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By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Township teenager Ava Colasanti proved her worth as an extreme athlete having appeared on a recent episode of the NBC TV series American Ninja Warrior.

For the 16-year-old, competing on the American Ninja Warrior Championship series - currently in its 13th season - has been the dream of a lifetime.

T he L a c ey H ig h School student’s motto is “savage” and she recently showcased her athletic talent and perseverance on the show overcoming a variety of challenges as part of the competition.

Ava wore her pink “savage” T-shirt during the filming of the show.

She said “savage” became her battle cry and motto due to her tireless training in the last five years in various gyms and training camps.

“She is the savage ninja,” her mother, Kim Colasanti said. “You (Teen - See Page 4)

−Photo courtesy Colasanti Family Lacey teenager Ava Colasanti recently appeared on the NBC TV show American Ninja Warrior.

Group Wants To Protect Swans From Humans

By Judy Smestad-Nunn BRICK − A male swan that was deemed aggressive by NJ Fish & Wildlife and was slated for euthanasia has received national news coverage after dozens of Seawood Harbor residents tried to save the bird.

They said it was jet skiers who were being aggressive and the

swan was only protecting his family of six cygnets (see The Brick Times July 17, 2021).

In an unexpected turn of events, the swan became entangled in fishing line and was −Photo courtesy Anna Mayer rescued by John Bergmann, who is the director of the animal The swan family has stayed away sanctuary, Popcorn Park Zoo in from people after the father was (Swans - See Page 14) taken away.

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Plans For Gun Range Near Neighborhood Dismissed

By Stephanie Faughnan STAFFORD – At least a dozen residents showed up at the Stafford Township council meeting earlier this month to voice their opposition to a proposed police shooting range in their neighborhood.

Apparently, the outcry worked - township authorities have abandoned plans to locate the range at the Saint Meena Avenue location.

Mayor Gregory E. Myhre said he and other local officials originally wanted to present the plans for the shooting range at a special gathering on July 29.

As he announced cancellation of the meeting, Myhre provided details by way of a Facebook video presentation.

“We want to make sure when we do a project, we have the support of the community,” shared Myhre. “…We have received the input from the community and determined it is not the ideal site.”

According to Myhre, authorities presented several sites to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The DEP only approved the location situated by Saint Meena Avenue, which appeared to be a clear area – but also in a residential section of the municipality.

Approximately 600 homeowners received letters regarding the proposed shooting range, which also invited them to the informational (Gun Range - See Page 19)

Father Of Late Child Released From Jail On Endangerment Charge

By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – Christopher Gregor, the father of a boy whose death is being investigated, has been released from the Ocean County Jail until his hearing in September.

Gregor faces up to ten years in prison for a second degree child

endangerment charge for an incident that occurred on March 20, 2021. He shared custody of his then six-yearold son Corey Micciolo with the boy’s mother, Breanna Micciolo.

There is video of Gregor placing the boy on a treadmill in the gym of the (Father - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 1 can’t spell ‘savage’ without Ava. Her favorite color is pink so that is what she wears.”

Her mother told The Southern Ocean Times that her daughter appeared on the July 12 episode of American Ninja Warrior for her qualifying round. She qualified for her region among the top five women.

“She was very excited to have been able to live her dream of being on American Ninja Warrior. She is so happy that she made it to the semifinals. We will have to watch her run and see if she ultimately makes it to finals in Las Vegas,” her mom added.

Her mother said Ava wasn’t happy about her qualifying run but her fast time got her into the semifinals. “The training then got

harder. She had to start training more at night knowing she was going to L.A. and may have to compete later than 10 p.m.”

Overall the teen enjoyed her experience but at times it was very stressful. “She had to keep up with her schoolwork and even had to be homeschooled on the set. She said it wasn’t at all what she expected especially because of COVID and having to be tested multiple times and she wasn’t allowed to socialize with her competitors,” her mother added.

Ava enjoyed “the experience of the production, the interviews and the photo shoots, although she wished it were at times less about TV and more about the competition,” her mother said.

The teen spent a lot of her time training at Centercourt Athletic Club in Chatham and has also participated in cross country

running as part of her high school team.

The competition requires a number of skills as athletes run, jump, climb and face a variety of obstacles that they need to size up without much or any warning of what they are facing.

The game show’s new season started May 31 and has an average viewership of 35 million. Some commercials promoting its return featured Ava. The series includes some of the country’s most elite athletes who must overcome some very difficult obstacle courses.

Ava is among more than 400 competitors and was ranked fifth among elite females in the National Ninja League standings.

Among the categories she competed in recently was a tilt-a-whirl.

The Lacey teen recently helped raise funds for Tyler Keats, a former township resident now living in Florida who is fighting a genetic disorder. Her fundraiser for Keats, who has Leukodystrophy, a progressive brain disease, involves the sale of her “savage” T-shirts. Those who wish to become part of her Team Savage benefit can visit her Bonfire Page where the shirts are being sold.

“He is 9 and walks with a walker and gets around outside of the house mostly with a wheelchair. He was our neighbor in Lacey and we have been able to still keep in touch although they have moved. Ava is inspired by his strength and his ability to overcome is daily obstacles,” Kim Colasanti said.

An interview with Ava was shot at the family home by the producers prior to the airing of the 13th season and it was not clear as to when that segment would air.

“I’m not sure how that works. They gave

us some answers but not all the answers,” her mother said.

During a prior interview with The Southern Ocean Times, Ava and her parents were unsure what they were allowed to tell the media concerning her onscreen adventure.

Her mother did say though that “if she can’t work through an obstacle, she’ll keep working at it. Her hands are often bloody.

This has been her life. (Ninja training). It has taken over and it has become a lot of our life as well.”

“It has been quite an adventure, moreso for my husband because he became her coach through a lot of this especially during the pandemic when she couldn’t actually compete and when he got back into the gym, because at first the parents were told we couldn’t go in with them, so my husband became Coach Ralph and he coaches a lot of the kids and if they can survive Coach Ralph they can survive anything,” she said.

Kim Colasanti said, “we both work in medicine and he works as a sales representative for Johnson & Johnson. I do orthopedics for a living. Ava really enjoys this and it was something different. Not everyone knows about the Ninja competition which is more than the TV show. She likes the fact that she excels at something that is different from everyone else. It has built up her confidence.”

Ava will continue to appear on American Ninja Warrior as the competition progresses. Her mom said, “she will be moving onto semi-finals which we think will air on August 23 but we’re not exactly 100% sure about that.” The series airs at 8 p.m.

Monday nights on NBC.

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Continued From Page 1 complex where he lived in Barnegat. Police who reviewed the video said it shows the suspect speeding up the treadmill, causing the boy to fall. He then puts Corey back on a few times as the boy kept falling off. Court papers also refer to Gregor biting Corey on the head during the incident.

Corey died suddenly on April 2, 2021, at the Southern Ocean County Medical Center. The medical examiner listed the official cause of death as a contusion to the heart, the boy’s mother said.

The Ocean County Prosecutor has not charged Gregor or anyone else in connection with the death, which remains under investigation.

Breanna and others seeking for “Justice for Corey” appeared at the Ocean County Courthouse during the detention hearing to rally against Gregor’s release.

Even after Superior Court Judge Wendel E. Daniels announced that Gregor would be let out of jail with conditions, the mother and her supporters stayed on – hoping to display their signs as the accused left from confinement.

Senior Assistant Prosecutor Christine Lento requested that Gregor remain in custody

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Lento argued that the proofs as far as endangerment spoke for themselves and negated the defendant’s release on his recognizance. She suggested that anyone who would harm a child as documented in the video represented a risk to the community.

Gregor’s private attorney, Mario Gallucci, said that his client had both an undergraduate degree and master’s degree from John Hopkins. He had little prior involvement with law enforcement and no outstanding warrants.

The judge listened to counsel for the state and Gregor, while referencing the surveillance video used to show probable cause for the father’s arrest.

Gallucci told the judge that he was retained

by Gregor on April 3, 2021, the day after his son’s death. No reference was made to Gregor leaving the state to go to Tennessee, which his attorney previously indicated was not an attempt to flee.

Instead, Gallucci said that Gregor voluntarily surrendered to the Barnegat Police Department as arranged by his attorney, after he was charged with endangerment.

Judge Daniels referenced the surveillance

video in making his decision regarding Gregor’s release. He termed Gregor’s behavior “despicable and injurious.”

Despite his observations, Daniels found himself bound by the law and cited a New Jersey Supreme Court case to explain his ruling. He also shared other factors contributing to his decision.

As part of his release from pre-detention, Gregor is held to what the judge called Level III conditions. He is forbidden to have unsupervised contact with minors and must communicate regularly with the court system.

Gregor was ordered to appear in court before Judge Baxter on September 15, 2021.

“I’m worried that he’s now going to come after me,” said Breanna, as she wiped away tears.

“Look at how he treated Corey.” −Photo by Stephanie Faughnan The child’s mother continues Breanna Micciolo, mother of Corey Micciolo, bursts to maintain that the State Diinto tears after learning that her son’s father, Chrisvision of Child Protection and topher Gregor, was being released after his detention Permanency failed her son and hearing. has scheduled a rally in front of their Toms River offices, 1510 Hooper Facebook page entitled Justice for Corey Avenue, on Friday, July 30 at 9:30 a.m. A now has almost 10,000 followers.

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

State’s Credit Outlook Upgraded From Stable To Positive From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy and State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio applauded the decision by Moody’s Investors Service to upgrade the outlook for New Jersey’s general obligation bonds from stable to positive.

In a statement, Moody’s noted, “The state has responded to a brightening revenue and liquidity picture with several actions reflecting a recent commitment to addressing more aggressively its liability burdens, demonstrating improved fiscal governance

and management. These actions include debt reduction and avoidance and acceleration of pension contributions.”

“For the past four years we have approached the fiscal challenges we inherited, not as obstacles, but as opportunities to right our fiscal ship,” said Governor Murphy. “On the heels of a record 11 credit downgrades under the prior administration and in the midst of an unprecedented global pandemic, we’ve delivered historic levels of pension funding – including the first full contribution in a quarter of a century – set aside money to pay off a sizable portion of state debt and avoid future issuances, secured long-term savings for the State and its taxpayers, bolstered our surplus, and positioned ourselves

well to tackle the remaining challenges that lie ahead. The fact that we’ve been able to accomplish all of this while creating a more fair and equitable playing field for the working families of this state is a testament to our values. I want to thank the Treasurer and her team for their steady leadership, particularly during the economic upheaval we faced over the last two years.”

“Under the Governor’s leadership, we have made steady progress towards improving the state’s long-term fiscal health by making record pension payments, reining in soaring health care costs, controlling debt, pursuing reliable and recurring revenue sources, and addressing the structural imbalance we inherited,” said Treasurer Muoio. “This year’s $6.9 billion pension contribution and the over $4 billion we are putting towards repaying old debt and avoiding new, will improve the overall solvency of our pension

fund and produce several billion dollars in long-term savings – moves that will pay dividends for years to come. Today’s action by Moody’s acknowledges that these decisions, cumulatively speaking, were both prudent and purposeful.”

In addition to the general obligation bonds, Moody’s also upgraded the outlook to positive for a host of other debt issued by the state, including appropriation backed debt; bonds issued by the Garden State Preservation Trust, NJ; moral obligation debt issued by the South Jersey Port Corporation; the New Jersey County College Enhancement Bond Program Chapter 12; New Jersey Municipal Qualified Bond Program and New Jersey Qualified School Bond Program intercept programs; and the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority’s (NJ TTFA) Federal Highway Reimbursement Revenue Notes (GARVEEs).

Legislation Will Cap Medication Bills For “Catastrophic Coverage” Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.) reintroduced the bipartisan Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act to strengthen Medicare Part D and make it easier for seniors to afford their medication.

“Our bipartisan bill would put patients and consumers first by providing seniors with real financial relief at the pharmacy counter to ensure that those who rely on expensive medications aren’t saddled with insurmountable prescription drug bills at the start of every year,” said Sen. Menendez.

“Setting a cap on out-of-pocket expenses allows seniors to prorate their share over the year into set monthly payments, giving them more flexibility to cover their health care expenses. Policies like this, that deliver savings to the consumers, must be central to our continued work on making drugs more affordable for the American people.”

“If someone on Medicare cannot afford their medication, they are going to get sicker or not get better. This bill takes on the root causes of high drug prices because we want to make it easier for seniors to pay for their prescriptions,” said Sen. Cassidy.

For seniors, the bill establishes a new out-of-pocket cap on catastrophic cover-

age, so that beneficiaries would have no costs after reaching $3,100 in out-ofpocket spending. Seniors who reach that limit early in the calendar year could spread their payments over the course of the year, to help those on fixed incomes or who would otherwise struggle to pay their entire obligation in a lump sum. The bill would also reduce coinsurance from 25 to 20 percent in the initial coverage period, after patients meet their deductible but before they reach the catastrophic cap.

The Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act would also redesign Medicare Part D’s benefit structure to realign these flawed incentives and lower the cost of prescription drugs. Medicare Part D spending is growing substantially, especially in the benefit’s catastrophic phase, which begins once beneficiaries have spent more than $6,550 out-ofpocket. The legislation would also encourage plans to better negotiate for lower drug prices and better formulary placement, and ensure that when drug prices rise, so does the drug-maker’s financial responsibility.

Organization supporting the legislation include the Alliance for Aging Research and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

“Senators Cassidy and Menendez continue to provide critical leadership to ensure Medicare patients can afford and access needed care. The Alliance for Aging Research thanks the Senators for their efforts to advance patient affordability in Medicare Part D through this bill,” said Alliance for

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“The Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act includes landmark reforms that would dramatically lower prescription drug costs Medicare patients experience far too often,” said The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Chief Medical Officer Dr. Gwen Nichols, M.D. “These reforms would limit upfront costs for patients who rely on costly prescription drugs and cap the amount enrollees pay over the course of the year - two changes that will give a much-needed break to American seniors. Today, blood cancer

patients on Medicare Part D often pay more than $3,000 for their first prescription of the year, with annual out-of-pocket costs sometimes higher than $15,000 for a single cancer therapy. Under the Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act, these same patients would see their Part D costs reduced to less than $260 per month. On behalf of the 1.3 million Americans living with a blood cancer diagnosis, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society applauds Senators Bill Cassidy and Bob Menendez for their leadership on this critical issue, and we urge Congress to pass these solutions this year.”

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Recruits Graduate From Junior Police Academy

−Photos courtesy Ocean Township Police WARETOWN – On day four of the Junior Police Academy the recruits arrived and were taken directly to the Urban Air Trampoline Park in Toms River where they bounced around for an hour and a half.

Upon their return they were met by the New Jersey State Police Emergency Management Division who showed them their Operations bus.

The recruits then had an opportunity to get rides in our patrol vehicles before ending the day with a demo courtesy of the Ocean

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On the last day of the Junior Police Academy the recruits met the Township Committee and took the official class photo. They then played water tag and used a gaming trailer followed by a pizza party along with well-deserved Kona Ice. They were also given a tour of the New Jersey State Police Helicopter.

After being given their graduation certificates they were dismissed after a great week of fun!

Surf City Fire Company To Host “Picnic In The Park”

SURF CITY – The Surf City Fire Company #1 and EMS is planning a “Picnic in the Park” on July 30, from 5 to 9 p.m.

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Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Announced In Lacey

By Alyssa Riccardi LACEY – The Lacey Township Committee has announced two upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinics that they are offering to residents.

The Township recently put out a statement to its residents explaining how the town needs to reach 70 percent of residents to be vaccinated.

“The Governor’s Office has been monitoring vaccine rates and unfortunately Lacey is only at 56 percent. The Governor’s Office wants all towns to be at 70 percent or greater and he has given us 8 weeks to increase our vaccination rate,” the Township wrote in a statement. “To meet this goal Lacey Township needs to vaccinate 335 residents over the next eight weeks. We have lower vaccination rates in the age groups of 12 to 27 and 29 to 49. There are five municipalities in Ocean

County and 11 other counties throughout the state in the same predicament.”

The fi rst clinic was held on July 21 at Mill Pond Elementary School. The next one is on September 25 during Lacey Day at Gille Park from 12 to 3 p.m.

“Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 will be one of the best ways to protect yourself and everyone around you. The more people who get vaccinated against COVID-19, the better it is for everyone.

By stopping the spread of COVID-19, we can keep businesses, schools, and other venues open. Stopping the spread of COVID-19 gets us closer to the end of the pandemic,” Township Committee members said. “While we understand that getting vaccinated is a personal decision, we ask that you consider getting vaccinated… We all play a part in this effort, and you are key.”

EMS Auxiliary To Host Fall Craft Fair

STAFFORD – The Stafford Township EMS Auxiliary will be hosting a Fall Craft Fair on October 16 in the Southern Regional High School 9/10 Parking Lot.

The Auxiliary is working hard on perfecting the application process and fi nishing up on some details before accepting vendors.

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Lacey EMS Now Hiring

LACEY – The Lacey Township Emergency Medical Service is looking to fill two full-time EMT positions by August 15. Applicants must be fully credentialed New Jersey licensed EMTs and can expect a competitive application process. They are looking for people who want to be a part of a high-performing EMS agency.

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They believe well-cared-for EMTs take the best care of those we serve. Candidates who are not interested in caring for the community or are looking to “make a few extra bucks” need not apply. They are not accepting applications for per diem roles.

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As their third-anniversary approaches, they have more examples than they can count in which their ambulances arriving in two, three and four minutes made the difference in a patient’s outcome. In addition to response times, greater accountability, professional staff and increased expectations have contributed to a significantly higher level of service.

They fund their program by billing health insurance and generous donations from the community without an additional burden on the township budget; a true win/win.

They still rely on donors to offset costs of purchasing medical equipment, vehicle repairs, maintenance of their headquarters and utility costs.

Summer 2021 Concert Series Announced STAFFORD – The Stafford Recreation is very excited to partner with the Stafford Historical Society once again for the Summer 2021 Concert Series at Lake Manahawkin pavilion.

Join every Monday evening for music by the lake. Bring your blankets or beach chairs, coolers, and family to enjoy an evening of music with the best sunsets in town!

While there is no charge, they kindly request a donation at each concert to the Stafford Township Historical Society to help them continue their mission of the restoration and preservation of the Old Stone Store, Cavalry Cottage, Railroad Station and Cultural Center (a Revolutionary War era church). These donations will help to cover the cost of the concerts as well as preserve our rich local history for generations to come.

Concerts will be held on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. through August 30!

The lineup is as followed: July 26, Lovelight Band: Recreating the timeless sound of the Grateful Dead and capturing the beauty and spirituality

of their live performances.

August 2, The Kootz: For 20 years (and still going-strong); ‘The Kootz’ band has accrued a time-tested, experienced track-record, delivering a ‘musical-menu’ of Classic 60s-thru-90s’ pop, rock, r&b and blues music.

August 9, Jimmy and Gene Duo: This two-man electric/acoustic guitar band covers a diverse collection of music that spans many genres from the 80’s to today’s pop hits.

August 16, Flim Flam Band: Outlaw/ hippie/California/vintage country. Some NRPS, some CSY, some C’Cody, some Willy, some Cash and Hank, etc!

August 23, The Impulsives: Classic, Modern and anything Rock cover band featuring band members: Chuck MillerGuitar/ Vocals; Chris Fritz- Bass/ Vocals; Frank Soltys- Drums/ Percussion; Doug Edwards - Lead Guitar August 30, Bad Dogz: The Bad Dogz like to do high lonesome bluegrass, a little traditional folk, throw in a bit of cornpone humor and a drop of Celtic for good measure.

“The River Run” Motorcycle Poker Run

FORKED RIVER – The Forked River Vol. Fire Department will be holding their “The River Run” Motorcycle Poker Run on September 26. Registration is 9 to 11 a.m. at the Forked River Fire House located at 127 Oak Street.

This is an 80+ mile Poker Run across the Pine Barrens and finishing up at the Forked

River Fire house for a BBQ. Fees are $20 for rider and $10 for passenger. BBQ included with ticket.

There will be trophies, door prizes, vendors, live band and t-shirts for sale.

To be a sponsor for the event, call Jerry Hayes at 732-598-9414 of the Forked River Fire House at 609-693-2181.

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−Photos courtesy Stafford Police STAFFORD – On July 12, the Stafford Township Police Department welcomed the 11th Stafford Township Youth Police Academy (YPA) Class.

The class consisted of 37 boys and girls between grades 6 to 8. The goal of the YPA is to introduce young people to the profession and build invaluable relationships between officers and local youth.

Day one consisted of demonstrating what the beginning of the Ocean County Police Academy can be like. The class was taught military facing movements, how to stand at the position of attention, and how to “Fall in!” to formation.

After learning about the history of the Stafford Police Department and our current organizational chart, the class got to take a full tour of the building.

The day was concluded by a special visit from the NJ Department of Corrections. A giant thank you to the officers for taking the time out of their day to talk to the kids and put on an amazing K-9 Demonstration.

After a morning drill session on day two, cadets were off to the Stafford Township Volunteer Fire Company #1 where they learned all about the history of the fi re department and the different types of apparatus. They each participated in a Fireman’s Challenge, competing in teams

against each other with Squad 6 coming out on top!

Recruits were also visited by the Stafford Township Emergency Medical Services where they were given the opportunity to practice using some of the emergency equipment for patient movement and packaging. They received a demonstration of a tourniquet placement and a tour of the special operations truck.

After lunch the cadets were then given a motorcycle demonstration by Traffic Safety Officers Pascale and DeMarco, and learned all about the use of drones in law enforcement. The day concluded with ice pops and the chance to operate handheld RADAR units to detect vehicle speeds.

A huge part of why the program is so successful is because of the community partners they have!! We cannot thank the Stafford Township Fire Department and Stafford EMS enough for all they do!

The Stafford Youth Police Academy is held in cooperation with the Stafford Recreation Department.

Stolen Car Crashes Into Boat In Marina

By Chris Lundy LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP – Police said a car that was stolen was found shortly thereafter crashed in a marina.

The vehicle was stolen in the early morning hours of July 19, police said. The vehicle was driven west on Route 72 when it collided with a road sign, several boat trailers and a boat parked at Hochstrasser

Marina.

The suspect was arrested and had minor injuries from the crash. The suspect’s identity has not been made public yet as the case is currently being investigated by the Long Beach Police Department, Ship Bottom Police Department, Ocean County Sheriff ’s CIU unit, and the Ocean County Prosecutors Office.

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Join Fawn Lakes Community’s Upcoming Events

MANAHAWKIN - The Fawn Lakes Community is hosting several events open to the general public throughout the remainder of the year.

On September 14, Fawn Lakes Community is going to Cape May for a two-hour whale watching cruise. The cruise sets sail at 1 p.m. Admission costs $25 per person and parking is free.

On September 16, a bus trip to Atlantic City Resorts is taking off from the Fawn Lakes Community Club House at 9:45 a.m.

Admittance costs $30 per person with $20 in slots. The bus is expected to return at approximately 5:30 p.m. Seats are limited.

On September 25, the Fawn Lakes Women’s Club is hosting a Yard Sale and Tricky Tray Auction at the Community Picnic Grove. There is a $5 fee to reserve a table or spot to place your own table. September

26 is the rain date.

On November 4, the Fawn Lakes Women’s Club is hosting an annual Friendship Tea in celebration of 40 years of service. The club will serve freshly-made finger sandwiches, desserts and an assortment of tea. A prize will be awarded to the guest with the prettiest hat. The club requests guests contribute a $10 donation to their Scholarship Fund, in which they award two scholarships to a Southern Regional High School graduate.

Groups of 8 to 10 people may reserve a table in advance.

To learn more or purchase tickets for any of Fawn Lakes Community’s events, call Marge Odell at 609-339-2629.

Fawn Lakes Community is a retirement community located off of Route 72 West.

The Fawn Lakes Community Club House is located at 6 Sycamore Road.

Annual Town Wide Yard Sale

STAFFORD – Have you been cleaning up, cleaning out and decluttering? Are you ready to make some extra cash for all that extra...treasure? Then it’s time to register for the annual Town Wide Yard Sale! The sale will take place on September 11 and 12 from 8 a.m. to 3

p.m. (rain or shine) Remember to be courteous and respectful of your neighbors when on yard sale properties. No permit or fee is necessary to join this yard sale. The deadline to register is August 27. Register by visiting: staffordnj.gov/409/Town-Wide-Yard-Sale.

Family Promise Of Southern Ocean County Golf Classic

GALLOWAY – Family Promise of Southern Ocean County will be holding their Golf Classic on September 20 at 12 p.m. at the Blue Heron Pines Golf Club in Galloway.

Tickets are $250 per golfer. Includes golf, golf cart, lunch, dinner, domestic drafts,

hole in one contest, and swag bag. Live music during Happy Hour to celebrate your golf game. Supersized 50/50 tickets for a prize of up to $12,500 for sale during event.

Silent Auction held during dinner reception.

For more information call Heather Johann at 609-994-3317.

Beach Haven Government Meetings

BEACH HAVEN – The Borough of Beach Haven’s commission meets the second Monday of the month at 420 Pelham Avenue at

7 p.m. For additional information call 609492-0111, visit beachhaven-nj.gov, or email beachhavenborough@beachhaven-nj.gov.

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Swans:

Continued From Page 1 Forked River.

“Alfie,” as the residents of Seawood Harbor have named the swan, is recovering from his injuries in an enclosed area of the sanctuary, where he will have to live for the rest of his life, Bergmann said in a recent phone interview.

“At least he won’t be euthanized,” he said. “I would love to reunite him with his family where he belongs, but because of how things were handled with the jet skis and everything, NJ Fish & Wildlife won’t allow them to be reunited.”

Once Alfie recovers, he would have his flight feathers clipped and would be moved

to an area where he could swim - but not fly - within the sanctuary, Bergmann said.

Chasing jet skiers and getting aggressive when people get too close is the swan’s defense mechanism, he said.

“He’s just trying to protect his family. We need to educate people how to act around wildlife. These things shouldn’t happen. It’s a shame,” Bergmann said.

Asked if the swan family could be reunited at the animal sanctuary, Bergmann said he’s waiting for the dust to settle, but NJ Fish & Wildlife would not allow it.

Meanwhile, the outrage over Alfie’s fate continues to grow among the residents, who have started a Facebook page that has about 350 members.

“We have over 100 people who say they’ll

show up if we need them, and who are on our email list,” said Seawood Harbor resident Irene Almeida, who said there is a core group of six people who are working to get “Alfie’s Law” legislation passed.

Wildlife Policy Director of the Animal Protection League Susan Russell said there are several parties who are drafting legislation that will respond to “this substantial public concern over what’s happening to swans on a number of levels, including the recreational harassment, and the state-sponsored eradication.

“They’re working on it, and nobody’s going to stop because there’s too much of it,” she said.

“Our organization hears about it all the time, and the public interest is so strong - it always is with swans - so it’s time for lawmakers to respond by protecting this beautiful, majestic bird,” Russell said.

The Seawood Harbor residents reached out to Brick Mayor John G. Ducey to ask for

the township’s help in placing signage near natural areas to protect the swans.

The mayor said it is already on the township’s Land Use Committee agenda for their next meeting.

“We are looking at signage concerning staying away from swans,” he said. “The signs would be placed in strategic areas after a request has been made by a resident.”

Meanwhile, Almeida said residents are still hopeful that the swan family could be reunited. “We’re limited in what we’re allowed to do because NJ Fish & Wildlife have been missing in action at this point,” she said. “We haven’t heard from them at all.”

The female swan and the six cygnets still live in Seawood Harbor, but they don’t come out into the open as they did when the family was intact, Almeida said.

“They’re doing well, but they tend to stay in the wetlands at this point, so we don’t see them as often,” she said.

Cpl. William H Smith Detachment Annual Picnic

BAYVILLE – The Marine Corps League will be holding its Cpl. William H Smith Detachment Annual Picnic on August 7 from 12 to 5:30 p.m. at the VFW on Veterans Blvd in Bayville.

Enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, sausage and peppers, potato salad, coleslaw, pasta salad, beer, soda and water, watermelon,

all kinds of desserts, coffee and tea.

Also appearing will be their own DJ Chuck Swiers. Donation is $12 and children under 12 are free!

This event is open to the public. For more information, call either Bob Meola: 732-674-7504; Bill Pivarnick: 848-240-3515; Larry Migliorisi: 908-216-1834; Chuck Swiers: 973-864-0964.

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Halloween Parade Returning In 2021

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – Bring out your dead, put your fangs in, and get ready to howl at the moon – the Halloween Parade is back on the calendar.

Throughout 2020, a lot of our iconic gatherings suffered - the fireworks on the Toms River, the Ocean County Fair, concerts held by towns, and the Halloween Parade. All of them were cancelled because of the coronavir us, hur ting morale when people needed it the most.

This year, several of them have made a comeback, often with some changes due to the pandemic.

The parade is annually run by Toms River Fire Co. No. 1. Lt. Carl Weingroff told JerseyShoreOnline that plans are being made for the big return.

The parade will be held on Saturday, October 30. The schedule follows the tradition that if Halloween falls on a Sunday, like it does this year, the parade will be on Saturday, with a rain date on Monday.

Registration will be on the day of the parade, he said. Participants will be following guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to slow the spread of coronavirus.

The theme of the parade will be the celebration of Fire Company No. 1’s 125th anniversary. The company was officially incorporated in 1896, although they had been operating for a few years

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Earlier this year, there was another parade marking the 125th . This one was a smaller event which ended in a street festival with live music.

The Halloween parade is billed as the second largest in the world, and can

have upwards of 6,000 viewers. The Downtown area is shut down and people compete for seats.

COVID-19 caused the fire company to cancel last year’s parade. They put out notice at around this time in 2020. With that many people swarming downtown, social distancing would have been impossible. This year, thanks to people

getting vaccinated, more events like this one are being held.

There have only been three times in the history of the fire department that the parade had been cancelled. The first time was in the 1920s during the Great Depression. The second time was due to Superstorm Sandy. The third was for the coronavirus.

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

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We as humans make our own collagen naturally by utilizing amino acids. Those amino acids (aka peptides) are the smaller particles that come from protein we eat.

We then string together all kinds of proteins that we need for our bodies. One of these proteins is collagen and we make it from glycine, proline, hydroxyproline and alanine.

Topical collagen peptides, like those sold in face creams, wound healing ointments and facial serums have a lot of clinical research to support their use in the dermal layer. Orally bioavailable collagen is not sold as a dietary supplement, although many people think it is. In other words, if you’re buying a “collagen supplement,” what you’re really taking are the 4 peptides that your body uses to string collagen together. Collagen itself will not survive through the stomach acid after you take it, so therefore it is not sold as a dietary supplement. You can boost collagen production in the body by taking dietary supplements of collagen peptides, as well as vitamin C which is required as a cofactor to drive the reaction.

There are patented, proprietary forms of collagen peptides that are clinically studied for benefits in the skin, and those can (and should) be taken orally. So become well informed when supplementing with collagen.

They are not all created equal. Some types of collagen are derived from cow hide, and some from fish scales and there are other sources too. Some types of collagen work

for joints, some work for wrinkles.

If you have brittle nails, thinning hair, fine lines, a loss of muscle mass, joint, tendon or ligament problems or even irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), it’s likely that you’re low in collagen, and probably several different types of collagen, but it’s hard to say. It’s not a given. Those issues could also be caused by a food allergens, various diseases, a deficiency in B vitamins or thyroid hormone, estrogen, testosterone or DHEA. Most women who take collagen are taking it for its beauty aspects. Keep in mind that there are only a few specific types of very tiny peptides that are recognized by your fibroblast cells in the dermal layer of your skin. If, and only if recognized, are your cells capable of being provoked to increase their own collagen metabolism. Of the 5 types of collagen, only Type I and III are useful in terms of beautifying your skin, hair and nails. Type II is for tendons, joints and ligaments.

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Running Club Presents First Annual Summer Navesink 4 Mile

JERSEY SHORE – The Jersey Shore Running Club presents the First Annual Summer Navesink 4 mile on July 31 from 7 to 11 a.m. benefitting the Middletown Youth Athletic Association.

Race starts and ends inside of Bodman

Park in Middletown. Registration is open to all. Members of the JSRC get a discount.

Consider registering today, spots are running out for this live in-person race. After party is being held at Belford Brewing in Belford.

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Continued From Page 1 seminar. A petition immediately began circulating in opposition to the gun range and received in excess of 300 signatures in just a couple of days.

“I think that if there’s a pressing need for the police department to have this range, then it should be considered,” said James Meaney, who lives on Ridge Avenue. “But there’s also a pressing need to maintain our residential area.”

Other neighbors brought up a variety of reasons that the proposed location did not seem appropriate. Many offered their experiences as coming from the law enforcement or military worlds to negate the range in their area.

A gentleman whose first name was Seth and said he lived on Saint Meena Avenue offered a different perspective.

“There are at least three endangered species on the property,” Seth said. “And you’re talking about building a twenty-foot-wide road through their habitat that’s going to disturb them.”

Seth expanded his concerns to include the toxicity involved as thousands of rounds went off. He mentioned how the sounds of gunfire would permeate the air during Southern Regional sporting events.

“I believe if you made notification to the township for all the 2,000 students who attend the high school and middle school,” said another Saint Meena Avenue resident, “you would have an even bigger reaction than just our emotional response.”

Township Administrator Matthew von der Hayden said authorities looked at numerous locations for the range. These included

The Southern Ocean Times, July 24, 2021, Page 19 Warren Grove, an area across from Ocean Acres, land on Route 9 and by Stafford Park.

The Stafford Police Department had its own shooting range from at least 1987 until 2004 located at Stafford Park. The landfill where Stafford Park was located needed to be remediated and the range was therefore abandoned.

Authorities recognized the need for a new range facility and allocated $950,000 for the project in 2015. The initial plan was to build an indoor shooting range within the municipal complex, but costs at that time trended as high as $1.5 million – making the project financially infeasible.

Police Chief Thomas Dellane emphasized that Stafford’s police training program exceeds the state requirements. He sees it as the difference between qualifying to carry as weapon as to training properly. He indicated that increasing levels of training also helps to cut down liability issues in deadly force incidents – and also includes de-escalation techniques.

“It is critically important in my professional opinion,” Dellane said. “The higher level of training, the higher level of confidence, partnered with de-escalation skills and their proficiency in firearms use, results in less liability for the township and less use of deadly force.”

According to Dellane, the department has trained at the facility in Waretown. However, scheduling conflicts pose a problem.

Other options include partnering with the Little Egg Harbor Police Department in an old landfill area. The problem is its proximity to residential areas.

Stafford authorities have even looked at setting up training in other counties, but all give priority to their own agencies.

Future Uncertain For Ice Rink In Brick

By Chris Lundy BRICK – Will the Ocean Ice Palace close its doors for good, or is it just the owners who are retiring?

On July 6, the owners posted on social media “Ocean Ice Palace & Ocean Hockey Supply will be closing their doors at the end of this month. We are extremely thankful to all the friends who have become family and customers who have become friends over the years. The decision was not made lightly and certainly not without being given much thought.” They said the pro shop would be open through the end of the month.

The Patch might have been the fi rst to report on its closure, and 101.5 had a segment about it. Everyone shared their memories of this iconic location.

However, a week later, The Patch reported that a confidential source close to the situation revealed that there is a possible purchase in the works. The source said that the facility will continue to be used as an ice rink. The above post was removed from social media. Staff at the rink did not respond to a request for comment.

The rink, located on Chambersbridge Road, dates back to 1962. It was started

by Dr. Leon J. Dwulet. His daughter, Joan Dwulet, currently owns it, and it’s

managed by Raven (Joan’s daughter) and Andrew Barten.

The rink drew thousands of young people who learned how to skate there and also held pee wee hockey tournaments. Many high school and club championships were won there as well.

The Ice Palace was home to many of Brick’s youth and high school hockey teams for most of its history and has seen a number of its players go on to the college ranks and some go to the pros. The website said it hosts New Jersey Guardians, Manalapan Cannons, Brick Stars Challenger Hockey & War at the Shore Hockey Tournament. It also cites tournaments, clinics and camps throughout the year run

by Ocean Hockey Academy.

This isn’t the fi rst time the ice rink’s future was unknown.

Even going back to 2007, it was in the public eye as possibly being bought by the township of Brick to be converted into a community center. Former Councilman Stephen Acropolis, who comes from a huge hockey family, campaigned on it when he won the vote for mayor.

The town was looking to purchase it for $5.2 million. They had plans to put in therapy pools and sell the naming rights (Ice Rink - See Page 26)

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Answer: No. New Jersey law only allows the appointment of one person as a health care representative at a time. You cannot appoint co-health care representatives. However, you can name a person and then name alternates in the event the first person named cannot act. By way of example, you could name your spouse to be your health care representative and then one of your children to act as an alternate health care representative in the event your spouse is unable to function.

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it can be found in case of an emergency.

Question: Does preparing and signing a living will take away my right to make my own health care decisions?

Answer: No. A living will only takes effect at a time when two doctors, one of which is your primary care physician, state in writing that you are incapable of making competent decisions regarding your health care. During the time that you are competent to make health care decisions, you, and only you, can make those decisions regardless of what is stated in your living will.

Question: If I move in to New Jersey from another state should I do a new living will in New Jersey?

I recommend that you prepare a new living will whenever you move from one state to another. The laws of each state may differ because there is no nationwide living will statute. The cost of preparing a living will is between $200-250. The cost of having a living will that is not accepted by the state in which you are now residing could result in the need for a medical guardianship proceeding which could run into the thousands of dollars. To me, it is always better to prepare a new set of estate planning documents when relocating from another state rather than to run the risk that your existing documents may not be accepted in the state in which you now reside.

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LAKEWOOD – Harrogate resident Marion Irwin celebrated her 104th birthday on July 6. Surrounded by family and friends including her three great, great grandchildren it was a great celebration.

Marion regularly attends exercise, trivia, Bible Study and arts and crafts at Harrogate.

She reads daily in her room, loves to talk and is kind to everyone she meets.

Marion’s advice for longevity is to “stay out of trouble” and she told one of her care staff “Live long, it just gets better and better.”

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Moving Sale - Bedroom, dining set, recliner, couches, TV, kitchen, washer & dryer, odds and ends, antiques, priced to sell. Willing to negotiate pricing. Roger 845-598-1319, Ethel 732849-5592 or 609-276-4650.

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Lakewood Mfr. - looking for P/T 1st Class Machinist w/minimum 15 years experience on Non-CNC Lathes & Millers. 732-367-3100 ext. 107. (32)

GENERAC Standby Generators provide backup power during utility power outages, so your home and family stay safe and comfortable. Prepare now. Free 7-year extended warranty ($695 value!). Request a free quote today! Call for additional terms and conditions. 1-833-901-0309. (t/n)

LANDSCAPING - Restorations, Repairs, Stones, Mulch, Sod Installs, Hedges, Shrubs, Bushes, Downed Branches Trimmed & Removed, Demolition, Cleanouts, ect., Dumpster service provided by A901 Licensed Hauler ect. MAN WITH VAN LLC. Jim 609-335-0330 HIC# 13vh10806000.

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Wallpaper and Bordering - Hanging and removal of old. No job too big or small. Great references. Call Angela 609-891-8544.

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Lakewood Mfr. - looking for an experienced P/T Electro/Mechanical Tech. or Engineer to assist in machine assembly/troubleshooting.

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2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser - Touring Edition, white, all power, 4 cyl., cruise. Only 78,000 miles. Senior owner. $4,400. 848-986-0839. (32)

Boat For Sale - Sears Aluminum Rowboat, 12 feet and Cox trailer, $600 for both. Call 732-244-8676.

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Personals Lady from Europe - US citizen.

Honest, faithful. Looking for serious neat man 73-78 years old. Tall. I live in Lakewood. 973-204-0108. (32)

Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/ estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713.

(17) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Jazz, Reggae, Blues, Metal.

Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104.

(34) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

Call 917-681-6809. (t/n) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac.

Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you.

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Silver Ridge Park Westerly. $15 per hour. No benefits. Friendly environment. Please contact Diana Dillon 732-818-9072.

(31) Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS We are hiring Certified Home Health Aides − CHHA. Licensed Practical Nurse − LPN. Registered Nurses − RN. Direct Support Professional − DSP Fill application on-line at Sabahomehealthcare.com or call us at 732-797-0700. Please send resume to ssalu@sabahhc.com. (t/n) Part-time Night Custodian Wanted For Adult Community in Whiting.

Hours Monday – Friday 5 pm to 9 pm.

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A Saturday night may be required monthly. Please fax resume to 732350-2838 or call 732-350-2656. (31) HIRING NOW!! Looking for outgoing, positive, and engaging teachers to join our Toms River – Route 70 Goddard Family. We are primarily hiring teachers for our elementary school aged children to foster a learning environment in which these children can continue to do their elementary school work. This would include helping them with worksheets, zooms, google classrooms etc. Some of the great perks of being a part of the Goddard Family include a benefits package, paid time off, holiday events and free food and Goddard swag. Call today to inquire about this job posting and start as early as next week!

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Bankruptcy lawyer - Let me take your worries away and give you a fresh start, Chapter 7. Call for quote and consultation, James W. Donnelly, Esq. 908-773-3727.

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Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience.

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(39) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs.

Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned.

Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (16) Two great new offers from AT&T Wireless! Ask how to get the new iPhone 11 or Next Generation Samsung Galaxy S10e ON US with AT&T's Buy one, Give One offer. While supplies last! CALL 1-877-373-0131. (t/n) Life Alert. One press of a button sends help FAST, 24/7! At home and on the go. Mobile Pendant with GPS. FREE First Aid Kit (with subscription.) CALL 877707-2722 FREE Brochure. (t/n) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-6910123. Lic #13VH09460600. (19) ALLAmerican Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in.

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(23) Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725.

(19) House/Pet Sitter available Extremely reliable with excellent references. I treat my clients' homes and pets as though they were my own. 732-606-3943.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Rabid Raccoons Discovered In Point Pleasant

By Bob Vosseller POINT PLEASANT – The borough’s animal control officer reported a possible rabies epidemic with the discovery of rabid raccoons in the borough.

Animal Control Officer Muskrat Jack Animal Services, noted a possible rabies epidemic in raccoons within the after several raccoons tested positive for rabies.

How can you tell if an animal has rabies?

You can’t always tell if an animal has rabies by just looking at it - the only way

to know for sure if an animal has rabies is to perform laboratory testing. However, animals with rabies may act strangely.

Some may be aggressive and try to bite you or other animals, or they may drool more than normal. (This is sometimes shown in movies as animals “foaming at the mouth.”)

Keep in mind, not all animals with rabies will be aggressive or drooling.

Other animals may act timid or shy, and a wild animal might move slowly or act tame. You might be able to easily get close to it. Since that’s not the way wild

animals usually act, you should remember that something could be wrong. Some animals may not show any signs of having rabies. It’s important to leave wild animals alone, including baby animals.

Some unusual behaviors to look for include: • Staggering gait • An animal seemingly oblivious to noise or nearby movement • Erratic wandering • Discharge from eyes or mouth • Wet and matted hair on face • Repeated high-pitch vocalization

• Self-mutilation Anyone who encounters a raccoon exhibiting this unusual behavior, should call the Point Pleasant Police Department immediately at 732-892-0060 so Animal Control can be dispatched to retrieve the raccoon.

Pet owners are encouraged to keep their dogs and cats up to date on all their vaccinations.

It is also encouraged to maintain property free of trash and use animal proof garbage cans to discourage animals from wandering around your property.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Harbor House Rides For New Beginnings

TOMS RIVER − Ocean’s Harbor House announced the 25th Anniversary Harbor House Ride for New Beginnings (RFNB) will be a summer-long cycling event in which participants will be able to raise funds for the nonprofit organization virtually or in-person.

“The Ride raises funds to provide the essential gifts of shelter, food, services and hope for vulnerable youth throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties,” said Tim Zeiss, Director of Development and Marketing at Ocean’s Harbor House. “The event proceeds help plant the seeds for youth at risk to become healthy, resilient and productive members of our community.”

Individual riders, families, and local company employees are able to register for the ride and may seek sponsorship from their

−Photo courtesy Ocean’s Harbor House family, friends and colleagues. Participants can ride their bikes when and where they wish, on Pelotons, or stationary bikes until the event’s Anniversary Celebratory Ride and Ceremony on September 25 at Laurita Winery. They can also join one or more of the in-person bike rides hosted by the RFNB committee throughout the summer and at the Celebratory Ride on September 25.

Local companies and organizations can register as an event sponsor for $500 to $10,000 to provide exposure and support to the organization’s vision that all youth feel safe, empowered and equipped for successful futures.

To learn more or become a sponsor, visit the Ride for New Beginnings website: ridefornewbeginnings.org/.

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Continued From Page 19 of the building. There was talk of moving township offices in Civic Plaza to there and then selling the Plaza. They were hoping to make money off of it in the long run.

Opponents of the purchase had concerns that the aging buildings would cost too much to maintain or fi x, and that building additions to the property to house various interests in Brick would cost untold millions. During the negotiation, the owner showed how much money is brought in, but the costs of upkeep and running the facility was kept from the town.

The purchase would have been between a private entity, the ice rink, and a public one, the township. This made the whole matter a lot more public than the sellers would have liked.

After a long time of waiting, the Dwulet family pulled out of negotiations and put it on the market but it never sold.

Ultimately, it reminded residents of the Foodtown purchase.

The Foodtown on Route 70 was bought in 2003 for $6.1 million and was at one time going to be a community center. It has sat there, without any money coming in on the tax rolls, until just recently when the property was split and sold.

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Coast Guard Medevacs Man Near Manasquan Inlet

By Alyssa Riccardi MANASQUAN – Over the weekend, the Coast Guard had to medevac a man from a yacht about six miles northeast of Manasquan Inlet.

Watchstanders from U.S. Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay command center and U.S. Coast Guard Station Manasquan Inlet received notification through VHF channel 16 that a 58-year-old male passenger of a 60-foot Arrow yacht was experiencing shortness of breath.

The Sector Delaware Bay command center consulted with a Coast Guard flight surgeon and recommended that the man should be medevaced.

Subsequently, a 47-foot Motor Lifeboat crew from Coast Guard Station Manasquan Inlet was sent to the yacht. The boat crew then removed the man from the boat and brought him to emergency medical services that were waiting in Shark River Inlet.

“Well prepared mar iners who are equipped with all of the necessary safety equipment including reliable communications enable us to assist them in their time

−Photo courtesy U.S. Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat crew arrived on scene to transport the man to emergency medical services. of need,” said Joseph Hartline, Operation Unit Controller at the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay command center.

OHI’s Annual Fundraiser Returns

JERSEY SHORE – 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 throughout Monmouth and Ocean County.”

This year’s LUAU Fundraiser will feature a Hawaiian pig roast and dinner, dancing, door prizes and a silent auction.

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

OHI offers services to residents in Monmouth and Ocean County regardless of income to provide basic and preventive care for all individuals and families in our area.

Call 732-363-6655 or visit ohinj.org to schedule in person or telehealth appointments.

Volunteer Meet Up

STAFFORD – Every Wednesday at 3 p.m. volunteers can meet up at the Stafford Community Garden at Lake Manahawkin for weeding, pruning, planting and harvest-

ing. Everyone is welcome to join. All ages welcome. If you can’t make Wednesday, feel free to reach out vis Facebook and ask about ways you can help.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of jul 24 - jul 30

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Expend your energy on worthwhile activities during the upcoming week and your reputation will likely be enhanced. Your job or a pet project could require a variety of skills and an enthusiastic spirit.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Spread your wings and fly as the week unfolds.

Working under close supervision could make you feel penned in. Working independently may allow you to achieve much more and receive admiration.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your mind may be on money while your partner’s heart is yearning for love. As this week unfolds, the two of you may find common ground and reach a compromise. Share your thoughts and hopes.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You can be a powerful force for good in the week ahead.

Use self-confidence to boost your income.

Although there may be bills to pay, there may also be opportunities to make extra money.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Gather yourself and take charge. When something needs to be done, you can do it without hesitation. Use wisdom and a generous spirit to handle any intense interpersonal issues in the week to come.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your hard work and dedication win points at home. A friendly, cooperative attitude can make you popular at work. You’ll probably be even more valued by loved ones as the week wraps up.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Have some

fun, but set aside some time for yourself, too.

Capitalize on a clear review of your emotions and the lessons you’ve learned. Focus on fixing problems within the home and family as the week goes by.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Weigh your options on the most accurate scale. Romantic outings may be put on hold in the early part of the week due to scheduling conflicts, but affectionate exchanges should eventually come to a delightful conclusion.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): New ideas may capture your imagination in the week to come. Some of them may be highly unrealistic, so although you admire a friend and would like to imitate him or her, focus on making wise choices.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Tap into some original ideas during the week ahead.

Embark upon a constructive project with a bundle of enthusiasm and determination. A romantic partner may be the perfect person to serve as your muse.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t hesitate to call in a few favors or ask for help from a friend. Your negotiation skills may be a bit weak now, so avoid making irrevocable business and financial decisions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Applying a little bit of hard work or some quick thinking can solve most problems in a hurry. In the upcoming week, you can use imaginative solutions at the workplace to accomplish your objectives.

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