearing losses.

So, I ask the question, how does one know the degree of hearing loss they actually have without have a complete hearing evaluation? The so-called online hearing tests are basically screening your hearing and it certainly does not rule out impacted wax and/or certain diseases of the ears that should be medically managed. Finally, most folks would “underestimate the degree of hearing loss that they have.

Here are a few OTC devices that you may see advertised. I would like to summarize the pro’s and cons of each: Lively: This is one of the better OTC options since it utilizes digital hearing aid technology from a major hearing aid manufacturer – GN Resound and they can actually program the hearing aid to your actual hearing loss. The cost is $1350 -2000 for the pair. The aids can be rechargeable with a 3-yr. warranty, user friendly APP, Bluetooth capabilities, and a 100-day trial period. There are also financing options. The technology that GN is using is at least 5 years old and the remote programming does have its limitations.

EarGo: Discreet and rechargeable ranging in cost between $1500-2900 for a pair. Most models come with a 1 yr. warranty, although the Eargo 5 comes with a 2-yr. warranty. Like the majority of OTCs, Eargo is not programmed for any particular hearing loss. Over time, the rechargeable battery loses its capacity to hold a charge. Thus, after the warranty, Eargo will not replace the battery so you have to buy a new device.

Bose Sound Control: One of the newest OTCs on the market. $849 a pair with a 90-day risk free return policy and 1 yr. warranty. There is NOT a rechargeable option, no audio streaming, and only available in one style and one ugly gray color MD Hearing Aid: These products have been on the market for years. They range in price from $400 - $1000 per pair, have a rechargeable option, but only a 90-day limited warranty. You can purchase a protection plan for about $15/month. Again, like

most OTCs, the devices are not programmed for any specific hearing loss and the product looks like it cost about $40 to manufacturer.

POSITIVES of OTCs: The companies like Bose and others promoting themselves will invest heavily in advertising to encourage people to consider this type of help if they have hearing challenges. If only 25% of those with documented hearing loss are seeking help, this type of initiative should significantly increase market penetration to at least 40%.

Hearing loss will become more accepted – just as a problem with your eyes seamlessly leads you toward having them tested-a problem with your hearing should also lead you toward testing.

They’re going to serve as a possible “first step” for many people to then consider more appropriate solutions for their difficulty hearing situations (like “readers” versus prescribed glasses).

In my opinion, the OTC era will force the major hearing aid manufacturers to lower their cost of their products to make it more affordable for the 25-30 million hearing impaired folks that are delaying hearing help. It is also more than likely that MEDICARE will directly provide a hearing aid benefit for those with severe-to-profound hearing loss.

NEGATIVES of OTCs: A large number of things can cause a hearing loss, from a buildup of earwax to more medically concerning (and potentially dangerous unless treated) reasons – this type of self-fitting device may be needless or be like adding a Band-Aid to a fracture.

You don’t have a professional hearing assessment before self-fitting. Unfortunately, even if you do have this critical step completed, there is no way of programming these devices to your specific hearing loss. This means that they are unlikely to perform properly for you, resulting in potential further problems. It’s impossible to incorporate best practices such as “real-ear” measures and/or aided speech discrimination unless you directly visit your hearing healthcare professional!

Hearing aids can be lost especially when dislodged by face masks– most traditional hearing aids include loss coverage, while the Bose SoundControl and many OTC devices don’t offer any coverage.

Because all OTC companies offer a risk-free trial period, many consumers will try these products, have a bad experience and wait another 5-7 years to directly visit your hearing healthcare professional.

Dr. Izzy recommends that before you potentially throw away your money on OTCs, it’s imperative that you have a complete hearing evaluation by a licensed hearing healthcare professional. Who knows, it may only be an impacted wax issue. On the other hand, you may have middle ear effusion (fluid behind the eardrum), Otosclerosis, or an acoustic neuroma (tumor) that needs immediate attention. Remember, you’re hearing is priceless so don’t take any short cuts in managing your hearing loss.

Dr. Izzy and his staff are always available to answer your hearing healthcare questions. Please visit www.gardenstatehearing.com or call 732818-3610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin).

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.

Why Everyone Is Buying Iodine Now

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

After several weeks of news regarding the war in Ukraine due to the Russian invasion, there is now a rush to buy iodine supplements. Supplement makers cannot keep up because of the high demand, combined with the supply chain problems.

The reason is that iodine is protective.

People close to the war are living amid real fears of radiation poisoning! The CDC is even okay with this one! Iodine dietary supplements are minerals by the way, just like its brothers and sisters (zinc, magnesium, calcium, potassium), dietary supplements are sold at health food stores nationwide.

Sometimes I see it called a “drug” but iodine is not a drug. Let me clarify, MRI contrasts contain a patented drug form of iodine, but this is much different than the natural iodine your body needs to thrive. Deficiencies are more common than you think and often result in reproductive harm to the prostate, breasts, uterus, endometrium and cervix. But too much iodine can be as harmful as a deficiency! If you are interested in receiving more information about thyroid, iodine or iodine supplementation, please sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen. com and I will email you later.

Now I will speak to the reasons that people are stocking up on iodine supplements, even in the United States. I saw the other day where just 20 pills of a thyroid supplement (whose active ingredient is iodine) garners $185 when purchased off eBay!

Even here in the United States, far away from Russia and Ukraine, many companies are selling out of thyroid and iodine supplements. It’s all happening because people are afraid of radiation poisoning from a nuclear meltdown or weapon.

As it pertains to radiation, the CDC states that potassium iodide is a form of non-radioactive iodine that blocks dangerous radioactive iodine from getting into your thyroid gland, “thus protecting this gland from radiation injury. The thyroid gland is the part of the body that is most sensitive to radioactive iodine.”

The CDC says “the sooner a person takes KI, the more time the thyroid will have to ‘fill up’ with stable iodine.”

It’s a well-known fact that the thyroid gland and reproductive organs suffer from radiation poisoning. What’s less known is the individual response of iodine, the dose needed, the length of time required to stay protected and the type of iodine. Potassium iodide is one type of iodine, there are many dietary supplements containing different forms that ultimately break down into a molecule of iodine.

If you already take medications that provide thyroid hormone, and then take an iodine supplement, you may experience symptoms of hyperthyroidism.

That would mean excessive thyroid hormone in the blood. For this reason, I recommend you speak to your practitioner about all additions you want to make to your vitamin regimen include iodine supplementation.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2022 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Dear Joel

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Dear Joel, I’m in my early 80’s and I am not stupid, but every time I talk to a customer service person, they try to make me feel that way. I do not live with apps and emails and virtual signatures and I still managed to live an entire productive life. I don’t like the way those people make me feel.

Answer: What a great reminder to everyone who insists that online is the only way to go. The same thing goes for passwords and voice recognition. Remember there are people who have trouble seeing or hearing, who are unfamiliar

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Speak kindly and offer them solutions they can cope with. They are still an important customer.

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TOMS RIVER – Since its inception in 2019, Project SPEAR-IT at High School South has been making tremendous strides as a CTE and career pathways program, and has very much caught the eye of its funding organization, United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. So much so that, in advance of a more formal, celebratory event scheduled for late spring, UWMOC reps and volunteers visited HSS Monday and Tuesday afternoon to see firsthand what their generosity has helped build.

Build being the operative word, as UWMOC reps walked into a fully-renovated space which now holds equipment and tools that Project SPEAR-IT lead teacher Timothy O’Leary uses with his students

to improve the school and community. A prime example of that community effort is the model lifeguard stand, one of eight that students will build for Ortley Beach thanks to an arrangement with Toms River Township. UWMOC reps tested the students’ handiwork and the stability of the lifeguard stand, and it passed with flying colors.

The informal visits were full of positive energy and good vibes, as nearly everyone present, including some district reps, were stepping foot into the space in person for the first time, as the pandemic prevented such visits even though the program is in its third year. Much is being planned for the coming months, including a trip to the beach once all the lifeguard stands are complete.

Star Trek Fan Club To Meet In Seaside Heights

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – Members of the USS Challenger, the Jersey Shore chapter of STARFLEET: The International Star Trek Fan Association will meet for their regular monthly meeting at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 3 at the Seaside Heights Community Center.

The Community Center is located at 1000 Bay Boulevard in Seaside Heights and the meeting is open to the public. The club is not only for Star Trek fans but fans of other science fiction franchises like Star Wars, Doctor Who, Battle-

star Galactica, Halo, The Expanse and others.

Club members also enjoy comic books, fantasy and horror. This month the group will be talking about the recent film “The Batman” released in early March, the latest episodes of Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: Discovery and next month’s premiere of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

For more information on the USS Challenger check out their Facebook page, USS Challenger or visit usschallenger.org or e-mail beamaboard@aol.com.

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TOMS RIVER – Feeling depressed? Anxious?

Having panic attacks? Come to the Presbyterian Church of Toms River on Wednesday nights, in the mission room, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Learn how to lead a more peaceful and productive life. Given by Recovery International. For more information, call Dolores at 732-557-5466 or check out their website: recoveryinternational.org.

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

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─Photo courtesy Toms River Schools TOMS RIVER – World Down Syndrome Day 2022, March 21, is a global awareness day. At Washington Street Elementary School, the “Lots of Socks” campaign was

enacted to raise awareness of Down Syndrome. Likewise at High School East, where staff and students also donned “Radiate Kindness” t-shirts to promote inclusivity.

Today’s world is filled with scams. It’s becoming harder and harder to trust anyone.

A new assault on victims is in the form of Lottery and Sweepstake scams. These scams are becoming more and more common. They may come to you from social media, phone calls, mailings, e-mail and text messages-all saying that you have won money or prizes. The scammers may even try to impersonate public figures, police, FBI, Lottery and Officials. To make matters worse, they have also mastered the art of cloning otherwise legitimate web sites and social media profiles. So how do you know if your winnings are legitimate?

Scammers like to ask for up-front payment, such as taxes, processing fees, delivery fees, legal fees or customer fees to collect your “winnings.” Any payment requested in advance should be a red flag!

The most common up-front payment request is a monetary transfer, because these are like cash. Other up-front payment schemes that are becoming popular include prepaid cards and iTunes gift cards because the scammers can access your balance if you give them the number from the back of the card or a PIN over the phone. Scammers may also ask that you send cash in the mail. Once you give

them cash, they are likely to ask for more and more. One trick the scammers use to entice victims to send more money is to claim that there is a larger jackpot at stake or that there was some error or problem that can only be solved with more money. The scammers may even threaten violence.

Never give these strangers your personal information. Don’t give them your banking information or credit card information. The scammers will use this information to make unauthorized charges to your credit card or access your bank account.

The scammers can also sell your private information to other scammers. Some victims are asked to deposit fake checks and if that check bounces the victim will be responsible for the bounced check fee.

If you have fallen victim to a scam, you may be able to stop the damage. Report the matter to your financial institution, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, Local Police, the State Attorney General, The Federal Trade Commission and the US Postal Inspection Service.

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TOMS RIVER – “Connect with Your Library” is the theme of National Library Week, April 3 through 9. The Ocean County Library invite patrons and visitors to explore the many advantages of connecting with OCL, at its 21 branches and reading centers, and online.

Museum Pass Program The Library’s Museum Pass Program provides cardholders access to free or discounted admission to fascinating cultural and educational attractions in Ocean County and throughout the New York-New Jersey-Philadelphia metropolitan region.

Live Events Author appearances, literary chats, book cafés for special-needs adults, and more are taking place at various branches. See the list at theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

Videos & Podcasts Hundreds of instructional and entertaining videos by Library staffers are stored on the OCL website and YouTube channel. Podcasts that explore new literature, video gaming, cultural issues and more are available on the library’s Spotify platform.

Prom Dress Giveaway The popular OCL Prom Dress Giveaway returns for its 14th year, March 29 through April 21 at the Toms River, Little Egg Harbor, and Brick Branches. Gowns are given absolutely free of charge, and no registration is required.

Autism Resources Fair, Center, & Joseph H. Vicari Sensory Space The Library’s fourth Autism Resources Fair begins April 2 with virtual programs, Makerspace activities and Beanstack trivia challenges. The Joseph H. Vicari Sensory Space in the Toms River Branch offers interactive activities in a calm environment.

The OCL Autism Resources Center contains links to resources, events and videos.

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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 .

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) 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.

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March 27 through April 2, 2022 Spring Rummage Sale, Friday, April 1, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, April 2 - 9a.m.

-1p.m. Bag Sale. 129 Chestnut St., Toms River. For info, call: 732-3498155, email: Office@fumctr.com. (15)

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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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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)

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.

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C.B.J. Home Improvements Carpentry, painting, roofing, siding, gutters, windows, doors, decks & patios, flooring, basement water proofing & finishing, chimney & concrete work, driveways sealed, power washing, yard clean ups & house clean outs, fully insured N.J. license #13VH11804800 $ave call Clark @ 732-850-5060.

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House/Pet Sitter available Extremely reliable with excellent references. I treat my clients' homes and pets as though they were my own. 732-606-3943.

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MASTER GARDENER - Experienced 30+ years. Advises/coaches homeowners, seniors, DIYS . Planting Design, Container & Flower Gardens Maintenance, Organic Plant Care. Save $$$ Revitalize Garden Plants. Free Phone Consult - Joseph 732-232-8144 .

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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) MY HANDY CREW - Husband and wife team working to satisfy all your home needs, inside and out. No job ever too small or large! $ave now. Call Clark and Nicole @ (732)850-5060. Insured and NJ Licensed #13VH11804800.

(19) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (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) Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience.

Call Jim 732-674-3346.

(39) 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) Prepare for power outages today with a GENERAC home standby generator. $0 Money Down + Low Monthly Payment Options. Request a FREE Quote – Call now before the next power outage: 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 609335-0330 HIC# 13vh10806000.

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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.

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Home Health Care - Companionship, meal planning and prep, medication reminder, hygine assistant, light housekeeping, errands, grocery shopping. Call Donna 609-891-7830. (14) D o Yo u Wa n t Yo u r C a r To Look Nice - And shiny call Lenny. Lenny's Mobile Auto Detailing 908 868 4609.

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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) APlus Home Improvements - Over 30 years experience. Quality work at reasonable prices. Spring special, 20% off of any job over $1000.

Give us a call 908-278-1322. Fully licensed and insured.

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CLASSIFIEDS CANNOT BE PLACED OVER THE PHONE.

1. Below, circle the heading you would like your ad to appear under: • Estate/Garage/Yard Sales

• Items Wanted

• For Rent

• Auto For Sale

• Help Wanted

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You are responsible for checking your ad the first time it runs and notifying us of any errors. If we make an error, we will correct it and rerun the ad. We will not be responsible for multiple insertions if you do not call us after the first ad run. No refunds for classified ads. Newspapers are available at our office.

Please feel free to stop in and check your ad.

Calculate Price As Follows: 3. 1 week* at $29.95 for 20 words + $0.40 ea. add’tl word = $ 2 weeks* at $44.95 for 20 words + $0.40 ea. add’tl word = $ 3 weeks* at $60.95 for 20 words + $0.40 ea. add’tl word = $ 4 weeks* at $74.95 for 20 words + $0.40 ea. add’tl word = $ *In order to qualify for discounts, the same ad

Total = $ must run over the requested weeks.

4. Make check payable in advance to Micromedia Publications, or fill in MASTERCARD/VISA/AMERICAN EXPRESS info. below:

Credit Card#

Exp.

Cardholder Signature: Print Name:

MAIL TO: PO Box 521, Lakehurst, NJ 08733.

5. Credit Card Orders Only can be faxed to: 732-657-7388.

Or visit jerseyshoreonline.com to place your classified.

6. PHONE NUMBER

(THIS IS REQUIRED)

Deadline For Classified Ads: 12pm Monday (Ads will run the Saturday of that week)

If you have any questions, please call Ali at 732-657-7344 ext. 203.

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Around The Jersey Shore TopCookie Dessert Competition Raises $30,000 For Girl Scouts

ASBURY PARK – Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore and 175 guests gathered in person to support the Third Annual TopCookie Competition. Seven local chefs came together to compete for the coveted title of TopCookie Champion and People’s Choice Award, and created a special dessert made with iconic Girl Scout cookies.

Guests were greeted with a delicious Salted Caramel Truffle Brownie S’more, made by Chef Stu Marx from Red Hourse by David Burke. Chef Stu Marx who was assisted by Toni Charmello, executive chef for Drifthouse, made this special dessert in honor of the Girl Scouts 110th Birthday, using the newest cookie, the Adventurful.

Interim CEO, Heather Coburn and Emcee Kimberly Kravitz, Emmy Award Winning Journalist, welcomed guests to raise funds to support programs that inspire and motivate young women to be girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

“As we approach our 110th Birthday, I am proud of our troop leaders, volunteers, alumni and staff as they make the Girl Scout experience accessible to all girls,” said Heather.

It was also announced that Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore welcomed more new members that ever before with over 10,500 members in Monmouth and Ocean County.

Board Chair, Teri O’Connor thanked the generous sponsors and underwriters who believe in the Girl Scout mission including the Thin Mint Sponsor, The Citta Foundation, Inc,; Grunin Foundation, ENCON, Pine Belt Cars, PNC Institutional Asset Management, Drs. Amy and Eric Eschinger, Discovery Map, New Jersey Natural Gas, Holman Frenia Allison, P.C., the Coccaro Family, and Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus – RWJ Barnabas Health.

Internationally renowned Chef David Burke led the panel of judges which included James Costello, Chef & Co-owner of Ohana Grill & 2020 TopCookie Champion; Lori Draz, Special Feature, Entertainment and Food

Writer; Nick Lepore, known as the “Burger Buff”, host of cheeseburger pop-ups in NJ and beyond, that sell out in minutes, thanks to his incredible social media following; and Marilyn Schlossbach, Executive Chef and Owner of The Marilyn Schlossbach Group.

Competitors presented their desserts for judging and were critiqued on execution/ appearance, taste/flavor, texture/consistency and creativity.

The competitors were: Amelia Caverly, Booskerdoo Coffee & Baking Company – Lemon-Ups Chef Lauren Covas, Chef Covas Catering - Trefoils Shannon Phillips, E. Holland Sundries – Thin Mints Chef Kendall Szpakowski, Homesick - Tagalongs Chef Raechel Lebron, Sickles Market – Dosi-dos James Callano, Strollo’s Lighthouse Italian Ice - Samoas Chef Becca Dolce, Talula’s – Girl Scout S’mores Our esteemed judges tasted and scored each dessert. After tough deliberation, the judges submitted their scores and awarded 2022 TopCookie Champion to Amelia Caverly and the talented team from Booskerdoo Coffee & Banking Co. who created a whimsical teacup dessert using the Lemon-up Girl Scout cookie.

Guests in person and on-line participated in voting for their favorite restaurant and dessert and awarded the 2022 People’s Choice Award to Chef Kendall Szpakowski of Homesick for her beignets using the iconic Tagalongs.

The event raised over $30,000 for the programs and services provided by Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore and the more than 10,500 members in Monmouth and Ocean County.

For more information about the TopCookie competition or Girl Scout Cookies, visit GSFun.org.

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Around The Jersey Shore Duet: Fine Art Landscapes, Art Show ISLAND HEIGHTS – Duet: Fine Art Landscapes is a mother and son show depicting landscapes from the perspectives of a painter and a photographer.

The show will be having an opening reception on May 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Ocean County Artists Guild, 22 Chestnut Street, Island Heights.

As a painter, Carol Colvin has been creating art for over 40 years. After having started in watercolor, she sometimes enhances those paintings with collage, ink, acrylic and pastel. Mixed media has been a constant in her art career, winning numerous awards. Pastel and oil mediums are also a favorite because of

the immediacy of the pigment and how each has its own unique personality and delivery.

As a photographer, Brian Lundy has taken a hobby from his youth to a professional level. He has been a photographer in New Jersey for more than 30 years. He has enjoyed photographing landscapes, sports, special events, weddings, portraits of children and adults, family portraits, and even models. His award-winning photographs have graced magazine covers, as well as calendar images. This is a mother and son show depicting landscapes from the perspectives of a painter and a photographer.

Ocean County Library Annual Used Book Sale

TOMS RIVER – The Friends of the Ocean County Library in Toms River have planned their annual Used Book sale for May 19 through 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The sale will include thousands of used books of all genres and for all ages, including:

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fiction, bestsellers, mystery, early readers, juvenile, cookbooks, crafts and hobbies, parenting, large print and so much more. Also available will be DVDs, CDS and audiobooks.

This cash only sale benefits the Ocean County Library in Toms River.

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Fun & Games

Sudoku

C rossword P uzzle

Across 1 “I __ out!”

5 Slavic title derived from “Caesar” 9 President born in Hawaii 14 Wrath, in a hymn title 15 Syllables from Santa 16 Egret, for one 17 Highway reading 18 __ of March 19 “Good Will Hunting” actor 20 “Even dialogue wouldn’t have saved that show,” e.g.?

23 Stir-fry ingredient 24 Camden Yards player 28 Golden __ 29 Alpo holder?

32 Needlefish 34 Guys 35 Abbr. after Shak-

er or Brooklyn 36 Misleading gossip?

41 Richard Wright’s “Native __” 42 __ Center: L.A. skyscraper 43 Urge 44 Face of a petty criminal?

48 Egyptian goddess 51 Anatomical ring 52 Dead Sea Scrolls sect 55 Pilot lighter, and a hint to the four other longest puzzle answers 58 Goes after 61 Do nothing 62 Hot under the collar 63 On top of things 64 Pentagon measure 65 Lacking depth and width 66 Phone messages 67 Exec’s benefit 68 Lepidopterists’ tools

Down 1 Tiny tufts 2 “God Is a Woman” singer Grande 3 “Stop badgering me!”

4 Camper’s supply 5 Wind instrument?

6 Belt with 12 parts 7 “I’m standing right here” 8 Flower with hips 9 “Phooey!”

10 Brimless cap 11 Limb with biceps and triceps 12 Low in the field 13 Martin who wrote many of the “Baby-Sitters Club” novels 21 Winfrey of HBO’s “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” 22 Sharp 25 Folk singer Phil 26 Wood strip 27 Minnesota twins?

30 “May I see __?”: diner’s query 31 1980s-’90s game console 33 Find incredibly funny 36 Stern 37 “Bus Stop” dramatist 38 __ de plume 39 Reason-based faith 40 Available and fresh 41 Like a wee bairn 45 Small racer 46 Select groups 47 Eccentric type 49 Pray aloud, perhaps 50 It’s not for everyone 53 __ preview 54 Tool storage sites 56 Thunder sound 57 Rabbit-like animal 58 Bowler, for one 59 More than impress 60 Jazz instrument

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Solutions

Sudoku

Crossword puzzle

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HANDY MIGHT UNSURE CANOPY - “THYME” ON HER HANDS

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Photo Of The Week ONE-POT PASTA MEANS EASY CLEANUP ON BUSY WEEKNIGHTS

By America’s Test Kitchen

ONE - POT SHELLS WITH PEAS AND SAUSAGE Serves 2 to 4

Recipe note: If you can’t find ground sweet Italian sausage, you can use 1 pound of sausage links; use kitchen shears to cut open the casings lengthwise and peel off and discard casings before adding to the pot in step 1.

Have you ever ventured to the top of Old Barney on LBI? There are approximately 217 steps to a breathtaking view. (Photo by Diane Gormley)

1 pound ground sweet Italian sausage 1 small onion, peeled and chopped fine 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) 1/2 cup plus 3 1/2 cups chicken broth, measured separately 4 1/2 cups medium pasta shells (12 ounces) 2 cups frozen peas 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (1 ounce), plus extra for serving 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice, zested and squeezed from 1 lemon 1. Add sausage, onion, salt, pepper,

and pepper flakes (if using) to a Dutch oven. Use a wooden spoon to break sausage into small pieces. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally and continuing to break up sausage, until sausage is lightly browned and dark brown bits have formed on bottom of pot, 10 to 12 minutes.

2. Carefully add 1/2 cup chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up browned bits on the bottom of the pot.

Cook until liquid has mostly evaporated, about 2 minutes.

3. Stir in pasta and remaining 3 1/2 cups broth. Bring mixture to a boil.

4. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover pot with lid. Cook until pasta is tender, 10 to 12 minutes. (Some liquid will remain in pot.) Turn off heat.

5. Add peas, Parmesan, lemon zest and lemon juice. Use a wooden spoon to stir vigorously for 1 minute. Let sit, uncovered, for 5 minutes to allow peas to warm through and sauce to thicken slightly. (Sauce will continue to thicken as pasta cools.)

6. Use a ladle to divide pasta among individual bowls. Sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve.

(For 25 years, confident cooks in the know have relied on America’s Test Kitchen for rigorously tested recipes developed by professional test cooks and vetted by 60,000 at-home recipe testers. See more online at www.americastestkitchen. com/TCA.) (c) 2022 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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