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–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Ashley Graham-Jean and Tim Zeiss of Ocean’s Harbor House describe the non-profit’s role in the fight against child sex trafficking.

–Photos courtesy of the Frank family (Above) The Frank family shares a celebration.

(Right) Bill Frank Jr. and his wife, Loretta, a retired Toms River High School East attendance officer, unveil the sign honoring the baseball legend.

By Chris Christopher TOMS RIVER - There was plenty of emotion at the Toms River High School East baseball field.

There were tears. There were hugs. There were high fives. There were handshakes.

For 30 years, Bill Frank Jr. served as the Raiders’ head coach, guiding the team to numerous titles.

On May 5, the venue was named the Bill Frank Field during a half-hour ceremony.

“The greatest thing about the name is that my grandkids, Brielle and Nico, and great grandkids (he awaits the latter) will know who I was,” Frank Jr., 69, who led the Raiders to more than 500 wins and numerous championships, told the media prior to the event. “That is important to me.”

Frank Jr. was honored in an on-field ceremony in

front of an estimated 500 fans, including about 40 of his former players and assistant coaches and 30 family members. He spoke for about 10 minutes prior to the Raiders’ game against Toms River South. The Indians won 6-3.

“I would like to say I can’t believe I am standing here today because this is my Field of Dreams,” he said. “This is a proud moment in my life. So many contributed to our success through their hard work and love of the game. I wanted the kids to learn and appreciate our style of baseball.

Working hard and doing the little things always (Baseball - See Page 4)

This Month In History:

Celebrating Memorial Day, Monument To Lincoln

By J. Mark Mutter It is the most visited national memorial in Washington, D.C. - named in honor of our 16th President who saved the Union.

It’s the Lincoln Memorial and we celebrate the 100-year anniversary of its opening this Memorial Day. Where did the idea for the memorial come from? Who built it? Who dedi-

cated it? And how did Toms River celebrate that special day 100 years ago?

The Lincoln Memorial In 1867, two years after President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, Congress authorized a commission to build a memorial in his honor.

It would not be until 1914 that ground was broken for its construction. The

Greek-style temple took eight years to build - made from marble quarried from Colorado and Georgia. 36 columns comprise its structure - representing the states in the Union at the time of Lincoln’s death. The centerpiece is the imposing marble statue of Abraham Lincoln - 19 feet in size.

The memorial was dedicated on (History - See Page 5)

By Stephanie Faughnan OCEAN COUNTY – A Toms River non-profit is on a mission to educate families concerning how children could wind up in the hands of sex trafficking predators.

Ashley Graham-Jean is a licensed counselor who provides individual and family services for Ocean’s Harbor House. She offered some insight (Teens - See Page 8)

Educators Sing Praises Of “Unsung Heroes”

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – An unsung hero is someone who makes the world a better place but doesn’t ask for fame.

However, educa–Photo courtesy tors and law enCentral Regional forcement decided Jervin Sevilla represented to shine the light Toms River High School on students from Nor th at the Unsu ng around the county Heroes awards. at an awards banquet held at Central Regional High School.

These students came from every age and walk (Sing - See Page 6)

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Continued From Page 1 lead to wins. That philosophy applies to school, college and life. We had 2,000 to 3,000 fans for our games against South and (Toms River) North.

“Standing in the third base coaching box, I saw little kids playing baseball near our dugout. I knew they would one day play for me. My career as a teacher and coach was gratifying. I encouraged the kids. I knew I was tough at times, but in my way I tried to prepare the kids for life. I am so happy to see my players grow into fine young men, fathers and successful business people. I related coaching to life’s lessons.

“I want to thank Al Dietrich (then the superintendent of the Toms River Regional School District), who gave me the opportunity to be the head coach. I thank my wife of 44 years, Loretta, very much. My parents (Bill Sr. and Julia) are in heaven right now.

After my games, my dad called me and lectured me.

“I thank Ken Frank (Bill Jr.’s brother and South’s legendary coach) for his ongoing support and mentorship over the years. I love you, brother. Thank you for coming out tonight (they embraced and shared kind words prior to the game). Thank you very much.”

In a show of respect to Frank Jr., East’s players stood along the third base line in front of their dugout. The Indians stood along the first base line in front of their dugout.

Frank Jr. clutched his grandchildren during the ceremony.

“They are the love of my life,” he said.

East principal Pat Thomas spoke highly of Frank Jr. He hailed him as the Guest of Honor and introduced his family members.

“We are all here to celebrate the life and accomplishments of legendary baseball coach Bill Frank,” said Thomas, who enjoyed a highly successful career as East’s

girls soccer coach. “We proudly dedicate the field to Bill Frank. He taught all of his athletes to set individual and team goals. He encouraged his athletes to give 100 percent.

“He was tough and hard. He taught his players to focus on the process rather than the outcome. He had an insatiable desire to help others succeed. When I came here in 1998, the team’s culture had been established. Games were community events. He made a difference in the world through the game. Coach, you are a proud reflection of a beautiful school.”

The main sign dedicating the field to Frank Jr. is on the wall of the press box. It faces the bleachers. He and his wife pulled on a rope, unveiling the impressive sign to cheers. Another sign in his honor faces the field and is on the press box. It was visible prior to the ceremony.

Ted Gillen, the district’s athletics director and a former East and Penn State University soccer standout, presented Frank Jr. with a plaque.

“I would like to thank Toms River South, Ken Frank and Mitch Powitz (South’s lead assistant coach who played against Frank Jr.’s teams and under Ken Frank) for helping to celebrate this night with class,” he said.

Lou Smith, who played under Frank Jr., wore his Class of 1993 varsity jacket to the event. Smith, a three-year varsity performer, played third base and pitched.

“He’s a big part of who I am,” said Smith, who runs Lou’s Army, a multi-million dollar non-profit organization. “I would not miss this for the world. He was a tough individual. My dad was Bill Frank. He stepped up for me. I’ll tell you that much.

He was with me all year long. It was good to see his infield and outfield drills. I would love to have been out there.

John Scran played under Frank Jr. during the 1994, 1995 and 1996 seasons. Formerly Central Regional’s coach, Scran serves as the athletics director and supervisor of physical education and health in the Central

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“It was great to play under coach Frank,” Scran said. “He always had my back.

There was great baseball in Toms River at that point. All three schools (including Toms River North) had the top 20 teams in the state. We all knew each other, but once we were on the diamond competing against each other the friendships were gone through those seven innings.”

Frank Jr. followed his players beyond the game.

“He truly cared about his players off the field as well,” Scran said. “I remember going to his house to watch the games on channel 21. I remember him saying, ‘I need 100 percent. You never know who is watching you. Always play the game like someone is watching you.’ “ Paul Gerhauser, a former South second baseman, played on Frank Jr.’s freshman team when Frank Jr. coached under his brother.

“Playing for him was great,” the 1981 South graduate said. “He motivated us, but he was tough and gentle at the same time.

He got on you if you did not do things right or not hustle. After one of our games, we threw him in the shower.

“On the bus to our game against Jackson Memorial, he said, ‘Jackson is horrible.

They haven’t won a game all year.’ We won and he said, ‘You just handed them their first loss.’ That’s my favorite story about him.

You always wanted to play hard for him.”

Ken Frank took a 912-319-1 career record - he’s New Jersey’s wins leader - into the game. He’s in his 44th season as the Indian Chief. He recalled that South’s field was named the Ken Frank Baseball Stadium some 20 years ago. Frank coached Todd Frazier, a two-time major league All-Star and a former Rutgers University standout.

“My brother’s field is named the Ken Frank Baseball Stadium so we could not use the name Bill Frank Baseball Stadium,” Bill Frank Jr. said. “The school district chose the name for my field. Look at it this way: How many coaches as brothers have over 1,400 wins in the state or country? I don’t think you will ever again see that much longevity in terms of coaching.

Frank Jr. took over the team from Ed Sarluca, who retired after enjoying a highly successful tenure as the founder of the program. Frank Jr. guided the Raiders to a 520-279-2 record. He retired at the end of the 2014 season third among Shore Conference coaches in career wins.

Frank Jr. led East to nine Shore Conference divisional titles, eight Ocean County Tournament crowns, four NJSIAA South Jersey Group IV championships and the 2001 Group IV state title. During one white hot stretch, the Raiders captured the Class South title from 2001-2006.

Winning was not easy in Class A South in which each game was packed with the intensity of a World Series game.

“Class A South was a very tough division,”

Frank Jr. said. “We felt we could win the states (state tournament) because Class A South was so tough. When we played outside Class A South, I felt we could do better. I felt the states were a little bit easier as we got to the semifinals and the finals.”

South was the Raiders’ fiercest rival. One day after East captured the Group IV state title, the Raiders fell to the Indians in the Ocean County Tournament at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood.

“We never figured out our record when we played each other’s teams,” Bill Frank Jr. said. “We were close to .500 against Kenny’s teams. He won. I won. I won. He won.

Family is first. Baseball is second. Kenny and I are very close and baseball never tore our relationship apart.”

“We played for our school to win,” Ken Frank said. “We played classic games. Both teams were very competitive. I never kept track of our record against Billy’s teams.

His team would go on a run. My team would go on a run. When it was over, we were brothers again.”

One ex-player who attended the ceremony was pitcher Scott Wasienko, a 1985 graduate now the owner of a Philadelphia recording studio. He was the Raiders’ first pitcher to win a game against the Indians when Frank Jr. was at the helm. He registered the victory at Winding River Park in 1985 in a night clash.

“There were about 2,000 people at that game,” Wasienko said.

Wasienko, who drove from Haddon Heights, a Philadelphia suburb, to honor his coach, said he enjoyed playing for Frank Jr. “He meant a lot to me,” he said. “Each time I ran into him over the last 30 years, he always said, ‘Waz, you always had that first victory over my brother.’ Coach Frank was a force. He created attitude in our team.

He was around 30 years old at that time and he energized who we were. He would yell, ‘Move. Move. Move.’ He said one time, ‘Gentlemen, if I stop calling your name, start worrying.’ That meant he gave up on you because you gave up on him.”

Frank Jr. coached his sons, Brad and Bryan Frank. Brad Frank was the starting catcher on the 1998 Toms River East American Little League team which won the Little League World Series. Frazier was the team’s star player.

Mike Gaynor, who managed East American to the title, attended the dedication. He’s the father of Colin and Casey Gaynor. The latter set the Shore Conference record for varsity career pitching wins with 34 before graduating in 2006. Gaynor noted his son lost four varsity career games.

“This is long overdue,” Mike Gaynor said.

“I told Casey of it and he said, ‘What took them so long?’ My kids loved playing for him. The more he yelled, the more they liked it. He paid a lot of attention to detail.

He drove guys. If they didn’t get it right, he drove them some more. They were pretty much flawless on defense every year. He had a slew of talent.”

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Continued From Page 1 “Decoration Day” (today, known as Memorial Day) on May 30, 1922. Chief Justice William Howard Taft, chairman of the commission, presided. He presented the new memorial to President Warren G. Harding. Lincoln’s last surviving son, Robert, then 78, looked on along with an estimated 50,000 spectators. Millions of Americans listened to the ceremonies on that new medium - the radio.

Toms River 100 Years Ago Here in Toms River, members of the “G.A.R.” - the Grand Army of the Republic - led the town’s Decoration Day ceremonies. The GAR was an organization composed of veterans of the Union Army who served in the Civil War. In 1922, several GAR members were still living in Toms River.

Along with members of the recently formed George P. Vanderveer American Legion Post (composed of the then more youthful World War One veterans) and local Boy Scouts, they visited the cemeteries at Cedar Grove and Silverton in the morning.

In the afternoon, they went to the Methodist Cemetery on Hooper Avenue and Washington Street. Men from the new Naval Air Station in Lakehurst accompanied them. On the Toms River waters, flowers were strewn.

An afternoon parade to Riverside Cemetery along State Highway 166 was held - led

by Toms River Fire Company No. 1.

In the course of the day, nearly 200 graves were decorated with flowers and flags. At each

The Toms River Times, May 21, 2022, Page 5 cemetery - led by the GAR members - Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address was read, followed by the firing of guns and the playing of taps.

The New Jersey Courier - Ocean County’s then local newspaper - reported that “the day belongs to the veterans of the Civil War, and still, as long as one of them is left.” The “thin line of blue,” said the Courier, “was thinner and more drawn than ever.”

Soon, as time marched forward, those in that thin blue line would be gone. But they shall always be remembered in our history.

Memory Of Lincoln Lives On Like the memorial in Washington, our cemeteries here are home to monuments to the Union and the Republic for which it stands. History tells us that Abraham Lincoln never visited Toms River - the closest was his visit to Trenton in 1861 on his long railroad journey from Springfield, Illinois to Washington, D.C. for his inauguration.

But the spirit of Abraham Lincoln lives on, here and across our land, as that memorial dedicated 100 years ago reminds us: “In This Temple As In The Hearts Of The People For Whom He Saved The Union The Memory Of Abraham Lincoln Is Enshrined Forever” SOURCES: The National Park Service; the New Jersey Courier, June 2, 1922 edition J. Mark Mutter is the retired Toms River municipal clerk. He was chairman of the township’s 250-year anniversary committee in 2017 and its 225-year anniversary committee in 1992, and its Constitution bi-centennial committee in 1987. He is writing a book on the history of Toms River.

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Sing:

Continued From Page 1 of life. Some of them were praised for their hours of community service, and some for their grades and extra-curriculars. But all of them were praised for their positive attitude in the face of diversity.

As one guidance counselor said, they were “truly inspiring.”

While this article serves to celebrate these children, their exact stories won’t be shared here. Some of them are very personal, and they might not want to have them told in a publication. It would be more appropriate to keep some of their story “unsung.” Instead, some examples will be given.

Several children lost family recently, and in one case it was their sole caregiver. Some had academic or physical special needs that they had to overcome. A few had a significant language barrier. Some had parents with drug and alcohol problems. Some of the children had loved ones with cancer and some of the children were the ones with cancer. Then, throw in the everyday stress of growing up, plus the pandemic, and you can imagine what these kids are going through.

Teachers, principals and guidance counselors told the crowd what made each child unique.

You could see them beaming with pride.

Despite their various differences, the one thing they had in common was that they overcame their challenges and then helped others.

One student, who will go on to pre-med, finished 150 hours of community service, for example. But even if they didn’t have something that can be quantified like “150 hours,” each of them clearly left an impact on their teachers and fellow students.

Or, as a principal said, paraphrasing one of the students: “I hope we leave here remembering something positive about everyone in this room.”

The students that were honored included: • Barnegat High School – Angelique Antonelli • Berkeley Township Elementary School – Arely Vargas-Leonor • Brick Memorial High School – Relm Campo

• Brick Township High School – Arianna Leonard • Central Regional High School – Kayla Kulzy • Eagleswood Elementary School – Maria Esposito • Frog Pond Elementary School – Giuliana Gencarelli • Hugh J. Boyd Elementary School – Jayden Tuzzolino • Island Heights Elementary School – Drew Hawthorne • Jackson Liberty High School – Alfred Galvan • Jackson Memorial High School – Holden Rieger • Lacey Township High School – Alyson Bernaldo • Lakehurst Elementary School – Gabriela Novo Diaz • Lakewood High School – Ariana Castillo • Lavallette School – Kelsey Marzarella • Manchester Township High School – Joseph D’Antonio • New Egypt High School – Chelsea Nicholll, Flor Mejia • OCVTS Toms River – Kevin Schweikert • OCVTS GPAA – Christian T. Cirone • OCVTS Jackson – Pavlina Horvatova • Ocean Gate Elementary School – Samarra Hand • Pinelands Regional High School – Michele Ramos • Point Pleasant Beach High School – Evan Silva • Point Pleasant Borough High School – Bridget Morris • Stafford Intermediate School – Dante Manzo • Toms River High School East – Nicole Rosas • Toms River High School North – Jervin Sevilla • Toms River High School South – Berlin Ortiz • Tuckerton Elementary School – Savannah Joelle Russell The evening was sponsored by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, the Executive County Superintendent of Schools, the Ocean County Association of School Administrators, as well as Casino Pier, Breakwater Beach, and Coin Castle in Seaside.

Driver Saves Toddler Walking On Rt. 37

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – What would you do if you were driving and suddenly saw a toddler walking down the middle of the road? Hopefully, you’d do just what Melissa Watson did on March 22.

She slammed on her –Photo courtesy Toms River Police brakes and got out of Melissa Watson received a Civilian Award. Pictured with her car. She put her family and Police Chief Mitch Little. own life in danger, Officers responded and worked to get the because this was on Route 37. She tried to alert other drivers while she grabbed the two-year-old back to their family.

Watson was honored with a Civilian Award child. Then, she brought the child back to her car and pulled into the parking lot of for her “quick actions, bravery, and kindthe Avon Hotel, where she called the police. ness,” police said.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

e DitoriAl It’s Not Always A Good Thing When Your Taxes Go Down We write articles all the time about the budgets of towns and school districts.

This is the season for these kinds of stories. Usually your taxes go up. Occasionally they go down. But that’s not necessarily good news.

When fuel, insurance, salaries and other expenses go up every year, you should be skeptical if your taxes go down.

Sometimes, your town is using one-time revenues to protect taxpayers. There might be a windfall that is helping out. The town might be using their surplus from the previous year.

They might have won a lawsuit.

None of these are bad things, but they are not sustainable. Eventually, those windfalls will blow away.

Probably the best fiscal policy is a small tax increase every year. Nothing too drastic. Nothing to scare anyone away. Just enough to cover your employment contracts and make the trains run on time. And have a couple nice, quality of life things for residents, like recreation. You can’t put a price on that.

The most common reason, in this area, for taxes to go down is development. The more houses there are, the more people there are to spread the taxes around.

Towns like Toms River, Jackson, Howell, and Barnegat have seen huge developments recently. So, there are more people to spread the taxes around.

That means your taxes will go down. For a little while, anyway.

Those people will need police, garbage removal, and other services. Twenty years from now, that new road will need repaving.

For a while, some of that cost will be absorbed by

existing town staff and programs.

And then families move into those homes. And their children enter the school district. Your municipal taxes might go down, but your school taxes go up.

Next time you drive by a huge development, think about how many kids are going to enter the school district. Most districts around here are pretty much done with school construction. There shouldn’t be a new public school built for a while.

Not even an addition. But the kids will need teachers, teaching assistants, support staff, and more. You should also realize that a few kids in that new neighborhood are going to have special needs. Most won’t cost anything and they can be mainstreamed in the public school district. However, some will have challenges that the district is not in a position to solve. Schools for special needs students easily cost $50,000 or more per kid. Four or five special needs students will increase taxes by a quarter of a million dollars. This is not to demonize special needs, not by any means, but it’s something to consider when there’s a large development.

If the kids go to private school, the district will have to either provide busing for those kids or pay the families $1,000 per kid.

This is a state law. Again, this is not to demonize private schools. This is just a fact that you need to be aware of because often the people running your towns aren’t thinking about it.

So, if you’re ever lucky enough to have your taxes go down, ask what you will be paying in the long run.

Chris Lundy News Editor

Respect The Restaurant Workers I understand fast food is supposed to be fast. When you come to restaurants and you see 3 or 4 people behind the counter busting their asses to get the orders out.

Doing the jobs of 3 people.

It’s not our fault that people don’t want to work. We’re showing up to deal with way more than what we sign up for. But we’re there to do the best we can. Give some respect. Show some compassion; be nice; stop being so rude to us. We’re here, we showed up to work to do our job - show us some props for still trying to do our best.

We are not perfect, no one is. We try and do our job and make it through. We have no control over things you people get so rude and mean about. We’re people just like you are - remember that! Remember that there are kids that work at these restaurants. Would you want your kids to treated like that by customers? Stop being rude and cursing at us. Yes, I am a restaurant worker and proud of it. Thank you.

Frances Joseph Lacey Township

Supreme Court In Peril When Donald Trump was in office, he and Mitch McConnell made three lifetime appointments to the Supreme

Court. McConnell went so far as to defy Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s dying wish - that the next president appoint her replacement - by packing the Court with Amy Coney Barrett just eight days before the 2020 election.

The result? Today’s Supreme Court has been taken over by a hyperpartisan supermajority that is on the verge of dismantling abortion care in America.

But there’s something we can do. The Judiciary Act of 2021 would add four seats to the Supreme Court bench restoring balance to the court.

It’s the solution we need to move away from the extremely partisan rulings that now threaten our fundamental freedoms. Recent polling showed that the majority of voters support expanding the court.

Congress has changed the size of the Supreme Court seven times already in our nation’s history. It’s time to do it again. I’m urging our representatives to back this important bill now so we know they want to protect the rights of the American people. The stakes are too high to stay quiet on this important issue.

Karen Benjamin Manchester

Under The Flag, Not Under God With Flag Day approaching, I can recall back in the early 1950s, there was virtually no

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controversy when it came to reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. It was an inclusive, purely patriotic nonreligious exercise, that was readily recited by all Americans. It was said whether you were rich or poor, black or white, believer or non-believer. It was a pledge that fostered unity and helped bring us together during the dark days of WWII. That all changed in 1954, however, when under pressure from religious groups, Congress added the words “Under God” to the Pledge, that effectively turned an inclusive patriotic pledge into a religious affirmation.

The end result was it drove a wedge between believing and nonbelieving Americans that divided the country along religious lines that still persists today. What the religious phrase “Under God” unfortunately also accomplished was that it tied patriotism with a belief in God. All of which has rendered the nation divisible where citizens must either compromise their religious freedom or appear to be unpatriotic.

It is time to drop the religious affirmation and restore our original inclusive Pledge of Allegiance and reaffirm the idea of a “nation indivisible” and a Pledge that fully recognizes the shared beliefs and common aspirations of all Americans!

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State Must Pay For Private School Busing I applaud the Jackson Township Council for proposing that the State of New Jersey fund private school transportation.

I believe that with the rise in private schools and the number of students attending them the cost of transportation will be very costly to not only the Jackson public school district, but also surrounding towns.

This will be a burden on

the public school district budgets and taxpayers.

This archaic state mandate (NJSA18A:39-1) which mandates public school districts must provide transportation for students attending private schools does not take into consideration the number of students attending private schools. Just look at what happened to the Lakewood public school district budget. The money taken from the public school budget for private school transportation impacts the education of the students attending the public schools and our taxes.

I totally agree with what the Jackson Township Council is proposing and I believe other surrounding towns, (Toms River, Howell, Brick and Manchester) should also petition the state of N.J. to fund transportation and special needs services for private schools.

The state takes in millions from sports betting and now from taxes on the sale of legal recreational pot. This cost of private school transportation should not be the burden of the public school districts and the taxpayers.

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Baby Formula Shortage Not Biden’s Fault “The buck stops here!” That was the sign on Truman’s desk. While the president is the most powerful person in America, not everything is his fault.

Just like how the companies doing price gouging is causing more inflation, and gas companies are rising prices just because they can, this is one problem that has nothing to do with the man in charge.

At least, not this president.

During Trump’s presidency, he created a new North American trade agreement that discouraged imports of baby formula from Canada.

It wasn’t just baby formula, it was a lot of things. Trump (Letters - See Page 9)

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Police Officers Deserved Better From The NJ Supreme Court, 10th District Lawmakers Say Capitol Comments TRENTON – Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Greg McGuckin and John Catalano (all R-10) issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court decision to release the man convicted of murdering

New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster on the Turnpike in 1973: “The State Supreme Court’s decision to free a cold-blooded cop-killer is distasteful and exasperating. The court’s callous leniency is insulting to the men and women of law enforcement who put their lives on the line to protect New Jersey residents. Sundiata Acoli was

sentenced to life for the assassination of a State Trooper in the line of duty. At this contentious time when police officers across our nation are being challenged, threatened, and targeted more than ever, we would have hoped the court would be more supportive of the Parole Board and the appellate court sentiments that would have held Acoli behind bars where he belongs.”

seem harmless to them,” shared Graham-Jones. “And that might be the case for now. Groomers can take a year or two, pouring into a kid, as a way to suck them into the life.”

Males dominate as human traffickers, although females also participate in the sexual exploitation of children. Nearly 100 percent of females involved were victims themselves at some point.

“The great majority of recruiting happens online on all the social media platforms,” Graham-Jean said. “There are a number of organizations that are trying to put more security in place as a way to help protect our children. Unfortunately, these platforms know that it’s happening, and they’re not doing anything.”

Graham-Jean said she currently works with a group of seven girls and is impressed with their resiliency and support for one another.

They’ve also tuned her into how groomers work their game.

“There’s nothing special about these girls online versus any other,” said Graham-Jean.

“The girls told me things to look out for that I didn’t know about.”

For example, one should be wary of individuals who have limited streaks on Snapchat, as they likely are operating from a fake account.

The girls also told her stories of receiving explicit photos and links to inappropriate websites.

In a typical scenario, the trafficker starts by making the victim feel they have fallen in love and may even present them with gifts such as jewelry.

“Suddenly, someone who feels isolated and not accepted,” said Graham-Jean. “Feels like someone’s paying attention to them.”

“A lot of people think you have to have a pimp in order for it to be considered sex trafficking,” she said. “For youth, anytime they exchange sex for anything, it’s automatically considered trafficking. No one has to force them to do it, as they can’t give consent to commercial sex.”

The kids still living at home begin disappearing on weekends. They may run away or lie to their parents about where they are spending the night. In some cases, families aren’t paying attention or don’t seem to care if something just doesn’t seem right.

In many of those instances, the child will come into school that Monday appearing tired and even dressed inappropriately. They also

have extra money with no viable explanation.

While some of the trafficking involves prostitution, Graham-Jean said that there’s also online exploitation as well.

Harbor House began working with the Toms River school district to provide educational resources designed to prevent sexual exploitation among school-aged children.

The first line approach is to meet with girls who might be considered high risk because of problems at home or other circumstances.

“Girls typically referred to me are girls in foster care or those who have witnessed domestic violence,” Graham-Jean shared.

“Others are girls who have been in toxic or abusive relationships or have problems with consent or understanding consent.”

That’s not to say that boys aren’t being trafficked as well. In the past, 90 percent of victims were female. The number dropped to 75 percent in recent years and brings attention to something referred to as survival sex.

“Homeless youth and LGBTQ+ are more likely to engage in survival sex,” explained Graham-Jones. “That involves having sex in exchange for things like food and shelter.”

One of the major challenges in combatting child sex trafficking is the code of silence imposed by the predators. Victims either feel threatened or embarrassed to report that they are being exploited.

Graham-Jean cited 2019 statistics from the National Human Trafficking Hotline, stating that New Jersey was the twelfth highest state in reporting cases.

The same entity reported that New Jersey’s report rate went down in 2020 to seventeenth, which may be linked to the state’s strict restrictions during the pandemic.

“Child trafficking is not a regular occurrence here, at least reporting wise,” Detective Alex Bromley of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s office said. “We see more human trafficking here in the sense of both labor and forced prostitution of adults.”

Bromley acknowledged that kids meeting people on the internet is a constant issue for county residents and everyone throughout the country. He said parents should monitor children’s online presence and encourage them not to communicate with anybody they don’t know.

“They should be cautioned never to meet up with anybody in person,” said Bromley.

“Obviously, that puts them at the biggest risk, no matter what these people are promising or

what the situation is at home.”

Since 1988, Harbor House has offered housing to close to 6,000 young people from varied backgrounds. Service referrals come from a variety of places, including self-referrals from young people who feel they are without a home.

“We have twelve beds in a shelter, which is located in one of our Toms River locations,” said Tim Zeiss, Director of Harbor House’s Development and Marketing Team. “The purpose of that program is to work with the kids and their families to provide them with counseling to hopefully resolve whatever the issue is that put them in that situation.”

Children who receive services from Harbor House can be as young as ten years old. Those up to age 21 can also find refuge at the shelter – all are runaways or somehow homeless.

It’s not uncommon for youth who live at the shelter to have an active case with the Department of Child Protection and Prevention (DCPP), the agency formerly known as DYFS. Some have been kicked out of their homes or are frequent runaways.

A group of concerned citizens initially started the non-profit in 1988 when they determined a need for a shelter. When family reunification is not possible, there’s a next step available that protects and teaches young people in need.

Harbor House also runs a transitional living program with an additional 12 beds, which is longer-term and provides a home for individuals who typically range in age from 16 to 21.

“Those are for youth where there’s not going to be resolution in their homes with their families,” said Graham-Jean. “They are looking to gain some independent loving skills and can stay with us until their 21st birthdays.

We’re hoping to get them stabilized so they have their own place and everything they need to live.”

Zeiss pointed out that youth who live in transitional housing are expected to attend school and do chores. Those who work are required to put a portion of the money they earn into an account opened in their name.

“When they transition out, we want them to have some sort of nest egg,” Zeiss said. “One of the issues they will face is the cost of rent soaring in this market.”

The non-profit’s out-client services assists youth from 10-17 who come to Harbor House with crisis and truancy issues and an assortment of other problems.

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“We’ve been providing education around CSEC or commercial sexual exploitation of children since about 2017,” shared Graham-Jean. “We do this with the kids we already have in-house and with our outside services.”

Ocean’s Harbor House provides a safe haven to runaways and homeless youth throughout New Jersey. Unfortunately, according to the organization’s fact sheet, 68 percent of homeless youth have been trafficked or engaged in survival sex while homeless.

One in five runaways or homeless youth are reportedly victims of human trafficking, including sex and labor trafficking. Some of the most vulnerable to sex exploitation appear to be young people who are homeless and identify as part of the LGBTQ population.

“These aren’t bad kids,” Tim Zeiss, Director of Harbor House’s Development and Marketing, said. “They are kids in bad situations.

Some may have come out and been rejected by their families.

“The people who are supposed to accept them and not judge them are the ones who make them feel that somehow they don’t belong,” continued Zeiss.

Meanwhile, parents might be shocked to learn that children who live at home may also be victims of sexual exploitation. Equally disturbing is that the average age of entry into sex trafficking is 12 to 14 years old.

Reality paints a far different picture than those displayed on the television or the big screen. Graham-Jean said that whether or not sex traffickers call themselves groomers or pimps, they generally adopt the same approach.

“The groomers start early and look for vulnerable youth who are homeless or are having problems at home and looking for attention,” Graham-Jean said. “The idea that kids are being taken by force or ripped off the streets is very seldom true.”

According to Graham-Jean, the most popular way of recruitment is seduction. The traffickers pretend to be boyfriends or father figures. While the median age of predator is 22, some are well into their eighties.

“That nice man the kid met online might

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Continued From Page 7 wanted us to be less dependent on other countries, but it backfired.

Also, and this was before Trump, the FDA and Department of Agriculture are very strict on what they allow to be sold. I don’t know when these rules happened. It could have been when Biden was vice president but I think this was way before that.

This has been made worse by a bacteria found in a Michigan baby formula factory which caused recalls. Also, the coronavirus has permanently damaged the supply chain.

If people are sick, they can’t work, and they

can’t get you the products you need. It doesn’t help that people horde products they don’t need right away because of the fear of pandemic shortages. They are basically creating their own shortages.

The baby formula market in the U.S. was small to begin with. It was kept small by the FDA and Department of Agriculture. Trump made it smaller. And now the recalls and pandemic have choked it to death.

Once again, this is just another problem that the people currently in charge have to deal with.

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Author Chat: “We Refuse to Be Enemies”

TOMS RIVER – Sabeeha Rehman and Walter Ruby, authors of “We Refuse to be Enemies,” will highlight their message of solidarity against intolerance in a live program, 6 p.m. on May 25, at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch.

Subtitled How Muslims and Jews Can Make Peace, One Friendship at a Time, the book is a manifesto that two Americans, a Muslim woman and a Jewish man, created in response to the perceived rise of bias and bigotry in the US. Rehman and Ruby have spent decades

in interfaith collaborations, nurturing cooperation among communities. They will share their observations about ways that people of all backgrounds can create lasting friendships through knowledge and trust.

Registration at theoceancountylibrary. org/events is required for this free program.

The Toms River Branch is at 101 Washington Street. For more information, call 732-349-6200.

“We Refuse to be Enemies” is sponsored

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Ocean County Health Department COVID-19 & Flu Vaccine Clinic Schedule for May Walk-ins welcome, but appointments recommended. Clinic schedule dates subject to change.

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By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A local man received the Civilian Award for saving the life of a woman who was being attacked.

On March 23, Frank Cerankowski heard a woman yelling for help. She was in the middle of the road on North Bay Avenue near Veterans Park.

Police said Cerankowski ran to help the woman, seeing her being attacked by a man.

He pulled the attacker off of her and pinned him to the ground until police arrived.

“Frank Cerankowski should be commended for his brave and courageous actions, that not only put his own life at risk but saved the life of another,” police said.

Ocean County Man Indicted For Seaside Motel Murder

By Alyssa Riccardi SEASIDE HEIGHTS – A Seaside Heights man has been indicted for a murder that happened just before he overdosed on drugs.

Gerardo Ruiz, 51, of Seaside Heights, has been indicted for Murder in connection to the death of Alecia Perreault, 29, of Seaside Heights, that occurred on May 1, 2021.

Seaside Heights Police received a call in the early hours of the morning. The caller claimed that Ruiz had killed a woman at the Offshore Motel, and was staying at the Surfside Motel.

When police arrived at the Offshore Motel, they found a woman, later identified as Perreault, with wounds to her neck. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

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

Ruiz was brought to Community Medical Center in Toms River under protective custody of the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office.

Officials determined Ruiz was responsible for Perreault’s death. Since being released from Community Medical Center, Ruiz has been detained in a secure medical facility.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer Prosecutor Billhimer acknowledged the diligent efforts of Assistant Prosecutor Kimberly Carr who presented the case to the Grand Jury on behalf of the State, as well as the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Victim Witness Advocacy Unit, Seaside Heights Police Department Detective Bureau, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, for their combined and collective efforts in connection with this investigation resulting in Ruiz’s apprehension and indictment.

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

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Virtual Programs To Raise Awareness Of Brain Health And Alzheimer’s

TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library and the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter mark Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month during June, with four awareness-raising virtual programs.

The online discussions, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter, will focus on research and treatment, brain health, and matters of law, fi nances, and medicine for caregivers to consider. Question-and-answer sessions will follow each.

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s – 2 p.m., June 1. Learn about onset symptoms, and how to discuss them with doctors and medical providers.

New Advances in Alzheimer’s Treatment – 2 p.m., June 8. Get an overview of Aducanumab (Aduhelm™): How it works, intended treatment candidates, availability, potential benefits, side effects, and more.

Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body – 2 p.m., June 15. Discover what researchers are learning about nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement, and how to use them in a quality healthy-aging plan.

Managing Money: A Caregivers’ Guide to Finances – 6:30 p.m., June 22. People who care for someone living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias can obtain basic information about legal, medical, and fi nancial issues, and can take part in activities designed to help in creation of a fi nancial plan.

The presenters will be Debby Montone, RN, and Robyn Kohn, MA, CDP, CMDCP, Director of Programs and Services for the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter.

In her role for the Alzheimer’s Association, Robyn Kohn directs community and family education programs, care and support services, caregiver support groups, Early Stage social engagement programs, and community partnerships.

Debby Montone is a Registered Nurse, Certified Dementia Practitioner, and Certified Dementia Support Group Facilitator.

Annual Secret Gardens & Scenic Porches Tour

ISALND HIGHTS – Island Heights Cultural & Heritage Association presents its Annual Secret Gardens & Scenic Porches Tour on June 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tickets are available for $25 and sold at the Cottage Museum at 105 Simpson Avenue, on the day of the event.

She has served in assisted living centers, dedicated dementia units and daycare for people who have Alzheimer’s and dementias, and their families.

According to Alzheimer’s Association research, Alzheimer’s disease affects about 190,000 New Jerseyans over age 65, and involves an additional 310,000 family caregivers.

Studies also reveal that nearly nine percent of adults aged 45 and older in New Jersey live with subjective cognitive decline. Of the 10 major causes of death in the US, only Alzheimer’s has no known cure or remedy.

The series, along with displays and printed information at all 21 OCL branches and reading centers, mark the second consecutive year of partnership between the Library and the Alzheimer’s Association Grater New Jersey Chapter.

Registration at theoceancountylibrary. org/events is required for these free virtual programs. Registrants will receive links to the Zoom sessions by email.

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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Upcoming Blood Drives

OCEAN COUNTY – The nationwide blood shortage continues. We urgently need people to make every effort to donate blood!

New Jersey Blood Services, a division of New York Blood Center would like to announce that it is conducting blood drives in the area which are open to the public. The following drives are scheduled next month: June 2: St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 1528 Church Road, Toms River; from 1 to 7 p.m.

June 16: Christ Episcopal Church, 415 Washington St, Toms River; from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.

June 22: American Legion, 822 Mantoloking Road, Brick; from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Blood products have a short shelf life – from five to 42 days, so constant replen-

ishment is necessary. Each day there are patients who depend on the transfusion of red blood cells, platelets and plasma to stay alive. But blood and blood products can’t be manufactured. They can only come from volunteer blood donors who take an hour to attend a blood drive or visit a donor center.

Any company, community organization, place of worship, or individual may host a blood drive. NYBC also offers special community service scholarships for students who organize community blood drives during summer months.

Blood donors receive free mini-medical exams on site including information about their temperature, blood pressure and hematocrit level. Eligible donors include those people at least age 16 (with parental permission or consent), who weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, are in good health and meet all Food & Drug Administration and NY or NJ State Department of Health donor criteria. People over 75 may donate with a doctor’s note.

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

Picnic & Dance

BERKELEY – A Picnic & Dance will be held on June 4 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Whispering Pines Park, Berkeley Township. This is a free event, door prizes with your ticket.

Bring your picnic basket and drinks. (No alcohol at this event) Reserve your tickets, call John at 609-5014948. Limited tickets available. All ages invited. Calvary Chapel Living Water of Toms River will be your host. Music provided by Christian Sounds, DJ John Luke.

Also some special guest singers.

TRAC Gallery Show

TOMS RIVER – Looking for artists, age 60 and above to join this County show.

Professional and non-professional artists are welcome. 11 categories of arts and crafts.

1st, 2nd, 3rd and Honorable Mentions ribbons will be awarded in each category. 1st place winners move on to the State Exhibit.

Opening reception is June 4, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the TRAC Gallery. This show will hang through June 25. Rewards Ceremony will be held at the closing reception on June 25 from 3 to 7 p.m. For rules and forms visit TRAC732.com.

Pancake Breakfast

TOMS RIVER – First United Methodist Church is hosting a Pancake Breakfast on June 11 from 8 to 10 a.m. at Old Freehold Road and Chestnut Street. The menu includes pancakes, French toast, waffles, scrambled eggs, toast, bacon, sausage, orange juice, coffee and tea made to order. Sugar free syrup available. Ask for a Mickey pancake for the kids! For more information call 732-349-8155.

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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Paws In The Park

BERKELEY – Ocean County Parks & Recreation has announced Paws in the Park (formerly known as Yappy Hour) event for June 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors wanted!

For years this event (Yappy Hour) was held in Ocean County Park in Lakewood.

It now has a new name and a new home in

the Robert J Miller Air Park Ocean County Fairgrounds in Berkeley Township.

They are looking for vendors of “all things dog related” - items or services, shops to mom-and-pop home businesses.

For more information contact Marc Steuer at 732-506-9090 ext. 5950, or msteuer@ co.ocean.nj.us.

Double Trouble May 2022 Programs

BAYVILLE – Double Trouble State Park’s May 2022 programs have been posted! You can find them on the events section of their social media page or on their Eventbrite page.

Free registration required. Limited number of participants per program.

Guided Village Tours will be held on 21, 22, 27, 28 & 29. Join a village historian for a guided tour of historic Double Trouble

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Village. See inside the century old sawmill and packing house as you hear stories of this former company town. Walking tour will cover approximately 1/4 mile and start at 10 a.m. outside the white restroom building just past the map kiosk in the parking area. Held sun or drizzle. Heavy rain or thunder cancels.

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Signs It’s Time To Upgrade Your Hearing Aid Technology

You can usually tell when something needs to be replaced - your smartphone screen is cracked, or your vacuum smells hot. But what about your hearing devices? Here are five signs you need new technology: Malfunction: When you perform all the recommended maintenance diligently, but things are still going wrong, it’s time to consider new devices. If replaced batteries drain quickly or sounds remain muffled after a wax guard change, for instance, consider that a red flag. Occasional repairs are normal; persistent problems that resist troubleshooting aren’t.

Change in Hearing: Your hearing changes over time due to age, exposure to noise, and health events. We can often adjust your programming to meet your new needs, but sometimes your hearing changes so much that you need a different level of technology.

Costly Repairs: Replacement parts for older hearing aid models are often scarce, especially if the model is discontinued.

Think of your devices like a car: If repairing them costs so much that it makes more sense to replace them, go ahead and spring for a newer model. The general rule of thumb is pay for the repair once, but never twice!

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changes, your tech might need to follow suit. Took up a sport? You’ll probably need moisture resistance. Switched from an office job to a job outdoors? You’re likely experiencing a different level of noise.

Technological Advances: You might not realize just how far technology has advanced with better filtering of background noise, the ability to pinpoint fine-tuning capabilities, and the option to stream sound from your smartphone to your hearing aids. High-tech hearing is just an upgrade away.

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• We focus on you. We ensure we understand you and your hearing goals.

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• We follow up. You get follow-ups, tech clean and checks, and reprogramming for the life of the hearing aids.

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

5 PMS Hacks To Make The Month Better

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Menstruating can be a tough time, exhausting, really! A woman’s uterus sheds its lining at fairly regular monthly intervals and that can be quite a tiring process to endure, as many of us can attest to. At the time of birth, there are approximately 1 million eggs, but by child-bearing age, only about 350 eggs will be ovulated month after month. After menopause, there are no more eggs.

Each of us experiences this in our own way and it can be more unpleasant for some than others, especially if estrogen dominance is occurring. If the menstrual cramping (termed dysmenorrhea) is severe of course, visit your gynecologist for professional advice.

In the meantime, here are 5 proven PMS hacks for your consideration: 1. Warmth. Obvious as it may seem, using a hot pack can be incredibly soothing during a menstrual cycle.

The war mth that radiates into the abdominal muscles instantly eases superficial pain associated with PMS. You might be surprised by how effective it can be to take just 10 minutes, lay down and let the war mth of a heating pad, or microwavable hot pack penetrate into your achy muscles.

2. Chocolate! Dark chocolate contains magnesium which is proven to naturally relax and calm the smooth muscles of the uterus. Eating chocolate also releases endorphins, specifically dopamine, which in turn reduces the symptoms associated with monthly

cramping. It’s a comfort food too and the reason is because it improves production of serotonin and dopamine.

3. Exercise. Endor ph i ns du r i ng exercise are released from the hypothalamus in your brain. The opiate receptors in the brain interact with the released endorphins and through this process, we then perceive pain in a different, lesser way. Exercise reduces stress and anxiety. It doesn’t have to be full-on heart-stopping aerobics, just move.

4. Cha stet ree Ber r y ( Vitex agnus-castus). Chasteberry is also called Monk’s Pepper, and it comes from the Mediterranean. Dietary supplements are available in the U.S. and have long been prized to help with female complaints, both for PMS and post-menopausal issues. It stimulates progesterone and therefore, helps balance high estrogen.

5. Raspberry Leaf tea. You may not expect much from a tea made of fruit, but you’d be wrong. This little hack is among the fastest (and best) ones I had ever tried. Just a cup should take down severe cramp pain to a dull roar!

The extracts and phytochemical in this fruit help because they are anti-spasmodic and anti-inf lammatory in nature. Just a note of caution, raspberries contain some natural salicylates and you should know this in case you are allergic to aspirin.

For a longer version of this article, please sign up for my free newsletter at 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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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore Two Sandy Contractors Admit To Theft Scheme

By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – Two contractors have pled guilty to stealing funds from Superstorm Sandy victims through their contracting businesses, officials said.

John Bishop, 57, of Celebration, Florida, and his business partner, Paul Rueda, 50, of San Diego, Texas, both pled guilty to Theft

by Failure to Make Required Disposition in connection to the thefts made between October 2014 and May 2017 in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy in Ocean, Monmouth and Middlesex Counties.

Bishop and Rueda formed John Paul Building, LLC, in November 2012 and six homeowners throughout the area entered into contracts with the company to repair their homes following Superstorm Sandy.

In total, the homeowners paid John Paul Builders, LLC, in excess of $350,000, which Bishop and Rueda agreed to use to complete the projects. However, the homeowners received little to no work on their projects and later the company disbanded without returning any of the funds, officials said.

In addition, Rueda entered in agreements with four additional homeowners under his newly formed contracting business, PKR

Construction, between July 2016 and May 2017.

The homeowners paid PKR Construction a total of $363,575 toward construction projects on their properties. Some work was completed, but Rueda converted the victims’ funds to his own personal use and benefit, and failed to complete the projects, officials said.

Bishop is facing four years in New Jersey State Prison (NJSP) and Rueda is facing five years in NJSP. As part of their plea agreements, Bishop has agreed to pay $178,425 in restitution to the victims; Rueda has agreed to pay $542,800 in restitution to the victims.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer acknowledged the efforts of Senior Assistant Prosecutor Christopher Heisler who is handling the case on behalf of the State, as well as the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Economic Crimes Unit, Little Egg Harbor Police Department, Brick Township Police Department, Point Pleasant Borough Police Department, and Middletown Township Police Department, for their collaborative assistance in connection with this investigation leading to Bishop’s and Rueda’s guilty pleas, and soon their state prison sentences.

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By: Marc S. Galella, Esq. of R. C. Shea and Associates With the coronavirus in the headlines today, a lot of clients are asking whether they need to update their Estate Planning documents which include Last Wills and Testaments, Powers of Attorney and Living Wills. In general, Estate Planning documents do not have to be revised because of age. Rather, they need to be revised when they no longer do what you need them to do. As important as it is to have these Estate Planning documents, it is equally important to keep them up to date.

For example, are the persons who you named to inherit under you will still the persons that you want to inherit? Do you still want all of your children to inherit equally if you made gifts to one of your children during your lifetime? Did you provide for a trust for the benefit of your then minor children and they are now all over the age of 18 years? Do the persons that you named in your Will as the Executor still have the ability to perform the tasks associated with being an Executor?

Do you have grandchildren that you want to name in your Will? If those grandchildren are under the age of 18 years, do you want their inheritance held by another person until they reach the age of 18, or maybe even older? Do you have a beneficiary who is receiving government assistance that would be disqualified by receiving an inheritance from you?

Do you have a Power of Attorney? If so, do the persons named in the Power of Attorney still have the capability to

perform the functions as your Attorney in Fact? Does your Power of Attorney list alternates in case the persons you named to act for you are not capable of acting on your behalf?

If you have a Living Will, have you looked at it recently to make sure the decisions you previously made as to life sustaining treatment are still what you want now. Has there been any change in your medical condition that is different now as opposed to when you made you Living Will? Are the persons you named in your Living Will as your Health Care Representatives still the persons that you want? Are they capability of acting in that capacity?

We normally suggest that you take out your Estate Planning documents once a year and read them over to make sure that those documents still do what you remember that they did and what you need them to do now. However, in this time of medical concerns, it is a good idea to review your documents now to make sure you are protected in the event that you should become ill. We further suggest that you read your Estate Planning documents whenever there is a major event in your life such as a birth, death, divorce, change in financial status (you or your beneficiaries) or a change in mental capacity.

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Additional Traffic Officers Will Be Out This Summer

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Police will be on the roads looking out for distracted and impaired drivers along many roads this summer, including Routes 528 and 539.

As part of the detail, officers from the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office, Barnegat, Brick, Jackson, Lacey, Lakewood, Little Egg Harbor, Manchester, Mantoloking, Plumsted, Stafford, and Tuckerton will have extra patrols on the

road looking for signs of impaired or erratic driving.

“We work to support our local police departments in their ongoing efforts to protect the public,” said Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy. “As warm weather approaches, the volume of traffic on our roads increases - as do accidents. We want to stop those drivers that shouldn’t be behind the wheel because they are impaired, distracted

or any number of reasons that create a hazard on our roadways.”

These extra patrols will continue until the end of summer, officials said. The work will be funded by a grant from the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety. These roads were chosen based on crash statistics.

“Our sheriff’s officers along with police departments in 11 municipalities in Ocean County are part of an ongoing traffic enforce-

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TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Library and the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter are pleased to announce the resumption of live, in-person Memory Cafés at The Ocean County Library, starting in the first week of June at the Toms River and Manchester branches.

In-person sessions can encourage socialization, reduce feelings of isolation, and generate meaningful communication through open discussions. Social and cognitive engagement are important daily routines for brain health.

Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter, Memory Cafés offer a relaxed, safe atmosphere for interaction, music, games, laughter and crafting for anyone concerned with memory loss or early dementia, and caregivers.

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will resume at 6 p.m. June 6, and will take place on the first Monday of every month.

Memory Cafés in the Manchester Branch will resume at 10 a.m. June 2, and will take place on the first Thursday of every month.

A virtual option for the Memory Café hosted by the Lacey Branch will continue at 10:30 a.m. on the first Saturday of every month until October 2022.

Applications are being accepted for volunteer social engagement leaders. Alzheimer’s Association training includes online learning, shadowing of similar groups, and mentoring.

Prospective facilitators are required to undergo background checks.

Learn more by emailing Robyn Kohn, MA, CDP, CMDCP, Director of Programs and Services, rmkohn@alz.org, or by calling the Alzheimer’s Association at 1-800-272-3900.

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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore OCC Students Named To New Jersey All-State Academic Team

(Left) Sarah Wymbs. (Right) Kaitlyn Barrett.

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College students Kaitlyn Barrett of Brick and Sarah Wymbs of Little Egg Harbor were among 38 students from the state’s 18 community colleges named to the 2022 New Jersey All-State Academic Team. The students, all members of Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor society for community colleges, were honored by the New Jersey Council of County Colleges (NJCCC) for their outstanding academic achievements and exceptional service to their communities and colleges, and recognized during the NJ Community College Scholars Celebration at the New Jersey State Museum in Trenton on April 28.

“These students truly exemplify the true power of Community Colleges. The New Jersey All-State Academic Team members have worked incredibly hard to become the state’s very best Community College students.

They have remarkable stories and serve as an inspiration to all,” said NJCCC President Aaron Fichtner, Ph.D. “They have become leaders on their college campuses and have contributed to their communities in myriad ways,” said NJCCC Chair Mary Zimmermann. “As we emerge from the pandemic, New Jersey Community College students continue to prove their perseverance and achieve.”

Phi Theta Kappa is the premier honor society

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recognizing the academic achievement of students at associate degree-granting colleges and helping them to grow as scholars and leaders.

Both Barrett and Wymbs are members of Tau Iota, Ocean County College’s PTK chapter, and served as officers while studying at Ocean County College.

“New Jersey’s Community Colleges have had a huge impact on my life,” said Barrett.

“I have had the amazing opportunity of being on the board of Phi Theta Kappa as the VP of Fundraising, Historian, and now President!

Throughout the past few years, we have been able to work on many projects to help the community, such as providing a Health Fair for Ocean County College (OCC) students and their families and establishing a Victory Garden where the produce grown was donated to the Food Pantry at OCC.” “Being able to participate in PTK as the officer of fundraising and join the community has surpassed my expectations,” said Wymbs, adding that her time at Ocean County College has been an incredible experience. “The reputation of the school precedes it and now being part of that history, I hope that my contributions, as an honors student and PTK member, were able to add to the legacy because they will always be an important factor in mine.”

OCC is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of these extraordinary students!

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