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─Photo by Sydney Kennedy Competitors are neck-and-neck in the water, paddling determinedly along the pier.
By Sydney Kennedy OCEAN GATE – Cool breezes rippled through the warm air. Beachgoers lounged in the sand. It was the portrait of an ideal mid-August morning. And it was a
perfect day for the Ocean Gate EMS’s annual cardboard boat race, a hallm a r k of O c e a n Gate Day. “I thought it’d just be kind of fun,” 12-year-old Constantine Soupios, a first-time com-
petitor, explained. He stood before the Jambers, his cardboard boat, meticulously duct-taped and adorned with Jambers the stuffed cat. Jambers, the boat’s namesake, lounged on a toy pitch fork at t he
helm of the boat, looking out toward the water. Soupios and his grandfather, Chester La komy, 74, spent about four to five days crafting the Jambers. The creation demanded “a (Boats - See Page 4)
Parents Weigh Sending Children Back To School With Masks By Sydney Kennedy OCEAN COUNTY – For many students across the cou nt r y, this fall will be their first time back in the classroom on a regular schedule in almost a year and a half. New Jersey students are no exception. Based on the state’s guidance,
students should expect to be back in school full time, with no remote option as of yet. Gov. Phil Murphy declared that all students, educators, staff and visitors are required to wear masks in public, private and parochial schools, regardless of grade level, unless they
meet an exemption. Some parents called for a virtual learning option for students. Perhaps thei r child was a more successful or confident online learner, or they worried about the Delta variant of COVID-19. Others expressed concerns about masking
students. “My daughter stayed out of pre-K because of COVID. I was not having her wear a mask for hours [a] day,” Little Egg Harbor parent K r ystal Bergman n said. “…I would like her to at least have the virtual option.” Bergmann’s prefer-
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By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Medicinal marijuana will be the only cannabis legally available in town. Since talk of legalization began, Berkeley officials were some of the first in Ocean County to go on record to be against it. However, throughout the process, they have continued to be in support of medicinal marijuana. Mayor Carmen Amato pointed out the medicinal marijuana will be allowed only in the township’s Industrial Park. Berkeley encompasses a number of areas that don’t border each other. The ban includes the entire town - Bayville and all the interior neighborhoods that come off of Route 9, the senior communities, Manitou Park, their portion of Pelican Island, and South Seaside Park. The ordinance enacting the ban states “The Township Council…has determined that, due to present uncertainties regarding the potential future impacts that allowing one or more (Cannabis - See Page 5)
Afghan Refugees Coming To Joint Base Temporarily By Bob Vosseller and Chris Lundy JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST – The Joint Base will serve as temporary housing to evacuated refugees from Afghanistan as the United States continues its military withdrawal from that country. A spokesman from the Joint Base told Jersey Shore Online.com that an announcement made by the Pentagon predated information that was made available to the base but that the Department of (Refugees - See Page 6)
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lot of tape wrapping and thought,” according to Lakomy. Vicky Weiss, 64, and Kuki Livingston, 62, of Ocean Gate were third-time competitors at the race. The couple boasted a past victory as fastest finishers from their first competition, where they dressed in period clothing to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Ocean Gate. They secured the Titanic Award at their second competition for the most impressive sinking. Weiss, Livingston and their crew of supporters were bedecked in pirate attire to match their ship, the Captain Morgan. They used roughly 15 rolls of duct tape to become competition ready. Weiss and Livingston already look to next year’s race to set sail on a fleet that will honor breast cancer awareness. Soupios and Lakomy and Weiss and Livingston were among the many competitors that echoed a core sentiment of the annual cardboard boat race: Family tradition. “I just love seeing the community get together,” Ocean Gate EMS Chief Samantha Margaretta said. The event, according to EMS President George Chernego, took root in 2013 after Superstor m Sandy devastated the community in 2012. The cardboard boat race was a way for residents to take their
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Continued From Page 1 attendance and straight As” as a remote learner. “As of now he is being positive about his return to in-person school after being all virtual since the beginning of the pandemic,” Liotti said of her son. Looking to the 2021-2022 school year, the CDC’s guidance remains the same: “Students benefit from in-person learning, and safely returning to in-person instruction in the fall 2021 is a priority.” “Well, I believe that all parents shouldn’t be worried about taking their kids to school. Especially because our kids were sent out of school for almost two years from COVID,” Toms River parent Eva Cardenas said, before the mask mandate was issued. To safely return to school, districts must meet a number of state guidelines. Toms River Regional School District, for example, “will be accommodating social distancing where practical.” According to their Restart and Recovery Plan, if desks cannot be spaced six feet apart from each
minds off recent events. It became clear with each passing year that the race has become a fun family tradition, old for some and new for others. “The adults are more competitive than the children are,” Chief Margaretta said. Races, broken up by age group, commenced on either side of the Wildwood Avenue Pavilion pier. Contestants would at tempt to paddle around the pier, with first responders ready to assist in the water should they need it. Contestants aimed to finish the course first in their group but could aspire to win other awards, like the Titanic Award. The Ocean Gate EMS judges also award the Spirit Award to the most spirited team and the Judge’s Choice award. Sibling duo Elizabeth Roth, 8, and James Roth, 10, took first place in the 8 to 11-year-old age group. According to James Roth, it took about a day to assemble their ship. As for the fate of the aforementioned Jambers and Captain Morgan: The Jambers took second place in the 12 to 17-year-old age group and the Captain Morgan took the Spirit Award. To learn more about this year’s annual cardboard boat race or stay tuned for next year’s race, visit oceangateems.org/cardboardboat-race.html. other, physical barriers will be installed. The district has also purchased air scrubbers for each classroom. Though, the state and CDC have updated guidelines from recommending six feet of social distance to three feet. New Jersey’s health and safety guidance for the upcoming school year also includes promotion of vaccination among “all eligible students and staff,” cohorting, teaching and reinforcing handwashing, daily cleaning and disinfecting of high-touch surfaces, improving air f low with outdoor air or exhaust fans and more. The CDC currently “recommends universal masking by all students (age 2 or older), staff, teachers, and visitors to K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status” in light of the “circulating and highly contagious Delta variant.” A group of Toms River parents that are against the mask mandate have been coordinating coming out with strength of numbers. They plan to attend the Toms River Board of Education meeting held at 7:30 p.m. at High School South. The meeting will also be livestreamed.
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Continued From Page 1 classes of cannabis business might have on New Jersey municipalities in general, and on the Township of Berkeley in particular, it is at this time necessary and appropriate, and in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of …residents and members of the public who visit, travel, or conduct business in Berkeley Township…to prohibit all manner of recreational marijuana-related land use and development within the geographic boundaries of Berkeley Township.” The legalization bills signed by Gov. Phil Murphy in February defines a comprehensive regulatory and licensing process for commercial recreational cannabis operations, and gave municipalities 180 days (by August 22) to adopt regulations governing the number of cannabis establishments within the town’s boundaries. Towns could choose which of six different businesses to allow: growing, manufacturing, wholesaling, distribution, retail, and delivery. Most towns banned them all. Medicinal does not fall into any of these categories.
The Berkeley Times, August 28, 2021, Page 5 If a town’s governing body did nothing, then legalization would go forward. Even if the town decided to create a ban after that, any businesses that were created would be grandfathered in. Several towns have made the decision to ban now and revisit the issue later. Throughout the entire previous year, once it became known that legalization was going to be on the ballot, towns around Ocean County made a choice. Berkeley, like many other towns, installed a pre-emptive ban that was more ceremonial than anything else. State law always overpowers local laws, so any ban would have been in name only. Some towns figured it wasn’t worth paying the township attorney to draft a resolution that would eventually be voided anyway. Once the state regulations were released in February, it gave towns something to work for or against. However, the state documents were hundreds of pages long, and officials had to tread carefully. Lakehurst and South Toms River are allowing recreational cannabis businesses. They are both small towns bordering larger towns where it is banned.
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Taylor said that the militar y’s mission remains ensuring a steady f low of evacuees who are escaping f rom Kabul. Governor Phil Murphy sent President Joe Biden a letter requesting that refugees be sent to the Garden State. The refugees will be staying at the Joint Base following their f lee to freedom from the Taliban. “The Department of Defense recently approved a request for assistance from the State Department to provide temporar y housing, sustainment, and suppor t inside the United States for specified Afghan Special Immigration Visa applicants and their families, and ot her v u l ner able A fg ha ns, at Joi nt Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst,” said Derek VanHor n, Chief of Media Relations for the base. “This support is in addition to Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, and Fort Bliss, Texas, and Fort Lee, Virginia.” The number of refugees coming to the base was not able to be conf irmed by press time. It was also not known how many service members would be there to assist. “The task force at Joint Base McG u i r e - D i x- L a ke hu r s t , Ne w Je r s e y w ill prov ide t he hou si ng, med ical, logistics, and transportation support,” VanHor n said. “We are proud to suppor t the State Depar tment with this important mission.” He explained that the U.S. Norther n Command is the Depar tment of Defense’s lead combatant command for this mission in the continental United States and is providing oversight in suppor t of the Depar tment of State. U.S. Ar my Nor th, as U.S. Nor ther n Command’s Joint Force Land Component Command, is the lead operational command for this mission. Some local off icials have been commenting on the withdrawal. Berkeley Councilman James Byrnes, a Vietnam vet, said he hoped that the refugees would be vetted upon their ar rival here. He also wanted to make sure there was a separation between the mission and the soldiers who are performing the mission. While the withdrawal has had problems, people need to support the service men and women who are tr ying their best in a bad situation. Another Berkeley Councilman, Michael Signorile, said he didn’t serve in Afghanistan, and people who didn’t ser ve over t here shou ld be ca ref u l about judging the soldiers who are over there. Ta l k i ng w it h ot h e r ve t e r a n s , h e shared that there is a challenge that soldiers face when they see something they can do to help but are told not to. He urged people to take care of the troops when they come home.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY E ditorial A Conspiracy Theory About Conspiracy Theorists Until recently, I didn’t honestly believe in conspiracies. Three people can’t agree on pizza toppings, you think that a group can take over the world? Any time you add an additional person to a power structure it gets even more diluted. Have you ever tried dealing with a middle manager? Totally useless. I’ve also worked a variety of jobs, and covered government meetings for most of my career. From this, I’ve learned that the bigger the organization, the more chances there are for things to go wrong. So, it never really made sense to me that people would believe there’s a huge conspiracy trying to control your life. There are just too many moving parts, too many strong personalities, too many stupid people making mistakes, and too many random occurrences for this to happen. I still believe this, but now I have my own conspiracy theory. My con-
spiracy theory is that there are conspiracy theorists trying to make us believe that there’s a big conspiracy out to get us. That was intentionally confusing for the sake of humor. But let me digress. I think there are people who are part of a conspiracy and they don’t even know it. You might even be one of them. I’ve been attending meetings, or watching them from home, for two decades because of my job. Every town would have one harmless person who would come to the meetings and say something out of left f ield. “We should have a drinking fountain for horses in town.” That sort of thing. (That was a real example, by the way.) This person would be quirky but friendly, and they would have good intentions. The elected officials got to know them by name, and if that person missed a meeting, they’d ask if they were OK. That’s not what’s been happening the last couple of years. I’ve seen people infiltrate meetings, for
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lack of a better word. They always pick a hot-button issue, like COVID or critical race theory, and regurgitate conspiracy theories about it. They’ll go on and on about a topic, when they don’t even live in the town. Or, they’ll talk about something horrible that the school district is doing and then mention that they don’t have a kid in the school. Where are they coming f rom? W hat’s their end goal? Do they get worked up by something they read online and feel like they have to say something so they go to the next meeting, even if it’s not their town? Do they pick a town like Toms River because it has a large crowd and they are dying for an audience? I’m not alone in my concerns. NBC reported that a QAnon leader has urged his followers to start going to board of education meetings, get people scared of critical race theory, for example, and then run for office. Board of education elections are usually won by much fewer votes, so it’s easier to get into positions
of power. If you’re not already aware, QAnon people believe that there’s a conspiracy of powerful people like Biden and Oprah Winfrey who are part of a pedophile ring who are eating white babies and trying to take over the world. Seriously. My aunt, who lives in another state, is going down this rabbit hole and it’s scary to watch. The National Education Association wrote an article “Is QAnon Radicalizing Your School Board?” They gave examples that “Across the county, conspiracy theorists and proponents of fake news are winning local elections. And their new positions give them a powerful voice in everything from local law enforcement to libraries, trash pickup to textbook purchases.” There are two breeds of people, to my understanding. On one hand, there are people who are intentionally spreading false information to scare people and create power for themselves. I’m not going to name names, but there are a few elected officials in Ocean County right
now who fit this description. They collect people who are feeling scared and hopeless and make them feel more scared – then they tell them that their only hope is voting a certain way. People believe that the government is controlling them; in this case, they’re right. But it’s the person feeding them lies that is really controlling them. On the other hand, there are people who are completely unaware that they believe in conspiracy theories. These are the real victims, here. They think they have found the truth about a subject, but they are being misled. Some of the anti-mask and anti-vaccine complaints are legitimate concerns. I’m not saying that all of it is bunk. People are bringing up some valid arguments and, as you see from our coverage of anti-mask and anti-vaccine events, we cover all sides. But some of it is tied to QAnon. However, QAnon knows that it has a bad reputation, so it has taken its name off of a lot of its media. “The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was pulled was convincing the world
he didn’t exist.” (Charles Baudelaire) You don’t even realize that you’re spreading a conspiracy theory. You just find something online, and it makes sense. Then, because Facebook tracks what you look at, it will put a similar thing in front of your eyeballs. Before you know it, you’ve read a dozen things that are all versions of the same theory. Before you know it, you’re hooked. You’re part of the conspiracy without even knowing it. The only thing I can say at this point is please be careful with what you read and watch. Question whether the person putting it out has your interest at heart or if they are trying to manipulate you into fighting people or hating someone who is different than you. If you really want to fight against a conspiracy, the best thing to do is be yourself. Chris Lundy News Editor
Letters To The Editor Give A Voice To The Voiceless Did you know that New Jersey was the first state to sign the Bill of Rights? Did you know that even before the 19th amendment was ratified in 1920, New Jersey’s 1776 Constitution never excluded women from voting? As New Jersey residents, we should be proud that we have been able to lead the way on so many important and ground-breaking developments. Positive social change is something we should continue to lead. So, I must question why we have not led the charge on Farm Animal Protection? Currently our state allows
cruel gestation crates and veal crates in factory farms. These crates confine animals to such an extent that they cannot extend their limbs or turn around. Pregnant pigs are forced to live their entire lives like this, unable to move causing extremely painful muscle and bone damage. Calves are confined to small wooden crates and are fed unnatural diets to induce anemia. Based on our state’s previous actions for giving a voice to the voiceless, I cannot believe that this conforms with New Jersey’s values. Ten other states and the European Union have already banned gestation crates, and nine states have banned veal crates. It’s far
past the time that New Jersey joins these other states to give basic humanities to mother pigs and calves. This year our state needs to pass S.3401/A. 5236. It’s not too late to do the right thing. Meg Kelly Point Pleasant
Don’t Define Yourself By Your Outrage Parents’ opposition to masking children at school is such a perfect example of outrage culture because the mask does literally zero physical harm to the child and protects them
from a serious disease. And the kids don’t care. If all the kids in class have a mask on and theirs looks cool, they do not care. I’m a teacher. No kids have more than grumbled about (t he m), t he n c ompl ie d with the mask mandate. But some people just need something to be angry about. How sad that they make this outrage over nothing their whole ident it y. How sa d t hat their indignation is more impor tant to them than their children’s health. Ray Peterson Jersey Shore Resident
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Congressman Kim Holds Town Hall On Cyber Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) held a telephone town hall where he highlighted issues related to cybersecurity safety, awareness, and internet scams. During the town hall, Congressman Kim also discussed the ongoing situation in Afghanistan and the rise in COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant. “The last thing New Jersey families, seniors, and small businesses should be worried about are scams that endanger private and sensitive information,” said Congressman Kim. “I hope the information provided by our guest experts will help people across Burlington and Ocean Counties avoid scams
and encouraged people who have had their identity or sensitive information stolen to reach out to our office so we can help.” During the town hall, Congressman Kim was joined by Liz Buser, a representative from the AARP’s Fraud Watch Network, Taylor Toscano, Assistant Prosecutor from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s office, and Joseph Remy, Supervisor of the Financial Crimes Unit from the Burlington County Prosecutor’s office who discussed ways that seniors and small businesses can avoid falling prey to internet and cyber scams. Questions raised by people in both Burlington and Ocean County during the town
hall included how someone can recover from identity theft, how, when, and where they can get a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, what is being done to help evacuate those in need in Afghanistan, and what can be done to help stop both scam and spam phone and robocalls calls. Congressman Kim highlighted his work on bipartisan bills that would help fight back against spam phone calls and internet scams. Bills like the Locking Up Robocallers Act of 2019, allows the Department of Justice to prosecute illegal robocallers. The Congressman also highlighted two bipartisan bills introduced in this Congress,
the RING Act which requires banks to create a toll-free number for seniors to report and resolve fraud issues, and the National Guard Cybersecurity Support Act that gives states the ability to decide how best to deploy the National Guard to respond to cyber attacks like those against our public infrastructure that we’ve seen recently. Additionally, on April 2nd, 2020, Congressman Kim joined Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, and Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina, in cautioning against the increased potential of scams targeting people receiving COVID-19 relief payments through the CARES Act.
Menendez: Bill Would Boost Offshore Wind Development
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) joined Sen. Edward J. Markey and Elizabeth Warren (both D-Mass.) in announcing introduction of the Offshore Wind American Manufacturing Act, a transformational piece of legislation that will drive domestic manufacturing and offshore wind deployment. The legislation builds off the success from the 48C Advanced Manufacturing Tax Credit and would further cultivate a robust offshore wind supply chain in the United States, ensuring that the offshore wind revolution will be made in America. To date, the offshore wind supply chain is concentrated in Europe, China, and South Korea. With the growing number of offshore wind leases offered in the United States, the Offshore Wind American Manufacturing Act boosts domestic manufacturing through an investment tax credit and a production tax
credit for qualified offshore wind components and dedicated offshore wind vessels. This legislation would create a 30 percent investment tax credit for qualified facilities that manufacture offshore wind components and subcomponents that would reduce the high capital costs required to build, upgrade, or retool a facility. The investment tax credit would be complemented by a new production tax credit that ranges from two-to-five cents per watt multiplied by the total rated capacity of the turbine. The production tax credit varies by components including blades, towers, nacelles, generators, gearboxes, foundations, and related vessels. The Offshore Wind American Manufacturing Act would prioritize American workers and require prevailing wages for laborers involved in the construction and expansion of qualified manufacturing facilities or in the manufacture of qualified offshore wind products. The full
investment tax credit would be available until December 31, 2028 and phase out annually afterward. The production tax credit would be available until December 31, 2030. Most importantly, the Offshore Wind American Manufacturing Act would help create thousands of manufacturing jobs and ensure that the United States meets President Biden’s offshore wind goal of 30 GW by 2030. “The world is literally on fire and the effects of global climate change will only get worse if we don’t make the serious and necessary investments in clean, renewable energy,” said Sen. Menendez, a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee. “Federal investment in offshore wind manufacturing is good for the environment, good for the economy, and good for the American people. It will create good-paying jobs, expand the nation’s manufacturing base, and keep the U.S. on the cutting edge of new, green technologies, ensuring our
nation’s economic competitiveness in the face of emerging environmental challenges.” “As New Jersey has shown, investing in offshore wind projects has multiple benefits for our nation - from creating thousands of new jobs, to helping us in the fight against climate change,” said Sen. Booker. “I’m proud to support this vital legislation that will support the domestic offshore wind industry and propel the United States toward becoming a global leader in offshore wind deployment.” “The American Clean Power Association applauds the introduction of the Offshore Wind Manufacturing Act. This legislation will expedite the creation of an entirely new manufacturing sector, and lead to thousands of good-paying jobs in the United States while meeting state and federal goals to deploy 30 GW of new offshore wind capacity by 2030,” said Heather Zichal, CEO of the American Clean Power Association.
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Central Regional HS Child Development Offering Free Class BERKELEY – The Child Development classes at Central Regional HS teach a free class for preschoolers. The class is held three days each week during the school year in the high school classroom from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. They are currently enrolling for the following group: Toddlers/Preschooler Group:
2 to 4-years-old This class includes opportunities for social growth, creative activities and academic lessons lead one-on-one with high school student teachers. If you are interested to enroll or would like additional information, contact Mrs. Giles at egiles@centralreg.k12.nj.us
Berkeley Township Schools Announce Open House For Students
BERKELEY – Bayville School, Clara B. Worth School, and H & M Potter School will have their open house for preschool and kindergarten students and their parents on August 30. Students with last name A through L from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Students
with last name M through Z from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Berkeley Township Elementary School will have their open house on August 31. Grade 5 students from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Grade 6 students from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Recreation Men’s Basketball Program Announced
BERKELEY – Mayor Carmen Amato and Berkeley Recreation are pleased to present Berkeley Township Recreation Men’s Basketball. Registration now available at btrec.org through CivicRec or in person registration
at the Recreation Center. Registration is limited to 30 players and will begin October 5 through May 31 at the Central Regional Middle School gym from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Any questions, call the recreation center at 732-269-4456.
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Former Lt. Governor Guadagno To Head Mercy Center
By Chris Lundy ASBURY PARK – Former Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno will now be the executive director of the Mercy Center, a nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy in Asbury Park. Guadagno had formerly been CEO of Fulfill, which provides food and other necessities to those in need throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties. She will step into the role being vacated
by Sister Carol Ann Henry, who is retiring after 39 years. The Mercy Center offers the following programs: Emergency Services – distributes food, clothing and utilities assistance to help sustain families facing financial difficulties; The Family Resource Center (FRC) – a “onestop-shop” for resources, referrals, advocacy,
counseling and behavior modification services available to families so they can maintain healthier lives and relationships; Sisters Academy of New Jersey (SANJ) – a middle school for girls from economically challenged families providing an education of excellence, life skills and the necessary tools so they become confident, self-sufficient and successful in competitive high schools.
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Around The Jersey Shore Man Rescues Baby Deer From Drowning In Lagoon
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─Photo courtesy Chad Wallace Wallace holding the baby deer he rescued on July 3 from a lagoon. By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – Not all heroes wear capes… When Chad Wallace saw a distressed fawn stuck in the lagoon, he knew he had to dive in and save it. “I’m not going to let him die,” Wallace said in a TikTok video that’s now reached over seven million views. The video, posted by his wife Cara, shows a baby deer struggling to swim in the lagoon near the docks and bulkheads of homes. Without hesitation, Wallace jumped into the water to save the fawn. “We were at a graduation party. While we were there, my wife came over to me a said there was a baby deer drowning in the water,” Wallace told Jersey Shore Online during a phone interview. “It didn’t even take a thought. It really was just an impulse to save it.” The fawn had been stuck under the docks of the lagoon in the Windsor Park neighborhood of Toms River. Wallace explained how the water could range anywhere from 15 to 20 feet deep. “There was no way for it to get out. When you get in there (the lagoon), there’s no
stairs. It’s all docks that you pull your boat up to,” Wallace said. “I’m familiar with the lagoons since my parents live in Toms River and there was no way for that deer to get out at all without someone intervening.” After rescuing the fawn, Wallace had initially called animal control but later released it back into nearby woods where it was reunited with its mother. “I called animal control and waited for them for like 45 minutes. They were no help since it was a holiday weekend,” Wallace said. “So I went on Google Maps and was able to find a patch of woods. When I found the patch of woods at the end of the lagoon, right when we pulled up a mother deer was standing there screaming.” After the video was posted on TikTok, it was then shared by an animal page on Facebook and has now collected over 34 million views. “You would have done the same thing,” Wallace wrote on a follow up video posted on TikTok. “I didn’t expect this at all… it’s just a normal day for me,” Wallace said about the overwhelming response from the video.
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OCEAN COUNTY – Free English classes for legal immigrants will be offered from September through May at two locations in Ocean County. In the morning from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Brick Public Library, 301 Chambers Bridge Rd and in the evening from 6 to 9 p.m. at St. Luke’s Community Center, 1674 Old Freehold Rd., Toms River.
The classes, funded by a charitable trust foundation, will integrate English language skills with the study of US civics and history needed to pass the national citizenship exam. Registration and testing are scheduled for September l at the Brick Public Library from 9 to 11 a.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Applicants must call Sr. Peggy to pre-register at 732998-3153.
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BERKELEY – If you’re new to the game of bocce, then this is the class for you. Come on out and learn! They will go over the basics of the game and then jump right into some friendly match play. All equipment will be provided. The class will take place at the Bocce
Courts at John C. Bartlett Jr. County Park in Berkeley, on Fridays from September 10 through 24, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fee is $10 per person. Link to the registration form: bit.ly/39dKVn7. For more information, call Ocean County Parks 732-5069090 or visit oceancountyparks.org.
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Golf Digest conducted two tests that prove hearing’s link to the golf links: Depicted below are a summary of the results: From 150 Yards In: Ten golfers with handicaps between four and 16 hit 18 balls each to a green 150 yards away with and without earmuffs. Without earmuffs, the group hit the green 67 percent of the time. With earmuffs, the group hit the green only 53 percent of the time. Judging Your Putts: Ten golfers with handicaps between two and 17 hit a variety of 48 putts with three identical putters, with and without earmuffs. Without earmuffs, golfers correctly guessed the putts’ outcome (long, short, just right) 59 percent of the time. With earmuffs, players guessed correctly only 40 percent
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How Medications Inadvertently Cause Memory Problems By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Several dozen people have died while on vacation at different Caribbean islands including the Dominican Republic. While not totally conclusive for everyone, post-mortem examination suggests organophosphate (insecticide or pesticide) poisoning may have been implicated. The toxic and fatal effects occur due to an imbalance in the cholinergic pathways of the human body. When I say “cholinergic” I am referring to acetylcholine production and utilization. To be clear, the neurotransmitter acetylcholine is a beneficial, memory-enhancing and life-giving compound in the body. It is a natural compound that your nerve cells use to communicate with one another. You can’t think or live without it. But like all good things, poisoning the body with substances that spike acetylcholine levels can be fatal. Let’s talk about acetylcholine some more because it is the neurotransmitter that many good medications target in the opposite way. By that I mean some drugs lower levels of acetylcholine as part of their side effect profile. They may do something helpful like ease depression, but in doing so, they have the side effect of reducing acetylcholine a little bit. Reducing acetylcholine function causes memory problems due to the anticholinergic side effect. It is that side effect that may cause you to get diagnosed with a memory disorder you don’t really have. For people with new onset memory issues, the first thing I have them do is look in their medicine cabinet! What are you taking that could be causing this?
If a drug raises acetylcholine it is termed a “cholinergic” drug. Medications that slightly increase levels are good for the brain and memory system. Drugs that seek to do this usually work by blocking an enzyme that would otherwise degrade the acetylcholine, so it hangs around longer. Pills that seek to do this are useful, and include donepezil, rivastigmine, and galantamine all used for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s or dementia. How does the brain respond when you take an anticholinergic drug? You know these medications as drugs that lower acetylcholine as part of their side effect profile. In fact, they are blockbusters big name drugs like diphenhydramine and chlorpheniramine for allergies, scopolamine patches for dizziness, oxybutynin or tolteridine for bladder problems, many older antidepressants, ipratropium inhalers for breathing, dicyclomine for IBS and others. Just as you would imagine, anticholinergic drugs can harm memory pathways. There was a JAMA study published in 2015, entitled, “Cumulative Use of Strong Anticholinergics and Incident Dementia.” They evaluated data from hundreds of participants over 10 years and essentially, they found that long term use of anticholinergic drugs is bad for the brain! If you wish you had more brain power, take a look at the medications you’re currently taking and see if you’re taking an anticholinergic drug. If you’re worried about brain function, I have a free ebook on the topic available at my website, suzycohen.com as well as a longer version of this informative article.
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─Photo courtesy Silvio Laccetti Something new has been added to the list of sights to see in Williamsport. The Silvio Laccetti Foundation donated a bronze statue of “The Centerfielder” in honor of the sports leadership legacy of Carl Stotz, founder of Little League. Pictured are members of each of the 4 teams still playing in Original League, Dr. Laccetti, and Karen Stotz-Meyer, the daughter of Carl Stotz. Mrs. Stotz- Meyer addressed the audience expressing her appreciation, invoking the principles of Little League today. By Silvio Laccetti TOMS RIVER - It is Little League World Series time again. Teams representing each of the eight US regions participated in the event held in South Williamsport, Pa. From a three team league in 1939, Little League has grown worldwide to involve almost three million youth in its various types and levels of play. New Jersey is a hotbed of interest and activity in LL. Collectively, our teams have made 19 appearances at the World Series, winning championships in 1949 (Hammonton), 1970 (Wayne), 1975 (Lakewood), and 1998 (Toms River, East). So, how did this noble youth activity get started? Who invented Little League? It’s a question very few people can answer. Even sports aficionados might not know. Carl Stotz founded Little League in 1938 at Williamsport, PA, and the first games were played the year after. He came up with the concept when trying to provide meaningful, exciting sports activity for his two young nephews’ level of play. After more than eight decades, how many millions of children and parents have been greatly impacted by this organization? Problem is Carl Stotz, the inventor of the game, is not commonly referred to in broadcasts and promotions. But he is an important person in America’s social history. Pulitzer Prize winner Gary Wills, in his book on leadership called “Certain Trumpets,” chose Stotz as one of 15 types of historical leaders. He’s in there with Lincoln, Tubman, Napoleon and Mary Baker Eddy (another relatively unknown person, founder of Christian Science). In teaching about leadership when I was at Stevens Tech, in Hoboken, I used the Wills book and came to know about Carl Stotz. In retirement, I made it a point to go to the Williamsport Little League complexes to see how Stotz was presented. I concluded he was under-presented! Part of this story involves Stotz’s resignation
from the Presidency of Little League in 1955 over issues regarding commercialism. But everything he did from the start is still with us in the various rules and regulations and, especially, the spirit of volunteerism. Through my namesake foundation, I decided to do something to increase public awareness about the man. Hence the donation of a statue, “The Centerfielder,” to the Original Little League and the public. At the recent dedication ceremony at Original Field in Williamsport, Karen Stotz-Meyer, Carl Stotz’s daughter, and I highlighted the special contributions of Stotz to American society: • No other sports program has directly affected so many lives on so many levels as Little League • The teams and the LL organization build character through cooperation and teamwork • Volunteerism is a key component of the entire operation. Individual contributors are memorialized in ways not normally found in large organizations. Recognizing this, Little League International’s first large World Series venue is named Volunteers Stadium • Stotz’s rules democratized sports. Every kid HAD to play in every game Little League became the symbol of the great years of the 1950s in America • Today, Little League is one of America’s great exports. Through his hard work, dedication and persistence, Carl Stotz created Little League. He made his vision, embodying the fantasies of so many kids, a reality. He deserves his place as a great leader. So, now you know who invented Little League. Enjoy the games! Silvio Laccetti, Ph.D. is a retired professor of history at Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken. He has been a national columnist for the past 20 years.
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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
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Continued From Page 20 next three years. At four-year 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 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.”
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FORKED RIVER – AHS/Popcorn Park is holding their 4th Online Gift Auction from November 11 through the 14. They hoped to go back to their, “BIG one” that’s been held every year for decades in person, but with more restrictions coming down from the pandemic, it’s not worth the risk. The online auctions are a fun way to raise money that supports the animals at all three of the AHS shelters and the Popcorn Park Animal Refuge. The auction begins at 5 p.m. on November 11 and ends at 5
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Around The Jersey Shore JoAnn Nocera Hopes To Unlock Children’s Creativity With New Book
TOMS RIVER – East Dover’s Supervisor of Instruction JoAnn Nocera has written another book, but this time it’s a children’s book! Katherine Grace Unlocks the Keys will launch on August 20. Nocera had a childhood dream to become a children’s book author and in just a few short days, her dream will become a reality. The main character in her book, Katherine Grace, is anything but graceful! She uses her imagination to get out of trouble. With the help of her wise grandmother, hippy artistic mother, and studious friends, they prove that anything is possible and creativity changes everything! Katherine Grace Unlocks the Keys is the children’s book companion to Nocera’s debut book, Give Me Back My Crayons (published by Inspired Girl Books 2020). With a key hidden in each illustration, readers will discover all the ways to let their creativity free. Katherine Grace will warm your heart and inspire you to be childlike, setting your curiosity on fire and keeping your love of learning alive. Nocera continues to keep creativity alive at East Dover and in her personal life. She is a maker and an artist at heart. On week-
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Around The Jersey Shore 9/11 Exhibition To Be Displayed At Library Branches
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By Alyssa Riccardi TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library has announced that it will take part in “September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World,” memorial & museum’s education exhibition. The downloadable educational exhibition shows the history of 9/11, its origins, and its ongoing implications through the personal stories of those who witnessed and survived the attacks. It will be showcased throughout several library branches: Barnegat, Berkeley, Jackson, Lacey, Lakewood, Little Egg Harbor, Manchester, Point Pleasant Beach, Stafford, Toms River and Upper Shores branches. The display includes 14 posters, highlighted by archival photos and images of artifacts from the Museum’s permanent collection. The pieces
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By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – Why play 18 holes when you can play 200? That’s just what Ed Walls is setting out to do. He will be the sole participant in a one-day, 200-hole golf marathon on September 5, Patriot Golf Day. It will take place at the Renaissance Country Club, where Walls is the head golf professional. This will be the tenth year he has taken on this challenge, raising more than 75,000 to date for the Folds of Honor foundation, which provides educational scholarships for military families. In 2020, he won the Patriot Award from the NJPGA for his efforts and dedication to the Folds of Honor charity. For 2021, he set his goal to break
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Around The Jersey Shore Vaccine Booster Shots Available To Certain Patients
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Residents with moderately to severely compromised immune systems will be welcome to receive booster shots at clinics run by the county. The doses can only be given at least 28 days after the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. The Center for Disease Control advised that there is not enough data yet to determine whether people who got the Johnson and Johnson shot will see any improvement with an additional inoculation. They are available for people who have: Active treatment for solid tumor and hematologic malignancies, Receipt of a solid-organ transplant and taking immunosuppressive therapy, Receipt of CAR-T-cell or hematopoietic stem cell transplant (within 2 years of transplantation or taking immunosuppression therapy), Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as Di George syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome), Advanced or untreated HIV infection, and/or Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids (~20mgprednisoneor equivalent per day), alkylating agents, antimetabolites, transplant-related immunosuppressive drugs, cancer chemotherapeutic agents classified as severely immunosuppressive, tumor-necrosis (TNF) blockers, and other biologic agents that are immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory. People should talk to their healthcare provider about their medical condition, and whether getting an additional dose is appropriate for them, the Ocean County
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of aug 28 - sept 3 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the week ahead, use your high energy levels and stamina to tackle any project that requires staying power. You may notice that a partner or loved one is dedicated to accuracy and cautious about spending. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Diplomatically develop new social contacts within your business circle as this week unfolds. You might feel held back on the job or reactive to a restriction or an unfair restraint. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): As this week progresses, you’ll see that one of your greatest ambitions can be achieved if you’re willing to be pragmatic. Focus on having the best bottom line and let others delve into creative ideas. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Put on your thinking cap and come up with creative ideas that will serve you well. Companions or loved ones may set a sterling example of hard work and determination in the week ahead. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Some situations may seem too serious to discuss, but good advice from a partner or loved one may be available. In the week ahead, reevaluate your financial stability and choose major purchases with an emphasis on durability. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’re filled with ideas and should find plenty to talk about in the upcoming week. Focus on giving your most important decisions adequate forethought. Find inspired ways to stay within the budget. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Duty and
diligence might be the keywords that guide your hand as the week begins. Saving a few pennies here and there can add up over time. You can get ahead by taking a sensible, practical approach to problems. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It might be difficult to unwind due to an active mind. You may have your heart set on acquiring something special in the upcoming week. Carefully consider whatever you plan to buy. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be an inspiration; people will be able to share your visions. In the week ahead, you might be able to use your eagle eye to see the possibilities so that you can make your business and financial dreams come true. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You might handle your money according to the principles of supply and demand in the week ahead. You may “do without” or “do it yourself” if it makes sense to shave a few dollars off expenses. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Added insights mean that the benefits you enjoy may be clearer than usual, but missed opportunities might also be highlighted. A focus on achieving your ambitions could permeate the week ahead. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A little romance is good for the soul. As this week begins, you may attract kindness and understanding from loved ones. You might be in the mood for tasteful purchases or artistic activities, so use your money wisely.
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OVERNIGHT OATMEAL WITH BLUEBERRIES AND ALMONDS Serves 4
3 cups plus 1 cup water, measured separately 1 cup steel-cut oats 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup blueberries 1/2 cup sliced almonds 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons almond butter 1. In a large saucepan, bring 3 cups water to boil over high
heat. Remove from heat and stir in oats and salt. Cover the saucepan with the lid and let sit overnight. 2. In the mor ning, st ir the r e m ai ni n g 1 cu p of w at e r into the saucepan with the oats and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook , stir ring occasionally, until the mixture is creamy and the oats are tender but chewy, 4 to 6 minutes. 3. Remove from heat. Stir in blueberries, almonds, sugar and almond butter. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Serve.
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