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OCEAN COUNTY FAIR HAS LONG-AWAITED RETURN

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People lined up for family-friendly rides. By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The rides. The games. The funnel cakes. Yes, it’s finally back. After a two-year hiatus, the Ocean County Fair made its return at its usual location: the Robert J. Miller Airpark on Route 530. A healthy crowd was t he re on T hu r sd ay night, the second eve-

ning of the fair, to meet farm animals, try their hands at skills, and take in the best the county has to oﬀer. Rides lit up the evening sky as hair bands played from the speakers. Smoke from the grills hissed and filled the air with the scent of barbecue. Booths sold clothes, toys, and stuffed animals. Still

other booths were there to spread the word about their products or county organizations. K ids could ma ke sand art. For those who wanted to be an art project, they could go to the henna tattoo or face painting booths. “We haven’t ha d it for two years. We didn’t want to see it go away,” said Helen

Ferraro, a long-time volunteer with the fair. She became acting Fair Chairperson after the death Jeﬀ Adams a few months ago. Sadly, he did not get to see the fair come back. The 2020 fair would have been the 73rd year of the fair. The only years they missed were 2020 and 2021. (Fair - See Page 6)

Jersey Shore Native Vic Morrow Remembered 40 Years After Tragic Death

Photo licensed by Moviestore Collection Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo Actor Vic Morrow seen on the set of the TV series “Combat.”

By Bob Vosseller and Jason Allentoﬀ N EW J ER SEY – When you think of Garden State celebrities both living and dead, the names Frank Sinatra, Abbot & Costello, Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi come to mind but a Jersey actor who grew up locally is often

forgotten. The cause of his death, however, remains a subject of controversy to this day. Actor Vic Morrow was well known for his role in the 1960s TV series “Combat” which was a World War II military drama. Ironically, it was on July 23, 1982, that Morrow died while

filming a recreation of a battle scene from the Vietnam War for “Twilight Zone: The Movie.” Local radio personality Big Jay Sorenson told Jersey Shore Online.com “starting in 1965, I delivered the Lakewood Daily Times and the Asbury Park (Vic - See Page 5)

July 23, 2022

Dog Parks, Soccer Fields Planned

By Chris Lundy BER K ELEY – Township off icials want to build a new dog park and expand a soccer complex, and there will be public hearings for both of them. The township wants to use 31.9 acres of vacant land at the Eastern Boulevard Soccer Complex to make th ree new soccer fields, three softball fields, a roller hockey rink, and three parking lots.

D u r i ng a recent meeting, the Township Council awarded a contract for an archaeological study at the soccer complex for $22,041.20. This was required for environmental purposes. T he dog park is planned for .9 acres of vacant land on Butler Boulevard. It would also include a 24-spot parking lot. Councilman James Byrnes said that the State Department of (Parks - See Page 4)

Beach Equipped With Lightning Sensor By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – At a recent Township Council meeting, Mayor Car men Amato noted that t he t ow n sh ip re cently installed Strike Guard system t hat ca n de tect lightning from five miles away and then warn beachgoers with sirens and a strobe light. Last year, 19-yearold lifeguard Keith Pinto lost his life during a lightning storm while he was working at the 22nd Ave nue bea ch i n South Seaside Park.

Seven other people – three of them lifeguards – were also i nju red t hat day during the very s e ve r e a n d ve r y sudden storm. R e c e n t l y, t h e 22nd Avenue beach wa s rena med for t h e To m s R i v e r High School North graduate. Township off icials then unveiled a sign near the beach entrance showing him in his lifeguard chair. The name “Keith Pinto Me mor ia l B e a ch at White Sands” is followed by “Keith

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Continued From Page 1 Environmental Protection is requiring an archaeological study of that site as well. The land used to be a sewer plant. He shook his head at the bureaucracy: the town took a dirty piece of land, cleaned it up, the DEP approved their clean up, and now the DEP wants them

to prove that it’s clean. Councilman Angelo Guadagno said they will also be adding a dog park to Whispering Pines Park. “There are a lot of people there and they always have dogs with them,” he said. They are also planning on having a new pickleball court there, he said. The township budgeted for a new pickleball court that was built at Veterans Park.

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Continued From Page 1 left us too soon doing what he loved, serving and protecting. His sacrifice will never be forgotten. He will be remembered as a Hero, and missed by his family, friends and fellow lifeguards. ‘Sky above, sand below, peace within.’” Berkeley isn’t the only town that has installed lightning detection systems. Brick has also done so this year. Staﬃng Down Amato said that it was hard to hire lifeguards this year because neighboring Island Beach State Park raised their hourly pay to $18.50. A lot of South Seaside Park lifeguards went there, so the town had to raise their pay to be competitive. Business Administrator John Camera said they lost their beach captain, too, and had to hire a company to help. Don Whiteman, a recently retired Southern Regional teacher who lives in SSP, suggested that the town hire a teacher as a captain because they can recruit their students to be lifeguards. Amato noted that they also hit up the Central Regional High School swim team to be lifeguards.

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Continued From Page 1 Press to his parents’ home. I mentioned that my dad and I watched ‘Combat’ on TV. “His mom asked me in to see pictures of Vic one day. His parents lived on Central Avenue in Lakewood. I got an autograph; but I never met Vic as he was usually in Hollywood. I don’t think they lived there that long,” Sorenson added. Sorenson said, “I do remember finding out about Vic’s death while watching TV news when we lived in Pine Lake Park in Manchester.” A July 25, 1982 edition of the Asbury Park Press featured an interview with Eddie Bodeep, who opened the doors of his cab to many famous figures in the 1950s like Bob Hope. He said in the article that before Morrow’s career took oﬀ, he would ride his cab but couldn’t always pay the 50-cent fare. “I will never forget him. He didn’t always have the money to pay me but he always would. His father was a carpenter and if Vic couldn’t pay me his dad always would. Vic always said he wanted to make it in acting,” Bodeep said. “He didn’t talk too much. He was a great guy and I used to watch all his TV shows and movies when he did become famous,” the retired cabbie was quoted saying. Tom Chesek of the Asbury Park Historical Society, told Jersey Shore Online that while Morrow wasn’t originally from Asbury Park, that it was important for people to know that he was part of the rich heritage of celebrities and interesting people who lived in the community. “His time here was during his high school days. After that he was elsewhere. I once worked on an

The Berkeley Times, July 23, 2022, Page 5 exhibit that featured Vic for a boardwalk storefront,” Chesek added. While locals wanted to see their hometown hero’s star continue to rise, his career was cut short in an instance of Hollywood greed. A Bell UH-1 Iroquois helicopter crashed at Indian Dunes in Valencia, Santa Clarita, California, during the making of “Twilight Zone: The Movie.” Morrow was decapitated and child actors Myca Dinh Le and Renee Shin-Yi Chen were also killed. Six helicopter passengers were also injured. What followed was years of civil and criminal legal action against the personnel overseeing the shoot, including well known director John Landis. The film featured four individual story segments designed to recreate the tone and style of the original Twilight Zone TV series created and hosted by Rod Serling. Morrow’s segment was the first story, called “Time Out” and his character Bill Connor was transported back in time to the Vietnam War, where he has become a Vietnamese man protecting two children from American troops. It was widely reported that Landis, who directed this segment, violated California’s child labor laws by hiring seven-year-old Myca Dinh Le and six-year-old Renee Shin-Yi Chen without the required permits. Landis and several other members of the film staﬀ were also responsible for a number of labor violations connected with others involved in the accident, which came to light later. The children were hired after Peter Wei-Teh Chen, Renee’s uncle, was approached by a colleague whose wife was a production secretary for the film. Chen first thought of his brother’s

daughter Renee, whose parents agreed to let her participate. Chen then contacted Daniel Le, a Vietnamese colleague, whose son Myca was very outgoing and loved posing for photographs. The boy’s parents believed he would be interested. Chen later testified that he was never informed that either of the children would be in proximity to a helicopter or explosives Both children were paid oﬀ the books to circumvent state law, which did not permit children to work in the evening. Landis didn’t seek a special waiver because he did not think that he would get permission for such a late hour filming session nor approval to have young children in a scene with a large number of explosives. Casting agents were also said to be unaware that the children would be involved in the scene. Associate producer George Folsey Jr. told the children’s parents not to tell any firefighters on the set that the children were part of the scene, and hid them from a fire safety officer who also worked as a welfare worker. It was also reported that a fire safety officer was concerned that the blasts would cause a crash but he failed to discuss this with Landis. New safety protocols were put into place by the film industry following this incident but occurrences like the October 2021 shooting on the set of the film “Rust” have renewed focus on enforcement of safety procedures in film productions. That incident involved actor Alec Baldwin, the film’s lead, who fired a prop gun that contained live ammunition that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The film’s director Joel Souza was also injured by the same projectile during the preparation of that scene. Carrie Morrow was Vic Morrow’s daughter.

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Her wife, Kathy Lopez, spoke with Jersey Shore Online. Carrie Morrow passed away in 2016. “I never got to meet him. I met Carrie when we were both seeking some mental health help and that is where I first learned her story about her dad.” She said during a session with psychic John Edwards, “It was really fascinating. I think he came through because he said things about my life that no one could have ever known. I felt like I knew Vic. I felt like I had a connection though it was not through Carrie. “Most of what I knew about Vic was what she told me and her experiences. She encouraged him to keep going on with his career. He wanted to take a different direction and get more into to it. She really encouraged him to go ahead and do ‘The Twilight Zone,’” Lopez said. “She felt a lot of regret over doing that when everything turned out as it did. They had her go out to the site and his bracelet that he had been wearing - they found it at the bottom of the pond and were able to give it back to her. “She felt responsible for encouraging him. Survivor’s guilt. They were best friends. They were really, really close,” Lopez added. Morrow had a different relationship with his other daughter, actress Jennifer Jason Leigh. According to Lopez, he was in the process of reconciling differences he had with her just prior to his death. Both daughters attended the funeral. “There were differences between their parents. Jenny sided with her mom, Barbara Turner, Carrie sided with her dad. Jenny always held that against Carrie because Carrie openly loved her father no matter what. Jenny couldn’t stand him because of drugs and the constant fighting back and forth.

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Continued From Page 1 “There are some staples that people a sk for eve r y yea r,” she said , l i ke Bwana Jim, the wildlife exper t who lets kids get up close and personal with snakes and other critters. Even though it still had its familiar fe el i ng, t he re we re some f re sh attractions. Hatchet throwing and laser tag had n’t been done before. There had been dog shows, but this year’s Dynamo Dogs was new. There was a new ride vendor, Campy’s Blue Star Amusements. The 4-H was looking forward to being back as well, said Amelia Valente, 4-H Program Associate and Laura Ferrie, 4-H Program Assistant. “It’s the capstone to our year. The kids work really hard on their projects and now they can show them off,” Valente

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Continued From Page 5 I think they would have reconciled completely. I think they could have worked through all that,” Lopez added. Morrow’s daughters never received any apology from John Landis about the death of her father. “He has such power in Hollywood that the sense I got was that Jennifer was afraid for her career and she was grieving terribly,” Lopez said. “She did agree to take the settlement from the lawsuit. It wasn’t anywhere near compensation for what had happened,” Lopez added. Lopez said the daughters felt if they did not allow Landis to give the eulogy, “and act like they supported everything, then she would feel the backlash and get blacklisted. A lot

The Berkeley Times, July 23, 2022, Page 7 of these things just had a life of their own.” “He didn’t suggest anything, he just put himself in places he wasn’t supposed to be but with everybody looking, careers on the line, people’s reputations, all that money, that is what Carrie didn’t like,” Lopez said. “She could see how manipulative that whole system was.” Lopez said Carrie “was like her dad. She loved everybody and he would love you for what you were. I don’t believe Jenny got any kind of closure. I think it is a thing that is still a thorn in her side. Lopez said that Carrie would want her father remembered not only for his acting but “I think she would want them to know that he loved people and his fans, not in a way of what they gave him but in what they were sharing together, taking them back to a time, giving them comfort. He was able to create that for people.”

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State Budget Appropriated $28.8 Million For Mental Health Crisis Response From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – A majority of New Jersey adults and a growing number of young people experience mental health problems, a nationwide behavioral health crisis that has only been exacerbated in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Joined by Acting Governor Sheila Y. Oliver at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin held a press conference to highlight comprehensive mental health care crisis response funding in the historic Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) State Budget, signed by Governor Phil Murphy on June 30, 2022. The FY23 budget appropriated $28.8 million – $12.8 million for 988 implementation and $16 million for mobile crisis response to support individuals in crisis who need in-person care. “We are at a critical point in our response to mental health crisis and our investments into a robust continuum of care begins with the launch of 988, which is going to ensure every person in ever y com munit y can access the individualized care they need,” said Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin (D-Middlesex). “Alongside crisis response, we also invested broadly in

c o m m u n it y s e r v i c e s a s well as critical food assistance and housing initiatives, which are all tied to mental wellbeing and vital to our commitment to prioritize the needs of people and families all across our state.” At the outset of his third term, Speaker Coughlin identified mental health among his top priorities for the 220th legislative session. Working together, the Mur phy Administration and the New Jersey Legislature were able to allocate funds in this year’s State Budget that will not only help to transform crisis care for New Jerseyans, but will also advance the pr ior it y to ensu re c omp a s sion at e a nd c omp r ehe n sive mental health care is accessible. The 988 hotline is available 24/7 for call, text, or chat for those experiencing a mental health-related or suicidal crisis, or those looking to help a loved one through a crisis. The existing Lifeline number, 1-800-273-8255, will also continue to be available. “Saturday’s launch of the 9-8-8 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is an incredible advancement in access to coordinated care for our state. This easy-to-remember number will give New Jerseyans experiencing a mental health or suicidal crisis access to free and confidential support via call, text or chat, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,” said Acting Governor Sheila Y. Oliver.

“The Mur phy Administration, along with the New Jersey Legislature, have prioritized the mental health needs of residents and worked tirelessly to support New Jerseyans who are struggling. Over $28 million has been allocated in the FY2023 budget to support the infrastructure of the new lifeline and launch new mobile crisis response teams for those in need of in-person support.” Enabling legislation (A-2036/S-311) signed into law by Governor Murphy on June 30, 2022 will ensure New Jerseyans with behavioral health needs will be able to access the appropriate specialized care they require. In addition to the hotline, 988 will develop capacity to dispatch mobile mental health crisis response teams. As a whole, the service will help to fill the gaps in the community crisis care system. “The increasing number of people experiencing mental health problems is a quiet crisis that has grown worse during the coronavir us pandemic. It harms the lives and livelihoods of people in all walks of life, including young people,” said Senator Joseph F. Vitale, chair of the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee. “With this year’s budget and the passage of S-311, we are acting to bring more at tention to the issue, deliver more resources, increase the number of behavioral health professionals and create a robust crisis response system to help those in need. Too often, our neighbors, families and friends who

may be in crisis are forced to bear their anguish silently, and alone. By joining the nationwide effort to prevent suicide and other negative behavioral health outcomes, our state will be able to offer those suffering most a literal lifeline, and immediate help by dialing 988.” “As a mother who lost her precious 16-year-old son T.J. to suicide 11 years ago, I am grateful to our NJ Legislators for understanding the importance of 988 and the com munit y ser vices and infrastructure that need to be reinforced to create a system that will help instead of hurt and that they have put critical funding behind this initiative,” said Wendy Sefcik, chair of the NJ Youth Suicide Prevention Advisory Council. “In the event of a mental health crisis, ever yone should know who to call, who will respond and have somewhere to go.” New Jersey has taken several steps to improve access to behavioral health care over the years: expanding mental health early inter vention prog rams, issuing licenses for additional treatment beds, promoting measures to improve access to substance use disorder treatment and suppor t ser vices, and working to expand readily available access to behavioral health treatment providers.

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Cpl. William H. Smith Detachment Annual Picnic

BAYVILLE – The Cpl. William H Smith Detachment Annual Picnic will be held on August 20 at the VFW Post 9503, Veterans Boulevard, Bayville, from 12 to 5 p.m. Hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, sausage and peppers, potato salad, coleslaw, pasta salad etc. watermelon and all kinds of desserts, beer, soda, and water

will be available. DJ for your listening pleasure and dancing. Donation: $12 per person; children under 12 are free. Open to the public. For more information, contact: Bob Meola at 732-674-7504; Bill Pivarnick at 848-240-3515; Chuck Swiers at 973-8640964; Larry Migliorisi at 908-216-1834. Come out and support the Marines.

Auction For A Diﬀerence 2022

BERKELEY – Auction for a Difference, the annual Gift Auction/Tricky Tray event will be on September 17 at the Bayville Volunteer Fire Company. Event benefits POAC Autism Services and NJAW (POAC’s Online Support/ Events Group). Doors open at 4 p.m.,

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variety of music. Known as the show of 1,000 voices, you will be delighted to the sounds of Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas, Lady Antibellum, Michael Buble, Johnny Mathis, Barry White and many more. They will be followed by Jesse Garron’s Tribute to Elvis. Jesse has the voice, looks and charisma that made Elvis a superstar. Jesse, backed by live musicians and female vocalists, performs songs that cross three generations of rock, pop, gospel and oldies music. A show not to miss! September 10, Summer Finale for Berkeley Township Community Pride Day. Community Pride Day runs from 2 to 9 p.m. and recognizes the township’s original Founder’s Day and anniversary of the township. They will have many vendors, local non-profits and community groups selling food and showcasing other products. The Mayor and Council would like to take this time to thank the generous sponsors, without whom these concerts would not be possible. At 5 p.m., the Township will recognize the 21st Anniversary of the September 11th attacks and will host a 9/11 Memorial and Remembrance Ceremony. Please join us by the stage and the 9/11 Memorial. The early evening, they will begin the musical entertainment. At 6 p.m. with Stiletto & the Saxman. This entertaining act delivers a great show singing hits of Doo- Wop, the Rat Pack, Popular Standards and more. At 7:30 p.m., enjoy headliner, the British Invasion A 60’s musical revolution with hits from both sides of the Atlantic. More than just the Beatles, this nostalgic musical retrospective spans the entire first wave of the British Invasion years. “At 9 p.m., look up in the sky for our spectacular Fireworks display, to end the summer concert series.” Mayor Amato said.

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You won’t like hearing this but your kitchen sponge has more bacteria than a laboratory petri dish! It’s a better incubator for germs than the lab’s traditional agar plate! So, if you’re worried about catching food poisoning from undercooked meat, the odds are far, higher if you clean your dishes with a dirty sponge! I say that because about 5% of raw chicken sold in supermarkets may be contaminated with Salmonella, according to the latest data. Compare that with a microbial paradise like a sponge that could house 54 billion bacteria in every cubic centimeter. That’s the size of a sugar cube! A dirty kitchen sponge can lead to a variety of symptoms that are hard to diagnose. That’s because the clinical presentation of diarrhea, fever, and fatigue is going to look like a lot of things! Certainly, sponge-related illness is never going to come up! It’s almost 100 percent of the time chalked up to “food poisoning.” Here are some of the germs living on your sponge: Campylobacter. This could cause diarrhea. People typically get an infection of this from undercooked (or raw) chicken, unpasteurized milk or contaminated lettuce or vegetables. Those who become ill from this can expect loose stools, abdominal pain, fever, and feeling queasy. Enterobacter cloacae. Germophobes beware, this guy lives in your gut as part of your normal intestinal flora! It’s not considered dangerous unless you become immunocompromised. It’s also a common nosocomial infection… the kind you get while you’re

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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore It’s Baby Season – I Found A Baby Bird

By Renee Thomaier Retired NJ Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator JERSEY SHORE - I can almost guarantee that in your lifetime or in the lifetime of someone you know, an encounter with a baby bird will occur. Have you ever seen a bird on the ground that’s trying to fly but seems to be having trouble? Perhaps it flies low to the ground and only short distances. You may observe groups of the same species, behaving the same way. More than likely you’re looking at a fledgling. A fledgling is a young bird that has left its nest (usually within a few weeks of hatching for small birds) to embark on the next stage of its life – learning to fly and how to survive. From that point on the young bird will no longer return to the nest. Rather it will live on the ground receiving food and coaxing from the parents who will keep an eye on it until it has learned to fly and find

food on its own. If you fi nd a young bird who appears to have fallen from the nest, clearly not having grown feathers, it is possible it has fallen from the nest. Storms, strong winds, and overzealous siblings are some reasons why a baby might land prematurely on the ground. If you see a featherless bird on the ground feel free to contact me for further assessment and advice. If you see flies swarming over the baby, immediate attention is required. If you feel comfortable doing so, remove the bird and place it in a small container. Do not feed the bird but contact me as soon as possible. Note that this information is general and does not address every problem or solution. Should you require assistance, I am happy to help. To reach me please call 732-244-2768. It is illegal to possess wildlife for any reason without the proper state and/or federal permits.

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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Special Aviation And Radio Communications Events

LAKEWOOD – On August 28, the Monmouth Area Flying Club and the Ocean Monmouth Amateur Radio Club will stage a special event at Lakewood Airport (N12), 1900 Cedar Bridge Avenue, Lakewood. This event will highlight the close relationship between aviation and radio com munications. Tables will be set up featuring information on amateur radio that will also offer live hands-on demonstrations with active communications potentially on a worldwide basis. The MAFC will also have tables

displaying aviation related information and equipment. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (weather permitting) and is free to the public. Parking is available but is limited. Additional information can be obtained by contacting: MAFC Activities Di rector, Cha rles Bu rke WA 2SLK , 732-938-2481, chas.bu rke@ver izon. n e t ; O M A RC we b s i t e N2M O . o r g ; Denis O’Brien N2JJF, 732-610-4864, dobrie10@optonline.net; or Joe Kruszewski KC2SVS, 732-618-5328, joekru1@hotmail.com.

Humane Society/Popcorn Park Annual Gift Auction

FORKED RIVER – The Associated Humane Societies/Popcorn Park Annual Gift Auction is back! They’re holding it in-person this year and it’s going to be awesome! The event is scheduled for October 1 at the Lacey Elks, 900 Beach Boulevard, Forked River. Doors open at 3 p.m., they’ll start calling numbers at 4:30 p.m. No outside food/drink is permitted since they’ll have food available from Blue Collar Catering. Tickets for sale online only and you can get them at: ahs.givecloud.co/auction. Tickets are $20 and one sheet of playing tickets is included with purchase. As

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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore BruceClaws, Asbury Fever, Born To Run For Beer Back On July 23

JERSEY SHORE – The Br uceClaws are back! Br uce Springsteen Appreciation Night ret u r ns to ShoreTow n Ballpark on July 23 at the BlueClaws 7:05 p.m. game against the Brooklyn Cyclones (Mets). BruceClaws Night is presented by Kean University. “We can’t wait for another Br uceClaws Night, always one of the best and most popular nights of the year,” said BlueClaws team president Joe Ricciutti. “The Jersey Shore’s Hometown Team honoring one of the Jersey Shore’s hometown legends - you can’t beat that!” T h is ma rk s t he 14t h Br uce Claws Night. Once again, BlueClaws players will be wearing special Springs t e e n - t h e m e d j e r s e y s . T h i s y e a r, however, marks the f irst time that the jerseys will feat ure cut-off sleeves. Jerseys are being auctioned off with proceeds to benef it BlueClaws Charities and their Community Partners. The fun begins when the gates open at 6 p.m. Asbury Fever, the #1 Spring-

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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore School Board Candidates Have Until July 25 To File Petitions

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – If you plan to run as a candidate for your local school board you have until July 25 to file your nominating petition with the county. Ocean County Clerk Scott M. Colabella said that potential candidates are encouraged to contact the election staff at 732- 929-2153 with regard to petition filing. Petition packets for school board candidates can be mailed to candidates from the election staff. Petitions by candidates have to be in by 4 p.m. on July 25 at the Ocean County Clerk’s Office in order to have their name placed on the November 8 General Election Ballot, according to off icials. All completed petitions can be submitted to the Ocean County Clerk’s Office, Ocean County Courthou se at 118 Wa sh i ng ton St reet i n Toms River. Colabella reminded residents that all Ocean County school districts now hold their Board of Education elections in November. The petition filing deadline for school board candidates had been moved from June to the last Monday in July to provide candidates with more time to submit their petitions. Colabella said candidates can f ile jointly for the same off ice, title and term. “More than one candidate can appear and circulate the same petition for the same office and term. In the past, petitions had to be f iled separately,

even if all the candidates were running on one slate.” Candidates also have the option of selecting a slogan of no more than three words to appear on the ballot under their name. The slogan selection is part of the petition. All candidates are required to file a Disclosure Statement with their petition according to Colabella. The statement declares a candidate is not a disqualified voter and has not been convicted of a disqualifying crime. Candidates are requested to provide an email address on their nominating petitions. “It is important potential candidates know the requirements in order to help the petition filing process go smoothly. It’s also important that candidates get their paperwork in on time,” he added. Ocean County Commissioner Gar y Quinn said, “through the office’s website, social media, and other avenues, County Clerk Colabella provides the information needed by both candidates and voters.” This November, a total of 70 school board seats will appear on the ballot in various school districts throughout Ocean County. A complete listing of all candidates who f ile petitions for school board will be available shortly after the July 25 deadline at oceanc o u nt ycle rk .c o m or fa c e b o ok .c o m / oceancountyclerk.

Toms River Seaport Vintage Boat Festival TOMS R I V ER – The Toms R iver Seaport Vintage Boat Festival will be held on July 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Huddy Park. Held an nually in downtown Toms River’s Huddy Park, this year’s event p r o m i s e s t o b e a f a m i l y-f r i e n d l y all-ages f u n celebration of the r ich

maritime history of the Toms River and Barnegat Bay, featuring many vendors and historic, vintage and interesting watercraft. A Boat Registration Form and Vendor Application For m can be found by visiting tomsriverseaport.org/vintage-boat-festival.html.

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By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Contractors who came to the region to swindle people desperate to have their homes rebuilt were sentenced to prison. John Bishop, 57, of Celebration, Florida, will get four years, and will have to pay $178,425 in restitution to the victims. His partner, Paul

Sandy Contractors Jailed For Theft Rueda, 50, of San Diego, Texas, will get five years and will have to pay $542,800. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said that between October 2014 and May 2017 they defrauded six homeowners in Ocean and Monmouth counties with their company, John Paul Building, LLC. The company was created in 2012, was paid

more than $350,000 from these homeowners, did little to no work, and then disbanded without returning any money, police said. Furthermore, Rueda created PKR Construction and was paid $363,575 in 2016 and 2017 for projects. Some of the work was done, but none of them were completed. Prosecutor Billhimer acknowledged the

efforts of Senior Assistant Prosecutor Christopher Heisler who handled the case on behalf of the State, as well as the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Economic Crimes Unit, Little Egg Harbor Police, Brick Township Police, Point Pleasant Borough Police, and Middletown Township Police, for their collaboration.

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CLASSIFIEDS Auto For Sale Items Wanted 1968 Chevelle - 5200 miles. Blue. 454 V-8 Richman 4SP Posi, black interior, new disc breaks, new exhaust, 138 serial #. New fuel tank, Tach. Buckets console, New front chrome. $45,000 b/o. Call 609-351-5859. (31) Motor Scooter 2006 Vespa - 50cc, silver, 1,000 miles. Excellent condition with 2 new silver helmets. $2,250. 732-673-7072. (29) 2007 Buick Lacrosse CX - Silver. Auto. 6 cyl. 55,000 miles. New tires. Inspection 6/24. Needs parking brake cable. Car sold as is. $6,500. 848-986-0839. (32)

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Seeking Home Fully vetted Elder/Caregiver ISO ANNUAL Rental ASAP. 1-2 bdrm small house, cottage, etc. Call Nancy 973-756-7930. (29) SENIOR JERSEY GENT SEEKS NEW HOME - Semi-retired (fully vaccinated including Pfizer booster) desires lodging in private home. Food fringees too! Call Charlie 732-2163176. Email: cr@exit109.com. (32)

Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Jazz. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (34) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (t/n) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (30) Buying Selmer Saxophones And Other Vintage Models - Also buying World War II Military items. Cash Paid! 609-581-8290. Email: mymilitarytoys@optonline.net. (31) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) Cash Paid For Records - 33 1/3, 45's, reel to reel's. Rock, Blues, Soul, R&B, Metal, Reggae. Call Eddie 732829-5908. Best $$ 24/7/365. (26)

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Ocean Health Initiatives Second Annual Summer Fundraiser

JERSEY SHORE – Join on July 27 to support Ocean Health Initiatives, a FQHC providing outreach health services and information to Monmouth and Ocean County individuals and families since 2003. Your support helps us to help the families in our area stay healthy and safe. During the pandemic it was OHI’s Outreach Team that went out into the communities with a host of other health organizations to provide free COVID tests, screenings, health information and vaccines to the people who needed it the most. OHI provides these services free or low cost to all families regardless of their ability to pay; many of these families are uninsured or underinsured or who have disparities that prevent them from getting the care they need.

Their upcoming fundraiser supports OHI’s outreach team and the events they hold for the community. Consider showing your support by attending this very import event. It’s time to FIESTA! Ocean Health Initiatives second annual Summer Fundraiser will be held on July 27 at D’Jais Oceanview Bar & Grill. (1801 Ocean Avenue in Belmar) They have so much planned for this event: A whole pig roast, raff le, 50/50, silent auction, lots of delicious themed food and drinks, dancing, prizes, and so much more just steps away from the shore. Visit ohinj.square.site for more information. RSVP to Nicole, njones@ohinj.org.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Garden State Hearing And Balance Center

com m it ment to pa- Kirsh said. tients, coupled with Hearing loss, unfortunately, technology and value often goes untreated since it is have set Garden State Hearing not painful and often not a pri& Balance Center apart for ority for patients. But for the years, with recent investments 40 million people who suffer making the treatment of hear- from it, Dr. Kirsh explains, ing loss and similar conditions it is important that they seek more manageable than ever. diagnosis and t reatment to T he pr act ice, wh ich ha s improve their life and ensure offices in Toms River, Mana- good health. hawkin and Whiting, was the “Over the last few years, first in the United States to there have been a lot of studbe Audigy-Certified, a testa- ies that show a relationship ment to its adherence to the bet ween u nt reated hear ing industry’s best practices that loss and memory deficits such are required for certification. as dementia and Alzheimer’s, “Any business that is Au- which means you r suscepdigy-Certif ied, from a best t ibilit y to obt ai n i ng t hese practices standpoint, is in the memory issues increases as top t wo to a function of “We don’t over three percent t he hea r i ng in the counloss that you schedule or double try,” said Dr. h a v e ,” D r . book, so people are Isidore Kirsh said. generally seen on time.” Kirsh – commonly Wit h r a re –Dr. Kirsh known as Dr. exception, Izzy – foundthe only way er and director of the practice, to help preserve your hearing who holds a doctorate degree is th rough a hear ing aid – (Ph.D.) from the Union Insti- sometimes a stumbling block tute & University. for patients who are self-conThe Center performs testing scious about wearing one. But for patients with auditory pro- technological improvements cessing disorders and testing have led to the devices becomfor people who are suffering ing vir tually invisible, and from tinnitus – ringing in the more helpful than ever. ears – as well as hearing loss “They can be 100 percent and balance issues. invisible, they can have BlueDr. Kirsh’s practice includes tooth as well as Wi-Fi capastate-of-the art equipment to bilities,” Dr. Kirsh explained. evaluate hearing and balance “ You ca n st r e a m a sig n a l issues, which are often related through your iPhone or your to inner ear disorders. television, even movies and “Seventy percent of patients Broa dway shows, r ig ht t o wh o c o m pl a i n of b a l a n c e you r hea r i ng aid. Most of proble m s u s u a l ly h ave a n today’s hearing aids are very i n ner ear component,” Dr. inconspicuous, meaning the

Pictured is Dr. Isidore Kirsh. His offices are located at 250 Route 37 West, Toms River, 732573-4020; 53 Nautilus Drive, Suite C, 1st Floor, Manahawkin, 609-489-5415; 75 Lacey Road Ste 1B, Whiting, 732-606-4912. Visit gardenstatehearing.com for more information.

cosmetic issue is really not an issue anymore.” Hearing aids also can have features such as GPS locator capability. “The technology is improving significantly every year,” Dr. Kirsh said. For patients, hearing aids can be financed interest free for 24 months, and Dr. Kirsh’s practice provides free battery replacements for life. Patients can also return a hearing aid during a 75 day trial period, during which time they return to Garden State Hearing &

Balance Center a minimum of three times to check on their progress. “We don’t over schedule or double book, so people are generally seen on time,” said Dr. Kirsh. The practice has th r ived on accessibility for patients, investments in technology, and the easing of the financial aspect of treatment. “We try to give people as much value as possible, and

that really separates us from some of the other hearing care professionals out there,” Better hearing is a priceless gift! Dr. Kirsh said.

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HCB First Aid Auxiliary Urgently Need Volunteers TOMS RIVER – The Holiday City at Berkeley (HCB) First Aid Auxiliary is urgently in need of volunteers to continue this club. Open to the public not just HCB. The job of the HCB First Aid Auxiliary is to work to raise money for the HCB First Aid Squad. The squad members are volunteers that spend many hours a week going on calls to help people in need of medical help. The job as an auxiliary is to raise money so they can

accomplish this. Fi r st A id Squ ad at 10 0 Por t Royal Drive. They usually meet once a month at 3 p.m. at the First Aid Squad. The meetings only last about an hour. They organize fundraisers to raise money for the squad such as Psychic Fairs, Gift Auctions etc. If interested come to the meeting on September 1 or contact Linda Maddalena at 732-505- 6795 or Madeli ne Wesolowski at 732-797-0686

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of july 23 - july 29 By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may have an opportunity to learn what is really going on behind the curtain. In the week to come, you might even feel that life is a game show, and you are a contestant. Don’t become involved in power plays. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Wear a smile and get out to meet and greet. Your social life could expand in the week ahead, giving you a chance to be at your best. Jealousy can occur if someone close thinks you are having too much fun without them. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Everything you need to make your dreams a reality may be right at your fingertips. In the next week, you can make inroads in establishing your financial security. Do not be greedy or take drastic steps to make more money. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take care of your own garden before you check out any seemingly greener grass on the other side of the fence. You may be motivated to succeed in the upcoming week but could run into opposition if you are unfair. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): No mud, no lotus. In the week ahead, you should be prepared to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty to get an important job done. You might feel like you are struggling to adhere to demanding business policies. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The tactics and strategies you use to reach your goals might need a reappraisal as the week unfolds. Cherish your personal tribe but be aware that not every workplace colleague may be equally on your side.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Count your blessings and send them outward if you find it difficult to settle down to sleep. Hold oﬀ on key decisions about major investments. Family members could be somewhat difficult to cope with in the upcoming week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Hard work can be incredibly satisfying, and in the week ahead, your schedule could be fuller than usual. Handle family obligations by prioritizing the essentials and you will get everything completed in a timely manner. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Deal with financial necessities without making drastic changes in the upcoming week. You may feel pressured to make a decision that could break the bank. Focus on making your home a safe and cozy nest. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Applying a “my way or the highway” policy can cause some stress in the week ahead. Oﬀering alternatives, however, might solve a problem by clearing the air. Put new business ventures on the back burner. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Some people bring blessings into your life and others come in to teach you lessons. You could learn a great deal from social contacts this week. Look for the best value rather than concentrating solely on price. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You can grasp the big picture. Your heightened idealism lets you rise above petty squabbles in the week to come. There may be plenty of opportunities to use your imagination and work enthusiastically on creative projects.

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