Save Our Whales Poster Contest Winners

BERKELEY – On June 8, Leslie Mangold and Trisha Devoe from Saveourwhalesnow. org visited Central Regional to spread awareness about whales and to award the winners of the Save Our Whales poster contest. The presentation was great and so is the mission. To see all of the artwork submitted, visit their website.

Grand Prize: two tickets for whale watching and a hoodie - Jayden Roy

1st Place: Hoodie - Bella Bryant

2nd Place: T-shirt - Kaila Hoffman

Congratulations everyone, and thanks Trisha and Leslie!

2023 Fire Full Scale Exercise

Photo courtesy Bayville Volunteer Fire Department this help build preparedness, validate plans, and identify resource requirements for high-risk incidents within our community.

BERKELEY – On June 20, the following agencies participated in a Full Scale Exercise: Bayville Volunteer Fire Company, Berkeley Police Department, Bayville First Aid Squad 13, Berkeley Hazmat Station 85, New Jersey Division of Fire Safety, New Jersey Natural Gas, AQUA Water Company.

Training and pre-planning exercises like

Multiple Agencies worked together to train on a common set of objectives: Communications, Coordination, Incident Command, Accountability, and Response Capabilities.

Free Grief Share Meetings

BAYVILLE – Free Grief Share Meetings are every Tuesday at 7 p.m. All materials and workbooks are free. They offer support, encouragement and hope to those who have suffered a loss. Meetings held at Emmanuel Community Church 331 Wheaton Avenue, Bayville.

Librarian Retires After 34 Years

BERKELEY – Congratulations to Berkeley School District’s amazing librarian, Mrs. Immerso, who will be retiring after 34 years at H&M Potter School. On June 15, the students in grades K through 4 visited the library to help her make a beautiful bouquet in honor of all of her memories here. We will miss you Mrs. Immerso, enjoy your retirement!

Police Department Welcomes New Officer

OCEAN GATE – On June 14, the Ocean Gate Police Department swore in their newest full-time Police Officer, Michael Caporrino #21-325.

Officer Caporrino joined the Ocean Gate Police Department on March 8, 2022, while concurrently attending the Ocean County Police Academy. After graduating, Officer Caporrino initially served as a class two special police officer and was assigned to our bike unit during the summer months.

Throughout the year, he continued to work diligently, providing additional patrol support and assisting the school resource officer. Notably, Officer Caporrino recently received a double life-saving award for his commendable efforts in reviving two overdose victims in collaboration with the Ocean Gate Fire Department. Congratulations on this achievement, and we wish you a long and safe career ahead!

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ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES WELCOMES SUNDEEP S. SAINI, DO

AREAS OF INTEREST

• Total shoulder arthroplasty (Anatomic and Reverse)

• ACL/PCL reconstruction

• Complex knee ligamentous reconstruction

• Knee cartilage preservation surgery (OATs/MACI/HTO Meniscal Transplant)

• Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair Shoulder instability (Arthroscopic and open)

• Hip Arthroscopy

• Ankle Arthroscopy

• Robotic total knee arthroplasty

MD & RESIDENCY: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine

FELLOWSHIP: New England Baptist Hospital

Now participating with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield Call 732.349.8454 • oceanortho.com

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Lack Of Lifeguards Closes Beach

By Chris Lundy

BEACHWOOD – Due to a lack of interested potential lifeguards, the Beachwood beach on the Toms River will be closed this season.

“For months, the lifeguard advertisements were posted on the Borough’s website, the Police Department website, and other various social media platforms as well as contacting local high schools and other agencies in search of potential lifeguards,” a message from the mayor and council said. “Unfortunately, the Borough has received

BUYING,

only one application. For the safety of all, the Borough requires that no one goes swimming this year. For those who like to sit on the beach and enjoy the view, you may continue to do so.”

Borough officials are looking forward to the beach opening next year. They noted that they cover the cost for the American Red Cross Water Front Certifications as well as offer a competitive hourly rate.

Budget Hearing July 3

Discovery Nature Walks

BEACHWOOD – Join a park naturalist on these brief, but informative, nature walks through Jakes Branch Park. Weather permitting - walks will not exceed 30 minutes. Meet at the Na - ture Center, Jakes Branch County Park. Walks take place on Sundays, beginning July 2 through September 17, at 2 p.m. Walks are free and open to all ages. More information at oceancountyparks.org.

Saint Maximilian Kolbe Church

38th Anniversary Dinner Dance Pasta Fundraiser

Sunday, August 13 2023

Doors Open at 1:15pm

Parish Hall • $30.00 - BYOB

Music By: BJ & the Band get together to celebrate Saint

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