2024-07-27 - The Berkeley Times by Jersey Shore Online

Dive Team, Scientists Learn How To Defeat Bay Jellyﬁ sh

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Divers clean jellyfish polyps off of lagoon structures.

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Jel-

lyfish have been a growing issue in shore communities lately, but a group of environmentalists and divers have learned a way to prevent the problem – but they need your help.

The idea is simple –disrupt the life cycle of the bay nettle so that it never makes it

to adulthood.

The process is hard – scraping the polyps from all docks and artificial material throughout entire lagoon areas.

Paul Bologna, a biology professor and the Director of the Marine Biology and Coastal Sciences Program at Montclair State University, gave a presentation at a meeting of

Save Barnegat Bay. It was the culmination of a multi-year experiment called Stop the Sting, and they learned quite a bit.

“We usually think of adult jellyfi sh as a problem, so we don’t think about their earlier life cycle,” he said. There’s good reason for this. Little is known about the early stages of most

Forum Teaches How To Prevent Scams

Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy speaks at the podium at the Crestwood Village Club House. Ocean County Director of Consumer Affairs Ronald Heinzman, seated at left joins Commissioner Gary Quinn and Ocean County Senior Services Director Maria Laface. Photo by Bob Vosseller

By Bob Vosseller

OCEAN COUNTY –

A forum to fight fraud drew over 160 attendees, showing just how many residents are concerned with scams – particularly the ones that target seniors.

Noting the increase in local scamming incidents, Judy Noonan, the Mayor’s Confidential Aide and Township

Senior Service Liaison, assisted by fellow township staff member Frank Nicolato and the leadership of Crestwood Village V, organized a public forum about the growing problem.

The forum was held at the Crestwood Village V Club House in Whiting and featured several speakers from

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jellyfi sh breeds.

We do know that bay nettles reproduce sexually, which creates polyps that attach to other objects in the water, he said. However, the polyps can reproduce asexually.

“They clone themselves like crazy.”

One jellyfish could lead to thousands if left unchecked, he said.

“We could draw every jelly out of the bay and they’ll all be back the next year” because of the way the polyps reproduce, he said.

The proliferation is also due to development on the water. Lagoon areas in particular are breeding grounds. There are many bulkheads and docks where the polyps can attach. Lagoon water is still, which leads to poor water quality, which makes fish weaker

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A boxspring and mattress was left on Rt. 9 for bulk pickup.

By Liz Ciocher

BERKELEY – A new ordinance to control bulk pickup garbage was proposed at the Township Council meeting. A councilman has expressed his concern with the bulk pickup remnants along busy roads.

“There’s been mattresses all on Route 9 for the last two weeks. We can’t give these people

by Liz Ciocher tickets for littering?” said Councilman James Byrnes. “They go to court, they don’t show, they push it back another month, meanwhile this crap [lies there].” Byrne’s suggestion of issuing tickets for littering to the property owners with their trash on the street comes from his own personal experience living in Berkeley. On

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$7.5M Awarded For Homeless Housing Programs

By Stephanie Faughnan OCEAN COUNTY -

This is the third installment in our series on Ocean County’s appropriation of $12.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to prevent homelessness and assist the unhoused.

Part One provided a general overview of the awards and painted a broad picture of homelessness in Ocean County. Part Two delved into the $5 million awarded to Bright Harbor Healthcare for establishing a Young Adult Bridge Housing program. So, what about the remaining $7.5 million?

The Ocean County Commissioners earmarked those funds to award a competitive contract to HABcore, Inc. in collaboration with Family Promise of the (HousingSee Page 18)

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and easier for the adult jellies to prey upon. One of the ways scientists know that jellies thrive around development is because of Superstorm Sandy, Bologna said. The population was brought much lower after the storm wrecked docks and other construction. As people have been rebuilding, so too have the numbers of jellyfish been increasing.

The idea, then, is to strike at the jellyfish while they are in the vulnerable polyp stage, attached to things like docks and bulkheads.

The Berkeley Township Underwater Search and Rescue squad is a team of divers who are deployed for emergencies like a boat capsizing. They were instrumental in going door to door in the Berkeley Shores neighborhood to get permission from homeowners to clean their docks and bulkheads.

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busy roads like Route 9, he says the garbage is hard to miss.

Mayor John Bacchione acknowledged Byrnes’ concern, but did not directly address his idea of issuing tickets and fines for littering.

The polyps are too small to see with the naked eye. In order to be sure to clean them off, they had to be washed off with a high-pressure water hose or the dock had to be scrubbed manually.

Not everyone in the neighborhood allowed them to work on their property, so sometimes the impact was negligible. If one person let their dock get cleaned, but their neighbors didn’t, they didn’t see a big difference.

However, there were a few areas where a better percentage of residents allowed the dive team to work. Water was sampled here, and the polyps were counted. They saw a drastic reduction in the number of polyps, Bologna said. In 2022, after the first cleaning, they found zero polyps, for example. They compared this to a control group in Forked River that had no cleaning, in which the number of polyps were much, much higher.

The problem was that they didn’t see much of a hit in the number of adult jellies that year. Bologna said that probably means that the adults were coasting in from other lagoons

“It seems that when (residents) know it’s a bulk day, people put out more than they have in their house. Once the truck is filled, it has to go to the landfill and the dumps; you lose a whole day for the rest of the block. It pushes the timeline back. We’ve identified a lot of issues with this and we’re working on having a solution soon.”

where the homeowners didn’t allow the docks to be scrubbed.

Another problem might be that the polyps could be attaching to algae, which is something they learned from a separate project in the Metedeconk River, he said.

The project was funded through the State Department of Environmental Protection through partners Save Barnegat Bay and the Berkeley Township Underwater Search and Rescue.

Bologna also thanked a student of his, Anthony Tamberelli, who spent three and a half years working on this project.

How Can You Stop Jellyfish?

The dive team and environmentalists want to educate shore residents on what they can do to stop jellyfish from proliferating.

One thing they can do is to take floating docks or any other temporary structure out of the water over the winter. This will kill any polyps that are attached and hibernating. You can scrub your bulkhead or dock once in May and another time in September or October.

garbage with a littering fee. Parameters that express how much can be put out on a bulk day were mentioned, but there is speculation that these parameters are being ignored.

Bologna suggested a ban on fertilizers would decrease the algae in the water and give the polyps less safe places to grow.

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Craig Elliot, chief diver, urged people to educate themselves on the Stop The Sting project at btusar.us/ There’s an instructional video online. Then, after learning about it yourself, tell your neighbors, because it’s more effective if everyone does it.

He said none of this would be possible without the countless hours that the 40-plus members of the dive team have contributed over the years. The group also had to design and manufacture their own equipment for some of the work.

Carl Mattocks, captain of the dive team, thanked all of the community members who invited them to work on their property. During the study, the dive team was only allowed to work with individual homeowners due to the funding. However, now they are more able to work with marinas and yacht clubs, he said. Anyone interested in more information can reach out at president@btusar.us.

“We have identified this as an issue with bulk. We are working with Public Works on remedying this situation,” Bacchione said.

Other members of the administration, including Lauren Staiger, the township attorney, expressed concerns with associating the

“For mattresses and furniture to be out on Route 9, you can’t give them a littering ticket? Maybe we could look to fine these people. It’s crazy. I know there’s a code with the bulk, but isn’t there a way it comes under another statute for littering?” Byrnes said.

Staiger spoke about the regulations of

issuing a ticket for littering, which do not comply with the procedure for bulk pickup. Other members of the administration argued the trash itself should not be considered littering at all.

“You do have to see the person litter as well, and you’re not going to see them putting it out,” Staiger said.

In response to questioning the interpretation of the furniture as littering, Byrnes said,

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Ocean County government including Sheriff Michael Mastronardy, Director of Consumer Affairs Ronald Heinzman, Commissioner Gary Quinn, Senior Services Director Maria Laface and Consumer Affairs Investigator Paul Wnek. Manchester Police Detectives Richard Jupinka and Victoria Guarino were also present and Jupinka noted some recent local cases that the department investigated. Council members Joseph Hankins and James Vaccaro were also in attendance.

Each speaker noted incidents of claims of problems or prizes: Scammers frequently fabricate urgent scenarios, such as outstanding debts or promises of significant prize winnings. Victims may be falsely informed that they owe the IRS money, are owed a tax refund, need to verify accounts or must pay fees to claim non-existent lottery winnings. Heinzman and Wnek noted that victims often face pressure for immediate action and that deceitful actors create a sense of urgency, demanding that victims take quick action without allowing time for reflection. Common tactics include threats of arrest, deportation, license suspension or computer viruses to coerce immediate compliance.

To complicate traceability, scammers insist on unconventional payment methods, including cryptocurrency, wire transfers, payment apps or gift cards, and often require victims to provide sensitive information like gift card numbers.

“A big issue is home improvement contractors. That is a big topic right now. Right now,

all contractors have to be registered with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. If not, it is a violation of our rules and regs and violations are heard in municipal court. It is a fourth-degree crime. We are moving over to a licensing phase for contractors as opposed to being registered by the state,” Heinzman said. He added, “we handle hundreds of hundreds of cases a year for home improvement. We just finished an automotive task force in Ocean County. We have 241 used car dealerships in Ocean County. We visited every one of them and I happy to report that 95% of them are doing the right thing for consumers. We have a few that we have to take some stronger measures with a little guidance.”

Wnek noted that the County Department of Consumer Affairs compiled all its information into a large free book that provides tips and safeguards about subjects such as elder fraud, home contactors, health clubs, consumer insight contact information, new car lemon laws, charitable giving and identity theft.

“This is your little Bible for scams,” Wnek said, noting also that if there is a suspected problem, “we will review your contracts at no charge.”

Heinzman noted a recent investigation that involved a gas station in Lakehurst where a former employee had committed fraud. “He didn’t use a skimmer. He was taking photographs of the credit card while he was at the pump and then he used their information to make purchases. When you hand someone your card, you should get it right back.”

Detective Jupinka advised residents that it was better to make purchases with a credit card rather than a debit card in certain scam

situations.

He warned of promises by strangers reaching out to you: “If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.” In cases of phone solicitation, “just hang up the phone and if you do get caught up in a situation and you engage in a conversation with a scammer, slow yourself down and give yourself time to think about it.”

He referenced a woman in the audience who shared her story of having been duped out of $7,000 and that she stopped to more carefully consider the situation and ceased the activity before she was bilked out of additional money. Sheriff Mastronardy said, “we solve a lot of different kinds of crimes within the Sheriff’s Office. We also have people on special assignment. What we do affects the safety of those in Ocean County.”

Noonan noted that scammers are not only targeting the senior community. “This isn’t just about seniors, this hits everybody. People are embarrassed when they are scammed and they don’t know who to go to. Our speakers are on the front lines to help the seniors. A lot of (residents) aren’t aware of what Consumer Affairs are all about.”

Commissioner Quinn said “whether it be scams or fraud, senior services do a great job. Judy and I go back 20 years and if she puts something together it is going to be successful. We have great professionals here to answer some of your questions.”

Laface said her office deals with programs like “Meals on Wheels, Medical Alert buttons and all the programs that help our seniors remain independent. Because we are the first line of defense in some cases (of scams) and at times when we talk to them about other

things they talk to us about odd phone calls or love interests on a computer. We can then identify potential fraud issues and if it is something relative to Ron’s department (consumer affairs), we will immediately bring it over to investigate. They do an excellent job of investigating.”

IRS agent John Fuld reported in a recent release to The Manchester Times, that there was a nationwide increase of impersonation scams which are targeting older adults by pretending to be government officials, aiming to steal sensitive personal information and money. By posing as representatives from agencies such as the IRS, or other government agencies, these fraudsters use fear and deceit to exploit their victims.

“Scammers often target seniors, attempting to steal personal information through phone calls, emails or text messages by pretending to be from the IRS or other agencies or businesses,” IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel said.

“Preventing these types of scams requires assistance from many different places. By partnering with other federal agencies and others in the tax community, we can reach more seniors and other taxpayers to help protect them against these terrible scams,” Werfel added.

Scam Precautions And Reporting

If an individual receives an unexpected call from someone alleging to be from the IRS, but they have not been notified by mail about any issues with their IRS account, they should hang up immediately. The call is likely from a scammer.

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Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Legislation Supports Volunteer First Responders

Capitol Comments

Carmen F. Amato, Jr. 9th Legislative District

TRENTON - 9th District State Representatives Senator Carmen Amato, Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblyman Gregory Myhre are actively supporting and sponsoring legislative initiatives to aid in the retention and recruitment of volunteer first responders. Assemblyman Rumpf is the prime sponsor of legislation, A-1754, which would permit eligible volunteer firefighters and first aid or rescue squad members to take an additional $2,000 exemption as a deduction from gross income under the New Jersey gross income tax. Assemblyman Myhre is a co-sponsor and Senator Amato is a co-sponsor of the identical

companion measure, S-2083, which has been introduced by Senator Vin Gopal.

Senator Amato has introduced S-3567 which would require access to periodic cancer screening examinations for volunteer firefighters serving in a fire district of this state, or a fire department, unit, or company of or in this state or a political subdivision of this state, without cost-sharing. Assemblyman Rumpf and Assemblyman Myhre have joined as co-sponsors on the identical companion measure, A-4649, which was introduced by Assemblyman Robert Auth.

Amato, Rumpf and Myhre have also all joined as co-sponsors on companion legislation, S-2386 and A-3532, which would establish a refundable gross income tax credit to provide reimbursement to active members of volunteer fire departments and first aid squads

for the use of their personal vehicle in the performance of active duty. The companion bills were introduced by Senator Vin Gopal and Assemblywoman Margie Donlon M.D., respectively.

The 9th District Delegation has also signed on as co-sponsors to SCR-82 and ACR-110 which propose a constitutional amendment to permit municipalities to provide a partial property tax exemption of up to 15 percent of the assessed value of a home for certain volunteer first responders. The companion bills were introduced by Senator Vin Gopal and Assemblywoman Luanne M. Peterpaul, respectively.

Amato, Rumpf and Myhre issued the following statement:

“Every day, volunteer first responders save lives and provide critical care to New Jersey residents. It is in the best interests of all residents of our great state, to support these and ensure policies are in place that allow these

incredible individuals to keep performing their duties.

“Several comprehensive bipartisan proposals have been introduced which would directly address key issues for the volunteer first responder community and should be advanced as legislative priorities. Providing tax incentives and health care benefits are effective policies to retain and recruit first responders who volunteer their free time to serve their community as well as other communities when the need arises. Certainly, our Delegation will continue to support policies that ensure the continuation of the effective critical services provided by volunteer first responders.

“Lastly, we want to thank Manchester Councilman Joe Hankins for his invaluable insight and expertise on these legislative initiatives. Councilman Hankins has a lifetime of experience in emergency services having served as a policer officer, fire chief and emergency medical technician.”

From The Desk Of The

Governor

Phil Murphy Plan Will Protect Residents From Effects Of Extreme Heat

TRENTON - As New Jersey becomes progressively hotter, the Murphy Administration released a groundbreaking plan that sets specific actions to be taken by agencies across state government to protect the health and welfare of residents from the impacts of extreme heat caused by a changing climate.

The finalized Extreme Heat Resilience Action Plan, developed by the New Jersey Interagency Council on Climate Resilience, with significant public input, is only the third of its kind in the nation. The plan sets 136 specific actions to be implemented by individual agencies (or across multiple agencies) to mitigate the effects of extreme heat, one of the deadliest climate-related hazards facing New Jersey residents.

“In just the last few weeks, we have seen the dangers of increasingly hotter days for longer periods of time,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “We must continue to combat climate change while best preparing our residents with the knowledge and resources to protect themselves from extreme heat. The Extreme Heat Resilience Action Plan lays out a critical roadmap that will help the State take the necessary steps to safeguard New Jerseyans.”

“The facts are indisputable – New Jersey is among the fastest warming states and the

impacts of extreme heat are becoming more profound, affecting the quality of life and health of our residents,” said Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette.

The New Jersey Scientific Report on Climate Change (2020) and the Human Health & Communities Addendum (2022) demonstrate that New Jersey is warming at an accelerated pace compared to the Northeast region and globally, with the third-hottest summer recorded in 2022 and six of the hottest summers on record occurring in the last ten years. These reports also demonstrate clearly that extreme heat poses immediate and long-term health risks, compromises air quality, and strains food and water supplies.

Moreover, as presented in the Scientific Report on Climate Change, the average annual temperature in New Jersey has increased by 3.5 degrees Fahrenheit since the National Weather Service began record-keeping in 1895. Over the same period, the average annual temperature for the Northeast region has increased by 2 degrees Fahrenheit to 3 degrees Fahrenheit.

And, according to a recent report by the nonprofit research organization Climate Central, New Jersey is the third fastest warming state in the nation – and the fastest warming state in the Northeast – due to a number of factors, including the urban heat island effect caused by having large expanses of paved areas and buildings.

Those living in more densely populated areas with less tree cover are considered especially vulnerable and considerably more likely to experience the worst and longest-lasting impacts of a heat wave. Other vulnerable populations include the elderly, people who work outdoors, low-income families who cannot afford air conditioning, those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and people with pre-existing conditions or those taking medications that affect the body’s ability to thermoregulate.

New to the Earth Day’s Heat Hub NJ release are a series of videos outlining the physical and mental impacts of extreme heat and how best to protect yourself and your community; new information on the toll extreme heat has on mental functioning and resources to address those stresses; and Chill Out NJ, an interactive mapping feature to help New Jerseyans find public places to escape the heat. Heat Hub NJ also has a new focus section on identifying and dealing with extreme heat emergencies, or heat waves, dangerously high temperatures over a period of time which are projected to increase in frequency due to climate change.

• Priority 1: Build Resilient and Healthy Communities includes more than 80 actions organized into thirteen focus areas. A selection of agency-led extreme heat resilience efforts included in the Plan are listed below: Emergency preparedness and response: encourage county-level extreme heat planning focused on the needs of seniors

• Cooling centers: expand network of local cooling sites and provide support to operators Housing and residential cooling: conduct study on air conditioning access in NJ

• Urban tree canopy and community forestry: expand urban community forestry program to increase tree canopy in urban areas

Worker safety and health illness prevention: develop interagency guidance & resource compilation for workplace heat illness prevention Energy infrastructure: assess grid reliability in extreme heat events

• Transportation: improve bus shelter design Urban heat islands: launch an urban heat island and air quality project in collaboration with overburdened communities

In addition to the highlighted agency actions, Priority 1 includes recommendations for legislative action related to expanding cooling center networks and developing heat-related worker safety standards.

• Priority 2: Strengthen the Resilience of New Jersey’s Ecosystems features an additional 20+ actions, a brief selection of which are listed below:

Agriculture: promote climate-smart practices Harmful algal blooms: respond to the impact of harmful algal blooms on recreation

• Priority 3: Promote Coordinated Governance; Priority 4: Invest in Information and Increase Public Understanding; and Priority 5: Promote Climate-Informed Investments and Innovative Financing describe state agency actions to ensure effective coordination. The more than 30 actions organized under these three Resilience Strategy priorities advance state agency-led efforts to identify support and resources needed for stakeholders across various levels of government to improve our collective readiness to withstand the impacts of extreme heat in New Jersey.

OPINIONS & COMMENTARY

EDITORIAL

What Do You Think Of Biden Dropping Out?

President Joe Biden dropping out, and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, is a historic moment. Everyone’s talking about it. It gives us an opportunity to try out something we’ve discussed in the office:

Give readers a specific topic to write letters about.

Do you think Biden should have stayed in? Are you glad he stepped down? Should someone else take the platform instead of Harris? Who do you think her vice presi-

Justice For Corey

Editor’s note: We generally don’t publish letters from out of our coverage area. However, this one from Canada shows how a local issue has become a global one.

On May 31 2024, Christopher Gregor (treadmill abuse dad) was found Guilty of aggravated manslaughter and child endangerment, for brutally ending the life of his innocent 6 year old biological offspring, Corey Micciolo. On August 2, 2024, Gregor will be sentenced.

The egregious circumstances surrounding this case, as well as the horrendous fi nal outcome in the loss of life of an innocent six year old child, have caused pain and outrage throughout the world and will be permanently engraved in our collective consciousness. One only needs to consult the various messages of condolence in Corey Micci-

dential running mate should be? Do you think it even matters because you expect a Trump landslide anyway? We’re looking for intelligent responses. Leave the crass comments and bad jokes on Facebook where they belong.

These letters pages are a mixed bag of what’s on the minds of people in our coverage area, which includes all of Ocean County, as well as Howell and its neighbors. Part of the fun of putting together a page of letters is

printing a variety of topics.

Of course, we’ll still accept letters about all topics. However, we think it would be interesting to fill a page with letters all about this historic event.

Send them to CLundy@

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

olo’s obituary or check the numerous online chat exchanges pertaining to this case, to see that the pain and outrage is expressed throughout the United States as well as from places as far as the United Kingdom, France, Australia, Switzerland, Jamaica and Canada (to name a few).

We must first keep in mind that Corey Micciolo is much more than just Christopher Gregor’s victim. He is a beautiful, smart, fun-loving little boy who enjoyed to read, was fascinated by the solar system and had a true passion for painting. Corey is deeply loved and deeply missed by his family and friends as well as by millions of people he had never met in his short life. Corey Micciolo will be in our hearts forever. His heroic courage has raised and renewed to a worldwide level, the following two important issues: our awareness of the existence of imminent

The Berkeley Times welcomes all points of view for publication and provides this page as an open forum for residents to express themselves regarding politics, government, current events and local concerns.

All letters are printed as space allows unless deemed offensive by the editorial staff, and provided they are signed and include address & phone number for veri�ication. Letters may not be printed if we cannot verify them. Names will not be withheld from publication. While most letters are printed as submitted, we reserve the right to edit or reject letters. The weekly deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday. Mail typed letters to: PO Box 521, Lakehurst, NJ 08733, fax 732-657-7388 or e-mail news@jerseyshoreonline.com. Letters may be limited to one per month per writer at the editor’s discretion. The opinions expressed in the Letters To The Editor section do not necessarily re�lect those of the staff, management or sponsors of Micromedia Publications/Jersey Shore Online. Letters to the Editor are the OPINION of the writer and the content is not checked for accuracy.

danger in child abuse and the discrimination towards marginal parents in our present society. Corey’s story has brought to light the utmost importance for government child protection agencies and family court to increase their consideration of these two important issues when dealing with complaints and cases of child abuse. As well to be considered, is the fact that Corey Micciolo represents our current society’s children. Thus, it is imperative that Corey’s voice be heard loud and clear by sentencing guilty offenders of child abuse and child homicides to the maximum extent of the particular state’s law. Christopher Gregor deserves to be sentenced to the maximum penalty for each of the offences that he has been found guilty of: 10 years for Endangering the Welfare of a Child and 30 years for Aggravated Manslaughter, served consecutively with no possibility of early release. If Christopher Gregor serves 40 years in prison, upon his release, his victim Corey Micciolo’s age would be less than 50 years old, which is still decades below the life expectancy for a white male in the United States (74.8 years mortality in the United States, 2022, U.S. Center for Disease Control).

Last but certainly not least, is that Christopher Gregor appears to need intensive rehabilitation, as his abusive behavior was only emboldened by the ineffective involvement of

the New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency. Christopher Gregor’s emboldened and long term abusive behavior towards a helpless, innocent 6-year-old child to death, his apparent lack of remorse throughout the trial and his apparent refusal to take responsibility for his horrendous actions, appear to be the behaviors of an individual who poses a serious threat to society and again, who needs intensive rehabilitation.

In conclusion, the circumstances and fi nal outcome of this case warrant the law to be applied to its fullest extent in sentencing. The world is watching to see how justice will hold accountable a man who consciously, cruelly and repeatedly abused his helpless, innocent 6-year-old offspring, to death.

Let justice be heard for innocent 6-year-old Corey Micciolo.

Maximum sentence for Christopher Gregor.

M. Beneteau Canada

Korean War Vets

Each year on July 27, the United States and South Korea observe National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, a somber remembrance of the day in 1953 when a ceasefi re agreement brought an end to active hostilities in the Korean War. This day serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by American and Al-

lied forces during this often-overlooked and ignored conflict, which claimed the lives of over 36,000 U.S. service members and left more than 103,000 wounded.

The Korean War was “the forgotten war.”

Charlie Koppelman Past State Commander: Korean War/Defense Veterans

Celebrate The EMS

Every day, EMS providers rush into the unknown, prepared for anything that comes their way. Yet, there are moments that catch even the most seasoned professionals off guard. Today, we want to celebrate those heart-pounding moments when EMS providers fi nd themselves delivering more than just medical assistance.

Imagine this: you’re responding to a routine call, but as you arrive, you realize it’s anything but routine. A mother in labor, ready to bring a new life into the world right then and there. In that moment, the training kicks in, the nerves settle, and these heroes spring into action. With steady hands and quick thinking, they guide the mother through the delivery process, providing comfort and reassurance every step of the way. And when that tiny cry fi lls the air, echoing with the promise of new beginnings, it’s a testament to the unwavering dedication of our EMS providers.

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Chris Lundy News Editor

But the story doesn’t end there. These amazing individuals don’t just deliver babies; they ensure that both mother and child receive the care they need, getting them safely to the hospital for further assistance.

So here’s to the EMS providers who never know what each call will bring, yet face each challenge with courage and compassion. Your dedication to saving lives, whether big or small, does not go unnoticed. Congratulations to CSO Kandil and CSO Gruttemeyer, and thank you for being the unsung heroes of our communities!

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Only One Party Hates

Only one political party tries to get your vote by making you hate others. Only one political party is telling you to hate immigrants (even though many of us are only second or third generation).

Only one political party is telling you to hate gays and trans people.

Only one political party is telling you to hate people who are not Christian. Only one political party is telling you to hate anyone who is not like you.

I’m not saying the other side is perfect by any means, but at least they’re not getting your vote by making us hate each other.

Carl Borgnis Manchester

Student Athletes Commit To College

BERKELEY – Congratulations to the follow Central Regional High School Seniors on their commitments to continue their education and athletic careers:

Samantha Versnel - West Chester University - Soccer

Arianna Chidiac - Rowan UniversitySoccer

James Gentilcore - University of Mount Saint Vincent - Baseball

Beth Doderer - Rowan University - Softball

Keith Swistock - Georgian Court University - Soccer

Chase Newton - New Jersey City University - Baseball

Sophia Capasso - SUNY Purchase College - Softball

Miles Chevalier - Stockton UniversityBasketball

21 Plus Foundation Fall Festival & Cornhole Tournament

BERKELEY – Join 21 Plus Inc. for a fabulous day of music, cornhole, food, beer and vendors! The 21 Plus Foundation Fall Festival will be on September 7 at 12 p.m. at Veterans Park. The family friendly event features music by Shorty Long & the Jersey Horns, Mayhem Cornhole, food trucks, beer, vendors

and children’s activities!

Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more info reach out to us at info@21plus.org or 732-240-3118.

Registration for the cornhole tournament begins at 11 a.m.; bags fl y at 12 p.m. Cost is $80 per team - cash prizes. A & B Brackets.

Christmas In July Toy Drive

BAYVILLE – Join at B2 Bistro & Bar on July 28 between 1 and 5 p.m.! They’re hosting a Christmas in July Toy Drive with Team Trevor and Berkeley Township PBA Local 237.

Dress in some fun holiday attire and please bring an unwrapped toy or cash donation to benefit local children’s hospitals. Santa will be here between 2 and 4 p.m.,

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“Crapping up the street, that’s littering. I have a picture of a rat under a neighbor’s house. It was like a small dog. We can’t have that. It’s not Newark.”

The mayor also said garbage trucks are being filled from outside garbage being brought

Don’t Call Me Francis will be performing on the stage 2 to 6 p.m., and there will be a raffle (tickets provided for toy or cash donations) and prizes!

While you’re here, enjoy the full bar, sushi, wood-fi red oven pizzas, seafood, and more! Plus, the pool will be open on the lower level 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Adults only on Sundays).

to Berkeley township on bulk pickup days. He plans to address outside friends and relatives of the town’s residents bringing their trash to the streets in an attempt to control the situation.

Because the council members did not take a vote on Byrnes’ proposed idea, it was not confirmed or denied to be enacted in Berkeley Township at this time.

Photo courtesy Central Regional

Pictured: Samantha Versnel

Local EMT Earns LPN

SOUTH TOMS RIVER – Congratulations to South Toms River EMS, EMT Shannon van den Berg for becoming an LPN! While going to school to earn her LPN she was also attending night classes to earn her EMT. It takes a lot of hard work and

Photo courtesy South Toms River EMS

dedication to get through the EMT course and to do that while going to school for her LPN is incredible!

Congratulations from your squad family and they wish you the best of luck as you begin this new adventure!

Annual Veterans Resource Fair And Picnic

BAYVILLE – Join as the Bayville Elks #2394 hosts the annual Veterans Resource Fair and Picnic as they celebrate appreciation for all who served this great nation! The event will be on August 17 from 12 to 6 p.m. at the Lodge. Purchase your tickets now to enter this exciting event! Each veteran enters free and will receive a gift for coming to the picnic. Bring your DD214 to learn more about benefits available to you and your family. They will have a Cornhole Tournament and Ring Toss! Vendors will be present to provide resources and information: Ocean County Veterans Service Bureau Soldier On Community Hope’s Veterans Program

Sadie Vickers Resource Center

Hackensack Meridian Health Nurses will be on site to perform wellness screenings for blood pressure, pulse, BMI, cholesterol, glucose and stroke risk.

Bring your appetite! Chef Bill and Chef Patti will be cooking up some delicious grub for all to enjoy! Non-alcoholic beverages available for free. Cash Bar. Entertainment to be announced!

Tickets available for purchase to win prizes for Gift Raffles and 50/50s! Cost is $25 per adult and $10 for children ages 12 to 18. Kids under 12 are free. Adult tickets include food, entertainment and two drink tickets.

Family Fun Day BBQ & Cornhole Tournament

BAYVILLE – Bayville Elks #2394

Family Fun Day BBQ and 2nd Annual DAP Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser will be on July 27 at 11 a.m. at the Lodge. Family fun BBQ information: Kids activities - snow cone making, painting, kid cornhole. Food and beverages for sale during the event. Music.

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provided by the caller or the one displayed on their caller ID. If taxpayers are uncertain about the legitimacy of IRS communications, they can contact IRS customer service for verification at 800-829-1040, or for the hearing impaired, TTY/ TDD 800-829-4059.

Tournament information: $40 per person includes a Tournament Souvenir Shirt who registers for the tournament! This is a switcholio event! Prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd, 3rd place finishers. Four game rounds to determine seeding. Registration and check in at 11 a.m.; bags fly at 12 p.m.

These situations include having an overdue tax bill, an unfiled tax return or missing employment tax deposit.

If an individual has fallen victim to elder fraud, they can contact the National Elder Fraud Hotline at 833-FRAUD-11 (833-372-8311). The hotline operates Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time, and services are available in English, Spanish, and other languages.

Cats Available For Adoption

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL

Janie Neal Lic. #10746 | George Neal Lic.#7570 Jonathon Neal Lic.#13189

By Chris Lundy

TOMS RIVER – An adoption center with a free roaming cat playroom is open in downtown Toms River on Fridays from 6-8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4 p.m. and also by appointment. Sabrina here is still just a kitten. She’s usually more energetic but Cat Yoga takes a lot out of her. She is bonded with her brother,

Salem, who is all black. They should really be adopted together.

The center is located at 34 Main Street (Route 9), Suite 1B. The adoption center adheres to COVID-19 restrictions and is run by the group called Lawyers In Defense of Animals. They can be reached at 908-9102522, or on Facebook at /lidarescue and on Instagram @lida_rescue.

Beachwood Recreation Yoga Classes

BEACHWOOD – Yoga is back! All ages, skills, and abilities are welcome to join. Classes are held through August 31 on the following days: Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. at Mayo Park Building

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Saturday from 8 to 9 a.m. at Beachwood Park

Cost is $6 per class. Kids under 10 are free. Kids 10 to 17, 50% discount. Questions should be emailed to recreation@beachwoodusa.com.

Photo by Chris Lundy

Oﬃcers Take Part In Annual Active Shooter Training

SOUTH TOMS RIVER – On July 11, South Toms River Offi cers along with the Officers of the Beachwood Police Department and The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office participated in the annual Active Shooter Training, this time at the Beachwood Elementary School.

Thank you to Sgt. Brad Frank of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, Sgt. Dave Bowden of the Beachwood Police

Photo courtesy South Toms River Police Department, Det. Mike Schumann of the Ocean County Sheriff 911 and our very own D/Sgt. Jack Sayegh for their invaluable assistance in conducting this training.

Additionally, they would like to thank Beachwood Police Department Chief Glen DeMarco for hosting the training this year and all of the volunteers/actors that added to the experience.

Kids Summer Spectacular 2024

BERKELEY – Kids Summer Spectacular, free kids shows, will be held on Thursdays at 1 p.m. at John C. Bartlett Jr. County Park at Berkeley Island.

• August 1 – The Magic of Omar

Olusion

• August 8 – Pirate Vince

• August 15 – Choo Choo’s Magic

• August 22 – Island Magic

• August 29 – Ken the Magician

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Beachwood Beach: No Swimming For Rest Of Season

By Chris Lundy

BEACHWOOD - The borough’s beach along the Toms River will be closed for the rest of the season for safety reasons.

The borough posted a notice online that read “For the safety, health and welfare of the residents and others, the Mayor and Council have decided to close swimming at the beach for the remainder of the 2024 season due to the Ocean County Health Department reporting of excessive bacteria levels found in the water. You may still sit and take in the lovely view of the scenery but no one will be permitted to swim.”

Mayor William Cairns said he was disappointed that the beach will be closed, but it’s the right thing to do for the health of residents and visitors. It’s compounded by the fact that it was closed last year, too, because the borough couldn’t hire enough lifeguards.

The borough has been working hard on measures to keep the water clean, and keep it open throughout the year, he said, but the water continued to have bad results on

bacteria tests.

“It used to be, after a heavy rain, we’d be closed,” he said. This was because the rain washes animal waste and other matter into the river. “But after 7 days of bad readings and no rain, we couldn’t – in good conscience – keep it open.”

On a recent visit to the beach, there were several people sitting out and enjoying the view. However, there was also what appeared to be goose droppings by the water. A sign near the sand warned people not to feed the geese and not to bring their pets for the health of the water.

Part of the issue is that the river is slow moving, so impurities don’t wash away as quickly.

“On the other side of the break wall, the readings are much better,” Cairns said. This is prime time for swimming since the midsummer heat has been severe. The borough also posted a message online “Due to the unusually dry conditions, the borough of Beachwood has implemented water restrictions as odd and even days.”

No swimming was allowed at the Beachwood beach. The dark spots near the water’s edge appear to be goose droppings.

Photo by Chris Lundy

Sound News

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

Dr. Isidore Kirsh Ph.D., F.A.A.A.

Take Control Of Your Memory & Brain Health

We have the power to optimize our cognition by adopting a combination of key healthy lifestyle choices and being aware of your overall wellness. Studies show that taking proactive steps may help reduce your risk of memory loss and other forms of cognitive decline. Here are evidence-based recommendations to proactively manage lifestyle-related risks and certain medical conditions that may affect cognition.

Healthy Hearing: Hearing impairment has been recognized as a modifiable contributor to cognitive decline when identified in midlife. See your hearing healthcare professional for a complete hearing evaluation.

Medication Management: Taking your medicine as prescribed is important for overall health. Reviewing your medications with your healthcare provider or pharmacist is an integral part of medication management.

Optimal Vision: Research has found the relationship between cognitive decline and vision impairment may be a modifiable risk factor. To manage or prevent vision impairment, schedule regular visits with your vision specialist.

Stay Mentally Fit: Participating in cognitively stimulating activities may help sharpen certain thinking skills that tend to diminish with age. Have fun engaging your

brain by reading books, playing games, and doing puzzles.

Maintain Connections: Studies have shown that increased social activity is linked to a lower rate of cognitive decline. To stay social, connect with friends and family, or consider volunteering for a local organization.

Exercise Regularly: Exercising your body can help keep your brain in shape. Research supports a strong link between physical activity and brain health. It is recommended to get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity a week.

Eat Healthy: Food that is good for your overall health is good for your brain. Talk to your physician about whether you are consuming a balanced diet that takes into consideration appropriate numbers of calories and nutrients. Make sure your Vitamin D levels and Magnesium levels are appropriate. Sleep & Relax: Insufficent sleep can not only make a person irritable, but it can also affect memory and decision making. Healthy adults need between 7 and 9 hrs. of sleep per night.

Dr. Izzy & his Staff are always available to answer your questions about important hearing care issues. Please feel free to contact Dr. Izzy at 732-451-3962 or ikirsh@gardenstatehearing.com

His ofﬁces are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-451-3962 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks!

Beachwood Recreation Yoga Classes

BEACHWOOD – Yoga is back! All ages, skills, and abilities are welcome to join. Classes are held through August 31 on the following days:

Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. at Mayo Park

Building

Saturday from 8 to 9 a.m. at Beachwood Park Cost is $6 per class. Kids under 10 are free. Kids 10 to 17, 50% discount. Questions should be emailed to recreation@beachwoodusa.com.

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Jersey Shore and Bright Harbor Healthcare. Each organization will leverage their expertise for the “Acquisition for Innovations to Address Homelessness” program for the Ocean County Department of Human Services. This twoyear contract runs from July 2, 2024 through June 30, 2026.

“In our first two rounds of ARPA requests, we dedicated funding to prevention, addressing unique needs around keeping people in their homes so they weren’t winding up as unsheltered homeless individuals,” explained Dr. Tracy Maksel, Director of Human Services.

Maksel said that the Homelessness and Housing Instability Program was overseen by the Ending Homelessness team from Monarch Housing Associates, which also subcontracted to other organizations. In many cases, this continues to mean dealing with mortgage or rental arrears or even utility shut offs for non-payment.

Emergency Shelter Proposals

When it came to awarding the funds for congregate or non-congregate emergency homeless shelters, Maksel said the three groups submitted proposals that made them stand out.

“They have four projects they’re actively seeking,” said Maksel. “Two are to purchase hotel/motels and turn them into non-congregate sheltering.”

Elizabeth Golla, Executive Director of Family Promise of the Jersey Shore said her organization is working on acquiring a large building that would extend their existing services. The nonprofit currently partners with various host sites that provide families with a place to sleep on a rotational basis that changes from week to week.

Participants in Family Promise’s emergency shelter program also have access to a day center in a homelike setting. They receive counseling to assist them in finding solutions in their long-term housing needs.

Golla said that other Family Promise groups across the nation have set up shelters that don’t require packing up to move to different places each week they’re in the program.

“Ours is going to be unique in the sense that we’re also going to take individuals as well,” explained Golla. “We’ve already proven this model and concept for years that’s been working with families. We also plan to focus

on vulnerable individuals like seniors who need the help.”

While the location for the building being purchased hasn’t been revealed yet, plans call for it to house up to 50 people at once. Families will have their own private living spaces, similar to efficiency apartments, with access to shared community rooms. The focus on privacy and dignity extends to individuals as well, who will also have their own designated areas within the building.

“Good programming is an important piece of this,” Golla emphasized. “It’s being designed specifically for what’s best for people and will give them links to get into housing of their own.”

Steven Heisman, Executive Director of HABcore, added that the goal is to create a space that feels welcoming and supportive - a place where people experiencing homelessness feel it’s a clear improvement over living in a tent or car.

“The main goal is to have people placed in permanent housing,” stressed Heisman. “We’re not looking at a setup where 50 people sleep on cots for three to six months and still have nowhere to go.”

Heisman reported that HABcore successfully transitioned a couple of individuals from the encampment near Winding River Park into apartments. The camp, established by Minister Steve Brigham of Destiny’s Bridge, was created to provide shelter for those who believed they had no other options.

HABcore has an outreach team that goes to various locations to help those whose safety could be in jeopardy or have other challenges. Bright Harbor’s involvement will be in assisting those with mental health or substance abuse issues.

“The primary challenge is the lack of affordable housing,” said Heisman. “It’s just unavailable for people struggling with no income or with minimal income, whether it’s SSI or SSD or a pension or minimum wage job. They just can’t find the housing out there.” Heisman said the organizations are not tied to time limits when helping people through the stages to permanent housing. HABcore has successfully operated boarding houses that have assisted people who would otherwise be unhoused.

“I’ve got one woman who came with the boarding house when it was bought in 1988,” he shared. “We try to do rapid rehousing, but that’s not always possible.”

AroUnD the JerSeY Shore

Attorney General Warns About Healthcare Data Breach

TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin is sharing consumer protection reminders and raising awareness about the availability of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services following Change Healthcare’s unprecedented February data breach.

The February cyberattack at Change Healthcare, a unit of UnitedHealth, resulted in millions of Americans’ sensitive health and personal data being leaked onto the dark web - a hidden portion of the Internet where cyber criminals buy, sell, and track personal information.

Change Healthcare is the nation’s biggest electronic data clearinghouse and is used by tens of thousands of providers, pharmacies, and insurers to verify insurance, confirm pre-authorization of procedures or services, exchange insurance claim data, and perform other administrative tasks. The cyberattack interrupted operations for thousands of doctors’ offices, hospitals, and pharmacies nationwide, and impacted delivery of care to patients. While the definitive number and identities of affected patients are currently unknown, Change Healthcare has publicly stated that the data breach could impact up to one-third of the American population.

Typically, when there is a data breach impacting New Jersey residents, consumers receive an individualized letter or email if their data may have been leaked. However, Change Healthcare has not yet provided individual notice to consumers. Given the delay between the data breach and notification to those impacted, Attorney General Platkin wants every New Jersey resident to know about the breach and the credit monitoring resources that Change Healthcare is offering to consumers. All New Jersey residents who think they may have been impacted are eligible for free credit monitoring and identity theft protections for two years.

To enroll in this free credit monitoring and identity restoration service, consumers should visit changecybersupport.com or call 1-888846-4705.

Other steps consumers can consider taking include placing a free credit freeze on your credit report. Identity thieves will not be able to open a new credit account in your name while the freeze is in place. You can place a credit freeze by contacting each of the three major credit bureaus:

Equifax | equifax.com/personal/credit-report-services/credit-freeze 1-888-766-0008

Experian | experian.com/freeze/center.html 1-888-397-3742

TransUnion | transunion.com/credit-freeze 1-800-680-7289

Customers should also place a fraud alert on your credit report. A fraud alert tells lenders and creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before issuing credit. You can place a fraud alert by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.

The dedicated website and call center will not be able to provide individuals any specific details about whether their data was compromised, but representatives can guide consumers through getting set up for the free credit monitoring and identity theft protections.

Additionally, consumers should be aware of potential warning signs that someone is using their medical information. The signs include:

• A bill from their doctor for services they did not receive;

• Errors in their Explanation of Benefits insurance statement, such as medical services they never received or prescription medications they do not take;

• A call from a debt collector about a medical debt they do not owe;

• Medical debt collection notices on their credit report that they do not recognize;

• A notice from their health insurance company indicating they have reached their benefit limit; or

• They are denied insurance coverage because their medical records show a pre-existing condition they do not have.

More information about identify theft is available through the Office of Consumer Protection in the Division of Consumer Affairs.

368 Lakehurst Road | Suite 305 Toms River, NJ 08755 732-473-1123

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Business Entities For Real Estate Investors

By: Marc S. Galella, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates

Real estate investors may seek to invest with other persons. This can be done informally, without any written documentation or formally. If done informally, it may lead to problems later if the parties have disagreements about the investment or if outside factors intervene. It is best to establish the rights and obligation of the parties at the outset so that all of the parties know what is expected of them and what they can expect from the investment.

There are three basic forms of business entities to be considered in real estate investing. They are:

PARTNERSHIPS CORPORATIONS

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES (L.L.C.s)

We will consider the relative advantages and disadvantages of each

PARTNERSHIPS

A partnership is two or more individuals. A partnership may be informal (no written agreement) called a de facto partnership or it may be by way of a written partnership agreement.

ADVANTAGES

1. Easy to set up.

2. Favorable tax treatment .— Income to the partnership is passed on to the individual partners and taxed as income to them.

DISADVANTAGES

1. No liability protection. Creditors can go after the assets of the partners jointly and severably. 2. Acts of one partner affects other partners. 3. Marketability of interest may be an issue.

the shareholders to commence the corporation. Corporation is taxed on its own.

ADVANTAGES

1. Liability protection. Creditors can sue the corporation but cannot go after the assets of the individual shareholders.

2. Good marketability of shares.

DISADVANTAGES

1. Harder to set up than a partnership. Documents must be filed with the State.

2. Double tax treatment. Income to the corporation is taxed to the corporation and then taxed to the shareholder when it is distributed.

CORPORATIONS

A corporation is a legal entity created by filing a certificate of incorporation with the State. The individual owners are the shareholders. Their interest is reflected by the number of shares they each own. Generally, there is no other written agreement between

(Subchapter S corporation may prevent this)

3. There are many filings on an annual basis, which increases annual costs.

4. May need additional documents to establish relationships between shareholders. (Example: Buy-Sell Agreements)

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES

Created by filing a certificate of formation with State. May be one or more members. Member’s interest established in the Operating Agreement. Operating Agreement sets forth the relationships between the members. Income is passed through to members like a partnership.

ADVANTAGES

1. Liability protection like a corporation. Creditors cannot go after assets of members.

2. Favorable tax treatment. Like partnerships, income is passed on to partners. No double taxation.

3. Easier marketability of membership interest if that is what the parties want.

4. Less annual filings than a corporation.

5. Operating agreement sets forth the relationship between the parties. No need for additional documents.

DISADVANTAGES

1. More complicated to set up than a partnership.

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TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED:

• Mail this form to: PO Box 521, Lakehurst, NJ 08733. OR

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VERIZON UPGRADES NETWORK ALONG JERSEY SHORE TO BOLSTER PUBLIC SAFETY, HANDLE MASSIVE DATA INCREASE

Sea Girt, Lavallette, Brick, Seaside Park, Ortley Beach, and Asbury Park get network upgrades

Verizon has just completed a major network upgrade at the Jersey Shore. Speciﬁcally, in Sea Girt, Lavallette, Seaside Park, Ortley Beach with additional upgrades coming in Asbury Park and Brick this summer. This is a response to the dramatic increase we’ve been seeing in usage from people at the beach, both summer visitors and year long residents, but also small businesses and public safety o cials - who need reliable communication in high density areas.

The upgrade is going to support more customers simultaneously using their phones with improved reliability and speeds.

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Study For U.S. Citizenship At The Lakewood

LAKEWOOD– People who have emigrated to the United States and wish to become citizens may be eligible for free classes at the Ocean County Library Lakewood Branch, designed to help in passing their naturalization tests.

Registration will begin August 1 for classes that will commence September 19 and continue each Thursday through November 7. Classes will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m.

To be eligible for the classes, registrants

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must be qualified immigrants at least 18 years of age. Attendance at all sessions is required. Class size is limited. For more information or to register for this free series, visit the OCL Lakewood Branch, 301 Lexington Avenue, call 732363-1435, extension 2100. The Branch is open 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, and 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Keep up with Library programs and events at theoceancountylibrary.org.

We can choose from a Nationwide Network of Banks to find the best fit for you. 3-month, 6-month, 12-month and more! We can also offer US Government backed T-Bills, Notes, and Bonds.

Rates are currently hight, but coming down. Take advantage now!

Your neighbors have trusted us with their ﬁnances for over 50 years!

Soulsational Festival

BAYVILLE – Soulsational Festival the “Open Air Market” Family Festival Experience will be on July 27 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Veteran’s Park, Bayville.

An interactive family experiences! Free admission, kids’ activities, yoga, classes and workshops, music, demonstrations, family fun! Local handmade goods and

amazing services, delicious food trucks, treasure hunts, rock fi nds, and so much more! Set up camp on the fields, spread out a picnic blanket, and stay all day! Build lifelong memories!

For more information, visit Soulsational. info or contact Michelle Leonard at michelleleonarddirector@gmail.com.

Remote Control Flea Market

BAYVILLE – RC Flea Market at the Bayville VFW Post 9503, 383 Veterans Boulevard, will be on October 12. Flea Market opens 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Set up is 7:30 a.m.

Cost is $2 buyer entry; $10 sellers tables;

bring a table $5. Contact Ralph at cwuscs@ aol.com. Refreshments available. All RC welcome: planes, drones, cars, trucks, boats. Weather permitting.

For more information, contact info@ pbm1727.org or visit pbm1727.org

jerseyshoreonline.com and you may get lucky!

FUN & GAMES SUDOKU

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Across 1 Tools that may cause webpages to go down

11 Ersatz

15 “I said what I said”

16 Grilled fruit in tacos al pastor

17 Relaxes

18 Uses one’s discretion

19 Cardinal pts.?

20 Racetrack doc

21 Takes the wrong way

23 Confer (upon)

26 Words of concession

27 Second cousin?

30 French region that produces GSM blends

32 Juvenile retort

33 Grenache, Syrah, or Mourvèdre, e.g.

37 Home of the Kraken

4 “Ex’s & __”: Top 10 hit for Elle King

5 Good motto to follow in a National Park

6 Most recent

7 Royal involved in baseball’s Pine Tar Incident

8 Canine care org.

9 B&B units

10 California-based chocolate brand

11 Like a review that’s not very revealing?

12 Semiaquatic mammal

13 Stud fees

14 En __

22 Footwear with overlays

23 Red carpet list

24 NHL legend

25 Question of time

27 Beer-brewing mixture

28 Layered snack

29 Charcuterie fare

34 Actor Guinness 35 Sakura color

36 Old flames

38 Cap

39 Diana Rigg’s first name

42 Fish that symbolize love and friendship

45 With nuances

46 In pieces

47 “White Teeth” novelist Smith

48 Familiar theme 50 Angioplasty tube

52 Fiscal execs 54 Lot 55 Frozen brand

56 “Sesame Street” roommate

59 “The Hate U Give” actor KJ __

60 Disneyana collectible

61 Celebratory acronym

31 Elizabeth Acevedo’s “__ to the Head Nod”

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Today the pen, or finding appropriate wording, may feel truly mightier than the sword. Explore the right words to describe your feelings and decisions since they could help you navigate any situation. Friends may add fuel to your fire this week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The allure of an escapade may be calling your name. You may find the prospect of encountering new faces bearing distinctive perspectives thrilling. Your zeal for the newest trends might border on restless and nervous excitement.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The idea of embarking on a journey or visiting somewhere completely new and exciting might send your heart racing. Consider taking the time to cheer on your friends and enjoy your own progress. Be mindful with your spending.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may refine your finances by conducting a detailed review. Through diligent calculation, you might discern which expenses could be unnecessary. A loved one may experience a tumultuous mood and could benefit from your calmness.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take it step by step. It may be wise to have a plan, but life can be full of surprises. Friends could disrupt your day in a pleasant way. Stay cool and adapt as needed. Simplicity may hold the key to solving problems; don’t overcomplicate things.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Part of you may yearn for liberation from its secluded and solitary retreat. If you daydream about someone who pops up regularly, consider saying “hi.” Such camaraderie could blossom into a deeper, more affectionate bond.

FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 27 - AUG 2 BY

OMARR’S ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST

JERALDINE SAUNDERS

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): What you think about most could have the power to consume you. Allow these words to ignite your determination to prevail. While you may seek balance, there could be moments when you must confront your reluctance to compete.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Cherish the commonalities yet honor the distinctions. Under this stellar influence, your passion may prove to be a wild and unstable thing to tackle. Strangers might feel like old friends, even if your acquaintance is barely a day old.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

Don’t accept second best. You might not mind being just one of many peas in the pod if friends respect your individual rights and appreciate your sincerity. In the week to come, group dynamics may challenge your patience.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) :

Think twice before mixing business and pleasure. Consider taking time to relax and allow others to shine. When someone takes charge or makes executive decisions in the upcoming week you may be stirred to follow their lead.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your day might be filled with surprises and new adventures, so stay open to the twists and turns life may bring. Spending time with loved ones may teach you something inspiring or interesting. You may meet some new faces.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Inadequate boundaries could expose your deepest thoughts, don’t allow yourself to share more than intended in your eagerness to be amiable. While aiming to make a positive impact on someone, the result might unexpectedly backfire.