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–Photos By Bob Vosseller (Left) Margherita “Margie” Thielke of Pompton Lakes recalls the traumatic event she witnessed 85 years ago when the airship Hindenburg burst into flames on May 6, 1937. (Right) Navy Lakehurst Historical Society President Carl “Mr. Lakehurst” Jablonski speaks inside The Ready Room which is part of the Society’s Museum inside Hanger One.

By Bob Vosseller JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST – She was only 11 years old when she witnessed the Hindenburg disaster of May 6, 1937 but it was event Ma rgherita “Margie” Thielke will never forget.

Thielke said during a recently held 85th Hindenburg Memorial Ceremony at the Joint Base that she doesn’t often talk about the fateful

event she observed but was happy to share her recollections with those in attendance.

“My brother was 14 and we came home from school for lunch.

My brother was there to ask my father if he wanted to see the Hindenburg come in. We wanted to go too so my brother went to our neighbor to call the school. We didn’t have a phone because of the

Educators Roundtable Gives Teachers Environmental Lesson Plans

By Bob Vosseller BEACHWOOD – Educators, naturalists and activists came together to learn, share ideas, swap stories and brainstorm during the 25th Annual Barnegat Bay Environmental Educa-

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The six-hour professional development event was held this year at Jakes Branch County Park. It featured with the theme of “Our Roots Run Deep.

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Workshop topics covered the importance of soil to the health of the area watershed and was open to teachers, (Plans - See Page 5)

depression,” said Thielke, now 97.

As her neighbor’s son also wanted to be pres-

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ent for the landing of the famed airship, the youngsters set out in (Crash - See Page 7)

A large model of the Airship Hindenburg hangs above displays and merchandise in the Navy Lakehurst Historical Society gift shop.

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Township officials introduced an ordinance to provide a discount to veterans and also discussed the community’s future use of renewable energy sources.

The Council noted plans progressing for a Memorial Day Parade to be held later this month. They also voted unanimously to introduce an ordinance entitled “summer beach badge fees” providing half off to veterans, with proof of their service for lake facilities within the municipality.

Council Vice President Michele Zolezi remarked that she was very pleased with the idea of the discount being provided through the ordinance. “We appreciate and are extremely respectful of our veterans in Manchester. We have a lot of veterans in Manchester, and on our town web

page (manchestertwp. com) they can find participating venues and stores and things of that nature that provide discounts (to veterans).”

Energy Plan Councilman James Vaccaro has repeatedly brought up the need for the township to develop a 10-year energy savings master plan. “I am aware many of our residents are not in agreement of the concept and use of electric vehicles as a choice of personal vehicle for small convenient sized trucks for fleet programs and electric powered garbage trucks, electric buses for schools and other transportation use.

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Poppy Princess Symbolizes Fundraisers For Vets

By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST –The mayor and Borough Council got a royal visit from a pint-sized Poppy Princess during their latest meeting.

Five-year-old Poppy Princess Madison Lee Jones dressed in red, white and blue while sporting a tiara. She was joined by Lakehurst Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10061 Senior Vice President Harry Lee Young, Auxiliary President Lisa Springer and parent Heather

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Continued From Page 1 May donations will be sought by veteran support organizations. “I urge all patriotic citizens to wear a Buddy Poppy as a symbol of our gratitude to the men and women of this country who have risked their lives in defense of the freedom that we continue to enjoy as American citizens.”

Madison will be waving to the crowd at the July 2 parade which is part of the Lakehurst centennial celebration that was delayed due to the pandemic.

Other business included the appointment of Martin Lynch as tax assessor, a resolution authorizing arrangements of the borough’s July 3 fireworks display and approving Lawrence DesJardins for membership in the Lakehurst Volunteer Fire Department.

The Council also voted on an ordinance that repeals a portion of an existing ordinance and adopts a new chapter adopting flood hazard maps to designate a floodplain administrator. This ordinance also provides for severability and an effective date.

Council President Steven Oglesby said he read a report from the Shade Tree Committee on new trees planted in the borough. “It will be interesting to see how they blossom in the next two years.”

Councilman Brian DiMeo noted that the Youth Recreation Committee made plans to hold another Nerf gun activity on May 14. “It was pretty successful last year so we thought we’d bring it back. They have to bring their own Nerf gun. We told the big kids to be careful with the little kids as they go out there together. We put up some barriers that they can hide behind.”

Councilwoman Bernadette Dugan said the steel for the refurbished pavilion had been installed. “There are some minor touchups to be done and there will be some lights put up in there. The street sign installation is commencing.”

Police Chief Matthew Kline and his department received some accolades from Council Robert McCarthy during the meeting. “They have made some significant arrests and we are getting some nasty stuff off our streets.”

–Photo by Bob Vosseller Lakehurst Mayor Harry Robbins, left, joins Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10061 Senior Vice President Harry Lee Young and Poppy Princess 2022 Madison Lee Jones, 5, following the reading of a proclamation regarding the annual “Buddy Poppy” sales by the local VFW Post during a recent Lakehurst Council meeting.

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Continued From Page 1 educators, homeschool parents and nature enthusiasts. An exhibitors area showcased the many environmental groups in Ocean County and beyond.

Becky Laboy, Education Outreach Specialist for the Ocean County Soil Conservation District, said that after two years of providing virtual roundtables, the organizers were very pleased to bring back an in-person, outdoor event. “It felt a little like a family reunion to come together in a live setting. We felt an outside setting would work best.”

Other agencies that were event partners included the Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority, Save Barnegat Bay and the Board of Ocean County Commissioners.

Area educators explored the important role soil plays in connection to the health of the watershed. Attendees also engaged in a variety of one hour and two-hour field trips and interactive workshops designed to inspire a new appreciation of soil, native woodlands, natural resources, plants, wildlife, local history, and the Barnegat Bay watershed.

Erinn Byers, a second-grade teacher of Cedar Creek Elementary School in Lacey enjoyed the afternoon’s activities and took part in the soil sampling workshop conducted by Ocean County Soil Conservation District Staff members Jessica Pinto and

The Manchester Times, May 14, 2022, Page 5 Kristin Adams.

“This is probably my 14th year (attending the forum). You could get an entire curriculum here and I have. I have gotten a curriculum called Wet and it covers marshlands and really the entire surrounding eco system where we reside,” Byers said. “I got another one called Wild which covered all the animals that live in our area. We’ve done an outreach program one year where I had when Becky Laboy came and we had a soil and sediment inspection.”

Pinto and Adams were testing soil texture and the amount of phosphorus in the ground as part of their workshop. “You can take your kids outside and if you have a garden on the ground that is a great place to start and do a soil test,” Pinto said.

While the fi rst activity of the workshop involved a chemistry test, the second involved spritzing water on soil and rolling it up into a ball to literally get the feel of soil texture. Adams remarked “the kids will get their hands dirty, literally” and would be an activity they could enjoy and learn from.

Staff of the Ocean County Parks and Recreation exploring the history of Cedar Bridge Tavern, highlighting archeological findings that helped to paint a clear picture of its rumored and colorful history.

Some attendees went to Double Trouble State Park to peer through the “Window to Pinelands History, Culture & Ecology Guides” with Andrew Anderson of the New

Jersey Division of Parks & Forestry and Chris Claus of the Ocean County Parks & Recreation Department.

Over at the Cloverdale Farm County Park, attendees learned about macroinvertebrates of freshwater wetlands from guide hosts Patti Trasferini of the Ocean County Parks & Recreation Department. This program introduced teachers to freshwater macroinvertebrates, which are organisms that have no backbone (invertebrate) that live underwater in freshwater streams, rivers, ponds, and lakes.

Those who went to the workshop at Cattus Island County Park in Toms River learned about Ecology of a Salt Marsh from guides Nikki Vernachio and Megan Zorns, both from Ocean County Parks & Recreation.

They noted that the salt marsh is one of the most unique and important habitats in the Barnegat Bay Estuary. Those who took the tour by van were able to witness the effects of sea level rise on the marsh and the surrounding maritime forest Among the one-hour tours was the Fire in the Pines program provided by guide Ben Ackerman of Ocean County Parks & Recreation which asked the question, “Only you can prevent forest fires,” but do we really want to?

Ackerman noted that “while we view fire as destructive and dangerous, its absence from the Pine Barrens can cause degradation and damage to a once healthy ecosystem. This includes its relationship with

soil, which it both has an effect on and is affected by.”

The Gateway to the Pines tour within Jakes Branch Nature Center and Grounds featured Michele Urban of Ocean County Parks & Recreation who offered educators a sampling of what Jakes Branch County Park could provide to their students.

Urban provided a snapshot of typical Pinelands habitats, saying it is a great place to further explore topics such as soils, watersheds, fire ecology, wildflowers, reptiles, amphibians, history and culture. Educators came away with a variety of field trip/activity choices they can take advantage of with their students.

Ocean County Parks and Recreation staffer German Geogieff led the tour on Cultivating Connections: Soil and Plants Guide where he explained that “the Pine Barrens acquired its name from early potential farmers who found the sandy, acidic and nutrient-poor soil unsuitable for traditional agriculture – declaring it barren.”

Georgieff identified and discussed the native vegetation that has adapted to these unique conditions, some of which are known only to the Garden State.

While the ground surface was the subject of most programs of the day, the Astronomical Society of the Toms River Area (ASTRA) brought along their telescopes for those interested in astronomy and space sciences for those with interests a bit higher than the ground surface.

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Continued From Page 1 a rumble seat of a 1934 Chevrolet. “We arrived at Lakehurst at 4 p.m. and the ship was coming in at 4:18 p.m.,” she added.

“They were delayed because of thunderstorms. They had to circle around so it was 7:15 p.m. when we saw it coming in. We watched them drop water that they used for ballasts. Then they dropped two large ropes for the groundcrew to pull it to the pylon so that passengers could disembark,” she said.

“There were around 200 men pulling the 800-plus-foot ship to the pylon. Some people there to help land the ship were from town, because there weren’t enough sailors.

All of a sudden, I saw a terrific flash of light by the right-side motor. Everyone started to scream,” Thielke said.

Thielke said the explosion she witnessed sounded like fireworks and that people were running from the heat of the hydrogen burning. “I was trampled on, twice. They just ran right over me. I lost sight of my father and brother during the chaos and I went back to where we were originally standing. We watched the Navy trucks with the canvas tops take the wounded passengers and ground crew to the hospital.”

She vividly described the sight of a man inside one the trucks. “He was so badly burned that all his skin was hanging from his face. The edges were all black. I always wondered what happened to him.

“The fire burned out fast. We watched all the goings on and finally decided to go home. We couldn’t get out because so many cars had come to see it. There was so much traffic. We wound up getting home at 3:15 a.m. There were neighbors and police at the house, thinking we had gotten killed at Lakehurst that night,” she said.

Thielke said the next day her brother and the neighbor boy went to school but she did not. “I woke up with a high fever. I guess I was in shock with what I had seen.” At school her brother and the neighbor boy spoke about what they had witnessed to students and staff of their school. “When I came back to school the following day, they didn’t want us to talk about it and I rarely have since that day. My neighbors don’t even know what I am doing here tonight.”

The ceremony that evening was held to recognize and honor those who died during that tragic disaster. Navy Lakehurst Historical Society President Carl Jablonski spoke with members of the news media prior to this year’s ceremony which, due to inclement weather, was held inside Hangar One for only the second time in history.

Jablonski noted that Hindenburg was only housed in that hangar twice and that it was the largest rigid airship ever constructed. It carried 36 passengers and 61 officers, crew members, and trainees on board that day.

Thirty-five of those 97 passengers and one member of the ground crew were killed during the disaster.

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The Manchester Times, May 14, 2022, Page 7 Along with Thielke and Jablonski several other speakers took part in the ceremony.

Dr. Horst Schirmer, the son of the Hindenburg Aero Dynamical Engineer and who once traveled on the airship as a child, spoke about the deadly combination of a hydrogen leak and static electricity that is believed to have been the cause of the disaster.

NLHS vice president and historian Rick Zitarosa noted the advances in aerial technology that were achieved because

of airships like the Hindenburg and what occurred after the disaster.

Professor Jennifer Suwak, the senior vice president of the NLHS also spoke during the ceremony saying “I remember watching the film “The Hindenburg” starring Geroge C. Scott and Ann Bancroft at the theater here on base as a little girl with my dad, Walter Suwak, a World War II combat veteran.

“The film ‘The Hindenburg’ ignited my imagination, and although I think I fell

asleep for a few minutes in the middle of it, I had an awakening to the sense of the enormity of that history that took place so close to where I lived,” she added.

A large set piece from the film is located within the Hangar and was a short distance from where the night’s ceremony was held.

It is located just outside the NLHS gift shop that features a large model replica of the Hindenburg hung above the displays and merchandise within the store.

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Booker Bill Would Give Teachers A Raise Capitol Comments Senator Cory Booker

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and U.S. Representatives Adam Schiff (D-CA), Jahana Hayes (D-CT), John Larson (D-CT), and Mark Takano (DCA) introduced legislation that would boost teacher compensation by putting tax money back in their pockets and help diversify the teaching workforce. The bill, called the Respect, Advancement, and Increasing Support for Educators (RAISE) Act, would provide educators with a minimum of $1000 in refundable tax credits and as much as $15,000.

Currently, public elementary and secondary teachers earn about 20 percent less than similarly educated professions. Based on a worldwide comparison, the average salary gap between teachers and others with comparable educational backgrounds is greater in the U.S. than in any other OECD country with available data.

Early childhood educators fare far worse, with a national median wage of $11.65 an

hour, well below the national living wage threshold. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly every state in the nation reported shortages of teachers in high-need subjects like science, math, special education, and English language development. Additionally, low income and students of color are the least likely to have access to a stable educator workforce, with nearly 50 percent higher teacher turnover rates in high-poverty schools.

Through refundable tax credits, the RAISE Act will help boost the compensation of early childhood, elementary, and secondary school teachers. Depending on the level of poverty in the schools educators serve, public school teachers would be eligible for a tax credit up to $15,000. The bill would also double the educator tax deduction, which teachers can use to offset the cost of school supplies, and expand eligibility to early childhood educators.

“Educators are constantly asked to do more and more without any significant increase in their compensation, and often at their own expense,” said Senator Booker. “The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these hardships, leading many teachers to leave

the profession. This legislation would help support educators by using the federal tax code to put more resources back in teachers’ pockets. It’s time to reward our society’s unsung heroes by increasing teachers’ takehome pay.”

“There’s no greater investment we can make in supporting children and families than supporting the teachers who dedicate their lives to caring for and supporting students,” said Representative Schiff. “Teachers are the bedrock of our public education system – and they deserve fair compensation for the irreplaceable role they play in shaping America’s future. The RAISE Act would deliver long-overdue salary increases to early childhood, elementary, and secondary educators, helping ease the financial constraints that block quality teachers from entering and remaining in the profession. Educators hold the future of the nation in their hands, and it’s past time we honored their service with the fair wages they deserve.”

Specifically, The RAISE Act would: • Provide all eligible early childhood and K-12 educators with a $1,000 refundable tax credit, regardless of the level of poverty in the school in which they teach.

• Create a refundable tax credit of up to $15,000 for eligible public elementary and

secondary educators and for early childhood educators with a bachelor’s degree.

• Create a refundable tax credit of up to $10,000 for early childhood educators with an associate degree or a Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate.

• Encourage teacher recruitment and retention in under-resourced schools and communities most in need by utilizing a sliding scale for the tax credit, based on school and early education program poverty levels.

Provide labor protections to prevent the tax credit from being used unfairly in labor negotiations.

• Increase the educator tax deduction from $250 to $500 to offset teachers’ purchases of school supplies, and expand eligibility to early childhood educators • Provide at least $5.2 billion in annual mandatory funding for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act’s Title II (a nearly $3 billion increase), which supports educator recruitment, retention, professional development, and class size reduction, which can improve teaching and learning conditions.

• Create and fund a federal grant program to support and incentivize local educational agencies to increase teacher salaries, and provide related programs to strengthen, retain, and diversity the educator workforce.

License Plate Readers To Help Cops Catch Car Thieves

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy and Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced a $10 million investment in automated license plate recognition (ALPR) technology to reduce violent crime and motor

vehicle theft in New Jersey through the federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) State Fiscal Recovery Fund.

The funds will be used to purchase and expand existing high-speed, automated camera

systems to capture and store computer-readable images of From The Desk Of The license plates in a centralized database accessible to law enforcement. The technology will be installed at both fixed locations throughout New Jersey and mounted on mobile units. This equipment provides law enforcement agencies additional State Police (NJSP) to deploy cameras along tools to address the increase in motor vehicle major roadways that run throughout the state. thefts and a corresponding rise in violent Intelligence gathered will be shared by NJSP crime seen in both suburban and urban areas in real-time through the Regional Operations Intelligence Center and Real Time Crime of New Jersey.

“The alarming uptick we are seeing in vehicle Centers operated by the NJSP with relevant theft is unacceptable, and our administration law enforcement partners as appropriate for is making investments to combat these oc- investigative and operational need.

The remaining funding will be made availcurrences statewide,” said Governor Murphy.

“To aid law enforcement in this endeavor, an able to county and local law enforcement investment in ALPR technology will provide agencies, through a competitive process, them with the tools they need to reduce these for the purchase, installation, and expansion incidents and make our communities safer.” of additional units and systems, in strategic “Thanks to Governor Murphy, we are invest- locations throughout the communities they ing significant resources to give law enforce- serve. All entities receiving funding under the ment officers the tools they need to combat program must abide by ARP rules and agree the rise in auto thefts across the state,” said to share captured license plate information Acting Attorney General Platkin. “Because with the NJSP. The investment into ALPR technology stolen vehicles are increasingly used in the commission of violent shootings, deploying advances ongoing efforts by OAG to comthese automated license plate readers will bat the rise in auto thefts, including public service campaigns to raise awareness of the save lives.”

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Continued From Page 1 types of charging stations,” Vaccaro added.

“As an aside, Detroit’s big three automakers have pledged to have 40 to 50 percent of their vehicle sales by 2030 to be electric models and hybrid models.

“That being said, time is of the essence and we must begin now to consider installation of high speed electric vehicle charging stations in Manchester Township.

We must jumpstart addressing and implementing a 10-year energy plan applicable to Manchester Township,” he said.

Vaccaro went onto say such an energy plan would need to encompass “alternative sources of renewable energy of wind, geothermal and more extensive use of solar energy and the exploration of potential site installations for high-speed charging stations.”

He also advocated for the continued exploration of available state funding for the charging stations as part of the energy plan. He was looking for an answer from the Department of Public Utilities as to whether the township was eligible “for any of the grant funds that are available for charging stations, electric trucks or automobiles.”

Health Facilities Are Changing “Many hospitals are reorganizing their holdings by selling off their nursing homes and long-term care facilities and continuing constructing primary care wellness facilities in numerous locations. I continue to recommend that the township continue to aggressively seek to attract a primary care wellness facility or hospital-based village type center to be housed in Manchester Township, thus ensuring a healthier community,” Councilman Vaccaro said.

“The facility would be well supported and well available to the residents of adjacent

The Manchester Times, May 14, 2022, Page 9 townships, boroughs and towns. No one should have to travel great distances to have to get superior health care and Manchester Township would have acquired a business ratable that would attract related medical businesses,” he added.

Health Screenings Held He also mentioned two recent health screening sessions held in the township.

One was held at Crestwood Village VII clubhouse while the other was held at the Renaissance Clubhouse ballroom.

“Other health screening sessions and seminars are in the planning stages,” the councilman added. They will involve the participation of the Ocean County Health Department.

He also once again urged residents who may need help from the township’s Senior Services Department to contact that office by calling 732-657-8121 Extensions 5000, 5100, 5102.

Contracts Awarded Contracts were also awarded at this meeting. Music Theatric International and LaGuardia Entertainment received a contract for the Recreation Department.

A contract for roof work on Town Hall and the Department of Public Works was awarded at $168,000. Down the Shore Ice Cream received a contract to sell at Harry Wright Lake for $1,750. A contract was also awarded to Coronis Health RCM for emergency medical billing services for third party billing.

Township Clerk Sabina Martin said the municipality canceled the contract “currently that we have for third party billing (with Third Party Biller DM Billings). That is a three-year contract at seven percent.”

A bid for recycling services to Central Waste and Recycling Inc. was also awarded and Deputy Registrar Beth-Ellen Gencarelli was reappointed for another term which will end in 2025.

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The Whiting Fire Company Station 33 along with the NJFFS were dispatched

around 2:30 a.m. for a working brush fire of about six acres, Chief 3300 confirmed.

Brush units 3339, 3329 and Engine 3301 responded to the scene, with crews entering the woods to knock down the bulk of the fire and Engine 01 supplied water.

At this time, the cause of the fire in under investigation by the NJFFS.

Dump Truck Collides With Car, Bus

By Alyssa Riccardi MANCHESTER – Three people were sent to the hospital after a dump truck collided with a car and a bus on the morning of May 4, police said.

The crash happened around 8:16 a.m. at the intersection of Manchester Boulevard and Wranglebrook Road in the Whiting section of the township.

According to police, a dump truck driven by 24-year-old Eric Bair of Manahawkin was traveling northbound on Manchester Boulevard when it failed to stop at the red traffic signal at the intersection of Wranglebrook Road. As a result, the truck hit a Ford Escape driven by 55-year-old Jeffery Allen of Whiting.

The Escape was redirected into the northbound lane of Manchester Boulevard and the dump truck was redirected towards the southbound lane of Manchester Boulevard, where an E450 bus and a Mercedes were stopped at the red traffic signal.

The dump truck then collided into the Ocean E450 bus head on, and continued off the roadway. Following impact, the

E450 bus rotated on its rear driver side tires, causing the rear corner of the bus to hit the Mercedes.

Bair was determined to not be wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash and sustained injuries, police said. The E450 bus was driven by 62-year-old Betty Brushaber of South Toms River, also reported injuries. In addition, Allen reported injuries. All three were brought to Community Medical Center for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

The driver of the Mercedes, 64-year-old Angel Plunkett, and her six-month-old grandchild in the car, had no reported injuries, police said.

Assisting at the scene were members of the Manchester Division of Emergency Services.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing, however police believe failure to observe a traffic signal and careless driving are contributing factors This crash is being investigated by Patrolmen Jesse Hoydis and Connor Yatauro of the Manchester Township Police Department Traffic Safety section.

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Manchester PAL 2022 Fishing Derby

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township Police Athletic League has set June 18 as the 16th Annual Kids Fishing Derby date.

The Derby will start promptly at 8:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. Late arrivals will not be eligible to participate in the Derby.

This event will be held at Pine Lake in the Pine Lake Park section of Manchester Township.

The past Derbies have proven to be a tremendous success due to the support of the Mayor, Township Council, Alliance, Public Works and Recreation Departments.

Volunteers and generous donations from local businesses have made this a great day for our community.

The Ocean County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs is supporting this year’s Der-

by as well. The Derby sends an educational anti-drug and alcohol abuse message as well as fishing education and fun. Manchester PAL will provide fish for children to stock in the lake.

This event is for children up to 15 years of age. All children must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. Free food and prizes will be provided to participants who are pre-registered. There is no fee charged to attend this event. Hope to see you there for a great day of fishing, food, fun and prizes!

To pre-register mail a note before June 12 containing name(s) of child(ren) with age(s) and address. Also include name of parent/guardian accompanying child(ren) to: Manchester PAL, PO Box 487, Lakehurst, NJ 08733.

Expect Abundant Noise This Month From Joint Base

By Alyssa Riccardi LAKEHURST – If you happen to hear loud booms in the area, it’s the soldiers training at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL).

Every month, JBMDL puts out a schedule so residents know when to expect mild or severe noise. This is to deter calls to local 911 dispatchers.

JBMDL has released their noise calendar for the month of May labeling each day

on the calendar with three different levels of noise: slight noise, moderate noise and abundant noise.

For this month, many of the days are scheduled for “moderate noise.” Key days to look out for are: May 14, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22 & 23, all scheduled for “high noise.”

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Crestwood Village VII Patriotic Dance

WHITING – The Residents’ Club of Crestwood Village VII will be hosting a Patriotic Dance “in honor and remembrance of our veterans” on May 27 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Fernwood Hall 1 Falmouth Avenue, Whiting.

Music by: DJ Mare Haze. Doors open at

6 p.m. No tickets sold at the door. Tickets are $20 per person. Includes: burgers, hot dogs, baked beans, potato & macaroni salad, soda, snacks, coffee & dessert. B.Y.O.B. Tickets on sale now; 10 to 11:30 a.m. in Fernwood Hall or call Maureen 732-9419415.

Whiting Garden Club

WHITING – The Whiting Garden Club will hold their last meeting of the year on June 1 at 10 a.m. They will be painting flower pots for decorative purposes or rocks (you need to bring a clean rock). They will provide the paints and brushes. The rock can go in your garden. The group meets

at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, Whiting. Call the church office Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for directions. Contact co-chairs Stefanie at 732-350-2904, or Fran at 732-350-7415 for more information. All are welcome; no dues, no minutes.

Thyroid Support Group

WHITING – The Thyroid Support Group will meet at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, Whiting, on June 13 at 10 a.m. Anyone with a thyroid question or concern can share their information, and

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Learn About The Hindenburg

LAKEHURST – The Borough of Lakehurst Historical Society will feature a presentation on the Hindenburg and its last hours, prior to their monthly meeting, May 18, 7 p.m. at the Lakehurst Community Center. The program will be presented

by BLHS member Bill Schmidt, who has studied the topic extensively and put to-

gether a very informative and interesting presentation.

The crash occurred May 6, 85 years ago.

The presentation is open to the public at no charge, although donations will be accepted. The regular business meeting will follow and all who are interested are invited to join.

Roast Chicken Dinner

WHITING – Join on June 4 from 3 to 5 p.m. for a delicious chicken dinner. Tickets are $15 each and must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door. Hosted by the Men’s Club and ECW from St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, Whiting. Call the church office

at 732-350-2904 for directions. Come to the office Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to pick up and pay for your tickets. No refunds. Door Prizes, Treasure Auction, and 50/50 help to continue St. Stephen’s ministry to the community. All are welcome.

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WHTIING – Come listen to bluegrass music while you enjoy a delicious serving of blueberry shortcake and beverages at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church on July 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. There will be door prizes, treasure auction, 50/50, and a small bake

sale. Tickets are $10 each and they may be purchased at the church office at 180 Route 539, Whiting, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monday through Thursday. Call 732-3502904 for directions, and information. All are welcome.

Crestwood Village 3 Wednesday Bingo

WHITING – Crestwood Village 3 has bingo at Unity Hall on 250 Schoolhouse Rd on Wednesdays. Doors are open at 9:30 a.m. Games start at 12 p.m. They

have progressive and jackpot games. Enjoy snacks from our kitchen. You will have fun, make some new friends, and maybe win some money.

Crestwood Village VII “A Night Of Comedy”

WHITING – On June 4, Village VII Residents Club will be hosting “A Night of Comedy” presented by Community Comedy

Cabaret. Tickets are $25 per person and will be go on sale beginning April 25. For more information, call Maureen at 732-941-9415.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Register Today For BlueClaws Youth Baseball Camp

─Photo courtesy BlueClaws JERSEY SHORE – BlueClaws Youth Baseball camps return in 2022 and young players will receive professional-level instruction on the ShoreTown Ballpark field across four different sessions this summer.

Youth Baseball Camps are presented by Rothman Orthopaedics, the official team physicians of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws.

Camp, designed for young players ages 6 to 12, runs from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. each day. Additionally, registration includes a BlueClaws game ticket and participation in a pre-game parade at the game.

“This is an event were are most excited to bring back after being unable to host camp over the last few years,” said Kayla Reilly, BlueClaws Director of Events & Operations. “We have four great sessions and the young players will learn in a pro-

fessional environment right on the same field on which the BlueClaws play!”

Below, fi nd the schedule for the BlueClaws Youth Baseball Camp: • Session 1: July 7 to July 8 (two days), $114.49 • Session 2: August 4 to August 5 (two days), $114.49 • Session 3: August 16 to August 19 (four days), $197.38 • Session 4: August 23 to August 25 (three days), $155.93 All registration is done online. Instruction will include pitching, fielding, and hitting. Campers will use the field as well as the batting cage inside the ballpark. All players should bring their own glove. With any questions, email events@ blueclaws.com.

Spring Flea Market Registration Open JERSEY SHORE – The BlueClaws will host their Spring Flea Market on May 22 in the lot outside ShoreTown Ballpark and registration is now open.

The event runs from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. and is free for all shoppers. Registration is just $40 and includes an 18’ x 27’ vendor area (the equivalent of three parking spaces).

All registration is made online. Online registration is open through May 20. Walkup vendor registration is available for $50 (cash only).

“We’re very excited to bring back a Spring Flea Market this year,” said Kayla Reilly, BlueClaws Director of Events & Operations. “Flea Markets have always been staple events on our calendar and we look forward to another great flea market in May.” Vendor set-up on the day of the event begins at 5 a.m. and must be complete by 8 a.m. (no vendors will be allowed in after 8 a.m.) Space is on a fi rst-come, fi rst-serve basis on the day of the event. With any questions, email events@blueclaws.com.

Cedar Glen Lakes Presents Bingo

WHITING – Cedar Glen Lakes presents Bingo fourth Saturday of each month.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Schools Working Together To Reach Military Families

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County is home to 40,000 U.S. veterans, which is the highest number by county in all of New Jersey. It’s one of the reasons that Toms River Township will be home to a new, 68,000-square-foot VA Clinic to be completed by 2023. It’s one of the reasons that military appreciation is embedded into the culture of this area; why honorary signs and street names pepper the landscape, and why traditions like the Downtown Toms River Veterans Day Parade have a uniquely special hold on this community.

It’s also one of the reasons why Toms River Regional Schools and Ocean County College are working closely to ensure that every veteran, and every active and retired military member in this area, young and old, knows about the many impactful resources

at their disposal.

“Acclimating back into civilian life after being in the military is hard enough on the individual,” said district Math Supervisor Heather Pentifallo, who speaks from experience on behalf of her son. “Entering into college life can be especially challenging. It is difficult watching your child experience frustration during this transition.”

It was this frustration that ultimately resulted in Pentifallo’s son, Douglas, connecting with OCC’s Ryan Luurtsema, an Army vet and the college’s assistant director of the Veteran and Military Resource Center.

The level of support offered by the center is extraordinary, and it’s the ongoing mission of Luurtsema and others, like Pentifallo, to ensure that everyone throughout Toms River and Ocean County is well aware.

“As a mom, I can’t express how much the Veterans and Military Resource Center and those who work there have informed and impacted my son’s journey,” said Pentifallo. “I would like everyone to know the support and education that is available to veterans and military dependents at the VMRC at OCC.” The team of four at the VMRC helps host activities and initiatives from transition management support, community outreach for on- and off-campus resources, academic support, a social community lounge and private computer lab, work-study opportunities, a food pantry, and staff-student mentoring.

One of the most important and all-encompassing initiatives led by Luurtsema and the VMRC is Green Zone Training, or GZT. The phrase itself, “Green Zone,” is a military term signifying a safe area in a war zone, and that sense of safety and protection is what the initiative aims to bring veteran students on campus.

“Veteran students have to confront stereotypes, for one, and also face unique challenges,” said Luurtsema. “Nearly half of student veterans are married and are parents, for example, and so they have priorities that typical college students do not, plus they’re adapting to an entirely different, non-military culture which essentially speaks a different language.”

GZT helps shatter myths about veteran students–while many do, not all veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress, for example, and they are not generally rigid, or angry, or intrinsically aligned to a particular political worldview–which helps make them more approachable to staff members and peers.

Rather than a one-sided arrangement where veterans are asked to adapt to civilian and college life, GZT teaches others about military culture and the challenges of post-military life, in essence making an entire campus a “green zone.”

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How To Recognize Hepatitis And 7 Ways To Protect Yourself

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

We never think about our liver until it becomes inflamed or scarred, or it gets infected or overwhelmed and stops functioning properly. Probably, the most common liver ailment is food poisoning which leads to inflammation of the liver. This is called hepatitis in medical terminology.

There has been a sudden rise in children experiencing liver inflammation, and it’s happening across the United States. other words, it’s not limited to a food outbreak in one state from a bad sandwich! The weird rise in hepatitis has attained global scale! This week alone, there have been more than 300 reported cases of hepatitis, spanning 20 countries.

The CDC is looking into causes for the terrifying uptick and disturbing trend in otherwise healthy young children. So far, the children impacted are very young, like age 5 and under. The current thinking is that a virus is involved, one called “adenovirus.”

Regardless of the cause, it’s very sad to think about, so today I’d like to help you understand what your liver does in simple terms, and how you can support good liver health.

Your liver is the largest organ in your body, aside from your skin. The liver has the mundane task of secreting all sorts of chemicals which break down food, or medications, or synthetic dyes, hair color treatments, plasticizers, and other chemicals. Its job is to clear out chemicals that don’t belong in your body.

It is also the place where we make CoQ10, Glutathione and Catalase, three critical antioxidants that keep us healthy and thriving.

The more pollutants we encounter, or toxins

we ingest, the harder our liver has to function.

Some of the very first signs of an inflamed liver include vomiting, or a sensation of nausea along with itchy skin, a tummy ache, and eyes that appear a little bit yellow. Furthermore, there could be weakness, fatigue, ankle swelling, abdominal pain or swelling and a darker colored urine. Another less discussed but common first sign of hepatitis is a strange, bitter or “metallic” taste in the mouth.

Aside from the three antioxidants I mentioned above, here are other ways to support the liver.

1. Milk Thistle - Contains silymarin which is a strong liver antioxidant.

2. Artichoke Leaf - Contains cynarin which helps clear out poisons.

3. Dandelion - A mild diuretic, popular as a tea and herbal supplement.

4. Yellow dock - Cleanse the liver and lymphatic system, and provides natural vitamin C 5. Beets - The reddish-purple pigments are great at reducing liver toxins.

6. Selenium - A mineral that helps your body make the liver antioxidant glutathione.

7. Phosphatidylcholine - Helps shuttle triglycerides and cholesterol out of the liver.

Please talk to your physician about any herbs, teas or vitamins that you’d like to take because we all have an individual response.

These also may interact with your current supplement regimen so always seek professional opinions about making changes to your health regimen. If you’d like to read a longer version of this article, please visit my website, suzycohen.com.

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2022 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Continued From Page 14 liaisons between 13 different departments, exposure and advisors to organizations such as the S.A.L.U.T.E. (Services, Academic, Leadership, Unity, Tribute, Excellence) Honor Society, access to the Ocean Heroes Scholarship and other opportunities for veteran students to continue their education, and a comprehensive network of staff and

community support, such as the V.E.T.S. (Veterans Engaging Teachers and Students) program.

All of this has caught the attention of Toms River Regional Schools, which has been working in its own right to connect various military initiatives with an innovative, mission-oriented, career-based education. What started in 2018 with the procurement of a three-year naval grant worth more than three quarters of a million dollars (for which OCC

was a primary partner), has advanced to a current effort to develop and have approved by the state a program of study for an ROTC pathway.

Leaders from OCC and TRRS have spent a significant amount of time together in recent weeks and months. Among the many topics discussed is developing an infrastructure to reach as many military-affiliated people as possible throughout greater Toms River and Ocean County, including those currently serv-

ing, those who have served, military spouses, and military children. Gaps currently exist, and challenges remain such as the fact that not all people who serve or have served identify as veterans. But the two educational institutions are committed to expanding that outreach, which includes supporting the progression of clubs and organizations that currently exist.

For nine years High School North has had an active Military Club working in conjunction with the Central Regional JROTC Program and with help from community organizations such as the American Legion, the United States Army, and U.S. Army National Guard.

“As a group we have performed countless hours of community service, performed color guard at events for Veterans Day and parades throughout Ocean County,” said HSN Military Club advisor Danielle Stoltz.

“Now, with the help of Ocean County College and others, we are thrilled at the plan to transition into an official JROTC program starting in the fall, which will allow us to have an accredited program for the students of Toms River, and help foster the seamless continuation of their educational and military careers.”

Reaching, engaging, and acclimating the many military-affiliated people throughout the area has become a priority for TRRS and OCC, and has further solidified an already strong bond between the two organizations.

Few embody this connection more than Pentifallo who, as a district administrator is accustomed to working alongside OCC, and who, as a mother of a veteran, has witnessed directly what the VMRC has done for her son and family, thus becoming one of its most vocal proponents. The end game–the “mission,” so to speak, of this entire initiative–is to ensure that every veteran student and every military family in this area knows what’s available to them, and that the general population embraces its veterans, not simply with awe from a distance, but up close and personal.

“Even if you’re not a veteran or military dependent, you should just stop by the VMRC to say ‘hi,” she said. “They’re a really cool group of people.”

Free Rabies Clinic

MANCHESTER – The Township of Manchester will be holding a free rabies clinic on May 21 at two locations: Ridgeway Firehouse, Route 571, Manchester • Cats 8:30 to 9 a.m.

• Dogs 9 to 11 a.m.

Township Garage, Route 70, Whiting • Cats 1 to 1:30 p.m.

• Dogs 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Bring proof of previous vaccination to the rabies clinic so a three year certificate may be issued. If proof is not provided, the certificate will be issued for one year only.

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Inside The Law Federal Law Prohibits Forced Arbitration Of Sexual Assault And Harassment Cases Against Employees By: Vincent J. DelRiccio, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates The “Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act” (“Act”) was signed into law by President Biden on March 3, 2022. The Act serves to amend the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”). Effective March 3, 2022, an employer can no longer force you to arbitrate a claim of sexual harassment or sexual assault. Instead, all employees now have the option to either pursue such claims directly in Court or choose to arbitrate them. The Act, in most relevant part, reads: Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, at the election of the person alleging conduct constituting a sexual harassment dispute or sexual assault dispute, or the named representative of a class or in a collective action alleging such conduct, no predispute arbitration agreement or predispute joint-action waiver shall be valid or enforceable with respect to a case which is filed under Federal, Tribal, or State law and relates to the sexual assault dispute or the sexual harassment dispute.

It should be noted that the Act applies only to claims of sexual assault or sexual harassment. As such, if you’ve signed an arbitration agreement, it will still be

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enforceable as to other claims. Furthermore, the Act does not apply to claims that arose prior to the March 3, 2022 effective date.

With that said, the Act does apply to all arbitration agreements, regardless of the date you entered into it.

For example, if your claim arose before March 3, 2022, you would not be able to take advantage of the Act. However, if your claims arose from events after March 3, 2022, then the Act would apply to you, even if you signed the agreement before that date.

Finally, the Act places any question of whether or not it applies in the hands of the courts. As such, no employer can force you to go to arbitration to determine whether or not the Act applies to you. Rather, only a Court can make that determination.

So, if you, a family member, or friend believe that you are being forced to arbitrate an employment dispute please give the Attorneys at R.C. Shea & Associates a call for a free consultation to discuss your rights.

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Government: Continued From Page 8

OAG expanded the NJSP Auto Theft Task Force by adding detectives and prosecutors, as well as bringing on additional police departments from around the state. Additionally, $125,000 in federal Justice Assistance Grant funds is being made available to maximize the Task Force’s capabilities.

“The allocation of these financial resources to increase the use of automated license plate reader technology is, quite simply, a game changing moment in terms of our investigative capabilities,” said Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police. “This investment will undoubtedly help combat the growing number of motor vehicle thefts and the as-

sociated rise in violent crime. I commend Governor Murphy and Acting Attorney General Platkin for their staunch efforts in supporting law enforcement’s mission to target auto theft and make our communities safer.”

The State has seen a serious spike in motor vehicle theft since the pandemic’s onset, an all-time high of 14,320 vehicles in 2021 in comparison to the previous five years. The first quarter of 2022 is on track to have a 53% increase in motor vehicle thefts from 2020.

Increases in motor vehicle theft have occurred across the state, in both suburban and urban areas. Stolen cars are frequently associated with other violent crimes, particularly shootings. A significant percentage of individuals who commit auto theft offenses have also been involved in shootings.

Lakeside Gardeners Annual Flea Market

WHITING – Lakeside Gardeners will be holding their Annual Flea Market on May 21 in Lakeside Hall from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Garden club will be selling plants and

hanging baskets. Breakfast and lunch available for purchase. Homemade baked goods available for purchase. Call for information at 609-618-4036.

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(22) Substitutes Wanted for the Ocean County Vocational Technical School district: Administrators, Bus Drivers, Couriers, Custodial, School Nurses/RN, Secretarial, Teachers for Academic & Trade Skill Areas-view skilled areas visit www.ocvts.org/employment. EOE. Please email resume to: tedgar@mail.ocvts.org or call 732-240-6414, ext. 3317.

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By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – The Federal Bureau of Investigations has subpoenaed documents relating to the hiring practices at the county government for the last five years.

The Asbury Park Press was the fi rst to report on this. Other publications followed up on the story.

“The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is fully cooperating with the FBI investigation into the county’s hiring practices. The federal subpoena was received in county offices on March 23. All documentation requested by federal investigators was hand-delivered to the FBI’s Red Bank office on Tuesday April 12,” county spokesman Rich Peterson told New Jersey

101.5. County spokeswoman Donna Flynn confi rmed that quote for this article.

According to reports, the investigators have subpoenaed all employment applications for anyone hired between Jan. 1, 2017 to Dec. 31, 2021. The county also turned over the personnel resolutions for the same time period. These resolutions are made to hire, set salaries, etc. Resolutions are passed by the County Board of Commissioners.

The Asbury Park Press reporter claimed that unnamed sources said the investigation was to see if the powers that be were hiring people in exchange for favors.

The FBI never comments to the press about active investigations.

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Ocean County College’s 55th Annual Commencement Week

TOMS RIVER – All commencement activities will take place on the Ocean County College Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River.

May 24 – Nursing Pinning Ceremony, 5 p.m. at Gateway Building Lawn.

May 25 – Annual Awards Ceremony, 5 p.m. at Gateway Building Lawn (In the event of inclement weather, this event will be moved to the Grunin Center.)

May 26 – Memorial Day Remembrance

Ceremony, 3 p.m. at Veterans Memorial, Campus Mall.

May 26 – 55th Annual Commencement Ceremony, 6 p.m. at Gateway Building Lawn* *In the event of severe weather, the Commencement Ceremony will be moved to May 27, at 10 a.m. The decision to move the ceremony will be made by 12 p.m. on May 26 and will be announced on the College website (ocean.edu), on Ocean TV-20, and in a recorded message at 732-255-0400.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Composting In Ocean County

TOMS RIVER – Travel back to a time when nothing went to waste, “garbage” became “black gold” and farms and gardens f lourished in every backyard. New Jersey is called the “Garden State” for a reason and Ocean County has a long agricultural history. Take a lesson from your grandparents and great-grandparents. Stop th rowing your “garbage” away and start composting! Learn how easy it is to turn “waste” into a free-soil amendment for your garden!

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This program will include classroom and hands-on training in the museum’s garden.

The Ocean County Historical Society’s hybrid (in-person and zoom) presentation is April 30 at 2 p.m., 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River. In-person attendance is limited to 25 persons. Individuals attending the in-person session will receive a free compost bin.

To register for the program, in-person or Zoom, email: oceancountyhistory. zoom@gmail.com stating: 1) your name and April 30; 2) your zip code; 3) the email address OCHS should use to send you instructions for accessing the Zoom program or to confirm your in-person reservation. Masks are optional. No refreshments will be served. No entry fees.

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The Manchester Times, May 14, 2022, Page 29

AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Ocean County Fair Returning

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – At long last, the Ocean County Fair appears to be coming back for 2022.

This year, the dates are set for July 13 through 17 at its usual location, the Robert J. Miller Airpark. The times are like previous years, 5 - 11 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday; 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday.

The schedule of events for the fair has not yet been finalized. The Ocean County Board of Agriculture and 4H are still in the planning process.

There will be a ride vendor and wristbands will be sold. Live entertainment is still being lined up.

Vendors for food and booths are still being sought on the OceanCountyFair.com website.

The fair was cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic. At that time, the statement put out was that “Rutgers Cooperative Extension/4H has put a hold on all 4H activities through August. 4H is such a strong partner of the fair that we cannot see a way forward without them this year.” The fair is run by volunteers,

and without the 4H and other groups, they were shorthanded.

In 2021, it had been scheduled. However, in April of that year it was cancelled because capacity restrictions were still in place and 4H was limited from having large gatherings.

The 2020 fair would have been the 73rd year of the fair. The only years they missed were 2020 and 2021.

According to its history, the Ocean County Board of Agriculture held the first annual “4-H Achievement and Agricultural Ocean County Field Day” on September 6, 1947.

It started at the Ocean County Park in Lakewood, but outgrew it in the 1980s. It was then relocated to the Robert J. Miller Airpark in Berkeley Township. The first four-day fair was in 1982.

It used to be an agricultural show for local farmers to show off their crops. However, as farming gave way to housing and commercial development, there are very few farms left locally. The 4-H has taken on the agricultural aspect of the fair, showing off what families have grown and nurtured.

Vendors Needed For Field Of Dreams Events

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Field of Dreams is looking for fun, family-friendly local businesses to join at some events.

Crafters, schools, scouts, etc.

Summer events held at Toms River Field of Dreams (TRFOD), an inclusive playground complex for special needs children and their families.

Upcoming dates:

• Pirate Day – June 11, 12 to 4 p.m.

• Touch A Truck – July 16, 12 to 4 p.m.

• Kid’s Music Festival – August 13, 12 to 5 p.m.

No tobacco or alcohol products allowed.

This includes CBD products. Interested vendors can text inquiries to: Jackie at 732504-5232. $50 per spot, all proceeds go back into TRFOD.

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BUSINESS PROFILE Ocean Medical Group Takes Care Of You

By Bob Vosseller Ocean Medical Group owner, Dr. Karambir Dali and his staff make it a point to provide their patients with complete care.

T hanks to O c ean M e di c al Group’s hybrid model, patients receive the benefits of combined primary care and urgent care to give you one familiar facility and staff to assist with your medical needs.

Dr. Dalal’s unique combination of decisiveness and flexibility has benefitted his patients. The physician has an interesting past. He grew up in in India and after graduating from medical school there in 1991.

“I was all set to go into the Indian Army as a doctor and had already taken my boards and physical.”

Fate and romance intervened however, “I met my wife. We ended up getting married, and that changed the whole plan,” he said. She had spent most of her life in America, and he decided to join her. After he moved to America, Dr. Dalal studied for and passed the US M edic al Licensing Examination board exams, and then did his residency at UMDNJ from 1994-1997.

The doctor worked his way up to Chief Resident before heading down to the Toms River and Whiting area, where he would end up buying Ocean Medical Group in 2004. He supervised the practice’s changeover to a hybrid model.

Dr. Dalal has clinical experience from the emergency room at University Hospital and he has also ser ved as voluntary Chairman for the Department of

Dr. Karambir Dali sees a patient at his practice at the Ocean Medical Group in Whiting.

Medicine at Community Medical Center for six years and currently serves as treasurer.

Ocean Medical Group is a topnotch facility including Dr. Dalal, Dr. Salma Haque (who has over 30 years of experience in Ocean County), Nurse Practitioners Kaitlyn Howard, Sofia Gamizova and Navdeep Chharan.

The doctor noted that having an experienced group is essential both to show a familiar face to their regular patients and also to keep up with the urgent care side of the practice.

While you can keep regularly scheduled appointments with Dr. Dalal, they’re also open seven days a week and are equipped

with urgent care capabilities so that when something happens, you don’’t necessarily need to vastly overpay for a visit to the emergency room or hospital admission. “We’re able to take care of any minor emergencies including cuts, sprains, minor surger y, and ultrasounds.” In addition, they provide memory testing, EKG, and of c ourse routine physicals. It’s that wide variety of care that ’s always appealed to Dr. Dalal from his days in the ER to today.

Another way to make every day a little different is to make conversation with his primary care patients, who make up the bread and butter of the practice. The

doctor-patient relationship here definitely promotes the patients ‘health first and foremost, but it is also quite friendly.

“When I’m in the room with the patient, the patient controls the time; I don’tt control the time. I don’tt say, “well your time is over, next,” he joked. Dr. Dalal often finds himself and his patients discussing social issues and other topics not rigidly tied to medicine, but this helps build a rapport with them, which in turn builds trust.”

One example Dr. Dalal recalled that represents the trust patients have in Ocean Medical Group concerned a cancer sur vivor and the primary caretaker for his wife, who suffers from dementia.

Ocean Medical Group owner, Dr. Karambir Dali joins staff members in the waiting room of their Whiting based office.

–Photos By Bob Vosseller He came in one day very weak and dehydrated. They gave him IV fluids in the office and he felt better.

After performing some blood work, they called the patient in the next day to inform him that he was going into kidney failure.

They gave him more fluids and an EKG to check his heart. The patient ended up having to come into the office four times in one week, but he ended up back to his baseline and his kidneys returned to normal.

Without Ocean Medical Group, the patient would have to have been admitted to a hospital for at least a week, at a cost of thousands of dollars. More importantly, he would have been unable to care for his wife while he was being treated in the hospital.

Ocean Medical Group allowed the patient to maintain his daily routine, even while he was recovering from a serious ailment.

Should they need to refer you to any out-of-office care, “we follow the patient wherever the patient goes,” Dr. Dalal added, It’s easy to make an appointment? Call 732- 849 -1075, or stop by if you feel it can’t wait.

Ocean Medical Group is open seven days a week, Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The practice is located at 401 Lacey Road, Suite B in the Whiting section of Manchester Township.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of MAY 14 - may 20

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Ask for favors and if it is something that will be beneficial, the answer will likely be “yes.” You might receive numerous negative responses in the week to come, but perhaps those things wouldn’t be right for you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Explore your options and gather opinions. You may meet several people who introduce you to new ideas and progressive techniques. This is a good week to observe the strengths and weaknesses of a key relationship.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You can learn something valuable from someone older and wiser than you in the week to come. Every opportunity to hone your skills should be embraced with open arms. A thoughtful partner may add joy to your day.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Good deeds are celebrated. Make it a habit to consider other people’s interests along with your own. You might receive recognition in the week to come because other people respect your judgment and your leadership abilities.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Keep a low profile in the upcoming week or you may end up going backward -- any mistakes are more likely to show when you are the star of the show. Avoid launching any new projects or making any new commitments.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your thoughtfulness and generous gestures are likely to be appreciated by loved ones. Their support will be essential in the week ahead because your job, responsibilities, or the people in your workplace could be demanding.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Keep a journal, write down your thoughts, or make a list of priorities to put your feelings and objectives into perspective. Your good ideas may help preserve your job status or improve your health in the week ahead.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Remain sensitive to subtle undercurrents within the family while letting your creativity run at full throttle this week. Honor your obligations and you will be free to enjoy your hobbies and entertainment without guilt.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll never get there if you aren’t even trying. Put more effort into achieving financial security in the upcoming week. Warmth and enthusiasm may greet your willingness to participate on the social scene.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may be reminded to pay something off, or feel it is time to economize, in the week ahead. Your friendly demeanor may attract people from outside your usual circle or help you impress coworkers and clients.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It could prove awkward to activate your ambitions in the week ahead. You possess the initiative and vision to develop sound strategies but may struggle to see them through now. Be patient and persevere.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You should view the cup as half-full rather than half-empty.

Remain optimistic and you will find your life brimming with blessings. Take advantage of educational opportunities as this week unfolds.

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