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By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – School District officials are looking at a plan to add marking periods to the high school’s marking period during the 2021-22 school year. School officials proposed to add marking periods for Manchester Township High School a s i t wo u l d a l l ow grades and progress reports to be issued more often, in an effort to identify and support st r uggling st udents earlier in the semester. With the block schedule in place at the high school, currently a student is halfway through the class before receiving a grade. Director of Student and Ad minist rative
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–Photos By Bob Vosseller (Top) Lakehurst First Aid Squad 24 members Nick Sinkewitz, left, joins Pat Sinkewitz, Marcy Guyer, and Tim Sinkewitz in front of their rig, where they gave out free snow cones. (Bottom) Parents and children stop over to the Lakehurst Police Department table to pick up some fun free items. By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – National Night Out is held
every August in towns across America to bring the community together
and to get to know the members of local law enforcement and other
first responder agencies. This marked the first (Night - See Page 4)
Doctors Learning To Treat Post-COVID Symptoms By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK – Fatigue. Trouble sleeping. Brain fog. Loss of smell or taste. Heart palpitations. Fever. Hair loss. Joint or muscle pain. Lung issues. Depression. Anxiety. Digestive problems. Most people who contract COV ID -19 recover within weeks, but some “long-haulers” suffer for weeks and months with some of the symptoms listed above.
“I don’t like to use the term ‘long haulers,’ as much, but ‘COVID recovery,’” said Dr. James Matera who is the Chief Medical Officer at CentraState Medical Center. He and Dr. Todd Cooperman, a physician on staff whose specialty is physical medicine and rehabilitation, launched a program at the hospital last week for people suffering with (Doctors - See Page 5)
–Photo courtesy CentraState Health care workers have been challenged during this trying time.
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Services Alex George explained the proposed change in a presentation at a recent Board of Education meeting. “The addition of a third marking period gives students two marking periods to overcome a poor start, bring their grade up, and be successful in the class.” “It involves parents earlier in the academic calendar as well,” said George. Semester block courses currently have two marking periods, at 45 and 90 days. George noted this would be increased to three marking periods at 30, 60 and 90 days under the new plan, with progress reports issued at 30 and 60 (School - See Page 5)
Toms River Site Picked For VA Clinic
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued an award to a Toms River plan to build a new “Community Based Outpatient Clinic” off of Hooper Avenue. The current facility, the James J. Howard clinic on Route 70 in Brick, has long been considered too small for the amount of people who use it. Parking and traffic also make it difficult to access. The new building would be 68,000 square feet and have 480 parking spaces. The exact location would be between Seacourt Pavilion Shopping Center and the Esplanade Office Park on Hooper Avenue, behind the currently (VA - See Page 7)
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Continued From Page 1 year for the event to be held at Horicon Lake instead of the ball field just a few blocks away. The change of locale proved highly successful. Many community organizations were present to showcase their services and programs including the Lakehurst First Aid Squad, the fi re department and there was representation from the Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office. Members of Joint Base Lakehurst Color Guard were also present to provide the colors prior to the pledge of allegiance and singing of the national anthem that opened the event. Borough Police hosted the event as always and Police Chief Matthew Kline said, “It is a great night. The turnout is great. It is a great night for law enforcement to interact with the local community. I want to thank all our vendors. I want to thank our officers who are volunteering their time to be here. We set this up and started at 8 this morning.” “In the past we did it at the ball field and this is the fi rst time we are doing it at the lake and everyone has been saying it has worked out so much better. We have volleyball on the beach, cornhole, the playground here. There is so much more to do here,” the chief added. Tim Sinkewitz, vice president of the Lakehurst First Aid Squad 24, joined members in giving out Italian ice donated by the ShopRite of Manchester to attendees but their real mission was to let
the public know that they were in need of more members. The squad formed back in 1952. “We cover Lakehurst Borough which is one square mile. We run probably about 200 runs a year. This year we probably had about 400. Manchester is our back up service. We are 100% volunteer. No one gets paid and no one gets a bill,” Sinkewitz said. He added, “we need members more than anything else. We don’t need money; we need members. Sometimes when we ask for members, we get a lot of people wanting to give us money. We have two ambulances. Both of them are up to date with everything and have the latest equipment. We have the power stretchers and things like that. The biggest thing we need is for people to join us. Right now, we have roughly 10 members.” The one provision of being a member however is to be within member distance. “We don’t man the building. People come from home so you have to live within five minutes of the building which is on Proving Ground Road,” Sinkewitz added. Sinkewitz said, “we can go five days without a call and then one day we’ll get four calls. If someone came up to do a duty call for the whole day, they would get bored most likely. It is a tough town to have volunteers in.” Rondi Shelhamer and Carrieann Domanico, both of Jackson, manned a table to promote the work of The Volunteers Auxiliary For Animal Shelters. The organization has been around for “25-plus
–Photo By Bob Vosseller Rondi Shelhamer, left, joins Carrieann Domanico, both of Jackson, in manning a table to promote the work of The Volunteers Auxiliary For Animal Shelters during the Lakehurst National Night Out event held at Horicon Lake. years and we’ve been involved with this organization for quite a while. We work with the Ocean County shelter specifically the one right in Jackson,” Shelhamer said. She added, “we provide all kinds of rescue services, dog fosters, cat fosters. We take care of kittens and whatever the shelter needs we try and provide. We are a non-profit. Everything we do is based on donations and we here tonight to let everyone and the public know that we are here and we are helping.” Another group present had a name that explained its purpose. Always Supporting Our Military is based in Toms River but has members in the borough and other
Ocean County communities. It sends troops packages of food, toiletries, snacks and other items. Barbara Youmans, Toms River, who heads the organization, said “we have been around for four years and are based at my house. We send about 20 boxes every week at the cost of $20.40.” She said outreach events like National Night Out allows the group to raise money and bring awareness to their cause. The group has a Facebook page Always Supporting Our Military. The group relies on donations of supplies and monies to help cover the expense of the postage involved in sending the packages. Those interested in joining or supporting the group can also e-mail pasrmilitary@yahoo.com.
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Continued From Page 1 post-COVID symptoms. “Our goal is to really try to focus on a lot of the things we are seeing in our patients with COVID once the acuity of the disease is gone,” he said. “We’re seeing a lot of longterm symptoms that are focused around multiple areas.” As many as one-third of all COVID patients suffer from post-COVID symptoms, said Dr. Cooperman. “We’re looking to help these patients to navigate the course of this new illness,” he said. “It’s obviously something that’s new to all of us, but the number of patients has our attention, and we really can’t wait until we have all of the answers to start helping these patients.” It can be very disconcerting for people who are suffering with post-COVID symptoms,
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Continued From Page 1 days. Full year A/B courses would get progress reports at 30, 90, and 150 days. Progress reports are issued for students with a grade below a C. New grading weights would have each of the three marking periods worth 30%, with the final exam worth 10%. In an effort to keep students
Dr. Cooperman said. “They often feel like they don’t know which direction they should be guided towards, and very often patients may feel lost or confused, and no one really has answers to these symptoms they’re having,” he said, “and that only compounds the way they’re feeling.” The program would rely on the most recent evidence-based medical literature that is coming out that has helped previous patients,” Dr. Cooperman said. It would also help patients have a sense of validation for what they’re feeling - that it’s not all in their heads, he added. Oftentimes there are no specific hard findings from medical tests of patients who suffer from brain fog, severe fatigue, headaches, reduced endurance and shortness of breath, so physicians treat the symptoms as they continue to learn what causes postCOVID symptoms, he said.
Symptoms can be ubiquitous and different for everybody, so treatment is more direct when dealing with a direct organ, added Dr. Matera. “For instance, post-pulmonary symptoms can last for a while, and can result in lung scarring which potentially could be a very long-term thing,” he said. “This is the amazing thing about this disease - the medical aspect of treating it, we are learning in real time, which makes it more difficult to pinpoint what the longterm effects will be,” Dr. Matera said. “That data will come as time goes on.” He said COVID-19 is a baffling and frustrating disease because of how fast patients can deteriorate and the range of people it affects. “We’ve seen patients with multiple risk factors not get very sick and others who had minimal risk factors get sick and die,” he said. Dr. Matera warned that fully-vaccinated
motivated for all three marking periods, students must take the final (if not exempt) in order to pass the class. A final exam exemption policy for students in grades 9-12 would provide academic rewards for students excelling in their classes. Students however would need to have an A average, with no marking period being lower than an 85 in order to earn an exemption in the class. Freshman can earn
the right to be exempt from one core class and one elective. Sophomores can be exempt from two core classes and one elective. Juniors can be exempt from two core classes and two electives. Seniors have historically had exemptions for all qualifying classes and would continue to do so. Board members will vote on the plan during a meeting later this month.
people can still carry the COVID-19 virus and transmit it to someone else, who could get the disease. Some 15 to 20 percent of their current patients have gotten “breakthrough” infections, meaning they got the disease after being fully vaccinated. “The vaccine never said you wouldn’t get COVID, but it did tout that you would be less ill, so knock on wood, we have not seen a lot of critical patients,” he said. During the first round of COVID infections last year, there were 48 patients in their 26-bed ICU. Now there is only one, Dr. Matera said. For more information on post-COVID Syndrome treatment, visit centrastate.com/ services/post-covid-syndrome-treatment/.
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Continued From Page 1 vacant Capital One bank. This is called the Hooper-Caudina Redevelopment Area. Caudina is the road that comes out from Seacourt and meets a traffic light across from the big Presbyterian church. Other plans for that property will include apartments and retail. The township has also been trying to get the post office moved from downtown Toms River to this location. The same site was previously selected by the VA in 2019, but the prospective developer at that time declined the lease in early 2020. This caused the VA to restart the site selection process. In less than three weeks, the Township managed to finalize a redeveloper designation with FD Stonewater, township officials said. The plan was submitted by FD Stonewater of Arlington, VA, which describes itself as a “boutique real estate brokerage, investment, development and asset management firm with national capabilities.” “This is a big win for the veterans of Ocean County and surrounding counties because they will no longer need to find transportation to East Orange for many of their needs,” Mayor Maurice Hill said. “In addition, the Ocean County’s new Social Services Building will be constructed right next to the new VA clinic site and will include the Ocean County Veterans Service Bureau, which provides ‘one stop shop’ convenience for many of the needs of the men and women who heroically served our nation. It is the least we can do for them. I’d like to thank Congressman Kim and his staff, as well the County Commissioners, County Administrator and County Engineer and their staff for their help and coordination over the past year.” The timeline for construction will likely take several years, as it has to go through local, county and federal planning and approvals. It is unclear what will happen to the clinic in Brick after the new one opens. The lease on that one ended in 2020, but a “bridge lease” would be enacted until a replacement is finished. Brick officials had offered two locations to keep it in town. “We applaud the announcement that a new state-of-the-art VA clinic will be coming to Toms River. This will provide easy access to our veterans seeking medical care. We have many WWII, Korea and Vietnam veterans that have difficulty traveling long distanc-
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The Manchester Times, August 14, 2021, Page 7 es for the medical care they need. When constructed, this will provide a short and convenient ride for them. We owe the best medical care it to each and every veteran for their service to our country,” Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato said. “We have a tight schedule to deliver this important facility, but we are accustomed to navigating similar timelines, meeting the agency’s requirements, and successfully delivering specialized facilities for Federal
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY F EATURED L ETTER Football Scheduling Formula Needs Change This letter was also addressed to the Shore Football Coaches Association. As superintendent of the Cent ral Regional School District, I am w r it i ng t o re que st a change to the current scheduli ng for mula being used in football based on the following concerns. I n the past, school football teams had been matched based on student population but currently it is the teams’ records that determine the division and play schedule. This has created an unfair environment for school teams. For example, a team wins the State title with a roster that includes 30 seniors. Those seniors graduate and the next year’s team may not have the experience needed to compete in the higher division, so essentially the new team’s record suffers greatly. This is unfair and creates a negative environment for the players. Using this system, in most cases, eliminates e s t a bl i she d “ r iva l r y games” where parents
and residents come out in droves to attend the football games. Perfect example is the Lacey vs. Ce nt r al ga me on Se p tember 20, 2019. These “rivalry” games are morale builders for players, coaches, and school staff. These games also generate a lot of revenue for the host school. Lacey generated over $15,000 in revenue that night. In the current public school environment, so many Ocean County schools have lost significant funding so any source of revenue recovery is a key issue. Geographically speaking from experience as a superintendent, it is concerning when my students need to drive all over the state to attend games, for example driving to Middletown South on a Friday night. The costs for school bussing are significant. Travel safety and costs to fans that travel far to games comes into play, so potential fans may choose not to drive to a game that is far away, so the players lose their fans’ support and the host school loses game revenues. I am also concerned about my students’ (especially new) drivers that need to be off
the roads legally by 11 p.m. This clearly is a safety issue. Based on these concerns, I would suggest that the scheduling formula change back to the previous method where schools are matched based on student population. This will make games more competitive, renew old rivalries, increase morale, and generate more revenues for host schools. Schools in Ocean County should play seven teams from Ocean County and two teams from Monmouth County. Expand the play-offs to 16 teams in each South, Central and North Division so if you have a winning record or losing record you can still get in the playoffs. The NJSIAA would maximize revenues with a 16-team bracket in each group for New Jersey State play-offs. I respectfully ask you consider these imperative changes to the current football scheduling formula. Triantafillos Parlapanides Central Regional Superintendent
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Letters To The Editor Which Candidate Will Do The Least Damage?
With the campaign for NJ Governor now in full force, I’ve been asking myself lately if this is really the best the parties have to offer. Four years ago I voted for Governor Murphy, and four years later I’m now an undecided voter. The Unemployment system and Department of Labor is a continuing disaster, with some folks who haven’t received benefits in over a year while the department’s Twitter page gives themselves a pat on the back. The catastrophic funding cuts to the Toms River School District continue to be felt in all corners of the community, and the nearly four-year wait for marijuana legalization was too long. On the other hand, Murphy’s opponent, Jack Ciattarelli, who ran in the primary as a moderate Republican, has now switched to a Christie-Trump hybrid. He’s recently put out ideas to overturn the will of the voters by reversing marijuana legalization, and making the same false campaign promises Christie made. He’s also playing into people’s fears using talking points of the Trump wing of the GOP which include: Voter Fraud, claims sodomy is being taught to kindergartners, of which when asked to provide proof, his campaign failed to do so, and of course trying to restrict women’s healthcare. Eight years of Chris Christie and four years of Trump was enough for me. Likewise, four years of Phil Murphy was also enough for me. In 2017 I thought both candidates were well qualified to be governor and I made my decision based on who I thought had better ideas. This year it’s essentially down to which candidate will do the least damage. Neither candidate has convinced me to vote for them yet. Ken Gaughran Toms River
We Should Sue For COVID Lies
I find it funny that Congressman Smith thinks we should be able to sue China for lying to us about coronavirus when his own party lied to us. He said “Knowing that China’s dictator Xi Jinping and his government systematically failed to be truthful and transparent, my amendment seeks to not only gain access to more information but also provide much-needed relief to the loved ones of those who died and others who have suffered severe economic loss during the pandemic.” He wants regular U.S. citizens to be able to sue the Chinese government for “personal injury, death, monetary damages, or damage to or loss of property occurring in the U.S. as a result of the Chinese Communist Party’s willful or grossly negligent misrepresentation of information to the World Health Organization (WHO).” What about our own government’s “willful or grossly negligent misrepresentation?” Trump and the Republican party constantly downplayed the virus and because of that people died. Even today, there are people being hospitalized who are begging to be vaccinated. It’s too late. They believed the lies and now their lives are on the line. “It’s a hoax,” is exactly what Trump said. My brother believes everything Fox News tells him. Despite the fact that Fox News anchors have gotten vaccinated, he refuses. If, God forbid, my brother catches it and dies, I should be able to sue Fox News, Tucker Carlson, Donald Trump, and the federal government. Doctors who are on the front line getting sick should be able to sue Facebook for spreading lies. Let’s take it even further. What if the state of New Jersey is allowed to sue for loss of productivity, deaths, lost wages, and more because people believed Fox News or the Republicans who are lying. (Some are still continuing to lie, some have gotten smart.) If states can file a class action lawsuit because cigarette manufacturers were lying to us and targeting children with their ads, then the states should also be
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Mental Health And The Olympics
How refreshing to see the focus on mental health take on the same level of interest as physical well-being at the Olympics this year. Simone Biles, a survivor of sexual abuse at the hands of her gymnastics doctor, bravely stepped down from parts of the competition to prioritize her mental health. Thankfully, her actions are primarily being lauded. Simone is not alone in helping to open the door to frank and honest talk about mental health amongst Olympians this year. She joins tennis player Naomi Osaka who dropped out of the French Open because she experiences anxiety at required press conferences; weightlifter Kate Nye who spoke about her diagnosis of bipolar disorder; shot putter Raven Saunders who opened up about struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts, and others who are bringing to light this important topic. What is the impact of talking openly about mental health struggles? It takes away the stigma. It brings hope. “If those in the public eye don’t mind talking about their struggles, why should I? If those in the public eye seek professional help, why shouldn’t I?” Open discussions help to end this stigma often associated with mental health issues. Here at Preferred Behavioral Health Group, we applaud all of these athletes for their openness, candor, and frank discussions about their mental health. And we urge those in our community who are also struggling to reach out, unashamedly, for help when needed. You can find us at preferredbehavioral.org or 732-367-4700. MaryPat Angelini Chief Executive Officer Preferred Behavioral Health Group
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Smith Calls On All Nations To Combat Human Trafficking
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Marking this year’s World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th), author of the landmark Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA - P.L. 106-386), called on the United States and nations around the world to bolster and expand their efforts to combat the worldwide scourge of human trafficking and protect those who are most vulnerable. “Today especially, we shine a light on these unspeakable crimes and the millions of victims who are still in urgent need of help. We must remain vigilant as we work to combat the ruthless and relentless perpetrators who prey on victims, exploiting increased vulnerabilities during the pandemic,” said Smith, who has chaired 23 hearings on human trafficking. Smith - who has authored four additional laws to combat human trafficking, including International Megan’s Law (P.L. 114-119) to provide notice to governments of intended travel by convicted sex offenders - is currently working on legislation to reauthorize his TVPA. Smith’s new legislation will provide crucial government funding to combat trafficking at home and abroad, tighten anti-trafficking standards for the U.S. and create new initiatives to prevent child trafficking, which has increased during the pandemic. “Tragically, the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to a rise in human trafficking, which increasingly took an online form as individuals, especially children, were left isolated at home,” said Smith, who also serves as Special Representative on combatting human trafficking to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE-PA) and has authored 13 resolutions passed by the international body. Opportunistic and unscrupulous traffickers are
turning to social media to entice especially children who have been attending school online, using hunting and fishing strategies, said Smith. Hunting entails actively approaching victims, while fishing involves a passive approach of posting ads for commercial sex and waiting for potential victims. “More must be done to give law enforcement the training and resources they need to respond to cases of online trafficking, particularly in the dark web.” In January, the International Labor Organization estimated that nearly 25 million people were trapped in some form of human trafficking. In the United States alone, the National Human Trafficking Hotline experienced a 40 percent rise in the crisis cases it handled in the month after the shelter-in-place order was first issued for the pandemic - which disproportionately impacted low-income earners who were often pushed into economically vulnerable situations that could lead to exploitation by traffickers. Despise these new challenges, Smith noted that significant global progress has been made in the reporting and prosecution of traffickers since the enactment of TVPA and the United Nations’ Palermo Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children. Smith’s TVPA created the annual Trafficking in Persons Report, the gold standard used by countries around the world to prevent and respond to human trafficking. Administered by the State Department, the report tracks countries’ progress to combat this modern-day slavery. Those who would like to report a potential case of human trafficking are encouraged to call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888373-7888.
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–Photo courtesy Manchester Police MANCHESTER – Congratulations to Leslie Bankos on your retirement! Leslie has been a dedicated, hard-working member of the Records Section at the Manchester Police Department for the past 19 years. She played an instrumental role in assisting our Detectives with whatever they needed, from transcriptions to reports, and never hesitated to adjust her schedule to help a
colleague or meet a resident early in the morning for a firearms application. Thank you, Leslie, for everything you’ve done for the department, officers and residents! Most importantly, thank you for your friendship. It has been a pleasure working with you, and your Manchester Township Police family wishes you a happy and healthy retirement!
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MTEF To Hold 12th Annual Golf Outing
MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township Educational Foundation will hold their 12th Annual MTEF/The Hesse Companies Golf Outing on September 17 at Gambler Ridge Golf Club. Tee time is 8 a.m. Proceeds from the golf outing will support the MTEF’s school grant programs. Individual golfer fees are $175 if registered by August 17, $195 after August 17. Golf fee includes: breakfast, golf, cart, bag drop service, use of putting green/driving range, lunch, awards. Take advantage of the Early Bird Bonus: register by August
17 and save $20 and get one free ticket for the $1 million hole in one contest! The MTEF is also seeking business and individual sponsors for the event at levels from $25 to $3,000. Register online for golf & sponsorships at mtef4kids.org. Registration closes September 9. The Manchester Township Educational Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to improving the quality of the educational experiences for all students in the Manchester Township Public School district.
Meadows Of Lake Ridge Announces New Date For Summer Trip
WHITING – The Meadows of Lake Ridge have announced a new date for their six days, five nights trip to Asheville and the Biltmore North Carolina, which will now be held from October 3 through 8. Pricing is $789 per person double occupancy; $1,054 per person single occupancy. The package includes: five nights including overnights; five breakfasts; three dinners, including a cookout in the Meadows and the Blue Ridge Mountain Opry with dinner Harrah’s Casino; guided tour of Asheville, Biltmore Estate, Gardens and winery tour;
grove arcade; folk art center; blue ridge parkway visitors center; tour of chimney rock park; cruise on Lake Lure; souvenir gift; luggage handling in Asheville; taxes and meal gratuities; motorcoach transportation. The cost also includes bus driver and tour guide trip. Deposit $25 per person is due upon sign-up. Balance is due by August. Bus leaves from Meadows Clubhouse, 2 Clear Lake Road, Whiting. Make check payable to White Star Tours. For more information call Tana 732-8494248.
MTMS Presents The Addams Family
MANCHESTER – Manchester Twp Middle School presents their 2021 production of The Addams Family Younger Part. Due to the pandemic, they fi lmed the production on green screen using only small groups of students. This video was put together on backgrounds with special effects so the students appear to perform
together. They were able to adhere to the pandemic guidelines and still produce the show presented here. This production was made possible by a grant from the Manchester Education Association and the PTA. Watch the production at: youtube.com/ watch?v=CcEiTSVl4vc.
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High School Alum Chosen For Navy Program
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–Photos courtesy Manchester Twp. High School Pictured are Garrett Hynds (left) and Frank Walker (right).
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By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Two township high school graduates were recently selected for the prestigious U.S. Navy Nuclear Field Program. Garrett Hynds, Class of 2021, enlisted and was accepted into the program before graduating in June. Frank Walker, MTHS Class of 2020, joined the Navy in July and was also selected for the Navy Nuclear Program. Walker was a 4-year NJROTC cadet at Manchester High School. MTHS NJROTC Commander John Holzer said, “I can tell you that this is the most prestigious and rigorous program that the
Navy offers to enlistees and it is very difficult to qualify for. For our school to have two recent students selected for it speaks volumes.” According to the U.S. Navy “the Navy’s Nuclear Field (NF) program offers extensive training as nuclear propulsion plant operators and technicians to young men and women with aptitude in mathematics and science.” “The standards for selection for enlistment in the program are high. People applying for NF training must be dedicated to pursuing the challenge this highly technical field offers,” according to the Navy.
Lakeside Garden Club Announces Flea Market
WHITING – The Lakeside Garden Club of Cedar Glen Lakes will be holding a Flea Market on October 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lakeside Hall, 100 Michigan Ave. in Whiting.
Tables are $15. Breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase. This event is always a sell out so call early! For information and table reservations call Maria Vanderbilt at 609-618-4036.
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4th Annual Oktoberfest Returns
MANCHESTER – After a year hiatus due to the pandemic, the annual Oktoberfest celebration returns to Redeemer Lutheran Church, located at 2309 Route 70 E in Manchester. The event will be held on September 18, from 3 to 7 p.m. Cost of admittance is $5 per adult and children 12 and under admitted free. People can preregister and print their tickets by visiting the ‘Oktoberfest’ link on their website, redeemermanchester.org. Redeemer Lutheran Church invites the community to enjoy a day of fun-filled merriment at the annual outdoor celebration event featuring great fun, fellowship and food for the whole family. There will be bratwurst, hot dogs, red cabbage, German potato salad and many other offerings, and of course, great Oktoberfest beer on tap.
Featured will be the fantastic four-piece German polka band, Chris and Ronnie. They will be performing live throughout the event for your enjoyment. Their outstanding talent is sure to bring spirited song and dance to the party. The Rev. Dan Berteau, the Senior Pastor at Redeemer Lutheran says that this event is “a way of giving back to our community by providing an opportunity to connect together and celebrate life with our neighbors. God has created people with the gift of joy and happiness so we should enable one another to do just that, together as God’s family. Scripture says to ‘rejoice in the Lord always’ and we intend doing just that with the community through this funfilled evening.” For more information, call 732-657-2828.
Manchester To Host Public Hearing On Acute Care Facility
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – A public hearing has been scheduled on August 16 to gain input and hear a proposal concerning an acute care facility. There is a development plan to allow the applicant to construct, establish and maintain a three-story short-term post-acute care facility. The location of the proposed facility is Lot 4 in Block 38 on the Manchester Township Tax Map which is better known as
2132 Route 37 West. The property is subject to the 2132 Route 37 Redevelopment Plan. The proposed project consists of approximately 124 beds and shall include accessory parking (approximately 113 spaces), stormwater management facilities, landscaping, lighting, identification signage, and related site improvements. The hearing will be held at 6 p.m. on August 16 at the township municipal complex at 1 Colonial Drive.
Christ Lutheran Church Book Club
WHITING – The Christ Lutheran Church has a CLC Book Club. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call the church office at 732-350-0900.
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By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Congratulations went out to Township Police Detective Richard Jupinka who was recently named the “New Jersey Officer of the Week” by the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General. Jupinka received this honor for his heroic actions in saving a young girl’s life on July 14. The detective was on duty eating lunch at the Café Napoli restaurant, located in the Manchester Plaza shopping center when he observed a young child choking, and unable to breathe. Realizing that the child’s life was in danger, the detective immediately went to the child’s table as her uncle attempted the
Heimlich Maneuver, unsuccessfully. At that point, the officer assumed care of the child and through the use of the Heimlich Maneuver, he was able to quickly clear the food obstruction from the child’s airway. Once the obstruction was cleared, the child began breathing normally. The child’s family declined the need for medical attention and thanked the officer for his life-saving actions. Once Police Chief Robert Dolan learned of the incident, he praised the detective saying, “thankfully, one of our officers was in the right place at the right time. Had he not been there, this incident could have ended much differently.”
Piecemakers Quilting Club Announces Quilt Sale
WHITING – The Piecemakers Quilting Club of Cedar Glen Lakes, 100 Michigan Ave, Whiting, is holding their quilt sale on September 10 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at
West Hall. Full size quilts, lap robes, table runners, cozy bowls, pillows, pillow cases and many other items are available. Think Christmas gifts!
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Community Supports Officer Battling ALS
By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – Local law enforcement and members of the community all came together on August 7 to support an Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office detective battling ALS. Detective Phil Sickinger, 39, was diagnosed with ALS in January of 2020. He has the support of his loving wife Diana and their daughters, 4-year-old Harper and 8-year-old Olivia. In addition to the ALS, Sickinger found he was suffering from Lyme disease and mold toxicity. This changed his ability to
doing anything physical, like his job with the Sheriff ’s Office and playing with his daughters. He had a difficult time writing and typing, and now has to use a special recliner that elevates him out of his seat. When word got out about Sickinger’s condition, a GoFundMe page was started and all funds would be used to assist him and his family during this difficult time. On August 7, the Ocean County Sheriff ’s PBA Local #379 held a fundraising event to help raise money for Sickinger and his family. The event welcomed officers from several
local police departments including Toms River Police Department, Berkeley Township Police Department and so many more.
At the event, Nick from Lacey Township held a lemonade stand and was able to raise over $1,000 for the Sickinger family.
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Artists Guild Celebrates Membership
ISLAND HEIGHTS – The Ocean County Artists Guild celebrated its members with a “Thank You” gathering on July 30. Members generously supported the Guild with donations of time and money during the past difficult year. Over 80 members and friends of the Guild joined the evening to enjoy music provided by “Jersey Gold” and food provided by “Pizza and Panini” of Toms River.
Along with prize drawings, and the fellowship of all the artists, and art installation on the Guild property was created with participants at the event. To honor the work of Yoyoi Kusama, presently on exhibit at the NY Botanical Gardens, participants painted dotted cloth and wrapped trees with the art. The installation will remain throughout the summer at the Guild, located at 22 Chestnut Street in Island Heights.
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Keeping Your Ears In Good Shape
We all know that exercise is good for keeping our bodies in good shape. There is more and more evidence that exercising our ears is also good for keeping our hearing in good shape. A number of studies in the United States and abroad have demonstrated that individuals with hearing loss in both ears, who only use one hearing aid, tend to maintain or improve their ability to understand words in the ear with the hearing aid. The ear without the hearing aid tends to decline in word recognition ability. This decline is not a change in hearing sensitivity, but rather is a decline in the ability to process the complex speech signal simply through the lack of use. In my opinion, there are several reasons for this phenomenon: 1. The ear without the hearing aid is not being “exercised” very much and 2. The area of the brain involved in hearing is not being used and becomes less effective at processing speech in-
formation. This gradual decline in speech recognition ability usually reverses itself once the ear gets more stimulation (normally through the use of a hearing aid). Research in England suggests this process of gradual improvement in speech understanding may take four to six weeks after the hearing aid fitting, and may continue for up to 12 weeks. What does this mean to someone with hearing loss? Over the past 10 years, the results of a number of studies suggests the following: 1. The longer a hearing loss is ignored, the greater effect. 2. The sooner a hearing loss is treated, the easier the adjustment. 3. In almost all cases, two hearing aids are better than one. Two hearing aids will keep both ears and both sides of the brain actively involved in hearing. 4. Improved hearing may take a little time and patience.
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Bereavement Support Group
WHITING – The group that meets in Crestwood Village VI is on hold due to the clubhouse being closed. However, Fr. Anthony is holding meetings at the Ryan
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
3 Surprising Medicinal Benefits Of Cilantro
By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. When you think of fresh cilantro, what comes to mind? Is it guacamole, tacos or other Mexican cuisine? You may be surprised but cilantro can be used in everything, it’s a delicious herb with medicinal benefits galore. In America, cilantro refers to the leaves, which look a little bit like a parsley bunch. I always have to squint to make sure I’m grabbing the right one at the grocery store. But the seeds of this plant are called coriander and so both names are used for the respective spices. And even more interesting, did you know that consumers have been pushing for antibiotic-free chicken and cilantro is used as one herbal antibiotic? That’s how strong the anti-microbial effects are! Cilantro is rich in carotenoids, as well as quercetin, kaempferol, apigenin and rhamnetin. This simply means it provides excellent antioxidant power to clean up your body like a cellular Roomba®. Plus because it’s green the chlorophyll you consume from it acts as an excellent detoxifier. More on that momentarily. It’s rare but true, that some people find the smell and taste of cilantro quite foul! That’s because they have a cilantro SNP in one of their ‘smell genes’ the olfactory receptor OR6A2. Polymorphisms in this specific gene cause some people to hate the herb, but again it’s rare. Still, some people are going to hate it! That’s too bad because there are tremendous medicinal benefits for cilantro. Here are the top three surprising medicinal benefits of cilantro: 1. Chelation. Cilantro is useful for gentle chelation and detoxification of heavy metals from the body. These metals get into
your bloodstream if you eat certain foods processed with metals or are exposed to environmental pollutants, contaminated water, old dental fillings, household chemicals, smoking and more. While cilantro can’t remove all metals, nor does it prevent any disease, it is still widely revered for its detoxification capabilities and there are studies to prove that. 2. Bone Building. Cilantro is one of the best herbal sources for vitamin K which helps put calcium back into your bones by shuttling it out of your bloodstream. We also know that cilantro is a great source of minerals which are also needed for strong bones. It contains calcium of course, but also potassium, iron, magnesium and manganese. 3. Seizures. Epilepsy is a serious condition that requires proper treatment by a qualified practitioner. Traditional medications often included those in the category of anti-convulsants and tricyclic antidepressants. But what about an herb like cilantro? The therapeutic action of cilantro comes as a surprise to most, however it is proven and in my professional opinion, it is a promising adjunctive therapy to controlling seizures along with conventional treatments. My article refers to eating the fresh herb which you can buy at any supermarket, so I am uncertain if pills and extracts (ie cilantro supplementation) are right for everyone. Please ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking dietary supplements of cilantro to be sure they are right for you. If you would like additional information, please subscribe to my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.
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Radio Club Connects With Others Around The World
By Alyssa Riccardi HOWELL – Despite starting the day with some showers, the Ocean Monmouth Amateur Radio Club (OMARC) hosted a successful Field Day, connecting to over 40 states in America and parts of Canada through airwaves. The OMARC was founded in 1977 and serves Ocean and Monmouth Counties.
Field Day is the most popular on-air event held annually where radio amateurs gather with their clubs, groups or with friends to operate from remote locations. Although part of the event is a contest where clubs compete to contact as many other stations as possible, others use it to learn how to operate radio gear in unusual situations and use the day as an opportunity to practice
their emergency response capabilities. This year, OMARC held their Field Day event at Echo Lake Park, having multiple antennas set up outside and other equipment inside due to the rain. Denis O’Brien, who’s been the president of the OMARC since 2002, explained how the event will run for 24 hours non-stop, and will use multiple different types of radios to demonstrate how
to connect with others. “I’m on solar power, so there’s no electricity involved. Very low power transmits, so it’s meant to be like simulating an emergency situation,” OMARC member Scott said. “If we happen to lose all communication and no power, we have the ability to set up antenna in an emergency,” O’Brien said. “That’s what Field Day is all about, it’s a simulation of an actual emergency. We’re here to help. And it’s also fun for us, we get to use our radios.” “I used to work on a ship as the ship’s radio officer. That’s how I got interested in this. As a radio officer, I was responsible for if the ship was going down, I had to take the radio to the life boat,” O’Brien said. The OMARC currently has around 50 members who are licensed operators. Those members have the option to upgrade their license, reaching a higher class allows them to use more of the frequency spectrum. At Field Day, members use either morse code, digital nodes and regular voice devices, in total using four transmitters at the event. Outside at the edge of Echo Lake, O’Brien and two other members were operating a battery powered radio “So, what you hear is some of these beeps are a high pitched or low pitched sound. He’s (Denis) tuning in and listening to just the one that he likes,” member David Drapkin said. “Denis heard the call from the other operator and he responded with our group ‘N2M0.’ The other person responded ‘N2M0 I recognize you’ and now it’s our turn. Denis then sent out the quality of the signal and our information like our club category and so on.” Through this initial trial, O’Brien connected with two guys who were using two radios from a home location in Illinois. “After both sides have confirmed communication, the club logs the info and enters it into the record. When they’re all done, they tally it up,” Drapkin said. O’Brien went on to discuss how he’s been able to connect with hundreds if not thousands of people around the world through radios. “When I was testing this morning, I was talking to a guy in France. In the past I’ve talked to Australia, New Zealand and more. The radio propagation has to be just right, so it doesn’t happen every day. Right now, we are coming out of the low part of the solar cycle. The solar cycle is every 11 years. We are just coming out of the bottom and move up. So, things are getting better, but not perfect. They will in a couple of years,” O’Brien explained. “It’s really out of our control. All we can do is recognize when things are rooting for us to get long distances and we go after it,” Drapkin said. “Denis is using an antenna that is a basic wire antenna and has a single strand of wire on each side. With the big antenna we have, having three elements in a row like that end up like a magnify glass and they multiple the power, being a directional beam antenna. The idea is that we steer it and becomes highly focused. You can’t hear it from the sides, but it sounds like you have more power. That way you (Radio - See Page 29)
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By: Marc S. Galella, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates Anyone selling real estate in New Jersey needs to be aware of the terms of the Bulk Sales Act. The purpose behind the Bulk Sales Act is to protect a purchaser from any taxes owed by the seller to the State of New Jersey. The failure to follow the Bulk Sales procedures could result in the State assessing any tax liability of the seller against the purchaser. For the purposes of the Bulk Sale Act, the only real estate that is exempt from the Bulk Sales filing requirement is a simple dwelling house, which is a one- or two-family residential building, or condominium, if the seller is an individual, estate or trust. Almost all other real estate transactions are required to file pursuant to the Bulk Sales Act. The filing procedure for the Bulk Sales Act is relatively straightforward. At least 10 business days prior to the closing of title, the purchaser or their attorney must file a form with the State referred to as a C-9600 Bulk Sales Notice. The form contains information about the transaction including the seller’s name and tax ID number as well as the purchaser’s name and tax ID number. The terms of the sale must be disclosed by way of a copy of the real estate contract attached to the form.
Once the State receives that form, it will then review its records to determine whether the seller owes any taxes to the State, including any taxes that may result from the specific sale. The State will then send what is referred to as a Bulk Sales escrow letter to the buyer’s attorney. The Bulk Sales escrow letter will direct how much money must be escrowed from the seller at closing pending a determination by the State as to the actual taxes owed. The next step is for the seller or their accountant to submit to the State a form known as a TTD (Transfer Tax Declaration) form in which the seller discloses the taxes that may be due to the State as a result of the transaction. In some cases, the Bulk Sales notice and the TTD form can be submitted simultaneously so that the State can make a determination as to amount of taxes owed. Once the State determines the taxes owed, it will send a second letter directing the buyer’s attorney to release a specific amount of money from the escrow held at closing. Upon the State receives that money it will then send a third letter to the buyer’s attorney authorizing the release of the remaining escrow to the seller.
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JERSEY SHORE – Crisis Hotline Volunteers needed for CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties’ training beginning September 14, twice a week every Tuesday & Thursday for six weeks from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Training will be held in person at St. Luke’s Roman Catholic Church, 1674 Old Freehold Rd, Toms River. CONTACT is a 24-hour crisis intervention
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE New Cancer Center Opens In Toms River
By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – It was a special day for administrators and staff of Hackensack Meridian Health with the official opening of the John Theurer Cancer Center in affiliation with Regional Cancer Care Associates. The Toms River Regional Cancer Center at 40 Bey Lea Road, will also provide better access to Jersey Shore University Medical Center surgical services and Centers of Excellence in lung, esophageal and hepatobiliary and pancreatic (HPB) cancer, in addition to a surgical team in endocrine, breast, colorectal and gynecological oncology. Through this affiliation with Regional Cancer Care Associates, patients in the Toms River area will now have access to the expertise, innovation and clinical trials associated with the John Theurer Cancer Center, recognized as the best cancer center in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report. Chief Executive Officer of Hackensack Meridian Health Robert C. Garrett joined several oncologists and other officials for the recent ribbon cutting ceremony that also included a tour of the facility. “One of the major goals of our network is to make sure that every New Jersey resident has access to high-quality compassionate care that’s accessible and convenient. Through this affiliation, Regional Cancer Care Associates and John Theurer Cancer Center bring an exceptional lineup of oncologists, surgeons and other specialists offering groundbreaking treatment and access to hundreds of clinical trials,” Garrett said. He was joined by Dr. Andre Goy, chairman and executive director of John Theurer Cancer Center and other leading physicians and executives for the event. Dr. Goy said that “we live in an era where cancer treatment is changing rapidly. It is much more complex and much more specialized care. We are now bringing this closer to the community and in the context of a post pandemic recov-
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“Ten years ago, we were still seeing a high death rate now we are seeing people living for years and potentially being cured.” The affiliation with John Theurer Cancer Center will help provide world-class care to the local community while connecting patients to Centers of Excellence for
The Manchester Times, August 14, 2021, Page 23 multiple tumor types,” said Dr. Thomas L. Bauer II, chair of Surgery and chief of Thoracic Surgery at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. “When patients need surgery, access to those Centers of Excellence will make them more likely to undergo minimally invasive procedures, get out of the hospital faster, experience less pain and fewer complications, and return to work sooner.”
“Old Barney” Lighthouse Reopens To Visitors
By Alyssa Riccardi BARNEGAT LIGHT – After being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, “Old Barney” has finally opened its doors again to visitors. For the rest of the summer, the Barnegat Lighthouse will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In order to enter, you must wear a mask. There is no charge to enter, but donations are welcomed. According to park officials, there may
be longer wait times because of the lighthouse’s limited hours. The last entry time is at 1:45 p.m. “Be advised there may be longer wait times due to the limited hours. Please be patient as a limited number of visitors are permitted in the lighthouse at one time. We ask that you be considerate of others and limit your time at the top,” officials said. Planning to visit? The Barnegat Lighthouse is located at the northern tip of Long Beach Island.
Kick Off Code Blue 2021/2022 Season
TOMS RIVER – Just Believe Inc. will be hosting “Kick Off Code Blue” 2021/2022 Season on October 23 from 6 to 10 p.m. Just Believe is a non-profit organization helping the homeless and disenfranchised in Ocean County.
Their Kick Off Code Blue event will be a family food fun night, with a gift auction and they will be raffl ing off 50/50s with the big cash prize. Come out for a night with just believe entrance fee is $15. The event will take place at 250 Riverwood Dr. in Toms River.
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE New Jersey Recognizes August As National Immunization Awareness Month
Valid through August 31
NEW JERSEY – Governor Phil Murphy has declared August as National Immunization Awareness Month to raise awareness about the important role vaccines play in preventing serious, sometimes deadly, diseases. The Department encourages New Jerseyans to use National Immunization Awareness Month as an opportunity to make sure your vaccinations are up to date. “COVID-19 disrupted both in-person learning and routine vaccination appointments for many children over the last year,” said Health Commissioner Judith M. Persichilli. “I encourage families to put vaccination at the top of their checklist as part of their safe return to school and increased social activities.” Childhood vaccines protect against 16 serious diseases such as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, measles, mumps, rubella, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), hepatitis B, varicella (chickenpox) and pneumococcal disease, thereby reducing the spread of disease to others in classrooms, child care centers and communities. Everyone six months of age and older is recommended to receive a yearly flu vaccine. Benefits of flu vaccination include reduced flu illnesses, fewer doctors’ visits and fewer flu-related hospitalizations. Although routine vaccination rates dropped across all age groups during the pandemic, one of the largest decreases was seen in adolescent vaccines. As children get older, they need to be protected from certain diseases like pertussis (whooping cough), meningococcal disease, and infections that can lead to cancers associated with human papillomavirus (HPV). It is also especially important for everyone ages 12 and older to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, which may be administered at the same time as other routine vaccines. Visit covid19.nj.gov/finder to find the nearest vaccination site. The Department of Health is encouraging pediatricians to assess the vaccination status of all their patients, especially adolescents, and contact those who are behind schedule to ensure that all children are fully vaccinated, especially as they plan to return to school. The need for vaccines does not end in childhood. Adults may need vaccines to protect against whooping cough, pneumonia, and
shingles. Vaccination is especially important for those who suffer from chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and asthma. Living with one of these chronic health conditions and getting sick with a vaccine-preventable disease can cause severe health consequences. Other adult vaccines may be recommended based on age, health condition, job, or lifestyle. Those who are planning to become pregnant should check with their doctor to make sure they have received all recommended vaccines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends all pregnant women receive flu vaccine at any time during pregnancy, and whooping cough vaccine (Tdap) early in their third trimester, during each pregnancy. Vaccinating women against these diseases is a safe and effective way to help protect both mother and child. “While communities are at increased risk of vaccine preventable diseases due to decreased vaccination rates, some are at greater risk including communities of color, immigrant populations and those who don’t have access to transportation,” said Commissioner Persichilli. “The Department has been working with the CDC, community leaders, school districts, and faith leaders to ensure equitable access to vaccinations.” Most health insurance plans cover recommended immunizations. Parents who need help paying for vaccines should ask their child’s healthcare provider about the Vaccines for Children program. This program provides no-cost or low-cost vaccines to children who are Medicaid-eligible, uninsured, underinsured, or American Indian/Alaska Native. Adults who are uninsured or do not have insurance for certain vaccines should contact their local health department or federally qualified health center to see if they qualify for no- or low-cost vaccines through the 317-funded program. Vaccines are frequently available at doctor offices, as well as other convenient locations, such as pharmacies, workplaces, community health clinics and health departments. Information about vaccines, recommended immunization schedules for all age groups and can be found at the CDC website at cdc. gov/vaccines.
Dottie’s House Hosts Annual Golf Classic
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OCEAN COUNTY – Don’t miss out! Come tee off and Support Dottie’s House for their 21st Annual Golf Classic September 13 at Trump National Golf Course in Colts Neck. It will be a fun-filled day of golf while supporting a great cause. The event attracts golfers throughout the tri-state area. Not a Golfer? Sponsorship opportunities are available offering great exposure for your
company. The registration fee includes lunch, dinner, open bar and golfer gift. They also have a silent auction during the night with some amazing prizes! Dottie’s House is a transitional housing facility for women and children who are survivors of domestic abuse. For more information, visit dottieshouse.org or call 732-262-2009.
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Continued From Page 20 can reach even further distances… even on days when the atmosphere isn’t working its best for our needs. Just by having a bigger antenna, it allows us to go further distances.” Last year, Field Day still took place despite the coronavirus pandemic. Although members and visitors could not meet up, they had to operate on their own and at the end they combined their scores. “There’s so many other facets to amateur radio besides the long-distance communication. There’re folks who join just to computer chat using radio, not connected to the internet. You build a network outside of the world network and it’s just radio to radio, but there’s computer’s instead of microphones and instead of morse code,” Drapkin said. Not all radios have to be big in order to talk to someone. Something as small as a walkie-talkie radio can be used to connect. “This idea of using this small radio (walkie-talkie), we don’t have to talk very far. All
The Manchester Times, August 14, 2021, Page 29 you have to do is reach the repeating station. The station will take your signal high into the air and send it out to a much broader area,” Drapkin said. After the 24 hour-long Field Day, they club reached over 40 states in America and also parts of Canada, as they displayed a map tracking where each member had connected to. The OMARC holds meetings on the second Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. at the Spring Lake Heights Volunteer Fire Company Number One, located at 700 Sixth Avenue in Spring Lake Heights, in the second floor meeting room. They also get together every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. and on the second and fourth Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. at the firehouse. They are currently are transitioning back to in-person meetings at the fire house meeting room and the radio room in the basement, with a combination of in-person and zoom gatherings. If you are interested in joining, email Joe Kruszewski at Joekru1@hotmail.com. To learn more about the OMARC, visit n2mo.org. To learn more about Field Day, visit arrl.org/Field-Day.
Students Serve Up Music On The Green
By Sydney Kennedy LITTLE EGG HARBOR - Local students are hosting a night of entertainment, known as Music on the Green, on September 18. This student-sponsored event will feature performances by bands Shorty Long and the Jersey Horns and Katfish Lucy. Refreshments and food prepared by culinary students from the Ocean County Vocational Technical School (OCVTS) will be available for purchase. A 50/50 silent auction will also be held.
Proceeds from the event will be contributed to the Ocean County Foundation for Vocational Technical Education, a nonprofit organization that aims to fundraise for student scholarships and training curriculum. Music on the Green will take place from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 261 Country Club Boulevard in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey. Tickets cost $25 per person and include a meal. All COVID-19 restrictions will be enforced. Visit ocvtsfoundation.org for additional information and to purchase tickets.
Al-Anon Meetings Available Locally
OCEAN COUNTY – Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups may be able to help you. Call their 24-hour hotline for local meeting locations at 856-547-0855.
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of aug 21 - aug 27
By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Is it really love? Or just a desire to fulfill a need? In the week to come, you might give in to wishful thinking or mistake someone’s friendship or sympathy for a romantic overture. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You might find that strain and stress strips you of your resilience in the week to come. Avoid confrontations today because misunderstandings could occur, and don’t make any crucial changes or decisions. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take the message in the fortune cookie with a grain of salt. You might believe what you want to believe and twist words to fit your fantasies. Enjoy assurances but remain at the ready. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Things that are going well should continue to move along smoothly in the week ahead. Your attitude toward finances and your job may shift into optimism. A partner may offer some excellent ideas. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You are the sole captain of your ship. You can control the direction of your life, so don’t allow yourself to be pushed off course by people or situations in the week ahead. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Those who seem sympathetic may not always be your friends. Those unable to help may not be enemies. Be more active at home and more willing to be a team player on the job in the week to come. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Confirm with
your conscience before you follow the crowd. Just because “that’s how we do it” doesn’t mean it’s right. In the week ahead, be sure to use high ethical standards as your guide. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Foster family values in the week ahead. Any problems you observe within your family unit could be the catalyst that allows for improvements. Watch out for mix-ups with your money early this week. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Today’s New Moon may be reflected by a shift in your attitudes. You may be more interested in love than in money as the weekend wraps up. You might feel that you are too busy to take on new tasks. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): When you are unable to invest money, it’s time to invest in yourself. In the week ahead, you might benefit from investigating subjects that mystify you. Group meetings can test your diplomatic skills. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The most amazing help can arrive just when you’re about to lose all hope. Emergencies and sudden upsets can take their toll on your patience as the week unfolds, but there will likely be silver linings in the clouds. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t be your own worst enemy. Being passive might only bring out someone else’s aggressiveness. As the week unfolds, become more attuned to your environment and be at peace with others.
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