2023-05-27 - The Manchester Times

Power In The Pines Air Show Takes Flight Again After 5 Years

By Andrey Nalbantov

LAKEHURST – It took more than 20 minutes to go the last mile to get into Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (MDL) Sunday morningwatching the same traffic light turn red three times in a row – because of how many carloads of people were going to see the Power in the Pines show. After waiting five years, waiting even longer due to traffic built up the anticipation.

Saturday’s weather was rainy, which made even more people pile into the event on Sunday. Even though the base opened its gates for the event at 9 a.m., the enthusiastic

Well To Be Filtrated For Chemicals

By Bob Vosseller

MANCHESTER – The township will pay

$150,000 for remediation of the well in the eastern service area that has high levels of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA).

Business Administrator Carl Block explained that the remediation was a “temporary filtration system that will cover our peak seasons and will filtrate for PFOS. Federal funding will replace that. It will be a temporary filtration unit for six months. The permanent fi x will be an upgrade of the treatment station which will be quite a bit more money.”

He added that the reason for the temporary fi x was that the upgrade work couldn’t be

(Well - See Page 18)

Th ree Officers Promoted At Manchester Police Dept.

Former Skinhead Teaches Students

About Life Without Hate

By Stephanie Faughnan

OCEAN COUNTY – A former leader of an international hate group is now spreading a different message: how to be compassionate to others and how to break a cycle of anger and violence.

Arno Michaelis was the keynote

speaker at a leadership conference at Ocean County College, held in collaboration with the prosecutor’s offi ce and the Cultural Heritage Commission. The mission was to empower students and encourage them to positively impact their communities.

Michaelis is the author of “My Life After Hate” and came to provide some insight into his personal history. The speaker’s past included founding an international white supremacy group, acting as a reverend of a racial holy war, (Students - See Page 4)

–Photo courtesy Manchester Police Officers were sworn in, promoted, and transferred at a recent ceremony.

By Alyssa Riccardi MANCHESTER –

Chief Robert Dolan of the Manchester Township Police Department announced the promotion of three veteran officers.

A ceremony held on May 15 sworn in the following to their new leadership roles: James Komsa to captain, Detective Sgt. David Fusaro to lieutenant, and

(Officers - See Page 5)

–U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Faith Iris MacIlvaine

(Above) The WarBird Thunder demonstration begins at the Power in the Pines Open House and Air Show at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

–Photo by Andrey Nalbantov (Right) Vehicles were on display for the public to see up close.

(Air Show - See Page 15)

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and performing as the lead singer in a hate metal band.

From Wisconsin, Michaelis now speaks to groups as an activist for love and compassion. In a thought-provoking speech, he challenged students to reflect on their role as upstanders or bystanders in society. He said he valued the power of storytelling: the narratives people believe in and share will shape their lives and interactions with the world around them.

Michaelis drew from his own past and shared some of the mistakes he made. He admitted that during his youth, he was not an upstander nor a bystander but rather someone who actively caused problems for himself and others.

However, the former skinhead said he has since dedicated his life to working in the field to counter violent extremism. In doing so, Michaelis said he’d learned a great deal about the often tragic backgrounds that contribute to their radicalization.

Many have experienced childhoods marked by suffering, abuse, and hatred, with some even enduring sexual trauma. He emphasized how such trauma can break a person, leading them to perceive hate as an escape from their pain. He likened the allure of hate to that of a dangerous drug capable of trapping a person in addiction and misery.

Michaelis said his personal story somewhat deviated from the typical narrative associated with former extremists. Despite growing up in a seemingly idyllic household, he revealed that his father’s alcoholism was a significant source of his own suffering. While his father

was not a mean drunk, his excessive drinking and prioritization of leisure activities over work put the burden of providing for the family on Michaelis’s mother, who worked tirelessly to make ends meet.

“I grew up watching my mother suffer,” said Michaelis. “I could see how badly she was hurting, and it hurt me.”

However, Michaelis admitted that he distanced himself rather than offering help to his mom. By the time he was in kindergarten, he was already a bully. Michaelis said as he grew a bit older, he got a big kick out of parents and teachers being afraid of him.

By age 14, Michaelis was already drinking alcohol, which intensified his antisocial tendencies, fueling his desire to shock and repulse others. Michaelis admitted to adopting white nationalist ideologies through exposure to white power music, which glorified a distorted worldview centered on hatred towards marginalized communities.

The room of approximately 400 students was hushed as Michaelis recounted the allure of using symbols like the swastika to provoke and repulse people.

A society driven by hate and violence inevitably produces evil and violence in return, he said. He highlighted the tragic consequences that befell his friends as a result of their involvement in hate-fueled actions. Michaelis’ closest friend ended up in prison for a shooting incident, while another lost his life in a street fight, both victims of the hate and violence they had embraced.

Michaelis emphasized that casting blame on others not only hindered problem-solving, but also exacerbated issues and increased a

continuing cycle of blame. Ultimately, the speaker learned something from co-workers who treated him well despite his actions to them.

“What was most exhausting was when people I claimed to hate treated me with kindness,” said Michaelis. “And that’s really what drove home how wrong I was to be a violent racist.”

During the seven year period he was involved in white supremacy groups, Michaelis said all the hate he professed, mixed with violence and alcohol, caused him to break up with his girlfriend. Michaelis was suddenly a single dad to an 18-month-old baby and decided it was time to stop.

By then it was 1994; Michaelis said he left hate groups and went from being a white power skinhead to a raver in Chicago. His new friends noticed his swastikas tattoos but were into the party scene and accepted him as he was. He has since covered up the tattoos.

At this point in his life, Michaelis told the students he’s just trying to undo the harm that he’s done. He encouraged them to practice kindness, gratitude and forgiveness.

“It will make you happy,” said Michaelis. “It will also lead people around you to be happy, and it will make you an upstander in the world.”

He was introduced by Dr. Henry Jackson, OCC’s Executive Director of Academic Success.

“Here at OCC, we’re going to make this a tradition to try and get our students to be upstanders,” he said. “And not bystanders.”

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer

told the students he hoped the conference would give them a transformative experience shaping their high school years and motivating them to celebrate diversity and treat others with respect.

Billhimer explained his role as the chief law enforcement officer in the county, saying that his office prosecutes between 5,000 and 6,000 cases each year. The prosecutor’s office also investigates criminal cases in conjunction with local police departments.

“We have members of our office that are on pace to speak to over 100 schools this year,” shared Billhimer . “The goal of all that outreach we do is so we don’t see you as a defendant.”

–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Arnold Michaelis is a former white supremacist who hopes to inspire kids to be kind and compassionate.

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Detective Joseph Fastige to sergeant.

Mayor Robert Arace administered the Oaths of Office accompanied by family, friends, police, and township personnel. In addition, lateral moves of Sgt. Christopher Cerullo to detective sergeant, and Officer Patrick Cervenak to detective were made.

“Only those individuals who are truly dedicated to excelling in the service of their community can successfully navigate the grueling promotional process, no matter the position,” Chief Dolan said. “Each officer puts tremendous effort into preparing for promotional testing, and our residents can rest assured knowing that a strong foundation of exemplary leadership is in place at the Manchester Township Police Department.”

Capt. Komsa began his police career in Seaside Heights in 1998 and joined the Manchester Township Police Department in 2000. He earned the rank of sergeant in 2011, and in 2014 was selected to supervise the newly formed Narcotics Enforcement Team. In 2016, he was promoted to lieutenant, where he supervised Patrol and most recently the Investigations Bureau and Narcotics Enforcement Team.

Capt. Komsa has a master’s degree from Fairleigh Dickenson University and completed the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Command and Leadership Academy and the FBI

LEEDA Leadership Trilogy training.

Lt. Fusaro began his law enforcement career in 2004 with the Seaside Heights Police Department and was later hired by Manchester Township Police in 2007. He joined the Investigations Bureau in 2015, where he served as a detective for nearly four years. In 2018, he was promoted to the rank of sergeant and reassigned to the Patrol Division. Two years later, he was selected to supervisor the Narcotics Enforcement Team and soon after Investigations Bureau as detective sergeant, serving in this position for more than three years.

In 2020, Lt. Fusaro earned his master’s degree from California Coast University and completed the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Command and Leadership Academy and FBI-LEEDA Executive Leadership Institute.

Sgt. Fastige began his law enforcement career in 2008 with the Seaside Heights Police Department and was hired by Manchester Township Police Department in 2011. He was assigned to the uniform patrol division until 2019 when he was then selected to become a member of the Investigations Bureau.

Sgt. Fastige earned his master’s degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 2020. As an active presence in the community, Sgt. Fastige is a #NotEvenOnce high school opiate awareness instructor and is assigned as the department’s Social Media Manager. Additionally, he assists in organizing community events such as Coffee with a Cop and National Night Out.

The ceremony also included the lateral moves of Sgt. Cerullo to detective sergeant and Officer Cervenak to detective.

Cerullo has been a member of the Manchester Township Police Department since 2007 and has actively worked with the school district, serving as the School Resource Officer for four years. He holds a master’s degree from Seton Hall University, and was instrumental in the development of the #NotEvenOnce high school opiate awareness program in 2016. Additionally, he created the curriculum for the Youth Police Academy, which a successful summer program launched in 2015.

Cervenak started his career in law enforcement in Manchester Township

in 2007. He served his entire career in the Patrol Division until his transition to detective.

He holds a master’s degree from California Coast University, and has served as Field Training Officer, a member of the Ocean County Regional Swat Team, firearms instructor, and rifle instructor. Among his awards are Honorable Service in 2016 and the Chief’s Award in 2018.

“This proud day would not be possible without the continued support of Mayor Arace and the Township Council. We wish all promoted officers and those taking on new roles the best of luck as they begin the next chapters in their law enforcement careers here in Manchester Township,” Chief Dolan said.

OPINIONS & COMMENTARY

“Linda” is among the thousands of new people we serve at Mercy Center’s food pantry since the cuts this past February to COVID SNAP benefits, formerly food stamps. She is a hard-working, single mom with four teenagers who, overnight, went from $600 per month in SNAP benefits to just $150 in food assistance. The $450 reduction in benefits, along with the continued high prices of groceries, already makes it impossible for her to purchase enough food to feed her children. Simply put, she must turn to our pantry to make up the difference.

At Mercy Center in Asbury Park, the families we serve are still struggling because of historically high food costs, low wages, and the end of COVID SNAP benefits. It does not surprise us that United Way of Northern Jersey just reported, “37 percent of working families struggled to make ends meet during the pandemic.” The termination of COVID SNAP benefits in February dramatically affected families in Monmouth

GOP Debt Ceiling Bill Will Hurt Families

County. We see it here on the ground in real life and in heart wrenching real time.

Now, the House of Representatives has passed a debt-ceiling bill that if passed by the Senate, would further limit access to SNAP benefits. The current bill would force additional deeply harmful cuts and will leave more families, children, veterans, and seniors hungry. As a result, even more families will turn to pantries for survival. Enough is enough.

Mercy Center’s food pantry, which served nearly 1,600 people in 2021, was flooded with families the next year, and we saw the number explode to 35,000 in 2022. In just the first quarter of this year, we served more than 20,000 people, putting us on a path to a mind-numbing 80,000 this year. We simply cannot sustain the increase in demand long-term.

House leaders want to expand existing work requirements for SNAP, which would add another layer of red tape for struggling families. Expanding work requirements for SNAP unfairly targets people who work seasonal and unstable

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jobs, and those with disabilities. At Mercy Center, where I am the Executive Director, we are not interested in the politics of a debt ceiling, we care about the people we serve, and they should not be forced to make the choice between feeding their families and keeping a roof over their heads.

Our pantry line already begins in the early morning hours before we open, five days a week, in all types of weather. Even greater limits - as proposed in the debt ceiling package - on top of the post-COVID cutbacks on SNAP will certainly lengthen that line.

When COVID SNAP enhancements ended in February, Mercy Center’s food pantry felt the pain immediately. We experienced an increase from 5,581 clients in February to 7,221 people in March. That’s a 30 percent jump! We had 596 new pantry users in February, to a whopping 1,711 new people in March. That’s a 187 percent hike. We are bracing for the day when the proposed cuts result in another round of pain for our most vulnerable.

Even worse, we are seeing

frustration that comes with food insecurity. The anger and fear is palpable. We have had to install cameras and provide our volunteers with panic buttons as they routinely now must manage the understandable but unruly behavior that comes with the growling of an empty stomach or the crying of a hungry baby.

Approximately 785,000 struggling New Jersey residents - children, parents, seniors, people with disabilities, veterans, and more - are already hurt by the COVID cuts. SNAP households in Monmouth County – where more than half those struggling are children – lost $190 per month in benefits. This deficit of approximately 1.5 million meals each month cannot be on the back of food pantries like Mercy Center. We are funded solely on donations, and we cannot be substitutes for the enormous loss in food assistance, which will accompany greater SNAP restrictions.

It is important to note the SNAP system was imperfect before the devastating cuts – hygiene products are not included for women and

girls, and mothers are not permitted to use the benefits to purchase diapers for their infants and toddlers. Imagine a teenage girl, already behind because of COVID learning gaps, unable to go to school because she cannot afford hygiene products. Money for food will have to come first.

Another pre-existing failure with SNAP that will be exasperated by new limitations is with benefits for seniors. We get calls regularly from seniors in desperation with nothing in their refrigerators or cabinets, telling us they are starving. They routinely lose SNAP benefits as their caregivers are not allowed to use their cards on their behalf, and our seniors have no transportation to get to grocery stores themselves and often, have mobility issues. In fact, Mercy Center started delivering food from our pantry to their homes in response to their cries for help.

House Republicans argue that requiring able-bodied adults without dependents, ages 18 to 55, up from the current requirement for ages 18 to 49, to work or participate in a work training or

education program for a least 20 hours per week to receive continuous SNAP benefits would save the nation a “few billion dollars.” Studies have shown such limits on benefits do not increase earnings or employment – they just increase hunger and food insecurity. At Mercy Center, we believe it is harsh, cruel even, to play politics with the well-being of our neighbors in need. It is also counter intuitive and short minded for our politicians to make further cuts to SNAP that fuel local stores, pumping life into New Jersey’s economy. As debt ceiling talks continue, we urge you to contact your local member of Congress and say, “enough is enough.” SNAP is universally recognized as the single-handed most important tool in the fight against hunger. Longer lines at food pantries are not the solution to the political fight over the debt ceiling.

Kim Guadagno Former Lt. Governor Executive Director of Mercy Center

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Silverton Farms Saved Itself to take that credit by using our address. I don’t believe Mayor Hill has so much as visited or even purchased a vegetable from my farm, though he lives less than 1 mile away in the 30+ years we have been open. We would have graciously welcomed his support had he decided to attend any of the various fundraisers we have hosted over the years of which many supported local causes.

Supreme Court Needs Code Of Ethics

This letter is in response to the March 18 article titled “Township Eyes Land For Open Space.”

The article stated that the township had just preserved 1520 Silverton Road, with a picture of the preservation sign for Silverton Farms. This is a false statement. I, Tom Nivison, preserved Silverton Farms over 20 years ago, long before the current administration was in place. Mayor Hill should get no credit for preserving Silverton Farms, despite his efforts

Thank you for your time.

Tom Nivison Toms River Council Candidate

The recent news about Clarence Thomas’s financial entanglements with GOP megadonor Harlan Crow should be alarming to every American. This is what happens when the highest court in the land is given free rein to police itself. Clarence Thomas isn’t the first justice to engage in unethical behavior. And if Congress continues to ignore the need for a Supreme Court code of ethics, he won’t be the last. Of the nine justices currently on the bench, four have been called out for unethical be-

havior and connections in the last year. Neil Gorsuch sold property to the head of a law firm with cases in front of the Supreme Court. Samuel Alito dined with anti-abortion activists and allegedly leaked decisions on reproductive health. John Roberts’ wife has earned millions of dollars from law firms with business before the Supreme Court. Congress has a constitutional duty to act as a check on the Supreme Court and restore faith in our judicial system. It’s time they act and pass a Supreme Court code of ethics.

Pamela A. Talbot Toms River

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Congressman Pushes For Protections Against Trafficking

From The Desk Of Congressman Chris Smith

WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a congressional hearing, Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) pressed the top Biden official tasked with combating human trafficking on the Administration’s efforts to stop the exploitation of women and children, especially at the US southern border - where law enforcement officers are now bracing for a surging humanitarian crisis on the heels of ending of the emergency measure known as Title 42.

“Last year’s Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report issued by the State Department pointed out that the United States continues not to mandate human trafficking screening for all foreign national adults in immigration detention or custody and did not screen for trafficking indicators among the people it removed,” said Smith, who authored the historic Trafficking Victims Protect Act (TVPA) of 2000 that requires the annual report and created a comprehen-

sive whole-of-government initiative to combat sex and labor trafficking in the US and around the world.

“The TIP Report recommends screening all individuals in immigration detention or custody for human trafficking indicators,” said Smith.

“Has the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) followed through with the State Department’s recommendation? Are migrants being screened for human trafficking?” Smith asked.

“We agree with you that all migrants should be screened,” said Cindy Dyer, the US Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. “I will have to defer to my colleagues at DHS,” Dyer said. “Certainly, it’s the perfect time to be asking the question.”

Chaired by Smith, the Foreign Affairs Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations Subcommittee hearing examined the Administration’s implementation of the TVPA and featured compelling testimony from a panel of expert witnesses including three human trafficking survivors.

“The United States must not become a safe harbor for abuse of migrant workers,” said Martina Vandenberg, President of the Human Trafficking Legal Center, who testified about a troubling trend where workers are brought to the US with contracts that preclude them from leaving for three years and include steep fi nancial penalties.

“These penalties, mischaracterized as breach fees, can range from $30,000 to $150,000,” Vandenberg said. “These unconscionable contracts effectively trap these workers in debt bondage, making it impossible for them to leave their jobs. The workers are handcuffed by debt, unable to flee. This is the new American kafala system.”

“Force, fraud and coercion were all used by someone who pretended to be my friend, but ultimately abducted me into being trafficked,” said Gina Cavallo, who also shared her own story. “Over nearly two years from the age of 18, I was prostituted, and sold to the highest bidder, and raped over and over again. I became a commodity to be used for others’ gain.”

“I can say with certainty that all who have survived human trafficking, how they are living today, and are able to tell their stories is the embodiment of the strength of the

human will and human spirit,” said Bella Hounakey, a survivor who was the direct recipient of services offered through the TVPA. “It is a story of more than surviving. It is a story of the power of evil and the human spirit’s refusal to be dominated by it.”

“It is of upmost importance that this esteemed legislative body passes the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Protection and Prevention Reauthorization Act, serving as a vital instrument in the ongoing battle against trafficking in persons and exploitation on a global scale,” said Becky Murray, Chief Executive Officer at One By One. “By reauthorizing this critical legislation, this committee reaffi rms the commitment to the eradication of trafficking and sends a message to the global community that the U.S. is dedicated to leading the way.”

Smith, who authored the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022, said he plans to reintroduce the legislation in the coming days. Last Congress, Smith’s bill passed the House with overwhelming support but was stalled in the Senate.

“If what happened to me could just save one person, it would all have been worth it,” Cavallo said.

Federal Oversight Could Have Prevented Bank Failures

Capitol Comments

Senator Robert Menendez

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, pressed federal financial regulators during an oversight hearing on their efforts to ensure greater executive accountability and effective supervision in the wake of recent bank failures.

The Senator noted that Michael Barr, the Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision, identified in his recent report major weaknesses in Silicon Valley Bank’s incentive compensation program, noting that it encouraged excessive risk taking to maximize short-term financial metrics and did not adequately reflect longer-term performance, nonfinancial risks, or unaddressed audit or supervisory issues.

“As I noted in our hearing with the executives...the incentive structure SVB put in place rewarded breakneck growth and profitability, while kneecapping efforts to manage growing risks to the

firm,” said Sen. Menendez.

The Senator pointed out that financial regulators have been slow to develop and swiftly implement a strong incentive-based compensation rule – a rule that is required under Dodd-Frank and is now more than 10 years overdue – that could have helped in preventing the situation we saw at SVB.

“I have a sense, having sat through the Great Recession, almost the financial collapse, listening to all we were asked to do as members of the Banking Committee back then. When we pass things, we seem to get it vetoed by omission,” added Sen. Menendez. “Which means maybe the regulators don’t like what we say, but it’s the law. And then nothing happens. A decade – a decade! At some point, gentlemen, you have responsibility. So, I hope you’ll get to that quickly.”

The Senator also highlighted how Vice Chair Barr’s report on the supervision of SVB revealed that Fed examiners gave the bank’s management satisfactory ratings even after supervisors began identifying and communicating issues with governance and risk management in 2018. The Federal Reserve continued awarding management satisfactory ratings despite identifying significant

concerns year after year. He questioned why regulators appear reluctant to downgrade bank ratings to reflect their performance.

“To me, this shows that Fed examiners fundamentally misunderstood their role in enforcing a safe and sound banking system,” concluded Sen. Menendez. “Your job is to identify risks proactively and ensure they are fixed before they impact performance, since we’ve seen time and again that the banks themselves do a poor job of it.”

At the end of his line of questioning, Sen. Menendez secured commitments from Vice Chair Barr to sharpen the focus of the Federal Reserve’s supervisory efforts in order to proactively identify and ensure banks fix vulnerabilities.

In late March, Sen. Menendez led a bipartisan group of Senate Banking colleagues in pressing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on the agency’s use of enhanced supervision and prudential

standards for SVB. He also signed a letter led by Chair Sherrod Brown to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gensler requesting prompt examinations of Silicon Valley Bank’s purportedly selling millions of dollars’ worth of company stock in the days and months leading up to SVB’s failure.

In response to the recent bank failures, Sen. Menendez joined dozens of Senate and House colleagues to introduce the Secure Viable Banking Act, legislation that would repeal Title IV of S.2155, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act of 2018, and increase prudential standards for banks similar to Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. Sen. Menendez is a longtime advocate for prudent financial regulation, and was outspoken about the dangers of passing S.2155 five years ago, which reduced critical oversight and capital requirements for large banks.

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Manchester PAL 2023 Fishing Derby

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township Police Athletic League has set June 3 as the 18th Annual Kids Fishing Derby date. The Derby will run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This event will be held at Pine Lake in the Pine Lake Park section of Manchester Township.

The past Derbies have proven to be a tremendous success due to the support of the Mayor, Township Council, Manchester Police, Public Works and Recreation Department. Volunteers and generous donations from local businesses have made this a great day for our community. The Ocean County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs is supports the Derby as well.

They will also be registering this event with NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife,

HOFNOD’s 8th Annual Youth Fishing Challenge. The Division of Fish and Wildlife supports all those organizations participating in the Event by providing program materials and prizes for the children. The Derby sends an educational anti-drug and alcohol abuse message as well as fishing education and fun.

Travel Bocce Club Presents Branson Show Extravaganza

WHITING – Travel Bocce Club Presents Branson Show Extravaganza: Nine days, eight nights; December 2 to 10. Double: $1,170; Single: $1,455.

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Incredible price includes: Motor coach transportation; eight nights lodging including four consecutive nights in Branson area;14 meals: eight breakfasts and six dinners; admission to six fabulous shows including: three morning shows: Dublin’s Irish Tenors with special guests The Celtic Ladies, Down Home Country & A Neil Diamond tribute show; two evening

This event is for children up to 15 years of age and must be accompanied by an adult. Free food and prizes will be given to participants. There is no fee charged to attend this event. Children must bring their own fishing equipment. Bait will be provided. Preregister by sending your child(ren)’s name and age, as well as the guardians name to: Manchester Pal, PO Box 487 Lakehurst, NJ 08733. shows:

Baldknobbers show & Queen Ester show at Sight & Sound; one afternoon show: Dean Z - The Ultimate Elvis Show; Admission to Titanic: The World’s Largest Museum Attraction.

$75 due upon signing per person. Purchase tickets every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Village 5 Clubhouse 325 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting. Call Debbie at 201618-8514 for more information. Sign up early to prevent cancellation of trip. Final payment due by September 25.

Resident Club Village 5 Karaoke

WHITING – Resident Club Village 5 Present Karaoke with “Howie” on June 30 from 7 to 11 p.m. Cost is $5 per person and includes snacks, soda, bottled water. All are welcome!

Come on out and bring and bring your friends! Tickets can be purchased every Tuesday from 10 a.m. till 12 p.m. at Village 5, 325 Schoolhouse Road. Call Debbie at 201-618-8514 for more information.

Manchester Day

MANCHESTER – Mark your calendars!

The event will kick off at 2 p.m at Harry Wright Lake on June 24. Join for a fun filled day with vendors, live entertainment featuring “Yacht Rock Gold” and “Step -

pin’ Out,” games, prizes, free swimming and fireworks in the evening! Free shuttle service schedule is available from the municipal parking lot, Bowker Field parking lot and senior villages (main club house).

Manchester Recreation Farmers’ Market

MANCHESTER – Manchester Recreation

Farmers’ Market has opened for the season!

The market will be held at Manchester Town Hall, 1 Colonial Drive, Thursdays

until July 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Manchester Recreation ay 732-657-8121 ext. 5102 or email recreation@manchestertwp.com.

Crestwood Village 2 Annual Yard Sale

WHITING – Crestwood Village 2 will be holding their annual village-wide yard sale on June 23 and 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Items for sale will include furniture, clothing, artwork, etc.

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Crestwood Village 3 Travel Club News

WHITING – Crestwood Village 3 Travel Club has announced the following upcoming trips for 2023:

August 10 - Trip to Sussex County Farm & Horse Show/NJ State Fair: Price $50. This is Senior Day at the Fair. This fair is one of the biggest in the State of NJ. There are all kinds of animals to look at and watch, special music and events specific for seniors as well as horse show events, many crafters and vendors and every imaginable food item. There are inside displays as well as areas to sit and rest. If you are from the Sussex County area, this may be your opportunity to meet up with a friend at the fair. Trip includes round-trip transportation, admission ticket and bus driver gratuity. Trip is rain or shine so dress appropriately, wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen. Gather at Unity Hall at 7:45 a.m. and return at 6 p.m.

September 26 - Peddler’s Village and Lunch: Price $88. Trip includes lunch at Joseph Ambler Inn and shopping and or sightseeing at Peddler’s Village for 1 ½ hours. Lunch will be served buffet style with salad, herb roasted salmon,

parmesan crusted chicken and sirloin strip steak, potato, vegetable, dessert and coffee, tea, and iced tea. Trip includes round-trip transportation, lunch and bus driver gratuity. Gather at Unity Hall at 9:30 a.m. and return at approximately 4:30 p.m.

November 16 - Lunch at Shady Maple and Miracle of Christmas Show at Sight & Sound Theatre in Lancaster, PA: Price $175. This fabulous show will only be running for eight weeks and hasn’t been done for the past five years so seats will be filling up quickly. We have great center seats reserved for this special show. If you are interested, we are collecting a $50 deposit now to reserve your seat, another $50 payment will be due by May 15 and the balance of $75 will be due by August 15. Gather at Unity Hall at 8:30 a.m. and return at 8:30 p.m. Deposits will only be refunded if trip is cancelled. Tickets for trips will be on sale on Monday mornings at Unity Hall, 250 Schoolhouse Road, from 9 to 11 a.m. For reservations or information, call Rose Kantenwein at 732-408-5441. Make all checks payable to CV3 Travel Club.

Annual Memorial Day Ceremony

MANCHESTER – Manchester Township

is proud to announce its annual Memorial Day Parade has been scheduled for May 29 at World War II Memorial Park in Whiting.

Marchers will begin their journey to the Memorial, located at Lake Road, at 10 a.m. from the intersection of Monroe Avenue and Bayonne Avenue. Once the parade reaches the Memorial, guest speakers will offer remarks commemorating the day. Parade participants will gather at 9:15 a.m. at Monroe Avenue and Bayonne Avenue. Groups are invited to march in the parade. The Township also welcomes all

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to place wreaths or flowers at the Memorial. Any group that would like to place a wreath at the Memorial should call the Department of Recreation at 732-6578121, ext. 5102 to register.

The tradition continues as Manchester invites children to adorn their bicycles with patriotic decorations and take part in the parade. Prizes will be awarded for the best decorated bicycles. All children who participate are required to wear a proper bicycle helmet.

They hope to see many of Manchester’s residents at this community event honoring those who proudly served our country.

Polish Club Of Whiting

WHITING – The May meeting is scheduled for May 17 at Deerfield Hall, Crestwood Village 6 at 1:30 p.m.

Since May is Kentucky Derby month (and the race was already run on May 6) they plan to have a short business meeting and continue with a game of Kentucky

Derby BINGO which hopefully everyone will enjoy!

Reminder: they will be collecting clean, wearable clothing (for men, women and children) and-non-perishable food items for Grandmother’s Cupboard. Any questions, call RoseMarie at 732-350-4851.

Crestwood Village 4 Flea Market

WHITING – Come and join at Crestwood Village 4 located at 15 E Moccasin Drive Whiting for their June flea market to be held on June 3.

Many friendly, reasonably priced vendors will be there to help you. Breakfast and lunch will be available. Be sure to visit the

ladies at the stage area, really great prices and everything there has been donated by the village residents. Visit Jerry, he has pull tabs. You might be a winner. Village 4 holds a flea market the fi rst Saturday of every month. Contact carolmarsella2@gmail.com for information on renting a table.

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Engineering Team Excels At Competition

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MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township Middle School (MTMS) Engineering Team was invited to compete in the annual International SeaPerch Challenge. This is an invitation-only event and an absolute honor for our students to be invited to be a part of. As a result of their hard work and participation, the MTMS Engineering Team was presented with the Spirit Award! The Spirit Award recognizes the team that displays the essence of the SeaPerch Program and exhibits exceptional creativity at the 2023 International

– Photo courtesy Manchester Schools Competition. Congratulations to our MTMS Engineering Team!

The annual International SeaPerch Challenge tests the skills learned in the SeaPerch program with a series of obstacles and real-world-inspired tasks. The challenge is open to teams that excelled at registered regional competitions and earned a slot to compete in the season’s culminating event. The MTMS team will travel to Maryland for this competition and be met with a new theme and set of competition tasks are released.

Lock Box Program

MANCHESTER – Manchester Senior Services will be providing combinationkey lock boxes to Manchester Residents, 60 years of age and older, free of charge. The program consists of a lock box, which will be owned and maintained by the resident and should be placed on the front door with a spare key inside.

They strongly encourage that once a

combination is set, it be shared with the local police department (Manchester Township Police Department) 732-6576111, this will allow first responders to access a resident’s home in an emergency without causing damage to their home. Manchester Senior Services can assist with setting up the combinations, if needed. If you are interested in the program, contact Manchester Senior Services at 732-849-8305. While supplies last, one lock box per household.

ECW Upcoming Meeting

WHITING – The ECW (Episcopal Church Women) of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will hold their next meeting on June 1 at 1 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The speaker will be Rachel Johnston from Providence House. More details will follow. ECW will plan events for the rest of the year. Contact the President, Stefanie at 732350-2904 if you plan to attend or have any questions.

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MTMS Science Classes Enjoy

An Earth Day Field Day

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township Middle School science classes were able to get outside in the sunshine and fi nally enjoy the Earth Day Field Day that was rained out a few weeks ago!

Classes were divided into teams and tackled fun Earth Day challenges and games that incorporated important lessons or themes about Earth Day.

Games included Recycling Can Jam, Toss the Trash Cornhole, Endangered Species

Musical Chairs, and more. The games, such as the Obstacle Course, addressed those environmental issues that the Earth is facing that are natural and manmade. The lessons focused on how students can help fi x these problems by working together to make a positive change. In order to simulate how important, but challenging it is, students spent their time reinforcing the importance of taking care of our Earth while having fun.

Rain Barrel Workshop

LAKEHURST – The Borough of Lakehurst if holding a Rain Barrel Workshop on May 30 at 5:15 p.m. at 207 Center Street, Lakehurst.

Rain barrels are generally 55-gallon barrels

that are places under a gutter’s downspout, which are used to collect rainwater from roofs.

Pre-registration is required and can be completed at: forms.gle/QiPXYAPLFvv6NdUTA.

– Photo courtesy Manchester Schools

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Teacher Appreciation/Nurses Appreciation Week 2023

MANCHESTER – It was an amazing week of showering teachers/staff and nurses with the love they deserve. They were treated to endless treats, fun celebratory themes, and even walked the Red Carpet!

Thank you to families, the Manchester

Photo courtesy Manchester Schools community, and school community for coming together and showing the staff of the Manchester Township School District how cared about, appreciated, and valued they are this week and always.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week and Nurses Appreciation Week 2023!

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visitors were already preparing to swarm each one of the three entrances in order to get inside quicker.

Hundreds upon hundreds were gathered and impatiently waiting for the already massive lines in front of the security check-up to clear so they could finally go in, and again enjoy an event that they have been missing for the past five years to return.

Finally, after five years and close to an hour in line, the Power in the Pines event was back. The reasons for the long hiatus were the COVID-19 pandemic, and two very important operations that the MDL base was in use for: “Allies Refuge” and “Allies Welcome.” During the time those operations were active, the base served as a safe haven for the Afghan evacuees.

This year the event carried the slogan “On The Wings of Community,” and according to U.S. Air Force Major Virginia Kelaher, it’s an attempt to bring the joint base closer to the towns surrounding it.

“This is a chance for the community to see what we actually do every day,” said Kelaher. “They hear our planes and see our vehicles, but do not often get to interact with us.”

And they definitely got to interact with military personnel – in addition to seeing and hearing the vehicles.

The main area of the event was filled with different military displays, from massive aircrafts like the C130T Hercules - which carries cargo - to WWII vehicles and props, to the first-time addition of a full STEM display.

Once 11:30 a.m. came around, the whole base went into silence. A military orchestra began their set. The National Anthem rang in the air, for a moment as if everyone around the orchestra froze in time.

Moments later the main event began, a F-16 Viper Demo Team opened the first act of the show.

Followed by them were the U.S. Army Golden Knights. The demonstration parachute team also was Kelaher’s favorite part of the event. The reason for that was because she was a part of the team 10 years ago during an air show.

Then one o’clock hit, and a short quick aircraft began ascending the sky until it suddenly disappeared. Moments later a loud bang shook everyone and the same exact aircraft tore through the air.

The plane in question is an F-15C from the Massachusetts Air National Guard, and it created an adrenaline-pumping and ear drums-popping show for all the attendants. As the public announcer said, “The pilot of the plane set the bar high and kept it high.”

And while the lines for the main entrance often took hours to clear out, the smiles and amazed looks from the public showed that it was worth the wait.

–Photo by Andrey Nalbantov

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Looking Back On April At Ocean Health Initiatives

NEW JERSEY – OHI is plunging headfirst into the spring season with a stunning lineup of events for their patients and their community. As they headed into their twentieth year of service, OHI hosted multiple vaccine drives and giveaways in parcel with their mission to promote health and wellness through preventive medicine.

On April 8, OHI launched their second annual Easter in the Square event. In partnership with the Lakewood Police Department, NJ Department of Health, JetBlue, and the All Saints Episcopal Church, OHI gave out hundreds of prizes to local families including coloring books, crayons, blankets, and toys with a rocking playlist to get the vibes going. Children’s bikes were also given to the winners of a hula hoop contest and egg races. OHI extends its gratitude for the donations given by BMI and Project Linus that helped make these giveaways possible. On top of this, OHI provided free COVID tests and vaccines as well as flu shots and blood pressure and glucose screenings to anyone interested at the event. Thankfully,

– Photo courtesy OHI 53 vaccines were administered on that day, which helps to lower the risk of preventable diseases.

Later that month, OHI hosted its Loads of Love “Spring Clean” Event in partnership with Aetna Better Health and Project Linus on April 29. Doing the laundry can be a tedious chore; but OHI pumped up the jam with a DJ and loads of giveaways including blankets, laundry bags, and sixty free loads of laundry to make it a lot better. COVID and flu vaccines were also taken advantage of at this event. With Aetna in attendance, 36 families registered for NJ Family Care, a publicly funded health insurance program for people who can’t otherwise access insurance. OHI has a big roster of events planned for the rest of this year so make sure to check out their socials for the scoop on where they’ll be next! Ocean Health Initiatives is a nonprofit, federally qualified health center in Ocean and Monmouth County that provides high quality care to anyone who walks through their doors, regardless of their ability to pay. To schedule an appointment, visit ohinj.org today!

Island Singers Upcoming Shows

OCEAN COUNTY – Join the Island Singers as they weave together the diverse musical inspiration of America. This program will explore American composers, American folk songs, and American spirituals as well as some of their favorite patriotic songs. Free admission. Donations

greatly appreciated.

June 17 at 7 p.m. – St. Paul Lutheran Church 130 Cable Avenue, Beachwood June 24 at 2 p.m. – Community Reformed Church 36 Lacey Road, Whiting June 25 at 4 p.m. – Holy Innocents’ Church 410 S Atlantic Avenue, Beach Haven

Strawberries & Symphonic Band

WHITING – Enjoy an afternoon with Pinelands Symphonic Band and strawberries short cake on June 11 at 2 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 40 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting.

Donation of $15. Tickets may be purchased church office Sunday through Thursday, 10 to 11:30 a.m. starting May 28. No tickets will be sold at the door. For more information call Christ Lutheran Church at 732-350-0900.

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Tin Can Sailors Association Seeks Members

OCEAN COUNTY – The members of the Tin Can Sailors Association of New Jersey NJ DESRON 2 – Phoenix Squadron are looking for more members.

Member Bill Schmidt said, “we welcome all branches of the military to our group and we invite you to join us at our meetings” that are held on the third Wednesday of every month at noon at the George P. Vanderveer, American Legion Post 129, 2025 Church Road, Toms River.

He added that attendees can order break-

fast or lunch at a very reasonable cost and you eat during meeting.

Schmidt added, “we are a chartered squadron of The National Association of Destroyer Veterans (Tin Can Sailors) You can contact us at 732-630-1855, e-mail us at commander@tcs-desvets-nj.org or you can e-mail me at BillSchmidt1000@aol.com or call 732-575-6904.”

The group’s website is tcs-desvets-nj.org and you can fi nd them on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/tincansailorsnjdesron2

AARP Safe Driving Class

WHITING – AARP Safe Driving Class on June 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring a snack. If you are an AARP member it is $20, if not $25. Your insurance company may give

you a discount. Contact Stefanie from St. Stephen’s Whiting at 732-350-2904 to be included in the class.

–Photo by Tin Can Sailors Association of New Jersey

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done in time for the summer season heavy water usage months. “You have to design, permit and then build the upgrade. It will probably be in the neighborhood of $2 million and will probably take you a year to build.”

If the temporary option were not done, there could be water shortages “for this summer season so the only way to do that is temporary fi ltration. We applied for federal money that we are assured we will be getting so this will be no cost to us,” he said.

The new water tower off Route 70 would require water divergent permits to pull additional water from the ground, according to Block, in response to another resident’s question. “The problem with that is that it would still need to be treated. Towers are for storage.”

The contamination by the PFOS is from the Lakehurst Naval station portion of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. The chemicals were used for fi re drills held at the base that have contaminated ground water.

“We used it for mock fi res and it was used in foam and I was up to my waist in foam,” said Councilman Joseph Hankins, a fi refighter.

“We have monitoring in every single one of our wells and well 4 was taken off as a safety precaution and we need temporary fi ltration to bring it back on line,” Mayor Robert Arace said, noting that several months ago the township entered into an interlocal water connection agreement with Lakehurst Borough.

In other news, the governing body also recognized National Emergency Medical Services week with a proclamation to a large number of the township’s EMS workers.

There were also two ordinances for land swaps with Jeff rey Jerman, a local developer.

“They are vacant lots that are being swapped,” Township Attorney Lauren Staiger said. “There was a request to purchase the property that the township owned. There were some concerns about drainage so a proposed swap was then offered. Since it was all in a similar area.”

“The original land that was requested for purchase, the town wanted to keep the lot because it could be used for drainage purposes moving forward. The applicant was told the town wouldn’t sell it for that reason. Then it was suggested that we swap a lot that he had with a different lot that he could use and that is what happened,” she explained.

Staiger said it had been recommended that the property be put back on the tax role and for it to be utilized. “If it is purchased the person could seek a variance just as if we said no.”

Business Administrator Carl Block explained “the swap makes it less of a variance so it does keep (potential) houses further apart. This can make it more conforming than it was to begin with.”

When asked by a resident what the advantage of doing this was to the township, Block responded that there were two advantages.

“If you apply for a variance for an oversized lot, if we say no, the applicant goes to the Zoning Board and says I tried to buy it from the town and I want to build it on an even smaller lot so you get a bigger lot out of it than you would have got because there are certain people in business that are dealing in that kind of situation,” Block said.

“The township took the position that because that was a drainage area (of Pine Lake Park) that could potentially be utilized. Our position was ‘no’ but in that case he could have approached the Zoning Board with a 50 x 100 which I am obviously adamantly opposed to,” Mayor Arace said.

“Our solution recommended by our various department heads was, while not ideal” they will still have to go before the Zoning Board to make the fi nal decision but we are trying to limit 50 x 100 where possible,” Arace added. The applicant owns an adjacent lot to that land.

Also approved was an ordinance to vacate a right-of-way on Burnside Street in Pine Lake Park.

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Over-The-Counter (OTCs) Hearing Aids Revisited

Last fall, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration published final rules establishing a new class of hearing devices — those available over the counter (OTC). Though specific to the United States, the new category may understandably spark questions for anybody seeking hearing care.

What does it mean for you? More than ever, it’s important to seek hearing help from a trained hearing care professional. Hearing loss is complex, and self-treating could worsen an existing problem. Working with a highly trained provider can help you make safe, effective decisions for your ear health.

Here’s What Else You Should Know… OTC Hearing Aids Are for Adults Only

The new class of FDA-regulated hearing instruments are approved only for those 18 and older with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. They are not available for children and might not align with one’s actual hearing loss, which could be greater than perceived.

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Travel Smart: The 12 Must-Pack OTC Medications And Supplements

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

In order to have more confidence while away, it’s essential to be prepared to handle the little things. This will help you avoid unnecessary (and difficult) stops at pharmacies in unfamiliar terrain.

Today, I’m sharing the 12 most important things to pack for your next trip, based on my own experiences. I bet there’s something in my list that you haven’t thought of before. For me, I like to take unit-dose pills or capsules not the entire bottle of these items, because not doing so will fill up your suitcase pretty quickly.

Let’s dive into the 12 indispensable items from a pharmacist’s perspective, to keep your travels smooth and enjoyable.

1. Antihistamine - For mild allergic reactions or itchy rashes. Claritin for day use, and Benadryl at night.

2. Cold medicine - A nose spray can help with nasal congestion or a sinus headache.

3. Anti-itch cream - Hydrocortisone cream relieves itching from bug bites, rashes, or other minor skin irritations.

4. Sleep aid - Not sleeping properly on your trip will cause misery! I recommend melatonin for jet lag, but if you have Benadryl as your anti-histamine that will also put you to sleep. You can also check out my custom formula called Sleep Script.

5. Eye drops - A redness-reliever eye drop can soothe irritated eyes from air travel or allergies.

6. Earplugs - Silicone earplugs can help you sleep through loud noises at night.

7. Pain reliever - Ibuprofen or acetaminophen are the two that I recommend. Either one of these can help relieve pain from headaches, toothaches, and muscle aches that

may occur during travel. Acetaminophen is a little better for fever if you happen to get sick.

8. Anti-diarrhea medication - Imodium or other anti-diarrhea medication, along with a probiotic, can alleviate traveler’s diarrhea.

9. Electrolyte solution - Pedialyte® or similar solutions replenish fluids and electrolytes lost due to diarrhea or vomiting. It will also help you with leg cramps! You can take powder stick packets with you and make your own with some bottled water.

10. Antacids - Tums or Pepcid AC can alleviate heartburn or acid reflux symptoms after eating some spicy Pozole Rojo!

11. Bandages and antibiotic ointmentTreat minor cuts and scrapes with items like Neosporin and bandages.

12. Ginger capsules or tablets - Useful for nausea, motion sickness, or queasiness from windy roads or boat rides.

If traveling with insulin and needles, inform the airline, pack in carry-on luggage, and comply with TSA guidelines, including proper labeling and temperature control measures.

Packing these essential OTC medications and supplements can prevent or alleviate many travel-related health issues, so you can focus on enjoying your trip. For chronic medical conditions requiring prescription medication, pack in their original packaging or prescription bottle.

Before closing, consider the destination. Some countries in regions such as India, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Egypt, Mexico, and Thailand have a slightly higher risk of diseases due to inadequate sanitation or water treatment facilities in some regions. As such, people are more likely to experience traveler’s diarrhea or other diseases like cholera or typhoid fever.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2022 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Kristy shared her observations with a nurse she knew, who advised her to speak to the pediatrician about them. The nurse suggested James might be experiencing sleep apnea, which is generally more common in premature babies. What followed was an incredibly alarming event. Upon checking on James after putting him to bed, Kristy was terrified by what she saw. No longer was it just a matter of her baby boy’s lips being slightly discolored. Instead, Kristy now observed with horror that James’ entire head had turned grey.

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Kristy had already begun researching infant apnea based on her discussions with her nurse friend. She remembered what she had learned about assisting a baby in recovering from an apneic episode and put her knowledge into action.

“I was blowing on his face and tapping on his feet,” Kristy said. “He wouldn’t come out of it; he was just frozen.”

All of a sudden, James began to cry, and Kristy (Journey - See Page 31)

–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Kristy Salkewicz shared her son James’ story to spread the word about this rare condition.

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Employers And Employees Alike Should Be Aware Of NJ’s Recently Enacted Wage And Hour Law

By: Christopher R. Shea, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

Laws signed by Governor Phil Murphy make New Jersey construction contractors responsible for their subcontractors’ debts for unpaid wages and violations of employer tax law.

The first of the laws (S4064/A5801 approved as P.L.2019, c.510) says that any contract entered into on or after January 1, 2020 for the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, maintenance or repair of any building in the State other than an owner-occupied residence, the contractor making or taking the contract shall assume, and be responsible for, any debt owed to a wage claimant, or third party on the wage claimant’s behalf, incurred by a subcontractor at any tier acting under, by, or for the contractor for the wage claimant’s performance of labor under the contract.

The second of the laws (S4225/A5840 approved as P.L.2019, c.374) imposes liability on every construction contractor for subcontractors’ unpaid employer taxes under the workers’ compensation law (N.J.S.A. 34:15-1 et seq.), the unemployment compensation law (N.J.S.A. 43:21-1 et seq.), the temporary disability benefits and family leave insurance law (N.J.S.A. 43:2125 et al. and N.J.S.A. 43:21-39.1 et al.), and the New Jersey Gross Income Tax Act (N.J.S.A. 54A:1-1 et seq.). In addition, a contractor now shares civil legal responsibility for provisions of those laws regarding retaliatory actions against employees for exercising their rights under any of those laws and provisions of those laws regarding the misclassification of workers, and both the client employer and the labor contractor providing workers to the client employer may be subject to any remedy provided for violations of those laws.

The laws also pin individual liability on any owner, director, officer, or manager acting on behalf of an employer who violates any provision of State wage and hour laws or State employer

tax laws, regarding compliance with such laws. These are powerful risk shifting laws which has led to an outcry for remedies to fix ultimate responsibility on the culpable subcontractor and reimburse the payor. The problem is that the culpable subcontractor will, in all likelihood, be unable to pay the debt or the fine assessed, otherwise there would be no liability to shift. In this way, the State has now made guarantors out of contractors for all those below them in the chain of contract.

So, what can contractors do to protect themselves from their subcontractor’s (presumably) unknown behavior? Well, the ultimate answer remains unknown at this point in time, but here are our thoughts: First, every subcontract should have a properly drawn indemnification clause that imposes liability on the subcontractor for all losses on account of the subcontractor or it’s lower-tier subcontractors’ failure to obey the labor and tax laws, referenced above. Second, contractors should investigate the purchase of a stand-alone wage and our insurance policy, or if possible, a wage and hour extension coverage endorsement to their present employment practices liability policy (EPL). Finally, a contractor can contractually require the lower tiered subcontractors to provide certified payroll reports on a regular basis, thereby making the subcontractor swear to compliance with New Jersey’s wage and hour laws.

If you or someone you know has questions about New Jersey Wage and Hour laws, contact the attorneys at R.C. Shea and Associates. P.C. (732) 505-1212.

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Wildlife Rescue 911 – A Law Firm In Roseland NJ

Renee A. Thomaier

Retired New Jersey State Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator

Some years ago, while I was working at a large law fi rm, I received a call around 9 p.m. from one of the maintenance workers who discovered a bird on the balcony of one the attorneys’ office. He didn’t know what to do, but knowing I was a wildlife

rehabilitator, he called me. I was able to ascertain the kind of bird it was, and I knew the office he was referring to had large windows. My fi rst thought was that the bird struck a window rendering it unable to fly. The bird was a mourning dove, capable of a fl ight speed of up to 55 mph.

I knew the safety of the bird would be at risk overnight, so I readied myself to

make the 40-minute drive to Roseland. This was one of the rare cases where I had retrieved the injured animal, as the maintenance worker was working his overnight shift. I met up with him and we proceeded to the balcony, retrieved the bird, and drove home. There were no obvious injuries. This appeared to be a case of the bird getting

stunned by the window strike. I proceeded to care for the dove over the next week. The most difficult part was that each day I arrived at work, I observed the apparent mate of the injured dove on top of the building, calling its mate. It was heart-wrenching. I knew I would release it where it was found. But how long would the mate wait?

The week passed and each day the dove improved. I decided to perform the release on Sunday, as there would be less activity at the fi rm. I arrived early that morning and I removed the dove from the carrier. I did not see her mate. With the dove in my hands, I opened them and from behind where I stood, simultaneously, another dove joined her in fl ight to ultimately end up on a railing next to each other. I feel certain it was her mate. Generally, the mourning dove is a monogamous bird. To reach me please call 732-244-2768.

It’s illegal to possess, relocate, or cause harm to wildlife for any reason. Managing wildlife without the proper state/federal permits is illegal. Violating laws protecting wildlife is punishable by law.

Eclectic “Euphoria” Variety Show Comes To Hard Rock Hotel & Casino AC

ATLANTIC CITY – Enter the eclectic world of Euphoria Variety Show, live onstage in the Sound Waves theater at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, every Sunday at 4 p.m. beginning June 18. The high octane and exceedingly captivating production show features top shelf variety acts, singers, dancers and an orchestra, all working in concert to create a new and incredibly entertaining, fun, and unique experience.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at hardrockhotelatlanticicty. com. All tickets for the “Euphoria Variety Show” cost $29. All shows are subject to change.

The creators who brought you “The Rat Pack Show,” “Motor City Live” and “Dance To The Music” invite you into a world of high flying aerialists, thrilling Cirque-style performers, hilarious silent action comics, and mind blowing illusionists, combined with powerhouse singers, provocative dancers, and an accomplished orchestra.

“Euphoria Variety Show is a contemporary take on a classic variety show, which is reimagined and married with other elements normally not seen on stage and working in tandem,” said producer Allen Valentine. “It makes for a really fun and exciting production to see live.”

“Euphoria Variety Show” is produced by Valentine, choreographed by Jillian Reed and features the musical direction of Arland Gilliam, with costume design by Kristine Valentine. The show’s production manager is Linda Voermans.

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Other Industries Suggested For Oyster Creek Land

By Stephanie Faughnan

LACEY – A presentation touched on which industries could save the community from the looming economic catastrophe triggered by the imminent shutdown of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station.

The closure of the nuclear plant has already impacted local jobs and will ultimately have a profound effect on tax revenue. Until 2018, Oyster Creek was one of the largest employers in the county, generating $70 million in wages.

Authorities estimate a tentative completion date of the decommissioning in 2029, with fuel removal to begin in 2030.

A study was performed with an initial focus of maintaining employment opportunities and bringing people into the community to work.

Alisa Goren, a planner and project manager for BRS Incorporated, identified her company as a small New Jersey-based planning, economic development, environment fi rm that participated in the submittal of the federal grant application.

According to Sonia Martin, an economist with BRS, the study allows Lacey to analyze options to replace some of what it’s losing with Oyster Creek’s closure.

While the 800-acre former Oyster Creek Nuclear Facility stands as the catalyst for redevelopment, other vacant or underused sites throughout the community have also been targeted. These include a 19-acre site adjacent to Exit 74 on the Garden State Parkway at Lacey Road and an 8-acre parcel on the canal in the Forked River Center zone. Additionally, a 68-acre parcel of land across Forked River from the former nuclear plant holds the potential for new jobs within the Lacey Industrial Park.

Goren said that Lacey officials have been in constant contact with Holtec, the plant’s owners, as they go through the decommissioning process. The spotlight is on understanding the timeline and determining appropriate areas for reuse.

Among the site’s reuse considerations is renewable energy generation, industrial development, recreation, or a research and development facility.

“The site at the Garden State Parkway currently has residential zoning in the back and office/commercial zoning along Lacey Road,” shared Goren. “It’s a really great opportunity because of its access to the Garden State Parkway and the connection into the town and the shore.”

According to Goren, the area along the canal is currently underutilized. A closeddown business and restaurant could represent a great opportunity with the expansion of the industrial park or Oyster Creek revitalization. There is potential for a mix of residential, commercial, and civic uses in a walkable, village-like environment.

Goren said that mall businesses within industrial parks provide a significant multiplier effect in local communities and offer further expansion opportunities. Manufacturing, processing, and assembly operations are among the suggested uses for the industrial park. Warehousing and distribution facilities, trucking terminals, and transportation facilities represent additional considerations.

“We’re looking at the health of the industries themselves,” Martin emphasized. “And, how that ties to the health and growth of employment in each of the sectors.”

“It’s not just the number of jobs,” said Martin. “We also want to make sure they’re good, well-paying jobs, and that they’re not something where the demand for what they produce is already being satisfied in nearly surroundings.”

A little under 40 people listened to the presentation live and offered their input on the analysis. More than one person commented that retail appeared to be a low priority in the prospective plans.

Lacey resident Ron Martin said he’d participated in a prior conference call when the presenters identified Lakehurst as a community experiencing growth with different opportunities related to the defense department. Goren confi rmed this was another industry the planners intended to explore for the local municipality.

“I was impressed by the presentation and how BRS is working to identify industries that would be a good fit for Lacey,” said local community member Paul Dressler. “They’re trying to move the town to a place where everybody would want to live.”

The study was predominantly grant funded.

Just over a year ago, the federal government approved a $160,000 grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for an Economic Adjustment Assistance project to support the local municipality in developing and executing strategies to adapt and revitalize its economy after experiencing structural damage to its underlying economic base.

The funding, matched by $40,000 of local investment, is intended to aid communities affected by nuclear plant closures under a program known as the Nuclear Closure Community Economic Development Plan.

“Approximately 18 months ago, we applied for the economic development grant as a municipality with a closing nuclear plant,” shared Veronica Laureigh, Township Administrator. “At that time, there were only two towns in the country that qualified for this grant to do a study on how to replace the economic loss that we could face with Oyster Creek no longer operating.”

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33 Scope

35 “Frozen” reindeer

36 Guitarist Lofgren

37 Org. in many civil rights cases

39 Short muscles?

42 God, in Grenoble

46 Tic Tacs, e.g.

48 Yawning, perhaps

49 Essential acid

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15 “The Big Bang Theory” actress __ Bialik who is also a scheduled 2021 “Jeopardy!” guest host

20 Remainder

23 Remove, as a brooch

24 Actress Hayek

25 Grace verb

27 Stream swirl

28 “You made that up!”

29 Claim to be untrue 30 Well-suited

31 Not at all bucolic

50 Minor arguments

52 Prepare for takeoff, as a frosty windshield

53 Aquatic predators

54 “The Alienist” author Caleb

55 Field for this puzzle’s theme

56 Possible cause of student nervousness

57 Revolution prefix

58 Hamlet, by birth

59 Allentown : “Alas!”

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61 Ocean State sch.

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Real Estate

Toms River House For SaleSarasota 2 Bed 1 Bath, Brand new appliances, brand new paint, brand new carpets throughout. Open house Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun, May 11th -June 4th, 521 Jamaica Blvd. Holiday City 08757; or call 732-569-3174. (24)

Yard Sale

Leisure Knoll Community Yard Sale

- Sat., June 3, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Rain date

Sun., June 4. Use Route 70 entrance maps available at guard house. (25)

Estate Sale

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Items Wanted

Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Soul. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (26)

CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115. (30)

Used Guns Wanted - All types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)

Junk or Wrecked Cars and Trucks

Wanted - Cash paid. 732-6577251, Steve. Thanks. (22)

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Absolute best home improvements!"Building the shore since 1984" Additions, carpentry, windows & doors, roofing & siding, painting & staining, flooring, kitchens & baths, finished basements, masonry, fencing, custom decks, fully insured, license #13VH11804800. $ave. Call Brien 732-850-5060. (28)

Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs. Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned. Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (26)

Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience. Call Jim 732-674-3346. (39)

Property/Maintenance/Masonry - Brick restoration, brick repointing, concrete repairs, step repairs, grass cutting, cleanups. mulch. Call Ken 732-814-7743. (23)

CHEAP PAINTING Done RITEFree est. Senior discounts interior exterior. Call 732-506-7787, cell 646-643-7678. (28)

Build • Repair • Replace - Affordable • Expert Workmanship. Carpentry, windows, doors, trim, tile, bathrooms, kitchens, masonry, flooring, decks, advanced building. 609-384-9030. (21)

ESTATE CLEANOUTS -

Properties, Houses, Attics, Garages, Sheds, Storage Units, ect. Handyman Disposal provided 901a Dumpster Service LLC. Licensed, Insured, call or text Jim 609-335-0330. (27)

PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com . Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n)

niture, collectibles, all

go. 732-267-6232. (24)

Estate Sale - 6/2 at 9 a.m. Housewares, furniture. We know you will find something. 67 Morning Glory Lane, Whiting. (25)

Garage Sale

Annual Community Garage Sale - At Greenbriar I, Burnt Tavern Road, Brick on Saturday, June 3 (rain date Sunday, June 4) from 9-3. Over 60 families will be holding sales. Follow the balloons for the streets participating. Call 732-840-9496 with questions. (23)

2004 Kia Amanti - Great condition. New tune up and fuel injectors. 33,500 miles. $3,200. Call 732-793-2108. (25)

CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n)

Don't pawn your coins - Call me first. I pay more. Old coins, currency. Will cash in your change. Chris 848-210-7372. (23)

Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-abrac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)

Certified Home Health Aides - Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n)

ALL American Home Health AidesExperienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605. (t/n)

A1 HANDYMAN SERVICESOver 30 years experience in all phases of home improvements. Free estimates and referrals. Call John 267-475-7962. (22)

C.B.J. ROOFING - Covering the jersey shore since 1984. All work guaranteed. We will beat ANY legitimate estimate. $ave. Call 732-850-5060. (20)

Become a Published Author. We want to Read Your Book! Dorrance Publishing-Trusted by Authors Since 1920. Book manuscript submissions currently being reviewed. Comprehensive Services: Consultation, Production, Promotion and Distribution. Call for Your Free Author`s Guide 1-877-791-2033 or visit dorranceinfo.com/micro. (t/n)

Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention. Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n)

MASONARY REPAIR - Sidewalks, steps, driveways, pavers. For free estimate call 732-5896798, 848-210-2716. (20)

Items For Sale

Beautiful Furniture - Dinette set $150; kitchenette set $25; wardrobe closet $20; couch, loveseat and tables $100. All excellent condition. 413-626-6956. (24)

Misc.

Take notice that in accordance with N.J.S.A. 39:10-16*, application has been made to the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission, Trenton, New Jersey, to receive title papers authorizing and the issuance of a New Jersey certification of ownership for, 2004, Nissan, VIN Number JN8DR09Y94W904212. Objections, if any, should be made in writing, immediately in writing to the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission, Special Title Unit, P.O. Box 017, Trenton, New Jersey, 08666-0017. (26)

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ELRY Looking to buy costume/ estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n)

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FULL TIME LAYOUT DESIGNER/PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

- Micromedia Publications is looking for an innovative and creative individual to join our production team. Duties will include layout of newspapers and support for our general manager, production manager and graphic artist. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign preferred but will train. Strong communication, typography skills and time management are a must. Please e-mail resume to Jason at jallentoff@jerseyshoreonline.com (t/n)

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Garden Advisory: Experienced (Master) Gardener - Assists homeowners with garden planning & design, plant care advice, plant selection & replacement recommendations, container gardens, soil testing. 732-232-8144. (21)

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ARounD tHe JeRsey sHoRe

25 Homeless Permanently Housed Th is Winter

By Chris Lundy

TOMS

RIVER

– Just Believe Inc. shared their statistics for the 2022-2023 season when they care for the homeless during the winter months, including helping 25 of them fi nd permanent housing.

Just Believe is a nonprofit that runs the Code Blue shelter in Riverwood Park, which opens its doors on nights when temperatures approach freezing. They were open 81 nights, according to CEO Paul Hulse. Although the park is in Toms River, the unhoused population comes from all over Ocean County.

They had 147 different people stay for a total of 1,620 nights. But it’s not just about shelter for one night, it’s about fi nding out what issues they are having so that they can be referred to organizations that help. For example, there were 75 referrals for various services. There were 35 people who applied for Section 8 vouchers. Eleven people found temporary housing. A rental car was secured for one guest. Ten people entered a facility for substance

abuse or mental health. Three went to a sober living home. Five people relocated out of state. Six found gainful employment. Nine people were denied access due to behavior or needing a higher level of care; they were instead provided emergency housing elsewhere.

Hulse thanked Fulfill, A Need We Feed, and a number of local restaurants for providing meals. In addition to the big stuff like food and housing, there were also smaller things that helped people feel good, like getting haircuts or going bowling. Showers were provided by the YMCA.

About 2,500 hours were spent by volunteers, he said.

This marks “six years of Code Blue success in Ocean County,” Hulse said. These figures represent only five months of the year. “Imagine what we could do if we were open all year long?”

Nonprofit organizations and faith-based groups house the homeless because Ocean County leaders don’t want to run a shelter. For more information, visit JustBelieveInc. org.

St. Stephen’s Family Fun Day Dance Spectacular

WHITING – St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will have a brand-new Family Fun Day Dance Spectacular, to be held on June 4 from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The event will feature DJ Louie Sauchelli, and they’ll have a luncheon as well as a Treasure Auction! There is no charge for the event; however, a free will offering will be available

for donations. The Dance Spectacular is open to the public, and they invite the surrounding communities to join! New families are invited to attend their 10 a.m. service prior to the event. For further information, call Bill Bodine, Dance Spectacular Team Chairman at 848210-4206, or contact Greg at St. Stephen’s Parish Office at 732-350-2121 to register.

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hugged him close to her body. James wanted no part of nursing and fell back to sleep for the entire night.

Kristy recounted the incident to her nurse friend, who emphasized the importance of seeking prompt medical attention for James. The nurse warned Kristy that the situation could worsen to the point where it might be difficult to intervene, leaving James in a precarious position. As both parents attempted to come to grips with the fact that something could be wrong with James, they initially downplayed their initial fears. Jeremy and Kristy wanted to believe the issue was nothing more than a case of gas interfering with their newborn’s sleep. The couple was confident that everything would be fine. Nevertheless, doctors admitted James to the hospital for two days and ran a battery of tests. Finally, they sent James home with an apnea monitor to capture his sleep patterns. Unfortunately, the answers didn’t start to make sense until after Kristy was able to video James during one of the episodes.

“He was three months old, and it was just before Christmas,” recalled Kristy. “He was asleep in his stroller like a new baby and suddenly woke up.”

James appeared to be mouthing something as he looked to the side, almost as if he was trying to communicate. Then, out of nowhere, James began crying from a deep sleep, and Kristy attempted to soothe him. Although she couldn’t pinpoint the exact problem, Kristy sensed something was off, as James seemed unusually lethargic.

Once concerned that they might be overreacting, Jeremy and Kristy wanted answers. A call to the pediatrician landed them in Jersey Shore Medical Center’s emergency room. A neurologist called for a consultation, watched the video, and determined that James had had a seizure.

James began his first course of anti-seizure medication that worked for a few days. Jeremy and Kristy became so hopeful – until the seizures broke through. Moving on to the next anti-seizure drug required weaning from the first, as many of these medicines are addictive, and James could not be abruptly taken off them. Each medication came with its side effects, from potential heart damage to peripheral vision loss. Some drugs could only be obtained from off-label pharmacies. Nonetheless, both parents felt desperate – they were willing to try anything.

“I couldn’t even count the number of ‘episodes’ as we called them back then,” Kristy said. “There were times there were over 100 in one day.”

“They needed to give him intravenous drugs to knock him out,” added Kristy. “To kind of calm his brain down.”

Medical consultants at the Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania were equally puzzled why none of the medications would work. So when James was six months old, doctors suggested genetic testing to see what they could learn.

The tests revealed that James’ seizures were not caused by a genetic condition he inherited from his parents. However, James did have a form of epilepsy caused by a spontaneous gene mutation.

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PHoto oF tHe weeK

As Memorial Day kicks off the official start of summer, there’s excitement growing at the Jersey Shore. Recently, Norah and Henry Wilson were having some fun at sunset, wading, and catching snails at the Manasquan Reservoir in Howell. Now, their grandfather Patrick Garaffa, will be able to take them to a Jersey Shore BlueClaws game on us! Want to win tickets? Send your shore pix to photos@jerseyshoreonline.com

Softball League Seeking New Players

MANCHESTER – Manchester Senior Softball League is looking for softball players who would be interested in joining the league for the 2023 season to play Recrea-

tional Softball. Games are played Monday and Wednesday mornings, May through August. For additional information contact Fred Bohinski @ 848-261-1884.

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epilepsy that can cause developmental delays and other health problems. Its resistance to anti-seizure drugs is one of the key characteristics of the disease. The diagnosis finally explained why none of the medications given to James could halt his seizures.

“After the doctors determined the diagnosis, they knew there was an old medication that would help James,” Kristy shared. “He was the second one to try it, and the seizures started to dissipate.” Kristy said she preferred not to release the name of the medication and added that the drug could have a potential adverse side effect on the heart.

Researchers believe that KCNT1 mutations caused James to experience malignant migrating partial seizures of infancy. James began showing evidence that he was developmentally delayed as a result at a young age. For example, he did not reach for toys or meet typical milestones as he grew older.

At 8 years old, James is non-verbal and unable to walk. A school bus takes him to the Lehmann School in Lakewood, where he has both therapies and learns at a slower pace.

“They work on seeing if he can make eye contact in a field of two,” said Kristy, “And maybe look for a letter or listen to songs. He’s got aides who just help him along. The school also gives James some socialization.”

When he’s around his family, there’s no doubt that James is particularly happy. He has an infectious giggle, almost instantly triggered when his little brother makes silly noises. Jackson, age 6, took his mom by surprise when he opened up about James. Usually somewhat reserved, Jackson admitted he liked pushing his brother’s stroller and enjoyed pulling pranks on the nurses who sometimes visit.

“He takes James in stride,” Kristy shared. “Jackson is really the sweetest thing to him, and I can tell James really likes it when he’s with his brother.”

The Salkewicz family has two dogs, a black lab named Indy and a yellow lab named Duck, who eagerly await James’ return home from school

so they can give him kisses. However, James is not fond of the dogs licking his face after he eats and will make a fuss.

Kristy said daily prayer is a critical part of her life and remembers asking God to stop the seizures. Watching her son’s little body become tired was difficult as the episodes came one after the other.

“They still kept coming,” said Kristy. “It was so frustrating.”

A chance encounter with a random stranger changed Kristy’s way of thinking. A store clerk said his grandfather told him that no matter how bad you think you have it, somebody else always has it worse.

Kristy swears the young man was put on her path to deliver a message, one that didn’t make sense at the time. Her prayers changed to expressing gratitude for the things she could. For example, James can breathe on his own, and he can eat – both things everyone takes for granted.

“There are only about 200 children known to have KCNT1 epilepsy,” said Kristy. “There’s more and more getting diagnosed because genetic testing is key. They couldn’t find out what it was without it, and the testing is helping to target treatment.”

The KCNT1 Epilepsy Foundation supports parents who may feel alone in finding resources. According to Kristy, the Foundation is also trying to raise awareness and donations for drug research and development.

“I am doing as much as I can to participate in all the surveys they (the Foundation) provide,” Kristy shared. “They’ve been looking for blood samples, so we’re working on getting blood to them from James.”

James also participated in a year-long natural history study, which required Kristy to document seizure activity and sleep. The family has also participated in interviews with a doctor and a psychologist and donated James’ saliva in conjunction with a study in Chicago.

“I felt like I was not helping enough at first because I was so used to doing this on my own,” said Kristy. “Now there are these people who want to get the word out – and we’re not the only ones anymore.”

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists, PC: Treating Everything Below The Knee

By Michael Vandenberg

Dr. Scott Amoss,

DPM, CWS

is a lot more than a “foot doctor,” as people often mistake podiatrists for. In reality, “we provide comprehensive lower extremity care,” he said. So yes, if your foot hurts, Dr. Amoss will be happy to help. However, that barely scratches the surface of all the conditions he sees and the treatments he provides.

Dr. Amoss (pronounced like “famous Amoss”) grew up in nearby Ocean Township and has been connected to the Jersey Shore community and greater New Jersey area his entire life. Originally, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in chemistry at Rutgers and spent a few years in the chemical industry. However, that feeling of wanting to make a difference in people’s lives that drives all physicians caught hold of Dr. Amoss. He liked podiatry in particular because of its ability to help people really quickly. “You can immediately have a positive impact on someone’s life. They come in pain, and can leave virtually pain free.” Scott Amoss became Doctor Scott Amoss when he graduated fourth in his class with numerous honors from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in 2000. He then completed a two year residency focusing on orthopedic, vascular, plastic, and reconstructive surgery, in

addition to training in internal and emergency medicine, dermatology, and radiology.

After that, Dr. Amoss knew it was time to go out on his own, so he opened Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists in Whiting.

17 years later, the practice is going strong and recently opened a new location in Toms River to be closer to Community Medical Center, where he’s a surgeon on staff. Critically, this new foothold also allows him, as a specialist in diabetic foot care, to help the growing diabetic community in the area.

While expanding served a logistically necessary purpose, Advanced Foot & Ankle has never lost its personal touch. You’ll never just be passed off to whichever doctor is on the clock that day, because Dr. Amoss is proud to be a solo practitioner. “The patients see me and only me,” he said.

“It’s good continuity of care.”

His tight-knit support staff of seven ensures that you get the streamlined care you deserve.

That’s crucial in the field of Podiatry because, after all, things can get serious when it comes to Diabetes and foot complications. Luckily, Dr. Amoss is an Amputation Prevention Specialist as well as a Certified Wound Specialist. Less serious conditions like hammertoes, ingrown nails, bunions, and athlete’s foot can be treated in the office,

often during your initial visit! “We’re very conservative,” Dr. Amoss assures future patients.

“I’m surgically trained but I only like to perform surgery when all other conservative means have been exhausted. It’s going to be painless.”

He makes that possible by developing treatment plans for each specific patient.

Rest assured, Advanced Foot & Ankle is fully equipped to do so as soon as you come in. Both offices have digital X-rays so they can almost instantly see what’s going on and review it with the patient. They also have a diagnostic ultrasound to diagnose soft tissue conditions, as well as a laser for treatment of pain and neuropathy, a painful nerve condition caused by diabetes and other issues. They even offer MicroVas therapy, which gives much needed relief to patients with high levels of diabetic neuropathy, as well as vascular or PAD testing.

In addition to the most cutting edge podiatric technology, Advanced Foot & Ankle has professional-grade consumer products you need for immediate relief. They offer a great selection of diabetic shoes, for example, as well as custom-made orthotics which provide arch support and help correct the imbalance in patients’ feet. Advanced Foot & Ankle accepts most insurance plans. (Medicare covers one pair of diabetic shoes per year!)

By having strategically-located offices, an experienced and focused staff, and tons of treatment methods and equipment at his disposal, Dr. Amoss is able to easily achieve his goal of getting you fast comfort and relief. When it comes to diseases like melanoma, for example, speed is absolutely critical. The most deadly form of skin cancer, melanoma has an especially poor prognosis on the foot because it often goes unnoticed for a long time. Dr. Amoss diagnosed several of these cases last year, which probably saved those patients’ lives.

But sometimes conditions aren’t as complicated as much as some of the larger podiatrist offices try to let on. Dr. Amoss remembers one recent patient who came in after being with one such practice. “These eight doctors had exhausted all treatment options for this individual in pain,” he said. After years of getting the runaround, they told him there was nothing they could do. The patient came limping into Advanced Foot & Ankle with what Dr. Amoss diagnosed in a matter of minutes as a simple corn on the tip of his toe. “We gave him

a customized foot pad which helped him tremendously, and by the next day he came in to thank us and tell us how much better he was doing,” Dr. Amoss said. “He couldn’t believe he waited and wasted several years with this other group of doctors.”

At Advanced Foot & Ankle, you’ll get fast and customized treatment from a doctor you can trust. Give them a call today at 732-350-0100 and their very accommodating staff will be able to make an appointment for you with Dr. Amoss right away. And as the “urgent care of the lower extremity,” emergency appointments are also available. Advanced Foot & Ankle is located at 400 Lacey Road in Whiting (in the Stop and Shop Shopping Center) and 601 Route 37 West, Suite 300 in Toms River (in front of the Ocean Eye Institute). Or check out their website AdvFootandAnkle.com for more information.

One of Advanced Foot & Ankle locations is 601 Route 37 West, Suite 300 in Toms River (in front of the Ocean Eye Institute)

One of Advanced Foot & Ankle locations is 601 Route 37 West, 400 Lacey Road in Whiting (in the Stop and Shop Shopping Center)

Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of MAY 27 - june 2

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may be tempted to compromise your values in the week to come. When challenged to negotiate favorable terms, you avoid doing anything in the heat of the moment that goes against your integrity.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) : Stay on track. Someone may try to guilt you into ignoring your own insightful ideas. Don’t let anyone or anything divert your attention from working toward accomplishing your ambitions in the upcoming week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Make headway with your ideas as this week unfolds. Take steps to insure you are known as someone who is persistent, follows through on promises and gets the job done. Remain crystal clear about your expectations.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You could underestimate your abilities in the week ahead. Having a strong partner may bring mixed blessings if you let yourself feel less competent by comparison. Focus on ways to make money and fulfill existing commitments.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Find additional benefits as you travel your career path. In the week ahead, you might enjoy improved working conditions or work on a special project that gives you lasting comfort. Follow the rules to keep a partner happy.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You might feel that someone is blowing off your concerns or taking you for granted. Rather than brooding over these things, support your own well-being. Focus on uplifting your spiritual practice as the week unfolds.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Help yourself with one hand and help others with the other one. Whenever you grow overly ambitious, remember you are part of a team. This week you may be called upon to help a coworker or sort out a compromise.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Stick to your convictions even when someone else tries to stick holes in them. In the week to come, let other people know where you stand. Avoid offering advice on any subjects outside your sphere of experience.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Family needs may come first but ambitions are not far behind. Your job or a project may take up more time than usual in the week ahead. A partner can inspire you to work harder to attain material success.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You might be riveted on what makes things tick and how you can use self-knowledge to get ahead. The goals on your mind are entirely achievable this week because there should be plenty of people eager to help.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): If plagued by uncertainty, focus on trusting yourself. It may be impossible to achieve perfection in the week ahead, but you can do your best. Face up to obligations and perform necessary tasks.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): One step at a time. Your imagination may be unleashed, so you might think there are no limits to what you can accomplish in the week ahead. Someone could be ready to remind you to take baby steps first.

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