Students Donate Soup To Local Food Pantry

OCEAN GATE – Ocean Gate School’s official Gator “Soup-er” Bowl prediction has the Eagles as the game winning team, but the real victors are the people that will benefit from over 200 cans of

─Photo courtesy Ocean Gate School soup that were donated to the Ocean Gate Church food pantry program! Thanks to the Student Council for collecting and counting the cans of soup and to all of the participants.

Lifeguards & Badge Checkers Employment Opportunities

OCEAN GATE – Ocean Gate is taking applications for lifeguards & badge checkers for the 2023 Summer Season. Apply at the Municipal Building, 801 Ocean Gate Avenue Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; or download the app at Oceangatenjgov.com. Click on: Municipal Clerk, then on to: Employment applications. You must be at least 16 years old to apply.

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Local Police Officer Mourned

By Alyssa Riccardi

BERKELEY – The Berkeley Township

Police Department made a somber announcement that one of their own has passed away.

“It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we mourn the sudden loss of one of our own, Sergeant William Cullen #5371,” the Department wrote in a Facebook post.

Sergeant Cullen was an officer with the Berkeley Township Police since 2001 and served in the Patrol Division and was assigned as a member of the Detective Bureau in 2007. His responsibilities included general investigations, property and evidence, and Megans Law.

“In these roles Sgt. Cullen was known for his tenacity, his compassion and was

─Photo courtesy Berkeley Police known and respected statewide for his investigative prowess,” Berkeley Police said.

Sgt. Cullen was promoted and was assigned as a patrol supervisor in 2015 where he used his years of experience to mentor his officers and was a valuable asset to all.

“On behalf of Chief Kevin H. Santucci and the entire staff of the Berkeley Township Police Department we extend our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Sgt. Cullen. We will never forget his sense of humor, steadfast dedication to duty and his caring nature,” Berkeley police said. “Sgt. Cullen was a mentor to many and friend to all who knew him. We are devastated by the loss of this great officer.”

Sponsors Wanted For Movies In The Park

BEACHWOOD – Beachwood Recreation is still seeking local businesses that would like to sponsor this year’s Movies in The Park. Contact 732-286-6000 or recreation@ beachwoodusa.com if interested.

Clothing Donation Bin

Package includes: Removal from hospital or facility within 25 miles of funeral home, all funeral home service fees, and required cremation container MCDDT-01. Package excludes Crematory charges.

Package includes: 2-Hr Memorial Visitation (during regular business hours) a complimentary select Urn, removal from Hospital or Facility with-in 25 miles of Funeral Home, all Funeral Home service fees, required cremation container MCDDT-01. Package excludes Crematory charges.

BAYVILLE – Are you enjoying this spring like weather? If you’re doing some spring cleaning and have clothes to get rid of, drop them off at a Bayville Volunteer Fire Department clothing donation bin.

They will even pick up, just call 732269-0400.

Bin Locations: Richards Rentals, Sedeyn Electric, NJ outboards (across the street), both firehouses.

VFW March Calendar

By Past Post Commander James Egan

The Officers will call all our members each month to let them know if the Clubhouse will be open in the following month for us to meet or a special meeting date and time to do our post business. Anyone needing transportation to our meetings can call James Egan at 732-341-4905 or one of the other officers, and we will gladly pick you up and take you back home after the meeting.

Remember if you hear of any post member passing away or being in the hospital, call any officer and let him know.

Thursday, March 2nd, “The Star Spangled Banner” became the United States National Anthem in 1931.

Sunday, March 12th, Daylight Savings Time begins. So turn your clock ahead one (1) hour.

Friday, March 17th, is Saint Patrick’s Day. Don’t forget to wear your green.

Monday, March 20th, is the first day of spring.

Tuesday, March 28th at 7 p.m. VFW Post 10185’s Officers will attend V.F.W. District 12’s meeting at V.F.W. Post 4703, Jackson, New Jersey, where the latest VFW. Programs and events will be discussed. Nominations for officers for the 2023 – 2024 year.

Wednesday, March 29th, is Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Day. The VFW would like you to drop your old and faded Flags off at either H. C. S. Clubhouse (Main Building), S. R. P. W., S. R. P. N., S. R. P. E., and Holiday City Berkeley Clubhouses. God bless America and God bless our troops.

Fly the flag every day, weather permitting.

All You Can Eat Breakfast

BAYVILLE – On February 26, VFW

Post 9503 will host an “All You Can Eat” breakfast from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. The Post is located at 383 Veterans Boulevard, Bayville.

This month’s special is blueberry pancakes, with eggs to order, assorted omelets, sausage/hash, breakfast potatoes, biscuits/toast, coffee/tea, and, assorted juices.

Your breakfast is prepared by the parents of the Post Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, and served to you by the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Come out and enjoy your Sunday breakfast served by our future leaders! Cost: Adults - $9; Kids under 12 - $5; Active Military and Family - free!