2022-06-11 - The Manchester Times

The MANCHESTER Times Vol. 28 - No. 9

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June 11, 2022

As Campground Closes, Residents Have Nowhere To Go

BREAKING NEWS @

–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Garbage has accumulated at the site, which Surf and Stream residents claim is part of the current owner’s tactics to make living conditions difficult.

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Community News Pages 10-13

Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Page 18

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–Photo courtesy Manchester Schools Manchester Township’s 2022 Governor’s Educators of the Year gather after being honored at the Ocean County Superintendent’s Roundtable.

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – School officials recently announced the district’s 2022 Governor’s Educators of the Year. These educators were also honored at the Ocean County Superintendent’s Roundtable.

Each principal took a moment to highlight what made their teacher special.

Manchester Township High School Principal

Dennis Adams introduced his school’s recipient, special education math teacher Christine Wolfman, saying, “she is known as the ‘Amazing Christine Wolfman.’”

“She is ‘erratically energetic.’ Every day she is passionate about teaching and making connections with students. She has a high energy level that (Teachers - See Page 4)

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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – The intersection of Route 70 and Massachusetts Avenue has a history of being one of the country’s deadliest, but things have changed to alleviate some of the danger there.

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There were eight fatal crashes during the study period. The two intersections that were more deadly each had nine, and they were both in New Jersey as well: Lalor Street and Route 129 in Mercer County; and East Jersey Street and Routes 1 and (Crashes - See Page 22)

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After Memorial Day, seasonal campers traditionally start joining the 175 residents who live at Surf and Stream year-round.

The proposed $7.4 million acquisition of the campgrounds by the County of Ocean and Township of Manchester continues to create a sense of impending doom for hundreds of people. A number have limited resources and simply no place to go.

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Manchester Area Might Be Redeveloped

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Township officials will be reviewing whether a section of land could be redeveloped to make way for a warehouse.

Towns have an ability in New Jersey to apply for certain land

to be “an area in need of redevelopment.”

This means that the land has more potential than what is currently there. Officials would have to prove that the land meets certain criteria. If they win that (Area - See Page 15)

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Continued From Page 1 creates a vibrant, fun learning environment for her students. She is willing to do whatever it takes to make sure her kids learn,” the principal added. “When we need her for anything, she is always willing to help.

From preparing prom sashes, making masks for staff members, selling spirit T-shirts, and decorating bulletin boards to create a positive culture amongst staff and students.”

Adams called Wolfman, “the glue that keeps the heartbeat of our high school going. It is not very often you find a teacher and coach with as much positive energy and enthusiasm that impacts a school community. One of the biggest compliments I’ve heard a student say is, ‘Ms. Wolfman makes me believe I can learn anything.’ Once a student enters her classroom they are dramatically impacted and inspired.”

Wolfman said she asks her students a lot of questions. “’What did you have for dinner last night? What did you do yesterday?’ Every day I ask my students these questions and for four to five minutes we talk about anything my students want to tell me. I want them to know that I am interested in what they did and I want them to know they have a time to talk about their day.

“These simple questions open my students up to a more easy-going environment. After we discuss their day and they ask about mine, they are more interested in learning the lesson I have planned for them,” she said.

This year’s Middle School Teacher of the Year is Kristine LaPorte who has taught science for 15 years.

“Mrs. LaPorte has built a career around helping students and being an active member of the Manchester community. She has established herself as an accomplished teacher who has earned the respect of parents and colleagues,” Principal Nancy Driber said.

Driber said LaPorte “demands a lot from her students while promoting a caring environment where all students thrive. She has approached her role like every aspect of her life, with an exemplary work ethic, positive attitude, and the energy often seen from a brand-new teacher.”

LaPorte said it was “a great surprise and an honor to be nominated as the Teacher of the Year at the Middle School. It is especially meaningful to be recognized after these past unconventional years where the required teaching strategies changed so quickly and so drastically.

“I enjoy the connections I make with the middle schoolers and watching them grow and mature as they try to figure out who they are and their place in the world. I find it rewarding when they are graduating high school or college and they remember things we talked about in class and they thank me for teaching them,” she said.

LaPorte said she enjoys, “thinking of new, interactive, engaging activities we can do in class to learn together. I am thankful for colleagues who became good friends and somewhere along the line seemed to transition into family. I cherish their support and camaraderie. I am proud to be a part of an amazing district.”

Jessica Brosnan was named Teacher of the Year at Manchester Township Elementary School and Principal Linda Waldron had a lot to say about her.

“She is perhaps one of the most exceptionally skilled and dedicated educators I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Her talents have spread across the school for the past 20 years. When asked to describe her, the MTES staff noted her high level of skill and knowledge, her community-mindedness, her kindness and concern for all children, her true dedication to helping students of all backgrounds and educational levels and, most of all, her unwavering patience in even the most challenging of situations,” Waldron said.

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“When a student demonstrated great difficulty in communication, Jessica learned words in the child’s native language to build a bridge to understanding with him and his father. This year when a large family moved into the district with

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an unclear educational history, Jessica took on the task of tracking down staff from the former out of state school to find the appropriate educational programs to offer them. The bottom line is, Jessica is our most reliable ‘go-to’ person for solving pretty much any educational mystery,” the principal added.

Brosnan said she was very grateful for the recognition. “I feel fortunate to work in a district that truly understands how important it is to foster both the academic development and emotional well-being of our students. I feel privileged to have the opportunity to foster a love of learning in the young students I teach, and will continue to encourage all of the children I serve to be the best they can be.”

Ridgeway Elementary School P rincipal Nikki Mazur described her school’s Teacher of the Year, Nicole Robinson as “passionate and intelligent, and has raised the bar on finding new ways to increase student engagement and total participation. Her enthusiasm for teaching and learning is absolutely contagious.”

Robinson teaches math to three classes of 5th grade students. “Not only does she find time to create outstanding and detailed lesson plans, her use of many strategies to promote student engagement make her a role model for other staff members,” Mazur said.

Robinson’s determination and insight “allowed us to experience firsthand the endless possibilities of f lexible seating.

Her endeavors were highly successful.

Even in the pandemic and with COVID protocols, Nicole worked hard to find ways to maintain creativity while keeping students safe,” she said.

“Mrs. Robinson is a true teacher leader.

She serves as a mentor to a new teacher and works closely to guide her student teacher. She created the first annual 5th Grade Talent Show, which is now a permanent school event. She also works with colleagues on all kinds of fundraisers and events, along with the Jr. Impact Club. She is very creative and has logged many volunteer hours on all types of artistic endeavors for our building,” the principal added.

Robinson said it was an honor to be recognized as Ridgeway Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year. She is a graduate of the Manchester Township School District and began her teaching career six years ago at Ridgeway.

“Being a 5th grade teacher is one of the most rewarding experiences. I love being able to watch my students grow from elementary students into students that are ready to take on middle school in just one short year. One infamous quote puts it perfectly: ‘If you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life,’” the educator said.

She added, “I view being an educator not as work, but as making connections with my students, not only on an educational level, but on a personal level as well. I am beyond grateful and humbled to be named Teacher of the Year.”

Whiting Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year is Stefani Mercer. Principal Evelyn Swift remarked that while Mer-

cer’s time at Whiting School has been short, “the impact she’s made has been felt in tremendous ways. “ “Mrs. Mercer came to Manchester Schools with experience teaching in Louisiana and the Lakewood Public Schools. She presently teaches first & second graders in the LLD (Learning & Language Disabilities) program. She has provided a creative, supportive environment for her students. Her passion for her craft can be seen in all she does,” Swift added.

She said Mercer “is an asset to the committees she serves. She is a member of the Intervention & Referral Services Committee, where she helps problem solve and offers strategies for struggling students. She has sown seeds of excitement in her students for gardening, helping to buy and plant New Jersey’s official state fruit, the blueberry bush, in our school garden.”

“I believe that teachers are in the business of helping to create lifelong memories by making connections through academics, social skills, and emotional learning,” Mercer said. “It is truly the most rewarding and wonderful thing to be a part of our students’ lives and create a little family within our four walls each year while being able to guide and watch them grow in so many ways. I know that being an educator also means that we are all learners for life and I would be remiss if I did not thank the wonderful educational professionals that continue to guide, support, and teach me as I continue my teaching journey.”

Regional Day School’s Teacher of the Year is Michelle DeSantis and Principal Lisa Michallis said “this is truly a well-deserved honor for a dedicated teacher that is skilled and innovative as well as a leader in the building and community.

“For the past 18 years she has been dedicated to educating students with the most diverse and significant disabilities including but not limited to the deaf and blind, communication disordered, orthopedically disabled, developmentally disabled, and medically frail. Most recently she developed a program for students ages five to seven,” Michallis said.

“Each day she brings warmth and a smile to the classroom and school. Each child is treated as if they were her own. On a daily basis she is attentive to their needs and celebrates each child’s success no matter how big or small,” the principal added.

DeSantis said she was “very lucky to be part of the Manchester Township School District faculty. I have been a lifelong resident of Manchester and proudly graduated from Manchester High School. I first experienced Regional Day School as a college student observing a classroom.

“I knew immediately this is where I had to teach. I was fortunate enough to begin my career there upon graduating Georgian Court in 2003 and have loved every day there since. I have been blessed to have the most amazing students and paraprofessionals. I know in the classroom I am the teacher, but often I am the one learning,” DeSantis said.

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Campground: Continued From Page 1

One of the conditions of the sale of the property includes the demolition of the structures on it. The delivery of barren land would therefore call for the removal of multiple recreational vehicles, together with their owners.

Surf and Stream owners posted notices that the campgrounds would cease to operate on May 23, 2022. Full-time residents of the property have retained legal counsel to extend their time to make alternative housing arrangements. They are also requesting that the landowner give them some financial assistance in relocation costs.

At last week’s Ocean County Commissioner’s meeting, a couple of displaced residents came to make sure government authorities knew their predicament.

“I’m a former manager at Surf and Stream Campground,” shared Marie Cicalo. “It’s been a nightmare for all of us who live there year-round. Nobody believes we do – but we do.”

According to Cicalo, attorneys Kevin Starkey and Terrance Turnbach have attempted to negotiate with Surf and Stream owners to come to a successful resolution. However, Cicalo said the owners refuse to deal with the campers on any level.

“The majority of the people can’t move out in 60 days,” Cicalo explained. “We’re not asking to stop the sale and understand the campground is their property. To be fair, we think you should know about the bullying tactics that are going on to get us out.”

Many of the campground’s full-time residents are seniors, veterans, or living on limited incomes due to disabilities. Cicalo told the story of a senior amputee lady who feels completely helpless and another gentleman who is deaf and mute and feels individually targeted.

Edward Babson, a single father who lives year-round at Surf and Stream, provided his observations. He said campground employees are banging on doors telling people to leave. Babson and Cicalo also claimed the campground manager had cut people’s power and water.

Some residents in older campers previously used the site’s public bathrooms to take showers. However, hot water is no longer accessible in those facilities. A padlock on the laundry room door presents another obstacle. People who previously purchased propane onsite can no longer do so and have no other means of leaving the property to buy it.

Cicalo said that the owner’s decision to stop garbage pick up has created other adverse conditions. She further accused the property owners of towing people’s trailers without their consent.

Barry Bielat, the spokesperson for Riverside of Manchester, LLC, which owns Surf and Stream, denied the allegations made against the entity.

“I can assure you that we have not cut off anyone’s utilities nor threatened to do so,” said Bielat. “…We are paying for the existing campers’ electric, sewer, and water, and we are not receiving any site fees. We also have made an offer to the campers’ attorney for the campers to vacate, but as of today, it

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“We have not given away anyone’s RV,” Bielat continued. “Over the years, some old RVs became abandoned, and we had them removed.”

Neither Starkey nor Turnbach was available for comment prior to publication of this article. However, Cicalo said the landowner’s offer represented a “ridiculous resolution” when it came to helping people facing homelessness who have regularly

paid their site fees.

“We asked for just 90 days to leave the property, which we thought was in reason,” shared Cicalo. “We had a settlement, and the owners backed out. They wanted to give us $1,000 when we leave, and $1,000 when they sell the place.”

“Everyone who lives on the campgrounds is there because they can’t afford to live somewhere else, especially in this economy,” Cicalo continued. “Mr. Babson has

been looking for a home for six months and can’t find a place to live.”

Babson reiterated his frustration, saying that the Board of Social Services told him he had a place to live as long as he was living in the RV. He said Social Services suggested the single father return when he and his nine-year-old daughter had no other alternative than to live in his car.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

E DITORIAL Renting Creates Poverty I see a lot of apartme nt s bei ng bu ilt i n nearby towns, and all I can think of is how every person living there is going to be paying money to someone else for years and have nothing to show for it afterward.

My first Toms River apartment was $1,200 a month. That was 20 y e a r s a g o. I t w a s a two-bedroom unit not far from the Parkway.

It was nice, relatively new, clean, and with decent neig hbors except for one (Everyone has one bad neighbor. If you don’t, it means that you’re someone else’s bad neighbor).

I spent five minutes Googli ng apar t ments in Ocean County. There were a few as low as $1,300, but most were from $1,500 a month to $3,500 a month! That’s absurd.

What kind of a nest e g g wo u l d s o m e o n e g row while t r ying to live there? How could you possibly save money to buy a place while p a y i n g t h a t k i n d of rent?

Let’s go with $1,500 a month. That’s $18,000 a year. And you don’t have a thing to show for it at the end of that year.

Or years.

Instead, the person or company who owns your home is the one making all the money.

An apartment complex might have 100 units a nd one ow ner. T hat one ow ner is r ich to begin with - and getting r icher. The 100 renters are getting poorer.

They have no equit y, no future prospects for home ownership.

This becomes generat ional. If you never owned your own home,

you don’t have real estate to pass on to your kids. So they are in less of a position to in turn p a s s o n a ny t h i n g t o their own kids, and this could go on forever.

Keep in mind, this is renting an apartment, not a house. That’s another issue all together.

Have you seen signs on the side of the road about people wanting to buy your house? They could be f lippers, but I bet they are LLCs looking to buy up property and rent it out.

T h e p r o bl e m w i t h property is that you can either sell it, and make great money once, or rent it forever and make good money forever.

Na t u r a l ly, t h e s e big companies choose the lo ng r a nge s t r a t eg y.

Who cares if the people living there will never a f fo r d t o m ove o u t?

They’ve got you under thei r thu mb. T hey’re creating a market where the only thing people can afford is their own apartments.

Then, these two- or th ree-bedroom apar tments have some kids going into the school district, and then everyone’s taxes go up. In this way, an apartment complex actually costs money to every person in a town.

The market is so tough r ig h t n ow t h a t p e o ple have to rent. The housing market is high again. I’m certainly not bla m i ng r e nt e r s. We all do it at some point.

I’m calling out the rich p r o p e r t y ow ne r s for perpetuating the problem and the town “leaders” who are allowing it to happen.

Chris Lundy News Editor

County Leaders Show Bias, Hypocrisy I read with dismay the recent newspaper article about the intent of the Ocean County Commissioners to use the influence and power of the Commission to support a Parents Bill of Rights.

This action would clearly fall outside the mandates of the Commission and shows a lack of understanding about how curriculum is developed and implemented in schools. In addition, this action disrespects the work of teachers who would develop the lessons and materials for these new standards and school board members who are elected by the public.

While I support the intent of the new standards to include sex education, lessons on tolerance, and school support for marginalized students, a discussion about the new standards is beyond the scope of your authority.

Five years ago, I asked the Ocean County Board of Freeholders to write to Congressman MacArthur expressing concern about any legislation that would deny health coverage to people with pre-existing conditions. I was told that it would be inappropriate to do so since this was beyond your authority as Freeholders. I’m not sure what has changed. But to now attempt to curry favor with the most conservative

voices by inserting yourself into the debate about curriculum is misguided. We elect our County Commissioners to provide a wide variety of services but not to get involved in a debate about school curriculum.

Lynda Fote President Ocean County National Organization for Women

Jackson’s Poor Finances I was upset in reading about how my taxes are going up again this year, just because the Town Council keeps spending.

The town had to spend $9 million in savings for a budget. The total budget is $54 million. That means that 1/6 of the budget is made up of a one-time source of revenue.

W hat’s going to happen next year? They gave us a tiny break this year and we’re going to get walloped next year. That surplus will not be there.

The spending is going up by $5 million in one year. That’s an increase in spending of 10%. Where is that money going?

Also, the town lost the lawsuit against the developer which means that more homes and private schools a re com i ng to town. All of this will raise our taxes more and more.

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budget is probably paying out from that lawsuit and the legal fees.

The men running Jackson Township keep digging us further into the hole and all they do is pat each other on the back! Move out while you still can!

Once councilman said that less than 10% of total construction is commercial. The rest is houses.

That’s all of us. Where is the commercial construction? Where is the plan to bring more businesses to town? Where is the longrange plan on where the township is going?

But by all means, keep patting yourself on the back, guys. Fiddling while Rome burns.

Wes Stroup Jackson

The Rights Of Children To Live Sandy Hook Elementary, Paducah, Columbine and now, Robb Elementar y.

When is it going to end?

When are we going to stop pandering to those who oppose gun control?

Why are these misguided individuals being allowed to further the murder of innocent children in our schools?

It’s time for Congress, the Senate and Legislature to stop letting these people literally get away with murder!

Oh, so the “right” of some Americans to “bear arms” would be compromised?

Boo hoo! What happened to the victims’ right to live?

WHEN are we going to institute tighter gun control laws so that a deranged individual with an ax to grind isn’t given free reign

to go on a murder spree?

When the 2nd Amendment was compiled (over 230 years ago), it was a right to protect your family and property. Sadly, it’s now become a “right” to murder our innocent children.

It’s time to wake up, America! Wake up and do something!

Dorothy Ascione Berkeley Township

Presidents Should Be Held Accountable Republicans and Democrats should be able to agree that no president, regardless of party, should be able to obstr uct and undermine the will of the American people or exploit weaknesses in our political system for personal gain.

That’s where the Protecting Our Democracy Act comes in. If passed, it would prevent future a b u s e of p r e s i d e n t i a l powe r a nd cor r upt ion , i nc rea se t r a n spa rency, and ensure presidents of either party can be held accountable.

Strengthening the guardrails on presidential power is just common sense. 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.

No president should be above the law. That’s why I’m urging Congress to pass the Protecting Our Democracy Act. We must prevent future presidents of any party from abusing the power of their office.

James Moore Freehold

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Menendez: GOP Political Games Allow Chinese Spread Of Power Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, took to the Floor to make a series of motions seeking the Senate’s immediate confirmation of the nominations of Mr. Leopoldo Martinez to be Executive Director of the Inter-American Development Bank and Dr. Monde Muyangwa to be an Assistant Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development. Both nominations, which are critical to U.S. efforts to counter Chinese malign influence, were blocked by Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kan.).

“Given the significant economic, social, and development challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean, we urgently need Senate-confirmed leadership at our hemisphere’s most important multilateral development bank,” Chairman Menendez said about Mr. Martinez’s nomination, which has been pending for more than nine months.

“The Inter-American Development Bank is essential to addressing these issues. It is critical that we have strong U.S. leadership at the bank… It is time for the Senate to act.”

“Authoritarians across Africa have new tactics to subvert democratic movements. They have modern tools to silence dissenting voices. They deploy disinformation campaigns and sophisticated surveillance technology to stay in power. And from Mali to the Central African Republic, dictators are turning to Russian mercenaries for support,” Chairman Menendez said about Dr. Muyangwa’s nomination. “Democracy advocates, human rights defenders, and civil society leaders across the continent are courageously working to realize their aspirations and goals.

They need a reliable partner at USAID to keep up the struggle for democracy in their

countries. And that is why we have to advance this nomination today.”

“I’m going to be honest here. This is not really about Mr. Martinez, his experience, or his views. It is just another thinly veiled attempt to block another of the president’s nominees,” Chairman Menendez said. “And to do so at a time in which China is eating our lunch. The next time one of my colleagues gets up and talks about China, I’m going to remind them of the position that they have taken to block one of the critical nominees that could help us meet that challenge in the Western Hemisphere.

“From the world’s highest per capita COVID infection and death rates - to the largest economic contraction anywhere in the world - Latin America and the Caribbean are still struggling to recover from devastating waves of the pandemic.

“The region also faces historic refugee and migration movements that stretch across the continent.

“And added to this, many of these nations must confront longstanding poverty and inequality as well as climate change and threats to the environment.

“Given the significant economic, social, and development challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean, we urgently need Senate-confirmed leadership at our hemisphere’s most important multilateral development bank.

“The Inter-American Development Bank is essential to addressing these issues.

“It is critical that we have strong U.S. leadership at the bank. Mr. Martinez brings decades of experience in the public and private sectors, as well as academia, and he will provide exactly that.

“He has advised Fortune 500 companies and private equity funds. He has helped international businesses and non-governmental organizations, and he is committed to working with the Senate to support a much needed capital increase for the bank, which

we approved as part of the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act last year.

“This nomination has been pending for nine months. Nine months. It is time for the Senate to act.

“Especially when we have China – and I know my colleagues on the other side of the aisle have spent a lot of time talking about China and whether we are strong enough to meet the China threat well. China is all over the western hemisphere making huge investments. I talked to one foreign leader this past week from the hemisphere. He said to me listen – what’s the U.S. offering? Because I’m being offered $800 million, 1 percent over 30 years. I’m not taking it, but at some point we need to have engagement in the hemisphere economically. That’s what the Inter-American Development Bank can do without costing the U.S. taxpayers money.

“But for that you need leadership that is focused on getting the IDB to build the partnerships and programs that can help us have a presence to counter China in the first place and also to promote prosperity, security, and stability.

“And for all of those of my colleagues who are concerned about the southern border, let’s get an organization that can help create greater prosperity and stability in the hemisphere and people won’t be fleeing from the circumstances. So I don’t understand why this has taken nine months, but that is what draws me to come to the Floor.”

“The promotion of democracy, a key goal for USAID, is threatened throughout Africa.

“In just the past two years, there have been coups in Sudan, Chad, Guinea, Burkina Faso, and two in Mali.

“Authoritarians across Africa have new

tactics to subvert democratic movements.

They have modern tools to silence dissenting voices. They deploy disinformation campaigns and sophisticated surveillance technology to stay in power.

“And from Mali to the Central African Republic, dictators are turning to Russian mercenaries for support.

“Democracy advocates, human rights defenders, and civil society leaders across the continent are courageously working to realize their aspirations and goals.

“They need a reliable partner at USAID to keep up the struggle for democracy in their countries.

“And that is why we have to advance this nominee today. Dr. Muyangwa is eminently qualified to lead USAID’s Africa Bureau.

She brings extensive professional and academic experience in Africa.

“A Zambian-born immigrant to the United States, she has held senior positions at the Wilson Center, the Africa Center for Strategic Studies, and the National Summit on Africa.

“She was a Rhodes Scholar. A Wingate Scholar for her scholarship at Oxford. The valedictorian for her graduating class at the University of Zambia.

“But here again, China is all over Africa in precious minerals and other precious materials, subverting nascent democracies by their debt-trap diplomacy. And where are we? Absent – because we don’t even have somebody who can focus on the hemisphere.

A hemisphere that we should have gotten a lot more votes at the United Nations when we were pursuing the sanctions against Russia. But guess what? We don’t have anybody talking to these countries.”

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By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – The Senior Leadership Class at Manchester Township High School is inviting the public to a special All Fur One Pet Adoption Day on Sunday, June 12.

The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 6th Avenue Park in Pine Lake Park,.

There will be face painting, refreshments, and a K-9 demonstration by the Manchester Police from 10 to 11 a.m.

Adoptable dogs will be at the park for attendees to engage with, and cats that are currently available for adoption will be presented virtually. A Mr. Softee ice cream truck will be present and will donate a portion of their proceeds to the rescue during the event.

Teacher Sarah Paturzo explained that All Fur One Pet Rescue in Toms River has part-

nered with the school district in an effort to engage students while meeting curriculum standards. She said her Leadership students wanted to incorporate this partnership at the high school level and decided to organize an adoption event at a local township park.

Students from different grade levels throughout the district will be volunteering to greet community members, run activities, take photos and videos, and hand out information at the event.

Paturzo added, “this should be an amazing day for our students, the community, and hopefully the rescue. Everything provided at the event will be free (with the exception of Mr. Softee), however, donations to All Fur One will be accepted.”

For more information visit www.facebook. com/events/547824923673468/?ref=newsfeed.

Joint Base Training Noise Moderate For June

By Alyssa Riccardi LA K EH U R ST – Joi nt Ba se Mc Guire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) have released their monthly “Noise Level Calendar” for June 2022. So if you hear a loud boom, it’s the soldiers training at the base.

Every month, JBMDL puts out a schedule so residents know when to expect mild or severe noise. This is to deter calls to local 911 dispatchers. The calendar is labeled with three different levels of

noise: slight noise, moderate noise and abundant noise.

For most of the month, days are scheduled for “moderate noise.” Key days to look out for are: June 10, 11, and 12 which are scheduled for “high noise.”

In addition, June 20, 26 through 30 are scheduled for “low noise.”

Noise levels are subject to change without notice due to training requirements and weather, JBMDL said.

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Travel Bocce Club Presents Upcoming Trips

WHITING – The Travel Bocce Club presents the following upcoming trips:

The Ark Encounter & Creation Museum: July 11 to 16; 6 days, 5 nights; Double: $610, Single: $819.

Garden of The Gods, The Royal Gorge & Colorado Springs: August 12 to 22; 11 days, 10 nights; Double $1,179, Single: $1,739.

Grand Canyon, Las Vegas and The Hoover Dam: September 13 to 27; Double: $1,599, Single: $2,272.

Montreal & Quebec City & Canada’s Capital Ottawa: October 1 to 7; 7 days, 6 nights, Double: $750, Single: $1,009.

Vermont, New Hampshire & Maine: October 16 to 21; 6 days, 5 nights; Double: $1,059.

Branson Holiday Show Extravaganza:

December 3 to 11; 9 days, 8 nights; Double: $955, Single: $1,240. Includes 14 meals: eight breakfasts and six dinners; six fabulous shows: three morning shows – Brett Family Christmas Show Down, Home Country Show and A Tribute to Neil Diamond Show; two evening shows – Baldnobbers Show and The Miracle of Christmas at Sight and Sound; one afternoon show – DEAN Z The Ultimate Elvis Show.

Includes gratuities, bus driver tip. $75 Deposit due upon sign up. Non-refundable unless canceled.

Purchase trip tickets every Tuesday from 10 a.m. till 12 p.m. at Village 5 Clubhouse 325 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting. Call Debbie Fascia at 201-618-8514 for more information.

Farm Market Vouchers Available

MANCHESTER – Manchester Township Senior Services Department will be distributing five $6 Farm Market Vouchers to purchase Jersey Fresh Produce for Low Income Seniors, who are 60 years of age or older. They will distribute vouchers on a first come-first serve basis until all vouchers have been distributed.

Vouchers will be distributed at the following locations and dates: Manchester Senior Services Building: 1 Colonial Drive, Manchester • June 13 – 9:30 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 2:30 p.m.

• June 20 – 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Whiting Firehouse: Cherry Street, Whiting • June 15 – 9:30 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 2:30 p.m.

• June 22 – 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Family size 1 – Annual: $23,828; Monthly: $ 1,986 Family size 2 – Annual: $32,227; Monthly: $ 2,686 If you are unable to make any of the above dates, distribution will be in the Senior Outreach Building after June 30, daily from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Only one set of vouchers per year, per person.

For additional information, contact Manchester Senior Services at 732-849-8305.

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They supply snacks, set up drinks, bottled water, decaf & regular coffee, tea and dessert. Call Debbie at 201-6188514 for more information. Next dance is August 5.

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MANCHESTER – This week the Whiting Fire Company Station 33 is featuring another member who comes from a family with a long history in this company and town!

Brad Cranmer, 47, has 25 years of service.

Full time occupation - Business Director at Sage Companies, LLC. Positions held: “Currently Trustee, I held an administrative office every year since joining (President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary). I was also first Fire Police Captain when we started the Fire Police unit,” Cranmer said.

What inspired you to join? “I was inspired to join the fire company because as long as I can remember, I grew up down at the fire-

house as my family for many generations have been in the Fire Company or Ladies Auxiliary. I saw the sense of pride of not only my family but many families from Whiting who loved to serve their community. I knew from a very young age that I wanted to be part of this great organization, to help my community and form the same kind of bonds with the volunteers that I witnessed growing up,” Cranmer said.

What is the greatest memory in your years of service? “My most memorable time in the past 25 years is all the great men and women I have had the pleasure in working with to protect and serve the residents of Whiting as well as surrounding areas,” Cranmer said.

Lakehurst 100th Celebration LAKEHURST – The Lakehurst 100 th Celebration will be held on July 3 from 2 to 9 p.m. at Lake Horicon.

There will be live music, food trucks & local vendors, beer garden, rides, games, hatchet throwing and a 50/50 raffle. Fire-

works will be at 9 p.m.

Donations can made to: Borough of Lakehurst, S Union Avenue, Lakehurst, NJ 88733.

Fireworks rain date is July 9. Shuttle available from Dollar General parking lot.

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4th Annual Cornhole Tournament

MANCHESTER – Manchester residents join Manchester Township for the 4th Annual Cornhole Tournament at Pine Lake on July 30 (rain date July 31). Team pre-regis-

tration is required by July 8. Adults 18 and up. 10 a.m. start time. To register your tea, call Recreation at 732-657-8121 ext. 5101 or 5102.

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Crestwood Village III Travel Club News

WHITING – The Crestwood Village III Travel Club has announced the following upcoming trips: Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City: June 23. Price – $35. Trip includes round-trip transportation including driver gratuity and a Casino Bonus of $20 Slot Play. Casino Bonuses are subject to change without notice. Valid Government Issued ID required to receive Casino Bonus. Gather at Unity Hall at 8:45 a.m. and return at 5:45 p.m.

Lancaster, PA Lunch, Shopping & Tour: September 15. Price – $96. Trip includes round-trip transportation including driver gratuity, lunch at Shady Maple, two-hour guided tour of Amish farmlands including stops at roadside stands, bake shop and a quilt store and free time at Kitchen Kettle Village. Fall is a beautiful time of year to visit and you may fi nd a few gifts for family or friends for the upcoming holidays. It’s a full day trip as they will meet at Unity Hall at 8:15

a.m. and will be returning approximately 7 p.m. If you are interested in going, get you ticket by June 30.

Lunch at the Waterfront Restaurant and Show at Surfl ight Theatre in Beach Haven: December 8. Price – $125. The show will be Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Musical. Trip includes lunch at the Waterfront Restaurant in Forked River followed by a Matinee Show at Surflight Theatre on Long Beach Island including transportation, taxes and all gratuities.

Menu choices for lunch will be: Stuffed Flounder, Chicken Francaise, Penne Vodka with Grilled Chicken or Fish & Chips.

Meal choice must be given when ticket is purchased. They will gather at Unity Hall at 10 a.m. and return at 5:30 p.m. Get your ticket before October 15.

Deposits will only be refunded if trip is cancelled. Tickets for trips will be on sale on Monday mornings at Unity Hall from 9 to 11 a.m. For reservations or information, call Rose Kantenwein 732-408-5441.

MTPD Youth Police Academy

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township Police Department is pleased to announce that they will be hosting their annual Youth Police Academy. The Youth Police Academy is not a “boot camp” for troubled youth, but a camp designed to operate like an actual police academy for those interested in Law Enforcement. The Youth Police Academy will be held at the Manchester Township Police headquarters from July 18 to 21.

They will educate the cadets with various police procedures, history of Manchester Township Police, tours of the police headquarters, a field trip to Ocean County Police and Fire Academy,

and provide them with comprehensive understanding of what it takes to succeed in the profession of law enforcement.

The application can be found on the Manchester Township Police Department website as well as the main office of any Manchester Township school. Your child must be a 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student as of September 2022. Applications must be submitted no later than July 1. Return the completed application and required information to Manchester Township Police Headquarters located at 1 Colonial Drive.

For more information, visit: manchesterpolicenj.com/youth-academy.

Cinderella Bingo

MANCHESTER – Cinderella Bingo will be held on September 24 at Audubon Lodge, 73 Martin Drive, Pine Ridge at Crestwood.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; Games start at 7 p.m. $2,025 in prizes! $40 Entry Packet

contains all games. Food and beverages will be available. No outside food allowed.

Must have 50 entries to run Bingo. Maximum of 60 seats available. Call Anne Douma at 732-849-9278 or Mari Norris at 732-298-2706 for more information.

Manchester Day Returns

MANCHESTER – Manchester Day is back in 2022! The event will take place on June 25 (rain date June 26, fireworks rain date July 13) beginning at 2 p.m. at Harry Wright Lake, 1501 Lake Road in

Whiting.

Vendors needed for this event. If you are a local food or craft vendor and interested in the event, email: recreation@ manchestertwp.com for details.

River Pointe Yard Sale

MANCHESTER – River Pointe Yard Sale will be held on June 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 100 Retreat Drive, Manchester. Rain or shine.

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POLICE BLOTTER Dump Truck Overturns With 39,000 Pounds Of Sand

By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – A dump truck tipped over in an attempt to avoid a crash, spilling its cargo and injuring its driver.

The crash took place at around 10:30 a.m. on June 6. Police said a vehicle was trying to make a left turn from Route 70 east onto Beckerville Road. Also heading east on 70 was a Chevrolet Equinox and a Peterbuilt dump truck.

The Equinox went around the vehicle that was making a left, and that’s when it was hit in the passenger side by the dump truck.

The Equinox came to rest on the shoulder of 70. The driver, Luis A. Cruz, 73, of Whiting, was uninjured.

After the impact, the driver of the

dump truck veered and hit the brakes.

He tried a steering maneuver to regain control of the vehicle, which made it tip over on the passenger side in the shoulder of the road. He was hauling approximately 39,000 pounds of sand.

The driver was Joseph W. Cook, 64, of Ewing. He sustained lacerations to his head and upper body and was transported to Community Medical Center for treatment.

The vehicle that was attempting to make a left did not get damaged.

The crash is still being investigated by Patrolman Conner Yatauro, but at this point, following too closely appears to be the contributing factor.

In addition to police, EMTs and firefighters from Manchester Township Division of Emergency Medical Services, Whiting Volunteer Fire Department Fire Police, and Accurate Towing responded.

Driver Killed After Veering Off Road

By Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – Police are investigating a fatal crash where an SUV left the roadway, striking several trees near the military base.

The crash took place at around 7:30 p.m. on June 5 on Route 547 near the entrance to the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

Police said lifesaving measures were performed on the driver, James Germann, 76, of Jackson, but he succumbed to his injuries at Community Medical Center. He was not wearing a seat belt.

The 2020 Kia Soul was heading north when it drifted onto the dirt shoulder where it str uck several trees, police said. When emergency crews arrived, the SUV and a few downed trees were in the roadway.

The following groups responded: Manchester Township EMS, paramedics from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Department, detectives from the Ocean County Sheriff’s CSI Unit and Freedom Towing.

Route 547 between Ridgeway Boulevard and Route 571 was closed for several hours due to the investigation and tree removal. Sgt. Paul Bachovchin of the Manchester Police Department’s Traffic Safety section is investigating the crash with the assistance of Ptl. Michael Anderson.

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Continued From Page 1 designation, they have a lot more control over what can be built there.

The township is calling on its Planning Board to make a review as part of the first phase of potential commercial development in a section of the community.

“I think this is an opportunity for the township. It has to go through a very long procedure where it has to be reviewed by the Planning Board and by our engineer.

The first thing we have to do is to present it to the Planning Board so that they can tell us if it meets all those requirements of the state,” Councilman Sam Fusaro explained. The Township Council passed a resolution that called for the matter to be reviewed to the Planning Board.

Resident Judy Noonan asked where this land was located to which Fusaro responded, “in the eastern part of town close to Jackson and the Renaissance development. If you go down Route 571 and make a right it will be in that corner.”

Mayor Robert Hudak explained “there is a property adjacent to Renaissance that was approved a number of years ago for I think 325 residential units, a portion of it is Affordable Housing but not all of it. It was part of a builder’s remedy lawsuit.”

Every town is required by state law to provide a certain number of so-called af ford able housi ng u n its. Builder’s remedy suits happen when a developer wants to make a big development and a town says no. The builder then invokes state law saying the town has to allow for affordable housing.

“A developer approached us about possibly considering contracting for a warehouse there. The zoning doesn’t permit it so instead of housing we’d get commercial development instead,” the mayor said.

“With that there are concessions about Freemont Avenue and a few other things.

We had met with the HOA (Home Owners Association) and brought the developer and the HOA together to talk about this. Councilman (James) Vaccaro and I were at meeting there and there were about 500 people there of the membership of the Renaissance HOA,” Mayor Hudak said.

“The first step in this process is to see if this area qualifies as an area for redevelopment. The reason we would go redevelopment is because we could do a lot more control and have a lot more say as to what actually happens on that property,” he said.

Business Administrator Brandon Umba said that the developer would have to put money into escrow to cover the cost for the study to happen. “So, no dollars will come out of us.”

During the Council reports portion of the meeting, Councilman Vaccaro reported that he attended a Green Fair at town hall on May 18 and he suggested the possibility of adding another Green Fair on Manchester Day which is coming up in a few months.

He also noted the retirement party of Senior Services Director Brenda Sloan who

The Manchester Times, June 11, 2022, Page 15 had 37 years of service with the township.

“On May 23 I attended a health screening session held at the Renaissance community sponsored by Mayor Hudak, Manchester Township Council, Manchester Senior Services and the advisory council. The event was a huge success.

Other health screening sessions are in the planning stages,” he said.

He also noted the township’s 10-year renewable energy master plan utilizing geo-thermal, wind and “more extensive use of solar power applications.” Vaccaro called for exploring grant opportunities from the state or federal government for funding to “further expand, enhance and subsidize a portion of our 10-year energy plan.”

He noted a recent municipal ordinance which establishes procedures of the installation “of electric vehicle supply service equipment, parking spaces and establishes regulations and standards in Manchester Township.”

The Council approved an ordinance amending the township code concerning handicapped parking spots at municipal parking facilities and on Board of Education property.

“This was to add Purple Heart recipients and disabled veteran parking areas and to also indicate for the record and in our code all of those in the park that are handicapped parking,” Township Clerk Sabina Martin explained.

Township Council members also voted to introduce two ordinances. One, providing for the vacation of a portion of certain rights-of-way and paper streets within the township. Another was an ordinance supplementing the township code and creating a chapter called “Fingerprinting.”

Officials also approved an agreement with the Township Board of Education for the use of school buses for recreation events and the disposition or salvage of obsolete equipment at auction on Govdeals.com. Martin noted the township is disposing of a wood chipper.

Also approved was the execution of a memorandum of understanding between Bright Harbor Healthcare and the municipality, the establishment of a Green Team Advisory Committee pursuant to Sustainable New Jersey and the awarding of a contract for the appointment of attorney James D. Fattorini as a hearing officer for a township disciplinary matter.

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An interesting study was published in the June 2022 issue of PLOS Genetics and it has to do with height.

Researchers evaluated more than hundreds of thousands of people to see if their height had any correlation with medical problems. The average height of a man is 5’9” and a woman is 5’4” so anything above that is considered “tall.” As it pertains to the study, the mean height of all the study participants was 176 cm (5 foot 6).

Keep this in mind as you continue to learn how being tall impacts disease risk.

What’s fascinating is that stature isn’t something that comes to anyone’s mind when thinking about risk factors. When someone is ill, the typical risk factors evaluated are your environmental exposures, as well as where you live, the kind of food you eat as well as weight… genetics, your family history of disorders and toxic exposures. But how tall you are never comes to mind. It seems like such an implausible claim!

The difficulty is that height is not modifiable. Other risk factors are easily modifiable but again, being short, average in height or towering is not something you can change! Anyway, taller people apparently have a higher risk of peripheral nerve damage (neuropathy) and varicose veins, and lower risk of heart disease. This contradicts prior studies by the way.

We’re seeing more and more Alzheimer’s today as the population ages. One trial examining about 500 people found that

men who are about 6 feet tall are almost 60 percent less likely to develop dementia or Alzheimer’s compared to those shorter than 5 foot 7. The same benefit holds true for taller women, however the correlation is not as tight.

What about people of shorter stature?

Research currently shows that someone below average height has a lower risk of getting cancer. In men, the risk of having prostate cancer are also lower if you’re below average height. It’s not yet possible to fully explain this, however, growth hormone levels play a role in the development of cancer.

The information presented today is based on numerous studies and meta-analyses, so what I’m saying is not carved-in-stone.

I just find it so engrossing how height is becoming a better known, albeit non-modifiable, risk factor for disease development.

But why? People of shorter stature (like me!) have reduced telomere shortening and that’s a good thing. Childhood illness and exposure to pathogens plays a role, as does lifestyle factors, diet and genetics.

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55th Annual Commencement Held At OCC

TOMS RIVER – Members of the Ocean County College community gathered on the campus’s Gateway Building lawn this past week to celebrate the Class of 2022 at the College’s 55th Annual Commencement ceremonies.

The annual Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony took place on May 24, with graduating students from OCC’s nursing program

receiving their nursing pins and reciting their Dedication Pledge. Graduates successfully completed a two-year course of study leading to an Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing during December 2021 and May 2022. Approximately $30,000 in awards and scholarships were presented to graduating nursing students during the ceremony.

OCC’s 2022 Awards Ceremony, held on Wednesday, May 25, recognized the outstanding achievements of graduating students with awards and scholarships totaling more than $75,000, made possible by supporters within the OCC community, community partners, and donors through the OCC Foundation.

The events concluded on May 26 with

OCC’s 55th Annual Commencement Ceremony. More than 1,400 students received associate degrees during the ceremony, which featured a keynote address from U.S. Congressman Andy Kim, Third Congressional District of New Jersey.

Dr. Jon H. Larson, President of OCC, welcomed the graduates and delivered the President’s Remarks. Father G. Scott Shaffer of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, offered the invocation, and Gianna Mancuso, a graduating student from OCVTS’ Grunin Performing Arts Academy class of 2022, sang the National Anthem. Speakers included OCC Board of Trustees Chair Jerry Dasti; Dr. Lamont O. Repollet, President of Kean University; Commissioner Virginia E. Haines, Ocean County Board of Commissioners and member of the Ocean County College Foundation Board of Trustees; and Student Commencement Speaker, Hailey Sadowski, from the Class of 2022.

OCC’s official Commencement programs, complete with all graduates’ names, awards and other designations, may be found at go.ocean.edu/graduation.

Commencement Week ceremonies are streamed online on the College’s website (ocean.edu) and broadcast on Ocean TV20 via Comcast of Toms River and Long Beach Island (channel 20) and Verizon FiOS of Northern Ocean County (channel 24).

Video for each ceremony remains available for online viewing and recordings will be rebroadcast through the remainder of the month. For full details, visit go.ocean.edu/ graduation.

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TOMS RIVER – The 2022 Hoops for Hope Basketball Tournament will be held on July 16 from 12 to 7 p.m. at Toms River Intermediate East, 1519 Hooper Avenue.

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Personal Injury Protection coverage is also known as “PIP” or “No Fault” Insurance. The “No Fault” concept means that your automobile insurance will provide you with personal injury protection insurance (PIP) coverage regardless of fault. In other words, it does not matter who caused the car crash. As long as you were operating, using, or getting in /out of an automobile at the time of the injury then

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Campground: Continued From Page 7

“Ginny” Haines clarified the County’s position on the land acquisition and offered the Surf and Stream residents some direction.

“Until everything is clear, the County will not close on any piece of property to bring it back to its natural state,” assured Haines.

“A lot of complaints you have sound like you should go to the town and see if some of the things they are doing are considered violations.”

“It sounds like Mr. Turnbach or Mr. Starkey will need to move forward with litigation,” said Commissioner Gary Quinn. “It would have to in order to come to arbitration or settlement or mediation if the whole thing

Crashes:

Continued From Page 1 9 in Union County.

The data went back over 20 years, but local officials said that changes have been made since then to make it safer.

Toms River Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill said that this intersection used to be so bad that only two cars could make a left on a green light.

He sits on the South Jersey Transpor-

can’t be resolved in any other way.”

Quinn said that the County had no problem with waiting as long as it seemed appropriate. He further suggested that if the contract with the County ended up going bad, the current landowner would have to attempt selling to a developer.

“That’s going to be difficult in Manchester Township with the way the owner has treated the property,” Quinn added. “…

The site has been in non-compliance for so many years with allowing people to live there. There are issues that need to be resolved.”

Haines offered the residents support concerning their existing living conditions.

She suggested the Ocean County Board of Health might become involved in assessing

the situation while residents still lived on the property. Dan Regenye, Director of the Health Department, spoke with Babson and Cicalo privately at the Commissioner’s meeting.

Two days after the meeting, the Ocean County Health Department showed up at Surf and Stream with a five-person team.

Regenye was among those present to assess the property.

“I was in attendance as the Director of the Health Department,” confirmed Regenye. “I also requested my Department Head over the Environmental Unit to participate. We had two individuals go out to review concerns related to (1) public health nuisance complaints (rodents, mosquito breeding, etc.) and (2) campground inspection. The

fifth person was a new employee in a training capacity right now.”

Regenye said that his office is in the process of preparing a report reviewing their findings. Meanwhile, Cicalo noticed workers cleaning up the site and expected the Health Department to return again.

The issue isn’t as critical for those who spend summer months or weekends at the campgrounds. While many seek reimbursement for money they paid in advance for the season, some are ignoring the owner’s mandate to stay away.

“Many of our regular seasonals have been here for decades,” shared Cicalo. “They figured they paid for their site and will at least get the last summer out of it. They’ve also been denied water and power hook ups.”

tation Authority with Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti, Commissioner of the NJ Department of Transportation, and he reached out to her to see if the left arrows could be extended to allow for more cars to go through.

“Now, it’s six-seven cars. It’s solved a lot of problems,” he said.

Steve Schapiro, press manager for the DOT, said his department has the same statistics as the study that was released.

He also confirmed the number of fatalities

with the State Police.

He elaborated on the changes that were made as part of a 2021 pavement project.

The most significant is probably fully protected left turn arrows at all four approaches to the intersection so that there is a green, yellow, and red arrow for left turns with designated left turn lanes. “Having a dedicated left turn phase eliminated the need for motorists trying to make a left turn on a green light to yield to oncoming traffic. Drivers now must wait

for the left turn green arrow.”

Additionally, with the cooperation of Ocean County, they changed the signal timing for both traffic and pedestrians, he said.

New striping was done that includes stop bars, crosswalks, and arrows. These can be found on the pavement around the intersection.

The work also included six new luminaires to light up the intersection at night for motorists as well as pedestrians.

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LAKEHURST – An Independence Day Parade sponsored by the Lakehurst Youth & Recreation will be held on July 2. Ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 16 and under must wear a helmet. Arrive in front of Boro Hall at 10:45 a.m. For more information call 732-657-4141.

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Ocean County Man Charged After Kicking His Dog

Free Hindenburg History Tours Offered

LAKEHURST –Would you like to see with your own eyes where the Hindenburg burned and then crashed? Would you like to see “Hangar One” where the Hindenburg was kept when waiting for return trips to Germany?

Would you like to see the beauty of the “Cathedral Chapel of the Air” with wonderful stained glass windows, beautiful altar and an inspiring shrine to New Jersey airship veterans and the four chaplins?

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By Alyssa Riccardi MANCHESTER – A 63-year-old man has been charged with Animal Cruelty after kicking his dog several times, police said.

Police were called to Cutie Pawtootie Dog Grooming LLC., in the Colby Commons Plaza of Manchester on June 1 for a report of animal abuse.

A man, identified as Gary Petosa, 63, of Manchester, was seen by a witness kicking his dog several times before dropping him off for a dog grooming appointment.

Police said video footage from several nearby businesses captured Petosa abusing his dog on multiple occasions which included: aggressively yanking on the leash, throwing the dog against the driver’s side

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An investigation substantiated the allegations through the video footage and witness statements. The dog was then examined and it was confirmed to not have sustained any injuries despite the abuse, police said.

As a result, Petosa was charged with animal cruelty.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE American Legion Auxiliary Celebrates 100 Years

By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – Toms River American Legion Auxiliary Unit 129 commemorated its centennial anniversary at the start of the month with a special celebration.

Unit 129 boasts 546 members and stands out as either the largest or second-largest American Legion Auxiliary in the state of New Jersey.

Numerous plaques and albums filled with historical memorabilia sat on display for guests to peruse as they entered the gathering held at the Post on Church Road.

“The books represent all the information we were able to collect throughout the years,” shared Catherine Galioto, Legion historian. “These here date back to 1996 and cover a great deal of our history.”

According to the organization’s history, Post 129 itself formed in October 1919 when Judge William Howard Jeffrey called for a meeting among World War I veterans to form a post.

The group decided to honor George P. Vanderveer by naming the post in his memory. Vanderveer of Bayville died in the United States. However, his death was attributed to the effects of gas and shell shock injuries he suffered when away at war in France. Vanderveer was the fi rst serviceman from Ocean County to lose his life in the war.

Nationally, American Legion auxiliaries were initially formed to handle tasks traditionally performed by women during that time in history. A century later, men and women can participate in various aspects

of legion activities – from regular membership to Auxiliary to sons or daughters of the legion.

Of the 1,300 auxiliary units that began in the same year Post 129 started, Unit 129 was not among them. As legend has it, there was a problem with the mail, and the local charter wasn’t authorized until March 21, 1922.

Before settling in its current Church Road home, Post 129 and Unit 129 started in multiple historic downtown locations.

While the present building was under construction, American Legion and auxiliary members held meetings at the Toms River Elks for four years.

“Many of our members became Elks members as a result,” Galioto said. “The George P. Vanderveer Post 129 officially moved to 2025 Church Street on November 27, 2007.”

Lisa Mayer has been president of Unit 129 since 2019 and called it an honor to be part of the organization’s fi rst 100 years and the start of the next 100. Mayer will move to serve as Auxiliary chaplain when Pam Bowen assumes the role as unit president.

“In addition to our members serving our unit, many of our members have worked at other levels,” said Mayer. “We have three who have not only served as our president but also as county presidents. Another three have not been unit presidents but have been county presidents.”

“We have some, including myself, who have become involved at the corporate level,” Mayer continued. “We are very focused on veterans and the military and (Celebrates - See Page 29)

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Continued From Page 28 the community service we do with a focus on all three.”

Bowen said that she became active in the Auxiliary when her son was in the Navy and literally called into service on September 11, 2001. These were difficult times for Bowen, who admitted her contact was limited with her son depending on where he was deployed.

Bowen has served the group in a number of capacities, including two past terms as president. She currently acts as Unit 129’s Poppy Chairman.

“We were just downtown and presented with a Poppy Proclamation by Mayor Hill and the rest of the governing body from Toms River,” said Bowen. “The poppies are a big part of what we do on behalf of our veterans.”

The distribution of poppies by the American Legion in paper form acts to memorialize soldiers who have fought and died in the war.

People traditionally offer donations in exchange for accepting the remembrance token.

Auxiliary member Verna Smith held a unique distinction in attending the 100-year anniversary gala. She joined the organization 68 years ago and was around for the group’s 50-year observance as well.

Smith served as the unit’s president on multiple occasions and also held other positions within the organization. While Smith said some of the activities have changed over the years, the mission has remained the same.

“I joined (the Auxiliary) because my

husband served in the Army and the importance of showing our veterans our love and support for them,” said Smith. “God bless all of our veterans and the members from Post 129.”

A number of dignitaries attended Unit 129’s 100th Anniversary Celebration, including a representative from Congressman Andy Kim’s office. Jerome Townsend, who serves as a constituents’ advocate, read from a portion of the congressional record.

“This unit has led meaningful community outreach programs, such as scholarships for local high school students, school supply drives, and visits to veterans residing in nursing homes,” Townsend read. “They also carry out their mission of service by speaking out on military and veterans’ issues. Most notably, they’ve been involved in advocating for the 1944 GI bill that provided education and housing benefits for service members returning from World War II.” Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill, a Navy veteran, also offered his congratulations and expressed his appreciation for the unit’s work.

He spoke to the group concerning a request made regarding the construction of the new veterans outpatient clinic in Toms River.

Hill said that the council passed a resolution asking that the building be named in honor of Lieutenant Bud Lomell, calling him one of the humblest men or women he’d ever met in his life.

“The unit here does phenomenal work,” said American Legion State Commander Daniel Dunn. “The post here does phenomenal work, and the Sons as well. It’s all part of working as a family and getting things done.”

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Micromedia recently ran a story in our newspapers entitled Following The Tracks Of Historic Railroads. After it ran online, Scott Synovetz submitted this great pic of the abandoned rail bridge at Route 72 and Savoy Boulevard in Southern Ocean County.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of june 11 - june 17

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Pay heed to suggestions from a reputable source that have the ring of truth. Avoid making major investments in the week ahead as they could be more trouble than they are worth. Focus on constructive activities.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may look for a way to cut or loosen the ties that bind in the week that comes. A brief spurt of popularity might tempt you to want more freedom in a committed relationship -- sit with this for plenty of time before you act.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Where you lead, someone may follow. You can be smart and businesslike without risking your friendships in the upcoming week. You probably have it all together whether you are dealing with business meetings or social gatherings.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): When you are centered in your strength, you can respond rather than react to behavior and events. Focus on being understanding and guard against being triggered by other people’s choices right now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may stand out in the crowd in the week ahead. Someone could find your honesty and sincerity refreshingly attractive. Win points by using polished manners and make a favorable impression on influential people.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t sweat the small stuff. Minor irritations may be annoying in the week to come but loved ones can smooth out the rough edges. Consider that some risks are worth taking when considering the opportunity for big rewards.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): When you do your best, you deserve a bonus or praise for a job well done so don’t let imposter syndrome make you hesitant about accepting accolades.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your most important asset is your reputation for following through on your promises. In the week to come, persist with creative changes that could make a success out of something you were ready to write off.

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