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–Photo courtesy Eddie Dellova The black bear leisurely walked through a neighborhood off Rosehill Road.

By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT – A black bear strolling the streets of Barnegat recently became an instant social media sensation with reports of multiple sightings in local neighborhoods.

Barnegat Township Police Chief Keith Germain pointed out that living on the edge of the 1.1 million-acre Pine Barrens comes with occasional unannounced visits from neighbors who lived here before people moved in. As a

result, it’s not unusual for the police department to receive calls about sightings of coyotes and timber rattlesnakes.

Germain acknowledged the American black bear’s appearance was novel enough to give it celebrity status. According to the police chief, the bear made a few stops before making its way into the woods east of Route 9 towards Lower Shore Road.

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Fundraiser Might Break World Record

By Bob Vosseller PINE BEACH – A borough woman wants to set a record on the river while supporting a cause close to her heart.

She needs the support and help of other people, however. At least 329 of them.

Sandy Rinderer has come up with a fun activity with the official name of “Paddle For

The Bay” to raise funds for Save Barnegat Bay. The idea is to gather more than 329 kayaks/ boats, (the record number set in Poland) along the river in Pine Beach on August 20. Registration is online only and the boat fee is $10. “The challenge date is Saturday, August 20, rain or shine. Boat number pick up is at Avon Beach,

Pine Beach. This is not a race and not a mass start so participants can start 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

To paddle one mile loop takes approximately 25 minutes,” Rinderer said.

“As a lifetime resident of Ocean County, born at Lakehurst Naval Air Station and fortunate to live along the Toms River all my life, I have seen changes in the

health of the river. This event will be a way to raise awareness of the need to protect the river and Barnegat Bay,” Rinderer said.

“Save Barnegat Bay is an organization to protect and educate the public on restoring the ecosystem and proceeds f rom this event will go directly to them,” she added.

“We are happy to join with local residents and paddle enthusiasts to bring attention to the health of the river.

The Toms River is the largest of all the rivers that feed Barnegat Bay with fresh water from the Pinelands,” said Britta Forsberg, Executive Director of Save Barnegat Bay. (Record - See Page 5)

July 2, 2022

Suspect Rejects Plea In Charges He Murdered Son

By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – At a pre-indictment hearing before Judge Guy Ryan, the attorney representing Christopher Gregor turned down a plea bargain offered by the prosecutor’s office.

Gregor faces a first degree murder charge for the death of his six year old son, Corey Micciolo.

Ocean County Assistant Prosecutor Christine Lento offered Gregor 30 years time with no early parole. Gregor declined, as he still maintains his innocence.

The matter now moves to the grand jury, who will consider whether or not to indict Gregor on the murder of his son.

Both Corey’s mother, Breanna and grandmother, Rebecca Micciolo, were present in the courtroom when the defendant and his attorney turned down the offer by remote access. Gregor remains incarcerated in the Ocean County Jail.

“I can’t believe (Gregor) would let this (Suspect - See Page 5)

Rally Is 1st Step In Opposing Overturn Of Roe

By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – Despite stormy weather, more than 100 people gathered to cry out against the Supreme Court’s overturning of the nearly fiftyyear-old Roe v. Wade decision.

Lynda Fote, president of the Ocean County Chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW), organized the event. Participants initially gathered in the Ocean County Library’s Mancini Hall for an informational session.

“I want us to just have a minute of silence for the women who lost their lives before Roe v. Wade,” began Fote. “Either because they had an abortion that was illegal and didn’t go well. Or, because they were forced to carry a pregnancy that their bodies could not sustain.”

Fote shared personal details concerning her place in life throughout the history of women’s (Rally - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 1 The adventures of Barnegat’s black bear came without injury or harm.

“My husband was running at the high school track about thirty minutes ago when he spotted a bear,” posted Zakiya Gibbons Del Orbe on Facebook. “Luckily, a township policeman happened to be parked in the parking lot. He notified the police, who then contacted animal control.”

From all appearances, the bear didn’t hang around the high school very long.

Instead, he moved on to check out Project Playground before exploring the rest of the area.

Joshua Crandal was in his truck traveling from Route 9 on Barnegat Boulevard

North and had just passed the traffic light at Bengal Boulevard. He couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw the bear come running out of the woods and crossed the street in the direction of Rose Hill Road.

“My husband called me at 11:11 am,” said Kellyanne Crandal. “I reported it to the police department exactly a minute later.”

Within minutes, the Barnegat Police Department sent out a Nixlie alert to warn the public about the bear roaming through town. Around that same time, the bear decided to make a more personal visit.

As he was outside gardening in one of the side streets off Rose Hill, Eddie Dellova looked up and spotted the bear slowly walking into the backyard.

“We have two fences because we have a pool,” said Dellova. “I quickly jumped headfi rst over the fence in the pool area because I wanted to get something between us.”

According to Dellova, the bear turned around and looked at him before making his next move.

“He started walking towards the length of my fence inside,” Dellova shared. “He then climbed over my neighbor’s fence and kept going from there.”

Various sightings found the bear near the rail trail on Rosehill Road traveling southbound. He ultimately made it to the downtown area behind the East Bay Grill before heading to Lower Shore Road.

Although some have claimed the bear was skinny and looked malnourished, Dellova disagreed. Instead, he said the animal was a fat, healthy, and beautiful looking bear.

The appearance of black bears in the area continues to take many by surprise. Most recently, bears were spotted in neighborhoods in Toms River, Howell, Lakewood and Little Egg Harbor.

Two years ago, a black bear roamed the parking lot by the McDonald’s on Route 72 in Stafford. The bear climbed up a tree by the movie theater as people were awestruck by the sight of it.

While some wonder if bears are wandering into the area to escape recent forest fi res, others feel certain overdevelopment has them in search of new homes. Some suggest it’s not just humans relocating to the shore area from North Jersey.

According to Larry Hajna of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Fish and Wildlife Division, there’s no truth to the rumor that black bears from northern counties have been tranquilized and moved to the Pine Barrens.

“Bears have been moving out of their core habitat in the northwestern part of the state for many years,” said Hajna. “They are now found in 21 counties in New Jersey.”

A map on the state’s website documents confi rms bear sightings as of 2020. The areas along the shoreline represented the newest influx of the largest land mammal found in the state.

“The biological dynamics at play basically are that the younger male bears strike out to find their own habitat,” Hajna explained.

“They do so because they can’t compete with the existing males in the area.”

Although he could not confi rm it with certainty, Hajna said there was a pretty

good chance the bear seen in Barnegat was most likely a young male. Yearlings who are a year or two have just broken away from their mothers in search of their own habitat. The young bears are also on the lookout for a mate of their own.

According to Hajna, bears who enter residential areas are generally not aggressive.

They are in search of food and gravitate to garbage cans, birdseed and any kind of animal food.

“Even a grill can attract a hungry bear,” said Hajna. “They have an extraordinary keen sense of smell that spans miles.”

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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Continued From Page 1 reproductive rights in the country. She finished high school in 1964 and graduated college in 1968.

“Roe v. Wade was not the law of the land until 1973,” Fote said. “This meant I spent most of my young adult years without access to a safe and legal abortion – and also without much access to birth control, particularly as a young woman who had very little money.”

Fote said she was lucky enough to never need to make that decision. However, she felt that Roe v. Wade changed her life because it told her that she counted and had value. It made her feel like she was a per-

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Continued From Page 1 go to trial with the videos and everything else,” said Breanna. “I hope he gets even more time after a jury hears everything.”

The video she referenced was that of Gregor putting Corey on a treadmill in the gym of his apartment complex on March 20, 2021. He sped it up, kept putting the boy back on after he had fallen off, and at one point appeared to be biting his head.

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As Fote looked out at the mixed audience of all ages and sexes, she implored everyone to use their outrage by becoming involved.

She said feminism is nothing more than the radical notion that women are people.

Toms River resident Christine Kephart, 53, was one of the people who came out to protest the Supreme Court’s recent decision. She offered what she felt was one of the fi rst steps people should use to keep women’s rights as human rights or basic civil rights.

“The thing I focus on is voter registration,” said Kephart. “Activism starts locally, and I try to show up, which also lets other people

showing up know they’re not alone.

“Silence creates the real gap,” Kephart continued. “When Trump ran the first time, I had so many friends who said not to talk about it in certain crowds…We can’t be afraid to talk about things like this out loud.”

During Fote’s presentation, she emphasized the importance of voting for representatives who would act as proponents of women’s rights. Local democratic club leaders introduced themselves to the group.

The torrential downpour let up, and Fote directed attendees to bring their planned protest to Water Street in front of Huddy Park.

Women garbed in costumes made famous by “A Handmaid’s Tale” stood at the curb

with protest signs. Others carried signs embracing what they saw as the wisdom of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The most common messages were ones that said, “My Body, My Choice.” One school-aged young man held a sign saying laws should stay away from his girlfriend’s body.

For the most part, cars passed by and blared horns in support of the protesters. A great many drivers gave the group a thumbs up – although at least one shot up his middle finger instead.

Many proponents of the Supreme Court’s recent decision consider it just a first step in the pro-life movement. They say the decision now goes to individual states, where elected officials will pass women’s reproductive rights legislation.

April 2, 2021. His mother had dropped him off at his father’s that morning. Gregor brought Corey to Southern Ocean Medical Center on that afternoon, where he died a short time after entering the emergency room. According to an autopsy report, the cause of death was “blunt force injuries with cardiac and liver contusions with acute inflammation and sepsis.” The report also revealed a series of injuries in various stages of healing, indicating that they weren’t all recent.

Gregor is assumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Record:

Record of 329 boats. Township Search and Rescue and even the Riverlady will be at this event!”

“If you go on Facebook and search paddle for the bay, you will be able to see the flyer and registration information,” Rinderer added.

She said her daughter, Mindy D’Addario, is helping to promote the event through flyer placement and e-mails and Facebook posts.

The link to register and for additional information is online at raceforum.com/ paddleforthebay.

Continued From Page 1 She added, “it is also the lifeblood of our communities for our quality of life, local economy and recreation. This event will be a fun way to celebrate all the ways we love our rivers and bays and work together to help keep them clean and safe to swim and fish.”

Rinderer hopes to gain the assistance of area yacht clubs. She said, “the Pine Beach Yacht Club will be helping along with local residents to break the Guinness World

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

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) voted to pass the Keep Kids Fed Act, bipartisan legislation to extend key flexibilities for schools and nonprofits to serve meals to children this summer and during the 2022-2023 school year. The bill also addresses recent supply chain challenges and high food costs by delivering additional funding to schools, afterschool programs, and daycare providers offering free and nutritious meals.

“The pandemic shed a bright light on child hunger in our community and across our country. Expanding and extending federal assistance will help families put food on the table,” said Congressman Kim. “I am proud to support the Keep Kids Fed Act that will deliver nutritious meals this summer to the more than 12,000 local children who otherwise would not have enough to eat. Food insecurity and summer hunger are not short-term or localized issues. My Summer Meals REACH Act would make these temporary improvements for summer meal programs permanent. I hope we can build off of this critical legislation and secure long-term changes for school and summer meal programs that support the health, education, and well-being of our country’s next generation of leaders.”

“NJ SNA applauds Congress for recognizing the needs of our families and communities as we recover from the COVID pandemic and are still dealing with the effects of supply chain issues,” said Sal Valenza, Chairman of the New Jersey School Nutrition Association (NJ SNA) Public Policy and Legislation Committee.

“School nutrition professionals across the state have been providing a safety net against food insecurity for the past two years and are grateful that we will be able to continue to serve our communities in that way. We still hold out hope that Congress will recognize that nutrition is an incredibly important part of students’ day, and that the need to provide meals at no cost to families for all students under universal feeding will be reconsidered for future school years.”

The legislation includes a temporary extension of flexibilities in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) that made meals more accessible to children during the COVID-19 pandemic, based on Congressman Kim’s Summer Meals REACH Act (H.R. 5424). Congressman Kim’s bill would make permanent some of the flexibilities that have allowed more community sites to serve free meals during the past two summers, including: • Eliminating the area eligibility requirement, allowing all sites to serve free meals to all children; • Eliminating the congregate feeding requirement, allowing grab-and-go meal service to continue; • Modifying the monitoring requirements to allow sponsors to continue to monitor sites remotely, a flexibility that has allowed more community partners, like the Ocean County YMCA, to operate summer meal sites for the first time.

The Summer Meals REACH Act is endorsed by Hunger Free New Jersey and the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance.

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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

Expand The Supreme Court

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.

Tim Friedman Jackson

Best Of The Worst

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.

Fender benders are ruled as reckless driving offenses, which serve as a source of income to Neptune City.

Before another car is damaged, or a person is injured, or an emergency ambulance is delayed; with a sense of urgency, this roadway must be widened!

Donald Soto Toms River

Mary Grace Wyville Tinton Falls

Route 33 Needs To Be Widened

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

Class Of 2022 Graduation At Southern Regional High School

MANAHAWKIN – The 65th Commencement Ceremony took place at Southern Regional High School, Manahawkin, on June 15 honoring 505 students. “Pomp and Circumstance” was played as Assistant Chief Administrator, Megan Vile led the students to the stadium while the audience cheered and applauded the graduates.

Principal Joseph Medica greeted everyone to the commencement followed

by The Pledge of Allegiance, led by Julie Ann Simms. Julie has been appointed to the United States Air Force Academy where she will major in physics. The Honors Select Choir sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” under the direction of Carolyn Placa.

Class Advisors Brittany Elsasser and Caitlin Rinaldi announced the students who have enlisted in the military, the Top 20 of the class, and the Distinguished Scholars. Principal Medica presented the class to Chief School Administrator, Craig Henry to receive their diplomas.

Class President Cole Nemes delivered the welcoming remarks and emphasized the uniqueness of the last few years. He ref lected on “Every moment we had here was surrounded by the people that meant the most to us. Moments that made us grow, helped us learn, and shaped us into the people we are today.” Cole will be attending Boston University and pursuing a degree in pre-law.

Valedictorian Shannon Flaherty told the audience “Each of our unique journeys are our own to experience as we fall into the cyclic rhythm of our own clocks. There is no race to one singular finish line, nor is there a medal awarded to the fastest to get there.” Shannon will attend John’s Hopkins University to study aerospace engineering.

Salutatorian Grace Ditmar said, “The spirit of Southern, the commitment to perseverance, pride, and positivity will endure long after we leave here tonight.

We entered four years ago, and this morning, as students. And we’ll leave this field tonight, as graduates.” Grace will be attending Lehigh University and will be pursuing a degree in computer science.

Vice-President Mitch Gallacher delivered the closing remarks. He quoted Henry David Thoreau “It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” With those words he asked … “that my fellow classmates, whether it be hardship or fortune that lies ahead, to continue to walk with your chin up, combat each of life’s challenges with

confidence, greet all you encounter with a smile, and stay committed to excellence.” Mitch will be attending Ocean County College and will pursue a degree in biology and neuroscience.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, the graduates tossed their hats into the air followed by a cannon blast of streamers. The evening was filled with laughter, hugs, tears, and wonderful memories that will last a lifetime.

Southern Regional Class of 2022 Top Ten: Rank 1: Shannon Denise Flaherty Hometown: Waretown College: John’s Hopkins University Major: Aerospace Engineering Rank 2: Grace Catherine Ditmar Hometown: Manahawkin College: Lehigh University Major: Computer Science Rank 3: Julie Ann Simms Hometown: Waretown College: Un ited St ates A i r Force Academy Major: Physics

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Celebrate Summer With “Watercolor Moments”

BARNEGAT – The Ocean County Library Barnegat Branch is pleased to present “Watercolor Moments,” a celebration of spring and summer by shore artists Barbara Kraemer, Judith Schimmel, and Karen Wachter, throughout July.

Barbara Kraemer, a mainstay of the Pine Shores Art Association in Manahawkin, took up brush and canvas as a youth, and resumed her artistic endeavors less than 10 years ago after a long hiatus. The catalyst, she said, was a relative’s gift of watercolor classes.

“I was hooked the moment I walked into the studio,” she recalled. “My first two paintings sold and are held in private collections today.” Barbara supports various causes with revenue derived from her art and paint-along classes, and is active on Facebook.

Judith Schimmel, a former teacher, said that retirement afforded her the time to pursue art.

“I started taking classes with Jan Terry,” she said. “I’m presently working with Rose Sinatra. I paint in watercolor, mostly…landscapes and occasionally florals.”

Karen Wachter is active in the Pine Shores Art Association, Manasquan River Group

–Photo courtesy Ocean County Library of Artists, Laurelton Art Society, and Ocean County Artists Guild.

“I work primarily in watercolors, which is a challenging medium with a mind of its own,” she explained, “but the results can often be a welcome surprise.” Pastels and oils are Karen’s other media of choice.

The exhibit is free of charge and open to the public in the Branch, 112 Burr Street.

For information, call 609-698-3331. The exhibit will move to the Waretown Branch in August.

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LACEY – The Lacey Township Garden Club congratulates its scholarship recipients Donovan Fairhurst and Lochlyn Martin, 2022 graduates of Lacey High School.

Monies raised from the Garden Club’s plant sale support its scholarships to Lacey Township students.

The next meeting of the Garden Club is July 7 at 1 p.m. in the Charles A. Smith

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–Photo courtesy Manahawkin Elks Lodge MANAHAWKIN – On June 14 the Manahawkin Elks Lodge #2340 Veterans Committee hosted a four-hour fishing trip aboard the fishing vessel Miss Barnegat Light. Half of the 56 veterans were recommended by MA Deuce Deuce, a non-profit organization that provides restorative and therapeutic programs for veterans.

Other veterans were from Veterans Haven South and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Some met at the lodge before the sail, while others met at the dock. Everyone received lunch on board. After the sail they returned to the lodge for a BBQ. The veterans were very interactive and enthusiastic telling stories of their day.

Celebrate Bastille Day “Under The Guillotine” With Author J.C. Sutton

TUCKERTON – The Ocean County Library Tuckerton Branch is pleased to host award-winning author J.C. Sutton on July 14 at 2 p.m. The Tuckerton resident will sign copies of her new novel “Under the Guillotine: A Tale of Two Royals.”

“Under the Guillotine” highlights the friendship of Marie Antoinette and Louisa, Princess of Lamballe, whose memoirs inspired the historical fiction saga. It follows the women from their teen years to the Revolution that took their lives before they turned 40 years of age.

The National Magazine Award nominee has written for Cosmopolitan, Seventeen,

Writer’s Digest, Good Housekeeping, New Jersey Outdoors, and other publications.

Her novel “Beau & Eros” was recognized in the 2020 Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards.

A significant contributor to the Tuckerton Branch’s recent online series, “Poems Inspired by Paintings,” she is the founder of WordsWorth Publications and a volunteer at Tuckerton Seaport and the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve.

Registration at theoceancountylibrary. org is required for this free program. For more information, visit the Branch, 380 Bay Avenue, or call 609-296-1470.

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Barnegat Township’s PreK Program Receives Highest Rank

BARNEGAT – Barnegat Township School District is celebrating a top tier rating of its Pre-K program. The rating comes from Grow NJ Kids, a state-sponsored initiative to raise the quality of early learning and child care throughout the state.

“We are thrilled,” said Jennifer Froehlich, Principal of the Lillian M. Dunfee School, which exclusively houses the Pre-K program.

“This recognition just shows the high quality of our programs and the work we put in to ensure our littlest learners get the absolute best start in their educational journey.”

Barnegat began offering free full-day Pre-K in January 2019 thanks to a $4.3 million state grant obtained by the district as part of the state’s Preschool Education Expansion Aid (PEEA). The program started with about 250 students, and now hosts 340 students.

Students are immersed in a fun and hands-on learning environment where literacy, math, music, art and science are taught on a level they can understand.

“We work hard to ensure these children are set up for success,” said Froehlich, “Not just academically, but socially and emotionally, too. They learn how to self-regulate, how interact with other children and how to share.”

“We are building a foundation here,” said Superintendent Dr. Brian Latwis. “It’s been a core focus to improve student performance and test scores across the district and we’ve already seen tremendous growth, especially among our youngest learners. I’m so incredibly proud of our staff and administration for achieving this rating – it really shows how hard they work to support our student and give them a great first school experience.”

Grow NJ Kids creates a system that encourages ongoing improvement for early learning programs. A trained rater from Grown NJ Kids conducts the formal assessment based on a variety of factors, including a detailed look at the classrooms, the quality of child care, and the promotion of school-readiness. PreCovid, a program could earn up to five stars, but that rating is not currently available for the Grow NJ Kids provisional rating process.

Due to COVID restrictions, Barnegat’s Pre-K program was only able to be assessed for a four-star rating, which they were able to obtain.

“We will be reassessed in three years, and it’s my belief that we will earn that fifth star,” said Latwis.

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

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

10 Popular Plants And Foods That Make Melatonin

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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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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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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454 V-8 Richman 4SP Posi, black interior, new disc breaks, new exhaust, 138 serial #. New fuel tank, Tach.

Buckets console, New front chrome. $45,000 b/o. Call 609-351-5859. (31) Motor Scooter 2006 Vespa - 50cc, silver, 1,000 miles. Excellent condition with 2 new silver helmets. $2,250. 732-673-7072.

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For Sale 1999 26ft Aquasport - 250HP, V6, Johnson outboard runs good. $4,000. 609-698-8688.

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For Rent Adult Community - Crestwood Village 5 in Whiting (55+). Larger 2 BD, 1 BA, powder room, porch, washer/ dryer, garage, AC. No pets. No smoking. $1,400/month plus utilities. 732864-1419. Cell 732-604-0323.

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Seeking Home Fully vetted Elder/Caregiver ISO ANNUAL Rental ASAP. 1-2 bdrm small house, cottage, etc.

Call Nancy 973-756-7930.

(29) SENIOR JERSEY GENT SEEKS NEW HOME - Semi-retired (fully vaccinated including Pfizer booster) desires lodging in private home. Food fringees too! Call Charlie 732-2163176. Email: cr@exit109.com.

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Items Wanted COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot.

5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n) Vinyl Records Wanted - Paying cash for LP albums. Rock, Blues, Reggae, Jazz. Very good condition only. Call Rick 908-616-7104. (30) Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (t/n) CASH PAID!! LP records - stereos, turntables, musical instru-ments, guitar, saxophone, CD’s, reel tapes, music related items. Come to you. 732-804-8115.

(30) Buying Selmer Saxophones And Other Vintage Models - Also buying World War II Military items.

Cash Paid! 609-581-8290. Email: mymilitarytoys@optonline.net. (31) Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)

Items Wanted $$$ WANTED TO BUY $$$ Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, brica-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732-364-7580. (t/n) CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n ) Cash Paid For Records - 33 1/3, 45's, reel to reel's. Rock, Blues, Soul, R&B, Metal, Reggae. Call Eddie 732829-5908. Best $$ 24/7/365.

(26) U s e d G u n s Wa n t e d - A l l types: collectibles, military, etc.

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Help Wanted AID NEEDED/COMPANION - Part time. Probably 2 or 3 days a month, some over nights. For a 58 year old disabled veteran, no experience needed, very light duty. Includes all meals and private bed and bath, must have drivers license and be readily available, in my COVID safe home in Holiday city Toms River. Please call 201-306-6839. (39) Service And Renovation Plumber Needed - For busy plumbing shop in Bayville NJ. Call Neal Plumbing 732-244-6606. Must have a drivers license, company truck provided (29) HIRING NOW!! The Goddard School of Toms River Route 70 is urgently hiring Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides to float between the Infant through School Age classrooms. No teaching experience necessary. On-the-job training provided. Multiple PT and FT positions available. $1000 sign on bonus.

Call 732-363-5530 or email dtoms river2nj3@goddardschools.com to schedule an interview today! (t/n) Home Health Care Company Now Hiring RN’s, LPN’s and CHHA in Ocean & Monmouth Counties! Flexible scheduling. Work in your community.

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Call 732-505-8000 today. (t/n) Urgently Hiring - Full-Time Telemarketing Sales Representatives. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! Position is IN-OFFICE ONLY! Located in Downtown Toms River. Hourly Pay Plus Commission & Bonuses Paid Weekly. INTERESTED? Email: marketing@frontieragency.io. (31)

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LANDSCAPING - Restorations, Repairs, Stones, Mulch, Sod Installs, Hedges, Shrubs, Bushes, Downed Branches Trimmed & Removed, Demolition, Cleanouts, ect., Dumpster service provided by A901 Licensed Hauler ect.

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NO JOB TOO SMALL! (15)

Handyman Service - Carpentry, masonry, painting repairs large and small. 40 years experience.

Call Jim 732-674-3346.

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ALL American Home Health Aides Experienced experts in the field of trauma and recovery. Holistic approach to healing-nutrition, physical therapy, and quality of life improvements. Hourly or live in. Honest, hardworking, etc. Includes housekeeping, rides to doctors/pleasure. Skip the rest, come to the best. 732-664-3605 (t/n)

Certified Home Health Aides Needed for Ocean County area.

Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n) Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing.

Affordable. Senior discounts.

References. No job too small.

Fully insured. 732-691-0123.

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(19) Roofing Repairs Etc. - Roofing, siding, windows. Repairs on small jobs.

Utility shed roofs replaced. Prompt service. Insured. Gutters cleaned.

Call Joe Wingate 551-804-7391. (19) Bobs Waterproofing - Basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Mold testing, removal and prevention.

Family owned. Fully licensed and insured. Call Bob 732-616-5007. (t/n) PQ Painting & Home Improvement Services - Over 5 decades of service in NJ. Visit us online at pqpaintingservice.com. Winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award. Free estimates, reasonable rates, fully licensed and insured NJ Lic #13VH06752800. Call 732500-3063 or 609-356-2444. (t/n) Computer Tutoring for Seniors – Retired, “Microsoft Certified” instructor. Very Reasonable rates. Very patient with slow learners. I’ll teach you in the comfort of your home on your computer. I can trouble shoot your slow computer! I also teach iPhone and iPad. I set up new computers at less than half the price the retailers charge. Windows 10 specialist. I can also build a beautiful small business website at a fraction of the going rates. Special Projects always welcome! Tony 732-997-8192. (t/n) MY HANDY CREW - Home repairs, carpentry, painting roofing and siding, decks, powerwashing, yardwor,k all your home maintenance needs. $ave. Call Clark 732-850-5060. Insured and NJ License #13VH11804800.

(27) Prepare for power outages today - with a GENERAC home standby generator $0 Money Down + Low Monthly Payment Options. Request a FREE Quote. Call now before the next power outage: 1-833-901-0309. (t/n) House Cleaning, Shopping, Laundry - Window cleaning and carpet cleaning, office cleaning, and painting rooms. Very good prices. Call 732773-5078 or 848-287-3944. (31)

Legal Secretary - Toms River Law Firm seeks legal secretary. Experience in Personal Injury, General Litigation and Land Use. Computer programs used are Word, Outlook and PCLaw. Full time position 9:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday. Email your resume to pwilliams@rcshea. com or fax to 732-505-1954. (32)

CBJ General Contracting-Roofing Special. Repairs, shingle over and complete tear offs. $ave - As low as $4.00 sq. ft. *Remove existing shingles to wood decking, *Replace any rotted wood, *Install underlayment, flashing, vents, and shingles. *Remove all debris, meticulous clean up. *Warranty/satisfaction guaranteed. Fully Insured. Liscence #13VH11804800.

No job too big or too small, we do it all. 35 years experience, excellent references. Call 732-850-5060. (32)

P/T Help Wanted Mornings Must Be Reliable, Trustworthy and Pet Friendly. Must have reliable transportation. Work 2 Saturdays per month til September. Valid Drivers License will do background check. Pay based on experience.

Call Donna 732-330-5916.

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PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES Learn CPR, First Aid, Bleeding Control, or Active Shooter Response. Many other programs available www.hbradshaw.net. We bring the training to you! Low cost, flexible scheduling, expert instructors 732-408-5954.

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Music Lessons In Your Home By state certified instrumental music teacher. Please call 732-350-4427 for more information. All are welcome.

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POLICE BLOTTER Steroids, LSD Shipped Through Mail

By Chris Lundy STAFFORD – The U.S. Customs Border Patrol and Protection Division seized three packages containing steroids and LSD that were bound for homes in Stafford, so police

searched those homes and made arrests.

James Balady, 55, of Parker Street, was arrested on June 7 and charged with six counts of Possession of CDS – Steroids.

Jason Benko, 18, of Hudson Street, was

arrested on June 16 and charged with Possession of CDS – LSD. Andrew Garcia-Villiez , 32, of Driftwood Avenue, was arrested on June 16 and charged with Possession of CDS – Steroids.

All three subjects have pending future appearances in the Ocean County Superior Court.

Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.

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P&K FIREARMS & AMMO INC.

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The Summer of 2022 looks vastly different than 2020 and 2021. We have a lot to be grateful for! Photographer Don Edwards captured this amazing shot of the Ferris Wheel at Fantasy Island in Beach Haven on Long Beach Island. Want to win tickets to a Jersey Shore BlueClaws game? How about tickets to Six Flags Great Adventure?

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“Sand, Sea & Rescue: Lifeguards Of The Jersey Shore”

SEASIDE HEIGHTS – From childhood, Jersey Shore native Gregory Andrus has revered the guardians of the sea. In the summer of 2021, he decided to create a book to honor these warriors, the lifeguards of the Jersey shore. Over 50 lifeguards from more than 20 beaches in Ocean and Monmouth Counties were photographed and interviewed for his seminal new book: “Sand, Sea & Rescue: Lifeguards of the Jersey Shore.”

“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 fi nd 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.

Gregory Andrus is also a highly sought-after public speaker who provides relief and

–Photo courtesy Gregory Andrus hope with his message of compassion and human dignity. Sharing his own inspirational story of overcoming alcoholism, homelessness and being shot in the head, Andrus leads people to see their own self-worth, as well as the worth of others.

By retelling the riveting stories of the people he has interviewed for over half a decade, Andrus will share how he became convinced that compassion is what can bring healing and promote well-being in individuals, communities and eventually societies.

“Sand, Sea & Rescue: Lifeguards of the Jersey Shore” is available on potjs.com in paperback on June 1. Visit on Facebook. com/portraitsofthejerseyshoreto join the community of more than 31,000 friends of the Jersey shore.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Regional Day School Holds 2022 Commencement

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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 cheered them on.

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 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.

“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.

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

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ALL CLINICS OFFER BOOSTER VACCINE TO INDIVIDUALS AGES 5 AND OLDER Pediatric vaccine for children ages 6 months and older available only at OCHD clinics held on Monday’s in July from 2pm-6pm until further notice. The Pfizer vaccine is for everyone ages 6 months and up.

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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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