Community Service Award Given To Emilee Rible

FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners recognized Emilee Rible, a student at Saint Rose High School in Belmar, with a Community Service Award during the June 8 Commissioner Meeting. Rible was recognized for her Girl Scout Gold Award project to develop community outreach for member recruitment for future volunteer fi refighters, including men and women of all ages.

“This is a huge accomplishment,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, who presented the Community Service Award to Emilee. “I want you to know that the Commissioners are extremely proud of you. For you to take this initiative on is huge.”

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Camryn Bartone Honored As Presidential Scholar

FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners recognized Camyrn Nicole Bartone with a Certificate of Recognition during the June 8 Commissioner Meeting.

Bartone, who is a senior at Freehold Township High School, was recognized as a recipient of a 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars Award.

“Camryn was one of only six New Jersey students to earn this award. How incredible is that?” said Commissioner Ross F. Licitra, who presented the Certificate of Recognition to Camryn. “This is our future. This is what we are doing in Monmouth County.

are why so many people live, work and play here.”

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America’s historic milestone will be commemorated as well as Monmouth County’s significant role in the fight for independence.

“2026 may seem like a long way off, but we are excited to embark on the journey toward this momentous event,” Committee Chair Hanlon said. “Over the coming years, we will work to coordinate with our national, state, and local governments, as well as our historical organizations and businesses, our cultural and creative industry partners, and all who wish to participate.”

Officials publicized the committee and its plans on June 28 at the historic Hall of Records building, which was the courthouse during Battle of Monmouth and served as a temporary hospital for injured troops, with the battle occurring only a few miles away. The event hosted guests, including: The RockNRoll Chorus, comprised of students from Howell High School, who sang the National Anthem, “God Bless America” and the “Monmouth County Song”; Julia Sienna, who sang “God Bless the U.S.A.”; Revolutionary War reenactors from the Ogden’s 1st New Jersey Regiment; Sly the horse and his rider Olivia Geniton of Foreluck Farm in Atlantic Highlands, who delivered the Declaration of Independence to the podium.

Additionally, the event featured a reading of the preamble to the Declaration of Independence by Arnone, Commissioner Ross F. Licitra, Commissioner Susan M. Kiley, Surrogate Maureen T. Raisch, and Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.

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The Orca A/K/A Killer Whale

Renee A. Thomaier

Retired New Jersey State Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator

As one of the most powerful predators in the world, they are the largest dolphin. Having distinct black-and-white coloring, these animals weigh up to 11 tons with a length of up to 32 feet. Lifespan can be up to 90 years. These smart and social creatures communicate underwater using echolocation. Disruption to the ocean’s natural existence could influence communications and negatively alter their lives.

Hunting/Diet: Orcas usually frequent the cold, coastal waters, but are no strangers to the regions at the Equator. Their size and efficient hunting skills allow them access to a diverse diet of fish, seals, penguins, squid, and whales, to name a few. Their hunting is skillful.

Reproduction: With a 17-month pregnancy, the mother gives birth anywhere from three to 10 years. The young nurse for up to two years, then may leave the pod to make their own way. In some pods the juvenile will live with the family indefi nitely.

Captivity: SeaWorld became famous for its entertainment using orca. Many came from the wild, while other were bred at SeaWorld. So far, SeaWorld is responsible for the deaths of 174 orcas. As of March 10, 2023, there are still 62 orcas in captivity at SeaWorld with the oldest, Ulises, who was captured on November 7, 1980. He was 3 years old. As of 2022, he is the oldest (46 years) male orca in captivity.

Orcas who died for the sake of ‘entertainment’ – a partial listing: Chappy, Jumbo, Zero, King, Caren, Freyja, Maggie, Oscar, Sarah, Shamu, Kandu, Kilroy, Orky, Nootka, Winston, Kona, Frankie,

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5 Ice Cube Recipes To Help You Lose Weight

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Drinking water instead of soda can be the fastest, simplest way to lose weight and improve health. Why?

We all need fresh water to dilute poisons in our body and filter toxins through our kidneys. When you become dehydrated with sugar-laden drinks, this filtration function gets harder. Blood sugar increases. Remember, water is essential to life because it keeps us hydrated. Having enough water on board can reduce the risk of migraines while improving energy.

Yet, despite the common sense aspect to drinking water and staying hydrated, some people insist on drinking tainted water that was perfectly good before some giant food company turned it into a liquid missile.

Drinking chemical liquids has become the norm. Millions of people worldwide choose to drink what I call “messed up water,” water that has been manufactured to contain lab-created dyes some of which trigger anxiety and asthma, various artificial sweeteners or preservatives, a few known carcinogens, as well as refi ned sugar.

I’m sure you’d be willing to at least offer your children a cleaner, healthier version of water if you knew how. So my intention today is to teach you how to make water prettier, tastier and fresher water with something cheap and easy like ice cubes.

I can show you how to make them me- dicinal by infusing them with fruits or herbs. Then whenever you’re ready you can slowly tilt yourself in the direction of clean, pure water or fi zzy seltzer drinks. Changing from soda to water is easy if you want to. It’s just a choice, so try this:

Blueberries: Add three blueberries to each cube and freeze. When these melt in your water later on, you can eat them. Seltzer water is ideal. Blueberries enhance cognitive function, vision and cholesterol/triglyceride ratios.

Mint: Put a tiny sprig each ice cube. When it melts in your water it will add a minty zing and freshen your breath. Mint is great for energy and may improve digestion.

Strawberries: Use organic ones. Wash them and cut the stems, then slice thinly. Put a slice in each cube. Strawberries have 113 percent of the daily value of Vitamin C, plus a lot of manganese which makes your SOD (detoxification) enzyme work better.

Matcha: Brew some matcha green tea at half strength and then freeze it. These make beautiful green cubes and matcha infuses your water with EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), which is a known cancer fighter and fat-burning compound.

Greens: Make superfood ice cubes out of your favorite brand of greens, I make mine at half-strength.

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