

Superintendent Diane
joins other plungers for the 11th Annual Penguin Plunge at Harry Wright Lake.
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER– For some, like Superintendent Diane Pedroza, it was the fi rst time, for others like Regional Day School Principal Lisa Michallis - who had many a plunge under their belt - it was another fun splash.
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– There’s a new police chief in town and his name is Antonio
He was sworn in as Manchester Township’s eighth chief, taking the oath of office before members of his family, fellow officers, the mayor and council and special guests.
The installation ceremony was held in the Municipal Complex Courtroom. Chief Ellis succeeds outgoing Chief Robert M. Dolan,
(Chief - See Page 4)
Either way, nearly 40 plungers recently made some waves for a good cause. They were penguins for a purpose at Harry Wright Lake and that purpose was to raise money for the
(Penguins - See Page 4)
– For decades, the anniversary of the Hindenburg disaster was remembered at Hanger One at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. In a break of tradition, that didn’t happen this year but
one township resident brought the Hindenburg experience to the township library.
Past ceremonies were hosted through cooperation of the Joint Base and the Navy Lakehurst Historical Society (NLHS). (Hindenburg - See Page 5)
Several township residents brought their concerns, recommendations and suggestions to the governing body during a recent Township Council meeting.
Resident Tom Farrell noted that with Manchester sharing court services with nearby Lakehurst and Plumsted that things may be getting crowded. “I’ve had to appear in the
court and this is standing room only here. Court opens at 9:30 a.m. and I imagine that if you came in at 10:30 a.m. it would be packed.”
He added, “Everyone is lining up against the wall to see the prosecutor and it goes on for hours after hours well into the afternoon. I think it is a disgrace to have residents have to come in here and be subjected to these long
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who retired on April 30, following a distinguished 31-year career.
“I look forward to the opportunity to continue to serve and follow the footsteps of other great chiefs here and the support of the residents of Manchester Township during my tenure as chief,” Ellis said late last month. He thanked Chief Dolan “for his tutelage and for guiding me and preparing me for this momentous occasion because I take this with the utmost respect and honor of the position and for the township.”
Ellis said, “I’ve gotten a chance to speak with all of you at length and enjoyed that time and avail myself to be here to continue that relationship between the police department and the township moving forward.”
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Regional Day School. All proceeds from this event went directly to the school’s upcoming prom and graduation.
Mayor Robert Arace noted that the water temperature wasn’t that bad this year. Last year he entered 36-degree water. This year it was up to 53 degrees.
It was a sunny spring day. Hot chocolate and coffee awaited people when they came back from the water, anyway.
Michallis and Pedroza both noted that while some of the proceeds are used toward the
Ellis has been with the department for 24 years. Most recently, he served as the department’s Administrative and Support Services Lieutenant. He is an expert in the field of Traffic Safety who completed several training courses, notably the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award, which includes the Supervisory Leadership Institute, Command Leadership Institute and Executive Leadership Institute.
“I’m honored to lead the Manchester Township Police Department as its Chief of Police. Our department is here for our residents during their most difficult times, and it is my goal to ensure that each member of our agency has the knowledge, training, and equipment necessary to serve the public to the best of their ability,” he added.
The new chief brings a high level of executive managerial expertise to his role, having
Regional Day School prom, that event will be a little different this year.
“They are moving the location. It will be the first time for it not to be in the school. It will be at the Clarion Hotel on Route 37 in Toms River,” the superintendent said.
Michallis confi rmed that news, adding that the funds will go for entertainment and food for the May 31 event. “Our graduation is Friday, June 7 and we do a catered lunch and graduation party for our graduates and their families.”
Michallis thanked everyone who came out for the day’s event. She also drew the names for the raffle of numerous gift baskets. “We
prepared the operating budgets for the Police Department as well as a large portion of capital expenditures for the agency. This includes the upkeep and modernization of the department’s vehicle fleet; preparing a major grant application to procure body worn cameras for the department; and managing the $2 million Motorola Spillman communication/ computer aided dispatch project.
Ellis previously supervised the Traffic Safety Section as Sergeant, where he had served as a Patrolman in various capacities since 2005. From 2007 until 2016, he also served with the Ocean County Regional SWAT Team as a dedicated sniper. During his tenure on the SWAT Team, he was deployed on a multitude of various special operations within Ocean County.
He also has extensive experience in teaching and mentoring a broad range of law
have 35 people jumping into the lake today!”
“I’m brand new at this,” Penguin mascot and Regional Day School para professional Kristin Butts said. She not only flapped her wings and posed for photos but also entered the water for some aquatic fun.
“This is my 11th year, I plunge every year,” Michallis said. “This was the best weather day we’ve ever had. I’m going to guess that we raised $3,500. Manchester PBA donated $1,000 today. They are always a great supporter along with the Drug and Alcohol Alliance.”
Pedroza commented after her plunge, “I thought it was awesome. The water was fine,
enforcement personnel, from new recruits to veteran officers in a variety of law enforcement specialties. Additionally, he is a proponent of promoting positive interactions with members of the public, having hosted numerous public speaking events. This includes town hall meetings to listen to the safety concerns of residents, to explain new technologies and policy implementations. Ellis said during the swearing in ceremony, “I’d like to thank Mayor Robert Arace and the Township Council for their support and confidence as I embark on a new chapter in my law enforcement career leading the dedicated professionals of the Manchester Township Police Department.” Ellis said, “Our mission to provide high quality public safety services to the residents of Manchester Township remains paramount.”
a little chilly but it was for a good cause.”
Pedroza also noted another recent fun event involving the school district, a touch a truck that served as a fundraiser for the Middle School. Due to rain, it had to be relocated to the grounds of Manchester High School.
“Besides a lot of Manchester people, we had a lot of people from the county. We sold a lot of wrist bands and had a lot of vendors there. In terms of Manchester we had the police, we had the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, and a big towing company who had six or seven trucks there,” she added. “The biggest attraction was the petting zoo. We had a really great time and a really nice day.”
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Special guests were always invited and last year they included Margherita Thielke, who witnessed the disaster as a child, Lakehurst resident Allen Hurley, the grandson of Allen Hagaman who was the one groundcrew worker who perished during the crash and frequent special guest speaker Dr. Horst Schirmer. Schirmer’s father, Max Schirmer, was an engineer that worked on the Hindenburg. He noted the name Hindenburg came from a German Field Marshal from World War I. “It was built like a piece of art. It had eight crossings of the region and nothing ever happened.” Horst Schirmer had enjoyed a ride on the Hindenburg as a child.
The Navy Lakehurst Historical Society did not hold a ceremony on May 6, the 87th anniversary of the Hindenburg tragedy. NLHS is in a transition of leadership and long-time President Carl Jablonski - often referred to as “Mr. Lakehurst” - told The Manchester Times that “I am on medical leave from NLHS.” NLHS Vice President Jennifer Suwak, who spoke during prior services, is no longer serving as vice president.
Public Affairs representatives of the Joint Base responded to inquiries from The Manchester Times late last month concerning the status of the annual ceremony. They stated, “the NLHS is a non-Federal entity, and we cannot speak on their behalf regarding their operations. JB MDL has not been notified on the details of the ceremony as of date (April 24). No official representatives of JB MDL, to include the Lakehurst Commander, have
canceled the event or denied usage of the hangar to NLHS.”
JB MDL Public Affairs added, “currently, museum operations and events are still at the discretion of NLHS.” The NLHS museum located within Hanger One is closed at the current time, according to Jablonski.
Township resident Bill Schmidt, a former member of both the Lakehurst Historical Society and Navy Lakehurst Historical Society has been bringing his Hindenburg Experience programs to local organizations and branches of the Ocean and Monmouth County library systems in recent years. His latest program was held on the afternoon of May 6 and drew nearly 60 people to the Manchester Township Library’s meeting room.
Schmidt made the presentations providing historic aspects of the airship disaster and key players involved with the zeppelin’s construction, captain and crew.
The speaker, a Navy veteran, asked the crowd to do three things at the start of his program, to shut off their cell phones, to hold questions, if possible, to later in the program and to try “real hard to use your imagination because what I am about to do is to put us all on board the Hindenburg starting on May 3, 1937. We are in Frankfurt, Germany and we are going to buy our tickets.”
Schmidt, who was assisted by Lakehurst Historical Society member Gerald Weber, who handled the PowerPoint presentation portion of the program, divided up the room to German travelers and American travelers. He noted that the Germans paid $800 for tickets as theirs would have to be round-trip back to Germany while the Americans would
be half that price. “That cost would be $6,000 each today.”
Schmidt also noted that Paul von Hindenburg led the Imperial German Army during World War I and later became president of Germany from 1925 until his death. During his presidency, he played a key role in the Nazi seizure of power in January 1933 when, under pressure from his advisers, he appointed Adolf Hitler as chancellor of Germany.
Schmidt noted that here were two factors that contributed heavily to the cause of the disaster, a sharp angle turn being one of them. This was believed to have been done as part of a rush job to land.
He informed his audience that the landing had been postponed due to bad weather so there was a rush to get back on schedule because many of the passengers needed to get back to Germany and then head to the coronation of King George VI in England.
Also noted was the heroism of 14-yearold cabin boy Werner Franz who was the last known surviving crew member of the Hindenburg as of his death in 2014 at the age of 92. On the airship his duties included serving all of the ship’s officers and crew. Later on in life he became an ice and roller
skating coach.
Schmidt noted that the famous airship filled with hydrogen, caught fi re and was destroyed during its attempt to dock with its mooring mast at Naval Air Station Lakehurst. The accident caused 35 fatalities (13 passengers and 22 crewmen) from the 97 people on board (36 passengers and 61 crewmen), and an additional fatality (Hagaman) on the ground.
Newsreel coverage was shown to the audience and Schmidt noted that it was most likely static electricity that was the cause of ignition. Schmidt said, “in one day, the disaster shattered public confidence in airship travel and marked the end of the airship era. Operating airships were taken out of service and one that was being built was cancelled.”
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“I don’t know if it has to do with Lakehurst and Plumsted coming here but there is defi nitely a bottleneck. The judge, the clerks and even the police officer are all waiting,” Farrell said.
Mayor Robert Arace said he would discuss the matter with the court administrator to see if he had any suggestions on how to streamline the process. “This is the fi rst time I’ve been hearing about any extreme long delays. I’ve not heard any complaints yet but I will see how we can get around that and will let you know.”
Resident Tanya Bacon spoke about a dedication for her late mother Williemae Bacon who the mayor said was very active in the community and “the council is considering honoring her in some way and Mr. Bee as well.”
Bacon said her mother was a child care provider “and was in the community for 40 plus years. My mother was the voice for those parents who couldn’t speak for or advocate for their child and not just in Manchester but all of Ocean County.”
“She worked for DYFS (Division of Youth and Family Services, which now goes by Division of Child Protection and Permanency) and took in so many different children. She’d be at ShopRite and she wasn’t afraid to talk to anyone. Where my mom worked, my dad worked. She’d make sure the floors were shining at ShopRite in Manchester. My mom was an inspiration to so many,” Bacon added.
“Mr. Bee (a well-known town bus driver who died earlier this year) was so nice to my mom. She didn’t have to go outside to get the kids off the bus. He would give out his hand and they would leave the bus and walk from the edge of the driveway and curb,” Bacon said, noting that there had been an
LAKEHURST – The adage, “one man’s junk is another man’s treasure” certainly will ring true on May 18 in the Borough of Lakehurst.
Mayor Robbins has announced that the Borough of Lakehurst has scheduled its 21st annual townwide yard sale to be held on May 18 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The rain date for this event will be May 19.
The fee for registration will be $5. All proceeds will benefit the Youth and Recre-
ation Committee’s programs. All registered participants will be placed on a map, which will be available on the Borough’s website lakehurst-nj.gov. Maps will also be available at the Borough Hall.
For more information, please call the Business Office 732-657-4141 ext. 0. Reservations should be made by May 15 to ensure location placement on the map.
Take this opportunity to do some spring cleaning and earn a little money in the process.
effort to get her name dedicated on a street in the township.
Bacon added, “that would be the biggest blessing because everyone knows that white house in the corner of Route 571. I appreciate how much information you guys (Council) have given in helping us get one step closer to getting that done as we’d like to honor her on May 18 which is the day when she passed away last year.”
A dedication for her is being planned for Williemae Bacon at Tuskegee Park that day. Mayor Robert Arace confirmed during the meeting that the information had been received by the clerk from the family and that further action would take place.
Resident Gail Apgar thanked members of the township police department as she shared her concerns following a recent incident in her senior development. “A neighbor came to my house and told us a story of a gentleman who was cleaning a dryer outside the house and when he came to get paid and
entered the house, said many inappropriate things and she said no to him. He was much younger than her and she walked toward her own door and he followed her and left.”
“Hours went by and she was in shock and she came to my house. I called a trustee in our village and they agreed with me to call the police who were kind to the woman and to me and were super professional,”
Apgar added.
Apgar said, “that man may have given this job to another man. All of our village residents have got to start calling and seeing if this is a licensed person coming to their house and that it is a legitimate business.”
Resident Judy Kuhmichel came up to the microphone to show the mayor and council a photo “to bring attention to this eyesore between the Dollar General on Route 530 and a medical building. It looks really bad.”
Mayor Arace asked for a copy of the photo and said he’d be bringing it up to the Code Enforcement Office for review.
MANCHESTER – Manchester Township High School (MTHS) senior Caitlin Lynch has led the Lady Hawks as a pitcher on the softball field. She threw a rare no-hitter vs. Lakewood in early April with 13 strikeouts. Caitlin is nearing 300 career strikeouts and over a .300% career batting average. Caitlin will attend Stockton University for softball.
MTHS senior Vander McFarland led the
Hawks in their Division Championship by winning the javelin, triple jump and long jump, thus helping secure their 4th consecutive division title. He is the top state returner in the javelin and competed at the prestigious Penn Relays last weekend. Helping the team secure their 4th consecutive title. Vander is finalizing college plans at Monmouth University or Georgian Court to continue his track career.
I would like to share what has been one of the most enlightening and spiritually rewarding experiences I have had in my 73 years. It is strange to call a heart attack a rewarding experience but the individuals who crossed my path turned what could have been my time card being punched out to blessing me with another day. My situation was unique in that I had an in-office gastrointestinal procedure on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 which required a minor surgical intervention. Was driven home, felt awful, within an hour I was calling 911 for extreme pain in neck, back and chest. I had no idea I was having an atypical heart attack. Ambulance arrived, asked what hospital I wanted then said since it is heart related we go to Community Medical Center. It had been many years since I had been in Community and was in
for a big surprise.
The hospital that at one point did not have an outstanding reputation has turned into a state of the art teaching hospital and with the foremost cardiac care unit in this area. Not only is the technical equipment the most up to date but the premise of teaching has changed. The residents and interns walk around with the lead resident or director along with the nurses for rounds so that everyone is on the same page but this hospital takes it to another level. The focus of care includes mind, body and soul. The eye contact and smile from every person involved with my care immediately assured me that I was safe, that these professionals had my best interest and wellbeing at heart.
My situation was life threatening on a two-fold front, I needed a stent placed in my artery ASAP which meant going on blood thinning medications which could cause a bleed out from the abdominal incisions that
day. The attending cardiologist Dr. Kianfar conferred with both staff resident gastroenterologist and my own from Gastroenterology of Toms River. We all made the decision to have the stent placed.
Within a short time of being placed on the lifesaving blood thinners I began bleeding. This is where the staff of Community Medical Center showed that the standards of this hospital are set far above the old learning curve. I opened my eyes to see every director, department head resident, lead professionals surrounding my bed with precision of knowledge and exact speed matching the situation. These fantastic people knew exactly what they were doing and again…I knew I was safe. Kim, who later I found was Director of Critical Care Nursing was putting in my IV, head resident was assuring me, all eyes were on me with utmost concern yet with confidence that together they would abso-
lutely save my life which is exactly what they all did. Having Dr. Ortolano stopping by my room several times just to say hello and asking was I ok all the while knowing he was working on the sidelines ensuring every level of my care. Kim always in the background making sure everything was going well and that I was fine. These professionals are so intense that I could feel their presence and had to look fast or they would fade into the background again. There were no egos here, only dedicated lifesaving professionals.
My life line, aside from being cared for by such an amazing staff mentored by true leadership, was my nurse, Kevin. Every nurse who cared for me went above and beyond in level of care but there is an element of ability within Kevin that only a select few obtain. Kevin can sense what his patients are feeling physically and emotionally and meets their needs without them asking, he already
knows. After each test I had, after each procedure was completed, I would open my eyes and there would be Kevin looking intently to gauge how I was…and again I knew I was safe. Kevin and Kim set the standard of what caring for another human means and have the knowledge and capacity to alter a patient’s quality of life, ensuring they can reach the highest.
The excellence of care did not stop with the Coronary Critical Care Unit, as I healed I was transported to the step down unit and once again was blessed with having 2 of the most amazing young women assigned as my nurses. Esty, my day nurse is so young while being so mature and professional beyond her years. Esty also has the capacity to see beyond a patient’s words to discern what the patient really needs at that moment and she was always ready with a warm smile and packet of Myralax. And Mabel, whose quiet and totally competent man-
The Mayor has framed the issue as a “matter of life and death.” Although if you have paid attention to Toms River politics in recent years you would know there is certainly a lot more to the story. In 2012 due to Hurricane Sandy, the Ortley Beach First Aid Squad closed. The Case Against Rodrick’s EMS Plan
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Dover-Brick Beach First Aid squad ended operations due to a lack of volunteers in 2022. Without these organizations much of the barrier island receives help from the mainland and Lavallette.
This is a failure of leadership on the part of many government officials. Past Toms River officials and some Ocean County officials have suggested the creation of a regional fi rst aid squad. Such a plan would result in saving lives more effectively, savings for taxpayers, and reduce bureaucracy in local government. Instead, due to the rivalry between the different factions of the township and county GOP, Mayor Rodrick’s plan is to hire 8 new techs with full salaries and benefits while taking a chunk out of our
“lean and efficient” police department that is widely beloved by the community. First, the cuts do not make up the new costs and second this weaponizes community services for politics. If Dan Rodrick and his council were serious about solutions and public safety they would seek regionalization.
Noah Hilsdorf Toms RiverIt appears Joe Biden and Donald Trump are going to be their party’s presumptive nominees for President. I believe President Biden has done enough to satisfy all fair-minded people
that he does not deserve a second term. When he first took office, I think most people thought he would govern as a moderate democrat. As it turned out, however, it didn’t take long for the number-two to hit the air circulator.
Right from the start, entitlement programs became a priority of his administration. Open borders, sanctuary cities for illegal aliens, and a foreign policy of appeasement were just a few of President Biden’s accomplishments over the last three years. The President also attempted to absolve students of their responsibility to pay off their student loans, and many in his party did their best to defund the police.
On the other side of the political aisle, you have that
ner would glide into my room without me even seeing her, I just knew she was there by the gentleness of her energy. Mabel’s knowledge and abilities puts her beyond the bar of nursing excellence. Her kind eyes and gentle smile kept my heart warm during the quiet night when I was confronted with the reality of what I had just lived through.
And I would not have lived through this experience had it not been for the excellent, knowledgeable and immediate care that I received from the moment the ambulance brought me into the ER to the moment my nurse wheeled me out to rejoin life again. I was safe.
Thank you thank you thank you all a thousand times for what you all gave me and which I will always be so humbly grateful for.
urban, hubris-free, paragon of veracity - that principled, dripping with rectitude straight-shooter from Maralago, Donald Trump. Many contend Mr. Trump’s presidency was not a presidency but an affliction, and one that threatened the very foundations and core of our democratic institutions. There you have it, our choices for President. One doesn’t know what day it is or where he’s at, and the other a malignant narcissist who is emotionally, ethically, and morally unfit to be President.
Washington, Jefferson, Madison - things were going well. Then Nixon, Trump, and Biden. What happened?
Borden Applegate Jackson
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WASHINGTON, D.C. –
U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Patty Murray (D-WA) led the reintroduction of the Access to Birth Control Act. The legislation would guarantee patients’ timely access to birth control at the pharmacy nationwide - including by addressing pharmacies’ refusals of contraception that prevent patients from obtaining their preferred form of birth control medication.
U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) introduced companion legislation in the House.
Contraception is an essential part of reproductive health care, and protecting access to contraception at the pharmacy is more important than ever given the relentless attacks on reproductive health care currently ongoing throughout the country. In addition to ensuring that patients have access to contraception at the pharmacy without delay, the bill would also ensure that pharmacies do not operate an environment where patients are intimidated, threatened, or harassed when seeking
access to contraception or medication related to contraception. In the event that a pharmacy violates one of these requirements, the bill establishes liability for civil penalties for the pharmacy and a private cause of action for patients to seek relief.
“Reproductive rights are under attack across our nation, and the Access to Birth Control will defend against relentless attacks on birth control,” said Senator Booker. “Nobody should face intimidation or interference when seeking access to essential health care, including when trying to access contraception. We must ensure everyone is able to maintain autonomy over their bodies, their reproductive choices, and if and when they choose to start a family.”
“Access to birth control
is essential - and Congress should do its part to ensure that women can obtain contraception without delay, without fear or intimidation, and without exception,” said Senator Murray. “This bill is simple and especially important in light of increased threats to contraceptive access from Republican anti-abortion extremists. I’ll always fight to make birth control accessible, available, and affordable for every woman.”
“As attacks on women’s health care increase, I’m proud to introduce the Access to Birth Control Act in the House. Accessible, safe contraception is an essential part of reproductive freedom and a provider’s personal views should not hinder access,” said Representative Robin Kelly. “The
Access to Birth Control Act is especially important to reduce disparities for people of color, who face disproportionate discrimination and harassment when accessing necessary reproductive care. Everyone should have the right to safely access the care they need in their own communities.”
Although Supreme Court precedent recognizes a protected right to contraception, conservatives on the Court have ignored precedent to undermine reproductive rights. In the radical Dobbs decision, the Court reversed the nearly 50-year precedent of Roe v. Wade that guaranteed a right to access abortion care. Access to contraception in the United States should not hinge on the Supreme Court’s ideological balance or the willingness
of individual pharmacists to fill prescriptions. Providers, including pharmacists, play a key role in providing contraceptive services and important information about prescription and over-thecounter birth control options to people across the country. According to the National Women’s Law Center, pharmacists have refused to fill prescriptions for birth control or provide emergency contraception over the counter to patients in 24 states and the District of Columbia. These refusals are based on personal beliefs and can negatively impact a patient’s health. Additionally, these refusals disproportionately affect people of color, low-income people, LGBTQ people, and those who live in rural and other underserved areas.
TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) President Christine Guhl-Sadovy announced that New Jersey has been selected to receive $156.1 million in federal funding to make affordable clean energy more accessible across the Garden State.
Awarded by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through its Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: Solar for All program, this investment will enable the NJBPU to support solar access for multifamily affordable housing; establish pathways to residential solar ownership for low-income disadvantaged community (LIDAC) households; expand community solar initiatives; and support solar workforce development and enable critical grid upgrades to support more solar
generation in New Jersey.
New Jersey’s Solar for All award is anticipated to enable the State to deploy more than 175 MW of solar energy to benefit 22,000 overburdened households within the first five years of funding. Additionally, the award has the potential to result in 240,000 short tons of CO2 emission reductions, approximately $250 million in total energy bill savings over 30 years for residents in newly connected households and enable 90 MWh of associated storage through the NJBPU’s multifamily solar program.
“New Jersey is once again utilizing innovative strategies and equitable clean energy solutions to leverage the Biden Administration’s landmark investments,” said Governor Murphy. “In addition to mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and strengthening New Jersey’s grid infrastruc-
ture, the projects supported by this unprecedented funding will produce significant cost-savings for hard-working New Jersey families, including tens of thousands of overburdened households across the state. I want to thank President Biden and his administration and our congressional delegation for delivering on transformative and necessary climate funding in the Inflation Reduction Act.”
“The NJBPU is committed to ensuring that all New Jersey residents – regardless of their zip code or income – can reap the full environmental and financial benefits of our transition to a 100% clean energy economy,” said NJBPU President Guhl-Sadovy.
“Thanks to the Biden Administration and its landmark Inflation Reduction Act, we will continue New Jersey’s path toward an equitable clean energy transition.”
EPA released the $7 billion Solar for All Notice of Funding Opportunity on June 28, 2023, to expand the number of low-income and disadvantaged communities primed for residential solar invest-
ment - enabling millions of low-income households to access affordable, resilient, and clean solar energy.
New Jersey plans to expand its community solar initiative, including by raising the cap on the total amount of allowed community solar installations through energy year 2027. This program will be structured through direct incentives to developers, provided certain conditions are met. The NJBPU will also provide additional grants to developers to incentivize community solar projects that would otherwise be infeasible due to the need for costly grid upgrades. Additionally, New Jersey’s Solar for All proposal requires a minimum of 20% savings and 80% LIDAC subscribers, compared to the State’s permanent community solar program administered by the NJBPU, which requires 15% savings and 51% LIDAC subscribers. NJBPU will launch a pilot program to allow municipalities, community-based organizations and other resident-representing non-profits to partner with developers to structure equity-based sub-
scription models.
Multifamily solar, including associated storage, is anticipated to serve approximately 5,500 households.
New Jersey will extend access to solar energy for low-income residents, particularly in affordable housing. New Jersey proposes to fund a program offering a per-kilowatt incentive, with a capped carve-out for onsite energy storage solutions.
Residential solar is anticipated to serve approximately 1,250 households.
In New Jersey, there are 30% fewer residential installations in disadvantaged communities compared to other areas. New Jersey will launch a pilot program encouraging pathways to ownership of residential solar for overburdened households.
New Jersey will invest funds to provide grants for workforce training programs and fund customer outreach or interconnection support for electric utilities. Additional funds will be leveraged to fund ongoing efforts to modernize the grid and increase efficiency of interconnection approval.
“New Jersey has a dark history of racial segregation in housing, and that legacy has deprived many people of color from safe, energy-efficient housing. The Solar for All program will help residents who live with energy insecurity see financial savings in our clean energy future,” said Ed Potosnak, Executive Director, New Jersey LCV. “Community solar has the potential to meet 30-40% of energy capacity needs in New Jersey by 2050. This clean, renewable energy doesn’t only help our wallets – it doesn’t pollute the air like dirty fossil fuels and will help mitigate climate change and create healthier communities.”
“The New Jersey Sierra Club is excited to see federal funding from the EPA coming right here to New Jersey’s communities to make clean, solar energy more accessible for all regardless of income,” said Anjuli Ramos-Busot, Director of the Sierra Club New Jersey Chapter. “Access to clean energy and clear air should never be a privilege, and this investment will take us one step closer toward energy justice in New Jersey.”
Photo courtesy Manchester Schools She is one of the fi fth-grade students from around the county who will be honored for participating in the “What a Difference a Friend Makes” art contest. Emma will attend the “Celebrating Wellness” awards ceremony next month where she will receive recognition from the Ocean County Board of Commissioners.
MANCHESTER – The week began with Earth Day on Monday and concluded with Arbor Day on Friday with a lot of loving on our Earth by our staff and students in between!
Manchester Township Middle School 7th graders chose from a few activities to celebrate Earth Day. Activities included drawing endangered species, designing Earth Day sneakers, creating a blackout poem, or coding a game to inform others. One student even built a trap to catch the Northern snakehead fish which is an invasive species and taking over ecosystems where they don’t belong.
Students from Ridgeway Elementary School’s Junior Impact Club planted a beautiful new tree on the front lawn of the school. Not only will the tree help to improve the environment but can also be enjoyed by the students, staff, and community members driving by daily.
Across the Manchester Township School District’s Universal Preschool Program, our
Sunday Worship Services of Holy Communion at 10 a.m. &Wednesday spoken Holy Communion at 9 a.m. Christ Lutheran Church
The Rev. Dr. J. Francis Watson, Pastor 40 Schoolhouse Road, Whiting, NJ 08759
Phone 732.350.0900 • Fax 732.350.0343
E-mail: christlutheranchurch2@verizon.net Website: christlutheranwhiting.com
youngest learners were busy with special projects to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day. Ms. McNeill’s Class made and enjoyed Earth Pudding.
Ms. Duenas’s class made planets with coffee filters. They learned all about recycled paper, how fun it can be blending colors with water, and how beautiful our planet looks from above as they recreated it through this fun and creative art project.
Ms. Yunginger’s class made beautiful flower bracelets to remind themselves to love and be kind to our earth. Students discussed Earth Day and how the flowers come from the earth and their importance to our environment. It was another one of the fun and age-appropriate projects that happened this week across our schools.
To conclude the week, and even moving into next week, schools across our district will continue to plant trees, clean up their school environments, focus on recycling and take care of the earth knowing that their actions add up to a big, positive impact on our world.
MANCHESTER – It was a beautiful day for the annual Regional Day School Field Day (RDS)! Ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics, the RDS students were busy participating in their own Olympic-style events. They spent the morning going from station to station trying out new activities while having fun!
The students participated in a “swimming”
courtesy Manchester Schools relay race and track and field javelin throwing. They tried curling and even wrestling and boxing!
In addition, the students participated in arts and crafts, luge, golf, shot put, equestrian, and tennis stations. They were then generously provided a complimentary lunch donated by the Outback Steakhouse of Brick.
WHITING – St Stephen’s Episcopal Church - Whiting Bowling Ministry will host a Spring Singles Spectacular Tournament on May 11 at 2 p.m. at Thunderbowl Lanes - Wrightstown.
Entry Fee is $45 per person with breakdown as follows: $25 to Thunderbowl Lanes and $20 to St Stephen’s Ministry.
Registration and check in starts at 1 p.m.
Format is four games with a cut to the top 8 for a 2nd round single elimination bracket competition until two bowlers remain. A champion will be named after the fi nal match. Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
will be awarded along with medals for 1st & 2nd place high game and high series. This is being billed as a fun, yet competitive tournament, and is open to all men and women adults as well as junior bowlers. All are encouraged to participate as it will be a fantastic and memorable event for everyone to enjoy!
For further information call Bill BodineTournament Director & Bowling Ministry Chairman at 848-210-4206, St Stephen’s Parish Office at 732-350-2121 or Thunderbowl Lanes at 609-723-7914 or email to: wbodine3@gmail.com.
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MANCHESTER – April 25 was Take Your Child to Work Day no matter which school you visited in the district, you could fi nd young “workers” chipping in to support their parents’ jobs. At Whiting Elementary School, Mrs. Baranyay not only brought her children to work but also invited her husband, Sgt. Baranyay, and his flight team to visit and share about their important jobs and the State Police Helicopter!
The core message around Take Your Child to Work Day according to the Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day Foundation “revolves around the idea that each child has the potential to be an inspiration in their own right,” the foundation says on their website. “By participating in programs that offer a glimpse into various careers and industries, they not only gain
Photo courtesy Manchester Schools valuable insights but also become catalysts for positive change.”
MANCHESTER – Join at Grand Army Memorial on Oakdale Street in Pine Lake on May 27. Ceremony starts at 10 a.m. Remembering all our veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our nation.
Parade will organize at 9:15 a.m. at the intersection of Southampton Boulevard and Commonwealth Boulevard. Marchers will begin their journey to the Memorial
at 9:45 a.m.
Manchester is inviting 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.
For more details, contact the Recreation Department at 732-657-8121 ext. 5101 and 5102.
MANCHESTER – Harry Wright Lake will be open weekends beginning Memorial Day weekend. Badges are required May 25 through May 27.
The lake is open for weekends only from June 1 through June 23. It is open daily from June 29 through September 2. Hours of operation: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Beaches and bathroom facilities will close for the season at 6 p.m. on September 2.
Pre-season sale is now available. In-person sales: available at the Recreation Office Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until May 24 (cash or check only). Online sales: available to purchase at parksrec. egov.basgov.com/manchesternj until May 23. Online badge purchases can be picked up at the Recreation Office Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until May 24. After May 24, pick up will be at the Harry Wright Lake Low Side Badge Booth. Pre-Season Badge Fees:
• All children ages 9 and under are free
• Resident Pre-Season (ages 10 & up) – $10
• Non-Resident Pre-Season (ages 10 & up) – $20
Regular Season Badge Fees Starting May 25.
Season Badge Fees:
• Resident Season (ages 10 & up) – $20
• Non-Resident Season (ages 10 & up) – $40
Holiday Weekend Daily Fees (May 25 to 27; July 4 to 7; August 31 to September 2):
• Resident Daily (ages 10 & up) – $25
• Non-Resident Daily (ages 10 & up) – $50 Daily Fees With The Exception Of Holiday Weekends:
• Resident Daily (ages 10 & up) – $15
• Non-Resident Daily (ages 10 & up) – $30
Veteran Lake Badges 50% off. Must provide DD214, Military Driver’s License and/ or Military ID. All badges purchased with a credit card are subject to a credit card fee.
MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township Police Athletic League has set June 1 as the 19th 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 supports the derby as well.
They will also be registering this event with NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife’s,
HOFNOD’s 9th 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. 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.
MANCHESTER – The Manchester Recreation Department has announced the following Theater Trips for the 2024 season:
June 20 – “South Pacific” (Wait List) at Surflight Theatre, Beach Haven. Cost is $103 per person (Bus/Lunch at The Waterfront/ Show). Bus leaves from Soccer Field parking lot at 10:15 a.m. Lunch at 11 a.m. Showtime is 2 p.m.
September 10 – “Stardust Road” at Surflight Theatre, Beach Haven. Cost is $103 per person (Bus/Lunch at Calloway’s/ Show). Bus leaves from Soccer Field parking lot at 10:15 a.m. Lunch at 11 a.m. Showtime is 2 p.m.
October 8 – “One Slight Hitch” at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, West Hampton. Cost is $124 per person (Bus/Lunch/Show). Bus
leaves from Soccer Field parking lot at 9:15 a.m. Lunch at 11 a.m. Followed by show.
November 19 – “A Playhouse Christmas ‘24” at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, West Hampton. Cost is $128 per person (Bus/ Lunch/Show). Bus leaves from Soccer Field parking lot at 9:15 a.m. Lunch at 11 a.m. Followed by show.
They will call to confirm if a show is running based on the number of reservations and to let you know payment is due. If you make a reservation and your plans change, please call to cancel. Refunds will only be issued if there is a wait list.
To reserve your ticket(s), call The Manchester Township Recreation Department at 732-657-8121, ext. 5101, 5102, 5103.
MANCHESTER – Manchester Township will be hosting a Free Rabies Clinic on June 1 at the following locations:
• Ridgeway Firehouse - 2848 Route 571, Manchester. Cats: 8:30 to 9 a.m. Dogs: 9 to 11a.m.
• Whiting Volunteer Fire Company -
Route 530 and Cherry Street. Cats: 1 to 1:30 p.m. Dogs: 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Bring proof of previous vaccination to the rabies clinic so a three-year certificate may be issued. If proof is not provided, the certificate will be issued for one year only.
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BRICK – Holocaust survivor Maud Peper and her younger sister, Rita, spent most of World War 2 hidden away on a farm in the Netherlands, separated from their parents and forced to adopt new names and new identities while being concealed from the Nazis by the Dutch resistance.
The girls were just 6 and 4 years old respectively, and during a recent presentation at the Brick Library, Maud Dahme (her married name) said she was forced to grow up quickly.
Born in Amersfoort, Holland in 1936, Dahme recalled her childhood and how life began to change for the Jewish residents after Hitler came to power in Germany, especially after Kristallnacht (or the Night of Broken Glass), named for the shards of broken glass that littered the streets after the Nazis broke the windows of Jewish-owned businesses.
“Every Jewish person had to register, they had a list, and anyone over 6 had to wear a yellow star,” she said. “Every Jewish person who worked in government, including teachers, was fired. Jewish children were not allowed to go to public school.”
Signs designed to isolate the Jewish population started to appear that forbade them from using the parks, using public transportation, going to the movies, eating in restaurants, socializing with non-Jews and more.
“Life became very difficult,” Dahme said. “We had to be very careful.”
In May 1942, their rabbi summoned his congregation to the synagogue to read a letter that was written by the German command.
“The letter said there was wonderful news: the Germans were going to take the Jewish population away from the war scene, that we should bring one suitcase or backpack and board trains that would take us east,” she said.
Afterwards, the Peper family, trying to get more information, secretly visited with their gentile friend, who was the deputy mayor, and they noticed the same letter from the German command on his desk.
The deputy mayor had been working with the Dutch resistance who had been traveling all over the Netherlands asking Christian families if they would be willing to take in Jewish children.
“Children are our first priority,” he said. “I have an address for your children. I can’t tell you who they are, I can’t tell you where they live, the only thing I can tell you is they live on a farm, and we must have your answer by tomorrow morning.”
Their answer was yes, Dahme said, so the next day, the couple had to surrender their 4- and 6-year-old daughters to the Dutch resistance, not knowing if they would ever see their children again.
The sisters were brought to a local home and were woken up in the middle of the night and spirited through the woods to a train station in another town. They traveled to an
area of the Netherlands inhabited by poor and deeply religious Christian farm families. German soldiers were everywhere, she said.
The girls, who went by the new names of Margie and Rika Spronk, were fortunate to end up spending the next three years with a kind, older, childless couple who introduced the sisters as their nieces whose city home had been destroyed by bombs.
After the liberation in April 1945, the sisters
were with their “Aunt” in the farm’s pumphouse when a man and a woman showed up in the doorway. It was their parents, who had survived the war by hiding in the Amersfoort attic of a friend’s car dealership. Neither of the girls recognized them.
After a few days, Dahme recalled agreeing to go home with the couple, “but if we don’t like you we’re coming back and staying (Survivor - See Page 27)
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MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township School District is excited to join The Arc, Ocean County Chapter, at the 22nd Annual Step Up for The Arc Walk and Inaugural 5K to celebrate individuals with disabilities in Ocean County.
The Junior Impact Clubs along with the Impact Clubs from all of Manchester’s schools are leading us during this walk.
Please help the Impact Clubs reach their team fundraising goal with a donation today and you can also join on May 18. Your gift is greatly appreciated!
All of the event proceeds will benefit the programs and services at The Arc, Ocean County Chapter.
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Back in 1949, someone designated May as Mental Health Awareness Month. As such, I’m going to spend the next four weeks discussing different issues that fall into this category. First up, misophonia - the word that means “hatred of sound.”
Have you ever felt a deep irritation from every day sounds like from someone chewing food or breathing? That’s misophonia. Maybe you relate - it essentially means you hear a sound that has the potential to drive you CRAZY!
This is a condition that can range from mildly annoying and tolerable to utterly enraging and disabling. It’s more than hyperacusis, which is more along the lines of heightened sound sensitivity. You see more of that condition with kids on the spectrum.
Misophonia will trigger a seemingly irrational emotional response, usually with anger. The offending sounds are usually chewing of food, or slurping but could also be lip-smacking, sniffling, utensils dinging the plate, repetitive tapping of feet/ fingers, or hearing words with consonants like “s” or “p.”
This is just a sampling of sounds that cause people to feel unsettled, anxious, angry, or enraged. It makes them stay at home, say no to events, and stay away from people who they know will trigger them. Misophonia, which translates to “hatred of sound,” is a medical disorder that causes reactions like anger, disgust, or anxiety. Often misunderstood and under-researched, this condition is sometimes
caused by serotonin deficiency, which is why it is sometimes seen in people who have a little Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). It’s not always the case though. At times, reduced GABA activity is at play too, which is why sedatives may help. And interestingly, there’s a correlation with people who have excessive myelin around their auditory pathways.
But it’s not really the sound per se, new studies suggest there’s a mirroring effect that people with misophonia have. In other words, their brain overreacts when they hear someone chewing, for example, and it’s like they themselves are participating in the annoying activity/sound, which enhances their reaction.
Medications are available to help to improve GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) activity which might help balance neurotransmitters. In my longer article, I provide natural GABA-inducing herbal remedy options and the latest in drug treatment.
Recognition of this as a mental health problem is critical. It’s often dismissed as a personality quirk. Sometimes it occurs in combination with other disorders such as Tourette syndrome, anxiety, major depression, and as I’ve mentioned, OCD. If this topic is interesting to you, or a friend, please consider reading the longer, more comprehensive version that I’ve posted at my website, suzycohen.com. My information is strictly educational, so if have this condition, see a qualified medical doctor with expertise in mental and emotional health concerns.
(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) ©2024 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.
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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Historical Society in conjunction with Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission and the George V Vanderveer American Legion Post 129 are sponsoring a talk and book signing by author Stephen Gillon relating to his book “Len Lomell D- Day Hero.” The event will be held at American legion Post 129 on June 1. The address is 2025 Church
Road, Toms River.
The program will begin at 11:30 a.m. with brief comments by Ocean County Historical Society president Dr. Jeffrey Schenker, Ocean County Commissioner Ginny Haines, Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Director Tim Hart and VFW Post 129 Commander Ralph Moranz. It will then proceed with a conversation between former
Toms River Mayor and Township Historian Mark Mutter and author Steven Gillon. At the conclusion of the interview there will be time for a question-and-answer session. At the conclusion of the Q & A, Steven will do a book signing. The paperback book will be for sale at the event.
Len Lomell has been written about in many World War II books and articles. However,
this is the first actual biography solely dedicated to the remarkable life and heroism demonstrated by Lomell.
Author and renown historian Stephen Ambrose stated that next to General Eisenhower, Len Lomell was the person most responsible for the success of the D-Day Invasion. Army Ranger Lomell scaled a 100 foot sea side cliff known as Pointe du Hoc and took out five German 155-millimeter guns. Without these weapons being discovered and destroyed American troops on both Omaha and Utah Beach would have been decimated.
As the United States Army advanced into Germany, Lomell engaged in extremely heavy combat in the Hurtgen Forrest. He received wounds on three separate occasions.
For his gallantry Len Lomell received a Silver Star, a Bronze Star, the British Military Medallion, and the French Legion D’honneur. There is a street named after him in Toms River and a room in the Municipal Building. In addition, there is a plaque bearing his name on the Top of Pointe du Hoc and he is a member of the Army Ranger Hall of Fame.
Lomell was born in Brooklyn, NY. However, his family relocated to Point Pleasant when he was a toddler. After the War Lomell and his wife, Charlotte, would return to Point Pleasant, eventually residing in Toms River where they raised their three daughters. There is no fee to attend this event. For additional information or questions, contact Jeff Schenker at 609-339-9134. To reserve a spot at the American Legion, send an email to oceancountyhistory.programs@gmail.com.
TOMS RIVER – Sensory backpacks are now available for customers at all Ocean County Library branches to use during their visits. Sensory backpacks are an important way to support neurodiverse individuals, and to improve access to the library.
Items designed for various sensory needs are inside the backpack, including a weighted blanket, wiggle cushion, noise-canceling headphones, sensory bracelets, fidget toys, therapy tangles and emoji emotion cards. Contents at each branch may vary.
Sensory Backpacks are designed to enhance your library experience. The Ocean County Library is strongly committed to a welcoming, inclusive environment for all members of the community.
Keep up with Library programs and events at theoceancountylibrary.org.
TOMS RIVER – Cedar Glen Homes, located at 1848 Ridgeway Road/Route 571 in Toms River, will be hosting a Community Yard Sale on June 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Rain date June 15).
Follow signs and balloons! Maps of sale locations provided at most sale locations throughout the community.
The recent data breach by Equifax meant that sensitive personal information for 145 million Americans was potentially exposed, including Social Security numbers, birthdates, addresses and, in some instances, driver’s license numbers. This incident has left many consumers wondering how they can protect themselves from identify theft.
Monitor your Account - Check your fi nancial account transactions regularly. Opt-in for alerts that screen for questionable transactions and opt-in for multifactor authentication. Look for charges that you don’t recognize, even if they were for small amounts. Sometimes scoundrels test the waters with small charges. Be aware of communications claiming to be from credit reporting agency or fi nancial institution.
Review Credit Reports - By law, all consumers are entitled to a free credit report every 12 months from each of the three major credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion). You can request a free credit report from
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Place a Freeze - A credit freeze prevents new creditors from accessing your credit fi le and others from opening accounts in your name. A freeze could stop identity thieves because most (but not all) businesses will not open credit accounts without checking your credit report. A credit freeze does not prevent identity thieves from taking-over your existing account.
Set a fraud alert! - A fraud alert requires creditors who check your credit report to take steps to verify your identity before opening a new account, issuing additional card or increasing your credit limit on an existing account. A fraud alert is free. You can place an initial alert on your account for 90 days if you have not been a victim of identity theft.
TOMS RIVER – Whether you missed the education-oriented presentations during the Ocean County Library’s 2024 Autism Resources Fair, wish to see them again, or would like to revisit seminars from past Fairs, you can see them and related videos on the OCL YouTube channel.
The April 13 Fair in the OCL Toms River Branch drew an estimated 250 people, mainly from Ocean, Monmouth, Burlington, Atlantic and Camden Counties. An information-based Autism Resources Fair will take place Saturday, October 19 in the Library’s Little Egg Harbor Branch.
The playlist features Autism Resources Fair presentations and promotional videos dating back to 2020. New additions are this year’s programs regarding New Jersey special education laws with attorney Andrew Meltzer, out-of-district school placement with ASAH Executive Director John Mulholland, and individualized education plans with Peg Kinsell
of SPAN Advocacy Network.
Archival videos cover ABA therapy, the Developmental Model of autism care, emergency preparation, the SCALE program offered by the Rutgers Center for Autism Services, resources provided by Children’s Specialized Hospital, discussions of mental health and the impacts of divorce by attorney Lawrence R. Jones, and the 2023 Keynote by Paul Aronsohn, New Jersey Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Their Families.
The list also includes a virtual tour of the Sensory Space in the OCL Toms River Branch, crafting instructions, service dog tutorials, and entertaining sessions with Britini D’Angelo and music therapist Mr. Bobby.
For a compendium of autism-related resources, events, social stories, sensory-friendly educational and recreational facilities and more, visit theoceancounty library.org/autism.
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There were 140,000 Jews living in the Netherlands before Germany invaded in May 1940, including some 15,000 who had fled Germany.
By the summer of 1943, 107,000 Jews had been transported to the extermination camps, according to the World Holocaust Remembrance Center. Only 5,000 returned after the war. More than 75 percent of Dutch Jews perished in the Holocaust, including most of her uncles, aunts and cousins.
Dahme said that 24,000 Dutch Jews went into hiding and 16,000 of those were not discovered..
She has dedicated her life to educating students, teachers and other groups about the Holocaust and ensuring it is not forgotten by speaking about her experiences as a young child in hiding and about the bravery of the resistance fighters.
Dahme began her presentation by reading a passage from “Facing Memories: Silent No More,” by Holocaust educator and survivor Dr. Robert Krell, who said child survivors lived in silence after the war because silence served them well while in hiding.
“Survival so often depended on not being noticed, being inconspicuous on the ability to suppress tears and ignore pain,” Krell wrote.
“Grief was borne in silence, and so was rage. Silence is the language of the child survivor. We might have talked after the war, but adults persuaded us to get on with life and forget the past. Adults who themselves had survived, and suffered so much, inadvertently diminished the experiences of the children. In the aftermath of that silence… what needed saying was not said.”
This was true for Dahme, she said, and after the war when the sisters were reunited with their parents, they never asked their daughters about the three years they spent apart.
The family emigrated to the United States in 1950, but Dahme did not speak about her wartime experience until 1981 after a Holocaust denier criticized a program aired by 60 Minutes.
“I’m so grateful for the people who risked their lives to save us,” said Dahme, who has four children, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
“Hitler did not succeed with our family tree,” she said. “Many branches were broken, but there are many new branches and blossoms.”
LAKEHURST – The Lakehurst Volunteer Fire Department presents their Vendor Fair and Food Trucks on May 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2 Proving Ground Road,
Lakehurst – same day as the town-wide yard sale.
Vendors wanted! Inquire by calling Sue at 732-239-5149.
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NEW JERSEY – New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service, be able to perform tasks as needed and must
provide proof of COVID Vaccination prior to volunteering. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors.
For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, Manager, NJBS Volunteer Services at 732-850-8906, Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
To apply online as a blood drive volunteer, go to: volgistics.com/appform/2127944197.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Owning the latest and trendiest tools might become your favorite topic of conversation. The fire of your ambitions might be banked this week, giving you freedom to focus on improving your resources or trying something new.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Spur of the moment activities may be more enjoyable than carefully planned events. Using original ideas and displaying an independent spirit could put you at the top of your game as next week unfolds. Keep shining brightly.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You possess the determination and persistence to make your dreams of making more money come true. Someone who you consider loving and wise might provide some sound advice about how you could more easily reach your goals.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cultivate a better reputation in your professional life by keeping your promises unfailingly. It might be worthwhile to reach beyond your means if you have someone supportive by your side to cheer you on. Connect with your inner circle.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Asking questions and showing interest in someone else highlights your friendliness. You might have a positive influence on others by being concerned and thoughtful. Consider initiating a passion project that needs your long-lasting enthusiasm.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Using your foresight and good judgment may help you avoid sticky situations. Consider making important phone calls today to clear up any misunderstandings. You may be excited to study anything out of the ordinary and unusual.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Whether
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you put your heart or resources on the line, your goal could be to make a commitment when the time is right. Loved ones may introduce interesting activities into your life that provide a wholesome break from your usual routines.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You could meet someone with the wisdom and wherewithal to give you a positive sense of direction. Welcome the possibility that some of the people who come into your life this week could prove to be a source of comfort and security.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):
Sprinkle tolerance and good will around generously in every conversation and the enthusiasm of others may grow. Stay mindful of your budget but anticipate that you may have a few extra expenses in the upcoming week.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You might be willing to release certain traditions since you may understand the benefits of complex and innovative ideas. Giving in to spontaneous excitement and thrills could add some zest to your life and enhance your connections.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) : Everyone may not fit the mold. A self-motivated person could alter your perceptions of how things should be in the week ahead. Some tasks may require a sense of concentrated and sustained effort rather than spurts of enthusiasm.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Deep thought could help you make wiser decisions and choices. When you are at peace and tranquility soothes your soul, you may realize there could be plenty of time. Enjoy intuitive insights into the way things work as a whole.
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