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National American Legion Commander Visits Ocean County one of the oldest Legion posts in Ocean County. He met with Post 351 Commander Rich Angioletti, former commander Bill Kevish and other members of the Post Borough Mayor Anthony Vaz was among the Legion members present for the morning visit which included State Commander Daniel Dunn and National Executive Committeeman Berley Hanna Jr. Dillard noted at the gathering, “our biggest problem is membership, we have approximately160,000 in 2021 who did not renew. We have to do personal contact with our membership. We must reach out and get them to (Team - See Page 7)

By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – While the local Night Out Against Crime was designed for two neighboring police departments to have a good time together while interacting with the residents, there was also some friendly competition.Thisyear’s event featured a donut-eating contest between Manchester and Lakehurst’s oﬃcers in blue. It was not just how many donuts were consumed (and for that, the Lakehurst PD had it down, quickly winning the contest) but this event

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Mayor Robert Hudak and township oﬃcials are excited about the purchase of more open space in the community.Themayor told The Manchester Times that the purchase of the 16.5 acres near Hilltop Nursery School. “What happened was a developer came to us requesting us to vacate streets so they could build more houses on the site.”

A street vacation is a technical term for when a town deletes paper streets. These are streets that are drawn on a map of a town but in reality, there is just an undeveloped area. “I don’t know if they had an oﬃcial plan or not. That was the thought of what they wanted to do and we turned around and said ‘Instead of vacating the streets why not buy the property and use it for open space?’ We are now able to preserve that property and stop housing development from occurring there,” Mayor Hudak said. The mayor said it would be used for open space, “public land and preserved so it won’t be developed in the future.” This is separate from an Ocean County park project involving recently purchased open space within the township. “This is on the other side of Route 37,” the mayor said. This land will be paid with open space funds according to Township Clerk Sabina Martin. The $49,960 purchase is still in process awaiting paperwork from the title company. The property is made up of various parcels in the same area. Business Administrator Brandon Umba explained during the ﬁ rst reading of the ordinance that originally, “the owner of the property wanted us to vacate our land and vacate streets in favor of them creating new block lots to build homes.” “The amount of land they were requesting from us was something of a cumbersome nature to the point we asked how much are you invested in building these homes. At that point we negotiated it so that it was

By Bob Vosseller SEASIDE HEIGHTS –American Legion Post 351 received a special visitor recently in the form of American Legion National Commander Paul Dillard of Texas. Dillard, who is the leader of the nation’s largest veterans service organization, toured the Shore Boro Post which is –Photo By Bob Vosselle National American Legion Commander Paul Dillard recently visited Seaside Heights American Legion Post 351.

Manchester And Lakehurst Police Team Up For Night Out –Photos By Bob Vosseller (Above) Lakehurst Police Department Detective Madelyn Poss, at left, joins Lt. Ian James, Lakehurst Chief Matthew Kline, Manchester Chief Robert Dolan, Chaplain Owen Alston, and Manchester Detective Joseph Fastige. (Bottom left) Attendees of the Lakehurst National Night Out Against Crime line up for some free food. (Bottom right) An Ocean County Sheriﬀ ’s Oﬃcer brought his horse to meet the public. (Open Space - See Page 5) (Commander - See Page 4)

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Commander: Continued From Page 1 renew their membership. We need to contact them to let them know they are important and why they are important and how much we need them.” “The next generation is where we are going,” Dillard added in regards to a question by Robbins about the future of the American Legion. Dillard thanked the members of the Post and each Post’s membership who helped support the recently passed PACT Bill which addresses health care, presumption of service-connection, research, resources, and other matters related to veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during military service. “It will affect three and a half million veterans over several generations back into Agent Orange in Vietnam. Anywhere where radiation has been reported and especially the burn pits,” Dillard said. He added that this will aid veterans who served in contaminated areas who have contracted various conditions including “lung cancer and things of this nature. The VA (Veterans Administration) has continually denied them benefits and care. Over 70% of those veterans have been declined. “This bill will cover over 23 presumptives. This bill will change many veterans’ lives. It is one of the biggest benefit bills to ever be passed since 1944. It should have been done a lot sooner,” Dillard said. “We had in excess of 37,000 people respond in support,” Dillard said. He noted a Montana senator credited “the American Legion for all the work they did on this.” Dillard headed out to Washington D.C. for the signing of that bill following his visit to the borough post. His visit to New Jersey included stops in Camden and Gloucester County and a visit to Ocean County American Legion Posts in Brick and Toms River earlier in the week with his fi nal visit being Post 351.

He served in Vietnam through four campaigns including the Tet oﬀensive. He later received an honorable discharge as a radarman second class petty oﬃcer from the Navy Reserve before attending Grayson County Junior College and East Texas State University.

On the national level, he served as Alternate National Executive Committeeman, consultant to the Insurance Committee, Distinguished Guest Committee, Children & Youth Committee, and Media and Communications Council. He has served as chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, chairman of the Veterans Employment & Education Commission and chairman of the Legislative Commission.

Currently, the organization is active throughout the United States, supporting current military personnel and veterans, sponsoring American Legion Baseball,

Former State and Post 351 Commander Chuck Robbins was present for the visit and said it was an honor to have Dillard stop by to visit the borough post during his tour of the Garden State. According to its website, the American Legion is the largest wartime veterans service organization with nearly 2 million members and more than 12,000 posts in communities throughout America. The American Legion was established by an act of Congress in 1919 and was instrumental in getting the original GI Bill through Congress and the creation of the Department of Veterans Aﬀairs.

Boys State, Oratorical Contests, and other activities for youth, and pushing for the adoption of a constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of the U.S. ﬂag. Dillard, who ﬁ rst joined the American Legion in 1969, was elected national commander on Sept. 2, 2021, in Phoenix during the organization’s 102nd national convention. His theme as national commander is “No Veteran Left Behind.”

As a life member of American Legion Post 265 in Lake Kiowa, Texas, Dillard served as post commander, vice commander, adjutant, and judge advocate. He coached American Legion Baseball for more than 10 years and served as his post’s Boys State chairman.

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“Our Recreation Department was there and it was very well attended. They had the goggles to show what it is like to be impaired by drugs or alcohol and it looked easy so I tried it and I put them on and could not put my one foot in front of the other. I was told to sit down,” Brush said, laughing.

Township Events Chief Dolan noted the monthly Coﬀee with Cops program which this month was restructured as Pizza with Police” was held at Linda’s Pizza on Route 37 and was very successful.Brushreminded the public that the Recreation Department’s Hawaiian Night was rescheduled to August 19 and that contingent to weather, Wednesday night concerts at Harry Wright Park were continuing.

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Heritage Minerals To Be Gated Jersey Central Power & Light will be installing several gates on their property which is designed to block illegal trespass to adjacent Heritage Minerals property. Law enforcement have been trying to deter trespassers due to numerous nuisance and safetyPoliceviolations.ChiefRobert Dolan reported during that meeting that more that around 300 summonses have been issued this summer through a cooperative effort with Berkeley and Toms River police departments that also border the property. Members of council commended the efforts made by the police department to bring that matter under control and to provide an increased police presence at the site where trespassers have been illegally entering the area for parties and gatherings in recent months. “Thank you, the Sheriff ’s Department, Toms River and Berkeley police departments and the state police. People are coming up to me expressing they are very happy with the response,” Mayor Hudak said. “Please extend that to all your officers,” the mayor told Dolan. Increasing Fines The governing body voted to introduce an ordinance which would increase quality of life violations from a maximum fine of $100 to $500 given the specific violation. Township Attorney Kelsey McGuckin-Anthony clarified that this would allow the township to impose a fine up to that rate but it would not necessarily be an automatic $500 fine. This would apply beyond the Heritage Minerals situation, designed to protect the quality of life in all areas of town. Mayor Hudak and Council President Joan Brush attended the recently held National Night Out event held in Lakehurst which this year combined participation with both the township’s police department and Lakehurst’s officers.

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The annual event also featured displays of fi rst responder equipment and various vehicles, local business vendors, K-9 and SWAT demonstrations, a physical fitness competition for children 17 and younger, and free food, drinks and raffles and prizes.

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Manchester/Lakehurst Police Chaplain Reverend Owen Alston is the senior pastor of the church. “Our church is here in the borough of Lakehurst but we have members in Manchester and Jackson as well. I was so happy to see the two police departments coming together for this, this year. I work for both towns so this was great.” “Our church is 30 years old. We’ve been here in Lakehurst since 1996 and we’re here today to let everyone know,” Rev. Alston said. For information about the church Alston said “you can call 732-657-9660 or e-mail harmonyoﬃce@yahoo.com.

attire during the well-attended event. Around 20 members of the Harmony Ministries Church at 401 Chestnut Street in the borough donned their blue polo shirts as they promoted their church and passed out information about their vacation Bible school program and other details about what they oﬀer.

Chief Kline added, “this is a great community event and that is what it is all about.” He noted that Robert Wood Johnson Hospital’s helicopter stopped by briefly early in the event. “They landed and they immediately got a call and had to leave.” “This is a great turnout and a lot of fun,” Manchester Township Mayor Robert Hudak said as he walked around Horicon Lake to see the long line to get some free hamburgers and drinks, the many police tents set up by Manchester, Lakehurst, and the Ocean County Sheriﬀ ’s Oﬃce plus other community groups.

The Ocean County Sheriﬀ ’s Oﬃce also brought along their horse patrol with a demonstration of police and horse partnership across the street from the lake. DJs provided some Katy Perry tunes that had kids dancing while children enjoyed meeting pigs, goats, and small horses at a small petting zoo at the other side of the lakePoliceproperty.weren’t the only ones sporting blue

Members of the Manchester PTA were also among the organizations present at the event promoting their activities and seeking new members for their organization. National Night Out: America’s Night Out Against Crime started in the 1980s as an eﬀort for police departments to connect with their communities as well as an eﬀort to help prevent and combat crime. According to its website, National Night Out is “an international event celebrated in local communities and military installations around the world.”

The January 6th hearings have wound down for the moment but I won’t forget what I learned - that what happened that day wasn’t an isolated attack on our Capitol. It’s part of an ongoing criminal conspiracy to undermine our freedom to vote and to choose our electedTrumpleaders.andhis pals worked together to try to stop the peaceful transfer of power because the 2020 presidential election didn’t go their way. Now, they’re working to make sure all of our elections go their way in the future, whether we vote in their favor or not. Never before have we seen so many candidates running for office on a platform that promises to destroy our democracy from the inside out. Worst of all, many of these right-wing extremists are looking to take over election administration, running for offices like secretary of state and county clerk. Once they’re sworn in, many won’t hesitate to overturn future elections if they or their MAGA allies lose. They want to be like Putin and his oligarchs.Theyareworking to turn the USA into a copy of Russia. We will lose all our rights. The only way we are going to protect our elections is to fight back and make our voices heard. If our vote wasn’t powerful, insurrectionists wouldn’t be working so hard to take our freedom to vote away. It’s up to us to hold election deniers accountable at the polls and elect democcomplex with 78 units is underway on Route 9. Dream Homes has permits pending for 68 units across from Applebee’s on Route 9. The Lofts at Lacey is proposing 270 units between the Kearny Bank and the Lanoka Harbor CVS.And last but not least, 70 units to complete Phase 3 of the Lacey affordable housing project near the Municipal building was approved last night for imminent construction. If you are interested in Lacey’s future, please attend theseAndmeetings.nomatter where you live, public participation is key to your town’s future too. Regina DiscenzaLacey all fair-minded people, that he should not seek a second term. From their perspective, the President’s performance has run the gamut from A to B. Moreover, they say, he is a man who actually believes he makes sense when he speaks. At Fox News, Sean Hannity has reported that the President appears to be suffering from dementia. Concern about senility in office is nothing new. President John Adams referred to it as “dying at the top,” and Thomas Jefferson as, “at most the life of a Whencabbage.”itcomes to Mr. Hannity, it should be kept in mind, it was he who said without embarrassment, that President Trump’s presidency was not an affliction, but a godsend for the country. Mr. Hannity is a man that has spent his career ridiculing and belittling everyone who is not a Republican. In my view, he is an intellectual pauper, a malignant narcissist, with a Borderline Personality. Almost every word he speaks is a lie, including “and” and “the.” When it comes to the Biden administration, however, I do take a kind of schadenfreude delight in listening to the President’s acolytes, trying to tap-dance around the President’s frequent gaffes and faux pas. With many in the President’s own party calling for defunding the police, open borders, sanctuary cities and referring to looters as “undocumented shoppers,” no wonder President Biden might be experiencing some mental anomalies.

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Borden ApplegateJackson Don’t Be Fooled, 2 On BidenWhetherShouldRunAgain One Weekend In Terrorism Democracy Is On The Ballot This November racy defenders up and down the ballot on November 8th. PamelaTomsTalbotRiver First you need to go back to July 2020 when the U.S entered into the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA), which discouraged formula imports from Canada due to an increased surcharge per kilogram. The U.S. imported virtually no baby formula from Canada in 2021, all the while exporting baby formula to Canada. Then in February 2022 (Not the fall of 2021) Abbott Nutrition’s plant in Sturgis, Michigan closed because of possible bacteria contamination. Abbott contributes nearly half (about 43%) of the total 98% that’s manufactured in the U.S. In addition to the USMCA agreement and Abbott closure, you have the FDA’s strict guidelines for importing baby formula and very high tariﬀs on imports imposed by the CompoundingU.S.these issues is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children program called WIC. Abbott is the main supplier to this program. The whole shortage problem is extremely complex with many, many contributing factors. Blaming an administration is woefully shortsighted and completely lacking in comprehension.

The Manchester Times welcomes all points of view for publication and provides this page as an open forum for residents to express themselves regarding politics, government, current events and local concerns. All letters are printed as space allows unless deemed offensive by the editorial staff, and provided they are signed and include address & phone number for veri�ication. Letters may not be printed if we cannot verify them. Names will not be withheld from publication. While most letters are printed as submitted, we reserve the right to Here in the letters page, we give you a chance to endorse the candidate of your choice. You’ll see endorsements for any party. But what you Newspaper Will Not Endorse Candidates won’t see is an endorsement from the newspaper itself.Micromedia Publications, and our website ShoreOnline.comJersey, does not endorse candidates. We feel it is our job to provide you with as much information as possible for you to make your own decision. However, we will never tell you who to vote for. We want you to make an informed decision. All media sources are supposed to be neutral. It’s always been our goal to report the news fairly and accurately, and without bias. How could we do that if we supported someone’s campaign?Therefore, the letters page is a place for YOUR opinions about candidates, not ours. Chris Lundy News Editor Interested in Lacey’s future? Please attend the meetings of the Township Committee on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 6:30 - except August which will have one meeting on the 11th. The Planning Board meets every 2nd Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. On August 8th, there was a wind energy substation on the agenda and maybe we’ll finally have the public hearing on the Lofts at Lacey which has been postponed for months.Twohundred and seventy multi-family dwellings are proposed for Lanoka Harbor. More details about our Township can be heard on the first Wednesday of every month at the Lacey Municipal Utilities meetings at 6 p.m. Their next meeting will be on Sept. 7th. At total of 486 multi-family dwellings are in progress for Lacey Township. There are 4 different developments pending. The Covered Bridge To politicize the baby formula shortage feels more like a knee jerk reaction without proper comprehension. So let’s try and clear up the apparent confusion on who’s to blame for the shortage. With the midterms around the corner, there seems to be more interest in whether President Biden will run again or not. Many think the President has done enough to satisfy I’m a news junkie and two headlines from (the weekend of July 30) struck me as showing the difference between this administration and the last one. Let’s start with the current administration. Biden announced that top Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, one of the plotters behind the attacks on Sept. 11, was killed by U.S. forces. “Justice has been delivered. And this terrorist leader is no more,” Biden announced. U.S. intelligence had built a model of his safehouse and used a Hellfire missile that does not explode, but rather kills by nature of it being a 100-pound weapon fired at a person. Before impact, blades extend from the sides of the weapon. It was fired from a drone. All of this was done to minimize civilian and allied casualties. This same weekend, Trump hosted the Saudi government’s LIV golf tournament at his course in Bedminster, right here in New Jersey. The Saudi government had an important role in planning Sept. 11, and they continue with terrorism to this day. But Trump welcomed them with open arms because they have money. If there’s any discussion about which president is tougher on terrorism, one needs to look no further than what happened in one weekend. One president kills terrorist leaders. The other one embraces them.

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Smith, who has voted more than 90 times to construct border security barriers, has repeatedly pushed to block Biden’s reversal of effective immigration policies put in place by the Trump Administration.Earlierthisyear, Smith cosponsored legislation (H.R. 7359) to extend Title 42 - the Trump policy that gave federal officials expanded authority to expedite the removal of those who cross the border illegally and pose a serious risk to public health - to help combat the deadly amount of fentanyl pouring across the border, which has spiked dramatically in the past 12 months.

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A direct change from the Obama Administration’s failed “catch and release” immigration policy, the Trump protocols had ensured that migrants apprehended at the border remain in Mexico - instead of being released into the United States - for the duration of their immigration proceedings as they wait to appear in court.“Byworking to overturn the effective Trump policy,” Smith said, “Biden has not only jeopardized the safety of Americans, but he has also given false hope to desperate people willing to risk their own health and survival - even as they are cruelly exploited by ruthless cartels and traffickers.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) is pushing new legislation (HR 8382) to restore the Trump Administration’s effective Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) - widely known as the “Remain in Mexico” policy - to combat the worst border crisis in U.S. history. Under HR 8382, migrants apprehended at the border would be required to stay in Mexico as they await their application review by U.S. immigration officials. “President Biden’s disastrous border policies—including and especially his reversal of the Trump Administration’s Remain in Mexico policy—constitute a grave national security and humanitarian crisis that continues to put the lives of so many at risk,” said Rep. Smith. “Through his open border policies, President Biden has emboldened human traffickers and those bringing deadly fentanyl across our border,” said Smith. The legislation Smith has cosponsored comes on the heels of a Supreme Court ruling late last month allowing the Biden Administration to terminate the Trump-era immigration policy.

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Tours Of Hindenburg Crash Site And Museum Available Moderate Training Noise At Joint Base For August Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspection And Installation Event

MANCHESTER – The next Manchester Township Police free Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspection and Installation Event will be on September 7. Did you know that nearly half of all car seats are installed incorrectly? Parents have a long list of things they do out of love for their children, and making sure they are safe while driving in a vehicle should be a top priority. Know for sure that your child WHITING – Cedar Glen Lakes presents Bingo on the fourth Saturday of each month. Lunch available for sale. Doors open at 12 p.m. Calling starts at 1 p.m. sharp. Mark your calendar: August 27 models, uniforms and Vietnam era memorabilia.Thefree tours begin at the historic Cathedral of the Air at 9:30 a.m. and are conducted every Wednesday and the second and fourth Saturday of each month. A two-week advance registration is required. To request a spot on a tour, email tours@NLHS.com. NLHS also provides a speaker bureau for off-base programs for yourSpeakingorganization.engagements may be booked for schools, retirement villages, church organizations, veterans’ groups and other interested groups. Contact 732-600-8055 to book an off-base speaking engagement. with three different levels of noise: slight noise, moderate noise and abundant noise. The majority of the days in August are scheduled for “moderate noise.” In addition, August 25 through 31 are scheduled for “low noise.” Noise levels are subject to change without notice due to training requirements and weather, JBMDL said. is buckled in safely and correctly - every trip, every time. Get help from a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician at a Manchester Township Police free Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspection and Installation Event. This event, held on the fi rst Wednesday of every month from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Manchester Division of Emergency Services Headquarters, 29 Colonial Drive. September 24 October November2926CedarGlenLakes is located at 100 Michigan Avenue, Lakeside Hall, Whiting.

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MANCHESTER – Looking for a way to make a diﬀerence in someone’s life and give back to your community? Volunteers are needed to serve on the Manchester Township Municipal Drug Alliance to help keep residents healthy and drug free! We need you! For more info, please contact Barbara Sprechman, Manchester Drug Alliance Coordinator, via email at bsprechman@aol.com.

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Photo by Jason Allentoff Land is being prepared for the Wawa that will eventually be built here. restrictions on Route 70 which will allow traffic to flow both ways while entering and exiting the store. Borough Clerk Maryanne Capasso told Jersey Shore Online.com that the Borough’s construction office was reviewing the store’s permit. It had received the extensive DOT permit as well as approval from the Pinelands Commission as Lakehurst falls into a Pinelands designation. There is no timetable for the store’s construction or expected completion but Capasso said, “it is defi nitely moving ahead.” – Manchester Division of Emergency Services is currently accepting applications for the position of Full-Time EMT & Per-Diem EMT. Full-Time EMT rates are $37,000 to $61,000 and Per-Diem $25 to $28 per hour. 12-hour shifts, NJ EMS Manchester EMS Now Hiring Task Force Members, Tactical EMS Team, Community Outreach, FTO Incentive, Teaching Incentive, & State Health Plan &ForPension.more information, visit manchester ems.com/recruitment.

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By Chris Lundy CREAM RIDGE – Two homes – one in Cream Ridge and one in Bordentown – were being used to deal meth, heroin, cocaine, and fentanyl, police said. The houses were under surveillance, and when a suspect left, he got pulled over in Manchester. On July 27, police said they watched Shaun Crawford, 36, of Trenton leave the Cream Ridge home. He was pulled over and arrested; then the two homes were searched. They found about nine ounces of methamphetamine, 6,550 wax folds of heroin, six ounces of cocaine and crack cocaine, two handguns, and $3,000 from the two Crawfordhomes.was charged with Maintaining or Operating a Controlled Dangerous Substance Facility; Distribution of more than Five Ounces of Methamphetamine; Possession of more than Five Ounces of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute; two counts of Possession of more than Five Ounces of Heroin/Fentanyl with Intent to Distribute; Possession of more than Five Ounces of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute; Possession of Methamphetamine; Possession of Cocaine; Possession of Heroin/ Fentanyl; Certain Person Not to Have a Weapon; two counts of Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Controlled Dangerous Substance Offense; Possession of Hollow Point Bullets; and Possession of a Prohibited Weapon or Device - specifically a High Capacity Magazine. Sanine Brosseau, 44, was arrested at the Cream Ridge home. She was charged with Possession of less than One-Half Ounce of Heroin/Fentanyl with Intent to Distribute; Possession of more than OneBy Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – A local resident was sentenced for his role in supplying the drugs that resulted in an overdose of a 35-year-old man on August 16, 2021. Dandre Tubbs, 34, of Manchester, was sentenced to seven years in state prison, and he will have to serve at least 85% of that before being eligible for parole, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said.Hewas also sentenced to seven years for Distribution of Fentanyl, and four years in an unrelated charge of Possession of Fentanyl with Intent to Distribute. The sentences will run at the same time. Prosecutor Billhimer acknowledged the efforts of Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Half Ounce but less than Five Ounces of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute ; Possession of Heroin/Fentanyl; Possession of Methamphetamine; Possession of Ecstasy; Possession of Methadone; Possession of Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine; Conspiracy to Possess Five Ounces or more of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute; Conspiracy to Possess Five Ounces or more of Heroin/Fentanyl with Intent to Distribute; and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.Thesearrestscame as part of a multi-agency investigation to fi nd drug dealers in Ocean and other counties. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer commended the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Asset Forfeiture Unit, United States Drug Enforcement Administration – HIDTA/ MOPOD Group 5, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office Gang, Gun and Narcotics Task Force, Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics and Criminal Enterprise Investigative Section, New Jersey State Police - Trafficking Central Unit, New Jersey State Police Hamilton Station, New Jersey State Police T.E.A.M.S. Unit, Manchester Township Police Department Narcotics Enforcement Team (NET), Berkeley Township Police Department Detective Bureau, Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office, Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office K-9 Unit, and Bordentown City Police Department, for their efforts in connection with thisChargesinvestigation.aremerely accusations until proven in a court of law. Kristin Pressman and Assistant Prosecutor Victoria Veni who handled the case on behalf of the State, as well as the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Victim Witness Advocacy Unit, Manchester Detective Bureau, Manchester Narcotics Enforcement Team, Manchester K-9 Unit, Manchester Patrol Division, Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, and Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office, for their combined and collaborative efforts in connection with this investigation, leading to Tubbs’ guilty pleas and now his state prison sentence. Police: Two Houses Used For Drug Dealing

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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER “Drift,” a documentary about the Barnegat Bay, will be shown on Wednesday, August 17 at 6 p.m. at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library. The ﬁlm tells the story of Barnegat Bay through the voices and eyes of people who cherish it as a recreational and economic Movie About Barnegat Bay To Be Shown resource for local residents as well as for all of New Jersey. It’s a series of vignettes directed by Erin Fleming. The event celebrates the 50th anniversary of Save Barnegat Bay, and this movie is produced in collaboration with Monmouth University Production Services. Registration is recommended: 732-349-6200.

LAKEHURST – Volunteer firefighters and first aid squad members are urgently needed. Training is provided. Contact Borough Hall at 657-4141 or 657-4161 for additional information or to volunteer your services. Volunteers Needed!

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Photo courtesy Associated Humane Society Two tigers and two lions recently joined the Popcorn Park Zoo sanctuary. to the Lacey, according to the Associated Humane Society, which oversees Popcorn Park. The big cats stayed at the Granby Zoo in Canada while the arrangements were made. International travel for large zoo animals proved diﬃcult during COVID. “These cats will be a welcome addition to the over 200 animals we provide refuge to. More importantly, they will provide an educational experience to the nearly 100,000 people who visit us annually. It is gratifying to know that Popcorn Park’s reputation for sanctuary to wildlife in need extends beyond our country’s borders,” (Zoo See

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By Chris Lundy LACEY – The Popcorn Park Zoo is accepting suggestions for names of the two lions and two tigers who just entered their care. People who donate at ahs.givecloud.co/ nameourcats will have an opportunity to pitch ideas for the names. The African lions are an eight-year-old brother and sister pair. One tiger is a sevenyear-old female and the other is an eightyear-old male. The four animals joined the refuge on July 26. They used to live in the Cherry Brook Zoo in Canada. That zoo closed down. It took two years of planning to get them

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“The legislation …further demonstrates his sustained commitment to supporting businesses throughout the state as they emerge from the pandemic and transition from surviving to thriving,” said NJEDA Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan. “Extending the ability of restaurants, bars, distilleries, and breweries to continue to serve additional patrons at their outside facilities will not only financially benefit these businesses, but will also help grow the economy as new positions are created to meet additional demand.”

EAST RUTHERFORD – Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill to extend expanded permissions for restaurants, bars, distilleries, and breweries to use fixtures and equipment enabling them to serve patrons outdoors in private areas, on sidewalks, and in other municipally-designated outdoor areas. The permissions were set to expire November 30, 2022 but will now be extended by two additional years to support the food and beverage industry, patrons, and local communities by facilitating opportunities to serve customers outdoors. “My Administration worked in collaboration with the Legislature to support the restaurant industry and their customers by expanding outdoor dining during the COVID-19 pandemic. We continue that support today by extending these expanded permissions for food and beverage establishments throughout our state,” said Governor Murphy. “Supporting the success of our small businesses ultimately means supporting the success of our communities. Continuing this successful practice will not only benefit small business owners, but also the many patrons who have come to enjoy the atmosphere and opportunities outdoor dining offers.”

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said Jerry Rosenthal, CEO of Associated Humane Societies. The AHS thanked Tigers in America and In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center for their help with transportation and logistics. “It has been a very long journey for these four cats. Finally, just shy of two years, we are so excited and relieved that they are now in their forever homes. We are so thankful for the collaboration of Zoo de Granby who provided excellent care since their arrival from Cherry Brook a little over a year ago, and In-Sync Exotics who made the trip from Texas to Canada to provide transportation to their permanent home. Special thanks to Senator Raymond Zoo: Continued From Page 15 Lesniak for his perseverance in helping relocate these cats to New Jersey. This relocation would not have been possible without the tremendous support of Tigers in America. We are honored that these four animals will be sharing the rest of their lives with us and looking forward to them settling into our Popcorn Park family,” said John Bergmann, Executive Director of Popcorn Park. On September 10th, Popcorn Park Animal Refuge will celebrate their 45th year of operation with a special anniversary event, which will include an oﬃcial welcoming ceremony for these cats. More information can be found at AHSCares.org as the date approaches.Thezoorelies on sponsorship and donations to care for animals like these. To help, visit ahs.givecloud.co/big-cat-rescue.

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The Governor authorized municipalities to enable the expansion of outdoor dining during the COVID-19 pandemic to protect residents while supporting food and beverage establishments. Many business owners have continued to offer outdoor dining since beginning to offer outdoor seating during the summer of 2020. This legislation will authorize continued use of fixtures such as tents, canopies, umbrellas, tables, and chairs for outdoor dining until November 30, 2024, extending a law that was signed by the Governor in February of 2021. This represents another part of the Governor’s ongoing support for small businesses, which includes the additional $50 million investment in the FY2023 budget for the Main Street Recovery Fund that has assisted many restaurants and other small businesses. The Governor signed the bill at Vesta Wood-Fired, a local restaurant that received a grant from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority as part of our state’s small business emergency assistance program to support New Jersey businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.“Thepandemic hit our state hard. To keep our communities safe and our economy running, our Democratic Congress passed the American Rescue Plan to deliver needed relief. That plan provided over $10 billion for New Jersey which helped establishments like Vesta WoodFired in East Rutherford stay afloat,” said U.S. Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. “I commend Governor Murphy for taking action today to provide additional relief for New Jersey restaurants. In Congress, I helped pass the Relief for Restaurants and Other Hard-Hit Industries Act to provide an additional $55 billion for small businesses impacted by COVID. I’ll continue to push the Senate to pass our bill, but in the meantime it is encouraging to know our small businesses have a staunch supporter like Governor Murphy here in the Garden State.”

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Recently, the World Health Organization has recently declared monkeypox a global health emergency. Monkeypox causes lesions similar to smallpox but milder, and it is self-limiting for most people. In case you’re worried, I want to assure you, that almost everyone in this current outbreak is alive and well. I doubt you will know anyone who gets sick with it, it’s very rare! Nevertheless, monkeypox has become a very hot topic in the news. Let’s go over 8 important points:

5. Can you transmit this to your pets? Answer: No, you can’t give it to your pets. It’s the other way around. People become infected from exposure to the animals which include gerbils, hamsters, rabbits, monkeys, dogs, and cats. Of these, rodents seem to be the biggest transmitters. It can be transmitted from human to human as well.

7. What is the USA monkeypox case count? Answer: It is unclear. The CDC has a website you can visit to see the live case counts in the USA. But the exact count for monkeypox is unclear. The number they post there includes both monkeypox cases and orthopoxvirus cases, combined. The latter includes smallpox, vaccinia virus, and cowpox. So the monkeypox case count just by itself is opaque.

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2. Is it sexually transmitted? Answer: Yes, it is mostly transmitted in this manner. However, there are other modes of transmission such as prolonged face-to-face contact or kissing. Studies conﬁrm that the DNA virus is found mainly in semen, saliva, urine, and/or feces.

1. Is this going to kill people all over the world similarly to the coronavirus? Answer: No, not like covid did. I don’t like to propagate fear and this is not going to be like you’re probably imagining it. There will be no monkeypox lockdowns so don’t worry! It’s not transmitted the same way.

3. Why is it named monkeypox? Answer: The virus was fi rst identified from those fuzzy creatures! It was first discovered in 1958 when outbreaks occurred in monkeys that were being used for research. According to the CDC, the source of the disease remains unknown, however, monkeys (and rodents) harbor the virus.

6. What can we do to minimize the spread? Answer: If you develop a rash, ulcer, or raised lesion (or you feel sick) avoid close contact and intimacy. Contact your physician.

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Volunteers got into kayaks to clean Lake Shenandoah in Lakewood, Tuckerton Creek at the Tuckerton Seaport, and on the bay in Eagleswood. Divers from the Berkeley Underwater Search and Rescue team removed trash from the bottom of Cedar Creek. Some people took boats to bay islands oﬀ Seaside Heights. “Through all of these eﬀorts, Blitz volunteers removed a total of 172 bags of trash and 57 tons of larger household and construction debris,” Walzer said. “This year’s Blitz was made possible by a generous donation from the Knudson family in the name of their parents, Richard and Karen Knudson, long-time residents of Barnegat Township. Thanks to their support, the bay and land around it is safer and cleaner.”

Clean-ups: Continued From Page 17 Works, Ocean County Parks, the DEP and Veolia (formerly Suez water) were out and about. They also had more than a thousand kids cleaning up their school grounds, parks, and beaches in Toms River, Barnegat, Little Egg Harbor, Surf City, Beachwood, and Pine Beach. In the Plumsted/Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area, crews collected 10 bags of garbage. The bags were transported out with the help of alpacas. Other locations included Allaire Park in Wall and Great Bay Boulevard in Little Egg Harbor. The clean-ups were part of the Barnegat Bay Blitz, an event started by the DEP in 2011, said Karen Walzer, Public Outreach Coordinator for the Barnegat Bay Partnership, which is the group that took the lead on organizing the blitz since 2019.

Meanwhile, the DEP focused its cleanup eﬀorts on other areas of the state. One of the 28 National Estuary Programs, the Barnegat Bay Partnership works to protect and restore the water quality and natural resources of the bay and its entire watershed.

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Elizabeth Bertolf: Intuitive Tarot Card reader has been reading tarot cards for local shops, restaurants psychic fairs & fundraisers as well as doing home parties & private reading for over 15 years. Joe Hicks: Joe is a medium. As far as he can remember he has heard & seen things others don’t. When he spoke to his parents about it, they would brush it aside. He realized that not everyone saw what he could see. For years he only helped friends, but then it became more apparent that he had this gift & should be helping others. He says what he has is truly a blessing Margaret Steele: Is a medium, Angel card readings and automatic handwriting to contact your personal ones in Heaven. Certiﬁed Reiki Master, who also uses crystals to perform healing sessions on people & animals. Robin: She is a spiritual medium with over 10 years of experience. Also, Tarot card reader.

TOMS RIVER – Clear your calendar! Psychic Fair presented by the H.C.B. First Aid Auxiliary will be held on September 17 from 11:30 a.m. to possibly 4:30 p.m. at Holiday City West Clubhouse, 45 Cabrillo Boulevard, Toms River. Tickets are $50 for 30-minute sessions. (By appointment only) Money raised will be donated to the HCB First Aid Squad. For appointment: Madeline Wesolowski at 732-797-0686 or Madweso@comcast.net, leave message. She will get back to you.

Leslie Lagani: Has over 25 years of experience as a Medium, Intuitive and Paranormal Investigator. Leslie will try to give guidance and clarity on any issues that you may need assistance with.

“Litter is everywhere – on our streets, in our parks, on our shorelines, and in the water. Blown by the wind on trash day, tossed out car windows, intentionally dumped –however it gets there, it’s an eyesore and bad for the environment,” Walzer said. “The Barnegat Bay Blitz brings volunteers together with one goal in mind – removing litter to keep the land and water in the Barnegat Bay watershed (land area that drains to the bay) clean.”

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By Alyssa Riccardi BRICK – Honoring the life of Brick resident Sean Culley, a nonproﬁt is raising funds advocating for mental health awareness and suicide prevention in to the community.“Seanwasunbelievably compassionate. He was always the person that if anyone needed something, they knew Sean would listen,” Eileen Culley, Sean’s mother, said. “After he passed, I’ve had people tell me stories where if someone was eating alone in the cafeteria, Sean would leave his friends to go eat with that person. One of his high school teachers told me how one time, the class had a group project and Sean saw someone working alone, so he left his group and worked with that kid. “He never liked to see anyone alone or hurting. He always stepped up to be that person’s friend,” Eileen added. The CulleyStrong Foundation was created in 2019 in honor of Sean, who took his own life that same year. “The foundation started in memory of Sean Culley, who was 19 years old at the time and was a freshman and the University of Kentucky. He was my son’s best friend since they were about 4 years old,” said Jim Clabby, one of the founders of the CulleyStrong Foundation. “Sean unfortunately died by suicide in January of 2019. That’s how the CulleyStrong Foundation came to be. My wife, friends and Eileen and Stephen Culley, Sean’s parents, all wanted to do something and bring awareness to mental health issues. Sean had dealt with some depression and that was ultimately what caused him to do what he did.”

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The CulleyStrong Foundation started fundraising with the goal to bring awareness to mental health and doing anything they could to start reducing the statistics of suicide. Especially among young people like Sean. On June 25, they held their 2nd annual “You Are Not Alone” 5k Run & Walk at the Wall Township municipal complex athletic ﬁelds. About 300 people participated in the 5K run and walk, and the Foundation raised around $29,000. “I was very humbled and touched by all the support throughout this event. This year we had multiple people who no one from our foundation knew. They were there to support the cause. So many people came to me and said ‘you’re doing great things,’” Eileen said. Back in March, the CulleyStrong Foundation purchased two service dogs and provided them to local veterans in need. This was one of their many projects they do throughout the year and plan to continue on in future years. “It was really nice that Don and ‘Sam,’ the service dog we donated to Don back in March, came to the run to show his support,” said Stephen Culley, Sean’s father. “A woman from the Black Poster Project also came to share information at the event and show support.” The Black Poster Project sets up somber displays, where each poster is a silent memorial to a person who lost their lives to addiction.“Weare very grateful, and we thank all of our sponsors, our donors, and everyone that came out to support such a great cause. The funds that were raised will allow us to Depression: “You Are Not Alone”

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The work involved includes building all the structure and covering it with fabric. The next step involves rebuilding an engine. “It’s something I really enjoyed doing,” shared Michael. “I’m hoping we go back to it once everything is up and running again.”Michael flew with the Young Eagles program for the first time in 2019. He continues to love the world of aviation and would love to go for his private pilot’s license – although he recognizes the cost as prohibitive. Last weekend, Michael had the chance to go up in the air again. He could not have been more ecstatic things were coming back together. The Young Eagles offers free flights to children ages 8-17 four times a year.

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Local Pilots Take Young Eagles To e Skies Over LBI –Photo courtesy Jeﬀ Hamilton A Young Eagle is ready to take control of Bob Palamara’s aircraft.

“Kurt’s pretty chill and great to work with,” said Michael Randall, 16, who will be entering his junior year at Southern Regional High School this fall. Michael first learned about the Young Eagles when he was a Boy Scout and attended a fair in 2018. Stofko was at the event and distributed information about the program. In addition to offering young people the opportunity to experience a flight on a small plane, the Young Eagles program allows kids the chance to learn more about how planes work. “We did amazing things, which started with using videos like an online flight school,” Michael said. “We used a website that gave us charts, taught us about different departures, and all the nomenclature associated with aircraft.”

Prior to COVID shutting down many activities, Michael was helping Stofko build a plane. The Pientpol aircraft project requires a great deal of dedication and time. It’s been put on hold for now.

By Stephanie A. Faughnan WEST CREEK – The thrill of seeing Long Beach Island from 1,000 feet above the ground became a reality for 93 young people who participated in Young Eagles flights.Eagles Nest Airport hosted the free flights offered to children between the ages of 8 and 17 in conjunction with its open house. The US Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program strives to bring the joy of aviation to local “Sevenyouth.pilots gave their time and fuel to take the kids up this week alone,” said Kurt Stofko, organizer of the Ocean County Young Eagles program. “We also fly out of Ocean County Airport and the pilots go from there to Seaside so the kids can see all the amusements.” Stofko said the engines are shut down and the propellers are not turning when the children are first led to the planes. In most cases, it’s just the pilot and three student passengers aboard for the flights that last between 15 and 20 minutes. “We guide the children to the plane and the pilot first talks about safety,” Stofko said. “We also have a couple of young people that go around and talk about the airplane.”Participants become engaged in the preflight check and have the opportunity to ask questions before take-off. They all receive a certificate and log book at the completion of the trip. The pilots who volunteer their time all do a good job of reassuring the kids and making them feel at ease. Many wish they’d had the opportunity to participate in something like the Young Eagles program in their youth. With thirty years as a teacher in the Barnegat school district, Stofko appears to be perfectly suited in leading the local Young Eagles chapter. He’s combined a couple of his passions in doing so and his followers appreciate him.

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Anna Nikulina is a member of the 501 (c) 3 nonproﬁt organization ENGin. She is the manager of public relations and social media for the organization and explained that the group “pairs American volunteers with Ukrainian youth for free online language practice and cultural exchange.”

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Volunteers Sought To Teach English To Ukrainians –Photo courtesy ENGin Volunteers of ENGin gather during an online session to help Ukrainians improve their English. THE JERSEY (Volunteers - See

“This summer, hundreds of New Jerseyans looking for an easy, hands-on way to help Ukrainians in need are volunteering as conversation partners with English-speakers for free online conversation practice and cross-cultural connection,” Nikulina said. “The program complements humanitarian aid eﬀorts by giving Ukrainians the skills they need to support themselves in the longer term.” ENGin’s free program, launched in March 2020, is open to anyone, anywhere, at any time, for as long as they need it.

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To date, ENGin has already connected over 7,000 volunteers with 8,000 students. But hundreds more young Ukrainians are applying to the program each week, so ENGin’s team is actively recruiting volunteers.

“Since the war, demand for ENGin’s services has skyrocketed, as over half of Ukrainians have lost their jobs and millions have been forced to flee the country,” Nikulina said. “While many Ukrainians study English in school, few can actually speak the language. That’s because spoken fluency is almost impossible to achieve without real-world practice, but speaking skills are exactly what many Ukrainians need today - whether to fi nd new jobs or to settle in foreign countries as refugees.”

ENGin’s volunteers hail from all walks of life - from high school students to retirees. Nikulina said, “for the most part, they aren’t professional teachers, don’t speak any Ukrainian, and have no prior language tutoring experience. But just by chatting with their students for one hour a week, they’re making a huge impact in these young Ukrainians’ lives.” “ENGin allows any ﬂuent English speaker to make a diﬀerence from the comfort of home,” said Rose Tatum, ENGin’s Volunteer Manager. “We provide all session materials, training, and ongoing support, so volunteers can thrive in our program without any special skills or prior experience.”

By Bob Vosseller JERSEY SHORE –Volunteers across the state are helping Ukrainians improve their English online but more are needed.

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There’s plenty of fun at the Jersey Shore including Breakwater Beach in Seaside Heights. Young Nico recently enjoyed riding the tubes. (Photo by Vanessa Lemanski) Nico and his family then enjoyed Six Flags Great Adventure courtesy of Micromedia/ Jersey Shore Online. Want to win tickets to a BlueClaws game or Six Flags? Email your summer shore pictures to photos@jerseyshoreonline.com

The overall winners of the 2nd annual “You Are Not Alone” 5k Run & Walk were Tim McInerney of Wall Township and Meagan Drapkin of Brick Township. To learn more about the CulleyStrong Foundation, visit theculleystrongfoundation.com.

Depression: Continued From Page 25 continue to directly support our immediate community here in Monmouth and Ocean counties by carrying on our mission to support suicide prevention, bringing much needed awareness to mental health issues, and to keep helping our community members struggling with these issues. The CulleyStrong Foundation plans on continuing our initiative of providing service dogs to vets and other members of our community dealing with PTSD or other mental health issues, and we also have plans to bring signiﬁcant mental health resources to schools in our community,” Clabby said.

Brothers: Continued From Page 22 father’s last name. After emailing back and forth asking questions about her birth father, Kate discovered that Gary was her brother.“This is real. This is my real brother,” Kate said. One month later, Kate and Gary found out they had another half-sibling through the ancestry test. They found their brother Rance after he replied back to an old email. “In a matter of three months I found that I had two brothers. Let’s just say we were meant to ﬁ nd each other,” Kate said. The siblings met for the ﬁ rst time on Mother’s Day in 2019. They shared all of their stories and learned that growing up, they didn’t live far from each other. “My older brother Gary grew up in Morris County. My younger brother Rance lived in the same town as me for a couple of years,” Kate explained. “We were probably less than a mile away from each other… my younger brother and I probably went to the Maplewood pool together and wouldn’t have known that we were related!” She even said how despite having the same last name “Prescott” growing up, their paths never crossed and she had no idea she had twoThebrothers.threelast saw each other in November 2021. Kate said it’s tough to get together because now Gary lives in California and Rance lives in Maryland. “It’s tough, but we talk over the phone almost every week and of course we text every day,” Kate said. Kate explained how surreal this experience has been and how she’s happy to be a part of a large family with two siblings, two uncles and multiple nieces and nephews. “Now that they and their families are a part of my life and my family’s life, I cannot imagine life without them,” Kate said. “We all needed each other at the time we all came into each other’s lives. The support that we give each other, whether it’s over the phone or through text message, it’s something none of us ever knew before. It’s really special.”

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Taking my time with lessons and working through concepts slowly seems to help my student process ideas better,” Hemmady added. Hemmady said, “I also always have to keep in mind the differences between the Ukrainian and American schooling system. My buddy has not had a stable schooling system since the pandemic started and when they were in school, they learned about very different historical events and concepts. An event like the sinking of the Titanic or how a plane flies through the air is much easier to understand in visual terms, so I make sure my student watches videos on each of the topics for homework.” Anika Vedmala is another Monmouth County volunteer who shared her views about the program and her thoughts about the ongoing atrocities occurring in Ukraine. “I’ve been a volunteer for the organization for about a month now and I wanted to become a part of the organization after hearing I could make a difference to these kids and because it was an opportunity to meet new people and hear different stories,” she said. She added, “so far, I’ve only assisted one person. Some things I’ve done to help my buddy would be just having conversations and making her more comfortable with the language. We do activities like planning trips and vacations for help with practical skills and to gain more knowledge about different“Talkingcultures.”aboutmy school here and experiences in the U.S. help Valerie greatly because she gets a feel for what my life looks like and she can ask any questions she has,” Vedmala said. “It’s shocking that we can’t do more to help and I feel like more attention should be given to help the citizens there. Most people don’t even know what’s happening to these innocent families and there isn’t enough being done to help them there,” VedmalaNikulinaadded.urged people to visit the group’s website at enginprogram.org/ People can also look through ENGin’s annual report at enginprogram.org/_files/ugd/72bpdf7da_2b332026b7604f13b936b9e75c63a217.

MANCHESTER – The Manchester recreation Department will be oﬀering a Tumbling Camp for ages 5 to 15 from August 15 to August 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Spirit Factory All Star Training Facility on Route 37, Toms River.

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Instructor: Spirit Factory Staﬀ. Fee is $139. This camp specializes in the basic to advanced skills of tumbling. Make sure your child wears sneakers, shorts and a t-shirt or tank top. Hair must be in a high pony tail. Pack a lunch and plenty of water.

Monmouth Junction volunteer Aarohi Hemmady spoke about the program and how she became a part of it and how it has benefited those she has tutored. “I’ve been a volunteer with ENGIN for around two months. I fi rst found ENGIN on volunteermatch.org. At fi rst, I was worried about completing the volunteer hours needed to graduate high school, but as I read about ENGIN, I became fascinated with the idea of helping Ukrainian young adults learn English to help them achieve their goals. “So far, I have only assisted one person in learning English, but I hope to help many more. To help make my student more familiar with the language and American culture, I often pause lessons to explain common slang terminology or work through vocabulary they are having a difficult time with.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Tune into and make use of shifting motivations in the coming week. You may have the experience and skill to get any job done, but you may be required to adjust to surprising changes. Relentless commitment can take you to the ﬁnish line. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t waste time pushing against trivial issues. Decide what needs to be accomplished to achieve long-term goals and then get the ball rolling. A loved one may be energetic and active so provide some more space.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Live your life guided by logic and love. You may meet people in the week ahead who trigger your thinking processes and bring out your kindness. Enjoy making fascinating new friends and participating in group activities.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): The spotlight might be on you in the upcoming week. Your best bet for success is to avoid making sudden changes or breaks from routines. Focus on the bigger picture rather than trying to become a viral inﬂuencer.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Stay ahead of things. Don’t ignore a minor problem because it could snowball into something bigger in the week ahead. You may receive admiration and a pat on the back for being someone’s most trusted companion.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22): Make this a “dress for success” week. The better you feel, the more conﬁdence you exude, and that helps you overcome obstacles that may stand in your way. Surround yourself with supportive people this week.

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