2023-06-17 - The Southern Ocean Times

old barney’s reopening attracts nearly 1,000 visitors in first weekend

By Stephanie Faughnan

BARNEGAT LIGHT – After a $1.3 million restoration project, the Barnegat Lighthouse, affectionately known as Old Barney, reopened its doors to the public. In just two days, nearly 1,000 visitors ventured inside to climb the 217 steps to the top and take in the spectacular views of the surrounding area.

Visitors who are unable or

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The restoration project was finished just in time for the summer months.

47 New Officers Graduate From Academy

By Alyssa Riccardi

LAKEWOOD – A total of 47 recruits of the Ocean County Police Academy’s Basic Police Class #114 celebrated the achievement of graduating the Academy.

Family, friends, and

Class Explores From The Barrens To The Bay

law enforcement representatives gathered for a graduation ceremony at Georgian Court University to honor those who successfully completed months of intensive training.

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Sta ord Library

To Begin New Chapter At Future Location

By Bob Vosseller

STAFFORD – The shovels were put into the ground; the hard hats were firmly in place and the latest phase of a new library was launched, celebrating the start of

construction on a new 19,700 square foot library located at 179 South Main Street.

The new facility will provide educational resources and community spaces, state of the art technologies,

public computers and shelving for 40 to 50 percent more books and materials. The new branch will also include larger areas for children’s programs, and an intergenerational space

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By Stephanie Faughnan

LITTLE EGG HARBOR – A popular new honors class at Pinelands Regional High School takes advantage of the school’s natural surroundings and proximity to the bay to provide students with an immersive ecological experience unlike any other.

Spanning over 40 acres within the Pine Barrens, the school’s campus offers access to wooded paths, former cranberry bogs, and the Gifford Mill Branch stream. For Pinelands teacher Jim Arden, the setting serves as a living laboratory for ecological exploration and conservation efforts.

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–Photos by Stephanie Faughnan Pinelands senior Delaney Lowe said that one of the class’s projects is analyzing water coming from the parking lot and then down through the retention basins.

–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan

Sasha Manger, a senior, said she’s always been interested in the bogs and is proud to be part of the group renewing them.

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“This graduation marks a new beginning as you make your way into our communities and neighborhoods as peace officers,” said Ocean County Commissioner Virginia E. Haines, in addressing the graduates on behalf of the Board of Commissioners. “Today, as you graduate the Ocean County Police Academy you enter into a noble profession but one that is inherently dangerous and growing more difficult all the time.

At the ceremony, Haines was joined by several law enforcement representatives including Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, Stafford Police Chief Thomas Dellane, who is also President of the New Jersey Chiefs of Police Association, the Rev. James Occhipinti, and Ocean County Undersheriff Brian Klimakowski. Barnegat Police Chief Keith Germain, who is also President of the Ocean County Chiefs of Police Association, gave the keynote address.

Recruits receiving awards during the ceremony were: Charles J. Hanson, Jackson, James J. Tracey Leadership Award; Royce J. Tucker, Point Pleasant Beach and Dylan M. Wisniewski, Seaside Heights, the PTC Merit Award Winners; Matthew W. Parke, Manalapan, High Academic Award; Hunter R. Simeon, Seaside Heights, High Overall Award and High Physical Fitness Award; Matthew C. Hamilton, Little Egg Harbor, High

Marksmanship Award.

Attaining a perfect score in one or more of the three qualifying fi rearms rounds were Zachary Fritz, Michael Gajewski, Baylin Hall, Matthew Hamilton, James Komsa, Jonathan McLaughlin, Sean Phillips and Thomas Pietrulewicz.

“All of our recruits work hard to receive the badge of their respective police department,” Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy said. “We are very proud of each of these new officers. We know they will serve the community and the County well.”

“We deeply appreciate the work of all of our academy instructors. They bring years of experience to the classroom,” he added.

Instructors recognized with the Instructor Award during the ceremony were Charles Webster, Ocean County Sheriff ’s Department and Mark Fabbricatore, Bayonne Police Department.

The graduates and their respective police departments are: Ali T. Aziz, Nicholas J. Bilinski, Logan J. Carter, Orrin D. Falby, Zachary Fritz, Michael R. Gajewski, Brian P. Henry, Danek E. Namiotka, Thomas L. Pietrulewicz, Samuel G. Pradarits, Jesse M. Rund, Steven M. Schmitz, Keegan J. Shevlin, Royce J. Tucker, all Point Pleasant Beach Police Department; Hope D. Barina, Jorge I. Beltran Betancourt, Pierce J. Biczis, Charles H. Kremer, Tyler J. Lehr, Alex X. Rosario, Hunter R. Simeon, Saul Vargas, Dylan M. Wisniewski, all Seaside Heights Police Department. Michael C. Bruno, Ryan M. Dean,

Baylin J. Hall, James M. Komsa, Joseph L. Martinez, Johnathan K. McLaughlin, Andrew T. Mortensen, James T. Orozco, Katerina A. Tsarnas, all Seaside Park Police Department. Ryan R. Cheslock and Jared R. Prendeville, Mantoloking Police Department. Anthony J. D’Amico, Austin H. Goins, Victoria R. Spahr, Timothy J. Suppa, Cody A. Tchir, Joseph J. Vanderveen, all Ocean County Sheriff ’s Department.

Nicholas M. Dellaquila, Brick Township Police Department; Jacob R. Forlenza, Stafford Township Police Department; Matthew C. Hamilton, Little Egg Harbor Township Police Department; Charles J. Hanson, Jackson Township Police Department; Matthew W. Parke, Manalapan Township Police Department; Sean M. Phillips, Lavallette Police Department, and Robert M. Stowe, Point Pleasant Police Department.

–Photo courtesy Ocean County Police recruits from the Ocean County Police Academy’s Basic Police Class #114 fi le into the Casino Building at Georgian Court University.

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Armed with a passion for environmental education, Arden created the curriculum for a class aptly named ‘Honors Ecology: From the Barrens to the Bay.’ Just under 60 high school juniors and seniors signed up without really knowing what to expect.

“They were way ahead of their time when they built this campus in 1979,” shared Arden. “It was always intended to have outdoor space and get kids out there to learn.”

In the past, a few teachers occasionally seized the opportunity to conduct outdoor classes to explore environmental science. However, those experiences were sporadic and weren’t consistently offered. The once-thriving bogs on the campus remained largely untouched for over a decade, serving as a dormant reminder of missed learning opportunities.

Arden’s vision for the class actually blossomed in response to the unprecedented disruptions faced by schools during the pandemic. The biology and environmental science teacher grew concerned about his students’ engagement levels during their virtual Wednesday classes.

“I was teaching from my kitchen counter and knew it had to be hard for the kids to stay focused,” said Arden. “I decided to start doing virtual field trips where I’d meet with scientists like the ones from Rutgers Marine Field Station. We’d meet at a location and stream from the phone.”

The students loved the virtual field trips so much that they requested Arden do something similar once everything was back to normal.

The class essentially allows students to be out in the field without ever leaving the high school campus.

“The first three periods of every day is Honors Ecology,” Arden said. “The three goals are discovery and learning about the Pine Barrens, Barnegat Bay, and the estuaries in between.”

Arden said that Terry O’Leary, who was the school’s first environmental science teacher, left behind some information that continues to play an essential role in the class. O’Leary was part of the group that did the original survey, which included identifying all the plant and animal life in 1979.

“They had five species of carnivorous plants,” shared Arden. “We’ve only found one; it’s just a matter of time; we need time.”

Other organizations from outside the school have also agreed to lend their expertise to the new class. Arden arranged for projects with the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarian Research, Barnegat Bay Partnership, Ocean County Soil Conservation District, Jersey Friendly Yards Program, AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors, NJ Pinelands Commission and NJ Fish and Wildlife, and the NJ Forest Service.

Earlier this month, Arden and his classes set up educational stations outside to present what they’d learned from their classes and field experiences. Students from Pinelands 7th & 8th Grade GATE classes and Bordentown Regional HS AP Bio students had the opportunity to rotate between the stations. Members of the community who lived near the high school also came to learn about the discoveries made as part of the learning experience.

Topics featured included watersheds and

water quality, macroinvertebrates as water quality indicators, ecology and organisms of white cedar swamps, soils, plant and animals found in the New Jersey Pine Barrens, as well as the ecology of fire in the New Jersey Pine Barrens.

A New Jersey Fire Service member scheduled to attend the sessions was cancelled at the last minute as he was needed at one of the many fires to break out in recent weeks. However, representatives from the Ocean County Soil Conservation District, the Barnegat Bay Partnership, and NJ Pinelands Commission participated in discussions with students and visitors.

Grant money allowed for the first of two major projects with the help of outside resources. The first was a culvert filter designed and installed by Stevens Institute of Technology staff and students.

“We bought a weather station,” shared Arden. “Every time it rains a half an inch or more, we run out and take samples before the filter, and after the filter and overflow.”

“After the samples are collected, the students do laboratory tests to see if there are problems with high phosphate levels,” Arden continued. Delaney Lowe, who graduates this year, stood before some test tubes as she shared more information about the project.

“We’re also testing nitrates to see how they differ before and after they’re filtered,” Delaney explained. “The water comes from the parking lot and then down through the retention basins. We’re looking for the excess nutrients that come from things like people’s cars.”

Delaney said she does not intend to pursue

a career in science but had lots of fun with the hands-on experience and being outside in nature.

Arden said that a Rutgers graduate student is developing a bog restoration plan. Once it’s in place, grant applications will go in to fund the project.

Sasha Manger, a senior, said she plans to study endocrinology once she graduates. Sasha’s always been interested in the bogs. She first began exploring them as a member of the Science Club two years ago.

“I’m pretty involved in this experience and renewing the bogs,” Sasha said. “And making them a functioning ecosystem and teaching other people about them.”

While the program’s first year has involved a lot of clearing the path, Sasha is excited about what comes next. The plan is to introduce a hemi-marsh so that new fish can come in and the bog becomes more of a real functioning ecosystem. Right now, it’s more of a mud flat.

The students’ excitement echoed through their voices as they recounted their class nature walks, delving into the wonders of the Pinelands, ecology, and the diverse flora and fauna that inhabit the region. Notably, the discovery of wild orchids in the fall and delicate lady tresses in the second bog further enhanced the area’s natural splendor.

A one-hour tour of the work done by Arden and his classes wasn’t nearly enough. Arden’s infectious energy perfectly reflected the fervor radiating from his students.

“The kids make it easy to be enthusiastic,” Arden admitted. “It’s a symbiotic relationship where I feed from their energy. They are just amazing kids.”

OPINIONS & COMMENTARY

Have we lost the ability to properly communicate with each other? I’ve been seriously wondering about that after observing in the last several weeks a lot of interactions that could have been handled much better with a bit more thought involved.

It seems many of us often respond to a situation in a defensive manner as opposed to trying to pause, listen and respond in a way that is factual but also meets the goal of expressing things from a perspective of understanding rather than an attack.

In recent weeks I’ve witnessed several examples of this. The fi rst was a TSA officer barking

Congressman Smith’s Priorities Lie Elsewhere

A reader recently wrote a letter to this publication about Congressman Smith’s lack of responsiveness. I would like to share a similar experience.

In early February, I sent a letter to his legislative office. I had just received my cable bill from Comcast. Thanks to yet another increase, it now costs close to $500/year for the least expensive service. About 60%

Have We Lost The Ability To Communicate?

out orders as opposed to explaining instructions to people passing through the security area of the Philadelphia Airport.

The tone of voice sets the tone of attitude and while airport security is a serious matter to be maintained, if you come off as a drill sergeant and call out people for moving too fast or slow or not completely understanding what was just barked out, you are causing more of a problem.

Likewise, when you are in an elected leadership role, you have the obligation to try and defuse a situation when dealing with residents or a township agency such as the police. If something is wrong, bring some calm and see how it

can best be addressed as opposed to challenging someone’s work despite how right you feel you are. Look at the bigger picture.

There are times when unexpected things happen and a worker, say a waitress, is told that the diner they are working at is closing early for whatever reason. The customers who came in at 3 p.m. - thinking the place advertised to be open until 8 p.m. - have no idea they need to provide their order in record time and fi nish up quickly.

A sign put up on the door window after they were seated isn’t going to help. Being pushy without a simple friendly conversation and explanation comes off as rude and awkward.

It also doesn’t help your chances of getting a nice tip.

In that situation, a brief partial explanation could have turned things around so that the customer is more understanding instead of insulted. A calmer tone would have allowed those at the airport to better understand the instructions and not felt like they were 5 year olds being scolded. No one likes being told what to do but by and large, most adults do understand the need for safety and will comply with calmly worded instructions.

That community leader knew there was a change needed to be made with regulations and could have brought that change for-

Letters To The Editor

of this bill represents a charge to deliver network stations (ABC, CBS, NBC, etc.) even though they are commercial stations available for free with over-the-air reception. The remainder are mostly vintage, cartoons, Spanish, preachers, infomercials, and “home shopping” channels.

You may recall in 2012 the Obama administration unilaterally changed TV signals from analog to digital nationwide, leaving Ocean County in a dead zone. For the last several years, I have tried to

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find an aerial that can receive these stations. I purchased one at Walmart which was supposed to have a range of 200 miles. All it produced was a blue screen. I searched the internet without success. I visited a Best Buy store and was informed by an attendant that, whereas they sell aerials, they are all returned for a refund.

It is reasonable to think that Rep. Smith, who has been in office for 41 years, could advocate with the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) to correct this problem. As residents of an underserved ex-urban county in New Jersey, we should attract the same attention as residents of Mississippi or Appalachia. Instead the issues of importance to Mr. Smith are so far above ground level that they are not visible to the naked eye, even with a telescope: whether the Chinese Olympic uniforms were made by Uyghurs; the Chinese government vs. the Uyghurs (and Tibet); human rights in China (how has that worked out?). Recently, he introduced legis-

ward and not micro-managed the wrong people in his desire to be right. They were doing their job.

Each of those situations could have been handled better with a change of tone in expressing content.

I’ve often heard that it is more important to be kind than right. What are we really trying to accomplish by immediately verbally attacking the person we are serving or working with? Maybe our point is just but we’ve just trampled over someone and caused some damage that is not easily repaired.

These are just three examples but it seems to be happening all the time in all walks of life. We seem to be taking out our stresses

quite easily. Road rage incidents are up and it seems easier to raise our voices instead of have a conversation.

We can state our point but do we need to yell it out and name call?

One place where we do seem to communicate well is at convenience stores where I see a lot of people holding doors for others, thanking them for doing so, reciprocating by holding a door for them and talking to people in line as we wait. If only we could communicate that way in other situations. Bottom line is, we can do better.

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lation to allow US citizens to sue the Chinese Communist Party for misrepresentation about Covid (how many lawyers would take that case on a contingency basis?). More recently, he called on the president to meet with the wives of two Chinese human rights activists. He is against human trafficking, but is remarkably silent about the “trafficking” coming across our southern border. He advertises his strict pro-life position, while at least 60% of this district is prochoice. Cong. Smith seems to think he is the UN Secretary General and the Papal Nuncio combined, pretending to represent us as he engages in his quixotic pursuits.

Not long ago, I contacted Rep. Andy Kim, who represented Toms River at that time, about a personal matter involving a federal agency. A staff member returned my call one evening, spoke with me for twenty minutes, and left his personal cell phone number in case the matter didn’t resolve, which it did a month later. The one conversation I had with someone

in Rep. Smith’s D.C. office, after leaving messages for almost two months, revealed that he hadn’t read it. He then lectured me that Smith has many thousand constituents, even though the subject at hand affects us all.

Last year, two amateur underfunded challengers with no experience in elected governmental office took almost 40% of the vote in the primary versus Rep. Smith. They did not engage him on any of the issues above. We have a chance to retire this career politician next year either by replacing him as the candidate or removing him from office. I can live with a Democrat for two years if that’s what it takes.

C. Crowley Toms River

Newspaper Celebrates

28 Years

Congratulations on 28 years! I saw your editorial in a recent Manchester Times

Thank you for really good

online and paper publications.

We are happy new residents in Manchester, and are enjoying learning about our new county and especially our new township. This is to let you know that we greatly appreciate the Manchester, Toms River, and other Times newspapers. We have computer access, but love having a local paper. Yes, we’re seniors ;-).

The content of your publications is interesting, especially to newbies. We now know there is a Coordinating Council in Manchester, which organization is in charge of preserving land, and where the best events are. We fi nd the papers very useful in learning about the different geographic areas. Having a paper newspaper allows us to snip out articles and also reminders of upcoming events.

We just wanted to say that we appreciate you!

Christina and Daniel Bilinski Renaissance

Trade Commission Will Expand Economics, Policies Between NJ And Ireland

The Desk Of The Governor

From

Phil Murphy

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy, joined by Assemblywoman Carol Murphy, New Jersey Economic Development

Authority CEO Tim Sullivan, and Ireland

Senator Mark Daly, signed A-4055, which establishes the New Jersey-Ireland Trade Commission. The New Jersey-Ireland Trade Commission will advance the mutual interests of New Jersey and Ireland, including bilateral trade and investment opportunities, joint policy action, business and academic exchanges, economic support, and mutual investment in the infrastructures of the two regions.

“As a Murphy, it is an honor to bring New Jersey and my native Ireland together for a strategic partnership that will benefit our two regions for generations to come,” said Governor Murphy. “Tammy and I have

had the pleasure of leading an economic mission to Ireland to meet with leaders across the country in different sectors and industries, and to truly understand what the country has to offer. I am pleased to put pen to paper to mark the start of an official partnership between our two regions and look forward to witnessing what we can accomplish together.”

The Commission, which will be an independent body “in, but not of,” the Department of State, will consist of 23 members - including 11 public members appointed by the Governor, four members of the Legislature appointed by the Senate President, two members of the Legislature appointed by the Senate Minority Leader, four members of the Legislature appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly, and two members of the Legislature appointed by the Assembly Minority Leader.

The Commission will be tasked with reporting recommendations to the Governor and Legislature within one year of

its initial organizational meeting, and by February 1st of each succeeding year.

“We are thrilled to establish this commission to advance bilateral trade and investment between New Jersey and Ireland, promote exchanges, and foster mutual economic support,” said New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way. “This initiative will strengthen our ties and create new opportunities for both regions.”

“Last year, I visited Ireland with a legislative delegation and witnessed fi rsthand the opportunities that exist for collaboration between our states. I am confident that the New Jersey Ireland Trade Commission will not only promote the development of trade, culture, and capital investment, but it will create an entirely new level of engagement between our largest, most prominent industries,” said Senator Anthony M. Bucco. “As we develop and grow this partnership, sectors like technology, fi nancial services, and agriculture will benefi t immensely by becoming even more intertwined. I look forward to seeing the great things that New Jersey and Ireland will accomplish when we work together.”

“This commission grows our State’s economy by forming a stronger partnership with Ireland for businesses and academic institutions,” said Assemblywoman Carol Murphy. “With our proximity to Ireland, this gives us the unique occasion to expand opportunities for our business owners, students, and all New Jerseyans.”

“We welcome the creation of the New

Jersey Ireland Trade Commission to facilitate increased trade and investment between our two states,” said Wesley Mathews, President and CEO of Choose New Jersey. “The Choose New Jersey Ireland Center will greatly benefit by having a state partner to collaborate with in growing trade ties between two innovation-based economies.”

“Our thriving academic and business ecosystems are a credit to the generations of Irish that came here before and built strong communities,” said Steve Lenox, Director of the New Jersey Ireland Center. “Whether it’s the technology, life sciences, clean energy, or any of the other thriving business sectors that spur our state’s economy, this commission will play a key role in letting Irish companies and entrepreneurs know that they have a welcoming home in New Jersey.”

“I was pleased to learn that Governor Phil Murphy has signed a bill establishing the New Jersey-Ireland Trade Commission. This bill indicates a strong desire to deepen two-way trade, investment and education links between Ireland and the State of New Jersey,” said Ireland’s Minister of State for the Diaspora Seán Fleming. “New Jersey has more than 9 million inhabitants - of which approx. 1.1m claim Irish heritage - and it ranks in the top ten biggest economies of the United States. The state is an important source of investment into Ireland, and a growing number of Irish-origin companies also have operations there.”

PERIORBITAL CELLULITIS

Cellulitis is a dangerous bacterial skin condition. When it appears in the form of “peri- orbital” (affecting the area around the eyes) cellulitis, it can infect the eyes as well as the skin around them. Periorbital cellulitis can begin with something as simple as a bug bite or a small cut, and it may even travel to the eyes from a sinus infection. People who have suffered methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are also much more susceptible to the condition. Once the eyes are infected, they become red and the eyelids swell, making it difficult to see. Fortunately, the condition is usually painless and easily curable with oral antibiotics. It can be prevented by keeping wounds, hands, and fingernails clean.

Periorbital cellulitis must be treated immediately to prevent serious complications. Periorbital cellulitis almost always improves with treatment. In rare cases, the infection spreads into the eye socket, resulting in orbital cellulitis. For your eye health, please schedule an appointment with SIGHTMD NEW JERSEY SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES at 732-349-5622. We offer evening hours most nights of the week. P.S. Periorbital cellulitis is more common in children than in adults.

Children’s Sand And Surf Mission

SHIP BOTTOM – Serving children ages 3 to 16 of years, Children’s Sand and Surf Mission (CSSM) will once again be in Ship Bottom, weekdays beginning July 24 through August 4, from 10 to 11:45 a.m. and again at 6:30 p.m. Join CSSM on the beach at 19th Street

in Ship Bottom, or in case of inclement weather, at Grace Calvary Church, 1902 Long Beach Boulevard, Ship Bottom. Skits, games and songs in a beach style VBS – stop by mornings and/or evenings to enjoy this free program and don’t forget to wear the sunscreen.

30th Annual Ladies’ Catch Of The Day Fishing Tournament

FORKED RIVER – The Women’s Club of the Forked River Tuna Club is pleased to announce their 30th annual Ladies’ Catch of the Day Tournament, sponsored by Dr. Kathy Banks. The tournament will be held July 8 and is open to women and mermaids, young ladies 12 years or under. The entry fee for women remains at $30 and mermaids fish free! The adult categories are fluke and sea bass. Mermaids will fish for fluke and/or crabs. Mermaids must be chaperoned by an adult who is not required to be a registered angler. If you are interested in going on a head boat call Linda, our tournament chairperson at 609-618-2925.

The Angler’s meeting will be held July

7. Doors and kitchen open at 6:30 p.m. Registration runs from 7 to 9 p.m. at the clubhouse, 18 Bay Avenue, Forked River. There will be a drawing for Early Entry, postmarked by June 23. Basket raffles and 50/50 will be available both days.

Fishing and crabbing begin on July 8 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. All weigh-ins must be completed no later than 4 p.m. at the Tuna Club. Awards picnic follows at 5 p.m. The culmination of the days’ events will be when the winner is drawn for the $1,000 worth of Shop Rite gift cards.

Visit forkedrivertunaclub.com for registration form. Portion of proceeds will benefit the FRTC Scholarship Fund and local Conservation Education programs.

Fire Pit Friday

LONG BEACH – Long Beach Township

is excited to announce Fire Pit Fridays will be starting on June 2 at the 68th St. Beach from 7 to 9 p.m. The following bands will be performing on the Berkshire Hathaway – Zach Shore Stage:

June 23- BMW

June 30- Super Trans Am

July 7- My Hero Zero

July 14- The Royals

July 21- The Kiley Baxter Band

July 28- Jimmy & The Parrots

August 4- Isn’t It Always

August 11- Eaglemania

August 18- Chris Fritz & The Impulsives

August 25- Frontiers – Journey Tribute Band

Food and soft drinks sold each week by RAD Kitchen/Philly Pretzel and Daddy’O’s or Manafi rkin will be selling alcoholic beverages to those 21 and over with ID. You may also bring your own food and coolers.

Photo courtesy CSSM

Garden Club Welcomes New President

LONG BEACH – Lois Perry of Brant

Beach became The Garden Club’s President for 2023-24 at the club’s annual luncheon on June 7. Lois has been a member of The Garden Club for 12 years, serving in many capacities including the Intergenerational Youth Group at Beach Haven School, Recording Secretary on the Executive Board, member of the ByLaws committee, co-chair of the Garden Tour and chair of homes on the Holiday House Tour.

“Presently,” said Lois, “I am looking forward to the Outdoor Living and Garden Tour on June 19. We’ll be looking into special nooks and crannies of local gardens, broadening our understanding of all LBI

has to offer. A delightful experience for our members and our patrons.”

Outdoing president Michele Farias congratulated Lois at her thank you luncheon for Garden Club Board and Special Committee members.

Proceeds for the Outdoor Living and Garden Tour go toward The Garden Club’s environmental and ecological projects, college scholarships for area students, services for seniors and school children and the practice of good gardening on LBI and the nearby mainland.

Tickets are available by emailing Ellie Ehnot at lbiellie@gmail.com. Information is available at thegardencluboflbi.com., on Facebook and Instagram.

Stafford Township’s Green Team Green Fair

STAFFORD – Mayor Myhre and Township Council would like to invite you to Stafford Township’s Green Team Green Fair on July 11 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Heritage Park.

You will be able to learn more about sustainable and eco-friendly practices, products and services! For more information, call 609-597-1000 ext.8559 or email rbaldwin@staffordnj.gov.

Photo by Jeannette Michelson

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Local Pets Available For Adoption

LACEY – The Associated Humane Society shelter at the Popcorn Park Zoo has pets available for adoption.

Duke is such a happy boy that’s going to bring lots of fun to a good family! Duke is just 6-months-old and he had to be given up when his owner became unable to care for him any longer. He’s a shepherd/lab mix that is full of silliness and sweetness, and he never met anyone he didn’t like. Duke has had plenty of training. He walks great on a leash, he sits, lays down, and offers a paw

when asked. He’s very gentle with taking anything you offer him and he’s happy to share his things with you too. Duke enjoys puppyish jumping from time to time and can be just a touch mouthy while playing. He’ll get over that quickly as he grows up. Duke is happy to meet other dogs too! He’s ready to start over again with a fabulous family that will welcome him home. Come meet him! Call 609-693-1900, visit ahscares.org/ forked-river-adoptables/ or email: office@ ahsppz.org for an adoption application.

Stafford Township Women’s

STAFFORD – The Stafford Township Women’s Club meets the fourth Wednesday of each month, September through June, 12:30 to 3 p.m. at Bay Avenue

Community Center, 775 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin. Interesting programs are presented. Call Susan at 317-694-1983 for more information.

– Photo courtesy AHS

Local Energy Grid Strengthened Before Summer

MAYS LANDING – Summer is quickly approaching, and Atlantic City Electric has been performing essential work to ready the local energy grid against severe weather and increased customer demand. Atlantic City Electric crews continue to perform essential maintenance and upgrades that further enhances service reliability and makes the local energy grid more resilient to power the company’s 560,000 customers across southern New Jersey. This hard works helps to harden Atlantic City Electric’s energy infrastructure against the growing impact of summer severe weather and hurricanes.

“Our commitment to provide reliable energy is proven everyday by the thousands of employees working to protect the local energy grid against increasingly severe weather events and prepare for increased customer demand,” said Tamla Olivier, senior vice president and COO, Pepco Holdings, which includes Atlantic City Electric. “We take our responsibility to keep homes and business powered seriously. The work we are doing is not only making the grid more reliable and more resilient, but is creating the pathway to cleaner energy options for our customers.”

Several major projects are underway to enhance grid reliability and resiliency, including:

• Beach Haven Battery Storage Project

– Installing a battery storage system at an existing substation on Second Street in Beach Haven to improve the quality of energy service for thousands of customers and seasonal visitors in Beach Haven and Long Beach Island during times when customer demand for energy is highest.

• Greater Gloucester and Camden Counties Reliability Project – Upgrading 10 miles of transmission line between Monroe Township and Pine Hill to improve reliability for 13,600 customers in Gloucester and Camden counties.

• Salem County Reliability Project – Rebuilding 3.5 miles of transmission line, that primarily runs along Route 130 between Penns Grove and Pennsville, to enhance the quality of energy service for thousands of local customers.

• Wind Port Power Connect Project ¬–Upgrading approximately 11 miles of transmission line with new, stronger steel utility poles and more modern equipment to serve the New Jersey Wind Port, a South Jersey facility that is essential for the staging, assembling, and manufacturing activities for

offshore wind projects along the East Coast. Atlantic City Electric’s efforts to reinforce the local energy grid and add new technology has helped strengthen service reliability.

Just last year, Atlantic City Electric customers experienced the lowest frequency of electric outages ever, with a more than six percent decrease in the frequency of outages since the previous low set in 2021. The company’s ongoing investments in the local energy grid reduced the frequency of outages by more than 75 percent since 2012 for Atlantic City Electric customers.

Just as Atlantic City Electric prepares for the summer storm season, the company encourages its customers to be ready as well. Here are some tips:

• Download Atlantic City Electric’s mobile app at atlanticcityelectric.com/MobileApp. Customers can use the mobile app to report outages, view estimated restoration times and more.

• Sign up for emergency alerts that provide outage updates and severe weather alerts by going to atlanticcityelectric.com/Alerts.

• Assemble an emergency storm kit. Include battery-powered radio, flashlight, a fi rst-aid kit, battery-powered or windup clock, extra batteries, medications, multi-purpose tool, and list of important/ emergency phone numbers.

• Have a supply of bottled water and easyto-prepare, non-perishable foods available to last at least 72 hours.

• Keep a flashlight with fresh batteries on each floor of your home.

• Identify an alternate location for you and/or your family in case of an extended outage.

• It’s extremely important to review the manufacturer’s instructions for safe operations of your generator. Do not connect a generator directly to your home’s wiring, and never use a generator indoors or any enclosed area.

Being prepared is a responsibility everyone should take seriously. If a severe storm hits, monitor local weather reports regularly and follow the advice of local emergency management officials. Residents should stay away from downed wires and immediately report a downed wire or service issue by calling 800-833-7476, visiting atlanticcityelectric.com, or through the company’s mobile app. Customers can also report an outage by texting “OUT” to 20661. Customers must fi rst text “ADD OUTAGE” to 20661 to sign up for this service.

Sundays At 68th St. Beach

LONG BEACH – Join Long Beach Township on the beach on Sundays from 12 to 2 p.m. to enjoy the sun, the sand, and some great local music!

July 2: The Pickles; July 9: Skip Winters; July

16: The Danksters; July 23: BMW & Late Last Night; July 30: Lick of Sense; August 6: Bryan Hansen Band; August 13: The Black Ties; August 20: Ryan Zimmerman; August 27: The Accousticrats; September 3: The Pickles.

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hesitant to ascend the winding staircase leading to the pinnacle of the lighthouse can now enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view through newly installed cameras. Presently, the livestream is exclusively accessible for viewing at the Visitor Center, but plans are underway to make it readily available on the Barnegat Lighthouse State Park website, maintained by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

The restoration project began with a primary focus on the lighthouse exterior, with masonry recoating, painting, roof repairs and window replacements. Additionally, significant interior repairs were carried out, particularly targeting the steel platform of the lantern. Other essential interior renovations included tasks like painting, lightbulb replacement, and thorough cleaning.

“To cap off all of this work, we had a donation from Friends of the Barnegat Lighthouse, of the lantern, the beacon light on top and the security fencing around the lighthouse,” said Rebecca Fitzgerald, Administrator of the State Park Service.

The tall black aluminum fence replaces a chain-link fence that existed before the lighthouse restoration project.

Mark Texel, Administrator of State Historic Sites, provided some intriguing insights into Old Barney. He revealed that the Barnegat Lighthouse is among the six lighthouses managed by the state, with two of them being staffed by park staff volunteers. The Navesink Lighthouse in Highlands is the other lighthouse under their supervision.

“There’s been a lighthouse at this location since 1834,” Texel shared. “The reason this is an important spot is because we know the shoals are very dangerous.”

Originally constructed as a wooden structure, the lighthouse served as a warning to sailors, urging them to stay away from the treacherous shoals.

The recently restored lighthouse, designed by Jim Will George Gordon Mead in 1857, stands as a testament to architectural brilliance. Its first lighting in 1859 drew a crowd of 200 spectators, witnessing the inaugural use of a Fresnel lens imported from France. Today, the lighthouse boasts a newer LED Fresnel lens, that can be seen for a distance of 21.5 nautical miles.

Over the years, the lighthouse has undergone many transformations. Its history includes use as a lookout tower during World War II, when it was used to spot enemy ships along the surrounding waters.

In 1957, the lighthouse became a state park and formally opened to the public. Its popularity enhanced further when a jetty was constructed in 1991 and attracted people who enjoyed walking along the water’s edge or throwing rods into the surf.

“Fourteen years ago, the lighthouse was relit for the first time since it was extinguished (in 1926),” said Texel. “There were 8,000 people in attendance.”

To fully experience the breathtaking scene from the top of the lighthouse, visitors must take note that operational hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A dedicated volunteer diligently tallies the number of individuals entering, managing the traffic on the steps leading both up and down the historic structure.

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for senior citizens to socialize and enjoy library services.

It will also feature a new teen area, study rooms, maker space for STEAM educational activities, and a sensory space to provide a welcoming environment for people with autism, Alzheimer’s or other sensory processing needs.

“Today is the result of strong partnerships, working together for a common cause – to bring a new library branch to the southern part of Ocean County that can be enjoyed by all of our residents,” said Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Joseph H. Vicari, liaison to the Ocean County Library system. “We look forward to the day that we can walk through the doors of this new branch and see the vision of so many talented and creative professionals that brought this to fruition.”

Vicari was joined by Stafford Mayor Gregory A. Myhre; Chairman of the Ocean County Library Commission Timothy McDonald; Jennifer R. Nelson, New Jersey State Librarian; Director of the Ocean County Library Susan Quinn; Library Commission Member Henry Mancini; and a host of representatives from various county, local and state agencies at the ground breaking for the here.

“The new Stafford library branch will be a great asset to Stafford Township and Southern Ocean County. A library is not a school or a university, but it is still a special place of learning,” Myrhe said. “Having the library built here will tie everything together nicely and make a one-stop resource center for the Southern part of Ocean County.”

The new branch will be located next to the Ocean County Southern Service Center which houses a number of Ocean County services including a main nutrition site for seniors, the Ocean County Clerk’s Office, Senior Services, Department of Human Services and Veterans Service Bureau.

“This new branch replaces an aging facility,” Vicari said. “Relocating it to 179 South Main Street brings it closer to existing county gov-

ernment services. In a county as large as Ocean County, accessibility to programs and services is important.”

Vicari said he appreciated the effort to secure the grant from the state Library Construction Bond Act.

“This is a big savings for the County,” he said. “Our county library staff in concert with the administration worked tirelessly to make certain our funding application would gain the state support needed to be approved.”

The Ocean County Library was selected to receive a $4.8 million grant in the second round of funding for the Library Construction Bond Act which allocates $37 million to 36 library projects from 13 counties across New Jersey.

New Jersey State Library Librarian Jennifer R. Nelson said, “the one thing libraries give people is hope, part of what we say at the New Jersey State Library is that life happens at the library, and we hope life happens here at your new library branch.

On April 5, the Ocean County Board of Commissioners awarded a contract to Newport Construction Management Corp, Pennsauken, to construct the new branch. The cost of $9,488,700 is offset by the $4.8 million grant from the New Jersey State Library Construction Bond. The project is scheduled to be finished in September 2024.

In anticipation of building a new library branch at the County-owned property at 179 South Main Street, the County has already extended a water main to the site and drainage. Parking at the site will be reconfigured to meet the needs of all the services sharing the complex.

Ocean County Library Director Susan Quinn said, “we deeply appreciate the work of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, the Stafford Township Mayor and Council, the Library Commission, the state Library Construction Bond, the library staff and the County staff as we all work together to bring the best services and programs to the residents.”

“The new library will be a field of dreams and possibilities. It holds an exciting future for all of us at the Ocean County Library,” she added.

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Sound News

Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)

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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.

The Right Fit Plays a Big Role To maximize comfort and functionality, hearing aids must be custom fitted to each individual and programmed to support their listening lifestyle. Hearing professionals are espe-

cially skilled in helping ensure the right fit now and in the future as your hearing needs change.

You May Need Other Support Hearing loss can go hand in hand with tinnitus (ringing in the ears) or balance issues and is also associated with serious conditions such as dementia. A comprehensive hearing evaluation may help uncover additional care needs that self-treating would likely not detect.

Self-Treatment Bypasses Critical Diagnostics It takes a trained professional to get to the bottom of hearing loss, which can have causes ranging from earwax buildup to head trauma, noise exposure, infection, disease, or even some medications. Self treating without the benefit of a diagnostic evaluation can mean missing key answers.

In a world of choices, deciding the right approach for your hearing wellness can feel overwhelming. Remember, price is only an issue in the absence of value! We’re here to help with the personalized advice and care you deserve. So, don’t wait. Call to schedule your appointment today!

Dr. Izzy & his Staff can be reached at 732-818=3610 (Toms River/Whiting) or 609-978-8946 (Manahawkin) or visit us at www.gardenstatehearing.com.

His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-276-1011 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks!

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The 5 Most Common Causes Of Hematuria And When To See A Doctor

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

The sudden appearance of pink-colored urine in your toilet can be very alarming, but the color you see depends on the amount of blood present and the concentration of the urine. Hematuria is the term which refers to the presence of blood in the urine.

The color may be pink, red or brownish in more serious cases. Usually, the intensity is a light pink tinge. It may also appear murky or cloudy. Most cases of hematuria are called “microscopic” and that just means that a lab needs to identify the presence of blood cells because you don’t see any color changes in the urine. So, in most cases, where it’s mild, your urine will appear totally normal in color - as in yellow!

Other than seeing hematuria (if you can even see it), there are other ways to evaluate yourself, such as simple urine tests (like a urinalysis or UA) or urine cytology. Additional diagnostic tests, such as imaging scans or cystoscopy, may be performed to further evaluate the urinary tract. But it usually starts with a UA, or what you might call a “pee test.” Here are the 5 most common causes for hematuria:

1. Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Infections of the urinary tract, such as bladder or kidney infections, can lead to hematuria. Other accompanying symptoms may include frequent urination, a burning sensation during urination, and lower abdominal pain.

2. Kidney Stones: These are hard mineral and salt deposits that form in the kidneys. When the stones pass through

the urinary tract, they can cause bleeding, resulting in hematuria. The pain associated with kidney stones is severe and localized in your back or side.

3. Bladder or Kidney Infections: Also termed cystitis, or pyelonephritis, an infection causes inflammation and irritation, leading to hematuria. Symptoms may include pain in the lower abdomen or back, frequent urination, and fever.

4. Urinary Tract Obstruction: Obstruction in the urinary tract, like kidney stones, tumors, or an enlarged prostate gland, can cause hematuria. The blockage disrupts normal urine flow, leading to increased pressure and potential bleeding

5. Medications: Certain medications, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants) like aspirin or warfarin, can increase the risk of bleeding and result in hematuria.

When I worked in long-term care facilities, we saw a lot of patients develop hematuria. The most common cause in them was a UTI (urinary tract infection). I also saw patients on prescribed blood thinners develop hematuria, however, UTIs were more common.

A lot of times, physicians will say hematuria comes with aging, but I disagree. This condition isn’t solely attributed to becoming a senior. I’d push for a complete evaluation that starts with a UA, and basic blood tests. So when should you see a doctor? Definitely if you notice any changes to the color of your urine, or if you develop pelvic pain or pressure. I have a longer version of this article at my website, suzycohen.com

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Movie Monday’s At Bayview Park

LONG BEACH – Join for Movie Mondays at Bayview Park! The family movie night is back but at Bayview Park this year. Presented by Hotel LBI, The Mainland, The Boatyard, and Spray Beach Inn.

July 10 – “Minions - The Rise of Gru”

July 17 – “Puss in Boots”

July 24 – “Hotel Transylvania Transformnia”

July 31- “Vivo”

Rain dates will be August 7 and 14. Family Promise of Jersey Shore will be selling popcorn and candy! Rad Kitchen will be open for food and soft drinks.

Barnegat Resident Graduates With Honors From James Madison University

BARNEGAT – Samantha Soccodato of Barnegat graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Nursing - BSN from James Madison University during commencement exercises

in May 2023. Soccodato was among more than 4,200 students who received undergraduate and graduate degrees. Congratulations to all graduates and their families!

Clothing Drive

FORKED RIVER – SED SCC Elks are hosting a clothing drive to benefit Elks Camp Moore, a summer camp for special needs children. Clean out your closet and help put a smile on the face of a special child. Items are clothing, shoes (put shoes in a separate bag), blankets, quilts, pocketbooks, accessories (belts, hats,

gloves, ties), stuffed animals, bikes and scooters. Drop off location Lacey Elks #2515 – 900 Beach Boulevard, Forked River. Janet 732771-5557.

Cut of date is July 11. For more information contact SED SCC Chair Connie Cantwell at 732-259-9666.

R.C. Shea & Assoc. Inside The Law

N.J.S.A. 40:55D-18: What To Do When Your Town Refuses To Enforce Its Own Zoning Laws

By: Vincent Del Riccio, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

The Municipal Land Use Law or “MLUL” sets forth the laws with which all municipalities must conform to with respect to development. Municipalities also have a wide variety of their own ordinances in place to, among other things, establish zones, dictate what uses may take place in those zones, and set limitations and restrictions on those uses. It can be frustrating however, when the individuals charged with enforcing those ordinances fail, or seemingly refuse to do so. Fortunately, the MLUL has a remedy for members of the public who face such a situation.

N.J.S.A. 40:55D-18 mandates that a municipal governing body must enforce the provisions of the MLUL, and its own ordinances. It goes on to state:

In case any building or structure is erected, constructed, altered, repaired, converted, or maintained, or any building, structure or land is used in violation of this act or of any ordinance or other regulation made under authority conferred hereby, the proper local authorities of the municipality or an interested party, in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate

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action or proceedings to prevent such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance or use, to restrain, correct or abate such violation, to prevent the occupancy of said building, structure or land, or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about such premises. In plain terms, this provision allows an interested party, such as a nearby property owner, to bring an action in Court to prevent or stop another party from violating the municipality’s land use ordinances. If you are facing silence or indifference from your local officials with respect to a neighbor’s violation of the local development ordinance, please give the attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates a call for a consultation.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast

For the week of june 17 - june 23

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Even fairy tale protagonists can face deadlines and hard work to reach their happily ever after. You may need to remain focused on more menial chores for the time being in order to highlight your talents and skills.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): It may be best to put expensive purchases or riskier investments to the side for now. Seemingly sure things could easily fall apart if undertaken without first thoroughly researching all possible outcomes.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) : Relationships could hit a few snags if promises or commitments are not honored, it may be best to avoid making important ones for now. Remain optimistic but noncommittal until you know you can follow through.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) : Try to give friends the benefit of the doubt. Joining in on group activities may be a welcome distraction from possible surprises that could compromise your efforts or cause a temporary setback in your plans.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) : You can work hard without becoming a workaholic. Earn some kudos and get some financial rewards for being persistent and enthusiastic. Try not to be waylaid by daydreams when you should be doing something else.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): This could be a great time to declutter and clean up your living space. You may be able to unearth some great business ideas that can be put to effective use while putting any unnecessary policies away.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Challenging opinions can result in a misunderstanding or conflicts; it is often best to not put more fuel on the fire. You might not always agree with someone, but they could still have the best of intentions at heart.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Newfound acquaintances could be there to lend a helping hand or bring a new moneymaking opportunity your way. An idea that has been sitting in the back of your mind could spell success downstream in the material world.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Even if a loved one starts to have doubts, do your best to remain optimistic and enthusiastic. You may feel thrown off by someone’s whirlwind of emotions but do your best to remain fair and understanding.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) : You may find that some policies or tactics have outlived their usefulness and you may want to replace them with something more sensible. Ambitions can be pursued without making major changes to your work habits.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Many of life’s pleasures can cost you little to nothing. A lack of funds might not be solved just by opening a new bank or credit account but making small financial changes could add up in the long run.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Sometimes life may seem full of disappointments, or you could feel you are not living up to your own expectations. Loved ones and self-love can remind you that the totality of your life is not lessened by passing setbacks.

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