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SAT. MAR. 11 PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW “GARDEN ELECTRIC” $88. 2023 SHOW RETURNS INDOORS AT THE CONVENTION CENTER. INCLUDES ADMISSION.

SUN. APR. 30 WIND CREEK CASINO $44. BETHLEHEM, PA. GUESTS RECEIVE $25-$30 SLOT PLAY.

SAT. MAY. 6 AMISH COUNTRY LANCASTER, PA. $85.

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WED. JUNE. 7 DAY IN CAPE MAY, N.J. $99.

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SAT. JULY. 22 NEW YORK YANKEES VS. K.C. ROYALS GOOD SEATS $133.

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Unity: Continued From Page 1

“What we are working towards is the elimination of violence and racism and we are working with people developing programs that break the silence people have and working towards a dialogue. This committee is through the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office,” Commission Chair Reisa Sweet said.

“What we are focusing on is the elimination of violence because we are experiencing a time of so much division,” Sweet said noting a rise in anti-Semitism incidents in Ocean County as well as incidents of hate crimes throughout the state.

“The Prosecutor (Bradley Billhimer) has been very supportive and it is a program where we try to get everyone to really listen to each other and to talk about issues,” she added.

Sweet noted that the Commission has a fine example with one of its members who served as an inspiration, Reverend William Simmons, the assistant pastor at the Sixth Street Baptist Church in Lakewood.

Simmons has his own mission which is simply to get everyone to say hello to one another. “We have to do what no one else is doing, make a difference in your community and in your state. People on this Earth are living a fast lifestyle to match our fast-paced activities in today’s world. It’s to the point where people can’t take a few seconds out of their time to acknowledge another person.”

He added, “many people don’t understand that saying ‘hello’ can make someone’s day. A small or simple greeting. It’s a simple principle that more people need to take part in. Going out of your way and not saying something to a person should make you feel uncomfortable. Is that the lifestyle or person you want to be? I don’t think so.

“People crave and need attention, and by offering up the simplest greeting by saying ‘hello,’ it could impact a great day for someone and you wouldn’t even know it. It feels good to make others feel like they are important,” the Reverend added. His observation grew to a full-fledged campaign of the Commission which resulted in the Prosecutor’s Office getting 250 hats made with the directive “Say Hello” printed on their front.

Billhimer said, “saying ‘hello’ is the jump point of this and I think it is the beauty of this program. You start off a conversation by saying ‘hello.’ So much of what we do here in this office is trying to break down stigmas. Breaking down stigmas with opioid abuse or bias crimes, I think if we can focus on what we can accomplish together and talk to someone one on one all that other stuff goes away. Just try to build relationships one on one, I try to do that every day.”

Reverend Simmons added, “hello is a powerful word, and it is important to show others they are deserving of (Unity - See Page 17)