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Lacey Throws A One-Of-A-Kind 150th Anniversary Parade

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–Photos by Bob Vosseller (Above) Lacey Historical Society members carry their banner during the 150th Anniversary parade of Lacey Township held in Gille Park. (Right) Drop the disc and win a prize was the plan for a Lacey lad who tried his luck at a game board. By Bob Vosseller LACEY – A Thursday night parade is not the norm. Nor is a parade route along an access road in a park. Having an announcer from a wrestling organization is rare as well but perhaps that is what made this 150th Lacey Anniversary event so unique. That evening, antique cars, public oﬃcials, a myriad of township organization representatives, headed down a stretch of road within Gille Park. Each time they got to a certain point, they (Parade - See Page 4)

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County Wants People To Choose Vaccination Two wrestlers take to the mat set up at Gille Park following the Lacey 150th Anniversary parade. One appears ready to stamp out the other but it was all in fun.

Slight Increase In Local Crashes This Year

By Sydney Kennedy JERSEY SHORE – The region saw a slight uptick in motor vehicle crashes so far this year in comparison to last year. Whether we’ve seen more cars on the road due to the end of the pandemic or if it’s basic carelessness, the influx of summer tourists, or people finally feeling like they can get out and do things that they forget to be safe, there has been a noticeable increase in crashes lately.

Parents’ Rights And Children With Masks

By Stephanie Faughnan SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY – A legal debate has been raging over the wearing of masks in school. On one side are parents saying “The government is overstepping its authority and infringing on the rights of parents to make their own decision.” On the other side are parents who say “What about the rights of my children to be safe in school?” “I have four children in the Barnegat School District,” shared Jamie Kasprovitz. “They have the right to a safe education, without the risk of an unmitigated virus running rampant through the schools.” Kasprovitz said she took advantage of the district’s virtual learning option last year. She strongly approves of Governor Phil Murphy’s mask mandate. As far as she’s concerned, the science dictates their need. “People tell me they don’t care if I want my

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The New Jersey State Police reported an increase in car crashes for roughly the first half of the year. Sgt. Alejandra Goez of the Public Information Unit reported there were 457 crashes handled by State Police in Ocean County from January 1 to June 22 in 2021, up from 405 crashes from January 1, 2020 to June 22, 2020. In 2021, 404 of the 457 crashes took place on the Garden State Parkway. The rest were other state

roads and areas. “The slight [year-to-date] increase in State Police crashes can most likely be attributed to the fact that there are more vehicles traveling on the road in 2021 compared to 2020, which was the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Goez said. He also reported “a slight [year-to-date] decrease in State Police fatal crashes.” (Crashes - See Page 4)

–Photo By Bob Vosseller Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn speaks during a recent event in Toms River. By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – As the spread of the Delta variant continues to raise concern, vaccination data of county employees is being collected. “We are requesting from our staff infor-

mation about vaccinations just to get some information built up so we know who is vaccinated and who is not vaccinated,” Director of the Board of Ocean County Commissioners (County - See Page 8)

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Parade:

Continued From Page 1 were introduced by the parade’s emcee who later hosted the free wrestling competition after the parade. Organizations like the Lacey Elks, local Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts, sports groups, the Lacey Historical Society, the governing body and former public oﬃcials were introduced. It was warm that evening but the community spirit present that night just may have made it feel warmer as numerous families came out, some with their pets, to cheer on those who help make Lacey what it is today. The members of the Lacey United Methodist Church took the opportunity to pro-

Crashes:

Continued From Page 1 From January 1, 2020 to June 22, 2020, there were 14 fatal crashes with 15 fatalities that took place in Ocean County. Of the 14 crashes, five of them took place in State Police jurisdiction. From January 1 to June 22 of this year, there were 15 fatal crashes with 16 fatalities that took place in Ocean County. Of the 15 crashes, three of them took place in State Police jurisdiction this year. Some local jurisdictions are showing a similar trend. There were 1,785 motor vehicle accidents reported in Toms River from January 1 to July

mote their free barbecue scheduled for next month while the Lacey Historical Society donned their period attire to add to the fun of the event. Lacey Girls Softball were waving to parade watchers draped in red, while blue was the color of the Lacey Antler Lodge #1 of Forked River. The Lacey Rotary Club were present as well with their banner. Sen. Christopher Connors who also serves as Lacey’s Township Attorney, waved to parade watchers from a crimson vintage sports car. Former Mayor Ed Scanlon, a current member of the Lacey Board of Education and former Committeewoman Helen Dela Cruz were also riding in vintage vehicles as part of the parade.

Mayor Peter Curatolo and Committeeman Steve Kennis enjoyed a ride in a convertible while Committeeman Mark Dykoff and Timothy McDonald walked the route carrying the oﬃcial Lacey 150th anniversary banner. This summer has proven a popular time for Lacey’s Sesquicentennial (that’s a fancy way of saying 150th anniversary). A few days after the parade, the event committee joined forces with Argos Farm to host a Birthday Butterfly Bash. That event included Unlimited Cow Train Ride, Unlimited Jumbo Jumper Pillow, entry into the Sunflower Field, and of course visiting the Farm Animals. The first 100 families who purchased tickets received a butterfly to release at the farm.

The year isn’t over yet and there are many more Lacey 150 events scheduled. Activities include a photo contest, a geocaching scavenger hunt, beach blanket bingo and the screening of “The Lacey Life” a film produced Girl Scout Troop 50249. As things wrap up, a town-wide Thanksgiving celebration will be held. For the latest updates regarding Lacey 150 events, follow Lacey Township’s 150th Anniversary page on Facebook at @lacey150. For those interested in helping out the Lacey 150 Committee or who want any more information about the events planned, e-mail lacey150@laceytownship.org or contact the Lacey Township Recreation oﬃce at 609-693-1100 ext. 2203.

7 this year. There were 1,614 motor vehicle accidents reported from January 1, 2020 to July 7, 2020, meaning there were 171 more accidents or roughly a 10.6 percent increase in accidents. However, these numbers trend downward from 2018 and 2019’s reports. In 2018, 2,508 motor vehicle accidents were reported in the same time period. In 2019, 2,356 were reported in the given time period. The motor vehicle crashes reported range from serious crashes to minor parking lot fender-benders. “Through education, enforcement, and engineering, as well as other initiatives, including DDACTS (Data Driven Approaches to Crime and Traﬃc Safety) we have been

able to significantly reduce the amount of traffic accidents in Toms River,” Jillian Messina, Media Relations Specialist at the Toms River Police Department, told The Toms River Times. “DDACTS is where officers are directed to high crime and high traffic areas during the times where they occur the most. This initiative has significantly reduced those incidences in Toms River.” According to Messina, the Toms River Police Department urges drivers to “buckle up” and “make sure passengers are buckled up.” They also urge drivers to keep “heads up, phones down” because “that call or text can wait.” In addition, drivers “should never get behind the wheel impaired or exhausted, or leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle.”

They should obey the speed limit and avoid distractions. Pedestrians, according to Messina, are urged by the Toms River Police Department to utilize crosswalks, look both ways before walking into the street and “make eye contact” with drivers who are stopping for you before you cross. “The New Jersey State Police reminds motorists to not drive distracted and do not get behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Sergeant Goez said. “Always wear a seatbelt and obey all traﬃc laws.” The Toms River Police Department can be reached at 732-349-0150. The New Jersey State Police Division Headquarters can be reached at 609-882-2000. In an emergency, dial 9-1-1.

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Continued From Page 1 kids to wear a mask,” Kasprovitz said. “However, that’s not enough. There are infographics that show the percentages of what happens if only one user wears a mask. They only really work eﬃciently if everyone wears a mask.” With remote learning off the table this year, Kasprovitz investigated the prospect of homeschooling. She is not a teacher and therefore looked for an option that would ensure her children received a formal education. “Homeschooling that somewhat resembles what we had with the virtual option would cost our family $2,000 per child,” shared Kasprovitz. “It just doesn’t make sense.” Kelly Lepine, another Barnegat mom, takes the opposite position. Last June, her son Mark Steven Ford spoke at a Board of Education meeting, expressing his diﬃculties with wearing a mask. At the time, Lepine had already started a GoFundme to retain a constitutional lawyer to fight the Governor’s executive orders in a class action lawsuit. Attorney Bruce Afron plans to amend the complaint he fi led to include an injunction against the executive order requiring the mask mandate. “Parents have the right to have their own kids wear a mask, but they don’t have the right to demand that other children give up their rights of speech or association,” Afron said. “We don’t limit those rights

The Southern Ocean Times, August 21, 2021, Page 5 because some parents may be fearful.” Afron dismissed the argument that constitutional rights are subject to government authority when it comes to protecting people’s health, safety, and welfare. “The mere fact that we want to make some people feel more at ease doesn’t give the state the right to ask every school district to follow these mandates,” stated Afron. Waretown mother Amanda Lynn’s daughter attended a gifted and talented program this summer within the school district. She says her five-year-old was the only one wearing a mask. “There are fragile kids and kids with medical conditions who we need to protect in school,” Jean shared. “They have a right to a free and appropriate public education as well.” Educators also have different views on the mask mandates. Some didn’t agree with the mask mandate at any stage. When districts lifted them last year, some felt confident because they were vaccinated. They now face some uncertainty with recent mutations of the virus. “Wearing a mask is a small thing we can do to protect ourselves, but moreso it can possibly protect OTHER PEOPLE, said Angela Stella-Randall, who teaches in the Little Egg Harbor school district. “Why would I not do this small thing to protect my students, my co-workers, and myself?” The debate over mask mandates led to a recent consortium of area school oﬃcials put in a precarious position. Some

board of education members themselves believe masks serve no purpose. Personal opinions aside, outward defiance of the mandate comes with repercussions. “All districts have to fi le a reopening plan as outlined by the Department of Education,” explained Martin Buckley, Barnegat and Stafford’s school board attorney. “With the executive order, the masking component is one of the requirements that districts must have in their reopening plans.” According to Buckley, reopening plans that do not include the masking language would undoubtedly be kicked back from the Department of Education. Schools can’t reopen without an approved reopening plan. The Stafford Township School District went so far as to pass a resolution requesting that Murphy rescind his mask mandate and let their district make its own decisions. Other districts have done the same in letter form. Barnegat Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian Latwis said that he developed a matrix last year to make COVID-19 closing decisions. The district looked at case numbers within the town, the district, and individual schools. The plan would be to keep schools safe using similar metrics. “If the Governor gives us back the decision, we want masks optional,” said Shawn Denning, Ocean Township (Waretown) Board of Education President. “If we poll the parents and the general consensus is they want masks optional, we would listen to the community.”

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

Disabled Veteran Property Tax Relief Bill Signed Into Law CAPITOL COMMENTS

would extend the current disabled veterans’ property tax exemption to disabled veteran shareholders and their surviving spouses residing 9th Legislative District in a cooperative or mutual Senator Christopher Connors • Assemblyman housing corporation has been Brian E. Rumpf • Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove signed into law. The 9th District delegation issued the following statement on the enactTRENTON – A veterans legislative initiative ment of their veterans’ legislative initiative: (S-956/A-911) introduced by Senator Christo“Corrective action has now been taken to pher Connors, Assemblyman Brian Rumpf ensure that disabled veterans shareholders and and Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove which

their surviving spouses residing in a cooperative or mutual housing corporation will now be eligible to receive the disabled veteran’s property tax exemption. “Eligibility for the program can prove to be a significant financial benefit for disabled veterans. For too long, certain disabled veterans were wrongly denied this property tax relief benefit due a legal technicality in State law that defined housing in such a manner that excluded disabled veterans living in a cooperative or mutual housing corporation. “That all changed with enactment of our

delegation’s veterans’ legislative initiative that advanced with strong bipartisan support and sponsorship. “It is our privilege to serve a constituency is composed of a significant number of veterans, many of whom are active in veterans’ organizations and policy. “To more effectively represent the interests of these constituents and their families, members of our delegation have requested and been assigned, respectively, to serve on the Senate and Assembly Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committees.”

Senators: Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment And Jobs Act Delivers For NJ Capitol Comments Senator Cory Booker

Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cory Booker and Bob Menendez (both D-N.J.) released a breakdown of how the historic, $1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed in the U.S. Senate will provide record investments in New Jersey’s aging infrastructure to repair roads and bridges, expand mass transit, build the Gateway Project, replace water

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Continued From Page 1 Gary Quinn said. Quinn stressed that this is just in the discussion stages. Information is just being gathered at this point. There has been no decision yet. “If the governor chooses to take us in a different direction on whether we need to wear masks we want to protect not only those who aren’t vaccinated but those who are,” he said. “As far as mandating vaccinations, that is not our job. Everyone has the right to make that choice - whether it is a medical decision, a religious exception, whether they just choose not to do it - but

and sewer pipes, and increase broadband internet access. The bill projects to generate more than two million jobs per year over the next decade and deliver billions to New Jersey in federal funding to address the state’s most pressing infrastructure needs. The legislation will provide an estimated $12.31 billion in guaranteed transportation and transit funding formula dollars for New Jersey over the next five years - the largest ever investment in the state’s transportation infrastructure. The state will also receive a minimum $100 million to expand broadband internet access. State formula funding for water and sewer infrastructure has yet to be calculated, and New Jersey can still compete for additional federal funding through other discretionary sources Transportation Highways/Roads: $6,883,719,399

Bridges: $1,146,780,115 Electric Vehicles: $104,373,268 Ferry Service: $24,407,410 Transit TOTAL: $4,154,648,806 FY21: $626,068,511 FY22: $792,674,692 FY23: $809,730,546 FY24: $831,558,775 FY25: $849,219,308 FY26: $871,465,485 Broadband: $100,000,000 (*min.) The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act also includes additional infrastructure funding for federal programs that will benefit New Jersey, namely: Gateway Project Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor (NEC): $30,000,000,000 Capital Improvement Grants - Supplemental appropriation: $8,000,000,000 Capital Improvement Grants - Annual authorization: $3,000,000,000 (Note: Funding from these programs can be used to complete Gateway) Airports A i r por t I n f rast r uct u re G ra nt s:

$15,000,000,000 Airport Terminal Program: $5,000,000,000 (Note: Funding is national over the next five years) Water Infrastructure Drinking Water State Revolving Funds: $15,000,000,000 Clean Water State Revolving Funds: $11,700,000,000 L e a d C o n t a m i n a t i o n i n S c h o ol s: $200,000,000 PFAS Cont am i nat ion Remediat ion: $10,000,000,000 (Note: Funding is national over the next five years) Superfund/Brownfields: $5,000,000,000 to clean up and revitalize polluted sites; New Jersey has the most Superfund sites in the nation Flood Resiliency: Flood Mitigation Assistance Grants $3,500,000,000 (Note: Funding is national over the next five years) Weatherization Assistance: $3,500,000,000 to reduce energy costs for homeowners Cybersecurity: $2,000,000,000 to modernize and enhance our nation’s cybersecurity capabilities

we are certainly going to emphasize to people, think about your fellow worker and the people who work around you every day and get the vaccine.” Quinn appears in the county’s PSA video that urges those able to be vaccinated to get inoculated, whether at a county site or any of the other sites nearby. “It has been proven that in getting the vaccine, even if you get COVID, the effects are minimized than what the case was prior months ago before there was a vaccine,” Quinn added. Quinn added that “we’ll watch the governor (Phil Murphy) does. Our biggest concern are the schools we don’t know what will be happening there. That will be a true factor.

Another thing we are being told by some of the professionals is that with this Delta variant, the virus while high now, it may not stay there and we’ll have to see if the numbers start going down in a couple of weeks.” “We are hoping they are not as high in number as they are now. This keeps changing every day. That is how rapidly it is changing. We want to make sure we are doing everything we can do to protect the people who work for us and staff and be as safe as possible. At the same time, we have to continue to do business and operate as we did during COVID and provide services for the people,” the director added. Quinn said that during a busy summer where residents and visitors have started

to enjoy the freedom of going maskless, “all of a sudden you have to take two steps back again. Most people, though, are feeling confident that we will be moving forward and if they have been vaccinated, they feel confident being in public and safe going out. I never expected the last year to go the way it did. We’ll change as we have to and make it all work.” At press time, Governor Murphy was recommending the return of mask wearing for those vaccinated as well as those unvaccinated indoors in areas where unvaccinated people could be and in crowded conditions. It is not currently a mandate under an executive order but it matches recommendations by the CDC.

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Lacey Brings Back Undeadly Trail

By Bob Vosseller LACEY– The Lacey Recreation Department is bringing back “The Undeadly Trail” this fall. This year the “Undeadly Trail” will be taking place at Hebrew Park on October 15, 16, 22, 23 and will be a walkthru trail event. The event proved popular last October during the pandemic as a safe means of

enjoying some Halloween fun for the entire family. Event organizers are looking for people who are interested in acting, doing special effects make up, as well as helping to set up and break down the event. Those who have questions regarding “The Undeadly Trail” should call the Lacey Recreation Department at 609-693-1100 ext. 2203

Rock2Adopt Returns September 11 And 12

FORKED RIVER – Rock2Adopt is just a month away! Have you got your tickets yet? Rock 2 Adopt is happening September 11 and 12 from 9:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. at AHS/ Popcorn Park, 1 Humane Way, Forked River. Rock2Adopt began in 2011 and this fun music festival has grown over the years and has raised more than $70,000 for the animals at AHS! The event features more

than 20 bands performing, food, vendors, activities, pet adoptions, and much more. Wristbands are $20 per adult, children 2 to 13 are $10, and under 2 years old are free. A family four pack is $40 and includes admission to the Popcorn Park Animal Refuge. Visit rock2adopt.com for tickets and more information. Any questions, email rock2adopt@aol.com.

31st Annual Pirates Day

BARNEGAT –The 31st Annual Pirates Day will be held on September 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Russell O. Brackman Middle School. Event features bands on stage: 10 a.m. is Jersey Sure Cats; 12 p.m. is Lighthouse 8; 2 p.m. is Nine Lives Later. Pirates: Vallhalas,

Pyrates of Fortunes Folly, Sea Dogs, Ye Pyrate Brotherhood. Over 150 vendors in attendance. There will be food vendors, craft vendors, non-profit and business group. Free children’s inflatables. Vendors still needed! To obtain an application, email jbroadbent@barnegat.net.

Chillin’ And Grillin’ Pig Roast

LANOKA HARBOR – St. Mary Academy presents a knight of Chillin’ and Grillin’ Pig Roast on August 21 at 1 p.m. at Gille Park under the pavilion, 102 Manchester Rd., Lanoka Harbor. Adult tickets at $30 per person; children

12 and under are $15 each. BYOB with food and entertainment included. For more information or to reserve tickets, email events@StMaryKinights.org. Checks payable to: St. Mary Academy PTA.

Fall Craft Fair October 16

STAFFORD – The Stafford Township EMS Auxiliary is now accepting vendors for their Fall Craft Fair. There will be live music, food trucks, face painting, activities and more.

All the important details you need to know will be posted on their website. Visit squad38. com/auxiliary-craft-fair for more information. The Auxiliary can also be reached via email at auxcraftfair@gmail.com.

Stafford EMS Upcoming Blood Drive

STAFFORD – Stafford EMS will be holding an upcoming blood drive on August 26 from 2 to 8 p.m. at 365 E. Bay Avenue, Manahawkin.

Appointments are required, and can be made by visiting: donor.cbsblood.org/ donor/schedules/drive_schedule/52700.

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Long Beach Island Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike

LONG BEACH ISLAND – The Long Beach Island Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike will be held on September 19 at 7:20 a.m. at Bayview Park, 6805 Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach, This event is part of the DQ Events Grand Prix and DQ Events Club Challenge. You are scored for an overall placement, an age group placement, and for finishing the event. At the end of the series there will be prizes for free entries into 2021 and more! To be scored in the Grand Prix all you have to do is place in the Overall, Age Group, or finish the race! To be scored in the Club Challenge you need to select your club during registration and then place in Overall,

Age Group, or finish the race! The swim is in the bay, the bike and run will be contested on roads through scenic Long Beach Island and Beach Haven, the course is flat and fast. • Triathlon Distances - 1/4 mile Swim , 10 mile Bike, & 3 mile Run • Duathlon Distances - 1.5 mile Run, 10 mile Bike, & 3 mile Run • AquaBike Distances - 1/4 mile Swim & 10 mile Bike Proceeds benefit the Southern Regional Interact Club. Age Group Awards. Swag Custom Finisher Medals and T-shirts. For more information or to register, visit runsignup.com/lbi.

Summer 2021 Concert Series Announced

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era church). These donations will help to cover the cost of the concerts as well as preserve our rich local history for generations to come. Concerts will be held on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. through August 30! The lineup is as followed: August 23, The Impulsives: Classic, Modern and anything Rock cover band featuring band members: Chuck MillerGuitar/ Vocals; Chris Fritz- Bass/ Vocals; Frank Soltys- Drums/ Percussion; Doug Edwards - Lead Guitar August 30, Bad Dogz: The Bad Dogz like to do high lonesome bluegrass, a little traditional folk, throw in a bit of cornpone humor and a drop of Celtic for good measure.

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STAFFORD – The Stafford Recreation is very excited to partner with the Stafford Historical Society once again for the Summer 2021 Concert Series at Lake Manahawkin pavilion. Join every Monday evening for music by the lake. Bring your blankets or beach chairs, coolers, and family to enjoy an evening of music with the best sunsets in town! While there is no charge, they kindly request a donation at each concert to the Stafford Township Historical Society to help them continue their mission of the restoration and preservation of the Old Stone Store, Cavalry Cottage, Railroad Station and Cultural Center (a Revolutionary War

MANAHAWKIN - The Fawn Lakes Community is hosting several events open to the general public throughout the remainder of the year. On September 14, Fawn Lakes Community is going to Cape May for a two-hour whale watching cruise. The cruise sets sail at 1 p.m. Admission costs $25 per person and parking is free. On September 16, a bus trip to Atlantic City Resorts is taking off from the Fawn Lakes Community Club House at 9:45 a.m. Admittance costs $30 per person with $20 in slots. The bus is expected to return at approximately 5:30 p.m. Seats are limited. On September 25, the Fawn Lakes Women’s Club is hosting a Yard Sale and Tricky Tray Auction at the Community Picnic Grove. There is a $5 fee to reserve a table or spot to place your own table. September 609-296-9292 SeacrestVillageNJ.com

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26 is the rain date. On November 4, the Fawn Lakes Women’s Club is hosting an annual Friendship Tea in celebration of 40 years of service. The club will serve freshly-made finger sandwiches, desserts and an assortment of tea. A prize will be awarded to the guest with the prettiest hat. The club requests guests contribute a $10 donation to their Scholarship Fund, in which they award two scholarships to a Southern Regional High School graduate. Groups of 8 to 10 people may reserve a table in advance. To learn more or purchase tickets for any of Fawn Lakes Community’s events, call Marge Odell at 609-339-2629. Fawn Lakes Community is a retirement community located off of Route 72 West. The Fawn Lakes Community Club House is located at 6 Sycamore Road.

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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COMMUNITY NEWS C LUB N EWS , A CTIVITIES , E VENTS & A NNOUNCEMENTS

Man Pleads Guilty To Shooting At Cop

By Chris Lundy TUCKERTON – A man has pleaded guilty to shooting at a Tuckerton Police officer, and now faces up to 15 years in prison. Miguel Angel-Villegas, 31, of New Haven, Connecticut, pled guilty to Attempted Murder, and Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution. On November 21, 2019, a Tuckerton Police Officer pulled over a car in which Angel-Villegas was a passenger. The driver, his girlfriend at the time, complied with the officer and pulled over. Angel-Villegas then told her to give the cop a fictitious name and then forced her to speed away, striking another car. Police said Angel-Villegas came out of the car and fired at the officer. He fled on foot and was arrested later that day just outside of Penn Station, New York City, by the United States Marshals Service and members of the New York City Police Department. He has been in the Ocean County Jail ever since. His sentencing is set for September 27. He faces 15 years for attempted murder and five years for hindering. The sentences would run at the same time, though. The

attempted murder charge falls under the No Early Release Act, which means he’d have to serve at least 85 percent of his sentence before being eligible for parole. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer thanked Chief Trial Attorney Michael Weatherstone and Assistant Prosecutor Victoria Veni who handled the case on behalf of the State, as well as the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, United States Marshals Service, New York City Police Department, Tuckerton Borough Police Department, Little Egg Harbor Police Department, New Jersey State Police, New Jersey State Police Regional Operations Intelligence Center, New Jersey State Police Aviation Unit, New Jersey Transit Police, Ocean County Regional SWAT Team, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office K-9 Unit, New Haven (Connecticut) Police, Port Authority Police, Tuckerton Fire Department, and Tuckerton Public Works Department, for their collaborative efforts in connection with this investigation, ultimately resulting in Villegas’ apprehension, guilty plea, and soon his state prison sentence.

Annual Town Wide Yard Sale

STAFFORD – Have you been cleaning up, cleaning out and decluttering? Are you ready to make some extra cash for all that extra...treasure? Then it’s time to register for the annual Town Wide Yard Sale! The sale will take place on September 11 and 12 from 8 a.m. to 3

p.m. (rain or shine) Remember to be courteous and respectful of your neighbors when on yard sale properties. No permit or fee is necessary to join this yard sale. The deadline to register is August 27. Register by visiting: staﬀordnj.gov/409/Town-Wide-Yard-Sale.

Family Promise Of Southern Ocean County Golf Classic

GALLOWAY – Family Promise of Southern Ocean County will be holding their Golf Classic on September 20 at 12 p.m. at the Blue Heron Pines Golf Club in Galloway. Tickets are $250 per golfer. Includes golf, golf cart, lunch, dinner, domestic drafts,

hole in one contest, and swag bag. Live music during Happy Hour to celebrate your golf game. Supersized 50/50 tickets for a prize of up to $12,500 for sale during event. Silent Auction held during dinner reception. For more information call Heather Johann at 609-994-3317.

EMS Auxiliary To Host Fall Craft Fair

STAFFORD – The Stafford Township EMS Auxiliary will be hosting a Fall Craft Fair on October 16 in the Southern Regional High School 9/10 Parking Lot.

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Old Fashion BBQ Hosted By Lacey United Methodist Church

LACEY – Join the Lacey United Methodist Church for their free Old Fashion BBQ on September 12 from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Forked River Firehouse “Gazebo”

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Ocean’s Harbor House Awarded Rare Fellowship

TOMS RIVER – Ocean’s Harbor House announced that it has awarded a “My Life My Choice Prevention Solution Fellowship”, a Program of Justice Resource Institute. They are one of only five congregate care organizations in the United States serving adolescent girls and the only one in the metropolitan area, selected to participate in this national year-long initiative. The other selected organizations are based in Kentucky and Vermont. “We are keenly aware of the need for building capacity and increasing impact in the area of human traﬃcking prevention, particularly among adolescent girls,” stated Alice Woods, Executive Director. “The fact that we have been chosen to do this important work as a Prevention Solution Fellowship Partner illustrates their belief in our organization’s capacity as a service provider to utilize the skills and tools this fellowship provides for effective program-wide commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) prevention.

It also recognizes that depth and breadth of the problem in our region.” The 12-month Fellowship provides Ocean’s Harbor House with consultations from My Life My Choice’s expert trainers, survivors and practitioners. Trainings utilizing the My Life My Choice Exploitation Curriculum, the first comprehensive, survivor-led prevention curriculum in the country, will be provided throughout the agency. “While this is a year-long fellowship, we are committed to sustaining the practices, policies and Commercial Sexual Exploitation Curriculum (CSEC) prevention programming, so that our organization can take a leadership role in shifting knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of those at greatest risk of primary victimization or re-victimization.” For more information about the shelter, support and services provided to vulnerable youth in Monmouth and Ocean counties, visit oceansharborhouse.org.

Anxiety Support Group Meets Weekly

WARETOWN – P.H.O.B.I.A., a panic and anxiety support group, meets every Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Ceremony Pays TributeTo Forgotten Veterans

By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – The remains of 23 American veterans were laid to rest at the Military Honors For Forgotten Veterans event. The ceremony paid tribute, honored a nd prov ided u nclaimed veterans with the proper sendoff they deserve. The remains of these heroes, some going back as far as World War I, sometimes sit on a shelf in–Photo courtesy Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office side a funeral home for years, Urns of the 23 veterans decorated with flowers and according to The Vietnam Veta folded American Flag. erans of America (VVA). The VVA’s goal is to “promote and sup- Ridge. The route concluded at the Brigaport the full range of issues important to dier General William C. Doyle Memorial Vietnam veterans, to create a new iden- Cemetery where the ceremony at which the tity for this generation of veterans, and cremains of the forgotten were interred. to change public perception of Vietnam The Vietnam Veterans of America orgaveterans.” nized the procession along with the help The 23 veterans and two of their spous- of the Monmouth County Sheriff ’s Office, es were from WWI, WWII, Korea and Manalapan Township Police Department, Vietnam War eras. To date, 90 veterans or Ocean County Sheriff ’s Department, the spouses have been interred and 23 were Monmouth County Government Board of returned to family by VVA Chapter 12. County Commissioners and CentraState “When I heard about veterans being Healthcare System. abandoned on shelves at funeral homes I “We could never repay our veterans for couldn’t believe it and knew that we had the sacrifices they have made, but what to do something, so it became my mis- we can do is never forget. It’s vital that sion,” Ernie Diorio, Vice President of the these veterans who served our country are Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 12 given respect and provided a proper burial said. “A lot of time and energy is put into filled with dignity and honor,” Monmouth this. You need to ensure veterans are hon- County Sheriff Shaun Golden said. “The orably discharged, obtain their death and Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office is proud cremation certificates, and have a funeral to be a part this significant event and thank with full military honors, but the results the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter are extremely rewarding.” 12 for their commitment and tireless work The Military Honors For Forgotten Vet- to ensure these forgotten veterans receive erans event included four stops during full military honors.” the procession. After departing from the The service included a moment of reflecManalapan Police Station, stops were made tion, where a bouquet of flowers was given at the Hall of Records in Freehold Borough, to family members and a flower was placed CentraState Medical Center in Freehold on each urn for the 23 forgotten veterans Township and Prospertown Lake in Cream and two spouses.

The Arc To Host Inaugural Mini Golf Tournament

OCEAN COUNTY –The Arc, Ocean County Chapter is hosting a Miniature Golf Tournament and Gift Auction fundraiser on September 25 at Barnacle Bill’s Amusements in Ortley Beach. This fun and inclusive outdoor event will feature an 18-hole round of mini golf, participation prizes, mini gift auction and 50/50 raﬄe with 100 percent of proceeds supporting The Arc’s programs and services for people with disabilities in Ocean County. Presented by Gallagher, the Mini Golf Tournament will have two sessions with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Register

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By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Joseph Finamore has a few items decorating his house that suggest his Army service, but you don’t notice them right away. When he pulls out a collection of photographs and documents of his time in World War II, he recalls 70-year-old memories like they were yesterday. Dates, deployments, even the spelling of his fellow soldiers’ names spring to mind. And the stories! Anything that happened to him would be considered unrealistic if you saw it in a movie. Army Private 1st Class Joseph Finamore was drafted into the army in 1944 and was honorably discharged in 1946. He was 15 when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. He was born on June 6, a date that would later be called D-Day. Originally from Brooklyn, he lived near the bridge for most of his life. He now lives in Sonata Bay with his wife, Priscilla. He spent 14 weeks of training in Little Rock and then he was shipped over to La Havre, France. At one point, there was a plan for him to serve in the Pacific Theater, but that didn’t happen. As a member of the 2nd Armor Division, he went through many countries in the European Theater of Operations. It wasn’t lost on him that he was serving as a replacement for other soldiers in the division. But that’s not something that an 18-yearold man dwells on. He never really realized the danger until later in life. After all, other

WWII Vet Shares His Stories

family members had already served in the military. “When you’re 18 years old, anything means nothing to you,” he said. “You see why you’re a replacement – the guys you are replacing are gone, either dead or wounded.” They were the first American division in Berlin. He saw Belgium, Germany, Holland and other locations over his two years. “I say ‘only two years’ because some people were in a lot longer than that,” he said. He didn’t take any of the photos he now has in his possession. They were given to him by soldiers he served with that he kept in touch with. He had more, but his dog ate them. Some pictures show destroyed buildings, but it’s not all bleak. Some show him relaxing with fellow soldiers or locals. He got to know a family in Schwarzenfeld, Germany, and there’s a photo of him with one of the young children. He had a photo taken with Charlie Strahm, another soldier stationed in his division who by coincidence was from his neighborhood. He was the youngest guy in the company since he just got drafted. One is a line of military vehicles called halftracks where he was stationed, which just so happened to be the 1945 Potsdam Conference, where the leaders of the Allied Powers – Truman, Churchill, and Stalin – met to decide how to deal with Germany’s fate after their surrender. His division had an inspection from the new President Truman. Moments like this wind up in history

–Photo by Chris Lundy Joseph Finamore looks through his Army paperwork and photos. books. But there are a lot of stories that soldiers bring home that you’ll never see in a book, and they might never tell anyone. Fortunately, he sat down with The Berkeley Times to share some of these stories. At night, the soldiers would have to find a place to bunk down. Some oﬃcers had their troops dig foxholes. They didn’t want them staying in the abandoned houses because they could be a target, or the abandoned

houses could be booby trapped. One superior oﬃcer allowed them to stay in the houses and something unbelievable occurred. He happened to be sharing the house with Dr. Dworkin who also, coincidentally, was from Brooklyn. In the morning they heard a knock at the door. Finamore took his rifle and went down to answer it. Standing before him was a Nazi soldier who started speaking (WWII - See Page 22)

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Artificial Intelligence Program Partners With Ocean County College TOMS RIVER – Technology industry leader Intel is expanding its Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Workforce Program and partnering with Ocean County College, along with 17 other community colleges across the country in 11 states: Arizona, California, Indiana, Michigan, New Mexico, Nevada, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wisconsin. This expansion will enable hundreds of thousands of students to land careers in hightech, healthcare, automotive, industrial, and aerospace fields. “We are excited to collaborate with Intel for an artificial intelligence certificate program here at Ocean County College, helping our students to prepare for top-level careers in rapidly growing fields,” said OCC President Dr. Jon H. Larson. “Intel is committed to facilitating the expansion of AI access and expertise, and we’re thrilled to develop a partnership to offer our students a foundation and a pathway to a vital and rewarding profession.” Dr. Joseph Konopka, Vice President of Academic Affairs at OCC, remarked, “Artificial technology is accelerating, as is the need for skilled AI workers. Our students will now be able to join the AI fast track, as they acquire the tools and the vision to continue toward an occupation in a variety of fields, including aerospace, engineering, software development, business, architecture, and much more.” Whom It Helps: Initial markets include students in engineering, business, and computer science-related fields. Students of various disciplines may also find great value in participating, including the business and entrepreneurial fields, behavioral, and psychological sciences, manufacturing, automotive, and other careers, and technical education programs. How It Helps: Community colleges offer the opportunity to democratize AI technology since they attract a diverse array of students with various backgrounds and expertise. The expansion of the program will provide access and opportunities to a broad group of students in these fields, including those in underrepresented and underserved communities and offer the technological skills needed for the job market. Students will learn traditional skills, such as data collection, AI model training, and coding,

and will explore the societal impact of AI technology. Additionally, students will develop a social impact of AI project, working closely with teachers and Intel mentors. Why It’s Important: As the country faces record unemployment rates, it is more important than ever to reskill Americans for future employment opportunities. In a 2021 co-branded Dell and Intel survey, AI and

machine learning were the areas of study most anticipated to increase in demand over the next three years. According to the same survey, AI skills were assessed as the second most in-demand skill behind cybersecurity. Additionally, 50 percent of community college educators anticipate AI and machine learning (AI/ML) as the area of study most expected to increase in

demand over the next three years. At fouryear institutions, 64 percent of educators anticipate the largest increase of interest will be in AI/ML studies, followed by cybersecurity. Furthermore, 69 percent of respondents sensed employer demand for AI technical skills increasing, with 73 percent expecting AI literacy skills to become (Program - See Page 26)

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

4 Natural Antihistamine Foods By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

I was visiting Florida recently and was taken aback by how many people were blowing their nose and it was due to allergies. So many people in all states suffer with allergies year-round, but it may be especially harder in hot, humid conditions were mold spores, weeds, flowers and grasses are abundant! It’s good to know ways to help your body produce its own antihistamine and how to mitigate all the sneezing, itching and runny nose problems. When histamine and other cytokines get out of control, you can experience anaphylaxis which is a life-threatening reaction. Histamine is an ‘exciting’ chemical, it excites and wakes up the brain. This is why antihistamines often cause sedation. How about eating your way to better health? Here are some good ideas to help you improve your diet so it includes more antihistaminic foods. 4 Antihistaminic Foods to Eat Capers. These delicious treats are something I like to put on top of a bagel with some cream cheese and nova, as well as everything seasoning spice. The capers are rich in quercetin. Quercetin and its cousin compound called DHQ (dihydroquercetin) are one of the strongest natural antihistamines known to man. Quercetin-rich fruits like apples and most vegetables will help attenuate allergic reactivity in almost everyone! Supplements are available too, if the capers aren’t enough! Pineapples. Bromelain is the enzyme that fresh pineapple confers and it’s a strong anti-inflammatory enzyme. It can

help with a runny nose and itchy, swollen eyes. It will help with mucus production and allergies by blocking chemicals that cause misery. Bromelain is a popular natural post-surgical supplement because it speeds healing of tissue. Just a note of caution because some people are actually allergic to pineapple. If you are one of those people, then you may also have a cross reactivity to bananas so be careful. Ginger. I like those Ginger Chews® and also crystallized ginger, as well as the type in sushi cuisine. My favorite form of ginger is ginger tea which is easy to make. Ginger is a natural antihistamine and it’s strong. It also helps immediately with a scratchy, raw throat which may occur if you have a lot of phlegm dripping down. Ginger is also thought to help with DNA damage, that’s why some oncologists recommend it. Again, this is a very strong herbal remedy when it comes to controlling cytokines of all sorts, including histamine. Navel Oranges. Vitamin C is a powerful water-soluble antioxidant with many well-documented antihistamine effects. It helps prevent your body from making so much histamine while improving collagen production and immune function. Eating a grapefruit, or orange each day could provide enough C for a mild allergy. Navel oranges are higher in C than blood oranges, generally speaking. If you need supplementation, those are widely available at health food stores. If you’d like to read the extended article I wrote, please sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.

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FORKED RIVER – The Forked River Vol. Fire Department will be holding their “The River Run” Motorcycle Poker Run on September 26. Registration is 9 to 11 a.m. at the Forked River Fire House located at 127 Oak Street. This is an 80+ mile Poker Run across the Pine Barrens and finishing up at the Forked

River Fire house for a BBQ. Fees are $20 for rider and $10 for passenger. BBQ included with ticket. There will be trophies, door prizes, vendors, live band and t-shirts for sale. To be a sponsor for the event, call Jerry Hayes at 732-598-9414 of the Forked River Fire House at 609-693-2181.

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By: Robert C. Shea, Esq. & Christopher R. Shea of R.C. Shea & Associates In New Jersey, if you sustain an injury arising out of or in the course of your employment, you are entitled to certain benefits under the law. This is more specifically set forth in the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act. Primarily, should your injury require medical attention, the Workers’ Compensation carrier for your employer is to provide this to you. The insurance carrier pays for reasonable and necessary medical care until you reach a medical plateau. In turn, however, the insurance carrier does have the right to direct your medical care. In other words, the insurance carrier has the opportunity to choose the physicians with whom you treat, as well as the facilities where any treatment or therapy is administered. In the event that your injury is such that you are medically unable to work for more than seven (7) days, the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act provides that the insurance company is to pay temporary disability benefits. This entitles you to seventy percent (70%) of your wages, up to the statutory maximum for the year in which you sustained the injury. These payments continue until the authorized physician permits you to return to work or until you reach a medical plateau, whichever is sooner. Should permanent effects of your injury remain after achieving a medical plateau, you may be entitled to benefits to compensate for those permanent effects. This is based on a statutory value determined according to the part of your body which was injured and the permanent residuals of your treatment and injury. This process progresses after your physician has returned you to gainful employment. In the event that you are deemed medically unable to return to work, you may be entitled to total disability benefits.

The questions often Christopher R. Shea Esq. arises, “What happens if I am injured during the course of my duties as a volunteer for a municipality?” It has been determined that volunteer firefighters, first aid or rescue squad workers, ambulance drivers, forest fire wardens or firefighters, board of education members and auxiliary or special reserve police officers are provided for within the Workers’ Compensation Act in New Jersey. Although, as a volunteer as listed above one would not have been compensated for the acts performed within the scope of that position, if injured while performing those duties, and medically unable to work, you would be entitled to compensation at the maximum rate for the year of that injury. Furthermore, the injured volunteer is entitled to reasonable and necessary medical treatment as if an employee. In the event that the volunteer suffers permanent residuals from the injury in question, the volunteer would also have the right to seek payment for those residuals, the same as if a paid employee. The law firm of R.C. Shea & Associates is a full service law firm representing and advising clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Personal Injury, General Litigation, Real Estate Law, Medicaid Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers’ Compensation, Land Use, Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney. Call or visit our firm at 732-5051212, 244 Main Street, Toms River, Manchester Area (732) 408-9455 or our Brick Area at (732) 451-0800, email us at Rshea@rcshea. com or visit our website at www.rcshea.com.

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–Photo courtesy Civil Air Patrol Youth 12-18 join the cadet program of the Civil Air Patrol. By Chris Lundy LAKEWOOD – The Civil Air Patrol is offering a Cadet Great Start Program to youth from 12-18 at the Lakewood Airport. The program will begin on Thursday, September 16 with a five-week orientation that offers training in leadership, physical fitness, aerospace education, and character-building. After that is complete, they will become a Cadet Airman. Then, they will be able to experience flight in a Civil Air Patrol airplane. The Airman program is year-round, where cadets learn to lead, hike, camp, get in shape, and of course fly with an experienced pilot. Cadets meet for about 2.5 hours a week and one Saturday or Sunday per month, on average. There are also opportunities to attend

leadership encampments, career academies, field trips, and other activities. Becoming a cadet does not require joining the military. The Civil Air Patrol is a non-profit, volunteer auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. Adults in the patrol perform lifesaving humanitarian missions. Adults looking to join can come every Thursday evening from 7-9:30 p.m. If interested, pre-register for the program by sending an email to pineland@njwg.cap. gov. Please provide your name, age, and town where you live. Seats for this program are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so please register early. For more information, visit gocivilairpatrol.com or send an email to pineland@ njwg.cap.gov.

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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/ estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (17) 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) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Jazz, Blues, Reggae, Metal. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (39) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) 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) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (29)

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Services Don Carnevale Painting Interior, Some Exterior. No Job Too Small. Very Neat. Reasonable & Affordable. Senior Discounts. Low Rates & Free Estimates. 732899-4470 or 732-915-4075. (t/n) Caregiver/Companion - Reliable and caring for you or a loved one. Services provided include: meal prep, errands/shopping, light housekeeping, transportation appointments. references available, call Josephine 732-664-5491. (35)

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Continued From Page 14 German to him. Dr. Dworkin, who was Jewish, knew a little German, so Finamore went to fetch him. Dworkin was able to translate enough: “This is my house,” the Nazi said. “I want to know what happened to my family.” Finamore and Dworkin didn’t know, but they left the man to his home and moved on. Amazingly, these three armed soldiers from different sides didn’t resort to any violence. In another crazy story, General Eisenhower gave his division orders to go to the Elbe

A lot of the Germans would surrender to them because if they surrendered to the Russians they’d be executed, he said. He keeps a box of fascinating artifacts like his ration card and his pay book – items that most people didn’t keep. Of course, he still has his Bronze Star, Selective Service and Honorable Discharge papers. He even has his late brother’s medals and belongings. He has his father’s Heroic or Meritorious Achievement Medal, but unfortunately he doesn’t know the story of how his father earned it. Upon his discharge, he was given $100 cash and a check for $200 later. He still

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Toms River Doctors Help COVID Patients A World Away

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Here in New Jersey, we are slowly crawling out from under the shadow of the pandemic, but it’s not the same everywhere. We faced the brunt of it last year, but now other states are feeling it. And other countries. One thing this pandemic has proven is that it is hard for people to imagine what someone else is going through. How many times have you heard someone say that it’s the virus that big of a deal – until it happens to them or someone they love? Locally, vaccination sites are no longer clogged. Most people who want a vaccine seem to be able to get them without a problem. So, two local doctors have turned their eyes toward those in need close to their roots. Avinash and Geeta Gupta are Toms River doctors who have been helping people in their native India as well. Geeta went to India in February of 2020 to start a free clinic with other doctors in the city of Ranchi. The clinic is called Bran, which means “life” in Hindi. “We grew up there. We went to med school there, so that’s why we want to give back to our area,” she said. It was still early in the pandemic timeline, and India didn’t have many cases. She wound up testing positive when she returned. She had a mild case, isolated for 10 days, and recuperated. The first wave of coronavirus didn’t impact India as bad as here, which left people with a false sense of security. Now, less than 10 percent of the population is vaccinated. “India is in the same situation this year as we were last year,” Avinash said. “We were getting calls every day: ‘We are not getting hospital beds. We can’t get oxygen. We can’t even get doctors.’” Just as they started the free clinic last year, the Guptas started a COVID care center in Patna this year. Telemedicine revolutionized treatment here, and abroad. What better way to avoid spreading the disease than not even being in the same room? Now, expand on that – why not treat people in another country the same way? The Guptas have been doing telemedicine for people in India for months now. They dedicate at least an hour a day. At 9:30 p.m. here, it’s 7 a.m. there. There could be 250 people on the tipline, and it fills up immediately. They can break out into 1-on-1 consultations for privacy. Other doctors have joined their mission and also provide telemedicine. Blood reports and X-rays are shared through WhatsApp. The patients they are seeing in India have the same issue here, and that’s vac-

cine hesitancy. Some patients don’t think they need it. The doctors instruct patients on how not to contract the virus, how to treat it, and how to recover from it. The first part – preventing transmission – is the same mantras we have heard here: wash hands, social distance, get a vaccine. The next step is evaluating how sick they are if they do test positive. Since there is a shortage of beds in hospitals, it’s important that only the worst cases go there. If the virus can be treated at home, they should stay at home. A patient’s blood oxygen level and temperature are taken, and if it’s within a safe range, they are told how to take care of themselves. Finally, if someone has already beat the virus, there is quite a bit of aftercare needed, especially if it was a serious case. Something you don’t hear about too often is the lingering effects. Additionally, the virus has claimed a large number of working men in India, leaving widows and children behind. It’s been heartbreaking, Geeta said. An organization they belong to, Bihar-Jharkhand Association of North America, has been sending aid in two different ways. First, there is immediate aid for people facing starvation, such as pregnant women. Second, they are trying to help the survivors learn skills to establish a livelihood for the long run. “India is the largest producer of vaccines,” Avinash said. However, they distributed them all to other countries because it wasn’t so bad in their own country. Now that it is, there’s a shortage. And when they needed help, it wasn’t coming from here. There was a shortage of ingredients coming from the U.S. Finally, President Joe Biden lifted the embargo, allowing the materials to be exported there. While the vaccine isn’t a 100 percent surefire protection, it does weaken the virus if you do catch it. “It’s turning a deadly disease into the common cold,” Avinash said. It will likely prevent you from having to be hospitalized. This is very important considering the Delta and Delta Plus variants that are now spreading, and are even more contagious. How To Help BJANA is a philanthropic organization that provides aid to disadvantaged people in the Indian states of Bihar and Jharkhand. Dr. Avinash Gupta is president of this organization. This group has been able to provide medical supplies, immediate aid, and even ambulances. Visitors to BJANA.org can click on the Help BJANA drop-down menu in order to donate or volunteer.

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–Photo by Phil Chillemi Long Beach Island is known for many things but did you know it’s a great place to capture a sunrise? Here’s a recent one from the ocean beach in Surf City.

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Continued From Page 15 higher in-demand by employers. More Context: Intel launched its AI for Workforce Program, piloted by Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) in 2020, which provides AI content to community colleges across the nation. Now Ocean County College is a part of the larger program that includes hands-on programming, which expanded access to technology skills needed for current and future jobs. AI Program Expansion Details: Intel is partnering with Ocean County College to expand its AI for Workforce Program, which will include 18 community colleges in 11 state. Due to COVID-19, the program

piloted at MCCCD in 2020 shifted to virtual learning but is designed for both virtual and in-person instruction. As physical distancing requirements are lifted and the concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic decrease, classes will begin in-person at campuses. “Intel has been an amazing partner to work with,” said Ken Michalek, a lecturer in OCC’s Computer Science Department. “They are deeply committed in helping us put together an exciting program in AI here at Ocean County College. They have provided us with faculty training, class material, lab support, and guidance for the program. It’s really an honor to be working with such a great team as Intel. They are extremely committed to OCC and our students in creating the future with AI.”

Brain Injury Alliance Of NJ To Host Fundraising Walk

NEW JERSEY – The Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey is proud to host the 19th Annual 5K/Walk for Brain Injury Awareness at four locations throughout New Jersey: October 2: Saddle River County Park, Paramus; Mercer County Park, West Windsor. October 9: Bradley Beach Boardwalk, Bradley Beach; Laurel Acres Park, Mt. Laurel. The Bradley Beach location is offering 5K registration options in addition to walk registration. The 5K/Walk for Brain Injury Awareness is a family fun event that increases brain injury awareness and raises funds for crit-

ical programs and services. Participants can walk, run or ride together through a designated accessible route and enjoy music, games, prizes, food and more. All events are dog-friendly! The Bradley Beach location will host an After Party at The Wonder Bar in Asbury Park, featuring the Eddie Testa Band. Admission is free with 5K/Walk registration or $20 at the door. Dogs are welcome at The Wonder Bar, but owners and dogs must stay in the designated dog park area. There are currently 175,000 people living in New Jersey with brain injury who need your help. So, who will you walk for? Register now at bianj.org/5kwalk.

Prosecutor’s Office Special Offenders Unit Opens New Office

OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Oﬃce Special Offenders Unit recently invited community partners and health care providers to the grand opening of their new state-of-the-art oﬃce facilities. The location has been designated as the Ocean County Helping Hand Administrative Center, and will serve as an administrative hub for several programs managed by the OCPO Special Offender’s Unit - including Operation Helping Hand,

Mental Health and Veterans Diversion Programs, Drug Court, and Oﬃcer Resiliency Training. Pictured are Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Acting New Jersey Attorney General Andrew Bruck, who paid a special visit to the OCPO Special Offenders Unit in advance of the grand opening, as well as members of the OCPO Special Offenders Unit with some of their community partners and providers.

Intro To Pickleball Program

LAKEWOOD – Join in on the fastest growing sport in the country. Pickleball is a sport that combines tennis, badminton and ping pong. The game is played with a solid pickleball paddle and a plastic ball on a court about 1/3 the size of a tennis court. Learn how to play the game in this fun and exciting clinic. This is a sport you can learn quickly. All equipment supplied. Please wear sneakers and bring a drink. Fee is $10 per person. Location: Pickleball Courts 1 & 2, Ocean

County Park, Lakewood. Dates: September 2 to 16. Program #243123 – 5B. Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m. September 13 to 27. Program #243123 – 5C. Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Link to the Registration Form: bit.ly/39dKVn7. Link to Program Guide: bit.ly/OceanCountyParksSummerProgramGuide2021. For more information, visit oceancountyparks.org or call Ocean County Parks 732-506-9090.

Special Needs Registry

WARETOWN – The Ocean Township Police Department through ReadyNJ offers a registry designed to help emergency responders locate and safely evacuate those with special needs

in the event of a major disaster. If you, or someone you know, finds it diﬃcult to get to safety during an emergency visit www13.state. nj.us to register.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of aug 21 - aug 27 By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your charm can disarm opponents, so use every opportunity to foster understanding. You’ll need plenty of diplomacy to navigate undercurrents at the workplace as the week begins to unfold. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In the upcoming week you may feel that you’re stuck between a rock and hard place whenever you try to make a major change. Focus on building support among friends and family. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may suspect that someone is trying to mislead you during the first few days of the week. Have faith in your partner and all your loved ones, because they should prove to be loyal and honest. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may admire someone’s determination and ambition in the week ahead. This can become the motivating force that helps get you headed in the right direction with enthusiasm. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The world can be your oyster, but perhaps you need someone to help you get it open so you can find the pearl. Your job can become all-consuming in the week ahead, but projects may be easier with a cooperative team. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Although your heart is in the right place, be cautious about wearing it on your sleeve. It’s a good idea to be discreet as the week unfolds since some people may misunderstand your meaning. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Frankness

and forgiveness should help you get closer to someone special. You may meet several new people in the week ahead. Some will grow into friends, and some will fade into the background. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your powerful ideas or executive abilities may surprise and impress someone important in the week to come. You might be tempted to spend extra money on extravagances for your home or family. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Focus on fattening your wallet as the week unfolds. Use your intuition to find the right timing to ask for a raise or a favor. If you work hard and don’t waste time, you can go far. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Ambition could be the driving force that colors your thoughts in the week to come. Execute your personal business plan or try to make dreams come true with the help of someone who has your best interests at heart. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Seeming overconfident might make you an easy target. Be honest about your training and experience, as well as your limitations, and no one can think you’re exaggerating your talents. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may experience a flash of genius now. You can combine imagination with logic to come up with some excellent ideas. The first part of the week is the best time to obtain cooperation from your co-workers

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