2025-03-15 - The Manchester Times

Whiting Resident Seeks Title Of Miss New Jersey USA

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER –

Cassie LoVoi, 30, of Whiting will compete for the coveted title of Miss New Jersey USA 2025.

From April 4-6 she’ll be taking part in the competition at the Hilton Parsippany Hotel, Parsippany. LoVoi is a basketball player for the Jersey Expressions, listed with Ford Models Sports, trains basketball players and volunteers her time cleaning for the elderly.

LoVoi said she was “competing in this pageant because I’m a good role model and I think I’d represent the state well. This is my first time competing however I graduated from Barbizon in Manhattan.”

“I was offered to participate in pageants when I was younger. I just chose not to because of basketball,”

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Sherrill Wins County Democrats’ Mini-Convention

By Stephanie Faughnan

OCEAN COUNTY –

Mikie Sherrill secured the most votes at the Ocean County Democrats’ mini-convention at Central Regional High School. However, she did not meet the majority threshold required to receive the organization’s

endorsement in the June 10 primary for New Jersey governor.

Sherrill received 63 votes (38.4%), followed by Stephen Sweeney with 31 votes (18.9%), Ras Baraka with 26 votes (15.8%), Steven Fulop with 23 votes (14.0%), and Sean Spiller (Sherrill - See Page 5)

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Health Departments Monitoring Bird Flu

By Judy Smestad-Nunn

OCEAN COUNTY – Five dead waterfowl - four gulls and one duck - were recently discovered on a small sandy beach in a residential neighborhood off Kettle Creek, and while it’s not unusual to see an occasional dead bird on the beach, residents were concerned because of the threat of H5N1 bird flu.

The NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) said that the ongoing

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Cassie LoVoi of Whiting will compete for the title of Miss New Jersey USA 2025.

Photo by Judy Smestad-Nunn Four dead birds were found on Brick’s Bay Beach recently.

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Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Mikie Sherrill won the Ocean County Democratic Mini-convention with 38.4% of the vote.

Photo courtesy Manchester Township Manchester Mayor Joseph Hankins (R) administers the oath of office to Patrolman Joseph Olszewski during the most recent Township Council meeting.

Photo by Bob Vosseller Manchester’s retiring Chief Financial Officer Diane Lapp, seated at right, joins members of her staff.

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As to her love of the game, she said, “I’m a player. I learned how to shoot from Collin Castellaw online - a pro shooting coach. I developed perfect mechanics, which means you can draw a line right down my body,” she added.

LoVoi said, “I have no miss mechanics. I’m backed by science to shoot well and have range. I’m guaranteed backed by science to shoot better than Steph Curry. I was stuck in the house so I started training players in my free time.”

“It’s a productive use of my time and I just

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employees to the governing body’s critical departments.

In recent weeks Diane Lapp, the township’s long serving chief financial officer was awarded a proclamation from both Mayor Joseph Hankins for her work as well as former mayor and current Ocean County Commissioner Robert Arace.

Lapp spoke with some emotion as she noted her pride in working in the township’s finances department. “I’ve worked here for a long time and have been dedicated to this town. It will be hard to go…but I thank you all - I really do - and I have loved working for the town.”

She added, “I’m not done yet but I know

found out my grandfather Jack Walsh hooped for the Hoyas - no one ever told me. I actually started researching it a bit and it started to make sense. His email was captain Jack. He was captain of the Hoyas. It’s a shame. I should’ve known him better.”

Walsh, a three-year letterman at Georgetown from 1953 through 1956, averaged 4.9 points per game and served as team captain his senior year. He had a double major in government and science and was a four-year member of the HOYA.

LoVoi said she was proud and took inspiration from her grandfather who was sports director at WGTB, a three year member of the yearbook, ran track for a season, and served as secretary of the Yard Council his

it will be time soon. I appreciate the proclamations. You’ll never know what they mean to me.”

Pointing to Business Administrator Carl Block she said, “you are the one who started it. He’s my business administrator, was the county administrator and we’ve worked for a couple years now and it has been wonderful.”

In related news, Mayor Hankins joined members of the council in welcoming a new police officer to the department. He administered the oath of office to recently hired Patrolman Joseph Olszewski during the latest council meeting.

“I’m proud to welcome Patrolman Olszewski, a resident of our township with several years of law enforcement experience, to our department,” Police Chief Antonio Ellis said during the presentation.

senior year who contributed greatly to his community.

She added she lived in town for about 10 years. She told The Manchester Times about the charity work she does to assist the elderly. “Every few weeks I volunteer my time cleaning up the kitchen at the local clubhouse.”

She said that the competition involves several categories. “The categories are an interview, swimwear and evening gown.”

The Miss New Jersey USA and Miss Teen USA pageants are the official preliminary to the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants.

The contestant chosen as Miss New Jersey 2025 will go on to represent the state of New Jersey in the 2025 Miss USA pageant. Andreia Gibau, former Miss New York

Chief Ellis noted, “throughout the entire interview and hiring process, Patrolman Olszewski demonstrated his strong commitment to service, community, and his fellow officers.”

The officer was born in Trenton, raised in Hamilton, and went on to attend Mercer County College.

Ellis noted that Olszewski “worked as a Public Safety Telecommunicator for IXP Corporation, dispatching for the East Windsor Police Department. In 2020, he joined Trenton College of New Jersey as a security officer and became a public safety telecommunicator.”

“After completing Basic Police Officer Training at Monmouth County Police Academy in December 2022, Patrolman Olszewski became a full-time officer with the Trenton

USA 2020 will serve as host of the pageant in Parsippany. She is a content creator, host, and actress.

For more than three decades, Debbie Miller and Cindy Provost, two former Miss USA State titleholders, have directed and produced the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants for the Miss Universe organization which are held in four states.

The pageants aim to encourage contestants to pursue opportunities, not just for themselves, but for the good of others. According to the pageant website, the competitions are also designed to “recognize, and showcase in a dignified manner, the beauty, poise and unique personality of all who enter their pageants.”

College of New Jersey Police Department, where he was well-regarded by his superiors,” the chief added.

The chief said, “I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mayor Joseph Hankins, members of the Township Council, and Township Administration for their continued support of our police department and our mission to serve our residents to the highest possible level.”

The new patrolman will begin the Manchester Township Police Department’s intensive Field Training and Evaluation Program and during this training, he will be instructed and mentored by several highly trained and seasoned officers.

“We wish him success in his law enforcement career serving Manchester Township and its residents,” Chief Ellis added.

Sherrill:

Continued From Page 1 with 21 votes (12.8%).

Ocean County Democratic Chairman Wyatt Earp said he received a message from Josh Gottheimer that he was unable to make the event. His name was removed from the ballot per convention rules. Fulop’s name was also eliminated from the ballot at his request, although his supporters decided to write him in as their choice for governor.

Fulop has put together a team throughout the state with state assembly candidates that plan to run together under the slogan “Democrats for Change.” He and the five chosen to represent districts that include Ocean County appeared at the convention. However, Fulop left before the start of speeches and voting.

During preliminary remarks, Earp said that he had received communication from Fulop and his attorney requesting the removal of his name and four assembly candidates from the ballot.

“We’re dismayed to learn that the state assembly, senate and governor signed legislation diminishing the ability for good candidates from participating in primary elections by setting up artificial barriers for a number of petition signatures, and another attempt to design a ballot in ways that favor the democratic machine,” read Earp.

“The legislation creates artificial barriers for good candidates by increasing petition signature requirements and

allowing ballot designs that favor the political establishment,” Fulop’s letter stated.

In a separate letter distributed to Ocean County committee members, Fulop described his campaign as “unapologetically about reforming government but also changing and improving the political process in New Jersey.” Without naming specific counties, Fulop criticized party leadership’s influence over election outcomes, arguing that it fosters a system where elected officials are more accountable to party bosses than voters.

The names removed included Fulop, along with LD-9 candidates Donald Campbell and Rosalie Keech, and LD10 candidates Phil Nufrio and Debra Di Donato. However, Freshta Taeb, a candidate in LD-12 who is also part of Fulop’s team, was not named in the letter. She was allowed to join the other candidates listed on the mini-convention ballot to speak before the official vote took place. Taeb confirmed that she intends to continue as part of the “Democrats for Change” team.

Candidates Recommended

While the mini-convention’s results do not determine ballot placement, they serve as a recommendation for candidates to run under the regular Democratic slogan. The following candidates were unopposed and endorsed by the convention:

• LD-9: Lisa Bennett

• LD-10: Janine Bauer, Pam Daniels

• LD-12: Freshta Taeb

• LD-30: Avi Schnall

• Ocean County Sheriff: Jeff Horn

• Ocean County Commissioners: Art Halloran, Brandon Rose

• Ocean County Clerk: Sam Pinkava

“This is the first time we’re casting a vote since the county line was eliminated last year,” Earp noted during the convention.

Michael Jenkins, president of the Lacey Democratic Club, sought clarification on the vote’s significance.

“You’re voting that it will be on record if the Ocean County Democrats pick a candidate - that’s who we support on record,” Earp explained. “It will be the recommendation to use our slogan, which is the regular Democratic slogan.”

Election Changes

Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation recently requiring an office-block format for primary ballots. The county line system, which previously allowed party leaders in most counties to group endorsed candidates together, will no longer be used. Instead, candidates running for the same office will now be listed together, making the ballot more neutral.

The reform follows a lawsuit filed by then-Congressman and now Senator Andy Kim, who successfully challenged the county line system while running for U.S. Senate. In 2024, a federal judge

ruled in Kim’s favor, leading to an appeals court upholding the decision. The new law cements this change statewide.

Party Unity

Mikie Sherrill, Sean Spiller, and Stephen Sweeney delivered speeches ahead of the vote, while Orange Mayor Dwayne D. Warren spoke on behalf of Ras Baraka. All cited their experience as elected officials and their motivation for seeking the governor’s seat. Earp emphasized party unity in his closing remarks. “Just to be very, very clear, there is no way that in this state we can afford to have a Republican governor,” he said. “I know each and every one of these candidates personally, and I’d be happy if any of them were the nominee in November.”

Sherrill (D-11th ), a Navy veteran and former federal prosecutor, focused her speech on national political challenges. “I do not recognize what’s going on in Washington, D.C., right now,” she said. “People are afraid of Trump, afraid to stand up, and it’s harming our country.”

She pointed to her experience flipping a Republican-held congressional district in 2018 as proof that she can build a winning coalition in November. “I was told I couldn’t do it, that a 20-year incumbent was too powerful, but I refused to give up,” Sherrill said. “We need to bring together grassroots progressives, unions, and voters who’ve lost faith in government. That’s how we win.”

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Murphy’s Proposed Tax Increases Will Cost More an $1 Billion

Assembly Budget Committee Member

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member Brian Rumpf criticized Gov. Phil Murphy’s budget address delivered before a joint session of the Legislature for claiming to make New Jersey more affordable when it has become significantly less affordable. “The middle class in New Jersey is continu-

ally nickel-and-dimed by tax increases that takes money out of people’s pockets,” said Rumpf (R-Ocean). “These tax hikes are regressive. Paychecks are lower and bills are higher, the price of goods keeps going up and finances are becoming a bigger concern for people and their families across the state.”

Murphy’s budget will raise taxes by nearly $1.1 billion, listed below. However, he has adopted a Republican proposal to exempt baby products such as cribs and strollers from sales taxes.

FY26 Tax Increases

Tax

Participatory Sports

Interior Design

Vehicle Trade-Ins

Digital Services

Second-Hand Airplane Sales

Complimentary Accommodations

Horse Training

Removing Sales Tax Cap on Boats

Taxes on Property Sales over $1 million

Cigarette Tax Increase from $2.70 to $3

Liquid Nicotine from 10 cents mL to 30 cents per mL

Container E-Liquid from 10% to 30%

Beer, Wine, Liquor and Cider 10% increase

Internet Gaming from 13% up to 25%

Online Sports Wagering from 15% up to 25%

$2 Truck Traffic Excise Fee on Warehouses Drone Tax

Marijuana Per Ounce Taxes from $2.50 to $15

Intoxicating Hemp Products Tax $30 Per Ounce Firearm Fee Increases and New Excise Taxes

Exempting Certain Baby Products from Sales Taxes

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Bill Would Strengthen Protections, Restore Intent Of Federal Religious Freedom Law

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker reintroduced the Do No Harm Act, which will restore the original intent of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), and prohibit individuals and businesses from using religion to deny others’ civil rights. Companion legislation was reintroduced in the House by Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA-03), Committee on the Judiciary Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (D-MD-08), Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government Ranking Member Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA-05), and Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-09).

The legislation comes amid a sharp rise in the misapplication of RFRA to justify discrimination in a wide range of scenarios.

The Trump Administration is poised to supercharge the misapplication of RFRA through executive actions. For example, on February 7, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14205 titled “Establishment of the White House Faith Office” directing the White House Faith Office to support federal agencies in providing training and education on the availability of religious exemptions.

The Do No Harm Act limits the use of RFRA in cases involving discrimination, child labor and abuse, wages and collective bargaining, access to health care, public accommodations, and social services provided through government contracts.

“Freedom of religion is one of our country’s founding principles, but freely exercising one’s faith does not create the right to deny another person of their civil liberties,” said Senator Booker. “The Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA) was never meant to create a loophole for discrimination. The Do No Harm Act is critical legislation that will restore the careful balance of the First Amendment and RFRA’s original intent by ensuring that religious beliefs cannot be used to deny people of their right to live free from

discrimination.

“When Congress passed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act in 1993, it was intended to protect religious exercise - not to erode civil rights under the guise of religious freedom. Regrettably, we have seen RFRA repeatedly used to attack civil rights protections, deny access to health care, and allow discrimination in federal contracts and programs,” said Ranking Member Scott. “The Do No Harm Act simply provides that RFRA cannot be used to limit access to health care, deny services supported by taxpayer dollars, or undermine the Civil Rights Act or other anti-discrimination protections. Congress must take this critical step to ensure no one can weaponize religious freedom to erode our fundamental civil and legal rights.”

“Our constitutional right to worship freely is not a right to violate the civil rights of other people,” said Ranking Member Raskin. “That’s why I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing the Do No Harm Act, a bill which will make sure that we respect the universal free exercise of religion but that no one can turn it into a weapon against other people’s equality and freedom.”

“The free exercise of religious beliefs is one of our country’s founding principles,” said Congresswoman Scanlon. “But religious freedom laws are increasingly being weaponized to justify discrimination and undermine civil rights protections. I’m proud to introduce the Do No Harm Act to restore the chronically misused Religious Freedom Restoration Act to its original intent – which is to provide protections for religious exercise while ensuring that RFRA is not used to erode civil rights under the guise of religious freedom.”

“Civil rights grow. We can enforce and protect one person’s rights without sacrificing another’s. And in so doing, we can apply our laws to expand the rights of all. We don’t need to pit one group against another,” said Congressman Cohen. “The Do No Harm Act advances the original intent of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and corrects the courts’ misguided interpretations that have allowed the religious rights of some to be used to undermine the civil rights of others. I’m pleased to join Congressman Scott in this effort.”

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Bird Flu:

Continued From Page 1 nationwide bird flu outbreak is primarily an animal health issue that poses low risk to humans, but have issued a public health advisory urging residents to avoid contact with sick or dead birds and report any unusual wildlife deaths to their hotline at 877-927-6337.

Avian influenza, or “bird flu” is a respiratory disease in birds, which can be carried and spread by wild birds such as shorebirds, but may show no signs of illness. However, the disease can kill domestic poultry such as chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese.

According to the NJ DEP, the mortality rate for bird flu in chickens can be as high as 100%, often within 48 hours. The disease affects the internal organs of poultry producing a gastrointestinal infection, resulting in birds dying of diarrhea along with respiratory distress.

There is a relatively low risk of spreading avian flu to humans through eating eggs because the birds who become sick make them unlikely to lay an egg that makes it into the food chain.

Egg prices in NJ have skyrocketed due to the nationwide outbreak of H5N1 that has killed millions of chickens and has created a shortage of eggs, causing prices to rise.

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According to Ocean County Board of Health Public Information Officer Brian Lippai, there have been no cases in NJ of bird flu in humans, and only one suspected case of the disease of a hawk in Ocean County, which is currently being confi rmed by the NJ DEP.

“Bird flu is around, it’s been around - it’s not that it’s anything new - it’s something

that happens, and it’s rearing its head right now,” he said. “It started out in a bunch of states out west and we’re having a bunch of cases here that started in late 2024 across New York and the tri-state region.”

There was one confi rmed case of bird flu in a feral cat in Hunterdon County in recent weeks, which was traced back to eating cat food containing raw chicken.

When Lippai was asked about the possible transmission of bird flu from bird feeders, he said the state health department “hasn’t gone that far yet, to say everybody remove your bird feeder,” unless waterfowl also use the birdfeeder. “So that’s good news,” he said.

Songbirds, like robins, cardinals and sparrows, are not usually infected with bird flu viruses that are dangerous to poultry.

The people who are most susceptible to catching H5N1 are those who work in the poultry industry, or work around dairy cows, he said, since the virus can spread between the infected birds and cows through contaminated equipment, or by people who have been in contact with infected birds.

“There’s a lot of backyard poultry owners who live in Ocean County - you see a lot of chickens in peoples’ backyards - so those folks we’re really trying to get the message out to practice safe biohazard practices,” Lippai said.

Meanwhile, do not approach or touch any sick or dying birds, and if you fi nd one, leave it there. If you want to get rid of it, Lippai said he strongly encourages the use of protective equipment, including gloves and a mask, and double-bag the dead bird and put it into a trash receptacle that is inaccessible to wild animals, such as raccoons. For the latest information on H5N1 outbreaks visit cdc.gov/bird-fl u/prevention

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Ocean County Woman Hospitalized From Crash

By Alyssa Riccardi MANCHESTER

– A 71-year-old woman suffered several injuries after crashing into the woods, police said.

Around 2 p.m. on March 8, officers were dispatched to the area of State Highway Route 70 and Colonial Drive regarding a single car crash. The driver, 71-year-old Thelma Dantzler of Whiting, was medevaced to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune with multiple upper body injuries. According to police, she did not appear to have her seatbelt on at the time of the crash. She is currently listed in stable condition.

Authorities said Dantzler was driving eastbound on Route 70 when her vehicle departed the roadway and briefly went airborne, entering the woods. The car hit several small trees and bushes before coming

to a complete stop.

The crash was also observed by witnesses who assisted officers in the investigation, police said.

Additionally, police believe Dantzler suffered from a medical episode, causing the crash. However, the crash is still under investigation.

Assisting at the scene were EMTs from the Manchester Division of Emergency Services, firefighters from Manchester Volunteer Fire Company, and Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Company, paramedics from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Life Flight.

This crash is being investigated by Patrolman Keith Douglas of the department’s Traffic Safety Unit.

Police Arrest Teacher

For Sex With Student In 2012

By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER

– A high school teacher was charged with sexual assault for having sex in the school with a student of his about a dozen years ago.

Ryan Ramsay of West Creek, while a teacher in the district, is currently 45, and was approximately 32 at the time. The student was 17 at the time.

The police affidavit states that officers met with the victim on February 7, 2025, and she explained that there had been a sexual relationship with one of her teachers at the school, Ryan Ramsay. She indicated that they started talking outside of school by messaging on the app “Words With Friends.” In January of 2012, the “conversations turned flirtatious,” police said. Then, starting on or about February 15, 2012 and continuing through the end of her senior year at Manchester Township High School,

which would have been around June 30, 2012, he allegedly had sex with her multiple times either in a bathroom at the high school or at his apartment in Seaside Heights.

Police said they interviewed former high school classmates and siblings of those classmates. They were able to provide their knowledge of the sexual relationship between the teacher and student.

School officials said that “Manchester Township School District can not provide any comment or information regarding police or personnel matters. As always, the Manchester Board of Education takes the safety and well-being of students as a top priority. The school district is committed to maintaining a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where all students can learn and thrive.”

C harges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.

Airman Dies A er Medical Emergency

By Chris Lundy SAN ANTONIO, TX – An airman stationed at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst died as a result of a medical episode while training in Texas.

Tech. Sgt. Antoine Simmons, 87th Security Forces Squadron, died on March 4 at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, officials reported. The specifics of his training was not shared.

“We are heartbroken by the loss of Tech.

Sgt. Simmons and our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends, and teammates during this difficult time,” said Col. Anthony Smith, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and 87th Air Base Wing commander.

“The impact of this loss is felt across our entire JB MDL community, reminding us of the profound bond we share in service. We remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting those affected as we honor their dedication and sacrifice.”

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Tuesday, March 18, 2025 6:30 p.m. - Work Session

Formal Action Will Not Be Taken

7:00 p.m. - Tentative Budget Adoption Meeting

Formal Action Will Be Taken

Immediately Followed By Regular Meeting

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NOTICE OF MEETING FOR THE BOARD OF SCHOOL ESTIMATE OF THE OCEAN COUNTY VOCATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the meeting of the Board of School Estimate of the Ocean County Vocational Technical School District is scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 3:00 p.m., in the Ocean County Administration Building, 101 Hooper Avenue, Room 304, Toms River, New Jersey, for the purpose of reviewing and approving the proposed budget for the Ocean County Vocational Technical School District for the 2025-2026 school year.

Formal action will be taken at this meeting.

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WHITING – March 17, Parx Casino and Racetrack in Pennsylvania – this trip has been cancelled. Refunds will be given on Wednesday’s beginning March 5, from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

On June 26, travel to the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City to see the show, “The Bronx Wanderers.” This is a high energy show featuring the hits of the 50s, 60s and 70s like Dion and The Belmonts, Neil Diamond and more. The Bronx Wanderers have been voted one of the top 5 shows in Las Vegas for the past seven years. Tickets are $105 and includes bus transportation, drive gratuity, show and $25 casino slot bonus. Bus boards 12:30 p.m. and leaves 12:45 p.m. Return bus boards 7:45 p.m. and leaves 8 p.m. Tickets will be on sale until May 7.

On September 30, travel to the Sight and

Sound Theater to see the show “Noah” with lunch at the Shady Maple before the show. “Noah” is a spectacular production telling the story of how Noah was given the task of building an ark to save his family from a flood that will cover the entire earth. Live animals will be on stage. Tickets are $185 includes bus transportation, driver gratuity, lunch and show. Only 20 tickets are available for this trip. Tickets will be on sale beginning March 12. Deposit of $50 is due to reserve your seat and balance of $135 is due on July 30. Bus departure will be between 8:15 to 9 a.m. Final time will be given closer to departure date.

Tickets on sale in the Harmony Hall Activities Room every Wednesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. No refunds unless trip is cancelled. For more information contact Linda H at 732-716-1928 or Fran at 732-581-2290.

St. Stephen’s Whiting Brotherhood Of St. Andrew

WHITING – St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church is proud and pleased to announce the formation of a new Brotherhood of St. Andrew Chapter at the church. This fraternal organization is open to men and youth of any religious denomination. The primary objectives of the Brotherhood are prayer, Bible study, and service to others

through various ministries and activities. Veterans and all men and youth are welcome to join.

If you’re interested in joining, please reach out and give a call to Bill Bodine at 848210-4206. You can also call St. Stephen’s Whiting Parish Office at 732-350-2121 or email wbodine3@gmail.com.

Crestwood Village 6 Resident’s Club Presents: Come What May

WHITING – Crestwood Village 6 Resident’s Club presents: Come What May! An evening featuring Wild Rose, on May 16 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Deerfield Hall, 6 Congasia Road, Whiting. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $15 per

person. Tickets are sold every Monday at the CV 6 Clubhouse from 10 to 11 a.m. Sold on a fi rst come fi rst serve basis. Raffle, 50/50 and door prizes. Refreshments provided; finger foods welcome. If availability allows tickets may be purchased at the door.

Crestwood Village 1 Dinner & Movie

WHITING – Crestwood Village 1 presents “A Walk in the Woods” on April 4 at 5:30 p.m. at 92 Fairway Lane, Friendship Hall. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance and on sale Tuesdays from 9 to

11 a.m. Tickets at the door are $8. Dinner menu to be announced. As always will have popcorn and drinks. Candy will be available for purchase at an extra charge. 50/50 ticket will be available to purchase.

Manchester Middle School Presents: “Shrek e Musical Jr.”

MANCHESTER – Manchester Township Middle School presents: Shrek The Musical Jr. Performed at Manchester Township High School, 101 Hawks Way. Show dates:

March 21 at 7 p.m. March 22 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Tickets are 10 for general admission; $5 for staff and students.

Zumba Classes

WHITING – Crestwood Village 6 announces Zumba with Ashley every Thursday afternoon from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Deerfield

Clubhouse, 6 Congasia Road, Manchester. All villages are welcome. Cost is $5. For more information, call 609-405-3234.

Sixth Graders Designed 3-D Decimal Food Trucks

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– Sixth graders at Lakehurst Elementary School demonstrated their decimal knowledge through a hands-on PBL project, designing 3-D “Decimal Food Trucks.”

The students calculated costs, set menu prices, and determined profit margins, integrating math with creativity and teamwork.

“The students loved bringing math to life in a fun and engaging way,” said sixth-grade teacher, Mrs. Lucas.

The project concluded with a showcase event where students presented their food trucks and explained their pricing strategies, reinforcing both math skills

and entrepreneurial thinking. Students had the opportunity to order from each other’s trucks, calculating total cost and making change.

Bereavement Support Group

WHITING – The next meeting is March 28 at 1 p.m. in the D&E room of Deerfield Hall Crestwood Village 6, Congasia Road Whiting.

The meetings are open to anyone in the area not just Village 6 residents. Members help others deal with loss of spouse, family member, or friend. Most of the group has lost

someone over the past years and help those new to grief understand the stages of grief. Meetings are free and refreshments are served. You do not have to register you can just show up.

Meeting for 2025 are April 25, May 30 and June 27. For more information, call Rosie at 732-881-1044.

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Peer Leaders Present To Middle School Students About Healthy Lifestyle Choices

MANCHESTER – The DART Youth Prevention Coalition (YPC) is a group of Manchester Township High School (MTHS) students who engage in school and community-wide activities to encourage their peers to make healthy lifestyle choices, especially when it comes to drugs and alcohol.

The students provide information and

facilitate peer-to-peer activities during Red Ribbon Week, The Great American SmokeOut, Alcohol Awareness Month, and Mental Health Awareness Month.

On March 4, they facilitated an anti-vaping presentation to all Freshman Seminar Classes and to Manchester Township Middle School (MTMS)’s 7th-grade students. Way to lead by example!

Manchester Township High School Athletes Of e Month

MANCHESTER – It is Janiece Reyes’ (℅ 2027) 1st true season in the jumps, with a historic winter in high jump. She is the fi rst female Hawk to clear 5’ indoor in over 20 years. It took her just two meets for her to set the school record in the long jump, going over 17’. She had a very impressive triple jump, going over 34’. Janiece also led the team in times for the 55 meter dash and 55 meter hurdles.

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Evan Beam also had an impressive indoor track season breaking the school record in the long jump with a distance of 22’2” and then breaking his own record with a jump of 22’8.5” He also has cleared 5’10” in the high jump.

Both of these students are hard workers and represent our school community positively in the classroom and on the track. Congratulations Janiece and Evan.

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Crestwood Village 6 Travel Club

WHITING – Village 6 Travel Club has taken over the operation of the free bus that takes only Village 6 residents four times a year on a day’s journey.

In the past, the bus had two destinations: Columbus and Smithville. It is our goal to enhance the destinations for the 2025 year. The dates, times and destinations are as follows:

May 8 – This destination will be to Columbus Flea Market, as most of you are familiar with. Pick-up will be at 9 a.m. at the clubhouse. If you prefer, you may be picked up at your residence.

June 19 – This destination will be The Jackson Township Outlet Mall. It is a perfect opportunity to pick up something for graduation, weddings, etc. There are places to grab a bite to eat and do some serious shopping or just browsing. Pickup will be at 9 a.m. at the clubhouse. If you prefer, you may be picked up at your residence.

October 9 – This destination will be to Smithville, most of you are familiar with this destination. Pick up will be at 9 a.m. at the clubhouse. If you prefer, you may be picked up at your residence November 20 – This destination will be to Delicious Orchards. It will be a great time to pick up wonderful vegetables, great pies, and goodies for Thanksgiving. There is a place to pick up a bite to eat and enjoy all of the delicious foods that are available. Pick-up will be at 9 a.m. at the clubhouse. If you prefer, you may be picked up at your residence. In order to get a seat on the bus, you may call Nancy Kides at 732-232-6162 to place your name on the bus, your address, and phone number will be required. If the bus is filled, a waiting list will be available and you will be called only if a cancellation is called in. Please be advised that this bus only holds 15 people. Thank you!

Vendor Fair And Food Truck

LAKEHURST – Lakehurst Vol. Fire Company presents their Vendor Fair and Food Truck event on May 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Indoor and outdoor tables available. Event is rain or shine. Vendor space fee nonrefundable. For more information, contact Sue at fi redeptoffice@lakehurst-nj.gov.

Manchester Township Education Foundation Mini-Grant Recipients

MANCHESTER – We’re thrilled to announce the 2024-2025 mini-grant recipients! Thank you, teachers and staff, for your commitment to our students. These grants will help bring exciting new learning opportunities to Manchester Township Schools.

Photo courtesy Manchester Schools to life when paired with a Tonie. Provides opportunity for individualized listening in English, awarded: $693.

Kate Toomey: Eyes of the Wild Show - Third grade students visited by a local exotic animal rescue facility for an animal learning experience, awarded: $340.

All Elementary Schools: Robyn Palmer: Battle of the Books - Yearlong competition, teams by school, culminating in an all-day event, awarded: $1,000.

Crystal Policastro: We Like to Move It, Move It! - Desk bands, calming tools, visual timers, lap blankets, weighted stuffed animals, awarded: $682.87.

Kimberly Costagliola: From Sounds to Stories - Support early literacy development for fi rst grade students, decodable books, and teacher training, awarded: $988.03.

Ridgeway Elementary School: Dina Cofone/Deb Johnson/Shannon Adiletta: Superstar Second Grade Readers - Raz Plus Online Reading, awarded $744.

Jessica Stab: Emotions, feelings, and self control - support social and emotional learning in preschool students, awarded: $675.98.

Tara Chaiken: Alphabet Sounds Teaching Tubs to promote early literacy skills in preschool students, awarded: $200.

Kelly Valenti: Library media STEM electronics exploration - LittleBits Electronic Deluxe Kit & 3 Snap Circuits Electronic Exploration Kits to expand Media Center monthly STEM projects, awarded: $378.96.

Manchester Township Elementary School:

Jaime Mnich: Preschool Playground A Frame Communication Board Playground communication support for all students, awarded $1,380.

Jessica DeRiggi: Individual Listening Stations for Multilingual Learners Toniebox - A screen free speaker that comes

Whiting Elementary School: Jennifer Carr: Kindergarten Technology - Purchasing additional IPads to enhance learning in ELA and Math for kindergarten students, awarded: $700.

Colleen Goetz: Funtastical - Take Physical Education to the next level by enhancing “9 Square in the Air,” awarded: $824.61. Regional Day School: Allison McCann: Sensory IntegrationA Home and School Connection provides preschool students and families a take home opportunity to enhance sensory integration, motor skills and family connections, awarded: $600.

Leslie Old/Megan Romanowski/Alex Jacoby/Ally Scarano: Sensory Room - A Rainbow Wall Panel and 2 Big Joe Classic Bean bags to enhance sensory room for all Regional Day School students, awarded: $454.94.

Manchester Township Middle School: Kerrie McDonnell: Breakout EDU Classroom Tools - Hands on Tool Kit with interactive learning challenges, awarded: $214. Nicole Baldelli: Get Band in Tune!Tuners to use throughout rehearsals to train ears for better, stronger musicians, awarded: $300.

Manchester Township High School: Brianna McKiernan/Erica Eno: Students Today, Good Samaritans Tomorrow - Purchase of American Red Cross manikins that include key upgrade in the form of lights to help Grade 12 students self regulate the quality of CPR compressions, awarded: $2,208.58.

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Read Across America Celebrated

MANCHESTER –

The three elementary schools across the Manchester Township School District celebrated Read Across America.

A celebration that takes place every year on March 2, marking the birth anniversary of Dr. Seuss. The elementary schools spent the whole week celebrating, leading up to Dr. Seuss’ birthday. There have been theme days, fun and engaging reading events, and even special guest visitors!

Whiting Elementary School had our Joint Base McGuire-Dix Lakehurst military ambassadors visit their classrooms to read and work on literacy projects with students.

At Ridgeway Elementary School, Mrs. Bradley’s third grade class enjoyed a mid-week visit to their very own Bradley Book Bistro! Bradley Book Bistro is an engaging and creative way to encourage a love of reading among our students. Students are actively choosing “Tasty Tales” from the Bradley Bistro Book Buffet to read, summarize, and recommend to peers.

Mrs. Hudson’s 5th Grade Class at Ridgeway Elementary School enjoyed a similar book tasting! Students sampled books in their very own cafe setting.

Also at Ridgeway Elementary School, Ms. Schafer’s kindergarten class dressed like their favorite Dr. Seuss characters. Buildings were buzzing as students tried to guess and anticipate what mystery readers would be reading in their classrooms. They were being treated to readers such as our wonderful administrative staff, Manchester Township Police Officers, members of the Manchester Board of Education, members of the Manchester Town Council, Mayor Hankins, and so many other wonderful family and community volunteers. It was an engaging week focused on continuing to motivate Manchester’s students to not only read but also learn to love reading and how important literacy is in their lives.

Superintendent Diane Pedroza enjoyed reading to classes at all of the school buildings. Students were excited to share with her their names, favorite books, and even thank you notes!

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Mr. Rauscher read “The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors” to Ms. Schenck’s class. After the book, he organized a Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament! The students had so much fun!

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Mayor Hankins was very popular among our students, who wanted handshakes and autographs! He spent time reading books, answering all about his job as the mayor, and even visited the Whiting School garden, sharing with students about his time as a student at the Whiting School, too!

Mr. Kelliher could be seen around the schools with his famous backpack of tricks! Students cheered upon his arrival to their classroom remembering his fun reading performances in years prior. With props in hand and a fun book to read, leave it to him to make a book about toast fun and engaging!

Mrs. Moore shared with students one of her favorite books from childhood. Most knew the famous nursery rhymes that were shared and reminisced along with her about which they loved the best! Before the day concluded, Mrs. Mount shared wonderful stories and treats with students before they went home for the weekend!

Thank you to everyone who has made this week special for Manchester’s elementary schools!

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We have always strived for a close “family” atmosphere and believe we have succeeded. The environment is warm and inviting and exceedingly clean and spotless. Our homemade food and soups are outstanding, and the care is thoughtful, kind and productive.

We have been called the “Hotel of Healthcare.”

Please ask your friends, neighbors and, most importantly, other healthcare professionals. We are here, in your neighborhood, to serve you!

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Students Are Excited For e First JA Day At Lakehurst Elementary School

MANCHESTER – It is an exciting day for the Manchester Township High School (MTHS) Junior Achievement (JA) Students, especially those who are proud graduates of the Lakehurst Elementary School!

February 21 was the first-ever Junior Achievement Day at Lakehurst Elementary! Known as JA Day, this is the day that the Junior Achievement Student Program, led by MTHS teacher Heather Staples, empowers high school students to make a difference in their communities as leaders while serving as role models to children within their school district.

MTHS students and staff were so excited and welcomed with just as much excitement and warm greetings from Lakehurst Elementary School Principal Rucci and the entire Lakehurst staff. Once the MTHS JA Students arrived and were settled, they were disbursed to the classrooms where they spent the morning teaching Lakehurst Elementary School students age-appropriate fi nancial literacy and entrepreneurship lessons to students in kindergarten through fifth grade.

MTHS students began their classroom

lessons with icebreaker exercises and fun games that helped students get to know their student-teachers for the day. There were lots of laughs as they learned who likes pizza over ice cream, who likes summer over winter, and who has a cousin or sibling older than their JA Day teachers!

Students shared what they wanted to be when they grew up, asked the JA student teachers all about their goals, and then transitioned into the different lessons in the Junior Achievement curriculum. Lakehurst students learned all about different jobs in a neighborhood, why they may want to save or spend money, and so many interactive activities, games, worksheets, and more.

Celeste Hardrick of Junior Achievement shares that JA High School Heroes helps students build their leadership and career skills and supports New Jersey schools and educators. The JA High School Heroes program opens other opportunities for high school students to be invited to serve as student ambassadors for JA special events, such as the NJ Business Hall of Fame, and are eligible for the annual High School Hero Scholar Award.

Thank you to Lakehurst Elementary School for welcoming the Junior Achievement students from MTHS. The classrooms are buzzing with learning and excitement

as the students from both schools benefit from such a wonderful collaboration. We look forward to coming back for another JA Day again, soon!

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My Hearing Aid Is Dead Again It’s e Stupid Wax Guard!

Hearing aids can stop working for a variety of reasons. The most common cause is build-up in the wax guard. 99% of all hearing instruments have a white wax guard that is typically replaced by you or the hearing care professional. The wax guard protects the receiver of the hearing aid from getting clogged. If you fail to clean your hearing aids on a daily basis, the wax guard could potentially get clogged within a week. You should either clean the wax guard with a soft dry toothbrush or use Audio wipes. With custom hearing aids that are molded to your ears, the wax guard can easily be cleaned and replaced. For those of you that wear receiver in the canal hearing aids, you would typically have to remove the rubber dome to clean the wax guard and replace it. Make sure when you put the dome back on the receiver, that it’s properly secure or the dome may get lodged into your ear and you may not be able to remove it. If you are religiously replacing the wax

guard every week, it is more than likely that you have a significant amount of ear wax which should be removed by either your PCP or ENT. If you replace the wax guard and/or dome and the hearing aid is still not working, you should make an appointment with your hearing care professional.

In summary, make sure you clean your hearing aid on daily basis with a soft dry toothbrush. Consider purchasing Audio wipes from your hearing care professional which is a “non-alcohol” based wipe. These are extremely valuable for removing wax from the fi lter or dome. You should also be put on a 4-6 month schedule with your hearing health care professional to properly clean and adjust your hearing instruments. These visits should be at no charge.

Dr. Izzy and his Staff are always here to listen to your hearing care needs. Please feel free to contact our office at 732-451-3962 or visit our website at gardenstatehearing.com.

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Volunteers Needed At New Jersey Blood Services

NEW JERSEY – New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and must provide

proof of COVID vaccination prior to volunteering. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors.

For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, Manager, NJBS Volunteer Services at 732-850-8906, Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Authors Wanted For Book Show

TOMS RIVER - Authors are wanted for the Toms River Book Show, where they will be able to meet future fans and sell their books.

It will take place from 6-9 p.m. on June 6 in the Toms River Artist Community gallery located at 40 Main Street (Route 9) in downtown Toms River.

The show takes place during one of the very well attended Downtown Night Out events. A section of Washington Street from Main Street

to Hooper Avenue is closed to vehicles. People eat outside, enjoying live music and ambiance. Hundreds of people come from miles around. Interested authors will pay $50 for the space. The event is a fundraiser for the Toms River Education Foundation which helps provide extracurricular activities to enrich local children.

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Shingles Pain: How To Heal, Recover & Get Your Life Back

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

If you’ve had shingles, or know someone who has, you know it’s brutal. The burning pain, the angry rash, the exhaustion... it can knock even the strongest person off their feet. According to the CDC, 1 in 3 Americans will develop shingles in their lifetime.

Shingles (herpes zoster) is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same one that gave you chickenpox. It stays dormant in your nerve cells until stress, a weakened immune system, or just bad luck wakes it up. Then, it travels along the nerves, causing painful blisters and inflammation. Some people develop post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), where the pain lingers long after the rash disappears. But don’t worry, I’ll help you with a solid recovery plan today.

Timing is everything! Starting antiviral medications within 72 hours can significantly reduce pain and complications. A doctor will typically prescribe either acyclovir, valacyclovir or famciclovir. Those are antivirals, but there are drugs that actually target the nerve pain and those would be gabapentin or pregabalin. To numb the area you can buy lidocaine patches. Finally, acetaminophen and ibuprofen are commonly used to help with generalized body aches and pain, but they don’t stop the nerve pain.

A 2016 Journal of Infectious Diseases study found that starting antivirals

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5. Magnesium: Calms nerve pain and relaxes muscles (400–600 mg daily)

6. Vitamin D: Helps improve the level of inflammation, therefore reduces pain. This was shown in a 2018 Pain Medicine study that evaluated 60 patients over a few weeks.

As far as lifestyle hacks, try a cool compress or some calamine lotion to the rash areas. You can also soak in an oatmeal bath. Try to sleep because your body will heal faster. Act fast with antivirals, support your body with the right nutrients, and give yourself grace to rest. For sure, we know that suboptimal levels of either vitamin C or D will lead to increased pain and problems. So will unmanaged diabetes. If you’re interested in a deeper dive into this topic, I’ve written a longer, more comprehensive blog on my website at suzycohen.com.

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Last May, Micromedia Vice President Jason Allentoff was driving home from work, when he noticed a utility pole wearing a bra. It became a Photo of the Week and garnered a lot of hilarious responses from readers. The bra has remained on the pole ever since. This week, there was a new addition: the pole now has a face and is wearing underwear! You can see it on Route 539 at the Lacey-Barnegat border. We still do not know who put it there, but it is hilarious just the same. Submit your Jersey Shore pix to photos@jerseyshoreonline.com and you may see your pic in this space!

Delay, Deny And Defend

By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

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Insurance companies are operated by accountants with little or no regard for the human consequences of injuries caused by their insureds or businesses. Their motive is to “delay, deny and defend” and they are the real perpetrators of insurance fraud. “The bottom line is that insurance companies make money when they don’t pay claims. They’ll do anything to avoid paying, because if they wait long enough, they know the policyholders will die.”

– Mary Beth Senkewicz, former senior executive at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).

When the insurance company calls you following an accident, their representative will seem sympathetic and tell you how sorry they are that you were injured. Then they will send you a pre-written, form letter expressing their concerns. At this time, you are now formerly known to the insurance company as Claim # 1234567890. The insurance company’s only real concern is to figure a way to profit from the premiums that you have paid over the years by either not paying your claim or paying well below the true value of your claim. This is called “low balling”. This is why you need to immediately call an experienced attorney to understand your legal rights. The insurance company will not voluntarily tell you all of your legal rights, since doing so will cost them money.

As experienced attorneys, we at R.C. Shea & Associates have become obsessed with exposing insurance companies’ deceptive practices and the junk science they espouse through their hired guns to defeat their insured’s legitimate claims. By call-

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If you find yourself injured as a result of an automobile collision, ask your insurance company about your right to medical expense benefits, income continuation benefits (in the event you cannot work) and essential service benefits (in the event you cannot perform household chores).

If you have been injured in a trip and fall accident, you may have a right to extended medical expense benefits (Med-Pay) from the owner/occupier of the property where you were injured.

Have you limited your right to seek compensation for the pain and suffering that was inflicted upon you by an irresponsible party? If you cannot answer this question then the answer is probably “yes.” Ask your insurance company why you have the Limitation on Lawsuit Option (Verbal Threshold) in your automobile insurance policy and ask them why you don’t know that such a limitation is in your policy. You will be surprised to learn that you could have avoided this (verbal threshold) trap had your insurance company told you, up front, that for a small increase in your premium you could have elected an unlimited right to pursue compensation for pain, suffering and future medical expenses. Don’t be a victim by getting caught-up in the insurance company’s trap. Don’t let them delay, deny and defend your legitimate claim. If you have been involved in an accident, then call us for a free consultation. (732) 505-1212.

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Plastics – e Start – Its Growth –e Problem

By Renee A. Thomaier Retired New Jersey State Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator

In the 1970s, plastic became the go-to material. During that time the plastic grocery bag was introduced, serving as an alternative to a paper bag. This is something we are trying to go back to more than 40 years later. A dip in production occurs as laws are introduced.

In 2008, China put a ban on supermarkets providing plastic bags being given out. This resulted in global production dropping. The alternative to plastic grocery bags was telling people carry cloth or paper bags for their shopping needs. Of course, now retailers could face prosecution if they were found violating the law.

More and more laws were introduced with at least 23 levies; laws or pieces of legislation being introduced globally in 21 different countries. While more and more laws are created, still plastic production increased, which surpassed growth in population. Online commerce was booming and while eliminating plastic bags, for instance, packing online items often resulted in the use of plastic.

Fast forward, we know all too well problems have arisen in using plastics, in particular the disposal of them. Marine wildlife often confuses plastic items with

food. As plastics accumulate in their bodies, animals will die from starvation/ poisoning.

Reuse, recycle, cut back on single-use plastics - these can help in addressing the 150 million metric tons of plastic in our oceans (statistic from 2019). Businesses have begun to fi nd solutions such as their use, disposal and sources of plastics. It takes one hundred companies to prevent 50 million tons of plastic waste.

Correcting damage going back decades is and will continue to be something to carefully assess and monitor as we move forward. Demanding urgent action from our government to deliver a successful, effective global treaty addressing the pollution by plastic by 2024. Sadly, a report by The Associated Press, dated December 2, 2024, the headline read ‘Negotiators fail to reach an agreement on a plastic pollution treaty. Talks to resume next year.’ Yet another delay.

I gathered the information for this article from multiple sources from 2019 and 2021 so statistics today will be different. To reach me please call 732-244-2768.

It’s illegal to possess, relocate, or cause harm to wildlife for any reason. Managing wildlife without the proper state/federal permits is illegal. Violating laws protecting wildlife is punishable by law.

Virtual Author Talk On How Women’s Liberation Transformed America

TOMS RIVER – Join us for a free, virtual conversation with award-winning journalist and author Clara Bingham about her new book, “The Movement: How Women’s Liberation Transformed America, 1963-1973” at 2 p.m. on March 20.

The Movement is an oral history of the decade that built the modern feminist movement, told through the individual voices of the people who lived it. Artists and politicians, athletes and lawyers, black and white, The Movement brings readers into the rooms where these women insist-

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Clara Bingham is the author of The Movement, Witness to the Revolution, Women on the Hill, and the co-author of Class Action.

A former Washington, D.C. correspondent for Newsweek , her writing has appeared in Vanity Fair, The Guardian, and The Daily Beast

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Ring Into Spring Dance

WHITING – Crestwood Village 6 Resident’s Club presents Ring Into Spring April Dance event on April 25 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Deerfield Hall, 6 Congasia Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Featuring music by DJ Billy Phillips. Cost is $10 for members and $12 for non-members.

Tickets are sold every Monday at the CV6 Clubhouse from 10 to 11 a.m. Sold on fi rst come fi rst serve basis. Raffle, 50/50 and door prizes. Refreshments provided. Finger foods welcome.

If availability allows, tickets may be purchased at the door.

Whiting Volunteer Fire Flea Market

WHITING – The Whiting Volunteer

fi rehouse will be having their monthly flea market on April 12. For tables call Diane Serrano at 732-948-6025. Doors open at 7

a.m. for vendors and 8 a.m. for buyers. Food and drinks will be available. The Firehouse is located at 120 Lacey Road in Whiting.

Museum Showcases Rich History Of Manchester And Lakehurst

Displays include the early federal forge period as well as the local railroading history, including the famed Blue Comet. The lighter-than-air display includes charred

LAKEHURST – If you are looking for something to break the winter doldrums, then consider visiting the Lakehurst Historical Society Museum located at 300 Center Street in Lakehurst. The museum, which has been operating for over thirty years, is open on Sundays and Wednesdays, from 12:30 to 3 p.m.

artifacts of the Hindenburg disaster, along with other dirigible items. There are also changing seasonal displays as well as an operating nineteenth century Swiss music box. The museum store has many items which make very good gifts, including books and T-shirts.

If you’ve visited the museum before or if you are a fi rst-time visitor, there should be something of interest for you. Tours are also available upon request. For additional information, call 732-657-8864.

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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)

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)

Used Guns Wanted - All types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)

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

Services Help Wanted

Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living is hiring a full and part time Dietary Aides If interested, please email resume to HR@magnoliaal.com or call us at 732-557-6500. You can also visit us in person at 1935 Route 9 Toms River 08755. (17)

Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living is hiring a fullcook. If interested, please email resume to HR@magnoliaal.com or call us at 732-557-6500. You can also visit us in person at 1935 Route 9 Toms River 08755. (14)

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

For Rent Real Estate Misc. Items Wanted

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)

Services

Handyman Solutions - Affordable prices that are budget friendly. All phases of Home Improvement and Repairs. Carpentry • Laminate Flooring • Painting • Drywall • Doors • Windows • Siding • Hand and Vinyl Railings • Decks • Minor Plumbing/Electrical and more. Licensed Insured. 609-384-9030 (50)

Experienced, Reliable - Private duty (no agency fees) Caregiver/Home Health aide available for live-in, or hourly position South Jersey, Jersey Shore area. Call Nina at 732-8676686. (15)

INCOME TAX ACCOUNTANTSPersonal and small business tax returns.Over 30 years experience. Reasonable fees. Mention this ad and get $20 off. Call for appointment. 732-270-6505. (16)

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. (42)

Prepare for power outages today with a Generac Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-Year warranty with qualifying purchase. Call 1-833-901-0309 today to schedule a free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move. (t/n)

"Stick With the Man That Covers Your Can! - Residential and Commercia Pump-outs FREE 1 year supply of enzyme treatment with each septic pump-out. Septic Inspections. Septic System Installations and All Repairs. Grease Traps installation and pump outs. Tank Abandonment and Demolition. 24 Hours Emergency Service! 732-244-0189. (5)

CAR SERVICE - Specializing in Newark and Atlantic City Airports, Point Pleasant and Bay Head Train Station. Call Kevin 727-396-7820. (8)

Garden State Property Maintenance - All yard work. Tree-trimming and removal, stump grinding, pavers, decks, flower beds, weeding. 609-661-5470. (t/n)

Gardeners Wanted – Work independently - garden maintenance, plant care, seasonal planting. Small gardens. Experi-enced or will train. Great business opportunity! Learn and grow. Call Joseph 732-232-8144. (12)

Monmouth & Ocean MOBILE NOTARY - I come to you. Text or email for rates and availabilty 732-887-6408, Rhansen0114@gmail.com. (13)

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)

Since 1979, Kitchen Magic, a family-owned business offering cabinet refacing, new cabinetry, and luxury countertop throughout the Northeast. We transform kitchens in less time, with less stress, at an amazing value. Call today for a free estimate 1-844-367-2477. (t/n)

DIRECTV - All your entertainment. Nothing on your roof! Sign up for Directv and get your first three months of Max, Paramount+, Showtime, Starz, MGM+ and Cinemax included. Choice package $84.99/ mo. Some restrictions apply. Call DIRECTV 1-877-557-1213 (t/n)

APlus Home Improvements - Over 30 years experience. Everything from small handyman tasks to large renovations. Fully insured and licensed. Seniors 10% off any job $500 or more. Lic #13VH11453600. No job too small give us a call. 908-278-1322. (7)

THE RIDE GUY - Takes you anywhere! No limits. Comfy mini-van. References. Call Charlie 732-216-3176 or Email: cr@exit109.com. Let's Go! (t/n)

Learn To Play The - Flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, or drums, from a NJ State Certified Teacher of Instrumental Music, in your home! Call 732-3504427 for more information. (21)

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. (t/n)

Cleaning Service - Too tired or can't be bothered. Call Donna 732-3305916. Rentals, overturns, construction and residential. Insured and bonded. (9)

International Folk Dance Teacher Available - Beginners classes for adults/youngsters. Also chair-dance for seniors or developmentally disabled. Text 929-465-9773 for info. (7)

CHEAP PAINTING Done RITEFree est. Senior discounts interior exterior. Call 732-506-7787, cell 646-643-7678. (t/n)

A1 HANDYMAN SERVICESOver 30 years experience in all phases of home improvements. Free estimates and referrals. Call John 267475-7962 or 732-477-0379. (43)

DO YOU WANT YOUR CAR TO LOOK GOOD AND SHINE ? Call Lenny - Lenny's Mobile Auto Detailing 908-868-4609. (15)

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OCC Repertory eatre Co. Presents ‘Amadeus’

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County College Repertory Theatre Company will present Peter Shaffer’s Tony Award-winning play, “Amadeus,” on March 14 to 16 and March 21 to 23. Performances will take place in the Black Box Theater (Building 11B) at the Grunin Center for the Arts, located on the main campus of Ocean County College.

In the court of the Austrian Emperor Joseph II, Antonio Salieri is the established composer. Enter the greatest musical genius of all time: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Salieri has given himself to God so that he might realize his sole ambition, to be a great composer. Mozart is a foul-

mouthed, graceless oaf who has that which is beyond Salieri’s envious grasp: Genius.

Performances:

March 14 – 7:30 p.m.

March 15 – 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

March 16 – 2 p.m.

March 21 – 7:30 p.m.

March 22 – 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

March 23 – 2 p.m.

Directed by Paul Chalakani, this production is made possible through the generous support of the Ocean County College Foundation.

Tickets are $21 adults, $19 seniors. To purchase, visit grunincenter.org or call the Grunin Center Box Office at 732-255-0500.

2nd Annual MTES Touch A Truck Food Truck & Vendor Fair

MANCHESTER – Manchester Township Elementary School (MTES) will be hosting its 2nd Annual MTES Touch A Truck Food Truck & Vendor Fair on April 5 at Manchester Township Elementary School! Join for a fun community event that supports this local school.

MTES is looking for vendors interested in 10x10 booth spaces to sell crafts/goods/ products. Community organizations looking for booth space are also welcome!

In addition, MTES is looking for Food

Trucks to serve patrons to the event as they are anticipating a great turnout and a hungry crowd!

Finally, they are looking for Trucks & Equipment for visitors to touch, climb on, and learn about. This is a great way for local businesses to introduce their company to the Manchester community!

All spaces are on a fi rst come-fi rst serve basis. Reach out to pconti@mtschools.org with any questions as we lead up to this event.

Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner

WHITING – St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, located at 180 Route 530, Whiting, will hold a Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner on March 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

The Men’s Club will sponsor this event. Doors open at 3:45 p.m. A full course dinner will be served. Please feel free to

bring your own wine or beer. A 50/50 will be held.

Tickets cost $20 each, and there is a limit of 50 seats. Purchase tickets on Sunday, or at the Parish Office, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can also call 732-350-2121 for further information. Proceeds go to St. Stephen’s Ministry.

Legendary Band Chicago Comes To Hard Rock Live At Etess Arena

ATLANTIC CITY – Multi-Grammy

award winning band and Rock ‘n Roll Hall Fame inductees Chicago have set two shows at Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. The shows are slated for July 26 at 8 p.m. and July 27 at 7 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at HardRockHotelAtlanticCity. com and Ticketmaster.com. All shows are subject to change.

From the signature sound of the Chicago horns, their iconic vocalists, and a few dozen of ever-classic songs, this band’s concerts are celebrations. 2025 marks the band’s 58th consecutive year of touring. The original three band members are Robert Lamm on keyboards and vocals, Lee Loughnane on trumpet and vocals and James Pankow on trombone. The band line-up also includes

Wally Reyes, Jr. on drums, Tony Obrohta on guitar, Loren Gold on keyboards and vocals, Ray Herrmann on sax and flute, Neil Donell on vocals, Eric Baines on bass and Ramon “Ray” Yslas on percussion. Chicago’s lifetime achievements include two Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, Founding Artists of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a Chicago street dedicated in their honor, and keys to and proclamations from an impressive list of U.S. cities. Record sales top the 100,000,000 mark, and include 21 Top 10 singles, five consecutive Number One albums, 11 Number One singles and five Gold singles. An incredible 25 of their 38 albums have been certified platinum, and the band has a total of 48 gold and platinum awards.

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Giraffe Calf Joins The Herd At Safari

By Chris Lundy

JACKSON – A new face will be seen at the Six Flags Great Adventure Resort this year: a three-month-old giraffe named Coral.

Coral was born on December 15, Six Flags staff said. They recently announced her birth and noted that they are working on reintroducing her to the herd before opening day, March 29.

Although she’s healthy now, she had a bit of a rough start. She had difficulty standing, but has overcome that issue and is now going strong.

The calf is currently housed in one of the barns dedicated to giraffes. Her father is Conan and her mother is Mariah, and they both live at Wild Safari.

According to National Geographic , giraffes give birth standing up. This means the young enter the world by falling more than 5 feet to the ground at birth. This comes from them being the world’s tallest animal, standing at a height of up to 19 feet.

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learned to defend themselves with powerful kicks.

Infants can usually stand in half an hour and can run just ten hours after birth. The average newborn is about 6 feet tall at birth and weighs about 150 pounds. They grow approximately 4 feet during their fi rst year of life.

According to the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, only about 40% of infant giraffes in the wild make it past their fi rst year because they are targeted by lions, leopards, hyenas, crocodiles, and wild dogs. In the absence of predators, such as in captivity, the mortality rate is near zero.

Adult giraffes can still fall prey to lions, the Foundation stated. But by then they’ve

With their height and strong vision, they become lookout towers, being alert to predators. It’s hypothesized that other herbivores gather near giraffes knowing that the giraffes will see danger before they do, National Geographic said. They are also impacted by human encroachment into wilderness areas. They are listed as a Vulnerable species, which is one step above Endangered.

The age range of giraffes is disputed. The Foundation noted that it’s generally accepted that they live up to 25 years in the wild and longer in captivity. However, there isn’t a great deal of recorded history on studying this, so the numbers aren’t as specific as researchers would like.

For more information, visit sixfl ags.com/ wildsafari

Seasonal Sta Needed At Harry Wright Lake

MANCHESTER – Manchester Recreation is accepting applications for seasonal employees at Harry Wright Lake.

Beach Attendants – age 14+ starting at $14.53/hr.

Badge Sellers – age 17+ starting at $16/hr. Counselors – age 16+ starting at $16/hr. Camp Adventure Counselors – age 18+

starting at $17/hr.

Lifeguards – age 16+ starting at $18/hr. Lake Supervisors – (Adults) starting at $21/hr.

Must be available to work weekends. Applications are being accepted online at: manchestertwp.com or call 732-657-8121 ext. 5102 for more information.

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Share Your Military Story –Free Interviews

OCEAN COUNTY – The United States Navy Memorial will be sending film crews to conduct free interviews of the members of the Tin Can Sailors Association of New Jersey, all interested veterans from all branches from the area, and their family members on March 29 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The interviews will take place at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 130 Cable Avenue, Beachwood. The goal of our program is to video, archive, and preserve the stories of our Nation’s Service Veterans for future generations of Americans.

All veterans are welcome to participate, as well as wives, children, and family members who wish to share stories of their loved ones. There are no fees associated for this program and each veteran who participates will receive a Lone Sailor Pin, instructions on where to view their video interviews online, that will be added to the

Navy Memorial Archive, and more.

These interviews will be placed in the Navy Log and archived by the United States Navy Memorial. Sample interview questions:

When did you join the service?

Where were you sent for boot camp?

What was your role in the military?

What was your most memorable experience?

Our mission is to interview, record, and archive the accounts of our Nation’s Veterans. These accounts are vital to our nation’s history, and it is our mission to archive the stories of our veterans so that we can preserve our Nation’s past.

To sign-up for interviews or for more information, contact Commander, Jerry Correll, Tin Can Sailors Association of NJ; Email: commander@tcs-desvets-nj.com; 732-630-1855; tcs-desvets-nj.org.

Change In Date For Veteran’s Claims Clinic

TOMS RIVER – If you are a veteran and need to apply for veteran’s benefits or for an increase in your existing claim rating, then please read the following (note that this is a different date than originally printed).

Administration.

Our specialists at your local American Legion Post #129 wants to help. All veterans are welcome! On May 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the American Legion Post #129 at 2025 Church Road, Toms River, will be hosting a Claims Clinic and there will be volunteer claims specialists on site to help you apply for your benefits from the Veterans

Bring your DD-214 with you if you have it available. If you have lost your DD-214, we can help you apply for a new copy. Do you already have an approved Claim Rating? The specialist may be able to help you obtain a higher percentage rating with a higher monthly benefit. Bring your paperwork with you. If you are not able to drive, your family member or friend is welcome to come into the clinic to assist you. So please come and join and let us help you attain your deserved benefits… you earned them!

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Cats Available For Adoption

By Chris Lundy

TOMS

RIVER

– An adoption center with a free roaming cat playroom is open in downtown Toms River on Fridays from 6-8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4 p.m. and also by appointment.

A fun thing that happens in the open playroom is that cats of similar disposition fi nd each other and bond. This is what happened in the above photo.

The one on the left is either Kit Kat, Reese

Photo by Chris Lundy

or AJ (Almond Joy) – older kittens who just moved in. They shared a sleepy spot with Picatso. Both of them are extremely friendly and likely to be adopted quickly. Come down and meet them and their other friends. The center is located at 34 Main Street (Route 9), Suite 1B. The adoption center is run by the group called Lawyers In Defense of Animals. They can be reached at 908910-2522, or on Facebook at /lidarescue and on Instagram @lida_rescue.

FOR THE WEEK OF MAR 15 - MAR 21

BY JERALDINE SAUNDERS

OMARR’S ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST

ARIES (March 21-April 19): If you commit to providing a service, make sure to deliver on your promise. In the coming week, you might face challenges from others in your environment if you fail to honor your commitments. Stay passionate about striving for excellence.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may find something unexpected on your bingo card. Consider embracing others’ ideas as this could lead you down thrilling new avenues you wouldn’t discover alone. Think outside the box; traditional methods might seem dull.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Trust your vision and have confidence in your foresight to see what lies ahead. You may discern the truth and expect others to honor their commitments. Consider embracing and implementing changes that depend on collaboration.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Actions may speak louder than words. There might be a limit to how much talk people will trust before you need to take action. Spending quality time with a loved one could significantly boost the mood and health of your relationship.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Someone near to you might need someone to lean on. You may be able to provide significant support just by listening to their concerns; by showing some understanding, you could bring about positive outcomes for everyone involved.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may feel confident in yourself without needing others’ approval. It might be sufficient to show a job well done, a promise fulfilled, or a goal accomplished. When you’re happy, it could positively affect those around you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You might encounter an opportunity to advance that’s taken care of by someone else. Although there’s nothing inherently wrong with progressing, thoroughly check the ethics of a situation. Do right upon others and it could be returned.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You might transform even the most routine tasks into something exciting by exploring unconventional approaches or integrating novel concepts. Your words hold weight so if you make a promise, be sure you follow through.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You might be too involved in an issue to view it impartially; it could benefit you to step back for a clearer, different viewpoint. Your enthusiasm could attract attention, drawing people eager to include you in their plans.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Doing a small favor could open doors to greater opportunities. You might find chances to enhance both your relationships and your prospects. Consider implementing some small yet crucial habits that may change things for the better.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Little things may hold a lot of meaning. Small gestures of kindness could significantly ease tensions in difficult situations. A touch of playful rivalry might help break down barriers and foster a nice atmosphere with someone special.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may have a chance to make up for past mistakes. Acknowledging that perfection is unattainable and taking responsibility for your errors could earn respect. Be mindful not to become your own worst critic if emotions run high.

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