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June 25, 2022

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–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Approximately 30 parents responded to the invitation learn about the district’s intention concerning controversial updates to NJ’s sex ed curriculum.

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–Photos courtesy Roxanne Stephens Teams walked together to give each other support. Oversized games were played throughout the evening.

By Chris Lundy BERKELEY – Although the coronavirus and poor weather kept the latest Berkeley-Lacey Relay for Life very small, it far exceeded

its fundraising goals.

However, there are concerns about whether the annual event will come back next year.

Event Lead Roxanne Stephens said the

weather forecast scared a lot of people off. The sky was gloomy, and at one point there was even thunder.

Initially, they set a f undraising goal of

$20,0 0 0, she s a id .

Once they surpassed that, their goal was increased and they met the new goal as well.

All in all, they brought (Relay - See Page 5)

Lacey Looks At EZ Pass Problems

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – A recent Township Committee meeting featured discussion of the annoyance of non-functioning EZ Pass poles and also included a variety of contract approvals for the purchase of police equipment.

Mayor Mark Dykoff said he and Business Administrator Veronica Laureigh frequently receive complaints from residents about the “EZ Pass poles on the Parkway not registering and consequently what happens is the individuals

receive violation notices and it is kind of difficult to rectify online and hopefully you’ll get a phone call.”

The mayor added that “Veronica has reached out to the highway authority and they are a little difficult to get a response from so I spoke with Sen. (Chris) Connors and our 9th District legislators who reached out to the appropriate authority to see if something could be done to assure that the poles are operational.”

“The northbound entrance ramp that’s where the problem is,” Laureigh noted.

Police Purchases During the meeting the township approved contracts for a number of police related purchases including five police cars as well as a new radar system for those vehicles, and five more tasers.

Laureigh told The Southern Ocean Times that “prices haven’t come in yet for the cars. We are waiting for that before we can move forward.”

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By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – Barnegat Township School District administrators held a meeting to discuss controversial updates to New Jersey’s Comprehensive Health and Physical Education curriculum.

A letter sent to all families with students in the district invited them to the informational presentation. Approximately thirty parents or guardians attended the two-hour session and shared their questions and concerns.

Jim Barbiere, Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Human Resources acknowledged that portions of the new mandates imposed by the Department of Education even concerned him as a parent. The district’s objective at the meeting was to provide clarification and seek input.

“We’re going to focus on the actual languages of the standards, particularly those that are of higher interest,” said Barbiere. “Our goal is to gather feedback from the community.”

“There’s a balancing act of what we are required by law to implement,” Barbiere explained further.

“What that looks like on paper, is sometimes very different than what that looks like in the classroom.”

Barbiere said that individual districts will be able to interpret the mandates in a way that meets the community’s preferences. This allowance comes as a result of local control.

The State of New Jersey began overall sex education requirements in public education in 1996.

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Curriculum:

Continued From Page 1 Before that, it was up to districts to use their own discretion in developing how they wanted to handle different subject areas. The provision for standardization is directly related to the state’s provision of financial support.

Standards go through a revision process every five years and include a series of public hearings throughout the state. The new guidelines were actually adopted in June 2020.

While media reports have targeted model lesson plans prepared by third parties, Barbiere emphasized that the State of New Jersey does not endorse any of them.

One of the Core Ideas of the new mandates says that by the end of second grade, children should learn that every individual has unique skills and qualities, which can be seen in different ways. The Performance Expectation includes a discussion of the range of ways people express their gender and how gender-role stereotypes may limit behavior.

“I can certainly imagine a case where a first-grade teacher is reading with children about a fi refighter,” shared Barbiere. “The fi refighter might be depicted as a man, and the teacher could say that women can be fi refighters, too.”

According to Barbiere, this could satisfy the curriculum mandate without further explanation. The concepts that resonated with Barbiere were those involving healthy relationships, positive self-worth, and the idea of respect so that everyone felt safe and welcome in school.

Sandra Churney, who sits on the Barnegat Board of Education, shared her thoughts as a parent. She felt the 66-page document offered by the state was vague and wanted more specifics about the proposed curriculum.

“This should not be taught in elementary school at any level,” Churney said. “You can sugarcoat it any way you want. All kids should be accepted; all kids should be welcomed. That’s common sense.”

Churney also said that if the district really wanted parental involvement, they needed to hold additional sessions to discuss the proposed materials. She pointed out that there were a lot more parents and students, and the group who attended was not representative of enough of them.

“Are we going to get dittos of the curriculum since you said the state doesn’t give you that?” asked Churney. “Does that mean we’re coming up with the curriculum?”

Barbiere confi rmed the district would be responsible for coming up with a curriculum that conformed with the state mandates in accordance with the community’s values and expectations.

Churney pressed Barbiere to be more specific in what children would be taught, as she feared they would be exposed to some “crazy” things and leave the district open to a lawsuit. As she listened to another parent discuss the different roles children take on in playing, she offered another concern of hers.

“Let’s hope the teacher doesn’t want her

to go on (hormone) blockers because she’s a tomboy,” said Churney.

Some news outlets claim that public schools plan to teach students as young as ten that hormone blockers are acceptable in managing puberty. The local school district is under no obligation to adopt sample lesson plans that go in that direction.

John Germano, Director of Athletics & Supervisor of Health and Physical Education, attempted to provide further clarification of the updated curriculum. He fi rst pointed out that many of the issues raising concerns are already taught in the schools.

“It’s not a forty-minute drill and skill on every aspect of every single component that goes along with it,” said Germano.

“As an example, at a lower level, we will be touching on that it’s acceptable for kids to dress the way they want to dress.”

“No teacher has ever inf luenced the sexual agenda on a child here,” Germano emphasized. “This isn’t new. It is that just there are a couple of buzzwords that the state wants us to focus on and it is upsetting to some, including me.”

Germano admitted not all of the teachers might be on board with the state requirements, but they will be expected to share information in a tolerable way. It will be up to the teachers to design lesson plans with their supervisors and their curriculum.

Some of the lessons could be integrated as part of other coursework.

“I have a son who is in second grade right now,” Casey Jordan shared. “I’m under the assumption that we can sign a document that my son can be removed from these lessons.”

Jordan wanted to know how her son would be protected if something came up in a classroom activity that she didn’t want her son to hear.

“Love is love and gender love, which is fine with me,” Jordan said. “I just don’t feel it’s fi ne at this age group.”

Other parents agreed with Jordan and said they did not want the school to teach things they felt kids should learn at home.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian Latwis interrupted the discussions to provide some input, and addressed suggestions that the district go against the state mandates.

“This is no different than when we navigated masks or navigated testing,” shared Latwis. “These things are handed down from the state, and if you disagree with those things, I’m not here to tell you you’re wrong for disagreeing. There are things in here (the new curriculum) that I don’t particularly like as a parent either.

However, this is not the platform to debate the standards in the sense of their appropriateness.”

Latwis suggested that those who had issues with the changes should contact their local legislators to voice their complaints.

Whether parents agreed or disagreed with the state’s requirements were equivalent to saying they shouldn’t be subjected to receiving a speeding ticket on a road where they believed the speed limit should be faster. It was up to other authorities to make those determinations.

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Continued From Page 4 to do is make best of a situation that we all collectively find ourselves in,” Latwis said.

“We as community members and administrators need to convey how we want to draft the curriculum document in July to get board approval in August.

“We have control over what things (the mandates) look like in the classroom,” continued Latwis. “If you’re comfortable with saying that we should respect people, no matter what their background, or their color or their gender…then that’s what should be conveyed.”

When the parents were pressed regarding what they considered acceptable or not to be taught in school, one father said he was totally against anything he viewed as sexualization of kids.

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Continued From Page 1 in about $42,000, which is a strong showing.

The fundraising goes toward the American Cancer Society, which has donated more than $5 billion to cancer research since 1946.

“It was one of our smaller events. We only had seven or eight teams, but these teams were there for the absolute best reasons. It

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One mom said she had concerns with children being asked to label genitalia as part of a lesson. She was directed to write her objections and submit them as part of her participation in the discussion.

“You wouldn’t say that oral or anal sexual education is sexualization of our children?” asked one father. “Teaching them to perform oral...”

Germano interrupted the father and denied the district had any intentions of having that type of conversation. Barbiere said the extent of the oral sex and anal sex education requirements are mandated for eighth grade students.

“They’re not being shown how do that,”

explained Germano. “They’re not being encouraged to do that – in fact, just the opposite. They’re being encouraged to practice abstinence.”

A mother who stayed quiet throughout most of the discussions offered a personal story regarding why she felt children needed to learn what most of the others found objectionable.

“I grew up in a household where sex was not talked about,” the woman shared. “It didn’t happen, and nobody kissed until they were married.”

The mom admitted that she was molested at age eight and kept it to herself. She didn’t realize what happened to her was wrong until she was 13 and was in health class.

“If you don’t think your eighth graders know what oral and anal sex is by the time they get to fifth and sixth grade,” said the woman. “You’re out of your minds. You’re

completely crazy.”

Parents continued to voice their objections to the state’s mandates. Barbiere and Germano reinforced the need for feedback to implement the requirements.

Some want the district to completely defy the mandates set by the Department of Education. They offer Garwood and Jackson as examples of districts that refuse to comply. As it now stands, Garwood is the only district in the state to vote against the curriculum. Jackson’s council weighed in against the curriculum, with no legal authority.

Parents claim that opting out is not enough. Barnegat administrators are charged with coming up with a curriculum that meets the community’s values and complies with the mandates. It’s then up to the Board of Education to approve or turn down the suggested plans.

was probably one of my favorite relays,” Stephens said.

The same hallmarks of previous years took place again: the survivor luncheon, a survivor lap, and a caregiver lap. At night, almost 400 luminarias were placed around the track. These bags are decorated in memory of a loved one and given a battery-powered light, breaking up the darkness.

Last year, the event was supposed to be held in the summer, but COVID numbers

were too high so it got pushed to the fall.

But in fall, the numbers were still high in the county so the group changed the walk to a drive-by celebration.

The fundraiser is 100% outside, and social distancing is possible. However, the event brings together cancer survivors who are high risk if they got sick. It also has caregivers who could potentially expose cancer patients.

Other relays have been held recently in

Brick, New Egypt, and Howell.

The Last Relay?

The Berkeley-Lacey Relay for Life might be on its last lap. Stephens said this is her last time leading the event. It takes a lot of volunteer help to organize and run this, and without an influx of volunteers, she fears that this might be the end.

If you’re interested in getting involved, email tracey.depano@cancer.org.

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

Bipartisan Agreement Would Stem Gun Violence Capitol Comments Senator Cory Booker

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), Cory Booker (D- N.J.), Richard Burr (R-N.C.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Angus King (I-Maine), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), and Pat Toomey (RPa.) issued the following statement: “Today, we are announcing a common-

sense, bipartisan proposal to protect America’s children, keep our schools safe, and reduce the threat of violence across our country. Families are scared, and it is our duty to come together and get something done that will help restore their sense of safety and security in their communities.

Our plan increases needed mental health resources, improves school safety and support for students, and helps ensure dangerous criminals and those who are adjudicated as mentally ill can’t purchase weapons. Most importantly, our plan saves lives while also protecting the constitutional rights of law-abiding Americans. We look forward to earning broad, bipartisan support and passing our commonsense proposal into law.”

The proposal provides resources to states and tribes to create and administer laws

that help ensure deadly weapons are kept out of the hands of individuals whom a court has determined to be a significant danger to themselves or others, consistent with state and federal due process and constitutional protections.

There would be a national expansion of community behavioral health center model; major investments to increase access to mental health and suicide prevention programs; and other support services available in the community, including crisis and trauma intervention and recovery.

Convicted domestic violence abusers and individuals subject to domestic violence restraining orders are included in NICS, including those who have or have had a continuing relationship of a romantic or intimate nature.

The agreement invests in programs to expand mental health and supportive services in schools, including: early identification and intervention programs and school

based mental health and wrap-around services.

Additional funding would go to programs to help institute safety measures in and around primary and secondary schools, support school violence prevention efforts and provide training to school personnel and students.

Telehealth would be used to increase access to mental and behavioral health services for youth and families in crisis.

It would also clarify the defi nition of a federally licensed fi rearms dealer.

Criminals who illegally evade licensing requirements would see stiffer penalties.

There would also be a crackdown on people who illegally straw purchase and traffic guns.

For buyers under 21 years of age, an investigative period would be instituted to review juvenile and mental health records, including checks with state databases and local law enforcement.

Murphy Announces $2 Billion In Tax Relief

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy, Senate President Scutari, and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin announced the expansion of the ANCHOR Tax Relief Program, making the relief program one of the largest in state history. ANCHOR, which stands for Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters, was announced by Governor Murphy in March as part of his Fiscal Year 2023 (FY2023) Budget Proposal. The expansion of the program will increase this investment from the nearly $900 million proposed in March to over $2 billion and will reduce property taxes for over 1.16 million homeowners and 900,000 renters beginning in FY2023.

Under the expanded ANCHOR Property Tax Relief Program proposal, there will be a full phase-in of rebates and the benefits will be simplified: • 870,000-plus homeowners with a household income of under $150,000 would re-

ceive a $1,500 property tax credit on their property tax bill each year • 290,000-plus homeowners with a household income between $150,000 and $250,000 would receive a $1,000 property tax credit on their property tax bill each year • 900,000-plus renters with incomes up to $150,000 would receive $450 each year to help offset the rent increases caused by increasing property taxes “I am proud to stand alongside Speaker Coughlin to announce the delivery of $2 billion in direct property tax relief, which will provide over 2 million rebates to New Jersey households. This is a truly historic tax relief program for our state,” said Governor Murphy. “Today we take a step forward on this administration’s promise to make New Jersey a stronger, fairer, more affordable state for our middle-class and working families.”

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these programs are sustainable and any additional tax cuts and investments continue beyond this fiscal year and I know I have that commitment from the leaders to do that,” said Senate President Scutari. “While we’re announcing a two billion dollar program today, I continue to look forward to additional targeted programs helping middle-class taxpayers.”

“New Jerseyans need tax relief now,” said Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin. “It is my priority to enact the largest tax relief program in our state’s history and I am pleased that our $2 billion ANCHOR program puts us on course to deliver the boldest and most robust affordability agenda for our working and middle-class families for years to come.

With $1,500 and $1,000 in direct property tax rebates for homeowners and $450 for renters, more than two million New Jerseyans will see money back in their pockets – relief they will be able to count on into the future and relief that builds on the existing 14 tax cuts enacted since 2018, which together affirm our commitment to position all of New Jersey as a more affordable place to live. My thanks to Governor Murphy and Senate President Scutari for working with me to achieve this expanded plan.”

The average New Jersey property tax bill was approximately $9,300 in 2021. ANCHOR’s direct property tax relief rebates could offset over 16 percent of the average property tax bill in New Jersey for some homeowners. For a middle-class family receiving the $1,500 in direct relief, the average bill will effectively become $7,800, a property tax level New Jersey has not seen since 2012.

“Helping people keep up with their bills and giving them more breathing room has

never been more important than it is right now,” said Assemblyman Freiman. “Two billion dollars in direct property tax relief to New Jersey residents is monumental.

Taxpayers will see the impact of this kind of investment on their property tax bill and in their wallets.”

“We are proud to stand with the Governor and Speaker Coughlin today for the announcement of the ANCHOR Program,” said Assemblywoman Sadaf Jaffer. “We are all committed to ensuring that New Jersey is an affordable state to live and work in.

Direct and tangible property tax relief is one important way we can make that goal a reality.”

“I want to give credit where it is due, and to thank Governor Murphy, Senate President Scutari and Speaker Coughlin for coming together to recognize that many New Jersey residents are still struggling to make ends meet in the aftermath of the worst days of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Senator Andrew Zwicker. “The ANCHOR program promises timely relief to millions of homeowners and renters, putting money back into their pockets, and helping to keep our state affordable, and our economy strong and competitive in both the short- and long-term.”

The ANCHOR program expands on and replaces the Homestead Rebate Program, which serves 470,000 homeowners annually and provides an average benefit of $628.

Renters are not eligible for the current Homestead program, but ANCHOR recognizes that rents are often raised to offset rising property taxes. ANCHOR will make over four times more New Jerseyans eligible to receive a property tax rebate when compared with Homestead.

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COMMUNITY NEWS C LUB N EWS , A CTIVITIES , E VENTS & A NNOUNCEMENTS

Black Bear Spotted At Jersey Shore Golf Course

By Alyssa Riccardi LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Over the June 18 weekend, a black bear was spotted around the Ocean County Golf Course at Atlantis in Little Egg Harbor, police said.

Police could not confirm the exact location.

The golf course in located in the Mystic Island section of the township.

This isn’t the first time a black bear was seen in Little Egg Harbor. In summer of 2020, a bear was seen walking around a Stafford Township shopping center and was later spotted in the Parkertown section of Little Egg Harbor, according to police.

The public should not approach the bear, but call Little Egg police at 609-296-3666.

Master Illusionist To Appear In Lacey

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Master illusionist Elliot Zimet will appear on August 17 in Gille Park.

Zimet has been featured on MTV, VH1 and Fox as well as on shows such as America’s Got Talent and Pen & Teller Fool Us. The township recreation department said that the performer will present worldclass illusions, exotic birds, and mentalism all blended together with today’s

hottest music along with Elliot’s edgy but approachable personality resulting in a show that shouldn’t be missed.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the show itself starting an hour later at Gille Park, located on Manchester Avenue in the Forked River section of the township.

Those seeking additional information or who have questions, contact the Lacey Recreation Department at 609-693-1100 Ext 2203.

Drum Circle Events

MANAHAWKIN – Community drum circle including any percussion instruments will be gathering every other week. All are welcome, no experience or musical ability is required. This is a light, fun, social event. Participants are encouraged to come with instruments; some will be provided.

Bring a blanket or chair. Meets every other

Wednesday at 6 p.m., weather permitting, at the Manahawkin Lake Park, 86 N. Main Street, Manahawkin.

Upcoming dates are: July 6, 20; and August 3. Organized by The Mental Health Association in New Jersey - Ocean County. Contact Mike Lefanto at 732-592-9180 or mlefanto@ mhanj.org for more information.

Fall Craft Fair Save The Date

STAFFORD – The Stafford Township EMS Auxiliary will be hosting a Fall Craft Fair on October 22. More details to follow. Stay tuned!

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middle schools in Ocean County and had 50 minutes to answer 25 questions and two open-ended prompts. Students were selected for the competition based upon their performance at Math Club meetings and th rough math teacher recommendations. The 7th grade team placed fourth in the County and the 8th grade team placed third. Congratulations to all the students.

FCCLA News: “We Help Two”

MANAHAWKIN – Southern Regional FCCLA: Family, Careers, Community Leaders of America is pleased to announce that Gianna DeBruyn, rising senior and President of New Jersey FCCLA State Executive Council will be representing New Jersey as a candidate for National Executive Council of FCCLA. They wish Gianna well as she strives for a leadership position with this student organization of over 155,000 students in 48 states.

Southern Regional FCCLA: middle and high school chapters sponsored a sock sale through We Help Two during the Fall Semester. They are pleased to announce that through this sale the students were able to fund the construction of a well for the villagers of Nyiramatunu, Rwanda, serving a population of 4,000. They were also able to donate over 300 pairs of socks to the Atlantic City Rescue Mission. FCCLA looks forward

to partnering with We Help Two during the next school year to bring water to another village.

The community service was also extended locally through a Dog Biscuit Baking event - the Middle School FCCLA chapter was able to provide over 200 biscuit treats for the Southern Ocean County Animal Facility and Pound Dog Found Dog Rescue.

FCCLA looks forward to giving back to the community when school returns in the Fall, as the students drive towards Brighter Horizons.

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a national Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for students in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) education in public and private school through grade 12. FCCLA offers intra-curricular resources and opportunities for students to pursue careers that support families.

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Literary Food Truck Festival

–Photo courtesy Southern Regional MANAHAWKIN – Students in Ali Brown and Elizabeth Giovine’s Language Arts classes participated in the 2nd Annual Literary Food Truck Festival. This year the students could choose any character from the short stories “The Cask of Amontillado”, “The Sound of Thunder”, “The Veldt”, “The Chaser” or from the novels The Outsiders, Lost in Yonkers, Tuesdays With Morrie, The

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The students were required to create a textually themed food truck and prepare a variety of text-based elements for a class food truck festival. Other elements included creating a menu and explaining how these items connect to the text, the crew working the truck, and an explanatory paper. We thoroughly enjoyed the presentations and, of course, the food!

Swimming Under The Stars

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP – Back by popular demand! The St. Francis Community Center will once again open its pool for a night of swimming under the stars July 13 at 6:30 p.m.

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Ladies Of Country & Bluegrass Music Show

–Photo courtesy Albert Hall Elaine and the Cimarron Sky was one of the acts performing.

WARETOWN – PCS/Albert Hall Presents: The Ladies Of Country & Bluegrass Music Show on June 25. Doors open: 5:45 p.m.; Music: 6:30 to 9 p.m.

The Ladies of Country& Bluegrass Music Show is an annual event showcasing Albert Music Hall’s ladies of country & bluegrass music. All bands feature female leads!

The snack booth and gift booth will be open. Adults $5, Children $1. Albert Music Hall is located at 131 Wells Mills Road (Route 532), in Waretown, NJ. (Garden State Parkway Exit 69) Lineup: REDBIRD; Easy As Pie; Gwynne Alden; Elaine & the Cimarron Sky; Karen & Cedar Creek.

Senior Earns Scholarship Award

MANAHAWKIN – Keith Rosario, a senior in the Introduction to Computer Science class was ranked as a Scholar in the 2022 National Cyber Scholarship program.

Keith ranked in the top 1152 highest scoring students in the United States who met the eligibility criteria for a Scholarship (including being in 11th to 12th grade or enrolled in an accredited U.S. college), who has each

been awarded free access to this summer’s Cyber Foundations Academy and access to a course and the test for the GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification) given by the SANS (SysAdmin, Audit, Network and Security) Institute valued at $3,020. The SANS Institute is the most trusted resource for cybersecurity training, certifications and research.

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Long Beach Island Named NJ’s Best Summer Travel Destination

SHIP BOTTOM – The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, which serves as the accredited Destination Marketing Organization for the Long Beach Island region, proudly shares the 2022 Travel Pulse report for the best summer destinations in America. The members of the chamber recognize the importance of a summer vacation, and look forward to welcoming friends and families to this great American travel destination. As the organization begins it 108th summer serving visitors, it has launched its Eat, Drink & Buy LBI Mobile Savings Pass to add value for guests and residents alike. Popular travel friendly programs include Passport to LBI and Find Your Favorite itineraries which provide several self-guided options to plan your way across the region available on their website visitLBIregion.com Since 2002, TravelPulse has been publishing industry news and destination infor-

mation. According to the site, Long Beach Island was chosen because of the lower key mix of laid-back beaches, towns and surfing experiences. The Southern Ocean Chamber suggests taking in historic sites, latest trends in independently owned shops and restaurants as well as live performances, concerts and festivals well into the fall.

Long Beach Island joins the list with other prominent vacations destinations such as Lake Tahoe Nevada, Ocean City Maryland, and Myrtle Beach SC, for the complete list, Every State’s Best Summer Travel Destination | TravelPulse or contact the Southern Ocean County Chamber at 609-494-7211 or stop by their welcome window the fully staffed visitor center at 265 W Ninth Street Ship Bottom. The 2022 Land & Sea Passport is available in print as well as digitally Land & Sea Passport - Southern Ocean County Chamber - Visit Long Beach Island, visitlbiregion.com.

25th Annual Fluke/ Bluefish Family Fun Day & Fishing Tournament

LITTLE EGG HARBOR – The Sunshine Foundation’s Southern Ocean County Chapter’s 25th Annual Fluke/ Bluefi sh Family Fun Day & Fishing Tournament will be held on July 10 from 3 to 7:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 493.

Entry fee for tournament $65 if paid before July 1, $75 after. Captains Meeting:

July 9 at 6 p.m. American Legion Post #493 - 420 Radio Road.

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Continued From Page 1 installation for those police cars and a camera surveillance system was also approved to go to contract from Crime Point Inc. Playground Equipment Lacey officials also approved a contract for the purchase of playground equipment from Ben Shaffer Recreation Inc. of Oak Ridge for the Bamber Beach West playground.

Laureigh mentioned, “this will complete our Bamber Lake items once we get this in place this year.”

Bids have been received for various township projects including tennis courts at Hebrew Park and for the resurfacing of Hebrew Park Mill Pond and Gille Park basketball courts. Laureigh noted that “the Hebrew Park tennis courts are being converted to pickle ball courts.”

Flood Plan The township will name a flood hazard administrator which Laureigh said was all in accordance with changes in FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and the State Department of Environmental Protection.

She explained this establishes a new chapter in township code “so as to adapt flood hazard maps designating a flood plain administrator and adopting flood plain regulations. This regards the new maps that have come out. Each town is required to adopt the updated maps. You can make some changes but DEP does review it.”

She said the DEP could make “corrections or deletions on any changes you make. If you don’t continue to be compliant with the maps, we would no longer be in the National Flood Insurance program and that would cause problems for people to get flood insurance who are on the east side of Route 9.”

Barnegat First Aid Squad Seeking Members

BARNEGAT – “We can only be as good as the people who join our team to make our mission possible,” the Barnegat First Aid Squad stated.

The Barnegat First Aid Squad is currently seeking new members. EMTs are needed and drivers willing to become EMTs. Contact the Barnegat First Aid Squad for f ur ther infor mation so they can continue to provide their free volunteer service to the community. Uniforms

and training are provided and 96 hours minimum every quarter of the year are required which ends up being only eight hours a week by doing such as two, 4-hour shifts, with some performing much more.

They are a service that provides emergency 911 care at people’s most needed times of their lives and they need help continuing to provide the dedication that they all put their hearts into.

Noise Regulations Updated Township officials also voted to revise its regulations on noise “so as to adopt the state model noise control act. We’ve had a lot of issues with quality-of-life issues with noise in various neighborhoods and some of the laws currently on the books are not enforceable by state law,” Laureigh said.

“We are now adopting this to get it on the books so we can work on some of those quality-of-life issues,” the administrator added.

Property Purchases The governing body also moved forward on the purchase of property off of Calvin Street. “This is two non-conforming lots that is in phase III of the Walters Development site. We are purchasing it for $68,000 out of our Affordable Housing trust fund,” Laureigh added.

Additional lots were also approved for a

$77,000 and a $11,000 purchase and were also connected to phase III of the Walters Development site.

Cyber Security Officials also approved the formation of a cyber unit response plan which will amend the employee handbook. “This is for us to be compliant with our joint insurance fund. We’ve seen a lot of cases in the past 18 months related to cyber security and ransomware in a lot of municipalities,” Laureigh said.

She added, “they are at very high deductibles so we if we don’t get ourselves into this program and have certain stop gaps in our systems our deductibles will be at $250,000 ranges so we are getting ourselves into the program right now.”

Laureigh noted the township is at tier two “which is good, tier three is the best. Our deductible at this point would be $20,000.”

Just Believe Inc. Annual Craft Fair

TOMS RIVER – Just Believe Inc. is looking for crafters/vendors for their Annual Craft Fair. Monies raised helps to support the homeless and disenfranchised community in Ocean County.

They will have a 50/50, door prizes and small gift auction. The Craft Fair will be

held on July 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lakehurst Community Center, 207 Center Street, Lakehurst. Fees are $25 for space inside and $20 and space outside.

For more information, contact Linda McCarthy at fundraising@justbelievinginc. org or 732-569-0643.

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LACEY – Join on July 28, August 25 and September 22 for Bingo on the Beach at Lake Barnegat Beach! Registration beings at 6 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m.

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

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By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

Few words strike more fear than the word “cancer” and today’s article is devoted to helping you find out what critical metabolites should be evaluated. Prostate cancer is very common in the United States and was responsible for over 34,000 deaths in 2021.

Early in the course of prostate cancer, before it’s even known, the growth of cancer cells is kept in check by natural, normal pathways in the body, usually those under the control of testosterone and related hormones known as androgens. These reproductive hormones deliver one signal to the prostate cancer cell telling them to “be fruitful and keep multiplying.”

With continued replication, the cells pour out a protein called “prostate specific antigen” dubbed PSA. When the PSA levels are measured in a blood test, and seen as abnormal (above the normal reference range), the doctors worry this is a first sign of possible prostate cancer.

Testing for PSA levels isn’t nearly enough.

Neither is testing for testosterone levels, or DHT. There are so much more, and thankfully doctors can test you using urine “at home” test kits now. I offer these at my website too.

But right now, what I’d like to do is make sure you’re fully armed with the knowledge of important (measurable) biomarkers that are often overlooked as there’s so much hyper focus on PSA and DHT and a few others.

Overlooking any one of the following could lead to more complications and progression of cancer at a faster rate. Testing yourself

properly is important to your health and longevity.

Vitamin B12. Too much B12 may produce problems, and it is unclear if this is from the resulting elevation of homocysteine or some other mechanism. Measuring levels is important.

Glutathione. Higher levels of glutathione are protective and useful as an antioxidant.

This is pretty simple because in prostate cancer patients, antioxidant defenses are low and DNA damage is high. Glutathione protects the cell because it’s an antioxidant.

Melatonin. The famous sleep hormone has anti-cancer activity, and has been studied for its protective effect on the prostate gland.

Did you know meditation raises levels?

Testosterone. It is more the metabolites of testosterone, than the hormone itself. This is why urine metabolite testing is so important. Doing a spot check of testosterone in the morning via blood isn’t as informative unless you also have the metabolites from a urine test to compare with it. I recommend the DUTCH at-home test kit for this.

Estrogen Metabolites. Men make estrogen as well as women, and it is the break down product (the metabolite) of testosterone! So, the more testosterone you make, the higher your estrogen levels… and if you’re breaking estrogen down badly, it raises risk for prostate problems. Urine testing via DUTCH can evaluate these metabolite levels, not blood testing.

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Coin Show Coming To Point Pleasant Beach

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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino AC Summer Entertainment

ATLANTIC CITY – The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City has announced an updated list of their summer line up of entertainment with new headliner shows.

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July 23 – The Joe Perry Project – Sound Waves July 29 – Chris Isaak- Sound Waves July 30 – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena July 30 – Five for Fighting- Sound Waves July 31 – Toby Keith – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena August 6 – Alicia Keys – Hard Rock Live

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE BlueClaws Partner With Wreaths Across America

JERSEY SHORE – The BlueClaws have partnered with Wreaths Across America on a one-of-a-kind program through which fans can both reserve a ticket to BlueClaws Military Appreciation Night on July 7 and sponsor a wreath to be laid at a soldier’s grave this December.

Military Appreciation Night at ShoreTown Ballpark is set for July 7 at 7:05 p.m., and is presented

by OceanFirst Bank.

There are several options for fans to participate in this one-of-a-kind program. You can sponsor a wreath and donate a ticket for a veteran to enjoy Military Appreciation Night for $15 You can also sponsor a wreath, donate a ticket for a veteran to enjoy Military Appreciation Night, and receive a ticket to the game for yourself for $25.

Visit: fevo.com/ed-Wreaths-Across-America -bAR6r1Y2 to purchase. All tickets for veterans will be distributed directly through accredited channels.

“Wreaths Across America and the BlueClaws have been talking about this program for the better part of three years, and are thrilled to launch the program heading into Military Appreciation Night,” said Mel Russen, Board Member and Local Location Leader for Wreaths Across America.

“The wreaths that are sponsored through this program will be placed on gravesites of

–Photo courtesy BlueClaws local veterans around the Jersey Shore. Additional wreaths will go to Arlington National Cemetery for the nationwide Wreaths Across America Day on December 17, 2022.”

Military Appreciation Night will include special ceremonies before and after the game. Fans are encouraged to get to their seats early.

“We’ve been very excited to launch this program with Mel and Wreaths Across America,” said Bob McLane, BlueClaws Senior VP of Ticket Sales & Service. “We are working with a truly special organization and this program will serve to both bring veterans out to the ballpark but also to provide wreaths for local veterans’ graves.”

In 2021, Wreaths Across America laid over 2.3 million wreaths at over 3,100 locations around the country, including in all 50 states.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Annual Scholarship Breakfast

–Photo courtesy Ocean County Federation of Republican Women FORKED RIVER – The Ocean County Federation of Republican Women (OFCRW) held their Annual Scholarship Breakfast on June 11 at the Captain’s Inn in Forked River.

All scholarship applicants were required to submit their academic transcripts, a short essay and be sponsored by an Ocean County Republican Club member. After reviewing several applications and receiving recommendations from the OCFRW Scholarship Committee chaired by Vicki Heslin.

OCFRW was proud to award five highly accomplished young women with scholarships to be used for their higher education.

The following women received $500 scholarships from OCFRW: • Emily Crowley, Point Pleasant Beach • Mackenzie Hart, Bayville • Hope Louise Kobus, Beachwood • Gianna Rosen, Manahawkin • Holly Tkach, Brick “We are so excited to be able to provide

support to these exceptional young women as they head off to college through our OCFRW scholarship,” said Chairwoman Noriko Kowalewski. “Each year the applicants raise the bar through their hard work and dedication.

We look forward to seeing the incredible accomplishments these young women will achieve in their future endeavors.”

In addition to the scholarship presentation, guest speaker Frank Luna, External Affairs Consultant for Jersey Central Power & Light, shared remarks with the attendees. Special guest, former Assemblyman and Gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli was also in attendance to share remarks and congratulate the award winners.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of june 25 - july 1

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Commitment is king. Making impulsive changes to your business plans or family budget can place you in an awkward position. Be true to your word in the week ahead and your honesty and loyalty should reap dividends.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may be wrapped up in romance as the week begins but pay attention to what is going on in the outside world, too. Tune into the news to remain aware of current events to avoid making serious career miscalculations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Feedback from your friends may vary from positive to negative in the week to come even if you only have the best intentions. Act according to the highest principles when you must make significant financial decisions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Plant yourself where conditions can powerfully support your growth. Financial schemes and opportunities can be put to good use in the week ahead. Romantic partners may be more lovable than usual.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The secret to success is to focus on working closely with loved ones and partners to achieve worthwhile goals. Remain persistent despite any setbacks.

Build something up in the week ahead rather than tearing something down.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Trying to use a friendship to dig for information can backfire.

Too many questions may arouse suspicions or make someone feel that their boundaries have been crashed. A loved one’s common sense can be useful this week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Be too passionate about supporting your family to make permanent plans with unreliable people -- someone might change their mind at the last minute. The week ahead may clarify the evidence of someone’s trustworthiness.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Embrace an opportunity to express love and enjoy romance.

Weave interesting people, ideas, and things into the web of your life as the week unfolds.

Engage in a study or investigation that gives you fresh purpose.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Nurture your inner strengths in the upcoming week. You may be wiser and more astute about the practical aspects of life, especially when handling money. Avoid people who take advantage of your generosity.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Yes, you may be lucky in love and lucky with money.

However, life always requires demonstrating your intention by working hard, too. You may be motivated to pursue financial and material success.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Following the group consensus might not be the best way to achieve your ambitions. In the week to come, a partner could set a good example of how to use drive, determination, and focus to help yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): When you are in the right place at the right time, you can take advantage of sweet deals. Make the most of opportunities to strike a compromise in the week ahead to avoid misunderstandings and to be more successful.

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