–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Five-year-old Charlotte Scalese doesn’t look sick, but a reoccurrence of pediatric cancer means living for each moment.
Old Guard Ready For New Missions –Photo By Bob Vosseller Members of the Forked River Old Guard gathered with their guest speaker Lacey Police Chief Michael DiBella and Chaplains Walter Santos and Matthew Hass during a recent meeting of the organization.
Family Lives One Day At A Time As Child’s Cancer Returns
By Stephanie Faughnan STAFFORD Leaders of Stafford Township’s 20th Hooked on Fishing - Not Drugs Youth Fishing Derby easily identified their best catch of the day – reeling in 70 kids for an evening of fun. The Stafford Township Municipal Alliance, Police Department, and Animal Control sponsored the 20th derby held on August 8. Patrolman Jim Sutton said he’s enjoyed working the
Sheriff’s Office Celebrates Youth Academy Grads who participated in the weeklong program held earlier this month at the Ocean County Police Academy. Many, but not all, of the students entering grades 6-9 from thirteen Ocean County municipalities shared Morgan’s aspirations to one day pursue careers in law enforcement. (Grads - See Page 4) (Guard - See Page 21) –Photos by Stephanie Faughnan (Above) Seventy kids signed up and showed up for Stafford Township’s 20th Hooked on Fishing-Not Drugs Youth Fishing Derby. (Below) Anna Sherwood, 5, holds up a bluegill that she caught at the fishing derby. (Right) Eddie Cammarata, 4, holding a minnow.
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By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – As bubbling five-year-old Charlotte Scalese prepared to head to day camp, she took a brief moment to discuss her upcoming trip to Disney. “I’m going to see the castle,” Charlotte smiled brightly. “And all of the princesses, too.”
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“The hardest part of the whole program in my opinion was collective punishment,” Aidan Carrattini shared. “Most of the time, when one person messed up, we all had to doKernpushups.”credited other members of the county agency for their roles in the program, as well as the Ocean County Public Safety Cadets.
Shannon Dugan opened the graduation ceremony with a few introductions, beginning with Sheriff ’s Officer Alexandra Kern. Kern planned the week’s activities that gave the young recruits a taste of police training and work. Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy delivered a few brief remarks. He stressed the importance of the general public understanding and appreciating opportunities in the public safety field. “We try to have a very good experience here,” said Mastronardy. “We received funding from the Sheriff’s Foundation, which pays for everything associated with this program.” At a pre-graduation press conference with a sole reporter, the graduating class collectively invoked military etiquette with a loud “Yes, ma’am” when asked if they enjoyed the program. Many of the participants were also eager to share thoughts about their fiveday jam-packed schedules. As a law enforcement agency, the Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office follows many of the same rules and traditions established by the United States’ military branches. Even the younger recruits received daily marching and military etiquette training as part of their academy experience. David Rojas, a Lakewood Middle School eighth grade student, said he enjoyed learning the marching protocol as well as the facing movements. Others found different aspects of the program provided more interest. On Day 3 of training, the youth recruits proceeded to the Brick Municipal Docks where they had the opportunity to take a boat ride around the marina on the county’ marine“Goingunit.on the boat was the best part for me,” proclaimed Jayden Randazzo, a Beachwood sixth grade student. When the students returned to the Police Academy that day, they received SWAT orientation by way of a demonstration. “The kids got to play with all of the equipment that our SWAT team uses,” Kern shared. “They met a ton of members from our SWAT team and also saw a vehicle takedown by the SWAT team through a flashbang.”
Day Four exposed the young recruits to four legged members of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff’s Officers Christine Casullo and Michael Fiorentino and their K-9s treated the kids to a special demonstration.“Theydidabite drill,” Kern said. “They then went out to find explosives in the field.”
Youth recruits did their own traffic stop scenarios and participated in competitions in handcuffing and firearms training. The winner of the handcuffing competition was Chase Battaglia, followed by Isaac Davis as runner up. Alexander Earlton won the firearms competition, while Jayden Randazzo achieved runner up status in the same category.
Officer Brian Stockwell. After Stockwell’s untimely death in a car crash, his family donated the horse to the Sheriff ’s Office.
Students had the opportunity to learn the role fi ngerprinting plays in solving crimes and saw the county’s drone in action. “I liked the FATS (FireArm Training Stimulator) machine the best,” shared sixth-grader Shan Morales. “We practiced with laser guns on targets.”
Sheriff’s Officer Juan Mercado coincidentally introduced Sangria to the young recruits on the late Stockwell’s birthday. “The bloodhound was the coolest because he can sniff ahead and track a person down,” said John Maldonado, a seventh-grade student from Manchester. Physical training took up some time on the schedule and appeared an expected regiment. While no one complained about the daily routines, some added drills didn’t sit well with quite a few of the kids.
Children who age out of the youth academy program become eligible for the cadet unit, which accepts candidates from ages 14-20. This year, Kern and one of the cadets attended a Leadership Academy in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The two trained with the Army’s Military Police, lived in military barracks and worked with the Army’s drill sergeants. Ocean County’s Cadets received national recognition last year by achieving first place status in three separate competitions. They also won third place honors in three additional matches with cadets throughout the United States.
The Fire Marshall presented a demonstration that sixth grade homeschooled student Isaac David found quite insightful. “If there’s a fi re, they have to go into the house to inspect it,” David said. “They have to look to see what started the fi re and if it was caused on purpose to hurt people.”
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The students also had the chance meet Sangria, a horse who was owned by Sheriff
The participants wore department-issued caps and logoed tee-shirts with khaki shorts as they stood at attention and saluted the flag during the pledge of allegiance. The boys and girls then waited to receive certificates for their accomplishments, together with special medals draped around their necks.Sgt.
initial diagnosis came as a bit of a fluke when Laura decided to look into a rash she noticed in late March of 2019. Laura fi rst visited an Urgent Care facility where the doctors suggested she get the rash checked at Jersey Shore Medical Center. “The emergency room doctors said it was probably just a reaction to something and no big deal,” said Laura. “Something just didn’t sit well with me, and I decided to follow up with the pediatrician.”
When Laura spoke to the pediatrician, she mentioned that Charlotte also had a couple of bruises on her joints. It struck Laura as unusual since she didn’t remember her little girl falling at all.
The pediatrician seemed more concerned about the bruised joints than the rash and told Laura to bring Charlotte back to the emergency room. “I told the pediatrician I was not going back to Jersey Shore,” Laura shared. “Instead, I went to Monmouth Medical Center, where I found the life-changing doctor for us.” After a whirlwind of tests and scans, it appeared the rash was just something viral. However, the emergency room doctor said they’d discovered a mass by Charlotte’s bladder and arranged for a 4 a.m. transfer to Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center in NewNeitherBrunswick.Lauranor her husband David has cancer in their medical histories. Laura had a perfect pregnancy, and Charlotte was born super healthy. Laura decided in the back of her head that her daughter just had a cyst and figured everything was fi ne. When the doctors said they wanted to do a biopsy because they suspected Charlotte might have cancer, Laura said it didn’t register at fi rst. By that time, Laura had given birth to her second child and admitted she was quite postpartum.“Mysonwas only 12 or 13 weeks old, so dealing with this and a newborn was somewhat insurmountable,” Laura shared. “I felt like I couldn’t handle it all but had noDoctorschoice.”concluded that the biopsy revealed Charlotte had neuroblastoma, with a tumor by her bladder wedged between her heart and thoracic spine in an unusual area. At the same time, Charlotte developed RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection) and was confined to intensive care. “It was actually the RSV that landed Charlotte in the ICU,” shared Laura. “I had to remind people that it had nothing to do with the Ultimately,cancer.”Laura and David went with a referral to Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia (CHOP) when they learned the renowned medical center was the number one facility for neuroblastoma patients.Additional testing at CHOP determined that Charlotte’s neuroblastoma fit the highrisk category. Offered a choice of protocols, both parents decided to follow recommendations that started with five rounds of chemotherapy before the removal of the tumor. Next came two stem cell transplants and twelve rounds of radiation, followed by six rounds of immunotherapy. “We probably had fifty plus emergency room visits to hospitals during her treatment,” Laura said. “In between her stays at CHOP, Charlotte’s platelets would drop to as low as zero.” The good news was that the cancer stayed local, and the disease didn’t progress while Charlotte went through treatment. By July 2020, doctors said Charlotte showed no signs of cancer and was in remission. She just needed regular follow-up tests.
–Photo courtesy Laura Scalese David, Laura, and Charlotte Scalese stand in front of a billboard that features Charlotte’s image from two years ago. By that time, Make a Wish had already redone Charlotte’s room to make it extra special. Laura and David became involved with the Ashley Lauren Foundation, which provides hope and help for children with cancer in New Jersey. Last summer, the Scalese family put together a lemonade stand to raise money for other children battling cancer. They were thrilled to take in $2,100 to give back to those in need. Medical experts had suggested that passing the eighteen-month mark in remission meant they were headed in the right direction. The Scalese family’s lives seemed to (Family - See Page 7)
Family: Continued From Page 1 Charlotte named Elsa as her favorite princess, which somewhat puzzles her mom. Laura Scalise said that Charlotte’s never seen the movie “Frozen.” Perhaps it’s no coincidence that Charlotte feels a connection with a character whose theme song talks of not letting fear have control. Her blonde hair neatly pulled back in a big bow, Charlotte’s outer appearance gives no hint there’s cause for concern. Even the hearing aids tucked behind both ears don’t seem all that unusual. In reality, the hearing aids speak volumes of where the story begins. Charlotte received a diagnosis of a pediatric cancer called neuroblastoma at just two years old. Side effects from multiple rounds of chemotherapy caused Charlotte to suffer hearingCharlotte’sloss.
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care of. And then once the PACT Act passes, your ailments get covered for one year and one year only, and then you have to hope that Congress wants to continue paying for you to get better. That’s what they blamed it on anyway. Everyone in Washington knows it’s because the Republicans weren’t getting their way on an environmental bill so they took it out on veterans. I’ll never forget Ted Cruz high-fiving other senators on the senate floor when the veteran vote went down. All 25 of these Senators voted for the bill earlier this year when it was the exact same! When it fi nally did pass, there were 11 senators who still voted against it. All 11 wereRememberRepublicans.that when it comes to voting. Remember which party has the backs of our veterans and which party played games with veterans’ lives. I’m disgusted. GeorgeBerkeleyHarrow al learning; maximizing financial resources and increased advocacy to hold the state accountable for Toms River’s fair share of funding; ensuring that the classrooms our children are in are safe, but also innovative; that our teachers and staff feel valued and are competitively compensated; and lastly that the district continues to collaborate with the community and encourage parents voices at all Therefore,levels.
I have declared my candidacy for the open Toms River seat in the upcoming Toms River School Board election in November. As a mother, friend, professional with 16 years of experience in child advocacy and an alumna, when elected I will ensure that trust and relationships are built and the most important decisions that affect our children, their teachers and our community are handled with the utmost of care. Toms River deserves transparent and hard-working leaders, and I will work hard for every child, just as I would for my own because each of them deserves this in their hometown.Pleaseconsider following and joining our campaign on Facebook at Glover for TR School Board or by emailing schoolboard@gmail.com.gloverfortrDaynne Glover Candidate for Toms River Regional School Board
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This is a scary moment. The Supreme Court just dismantled abortion rights across America. As a result, twenty-six states could outlaw abortion, including 13 that have passed “trigger” laws to take effect immediately after the Court overturns Roe v. Wade. This news should set off alarm bells for all Americans. Our fundamental freedoms are coming under attack by a hyper-partisan supermajority on the Court. And this could just be the beginning. But there’s a way to fight back, which is why I’m urging Congress to pass the Judiciary Act of 2021. The Judiciary Act would rebalance the Supreme Court by adding four new seats, giving us 13 justices in total. It’s just what we need to move away from extremely partisan rulings and restore the legitimacy of the Court - and it’s been done before. In fact, Congress has changed the size of the Supreme Court seven times already in our nation’s history. A recent poll showed that the majority of Americans support expanding the court again now.It’spast time for Congress to get on board with this crucial bill. Frank Ranuro Point Pleasant cowards!All25 of those who switched sides were Republicans. I say “switched sides” because they’re not on our side any more. There were 3.5 million veterans going all the way back to Vietnam who were potentially denied access to life-saving healthcare because of 25 senators who decided playing political games was more important than the wellbeing of the men and women who fought forTheyus. lied and said it was about funding, but that doesn’t make it any better. They didn’t think that the veterans deserved the health care automatically. The Republicans wanted to vote every year to see if they would continue paying the bill for healthcare for America’s veterans. Could you imagine? You’re a Gulf War vet. You get home with a host of lung problems. For 15 years the government has said you’re not worth taking a community and school district that provided access to both a rigorous and inspiring curriculum, while also a variety of enrichment opportunities through the arts, athletics, and clubs that to this day I credit my success in adulthood. I knew then I had found my “hometown.” After my husband and I had our children, we contemplated moving closer to our jobs and finding a new “hometown.” Soon we realized that there was no place quite like Toms River, a town that has grown in so many ways, but maintains the feeling of a small-town community and much of that feeling is due to the Toms River Regional School District. The last few years have been difficult for everyone, and they have certainly been challenging for our beloved district. Throughout our region, school districts have faced unprecedented changes and difficulties and Toms River has been no different, from financial strain due to state aid cuts, a long and costly superintendent search, building delays and the ongoing pressures our teachers and staff carry every day. Our district needs leadership within the Board of Education, to help support the district through these trying times, as well as lead it to the realization of its goals including: balancing student achievement and engagement with social and emotionDeadline On Political Letters And Candidates your letter gets in. In order to give enough time and space for letters, given the print schedule for our weekly papers, we will not accept any letters regarding local candidates after Oct. 22. Keep in mind that the sooner you get the letter in, the more likely it is to run. After October 22, there will only be two weeks of letters pages.Thebest length for letters is 300-500 words. I will not publish anything that is crude, insulting, or makes falseEveryaccusations.week,we have a government page where we run press releases from your elected representatives. We will not be running any press releases from candidates that are on the ballot throughout the month of October.Anycandidates who want to broadcast their message to our readers, which number literally hundreds of thousands, can contact us at derstanding.line.com.Sales@JerseyShoreOn-Thankyouforyourun-
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Other youngsters at the derby were already hooked on fishing, like Ryder Symons, age 5. He and his father, Jason, sat by the water’s edge as they waited for a bite. Jason said they go fishing on their boat at least once a week. Ryder’s favorite catch was a baby shark they threw back into the water. Two little girls sat on a blanket set up by their mom, Ashley Ordermann. Reyleigh, 7 and Elena, 5, seemed more fascinated with something else as Ashley cast out with her son, 8-year-old Cole. “The girls are more interested in playing with the bait,” said Ashley. “That’s the best part of the whole thing to them.” At just 2 ½ years old, Julia Hall appeared to be the youngest child to participate in this year’s fishing derby. Julia fashioned the bait bag into a backpack so she could mirror her father’s look. Julia gave her dad a good chase away from the water before settling beneath a shady tree. As Phil Hall caught up with his grinning daughter, he shared how the two prepared for the“Wederby.actually came out to practice yesterday,” Phil Hall said. “She got a little one yesterday.”
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“There’s a reason why they say doctors practice medicine,” continued Laura. “The only one who doesn’t have to practice is the Lord. God is Charlotte’s ultimate physician.”
The most aggressive treatment option puts the odds of recovery this time around at just five percent. Both parents cringe at the thought of putting their child through the rigors of more brutal treatment. They’re not in a hurry to make such a drastic commitment. “If we truly believe deep in our hearts that Jesus died on the cross, He already healed Charlotte 2000 years ago,” said Laura. “We’re going to live as though she’s healed until we get direction from the Lord to do something (more treatment).”
This time the fundraising efforts are for the Scalese family’s trip to Disney, where 23 family members will join them. The community, the Ashley Laura Foundation, and David’s Dream & Believe Foundation have all joined in efforts to make every moment count for the Scalese family. “I’ve seen parents who are so desperate to keep their kids alive that they will pull their heads through the mud to try to get them to survive,” Laura said. “I’ve seen kids relapse from neuroblastoma and watched those therapies.”
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Charlotte’s picture from two years ago appears on a billboard in Manasquan highlighting The Ashley Lauren Foundation. The Scalese family plans to set up more memorable family trips and gratefully appreciates any monetary donations made in Charlotte’s name through the Foundation’s secure website found at ashleylaurenfoundation.org/.
Eddie Cammarata, 4, attended the fishing derby with his parents, Mary and Chris. The blondehaired boy made one of the first catches of the day with a sunny he threw back in. Meanwhile, the bait seemed quite intriguing as Eddie opened his hands to reveal a squirming minnow. A turtle decided to go after bait on a hook, and Eddie picked it up after adults managed to set it free. This wasn’t Eddie’s first introduction to fishing and enjoying the outdoors. “We live on a lagoon on Beach Haven West,” explained Mary. “During COVID, in particular, we spent a great deal of time outside fishing.”
“Even with taking my faith out of it, I’d rather just have her enjoy life,” shared Laura. “I want Charlotte to have fun, live life as a wonderful family, and take away the memories.”Davidadded more regarding the couple’s decision to make every day count going forward.“Godgave us 24 hours,” shared David. “Live in the day; live in the moment. Don’t worry about what tomorrow brings.”
According to Laura, the doctors always used an analogy to describe Charlotte’s condition. They said she was the best player on the worst team and didn’t expect her to ever relapse. “It just goes to show that you can’t put your faith and trust in doctors,” Laura said. “Even doctors will let you down.”
“The IVF doctor told Laura she’d never get : From Page 5 pregnant naturally,” said David. “Never.” David recalled when Laura called him from Home Depot to say she didn’t feel well. Laura felt the Holy Spirit led her to take a pregnancy test. Since Laura was sure she couldn’t get pregnant on her own, it didn’t make sense. It took fifteen positive pregnancy tests to convince Laura the couple was expecting their second child. Sebastian seemingly proved that doctors and science can sometimes be wrong – and miracles happen. Baby Theo comes from the same set of embryos frozen that resulted in Charlotte’s birth. Fast forward to today, and Charlotte and her family are back to lemonade stands.
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return to normalcy as they neared Charlotte’s second anniversary free of cancer. The earth-shattering news came at the end of this July. Although it appeared to be slow growing, a small tumor lit up the scan showing the cancer was back.
Fishing: Continued From Page 1 Youth Fishing Derby for 19 of the 20 years it’s been in existence. This year’s event moved from a Sunday morning to a weekday evening to coincide with the free band concert playing at the same location. Timing is everything in life – and great casts and the right lure make all the difference in more than just the fishing world. “This is a way to introduce kids to fishing and hopefully get them hooked,” said Sutton. “Obviously, we’d like to see that instead of drugs.” The Hooked on Fishing-Not Drugs originated in Stafford as a state-funded program. According to Sutton, New Jersey’s Fish and Wildlife division used to come in with a big truck before the event and release fish into the lake. While the state program still exists, limited funding does not include stocking waters with fish. However, that didn’t deter Stafford Township from continuing with the event at Manahawkin Lake. “There’s bass in here,” Sutton shared. “A kid just walked over with a pickerel. There are sunnies and bluegills as well. There’s nothing huge, and the kids all know they have to release what they catch.”
The decision boils down to what Laura sees as demonstrating obedience to the Lord rather than operating based on her own fear. No wonder Charlotte feels so drawn to Elsa as her favorite princess. David said that from his perspective, doctors are highly educated people, but they are humans. He expressed his belief in miracles, bolstered by one the couple experienced firsthand. Charlotte, who was conceived by in vitro fertilization (IVF), is the oldest of three children. She has two brothers, three-year-old Sebastian and ten-month-old Theo.
Stafford Township’s Youth Fishing Derby is not competitive, and organizers credited a local business with their role in helping make the event a success. Tony’s Bait and Tackle on East Bay Avenue in Manahawkin began donating to the derby more than a decade ago. “We supply the bait for the kids that come here for the Hooked on Fishing,” shared Karl Sillitoe of Tony’s Bait and Tackle. “We supply them with nightcrawlers and live minnows.” Sillitoe said he previously worked for Stafford Township and decided to contribute to the fishing derby when he first learned about it fourteen years ago. The concept of hooking kids on something other than drugs isn’t just some big fish story. More than thirty years ago, a Florida teen wrote a letter to the Future Fisherman Foundation (FFF) saying fishing gave him something to do other than hang out with his friends who usedMatthewdrugs.Deakins further revealed he’d lost a buddy to an overdose. Deakins’ outreach became the impetus for a national campaign to hook kids on fishing instead of drugs.
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STAFFORD – Mayor Myhre and Township Council would like to congratulate Stafford Little League All Stars 10 U Baseball Team District 16 and Section 4 Champions. Stafford Township would like to recognize the players, parents, manager and coaches of the team on their success and dedication. –Photo courtesy Stafford Township STAFFORD – Mayor Myhre and Township Council would like to congratulate Stafford Little League All Stars 12 U Baseball Team District 16 Champions. Stafford Township would like to recognize the players, parents, Team Manager Bruce Kelly and Coaches Troy Bayer and Ronnie Bayer on their great success!
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BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Police Department is currently accepting applications for part time crossing guard positions. Anyone interested can fill out an application which can be found on the township website here: LACEY – Looking for local businesses and food trucks for Lacey Day on September 24 from 12 to 4 p.m. at GilleTheyPark.welcome all types of vendors and exhibitors at this event. Businesses are MAYS LANDING – Atlantic City Electric will start the broad installation of new smart meters for its nearly 565,000 customers beginning in September and continuing through 2024. These upgrades are a key element of Atlantic City Electric’s Smart Energy Network, the company’s efforts to create smarter and more resilient energy infrastructure while providing new tools for an enhanced customer experience. “We’re extremely excited about our smart meter installation and the benefits that the Smart Energy Network will provide for our customers,” said Morlon Bell-Izzard, Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer for Pepco Holdings, which includes Atlantic City Electric. “Once the network is fully operational, customers will have greater control over their energy use so they can make more informed decisions about how they manage their energy expenses. Customers also will enjoy enhanced reliability, and when a power outage does occur, we will have the data necessary to restore power quicker than ever before.” There is no upfront cost to customers for their new smart meters. Similar to other energy services and investments that Atlantic City Electric makes in the local energy grid, the cost associated with implementation of the full Smart Energy Network will be spread across the company’s customer base over a period of many years to achieve the reliability, resiliency and efficiency benefits described above while maintaining affordability for customers. Upgraded smart meters come with many advantages for customers including enhanced reliability, more timely and accurate information during outages and new tools to further benefit South Jersey residents. New upgraded smart meters provide:
• Enhanced reliability with faster and more efficient power restoration efforts.
• Reduced need for estimated billing.
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Smart meters, which are the same size and shape as existing analog meters, will also connect customers to a variety of clean energy choices, including installing solar energy, participating in robust energy efficiency programs and accessing charging infrastructure for electricCustomersvehicles.will receive several continuous communications prior to their smart meter upgrade that will provide additional information about the upgrade process and the benefits that smart meters and the Smart Energy Network willAtlanticprovide.City Electric’s Smart Energy Network project also is also helping to drive the South Jersey economy by supporting local and diverse companies, with more than $27 million going to local companies who are supporting the company’s smart meter installation.
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• Tools that can help customers use energy more efficiently and save money.
The transition to smart meters also plays a role in Atlantic City Electric’s existing workforce development programs. The project creates jobs for field technicians and support personnel that the utility has worked to bring to South Jersey communities since 2018, when it joined a consortium of workforce development boards and vocational schools in a six-year, $6.5 million education program to fill next-generation energy roles. To learn more, visit the Smart Energy Network page on the Atlantic City Electric web site. To learn more about Atlantic City Electric, visit The Source, Atlantic City Electric’s online newsroom. Find additional information by visiting atlanticcityelectric.com
• Better integration of new clean energy technologies, such as solar.
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• The proactive management of hearing loss can delay or slow the onset or progression of cognitive decline.
• Dr. Izzy’s Dr. Isidore Kirsh Ph.D., F.A.A.A.
Hearing Loss Can Impact Cognition
• The slow onset of hearing loss can have a significant impact on several key brain functions, including the memory, hearing, speech and language portions of cognition.
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• Hearing impairment is a greater risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia than other individual mid-life risks.
Research shows that hearing loss may lead to the rapid progression of cognitive decline. The evidence in the literature suggests that:
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• Studies show the use of hearing aids can slow down the rapid progression of cognitive decline. Garden State Hearing & Balance Center is on the front line of promoting cognitive health. We now offer a computerized test of cognitive function called Cognivue Thrive. This screening tool objectively and reliably identifies changes in cognitive function that could be indicative of an impairment that requires physician referral. In our opinion, driving brain health awareness and improving access to cognitive screenings are among the most important challenges of the 21st century. Although cognitive decline is a normal part of aging, early identification of underlying conditions such as untreated hearing loss will lead to appropriate management, thus improving cognitive health. If you would like to schedule a Cognivue Thrive screening, please feel free to contact our Toms River office at 732818-3610. Sound News His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-276-1011 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks! TUCKERTON – Angelic Health Grief Support Group is held every September 13 to November 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Tuckerton, Route 9 and Marine Street. Angelic Health Grief Support Groups are open to the community and lead by a bereavement team of social workers and spiritual care coordinators. Space is limited and registration is required by September 9. Call 267-663-3757 or email nkinnevy@angelichospice.net.
The makers of the mega-popular antacid drug called Zantac are now facing potential lawsuits that could total into the billions! If that doesn’t cause stress-induced heartburn, I don’t know what does! This isn’t about whether or not the drug works. It definitely works in terms of reducing stomach acid. The drug was removed from the market in 2020, but now it’s coming back into focus. Zantac was recalled due to potential contamination with NDMA (N-Nitrosodimethylamine) which is a probable carcinogen. The alleged lawsuits now state that negligence among pharmaceutical companies producing the drug led to serious harm in patients, specifically cancer. You can visit the Drugwatch website to see if you can file a claim. The prosecutors say that NDMA-contaminated pills have led to cancer. The FDA must agree on some level that there’s a problem because they issued a swift and complete drug recall 2020. You can learn more about the actual drug recall at the FDA’s website. Go online, or watch TV, there are a lot of attorneys advertising their services to people who were adversely by the medication. You may be wondering how NDMA toxin gets into medications. It is spawned during the manufacturing process. No one is contaminating the pills. It’s just happening by virtue of normal, regular, clean production of the pill. The NDMA is introduced during the tableting process from contaminated ingredients that were sourced elsewhere. Alternatively, the contaminant results from the use of solvents and agents used during the manufacturing process. It happens all the time, and not just with Zantac. Other medications in this drug class could be involved, as can some popular anti-hypertensives. And this may come as a shock, but a little ‘poison’ is allowed! There is a “permissible” amount of 96 nanograms per day. So you may be consuming NDMA, and not realize it. Here you’re trying to solve one issue, and wind up with a bigger one! The types of cancer associated with NDMA may include those of the breast, bladder, colon, lung, liver, blood, thyroid, pancreas, andHere’sothers.a5-step plan for what to do if you’ve been exposed to the medication: 1. Get a physical 2. Do bloodwork like a Chem Panel and CBC. 3. Discontinue your H2 blocker (antacid) and ask doc for a therapeutic equivalent. Consider natural remedies. 4. Change your diet, or go on one. Altering your diet will be the most important thing you do to improve the reflux situation.
5. Do not ignore. Please do not let any symptoms get swept under the rug due to your heavy workload, family needs, or whatever! Also, don’t take the “wait and see” approach. Wait and see what? If you develop cancer? No! Be more proactive than that and think two steps ahead and don’t wait and see anything. Visit your practitioner if you have any new/odd symptoms. If this topic interests you, there is much more I can share. To read a more detailed version of my article visit suzycohen.com. By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
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Schmidt was also trying to move the membership forward in committing to attending a picnic set for later in this summer. “We have to do the audit today, Jerry,” Otter reminded the group’s leader. He noted that with all the friendly conversations and camaraderie, they easily forget about some of the club business aspects of the organization.“Wehavea small membership fee. Our secretary has been ill for months and as a result we really don’t have meeting minutes,” Otter said. The group used to have monthly trips to Atlantic City. They also held, cruises, trips to Las Vegas, two dinner dances per year and a picnic every summer. The pandemic stalled some of the activities but the membership is adjusting to that as it returns back to regular activity again. While some members long for the return of having a three-digit roster and more than 20 people to come out for meetings, the Old Guard isn’t ready to call it a day. They are moving forward with both old and new faces and are actively seeking new members to join their ranks. As Schmidt put it, “come on over and check us out every Monday morning at 10 a.m. Should there be a large number of working men who wish to join the Old Guard we may start a Saturday meeting once a month here at the Lacey Community Center.” You can join the group by calling 732575-6904 or e-mailing billschmidt1000@ aol.com. The Old Guard is the Army’s official ceremonial unit and escort to the president. It provides security for Washington, D.C. in time of national emergency or civil disturbance. It was originally a civilian Watchman who had the responsibility for the security of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. On March 24, 1926, a military guard from the Washington Provisional Brigade, the forerunner of the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, established the watch during the daylight hours.In1948, the 3rd U.S. Infantry “The Old Guard” assumed the post. The Guard unit got reactivated in the nation’s capital and members of the 3rd Infantry’s Honor Guard continue to serve in this distinguished duty today.
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The Southern Ocean Times, August 20, 2022, Page 21jerseyshoreonline.com Guard: Continued From Page 1 inTheaction.membership is made up of veterans who live in Ocean County, most of whom reside in the southern portion of the county. The Forked River Old Guard is a non-sectarian, non-political group that caters to retired and semi-retired men seeking a social activity and/or community service. Their meetings provide an opportunity for making new acquaintances and continued fellowship with old friends. During one recent session, (meetings are Mondays at 10 a.m. at the Lacey Community Center at 15 East Lacey Road) the guest speaker was Lacey Police Chief Michael DiBella who brought along two guests of his own: chaplains Walter Santos and Matthew Hass. All three would speak to the membership about the township police department’s chaplain program.
Jim Otter, the vice director of the group said this chapter formed in 1968. Conversations ranged from sharing the experience of getting a good sandwich from the nearby Forked River Diner to fleshing out plans for a proposed club picnic which would include spouses as well as club members.JerryBenvenuto, the director of the group said he learned about the organization when he was in Atlantic City. Otter said he learned about the club from a neighbor. Member Bill Briscoe remarked that upon coming to his fi rst meeting he was expecting all of about “five guys and I walked in and there were about 75 guys here.” “And that was a bad day,” Otter added with a Membership,laugh. like that of most social and civic organizations, is down. It was hit even harder by the COVID -19 pandemic which shut down operations for months. Briscoe said he doesn’t have a title within the group at the current time but is the head of the speakers committee. He was the director for a while. A new face in the crowd is Manchester resident Bill Schmidt who is in charge of getting the word out to the public about the organization whether through press releases about club activities to the media or putting out fliers about the group on the bulletin boards of area convenience stores.
Tuesday, August 23rd Southern Regional High School 1PM-4PM
Wednesday, August 31st Stafford Library 10AM-1PM ALL CLINICS OFFER BOOSTER VACCINE TO INDIVIDUALS AGES 5 AND OLDER By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – From now until August 31, money from purchases of The Coffee Platoon US Armed Forces Coffee will be donated back to the Dine On Us Gift Card Program. Dine On Us will use the money raised to support the Gift Card Care Packages that will be distributed at Christmas. The Coffee Platoon was established in 2019 with the Mission to partner with the Bridging the Gap Foundation with resources enabling career programs and services to be available to the veteran community. It was started to be a force multiplier and continually raise awareness about veteran challenges faced after serving Honorably and transitioning back into the civilian world. All of the after-tax profits from the sales of their coffee products in supermarkets are donated to Bridging the Gap Foundation 501C3. This enables various career transition programs, scholarships for military veterans and fi rst responders, and funding for service dog programs to be operational. For more information on Dine on Us. Dine On Us call 732-814-2064 l or visit dineonus.org Co ee Purchases To Help Military
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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE vaccine for children ages 6 months and older available only at OCHD clinics held on Mondays from 2pm-6pm The Pfizer vaccine is for everyone ages 6 months and up. The Moderna pediatric vaccine available only for children ages 6 months—5 years. Getting your COVID vaccine booster is COVID-19 Schedule August schedule
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STAFFORD – The Stafford Township EMS Auxiliary will be hosting a Fall Craft Fair on October 22. More details to follow. Stay tuned! Fall Cra Fair Save e Date
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Monday, August 29th Ocean County Health Department - 175 Sunset Ave. 2PM-6PM
WHITING – The Thyroid Support Group will meet on September 12 at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, Whiting. Come if you are interested in thyroids, have questions, or are seeking support. Call the church office from Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for directions. Contact the facilitator Stefanie if you have a question at 732-350-2904. yroid Support Group
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Monday, August 22nd Ocean County Health Department - 175 Sunset Ave. 2PM-6PM
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may be faced by a choice between following your heart and going along with others. Although you could earn validation by playing to the crowd, you will sleep better if you stand by your principles.
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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) : A dedication to details can help avoid misunderstandings. Make sure you proofread all communiques before you send them off. What seems like a burden today could become a blessing later this week. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Keep the lines of communication open. Let a loved one know how much you value having them in your life, especially if they are struggling. Offer understanding when someone is temporarily out of sorts this week.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Close the door on family problems and the past before taking on anything new. Some people in your life may not be cooperative or agreeable today but as the week unfolds, you might begin to understand why.
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GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Learn by doing. There’s no substitute for experience, although at times it can be a harsh teacher. The high standards you subscribe to can be helpful as the week unfolds; maintain them by learning from every misstep.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Anything you buy today at a discounted price may end up to be a mistake -- inferior materials aren’t likely to hold up over time. Do some research and wait until later in the week to purchase items that will endure.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can feel good but must do good, too, and stay focused. Finish what you started before you begin anything new. Wrap up loose ends and fulfill your obligations so you are ready for the week ahead.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Never take risks when the odds aren’t in your favor. This is not the day to begin something new or make crucial decisions. However, you can enjoy time with a romantic partner or social activities with friends.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your enthusiasm is admirable. It may be tempting to initiate a new financial plan this weekend, but it is better to wait. Channel your energies into making your plans more solid and execute them later this week.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): It can be risky to put all your eggs in one basket. If you focus too heavily on material success, popularity or possessions, you may miss other opportunities. Remain open to diversity and variety in the upcoming week.
LEO (July 23- Aug. 22): There’s less stress when you follow the plan. Be patient and understanding if you receive criticism, but also learn what you can from it. A partner or loved one may test your dedication and loyalty, but tensions should subside later in the week.
VIRGO (Aug. 23- Sept. 22): Play by the rules. Carefully decide if your current plan is sustainable or if it would be better to make a new start. A health or workplace problem will be resolved if you wait until later in the week to address it.
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