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Historians Mark 84th Anniversary Of Hindenburg Disaster

By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – While the Navy Lakehurst Historical Society museum remains closed, the 84th anniversary of the Hindenburg disaster was not left unobserved on May 6. The tragedy claimed the lives of 36 people.

Carl Jablonski, the long-time president of the NLHS said he was pleased that a ceremony could be held at the Hindenburg crash site this

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year. Last year a virtual ceremony was held due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This year’s ceremony also served to not only note the loss of those who died during the fateful night in 1937 but “we also observed those served in all the branches of the military with a parade of wreaths.”

Jablonski noted that the NLHS was still closed due to the pandemic but “we hope to reopen

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By Bob Vosseller BRICK – For years Pete and Mike Cetinich have enjoyed playing golf and they’d be the first to admit that they’ve had good days and bad on the course. The one elusive aspect of their play was the coveted hole-in-one.

That is, until recently. First Mike and then Pete pulled off the amazing feat shortly thereafter.

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Governor Moves Up Reopening Timetable

By Bob Vosseller N EW J ER SEY – Governor Phil Murphy eased up on more restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown that began in March 2020.

“I am signing an executive order today moving up the steps announced last week

to May 7. We feel confident in moving it up by three days.,” the governor said.

The most recent announcement covered indoor dining which is currently limited to 50%, with no limit on the number of outdoor diners a restaurant can accommodate. Indoor

religious services are also capped to 50% of a venue’s capacity.

The announcement comes just in time for proms, graduations, weddings and other gatherings with indoor gathering totals increasing to 50 percent with a 250-maximum that originally was to

start on May 10. Other events include funerals, memorial services, performances and political events as well as privately catered events. By May 19 that restriction “will be scrapped” provided certain restrictions are in place.

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Normally, the organization offers tours at the base and has a gift shop in its museum. Jablonski said “base security checks our spaces, displays and gift shop areas on a daily basis.”

Last year’s planned air show at the McGuire Air Force portion of the Joint Base was another (Hindenburg - See Page 4)

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will see limits jump on May 7 from 200 to 500 which the governor hopes can soon be increased “substantially” before Memorial Day weekend.

The good news for prom attendees is that dance floors will be permitted to open at private (Governor - See Page 4)

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – The township moved a step closer toward its plan to create a paid fire service during a recent council meeting.

During the meeting the Township Council approved three ordinances, including one that involved a “bond ordinance providing for the acquisition of a fire department apparatus appropriating $760,000.”

“This is for the purchase of a fire truck for a paid fire department for the day shift and all the equipment that goes on it,” Council President Craig Wallis explained.

Councilman Robert Hudak asked if the apparatus would be available to the volunteer members of the fire department.

Wallis responded, “if needed, yes. They will also have access to the EMS building and their apparatus

will be accessible to our people.”

Mayor Ken Palmer and the council reported on a recent meeting of volunteer fi re service representatives and other municipal officials.

“The candor was really good there. If you know our fire chiefs, they can be very candid and very up front,” Wallis said.

He added, “I think they do understand that we are there to support them along with our paid part, and our support of them won’t change.

It will be as it was in the past. Volunteers are the backbone of our service. We need to make sure they are taken care of too.”

Mayor Palmer agreed.

“On behalf of the council and myself, we have no interest in taking away their responsibilities. The reason we are doing (Fire - See Page 10)

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catered events so long as masks are worn and that social distancing remains in place.

Last week the governor stated that he was not expanding restaurant capacity but he hoped to soon. That has changed. As of May 19, restaurants and bars are operating at a 50% capacity for indoor dining and there are no numeric capacity limits for outdoor dining. Tables will be able to be closer than six feet if proper safety screens are in place.

In that same time frame, bar seating will now be lifted only while properly socially distanced. There is no limit on the number of outdoor diners that a restaurant can have.

There is a 50% capacity restriction for indoor religious services of a given venue.

The next date for further expansion, May

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The pandemic negatively impacted the group’s financial status. “The airshow and our gift shop provided NLHS with our main source of income. However, we still have expenses to take care of.”

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the commercial transatlantic f lights of the German dirigibles Hindenburg and Graf Zeppelin. It also served as the first international airport in the United States.

The first Navy Helicopter Squadron and the first live ejection seat test were at Navy Lakehurst.

Jablonski said the organization’s membership remains strong and stands at 225.

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Comparing the pandemic to World War II, New Jersey has been at war with the pandemic for 14 months. Operation Jersey Summer is designed “to drop the hammer, take Berlin and drop a stake into the heart of this virus,” Murphy added.

Murphy’s announcement calls for New Jersey’s reopening to be incremental. He spoke about the approach that would be taken to handle this around the state. Over 8 million doses of the vaccine have been administered throughout the Garden State and more than 30 percent of New Jersey’s population are fully vaccinated.

The rate of transmission is at 0.63 and recently hit its lowest number since the start of the coronavirus. The rate considered at uncontrolled community spread is 1.0 with every infected person spreading the virus to at least one other person.

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If you have any questions regarding the upcoming plant sale or the protocols for worship, you can call the church office at 732350-6878 Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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Underserved communities will see volunteers knocking on doors regarding providing information concerning vaccinations and the need to have them. A targeted e-mail program for those who signed up for e-mail updates will also be maintained, according to the governor.

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“So long as we don’t see a backslide in the metrics. I think we will hit this May 19 target date with a bullseye,” Governor Murphy said. “We have made these decisions based on public health metrics and not politics.”

He continued to urge residents to get their vaccinations. Murphy wants to see those unvaccinated to get their shots in the arm by sometime in June. “We have created a multi media campaign.”

Murphy spoke of “Operation Jersey Summer” that is “pulling out all the stops to bring all of New Jersey along with walk-in hours for the state’s mega vaccination sites.”

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Officials Thank Guadagno As She Leaves Fulfill

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Former Lt. Gov Kim Guadagno had found a home at Fulfill during a time when the community needed it most, but now she has stepped down from the leadership role.

“It was a privilege and an unexpected challenge to guide the organization throughout the pandemic. During these last two years, we expanded services and programs, served over 215,000 residents and families in the Monmouth and Ocean area, and served as a stabilizing force for those who needed food, fi nancial assistance, job training, and more. I want to credit my team who were fearless throughout, the volunteers without whom we could not keep up, and the many donors who made this happen for supporting our work and my leadership,” she said.

Guadagno is a partner with the law fi rm of Connell Foley and will return to her law practice.

After eight years as New Jersey’s fi rst lieutenant governor in modern times, she was chosen by Republicans to run for the state’s top spot, ultimately losing to Phil Murphy. She spent two years as CEO of Fulfill, which was formerly the Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The name was changed to Fulfill to reflect the

fact that the organization provides more than just food.

During those two years, the organization was recognized with a number of awards.

These were challenging years, because the demand for food was even greater.

Fulfill served 3.5 million more meals than the year before the pandemic. It awarded more than $2 million to food pantries and feeding agencies impacted by COVID-19, she said. The restaurant program served half a million meals while participating restaurants were supported during this difficult time. A partnership served more than 20,000 meals through a collaboration with local hospitals.

Under Guadagno’s tenure, the organization closed a $1.5 million budget gap, installed solar panels, assumed management of The People’s Pantry at the B.E.A.T. Center in Toms River, and had sponsors donate services and materials to expand Fulfill’s service driveway and lot for delivery vehicles.

Local leaders worked with Guadagno and Fulfill on at least a weekly basis, and gave thanks to her when they heard she was moving on.

There are four pantries in Berkeley that Fulfill helps, Mayor Carmen Amato said.

In addition to this, Fulfill provides meals

for people in need every Tuesday at the recreation building on Route 9.

“We’re extremely disappointed to learn she’s stepping down,” he said, recalling how she was always a phone call away if they needed help with anything.

“This is a very difficult job to do pre-pandemic,” and it’s become even more challenging now that there are so many more people in need, he said. “Without Kim’s leadership, I don’t know if any of this would be possible.”

Berkeley Councilman John Bacchione said it was a sad day and asked for a resolution demanding that the board of directors decline her resignation, a symbolic gesture to show the support of Berkeley’s governing body.

Berkeley Councilwoman Sophia Gingrich has helped run a food bank for eight years.

It takes place on the fourth Friday of every month, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the senior clubhouse located at 631 Jamaica Boulevard.

“Every month, she made sure that the seniors had all the essentials,” she said.

“She knows what people need.”

Toms River Councilman Terrance Turnbach said that without her, the township would not be in week 58 of the free food distribution.

“We are sad to see you leaving, and will be forever indebted to you for helping our township through this pandemic,” he said. He posted a photo of her helping out during the second week of the pandemic food distributions. The township had run out of food and Guadagno called them back to Fulfill and loaded boxes into their truck to make sure no one went without.

According to Fulfill, “Kim Guadagno will complete her term on May 5, 2021, and will be returning to her private law practice. Effective May 6, 2021, Chief Operating Officer Jim Kroeze and Director of Development and External Relations Linda Kellner will serve as interim Co-CEOs while the Board of Trustees conducts a formal search for a new executive leader.”

The NJ Globe cited sources within the organization with information about the proceedings who wished to remain anonymous. They reported that the former lieutenant governor was “ousted” due to political reasons, such as endorsing someone against party lines and challenging the Monmouth County Commissioners on failing to provide certain COVID-19 relief funds to Fulfill. The commissioners said she did not fill out an application, while she said she wrote letters to the commissioners and spoke to them about the need.

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SPOTLIGHT ON GOVERNMENT Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

New Jersey Hospitals Receiving Over $133M Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez

WASHINGTON, D.C – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (N.J.-09), senior members of the Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Committees that respectively oversee national health policy, announced that they have secured key provisions in the fi nal FY2022 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) proposed rulemaking that will pump at least $133 million more annually in federal funding into New Jersey hospitals, help them attract the best talent and provide high quality care, and address the national doctor shortage by adding more medical school residency slots.

“At a time when New Jersey’s hospitals, doctors and nurses have been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, they need all the help they can get to continue to deliver the high quality care their patients expect and deserve,” said Sen. Menendez. “These moves by CMS to implement policies I have long fought for will inject millions of dollars in annual federal funding into New Jersey’s hospitals, help them attract the best talent and pay providers, and begin to meaningfully address the doctor shortage by creating new residency slots and supporting our local teaching hospitals.”

“Perhaps no state in our union was hit harder by COVID-19 than New Jersey.

Our doctors and nurses on the frontlines are heroes of this pandemic and they must have the support they need to protect our communities,” said Rep. Pascrell.

“Senator Menendez and I have repeatedly called on CMS to make these moves and I am gratified they are injecting millions of fresh dollars into the arms of New Jersey hospitals. This federal support will benefit patients by allowing our top-notch hospitals to retain and hire the best and the brightest.”

CMS will move to make permanent the so-called imputed rural floor, which would generate millions more annually in Medicare reimbursements for New Jersey’s hospitals.

Sen. Menendez authored and successfully fought to include a provision in the American Rescue Plan before it passed the Senate that permanently restores the so-called imputed rural floor policy that was eliminated by the Trump Administration, costing New Jersey hospitals millions of dollars annually. As a result, hospitals in New Jersey have been left at a competitive disadvantage due to depressed Medicare wage payments.

CMS fi rst established the imputed rural floor in FY2005 in order to ensure equitable payment policies for rural hospitals located in states designated as “all-urban”

by CMS. New Jersey is currently one of only three states, along with Delaware and Rhode Island, designated by CMS as “all-urban” based upon geographic size and statewide population, but that designation ignores the realities that there are rural areas within those densely populated states and hospitals operating in those communities that face the same challenges as rural hospitals located in other states. Permanently restoring the imputed rural floor allows New Jersey’s hospitals to effectively compete for the highest quality health care talent available by providing parity with neighboring states.

Sen. Menendez and Rep. Pascrell have, for years, successfully led efforts to extend the so-called imputed rural floor policy. It was last extended in 2017, but the Trump Administration allowed it to lapse at the end of FY2018, putting New Jersey hospitals at a competitive disadvantage due to depressed Medicare wage payments and costing them millions annually.

CMS will raise the imputed rural floor in FY2022 above expectation, delivering even more resources for New Jersey’s hospitals.

By raising the imputed rural floor in FY2022, the New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) estimates New Jersey hospitals will potentially receive an additional $133 million in Medicare reimbursements.

CMS will delay for at least one year the creation of a separate Medicare Area Wage Index in Central Jersey that would cost area hospitals an estimated $100 million.

Sen. Menendez and Rep. Pascrell led

the delegation’s objection to a Trump-era rule that would create a new Medicare Area Wage Index in Central Jersey by removing three counties - Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean - from the New York-Newark-Jersey City core-based statistical area (CBSA). The one-year delay in its implementation gives them additional time as they continue to fight to reverse the rule, which would cut Medicare reimbursements by 17% for providers operating in those three counties, costing them approximately $100 million, according to NJHA estimates. It also puts these hospitals at a competitive disadvantage in attracting the best talent when nearby hospitals in northern New Jersey or New York City are reimbursed by Medicare at a higher rate.

CMS will begin to phase-in 1,000 additional physician residency slots, at 200 slots a year over the next five years beginning in FY2022, to address a national doctor shortage.

In December, Sen. Menendez secured the first increase in Medicare-funded graduate medical education (GME) slots in nearly a quarter century to help address the national doctor shortage. Language included in the FY2021 spending package adding 1,000 new physician residency slots was based on the senator’s bipartisan Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act. That same spending package passed in December included the Supporting Graduate Medical Education at Community Hospitals Act, sponsored by Sens. Menendez and Cory Booker and Reps. Pascrell

and Josh Gottheimer (N.J.-05). The bill removed the arbitrary cap on GME slots, paving the way for the additional 1,000 slots to be added, and was designed to help community hospitals like Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, N.J., allowing them to invest in teaching programs that will keep New Jersey’s health workforce competitive.

“Training medical students - the next generation of doctors - is more important than ever having just come through this global health crisis,” said Michael Maron, president and CEO of Holy Name Medical Center. “Without the hard work and support from Senator Menendez and Congressman Pascrell, the impact of New Jersey’s critical physician shortage would be felt by every resident in the state. We are grateful for their efforts and look forward to having the resources to continue to care for New Jersey families.”

New Jersey currently suffers from a shortage of physicians. According to data from NJHA, a third of New Jersey’s practicing physicians are over 60 years old, the third highest in the nation, and the state ranks 46th in the nation in the percentage of doctors under 40, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges.

Each year, New Jersey has approximately 3,100 physician residents in training at 43 hospitals. At the same time, NJHA estimates that New Jersey has approximately 32 medical students and resident physicians in training per 100,000 residents compared to 81 and 62 in neighboring New York and Pennsylvania, respectively.

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“Since I’ve been here, I’ve done a review and with council’s approval we’ve invested $3.5 million into our fire services in five and a half years. Money wise, it shows our commitment to our fi remen. We rely on them and we would not be able to provide the safety of the town without them,” Mayor Palmer added.

In other news, the council passed an ordinance involving a cap bank in accordance to state regulations which Wallis explained was to be used for emergencies. “We generally don’t use it but it is just in case.”

An ordinance authorized the sale of property in the township at 1314 Englemier Boulevard which has a minimum bid set at $5,212. “We’ve reviewed the property. We don’t need it for an issue for the drainage or anything else. It has to be (sold) to a contiguous land owner and if it is going to be used it has to be used to make a conforming lot,” Wallis said.

An ordinance was introduced amending the salaries for bargaining unit employees and the changes were for badge sellers and beach attendants and camp counselors.

Township Clerk Sabina Martin said the raise “brings them to minimum wage which is at $15.”

A contract between Manchester and T&M Fireworks for a June 26 display with a rain

date of July 14 was also approved.

Another contract was with Blue Raven Entertainment for “the British Invasion which I hear is supposed to be great. Everyone has been raving about it,” Martin said. A contract with LaGuardia Entertainment for a concert series was also approved.

Also discussed was the purchase of a Department of Public Works truck. The truck would include a crane that will also be purchased and three 2022 model Ford F250 vehicles through a New Jersey state contract. These contracts offer reduced costs because many towns are buying from the same cooperative deal.

The township is also upgrading its fuel system for its public works department. “It is pretty ancient and needs updating and will stop some of the downtime we have at the pump sometimes,” Martin said.

“When that thing breaks, we have to run the cars and trucks in town all the way to the other end of town where the DPW is.

That is a good 10 to 11 miles every time they need gas. We are appropriating this to stop some of the problems that we’ve been having more and more,” Wallis explained.

Hudak reported that the Township Planner provided him information concerning the cannabis cultivation issue in preparation for the draft ordinance and that he and Councilman James Vaccaro would be meeting soon.

“Our goal is to have something for the next meeting at least so we would have a draft ordinance to discuss and an introduction of for the second meeting of May,” Hudak added.

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Continued From Page 1 Mike Cetinich, 69, of Brick are both retired and the pandemic has slowed down their normal golf outings one bit. “We play anywhere from three to six days a week, Pete said.

“I live in a complex that has a nine-hole course in Four Seasons Lakewood,” Pete added.

“I got my hole in one in Lion’s Head South where my sister lives in Brick. They have a nine-hole course there. I got my hole in one on March 23 on the first hole. There was a lot of jumping up and down and screaming because I’ve been playing golf for 50 years,” Mike said.

Mike said he had been playing golf since he was a teenager and was a caddy at a north Jersey country club. “On Mondays they let caddies play in the morning. I used my dad’s clubs and had no clue but that was how I got into golf. During my career I didn’t get to golf as much as I’d like to because I was raising a family and working. Now that I am retired like Pete, now I play just about every day.”

Six days later, Pete got his own hole in one. “Being the older brother, I thought I’d be kind and let him go first,” Pete joked.

“I didn’t give him a chance to bask in his glory. I was playing at the course here in Four Seasons. There wasn’t a lot of people on the course. I was out there alone. I was on the ninth hole and I hit the ball and couldn’t see it.

“I was looking for the ball. I was looking everywhere but the hole because I knew I wasn’t getting a hole-in-one and finally I looked in the hole and there it was. I called Mike right away and sent him some pictures,” Pete said.

Pete added, “I asked the guy at the pro shop if nobody sees it does it count? He said, ‘God saw it so it counts.’

“I on the other hand had three witnesses,” Mike said.

“They are all in the witness protection program now,” his brother interjected with a laugh.

“I actually watched mine go in and it landed on the green and the ball had to trickle to the right in order to get close to the hole and it bounced twice and rolled right in. It was a once in a lifetime happening, I was elated to say the least,” Mike added.

As to their family’s feeling about their

The Manchester Times, May 8, 2021, Page 11 regular golf play Pete said with a laugh, “my wife has no problem with it and she probably enjoys my being out of the house.”

“My wife and my kids probably feel I play too much golf but they give me a little slack because I worked for a company for over 46 years and I put a lot of time there so now that I am retired they understand,” Mike said.

Both brothers lived in Clifton for most of their lives. While Pete said his course closed down for six weeks during the pandemic,

Mike said Lion’s Head was also closed.

“The pandemic put a little damper on it but they both finally reopened and we were able to play the rest of the year,” Pete said.

The Cetinich brothers have played golf all over the state and “back in 86’ Pete and I went to Scotland to play and that was a once in a lifetime thing. We played where the British Open was played. For 20 years, we go down to Myrtle Beach with as many as 12 guys and play for four or five days and

just have a lot of fun,” Mike added.

“We’ve played a lot of courses, probably at least 100,” Mike added.

“It is a crazy game but we’re brothers, we are retired and we’re having fun. My wife and I had Covid last March when the pandemic fi rst started. It really gave me an appreciation of how short and fragile life is. We are both fine now but I am out playing golf and enjoying every day of life,” Pete said.

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Lacrosse Athlete Signs College Commitment

−Photo courtesy Manchester Township Schools MANCHESTER – Congrats to Emily Barron on her commitment to continue her academic and athletic career at Ursinus College! The Bears got a great lax player who not only excels defensively but is able to create opportunities on attack. Not to mention an excellent teammate. Go Bears!

Town Applies For Body Camera Grant

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – The Township Council recently applied for a grant to buy body cameras for the police department.

“This is because of the requirement now that they (police officers) have to have body cameras in the police department.

It is an application for funding. I believe there is $56 million available and we have to apply for the grant to recoup the money the approximate cost for this is $204,000 for equipping them with the body worn cameras,” Township Clerk Sabina Martin said.

Council President Craig Wallis noted “this is us trying to get ahead of the curve as the state has mandated that we have to have body cameras by June 1. We don’t know how much (funding) they’ll give us but we do have to have the cameras and we have to put the paperwork in now to see what we can get from the state.

“The state makes it a mandate and not really thinking about the funding that well. Actually, I think it gets a little worse than that. I think them making decisions for us as if we are not capable of doing this is sort of offensive to me,” Wallis added.

Expect Moderate Noise From Joint Base In May

By Alyssa Riccardi LA K EH U R ST – Joi nt Ba se McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) have released their monthly “Noise Level Calendar” for May 2021.

Although many Ocean County residents are used to the noise coming from the base, JBMDL puts out a monthly schedule so residents know when to expect mild or severe noise.

The base labels each day on the calendar with three different levels of noise: slight noise, moderate noise and abundant noise.

For the month of May, majority of the days you can expect either slight or moderate noise. For May 4 and May 14, they are scheduled to have abundant noise.

Noise levels are subject to change without notice due to training requirements and weather, JBMDL said.

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Opening Day At Little League Field

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Elected officials celebrated the opening day at the Little League Field recently.

Council Vice President Joan Brush said she had the opportunity recently to attend the opening day of field and see a long-time coach and former president of the league.

“Joe Carter was there and it is always nice to speak with him and he was again extremely generous this year donating a lot of money to the Little League and we thank him for it.”

“That field makes Manchester look good.

It is just an awesome field. They have state tournaments there and they can do a lot of things with it. The indoor training facility might be the only one in the state on a Lit-

tle League field. It was a nice day and the weather held out and I was glad I got to go there,” Brush said.

Council President Craig Wallis echoed Brush’s remarks saying, “that field and that organization for Manchester has always done a tremendous amount of work. It is all due to the people they have within their organization. The volunteers do these things. It really is an outstandingly run organization.”

Mayor Kenneth Palmer was also at opening day and remarked how it’s always a big day for local families and also thanked Carter for his continued support.

“When I was a freshman in high school the girls cheerleading squad qualified for the nationals in California and they had to fundraise and they raised about $20,000 for all the girls to go to California for the tournament. They came up short until Joe Carter cut a check. He didn’t have a kid in the school or a kid on the team he just cut a check so those girls could go and qualify and I actually think they won that year,” the mayor recalled.

Lakehurst’s 19th Annual Town Wide Yard Sale

LAKEHURST – The old adage, “one man’s junk is another man’s treasure”, certainly will ring true on May 15 in the Borough of Lakehurst.

Mayor Robbins has announced that the Borough of Lakehurst has scheduled its nineteenth annual town-wide yard sale to be held May 15 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The rain date for this event will be May 16.

The fee for registration will be $5. All proceeds will benefit the Youth and Recreation 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, call the Business Office 732-657-4141.

Reservations should be made by May 12 to ensure location placement on the map. Take this opportunity to do some spring cleaning and earn a little money in the process.

Israel Discussion Group Meetings

OCEAN COUNTY – The Israel Discussion Group meetings had a lively conversation and shared much information and thoughts in addition to enjoying light refreshments.

Care to participate at the next meeting?

Everyone who is interested is invited in joining the group.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE 4-H Teams Capture Top Awards At State 4-H Horse Bowl Competition

NEW JERSEY – 16 teams consisting of more than 60 4-H horse club members from 12 counties (Atlantic, Burlington, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Salem, Somerset, Sussex and Warren) competed in the New Jersey State 4-H Horse Bowl Virtual Contest held on February 20 and 21.

The New Jersey 4-H Horse Bowl is an educational project, in which 4-H members learn a variety of horse related information including equine anatomy, conformation, feed and nutrition, evolution, breed characteristics, reproduction,

horse management, tack and equipment, styles of riding, and the exhibition of horses. Participants enhance their study skills by using selected reference materials.

The accumulated knowledge is tested in the form of a contest, similar to a “College Quiz Bowl” competition. At the horse bowl contest, 4 H’ers must work together with two or three other team members to answer questions to the best of their ability. Questions read by a moderator focus on topics including Anatomy and Physiology, Colors and Markings, Gaits, and Health.

Contestants vie against one another to be the fi rst to buzz in, winning the opportunity to answer the question. Correct answers earn points toward individual and team awards. Teams are divided into two divisions, junior division (grades 4 to 8) and senior division (grades 9 to 13).

Alex Morgan of Jackson Township competed in the Senior Division.

Anna Sauchelli of Manahawkin competed in the Junior Division The 4-H Youth Development Program is part of Rutgers Cooperative Research & Extension, New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. 4-H offers educational programs to all youth, grades K-13 (one year out of high school), on an age-appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability. For more information visit the New Jersey 4-H website at nj4h.rutgers.edu.

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Locals Say Train Station Upgrade Will Hurt Lake

By Bob Vosseller BAY HEAD – Borough residents gathered recently for an event called “Hands Around Twilight Lake” as a symbolic gesture to protect Twilight Lake from a $24 million New Jersey Transit Substation construction project.

This project involves the design and construction of a replacement Bay Head Yard substation. It is a single structure, including switch-gear, transformers and all other associated power cable, devices, and controls. The replacement Bay Head substation will be constructed on the site of the existing facility.

Borough residents Edward and Ellen Nolan, and Bev Furze are among the leaders of Concerned Citizens of Bay Head who organized the rally which brought over 300 participants to the lake. The group were joined by members of at least two other environmental organizations that took aim at a state permit required for the project to continue.

They want the project reconsidered and oppose the granting of a dewatering permit that would be issued by the State Department of Environmental Protection.

According to NJ Transit, the Bay Head Yard Substation Replacement Project continues efforts to protect critical infrastructure during future adverse weather conditions and other emergencies.

The substation had been severely damaged during Superstorm Sandy in 2012 with much of its electrical equipment impacted

by storm surge. The yard’s two substation structures were submerged in 18” to 48” of salt water, creating serious damage.

“A redundant electrical utility feeder line for the new substation will also be included, to further increase resiliency. The substation will be elevated above flood elevation, as is now required by codes and standards, and will utilize components designed to better withstand contact with salt water in those places where project elements cannot be raised. The new substation will have two liquid-filled transformers to power Bay Head Yard’s buildings and the wayside power system that allows diesel locomotive engines to be shut down overnight, reducing noise and air pollution. The existing substation’s emergency standby generator system will also be replaced,” according to New Jersey Transit.

“It has been brought to our attention that New Jersey Transit received a categorical exclusion which allowed them not to conduct a thorough environmental investigation about the impact of the project, despite the fact that the substation is being constructed in the wetlands,” Ellen Nolan said.

“The fact that a construction permit was issued void of an environmental impact study is unconscionable,” she said. “The New Jersey Transit Substation in Bay Head supports antiquated technology, (diesel trains) which is clearly in opposition to Governor (Phil) Murphy’s Executive Order 100.”

“The project clearly needs to be suspended and re-evaluated. We hope that a logical

solution will prevail,” Nolan said.

Bay Head Mayor Bill Curtis spoke during the rally. “Today’s event shows our solidarity and our determination to protect Twilight Lake, the wetlands and endangered species that live around in the wetlands, especially the osprey.”

Save Barnegat Bay Executive Director Britta Forsberg Wenzel said “there is a headwater coming right out of the marshes over there in the lake and this is a tributary to Barnegat Bay and is protected by the highest standards of the state and federal laws.”

“Unfortunately, with the funding for this project New Jersey Transit received what is called a categorical exclusion which allowed them not to conduct a throughout environmental investigation on the impact of the project. That is just unacceptable,” Wenzel added.

Manchester Township resident Karen Argenti is a member of the Board of Save Barnegat Bay. “They don’t have to give the permit. Just because you can give a permit doesn’t mean you have to do the permit.”

New Jersey Transit Senior Public Information Officer Kate Thompson told Jersey Shore Online “under the National Environmental Policy Act, the Federal Transit Administration decides what level of environmental review is appropriate for projects based on their potential impact.

“The Bay Head Yard Substation project qualified for categorical exclusion, which is a level of environmental review, and does

not mean there was no review or analysis.

NJ Transit did submit a report on potential environmental impacts for the Bay Head project. The submittal was consistent with the requirements from the FTA (Federal Transit Administration) for this type of project,” Thompson added.

“We have to stop this and tell everyone enough is enough,” New Jersey Board Chair of Clean Water Action Janet Tauro said.

“This plan by New Jersey Transit is a dirty, filthy, polluting diesel supporting plan. We do not have the time for this. We are in a climate emergency.”

Tauro told Jersey Shore Online “osprey are protected under the migratory bird treaty act. They are endangered and have to nest, mate, and have babies by August so they are strong enough to go back to the Amazon where they stay for six months until they fly back here.”

“An osprey was nesting at Twilight Lake and New Jersey Transit was driving pilings and disrupting its nesting. That’s not allowed. They violated the treaty. Do they even know what the treaty is all about? They should do research before they start blasting pilings and using heavy equipment. Why would a state entity be so irresponsible?” she said.

Tauro noted, “other threatened species are the Black Crowned Night Heron. It nests there too and there is aquatic life which may not be endangered, but is still precious and an integral part of the ecosystem.”

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H ERE ’ S T O Y OUR H EALTH Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

How Glutathione Is Depleted From The Body

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph. What if you were taking an over-thecounter med like an antacid, or an analgesic, and it was stripping you of an important antioxidant called glutathione? Would you want to know?

Glutathione is made in the body, and it’s found in many supplements nationwide.

It is a powerful antioxidant that reduces oxidative stress. It may even help with skin conditions such as psoriasis, and alcohol-related liver injuries as well as non-alcoholic fatty liver. Special forms like the “acetylated” forms of glutathione penetrate the brain and may help with neurological diseases.

Recently, a friend who has my book Drug Muggers asked me to explain how medications deplete glutathione. He wasn’t able to find studies on pubmed to correlate with all the medications I listed in the chapter for glutathione. He’s correct, there is not a direct study to substantiate every single drug I listed because I’m thinking 2 steps ahead.

Today, I’ll share with you my common-sense reasoning behind the list of drugs included in my Drug Mugger book, so you can use the information and apply it to yourself or a loved one.

In the human body, you have many complex metabolic pathways, and one of them is called the transulfuration pathway which makes cysteine. You need vitamin B6 for the transulfuration pathway to produce cysteine. Anything that depletes or blocks B6 slows down the production of cysteine, which is required to make glutathione. The methylation cycle makes biologically active B9 (folate). And you make B12 in your gut.

Think of each metabolic pathway as a spin-

ning cycle, having different gears, and each gear needs to be well-oiled with nutrients or else the spinning stops temporarily! That would be bad for your health.

Here is a list of medication categories that impact levels of glutathione, and my reasoning behind it. By the way, if you’d like the more comprehensive version of this article, I routinely my articles to my online subscribers and if you wish to, sign up at suzycohen.com: Acid Blockers/Antacids. These medications severely impact the human gut microbiota. They suppress absorption, or block production of the entire B complex family, especially B12 which is required as a precursor nutrient in the pathway that ultimately makes glutathione.

Analgesics. The medications listed in my book all contain acetaminophen which can deplete glutathione stores. This is well known in the medical community. I hope your physician has told you that. If not, please pose the question because glutathione is directly depleted by acetaminophen a.k.a. paracetamol in other countries.

Antibiotics. These life-saving medications are sometimes taken for more than 14 days, and if that’s the case, you can expect a total disruption of your gut flora, which suppresses B12, which then means the transulfuration “gear” is cramped, and now you can’t make glutathione.

Nicotine. Smokers may not realize that glutathione production is suppressed and supplementation may be helpful to avoid profound oxidative injury to the lungs and liver. If you’re uncertain about glutathione, and if it is right for you, please ask your practitioner before self-supplementing.

(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) ©2021 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Man Who Attacked Officers To Remain Jailed

By Alyssa Riccardi LAKEWOOD – A man who attacked and wounded multiple police officers with a knife will remain jailed, authorities said.

Stanley Williams, 25, of Lakewood was arrested and charged on April 17 with two counts of Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer, Possession of a Weapon, specifically a knife, for an

Unlawful Purpose and Possession of a Weapon, specifically a BB gun, for an Unlawful Purpose.

That evening, Lakewood Township Police Officers responded to an alleged disturbance at a home on Lisa Robyn Circle. When officers tried to contact Williams inside the home, Williams allegedly attacked them with a knife, wounding

both officers around the head and face.

Afterwards, Williams barricaded himself in his home.

After trying to get Williams out of his home, the Lakewood Township Police Department Special Response Team and the Ocean County Regional SWAT team arrived to assist with entering the home.

When officers were able to enter the

home around 2:30 a.m., Williams allegedly shot a BB gun at them and as a result hit one of the officers.

Subsequently, Williams was arrested and charged on April 18 and lodged in the Ocean County Jail where he will remain pending trial.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer com mends the Lakewood Township Police Department, Lakewood Township Police Department Special Response Team, and the Ocean County Regional SWAT Team, for the outstanding professionalism and restraint they collectively exhibited in conducting this investigation and taking Williams into custody.

The public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Alleged Dealer Charged In Overdose Death

By Chris Lundy LACEY – An alleged dealer is being charged in the death of a local woman who died of a drug overdose, police said.

Jehmar Barrett, 34, of Lacey, was charged in the death of an unnamed 35-year-old woman who died of an overdose in Toms River.

He is being charged with Strict Liability Drug Induced Death, which means that officers believe that he provided the drugs which she used to overdose.

The woman was found dead on November 24, 2020 in an Alabama Avenue home, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Toms River Township Police Chief Mitchell Little. Investigators said they learned that Barrett allegedly sold her heroin and cocaine on November 23.

He had been charged on November 24 with Distribution of Heroin, Distribution of Cocaine, Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin, Possession of Heroin, Possession of Cocaine, and Eluding.

The new charge of Strict Liability Drug Induced Death comes from lab analysis, police said. The heroin sold to the victim turned out to be Fentanyl, which matched the Fentanyl in the victim’s system.

Prosecutor Billhimer and Chief Little thanked the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Victim Witness Advocacy Unit, Toms River Township Police Department Detective Bureau, Toms River Township Police Department Patrol Division, Berkeley Township Police Department, Lacey Township Police Department, Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office, and Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, for their collaborative efforts in connection with this investigation.

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He added, “this project needs to be relooked at. It is eight years old. It is antiquated technology and there is a hell of a lot more we can do with that $24 million. We are going to be pushing to get this project reevaluated.”

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“Aside from emergencies, such backup generators run only once a month for mandatory testing. The replacement generator and tank will remain compliant with applicable spill prevention regulations and best practices. NJ Transit will continue to work with the Bay Head Borough Mayor’s Office and the community as work on the project progresses,” Wyckoff added.

By Alyssa Riccardi SEASIDE HEIGHTS – After police received a tip about a homicide at a Jersey Shore motel, a Seaside Heights man has been charged for the murder.

On May 1, Seaside Heights Police received a call in the early hours of a possible murder at the Offshore Motel in Seaside Heights. The caller claimed that the suspect, Gerardo Ruiz, 50, of Seaside Heights, had killed a woman at Offshore, and was staying at the Surfside Motel.

When police arrived at the Offshore Motel, they found a woman with apparent wounds to her neck. She was identified as Alecia Perreault, 29, of Seaside Heights. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Shortly after, police arrived at Ruiz’s room at the Surfside Motel for questioning but found he had experienced an apparent drug overdose.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Fire Chief Hurt During Blaze Goes Home

By Chris Lundy BRICK – It was bad enough that a forest fire was intentionally set, but the fact that a firefighter had suffered a cardiac arrest during it is unforgivable.

Fortunately, the firefighter is on the mend, recovering at home. East Dover Fire Company District Chief Brian Sauers (also a firefighter with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service) was recently released from Shore Rehabilitation Institute, a part of Ocean Medical Center.

Luckily, he make the trip home alone. More than 100 firefighters and other first responders greeted him as he left by wheelchair.

He didn’t go home by car, though. He was escorted in a fire truck, of course.

The fire is still under investigation.

The blaze started out as a brush fire at 5 Airport Road in Lakewood on the afternoon of March 14. It was first spotted by a New Jersey Forest Fire Service Observation Tower in Lakewood. It quickly spread to buildings and multiple units responded.

It eventually consumed more than 167 acres and two commercial buildings, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said. It leaped across the Garden State Parkway, closing that road and several others. There were 29 homes with damage to siding, sheds, and other such accessory structures.

Firefighters battled it overnight. The fire

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Sauers suffered the cardiac arrest while responding to the fire. He was transported to Hackensack Meridian Ocean Medical Center in Brick Township “We have located the origin of the fire and have concluded that the fire was intentionally set,” Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer had said.

“The significance of this wildland fire cannot be overstated. We have a firefighter that suffered cardiac arrest while battling this fire.

Three homeless people living in the woods were saved from the advancing fire. Numerous residences and commercial properties were damaged and hundreds of people were evacuated. It is only by the grace of God that no one was killed,” Prosecutor Billhimer said.

Anyone with information concerning this fire is urged to contact Sgt. Thomas Haskell of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office at 732-929-2027, ext. 3953.”

The fire was investigated by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Squad-Arson Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office, Lakewood Township Police Department Detective Bureau, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit.

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People who work with the homeless population know that there are more people who are on the borderlines. Terms get used like “food insecure” to describe people who don’t always know when their next meal is coming from. They have a home, they have a job, but it doesn’t pay enough, so they might lose their home.

The pandemic has drawn this into sharp focus. People who were self-sufficient are suddenly in need of help. It’s been said that everyone is just one disaster away.

The people on the front lines, like Just Believe, are seeing this. They run the homeless overnight shelter at Riverwood Park in Toms River.

“We’ve been seeing a broader group of people needing services,” said Paul Hulse, CEO of Just Believe. “We’re now getting families with children.”

One family member will catch coronavirus and it will go through the household. Both parents aren’t able to work during that time.

All it takes is a few missed paychecks – or having to get unemployment as opposed to a full paycheck – to be destructive to a family.

There’s been a flood of new people. There are people who call who owe thousands of dollars in rent.

Landlords are afraid to rent to people because of housing conditions, he said. It’s difficult for middle class families to find affordable housing in this area, so imagine how difficult it is for people in need.

There are bed surfers, people who don’t have a home of their home but crash at a friend’s house for a little bit of time. Just because they are not on the street, doesn’t mean they’re not homeless.

On cold nights throughout the winter, Just Believe transports people without a roof over their heads to a building at Riverwood Park for the night. There, they are met with multiple other services to get them on their feet. The goal isn’t just to provide a shelter for one night, but to get them on a path toward self-sufficiency.

At the close of the winter season, Just Believe released their tally. They had 171 different people spend nights there. Those 171 people didn’t stay every night, but there were 1,809 times they gave shelter to someone in need.

Of those people, they helped 25 get permanent housing; 49 seek detox/rehab for mental health or addiction; 19 move into sober living homes; 10 get temporary housing; 22 get mental health services; four placed in a youth shelter; four driver’s licenses restored; two found part-time jobs; five found full-time jobs; and 14 were given case management.

They were open 104 nights. There were nine days where they were open 24 hours due to extreme weather conditions.

There were zero COVID-19 positive cases reported, Hulse said. There were also zero civil complaints from Toms River.

The public has been helping. At least 3,000 volunteer hours were clocked, not including outreach and other events. There were $1,497 in donations signed into the center; $2,800 in gift cards distributed to guests; over a thousand toiletry and other items were given out; and the community donated daily food to the center valuing over $10,000. They were even able to give a used car to a couple.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE BlueClaws Update Safety Protocols For 2021 Season

By Alyssa Riccardi LAKEWOOD – With the summer season just around the corner, the Jersey Shore BlueClaws have released the SAFE initiative, “Safety Awareness for Fan Enjoyment,” allowing fans to enjoy the season with safety at the forefront.

“After 614 days, we are so excited to welcome fans back to the ballpark. Our goal remains to provide a top level of family entertainment and we are committed to doing so in a safe way,” Team President Joe Ricciutti said. “We have put together a comprehensive, multi-point plan that we feel best achieves that goal.”

According to a press release, the Jersey Shore SAFE initiative is divided into several categories, listed below: Coming and Going: Entrance Procedures: Gates will open 95 minutes prior to first pitch, 30 minutes earlier than in previous years. For example, gates will open to the general public at 5:30 p.m. for a 7:05 p.m. game. This will help spread out entry times for fans and limit time spent on lines. Season ticket holders with early entrance can still enter 30 minutes before the general public (5 p.m. for a 7:05 p.m. game).

Plaza and Gate Procedures: Fans will be spread out for entry at both the OceanFirst Bank Third Base Gate and the Toyota World of Lakewood First Base Gate with the appropriate signage and markers. Fans without tickets will flow through to the Box Office via a separate line from fans with tickets.

Seating Options: Fans with tickets in the seating bowl will be spread out in socially-distant pods in groups of two through six (each pod size at each game is subject to availability). Each pod will be at least six feet from any other seating pods. Additionally, fans will be able to purchase private picnic tables, high-top tables, and lawn pods that will be located around the expansive 360-degree concourse.

Mask Policy: Per Major League Baseball rules, masks are required for fans ages two and up at all times while in the facility except when eating or drinking in the fan’s assigned seating location.

Contact Points: Mobile Ticketing: Fans will be able to access their tickets on their mobile device by logging into their TicketReturn account at any time. Tickets can be shared via email (Safety - See Page 31)

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Continued From Page 26 financially, and help them meet the public and spread the word.

On May 1, they will be at the Recalibrate fundraising run at Winding River Park at 9:30 a.m.

On May 22, they will host the 2nd Annual Craft Fair at Riverwood Park.

On July 17, they will attend Summer In The Streets, Downtown Toms River.

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Continued From Page 30 and text as well.

Mobile Concession Ordering: Fans will have the option of ordering concession food via their mobile device. Additional details will be shared when available.

Food & Beverage: Concession Footprint: The BlueClaws will utilize the 360-degrees of the stadium concourse to best serve a variety of food and drink options for fan convenience and minimizing lines at the concession stands.

Vendors: Masked ballpark vendors will bring concession options to fans to limit the need to roam the stadium for food and drink.

Stadium Sanitation: General Sanitation: The ballpark will undergo a significant clean after each game, at the conclusion of each homestand, and again before the next homestand begins.

In-Game Procedures: The Clean Team will roam the ballpark throughout the game to

The Manchester Times, May 8, 2021, Page 31 On July 25, they will have a booth at Soulsational, in Veterans Park, Bayville.

On August 9, they will have their First Annual Golf Outing.

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sanitize areas that have been left vacant.

Restrooms: Restrooms will be consistently sanitized by the cleaning crew throughout each game. Every other urinal in men’s rooms will be blocked off to ensure social distancing.

Hand Sanitizing Stations: Hand sanitizing stations will be set up throughout the concourse for fans.

Boardwalk Games and Mini Golf: Game pieces (such as rings for Ring Toss, darts from Balloon Darts, and clubs from the mini golf course) will be sanitized between uses.

Other Mobile Enjoyment Options: Catch of the Day Game Program: The game program will go digital this year and fans will be able to read from their mobile devices.

Merchandise Options: The Claws Cove will be limited to 15 shoppers at any time.

Fans will be able to arrange pick-up of items within the store of items ordered before the game if desired.

Additional information can be found online at BlueClaws.com/SAFE.

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BUSINESS PROFILE DeGRAFF FUNERAL HOME Compassionate • Respectful • Flexible

DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home, Inc. 119 Union Avenue, Lakehurst, N.J. 08733 732-657-7868 Sherry T. DeGraff, Mgr. N.J. No. 3921 degrafffuneralhome@msn.com

DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home is family owned and operated. Founded

by Donald & Wanda DeGraff in 1979 in historic downtown Lakehurst. The building itself has a funeral history dating back to the early 1900’s. “Our father was the type of person who was so very compassionate and caring,” said Sherry DeGraff, Manager. “He was an entrepreneur, involved in a number of businesses, but his love was always for the funeral industry.”

DeGraff’s mother Wanda is still alive and “still our boss, even if she won’t admit it,” said DeGraff, and her father, Donald passed away in 2004.

Growing up with the funeral business surrounding her, DeGraff said she learned from an early age how to treat customers in their time of need. “You handle people in the same way you would want your own family handled, “said DeGraff. “You have to be a good listener, have a lot of compassion and be very flexible.

While the core values – compassion, respect and flexibility – have not changed for the DeGraff family, the trends in the funeral business have.

Years back, cremations were rare and some religious affiliations did not hold them in high favor. In 1990 the DeGraff family saw the future trends were leaning toward cremation, as a result, their daughter Sherry opened DeGraff Cremation Service offering a wide variety of cremation service options. The move towards more cremation represents the largest shift in the funeral industry. In fact, many consumers believe the cremation

itself is performed at the individual funeral home or cremation service they hired. This is not correct.

Crematories are owned by cemeteries. Most people are surprised when they hear that. Many people are unaware that cremation must be authorized by a spouse or blood kin under New Jersey State Law. This can cause undue stress for people who do not have a spouse or family.

In 2004, New Jersey law provides for the des- DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home has been family-owned and operated at 119 Union Avenue, ignation of an individual Lakehurst since 1979. Visit www.degrafffuneralhome.com or call 732-657-7868. to control the funeral or cremation of another person regard- services themselves have evolved decisions have been made, sparing less of whether the named person is over the years. While the typical uncertainty and confusion at a time related by marriage or blood. People viewing, church service and burial when emotional stress may make in relationships involving unmarried schedule is still largely followed by decisions difficult. Although pre-arco-habitants, or just close personal many, other families choose what is ranging might sound morbid, it isn’t. friends may find this provision benefi- known as “celebration of life” to re- It is part of sensible estate planning. cial. This designated person is called focus mourning one’s death towards Upon your passing, the truth is that a “Funeral Representative” and must celebrating one’s full life and its im- most people don’t have any idea how be named as such in a will. With this pact on others. Especially in troubled to get started, what they should know designation, they can bypass any economic times, the cost factor of a or who they can turn to. Pre-planning blood kin and can authorize crema- funeral is a concern for many families. your funeral can significantly minimize tion and control the funeral. Choosing Cremation and traditional funeral ser- the many stresses and pressures that cremation for final disposition in lieu vices are often comparable in price, accompany the grieving process of of traditional burial does not change through numerous options such as losing a loved one. A properly strucservice options for a family. In addition viewings, final disposition and other tured preplan can not only ensure that to cremation, the services can still in- factors that can increase or reduce your loved ones know what to do, but clude a traditional viewing, memorial the overall cost of a funeral. DeGraff can also make sure your bequests are service at the funeral home or church said, “Our prices are very affordable efficiently implemented. By reducing or graveside services when or if the because we’re still an old-fashioned many of the obvious family pressures, cremains are placed in a cemetery. funeral home.” DeGraff Lakehurst this provides some extra time for them Additionally, said DeGraff, the funeral Funeral Home offer pre-arrangement to work through some of the other services. Although nobody likes to struggles such as dealing with grief think or talk about dying, it is one of the and loss, notifying your loved ones, facts of life we all must eventually face. designing your obituary, writing a The sad truth is, thousands of people eulogy and creating the best possible die (whether expected or unexpect- way to celebrate and memorialize edly) each year without the proper your life. “I think the personalization end- of-life plan in place. Making of a funeral is important,” said Defuneral arrangements at the time of Graff. “We’re willing to work with just loss is extremely difficult for those about anything that a family wants left behind. Pre-arranging ensures to do, even if they think it might be that your family and funeral director away from tradition. We can make it know exactly what kind of funeral you happen.” want. Families tend to take comfort at DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home is the time of death, simply from know- located at 119 Union Avenue, Lakeing their loved one’s funeral reflects hurst. If you would like more informatheir wishes. When the funeral and tion, please call our dedicated staff sometimes even payment, have been at 732-657-7868 or you may visit our arranged in advance, most of the website at degrafffuneralhome.com

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Free Transportation To Vaccination Clinics Available

By Alyssa Riccardi OCEAN COUNTY – The county’s public transportation system, Ocean Ride, will be providing free transportation to COVID-19 vaccination clinics for seniors age 60 and older as well as persons with disabilities.

“Many of our seniors and individuals with disabilities are already familiar with Ocean Ride, using it to get to health care and other appointments,” said Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn, who serves as liaison to the transportation system.

“We want to make getting a vaccine as convenient as possible and if a lack of transportation is what stands between our seniors and the disabled from getting that important shot, we want to remedy that.

“Once you have made an appointment to get your vaccine, contact Ocean Ride and we can set up the door-to-door transportation for you,” Quinn said. “Our drivers and the Ocean Ride staff are ready to help in this ongoing effort to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.”

Seniors over 60 and residents with disabilities can call 732-736-8989, Ext. 1 to reserve their ride between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Ocean Ride is following all Center for Disease Control guidelines in operating its buses and reserve-a-ride system. Face masks are required for all riders along with social distancing when applicable.

“Ocean Ride continues to help make a difference in the lives of our seniors and disabled residents by getting them to where they need to go,” Quinn said. “This is a large county – more than 600 square miles - with limited public transportation opportunities. Getting our residents vaccinated will help enhance their quality of life. It’s imperative they have the transportation to get there.”

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Local Leaders Tour Library’s Autism Sensory Space

TOMS RIVER - The Ocean County Library was honored to greet Congressman Chris Smith, who represents Ocean County and New Jersey’s Fourth Congressional District in Washington, D.C. He was met by Ocean County Commissioner Joseph H. Vicari, the Board’s liaison to the Library; Ocean County Library Commission Chair, Ruthanne Scaturro; Ocean County Department of Consumer Affairs Director Stephen Scaturro; Library Director Susan Quinn; and Ocean County Library Staff.

Congressman Chris Smith visited the Ocean County Library’s Toms River Branch during National Autism Awareness Month. He reviewed the programs and activities in the library’s 4th Annual Autism Resources Fair held virtually in 2021. Congressman Smith was recipient of the Congressional Leadership Award by the “Autism Speaks” national advocacy group for his leadership on behalf of individuals with autism and their families.

Congressman Smith authored the Autism CARES Act of 2019 to authorize $1.8 billion

−Photo courtesy Ocean County Library over five years to help children and adults with autism by funding research, early detection and treatment with broad bipartisan support and which was signed into law on September 30, 2019 by President Donald J. Trump.

The Joseph H. Vicari Sensory Space, in the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch, is designed to develop the senses, encourage communication and social interactions, relieve stress and anxiety, and promote calmness and well-being. It sends a positive message to people with varying degrees of sensory processing who might feel inhibited in social environments.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of may 8 - may 14

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Be sure to honor past promises and current obligations if you hope to avoid criticism. In the week ahead, a frustrating situation may prevent you from moving forward with one of your pet projects.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can’t reach for any new things if you’re too busy holding on to old things. Handle your duties with pride, but don’t expect a compliment for doing what’s expected. Avoid starting anything new in the coming week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Talking and communicating may not be the same thing. You may need to be patient while someone takes time getting to the point. As the week unfolds, you might change your mind about something but may learn to rely more heavily on someone.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): To build financial security, be wise about handling your resources. You may not be able to call on others for assistance in the coming week, so you might be forced to rely on yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You might fall down an emotional rabbit hole unless your expectations remain realistic. Maintain a low profile and do your best to avoid criticism in the week ahead. Stressed-out people or difficult situations may challenge your diplomatic skills.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Save your money now. The upcoming week isn’t ideal for making major purchases, and today isn’t the right time to make even minor decisions.

Prepare for a challenging work week and perhaps some extra duties.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You might expect that repeating the same actions will always provide the same results. Some of your repetitive actions may not bring the satisfaction you crave as this week unwinds. Prove that you are steadfast.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Find it in your heart to be forgiving if a partner or family member was off on an adventure while you held down the fort. Recriminations will not restore a relationship in the upcoming week, but tolerance and understanding might.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Value is not measured by quantity alone. In the week ahead, you may learn that in some cases bulk purchases or other bargains aren’t the best idea.

Rein in spending as well as your opinions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may own things, but things can own you, too.

You might concentrate too much on material rewards or compare your possessions with those of others as this week begins. Remember to be kind to those around you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Going around in circles gets you nowhere. A nagging inner voice may keep telling you that you are not at peace. Persevere despite obstacles and frustrations in the week ahead and follow through if a job must be completed.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): It could be a struggle to concentrate when you need to be on your toes. Your energies or your desire to compete may be depleted in the week ahead by hidden worries or a workplace misunderstanding.

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