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─Photo courtesy Gupta family ─Photo by Chris Lundy (Left) The Guptas set up a free health clinic in Ranchi, India. (Right) Dr. Avinash Gupta and Dr. Geeta Gupta

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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Here in New Jersey, we are slowly crawling out from under the shadow of the pandemic, but it’s not the same everywhere. We faced the brunt of it last year, but now other states are feeling it. And other countries.

One thing this pandemic has proven is that

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it is hard for people to imagine what someone else is going through.

How many times have you heard someone say that it’s the virus that big of a deal – until it happens to them or someone they love?

Locally, vaccination sites are no longer clogged. Most people who want a vaccine seem to be able to get

them without a problem. So, t wo local doctors have turned their eyes toward those in need close to their roots.

Avinash and Geeta Gupta are Toms River doctors who have been helping people in their native India as well.

Geeta went to India in February of 2020 to start a free clinic with

other doctors in the city of Ranchi. The clinic is called Bran, which means “life” in Hindi.

“We grew up there.

We went to med school there, so that’s why we want to give back to our area,” she said.

It was still early in the pandemic timeline, and India didn’t have many cases. She wound up (Doctor - See Page 9)

L a kehu r s t a nd t he Lakehurst Naval Base.

This milestone was recently celebrated near the famous Hangar 1.

The facility’s place in aviation history is well known as the ‘airship capitol of the world.’

Lakehurst’s town symbol is the airship and it is synonymous with the Hindenburg disaster that occurred more than eight decades ago.

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That tragedy, however, does not define a century’s worth of work and technological advancement. The recent celebration featured speakers and concluding with a special cake cutting ceremony.

There were helicopters and jets on display and attendees were invited to explore Hanger 1 and the various attractions present inside.

Also present were USO, Red Cross, food tents, and military support groups. Representatives for Senator Bob Menendez (D NJ), Senator Donald Norcross (D-1st), and Congressman Ch ris Smith (R-4th) made presentations and Ocean County Commissioner Joseph Vicari, Toms River Mayor and Navy veteran Maurice “Mo”

Hill spoke during the event along with Navy L a kehu r st H ist or ical Society President Carl “Mr. Lakehurst” Jablonsk i and Vice President Rick Zitarosa.

Com mand Senior Chief Jeffery Jones Jr. who served as master of ceremonies for the event introduced Captain William Sherrod.

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By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – The daughter of a township resident facing six months of rehabilitation after being assaulted on Independence Day has started a fundraiser to help with the costs of his recovery.

Alan Stever, 56, was seriously injured after being punched during an argument on Hazelwood Road in Toms River. His family is seeking assistance with the cost of medical bills they are facing.

His daughter, Alexis Foerst, said her father’s injuries will likely keep him out of work much longer than six months. Her dad was injured during an argument with Raziel Mancebo, 27, of Scotch Plains, who has been charged with aggravated assault and simple assault.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said Mancebo is accused of hitting Stever and Jason Durante, also of Toms River, during the fight. Stever was knocked down and hit his head on the ground, rendering him unconscious.

He was flown to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, where he is continuing to be treated, according to Foerst.

His daughter said the fight happened after a car with three people in it sped through the area where families were celebrating the holiday.

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Lakehurst Naval Base Turns 100

By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – Sailor Govea Celestine, a logistics specialist seaman recruit, began her Navy career eight months ago, moving from Fort Worth, Texas to the Joint Base in the borough. She quickly realized she was working in a very historic place.

This year marks the centen nial year for

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Officials: Vaccinations Still Needed

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - There is no shortage of COVID-19 vaccine in Ocean County, and there is plenty to meet the demand, said public information officer for the Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) Brian Lippai.

Attendance at the clinics are somewhat down at the moment as compared to when (Covid - See Page 4)

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Continued From Page 1 The captain, who will be concluding his time as the base’s commander, said, “thank you for being here - for coming to celebrate a centennial of service here at Lakehurst.

It is a beautiful day for a birthday. We are here to reflect on 100 years of our nation’s most unique military installation.”

He said the event honors “not only of what we’ve done here over the last century but of the evolution of a community. In the hangar behind us and the fields over here bore the spirit of innovation. Fearless aviators, engineers, craftsman and those who support, came, learned, lived, served and turned their eye to the heavens, had aspirations to fly and touched the clouds. As we stand in the shadow of Hangar 1 we are joined by heroes.”

Captain Sherrod described Jablonski and Zitarosa as “true lamplighters of Lakehurst who keep the torch of knowledge and history alive for our community. They remind us of where we came from, not to relish in our past and the greatness that once was, but to find comfort and to help us understand the determination that is intrinsic in all of us as service members to serve our nation and our communities.”

“They built things to last back then. Today, this hangar still serves the needs of the military. They train people on flight deck operations. It is a storage facility for airplane parts. We have several display areas here,” Jablonski said regarding the Society’s Museum.

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“I am honored to be here having served burg disaster was the closing of the early thing that is very, very important, human as president for the last 25 years and as a chapters of what became Naval Air Station rights. No one can take that away. Your member for roughly 35 years but I did not Lakehurst then Naval Engineer Station and freedom is safe, you can do what you want. fly on the Hindenburg. A lot of people ask now the Lakehurst portion of the Joint Base We have the most veterans living in Ocean me that question,” Jablonski added.

McGurie-Dix-Lakehurst,” Zitarosa said.

County than anywhere in the state of New “Lakehurst was the Cape Canaveral of its Commissioner Vicari presented the Cen- Jersey. We respect what you do, every day. The best and day. We thank you the brightest were for what you have sent here to learn done.” and hone the techVicari noted Comnology of lighter missioner Virginia than air, aircraft “Gin ny” Haines which was pretty who was present in much a Europethe audience, “her an invention. The mom was a nurse United States was during the time of going to use it to t he Hi ndenbu rg protect and project serving those who our interests. Airwere injured. We planes couldn’t do have to make sure the job at the time that 100 years from but giant airships today that the spircould,” Zitarosa it of America will said. still be alive and He said Hangar 1 we will still believe was, “a great physin freedom and the ical example of the spirit of the Amer─Photo by Bob Vosseller ican dream.” size and scale of the program. UnAttendees examine one of the helicopters that was present just for At the close of the fortunately, there ceremony per Navy the event. was a lot of losses tradition, the oldest but a great deal of heroism and a great deal tennial proclamation He noted that the person who served in the Navy joined the of improvisation. Everyone remembers the American flag, which was flying beside youngest which was Celestine, to cut the Hindenburg disaster which to me is over- flags representing each military branch of cake. hyped. It is the most famous but hardly the the nation, including the newest, the U.S. “When I was in school my teacher would most important thing that happened here.” Space Force, “represents the greatest nation share with us stories about this base. I had “A great deal went on here before and after in the history of the world.” no idea though what it would be like when I the Hindenburg. We like to say the Hinden“We are one nation. We believe in some- arrived. I am honored to be here,” she said.

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the vaccine first became available, he said, and said he attributes that to “summertime pandemic fatigue.”

He said people who wanted the shot early on and were anxious to get vaccinated have it by now.

“What we’re trying to do now is urge folks who are kind of on the fence to seriously look into getting vaccinated,” he said in a recent phone interview.

“Do your homework - you’ll see that the vaccine is very safe and very effective. They help contain the spread, and ultimately it saves lives, and getting the vaccine lessens the severity of the disease,” Lippai said.

“There are so many benefits.”

The OCHD is also making a push to get college students vaccinated before they return to school this fall.

The number of Ocean County residents getting their shots vary on a daily basis.

The two mega-centers at RWJ Barnabas Arena at Toms River High School North and at Southern Regional High School have

shut down and the department is focusing on “pop-up” clinics.

“We’re asking people to invite us wherever they want us to come,” Lippai said. “We’re willing to go.”

For example, the department was recently invited to run a clinic at a senior community where they administered less than 10 vaccines, “which is more than were vaccinated yesterday,” he said.

The number of COVID patients has leveled off, with occasional spikes and dips, Lippai said. The OCHD expects to see a spike increase in the fall when children return to school. He said he hopes this would motivate some parents to get vaccinated.

The Delta variant, which the Center for Disease Control (CDC) says is the most common coronavirus strain for new infections in the US, could also play a role in an upward trend, he added.

Not every sample collected by the OCHD is tested for the Delta variant, Lippai said.

“If a specimen tests positive, the state can test further for Delta and other variants,” he explained.

How they determine that is based on a number of factors, including a specific request by the OCHD because contact tracing has identified a person who had been around others known to have the Delta variant.

There is also a random selection of testing based on other flags that may warrant further investigation, Lippai said.

The public information officer was asked if residents should still be wearing masks even though masks are not required in New Jersey.

He said the department recommends following guidelines established by the CDC and by the state, which says fully vaccinated individuals do not need to wear a mask indoors.

Lippai said if you are immunocompromised or at high risk for other health reasons, wear a mask.

“It’s up to the individual - if you feel that you’re going into a high-risk situation, or you’re a high-risk individual yourself, that’s something you might want to think about,” he said.

The CDC website says masks are still required of everyone when on planes, buses, trains and other forms of public transportation in the United States.

Also, those who have not been fully vaccinated should continue to wear a mask and maintain social distancing.

The OCHD has COVID-19 vaccine clinics scheduled at convenient locations throughout the month of July. For more information visit OCHD.org.

Summer Craft Fair

ORTLEY BEACH – The Friends of Ortley Beach are excited to announce that they will be hosting The Friends of Ortley Beach Craft Fair on August 14, with a rain date of August 21.

The craft fair will be held outside on St. Elisabeth’s Chapel grounds from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be local artisans and crafters will feature handmade art, home decor, soap, candles, jewelry and much, much more!

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Continued From Page 1 It was noted in Billhimer’s announcement that someone had shouted for the car to slow down which is when Mancebo stopped his car and the fight began.

“While enjoying fireworks, our father was violently assaulted. Our father is a life-long Toms River resident. He needed to be airlifted to Jersey Shore Medical Center. The family appreciates any donations greatly, and we appreciate the community rallying behind our father praying for him,” Foerst stated on the Gofundme page.

Foerst said her father is a heavy equipment operator but will be unable to work for an undetermined period of time. Her mother will be taking time off from work until her father is moved to a rehabilitation facility.

The Toms River Times, July 17, 2021, Page 5 She described her father as being a “hard worker, and provider for his family, and will now be unable to work for an unknown amount of time due to severe injuries. Our parents have lost all income resources and have mounting expenses resulting from the assault.”

Foerst noted this was a difficult time for her family as they may need to make changes to their home to accommodate her father’s needs when he is able to return home, and is anticipating substantial medical bills from his treatment.

Mancebo, who was charged on July 5, turned himself in to the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office on July 7 and is awaiting a detention hearing, according to the Prosecutor.

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Toms River Church To Hold Blood Drive

By Bob Vosseller TOMS RIVER – While pandemic conditions have improved, the impact of the coronavirus health crisis is still being felt due to low blood supplies.

That being the case, Marie Forrestal who serves as the director of Donor Recruitment & Retention for New Jersey Blood Services announced that her agency would be hosting blood drives in the area which are open to the public.

One upcoming blood drive is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 21, at Christ Episcopal Church, 415 Washington Street, Toms River.

For further information on this blood drive and others in the area, call 732-616-0798 or e-mail mforrestal@nybloodcenter.org Blood products have a short shelf life – from five to 42 days, so a constant resupply is needed. Each day there are patients who depend on the transfusion of red blood cells, platelets and plasma to stay alive.

As blood and blood products can’t be manu-

factured. They can only come from volunteer blood donors who take around an hour to attend a blood drive or visit a donor center.

Any company, community organization, place of worship, or individual can host a blood drive.

The New York Blood Center offers special community service scholarships for students who organize community blood drives during summer months.

Blood donors receive free mini-medical exams on site including information about their temperature, blood pressure and hematocrit level.

Eligible donors include those people at least age 16 (with parental permission or consent), who weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, are in good health and meet all Food & Drug Administration and NY or NJ State Department of Health donor criteria. People over 75 may donate with a doctor’s note.

To donate blood or for information on how to organize a blood drive call Toll Free: 1-800-9332566 or visit nybloodcenter.org

Senior Center Now Offering Food And Vegetable Vouchers

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Senior Center will begin distributing Food and Vegetable Vouchers beginning July 6 to Senior over 60 years and older.

To qualify, an individual must have an annual gross income (before deductions) under $23,828 ($1,986 per month), and for

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Spotlight On Government Correspondence & Commentary From Your Local, County, State & Federal Officials

Kim: Bill Would Boost Local Construction Hiring

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (D-3rd), Congressman John Garamendi (CA-03), Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01), and Congressman August Pf luger (TX-11) introduced the bipartisan Put Our Neighbors to Work Act, a bill that would create more opportunities for local workers from military construction projects.

The Put Our Neighbors to Work Act would increase opportunities for local jobs from military construction projects by providing a preference for contractors located within the same

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy and Secretary of Higher Education Dr. Brian Bridges announced the awardees of nearly $30 million in federal funding that will be distributed to New Jersey institutions of higher education to support the core priorities of the State Plan for Higher Education and address the impacts of COVID-19 on postsecondary students.

About $28.5 million in funding from the U.S. Depar tment of Education, through the second round of Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) funding, will be awarded to 35 public and public-mission private institutions that receive state operating aid. These institutions will implement vetted best practices that increase college completion, address barriers to student success, and develop sustainable systemic reforms. In addition, more than $1 million will be awarded to 11 public

state, or within 60 miles of the construction project.

The bill would also help local workers by increasing transparency and awareness of military construction projects of over $250,000, allowing local contractors to be better informed of opportunities.

“I’ve heard from so many of ou r work i ng people across New Jersey ready to help strengthen our Joint Base and contribute to our community; it’s up to us to make sure they have the opportunity,” said Congressman Kim. “This bill will help unlock the incredible

local economic potential of military facilities like Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and ensure that federal dollars coming for construction not only build new facilities, but stronger economic opportunities for working families. I look forward to working with my colleagues from both sides of the aisle to get this bill passed and deliver on our promise to working people back home.”

“I am proud to stand with Cong ressman K im and work to ensure that union workers and small businesses are at the front of the

line for multi-million dollar construction projects on military basses, especially as we work to build back from the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Congressman John Garamendi, chair of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, which has jurisdiction over all U.S. military bases, installations, and buildings.

“Local workers are ready, able, and willing to do the job of rebuilding our nation’s military installations, and I am thrilled to be an original cosponsor of this critical legislation. Congressman Kim is a cham-

pion for American workers and small businesses. I will work tirelessly with him to enact his ‘Put Our Neighbors to Work Act’ into law.”

“As our economy continues to reopen, New Jersey’s union workers and working families need our support and deserve access to local job opportunities,” said Congressman Norcross.

“This bill would ensure our small businesses and workers are aware of the open opportunities within our community at the Joint Base. I’m pleased to work with my colleagues in support of this initiative, which

Murphy: $30M Given To Address COVID Impacts On Postsecondary Students

institutions to combat food insecurity among students.

“Our institutions of higher education have provided a high quality of education to our students throughout the pandemic, despite challenging circumstances,” said Gover nor Mur phy.

“Supporting our institutions will continue to be a priority as they work to provide an equitable educational experience for students, prepare them for the jobs of the future and meet challenges ahead.”

“Through this critical federal funding, New Jersey is prioritizing students’ needs and ensuring our workforce will be ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow’s post-pandemic economy,” said Secretar y Bridges.

“We appreciate that institutions are committing to this challenge and look forward to learning from the innovative best practices implemented, as we strive to meet the state’s goal of 65 percent of residents earning

a high-quality credential by 2025.”

Opportunity Meets Innovation Challenge Grants

A total of 35 institutions will be receiving $28.5 million in funding to support the launch of the “Opportunity Meets Innovation Challenge,” a competitive grant program to implement best practices and develop sustainable system-wide reforms as the state builds long-term resiliency. In implementing these strategies, institutions will be focusing on students who are historically disadvantaged, including underrepresented minorities, low-income students, and working-age adults. Many of these populations were among the hardest hit by the pandemic, which resulted in declines in enrollments, challenges to student success, and unprecedented unemployment figures. Funding will help boost college completion

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and ensure a robust pipeline of talent is matched to workforce demands.

Institutions chose from a series of interventions reflecting the five core priority areas of the State Plan: expanding opportunities for students to gain early college exposure; improving college affordability; fostering student success; promoting safe and inclusive learning environments; and cultivating research, innovation, and talent.

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high school to college and/ or from virtual to in-person learning. Other initiatives include expanding student mental health services and building peer mentor programs; and increasing student success in gateway courses, particularly math, to help reduce students’ cost and ensure success in Science, Technology, Education, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.

Locally, Brookdale Community College received $374,460.02 and Georgian Court University received $200,000.

The number of awards were based on the quantity and quality of applications received.

Hunger-Free Campus Grant Program (About $1 million) More than $1 million in funding is supporting the goals of the “Hunger-Free Campus Act,” signed by Governor Murphy in 2019 to establish a grant program to address food insecurity

will increase transparency and level the playing field for local workers, small businesses and subcontractors.”

“Small businesses and local contractors are repeatedly excluded from competing for construction projects on military bases around the Nation,” said Congressman Pfluger. “I am proud to join Rep. Kim and Rep. Garamendi to increase transparency of available military construction projects and prioritize local hiring, therefore ensuring the local communities that support military bases continue to benefit from the economic boon of their presence.”

among students enrolled at public institutions. Funding is only available to public institutions that received “Hunger-Free Campus” designation for meeting all requirements during the 2020-21 academic year.

Grant funding will be used to address student hunger, leverage more sustainable solutions to address basic food needs on campuses, raise awareness of currently-offered campus services, and continue building strategic partnerships at the local, state, and national levels to address food insecurity among students.

Locally, Kean University received $56,200.00 and Ocean County College received $79,317.56.

The number of awards were based on the quantity and quality of applications received. Additional institutions may not have received funding but obtained the “Hunger-Free Campus” designation for academic year 2020-21.

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Continued From Page 1 testing positive when she returned. She had a mild case, isolated for 10 days, and recuperated.

The first wave of coronavirus didn’t impact India as bad as here, which left people with a false sense of security. Now, less than 10 percent of the population is vaccinated.

“India is in the same situation this year as we were last year,” Avinash said. “We were getting calls every day: ‘We are not getting hospital beds. We can’t get oxygen. We can’t even get doctors.’”

Just as they started the free clinic last year, the Guptas started a COVID care center in Patna this year.

Telemedicine revolutionized treatment here, and abroad. What better way to avoid spreading the disease than not even being in the same room? Now, expand on that – why not treat people in another country the same way?

The Guptas have been doing telemedicine for people in India for months now. They dedicate at least an hour a day. At 9:30 p.m. here, it’s 7 a.m. there. There could be 250 people on the tipline, and it fills up immediately. They can break out into 1-on1 consultations for privacy. Other doctors have joined their mission and also provide telemedicine. Blood reports and X-rays are shared through WhatsApp. The patients they are seeing in India have the same issue here, and that’s vaccine hesitancy. Some patients don’t think they need it.

The doctors instruct patients on how not to contract the virus, how to treat it, and how to recover from it. The first part – preventing transmission – is the same mantras we have heard here: wash hands, social distance, get a vaccine.

The next step is evaluating how sick they are if they do test positive. Since there is a shortage of beds in hospitals, it’s important that only the worst cases go there. If the virus can be treated at home, they should stay at home. A patient’s blood oxygen level

The Toms River Times, July 17, 2021, Page 9 and temperature are taken, and if it’s within a safe range, they are told how to take care of themselves.

Finally, if someone has already beat the virus, there is quite a bit of aftercare needed, especially if it was a serious case.

Something you don’t hear about too often is the lingering effects.

Additionally, the virus has claimed a large number of working men in India, leaving widows and children behind. It’s been heartbreaking, Geeta said. An organization they belong to, Bihar-Jharkhand Association of North America, has been sending aid in two different ways. First, there is immediate aid for people facing starvation, such as pregnant women. Second, they are trying to help the survivors learn skills to establish a livelihood for the long run.

“India is the largest producer of vaccines,” Arvinash said. However, they distributed them all to other countries because it wasn’t so bad in their own country. Now that it is, there’s a shortage.

And when they needed help, it wasn’t coming from here. There was a shortage of ingredients coming from the U.S. Finally, President Joe Biden lifted the embargo, allowing the materials to be exported there.

While the vaccine isn’t a 100 percent surefire protection, it does weaken the virus if you do catch it. “It’s turning a deadly disease into the common cold,” Arvinash said. It will likely prevent you from having to be hospitalized.

This is very important considering the Delta and Delta Plus variants that are now spreading, and are even more contagious.

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TRuths Of TR Project

TOMS RIVER – Inspired by Humans of New York, TRuths of TR is a student-driven photography and writing project. Each week, online and on the district’s Instagram, they will feature a student photograph and subsequent personal story. The mission of the project is to highlight the diversity of this district and community; share the untold stories of people we might blindly pass in the hallways every day; and expose the talents, struggles, thoughtfulness, and personalities of people we call friends, peers, classmates, or strangers.

TRuths of TR is district-wide at the high school level, and overseen by ELA Supervisor Tonya Rivera, World Languages Super-

visor Adrienne Gold, and High School East Assistant Principal Erin Anders. They hope you will fall in love with these students and their stories the way they have, and that through these stories we may discover just how connected we all are. Eventually, the project hopes to expand to include submissions from parents, community members, and the adults in our schools. For now, they welcome you on this journey with us to share our TRuth.

If you’re a Toms River Regional Schools high school student, complete this form online at trschools.com/students/truths-oftr-project to submit a feature for TRuths of TR.

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Seaport Society Announces Summer Festival; Seeks Volunteers

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Seaport Society & Maritime Museum is urgently looking for volunteers for their Summer Festival.

For the past 14 months, the Maritime Museum has been up in “dry dock” due to pandemic restrictions, but they are glad to see life and activity returning to our shores.

They join the world in pressing ahead to a brighter future and need your help: there are many things that need doing, but fortunately for most of them, all that is needed is a small portion of your time.

As they hope you have seen in their emails and on their newly rebuilt website (tomsriverseaport.org), they are excited to announce the return of their boat festival in Huddy Park, this year taking place on July 31st from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. One small change: they are now calling it their Summer Festival, and so wish to invite all vintage boats – not just of the wooden variety – to join in and be acknowledged and celebrated.

To make this a success, they ask that you consider volunteering for any part of it – setup, operations, and cleanup – on festival day. Contact them at office@tomsriverseaport.org.

There is also a place for the younger members of the sailing community on that day: they need two to three children, aged 12 to

14 years, to help smaller kids build and sail model boats at the park.

Also starting this year is a new initiative to partner with various other local organizations to host their shows (for instance, outdoor art exhibits) and programs at our Maritime Museum on weekends. If you can help out by attending and aiding in hosting duties, send them a note or call the museum office at 732-349-9209.

Finally, as they move into better years of this decade, they’ve taken a look at their displays and noticed they need some freshening up. Below is a list of their most urgently-needed project tasks, if you can find the time to help.

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Sand, caulk and paint a sneakbox hull.

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Time: about 12 to 14 hours Replace rotted wood, prep., paint small shed (two persons). Time: about 24 hours

2021 Summer Arts Fest

TOMS R I V ER – The Toms R iver Artist Community will be holding their Annual Summer Arts Fest on August 21 from 3 to 8 p.m. This will be held in the courtyard between the library and town hall.

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By: Marc S. Galella, Esq., of R.C. Shea and Associates Where parents have minor children, they often want to establish trusts in their Wills for the benefit of the minor children in the event that both parents should pass away. In such a case, the money is held in the trust for the benefit of the children. A person called the “trustee” is appointed by the Will to manage the trust on behalf of the children. Most trusts for the benefit of minor children allow the money to be used for their health, education, maintenance and support. The term “education” usually also refers to college education. There are several ways to go about doing this. The most common ways are the (1) common trust or (2) the separate trust.

In the common trust, all of the money is held until the youngest child reaches an age specified in the Will. Upon the youngest child reaching the specified age, the monies remaining in the trust are then distributed to all of the children.

In a separate trust, the assets are divided among the children and a separate trust is created for each child and each child receives their trust when the each reach the specified age.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? The advantage of the common trust is that the money is held until the youngest child reaches the specified age.

In this way, the trustee can use the money in the trust and if necessary spend more of the money in the trust on one child as

opposed to the others.

As a parent, most people would be willing to spend everything they had on one child at the expense of the other children if that child required greater care than the other children. By using a common trust you give the trustee the flexibility to do this The drawback to the common trust is that the older children will have to wait a longer period of time to receive their share of the inheritance depending upon the age of the youngest child. This could be a disadvantage if there is a significant age difference between the youngest and oldest child.

The advantage of the separate trust is that each child will receive their share of the estate when they reach the specified age. This means that the older children do not have to wait for their inheritance until the youngest child reaches the specified age The drawback to the separate trust is the trustee can only use the money in that individual child’s trust for the care of that child. If one child requires significantly more care than the other children, the trustee is limited to the amount of money in that child’s trust and cannot use the money in the other trusts.

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Ocean County Man Indicted For Murder

By Alyssa Riccardi LAKWOOD – A Lakewood man has been indicted for murder after stabbing someone, resulting in their death.

On August 31, 2020, the Lakewood Township Police Department responded to a business on 2nd Ave in Lakewood after multiple 911 calls were made regarding a stabbing. Once police arrived, they found Rodrigo Jimenez-Paz, age 29, with a stab wound to his chest.

Jimenez-Paz was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center where lifesaving efforts were made, but were unsuccessful. As a result, Jimenez-Paz was pronounced dead.

Investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit and Lakewood Police Department identified Jorge Santiago-Garcia, 32, of Lakewood, as the person who stabbed Jimenez-Paz. He was arrested and has been lodged in the Ocean County Jail since his arrest.

On July 8, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Santiago-Garcia was indicted for Murder, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.

Prosecutor Billhimer would like to acknowledge the diligent efforts of Assistant Prosecutor Kaitlyn Burke who is handling the case on behalf of the State and also the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, Lakewood Township Police Department, Lakewood Township Police Department Detective Bureau, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit for their outstanding and collaborative efforts in this investigation which lead to Santiago-Garcia’s indictment.

The charges referenced above are merely accusations and the public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Fire Company Holds 1st Annual Car Show ISLAND HEIGHTS – Come out and see the 1st Annual Car Show being presented by the Island Heights Vol. Fire Co. 1 and Sentimental Cruisers on August 21. It will be fun for the whole family as you can enjoy the classic car show, live entertainment, food trucks, and a beer garden.

Spectator admission is free, registration for cars is $15 in advance or $20 the day of

the event. The first 100 cars will get dash plaques. The car show runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the live entertainment runs from 2 until 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy a great day with the family while supporting the fire department.

The event will be held at 1 Wanamaker Municipal Complex in Island Heights. Rain date is August 22.

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TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Police Department is excited to be participating in National Night Out once again on August 3 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Huddy Park.

National Night Out is a great community event that gives us the opportunity to spend quality time with the residents they serve. It will be a night to

celebrate our community, family and friends.

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Around The Jersey Shore WWII Vet Shares His Stories

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Joseph Finamore has a few items decorating his house that suggest his Army service, but you don’t notice them right away. When he pulls out a collection of photographs and documents of his time in World War II, he recalls 70-year-old memories like they were yesterday. Dates, deployments, even the spelling of his fellow soldiers’ names spring to mind. And the stories! Anything that happened to him would be considered unrealistic if you saw it in a movie.

Army Private 1st Class Joseph Finamore was drafted into the army in 1944 and was honorably discharged in 1946. He was 15 when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.

He was born on June 6, a date that would later be called D-Day. Originally from Brooklyn, he lived near the bridge for most of his life. He now lives in Sonata Bay with his wife, Priscilla.

He spent 14 weeks of training in Little Rock and then he was shipped over to La Havre, France.

At one point, there was a plan for him to serve in the Pacific Theater, but that didn’t happen. As a member of the 2nd Armor Division, he went through many countries in the European Theater of Operations.

It wasn’t lost on him that he was serving as a replacement for other soldiers in the division.

But that’s not something that an 18-year-old man dwells on. He never really realized the danger until later in life. After all, other family members had already served in the military.

“When you’re 18 years old, anything means nothing to you,” he said. “You see why you’re a replacement – the guys you are replacing are gone, either dead or wounded.”

They were the first American division in Berlin.

He saw Belgium, Germany, Holland and other locations over his two years.

“I say ‘only two years’ because some people were in a lot longer than that,” he said.

He didn’t take any of the photos he now has in his possession. They were given to him by soldiers he served with that he kept in touch with.

He had more, but his dog ate them.

Some pictures show destroyed buildings, but it’s not all bleak. Some show him relaxing with fellow soldiers or locals. He got to know a family in Schwarzenfeld, Germany, and there’s a photo of him with one of the young children. He had a photo taken with Charlie Strahm, another soldier stationed in his division who by coincidence was from his neighborhood. He was the youngest guy in the company since he just got drafted.

One is a line of military vehicles called halftracks where he was stationed, which just so happened to be the 1945 Potsdam Conference, where the leaders of the Allied Powers – Truman, Churchill, and Stalin – met to decide how to deal with Germany’s fate after their surrender.

His division had an inspection from the new President Truman.

Moments like this wind up in history books.

But there are a lot of stories that soldiers bring home that you’ll never see in a book, and they might never tell anyone. Fortunately, he sat down with The Berkeley Times to share some

of these stories.

At night, the soldiers would have to find a place to bunk down. Some officers had their troops dig foxholes. They didn’t want them staying in the abandoned houses because they could be a target, or the abandoned houses could be booby trapped. One superior officer allowed them to stay in the houses and something unbelievable occurred.

He happened to be sharing the house with Dr. Dworkin who also, coincidentally, was from Brooklyn. In the morning they heard a knock at the door. Finamore took his rifle and went down to answer it. Standing before him was a Nazi soldier who started speaking German to him.

Dr. Dworkin, who was Jewish, knew a little German, so Finamore went to fetch him. Dworkin was able to translate enough: “This is my house,” the Nazi said. “I want to know what happened to my family.”

Finamore and Dworkin didn’t know, but they left the man to his home and moved on. Amazingly, these three armed soldiers from different sides didn’t resort to any violence.

In another crazy story, General Eisenhower gave his division orders to go to the Elbe River to a German town called Magdeburg. They were fighting inside the city but then they were told to leave and wait in a field so bombers could hit the city.

“We crossed the Elbe even though we weren’t supposed to. When we go into town, people are firing at us.”

They couldn’t see where the shots were coming from. It was somewhere in the ruins. When they finally got a fix on them it turned out to be Hitler Youth.

“We see kids in white shirts and blue pants. We didn’t know who was shooting at us. They didn’t know what was going on. They were just told to fire at us,” he said.

A lot of the Germans would surrender to them because if they surrendered to the Russians they’d be executed, he said.

He keeps a box of fascinating artifacts like his ration card and his pay book – items that most people didn’t keep. Of course, he still has his Bronze Star, Selective Service and Honorable Discharge papers.

He even has his late brother’s medals and belongings. He has his father’s Heroic or Meritorious Achievement Medal, but unfortunately he doesn’t know the story of how his father earned it.

Upon his discharge, he was given $100 cash and a check for $200 later. He still has a certificate the Army gave him to pay for the ride home because he never used it. Even that wound up being a story.

Another officer took him home but his car broke down. They had to push it to a gas station and they needed $35 to fix the generator.

“After the war, it was like Christmas every day. It was so good,” he said. He became an ironworker and even worked on the Brooklyn Bridge that he grew up near.

Now 95, he is the father of three and his wife, Priscilla, has two.

His nation remembers him, too. His name is on the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.

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Around The Jersey Shore OCC Athletics To Launch Men’s Volleyball Program

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County College Athletics Department has been awarded a grant from the NJCAA Foundation and First Point Volleyball Foundation to launch a men’s volleyball program. The grant will support the addition of men’s volleyball to the Vikings’ sports programs, beginning in the spring of 2023.

“We’re very excited to offer OCC student-athletes the opportunity to compete in men’s volleyball at the collegiate level,” said Ilene Cohen, OCC’s executive director of Athletics.

“To that end, we’re extremely grateful for the $10,000 grant from the NJCAA Foundation and First Point Volleyball Foundation that will help us to launch this program as we continue to grow the sport in this state.”

In May, the NJCAA, in collaboration with First Point Volleyball Foundation, announced a $200,000 grant to support the growth of men’s volleyball as an emerging sport within the Association. The NJCAA Foundation awarded grants to 15 member colleges, including OCC, to support men’s volleyball becoming a full NJCAA championship sport.

“As one of 19 First Point Foundation board members, I can say we are so proud to be able to support the NJCAA and these 15 institutions starting men’s volleyball,” said Mick Haley, First Point Volleyball Foundation volunteer board member and AVCA Hall of Famer.

A former men’s volleyball coach at Kellogg Community College (MI), Haley led the program to four NJCAA national championships (back when the sport was sponsored) before stints as head women’s coach at the University of Texas, University of Southern California, and the 2000 US Women’s Olympic Team in Sydney.

“Two-year colleges present the most affordable opportunity for young people to play college volleyball during a time when students

─Photo courtesy Ocean County College want to stay closer to home,” Haley continued.

“Our hope at First Point is to see 35 or 40 more two-year colleges follow these 15 and sponsor men’s volleyball.”

With 12 high schools in Ocean County offering boys’ volleyball teams, the addition of this program at OCC will provide the opportunity for those athletes to continue to compete and will encourage those who have held an interest in the sport to consider attending Ocean County College.

“The ability to create more opportunities for student-athletes to compete in college and take part in a growing sport is one of the ultimate wins the NJCAA Foundation can achieve,” said Brian Luckett, executive director of the NJCAA Foundation. “We are appreciative of First Point Volleyball Foundation for making this possible and the NJCAA member colleges who have stepped up to make history by bringing back men’s volleyball to the association.”

First Point Volleyball Foundation is taking men’s volleyball participation to unprecedented heights, creating opportunities for young men to develop as players and as individuals.

“As we work to prepare for the Tokyo Olympic Games, all of us at USA Volleyball are excited by this awesome news of 15 newly announced men’s collegiate volleyball programs at twoyear colleges,” said John Speraw, founder and volunteer chairman of the First Point Volleyball Foundation, and head coach of the US Men’s National Team and UCLA Men’s Volleyball.

“I suspect it won’t be long before an NJCAA athlete will play for Team USA,” Speraw added. “I want to personally thank all the donors to First Point Volleyball Foundation, past and future, for making these grants possible.”

For more information regarding Ocean County College’s athletics programs, visit OCCVikings.com.

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By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK - The story of Alfie the Swan began some time ago in the waterfront community of Seawood Harbor, when a jet skier hit a docked boat at night and blamed a swan, who he said had been chasing him. He reported that there was an aggressive swan to the authorities.

“We have RING video that shows that’s simply not true,” said Rochester Drive resident Irene Almeida. “There was no swan around.”

The US Department of Agriculture sent some field workers out to observe the male swan, (named Alfie by local residents) and they deemed the bird as aggressive and said it would be captured and euthanized.

Over a dozen residents of Seawood Harbor organized to try and stop the euthanization of the swan since many said that the bird was just trying to protect its nest and its six cygnets (swan babies).

Almeida said she has seen jet skiers torment the bird by circling it at a high speed u ntil he f laps his wi ngs and screeches.

“Then they video record it for fun,” she said from the end of her street where she gathered with a group of her neighbors recently. They were watching the swan family and trying to get answers about when the USDA was planning to capture or kill the swan.

Resident Don Def ilipo, a n A r my veteran of 24 years, said he saw angry behavior from the swan when people were throwing rocks, cans and water bottles at it.

“Once the cygnets leave the nest, he’s not as aggressive,” Defilipo said.

“When people aren’t trying to hurt him, he’s docile.”

Seawood Harbor resident of 35 years,

Anna Mayer, said there is only one swan family in the nature preserve there and she has been watching them for years.

“We’ve never experienced this kind of hogwash,” she said. “The nest is right across from my house, and I’ve watched them go through all kinds of weather.

When there’s a storm, the male picks up grass to protect the nest,” she said. “I’m devastated, my daughter is devastated and so is my granddaughter. This is unfathomable.”

Seawood Harbor resident Phil Ciprello said he has seen the male swan act aggressively against a stand up paddleboarder, but “I’m not looking for it to get killed. Just let it be,” he said.

Irene Almeida and her husband, Tony, offered to pay to have the swan family relocated and for their upkeep, but the USDA said they do not relocate swans.

That’s true, said NJ Wildlife Services State Director for the USDA Aaron Guikema.

“As I understand it, a potentially aggressive swan was chasing a jet skier,” Guikema said in a recent phone call.

“Our staff looked last week...and it was behaving in an aggressive fashion.

We’re still working on the details, but the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife has a protocol set up,” he said.

New Jersey has somewhere between 1,500 and 2,500 swans, and every now and then “one of these situations pops up and there’s not a whole lot of options,” he said.

Relocating a swan does little to change aggressive tendencies, Guikema said.

“We’re still determining the details. I know some residents wanted to relocate the swans but it’s up to the State of NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife,” he said.

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Continued From Page 16 “They would have to issue a permit.”

The euthanization of the male swan was not imminent, Guikema said. They do not announce the event since it “has the potential for conf lict,” he added.

Alfie’s story has an unexpected ending.

On Friday, July 9, someone reported seeing a swan with fishing line wrapped around its neck in the Seawood Harbor vicinity. It was rescued and removed by the Popcorn Park Zoo in Forked River,

The Toms River Times, July 17, 2021, Page 17 which is an animal refuge for abandoned, injured, ill, exploited, abused or elderly animals.

“We’ll never know for sure if it’s Alfie, they all look the same,” said Almeida two days later. “But since this is the second day that he hasn’t shown up with the family, we’re assuming it’s him. The babies and the mom are here...which breaks my heart because now they’re vulnerable to predators without Alfie.”

She lear ned that the rescued swan is eating and is stable at the Popcorn Park Zoo.

Local Golf Outing Will Benefit Homeless Veterans

TOMS RIVER – Just Believe Inc., a non-profit that helps the homeless in Ocean County, will be hosting their First Annual Golf Outing Benefiting Homeless Veterans on August 9 at the Trump National Golf Club in Colts Neck.

Registration and lunch will be from 11 to 12:30 p.m. Shotgun start at 1 p.m. The cocktail reception and silent auction will begin at 6 p.m. If you’re not a golfer, separate tickets can be purchased for the reception and auction.

Every winter, Just Believe Inc. works with County officials to coordinate their Code Blue program. When the temperature drops below a certain point, the Code Blue program will move homeless individuals into a transitional facility.

“This past winter we assisted 171 different homeless individuals, which allowed us to move 25 of them into permanent housing and an additional 49 individuals with men-

tal health & addiction needs into a detox/ rehab mental facility and eventually into a permanent housing situation,” Executive Director Paul Hulse said.

The Golf Outing will be raising funds towards a permanent facility where the organization can help homeless veterans and all homeless year round move from being homeless into a permanent home. The new transitional facility will get homeless individuals off the streets and allow them to stay 30 to 60 days depending if a mental health or addiction needs to be treated. Then they will be transitioned into a permanent home.

Rates are: $500 per golfer; $2,000 for a foursome. The cocktail dinner reception is $150 per guest and $300 per couple.

Anyone wishing to participate in the outing, or would like to purchase a sponsorship should contact Theresa Mondella at 732-904-0257. To learn more about Just Believe’s mission go to justbelieveinc.org.

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Come tee off and Support Dottie’s House for their 21st Annual Golf Classic September 13 at Trump National Golf Course in Colts Neck.

It will be a fun-filled day of golf while suppor ting a great cause. The event attracts golfers throughout the tri-state area. Not a golfer? Sponsorship opportunities are available offering great expo-

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An estimated 48 million Americans have some form of hearing loss according to a John’s Hopkins Study. If left untreated, this common, chronic health challenge can heavily impact physical, mental, social and even financial health.

Though most instances of hearing loss are treatable, the NIDCD reports that fewer than 30% of adults ages 70 and older who could be helped with hearing aids use them. Usage drops even lower – to an estimated 16% - among Americans ages 20-69.

In a fairly recent longitudinal study of 7385 adults 50 years of older in a community setting in the United Kingdom, the following conclusions were made: Hear ing loss was associated with cognitive impairment, with the association being stronger in moderate to severe hearing loss compared to mild hearing loss.

The respondents who used hearing aids showed no evidence of an association between hearing loss and cognition.

An indirect association was found between hearing loss and social isolation only in those who did not use hearing aids.

The main recommendation is that folks older than 50 years of age should have a complete hearing test to establish a baseline either by primary care physicians, audiologists and/or ENTs. Since a large percentage of PCPs failed to accurately screen for hearing loss, Dr. Izzy strongly recommends having a baseline audiological evaluation performed by a board-certified audiologist.

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H ere ’ s T o Y our H ealth Dear Pharmacist Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

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It’s summer and people that I know are still battling some type of anxiety, whether it’s from travel stress, flying, the idea of the delta strain, or something stressful going on with your family.

Whatever it is, there are some natural ways to conquer anxiety and boost mood.

First off, do not feel alone, millions of people are anxious over something. I’ll tell you one of my issues, it’s driving on big highways with other cars, and I assume that when they fly past me, they are texting.

In fact, I assume pretty much everyone is distracted except for me and so I usually GPS the slower roads! I have been this way for years, and there’s no amount of lavender that helps me! But for other anxieties, there is help and today’s article will lend insight into some natural remedies.

Here are some symptoms of anxiety, which you may relate to, depending on the day, and the severity of your condition: Sweaty palms, rapid heartbeat, a feeling of impending doom, trembling or shaking, dry mouth, GI symptoms, and inability to think of anything else other than the perceived danger at hand. Some people also experience insomnia. Furthermore, hypertension, gastric ulcers and depression are also associated with prolonged anxiety. Finding the root cause, or the root person that causes your anxiety is key to getting well.

For some simple anxiety-producing situations, you can look into the following nutrients, but if your conditions is serious, you must see a qualified specialist.

Vitamin B1: Thiamine or B1 helps you produce and release serotonin and norepinephrine which reduce mental fatigue and improve physical energy. If you like to drink wine, you are sure to be deficient in this nutrient.

Vitamin B2: Riboflavin or B2 helps your adrenal glands which secrete DHEA and cortisol, and these hormones must remain in proper homeostasis in order for you to cope.

Probiotics: The friendly gut bugs help you activate thyroid hormone, which has been proven in some studies to work even better than traditional antidepressants in some people! We know that a reduction in probiotics can indirectly cause profound anxiety and depression.

Zinc: This mineral has a very calming effect on the body, perhaps it helps with the COMT gene that some people have and it is relaxing to most people.

Exercise: Few things work better than a run, or a trip to the gym. Physical activity is known to raise dopamine immediately.

Herbs: There are many herbs that can help you if you like herbal teas, or herbal supplements. Among the best are chamomile, lavender, lemon balm, ashwagandha, catnip and valerian.

Conventional medical wisdom has programmed us to believe that sedatives, and addictive medications are the answer to anxiety, but that’s not necessary for everyone. If you’d like to read the more comprehensive version of this article, please sign up for my free newsletter at suzycohen.com.

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Around The Jersey Shore New Dog Park To Open In Little Egg Harbor

By Bob Vosseller LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Get your pooches ready and be prepared to do some walking because a new regional off-leash dog park opened on June 1.

Southern Ocean County dog owners will soon enjoy a special facility designed for Fido and Fluffy to run and roam off-leash.

Ocean County Commissioner Virginia E. Haines, chairwoman of the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation, recently announced the opening of the new dog park that will be located at Freedom Fields County Park, Route 539.

“We have received numerous requests from dog owners in the southern part of the county to open a dog park closer to them. This new regional offleash dog park is easily accessible for our residents living in the southern part of the county. It’s a short distance from Exit 58 on the Garden State Parkway and also Route 9,” Haines said.

She added that the new facility “uses 4.5 acres at Freedom Fields County Park and has areas for both large and small dogs,” she said. “There will also be picnic tables available.”

Dog owners and their pets will be able to enter the site at 8 a.m., June 1. The dog park closes at 7:30 p.m. daily. Registration is required to access the county’s off-leash dog parks and dogs must be

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Dog owners can register their animals at any of the following Ocean County facilities: The County Connection, Ocean County Mall, 1201 Hooper Ave., Toms River, by appointment only, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays; Ocean County Parks Administration Office, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday; Tip Seaman County Park, 120 Lakeside Dr., Tuckerton, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays; Wells Mills County Park, 905 Wells Mills Road, Waretown, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays through Fridays; and Jake’s Branch County Park, 1100 Double Trouble Road, Beachwood, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays through Fridays.

Those using the dog park need to carry their county issued dog park identification card to assure dogs using the facilities are licensed and are up to date with their vaccines.

Haines said, “these regulations give the county the opportunity to know who the people are that are using these facilities. “It’s important that dogs using these off-leash dog parks can socialize well.

It’s also important that this project allows dogs the freedom to run and play but also has the appropriate safeguards.”

“We have 517 county canines registered to use our two other off-leash dog parks. The county’s off-leash dog parks are very popular and we are happy to open this new one in Little Egg Harbor” she added.

Ocean County opened its first off leash dog park back in May 2002 at the Ocean County Airpark off of Route 530 in Berkeley Township.

This came in response to dog owners who sought to have a place where their pets can run and play without infringing on the recreational experiences of the general public. The off-leash dog park is a contained area where dog owners can allow their pets to run free and exercise off-leash.

Ocean County’s second off-leash dog park opened in December 2004 on four acres in the rear of Ocean County Park, Lakewood.

Attendants are at the county dog parks at various times throughout the day Free parking is available at the site and jugs of water are available. Dog owners should bring their own water bowls.

Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners Gary Quinn extended his appreciation of the Board to the Parks and Recreation Department staff “for developing this addition to our county parks. This in-house effort will make a difference to our residents.”

Haines credited the late Ocean County Freeholder John C. Bartlett Jr., who served as liaison to parks, with creating off-leash dog parks in the county.

To register to use the dog park, call 732-506-9090 or visit oceancountyparks.org.

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An accredited DSMES program that provides: an evidence-based foundation to empower people with diabetes to navigate self-management decisions and activities. DSMES is a cost-effective tool proven to help improve health behaviors and health outcomes for people with diabetes.

Diabetes tips from OCHD: Set clear goals for controlling your diabetes and keeping tabs on your health.

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By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – Sailor Govea Celestine, a logistics specialist seaman recruit, began her Navy career eight months ago, moving from Fort Worth, Texas to the Joint Base in the borough. She quickly realized she was working in a very historic place.

This year marks the centennial year for Lakehurst and the Lakehurst Naval Base.

This milestone was recently celebrated near the famous Hangar 1.

The facility’s place in aviation history is well known as the ‘airship capitol of the world.’ Lakehurst’s town symbol is the airship and it is synonymous with the Hindenburg disaster that occurred more than eight decades ago.

That tragedy, however, does not define a century’s worth of work and technological advancement. The recent celebration featured speakers and concluding with a special cake cutting ceremony. There were helicopters and jets on display and attendees were invited to explore Hanger 1 and the various attractions present inside.

Also present were USO, Red Cross, food tents, and military support groups. Representatives for Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Senator Donald Norcross (D-1st), and Congressman Chris Smith (R-4th) made presentations and Ocean County Commissioner Joseph Vicari, Toms River Mayor and Navy veteran Maurice “Mo” Hill spoke during the event along with Navy Lakehurst Historical Society President Carl “Mr. Lakehurst” Jablonski and Vice President Rick Zitarosa.

Command Senior Chief Jeffery Jones Jr. who served as master of ceremonies for the event introduced Captain William Sherrod.

The captain, who will be concluding his time as the base’s commander, said, “thank you for being here - for coming to celebrate a centennial of service here at Lakehurst.

It is a beautiful day for a birthday. We are here to reflect on 100 years of our nation’s most unique military installation.”

He said the event honors “not only of what we’ve done here over the last century but of the evolution of a community. In the hangar behind us and the fields over here bore the spirit of innovation. Fearless aviators, engineers, craftsman and those who support, came, learned, lived, served and turned their eye to the heavens, had aspirations to fly and touched the clouds. As we stand in the shadow of Hangar 1 we are joined by heroes.”

Captain Sherrod described Jablonski and Zitarosa as “true lamplighters of Lakehurst who keep the torch of knowledge and history alive for our community. They remind us of where we came from, not to relish in our past and the greatness that once was, but to find comfort and to help us understand the determination that is intrinsic in all of us as service members to serve our nation and our communities.”

“They built things to last back then. Today, this hangar still serves the needs of the military. They train people on flight deck operations. It is a storage facility for airplane parts. We have several display areas here,” Jablonski said regarding the Society’s Museum.

“I am honored to be here having served as president for the last 25 years and as a member for roughly 35 years but I did not fly on the Hindenburg. A lot of people ask me that question,” Jablonski added.

“Lakehurst was the Cape Canaveral of its day. The best and the brightest were sent here to learn and hone the technology of lighter than air, aircraft which was pretty much a European invention. The United States was going to use it to protect and project our interests. Airplanes couldn’t do the job at the time but giant airships could,” Zitarosa said.

He said Hangar 1 was, “a great physical example of the size and scale of the program.

Unfortunately, there was a lot of losses but a great deal of heroism and a great deal of improvisation. Everyone remembers the Hindenburg disaster which to me is overhyped. It is the most famous but hardly the most important thing that happened here.”

“A great deal went on here before and after the Hindenburg. We like to say the Hindenburg disaster was the closing of the early chapters of what became Naval Air Station Lakehurst then Naval Engineer Station and now the Lakehurst portion of the Joint Base McGurie-Dix-Lakehurst,” Zitarosa said.

Commissioner Vicari presented the Centennial proclamation He noted that the American flag, which was flying beside flags representing each military branch of the nation, including the newest, the U.S. Space Force, “represents the greatest nation in the history of the world.”

“We are one nation. We believe in something that is very, very important, human rights. No one can take that away. Your freedom is safe, you can do what you want.

We have the most veterans living in Ocean County than anywhere in the state of New Jersey. We respect what you do, every day.

We thank you for what you have done.”

Vicari noted Commissioner Virginia “Ginny” Haines who was present in the audience, “her mom was a nurse during the time of the Hindenburg serving those who were injured. We have to make sure that 100 years from today that the spirit of America will still be alive and we will still believe in freedom and the spirit of the American dream.”

At the close of the ceremony per Navy tradition, the oldest person who served in the Navy joined the youngest which was Celestine, to cut the cake.

“When I was in school my teacher would share with us stories about this base. I had no idea though what it would be like when I arrived. I am honored to be here,” she said.

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Libby Prison Minstrels To Celebrate America In Concert nation’s most treasured musical works of the era.

Richmond, Virginia’s Libby Prison held Union Army detainees in horrid conditions. Arrested officers raised their voices in patriotic song each night to boost morale and to frustrate their captors.

After hostilities ended, the freed prisoners continued to sing, and their fame

OCEAN COU NTY – Hear stirring songs and stories that symbolize more than a century of American heritage when the Libby Prison Minstrels perform an Ocean County Library virtual concert, July 13 at 7 p.m.

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grew. They were pivotal in popularizing the Battle Hymn of the Republic.

Today’s Libby Prison Minstrels have perfor med at the Lincoln Memorial, Ford’s Theatre, Gettysburg National Military Park, festivals, schools, and frequently at Albert Music Hall in Waretown. Their repertoire also features sea chanteys and songs of World War I.

The group consists of Brian Ross, Jim Kramer, John Suchernick, Ron Kushnir, and Ron Stevenson.

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Around The Jersey Shore Peer Support Groups For Veterans, First Responders And Their Partners

TOMS RIVER – After primarily hosting its peer support meetings in an online format during the pandemic, Recalibrate will now meet in-person for its monthly peer support groups that serve veterans, first responders and their partners.

Recalibrate, a local nonprofit founded in 2018 to serve veterans feeling disconnected and help them connect with peers, has grown to include the first responder community and veteran spouses/partners.

A peer support group for veterans and first responders will meet the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Toms River Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, 210 Courthouse Lane in Toms River.

A peer support group for spouses and partners of veterans will meet the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Emmanuel Church, 310 Wheaton Ave in Bayville.

Recalibrate also hosts a monthly workout for veterans and first responders, held the third Sunday of each month at sponsored locations such as Apache Fitness in Toms River. The events are free and embrace all fitness levels.

Recalibrate’s two support groups were meeting online via Zoom for most of the pandemic. With the shift back to in-person peer support, participants can connect and share with their peers the issues they may face as veteran households.

Recalibrate’s President and Founder, John Roth, said the groups focus on the concept of “Finding your fire team” and that at its core the group wants to reenforce how veterans need to remember they are never alone because of the bonds they share as brothers and sisters, and that they may just need to reach out to one another during these times.

Peer support, workouts and special events can help forge or “recalibrate” those bonds for participants so they feel connected and supported, and can express their goals or “mission,” Roth said.

“Recalibrate is open to all first responders and veterans, this is not open only to those who are recently returning to civilian life, or who may be experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder or a traumatic brain injury from their service,” Roth said. “We are here as a connection point, no matter what you are facing. You are welcome here.”

Roth, a Marine and local police officer, founded Recalibrate with peer veterans to create a place where veterans could reconnect and feel comfortable. Often the transition from the military to civilian is difficult, and Roth said simply having a place to go among peers and talk about anything is a step forward on that veteran’s journey, he said.

The same openness is held at the Recalibrate Veteran Spouse/Partner group, said Catherine Galioto-Galesky, the peer facilitator of that group. As a spouse of an army veteran, she saw how spouses and partners could use a place of their own to connect, share resources, and build a community of support. “Recalibrate’s Veteran Spouse/Partner group welcomes spouses, wives, husbands, partners – those folks who are right beside the veteran supporting them and who could use a community of their own,” she said. “We are here for monthly peer support but also activities for us, such as outings, activities and creative expression.”

Those interested in joining Recalibrate can connect via email at info@recalibrateusa.org or online at recalibrateusa.org.

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OHI’s Annual Fundraiser Returns On July 28

J ERSEY SHOR E – Ocean Health Initiatives (OHI), a federally qualified health center with 7 locations throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties, will host its’ annual fundraiser on July 28. The return of its annual fundraiser will take the form of an OHI LUAU to be held at D’Jais Oceanview Bar and Café located at 1801 Ocean Avenue in Belmar.

Regarding the decision to have the annual fundraiser return, Dr. Theresa Berger stated, “The decision to bring back our annual fundraiser was long thought out. The safety and health of our patients and staff is always our priority. We are thrilled to be able to hold this event once more in order to

raise funds for our community outreach t h r o u g h o u t Mo n m o u t h a n d O c e a n County.” This year’s LUAU Fundraiser will feature a Hawaiian pig roast and di n ner, d anci ng, door pr izes and a silent auction.

More information regarding the OHI LUAU Fundraiser including ticket purchases and sponsorship information, visit ohinj.org/annual-fundraiser.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jul 17 - jul 23

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You are likely happiest with a congenial companion by your side whether you are working, running errands or spending time on a hobby. Get plenty of fresh air, exercise and sunshine next week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Focus on keeping an open and alert mind during the upcoming week. Someone might harbor a personal agenda that’s obscured from your view. Find out who profits the most from impending changes.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Listen carefully to the people who encourage you to do your best this week. It may be difficult to find time to spend with someone you want to know better when too many others compete for your attention.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Turn away from worries and turn back the hands of time.

As the week unfolds, evolving situations could give you a chance to feel like a kid again or remind you of the enthusiasms of your younger days.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may realize that you must commit yourself heart and soul to a cause, your business or a person.

You will probably receive plenty of public attention for your loyalty and persistence in the week ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Keep empathy in your mind, as it can improve a relationship.

Exerting a bit of extra effort during the upcoming week should keep your reputation shiny, and people will likely hold you in high regard.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A new friend might open your eyes to a fresh assortment of possibilities. Friendly flirtations might tweak your interest in the upcoming week, or joining a club or group could propel you into new activities.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): To everything there is a season, so stay with your goals. In the week ahead, you may have the opportunity to exercise your creativity, revive an interest in a hobby from the past or revisit childhood haunts.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): A thing of real value might arrive at your doorstep. Simple conversations with family members can add to your knowledge of business tactics that you can apply to your job in the week to come.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Making business connections and attending social functions may seem important. You’ll know just how to put a favorable spin on a moneymaking idea and present it to an interested party in the week ahead.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You might meet someone who is rough and ready or who rocks your world. You may not need to be a paragon of political correctness or exude etiquette to get along with others in the week to come.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You might believe in dreams and rely on intuitions that defy logic. If you hold fast to your ideals and principles in the week ahead you shouldn’t make mistakes or regret your beliefs.

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BRIGHT, SWEET AND TART RASPBERRIES ADD POPS OF FLAVOR AND COLOR TO THESE MUFFINS

By America’s Test Kitchen

Looking for a sweet bite in the morning? Adding raspberries to your muffin batter yields a tasty bite the whole family will enjoy. And while you’re snacking on these delicious muffins, you can teach the kids some fun facts about raspberries!

For example, even though raspberries are fruits, they are actually NOT berries. Scientifically speaking, berries are fruits whose seeds and flesh come from just one flower.

A single raspberr y is actually made up of lots of tiny round fruits, each with its own seed. Therefore, a raspberry is called a composite fruit.

Look at a raspberry up close or under a magnifying glass, and you can see the individual fruits. How cool is that?

WHOLE-WHEAT RASPBERRY MUFFINS Makes 12 muffins

Vegetable oil spray 3 cups whole wheat flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 cup sugar plus 2 tablespoons sugar, measured separately 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries (do not thaw if frozen)

1. Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin, including the top, with vegetable oil spray.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, oil and 1 cup sugar until combined. Add buttermilk and vanilla to the sugar mixture and whisk until well combined.

4. Add the flour mixture and use a rubber spatula to gently stir until just combined and no dry flour is visible. Gently stir raspberries into batter. Do not overmix.

5. Spray a 1/3 cup dry measuring cup with vegetable oil spray. Use the greased measuring cup to divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.

Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar evenly over the batter.

6. Place the muffin tin in the oven. Bake until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of 1 muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.

7. Remove muffin tin from oven. Place muffin tin on a cooling rack and let muffins cool in muffin tin for 15 minutes.

8. Using your fingertips, gently wiggle the muffins to loosen them from the muffin tin and transfer them directly to a cooling rack. Let the muffins cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

(For 25 years, confident cooks in the know have relied on America’s Test Kitchen for rigorously tested recipes developed by professional test cooks and vetted by 60,000 at-home recipe testers. See more online at www.americastestkitchen. com/TCA.) (c) 2021 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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