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Do ESL Students Progress an Entire ACTFL Proficiency Sublevel in Both Speaking and Writing EachSemester?
Abstract Many intensive English language students take pretests and posttests at the beginning and end of each semester to determine proficiency gains. Nevertheless, it may not be clear what kinds of gains should be expected over the course of a single semester or how those gains might be influenced by factors such as the learner's first language (L1) or prior proficiency.
Post-Discharge Thromboembolic Outcomes and Mortality of Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients: The CORE-19 Registry
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Proceeds from Patio Palooza donated to Mary’s Place
Beth Sarre [from left] and Clare Freda, both of Mary’s Place, as well as Mike Dalton, of the Mike Dalton Band, came together with Michele Gannon, of Mary’s Place, and Bob Cooper, Jaque Higgins and Kim Scarpati, of Chefs International, for the donation of $12,000 raised through Patio Palooza to Mary’s Place by the Sea on Monday, Nov. 12. [PHOTO BY STEVE WEXLER] An end-of-summer celebration raised thousands of dollars to support women undergoing treatment for cancer.
UMC Holiday bazaar puts Heights in the Christmas spirit
SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS — The members of Wall United Methodist Church community were already spreading Christmas cheer on Friday and Saturday with their fourth annual Heavenly Handmade Holiday Bazaar. Those looking to get a jump start on their holiday shopping or even just looking to pick up some homemade baked goods for their house had their place at the church Nov. 2 and 3.
Gov. Murphy: More Sandy aid for displaced homeowners
UNION BEACH — Gov. Phil Murphy has announced two additions to state relief efforts aimed returning an estimated 1,200 families to homes left uninhabitable by Superstorm Sandy in 2012. The governor announced the changes in a press conference at Union Beach Fire Company No. 1, on Monday, Oct. 29, the sixth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy.
Belmar’s Feast of San Gennaro celebrates all things Italian
BELMAR — Main Street was buzzing with a crowd in the hundreds coming together for the food and fun at Belmar’s Feast of San Gennaro on Saturday, rolling into Sunday. The event, now in its seventh year, featured food trucks, vendors, a beer garden and much more, even a cannoli eating contest. Father and son cannoli eating champions Aaron and Jesse Tomaskovic defended their championships, making them two-time champions.
Bradley Beach Car Show a beachfront success
BRADLEY BEACH — More than 100 cars lined Ocean Avenue in Bradley Beach on Saturday for the borough’s third annual car show. For its third year, some changes were made to the car show and it worked out well, according to event coordinator Meredith Peltz. “Its been a great day. We’ve got some wonderful weather and we’ve had cars coming in and out and whenever one of these beautiful cars heads on their way another great one fills the slot so it’s been awesome,” Ms. Peltz said.
Democratic campaign blasts Beach council for Elks permit denial
POINT PLEASANT BEACH — A decision by the all-Republican borough council to deny the Point Pleasant Elks a special events permit has become a rallying point for a Democratic council candidate.
Loughran Point upgrade project to begin this month
POINT PLEASANT BEACH — Upgrades to the storm-battered Loughran Point on Inlet Drive are expected to begin on July 30. According to Borough Administrator Christine Riehl, a meeting was held with the project contractor this week to lay out a timetable and expectations for the improvements to the park that is situated along the Manasquan River Inlet. “We went out to bid on Loughran Point, and awarded the contract in June.
Point Beach tallies tab for social media-driven beach party
POINT PLEASANT BEACH — After shutting down plans for a social media-driven beach party, borough officials are going after the event organizers to recoup the costs of preparing for a potentially large-scale, unsanctioned crowd. Councilman Thomas Toohey made a motion at the Tuesday, July 3, borough council meeting that the borough demand payment from the numerous social media organizers of the event, that was planned for Friday, June 29. “This event was unsanctioned.
Police: Charges pending after jet ski accident
BRICK TOWNSHIP — Charges are pending in connection with a June 30 jet ski accident involving two minors, one of whom had to be medevaced to a local hospital due to his injuries, state police said. According to Lt. Theodore Schafer, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police, the two underage users were operating two motorized watercrafts off the bayfront, in the area of South Drive, at the time of the incident, about 2 p.m. Saturday.
Lavallette celebrates Fourth of July with parade, fireworks
LAVALLETTE — The borough celebrated the Fourth of July in the way that has become a tradition in town, with music, fireworks and a parade. Festivities kicked off on Sunday evening with a concert of patriotic music by the Wilbur Wittemann Orchestra taking place at the Gazebo in Centennial Park.
Hermit crab race pays homage to ‘King Crab’
POINT PLEASANT BEACH — Dozens gathered on Jenkinson’s Boardwalk Wednesday for a special hermit crab race held in memory of Peter DiSpirito, affectionately known as “King Crab” for his unbridled enthusiasm for the races. Among the crowd were his wife and daughter, former Jenkinson’s employees who worked with him and numerous children and adults who had participated in the races for years with Mr. DiSpirito ramping up the excitement.
Lavallette opens preseason beach badge sales, cashes in
LAVALLETTE — Over $65,000 in revenue has been generated through beach badge sales in the borough to date and the beach season has yet to begin. From mid-March through the end of April, Lavallette has sold 1,780 beach badges as a result of opening sales before the season begins for the first time. “This was the first year we started selling badges all year long.
Upcoming Grand Prix powerboat race will enjoy local support
POINT PLEASANT BEACH — The upcoming offshore powerboat races are a product of local support from the community, according to an official of the New Jersey Offshore Powerboat Racing Association [NJOPRA]. Toni Pothoff, president of NJOPRA, which organizes the race each year, acknowledged the borough’s role at a press conference held at the inlet May 2.
Retiring clerk leaves her stamp on the Lavallette Post Office
LAVALLETTE — When you work at the same j0b for 40 years, you get to know your customers and they get to know you — you’re a part of their lives. On Tuesday, May 1, many locals came to wish Kim Toscano, a steady presence at the Lavallette Post Office for 40 years, only the best in her retirement. Mrs. Toscano’s family is the epitome of a United States Postal Service family if there ever was one. Not only Mrs.
Coffee with a Cop in Point Beach May 2
POINT PLEASANT BEACH — The police department will be hosting a Coffee with a Cop event in town on Wednesday, May 2, at 9 a.m. Being held at Just Dough It, 606 Arnold Ave., the event will allow community members to meet with Chief of Police Joseph A. Michigan and some of the department’s officers in an informal setting. “Meet the chief of our police department and take advantage of this opportunity to ask questions, support the department’s initiatives, etc.,” the department’s Facebook page reads.
Offshore Grand Prix gearing up for 2018 events
POINT PLEASANT BEACH — Returning for a third year, the Point Pleasant Beach Offshore Grand Prix is looking for to bring the community together with four days of events. “This was something that I wanted to bring back when I was running for mayor. I remember the Benihana Grand Prix when I was a kid and people used to love it and I think people feel that way about the event now, too,” said Mayor Stephen Reid.
Lavallette adopts $8.9M budget for 2018 with flat tax rate
LAVALLETTE — The borough council approved a flat municipal budget of $8,964,899 for fiscal year 2018 during the Monday, April 23, meeting. Residents can expect no tax increase for 2018 as members of the council voted unanimously in favor of adopting the new municipal budget, which does not include school or county taxes. Local taxes will be responsible for generating $5,809,604 of the overall budget as compared to last year’s $5,731,698.
President Avenue in Lavallette being repaved
LAVALLETTE — President Avenue will be getting a facelift in the coming weeks with a paving project underway on the thoroughfare. The contract for the work was awarded by the borough council to Earle Asphalt Co., of Farmingdale, in the amount of $130,813, which the mayor and council approved at the March 5 meeting. According to Mayor Walter LaCicero, the bid from Earle Asphalt was lower than the borough engineer had estimated for the project.
Flooding from lake dredging riles residents
POINT PLEASANT BEACH — According to some residents the Little Silver Lake dredging project has made a mess of Arnold and Ocean avenues and they are fed up with it. A group of Arnold Avenue residents spoke out at the Tuesday, April 17 council meeting about issues they have had since the project began during the winter. Among the complaints were frequent flooding and runoff from dredging spoils onto their properties and clouds of dirt and dust that have consumed their neighborhood.
Point Beach officer assaulted during arrest
POINT PLEASANT BEACH — A police officer was assaulted while attempting to detain a combative suspect Thursday morning, receiving minor injuries. Officer Gary Siculietano of the Point Pleasant Beach Police Department was struck in the face by Brian J. Petix, 46, of Easton, Pennsylvania, after officers responded to a call of an intoxicated male suspect urinating in public, according to a press release from the department.
No delay for Lavallette’s revaluation, county says
LAVALLETTE — A property revaluation costing upwards of $500,000 could be ahead for Lavallette pending the outcome of an appeal to the county tax court. The Ocean County Board of Taxation has denied a request by Lavallette to delay a revaluation of borough properties, citing the fact that properties have not been revalued for over two decades. “The denial of the request was due to various factors.
At century mark, Borden’s stays true to its local roots
POINT PLEASANT BEACH — During a century in business, Borden’s Stationery & Educational Resources & Office Supplies, has never lost sight of the needs of the local community. By adapting to changing times, the local mainstay has evolved from a cigar shop to a general store to a source for office and stationery supplies. After 100 years, Borden’s is still serving customers at the corner of Arnold and Richmond avenues while big box competitors have come and gone.
Injured seal safely returns to the ocean
POINT PLEASANT BEACH — An injured seal has been safely released to the ocean in Brigantine after it was discovered on the shore at Point Pleasant Beach this weekend. According to Peggy Tomeo-Richards, a representative of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine, the seal was rescued by the center on Saturday, April 7, and had a few cuts on its body The stranding center took the seal back to Brigantine where it was further examined by one of their special veterinarians.
Easter eggs and pancakes, thousands of them in Wall
WALL TOWNSHIP — Pancakes and Easter eggs were abundant at the Wall Township Municipal Complex on Saturday morning with two community events taking place back-to-back. The Wall Township Community Alliance held their annual pancake breakfast just before the kick-off of the Wall Recreation and Wall Youth Center and Community Services annual Easter Egg Hunt. Kristin Meyler, Wall Community Alliance coordinator, said the pancake breakfast is in it’s 15th year and is the definition of a community event.
‘Day of Giving’ to serve up subs for Make-A-Wish Foundation
BRICK TOWNSHIP — All sales and resources from 60 Jersey Mike’s Subs locations in New Jersey will support the Make-A-Wish Foundation on Wednesday, March 28, their annual Day of Giving. Executives from both Jersey Mike’s and Make-A-Wish New Jersey will be at the Brick Township location, 56 Chambers Bridge Road, on Wednesday. The executives have also been invited to the Point Pleasant and Manasquan locations of the franchise as well.
Grandparents add their voices to students’ call for stricter gun control
BRICK TOWNSHIP — Parents and grandparents from Brick Township marched on Chambersbridge Road to rally for stricter gun laws on Saturday morning. At about 11 a.m. on March 24 the group marched across Chambers Bridge Road outside the Brick Township Housing Authority apartments 17 times, in memory of the 17 victims of the school shootings in Parkland, Florida, last month. Each time the group crossed the busy street they chanted the name of one of the victims.
‘Smoke-free’ signs debut on the boardwalk
POINT PLEASANT BEACH — When beach season arrives, visitors may notice a change in the air as the boardwalk begins its first summer as a “smoke-free” zone. The ordinance banning smoking on the boardwalkt was originally passed in the fall and earlier this month signs were posted around the boardwalk area informing visitors of the ban on both regular and electronic cigarettes. This means that smoking will be prohibited on both the beachfront and the boardwalk.
Councilwoman recognized for years of service to Lavallette
LAVALLETTE — Anita Zalom, council president in Lavallette, was honored by the New Jersey State League of Municipalities recently for more than 20 years of service to the community. “Next to my family, [serving on council] is the thing that I love so much … So I was very proud,” said Ms. Zalom about the honor. When the mayor announced the accolade at the Monday, March 13, council meeting a round of applause erupted throughout the room from those in attendance.
Antrim Elementary students held their own school walkout
POINT PLEASANT BEACH — A group of 23 seventh and eighth-graders decided to walk out and speak their minds about school safety on Wednesday, March 14. The students, much like their high school counter parts, walked out of G. Harold Antrim School at 10 a.m. in sync with the #NationalSchoolWalkoutDay movement. “We just decided that we should use our voices, no matter how small they are, and start to take action,” said Carolyn McGlinchy, one of four eighth-graders to organize the school walkout.
Beach students call kindness a key to safer schools
POINT PLEASANT BEACH — Students called for the 17 victims of the recent school shootings to be remembered through acts of kindness and friendship during a school walkout held Wednesday at Point Pleasant Beach High School.
Lavallette council says no to recreational marijuana
LAVALLETTE — The Lavallette Borough Council voted to pass a resolution opposing the legalization of recreational marijuana use and sale in the state. Votes were taken at the Tuesday, Feb. 20, council meeting with all members present voting yes to approve Resolution 2018-94. Councilwoman Anita Zalom was absent from the meeting.
Armed officers stationed at Point Pleasant Beach schools
POINT PLEASANT BEACH — Armed police officers have been assigned to three borough schools in response to the recent school shootings in Parkland, Florida. Chief of Police Joseph A. Michigan told The Ocean Star Monday that starting this morning Point Pleasant Beach officers were stationed in the schools and will remain for the rest of the school year to reassure students, parents and faculty.
Bradley Beach announces teacher of the year recipient
[Morgan Maclearie, pictured at a Bradley Beach Elementary School fundraiser, was named the Bradley Beach Teacher of the Year. FILE PHOTO] BRADLEY BEACH — Two members of the faculty and staff of Bradley Beach Elementary School were announced as the best in the school during the Tuesday, Feb. 20 meeting of the board of education. Morgan Maclearie and Alison Zylinski were named teacher of the year and support staff of the year, respectively.
Brielle voices opposition to offshore gas and oil drilling
[Members of the council in Brielle voted to pass a resolution protesting the federal government’s offshore oil and gas exploration. Mayor Thomas Nicol cited concerns for an economy dependent on clean ocean waters. FILE PHOTO] BRIELLE — A resolution opposing proposed offshore oil and gas exploration was approved unanimously by the borough council on Monday, Feb. 12. Council members Michael Gianforte, Frank Garruzzo and John Visceglia voted to pass the resolution.
Bradley Beach filmmaker to be featured in film festival
[Steve Herold [right], of Bradley Beach, filmed his latest short-movie “Death of an Umbrella Salesman” with help from Jessica Gurney [left] who works on the TV show “Duck Dynasty.” PHOTO COURTESY OF STEVE HEROLD] BRADLEY BEACH — Award-winning filmmaker Steve Herold, of Bradley Beach, will be returning to the local film festival scene with his new short film, “Death of an Umbrella Salesman.” The 18-minute movie, which Mr. Herold says toes the line between comedy and drama, will play at both...
Bradley Beach to celebrate 125th anniversary with dinner dance
BRADLEY BEACH — The Borough of Bradley Beach will be holding a dinner dance to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the borough’s founding. Festivities will be held at The Breakers, 1507 Ocean Ave., in Spring Lake on Friday, March 23. “We looked at different venues and selected The Breakers due to the reputation, close proximity to Bradley and pricing,” said Borough Administrator Kelly Barrett. Ticket cost is $65 each and includes an open bar, dinner and a DJ.
Summations delivered in Waypoint variance proceeding
[Waypoint 622, located at 622 Green Ave. has been the subject of a lengthy discussion that has taken up over two years on the planning and zoning board in Brielle. PHOTO BY RYAN WELSH] BRIELLE — After summations in the long-running Waypoint 622 variance hearings on Tuesday, the Brielle Planning and Zoning Board envisions a conclusion of the protracted proceedings next month. The summations followed testimony from Waypoint’s professional engineer Timothy P.
Deborah Zilai named chair of FCS board of directors
[Brielle resident Deborah Zilai has taken over as chair of the board of directors for Family & Children’s Service. PHOTO COURTESY OF FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICE] BRIELLE — Brielle resident and former New Jersey Resources executive Deborah Zilai has been named chair of the Family & Children’s Service [FCS] board of directors. Ms. Zilai is the 33rd person to serve as chair of FCS since the agency was founded over a century ago, according to the company’s news release.
Borough announces plans for Riley Park improvements
[The wooden stage and pavers surrounding the central monument in Riley Park will be removed according to plans shown by borough engineer Gerald Freda. PHOTO BY RYAN WELSH] BRADLEY BEACH — Borough engineer Gerald Freda announced Bradley?Beach’s plans for improvements to Riley Park at the Tuesday, Jan. 23 council meeting. Among the to-do list for the improvements are removing pavers, removing the current wooden stage, moving the park’s current gazebo and constructing a band shell.
Sweets as far as the eye could see at Girl Scouts Bake-Off
POINT PLEASANT — The aroma of brownies, cookies and cupcakes filled the Elks Lodge in Point Pleasant on Sunday, Jan. 28, as a group of Girl Scouts competed in their Third Annual Bake-Off. The competition featured three categories: brownies, cookies and cupcakes. The Brownie Troop baked brownies, Juniors made cookies and Cadettes baked cupcakes. Each category was judged by all in attendance as well as by three guest chef judges.
John Pierciey honored as the 2018 Pride of Brielle
[John Pierciey, right, accepted a proclamation in his honor from Mayor Thomas Nicol at the 2018 Pride of Brielle event.
Baskets galore drop in at free throw championship
[Members of the Knights of Columbus stood with three of their four winners of the Basketball Free Throw Championship. Erin Dwyer [from left], 9, of Spring Lake, Siobhan Stapleton, 12, of Spring Lake Heights and Dylan Looney, 11, of Manasquan each won their age group. Not pictured is 10-year-old winner Shannon Looney, also of Manasquan.
Allaire Community Farm announces a big plan
[Sean [left] and JoAnn Burney, founders of Allaire Community Farm, discussed their mission and thanked those in attendance at their capital campaign event in Belmar on Saturday, Jan. 27. PHOTO BY DANIELLA HEMINGHAUS] WALL — Allaire Community Farm hosted a private event at the Taylor Pavilion in Belmar on Saturday, Jan. 27, to discuss plans and show renderings of their soon to be purchase property on Bailey’s Corner Road in Wall, and raise funds for the project they’ve planned for the property.
Woman, 20, missing from home in Bradley Beach found safe
[Lisset Crozier-Rothman, 20, of Bradley Beach was located safe on the morning of Friday, Jan. 26. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRADLEY BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT] BRADLEY BEACH — The two-week-long search for Lisset Crozier-Rothman, 20, who was missing from her home in Bradley Beach has concluded as she was located safely on the morning of Friday, Jan. 26.
County to begin temporary repairs on Glimmer Glass Bridge
[The Glimmer Glass Bridge connecting Brielle and Manasquan will go back under construction next week in order to open the bridge before Memorial Day Weekend. PHOTO BY RYAN WELSH] BRIELLE — Temporary repairs to the Glimmer Glass Bridge connecting Brielle and Manasquan will begin as early as next week according to Monmouth County Freeholder Thomas Arnone.
Bradley Beach passes resolution opposing offshore drilling
BRADLEY BEACH — The borough of Bradley Beach has taken an official stance opposing the 2019-2024 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program proposed by the federal government. At the Tuesday, Jan. 23 meeting of the mayor and council, the resolution was approved unanimously by Mayor Gary Engelstad, who offered the resolution, and the borough council. Councilman John Weber said he was delighted to see the resolution pass.
Woman, 20, missing from home in Bradley Beach
[Lisset Crozier-Rothman, 20, of Bradley Beach is missing and was last seen on Fletcher Lake Avenue on Friday, Jan. 12. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRADLEY BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT] BRADLEY BEACH — The Bradley Beach Police Department is searching for Lisset Crozier-Rothman, 20, of Bradley Beach who went missing around 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 12.
Bradley Beach fined 114 for snow parking violations
[Signs explaining the borough’s alternate side of the street parking system are displayed throughout Bradley Beach by the department of public works. PHOTO BY RYAN WELSH] BRADLEY BEACH — Roughly 114 summonses related to parking violations were given out by the Bradley Beach Police Department during the snowstorm on Jan. 3 and 4, according to Chief of Police Leonard Guida. According to Business Administrator Kelly Barrett, the fines are for $54.
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