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–Photos by Bob Vosseller (Above) Susan Gilham, left, and Karen Kelly stand next to Gilham’s vintage red Chevrolet truck awaiting their turn to take part in this year’s Ocean County Memorial Day Parade in Toms River. (Right) Members of the George P. Vanderveer American Legion Post 129 and their Women’s Auxiliary marched down the parade route. By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ocean County Memorial Day Parade returned to the streets of Toms River. The parade, sponsored by the George P. Vanderveer American Legion Post 129, kicked off Memorial Day morning with participants gathered at the Toms River Shopping Center on Route 37. Various groups marched south on Main Street (Route 166) and then moved east
onto Washington Street for the event. Among those who participated in the parade were local high school marching bands, several military vehicles, first responders, elected officials, civic groups and vintage cars. While this marks the official return of the parade, veterans who paid the ultimate price were remembered last year through the efforts of long time Ocean County figure Joseph Placente. He is well known throughout Ocean County and (Parade - See Page 5)
Bill Would Reimburse Taxes For Seniors
By Chris Lundy TRENTON – A bill introduced in the State Legislature would keep property taxes from going up for seniors and the disabled. The bill, S-1451, is sponsored by Senators James Holzapfel (R-10th) and Anthony Bucco (R-25th) and co-sponsored by Senator Christopher Connors (R-9th). This applies to the Homestead Property Tax reimbursement program, commonly known as the “Senior Freeze” or the disabled citizens’ property freeze program. It applies to anyone who is 65 or older,
or who is disabled. They have to own a homestead or lease a site in a mobile home park. Their annual income needs to be lower than a certain amount. As introduced, the bill would increase the income eligibility limits to $160,000 beginning in tax year 2021. The income limit for tax year 2020 was $92,969, so this is a significant increase. You have to maintain your principal residence in New Jersey for at least 10 consecutive years. If you move, the freeze kicks in during the full second tax year after moving.
It’s getting expensive for everyone, especially seniors and the disabled, said Berkeley resident Sam Cammarato. Many are on fixed incomes. “Food prices and medicine is going up, but you don’t have any more money,” he said. Children are sometimes moving back in with their senior parents. If a senior has to take money from their IRA, for example, to help them get by, that might put them over the income eligibility limits, he added. If that happens, then they are out (Seniors - See Page 4)
–File Photo By Bob Vosseller Lacey resident Matt Muckelston organized an event last fall for those like himself to bring funds and awareness to the need for spinal injury research. By Bob Vosseller LACEY – A township mother continues to advocate for advanced treatments for those, like her son, who have sustained life altering spinal injuries. Camille Muckelston has gotten an education in the treatment of spinal injuries since her son Matt Muckelston’s injury two years ago. Since his Halloween themed car/truck show fundraiser in Gille Park last October, a lot has been happening with his progress. His mother was happy to report to The Southern Ocean Times that there has been “some wild and promising treatments that have
surfaced. Despite a spinal cord injury being the most horrifying injury people can sustain, there is little camaraderie from our fellow man to cure or properly heal the injury. “I am hoping to raise and in turn, clear the process path of FDA approvals. COVID-19 delayed or destroyed a lot of trials and research plans and I was told the lack of support or pressure to find a cure is simply a matter of numbers,” she added. “A spinal cord injury includes diseases as well. Still, only 1215,000 new cases a year with something like 300,000 or so living (Research - See Page 4)
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with a severe disability. These are U.S. numbers. If society wants to be greed motivated, the financial burden on it is huge and above many other health conditions of greater casualties, like $30 billion annually, I think.” She added that she didn’t care why anyone feels the necessity to push for the effective treatments “as long as it’s felt enough to encourage, support, demand that these treatments either in - or going into - the FDA approval process get the attention and graces the COVID-19 vaccination got. “Expecting spinal cord injury medical advancements to get the same attention and
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of the program for two years. Then, when they do get back in, they are paying more than they were when they were booted out. They can never get back to that lower tax amount. The way the freeze works is that a senior, for example, pays $2,000 in taxes the fi rst year they enter the program. If their taxes go up to $2,100 the next year, they still have to pay it, but the state reimburses them the $100 increase. Ten years down
process as the vaccination is pushing it, but our government just showed us what they are capable of when pressured. We need to put the squeeze on them so the technology and lifelong research becomes priority and get the royal treatment,” Muckelston said. She wants to wage a campaign to promote further effort toward advances in treatment and technology for those with spinal injuries. “Keep in mind, this includes medical conditions like ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), CP and MS. One discovery preparing to go to trial for MS and SCI treatment approval shows potential to cure Parkinson’s.” Muckelston noted the work of Dr. Jerry Silver and other researchers of traumatic brain injury. She is driven to make breakthroughs occur sooner than later.
the road, the property taxes could be up to $2,500 but that senior is still paying $2,000 after the reimbursement. However, if that senior takes money out of their IRA and it puts them over the income eligibility limits, then they lose all benefits of the program. When they get back into it, they will be paying $2,500 with no reimbursement until the taxes go up again. This bill is in its early stages and was introduced on February 10 and referred to the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
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Continued From Page 1 beyond for marching in patriotic attire, carrying a large American flag and sporting a big smile on Veterans Day, Fourth of July and Memorial Day. Last year, in the absence of the official Memorial Day Parade, Placente marched down the usual parade route by himself to honor veterans. His many friends wouldn’t let him do it alone, however. They joined him for that march with vehicles, military trucks, bicycles and antique cars. The senior citizen noted that the true meaning behind the holiday was to remember those who served their country and died protecting it to preserve our nation’s freedom. “God bless our deceased vets. God bless America!” he told JerseyShoreOnline prior to the parade’s start. He elaborated later saying, “We’re lucky with this weather. The good Lord is with us. He is shining upon those here.” A parade watcher recalled seeing Placente
as a child on a prior Memorial Day carrying the large American flag along Route 37. “I wondered who this crazy guy was,” they joked. “It has been a long run but it has been a good one,” Placente said. The parade spectator quickly added, “you’re not done yet!” Local Boy and Girl Scouts participated in the parade. The Boy Scouts carried a large American Flag up the parade route. Among the military support organizations was the Disabled American Veterans Ocean County Chapter #24. They rode down the parade route in a large float. The Tin Can Sailors’ vehicle featured a large model of a Navy destroyer. The group’s commander, Jarrell Correll said, “We are here to support those who came before us who can’t be here. People get Memorial Day and Veterans Day mixed up but Memorial Day is the day to remember those who came before us, laid the groundwork for this great country and we are here to remember them. It isn’t just a weekend for barbecues and fun.
“It is nice to see us all get out here again. Every year we come out for the Veterans Day Parade and the Memorial Day Parade. The Tin Can Sailors have kind of rebranded ourselves beyond those who served on (U.S. Navy) destroyers to bring in some younger veterans because they don’t relate to tin can sailors as we older guys do,” Correll added. “We are trying to beef up our ranks like everybody else and it was very difficult during the whole COVID thing and getting people back involved.” Before the parade started, a short distance away from where the Tin Can Sailors were lined up, were two women standing next to a bright red vintage Chevrolet pickup truck awaiting their turn to move onto the parade route. “This is the first time we’re doing this,” Karen Kelly said. She was wearing an American flag dress and a gold tiara. Her fellow Toms River resident, Susan Gilham, owned the classic 1957 truck. The ladies were already looking forward to their next parade appearance. “We’re also
–Photo by Bob Vosseller Many refer to Joseph Placente as “Mr. America,” a familiar and popular patriotic figure during Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Flag Day and Independence Day. going to do a Fourth of July parade, whoever has a parade,” Gilham said. Following the parade, a ceremony was held outside Toms River Town Hall with speakers and honored guests. A rifle salute was held prior to the placing of wreaths on the veteran’s monument in front of the municipal complex.
Barnegat Man Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter
By Chris Lundy POINT PLEASANT – A man who supplied fentanyl to someone who overdosed has pled guilty to manslaughter. The victim, whose name was not released, died of an overdose on January 12, 2019. Curtis Geathers, 37, of Barnegat, supplied the heroin and fentanyl that she took two days earlier. He pled guilty to Manslaughter. At his sentencing on July 22, he faces
a possible term of four years in state prison. He would have to serve 85% of that sentence before being eligible for parole. Geathers also pled guilty to an unrelated charge of Possession of Fentanyl with Intent to Distribute. He faces another five years for that. The sentences are to run concurrently. The prosecutor’s office said that this plea agreement was entered into in consulta-
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
e dITorIAL Maybe We All Need A Mental Health Checkup May was Mental Health Awareness month and along with eliminating the stigma of those suffering from forms of mental illness, we as a society appear to be in desperate need of a mental health checkup. Why do I say this? Well, it does seem, and perhaps understandably so, that we are getting more and more frustrated, scared and definitely angry. Our patience is shot. We’ve been enduring three years of the pandemic complete with variants, continued political polarization, gotten into social media squabbles that have taken up way too much of our time, watched mass shootings on the news, a continuing war toward a nation of innocent people by a global goliath ruled by a vile dictator, high gas prices, high food prices, questionable decisions by political figures in power, shortage of workers, shortage of certain products and much more. Maybe we are reaching the breaking point based on a few recent observations of my own. Last month within the span of two weeks I witnessed two scary incidents inside a grocery store and a pharmacy that could have turned violent. The grocery story incident where I went to pick up two items on the honey-do list involved my walking in and observing a customer berating a cashier who was yelling back. Everyone was watching but we assumed it would calm down momentarily. We were wrong. I went to my first stop and overheard the F bomb from three rows away. By the time I hit the self-check area having located my second item, both the worker and customer were gone but a manager had been summoned to the front of the store over the loud speaker. Only a week later I’m checking out a couple of items at a local pharmacy and I find myself in close proximity to a verbal exchange between a customer and a cashier. The customer seems belligerent but the cashier is not diffusing the matter and is clearly using a condescending tone and escalating the issue. As to who is right or wrong is irrelevant. It is just getting worse. I actually wondered while in line as the next customer, where
this will end up and what happens if it turns physical because it certainly seemed like it might and either one could be responsible for the first blow. The cashier ends up cursing under his breath, turns to another worker and says he’s done, and he apparently quits and storms off out the door. The customer is still upset and as he heads out the door and continues yelling at the cashier. The replacement cashier who took my items agreed with me that they were both wrong and remarked that the worker was going through a bad time. This was probably the last straw. She contacted the manager noting that they probably just lost a worker. More recently, my wife was driving on Route 37. An ambulance was approaching with its lights on and siren blaring, so she pulls over to clear room for their passing. The driver behind her is making that impossible but she ends up doing it and the driver slows down and tosses a plastic water bottle at my wife’s car. Wow! Someone tosses an object at you for doing the right thing and delaying someone by a few seconds. Sure, things happen. People lose their tempers. We’re human and people do stupid things but are we losing it in greater frequency these days? Personally, I think so. Sadly, we can’t take the proverbial non-existent chill pill. I was at a convenience store this week getting a cup of java when I got into a friendly conversation with a cashier who remarked that she had stopped watching or even reading the news anymore. She was too afraid to. That is disheartening to hear, especially when you are in the news business. She noted that ignorance can be blissful. I sadly smiled and said I understood her frustration. I don’t think that’s the answer. What is? I’m not sure and it is hard to tell everyone to just relax and slow down because right now we’re wound up too tight and we seem to be spinning around at breakneck speed in various directions. Bob Vosseller Assistant News Editor
On April 3, 2022 I was the victim of an electrical accident at home that could have ended my life. I thank God that I am still alive today. I would also like to thank Manchester Township Police Department (especially Officer Ryan who was the fi rst responder), Manchester Township Emergency Medical Services, and St. Barnabas Emergency Medical Services for the overwhelming response, excellent care, and extreme professionalism that I received. On behalf of my family and I, we THANK YOU!!!
Fossa have been grandstanding. And they take all their talking points from George Gilmore, the guy who was going to jail for tax fraud until he got a presidential pardon. Makes you wonder how much he paid to get that. Lamb, Fossa, and Crispi are just going to do whatever Gilmore wants them to do. They have no strength. They have no ideas of their own. They don’t even have a plan. For the primary, vote for the Republicans who are actually going to get things done: Chris Smith for Congress, and Virginia Haines and Jack Kelly for Commissioner.
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Crispi, Lamb, & Fossa Are Political Puppets I got an email saying to vote for Crispi for Congress. All his literature talks about him being a lone wolf and a free thinker and all that. He’s on the same line as Lamb and Fossa (who are running) for county commissioner. They all talk about being your voice, the voice of the people. But they’re not. They’re the voice of George Gilmore. Have you seen Toms River Board of Ed meetings? That’s where Lamb and
Expand The Supreme Court This is a scary moment. According to a leaked draft opinion, the Supreme Court is preparing to dismantle abortion rights across America. As a result, twenty-six states could outlaw abortion, including 13 that have passed “trigger” laws to take effect immediately after the Court overturns Roe v. Wade. This news should set off alarm bells for all Americans. Our fundamental freedoms are coming under attack by a hyper-partisan supermajority on the Court.
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And this could just be the beginning. But there’s a way to fight back, which is why I’m urging Congress to pass the Judiciary Act of 2021. The Judiciary Act would rebalance the Supreme Court by adding four new seats, giving us 13 justices in total. It’s just what we need to move away from extremely partisan rulings and restore the legitimacy of the Court - and it’s been done before. In fact, Congress has changed the size of the Supreme Court seven times already in our nation’s history. A recent poll showed that the majority of Americans support expanding the court again now. It’s past time for Congress to get on board with this crucial bill. Stanley Miranda Barnegat
Turf Fields Bad For Environment, Athletes I write to express unhappiness at the waste of money and ecological harm that replacing a grass field with synthetic, plastic - e.g, oil based, grass represents. At a time when we need all of the carbon sequestering we can get, even those few acres serve a good purpose. They retain natural moisture, support a teeming biosphere of insect life that other species feed on for survival. In addition, many studies have shown that the slick, artificial surface often results in more injuries to athletes than natural grass. Below is a short excerpt from Sports Medicine Institute: They found athletes were 58 percent more likely to sustain an injury during
athletic activity on artificial turf. Injury rates were significantly higher for football, girls and boys soccer, and rugby athletes. Lower extremity, upper extremity, and torso injuries were also found to occur with a higher incidence on artificial turf. Clearly no one has considered those harmful effects. Susan Addelston Jackson
Protect Our Democracy It’s no secret that Congress is polarized. Rarely does an issue receive strong bipartisan support. That’s why it’s so striking that 4 out of 5 voters agree that we must do more to safeguard our democracy from presidential corruption. No president, regardless of party, should be able to exploit weaknesses in our political system for their personal gain. That’s where the Protecting Our Democracy Act comes in. If passed, it would prevent future abuse of presidential power and corruption, increase transparency, and ensure presidents of either party can be held accountable. If the average person used their office for personal gain, they’d go to jail. If the average person could pardon themselves, there would be no rule of law. Therefore, no president should be above the law. It’s just common sense. I’m urging Congress to pass the Protecting Our Democracy Act. It’s time we put safeguards in place to prevent a corrupt president of any party from abusing the power of their office. Thomas F. Brown Brick
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Booker, Menendez Secure $6 M In Federal Funding For A.C. Boardwalk
NEWARK - U.S. Senators Cory Booker and Bob Menendez (both D-NJ) announced $6 million in federal funding to support the Atlantic City Boardwalk Revitalization Project. As the frequency of severe weather increases, this investment will provide for the reconstruction of 1,200 feet of the boardwalk, helping improve the safety and resilience of the site. The project will also suppor t the local tou r ism economy and is estimated to generate $5 million in private investment and create 125 jobs. Senator Booker wrote to the
U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) in support of the project last year and successfully fought for its funding. The grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan, which Booker and Menendez both supported. “The iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk serves as a central hub for small businesses and a tourist destination,” said Sen. Booker. “As the frequency and impact of severe weather and coastal flooding increase, ongoing rehabilitation is needed for the boardwalk to remain safe for residents, businesses, and tour-
ists. I was proud to support this critical revitalization project, which will repair damaged sections of the boardwalk and ensure that it remains a central component of the community’s economy.” “Atlantic City is vital to our state’s tourism industry and plays a critical role in the success of the local economy,” said Sen. Bob Menendez. “I’m proud to have worked in a bipartisan manner to pass the American Rescue Plan which will deliver millions of federal dollars to suppor t this major project, while creating good-paying jobs and boosting
the South Jersey economy. I thank the Biden Administration for supporting this project and their dedication to families across New Jersey.” This project is funded under EDA’s $240 million competitive A mer ican Rescue Plan Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation program. EDA awarded $510 million in grants to all 50 states and territories in 2021. The two programs are designed to accelerate the recovery of communities that rely on the travel, tourism and outdoor recreation sectors.
Governor Phil Murphy: State Parks Free This Summer
TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy announced that, as of Memorial Day Weekend, entry to all New Jersey state parks, forests, and recreation areas will be free of charge this summer. Presented in the FY 2023 budget proposal, the one-year state parks fee holiday is one of several fee waivers and programs designed to advance affordability and opportunity in New Jersey. Park entrance fees will be waived for all visitors, regardless of state residency. Anyone who already purchased a 2022 annual State Park Pass will automatically receive a full refund. Other individual park fees remain in place, including but not limited to camping, interpretive programs, and mobile sport fishing permits. “Presented in our FY2023 budget, the bold steps we have taken toward a more affordable Garden State will ensure
access to our state parks for everyone – residents and visitors alike,” said Governor Murphy. “While incentivizing tourism and economic activity in our local communities, the fee holiday also promotes access to green, open space; thriving waterways; and the many natural wonders that make us proud to call New Jersey our home. We thank the Department of Environmental Protection for its devoted environmental stewardship, which enables each and every New Jerseyan to enjoy the physical and mental health benefits that safe outdoor activities provide.” C om m is sione r of Env i ron me nt a l Protection Shawn M. LaTourette also sha red news of t he st ate pa rk s fee holiday during the annual State of the Shore event in Asbury Park. With the arrival of the Memorial Day weekend,
Commissioner LaTourette kicked off the summer outdoor season this week with visits to the Jersey shore and lakeshores, including Hopatcong State Park. “From High Point State Park in Sussex County to Cape May Point State Park in Cape May County, the state park system provides endless opportunities for recreation – from swimming, hiking and kayaking, to picnicking, exploring nature and experiencing our rich history,” said Commissioner LaTourette. “Whatever your passion or interest, there is a state park in New Jersey for you. We look forward to a great season.” The New Jersey State Park System, comprised of more than 50 sites and 453,000 acres, draws millions of visitors each year and is a key contributor to the state’s summer tourism economy. Lifeguards at Island Beach State Park,
the only oceanfront swimming beach under the State Park Service’s administration, went on duty at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 28. Lakefront lifeguards are anticipated to be on duty in mid-June at nine swimming areas throughout the state park system. Park users may check the current operating status of their favorite swimming area at State Park Service’s website. The State Park Service continues to recruit lifeguards at all swimming areas throughout New Jersey. Salaries start at $17.50 per hour at lakefront beaches, while oceanfront guards at Island Beach State Park start at $18.50 per hour. Prior experience is not necessary, but candidates must pass running and swim tests prior to employment. Apply today by visiting nj.gov/dep/workinparks
EYE FLOATERS—WHEN TO WORRY
Most of us have experience “eye floaters”—a tiny speck in our line of vision that floats away when we try to look directly at it. Usually floaters are assumed to be bits of dust, but they are actually clusters of microscopic fibers in the jelly-like liquid that protects our eyes that create a shadow on our retinas. The regularity of floaters increases as we age, but sudden or frequent floaters may be a sign of serious eye health issues such as inflammation in the back of the eye caused by an infection, bleeding in the eye caused by injury or hypertension, or a torn retina, which can lead to retinal detachment. A detached retina is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment to prevent permanent vision loss. Treatment consists of surgery to reattach the retina to the back surface of the eyeball, reconnecting it to its source of blood, oxygen and other nutrients. Please call IGHTMD NEW JERSEY SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES today at 732-349-5622 to schedule an appointment. We offer evening hours most nights of the week. P.S. Floaters accompanied by flashes of light or peripheral vision loss are often signs of retinal tears and should be attended to by an ophthalmologist immediately.
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Summer In The Parks
LACEY – Lacey Township summer camp program provides children with the opportunity to build friendships and enjoy fun in the sun throughout this seven-week program. Activities will include: games, sports, arts & crafts, theme days and parties. All of the activities are fully supervised by the Lacey Township Recreation Dept. Participants must be 5 years of age before the program begins. A copy of your child’s birth certificate is required for new registration. Camp Locations: Clume Park; Hebrew Park; Huffy Wallis Park. Camp Hours: June 27 to August 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. No camp July 4. Open to ages 5 to 13. Fee is $175 per child for the entire summer, includes four tee shirts and end of season party; $225 per child for all registration received on and after June 27. No exceptions! Inclement Weather: Camp is scheduled rain or shine and will be moved to Lacey Mill Pond School during times of inclement weather. If you are unsure if camp will be moved each day you can call the Lacey Recreation Summer in the Parks Hotline at 609-693-1100 ext. 2202. Camp operation updates will be provided on Facebook (Lacey Recreation) and through the Remind App. Before Care: In an effort to provide a service for parents looking to make an early
start to their day they are offering a before care for the summer day camp program. Each child must be registered for Summer in the Parks. Parents will drop children off at their registered park site at 7:45 a.m. Drop Off is 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. Fee is $125. This fee is in addition to camp. The additional fee includes all seven weeks. Friday Trips: In an effort to provide additional child care coverage for our parents, the Recreation Department will be offering extended bus trips on select Fridays. Busses will have a bathroom and air conditioning. All trips include transportation, admission fees and lunch. Friday Trips for Summer Parks Program participants aged 7 to 13: July 8: IPlay America – Fee: $62 July 15: Medieval Times – Fee: $79 July 22: Sarhah Sams – Fee: $77 July 29: Speedway Raceway – Fee: $79 August 5: Battleship NJ/ Adventure Aquarium – Fee: $75 All Friday Trips will depart from Gille Park Roller Hockey Parking areas at 9 a.m. There is no summer in the parks on Fridays. IPlay America transportation will be on School Buses. Register online for all your favorite recreation programs: register.capturepoint.com/ laceytownship.
Graduation Day For Preschool Students
MANAHAWKIN – On May 19, high school students in Mrs. Latshaw’s Child Development classes created learning stations in the 11-12 library with various fun activities for their preschool friends. On display
was a series of art projects students created throughout the year mimicking the styles of famous artists like Warhol, van Gogh and Monet. Each preschool “graduate” earned a certificate of achievement.
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–Photo courtesy Southern Regional MANAHAWKIN – Congratulations to the Southern Regional Girls Golf team on defeating Toms River East and Toms River North in a tri match on May 18. With the win, Southern captured the Shore Conference “A” South Divisional Championship for the 2nd consecutive year. The Rams improve to 18-0 record this season. Congratulations golfers, coaches, parents, alumni and fans.
Recreation Department Holds Senior Dance And Lunch
–Photo courtesy Stafford Township STAFFORD – Mayor Myhre and Township Council would like to congratulate the Stafford Township Recreation Department on the successful return of their Senior Dance and Lunch, held on May 13 at the Bay Avenue Community Center!
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Southern Student Receives Flight Academy Scholarship
MANAHAWKIN – Chloe Furlong, an 11th grade Air Force Junior ROTC cadet at Southern Regional High School has received a scholarship to attend Delaware State University to participate in a Private Pilot Certificate training program in the summer of 2022. Cadet Furlong is one of 200 Air Force Junior ROTC cadets around the world and one of four cadets in New Jersey to receive the scholarship from Headquarters Air Force Junior ROTC, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, AL. More than 1300 cadets applied for one of the 200 scholarships. T here are almost 120,000 high school students enrolled in Air Force Junior ROTC programs at approximately 870 high schools in the U.S. and overseas. The scholarship covers transportation, room and board, academics and f light hours required to potentially earn a Private Pilot Certificate. The scholarship is valued at approximately $22,500.
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SRHS Student Captures 1st Place In Poster Contest
MANAHAWKIN – Freshman Owen Hein’s digital poster was selected as the 1st Place winner for the 2022 Ocean County Soil Conservation District Annual Poster Contest for the 7th top 9th grade group. The NJ Association of Conservation Districts (NJACD) oversees the NJ State Poster Competition for this year’s theme “Healthy Soil Healthy Life.” Owen submitted the poster through his Digital Tech Class with Mrs. Caroline Murphy.
His poster was submitted to the statewide contest to compete against other winning posters through New Jersey. The winning poster for the statewide competition is reproduce as the cover of a pocket-folder which is distributed at various conservation education events throughout the year in New Jersey. Visit njacd.org/poster-contest.html to see some of the other amazing artwork created by students.
Summer 2022 Southern Regional Sports Camps
MANAHWKIN – The beautiful Southern Regional campus will once again be the site this summer of several sports camps for young athletes. Basic information on each of the camps, including dates, times, costs and camp directors is listed on the SRSD website. Be sure to fill in one registration page for each specific camp. (NOTE: There are two pages to complete
for each camp registration.) Campers should bring a water or snack and wear appropriate clothing. More specific details about the sports can be obtained by emailing the camp directors at the address listed under individual sports. General information or registration questions can be obtained by emailing amisinsky@srsd.net.
Swimming Under The Stars
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP – Back by popular demand! The St. Francis Community Center will once again open its pool for a night of swimming under the stars July 13 at 6:30 p.m. Come swim, enjoy snacks and even watch a complementar y showing of Lilo & Stitch on the big screen. Come
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By Alyssa Riccardi STAFFORD – A Beach Haven Police Sergeant has been charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child after leaving a handgun unsecured and accessible to juveniles, officials said. Andrew Wahlberg, 50, of the Manahawkin section of Stafford Township was given the charge in connection to an incident that occurred in Manahawkin on May 18. Neither the police department or the Prosecutor’s Office confirmed what event took place due to the age of the child involved. The Stafford Township Police Department determined that Wahlberg had left a Beretta 9mm handgun unsecured and accessible to
minors. Wahlberg was served with the charge against him on a summons, pending a first appearance in Ocean County Superior Court. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Stafford Township Chief of Police Thomas Dellane acknowledged the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Internal Affairs Unit as well as the Stafford Township Police Department for their collective assistance in connection with this investigation. The charges referenced are merely accusations and the public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
School Locked Down After Student Stabbed
By Chris Lundy BARNEGAT – Barnegat High School students and staff were ordered to shelter in place while police investigated a fight that resulted in a student being stabbed. The Student Resource Officer was told by a staff member about what was going on at around 7:45 a.m. Barnegat Police learned
that there was a fight among several students in a bathroom and one student was stabbed. Police said they issued a shelter in place directive until they determined that there were no more threats to students or staff. The student was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The weapon was recovered and the investigation is ongoing.
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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
OCD Drug Fluvoxamine Reduces Cytokines By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. We’ve all been hearing about something called a cytokine storm, and how elevations in various cytokines contributes to fatal outcomes with COVID-19. It’s not the pathogen per se, we can and do coexist with many organisms. It’s the flooding in the body of cytokines in response to the pathogen that causes symptoms and complications. The role of cytokines has been studied for decades because when they fall out of balance, you see exacerbation in symptoms, and this occurs for all diseases. Cytokines have a normal value, anything above or below will cause health challenges. Cytokines are not new, you hear of them frequently because we now understand that managing them is the key to staying healthy. The word “cytokine” refers to a protein that you make in your body. Cytokines are created by certain immune (and non-immune) cells and each protein has its own individual effect on your immune system. Some cytokines are known to stimulate the immune system to make it fight harder, while others slacken it to prevent self-directed autoimmune assault. There are various types of cytokine classifications too. We have lymphokines, chemokines, interleukins (IL), interferons and tumor necrosis factor (TNF). I don’t want to get too far away from the topic at hand which is fluvoxamine. So let me just tell you outright, that this drug is known to reduce certain cytokines and the strange part of all this, is that its real claim to fame is for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder! Noodle that for a minute! The the famous OCD drug reduces some cytokines, and therefore might help people with COVID
and long-haulers. It can reduce the amount of histamine that gets dumped from mast cells. Because fluvoxamine reduces serotonin from concentrating in platelets it can help reduce blood clot formation. This was noticed in patients taking the drug all the way back in 2011, and they had reduced risk of clot formation. Fluvoxamine is an orally-administered medication that was invented in Belgium in 1983 at a pharmaceutical company, and then later it became FDA approved here in the USA as Luvox in 1994. It raises serotonin in the human body like the SSRI drugs, but it is not FDA approved for the treatment of any infection, even though the Lancet published positive findings from the TOGETHER trial - this study is available online. The medication may cause serious side effects, the most challenging of which are seizures, cardiac problems due to low sodium (hyponatremia), suicidal ideation and insomnia. There are others of course, but these are most challenging to deal with. Furthermore, the medication interacts with a lot of medications, including popular ones such as warfarin, lithium, antidepressants and stimulants for ADHD. Nevertheless, many infectious disease specialists and neurologists capitalize on fluvoxamine’s lesser known (off-label) benefit to reduce cytokines! Fluvoxamine is not for everyone, please speak to your pharmacist and physician to see if it’s right for you. I have a longer version of this article in case you are interested. Please just sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com and I’ll email it to you next week.
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Around The Jersey Shore Nobel Laureate Urges Students To Seek The Truth
By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Perhaps it was her dedication to recording the truth that made Maria Ressa take pictures from the stage at High School North. For most of the morning, people were taking pictures of her. In 2021, she won the Nobel Peace Prize for her work with Rappler, a publication aiming to uncover dirty politics in her native Philippines. In a ceremony, the auditorium was named after her. This was a stage she spent a lot of time on when she was a student. The 1982 graduate sang, acted, danced, and played eight instruments. Family and fellow students from her time in high school came out to celebrate her, joined by faculty that guided her education. Hundreds of students from the three high schools came out to the dedication. Principal Edward Keller said she was voted “Most Likely To Succeed” in her yearbook, which wound up being prophetic. Yet she was humble. She didn’t speak of her own accomplishments, but instead directed the students to think of what they want to accomplish. “Whatever you choose to do,” she said, “All of us look for meaning.” Everything you do now will color the way you see the world, she said. It might not be in ways you realize. She didn’t think that acting classes in her past would prepare her for the present,
where she is taking on politicians. However, it has informed who she is and how she looks at the world. Be careful in what you choose to make important in your world, she warned. Especially in terms of what ideas you consume. “What gets your attention is what will give your life meaning,” she said. “We live in an attention economy. The battle for our minds is waged and won not by helping you think but by manipulating your emotions.” Social media, in particular, has become a tool used by politicians to create anger and make us fight amongst ourselves, she said. “Families are broken apart, a spectator sport has become gladiatorial violence,” she said about the political divide. “My generation has failed and we are handing you a broken world, which means you have to be stronger and smarter than we were,” she said. She said her present country was a test subject for what happened in other countries. A campaign of distortion online manipulated the masses, causing the Philippines to usher in dangerous leaders. This was then spread to Brexit and the 2016 U.S. election, in which there are hundreds of pages in a report showing how Russia meddled in our election. “We were the guinea pigs and you were the targets,” she said.
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Around The Jersey shore Summer Filmmaking Institute Class
ISLAND HEIGHTS – Ocean County Artists’ Guild is holding a Summer Filmmaking Institute class for students 13 to 19 years old in Island Heights from June 27 to July 12. The Summer Filmmaking Institute (SFI) class is taught by media professional Guild Members, including a University Film Professor, award-winning filmmakers and an IT engineer. Students will assist in the production of two films during the week. Cameras, equipment, and professional Mac editing stations are provided for student use in class. Students will gain experience in the following: how to work cooperatively on a film crew, how to use filmmaking equipment, the work and art of storytelling, and practical skills in shooting and editing. There will be a celebratory film screening of student’s completed work on the evening of the last night of class, July 1. The screen-
ing will take place at the Guild. The Ocean County Artists’ Guild is a nonprofit organization working to promote the Arts in Ocean County. The Guild’s purpose is to serve the artists and the community; to provide an outlet and training for artistic talent and to enhance the quality of life for the residents of Ocean County. The Summer Filmmaking Institute hopes to serve area students that are interested in the pursuit of Filmmaking and film appreciation. SFI is supported by organizations Navy Lakehurst Historical Society and Kutztown University, Department of Cinema, Television and Media Production. For any inquiries about the Summer Film Institute class, call 855-610-3456 or email info@summerfilmmakinginstitute.com. For further information go to summerfilm makinginstitute.com.
Starry Night Art Auction & Reception
ISLAND HEIGHTS – A Starry Night Art Auction & Reception on June 9 to benefit Ocean’s Harbor House, a non-profit organization that provides shelter, support and services for homeless and vulnerable youth throughout the region. This festive and celebratory event will be held outdoors at the John F. Peto Studio in Island Heights with art displayed throughout the beautiful grounds. This annual event features art created by Harbor House kids. Guests can bid on the kid’s art plus art donated by local artists. Honorees for the evening are Ken Malagiere, Executive Director of the Ocean
County College Foundation and owner of Narcissus Florals and Jonathan Petro Managing Partner, Carluccio, Leone, Dimon, Doyle & Sacks, L.L.C. Executive Chef Mike Jurusz of AGB in Seaside Park is graciously providing a palette of savory delights and libations. Plus, guests will be treated to Musical Performances provided by the Zzak G. AOK Performance Group. Tickets are only $50 each. Individuals can register on the Ocean’s Harbor House secure site oceansharborhouse.org. For more information contact tzeiss@oceans harborhouse.org.
School Artists On Display In June
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library Toms River Branch is pleased to host Images Student Art Show 2022, by the Ocean County Vocational Technical School, throughout June. The collection, which will be displayed in the 2nd Floor Gallery, consists of student art pieces in card design, illustration, logo design, photography, poster design, T-shirt design and QR Code ads. Have your cell phones ready to capture QR codes that connect to videos and animations in this fascinating exhibition. This is the 23rd anniversary of the Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s Stu-
dent Art Show. The exhibit highlights the achievements of this past school year and celebrates student creativity. The opening ceremony is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. June 9, at the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street. Images Student Art Show 2022 is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Enjoy the creativity of up-andcoming young artists in the Ocean County community. For more information, contact the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 732-349-6200, ext. 5100, or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.
Just Believe Inc. Annual Craft Fair
TOMS RIVER – Just Believe Inc. is looking for crafters/vendors for their Annual Craft Fair. Monies raised helps to support the homeless and disenfranchised community in Ocean County. They will have a 50/50, door prizes and small gift auction. The Craft Fair will be
held on July 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lakehurst Community Center, 207 Center Street, Lakehurst. Fees are $25 for space inside and $20 and space outside. For more information, contact Linda McCarthy at fundraising@justbelievinginc. org or 732-569-0643.
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Continued From Page 19 quote, which she in turn asked the crowd if they knew. (“Though she be but little, she is fierce,” from “Midsummer Night’s Dream.”) Her friend, Shelly Bromberg, recalled rushing out to McDonald’s during their lunch period, and how she was the first person in their friend group to get a car. Ressa said how she still remembered all the
places to avoid the hall monitors (since she was one), and the ins and outs of the stage and school. The past is prologue, the school is the setting and the plot is what they did as kids. But who were the characters of this story – of your story? That’s the people who you spend the most time with. “What you remember are the people whose lives touched you and whose lives you’ve touched,” she said.
Born in Manila, she moved to Toms River early in life. She graduated cum laude from Princeton University in 1986, with a degree in English and certificates in theater and dance. She won a Fulbright scholarship to study politics at the University of the Philippines Diliman. She had spent two decades as a lead investigative reporter in southeast Asia for CNN. She had been included in a collection of journalists noted in Time’s Person of the Year 2018.
She has taught courses at both universities she graduated from. She has written three books: Seeds of Terror: An Eyewitness Account of Al-Qaeda’s Newest Center (2003), and From Bin Laden to Facebook: 10 Days of Abduction, 10 Years of Terrorism (2012); and the forthcoming How To Stand Up To A Dictator (2022). It shows how “democracy dies by a thousand cuts” and that a web of social media and fake news is created to spur anger and hate to keep people in power.
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Annual Community Garage Sale - At Greenbriar I, Burnt Tavern Road, Brick on Saturday, June 25 (rain date Sunday, June 26) from 9-3. Over 75 families will be holding sales. Follow the balloons for the streets participating. Call 732840-9496 with questions. (26)
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Misc. FREE DIABETES WORKSHOP Do you want to learn how to help lower A1C levels, monitor blood sugar and stress levels, and avoid complications? Register today for the Diabetes Self-Management Program developed by Stanford University for Seniors 60+ and led by local trained & certified volunteers. These workshops aim to improve self-management behavior to reduce risks associated with diabetes. 2-hour interactive weekly sessions for 6 weeks. Wednesdays June 15, 22, 29; and July 6, 13, 20, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, at the Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library. Register today by calling 732-860-2905. Must be 60 or older. Sponsored by Meals on Wheels of Ocean County and Hackensack Meridian Health in partnership with the Ocean County Library. (25)
Help Wanted Part Time Custodian - For adult community in Whiting. Fridays and Saturdays. Call 732-350-2882 for further info and application. (26) HIRING NOW!! The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms. No teaching experience necessary. On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. $1000 sign on bonus. Call 732-363-5530 or email dtoms river2nj3@goddardschools.com to schedule an interview today! (t/n) Experienced Home Health Aid Is available and offers live-in/live-out care for your loved ones. Medication monitoring, personal assistance, grocery shopping, driving to dr's appointments, light houskeeping, cooking etc. Refferences available. Call: 732-910-8869. (22) Substitutes Wanted for the Ocean County Vocational Technical School district: Administrators, Bus Drivers, Couriers, Custodial, School Nurses/RN, Secretarial, Teachers for Academic & Trade Skill Areas-view skilled areas visit www.ocvts.org/employment. EOE. Please email resume to: tedgar@mail.ocvts.org or call 732-240-6414, ext. 3317. (23) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community. Weekly pay. Career advancement. Comprehensive benefits. Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Laundromat Attendant For FT/PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (2 2 ) The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms. No teaching experience necessary. On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. Call 732-363-5530 or email dtomsriver2nj3@goddardschools. com to schedule an interview today! Expericenced Dog Groomer - P/T, 2-3 days a week, mobile grooming truck, paid daily, keep your tips. 732-674-5366. (26)
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Around The Jersey shore BlueClaws To Host Free PLAY BALL Weekend Clinic
–Photo courtesy BlueClaws JERSEY SHORE – The BlueClaws, in conjunction with Major League Baseball’s PLAY BALL Weekend will host a free clinic under the lights at ShoreTown Ballpark on June 10 from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. Players will receive entry-level instruction designed for players between the ages of 5 and 12. Registration is free but must be made online in advance of the event. To register for the clinic visit: jerseyshoreblueclaws. leagueapps.com/events/3080623-pbwjersey-shore-blueclaws-play-ball-clinic. Registration begins at 6 p.m. and the clinic will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. PLAY BALL Weekend is a Major League Baseball initiative to promote the games of baseball and softball to youth across the MLB and MiLB markets. Youth are encouraged to learn more about the games and will be provided opportunities to gain new skills in a fun environment. Attendees will be split into groups and rotation among several stations. Stations
include home run derby, pop-ups and grounders, agilities, base-running, and a bat & ball game. “We’re excited to host PLAY BALL Weekend at ShoreTown Ballpark,” said BlueClaws team president Joe Ricciutti. “As a community leader, we love hosting community events like this one. We’re very much looking forward to June 10!” Select concessions will be available for parents/siblings to enjoy during the clinic. The BlueClaws are the Jersey Shore’s top stop for affordable, family entertainment. The team will reach the 8-million fan milestone later this summer. ShoreTown Ballpark was renovated in 2018 with the team adding boardwalk games, a nine-hole miniature golf course, and Sand Bar, an open-air bar area down the left field line that also hosts live music at select games during the summer. Tickets to upcoming BlueClaws games are available online at BlueClaws.com/Tickets.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Summer Entertainment Update
ATLANTIC CITY – The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City has announced an updated list of their summer line up of entertainment with new headliner shows. 2022 Headliner Entertainment Lineup: June 11 – Neha Kakkar - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena June 17, June 18 – John Mulaney - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena June 24 – Lionel Richie – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena June 25 – Andrea Bocelli –Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena July 1 – The Chainsmokers – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena July 3 – New Kids on the Block Mix Tape Tour 2022 - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena July 8 – Kevin Hart - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena July 9 – Kevin Hart - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena July 14 – The Sounds of Philadelphia –
Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena July 23 – Sam Hunt - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena July 29 – Chris Isaak- Sound Waves July 30 – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena July 30 – Five for Fighting- Sound Waves July 31 – Toby Keith – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena August 6 – Alicia Keys - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena August 19 – Rod Stewart - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena August 27 – Tom Segura- Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena September 3, September 4 – Bert Kreischer – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena September 9 – Zucchero – Sound Waves September 16 – Get the Led Out – Sound Waves September 17 – CAP Jazz Fest – Sound Waves
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of June 4 - june 10 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may be tempted to compromise your values in the week to come. When challenged to negotiate favorable terms, you avoid doing anything in the heat of the moment that goes against your integrity. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Stay on track. Someone may try to guilt you into ignoring your own insightful ideas. Don’t let anyone or anything divert your attention from working toward accomplishing your ambitions in the upcoming week. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Make headway with your ideas as this week unfolds. Take steps to insure you are known as someone who is persistent, follows through on promises and gets the job done. Remain crystal clear about your expectations. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You could underestimate your abilities in the week ahead. Having a strong partner may bring mixed blessings if you let yourself feel less competent by comparison. Focus on ways to make money and fulfill existing commitments. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Find additional benefits as you travel your career path. In the week ahead, you might enjoy improved working conditions or work on a special project that gives you lasting comfort. Follow the rules to keep a partner happy. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You might feel that someone is blowing off your concerns or taking you for granted. Rather than brooding over these things, support your own well-being. Focus on uplifting your spiritual practice as the week unfolds.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Help yourself with one hand and help others with the other one. Whenever you grow overly ambitious, remember you are part of a team. This week you may be called upon to help a coworker or sort out a compromise. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Stick to your convictions even when someone else tries to stick holes in them. In the week to come, let other people know where you stand. Avoid offering advice on any subjects outside your sphere of experience. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Family needs may come first but ambitions are not far behind. Your job or a project may take up more time than usual in the week ahead. A partner can inspire you to work harder to attain material success. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You might be riveted on what makes things tick and how you can use self-knowledge to get ahead. The goals on your mind are entirely achievable this week because there should be plenty of people eager to help. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): If plagued by uncertainty, focus on trusting yourself. It may be impossible to achieve perfection in the week ahead, but you can do your best. Face up to obligations and perform necessary tasks. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): One step at a time. Your imagination may be unleashed, so you might think there are no limits to what you can accomplish in the week ahead. Someone could be ready to remind you to take baby steps first.
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