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By Stephanie A. Faughnan BARNEGAT LIGHT – Anyone with plans to tr udge up 217 steps to capture views from inside the top of Old Barney will need to wait until October.

At Barnegat Lighthouse State Park a week ago, a couple of moms appeared very disappointed that they could not keep a promise to their small children off on spring break.

“The lighthouse is being fixed right now,” said one of the mothers to her kindergarten son.

“We’ll come back as soon as it’s done and race to the top.”

As the youngster stomped his feet in disappointment, the mom suggested it wasn’t a good time to interview him or take his photograph.

The project can’t be f inished quickly enough for the multitudes of visitors who will soon descend upon Long Beach Island with plans for their annual

Third Ocean County Town Plans To OK Recreational Weed

–Photo by Stephanie A. Faughnan Construction has started again at the medical marijuana dispensary to be opened on Route 9 in Waretown.

–Photo by Stephanie A. Faughnan Old Barney sits on the north end of Long Beach Island and offers a panoramic view over the Barnegat Inlet. ascension to the top of the lighthouse. Despite recent announcements that the structure is closed for repairs, many won’t know they

Master Gardeners Spent Months Raising Plants For A Fundraiser

By Stephanie Faughnan OCEAN COUNTY – Lots of fledging blooms and other plants are ripe for new homes when the Ocean County Master Gardeners open up shop on Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

The rain or shine event will be

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held at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County, located at 1623 Whitesville Road (Route 527) and Sunset Avenue in Toms River.

An assortment of volunteer master gardeners continue to alternate tasks at the greenhouse in preparation for (Plants - See Page 4)

need to change plans.

Workers shrouded t he exter ior of t he iconic lighthouse in scaffolding weeks ago in preparation for the

series of renovations.

The area surrounding the Bar negat Lighthouse remains fenced off approximately fifty (Climbs - See Page 18)

By Stephanie A. Faughnan WARETOWN - As South Toms River and Lakehurst await state approval for recreational cannabis businesses, a third Ocean County town also wants in on prospective tax dollars.

What makes the Township of Ocean (Waretown) unique is the municipality already has a medical marijuana dispensary in the process of setting up shop.

As far back as last summer, authorities revealed that a company named Justice Cannabis Co. planned to provide access to medical marijuana patients in a standalone building. The dispensary will face Route 9 behind the empty building formerly (Recreational - See Page 4)

School Business Administrator Needed In Lacey

By Bob Vossseller LACEY – Wanted: New business administrator for the township’s school district.

It was noted during a recent Lacey School Board meeting that the school district’s search to replace Patrick S. DeGeorge, who serves as Business Administrator/Board Secretary is ongoing. Since no candidate has yet emerged the Board will have an interim administrator in place come July. DeGeorge’s last day is June 30.

“At this point we could not find one so we are looking for an interim to start on July 1,” Board member and Finance Committee Chair Donna McAvoy said.

She also reported that during a recent Finance Committee meeting, DeGeorge discussed this year’s proposed budget and compensation for certain employees including business office staff, custodians, transportation (Business - See Page 5)

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occupied by Ocean First Bank in the Waretown ShopRite Plaza.

According to Diane Ambrosio, Business Administrator/Municipal Clerk, Justice has posted the requisite bonds and is back to working on construction of the new facility.

Ambrosio anticipates that township leaders will endorse actions taken by the medical marijuana dispensary should they also apply for a recreational license.

Like many other municipal authorities, Ocean Township leaders nixed letting recreational weed businesses until the state clarified guidelines.

At the April Township of Ocean Committee meeting, gover nment leaders introduced two separate ordinances re-

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Half of the items that will be available for sale started as tiny seedlings, while the other half started as plugs – or tiny plants.

While many of Ocean County’s master gardeners are retired, their regular career choices suggest their instincts focus on nurturing others. Teachers and nurses seem particularly attracted to the Ocean County Master Gardener’s program, which involves training and certification from Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Ocean County.

garding cannabis businesses within the community.

“Ordinance 2022-9 repeals the ordinance that was put in place not allowing cannabis in the Township of Ocean,” explained Mayor Ben LoParo. “Now that the state committee has put the rules in place, the Township of Ocean wishes to allow businesses that meet the zoning requirements in Ordinance 2022-10.”

If put in place, licenses for recreational weed businesses would be available in each of the six classifications identified by the state. This includes cultivation, manufacturing, wholesale sales, distribution, retail and cannabis delivery for businesses providing courier services for consumer purchases.

The second cannabis ordinance, 2022-10, amends the township’s zoning map in order

to establish cannabis use overlay zones and provide associated zoning requirements.

Changes to this law affect two separate areas in the township that are part of the Environmental Conservation Zone districts. The ordinance creates a cannabis use overlay zone in the town center, specifically by the ShopRite Plaza, Waretown Shopping Plaza and one another location.

Both ordinances will be sent to the planning board for review and comment.

Residents will have the opportunity to provide commentary at the public hearing for the proposed local law changes at the meeting on May 17th.

Dr. Shawn Denning, Jr., who serves as president of the local board of education, said he was speaking in that capacity when he approached the dais to speak to township leaders at their most recent meeting.

“Now that we’re allowing marijuana in town, before we get into tax money,” said Denning. “Will you consider creating an ordinance to give tax money to the schools, which we need desperately?”

Denning acknowledged that he did not think cannabis businesses would bring in an extraordinary amount of tax revenue.

However, a reduction in school state aid has resulted in a dire situation for the district – one that will result in a ballot question to exceed the two percent cap on school tax.

Township leaders did not respond to Denning’s request.

“Once the ordinances are in place, we will put out RFPs (Requests for Proposals),” Ambrosio said. “The companies will need to submit business plans before the town proceeds to submit endorsements to the state of New Jersey.”

Linda Convey and Mary Townsand oversee the Ocean County Master Gardeners program and shared their passion. Approximately 160 people donate their time, with some signed on as volunteers for more than 20 years.

“We do not receive money from any government agencies to do the work we love,” said Convey. “We raise our own funds with the plant sale to support ourselves.”

The plants don’t represent the most expensive part of the horticulture endeavor.

Equipment and procuring pots and different types of soil can sometimes be the priciest.

Townsend said that the county donated the

space where the plants are grown. Master gardeners built the greenhouse, as well as the hoop house for perennials and created a shrub garden. A separate area is reserved for rows of herbs that will also be available at the plant sale.

The greenhouse itself serves as home to annual flowering plants, which should be either in bloom or ready to bloom at the time of the plant sale.

“We also have a sharing garden where we grow vegetables and give them to various food pantries,” Townsend said.

Visitors to the plant sale can choose from an assortment of plants. One of the favorites

includes hyacinth bean vines, which climb and wrap as they grow. Convey said their purplish-pinkish blooms can sometimes also turn out to be a deeper purple.

“Our prices at the plant sale are competitive with what can be found at the big box stores,” said Convey. “However, we try to grow things that can’t be found at the big box stores or the local nurseries. That’s because they don’t grow their own plants.”

A benefit of picking up plants at the sale put on by the Ocean County Master Gardeners is taking advantage of their knowledge. It’s not just what they know about healthy or (Plants - See Page 5)

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A public budget meeting was held on April 6 regarding details of this year’s spending plan.

Some residents expressed the desire to see the school district return to a public vote in April as opposed to its direct adoption by the board.

Ten years ago, all school board elections in New Jersey were moved to November, instead of April. At the same time, districts no longer put the budget out to voters, as long as the budget didn’t increase more than 2 percent. This was the result of state lawmakers.

There was criticism at the time this happened, because some residents felt they had less control over their local school boards. This feeling hasn’t gone away. At the Lacey meeting, resident Richard Bidnick remarked during the public comment

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“We are all trained in how to identify ticks,” said Townsend. “People will come in with a tick they took off their skin and put it in a little baggy. Around here, people

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Vice Board President Edward Scanlon reminded Bidnick that this was a decision that would now fall into the hands of residents who would have to bring their cause to the Ocean County School Superintendent.

Term Limits For Board Members?

Some residents present at that meeting also expressed that they would like to see term limits imposed on those serving on the Board. They noted that members like Linda Downing, who is the longest serving member currently on the panel, had been there for 20 years. One resident called that, “ridiculous.”

The Board’s attorney however reminded the public that there was no mechanism by which the Board could impose a term limit restriction and that residents could vote out incumbents and support candidates of their own.

Alyssa’s Law Panic Alarm The subject of school safety procedures came up during the meeting. McAvoy said that during the Finance Committee meeting, “we discussed Alyssa’s law (in which) all primary and secondary schools install a panic alarm device that can silently and directly contact law enforcement about a life-threatening situation or emergency.”

On February 6, 2019 New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed Alyssa’s Law. In addition the full cost to install this panic alarm system will be covered through the “Securing Our Children’s Futures bond referendum.”

The referendum was approved on November 6, 2018. The law has now been enacted in Florida and may soon be in every state in

the U.S. It was named after Alyssa Alhadeff, a 14-year-old that was killed along with 16 others at Marjory Stoneman Public High School in Parkland Florida on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2018. Thirty-four people were victims of this massacre. That includes 14 students, 14-18 years old along with three staff members who died.

She also reported that a township liaison meeting had been held with Committeeman Peter Curatolo where three items were discussed. “We discussed trash removal, school safety and security and the LEAD program and class III officers. The LEAD program (Leading for life) is an immersive learning experience that starts virtually for the first week followed by two weeks of residential at their assigned institution.”

should know if it’s a blacklegged deer tick because they’re one of the ones that carry disease.”

The Ocean County Master Gardeners Plant Show has been immensely popular in the past, with people arriving well before the 9 am start time. Cash or credit cards are accepted for purchase the of specialty annuals, perennials, herbs, and shrubs.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E DITORIAL Leave Medical Decisions For Minors In The Hands Of Parents

Here we go again! More bad legislation being proposed in Trenton. This time it doesn’t involve tossing out your gas-powered leaf blower or the idea of pumping your own gas. This bill involves your children and a decision concerning their health.

Hopefully by the time you read this, Assembly Bill A-2679 which would permit minors aged 14 years or older to consent to certain vaccines without permission of parent or guardian will have been squashed.

This proposed legislation was brought up during a Jackson Township Council meeting several weeks ago. Officials there were not impressed by its content and made a good point in noting that it was ill conceived and lacked common sense when it was introduced

by Democrat Assemblyman Raj Mukherji and co-sponsored by Assemblymembers Mila Jasey and Sterley Stanley under the gold dome of Trenton on February 14.

It was noted those of that age could easily succumb to peer pressure in making a decision to take or not take a vaccine and that such a decision was best left to their parents/ guardians. It seems the lawmakers who proposed it may have forgotten kids that young are minors until they are 18.

You can’t drink alcohol until you are 21 years old but you can make sound medical decisions at the age of 14? This is embarrassing legislation that seeks to remove the decision-making process of parents/guardians where it should remain. You can’t drive a car until you are older and there are also

age requirements involved in having a tattoo applied to your arm.

No matter where you stand on vaccines, medical decisions for children are the responsibility and purview of parents/guardians and should not be superseded by the government and put in the hands of young teens.

As Jackson Councilman Steve Chisholm remarked during his township’s Council meeting, “these children are not even qualified to clean their own room, make their own dinner or drive a car and yet we can allow them to make a decision on what type of vaccines and chemicals go into their bodies? I don’t think so.”

Okay, so while some 14-year-olds probably are qualified to clean their rooms and make dinner (I don’t speak for myself here. At that age I never did a good job cleaning up my room and my mom wouldn’t let me near the kitchen. My wife still gets nervous when I microwave a bag of popcorn but I digress…) I’d have to agree with the rest of what he said.

Medical decisions should be left to those raising the children in question. That is only common sense and the legislation seemed to be proposed to deliberately circumvent that practice.

As of this writing the Assembly bill is sitting in the Assembly Health Committee for review. No date is set for its release.

Those seeking to call in opposition to its posting or who simply want to learn its status can call Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin’s office at 732855-7441.

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Letters To The Editor Gas Not Cheaper In “Pump Your Own” States Well I see that the Republicans are at it again with the “Let us pump our own gas.” Some of those folks have said we can save about 15¢ per gallon by pumping our own. Of course, if we elect to have an employee do it then it costs more.

I decided yesterday to take a ride over to Pennsylvania and see how much we really could save in a “Pump Your Own” state.

Gassing up at the Jersey gas station in Whiting at $3.95.9 I crossed the river and headed north through New Hope. I found a gas station west of town with a price of $4.09.9 (Lukoil).

Two gas stations near Doylestown across from each other had identical prices, $4.29.9 (Shell and another brand that I couldn’t see the name).

I then headed towards Newtown and outside of town there was a Shell station with a price of $4.29.9.

In downtown Newtown a Lukoil was priced at $4.13.9.

Folks, if this is saving money by pumping our own gas somebody’s world is upside down.

I never had to wait for more than 1 car in front of me at the pump.

Now think of the line of the employee pumping your gas during a nasty stretch of

weather, at the “pump your own” station.

If you pump your own, just get out of your car, get wet, then go to the office to pay for your gas. No thank you!

As for me, give me that we have now.

As for my Republican friends, get off your arse and visit Pennsylvania if you don’t believe me.

John Radlinsky Whiting

Too Many Corrupt Politicians Before Mitch McConnell and the Republican Congress throw stones at the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, I would suggest they first look in the mirror and address the issues and problems they helped to create such as, “The Big Lie,” and theanarchist insurrection and attack on voting rights that followed.

Next, GOP Sen. Marjorie Greene speaking at a white nationalist rally where there were chants of “Putin.” Now revealed, Justice Clarence Thomas texting and recommending the last election be overturned at that time, perhaps putting party and personal ideology over the Constitution.

Our democracy and freedoms are in danger!

Where is America headed? Both the mid-term and

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2024 elections may determine that question.

Before we can look to the future and where we need to go, fi rst we need to look at the past and learn from it!

Our leaders must have vision for our nation, accept responsibility and be held accountable and not be self-serving! Without these values there can be no tr ust and corr uption will increase!

William Penn once wrote, “Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants!”

Again, where is America heading? Still our choice - for now!

Ken Schorr Manahawkin

Snowbirds Have Trouble With Post Office I would like to share our experience with your readers in order to warn them of the deficiencies of the USPS: “Snowbirds” beware!

If you forward your mail through the USPS while you travel to your sunsh i ne de st i nat ion , you may already have experienced our difficulty. If not, pay attention!

This winter my husband and I spent two months in California, after having ou r mail for warded by USPS. Several pieces of our mail went missing, including my husband’s bill for his life insurance.

My husband is 90 years old! If he had not realized that his bill never arrived, his insurance might have been cancelled.

We also discovered that some of our income tax d at a neve r a r r ive d . I n addition, USPS decided to restart delivering our

m ai l t wo we ek s e a rly.

Several of our letters were returned to sender marked “Address Unknown” by our local post off ice. I couldn’t unravel the difficulty from California.

Plus, I couldn’t get our local post office on the phone after 15 attempts to do so.

In desperation I called Congressman Chris S m i t h’s o f f i c e . T h e y helped me to cont act our local post office and straighten out the mess.

I am not only g ratef ul to Congressman Smith’s staff, he has my vote in the fall.

Lois Mayer Manchester

Questions Remain On Toms River’s Budget Editor’s note: This letter was sent in to create a dialogue with fellow residents, and to generate healthy conversation.

Hello fellow Toms Rivians! I read in one of the last few editions that the total budget is proposed to be $141,461,234.67.

That’s very precise, down to the cent. I’m curious is there an explicit list, in full detail - of all the planned expenditures of this year’s tax dollars? Who would that be provided by, is that the county Freeholder, or the township counsel? Or is that document and particular information even available? My second question is, it’s said: “of this, $88,536,066.71 will be raised in taxes.” Where will the other 52 million come from in the budget? If not from taxes? Anyone know?

Mark Dorsey Toms River

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

Senator: Facebook Allows Disinformation About War In Ukraine Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), alongside U.S. Representative Tony Cárdenas (D-Calif.-29), led 17 of their colleagues in sending a letter urging Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, formerly Facebook, to increase platform moderation of Spanish-language disinformation from Russian-owned media outlets on the war in Ukraine.

“Since the beginning of the year, Russian state-controlled outlets have made

a concentrated effort to target Spanish-speaking communities to spread false narratives leading up to, and in the aftermath of, the invasion of Ukraine,” wrote the group of lawmakers to Zuckerberg. “The viral spread of these narratives stands in stark contrast to assurances that Meta made to the public and Members of Congress that it is prioritizing the pressing needs of Hispanic communities in the United States.”

Russian-owned media outlets are increasingly publishing significantly more content referencing Ukraine in Spanish compared to many other leading Spanish language news sites. As a result, posts are spreading rapidly in the United States and across Latin America, causing many to believe Russia’s

lies. RT en Español, a Russian-owned media outlet, misleads its more than 18 million Facebook followers with disinformation and propaganda claiming Putin’s false justification for his unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine. Meta has already banned RT in the European Union, but it remains active in North America.

“These lies are designed to undermine a resolute global response necessary to stand against the Russian government’s aggression. Facebook has continuously failed to show it is adequately addressing this problem for Spanish-speaking communities, and the success of Russian-sponsored outlets in crowding out the information ecosystem for Spanish speakers serves as proof to this fact. The spread of these narratives demonstrate that Meta does not see the problem of Spanish-language disinformation in the United States as a critical priority for the

health of our democracy. The lack of Meta’s action to swiftly address Spanish-language disinformation globally demonstrates the need for Congress to act to ensure Spanish-speaking communities have fair access to trustworthy information,” added the lawmakers.

The letter was also signed by Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Alex Padilla (D-Calif), as well as Reps.

James P. McGovern (D-Mass.-02), Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.-03), Nydia M. Velázquez (D-N.Y.-07), Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.-40), Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.-13), Lori Trahan (D-Mass.-03), Jim Costa (D-Calif.-16), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.-28), Joaquin Castro (D-Texas-20), Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas-35), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.-07), Linda Sánchez (D-Calif.-38), and Sean Casten (D-Ill.-06).

Recreational Cannabis Now Legal For Adults From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy marked the historic opening day of adultuse recreational cannabis sales in New Jersey at Zen Leaf in Elizabeth – one of several facilities across the state now selling cannabis to adults 21 years and older. The commencement of the adult-use recreational cannabis market represents another step forward in New Jersey’s ongoing efforts to create a new cannabis industry that continues to prioritize medical marijuana patients and advance social justice initiatives.

After careful consideration of necessary regulations for the cannabis industry and thorough review of various applicants, the Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) recently approved seven alternative treatment centers – sites already selling medical marijuana – to begin selling recreational cannabis to the adult-use market. The CRC confi rmed these seven treatment centers, which operate 13 facilities in 11 different counties, will be able to meet critical requirements, such as ensuring enough supply for medical marijuana patients and meeting social equity standards.

The overarching goal of these efforts is to make New Jersey’s industry able to stand as a model for other states in the nation in ensuring racial, social, and economic equity and justice. Additional applicants are currently under review as the state works to grow the industry to serve as

an engine of economic growth, a generator of new, good-paying jobs, and a vehicle for ongoing social equity efforts.

“From day one, my administration has worked with our partners in the Legislature to advance social justice on behalf of the communities disproportionately impacted by marijuana prohibition by working to expunge cannabis-related convictions, decriminalize possession, and establish an equitable cannabis industry,” said Governor Phil Murphy on April 21. “The fi rst sale of legal, adult-use cannabis today marks a historic moment for New Jersey, as we leave behind the indefensible practices that led to the incarceration of countless people of color and embrace the opportunities of a fair, regulated adult-use market.

It is a moment that required long hours of work to make sure we got it right the fi rst time, and I am proud of our efforts to get to this point. With today’s launch, my administration will continue working to grow a cannabis industry that reflects the diversity of our state, protects access for medical marijuana patients, prioritizes justice, and promotes equal opportunities for communities of color.”

“It is an exciting time for New Jersey cannabis enthusiasts. I am proud of the work the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission has done to lead us to the market opening,” said Cannabis Regulatory Commission Chair Dianna Houenou.

“While today is an important moment for New Jersey, it marks only the beginning of the better and more robust industry that is to come. I am excited for the market we ultimately hope to establish – with

successful local businesses that reflect the diversity of our state.”

To ensure medical marijuana patients continue to receive the treatment they need, each of the alternative treatment centers approved by the CRC confi rmed their ability to continue providing access to existing patients and prioritize their needs through strategies such as patient-specific hours and parking spaces.

Alternative treatment centers approved by the CRC to sell to the adult-use market are also required to meet critical social equity standards, including providing technical

information to new cannabis businesses owned by individuals who have lived in economically-disadvantaged areas or have had cannabis-related convictions in the past. The centers will continuously be assessed on hiring and management diversity, support for community programs, and the percentage of minority-owned vendors or suppliers with which they contract.

70% of the sales tax collected on adult use cannabis sales will also go towards communities affected by marijuana-related arrests to further these social justice and equity goals.

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Art Exhibit By Nadine Yura Throughout May

BARNEGAT – The Ocean C o u nt y Li b r a r y B a r n eg a t Branch will proudly present a collection of artwork by multiple award-winning local artist Nadine Yura throughout the month of May. Nadine’s striking artwork depicts still lifes, figuratives, and landscapes with an expressive style, in oils, watercolor, charcoal and ink.

Nadine has exhibited extensively in group and solo shows throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania, winning awards in Manahawkin, Loveladies, and Paramus. Her works have been featured in local and Ocean County publications.

The Pine Shores Art Association and American Impressionist Society member recalled that she began drawing her own compositions as a grade-schooler, and amassed awards before completing high school.

“College brought my artistic abilities to a higher level,” Nadine said, acknowledging her Rutgers University instructors’ roles in developing her techniques.

“Although I paint and draw a wide variety of subjects in an impressionistic, sometimes

–Photo courtesy Ocean County Library abstract manner, I have a desire to express emotion through color as well as black and white, through a style that connects with many tastes,” she has said.

The month-long exhibit at the Branch, 112 Burr Street, is free and open to the public.

For more information, visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events or call 609-698-3331.

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SHIP BOTTOM – The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce invites you to their Tourism Week Business After Hours with the Film Commission and Rita’s Ice on May 3. Business After Hours is the best and easiest way to get your name and your business out there and make new connections. The region’s chamber hosts these popular networking events to bring out a cross-section of business people from many industries.

With tourism essential to local businesses and non-profit organizations, the Southern Ocean Chamber has planned and are supporting several events taking place during the week. Starting the week with a Business After Hours with the New Jersey Picture & Television Commission at Stafford Heritage Park on May 3 from 5 to 7 p.m.

This networking event will feature light refreshments along with an opportunity to meet with the state commission’s Marketing Director and Production Coordinator on how to successful showcase your business location or property to filmmakers and learn about the state incentives recently made available. Rita’s Ice & Frozen Custard

of Manahawkin will be on site scooping up selected signature flavors and Stafford Heritage Park will be open for touring as well as networking.

The New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission has supported and nurtured this creatively vibrant and economically vital industry for over 45 years. The Commission’s knowledgeable and experienced staff assists filmmakers with all their needs: financial incentives, permits, regulations, production services, site selection and clearance. The Commission, part of the Business Action Center within the Department of State, attracts and supports production work and promotes infrastructure growth for the economic and image benefits the state derives.

The park is located on West Bay Avenue just west of Route 9 and across from the A. Paul King Park in Manahawkin. There will be a suggested $10 cash donation at the event benefiting Southern Ocean Chamber Association and Stafford Historical Society.

Businesses and officials are invited to RSVP by calling 609-494-7211, visitlbiregion.com or emailing Kate@sochamber.com.

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Middle School Science Students Create “Element”ary Event

–Photo courtesy Southern Regional MANAHAWKIN – On March 23, students from Ms. Bechold and Mrs. Emanuel’s 7th grade science classes took a trip to the Ocean Acres Elementary School to read books they authored to both preschool and 1st grade classes. The 7th grade students learned about the Periodic Table of Elements and were assigned

to research an element found in the human body. The students then created a children’s book based on their assigned element. The books were to be written for a 1st grade audience. The trip not only provided an incentive to be creative but also provided real-life experience as a reward for their hard work.

Barnegat’s Music Program Receives More National Recognition

BARNEGAT – For the third consecutive year, the Barnegat Township School District (BTSD) is being recognized as One of the Best Communities for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.

“It’s true when they say good things come in threes! We are so proud to receive this award again,” said Superintendent Dr. Brian Latwis.

“Music touches our students in so many ways in and out of school. It’s a connection that really can’t be found anywhere else. We work hard to acknowledge the importance of music education and are honored to have incredible teachers leading the way.”

The Best Communities for Music Education designation has been recognizing districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students for over two decades. To qualify, Barnegat answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities,

support for the music program and community music-making programs. Responses are reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.

Just last month, Barnegat Township School District observed “Music in Our Schools Month” named by the National Association for Music Education to raise awareness of the importance of music education for children of all ages. While the district recognizes the importance of creating these traditions, music and performing arts are celebrated year-round in their schools.

BTSD will host their inaugural One Barnegat Music and Arts Festival on June 8 at the high school - an idea that began to take shape last year. The festival will showcase the district’s music and arts programs and will include selections from the high school and middle school’s spring musicals, performances of the Backman jazz band, and so much more. Performances will be happening on the “main stage” and in the media center, with food trucks and a concession stand also planned.

Lacey Township Memorial Blood Drive

LACEY – In memory of Mayor Nicholas “Nick” Juliano, Lacey Township Memorial Blood Drive will be held on May 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Forked River Fire Department Station 60, 127 Oak Street, Forked River.

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Resident Celebrates 102nd Birthday

–Photo courtesy Stafford Township STAFFORD – Mayor Myhre and the Township Council wish Catherine Mates a very happy 102nd birthday! Mrs. Mates is a proud great grandmother and Stafford resident!

Jeff ’s Camp Craft And Vendor Fair

BARNEGAT – Jeff ’s Camp, a nonprofit working to build a campus in Barnegat for homeless veterans, will host a craft and vendor fair event May 21.

The event will be held outdoors at the Jeff’s

Camp site, 308 Route 72 in Barnegat, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

To become a vendor, or to volunteer, contact Cathy at 732-713-8723. Vendor spots are $25 for a 10’x10’ space.

Little Egg Harbor Native Makes Honor Roll At Oregon State University

LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Philipp R. Seeger, Freshman, Kinesiology, from Little Egg Harbor, made the Scholastic Honor Roll Winter 2022 at Oregon State University.

A total of 7,732 earned a B-plus (3.5) or better to make the listing. To be on the Honor Roll, students must carry at least 12 graded hours of course work.

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Basketball Senior Awarded Coaches Association Scholarship

–Photo courtesy Southern Regional MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations Southern Regional Girls Basketball senior Cuinn Deely on being named the 2021-2022 Shore Conference Basketball Coaches Association Scholarship recipient. She is pictured with Point Beach Head Coach Jay Lagomarsino.

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH •

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Why Am I Dizzy?

My practice receives this question often.

Dizziness is a very common symptom that can spontaneously occur and resolve without any underlying conditions. When there is an underlying condition, it can be as simple as hunger or as serious as a stroke.

This is why looking up your symptoms online can lead to a heap of unnecessary anxiety! Luckily, there are some additional symptoms to watch for when determining what’s really going on. These are the most common causes of dizziness: Vestibular Disorders According to Johns Hopkins, 85% of dizziness and vertigo episodes are caused by physiological dysfunction within the inner ear. This typically occurs because there has been an unexpected shift in the fluid of the semicircular canals above the cochlea, making you feel off-balance or as if you’re in motion. One major clue that you’re dealing with a vestibular disorder is if your dizziness is accompanied by hearing loss or ringing in the ears. Fortunately, these disorders are highly treatable. The most common forms of inner ear dizziness include Meniere’s Disease, Labyrinthitis, and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV - crystals).

Audiologists and ENTs can run a battery of tests to determine the exact cause of your dizziness and provide an effective treatment plan, so don’t hesitate to get it checked out.

Hypoglycemia Whether you’re taking medications to lower your blood sugar or simply haven’t eaten for a while, a dip in glucose can make you feel surprisingly weak and lightheaded. Hypoglycemia is defined as any blood sugar reading under 70 mg/dl, but many people experience dizziness at levels above that, depending on how their bodies respond to hunger. If your dizziness resolves after having a snack, that’s a good indication that you were low on energy and needed a boost. Patients living with diabetes should pay special attention to their dizziness, as medication adjustments may be needed.

Hypotension Similar to the previous item on this list, dizziness is one of the top symptoms of low blood pressure. This too can be caused by medication, though dehydration is the likelier culprit. When the body loses too many fluids, blood volume decreases, leading to hypotension. Many people also experience a drop in blood pressure after suddenly changing posi-

tions or spending long periods of time on their feet. This condition is known as orthostatic hypotension and is usually mild.

Replenishing your fluids and resting in a comfortable position should help.

Anxiety A keyed-up nervous system can cause pretty severe dizziness and disorientation.

It’s even possible to experience fainting spells during an anxiety attack. This may happen because of a frightening event, post-traumatic stress, or an accidental triggering of the body’s fi ght-or-fl ight response. Rest assured that many, many people live with chronic anxiety. However, if you suspect your dizziness is the result of emotional distress, it’s important to rule out other causes first. Be sure to discuss testing and treatment options with your physician.

Q: When should I tell a doctor about my dizziness?

A: As soon as you feel it’s more than a passing annoyance. While dizziness is one of the most common patient complaints and is usually nothing to worry about, it can lead to falls. The older you are, the more dangerous falls become, so take dizziness seriously if it occurs often or disrupts your daily life. The bottom line is: You know your body better than anyone else. When in doubt, seeking a professional opinion is never a bad idea. Always get immediate medical attention if your dizziness is severe or accompanied by any of these signs of a stroke or heart attack: • Blurred vision • Slurred speech • Chest pain or discomfort • Numbness or tingling • Impaired mobility • Sudden confusion • Loss of consciousness Did You Know?

• Dizziness is the 3rd most common complaint (after headaches & lower back pain) 25% of migraine sufferers report vertigo as a symptom.

• Most patients visit 4 to 5 physicians before a correct diagnosis is made.

• Falls are the leading cause of death for people who are 65 and older.

If you’re suff ering from dizziness or think you may be experiencing a vestibular disorder, please don’t wait. Contact us today to get your questions answered or to schedule a dizziness examination.

We HEAR You and We are Hear For You! Call us at 732-818-3610 (Toms River) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin).

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

A Sinus Fungal Ball Causes Headaches

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

In the past month, I’ve talked to 4 different people who have either had a sinus surgery, or had an actual sinus fungal ball so today I will write about it. An “aspergilloma” is the name of what it was once called, but I believe this is older terminology. I’m calling a “sinus fungal ball” today for the purpose of this article.

These sinus fungal balls are occurring at rapid, alarming rates due to this being a new long-term complication of having COVID-19. One confounding symptom is a foul odor that no one else smells, or the inability to smell. Those symptoms occur in both COVID and a sinus fungal ball (SFB).

Some of you taking migraine medicines, or experiencing persistent daily headaches may have a SFB because these always cause frontal headaches and they don’t respond to normal headache medications.

People with a SFB may not be properly diagnosed for years, and will suffer with odd symptoms, always above the neck! Having serious dental surgeries or procedures appears to increase one’s risk for SFB. A sinus fungal ball consists of aspergillus organisms most of the time. That pathogen has a life cycle and produces chemicals upon dying off. These chemicals can cause other symptoms in your head, and all over your body.

The fungal infection is impossible to see from the outside, and difficult to diagnose if you don’t know about it. It may be visually seen on a CT scan, and by the odd

combination of never-ending symptoms in your head.

You may or may not have sinusitis symptoms and that’s the challenge. If you do have sinus infections, then antibiotics will always be prescribed, right? But I’m afraid those don’t work well! They don’t kill fungal organisms plus they don’t get past the biofilm. SFB almost always go hand-in-hand with bacterial infections, but again, prescribed antibiotics don’t cure the problem and leave you with a destroyed microbiome. Only surgery will bring relief. Sometimes people with a SFB want to wait and fix this on their own with herbal medicine and saline rinses, but I am not in agreement with the “wait and see” approach. This is a potentially deadly pathogen that can get into your brain or lungs. It’s not like a sinus cyst, where it can sit there for years and not be problematic.

A SFB made of aspergillus is a fungus, and as such, it wants to survive therefore it’s very invasive, therefore you need to see an ENT physician. Ever see a mushroom in your grass, and the next day there’s 20, then your whole lawn is covered in them?!

Same with fungus in your head! You can’t expect it to stay put.

I understand this is a complex, serious topic, so if you are interested in learning more and hearing about some case studies, I have written more extensively about it. I really want you to get properly diagnosed.

If you would like to read the longer version of this article, sign up for my newsletter at suzycohen.com.

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• Rules differ between landline and wireless phones; however, calls and text messages have the same protection under FCC rules.

• Wireless and landline home phones are protected against telemarketing robocalls made without prior written consent from the recipient.

• An existing commercial relationship does not constitute permission to be robocalled or texted.

• Consent to be called or texted cannot be a condition of a sale or other commercial transaction.

• Consumers can take back their permission to be called or texted in any reasonable way.

A calling company cannot require someone to fill out a form and mail it in as the only way to revoke consent.

• All non-emergency robocalls, both telemarketing and informational, require a consumer’s permission to be made to a wireless phone. These calls can include political, polling, and other non-telemarketing robocalls.

• Telemarketers and robocallers are allowed to call a wrong number only once before updating their lists. This most commonly comes up when someone who

consented to be called or texted gave up that number, which was reassigned to someone else. Callers have resources available to them to help them know ahead of time if a number’s “owner” has changed.

• Urgent calls or texts specifically for health or fraud alerts may be allowed without prior consent. They must be free, and consumers can say “stop” at any time.

• Phone companies face no legal barriers to offering consumers the use of technologies that block robocalls to any phone. The FCC encourages companies to offer this resource.

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Continued From Page 1 feet around the structure.

When the lighthouse is open, visitors typically take a left turn after they enter the park to get in close proximity to the faded red and white building. Then, with that area cordoned off, people head right to the walkway that overlooks the inlet. Large dark boulders complement the landscape and sandy beach.

The spiral metal staircase inside Old Barney leads to the very top and allows visitors to pinpoint other area locations on the Barnegat Bay. Even without the benefit of taking in sights from the lighthouse beacon, it’s possible to see Island State Beach Park in the distance.

Boats pass by the state park, and the United

States Coast Guard monitors the Barnegat Bay waterways.

Fantastic views of Old Barney itself can also be found from both the Barnegat Bay Beach and docks, as well as Waretown’s Bryant Road Park.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection announced in a press release that the state allocated $1.3 million for the estimated seven-month restoration project. Funding for the improvements comes from the Corporate Business Tax. “For 165 years, the Barnegat Lighthouse has stood as an important beacon to sailors, ships, and Jersey shore visitors,” DEP Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette said.

“This critical restorative work will ensure that the historic lighthouse remains a bright and welcoming landmark for future generations.”

Most of the work scheduled for repair focuses on the lighthouse’s exterior, located on the very north side of Long Beach Island.

Last week, two men positioned themselves at least 100 feet high on the scaffolding to begin the project’s initial phase.

Spartan Construction General Contracting, Inc. of South Amboy was awarded the contract to perform masonry recoating and repairs to the brick façade. The contractor will also work on the interior lantern steel platform repairs and install new windows.

A non-profit organization formed in 2007 named the Friends of Barnegat Lighthouse State Park plans to literally add further illumination with respect to the renovations.

And – this isn’t the first time the group has come together for the structure.

In addition to new security fencing, the non-profit intends to once again donate a

new beacon light to the lighthouse, affectionately known as Old Barney.

For decades after World War II, the Barnegat Lighthouse was dark. As part of a restoration project in 2009, the Friends of Barnegat Lighthouse raised funds to provide a beacon that relit the structure after so many years.

The relighting of Old Barney occurred on the 150th anniversary of its opening in 1859. Reportedly, thousands of people huddled together in the cold weather to see the magnificent structure relit for the first time this century on January 1, 2009.

According to the State of New Jersey, the light erected in 2009 can be seen as far away as 22 nautical miles when the beacon is in operation.

Barnegat Lighthouse State Park remains open for fishing and trail walks.

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Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) 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) 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) Advertise in the main sections of Micromedia’s weekly newspapers. Your ad will be seen by thousands. Our skilled team of account executives can work with any budget. Call 732-657-7344 ext. 206 for more information.

FULL TIME LAYOUT DESIGNER/PRODUCTION ASSISTANT - Micromedia Publications is looking for an innovative and creative individual to join our production team. Duties will include layout of newspapers and support for our general manager, production manager and graphic artist. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign preferred but will train.

Strong communication, typography skills and time management are a must. Please e-mail resume to Jason at jallentoff@jerseyshoreonline.com (t/n) P/T Seven Days A Week - Driving school instructors wanted.

Ten years driving experience, clean license, will train. Call 732920-8830 for information.

(23) P/T Cleaning - Mornings Mon-Fridays depending on work week.

Experience helpful/will train. Must have driver's license and reliable car. Honest, trustworthy and pet friendly. Will do background check.

Call 732-330-5916, Donna.

(20) 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) Premium Auditor (Lakewood, NJ) - Assess fin'l risks & conduct audits. Bach's Deg in Acct, Fin, or rel + Adv knwl in GAAP, Fin Rept/Modl, & Adt req'd. Resume to NRMLC, 40 Chestnut St, Unit 3, Lakewood, NJ 08701.

(20) 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) 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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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 Carly's Pure Pilates - Brick, NJ. 732-799-0233 certified with 23 years experience. 50% OFF. Private, duets. Classes $20 featuring The Reformer and Props. You'll look and feel better guaranteed.

Increases flexibility, builds strong muscles, relieves pain.

(23) Pet Sketches - Professional artist will create beautiful pencil drawings of your pet(s) suitable for framing. Reasonable rates. Senior discount! 551-265-3062.

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

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

Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/ pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n) 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) Music Lessons In Your Home By state certified instrumental music teacher. Please call 732-3504427 for more information. Senior citizens very welcome.

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

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Do You Want Your Car To Look Nice And Shiny - Call Lenny. Lenny's Mobile Auto Detailing 908 868 4609.

(23) 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) 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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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.

Kerry 732-606-2725.

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

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

Call Jim 732-674-3346.

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C ROSSWORD P UZZLE

Across 1 Logo of The Hartford 5 Less noble 10 Pueblo people 14 Thick book 15 Amazon assistant 16 Spoonbill kin 17 Circuitous 19 Daily vitamin, e.g.

20 Puzzled 21 Some German imports 23 PreCheck org.

24 Plump 26 Unfilled, as a schedule slot 28 Many MIT grads 29 Roleo surface 31 “Expand on that,” in improv comedy 32 Lummox 35 Quite a stretch 36 No-frills card game 40 Emperor after Galba 41 State bordering Arizona 42 Like a quarter’s edge 45 Podcast interruptions 46 “LOTR” menace 49 Short nightgown 52 Turin title 54 “__ have what she’s having”: quip from “When Harry Met Sally...”

55 Super sexy 57 “I’ll pass”

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60 In person ... and like 17-, 26-, 36- and 49-Across?

62 “Howdy ... you just get here?”

63 “Looking 4 Myself” R&B singer 64 Each 65 Wall St. index 66 Fresh 67 __ Martin Cognac Down 1 Attack from above 2 Mosey 3 Tickles 4 Parental units?

5 Ewes do it 6 “L.A.’s Finest” actress Jessica 7 Gangnam District

city 8 Ooze with 9 Formally approve 10 Trendy 11 Where to find departure info?

12 Beer named for a Czech city 13 Christmas and Easter 18 Mexico’s national flower 22 Office address abbr.

25 “You can observe a lot by watching” speaker 27 2020 US Open winner Naomi 30 Pranks 32 “The Pianist” Oscar winner Adrien 33 Beef broth soup

34 Italian volcano 36 Like ninjas 37 Ennui 38 Sci-fi vehicles 39 “Twelfth Night” duke 40 “Only the Lonely” crooner 43 Slate slate, briefly 44 Inept one 46 Saved, in a way 47 Hallmark Channel fare 48 Goosebumps-inducing 50 Potala Palace city 51 Scottish vacation sites 53 Accomplish much 56 Golf course areas 59 Draw 61 Sample

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK

I&G is What

Spring is All About!

NOW OPEN FOR SPRING 2022!

Outdoor Checkout for Open Air Safety • Open Air Shopping

Photographer Brian Lundy captured this amazing shot in Monmouth County recently. Want us to feature your Jersey Shore photographs? Email your pix to photos@jerseyshoreonline.com

Our greenhouses are full of beautiful, flowering plants to lift your spirits!

The Nursery is receiving: Quality Shrubs, Trees & Perennials Weekly.

Buy Direct LIKE US ON FACEBOOK • IG FARMS

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.

From Your Local Grower & Save!

150 Whitesville Rd (Rt 527) • Jackson, NJ 08527 Family Run For Over 33 Years!732-364-0308 • www.iandgfarmsjackson.com

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

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2PM-6PM

Every Tuesday Every Thursday Every Saturday

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9AM-12PM 3PM-6PM

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Wednesday, May 4th Thursday, May 5th Friday, May 6th Friday, May13th Thursday, May 19th

Stafford Library Brick Library Jackson Library Jackson Library Manchester Library ALL CLINICS OFFER VACCINE TO INDIVIDUALS AGED 5+

10AM-2PM 1PM-4PM 10AM-2PM 10AM-2PM 1PM-4PM

FIRST & SECOND BOOSTER VACCINES NOW AVAILABLE AT ALL OCHD CLINICS

• First dose: Teens 12–17 years old can get a Pfizer COVID booster at least 5 months after completing their primary series • Adults 18 years and older can get any of the COVID vaccines at least 5 months after completing their primary (Pfizer or Moderna) COVID series, or at least 2 months after receiving a J&J/Janssen COVID vaccination.

• Second Booster Dose: Now recommended for people age 50 and older and for individuals age 12 and older who are immunocompromised. This second dose is given four months after the first booster.

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Teen Charged After Crashing Into Home

A FULL SERVICE LAW FIRM 189 Route 37 • Toms River, NJ (1/4 Mile W. of GSP) 74 Brick Blvd. • Brick, NJ (The Pavillion) 623 Lacey Rd. • Forked River, NJ

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By Alyssa Riccardi STAFFORD – A 17-yearold has been issued summonses for Reckless Driving and more after crashing into a Manahawkin home Saturday evening, police said.

Around 11:30 p.m., a white Honda Civic crashed into a home at 42 Mermaid Drive. When Patrolman Tyler Szwed arrived shortly thereafter, no one was in the car. The occupants had fled on foot. The house had sustained extensive damage. Thankfully, no residents inside the home were injured, police said.

Authorities were able to identify the driver of the car as Christian Capone, 17, of Beach Haven West.

Police believe there were multiple juvenile passengers in the car at the time of the crash. At this time, one of the passengers has been identified. There have been no reported injuries, police said.

Capone was issued numerous motor vehicle summonses including: Failure to Maintain Lane, Reckless Driving, Leaving the Scene of an Accident with Property Damage, and Failure to Report an Accident. He is scheduled to appear in the Stafford Township Municipal Court at a later date and time.

The Stafford Township Police Department would like to thank the multiple agencies who responded to assist at the scene, includ-

–Photo courtesy Stafford Police ing: the Stafford Township Volunteer Fire Company, Stafford Township Emergency Medical Services, the Stafford Township Bureau of Fire Prevention, Stafford Township Building Department and the American Red Cross.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Patrolman Szwed at 609-597-1000 ext. 8483; Tszwed@staffordpolice.org or School Resource Officer Anthony Vincent at 609-597-1000 ext. 8467; Avincent@staffordpolice.org.

Cruisin’ Downtown

TOMS RIVER – Join The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District and The Vintage Automobile Club of Ocean County for Cruisin’ Downtown sponsored by Down’s Ford.

Enjoy a street lined with classic cars, live entertainment and DJ. Downtown

restaurants and businesses will be open.

Head downtown for a fun family friendly event. Parking is free after 5 p.m. in downtown.

Cruisin’ Downtown will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on the following dates: June 8, July 13, August 10 and September 14.

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