2022-07-02 - The Manchester Times

The MANCHESTER Times Vol. 28 - No. 12

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July 2, 2022

Hawks Ready To Fly Following 2022 Graduation

In This Week’s Edition

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – The Manchester Hawks Class of 2022 are ready to fly. Their parents, friends and family members cheered them on as they entered the school’s football stadium in two lines to pick up their diplomas.

The male students wore blue while female students donned gold gowns per tradition at the school’s graduation ceremony on June 24. The MTHS band played “Pomp

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The class of 2022 and Circumstance” as they appeared. Many students decorated their

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By Bob Vosseller JACKSON – It was graduation day for students of the Regional Day School. The Class of 2022 entered the school’s all-purpose room wearing caps and gowns in the colors of their home schools.

Family, friends, staff and fellow students

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Members of the Township High School’s Robotics Team recently competed in the 2022 International SeaPerch Challenge and found the event both challenging and rewarding.

They took second place at the 2022 Greater Philadelphia SeaPerch Challenge on April 29 which

helped prepare them for a June 4 competition.

Seniors Sarah Smith, Sean Becker and Wyatt Cervenak, and junior Abena Konadu combined their skills to take home second place in the vehicle performance category at the regional competition in Philadelphia.

Smith, Becker and Cervenak competed against

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teams from all over the world in the International Challenge at the University of Maryland. They have each worked together since joining the robotics team in 6th grade at the middle school and they are all now heading to Rowan University to major in engineering.

“Based on the challenges –Photo courtesy Manchester Schools my team faced and our Students Wyatt Cervenak, left joins (Robotics - See Page 5) Sean Becker and Sarah Smith.

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The NJ Regional Day School at Jackson is a state special education school managed by the Manchester Township School District.

School officials honored five students on June 10. They included Joey Abate of Manchester

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Dennis Adams opened the ceremony by introducing the school’s

–Photo by Bob Vosseller Lakehurst Borough Attorney Ian M. Goldman (at far right), swears in new police officer Anthony F. Florio. He was joined by his girlfriend Melanie Buckley, his brother Jacob Florio (holding the Bible) and Police Chief Matthew Kline.

By Bob Vosseller LAKEHURST – A new officer has joined the ranks of the borough’s police department. Anthony F. Florio was sworn in during a recent Borough Council meeting.

Borough Attorney Ian M. Goldman administered the oath of office to the new officer. His girlfriend Melanie Buckley pinned his badge during the ceremony. His brother Jacob Florio held the Bible as he was sworn in. Family and friends were in the audience observing the ceremony.

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Hawks:

Continued From Page 1 the colors as Student Government Executive Board Vice President Sarah Nguyen led the flag salute. Then the MTHS Senior Choir sang the National Anthem.

“We have prayed for this day to arrive. We have crossed days off our calendars, counted hours, minutes, seconds and now the day has finally come,” Class President Sheridan Martinez said after she welcomed the class and guests. She encouraged her classmates to “shine bright and give those around you permission to do the same.”

Adams introduced students entering the military after graduation: Marine Corps - Matthew Donato, Vincent LeFurge, Jasmine Panora, Kevin Sakalauskas, Michael Villante; Navy - Madeline Betts, Jeremy Lewis, Justin Mayer, Christopher Rodriguez, Jakub Szczech; Army National Guard - Jordon Gamble.

The principal also introduced the top 10 students of the Class of 2022 and announced the colleges they are attending: 10) Isabell Cavallo - Rutgers/New Brunswick for psychology 9) Hailey Sales - St. Peter’s University for computer science 8) Jenna Faccone - Ocean County College for secondary education 7) Jadyn White - taking a year to travel

abroad and hopes to attend University of Vermont for environmental studies 6) Marley Petti - Albright College to major in biochemistry (pre-med) with a minor in gender studies 5) Lyndsey Vigna - University of Miami for computer science 4) Brooke Kuhmichel - Clemson University for engineering 3) Adrienne Biscardi - Ursinus College with a double major in neuroscience (premed) and Spanish 2) Sarah Nguyen - College of NJ for biology 1) Calvin Suoto - Rowan University with a major in chemistry and minor in biology Salutatorian Sarah Nguyen told her classmates, “For over two years, we juggled high school from our bedrooms and, though it was not easy, we got to live out our senior year and have finally made it to this very moment.

“The memories we have created and the bonds that we have formed will continue to live on as we move onward in life. We made the best of the cards we were dealt and did not settle for what the world was trying to normalize. Our class, the class of 2022, is a legacy,” she added. “Our perseverance as a class will continue to be remembered long after we receive our diplomas, and step off of this field one last time.”

Valedictorian Calvin Suoto thanked

families, staff and administrators for their support. “Many of us wouldn’t be the same person we are today, let alone sitting here, if it weren’t for the extraordinary people working behind the scenes.”

Suoto offered his classmates some advice. “Do not let anyone tell you what is and is not possible in life, that’s for you to determine yourself.

Do not listen to the doubters and haters in life because you can accomplish anything you put your mind to. Adversity may strike you at any point, but as cliche as it sounds, it’s about how many times you get back up.

“Stand up, be strong and proud of who you have become. Wherever life may take you in the future, we all have so much room to grow, so much potential to show. High school was just another chapter of your story, and today is the last page of it,” he added.

Adams introduced Class Officers Sheridan Martinez, Saivion Rodriguez, Brooke Kuhmichael, Wyatt Cervenak, and Meghan Doctor, and class advisors, Jennifer Bilodeau and Casey O’Connor. Bilodeau and Casey addressed the class, telling them how proud they are to have been a part of the Class of 2022’s high school journey.

They closed with a message that has become a slogan for the class, “make it a great day or not, the choice is always yours.”

The officers presented the class gift, a greenhouse and a donation for the school’s Memorial Garden, to Superintendent John

Berenato who addressed the class, saying, “it should come as no surprise that our Class of 2022 has made such an incredible impact on their community.”

“They have demonstrated their perseverance and their resilience in the face of countless obstacles throughout their high school career,” Berenato added.

Board of Education member George Cervenak also addressed the class, congratulating them on their accomplishments and offering advice for the future.

Adams told the graduates that there was something important he wanted them to remember through their journey of life. “It’s very simple but highly important …you matter.”

Vice Principal Tracey Raimondo read each graduate’s name as they approached the stage to receive their diplomas. Later, Student Government Executive Board Treasurer Gavin Seward and Publicist Emily Wang led the graduates in the traditional changing of the tassels from left to right.

Student Government Executive Board President Adrienne Biscardi made closing remarks. “Don’t forget what brought you here and has you sitting in these seats - your hard work, your success and, most importantly, your determination to never give up on yourself or your bright future.”

“I’m so proud of us all and what we have accomplished and never forget, once a Hawk, always a Hawk,” she added.

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Robotics:

Continued From Page 1 history of not coming close to winning, I went into the regional competition with high hopes and low expectations,” Smith said.

“The team got a late start on the construction of their robot, starting in early March for the April 29 competition. Our short timeline in combination with a small team made this competition a daunting task, but we dove in head first and tried our best to create a product that worked in the water.

“Many of the parts used in the build were recycled from previous years’ robots, thus our robot was named SCRAP, and it is a smaller version of the basic seaperch ROV body with an additional hook on the front,” she said.

“The competition itself was an amazing experience. Though it did not look very special compared to the other robots competing, our SCRAP bot worked almost perfectly for what it was designed to do

Day:

Continued From Page 1 Township HS, Arielle Carrieri of Toms River HS South, Sean Kane of Plumsted Township HS, Amy Kolodziej of Jackson Memorial HS, and Christopher Wright of Southern Regional HS. Manchester Superintendent of Schools, John Berenato, provided the keynote address, stating, “Regional Day is a special place, one of my favorite places to be.

The Manchester Times, July 2, 2022, Page 5 which was a miracle in itself,” she added.

Smith said, “as I watched from the poolside while Sean controlled the robot, I noticed that not only were we moving along quickly, but we were the furthest ahead. Though we did not earn all the possible points, we were the first group to finish in our section.”

“Next was the obstacle course, the easier of the two challenges. Sean was able to maneuver through the hula hoops with relative ease, and we were the first team in our section to finish again. I did not want to get my hopes up too high, but I was very confident that we had placed due to how well the robot performed,” Smith said. “When I heard the announcer call out Manchester Township High School as the second place pool winners, it felt like all of our hard work paid off.”

The international competition was very soon after the regional, and the team spent many hours working to meet tight deadlines.

“The event was extremely exciting for

me,” Becker said. “Being the first team in Manchester to compete internationally was a huge honor, and I was definitely nervous. I loved having the opportunity to meet people from all over the world and spend time with my teammates.

“The competition itself was nothing we weren’t prepared for, we had everything we needed to succeed, but unfortunately one of our motors stalled and we couldn’t fix it once we started so we finished poorly.

That didn’t impede our good time, and the trip was still very worth it, not only the experience but the opportunity to compete internationally,” Becker added.

Smith noted that when the team arrived in Maryland, “it was breathtaking to see the number of people and robots there, the different designs, and where everyone came from. We talked to people from across and outside the US and talked about all the STEM programs in their schools.”

“Being able to hear from these people and exchange our knowledge is an experience

that I will never forget. The competition itself did not go as well. The vertical motor burnt out, a propeller fell off, and the robot sank very quickly,” she added.

“Through all this hardship, we persevered and finished the mission and two runs of the obstacle course, collecting as many points as possible. Though we did not perform well, we walked out with our heads held high, proud that we even made it this far,” she added.

“This experience was a seven-year dream coming to life, and I am so thankful for the school, teachers, and students that made it all possible,” Smith said.

Robotics Club Advisor Pat White described some of the difficulties that the students faced and overcame. “It was a very stressful year, with competitions being canceled due to COVID and one competition the students were ready for they were not able to compete because we had the wrong kits. These students truly overcame many obstacles and I am so proud of them.”

“Today, we celebrate your achievements as you begin the next chapter of your journey.

You’ve worked hard; you’ve given it your all. Sometimes it was easy and sometimes difficult, but you persevered. To the class of 2022, I wish you the best of luck as you move forward with whatever lies ahead,” Berenato added.

The superintendent told the graduates to “enjoy the small victories, relish the moments that make you smile, and build character. Change is good. You are destined

to achieve great things. Congratulations!

We are very proud of you.”

The Manchester Township Administrator’s Unit, the Manchester Township Education Association, and the staff at Regional Day provided gifts to the students. They also received numerous awards from their teachers, recognizing accomplishments in outstanding behavior, sports, and more.

Each graduate was presented with a diploma from their home school as well as a certificate from Regional Day School.

Diane Mangold played a flute solo of “What a Wonderful World” in tribute to the graduates and additional music was provided by a quartet of members of the Manchester Township High School band. Graduates and guests were also treated to a touching slideshow of photos of each of the graduates throughout their years at Regional Day. Regional Day School Principal Lisa Michallis concluded the ceremony, saying goodbye to the graduates and wishing them all a bright future.

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Police:

Continued From Page 1 Police Chief Matt Kline told The Manchester Times that “Anthony worked in Lakehurst as a Class II Officer since October of 2020 and prior to that he worked in Point Pleasant Beach for a year. The Lakehurst Police Department currently has 15 sworn officers to include one Class I Officer, two Class II Officers, one School resource officer.”

The chief added that a dozen regular off icers include “one sergeant, one lieutenant, one detective and myself (Chief).”

“The uniforms look very sharp,” Councilwoman Bernadette Dugan remarked as the new officer shook hands with each member of the governing body after being sworn in.

Other matters of the borough were routine as the officials and the community approach their postponed Centennial Celebration set to occur on the weekend of July 2-3 at two locations.

Lifeguards Needed Councilman Robert McCarthy stressed that once again, the borough was in need of lifeguards to service Horicon Lake this summer season and urged anyone interested to contact Borough Hall.

“We’re good for the holiday weekend.”

Chief Kline informed The Manchester Times later in the week that he was pleased to announce “we just hired a lifeguard as of today and he should be starting this weekend.”

Staffing Business matters included a resolution that reappointed Maryanne Capasso as municipal clerk, Gregory P. McGuckin was designated as the Borough’s prosecutor and Mark Visinski was hired as a temporary 90-day public works laborer.

Councilman McCarthy noted that the Board of Education had recently held an emergency meeting to discuss the hiring of a new business administrator in the wake of a leave of absence by Barry Parliman who was set to retire shortly and is experiencing health problems.

Revising manuals and granting liquor license renewals Council officials also voted to revise the 2021 Personnel Policies & Procedure Manual and Employee Handbook. Also authorized was the purchase of electricity supply services for public use on an online auction website.

Liquor licenses were also renewed for Hangar 21, Italy’s Best Pizzeria, Best Liquors, Fleet Reserve Association Branch 124, Carlos and Sons LLC., and Boemio’s Market LLC. Street Light Still Out Council President Steven Oglesby noted that a street light was still out on Church Street. “I contacted JCP&L about the light being out two weeks ago, nothing has happened.”

Capasso said she had also reached out to the power company about the matter.

The Manchester Times, July 2, 2022, Page 7 Repaving And Garbage Dugan said that “Orange Street will be repaved soon all the way to Division Street. They (Ocean County) are still working on sidewalks and curbs. We have been looking forward to this.”

Councilman Jim Davis, who is the liaison to Public Works, noted a problem with the older of the borough’s two garbage trucks. He said that while both vehicles were in service, the older vehicle,

used for recycling purposes only, “was experiencing some problems with the transmission.”

“We had the transmission serviced and found no metal shards or anything that looked like damage. They hooked it up to a computer and reprogrammed the ECM so the transmission was talking to the motor as it was supposed to,” Davis added.

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Both vehicles have considerable hours of use, he added.

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

E DITORIAL Abortion And Other “Forever Battlegrounds” The Supreme Cour t turning abortion over to the states is probably the biggest news of the week.

There are very few people who have moderate opinions about abortion.

Hardly anyone is ambivalent about it. This is not something that can be compromised, obviously.

This is exactly why politicians are able to manipulate us so well.

The pro-choice side will be arguing that “we need to win in November to legalize abortion.”

The pro-life side will be arguing that “we need to win in November to keep abortion illegal (in certain states and then nationwide).”

The Supreme Court’s decision just filled the coffers of both parties.

You might have already received a fundraising e m a i l. T h e Re pu bl icans and Democrats are going to be asking for your money to help support their side, and then they’re going to ask for your vote.

They’re going to ask for your money, first, because that’s more important than your vote. And this is why: No matter whether their side wins or loses, they can still use abortion as a political football until the end of time.

Whether abortion is legal or not isn’t going to affect the average politician.

They’re too old to be having kids anyway, except maybe with their mistress.

And if it’s illegal, you can bet they still have the connections to get it “taken care of discreetly.”

People criticized Democrats for not protecting abortion before this happened. The cynic in me says they knew it was coming and let Roe be overturned. They know they are going to get

slammed in the midterm elections and needed this rallying cry. Every Dem is going to run on this topic.

I’m going to coin a term here: “Forever Battleground.” I’m not sure I like it. It’s a little clunky, but if you name an idea there’s more of a chance for it to take off and for people to remember it and reference it.

The idea is simple: There are some topics that will remain a political issue forever. Abortion. Immigration. Gun control.

These are all topics that will never have a resolution.

Even if they go all the way in one direction, there will be people fighting to overturn it. That’s what happened in this case. Abortion was legal and the GOP fought for a change. Now, the Democrats will fight for a change. The pendulum will go back and forth and back and forth.

Politicians like these topics because they have a built-in audience who are very emotional. If you’re a Republican candidate, you can just check off the box that says “pro-life” and boom – you’ve got millions of supporters.

Same goes for the Democrats on the other side of the fence. Those “forever battlegrounds” are ripe for single-issue voters.

I’m no legal expert. I’m not entirely sure what the full ramifications are from Roe. The whole situation might even change by the time this editorial sees print.

One thing that won’t change, however, is that everyone will be very emotional about this battleground and it will be around forever.

Chris Lundy News Editor

Pledge Of Allegiance More Than Just Words Think of the words to the Pledge of Allegiance, then think of the mess our nation is in. Consider the following words in the Pledge: Allegiance: Who do we pledge our allegiance to; God, count r y, political party or man? It was more than obvious in the last election, the allegiance, the idolatry to a man in spite of his f lawed character, lack of integrity, ethics and morals.

R e p u b l i c: D e f i n e a Republic as a commonwealth; a state in which the power is vested in elected representatives. Have our elected represent atives abused that power? Do they have integrity, have vision, take responsibilty, and serve our nation; not be selfserving? Without these factors there can be no trust and we will see a rise in corruption! They do not have the right to act as they please! We need leadership, not power and control!

One nation. America is a melting pot of cultures and in part that is one of the things that makes us great. Yes we have problems such as the border crossings, however hate, v iolence, a nd polit ical fighting solve nothing.

Under God: As a society we have drifted farther

and far ther away f rom being a godly nation and it shows! Do our leaders walk humbly with God or have they sold their souls for power a nd money?

Is loyalty to party or an individual more important than God? It would seem so!

Indivisible: Our political leaders seem to be doing their best to divide America on a multitude of issues; blaming each other. The insurrection on the Capitol, attacking our 1st amendment rights, gun violence, restriction of voting rights, are examples.

These are threats to our freedoms and democracy!

Liber t y. Big Danger!

When we allow government to grant our liberties, we give them the ability to take them away! We must demand leadership, not control at all levels!

Justice. Gun violence, hate crimes and let’s not forget the “Big Lie,” and anarchist attack on the Capital! Is the Constitution in danger when we let politics cont rol the courts? Are we a nation of law; man’s law (often perverted justice) or God’s law?

Are we drifting - no, allowing - our nation to turn into autocracy? It’s our fault if it does! Silence is not golden and there is much to be lost!

Ken Schorr Manahawkin

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Jan. 6 Probe Is A Joke

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This so-called January 6th probe is a colossal joke.

Donald Trump is the greatest president this country ever had. He also saw the Biden-Harris disaster a mile away.

Now we are all struggling to pay for gas and food. Living in this country is becoming impossible. I pray that Trump will take back the White House in 2024 as it was stolen from him in 2020. Can’t you people see that the Demorats are behind this sham investigation? They are horrible and are only doing this to prevent him from running again.

They know that if they don’t do this, Brandon doesn’t have a chance again.

Oh and monkeypox? Are you kidding? The next fake news to tamper with elections for November. I’m disgusted.

To protect our reproductive freedoms, we need to expand the Supreme Court.

The Judiciary Act of 2021 would add four new seats to the Supreme Cou r t, bringing the number of justices to 13. It would help restore balance to a Court that Mitch McConnell has packed with right-wing extremists who just dismantled abortion care in America.

Recent polling showed that not only do a majority of Americans believe that the Supreme Court should uphold the right to abortion care, they also agree that we need to restore balance to the court and support adding additional judges to the Supreme Court.

I’m urging Congress to pass the Judiciary Act so we can create an institution that moves away from partisan politics and represents the good of all Americans.

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Jennifer Cox Manahawkin

Two incompetents competed for the 4th District Congress seat in New Jersey.

Neither of these people have ever held a real job.

One, Chris Smith, has been in Congress since he was 24. The other, Mike Crispi, who is actually 24 now, has a podcast. One’s a career politician and the other wants to be. Neither of them have ever had to budget a household, or worry about their family.

Neither of them are in touch with the average person, and it shows. One of them spends all their life in Washington, D.C. (because Smith lives in Virginia – not New Jersey) and the other spends all their time online. Between D.C. and the internet, I’m not sure which one is the most fake.

I’m a Republican but are these are the best options the Republicans have to represent us?

Route 33 outside of the Jersey Shore Medical Center is a drastically dangerous roadway. Within a two-mile radius are multiple heavily traff icked highways: Garden State Parkway Exit 100 B, Route 18 exit 8A, Route 66, and Route 34, merge into a single lane in front of the public and emergency entrance to the hospital.

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Mayor Breaks Down New $43.8 Million Budget From The Desk Of

The Mayor - By Manchester Mayor

Robert Hudak Hello Manchester residents, Thank you for taking a moment to read my monthly column. There is a lot going on in our wonderful community as we enter the summer months, but I wanted to reserve this month’s column to talk about our newly adopted 2022 Manchester Township budget.

Over the past months, my administration worked diligently crafting our budget line by line and implementing zero-based budgeting. This a process by which every expenditure has a proven justifiable need. We have also been extremely careful in not sacrificing our long term outlook for short term victories. As I have promised to always be

truthful with our residents, I will be forthright in telling you that this year’s budget was exceedingly difficult to craft. As you are seeing in your daily lives, the cost and expenses of everything from goods and services to the price of labor and gasoline have risen exponentially in the past year. Top that off with inflation and you can see how the township’s budget has been compounded by these circumstances.

This year’s budget has total spending allocation of roughly $43.8 million, which includes an amount to be raised in taxes of $24,016,562.72. This amounts to an increase in the amount to be raised in taxes of $742,476.96 over the 2021 budget. To the average taxpayer, this equates to a penny and a half increase to our tax rate or roughly an increase of $30 to the average home of $200,290. This ultimately equates to a quarterly increase in local property taxes of

$7.50. It is important to note this does not include the school or county taxes, because Manchester Township’s local government has no control over those budgets.

The principal drivers of this year’s budget are increases to both the Public Safety & Public Works operations, as well as increases to our fixed costs which include insurance, pension payments, and gasoline. In this year’s budget, our overall Public Safety departments increased by $1,195,000, Public Work’s departments increased just shy of $600,000 and costs for insurance, pension and gasoline increased by $1,188,050. Faced with these increases, we are thankful to keep our increase to only $30 for the year.

While dealing with the difficulties in this year’s budget, my administration is particularly proud of being able to double the budget we provide to our volunteer first responders as well as leaving more available surplus in our reserves to provide a stable long term outlook. This year, we discovered many past budgets had left our volunteer emergency

services out in the cold on the equipment needed to properly do their jobs. This year’s budget ensures that our volunteers have the necessary funds to efficiently and safely perform their jobs. Another aspect of the budget we are proud of, is our management of available surplus reserves not placed in the budget which protects the township’s long term outlook. The budget uses $400,000 less in surplus than last year. Last year’s budget, which was introduced before I was mayor, drained our available surplus down to an historic low of $1,200,000 when compared to prior years leaving north of $3,000,000 in reserve annually. The extra savings in surplus will allow us to continue to be fiscally responsible with your tax dollars as we craft future budgets and will prove helpful as we navigate through the rough waters that inflation will cause.

In closing, I am proud of the budget we crafted that was passed unanimously by the Township this year and I look forward to seeing its stabilizing effect on future budgets.

Bills Would Support Families Dealing With Alzheimer’s From The Desk Of

Congressman

Chris Smith WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the midst of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness

Month, Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) called on Congress to advance legislation he recently sponsored to bolster federal support for research on Alzheimer’s disease in the ongoing search for improved treatments and a potential cure.

“During Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, we bring additional attention

to the heartbreak, pain and agony of those suffering from Alzheimer’s and their loved ones and recognize the tireless advocacy of groups like the Alzheimer’s Association whose amazing work offers so much hope for combating it,” said Rep. Smith, who co-founded the Congressional Alzheimer’s Caucus more than two decades ago.

“With 6.5 million Americans suffering from Alzheimer’s, there is an enormous,

immediate need for more federal resources and programs to prevent, treat and ultimately fi nd a cure for this devastating disease,” said Smith, a steadfast advocate for those living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers.

Just last month, Smith along with Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY) introduced a bipartisan package of legislation - including the Alzheimer’s Accountability (Government - See Page 20)

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WHITING – Senior Citizens Club Of Crestwood Village IV one-day show special on September 22 to see “Assisted Living, the Musical.”

The show is described as: From early retirement right up to the pulling of the plug, 21st century seniors are partying like it’s 1969. Imagine no kids, no work, and a full array of Medicare-subscribed pharmaceuticals. It’s the Boomer’s Dream!

Pelican Roost is a retirement community where 70 something is the new 20 something only with looser skin and is home to 18 characters you won’t soon forget.

Package is $100 and includes Tropicana Casino visit, $25 slot credit and show tick-

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Schedule is as follows: 9:15 a.m. – Depart for Atlantic City from Independence Hall at Crestwood Village IV 10:30 a.m. – Arrive at Tropicana 3:30 p.m. – Showtime 5 p.m. – Depart for home 6:15 p.m. – Return to pick-up location A $50 deposit is due by July 25. Balance due by August 29. Tickets sold Monday 10 to 11 a.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. For more information contact Jerry at 732-350-0230 ext.

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Lakehurst 100th Celebration

LAKEHURST – The Lakehurst 100th Celebration will be held on July 3 from 2 to 9 p.m. at Lake Horicon.

There will be live music, food trucks, local vendors, beer garden, rides, games, hatchet throwing and a 50/50 raffle. Fireworks will

be at 9 p.m.

Donations can made to: Borough of Lakehurst, S Union Avenue, Lakehurst, NJ 88733.

Fireworks rain date is July 9. Shuttle available from Dollar General parking lot

Bluegrass And Blueberry Social

WHITING – Come to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, Whiting on July 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. to enjoy fabulous bluegrass music, and delicious blueberry shortcake and more. Door Prizes, Treasure

Auction and 50/50 will be available, plus a bake sale. Buy your tickets in the church office from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Call 732-350-2121 for directions and queries.

Community Yard Sale

WHITING – Cedar Glen Lakes in Whiting will be holding a community yard sale on August 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain date is August 14.

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Police Remind Residents About Prohibited Fireworks

By Alyssa Riccardi MANCHESTER – Now that the summer season is fi nally upon us at the Jersey Shore, authorities want to remind residents about the use of prohibited fi reworks.

The Manchester Township Police Department recently released a statement explaining how they often receive complaints about fi reworks during this time of year.

“Not only is this a safety concern, this is also a quality-of-life issue for your neighbors, including pets,” Manchester Police said.

Police also want to remind residents of the following ordinances regarding loud noises and fi reworks: • 275-10 Noise prohibited: It shall be unlawful for a person to make, continue or cause to be made or continued any loud, unnecessary, offensive or unusual noise or any noise which does or is likely to annoy, disturb, injure or endanger the comfort, repose, health, peace or safety of others.

• 288-17 Fireworks: No person shall possess, discharge, or set off within a township park or public lands any fi recrackers, torpedoes, rockets, or other fi reworks.

In addition, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs has published the following guide to permitted sparkling devices and prohibited aerial fi reworks as well as fi rework safety tips:

• Never allow young children to play with or ignite fi reworks.

• Avoid buying fi reworks that are packaged in brown paper because this is often a sign that the fi reworks were made for professional displays and that they could pose a danger to consumers.

• Always have an adult supervise fi reworks activities. Parents don’t realize that young children suffer injuries from sparklers. Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees - hot enough to melt some metals.

• Never place any part of your body directly over a fi reworks device when lighting the fuse. Back up to a safe distance immediately after lighting fi reworks.

• Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully. Never point or throw fi reworks at another person.

• Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fi re or other mishap.

• Light fi reworks one at a time, then move back quickly.

• Never carry fireworks in a pocket or shoot them off in metal or glass containers.

• After fi reworks complete their burning, douse the spent device with plenty of water from a bucket or hose before discarding it to prevent a trash fi re.

• Make sure fi reworks are legal in your area before buying or using them.

Crestwood Village 4 Flea Market

WHITING – Come out on July 2 at the Crestwood Village 4 flea market. They are located at 15 E Moccasin Drive, Whiting.

They will be there from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Ladies from the village will be at the stage with their very reasonably priced wares, all donated by the village residents.

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The flea market is held the first Saturday of every month.

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WHITING – Rocky Railway is ready to roll at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Whiting. The Vacation Bible School is open to kids in PreK to grade 5. Cost is $25 per child; $15 for second child in family; three

or more children (in same family) is $55.

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Thyroid Support Group

WHITING – The Thyroid Support Group will meet on July 11 at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 180 Route 539, Whiting. If you have any thyroid questions or information to share, please join. All are

welcome. Call the Church office Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for directions at 732-350-2121. Call Stefanie, the facilitator at 732-350-2904 with your questions.

4th Of July Parade

LAKEHURST – An Independence Day Parade sponsored by the Lakehurst Youth & Recreation will be held on July 2.

Ages 9 and under must be accompanied

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By Jason Allentoff MANCHESTER – Township police are investigating a two-vehicle accident that claimed the life of a Jackson man and injured two others. One of the victims had to be airlifted to a shore area trauma center.

Manchester Township Police confirmed they were called to the area of Commonwealth Boulevard and Northampton Boulevard on June 24 just before 8 p.m. in the Pine Lake Park section of town.

A Honda Civic and a Jeep Grand Cherokee had extensive damage and were off the roadway when officers arrived. The investigation revealed that the Honda started to accelerate westbound after stopping at the stop sign on Northampton Boulevard and entered the Jeep’s Lane of travel, which was traveling north on Commonwealth Boulevard, causing the collision.

The driver of the Honda, 70-year-old George Hruszczak of Jackson, sustained extensive internal injuries and was pronounced dead on the scene. His passenger, 41-year-old Suzana Collazo of Jackson, was extricated by the Manchester Volunteer Fire Department before being airlifted to Jersey Shore University Medical Center

by a Robert Wood Johnson Life Flight medevac helicopter. Collazo is currently listed in critical condition as she sustained severe internal and head injuries.

Police said both Hruszczak and Collazo were wearing their seat belts, and the airbags were not deployed.

28-year-old Lois Genna of Manchester was the driver of the Jeep and she was taken to Community Medical Center in Toms River for treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. Police said she was not wearing her seat belt at the time of the crash.

The roadway was closed for several hours and traffic had to be diverted during the rescue efforts and investigation.

Members of the Manchester Volunteer Fire Department, Paramedics from Robert Wood Johnson, the Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office, the Ocean County Sherriff ’s Department Crime Scene Investigation Unit, and EMTs with the Manchester Emergency Medical Services all assisted at the scene.

The crash remains under investigation

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By Alyssa Riccardi MANCHESTER – A wildfire that consumed over 300 acres of forest on the border of Ocean and Burlington counties was contained before damaging homes in Whiting, officials said.

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said that the fire in the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest burned about 315 acres of forest in the Pine Barrens.

“For a brief period on (Sunday, June 26) seven structures were threatened by the fire.

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Mayor Robert Hudak of Manchester Township thanked officials and first responders for keeping residents safe.

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“New Jersey has many treasures, but none as storied, visited, or misunderstood as the Jersey Shore. This book is a love letter to the people whose hearts belong to the Jersey Shore,” said Andrus. “I’m honored to be the person sharing their stories.”

Having interviewed thousands of strangers over the last six years to hear their unique stories, Gregory Andrus is convinced that we can find peace, wellness, hope and healing through the ancient communication of sharing stories.

In his second book, “Sand, Sea & Rescue: Lifeguards of the Jersey Shore,” Andrus honors the more than 50 lifeguards from over 20 beach patrols in Ocean and Monmouth Counties. This book features over 120 pages of interviews, portraits, and audio recordings highlighting the dedication, courage, and passion that is the calling of the fi rst responders of the beach: the Lifeguard.

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The project will be covered through federal funds secured to build the new Center for the 250th Brigade Support Battalion - the ground maintenance company for the New Jersey Army National Guard’s largest –Photo courtesy Congressman Chris Smith brigade.

Congressman Chris Smith was on hand at the The new facility will be used groundbreaking. for training of National Guard members and help maintain equipment and said Congressman Chris Smith (R-4th).

The 40,795-square-foot facility will be unit readiness for deployment. The new facility will enhance military operations completed by September of 2023 and will at the Joint Base and help ensure Guard be built to ensure seamless and continuous members have properly-maintained equip- maintenance support to the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team during all State ment and the support they need.

“The federal investment underscores the Active Duty and federal missions.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE County Officials Want Senior Freeze Change

By Bob Vosseller OCEAN COUNTY – Senior citizens that receive the state’s Senior Freeze Program reimbursement shouldn’t have to start from scratch to meet program residency requirements if they relocate in another area of the state, officials said.

Ocean County Commissioner Joseph H. Vicari, Chairman of the Ocean County Office of Senior Services, noted that the eligibility requirements for the Senior Freeze Program require home ownership within a residence for three years and continued residency in the state for a period of 10 years.

“That three-year time clock is reset and starts all over again if a senior should move to a different home in the state. That should not be the case,” he added.

Commissioner Vicari added, “this program provides important property tax relief to our seniors, disabled and our most vulnerable residents. So long as the person stays within the state of New Jersey, there is no need to make them meet the three-year requirement again if they have already done so.”

The Property Tax Reimbursement Program, also known as the Senior Freeze Program is designed to protect eligible senior citizens and disabled persons from escalating property taxes by locking in a fixed base property tax amount, paying the difference between that locked in amount and the increased amount when a tax in-

crease is imposed.

“Having to wait the three-years again to establish a residence is unfair if a resident was already a participant in the program prior to moving. This program provides important financial relief for many people already on fi xed incomes. Our residents should not be penalized for moving so long as they meet all of the other eligibility requirements,” he added.

Vicari said lawmakers in Ocean County’s 9th, 10, and 12th state Legislative districts have co-sponsored or supported proposed state legislation that would remedy the residency requirement for this program.

“I applaud these efforts and I look forward to our residents being able to continue with this program should they move within the state,” Vicari added.

Ocean County has more than 200,000 senior citizens and nearly 160,000 homeowners across the state received senior-freeze reimbursements during the 2021 fiscal year, ranging on average from $196 for new recipients to $1,348 for longer-term enrollees, according to state budget documents.

Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners John P. Kelly said, “as prices on every day essentials like gas and food continue to climb, we need to make certain our seniors and disabled can access programs available to them that will help keep some costs stable.”

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Spotted Lantern Flies Oglesby brought up the concerns of the State’s Agriculture Department who were warning residents of New Jersey about “being infested with spotted lantern flies. They are definitely in a lot of sweet sap trees like maples.”

“Right now, they are in the crawling phase…the simplest solution is a soap and water solution. You spray them. Alcohol will also kill them. What you don’t want to

do is cut down your plants and put them in a mulch pile because that won’t get rid of them,” the council president said, noting he had problems with them on his own property.

He recommended everyone take a look at what is on their plants. “Cherry trees seem to be immune but we’ve seen them on a lot of bushes. You walk down Lake Street by the lake and you’ll see hundreds of them on the plants.”

Councilwoman Patricia Hodges asked how big the larva was.

“Very small. I have pictures if anyone wants to see them. If we all do it, it will help,” Oglesby said regarding responding to the issue as a community.

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.

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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.

When night falls, and you feel the urge to sleep, it’s because your pineal gland has just secreted a tiny amount of melatonin. After about age 50, the amount starts to slowly decline, which explains the frequent bouts of insomnia in the elderly.

Did you know that melatonin is not a human thing? It’s found in the plant kingdom too. Just like humans, and animals, plants respond to light and dark cycles termed the “photoperiod.”

They make melatonin so it will act as an antioxidant in response to harsh environments. Perhaps this is its most important role in your body too! There are hundreds of studies affirming anti-cancer activity of melatonin so we know it is protective of “harsh environments” even in the human body.

We know a lot about melatonin, for example it not only helps induce sleep, it also regulates our circadian rhythm, general mood, our body temperature and even healthy bone metabolism. There is an impact on reproductive, immune function and vision.

Natural melatonin is not just made in humans and in plants. It is ubiquitously found in birds, fish, reptiles and some bacteria. I’ve been so fascinated with this since my garden is in full bloom, that I decided to delve into the plant kingdom more.

The 3 Most Popular Plants that Contain Melatonin Skullcap (Scutellaria biacalensis) - Sometimes also called Chinese Skullcap (Huangqin), this plant has well-documented anxiolytic and sedative properties, that’s why people take dietary supplements of it. The compound acts as a natural antiviral against certain pathogens.

It makes people sleepy if taken in supplement form.

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) - Extracts of feverfew help headaches, as does melatonin in people who are deficient. In 1997, The Lancet published a piece entitled, Melatonin in Feverfew and a Few Other Medicinal Plants. Feverfew contains parthenolide which provides help for some people with stiff muscles, asthma, tinnitus, psoriasis and nausea. Pregnant women are often warned to avoid this supplement!

St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) - Extracts are used for mild to moderate depression or anxiety. The Lancet refers to this plant as an “herbal tranquilizer” and it is partially due to the melatonin content. There are teas of this herb too. Topical oils and creams containing St. John’s wort help with all kinds of skin problems.

The 7 Most Common Foods that Contain Melatonin You can eat melatonin! There are several foods which contain natural melatonin or spark more production of your own? Here’s a list of the most popular: • Oatmeal • Wheat/barley • Tart cherries • Goji berries • Bananas • Grapes • Rice One more note of interest, it’s about drinking wine and alcohol. Drinking fair amounts of alcohol will negate the effect of melatonin. In other words, if you drink alcohol, you’re making it harder for melatonin to do its job. Taking excessive amounts of melatonin could lead to fatigue, stomachache, drowsiness, low blood pressure and mood changes like confusion or irritability.

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Bear Safety Tips Given In Light Of Recent Sightings

By Chris Lundy LAKEWOOD – A bear was seen at the front entrance of the Georgian Court University campus, but did not interact with students or any other people.

Police said it was seen near the guardhouse and then it walked off down Lake Carasaljo. There had been another sighting recently in the southern part of Ocean

County.

Black bear sightings in Ocean and Monmouth counties are rare but not unheard of, particularly in areas where development has encroached into their habitat.

The New Jersey Department of Fish and Wildlife released the following tips on how to stay safe from bears: • Never feed a bear. Deliberately feeding

bears puts pets and other residents in the neighborhood at risk.

• Put garbage in tightly closed containers that cannot be tipped over.

• Remove sources of water, especially in dry climates.

• Bring pets in at night.

• Put away bird feeders at night to avoid attracting rodents and other prey.

• Pick up fallen fruit and cover compost piles.

• Install motion-sensitive lighting around the house.

• Clear brush and dense weeds from around dwellings - this reduces protective cover for bears and makes the area less attractive.

• If a bear is present, make sure they know they’re not welcome. Make loud noises, blast a canned air siren.

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and Investment Act (Smith-Tonko) and the National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) Reauthorization Act (TonkoSmith) - to ensure a direct f unding me cha n ism to combat A l z hei me r’s and extend the national strategic plan addressing Alzheimer’s that is set to expire in 2025.

“Congress must step up its efforts to combat Alzheimer’s and advance this legislation now to help the millions of Americans coping with this disease,” said Smith, who co-authored the 2011 law that fi rst created the U.S. Alzheimer’s national plan, which marked a historic commitment by the federal government to tackle the disease.

As co-author of the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Act, Smith has also been at the forefront in Congress to ensure that those who care for their loved ones living with Alzheimer’s have better access to training and support services.

“In addition to helping patients, Congress must also provide unpaid caregivers - who are primarily family members with the resources necessary to overcome challenges presented by Alzheimer’s and give effective care,” said Smith.

“We must continue to build on our momentum and redouble our efforts to enhance awareness, support patients and caregivers, and robustly fund promising research,” Smith said.

Adaptive Basketball Program

MANCHESTER – All new program this summer in the Manchester Recreation Department. For Grades 1 to 4 to be held on Sunday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. at the 6th Avenue Basketball Courts July 10 to August 14. The cost is $40. Your child will learn the basics of the game and gain an understanding of how to play basketball.

Since basketball is a social sport, this is a great opportunity to help our kids build friendships, communicate better with one another and have fun!

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Monitor your Account Check your financial account transactions regularly. Opt-in for alerts that screen for questionable transactions and opt-in for multifactor authentication. Look for charges that you don’t recognize, even if they were for small amounts. Sometimes scoundrels test the waters with small charges. Be aware of communications claiming to be from credit reporting agency or financial institution.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Young Adult Author Paints Local Landscape In Heartwarming Tale

By Stephanie Faughnan LONG BEACH ISLAND – No doubt it’s an uncanny coincidence that the beloved Mark Twain suggested that every author should write about what they know best.

Twain’s fi rst novel told of the adventures of young Tom Sawyer, who just happened to grow up in the famous author’s hometown.

The backdrop for young adult author Katie Schulze-Bahn’s “Sugar Sand Road” converges on the two places of her own childhood.

“Nota bene,” writes the author before she gets into her captivating piece, “Places and events in this novel are some of my own true-life stories. This is a book of fiction.”

The writer’s warning surely does not include her picturesque description of early remembrances of the sand and surf of Long Beach –Photo courtesy Katie Schulze-Bahn Island. She invites readers into Katie Schulze-Bahn’s “Sugar Sand Road” takes her world as she knew it, where place on LBI and in the Pine Barrens. modest cottages stood amongst “The sandy roads resemble fi ne sugar, what were once large sea captains’ estates.

While enjoying the painting of the local running in all directions, and often splitlandscape from a child’s perspective and ting off into trails leading to forgotten nostalgic view, book lovers find themselves railroads, settlements, and ruins,” writes confronted with tragedy. The strike seemed Schulze-Bahn. “Rivers and streams snake so real that it warranted delicate contact through the dense underground like a nevwith an author who so easily connected with er-ending labyrinth…”

And lest anyone worry, the Jersey Devil a concerned reader.

The need to separate fiction from reality manages to surface in this fabulous focus proved that Schulze-Bahn had hit her mark. on local imagery.

While teens on the brink of adulthood After all, she’d admitted that she did write will find themselves looking to see what about what she knew best.

“I’m glad you asked,” said the author. “No, happens next, the story’s more than enough to hold older audiences engaged as well. that part’s complete fiction.”

Without giving away the storyline, the First, there’s the disparity in understanding events in question relocate the protagonist a life cultivating the ocean’s treasures to one to another place revered by anyone local. farming local lands.

The pictures the author paints of familiar The young girl will return to enjoy the eight-mile stretches of Long Beach Island places surely add imaginative value to local after spending most of her school-age years readers who will easily recognize them. For in the Pine Barrens.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE TV Show Features Central Team’s Oyster Beds Made From Hockey Sticks

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Their efforts were highlighted on the PBS show “You Oughta Know” on April 8.

Coach Joseph Pelliccio said the team has been doing it for a few years now, inspired by a coach at Florida Gulf Coast University.

Bob Wasno is the university’s coach as well as the head of their marine science department. Pelliccio called down there because he had a student who wanted to play for the university and the two hit it off. Then, Wasno asked if Central is near the shore.

“Our whole team pretty much grew up around the water,” Pelliccio said. This provided an opportunity to care for the waterways that have made up part of their childhood.

Wasno invited the team down to check out their project, and Central started doing it up here, too.

The hockey sticks were going to be thrown out, so instead of them taking up space in a landfill, they were constructed into beds.

These were then seeded with oysters. Then, they were placed in waterways in Waretown. Other local environmental groups like ReClam The Bay have also taken an interest.

PBS came out and interviewed some of the kids, and it’s been really exciting for them, Pelliccio said.

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love of the sport has led to being hard-working environmental advocates.

Amanda Boddy, Coastal Restoration Program Manager for NYNJ Baykeepers, has been working with the team. She said the environmental benefit is great, but there’s also an educational one. This project increases stewardship of the bay, bringing in more people to help keep the habitat clean and then spread the word about it.

“It’s really an educational program to teach everyone the science behind their ecosystem,” she said.

Every step of the program encourages stewardship and inspires people to get

involved, she said. From donating hockey sticks, to the end result, there are plenty of ways to share information about how important oysters are for a healthy bay.

“Oysters are ecosystem engineers,” she said. They create a habitat that provides a safe place for life forms to grow. Oyster beds also become wave dampeners which reduce flooding and weaken tidal surges.

After these beds are installed, oyster gardeners will go out and check on them and maintain them. They will collect data to see how the oysters are doing and what the water quality around them is like.

The Central project is one of several that the Baykeepers are coordinating, including ones in Red Bank, the Meadowlands conservation area, and Liberty State Park.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Group Opens Central Hub To Help Homeless

By Chris Lundy TOMS RIVER – A new group to help the county’s homeless just opened a new home of their own. The Housing Resource Center will be a centerpiece in providing services for our most at-risk residents.

The Toms River Housing and Homeless Coalition began operating out of 200 Corporate Circle, off of Route 37, several months ago, but they had an official ribbon cutting recently. It’s led by Sue Jones, a pastor with Holy Cross Lutheran Church.

The goal is to be a nexus connecting different agencies.

“Our goal is to work ourselves out of a job,” she said.

They’ll be working with Habcore, Inc., which provides housing and services for homeless in Ocean and Monmouth counties.

Case manager Toni Ann Widmaier said that already, the center has helped 72 people.

They ranged in age from 16 to 88.

“There is no one size fits all for homeless,” Jones said. The profile is diverse and that’s why it’s a hard problem to fix.

“Homelessness is a symptom of something else,” she explained. That other issue might be domestic violence, or addiction, or a debilitating health emergency.

When someone contacts their agency, they establish what their needs are and then reaches out to the resources available.

There are a lot of different groups already helping homeless, but each one has a niche that is sometimes very specific. Their funding might only allow them to help with substance abuse, for example. Or, they are

only allowed to provide help for a short term. The Housing Resource Center hopes to connect all these different puzzle pieces into one complete picture.

“A lot of different agencies are having the same conversation,” Jones said. So, the idea is to have a central voice.

She spent 25 years in business before becoming a pastor, and one of the things you learn in business is cost avoidance. When many people are attempting to solve the same problem separately, it’s not as efficient as working together.

“The one thing we need is a Homelessness Trust Fund,” she said. This is an account fueled by a fee on any real estate transaction.

This money would generate enough to support a transitional living facility for the homeless, and it would likely cost less than the county is paying annually to put them up in hotels, she said. Ocean is the only county in New Jersey without such a location.

County Commissioner Barbara Jo Crea was on hand at the ribbon cutting. She’s the liaison to the Board of Social Services.

County representatives have been consistent in their message that they aren’t against having a temporary shelter, as long as it is operated by another group. “The county does not want to own or run a shelter, but very much want to help those in need,” she said. “We realize that the people who this foundation serves need a hand up and this is what it’s all about.”

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The township has one of the largest responsibilities for affordable housing, looking at 3,000 units. Every town is assigned a number by the state based on an ever-changing formula. The town has to allow that many “affordable” homes or else be vulnerable to lawsuits.

So, permanent housing solutions are on the horizon, Hill said. But in the interim, “we need to fi nd a way to bridge the gap.

We’re looking forward to solving this problem.”

He credited former council members Laurie Huryk and Terrance Turnbach for spearheading the homeless support movement in town. Current Councilman Matthew Lotano was also in attendance at the ribbon cutting.

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Ocean County Irish Festival

MANAHAWKIN – The 6th Annual Ocean County Irish Festival will be held on September 10 at Manahawkin Lake Park, 86 N. Main Street Manahawkin. Join for a full day of celebrating Irish Heritage

with food, games, Step-dancing and Irish music featuring their very own Ocean County Pipes and Drums Band. For more information and updates, visit oceancounty irishfestival.com.

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 Intermediate 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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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of June 2 - june 8

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You might be a winner during the next few days when you compete with others or express your generosity.

Find time for sports or a day trip where your exuberance and good feelings can run full throttle.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You and your friends may bow to the conventions that are obvious while keeping your individual views private. In the week ahead, you may make a few social blunders or budget miscalculations unless you think carefully.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Dreams can come true. Don’t be hesitant or doubtful when confronted by an opportunity to make some extra spending money. Use your people skills to find common ground between opposing factions in the upcoming week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Shine like a diamond. Your general optimism and friendliness let you stand out from the crowd in the coming week. Be strategic about finances and retain good will by keeping in touch with both new and old friends.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your enthusiasm and exuberance can make the week ahead easy to navigate, but some tend toward judgment instead of acceptance. There is a tendency to be extravagant, but you can back up your promises with hard work.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You might succumb to wishful thinking today and misinterpret someone’s intentions. Listen to a partner’s sensible financial and business advice in the week ahead. Coworkers may believe they can cure the

ills of the world.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Lay the groundwork for career success. Once you have established trust with someone, it is easier to find common ground. The focus is on friendships, social networking and making money in the upcoming week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The ends never justify the means if there are losers at the end of the game. You can be pleasant, generous and kind even when you are serious about getting ahead.

Find ways to help everyone come out ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Some of your best traits may include making big-hearted gestures and not taking yourself too seriously. In the week ahead, however, you could take moneymaking activities and your income more seriously.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A partner might be filled with optimism and enthusiasm yet demonstrate poor business instincts. Your unwavering devotion to material success can make the pair of you a power couple as the week unfolds.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You might agree with your friends and pay lip service to traditions while harboring quite different opinions.

Build a solid financial foundation in the coming week that no amount of shaking can dislodge.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Test your talent for teamwork. Cooperation only works when everyone holds up their end of the bargain. Exercise farseeing strategies to make your financial goals or to score more points with loved ones this week.

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