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Barnegat Grad Pens A Book That’s A Real Page-Turner

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–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Sophie LaRocca, left, dedicated the book to her creative writing class and teacher, Kristen Blasi, right.

By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – Sophie LaRocca, 19, had every intention of going straight to college after she graduated from Barnegat Township High School last year.

“It was definitely in the plan for a while,” said LaRocca. “And then COVID hit and had me rethinking a lot of things.”

LaRocca, who was born in Brooklyn and grew

up in Barnegat, said she initially planned to study fashion marketing at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology (“FIT”).

The pandemic resulted in second thoughts for many prospective college students from the Class of 2021. According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, the precipitous decline in first-year college enrollments from 2020 was

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Clean Ocean Action (COA) held their 37th Annual Beach Sweeps on April 9, with over 5,000 volunteers removing litter throughout 75 different sites across the state.

Clean Ocean Action is a leading national and regional voice working to protect waterways using science, law, research, education and citizen action. Their annual Beach Sweeps are held every April

to be bargaining from the dais table with the union.

Before giving his report as chair of the Negotiations Committee which is currently trying to reach an agreement with the teacher’s union, he asked Cameron Morgan - a member of the Board’s legal firm - to administer an oath he wrote up and asked Superintendent Vanessa Clark to hold a Bible he provided her.

(Union - See Page 5)

Barnegat Council Adopts $30M Budget

(Book - See Page 4)

Beach Sweep Volunteers Continue To Keep Shore Clean

By Alyssa Riccardi and Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Despite the rainy weather, residents of all ages came out to Jersey Shore beaches to remove harmful debris and keep the

Board President Negotiates With Teachers Union During Meeting

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Members of the Lacey Teachers Education Association, union came out to the meeting en masse stating that Lacey is one of the lowest paid school districts in Ocean County but Board President Frank Palino presented them a new offer during a recent board meeting.

LTEA President Mike Ryan was in the audience and listened to Palino who appeared

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and October and are the state’s largest volunteer driven, citizen science and environmental event.

The goal of the Beach Sweeps is to ma ke beaches safer for marine life and more en-

joyable for people.

In addition, the event collects data to provide information on how to change wasteful habits, enforce litter laws, improve policies and spread (Beach - See Page 7)

–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Barnegat Chief Financial Officer Tom Lombarski gives an overview of the municipal budget at the Township Committee meeting.

By Stephanie A. Faughnan BARNEGAT – The Township Committee adopted a $30 million budget for 2022, raising property taxes by 3.4 percent.

“We’re doing the best we can to keep the tax rate down,” said Tom Lombarski, Chief Financial Officer. “The average tax increase will be $23.29, (Budget - See Page 7)

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So, what did Sophie LaRocca decide to do with her gap year?

“I’ve always wanted to be a fashionista,” LaRocca shared. “I also want to be an author, and failure is not an option when it comes to my writing. It’s really important that I get my writing out there.”

In the same year she graduated from high school, LaRocca published her first book.

The determined young woman says she’s already working on a sequel to “Diaries of a Fashionista” and has a third book in progress.

While not autobiographical, LaRocca’s approach to fiction incorporates LaRocca’s NEED AN EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR? WE’RE HERE TO HELP AT NO CHARGE

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love for New York City, the fashion world, and using words to tell stories. And – she does so, with splashes of romantic interludes and comedic exchanges.

LaRocca said that she first began working on the book manuscript as part of her high school creative writing class. “Diaries of a Fashionista” bears a dedication to LaRocca’s friends in the class, as well as the teacher, the “wonderful Mrs. Blasi.”

“For if it wasn’t for you, this book would have - quite literally - not been created,” wrote LaRocca.

Barnegat Township High School creative writing teacher Kristen Blasi said she had LaRocca as a student in both of her creative writing classes. From the beginning, Blasi recognized that the teen’s voice for her characters was always clear and strong.

The in-person meeting between Blasi and LaRocca showed evidence of a strong bond that exists between them. They represent one another’s success stories.

Although Blasi was not surprised that LaRocca would one day become a published author, the book’s dedication took her by surprise.

“I had no clue that was coming,” Blasi admitted. “I think I sat on the floor and cried, and it still gets me emotional when I talk about it even now.”

Students who take Blasi’s Creative Writing I classes work on developing characterization, plot, moving a storyline across, and helping a character move from beginning to end.

Blasi said that the first level course is all done through short stories and that LaRocca’s stories were always intriguing and

very interesting.

The true challenge comes in Creative Writing II, when students are expected to write more.

“The goal is to write as close to 200 pages as possible by the end of the year,” explained Blasi. “We spend a good portion of the first marking period just plotting and planning.

The rest of the year is to write pages, participate in workshops, get feedback and edit.”

LaRocca’s first book stands out as a real page turner, with strong character development, imagery and a captivating plot.

The teen writes from a vantage point of someone who’s been around more than a couple of decades.

“I’ve read adult novels since I was in the fifth grade,” LaRocca shared. “I think I have a broader view of the world than a lot of people because I read so much. I also have lived a lot of life in my 19 years.”

The story’s protagonist, Poppy Paxton, not only has a closet filled with great clothes, but also is a fashion reporter for a major publication. LaRocca said her inspiration for the character came from a chance encounter when she was seven years old.

“I think I was on the bus going into the city when I met this very interesting woman,” LaRocca shared. “She was very petite with blonde hair and very fancily dressed and had on expensive heels.”

“I was very little, and she told me she liked my outfit,” continued LaRocca. “That changed my life forever and I remember thinking that’s how I want to be when I grow up.”

In a chapter entitled, “Head Over Heels,”

Poppy Paxton busts out a pair of SJP (“Sara Jessica Parker”) heels. During her interview, LaRocca sported her own elegant SJPs and looked every bit as fashionable as the character in her book.

LaRocca also creates a great visual of Atticus McKeen, a punk/pop rocker who’s tall, messy and reeks of cigarettes and mints.

Poppy and Atticus are neighbors who come from separate worlds - and don’t let their differences get in the way.

Kayla Hardy, who was also part of Barnegat High School’s Class of 2021, designed the book’s cover. LaRocca didn’t like the designs her publisher offered to her.

“I needed something amazing that was Poppy,” LaRocca said. “Kayla understood what I was looking for and I fell in love with her design.”

While LaRocca is still considering heading to FIT, her next step back into the classroom will involve more hands-on work.

“I also enjoy makeup and hair,” said LaRocca. “For the time being, I want to go to MUD (Make-Up Designory) in New York City.”

However, writing continues to be the center of LaRocca’s life.

“I always tell my friends, a day without writing is a day wasted,” LaRocca shared.

“COVID was horrible, but it gave me the ability to sit down and write with no excuses.”

“Diaries of a Fashionista” is available on Amazon and from Barnes and Noble. Readers have the opportunity to meet LaRocca and have their book signed at Barnes and Noble’s Brick store on May 14, 2022 at 2 p.m.

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Continued From Page 1 “I consider this the court of public opinion.

Please read this,” he told Morgan.

“Go ahead, read it, read it,” Palino repeated to the attorney.

“Mr. Palino the statements you are about to make are the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God,” Morgan stated.

“It is, thank you,” the Board President responded. The audience was chatting as they witnessed the unusual occurrence.

Palino added, “so with that I will say what I consider the truth. I speak the truth every time I can. People may not want to hear it, but I’m going to tell you. So let’s start. Let me tell you about lie one. Union negotiation said we declared an impasse and walked away from the table. On March 28 a letter was sent to PERC (Public Employment Relations Commission) by the LTEA declaring an impasse.

“Lie two, the Board refused to give the mediator dates when the mediator gave three dates and one of those dates was good for us. I don’t wholeheartedly blame the LTEA negations as there was some confusion between secretaries and administrative staff and so forth but we did give them a date March 23 and March 23 didn’t work so ended up going to March 21,” Palino added.

Palino said the negotiations first began over a year ago. “Lie number three, six period stipend. You were told by your union leadership to be given to everybody and we told you no.

That is an absolute lie. We took your six period stipend money and offered it to give it to every person (teacher) in your union to put it

The Southern Ocean Times, April 16, 2022, Page 5 in, divvy it up, increase it, put it into your base salary, then you get a percentage. If you heard otherwise, you are not being told the truth.”

The Board president then brought up what he called lie four: “On March 21, you were told the minute we sat at the table that the Board negotiation team immediately pulled that one-year contract off the table. Lie. We sat for almost four hours in a Zoom meeting begging for you folks to take your one-year contract,” Palino said.

“We offered 3.15 percent. We offered your retro check. We asked for no givebacks for your one year. We want you to take your money. The union kept coming back with more and more and more ridiculous numbers,” Palino added.

“We told them we appreciate for what they are asking it would be addressed after the one year agreement was taken. Three times this happened. We sent the letter on March 7 to the LTEA and the mediator we are offering a oneyear deal 3.15 percent inclusive increments in pay and no give backs,” Palino added.

“You were getting one free year and for those of you who don’t know how negotiations work, you give me something, I give you something.

Guess what, we don’t want anything. What I want you to do is take your one-year agreement because on June 30 at midnight, that money that was put aside for you in this past year budget has to be stuck aside and used two years later in the schools for something other than your salaries,” Palino told the LTEA members.

He added, “what does that mean for us? What does that mean for the taxpayers? It means if you do not take this one-year agreement our

4.1 deficit as it stands is going to increase because now we have to budget for your year prior to June 30. We are over a $4.5 million deficit.

Palino said as Negotiations Chair he said he was offering again the one-year deal “and I’ll even go 3.2 percent.” That drew some gasps from the audience.

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That is our final offer for the one year. There is no lies. There is no question. You heard it here first.”

Union representatives did not take the deal that was offered during the meeting. Negotiations were still ongoing as of press time.

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

Congressman Kim Votes For Relief For Restaurants, Other Hard Hit Businesses From The Desk Of

Congressman Andy Kim WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) voted to pass the Relief for Restaurants and other Hard Hit Small Businesses Act, which would replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide assistance to previous applicants that did not receive grant funding because

the program was already exhausted. The bill would also establish a new Hard Hit Industries Award Program to assist small businesses across all sectors that experienced at least 40 percent pandemic related revenue loss and were not eligible for RRF or the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program (SVOG).

“Small businesses are the bedrock of our national economy and our economy here in New Jersey,” said Congressman Kim. “This bill would fi nally provide relief for

the remaining small businesses that have spent two years struggling to keep their doors open and have been left out of other programs. I’m proud to support this bipartisan effort to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund and help give some support and relief to other small businesses in Burlington and Ocean Counties that still need help getting back on their feet after the pandemic.”

Congressman Kim, the only member of the New Jersey delegation on the House Committee on Small Business, was an early supporter of the RESTAURANTS Act to create the RRF, which was passed

into law as part of the American Rescue Plan. He has also supported the RRF Replenishment Act, the GYMS Act, and other efforts to assist the industries hit hardest by the COVID pandemic.

The legislation includes provisions championed by Congressman Kim to provide the Small Business Administration (SBA) with flexibility to adjust award amounts, if needed, to ensure that no applicant at the end of the queue is left without relief again. In November, Congressman Kim questioned SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman on the need for this flexibility.

Bill Would Quadruple Deduction For Teaching Expenses Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez

Capitol Comments Senator Cory Booker

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) joined a group of colleagues in introducing the Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act of 2022. The legislation would quadruple the amount educators can deduct from their taxes for out-of-pocket classroom expenses from $250 to $1,000 per teacher and continue to index it to inflation. The current deduction for teachers is far less than most New Jersey teachers spend each year out of their own pocket on classroom supplies.

“We know how hard our teachers work to ensure that New Jersey children receive the best education possible,” said Sen. Menendez. “I hear it all the time when I speak with teachers across our state about how they go above and beyond to provide resources and materials for their students – often times spending thousands of dollars of their own money each year. All of those expenses add up and this legislation will help put some of their hard-earned money back in their pockets.”

“Teachers across the nation often have to dip into their own pockets to purchase vital educational resources used in the classroom to help our children learn,” said

Sen. Booker. “Through a simple change in the tax code, we can ensure that our educators receive some of the hard-earned money they spend back during tax season. I am proud to introduce this legislation that will make this change and support our teachers who have gone above and beyond for our students, especially in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Educators showed once again how indispensable they are to our communities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to the Department of Education, 94 percent of public school teachers reportedly paid for classroom supplies without reimbursement, with nearly 1 in 10 reportedly spending more than $1,000 each year. Teachers in high-poverty areas are also more likely to spend more on out-ofpocket classroom costs to make up for fewer resources afforded to their school districts.

Teachers are paid far too little - on average 20 percent less than similarly-skilled professionals – and are also too often asked to cover classroom expenses.

“If the tax deduction amount is raised to $1,000 for a teacher to use in the classroom, it is going back to the taxpayer, in a sense,” said Jill Wagner, an English teacher for Independence Local Schools. “Teachers are instinctually creative, and the extra money will be used to be more inventive as to how to positively influence and support students and their school community. Teachers do NOT enter the profession to get financially rich. We do not get financial perks. We enter the profession to help children learn to the best of their abilities, and out-of-pocket expenses to make that happen are costing us more every year.”

State spending on education has plummeted in recent decades. Increasing this deduction recognizes the personal sacrifices so many educators make to ensure our children have the tools to learn.

The Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act of 2022 is endorsed by the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), Ohio Federation of Teachers (OFT), National Education Association (NEA), Ohio Education Association (OEA), and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).

Joining Sens. Menendez and Booker in introducing the legislation are Sens.

Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Amy Klobuchar

(D-Minn.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Bob Casey (D-Pa.), and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.). House cosponsors include Reps. Anthony Brown (M.D.-04), Colin Allred (Texas-32), Karen Bass (Calif.-37), Susan Bonamici (Ore.-01), Shontel Brown (Ohio-11), André Carson (Ind.-07), Sean Casten (Ill.-06), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Fla.-20), Jahana Hayes (Conn.-05), Jim Langevin (R.I.-02), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D.C.-AL), Jimmy Panetta (Calif.-20), Katie Porter (Calif.-45), Jamie Raskin (Md.-08), Darren Soto (Fla.09), Tom Suozzi (N.Y.-03), Bennie Thompson (Miss.-02) Juan Vargas (Calif.-51) and Frederica Wilson (Fla.-24).

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Continued From Page 1 which is very low.”

Lombarski said this $23.29 is based on the average valuation for a home in town, which is $258,737. This year, the municipal tax rate will be .951 per $100 of assessed valuation. Compared to last year’s .942, it represents an increase of slightly less than 1 cent.

Terms like assessment and valuation come from the town’s tax assessor. They don’t represent how much you paid for your home.

The spending plan appropriates approximately 42 percent of the entire budget for salaries and wages. Barnegat employs 117 full-time workers and 40 part-time employees for a total personnel cost of $20.8 million.

Broken down further, the budget allocates $41,176 to compensate the governing body, with no allowances for pension or health benefits. Ten full-time department heads

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“While Mother Nature sent us some fickle weather, there was nothing fickle about the thousands of volunteers who turned out to give the Jersey Shore beaches a nice, clean sweep with fascinating finds,” Clean Ocean Action Executive Director Cindy Zipf said.

The Berkeley Township Waterways Advisory Commission hit Dudley Park. Beach captain Beth Collis said she was very pleased with the turnout of 55 volunteers.

Besides the Commission, they included Berkeley Shores Homeowner’s Civic Association members, Lacey Township students, Toms River High School North students, and Jennifer Haines. Haines is Central Regional’s Marine Science/Environmental Science Teacher, advisor for

The Southern Ocean Times, April 16, 2022, Page 7 and managers account for $1.75 million, while 51 police officers, including superior officers, are budgeted at $11.8 million.

Finally, allocations of $7.2 million are budgeted for the remaining 91 full-time and part-time employees.

In February, Barnegat Township officials added to its payroll with the appointment of Kurt Otto, PE as Township Engineer at an annual salary of $155,000. The Township created the full-time position with plans of saving expenses on outside engineering consulting fees.

“We anticipate this happening, but we won’t know any net effect until after a complete year,” said Lombarski. “Or, at least until year-end 2022.”

This year’s budget includes reducing the Township’s reserve for compensated absences from $100,000 to $75,000, including an adequate amount for expected retirements.

Shared services agreements continue to play a role in balancing the municipal budget. The costs for the Construction Code

Official, UCC and Plumbing Inspector, as well as the Recreation Director are split with the Township of Ocean.

“We are continuing to explore shared service agreements,” Lombarski said. “We now have a full year with the dispatchers and Stafford. We have also taken on IT services with Toms River.”

Barnegat Township experienced significant cost increases that required additional surplus use and reduction of some budgeted expense lines. Township officials approved a $150,000 contract with Quality Medical Transport for 24/7 ambulance services.

Concerns about the volunteer first aid department’s response time resulted in the Township’s decision to hire Quality for emergency transport services. The contract calls for one ambulance throughout the day, with Barnegat First Aid providing back up services.

Additionally, the Township received a 37 percent increase in trash collection and a 116 percent rise in recycling costs.

“The trash and recycling costs could have been even worse if the contract terms were not adjusted to level out over the next five years,” Lombarski explained. “We also appropriated 19 percent more for higher gasoline costs.”

The 2022 budget utilizes $1.5 million of the Township’s fund balance as opposed to last year’s use of $1,275,000. Lombarski anticipates an additional $1.5 million in surplus from increased ratables due to construction and new homes.

Tax collection obviously plays a major role in ensuring the spending plan works.

Barnegat’s 2021 tax collection rate was 98.77 percent, slightly down from 99.12 percent in the prior year.

Municipal taxes represent only one portion of property owners’ tax bills. The local school district has not yet passed its budget for this year, which accounts for part of the bill. The Ocean County Board of Commissioners 2022 budget decreases the tax rate to .322 cents per $100 of equalized property value.

the OCEAN Club and Astronomy Club who brought 14 of her students. Collis thanked them for all their help cleaning up the area and collecting data for Clean Ocean Action.

Among the garbage was a beach chair, dirty sock, broken hockey stick, medical inhaler, lots of soda/beer cans, plastic soda bottles, candy wrappers, snack bags, cigarette butts, lighters and so much more.

The township provided trash grabbers, buckets to put the trash in, and a truck to take away the trash, Collis said. The town also provides trash cans around Dudley Park and the trails, and hopefully people will start using them.

At Brick Beach I, over 40 volunteers spent the morning “sweeping” the beach to pick up trash and unwanted debris, said Tony Kono, who is the Chairman of the Brick Township Environmental Commission. He described what items are usually found.

“A lot of plastic bags, straws, the plastic lids of cups, the cups themselves will disintegrate before they end up on the beach,” Kono said. “These are most of the main items. In the fall you’ll find more things such as flip fops because people have been on the beach. Even though Brick Township has a machine that cleans the beach, it can’t always get it all. Spring tends to be dirtier, but the fall tends to be more items people have left on the beach.”

Kono expressed why it’s so important to support and take part in environmental events like COA’s Beach Sweep.

“Man-made climate change is real.

There’s a lot of things we can do to mitigate it. The trash on the beach isn’t necessarily contributing to the increase of temperature and the climate, but what it does is bring awareness that we are impacting the planet,” Kono said. “I always think that picking up the trash is important, because

it gets young people on the beach seeing that man is impacting the environment. It makes them pick up the trash and put it in a bag so they can go back to their school mates and go ‘we’re doing a disservice to the Earth by treating it this way.’ It’s more about bringing awareness.”

Other locations such as Sandy Hook had a huge turnout, with nearly 500 volunteers collecting trash. According to a press release, the top five items found at this location included: 5,743 food, candy wrappers/ bags; 5,052 plastic bottle caps/lids; 4,190 plastic pieces; 3,206 plastic straws/stirrers; and 1,157 foam pieces.

At Island Beach State Park, volunteers found some out-of-the-ordinary items like a bag full of letters and cards written in the Russian language.

To learn more about Clean Ocean Action and the Beach Sweeps, visit cleanoceanaction.org.

Police: Waretown House Used To Deal Narcotics

By Chris Lundy WARETOWN – A house in Ocean Township was being used to distribute pain medications and pills containing fentanyl, police said.

Jeffrey Miliukas, 58, of Waretown, faces numerous charges after multiple police agencies converged on his property on April 7.

Officers found 17 fentanyl pills, 75 oxycodone pills, approximately one pound of marijuana, four rifles, three shotguns, a .22 caliber handgun, as well as additional evidence indicative of narcotics distribution purposes.

He was charged with Possession of Oxycodone with Intent to Distribute; Possession of Fentanyl with Intent to Distribute; Possession of More than One Ounce of

Marijuana with Intent to Distribute; Possession of Fentanyl; Possession of Weapons while Committing a Controlled Dangerous Substance Offense; and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer thanked the departments that worked this case, including his office’s Narcotics Strike Force, Asset Forfeiture Unit, and Regional SWAT Team; as well as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Preparedness - Homeland Security Investigations; New Jersey State Police - Trafficking Central Unit; Barnegat Police Department Crime Reduction Unit, Barnegat Police K-9 Unit, and Ocean Township (Waretown) Detective Bureau.

Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.

Stafford Library Seeking Book Donations STA FFOR D – The Fr iends of the Stafford Library are now accepting donations for their next book sale. Books of all kinds, with the exception of text books and encyclopedias, are needed as well as CDs, DVDs and books on tape.

Donations may be brought to the Stafford Library during their business hours. The library is open Monday, Friday and Sat-

urday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The sale will be held on May 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Stafford Library located at 129 N. Main Street (Route 9).

The Friends support the library through advocacy, fundraising, programs, donations and volunteerism.

Township Of Ocean Dog/Cat License Renewal

WARETOWN – The Township of Ocean has announced their dog/cat license renewal. Summons will be issued by April 22. License must be renewed by April 22 to avoid the summons (minimum $50 fine and court appearance). All dogs and cats 7 months and older must have a 2022 license!

To be licensed, your pet must have: • A rabies vaccination that does not expire prior to November 2022.

• Proof of neutering/spaying (if applicable) Cost is $12 for spayed/neutered; $15 for non-spayed/non neutered. Add $10 late fee after March 1 (renewals only).

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SH I P BOT TOM – T he Sout he r n Ocean Chamber announces its Spring Non-Profit Forum scheduled May 4 with a much requested program “Re-Engaging Volunteers of Every Generation” beginning at 10 a.m. at the Stockton University Manahawkin Campus.

As organizations safely move away from pandemic restrictions, the Spring Non-Profit Forum session will offer a few examples of how to recruit, reconnect as well as utilize your volunteers going forward. No matter what their age, c reat i ng ways t o develop a nd st reng t hen relat ion sh ips w it h you r volu nteers is key to organizational success and sustainability. Discussion will focus on best practices and new trends to assist every participant with knowledge that can be utilized directly in their day-to-day activities. It will be facilitated by Ms. Erin O’Hanlon-Keys, Coordinator of Service-Learning. She is a trained professional in the field of civic engagement and social justice

education. Erin has experience working and training professionals, faculty, notfor-profits as well as with college aged and youth volunteers.

This event will be held in person at Stockton University Manahawkin Campus at 712 E Bay Avenue. There is no fee to attend, but the organization representative must register with the Souther n Ocean Chamber off ice by calling 609-494-7211 or emailing kate@ sochamber.com.

The Non-Profit Forum has been gathering and educating local nonprofits for over a decade and is presented by Southern Ocean County Chamber of Com merce, it’s cha r it able af f iliate SOCA, Stock ton Un iver sit y Ma nahawkin Campus and The Ocean County Culture & Heritage Commission. As always, Ocean County Culture & Heritage Commission will offer credit for recipients of the county art or history g ra nts to be applied towa rds g ra nt compliance.

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Ocean County Veterans Support American Legion State Project

─Photo courtesy Barnegat Post 232 Pictured, from left, Dan Dunn, NJ American Legion State Commander, Brian Hagal, Ocean County commander.

BARNEGAT – American Legion State Commander Dan Dunn spent much of a cold, windy Vietnam Veterans Day, March 29, in Ocean County honoring Vietnam Veterans at an event at Tom’s Retreat on Route 9, Little Egg Harbor, and at a cere-

mony in Barnegat, before his official visit to the county at Barnegat Post 232, where over 60 members of The Legion Family, representing the county’s Legion posts, donated $6,051 to the state project, putting the project over-the-top in its goal!

Atlantic City Electric Ends Coal Power At Two Plants

MAYS LANDING – Atlantic City Electric has taken another major step in advancing clean energy initiatives to help achieve New Jersey’s leading climate goals. With the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) approval today of Atlantic City Electric’s petition to modify two power purchase agreements, Atlantic City Electric is making way for the ceasing of coal fired power generation at New Jersey’s last remaining coal fired power plants.

“We are pleased to have reached this agreement that results in the ceasing of all coal generated electricity from the last two coal fired power plants in New Jersey,” said Doug Mokoid, Atlantic City Electric region president. “This accomplishment means more than bill savings for our customers; it means cleaner air for our communities and a safer environment for generations to come.”

In the agreement with Starwood Energy Group, LLC, Atlantic City Electric customers will see up to $30 million in energy bill savings through the end of 2024, the end of the power purchase agreements for the Logan Generating Plant in Swedesboro, NJ and the Chambers Cogeneration Plant in Carney’s Point, NJ. In turn, Starwood will cease operations of coal-fired power generation at each site.

Atlantic City Electric continues to take major steps in advancing environmental and clean energy initiatives. This past September, the company announced a major climate change commitment, launching a multi-faceted, action-oriented effort to help the state of New Jersey achieve its clean energy

and climate goals. As part of the commitment, Atlantic City Electric is focusing on actionable measures to reduce its greenhouse gas footprint, deliver innovative solutions to empower customers to meet their climate change objectives, and drive collaborative efforts with stakeholder and community partners to achieve greater greenhouse gas reduction across South Jersey, while continuing efforts to address the impacts of climate change.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and the New Jersey legislature have taken leading steps to advance New Jersey’s clean energy economy, passing and signing into law the landmark Clean Energy Act calling for the significant advancement of solar, energy storage, offshore wind, and energy efficiency and establishing New Jersey’s Energy Master Plan, setting a leading goal of achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2050 and driving toward higher levels of electrification throughout the economy, including transportation.

“We applaud Governor Murphy’s and the state legislature’s efforts to advance a clean and sustainable energy future for all New Jerseyans and we are proud to do our part in helping to establish the state as a clean energy and climate leader,” added Mokoid.

Atlantic City Electric joined its sister Exelon utilities in 2021 in committing to reducing operations related emissions by 50 percent, as compared to a 2015 baseline, by 2030 and to ultimately achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 as part of the Exelon Utilities-wide “Path to Clean” commitment.

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─Photo by Jeannette Michelson, Garden Club Photographer LONG BEACH ISLAND – Carol English, New Jersey Flower Show Evaluation Chairman, presented a program to the Garden Club of LBI detailing what it takes to win an award for flower arranging.

Her ideas included how to choose flowers, how to keep them fresh and how to travel

with flowers.

On May 5, the Garden Club is presenting the Standard Flower Show at LBIF. For the fi rst time the show is open to the public with free admission. Further information and how to join the garden club is on the club’s website, thegardencluboflbi.com.

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STAFFORD – The Ocean County Library Stafford Branch has announced the following Adult, Teen and Children’s Programs for the month of May: Book Bundles: May 1; 1 p.m. In honor of Cinco de Mayo, pick up a book bundle that includes a craft about Cinco de Mayo or a bilingual book bundle. Recommended ages 2 to 7.

Adult Take & Make: Earring Holder: May 2. Pick up your kit at the Stafford Branch Circulation Desk. Supplies and instructions provided. Hot glue recommended. Kits are available fi rst come, fi rst served.

Alzheimer’s Support Group: May 2, 12 p.m. Does your loved one have signs/ symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease? Caring for an Alzheimer’s patient can be overwhelming. Join us monthly to learn how you can balance it all. Presented in partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health, Debra Shar, RN, BSN. Drop in.

AAUW Monday Book Discussion:

May 2, 12 p.m. This month the group will be reading Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.

Children’s Take & Make: I Love You Greeting Card: May 2, 9 a.m. Take home the supplies to create a greeting card for someone you love. Ages 4 and up.

The Brylcreem Boys - Singers of Early Rock & Roll: May 3, 2 p.m. Phil Bruschi brings another “Edu-Tain-Ment” program to the library. Bruschi brings historical background of the singers of early rock & roll. He also sings songs made famous by the artists. All are welcome to sing along.

Please register.

String of Purls - Knit/Crochet: May 5 & 19, 1 to 3 p.m.; May 7 & 21, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Want to learn to knit and crochet? Join to learn or bring your project with you. Beginners, bring size 9 knitting needles and light-colored 4-ply cotton or acrylic yarn. To crochet, bring the same yarn, and size “I” crochet hook. Drop in.

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World Language Honor Society Induction

─Photo courtesy Southern Regional Spanish Inductees: Brian Brennan, Joelle Castaldo, Leigha Clapp, Leo Crowley, Paige Currid, Grace Fessler, Connor Gadsby, Patrick Gaffney, Lillian Gale, Allison Go, Jason Goganzer, Noah Gonzales, Nora Harr, Kendall Hillman, Dominick Juliano, Lucas Kean, Taylor Kelly, Carina LaRocca, Mia Mastrogiovanni, Shaelin McDowall, Christopher Miller, Ciara Miller, Carrie Monterrosa, NicholasNapolitano, Payton Nork, Papiez, Alyssa, Cole Pepe, Joseph Rainone, Fabian Ramales, Adam Rivera, Ava Rogers, Alexander Rosshirt, Vincenzo Russino, Kayla Sigler, John Silivanch, Sofia Torres MANAHAWKIN – Every year, Southern Regional World Language Department hosts an Honor Society Induction Ceremony to recognize the students who have excelled in their language classes.

This ceremony, held on March 10, highlighted the importance of learning a world language and displayed students’ abilities to speak in French, German, Japanese, Latin, and Spanish. The current members (the seniors) present conversations and poems in all five languages during the ceremony.

The Southern Regional Select Ensemble serenades the audience with songs sung in various languages.

At this year’s ceremony, 124 students were inducted. To be inducted, each student had

to maintain a 92 average in his or her language of choice for the first two and a half years of study. The five new inductees, one from each language, who have maintained the highest average in their grade, recite the motto, “A person who speaks two languages is worth two people.”

This year, those students were Angelina Morizzo (French), Luke Plesniarski (German), Bridget Little (Japanese), Andrew Farnung (Latin), and Noah Gonzales (Spanish).

The ceremony culminates with the inductees passing the candlelight from one student to the next. This candle lighting ceremony is symbolic of the passing on of knowledge, which fosters cultural understanding and communication amongst the nations.

Family Fun Walk

LACEY – Join the Lacey Municipal Alliance and the Lacey Recreation Department in welcoming spring at this unique event on April 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Walk the outer loop of Gille Park where you

will fi nd signs with drug awareness facts along with inspirational quotes written by the High School students. Don’t miss great giveaways, DJ, refreshments and lots of fun!

Bingo At The Beach

LACEY – Join the Lacey Recreation for Bingo on the Beach at Lake Barnegat Beach! Registration begins at 6 p.m. and

games begin at 6:30 p.m. Dates are as follows: May 26, June 23, July 28, August 25 and September 22.

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BROWNS MILLS – Joseph Chirichella, President and CEO of Deborah Heart and Lung Center, has announced the appointment of Brian Case, MBA, as the hospital’s new Vice President of Strategic Planning and Business Development.

A seasoned healthcare executive, Case joins Deborah from RWJBarnabas Health and Community Medical Center where he most recently served as Assistant Vice President of Business Development. Case’s healthcare career has included developing and implementing service line growth strategies and physician recruitment and retention.

“We are excited to have Brian join our team,” said Chirichella. “He brings a vast range of experience in strategic and business development that closely aligns with our regional growth goals. Deborah’s commitment to improving access to heart, lung and vascular services in the communities we serve includes collaborating with physician practices to bring specialized care closer to patients in the communities where they live, and we are excited to have Brian join our efforts. His knowledge of the

physicians in the community and needs of the patients in the area will be a great benefit to Deborah.”

Case has a BS in Public Health Administration from Stockton University and a MBA from Louisiana State University, Shreveport. He currently resides in Toms River, where he is a member of various volunteer groups and organizations within Ocean County.

“I’m delighted to join the team at Deborah,” said Case.

“I am excited at the opportunity to support the extraordinary clinical team at the hospital, and be a part of making the vision to bring that expertise further into the community a reality.”

Case is married with two children. In his free time he enjoys playing golf and spending time outdoors with his family.

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

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Few things matter if you have chronic headaches, and women are mainly affected.

Teasing out the estrogen scenario is difficult because it fluctuates minute to minute, and month to month. It changes if you take estrogen-containing drugs such as hormone replacement, or if you drink from plastic water bottles a lot.

Estrogen is a moving target! But we do know that too much, or too little will create chronic, disabling headaches for women in the prime of their life.

It’s very clear that estrogen levels matter tremendously because the highest incidence of migraines is among women between the ages of 20 and 40 years of age. Animal studies concluded estrogen excess, specifically “estradiol” causes nerve sensitization, which means your nerves are more reactive and touchy! The researchers go so far as to say that estrogen elevations lead to chronic inflammation via cytokine storms, thus enhancing your pain perception. You may be inclined to do a blood test to determine levels but that doesn’t always work because it’s a snapshot in time while they’re drawing your blood. For this reason, I recommend doing a urine strip test such as “DUTCH Complete” to reveal precisely how your body metabolizes its own hormones, or those you take. These at-home tests are available at physician offices, or directly for purchase at my vitamin shop.

Another study (done in mice) concludes that estrogen deficiency is implicated. I wish I could lock up these researchers in

a room and say, “C’mon people, make up your mind, you’re not getting outta here until you decide if it’s high or low estrogen!”

Estrogen levels matter, but one problem I see time and time again is that physicians don’t always prescribe it along with progesterone, and I feel strongly that these two hormones should be taken together.

Progesterone hormone tempers the estrogen you make, or take! I’ve written a book called “Headache Free” that is available on Amazon if you need more help with headache pain.

As for other triggers of headaches and migraines (I call them “migrenades”) there are many! Perfume is a big one. Another migrenade is magnesium deficiency which raises risk of migraines, headaches, tension headaches and nighttime leg cramps. There is a lot of research about this. Restoring magnesium can be the number one thing you do to restore levels if you are deficient, and this would help some people to reduce the intensity of headaches, as well as the frequency. Some things you can do include an ice pack, or an over-the-counter analgesic. I find that if my hair is in a tight ponytail, I get a headache! Vision is something that should be checked because if you need glasses, but don’t wear any now, you’ll have more headaches. And finally, chronic sinusitis and hay fever will make you more prone to headaches. I have so much more valuable information about headaches, if you’d like to read a longer version of this article, please sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com, and I’ll email it to you.

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By: Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Christopher R. Shea of R.C. Shea & Associates In New Jersey, if you sustain an injury arising out of or in the course of your employment, you are entitled to certain benefits under the law. This is more specifically set forth in the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act. Primarily, should your injury require medical attention, the Workers’ Compensation carrier for your employer is to provide this to you. The insurance carrier pays for reasonable and necessary medical care until you reach a medical plateau. In turn, however, the insurance carrier does have the right to direct your medical care.

In other words, the insurance carrier has the opportunity to choose the physicians with whom you treat, as well as the facilities where any treatment or therapy is administered.

In the event that your injury is such that you are medically unable to work for more than seven (7) days, the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act provides that the insurance company is to pay temporary disability benefits. This entitles you to seventy percent (70%) of your wages, up to the statutory maximum for the year in which you sustained the injury. These payments continue until the authorized physician permits you to return to work or until you reach a medical plateau, whichever is sooner.

Should permanent effects of your injury remain after achieving a medical plateau, you may be entitled to benefits to compensate for those permanent effects. This is based on a statutory value determined according to the part of your body which was injured and the permanent residuals of your treatment and injury. This process progresses after your physician has returned you to gainful employment. In the event that you are deemed medically unable to return to work, you may be entitled to total disability benefits.

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Although, as a volunteer as listed above one would not have been compensated for the acts performed within the scope of that position, if injured while performing those duties, and medically unable to work, you would be entitled to compensation at the maximum rate for the year of that injury. Furthermore, the injured volunteer is entitled to reasonable and necessary medical treatment as if an employee. In the event that the volunteer suffers permanent residuals from the injury in question, the volunteer would also have the right to seek payment for those residuals, the same as if a paid employee.

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STAFFORD – Meet the local people who protect us, and learn about the equipment they use, during First Responders Day at the Ocean County Library Stafford Branch, 10:30 a.m. on April 20.

Everyone will gather in the library parking lot, where they’ll be visited by a fire truck, ambulance, and police vehicle.

Community Policing Officer Lawrence will

demonstrate features of police vehicles and tools that are used in police work. Youngsters will also have a chance to meet firefighters and emergency medical technicians, and get a close look at their vehicles.

Registration at theoceancountylibrary.org/events is required for this free event, which is open to children age 5 and older, and which is subject to weather conditions.

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Continued From Page 11 Virtual Program: Stop, Drop, and Spring Roll: May 6, 9 a.m. In honor of Asian Pacific Heritage Month, watch the virtual program, “Stop, Drop, and Spring Roll” to learn how to make fresh spring rolls. Ages 8 and up.

Mah Jongg: All Fridays, 12:30 to 4 p.m.

Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.

RCE Ocean County Master Gardeners Diagnostic Clinics: May 9 & 23, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Master Gardener team will help answer questions you may have.

You may also bring in an insect or plant sample for ID, diagnosis and remedies.

Akira Kurosawa Documentary: May

10, 11 a.m. Celebrate the legendary career of Japanese fi lmmaker, Akira Kurosawa, director of fi lms such as Seven Samurai, Yojimbo, Throne of Blood and Ran. (NR) 50 min.

T een Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting: May 10, 4:30 p.m. Gain valuable leadership skills and earn community service hours. Ages 12 to 18.

Adopt-a-Plant: May 12, 9 a.m. Learn about gardening by adopting your own plant to take care of. Ages 5 to 12.

NAMI Support Group: May 14, 10 a.m. Parents and caregivers of a loved one with mental illness are welcome to this National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) group. If someone you know is struggling with mental illness, you are not alone. Drop in.

Author Talk & Book Signing: Destiny Can Be Dangerous: May 14, 2 p.m. Join author Matthew H. Gooley, an Ocean County native who will be talking about his spy thriller that is an action packed espionage story about a U.S. agency tasked with fighting terror plots within our borders. Books will be available for purchase. Please register.

Support Group for Caregivers: May 16, 12 p.m. Are you caring for someone?

Being a caregiver can be overwhelming.

Join us monthly to learn how you can balance it all. Presented in partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health, Debra Shar, RN, BSN. Drop in.

Adult Take & Make: American Flag Luminaries: May 16. Pick up your kit at the Stafford Branch Circulation Desk.

Supplies and instructions are provided.

Kits are available fi rst come, fi rst served.

Shore to Age Well: May 17, 11 a.m.

Join us as we welcome the Ocean County Health Department to talk about the differences between misuse and abuse of medications, proper medication storage, as well as alternatives for pain medications. The program will focus on providing practical information regarding the appropriate use of non-opioid analgesic pain medication and non-pharmacological approaches to dealing with acute and chronic pain. Please register.

Pine Shores Art Assoc. Book Discussion: May 18, 1 p.m. Join Pine Shores Art Association for a Book Discussion of The Night Portrait by Laura Morelli. Read about Da Vinci’s Italy. Included will be a discussion of the paintings, artists and techniques from within the book. Drop in.

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SENIOR TOMS RIVER MALE SEEKS to RENT a BEDROOM in a PRIVATE HOME - either in HOLIDAY CITY SOUTH or by WALNUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AREA. I am fully vaccinated, healthy, a nice guy, clean, semi-retired and age 70.

Call LEN @ 732-996-1040 or email me at: SD1051@YAHOO.COM (20)

Moving Sale - New Ocean Kayak, salt and freshwater poles, reels, tackle, deer stands, all types of waters-boots, size 9. Many new barely used, tools, antiques, Lenox, Many household items. Beautiful set of 8 brand new dishes, (each plate original cost $11.00, entire set priced to sell.)

Brand new baking items and cake decorating items. Industrial meat grinder, etc. chest freezer. Vietnam memorialBiela (A Mohogany Huey made in Vietnam, helmet with liner, Prick 25 Vietnam phone, stereos, several new flat screen TV"s, skateboard, backpacks, A beautiful Black 2002 Ford Thunderbird with hard and soft cover, round window on back, Excellent condition. Brand new Duopot, Brand new Hamilton beach mixer on stand with bowl,cloths cheap too much to list. Please text Chris at 732-664-3605 April 16,17 and April 23,24. For directions.

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SENIOR JERSEY GENT SEEKS NEW HOME - Semi-retired (fully vaccinated including Pfizer booster) desires lodging in private home. Food fringees too! Call Charlie 732-2163176, Email: cr@exit109.com.

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Real Estate Twenty Yr Award Winning Business for Sale - "GREAT RETIREMENT OPPORTUNITY." Amazing Angieslist Reviews and Customer Relations.

Ask Cheryl - 609-713-6158.

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Items For Sale AUTHENTIC PUERTO RICAN PASTELES - Pork or chicken. Masa made from green bananas, yautia, plantains & potatos. $40/dozen.

Call / text 908-770-8537 (19)

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) Buying World War II - Swords, bayoivets, helnets, hats, medals, uniforms and related items. All Countries. 609-581-8290. Email mymilitarytoys@optonline.net.

(20) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Jazz. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (22) 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) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115.

(18) 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) 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)

Estate Sale Estate sale via maxsold - Closes 04/21. Pick up at house in LEH Township. Jewelry, sewing and crafting materials, vintage toys, vintage housewares, model planes, boats, buggies. https://maxsold. maxsold.com/auction/little-eggharbor-township-new-jersey-usaestate-sale-online-auction-cayugalake-drive-41138/bidgallery/.

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Personals Anglo Irish American Lady Retired professional, widow, 82, active, many interests, socially adept. Seeks cultured gentleman in Monmouth or Ocean Counties: ymorahan@gmail.com.

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Help Wanted Art C Sears from ACS Plumbing & Mechanical - is looking for a few good plumbers and or HVACR. Good pay and lots of work. 732915-5998 CALL ASAP. (18) This is an official request for Professional/consultants who will stand as our regional representative - to run logistics, Book/record Keeper for the company. We are only looking for individuals or companies from the USA. for more details contact Robert Edward at larrysmithinc912@gmail.com (18) 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. $1000 sign on bonus.

Call 732-363-5530 or email dtoms river2nj3@goddardschools.com to schedule an interview today! (t/n) Part-time Custodian Wanted For Adult Community in Whiting.

Custodial hours Mon-Fri 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Extra hours a few nights per month. Saturday evenings and set-up and break down for Sunday Bingo. ($20 per hour for Bingo) Weekends a must. Please fax resume to 732-3502838 or call 732-350-2656.

(19) Seaside Heights - SHAKE SHOPPE ARCADE AND ICE CREAM. Looking for part time and full time employees. Arcade Shift Leader, redemption and floor attendant.

Ice Cream sales and cashiers. Call Patty 908-770-6370.

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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) Substitutes Wanted for the Ocean County Vocational Technical School district: Administrators, Bus Drivers, Couriers, Custodial, School Nurses/RN, Secretarial, Teachers for Academic & Trade Skill Areas-view skilled areas visit www.ocvts.org/employment. EOE. Please email resume to: tedgar@mail.ocvts.org or call 732-240-6414, ext. 3317.

(20) 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!

HELP WANTED: Part-time Custodian - Needed for senior development in Whiting, N.J. Please call for interview: 732-350-4443.

(18) Laundromat Attendant For FT/PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863.

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Services Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) 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.

(17) 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) We Can Help - Housecleaning, shopping, window cleaning, office cleaning, painting, laundry, carpet cleaning, and also we can help with phone calls, typing, bookkeeping, clerical work, reset in store. Very good price. Call 848-287-3944.

(21) Animal Lovers - Volunteers needed to help feed homeless cats 1 or 2 days weekly. Call 732-3672932, leave message.

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

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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) Home Health Care - Companionship, meal planning and prep, medication reminder, hygine assistant, light housekeeping, errands, grocery shopping. Call Donna 609-891-7830. (18) Music Lessons In Your Home By state certified instrumental music teacher. Please call 732-3504427 for more information. Senior citizens very welcome.

(20) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing.

Affordable. Senior discounts.

References. No job too small.

Fully insured. 732-691-0123.

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(19) LANDSCAPING - Restorations, Repairs, Stones, Mulch, Sod Installs, Hedges, Shrubs, Bushes, Downed Branches Trimmed & Removed, Demolition, Cleanouts, ect., Dumpster service provided by A901 Licensed Hauler ect.

MAN WITH VAN LLC. Jim 609335-0330 HIC# 13vh10806000.

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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) 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) Cheap Painting Done Rite 35yrs exp, free est.732-506-7787, cell 646-643-7678.

(20) Skilled Work Man For Hire On all pace home repair restoration service own tools and truck call 201-546-2656.

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

Call Jim 732-674-3346.

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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.

(18) 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.

(18) 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)

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK

The Route 72 Causeway Bridge connects Manahawkin to Long Beach Island.

It’s also very beautiful at night as you can see from this incredible photo taken

by Andrew Hardiman.

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–Southern Regional Middle School MANAHAWKIN – On March 24, Southern Regional FCCLA - High School and Middle School Chapters participated in the first in-person Leadership Conference since 2019, celebrating New Jersey FCCLA’s 75th Anniversary.

The members joined with several hundred other FCCLA members to develop Leadership Skills while competing with a variety of projects. Students were treated to the humor and motivation of Kyle Scheele as he asked them “Who was the first person who ever made you feel good about yourself?”

As students reflected upon their power over others, they worked hard to present their work. Results were: High School • Lucais Romo - 1st Place, Gold Medal Peer to Peer with his Volumes to Volumes Book project • Abby Ardoin - Gold Medal - Yarn Art • Gianna DeBrun & Marley Gaskill - 2nd Place - Gold Medal - Professional Presentation - “The Diet Culture” Middle School • Isabella Millard, Kaci Zoladz, Brian Muirhead - 1st Place, Gold Medal - Food

Truck Feud (Fry-Day) • Emily Slaven & Emma McClellan 2nd Place, Silver Medal - Repurpose & Redesign • Zachary Ciappa - 1st Place, Silver Medal - Repurpose & Redesign • Zachary Ciappa - 1st Place, Gold Medal, Successories • Addison Slaven & Thomas Ferg - 1st Place, Silver Medal - Sustainability - Preparing for a Hurricane • Kathryn Murphy - Bronze Medal, T-Shirt Expressions • Madison Lloyd - Bronze Medal - Yarn Art • Kyleigh Biel - Gold Medal - Yarn Art During this conference, Gianna DeBruyn was voted in as a New Jersey State Executive Council member for her third term of State Leadership.

Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a Career and Technical Student Organization that functions as an integral part of the Family and Consumer Sciences education curriculum and operates within the school system. The mission is to promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences Education.

Summer Shop Vendor Fair

MANAHAWKIN – Come on down to the Manahawkin Elks Lodge and check out the Summer Shop Vendor Fair! Join local crafters and artisans as they kick off to Summer and enjoy Memor ial Day Weekend! Enjoy the

Lodge’s food as you browse all the local vendors!

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FUN & GAMES

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of APR 16 - APR 22

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Even if it feels difficult, wait for the time to be right. In the following week, you might rush ahead when others want you to wait. You may feel pressured to make premature starts on work projects.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Foster team spirit to minimize the size of a stream of work in the upcoming week. Avoid taking a loved one’s cooperation for granted. Remain willing to compromise to get the ball rolling on a new project or agreement.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): When you say you mean business, you are not kidding.

Be sure to handle your personal affairs with the same level of competence and attention to detail you expect from others. Widen your business contact network this week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may yearn for more play time when business calls for your attention. Avoid drama and misunderstandings with loved ones and family members as the week unfolds. The dreams you hold sacred may be well within reach.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Revise your decisions by including more consideration for the needs of others. There are times when it is better to put the other person first. Don’t be afraid to ask for forgiveness if you lose it or have a meltdown.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Get your ducks lined up in a row. Get everything streamlined and organized to enjoy the most beneficial results. You could receive the advice and support necessary to achieve a worthy and significant goal this week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): There are times you must fight for peace or defend your ideals. It may be easy to get projects started in the week to come but do not forget to follow through. Avoid offending family members by being mindful of their feelings.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t let any tendency towards self-indulgence overshadow your good judgment. You may be preoccupied by a research project or disagreements as the week unfolds. Don’t be hesitant to ask for help and assistance.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Money isn’t everything. Think through purchases and financial proposals carefully in the week ahead or you may end up wasting money to prove a point. Focus on spending time and money on your family.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take it slow and easy. Attend to the necessities of life but don’t let a desire for material success consume all your time and energy in the week ahead. Any display of temper will be counterproductive.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Weigh pros and cons carefully. You are more likely to overspend than save as the week begins.

Your open-minded attitude can attract levelheaded friends who will help you make wiser financial decisions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You won’t need to knock wood to enjoy good luck and blessings in the week ahead. A positive outlook and faith in the outcome of your plans will help guide you toward making the most helpful choices.

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