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Carrie Healey gave thanks on behalf of her father, coach Steve Healey. By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The Central Regional High School track was named in honor of coach Steve Healey, who was praised for keeping kids going in
the right direction. As head coach from 1976 to 2001, he had 25 winning seasons out of 26. His career record was 188-51. These are great statistics, but for those
who competed in track and field for him, they knew that his impact was more than just numbers. “This is the biggest highlight of his sports career,” his daughter Carrie
─Photo by Chris Lundy Healey said on behalf of the coach, who was not able to attend. “There are no shortcuts to success – in track or in life,” she said, reading (Coach - See Page 4)
Busy Intersection Gets Four-Way Stop
BEACHWOOD – A busy residential intersection now has a four-way stop, and police put out the word to let d rivers k now what to expect. Be a chwo o d Boulevard is one of the busiest roads in town, st retching f rom the b e a ch t o P i ne wa ld Road. Birch Street is often used by people
coming off the Garden St ate Park way, and as such, sometimes drivers are going a bit faster than t hey shou ld. T here are homes at all four cor ne r s. Bi rch a nd Surf Park is nearby. The intersection of these two roads used t o h ave st op s on ly on Birch. Beachwood B o u l e v a r d d r i ve r s
would just go through with a per manently blinking caution light. Now, t here w ill be stops in all four directions. The change went into effect on June 2. Police were urging drivers to use addit ional caut ion with this change. (Intersection - See Page 5)
─Photo by Chris Lundy The intersection of Beachwood Boulevard and Birch Street now has a four-way stop.
June 11, 2022
Clean Communities Grants Given Locally
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Several local towns have received Clean Communities Grants from the state that will be used to clear litter, making areas safer and nicer places to live. The funding comes through the State Department of Environmental Protection. A total of $21.4 million is being distributed statewide, an increase of $700,000 over last year, Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette said. The money is generated by a user fee on manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributers that produce litter-generating products. “This is good news for Berkeley taxpayers and local non-profit, civic and community groups,” Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato said. “The Township will use a portion of this grant to offset salaries of employees that clean and maintain our parks and beaches along with the funding of mini-grants to local non-profit civic and community groups that take advantage of our ‘Adopt a Spot’ or ‘Adopt a Road’ program.” Organizations interested in taking part (Communities - See Page 5)
Established Leaders Win Primary Election
By Chris Lundy JERSEY SHORE - As both political sides get more and more extreme every year, the trend was bucked in the primary election where established incumbents bested their challengers. The primary race decides who is going to be on the ballot in November from the two main political parties. This year, JerseyShoreOnline focused on some of the more heated races that impacted Ocean (Election - See Page 6)
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Continued From Page 1 from a speech her father prepared. He thanked district officials for the honor and gave credit to his assistant coaches throughout the years. He said how he was very upset that he couldn’t be in attendance, and noted how proud he was to see his athletes excel: “I’ve watched amazing things they’ve done in life and on the track.” Even if he wasn’t at the ceremony, he had showed
up when it counted, several speakers said. Superintendent Triantafillos Parlapanides was one of his athletes. “He was like a second dad to me, and for a lot of kids, he was their first dad.” He shared an emotional story of how Healey went out of his way to be there for him in a time of need, which showed how big the man’s heart is. “He is not only a great teacher and a great coach, but a great human being.” Several people told stories about how he cared about the student in every facet of their lives, not
just how they were as a competitor. Former assistant coach George Steinhauser told a story of a boy who wanted to be a pole vaulter. Poles have different sizes, depending on the size of the athlete. This kid needed a pole and the school didn’t have one the right size. So, he tracked down the right one at a store and the two of them drove it back, strapped to a truck. “It’s not just a name on the sign on the track,” he said. “He was professional and every day he was an example of how you should be.”
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Those in attendance had stories of quirky things he did – and his peculiar choices of language – but it was all with the end goal of making kids better people. “Attitude is altitude,” said former assistant coach Jay Thevon, quoting Healey. “Excuses: Don’t give ‘em and don’t take ‘em. If you can’t do it up there (pointing to the school), you won’t do it here.” Thevon said Healey was a true teacher, coach, mentor, and father figure. “If he was here, he’d say it’s not about him, it’s about the kids and other coaches.” Former assistant coach Mark Haug said that when he was a student, he failed off the team. One of the things he missed about it was hearing Healey’s speeches. He admitted to standing outside and listening in. He worked to get his grades back up and got back on the team. His mother passed away when he was a sophomore in college. He was surprised that Healey came to see how he was and how he could help. “I’m the man I am today because of you, coach,” he said. “I hope I made you proud because I still look up to you today as much as that skinny little freshman who first walked onto this track – the Steve Healey Track – in 1984.” Mark Worthy was another former athlete of his. When he spent too much time on the bench, he quit. “He wasn’t having it. He wouldn’t let me quit,” he said of Mr. Healey. “Over 40 years, and I still call him Mr. Healey out of respect.” Healey has hired Worthy to do HVAC on his properties, but Worthy suspects it was to keep an eye on him. But all this time, students like Worthy were keeping an eye on Healey, watching how well he treated his wife and children. “The main thing we learned was how to do life and as a result of Mr. Healey, I’m winning,” he said. Luigi Vialente was also an athlete for him, in addition to working for him. He recalled all of the things he did every day for others. “Those little things make a difference,” he said. “He always pushed everybody and he wanted the best for everybody.” Motioning to the sign on the track, he said that in nine short years, his own children will be at this school and they will be a part of this history. Mayor Carmen Amato played football for Healey. He alluded to the coach’s colorful commentary. He also presented a proclamation naming the day of the ceremony, June 4, 2022, Steve Healey Day in Berkeley. Ben Giovine attended from Congressman Andy Kim’s office. He read a statement that had also been read on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives about Healey, and the impact that he had on others as a coach and teacher. That means that his legacy is in the federal archives as well.
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in these programs must be pre-approved through an application process. They will be limited to apply for a maximum of two mini-grants and must be at two separate locations. If successful, they will receive a $500 mini-grant for their organization. Any nonprofit organizations in Berkeley that want to participate in the program should call Public Works at 732-341-1022 to sign up. These clean-ups provide a valuable service in keeping the township clean, the mayor said. The funding also provides for equipment related to the clean-ups, education and
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for violations and educating the public on the new traffic pattern and the four-way stop rules,” police said. “This education campaign will be brief as we will then transition to a traffic enforcement campaign.” They also publicized the rules for this kind of intersection: • Always stop, no matter which direction you are going. • Always yield to the driver on the right if arriving simultaneously. • Always yield to any driver already at or in an intersection. Failure to stop could result in a fine of $200 and 15 days in jail. You could also get 2 points added to your driving record.
The Berkeley Times, June 11, 2022, Page 5 enforcement of litter laws. “It’s a win-win situation for our township,” Amato said. “Nonprofit community groups take advantage of the funding and the township benefits that we are able to get areas of our town cleaned up.” The nonprofit New Jersey Clean Communities Council oversees the reporting requirements for the program. Disbursements are based on housing units and miles of municipally owned roadways. “Municipalities and counties are strongly encouraged to use these grants to organize volunteer cleanups, pay employees to pick up litter, purchase badly needed cleanup equipment and promote education activities and enforcement,” said JoAnn Gemenden,
Executive Director of the New Jersey Clean Communities Council. “We are grateful for funding that helps keep New Jersey litter-free. We are proud to serve as an educational resource for communities, as we drive many of our campaigns to engage the younger generations to help mold positive, long-term anti-litter behaviors.” Local towns and counties receiving grants include: • Berkeley: $133,439 • Brick: $170,308 • Howell: $123,522 • Jackson: $119,285 • Lakewood: $145,844 • Manchester: $112,263
Field Of Dreams Opens With An Inspirational First Pitch
By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – Fans watched in heartful appreciation as 11-year-old Gavin Kane made his way to throw the ceremonial first pitch at Toms River’s Field of Dreams last Saturday. The scene was even more breathtaking than Kevin Costner’s epic emergence from the cornfields to the pitcher’s mound in the movie that bears the same name. Gavin’s father, Christian, held him upright from underneath both arms as the young boy used all his might to make the throw. Tears of joy and applause overtook the crowd as Gavin’s pitch landed squarely in the catcher’s mitt waiting behind home plate. The unassuming man in a blue volunteer
shirt who made the catch immediately raced toward the pitcher to congratulate him. Well-known as a professional baseball third baseman, local sports icon Todd Frazier appeared equally humbled and elated to change field positions to make the ceremonial first catch. These are the things dreams are built on – and well reflects a line from the popular movie that made it to the big screen in 1989. “This field, this game: it’s a part of our past... It reminds us of all that once was good, and it could be again.” The past led to the inspiration for the creation of Toms River’s Field of Dreams. The Kane family’s life changed dramatically when Gavin suffered horrific injuries nearly
ten years ago in a motor vehicle accident. Gavin was just nineteen months old when a truck crashed into the back of the van his father was driving to make the turn by Toms River North. Christian Kane’s rendition of the moments immediately following the accident represents every parent’s worst nightmare. As he lifted his son from his car seat, Christian said his shirt was so covered in blood that it looked like he’d been shot. The months and years that followed changed the family’s life and brought them to some sharp realizations. People readily associate Christian Kane as the face of Toms River’s Field of Dreams. (Field - See Page 18)
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Continued From Page 1 and Monmouth counties. The results in this article are based on preliminary counts. It takes weeks to certify elections. However, in each case, the margin of victory is so large that there is no way to mistake the winner. Split Republican Party Ocean County’s Republicans have been divided lately, which is dangerous for the party since this is the strongest GOP headquarters in the state. Former leader George Gilmore had been convicted of tax fraud but was pardoned on President Donald Trump’s last day in office. By all accounts, he still holds sway in the party, if not in an official capacity. Fran k Holman cu r rently r u ns the county Republicans, but it is general knowledge that this will change. The county committee is made up of scores of people from each party whose job it is to field candidates. In the pri-
mary election, residents chose which members of their neighborhood would be on that committee. The committee will then determine the next leader. It is said to be between Gilmore and Sheriff Michael Mastronardy, who was unopposed in his primary win. Ocean County Commissioners Jack Kelly and Virginia Haines won the primary, each getting about 28,000 votes. They are both long-established Republicans with deep roots in the county. They were challenged by Sergio Fossa and Toms River Board of Education member Ashley Lamb, who both got about 17,000 votes. They ran on the same America First conservative party with cong ressional candid ate Mi ke Crispi, allying themselves with Trump and Gilmore. High prof ile political p e ople w it h c r i m i n al ba ckg rou nd s st u mped for them, including Roger Stone (convicted of witness tampering and obstruction) and former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn (pled guilty to lying to the FBI about working with Russia). Crispi, Fossa and Lamb had been on
the coveted Column A, which always provides more votes. People generally vote down a party line, without paying much attention to the names. So, it is unclear how many of their 17,000 votes were for them and how many were just for Column A. 2 nd Congressional District After the district was redrawn for 2023, it will contain Barnegat, Barnegat Light, Beach Haven, Berkeley (parts), Eagleswood, Har vey Cedars, Lacey (parts), Little Egg Harbor, Long Beach Tow nship, Ocean Tow nship ( Ware town), Ship Bottom, Stafford, Surf City, and Tuckerton. Jeff Van Drew started his career as a Democrat, then switched parties to support Donald Trump against his first impeachment. His challengers said he wasn’t far enough to the right, but voters disagreed. Even though only a third of the votes had been counted by the day after the election, Van Drew many more votes than his opposition, John Barker and Sean Pignatelli.
The 2 nd District was redrawn to hold even more Ocean County towns – a Republican stronghold, which should make Van Drew a strong contender to keep his seat. The morning after the primary, 17,000 votes had been counted in his favor, and 7,000 of those came from Ocean County. 3rd Congressional District Come January 2023, none of Ocean County will be in District 3. Locally, it will just have these towns in Monmouth County: Allentown, Englishtown, Freehold Tow nship ( par t) and Borough, Holmdel, Manalapan, Marlboro, Millstone, Roosevelt and Upper Freehold. This used to be ranked as one of the most competitive districts in the country. After this redistricting, it will be safer for Democrats. Democrat Andy Kim is the incumbent and easily won the chance to represent the party in November. Republicans chose Bob Healey to take him on. He was facing Ian Smith, who rose to popularity as a gym owner who defied the governor’s COVID mandates, and then his history of drunk driving – in which he killed a teenager – came to the public. He also bested realtor Nicholas Ferrara. 4 th Congressional District This district is helmed by Republican Chris Smith. He currently has Lakewood and Jackson – just the top of Ocean County. In January, that district will have Bay Head, Beachwood, parts of Berkeley, Br ick, Island Heights, Jack son, Lacey ( pa r t s), La kehu r st, La kewood , Lavallet te, Manchester, Mantoloking, Ocean Gate, Pine Beach, Plumsted, Point Pleasant, Point Pleasant Beach, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, South Toms River and Toms River. In Monmouth, it has Avon-by-the-Sea, Belmar, Brielle, Colts Neck, Eatontown, Farmingdale, Freehold Township (part), Howell, Lake Como, Manasquan, Middletown, Ocean Township (Monmouth County), Sea Girt, Shrewsbury, Spring La ke, Spr i ng La ke Heights, Ti nton Falls, and Wall. This district has been safe for Smith, who has decades in office. By adding more Ocean County towns, it will be even safer for Republicans. In this county alone, he received about 21,000 votes compared to Mike Crispi’s 14,000 votes. Crispi is a podcaster from Seaside Park who called Smith a RiNO – Republican in Name Only. Smith’s conservative voting record, and his pro-life stance, and his faith, made him staunchly Republican for his many years in office. As the GOP gets pulled more to the right by vocal challengers like Crispi, Smith was painted as a moderate by comparison. In retaliation, Smith put more fight into this primary than he would have had to in the past. He made a lot of local appearances, and his advertising talked about going to battle against Nancy Pelosi and Biden’s agenda.
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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor
e DitoriAl Renting Creates Poverty I see a lot of apartme nt s bei ng bu ilt i n nearby towns, and all I can think of is how every person living there is going to be paying money to someone else for years and have nothing to show for it afterward. My first Toms River apartment was $1,200 a month. That was 20 y e a r s a g o. I t w a s a two-bedroom unit not far from the Parkway. It was nice, relatively new, clean, and with decent neig hbors except for one (Everyone has one bad neighbor. If you don’t, it means that you’re someone else’s bad neighbor). I spent five minutes Googli ng apar t ments in Ocean County. There were a few as low as $1,300, but most were from $1,500 a month to $3,500 a month! That’s absurd. What kind of a nest e g g wo u l d s o m e o n e g row while t r ying to live there? How could you possibly save money to buy a place while p a y i n g t h a t k i n d of rent? Let’s go with $1,500 a month. That’s $18,000 a year. And you don’t have a thing to show for it at the end of that year. Or years. Instead, the person or company who owns your home is the one making all the money. An apartment complex might have 100 units a nd one ow ner. T hat one ow ner is r ich to begin with - and getting r icher. The 100 renters are getting poorer. They have no equit y, no future prospects for home ownership. This becomes generat ional. If you never owned your own home,
you don’t have real estate to pass on to your kids. So they are in less of a position to in turn p a s s o n a ny t h i n g t o their own kids, and this could go on forever. Keep in mind, this is renting an apartment, not a house. That’s another issue all together. Have you seen signs on the side of the road about people wanting to buy your house? They could be f lippers, but I bet they are LLCs looking to buy up property and rent it out. T h e p r o bl e m w i t h property is that you can either sell it, and make great money once, or rent it forever and make good money forever. Na t u r a l ly, t h e s e big companies choose the lo ng r a nge s t r a t eg y. Who cares if the people living there will never a f fo r d t o m ove o u t? They’ve got you under thei r thu mb. T hey’re creating a market where the only thing people can afford is their own apartments. Then, these two- or th ree-bedroom apar tments have some kids going into the school district, and then everyone’s taxes go up. In this way, an apartment complex actually costs money to every person in a town. The market is so tough r ig h t n ow t h a t p e o ple have to rent. The housing market is high again. I’m certainly not bla m i ng r e nt e r s. We all do it at some point. I’m calling out the rich p r o p e r t y ow ne r s for perpetuating the problem and the town “leaders” who are allowing it to happen. Chris Lundy News Editor
County Leaders Show Bias, Hypocrisy I read with dismay the recent newspaper article about the intent of the Ocean County Commissioners to use the influence and power of the Commission to support a Parents Bill of Rights. This action would clearly fall outside the mandates of the Commission and shows a lack of understanding about how curriculum is developed and implemented in schools. In addition, this action disrespects the work of teachers who would develop the lessons and materials for these new standards and school board members who are elected by the public. While I support the intent of the new standards to include sex education, lessons on tolerance, and school support for marginalized students, a discussion about the new standards is beyond the scope of your authority. Five years ago, I asked the Ocean County Board of Freeholders to write to Congressman MacArthur expressing concern about any legislation that would deny health coverage to people with pre-existing conditions. I was told that it would be inappropriate to do so since this was beyond your authority as Freeholders. I’m not sure what has changed. But to now attempt to curry favor with the most conservative
voices by inserting yourself into the debate about curriculum is misguided. We elect our County Commissioners to provide a wide variety of services but not to get involved in a debate about school curriculum. Lynda Fote President Ocean County National Organization for Women
Jackson’s Poor Finances I was upset in reading about how my taxes are going up again this year, just because the Town Council keeps spending. The town had to spend $9 million in savings for a budget. The total budget is $54 million. That means that 1/6 of the budget is made up of a one-time source of revenue. W hat’s going to happen next year? They gave us a tiny break this year and we’re going to get walloped next year. That surplus will not be there. The spending is going up by $5 million in one year. That’s an increase in spending of 10%. Where is that money going? Also, the town lost the lawsuit against the developer which means that more homes and private schools a re com i ng to town. All of this will raise our taxes more and more. Some of that big spending
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budget is probably paying out from that lawsuit and the legal fees. The men running Jackson Township keep digging us further into the hole and all they do is pat each other on the back! Move out while you still can! Once councilman said that less than 10% of total construction is commercial. The rest is houses. That’s all of us. Where is the commercial construction? Where is the plan to bring more businesses to town? Where is the longrange plan on where the township is going? But by all means, keep patting yourself on the back, guys. Fiddling while Rome burns. Wes Stroup Jackson
The Rights Of Children To Live Sandy Hook Elementary, Paducah, Columbine and now, Robb Elementar y. When is it going to end? When are we going to stop pandering to those who oppose gun control? Why are these misguided individuals being allowed to further the murder of innocent children in our schools? It’s time for Congress, the Senate and Legislature to stop letting these people literally get away with murder! Oh, so the “right” of some Americans to “bear arms” would be compromised? Boo hoo! What happened to the victims’ right to live? WHEN are we going to institute tighter gun control laws so that a deranged individual with an ax to grind isn’t given free reign
to go on a murder spree? When the 2nd Amendment was compiled (over 230 years ago), it was a right to protect your family and property. Sadly, it’s now become a “right” to murder our innocent children. It’s time to wake up, America! Wake up and do something! Dorothy Ascione Berkeley Township
Presidents Should Be Held Accountable Republicans and Democrats should be able to agree that no president, regardless of party, should be able to obstr uct and undermine the will of the American people or exploit weaknesses in our political system for personal gain. That’s where the Protecting Our Democracy Act comes in. If passed, it would prevent future a b u s e of p r e s i d e n t i a l powe r a nd cor r upt ion , i nc rea se t r a n spa rency, and ensure presidents of either party can be held accountable. Strengthening the guardrails on presidential power is just common sense. If the average person used their office for personal gain, they’d go to jail. If the average person could pardon themselves, there would be no rule of law. No president should be above the law. That’s why I’m urging Congress to pass the Protecting Our Democracy Act. We must prevent future presidents of any party from abusing the power of their office. James Moore Freehold
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Menendez: GOP Political Games Allow Chinese Spread Of Power
Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, took to the Floor to make a series of motions seeking the Senate’s immediate confirmation of the nominations of Mr. Leopoldo Martinez to be Executive Director of the Inter-American Development Bank and Dr. Monde Muyangwa to be an Assistant Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development. Both nominations, which are critical to U.S. efforts to counter Chinese malign influence, were blocked by Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kan.). “Given the significant economic, social, and development challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean, we urgently need Senate-confirmed leadership at our hemisphere’s most important multilateral development bank,” Chairman Menendez said about Mr. Martinez’s nomination, which has been pending for more than nine months. “The Inter-American Development Bank is essential to addressing these issues. It is critical that we have strong U.S. leadership at the bank… It is time for the Senate to act.” “Authoritarians across Africa have new tactics to subvert democratic movements. They have modern tools to silence dissenting voices. They deploy disinformation campaigns and sophisticated surveillance technology to stay in power. And from Mali to the Central African Republic, dictators are turning to Russian mercenaries for support,” Chairman Menendez said about
Dr. Muyangwa’s nomination. “Democracy advocates, human rights defenders, and civil society leaders across the continent are courageously working to realize their aspirations and goals. They need a reliable partner at USAID to keep up the struggle for democracy in their countries. And that is why we have to advance this nomination today.” “I’m going to be honest here. This is not really about Mr. Martinez, his experience, or his views. It is just another thinly veiled attempt to block another of the president’s nominees,” Chairman Menendez said. “And to do so at a time in which China is eating our lunch. The next time one of my colleagues gets up and talks about China, I’m going to remind them of the position that they have taken to block one of the critical nominees that could help us meet that challenge in the Western Hemisphere. “From the world’s highest per capita COVID infection and death rates - to the largest economic contraction anywhere in the world - Latin America and the Caribbean are still struggling to recover from devastating waves of the pandemic. “The region also faces historic refugee and migration movements that stretch across the continent. “And added to this, many of these nations must confront longstanding poverty and inequality as well as climate change and threats to the environment. “Given the significant economic, social, and development challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean, we urgently need Senate-confirmed leadership at our hemisphere’s most important multilateral development bank. “The Inter-American Development Bank is essential to addressing these issues.
“It is critical that we have strong U.S. leadership at the bank. Mr. Martinez brings decades of experience in the public and private sectors, as well as academia, and he will provide exactly that. “He has advised Fortune 500 companies and private equity funds. He has helped international businesses and non-governmental organizations, and he is committed to working with the Senate to support a much needed capital increase for the bank, which we approved as part of the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act last year. “This nomination has been pending for nine months. Nine months. It is time for the Senate to act. “Especially when we have China – and I know my colleagues on the other side of the aisle have spent a lot of time talking about China and whether we are strong enough to meet the China threat well. China is all over the western hemisphere making huge investments. I talked to one foreign leader this past week from the hemisphere. He said to me listen – what’s the U.S. offering? Because I’m being offered $800 million, 1 percent over 30 years. I’m not taking it, but at some point we need to have engagement in the hemisphere economically. That’s what the Inter-American Development Bank can do without costing the U.S. taxpayers money. “But for that you need leadership that is focused on getting the IDB to build the partnerships and programs that can help us have a presence to counter China in the first place and also to promote prosperity, security, and stability. “And for all of those of my colleagues who are concerned about the southern border, let’s get an organization that can help create greater prosperity and stability in the hemisphere and people won’t be fleeing from the circumstances. So I don’t understand why this has taken nine months, but that is what draws me to come to the Floor.” “The promotion of democracy, a key goal for
USAID, is threatened throughout Africa. “In just the past two years, there have been coups in Sudan, Chad, Guinea, Burkina Faso, and two in Mali. “Authoritarians across Africa have new tactics to subvert democratic movements. They have modern tools to silence dissenting voices. They deploy disinformation campaigns and sophisticated surveillance technology to stay in power. “And from Mali to the Central African Republic, dictators are turning to Russian mercenaries for support. “Democracy advocates, human rights defenders, and civil society leaders across the continent are courageously working to realize their aspirations and goals. “They need a reliable partner at USAID to keep up the struggle for democracy in their countries. “And that is why we have to advance this nominee today. Dr. Muyangwa is eminently qualified to lead USAID’s Africa Bureau. She brings extensive professional and academic experience in Africa. “A Zambian-born immigrant to the United States, she has held senior positions at the Wilson Center, the Africa Center for Strategic Studies, and the National Summit on Africa. “She was a Rhodes Scholar. A Wingate Scholar for her scholarship at Oxford. The valedictorian for her graduating class at the University of Zambia. “But here again, China is all over Africa in precious minerals and other precious materials, subverting nascent democracies by their debt-trap diplomacy. And where are we? Absent – because we don’t even have somebody who can focus on the hemisphere. A hemisphere that we should have gotten a lot more votes at the United Nations when we were pursuing the sanctions against Russia. But guess what? We don’t have anybody talking to these countries.”
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─Photo courtesy Berkeley Schools BERKELEY – On May 27, the color run was a huge success and it was great to see all the families who were able to participate as well. A big thanks to the Berkeley Township Elementary School PTA, all the volunteers, the Berkeley Township Elementary School staff and the amazing students. Everyone did a super job and it would not have been possible without everyone’s help. More thanks to the Berkeley Township Police Department for helping out on this day and keeping everyone safe.
Berkeley Ladies Seniors Upcoming Trips BERKELEY – The Berkeley Ladies Seniors are going to Resorts Casino on June 30. Cost is $30, get back $20. All are invited. They leave from the Berkeley Recreation Center on Route 9 at 8:45 a.m. Join them for a fabulous bus trip to Mackinac Lake Michigan on September 25. This
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BERKELEY – Fourth grade students at Bayville School read multiple books and genres this school year and competed today in the Battle of the Books. All students did a great job reading a lot this year! Mr. Man-
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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.
Farmers Market
BERKELEY – Mayor Carmen Amato and Berkeley Recreation presents the Berkeley Township Farmers Market located at the Recreation center every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and every Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. now through October.
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BERKELEY – Berkeley Township Environmental & Education Program Foundation is hosting Terrariums with dad on June 18 from 10 a.m., to 2 p.m. at the Nature Study Building, 500 Western Boulevard Bayville.
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Double Trouble June 2022 Programs
BAYVILLE – Double Trouble State Park’s June 2022 programs have been p ost e d! You ca n f i nd t he m on t he events section of their social media p a ge o r o n t h e i r Eve nt b r it e p a ge: DoubleTrouble.eventbrite.com. Free registration required. Limited number of participants per program. Pinelands Storytime will be held on June 11. Bring a blanket or chair and hear some Pinelands Folklore from the porch of the cent ur y-old Cranber r y Packing House! Great for all ages. Held sun or drizzle. Heavy rain or thunder cancels. Reser vations requested. No
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Are You Tall Or Short? Disease Risk May Be Related To Height By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
An interesting study was published in the June 2022 issue of PLOS Genetics and it has to do with height. Researchers evaluated more than hundreds of thousands of people to see if their height had any correlation with medical problems. The average height of a man is 5’9” and a woman is 5’4” so anything above that is considered “tall.” As it pertains to the study, the mean height of all the study participants was 176 cm (5 foot 6). Keep this in mind as you continue to learn how being tall impacts disease risk. What’s fascinating is that stature isn’t something that comes to anyone’s mind when thinking about risk factors. When someone is ill, the typical risk factors evaluated are your environmental exposures, as well as where you live, the kind of food you eat as well as weight… genetics, your family history of disorders and toxic exposures. But how tall you are never comes to mind. It seems like such an implausible claim! The difficulty is that height is not modifiable. Other risk factors are easily modifiable but again, being short, average in height or towering is not something you can change! Anyway, taller people apparently have a higher risk of peripheral nerve damage (neuropathy) and varicose veins, and lower risk of heart disease. This contradicts prior studies by the way. We’re seeing more and more Alzheimer’s today as the population ages. One trial examining about 500 people found that
men who are about 6 feet tall are almost 60 percent less likely to develop dementia or Alzheimer’s compared to those shorter than 5 foot 7. The same benefit holds true for taller women, however the correlation is not as tight. What about people of shorter stature? Research currently shows that someone below average height has a lower risk of getting cancer. In men, the risk of having prostate cancer are also lower if you’re below average height. It’s not yet possible to fully explain this, however, growth hormone levels play a role in the development of cancer. The information presented today is based on numerous studies and meta-analyses, so what I’m saying is not carved-in-stone. I just find it so engrossing how height is becoming a better known, albeit non-modifiable, risk factor for disease development. But why? People of shorter stature (like me!) have reduced telomere shortening and that’s a good thing. Childhood illness and exposure to pathogens plays a role, as does lifestyle factors, diet and genetics. Personally, I don’t think anyone should worry about their height. You can’t change it anyway. So while investigators continue to tease out our destiny based upon height, I suggest we all just focus on the modifiable factors instead. You can make changes to things within your control, and the tweaks you make now translate to life-long health and longevity, not only for you, but also for your children, and their children and so forth.
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Continued From Page 5 After all, he’s been at the forefront of raising awareness and funds for a vision that took five years to come. On Saturday, Christian acknowledged he is only one part of the team that brought everything together as he introduced his wife Mary as co-founder of the project. “Mary and I are a team,” said Christian. “We’ve been a team since we brought our two families together. We’ve been a team when dealing with Gavin and getting him better. Mary’s fingerprints are all over this place.” The love between Christian and Mary Kane was more than palpable as Mary took the microphone from her husband. During her remarks, Mary said the two had beaten the odds when it comes to tragedy striking the lives of couples. “All of our kids, with the exception of one, were under ten years old, and I was expecting our sixth,” Mary shared. “We said we would do this together, and we haven’t stopped.” Mary said the couple’s introduction to the community with special needs led to meeting a fabulous group of unbelievable people. She ventured beyond the obvious wonderment the Field of Dreams complex offers to individuals of all ages and abilities. “I wish for my special needs family to feel a place of utter joy and no judgment,” said Mary. “I have been on the other side where I brought Gavin someplace, and maybe his diapers stuck out, or his feeding place showed. People just looked.” “I want to change that,” Mary continued. “…I want people to ask questions…to learn…I want to change the conversation. I want to take out the word ‘handicapped.’” The dedicated mother received a thundering round of applause as she told a story from a 1980s sitcom that featured a role with someone who used a wheelchair. Mary recalled the character correcting someone who called her handicapped and called herself “handi-capable.” “I don’t want people to be seen for their disabilities,” emphasized Mary. “I want them to be seen for their abilities – the ability to love and the ability to feel.” Mary said that the Toms River Field of Dreams represents a place where everyone can feel the kindness in one place and hopes the concept will catch fire worldwide. People’s abilities shone even before Mary spoke of them. An incredible rendition of the National Anthem came from a gentleman named Ron Brooks, described as a representative of the late President George H.W. Bush, Points of Light member, and the Wrestling Hall of Fame member. During the grand opening speeches, a young boy stood next to Gavin’s wheelchair. The two exchanged playful smiles and displayed a special bond that Connor’s mom explained from the stage. Michelle Minelli said Connor always made friends quickly and that the two boys first met as classmates in September of 2015. Connor included Gavin’s name in the list of other friends he saw every day. “We learned the story of Connor’s friend Gavin when my mom picked up Connor from
daycare in March 2016,” Minelli explained. “My mom pointed out a green ribbon in Connor’s backpack and said I needed to ask Connor about the green ribbon.” Connor told his mom he got the ribbon at school during the day and that it was for his friend Gavin. “He has a boo-boo on his brain,” Connor said. “Sometimes his head falls down, and we have to push it back up. Sometimes Mrs. K. has to wipe his mouth. Sometimes, I have to help.” Connor never suggested there was anything different about Gavin in the six months he came home talking about his school friend. The details didn’t seem to matter to him. When it was Connor’s sixth birthday, Michelle and her husband, John, came up with an idea for gifts. They’d read about Mary and Christian’s dream to start an inclusive playground and talked to their son about it. “We explained to Connor that instead of getting gifts for his birthday, he would give a gift of donations to Gavin,” shared Minelli. “He understood the playground and the field would be where he and Gavin could play together.” “Connor wholeheartedly believes that his little birthday party built this entire complex,” Minelli continued. “Naturally, John and I wanted this birthday party, playground, friendship and this experience to be a life lesson for Connor. But ultimately, it has been the greatest life lesson for our entire family.” During a recent tour with Toms River school administrators, Christian stressed his goal to make inclusion vital within the complex. Many of the volunteers at the day’s events were students from the district, and all wore big smiles as they interacted together. The sounds of laughter and sights of people enjoying themselves created a sense that goodness comes in all forms and shapes. While the experiences were priceless, Christian is the first to acknowledge the many benefactors that made the $3.6 million facilities possible. Officially named RWJBarnabas Health Field of Dreams at the Ocean Orthopedic Associates Complex, many other contributors have earned naming rights throughout the space. “Over our five-year journey, we’ve come to realize that RWJBarnabas isn’t just about hospitals,” said Christian. “In our eyes, they’ve now become the leaders for inclusion and equality with home health care and health services. We thank them for believing in our journey and continuing to make sure that inclusion isn’t just an obscure word.” Barry Ostrowsky, Chief Executive Officer of RWJ Barnabas Health, said that the Field of Dreams was emblematic of a mission to ensure a particular community was served appropriately. “There are groups of people in society who have been underserved in different ways,” Ostrowsky said. “Among them are those with special needs, particularly those with needs to recreate and congregate to be proud of exactly who they are.” The Toms River Field of Dreams is located at Bey Lea Park on North Bay Avenue. According to its website, the schedule for open play will be announced shortly.
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Inside The Law Understanding Automobile Insurance In The Garden State By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates New Jersey offers two types of automobile insurance policies that may be purchased: a Standard Policy and a Basic Policy. A Standard Policy provides liability, uninsured motorist, and personal injury protection (medical) coverage. A Basic Policy only provides personal injury protection (medical) coverage limited. Protect you rself a nd choose t he st a nd a rd policy. Liabilit y I nsu ra nce i nsu res you against claims made by others for the property damage or personal injury you cau se d wh ile ope r at i ng you r vehicle. Liability Insurance protects you from paying money to someone from your own pocket. Your insurance coverage will pay any monetary damage that you are required to pay to someone else but only up to your insurance policy limits. Choose your liability policy limits wisely. Most people choose liability coverage of $100,000.00, but I recommend choosing at least $250,000.00 of liability insurance. The additional cost is usually nominal. Personal Injury Protection coverage is also known as “PIP” or “No Fault” Insurance. The “No Fault” concept means that your automobile insurance will provide you with personal injury protection insurance (PIP) coverage regardless of fault. In other words, it does not matter who caused the car crash. As long as you were operating, using, or getting in /out of an automobile at the time of the injury then
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TOMS RIVER – Members of the Ocean County College community gathered on the campus’s Gateway Building lawn this past week to celebrate the Class of 2022 at the College’s 55th Annual Commencement ceremonies. The annual Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony took place on May 24, with graduating students from OCC’s nursing program receiving their nursing pins and reciting their Dedication Pledge. Graduates successfully completed a two-year course of study leading to an Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing during December 2021 and May 2022. Approximately $30,000 in awards and scholarships were presented to graduating nursing students during the ceremony. OCC’s 2022 Awards Ceremony, held on Wednesday, May 25, recognized the outstanding achievements of graduating students with awards and scholarships totaling more than $75,000, made possible by supporters within the OCC community, community partners, and donors through the OCC Foundation. The events concluded on May 26 with OCC’s 55th Annual Commencement Ceremony. More than 1,400 students received associate degrees during the ceremony, which featured a keynote address from U.S. Congressman Andy Kim, Third Congres-
sional District of New Jersey. Dr. Jon H. Larson, President of OCC, welcomed the graduates and delivered the President’s Remarks. Father G. Scott Shaffer of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, offered the invocation, and Gianna Mancuso, a graduating student from OCVTS’ Grunin Performing Arts Academy class of 2022, sang the National Anthem. Speakers included OCC Board of Trustees Chair Jerry Dasti; Dr. Lamont O. Repollet, President of Kean University; Commissioner Virginia E. Haines, Ocean County Board of Commissioners and member of the Ocean County College Foundation Board of Trustees; and Student Commencement Speaker, Hailey Sadowski, from the Class of 2022. OCC’s official Commencement programs, complete with all graduates’ names, awards and other designations, may be found at go.ocean.edu/graduation. Commencement Week ceremonies are streamed online on the College’s website (ocean.edu) and broadcast on Ocean TV20 via Comcast of Toms River and Long Beach Island (channel 20) and Verizon FiOS of Northern Ocean County (channel 24). Video for each ceremony remains available for online viewing and recordings will be rebroadcast through the remainder of the month. For full details, visit go.ocean.edu/ graduation.
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By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – The man who attacked a senior citizen for her gold chain and crucifix was sentenced to state prison, police said. David Steen, 54, of Marlton, robbed the 87-year-old woman on September 23, 2019. She was hitting golf balls at the Robert J. Miller Airpark in Berkeley. Steen pushed her to the ground, struck her in the head with a golf club, then stole the jewelry. The victim was able to drive home. A friend drove her to a medical facility. The victim provided police with a description of her attacker and his car. Police were able to determine it was Steen. New Jersey State Police arrested him in Burlington County on an unrelated traffic stop. Steen was sentenced to ten years in New Jersey State Prison for Robbery. He will have to serve 85% of this sentence before being eligible for parole as part of the No Early Release Act. He also received five
years for Aggravated Assault. The sentences will run at the same time. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer acknowledged the efforts of Senior Assistant Prosecutor Jamie Schron and Assistant Prosecutor Julie Peterson who handled the case on behalf of the State, and commends the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, Berkeley Township Police Department, Berkeley Township Police Department Detective Bureau, Manchester Township Police Department Detective Bureau, Pemberton Township Police Department, New Jersey State Police, United States Marshals Service, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office, Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office K-9 Unit, and Ocean County Security Department, for their collective efforts in connection with this investigation, leading to Steen’s arrest, guilty pleas, and now his state prison sentence.
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TOMS RIVER - Veolia North America (VNA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Veolia group, launched the rebranding of its newest businesses that have been integrated following the combination with Suez North America earlier this year. T he company’s newest customers have begun seeing vehicles, employee uniforms and ID badges with the Veolia brand on or around May 23. In addition, the company will be launching a new customer website mywater.veolia.us. Customer account numbers, all company phone numbers and addresses, in-person payment center locations, and enrollment in autopay/direct debit or recurring card payment programs will remain the same. “We are excited to welcome our new cu stomer s u nder t he Veolia br a nd , following the transformational combination with Suez earlier this year. The quality of customer relationships as well as our commitment to uninterrupted service and water quality remains the same,” stated Veolia North America President and CEO Fred Van Heems. “We maintain an unwavering com-
mitment to operational safety and compliance, and a wealth of experience and resources to ensure that water services are delivered smoothly, efficiently and safely,” he added. “Going forward as a global champion of the ecological transformation and nation’s leading environmental services company in North America, Veolia will use its expanded resources to accelerate innovation and improved water service and quality for the millions of people who rely on our services.” Wit h t he combi nat ion of t he t wo companies, Veolia became the nation’s leading environmental services company in North America. It has allowed the expansion of Veolia’s footprint across North America by adding approximately seven million residents through its drinking water portfolio served through 67 additional public-private partnerships and six regulated utilities. At a time of challenging climate change, this step allows Veolia to leverage the combined human, technical and technological capital to better serve local customers and help guarantee a sustainable future across North America.
Joint Base Training Noise Moderate For June
By Alyssa Riccardi LA K EH U R ST – Joi nt Ba se McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) have released their monthly “Noise Level Calendar” for June 2022. So if you hear a loud boom, it’s the soldiers training at the base. 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. The calendar is labeled with three different levels of noise: slight
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AroUnD the JerSeY Shore New Project To Meet Students’ Mental Health Needs
TRENTON – New Jersey’s Community Colleges, through the New Jersey Council of County Colleges’ statewide Center for Student Success, have partnered with the Mental Health Association in New Jersey, the New Jersey Department of Health, and the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education to launch The Every Mind Project: Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Community College Students. “The two plus years of the pandemic has further exacerbated the mental health challenges faced by all New Jerseyans,” said NJCCC President Aaron Fichtner, Ph.D. “It is critically important that we work collectively to ensure our Community College students receive the mental health supports they need to succeed in their studies and complete their post-secondary credentials so they can obtain jobs and careers that provide economic mobility and contribute to the state’s post-pandemic recovery.” “The COVID-19 pandemic took an especially heavy toll on the students in our Community Colleges. Our student population is made up of communities of color, young people, older students returning to school, the undocumented, and veterans – many members of these communities have been impacted by stress, anxiety, depression, and substance use. The Mental Health Association in New Jersey (MHANJ) brings to this project expertise in providing behavioral health training, support groups, and peer-to-peer services. Our goal is to create a strong network of Community College counseling programs, services and support for students,” stated Carolyn Beauchamp, MHANJ President and CEO. “We are excited to be part of this collaboration and to create a strong partnership with the New Jersey Council of County Colleges, the New Jersey Department of Health, and the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education. We will work together to aggressively address the mental health needs of students and strengthen the resources and support for college students and counseling services,” said Robert Kley, MHANJ Vice President and COO. Unique stressors that have impacted Community College students include uncertainty of duration and adjusting to the “new normal;” fear of infection of themselves and loved ones, grief with the loss of friends and loved ones, inadequate or contradictory information, and increased financial and basic needs concerns. According to The Hope Center’s 2021 #RealCollege Survey report, 35% of Community College students throughout the country exhibited at least moderate anxiety this past year. In addition, the recently released Statewide COVID-19 Student Impact Survey Report from the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education revealed that 66% of Community
College students are concerned about their mental health in light of the pandemic, and 70% of Community College students have more stress and anxiety now compared to last year. The Every Mind Project is creating a statewide, holistic approach to supporting Community Colleges in meeting the mental health needs of students, including evidence-based Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and Question Persuade Refer (QPR) training for faculty, staff and students; instructor training for mental health champions in MHFA and QPR to create long-term, sustainable awareness and education programs; Adolescent Clinical Trainings and mental health safety trainings for Community College counselors; the creation of mental health and basic needs resource folders and other materials for faculty and staff to have resources at their fingertips; campus-based events to reduce stigma and increase awareness of services available to students in need; and creating and strengthening partnerships among Community Colleges and community mental health providers to ensure students have access to services when they are in need. The Every Mind Project is funded by the Community Foundation of New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund and New Jersey Department of Health’s U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Garrett Lee Smith Campus Suicide Prevention Grant. The Mental Health Association in New Jersey is a statewide non-profit organization that strives for children and adults to achieve victory over mental health and substance use disorders through advocacy, education, training, and services. More information can be found at mhanj.org. The New Jersey Center for Student Success, a leading member of the 17-state National Student Success Center Network coordinated by Jobs for the Future, works with the state’s 18 Community Colleges to improve student outcomes, strengthen services to students and serves as a statewide resource for innovation and best practices. More information can be found at njstudentsuccess.org. New Jersey’s 18 agile and innovative Community Colleges are prepared to lead in the response to and recovery from this public health and economic crisis and to secure a brighter future for all New Jerseyans. The New Jersey Council of County Colleges provides statewide leadership for the advancement of New Jersey Community Colleges, performs coordinating responsibilities as required by law, and coordinates statewide efforts to build a skilled workforce and improve student success. We encourage you to visit our website at njccc.org.
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Micromedia recently ran a story in our newspapers entitled Following The Tracks Of Historic Railroads. After it ran online, Scott Synovetz submitted this great pic of the abandoned rail bridge at Route 72 and Savoy Boulevard in Southern Ocean County. Have a relevant photo to share with us? Wanna win some prizes? Email your snaps to photos@jerseyshoreonline.com
Arsonist Sentenced To Seven Years
By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – A convicted arsonist was sentenced to prison for trying to burn down a house with three people inside. Jamal Preston, 27, of Egg Harbor Township, had pled guilty to setting fire to a home in Lakewood on August 22, 2020 while three people were inside. He fled the scene and was arrested at a motel in Absecon by the United States Marshals Service on August 31, 2020. Preston also got in a fight with someone in the Manitou Park section of Berkeley on August 20, two days earlier. Berkeley Police arrested him, and found him to be in possession of a knife. For the arson, putting people’s lives in danger, he was sentenced to seven years in New Jersey State Prison. Subject to the No Early Release Act, he must serve at least 85% of this before being eligible for parole. There was another charge for arson from the same incident, in this case for damaging property. This also carried a seven year sentence.
For the fight, he received 18 months in prison for Unlawful Possession of a Weapon. These sentences will all run at the same time. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer commended the efforts of Senior Assistant Prosecutor Meghan O’Neill who handled the case on behalf of the State, as well as the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit-Arson Squad, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, Lakewood Township Police Department, Lakewood Detective Bureau, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office, New Jersey State Fire Marshal’s K-9 Unit, United States Marshals Service, Egg Harbor Township Detective Bureau, Berkeley Township Police and Detective Bureau, and South Toms River Police Department, for their collaborative assistance in connection with this investigation leading to Preston’s apprehension, guilty pleas, and now his state prison sentence.
2022 Hoops For Hope To Benefit Ocean’s Harbor House
TOMS RIVER – The 2022 Hoops for Hope Basketball Tournament will be held on July 16 from 12 to 7 p.m. at Toms River Inter mediate East, 1519 Hooper Avenue. General admission is $25. Two team
age brackets: 13 to 17 and 18 to 22. 1st Place cash prize for both brackets. $150 to register your team (up to five players per team). Contact dmarsh@oceansharborhouse. org to register your team.
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FUN & GAMES
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Across 1 Nannies and billies 6 Skylit courtyards 11 Toyota Prius, e.g. 14 Tin Pan __ 15 Transactions with interest 16 Pub pour 17 *Data transmission science 19 Khaki-colored 20 Pedal pusher 21 Full moon, e.g. 22 Cartoon maker of iron bird seed 23 Salinger teen who says, “I prefer stories about squalor” 24 *Elementary school fundraiser 26 Whistle blower 28 Piece for three instruments 29 They’re often popups 32 Major artery 36 Irritate
39 Quick swim 40 Fell behind 42 Golf ball holder 43 Stockpile 45 Dig deeply (into) 46 Pigs out (on), briefly 47 Blacken in a pan 49 Dictator Amin 51 *Rank for TV’s Columbo 56 “Shoo!” 60 The “I” in MIT: Abbr. 61 Ceremonial conical structure 62 Tra-__: refrain syllables 63 “__, humbug!” 64 Track meet infractions ... or short words hiding at the beginning of the answers to starred clues 66 Musician Brian 67 Had the flu, say 68 Cove, e.g. 69 Tennis do-over
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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of june 11 - june 17 By Jeraldine Saunders
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Pay heed to suggestions from a reputable source that have the ring of truth. Avoid making major investments in the week ahead as they could be more trouble than they are worth. Focus on constructive activities. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may look for a way to cut or loosen the ties that bind in the week that comes. A brief spurt of popularity might tempt you to want more freedom in a committed relationship -- sit with this for plenty of time before you act. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Where you lead, someone may follow. You can be smart and businesslike without risking your friendships in the upcoming week. You probably have it all together whether you are dealing with business meetings or social gatherings. CANCER (June 21-July 22): When you are centered in your strength, you can respond rather than react to behavior and events. Focus on being understanding and guard against being triggered by other people’s choices right now. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may stand out in the crowd in the week ahead. Someone could find your honesty and sincerity refreshingly attractive. Win points by using polished manners and make a favorable impression on influential people. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t sweat the small stuff. Minor irritations may be annoying in the week to come but loved ones can smooth out the rough edges. Consider that some risks are worth taking when considering the opportunity for big rewards.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): When you do your best, you deserve a bonus or praise for a job well done so don’t let imposter syndrome make you hesitant about accepting accolades. A social situation may require tact and diplomacy in the week ahead. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It is not necessary to stir the pot to get your way. Smoothly execute your plans with sensitivity and remain determined but relaxed in the upcoming week. Projects put together in a rush may prove troublesome. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Incorporate some new ideas into your old plans. You could get five minutes of fame from sharing an original idea in the week ahead. Keep your cool and take your time about making financial decisions. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your most important asset is your reputation for following through on your promises. In the week to come, persist with creative changes that could make a success out of something you were ready to write off. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Stay in your lane and don’t let yourself get drawn into controversy. Avoid misunderstandings with a partner in the week to come and don’t get your feathers ruffled if things don’t go exactly as planned. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You can be sure you are on the right path when things run smoothly. In the week ahead, you could be flattered by kudos or a special gift as a token of someone’s esteem. A partner might provide some powerful insights.
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