2022-07-30 - The Manchester Times

The MANCHESTER Times Vol. 28 - No. 16

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By Bob Vosseller and Chris Lundy MANCHESTER – Residents have long been worried about what will eventually be built at the Heritage Minerals site. Some people who live near there are also worried about who is hanging out there on weekends.

Originally operated by ASARCO (American

Smelting and Refining Company), Inc., the property was sold to and subsequently operated by Heritage Minerals until the mining operations stopped in the early 1980s. It consists of about 7,000 acres touching both Routes 37 and 70.

At a recent Township Council meeting, resident Frank Stavalo voiced his concerns about trespass-

By Chris Lundy OCEAN COUNTY – Experts said that heat waves, like the one the shore just went through, happen more now than they did in the past, and that you should expect them to happen more frequently in the years to come.

Recently, the shore area has been faced with temperatures in the 90s for days on end. However, the heat index was even higher. Cameron Wu nderli n, general forecaster for t he Nat ional Weather Service,

–Photo by Chris Lundy Lakehurst residents beat the heat in Lake Horicon. explained that the heat index is how it feels, and is a combination of factors like humidity and temperature.

For example, the temperature was high enough – 94 to 99 degrees - but it felt like 102 to 107 degrees.

Administration Assistant Caitlyn Sloan, and Office Manager Cassandra Colgate were summoned up before the dais to receive some certificates of appreciation for all their hard work in coordinating Manchester Day held earlier this summer.

The well attended event was held at Harry

Wright Lake and was packed with visitors, vendors, entertainers, food stands and various organizations on a hot Saturday afternoon.

“It has waned over the years and obviously everything has been going on with the pandemic, we didn’t have it for the last two years,” Mayor (Day - See Page 7)

There were several days with a UV Index of 9 out of 10, which, according (Heat - See Page 4)

–Photo by Bob Vosseller Manchester Mayor Robert Hudak, Director Tracey Lynch, at left, Administration Assistant Caitlyn Sloan, and Office Manager Cassandra Colgate.

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ers at the Heritage Minerals/Asarco properties.

Stavalo is a member of a Neighborhood Watch and noted a lot of “loud music and partying going on. It seems like every Sunday there are injuries out there now. There are numerous neighbors calling in.”

(Parties - See Page 5)

Campers Being Kicked Out Garners Sympathy

Heat Waves To Become More Frequent

Manchester Day Coordinators Celebrated

By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – A lot of local residents celebrated Manchester Day recently, and the people who put the event together were celebrated by the mayor and council.

During the Township Council meeting, Recreation Department Director Tracey Lynch,

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By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER – Tow n sh ip of f icials should have done more to protect residents of a campground that is being sold to the county for open space, some residents said.

Surf & Stream is on a quiet piece of land on Ridgeway Road. Despite it being technically a campground, there are people living there year-round. It will soon be added to the county’s open space inventory.

Judy Noonan, who lives i n one of the senior communities, called it a disgrace that the owner of the property didn’t see to the tenants’ removal and expressed that more action should have been taken by the township prior to the purchase of the land.

Ocean County Tax Records document Riverside at Manchester’s purchase of the Surf and Stream property for $2.15 million in 2005.

In 2018, Manchester officials went through

the work to make it an area in need of redevelopment, which would have allowed the owner to kick out the residents, tear everything down, and build new homes and commercial properties.

Instead, earlier this year, the Ocean County Commissioners announced that the county and the Township of Manchester planned to purchase the campgrounds for $7.4 million.

One of the conditions of the sale requires that the land be delivered free of any and all structures. Surf and Stream residents who claim they live at the campgrounds year-round have been served with mass eviction notices.

Mayor Robert Hudak and Business Administrator Brandon Umba said the township wasn’t part of the current litigation involving the land and that actions had been taken.

“We issued violations out there over the (Campers - See Page 5)

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So, they all have to be taken into account.

On average, based on data from 16 weather station locations spread across the state, the number of days over 90 degrees F have increased from about 17 to 23 per year.

The heat waves are expected to become hotter and longer, according to state predictions.

Whereas it used to be true that a heat wave lasted about four days, it is now expected to last five. The number of days hotter than 90 degrees used to be 14 in the year 2000. It is now projected to be 23-29 days a year.

Stay Safe According to the State Department of Health, Ocean County had 66 heat-related hospitalizations and emergency room visits in 2020, the most recent year available.

There were 698 throughout New Jersey that year, and Ocean was the county with the highest number. The next highest was Camden with 55.

Anyone is susceptible to heat-related illnesses but some people are more vulnerable than others.

Brian Lippai, public information officer for the Ocean County Health Department, said that the most vulnerable populations include the elderly, infants and children, pregnant women, athletes, and outdoor or manual workers.

“There is certainly a concern for those people who are taking medicines for common conditions such as blood pressure, asthma, allergies, and depression. Some of those meds can impair the body’s ability to

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It is difficult to scientifically prove that a singular piece of evidence is a result of climate change, officials have said. It’s more of a long-term, big picture concept rather than something that can be studied in one small area, such as the Jersey shore.

For example, climate change states that the industrialization of America has led to higher temperatures and less clean air and water. However, it’s difficult to prove that the last 40 years of development in Ocean County has specifically led to all the 90-degree weather we had this summer.

“We would not be able to say if this heat wave was caused by climate change,” Wunderlin said. Climate, by definition, is something that takes place over a long period of time, as opposed to a day’s weather.

A heat wave like the one we saw here is the type of thing that climate change is likely to bring about, he said, but a particular heat wave can’t be seen as being caused by climate change. In the years to come, residents should expect to feel more heat waves like this one.

More evidence for the climate change model is that the average annual temperatures in New Jersey have increased about 1.2 degrees Fahrenheit (F) between the period of 1971-2000. That’s a span of 30 years.

However, it only took 10 years for the average annual temperature to increase another 1.2 degrees from the period of 2001-2010, according to the State Health Department.

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However, despite all these factors, it wasn’t the worst we’ve had.

“We’re not having record-breaking in terms of the heat,” Wunderlin said. “The temperatures are well above normal but not record-breaking.”

However, the NWS doesn’t record heat indices, so it is unknown if it broke records based on how it feels.

The cause for this most recent heat wave was multi-faceted. It involved upper level patterns over us and in several directions for hundreds of miles away. One weather system brings heat and moisture up from the south. The patterns of upper level pressure keep it here.

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Continued From Page 1 years,” Mayor Hudak said.

“We are not the contract purchaser. We are providing the county with funds as part of the contract purpose. The litigation is between the tenants, the County and the owner of the property. What I will state from the township’s perspective is that permanent residents never should have been permitted in that area from the beginning,” Umba said. “This is a transient area and it was also never zoned to have permanent structures there because it was for trailers. We didn’t really want housing there. This is pristine land. We are not party to the lawsuit.

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Continued From Page 1 He added, “we’re having a lot more traffic in the neighborhood. As far as Route 37 access, people are coming in from left and right and (we need) as much help as we can get. I’ve asked the police department to do more patrolling especially on the weekends.

“I’d appreciate that as much as possible as a deterrent. If they see officers driving through, they take notice of what is going on. I know you have a limited number of guys and girls but any help we can get would help,” he said, also recommending that the

The Manchester Times, July 30, 2022, Page 5 “We issued violations to the owner that there were transients there. We issued violations stating they should not have full time residents there,” Umba said.

“I just feel so bad on how it all came about. They hired a lawyer and all that kind of stuff,” Noonan said. She also asked if the proposed county park that would include that property would feature a dog park as was originally requested and not included in the later Ocean County plan.

Manchester put $1.5 million into that project but Umba said, “no decision has been made on how that land will be used.

That would have to be discussed with the county.”

“It was not permitted for the owner to give out year-round tenantship, so if he

did do that then the owner will have to figure that out,” Umba said. He noted that violations issued from the township were abated.

“To our understanding there should not have been full time residents there. If full time residents were there whether by contract or squatters’ rights, I can’t speak for that,” the business administrator explained. “That is what the property owner will have to deal with.”

Residents have said that the owners have made living conditions impossible, and they have nowhere to go.

County officials were surprised when Surf and Stream inhabitants showed up to a Commissioner meeting to explain they needed time to relocate from their full-

time residences. Ocean County Deputy Commissioner Virginia “Ginny” Haines said the seller led them to believe the campground lots were seasonal rentals.

Barry Bielat, the spokesperson for Riverside of Manchester, LLC, continues to deny that anyone lives on the campgrounds on a permanent basis. A sign placed on the campground store served as the fi rst notice to many of the residents that the campgrounds would shut down on May 23.

“We visited 102 campers and found 160 residents have lived at Surf and Stream year-round for varying years,” said Annette Diaz, who has lived at the site for four years. “Some have been here as long as thirty years.”

township increase the fines for trespassing.

Manchester Business Administrator Brandon Umba said he discussed with Police Chief Robert Dolan the use of drones in the area to “get drone footage on the private property on the weekends. We did get still footage over the past weekend and we are reaching out to the property owner.

“The unfortunate thing is this is private property and there appears to be an access route as a point of entry and they are utilizing that a bit more. It is owned by JCP&L and I have asked the area rep for them to have a meeting so we can discuss the access point,” Umba said. “We may have to look

at other security means at that location.

The mayor has ordered a review of the fines given.”

Mayor Robert Hudak said over the years there had been numerous discussions with the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office about the situation. “It seems to calm down and then comes back, like whack-a-mole. It is private property and we can’t just march on there and arrest anybody but there may be other legal avenues.”

After the meeting, Lt. Christopher J. Hemhauser said “Manchester Police are aware of incidents of large gatherings taking place, and we are continuing enforcement details

to curb the activities.”

Because of the mining, dangerously deep man-made lakes are left there. Unlike normal lakes that have firm bottoms, these lakes have a shifting, sandy floor that can catch people by surprise. They also will suddenly drop to as much as 300 feet deep.

They are fed by an underground aquifer, resulting in water that is colder and less buoyant, making swimming difficult. Several drowning deaths have taken place here over the years.

Manchester Police frequently remind the public that it is private property and entering it is illegal.

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Continued From Page 4 regulate in the heat,” he said.

Some other key tips to stay healthy during a heat wave: • Stay hydrated with plenty of water - even if you’re not thirsty. Hot weather causes you to sweat, and it’s vital to replenish the lost fluids or you’ll overheat. Have a water bottle within reach as you go about your day to avoid dehydration.

• Never leave children or pets alone in hot vehicles - even for a second. Keep your pets indoors and make sure they have access to a cool space and plenty of water.

• Stay inside during the hottest part of the day (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and limit time outside in the sun. Avoid strenuous activity and postpone outdoor games and events.

• When you’re in the outdoors, make sure you stay out of direct sunlight as much as possible.

Wear a hat or even carry an umbrella. Wear sunscreen.

• Set your air conditioners to a lower temperature and use curtains or blinds to keep direct sunlight out. If A/C is not available, stay indoors on the lowest floor in a well-ventilated area with fans. Keep shades and blinds closed.

If you don’t have air conditioners, place a tray or dish of ice in front of a fan and it’ll help to cool your room quickly.

• Don’t drink alcohol, sugary soda, coffee, energy drinks, or other caffeinated beverages, as they dehydrate you.

• Eat small meals and eat more often. Eat food with nutrients (not empty carbs) and also food with higher water content (fruits and vegetables).

• Wear light, loose-fitting, airy, light-colored clothing and a hat made of breathable material. Tight clothing traps heat.

• Check on family and friends who are elderly or more susceptible, especially if they may have lost A/C. If you or someone you know is experiencing heat-related issues (rapid heartbeat, dizziness, fainting, headaches, muscle cramps, vomiting, diarrhea), call your doctor.

• If you feel overheated, cool off with wet washcloths on your wrists and neck or take a cool sponge bath or shower. Carry a cold

Day:

Continued From Page 1 Robert Hudak said.

“It was a great experience having it back again and it was a roaring success so I wanted to publicly thank all of you for all of your hard work in putting it together. It will be even better next year,” the mayor added.

In other news, Councilman James Vaccaro brought up the new COVID-19 variant BA.4/5 noting a rise in cases around the country and reminded residents to do what they could to protect themselves and their neighbors.

Vaccaro asked the council to prepare and pass a resolution opposing Senate Bill S2103 and companion Assembly Bill A1294 “thus supporting other municipalities and Mayor Hudak in his opposition to legislation that would involve the merging of commercial areas and retail centers into mixed use developments containing both residential and non-residential components.”

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• Losing consciousness (passing out) To treat heat stroke, call 911 right away because it is a life-threatening emergency.

Move the person to a cooler place. Don’t give them something to drink. Instead, lower their temperature with cool cloths or a cool bath.

Signs of heat exhaustion: • Heavy sweating • Cold, pale, and clammy skin • Fast, weak pulse • Nausea or vomiting

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OPINIONS & COMMENTARY Letters To The Editor

E DITORIAL Districts Must Educate Staff On Prayer In Schools A recent Supreme Court decision – or more importantly the misinterpretation of it - is going to cost school districts a lot of money. They need to teach their staff what it means.

The case, of course, is Kennedy vs. Bremerton School District. I encourage you to read it for yourself. The decision is here: supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/21-418_i425.pdf Few people have read this 75page document themselves.

Instead, they are relying on Facebook to give them their opinion on it. And the misunderstanding of this decision is going to lead to a lot of chaos in the coming years.

The case stems from a football coach holding prayers with his players. He was suspended because his district was afraid of parents suing the district.

The court ruled that his religious beliefs are protected.

Here’s an important sentence from page 2: “The contested exercise here does not involve leading prayers with the team; the District disciplined Mr. Kennedy only for his decision to persist in praying quietly without his students after three games in October 2015.”

This is important because most of the media surrounding this case was about Kennedy leading students in prayer.

This is still not allowed and school employees need to be reminded of that. The Supreme Court made it very clear that they were only protecting the coach’s ability to pray by himself – not to involve students.

The confusion stems from the fact that Kennedy encouraged his players to pray with him.

Everyone thinks that the public prayers, where he invited his players, is what is being protected. But it’s not.

“Mr. Kennedy’s prayers represented his own private speech” the decision states.

School districts need to ask their lawyers to write a onepage description of what staff can and can’t do in relation to this new decision. Otherwise, we’re going to have a ton of lawsuits on our hands.

No matter where you stand on this decision, any public school

representative who conducts prayers with students invites lawsuits.

I imagine it’ll go like this: A teacher misunderstands the court case, asks the students to pray with him. For example, it’s saying grace before a Thanksgiving banquet in elementary school. He tells them that it’s their choice, and students don’t have to join. They take a few minutes away from class time for this.

A parent finds out and sues the district. The district, rather than going through a long court case they know they can’t win, pays a six-figure settlement.

You might say that it’s the child’s choice to join, and that’s true. But it ignores the fact that when an authority figure asks a child to do something, the children are put into a difficult position. Even if there’s no mention of punishment for saying “no,” the child will fear being mistreated by their superior and other students if they disobey.

Remember also, that your idea of religion is very different than others. Voodoo, for example, is recognized as an official religion in the United States.

Would you like your child to be led in a Voodoo ritual during home room? The Satanic Temple was granted tax-exempt status by the IRS. How about their rituals during halftime?

I chose these two specifically for shock value, to make you realize that if it’s good for the goose, it’s good for the gander.

If you allow one religion to do something, you have to allow all of them to do the same thing. I’m sure you can use your imagination to determine what kind of faith you wouldn’t want to see in the classroom.

But regardless of all the misinformation, teachers need to be educated here. They need to be given a simple, one-page paper that clearly states what they are allowed to do and what they’re not allowed to do. Then, they must sign it and turn it back in to administration so that the district can cover themselves in the event of a lawsuit.

Chris Lundy News Editor

GOP’s Van Drew And Smith Vote Against Women Again Republicans have again voted against women. In a House vote, all but 8 Republican members voted against saying that contraception is a right.

The other 195 Republicans voted against it. They feel that women don’t deserve a right to make decisions about their bodies.

Congressmen Chris Smith and Jeff Van Drew voted against it, unsurprisingly. They have consistently voted against women so this is no surprise.

The bill was really simple.

All it said was that people have a right to this important and in some cases life-saving medicine.

Here are two things that Smith and Van Drew don’t believe, it comes straight from the bill: “Contraception is safe, essential health care, and access to contraceptive products and services is central to people’s ability to participate equally in economic and social life in the United States and globally. Contraception allows people to make decisions about their families and their lives.

“Contraception is key to sexual and reproductive health.

Contraception is critical to preventing unintended pregnancy and many contraceptives are highly effective in preventing and treating a wide array of often severe medical conditions and decrease the risk of certain cancers.”

With women traveling across state lines to get these needed medications because they are

not allowed in some states, it’s more important now than ever to make sure it’s available to women everywhere.

When (Justice) Clarence Thomas said that the right to contraceptives should be reviewed, it should tell you just how serious this is. They want to take away birth control.

Just think how different your life would be without birth control?

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Don’t Be Fooled!

All of our current problems including high gas and food prices have been orchestrated by the Biden Administration.

The letter “Biden Solved the Baby Formula Shortage,” in the July 16th issue of the Manchester Times does not tell you that the baby-formula factory was closed in the fall of 2021, and it took the Biden Administration until spring of 2022 to implement solutions, which was after newborn babies had already died. To think that newborn babies in America did not have food, and died, is a travesty.

Don’t be fooled! Send a shockwave to Democrats by lighting a fire under the tush of Republicans and voting for each and every Republican in the November election. Keep something else in mind when voting - that Biden replaced the one million Americans who died of COVID with one million migrants in, literally, his first 3 months as President.

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Tell The Real Story About Climate Crisis As someone who follows local and national news reports, I must tell you I am worried about the recent extreme heat and wildfires raging across the country.

I feel for people who lose their lives and livelihoods to extreme weather, and I’m scared that it’s only a matter of time until it directly hits me and my community.

Seeing headlines in local news outlets covering these climate disasters made me realize that most news stories show no connection between them and their main cause: fossil fuels.

This is dangerous, because many people will continue to refuse to see that longer, hotter, and deadlier summers are caused and perpetuated by the disastrous coal, oil, and gas projects - and the fossil fuel industry.

The science is clear – the longer we allow coal, oil, and gas companies to dig and burn, the worse the impacts of the climate crisis will be. With every fraction of a degree of warming, we’ll see and suffer more extreme heat, droughts, floods, wildfires, and hurricanes.

But the fossil fuel industry continues to ignore these alerts and undermine our chances for a safer future, and CO2 emissions keep rising. We all know this is causing global heating, and resulting in extreme weather events, yet they keep digging, burning, and profiting, with zero accountability.

Climate impacts - like the recent heatwaves and wildfires - disproportionately affect people and communities who are already marginalized and disadvantaged.

People who did the least to cause the climate crisis suffer the worst from its impacts – they lose livelihoods, hope, and worse: their lives – while oil companies continue to hit record profi ts.

This is wrong on so many levels.

Local, regional, and national media have an important role to play - and a moral obligation to tell the whole truth. It’s time to make one thing about extreme weather

very clear: it’s not a “crisis” that just happens to us - it’s a crime, and the fossil fuel industry is to blame. And saying it once isn’t enough.

Media has an important job to do to turn the tide of public opinion, and help the world avoid the worst of the climate impacts.

Please tell the REAL story about the climate crisis.

Gregory A. Clewell Bayville

Roe Overturn Is Frightening I find the recent overruling of Roe vs. Wade chilling.

If the government can force one not to have an abortion the next step is the ability to force you to have an abortion. This has been applied in other countries to diminish population “for the good of the national economy.”

Forcing a woman to bear a child is a form of body ownership which is slavery and illegal in America.

The reason abortion is not mentioned in the Constitution is because it is common sense and considered unneeded. It also doesn’t mention the right to pick your nose in public, but no matter how distasteful to others you can do so freely.

It is ironic that the political party that is founded on the belief of smaller government involvement now advocates government monitoring the very use of our bodily functions.

I personally chose not to abort during any of my pregnancies but thank God I had that choice. No one could force me not to abort or to abort at their whim.

My children knew they were wanted.

We could be on the verge of an Orwellian society. Don’t let this happen! There are reasonable adjustments that can be made to this law.

Women and doctors should freely choose whether or not to involve themselves in an abortion.

We are an intelligent and informed society for the most part. Trust in the judgement of the people, not politically motivated panels.

Elsie De Pasquale Toms River

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

Industrial Pesticides Should Be Banned In Wildlife Refuges Capitol Comments Senator Cory Booker

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) led colleagues in urging the United States Fish & Wildlife Service to stop approving new uses of agricultural pesticides on National Wildlife Refuges and to initiate a rulemaking that would fully phase-out such pesticides across the Refuge System.

“The Refuge System was established to provide sanctuary for listed threatened and endangered species, migratory birds, and other wildlife,” wrote the Senators

in a letter to U.S. Fish & Wildlife Director Martha Williams. “The Refuges’ migratory sanctuary and breeding grounds are especially critical for North American birds, as they have faced precipitous population declines; there are 3 billion fewer breeding birds in North America than there were in 1970. Unfortunately these birds and other threatened species are being put at risk by pesticide use in the Refuges that were designed to protect them.”

The Senators highlighted recent determinations made by the Environmental Protection Agency “that some of the most commonly used agricultural chemicals are likely to adversely affect endangered

species.” For example, the most commonly used herbicide in the United States, glyphosate (popularly known as Roundup), is likely to adversely affect 93% of all species listed as Endangered or Threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Of the neonicotinoids - the most commonly used class of insecticides in the United States - studies show that imidacloprid, clothianidin, and thiamethoxam were likely to harm 80%, 82%, and 81% of all listed species, respectively.

Agricultural pesticides used in Refuges also “leach into the surrounding groundwater and soil and are picked up by native flowering plants and pollinators,” continued the Senators. “This directly threatens non-target organisms, the 53 million annual visitors to the Refuges, and the surrounding waters and ecosystems.”

The lawmakers urged the Fish and Wildlife Service to “expeditiously begin a rulemaking process to phase out the use of agricultural pesticides on National Wildlife Refuges.” This includes phasing out all chemical or biological pesticides registered under Section 3 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, authorizing the use of pesticides for the control of invasive or non-native species only a limited basis when necessary, and reinstating a 2014 memorandum phasing out the prophylactic use of neonicotinoid pesticides on Refuges.

The letter was cosigned Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Ed Markey (D-MA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Martin Heinrich (D-NM).

Unemployment Rate Steady At 3.9% As Job Growth Continues From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – Preliminary estimates produced by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show total nonfar m wage and salar y employment in New Jersey increased by 9,800 jobs in June to

reach a seasonally adjusted level of 4,212,800.

Over the first six months of the year, New Jersey employe r s have a dded 96,000 jobs, for an average mont h ly gai n of 16,000.

The state has now recovered 717,000 nonfarm jobs, or about 98 percent of the number lost in early 2020 due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. However, June’s private-sector employment (3,629,900) now exceeds the

pre-pandemic level recorded in February 2020 (3,621,300) by 8,600 jobs. The state’s unemployment rate remained at 3.9 percent in June.

Based on more complete reporting from employers, the previously released total nonfarm employment estimates for May were revised higher by 3,900 jobs to show an over-the-month (April – May) increase of 10,600. Preliminary estimates had indicated an over-the-month gain of 6,700 jobs. The state’s May unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.9 percent.

In June, employment increases were

recorded in five out of nine major private industry sectors. Sectors that recorded employment increases were leisure and hospitality (+7,600); trade, transportation, and utilities (+4,200); education and health services (+3,800); manufacturing (+1,600); and other services (+400). Sectors that recorded decreases were financial activities (-2,700); professional and business services (-2,600); construction (-2,200); and information (-500). Over the month, public-sector employment increased by 200 jobs.

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MANCHESTER – Recently, the Manchester Township Police Department have had numerous “Grandparent Scam” incidents in their jurisdiction. This scam occurs when a caller contacts an elderly victim and advises that their grandchild was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident, arrested, and requires money for bail. The caller will then advise the victim on how much money is required to post bail for the grandchild and will coordinate a transfer of the money; either in person, through a postal service, or through a wire transfer. Unfortunately, they have had cases where the victims completed the transaction and did not realize it was a scam until afterwards. In other cases, they have prevented the transaction/ meet up from ever occurring due to our involvement or have arrested the currier.

If you get a call from someone claiming to be a law enforcement officer, an attorney, or other persons demanding money and/or gift cards and threatening arrest, it’s a scam.

Never agree to meet up, complete any transaction, or provide any personal information without fi rst verifying that your relative is truly in need of assistance.

The best way to do this is to hang up the phone and contact the relative and/or their families and friends. You can also contact the police department where they live to conduct a well-fare check. Please tell your loved ones about this scam so they do not become the next victim.

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If you believe that you are a victim of a scam, please contact us at 732-657-6111 or come down to our police headquarters to file a report. For more information on scams, please visit: manchesterpolicenj. com/scam-awareness.

Here are some tips to stay safe from scammers: • Residents are advised never to send money to an unknown source, no matter how promising the supposed potential reward. Be cautious when meeting new people through online social networks and websites.

• Never give out any personal information, including bank account, credit card or Social Security numbers to any institution unless you have initiated the phone call to them and you are certain you are speaking with an authorized representative.

• Callers claiming that your personal computer has a virus and requesting remote access to your desktop - often asking for payment upwards of $100 for the service - is a fraud.

• Seniors should beware of scams in which an individual calls and claims to be a grandchild in need of immediate monetary assistance. These scammers will claim to be a grandchild in need of money for bail or another emergency situation and ask for a wire funds transfer.

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Attending the drill were the following stations: 33/34/39/62/JBMDL 67/54/57/56/55.

National Night Out

LAKEHURST – The Lakehurst Police Department and the Manchester Township Police Department proudly present: National Night Out! It will be held at Lake Horicon in Lakehurst on August 2, and gives the departments the opportunity to interact with the Lakehurst and Manchester communities they serve.

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They are looking for vendors, donations and presenters! Contact Det. Madelyn Poss at mposs@lakehurstpolice.org.

Come celebrate a night out away from crime 6 to 9 p.m.!

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MANCHESTER – Come out and watch the 9th Annual Manchester Alumni Soccer Game featuring players from the Manchester Township Police Department and Alumni from the Manchester Soccer Township Association!

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The game takes place on August 5 at 7 p.m. at Manchester Township High School.

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WHITING – Looking for gifts or hidden treasures? The Whiting United Methodist Church will be having their annual indoor Flea Market August 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 55 Lacey Road in Whiting.

You can search for that special item from our large assortment of kitchen items, handbags, jewelry, tools, Knick knacks, crafts, books, toys, small electronics, small furniture, linens and holiday items. They will have gift baskets for sale too!

Look for the bake table when you walk in, where you can purchase some homemade goodies! Check out the Methodist Café that will be open for a light breakfast, coffee and tea and a lunch menu of pork roll sandwiches and hot dogs, chips and drinks.

If you have any questions when you arrive, just look for the Methodist on a Mission staff wearing a name tag and they can direct you! If you have any questions, you can call the church office at 732-350-6878, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Matilda Jr. The Musical

MANCHESTER – The Manchester Township Recreation Summer Theater Program presents Matilda Jr. with performances on July 29 and July 30 at 7 p.m. at Manchester

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By Bob Vosseller LA K EWOOD – Resident Linda “Ferlie” Almonte had a big d ay out on t he b a l l field when she was honored at a Jersey Shore BlueClaws game.

The Manchester resident was honored as a cancer survivor.

She threw the ceremonial first pitch as part of RWJBarnabas Health Amazing Save.

Ferlie was living her best –Photo courtesy Mastro Communications life as a motivational speaker, For the ceremonial first pitch, Manchester cancer author, TV and podcast host, survivor Ferlie Almonte was joined on the field by and confidence trainer when a her oncologist, Horace Tang, her breast surgeon, routine mammogram changed Sumy Chang, FACS, members from both medical her life forever. practices and MMCSC Outpatient Infusion staff.

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Much of the picturesque scene comes with a promise as part of the Ocean County Natural Lands Trust Program. Twenty-five years ago, voters approved a 1.2 cent tax that provides funds for the acquisition of lands in Ocean County for conservation and farmland preservation.

“People need to know that when we buy this land, it will always be preserved,” said Commissioner Virginia “Ginny” Haines.

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Plumsted’s dominance in the preservation program has earned it the distinction as Ocean County’s farm belt. Officials say the coastal divide makes a world of difference in the quality of the soil from sand or marshlands.

Last week, county officials invited the media to join in a tour of some of Plumsted’s preserved farmlands. Mayor Robert Bowen also came along for the visit.

Hallock’s U-Pick Farm was the first to become part the Farmland Preservation Program as far back as 1991. Located at 38 Fischer Road in New Egypt, the farm consists of a total of 269 acres. Those who want a fresh vegetable picking experience will need to bring along their own knives.

Fields are open daily although the owners suggest pickers call ahead if they’re looking for a particular crop. Just because a fruit or vegetable is available in the supermarket doesn’t mean it’s in season locally. A retail (Farms - See Page 22)

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• Hearing impairment is a greater risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia than other individual mid-life risks.

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

How Olive Oil Improves Pain And Neuropathy

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

And as I was sautéing the pupusas in olive oil for lunch today, my mind wandered to the medicinal benefits of this incredible oil. The focus of today’s article is on how olive oil could help small fiber neuropathy, or peripheral neuropathy. It’s a mild, but still very useful benefit of “oleuropein” which is derived from olives.

Here are some fun facts about olive trees and olive oil. Did you know 1 olive tree can live for approximately 500 years?

Olive oil is actually a “fruit juice” and it’s squeezed out of the olive fruit. Did you know that “cold pressed” means the olive oil was never heated and this is desirable?

Heating the oil will destroy the health benefits. Beauty junkies will be amused that the first eyeshadow was made using ground-up charcoal and olive oil!

People in Greece live a long time. Everyone knows the Mediterranean Diet is one of the healthiest in the entire world! I wonder if it’s because people who reside in Greece tend to consume about 5 gallons of olive oil per year from their diet! They are some of the longest-living human beings on planet Earth. Compare that with US citizens who on average consume only 6 cups annually. But back to neuropathy, since that is the point of my article.

Sadly, we’re seeing neuropathic pain and small fiber neuropathy increasing at a faster pace due to the use of certain vaccinations, and the viral infection itself.

People are aging, which is another risk factor, and then we have an epidemic of diabetes. So any information about reliev-

ing the pain of neuropathy is important.

Even if it’s as simple as olive oil!

It reduces pro-inflammatory (pain-causing) cytokines. This collectively means that the fruit juice we call “olive oil” can help reduce neuro-inflammation! It’s hard to study neuropathy in animals, but scientists figured out a way. Researchers literally poisoned rabbits with a chemical called alloxan (the same constituent associated with refined white flour) and then the rabbits got high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), which then leads to neuropathy. That was the point of the alloxan, to induce diabetes so they could study the impact of giving them oleuropein, which is found in olive oil. They did exactly that over 16 weeks and found significant benefits by reducing oxidative stress.

Here are a few cautions: Supplementing with excessive amounts of oleuropein can reduce blood pressure and blood sugar, and if you’re taking medications for those conditions, then the effect can be exacerbated. Olives are related to mangoes, cherries, peaches, almonds, and pistachios in case you have allergies to any of those.

I bet you want to cook with olive oil now.

Cooking with olive oil is fine as long as the temperature is low, or medium. It has a low smoke point which means you can’t cook with it on high. I think this is a very important point and one that is frequently overlooked. Supplements of olive leaf extract are widely available too. For a more detailed version of my article visit suzycohen.com

(This information is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose your condition. Suzy Cohen is the author of “The 24-Hour Pharmacist” and “Real Solutions.” For more information, visit www.SuzyCohen.com) ©2022 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.

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Old Barney’s Restoration Includes New Beacon Of Light

By Stephanie Faughnan BARNEGAT LIGHT – Amid the restoration of historic Old Barney comes the promise of revitalized illumination from a brand-new beacon of light.

According to Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette, the State of New Jersey has committed $1.3 million in the

restoration of external features of the Barnegat Lighthouse. The project will be capped off with a new beacon light and security fencing, courtesy of the Friends of Barnegat Lighthouse.

State funding for restoration of the lighthouse comes from moneys collected from the Corporate Business Tax. “When we invest in our public lands

and invest in their good care and their improvement,” said LaTourette. “We’re really making an investment in one another, just as New Jerseyans in the past did in the development and building of the lighthouse in the first place.

“They did so no not knowing exactly who it would serve,” LaTourette continued. “But that in the future, some

mariner might be in need of the shining light through the darkness.”

According to authorities, the existing beacon was hit by a couple of lightning strikes and damaged. Although electricians have been able to get it to work, it seemed to be a better alternative to replace it. Once the old beacon is removed, it will be stored and used for parts.

The replacement beacon was ordered for sale through Amsterdam, and will match the intensity and rotation of the existing signal light. The circular timing of the light is unique to Old Barney and will continue.

Construction work done on the exterior of the building is currently focused on masonry and repainting the structure.

New windows and repairs to the lantern steel platforms are all part of the uplift necessitated by decay.

“The original builders of the lighthouse understood that the masonry on the lighthouse has to breathe, and let the moisture inside, get out,” shared Robert W. Russell of HMR Architects.

“Because of that, it has an inner wall and an outer wall.”

Russell said this portion of the project also involves removing the paint so it can breathe again. A silicone coating will replace the exist i ng pai nt and should have a longer life. The colors will remain the same as part of Old Barney’s historic identification.

“It will breathe better, and not produce as much mildew,” Russell explained. “It should be washable in the future without removal of the paint.”

The most expensive portion of the project is the scaffolding erected around the structure, with a price point of just over $400,000. The investment supports the concept that it would be more cost effective in the future to wash the structure than to paint it.

The last time the Barnegat Lighthouse underwent restoration was nine years ago. The hope is that the new materials will delay the need for future renovations for at least another 12-15 years.

LaTourette acknowledged that New Jersey is ground zero for some of the worst impacts of climate change, with rising sea levels among them. The state estimates two feet of sea level rise by 2050, and five by 2100.

The state’s climate resilient strategy plan includes a coastal resilience plan in making determinations about how to make things safe. While there is no longterm resilience plan specifically for the Barnegat Lighthouse, it exists within the state’s broader coastal resilience plan.

Visitors hoping to get back inside Old Barney may only have to wait a few more months. If all goes as planned, the work at the Barnegat Lighthouse will finish in October.

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By: Michael J. Deem, Esq. of R.C. Shea & Associates Before you purchase travel insurance, especially in this post COVID era, read the policy to make sure you are covered.

As with any insurance policy, you are only insured for certain enumerated conditions or events and there are always a ton of exclusions which will leave you uninsured.

These days, a lot of people are purchasing Travel Insurance in the event they cannot take a planned trip due to COVID restrictions, such as testing positive a few days before leaving for a Cruise. Many cruise lines will not permit you to board their ship if you recently tested positive for COVID, even if you have very minor symptoms or no symptoms at all. So, if you have tested positive for COVID can you file a successful insurance claim for your lost vacation?

In order to make a successful claim, your trip must have been cancelled due to a “Covered Event”. Your policy will list what is considered a “Covered Event” and it will also list the many, many Exclusions.

Read the “Covered Event” and “Exclusions” sections of the policy carefully. Many Trip (Travel) Protection Insurance Policies do not provide coverage for “travel restrictions imposed for a certain area by a governmental authority”, “a Pandemic or an Endemic”.

So, if just prior to your trip to Mexico the Mexican government closes its border to vacationers and you are denied entry into the Country then your insurance claim may be denied.

In addition, if you or a family member are ill or injured then your policy will require that you demonstrate that the sickness or injury commenced while your coverage is in effect under the Policy and you may be required to attend in-person treatment with a physician who must then diagnose you with a condition that is “so disabling in the written opinion of a Physician as to prevent you from taking

your Trip.” So, does the mere fact that you have tested positive for COVID necessarily mean that your condition is “so disabling in the written opinion of a Physician as to prevent you from taking your Trip? If not, your claim will be denied.

Additionally, don’t become blind-sided by the “Optional Cancel For Any Reason” coverage. Yes, you can purchase this optional coverage for an additional premium, but does this mean you can cancel for any reasons whatsoever? The answer is “NO”.

Again, you must read the policy. For example, one policy that I read stated that, “We will reimburse You... when You cancel your trip prior to departure for any reason not otherwise covered by this policy, provided [certain] conditions are met…” This sentence does not mean that you can ignore the many, many enumerated Exclusions in the policy.

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store on the premises offers a wide selection of already hand-picked delights.

The Hallock farm has been around for generations and is well invested in the preservation program. Doug Hallock serves as chairman of the Ocean County Agriculture Development Board. His daughter continues to run the farm – the only business she’s ever known.

According to Mark A.C. Villinger, a Supervising Planner with the Ocean County Department of Planning, one of the largest farms purchased under the program was the Grant Farm, which originally consisted of 282 acres.

“We purchased the Grant Farm in 2012 directly from the owner and the county became the owner of the farm,” Villinger shared. “We preserved it with the state.”

Krowicki’s Farm Market, located at 862 Route 539 in New Egypt has 28.76 acres of the farmland. Dennis Krowicki provided a tour of nearby fields that began with rows of different melons, including crenshaws and honeydews. An apple orchard set apart from the regular crops promises honeycrisps as a favorite variety.

“Anything you see growing here is done without any chemical fertilizers,” stressed Krowicki. “There’s no reason to use them.”

Pointing to a big dark pile in the distant field, Krowicki said he uses a Zoo Doo he gets from Six Flags. The compost blend likely consists of different animal manures collected from the animals in the amuse-

ment park’s safari exhibits.

Krowicki’s fields contain a variety of fruits and vegetables that will be picked and offered for sale inside the farm’s market.

However, there’s one other distinction to this particular farm.

Away from the crops, horse lessons attract eager riders from afar. Krowicki said the farm also hosts riding shows.

Emery’s Farm, located at 346 Long Swamp Road in New Egypt became part of the farm preservation program in 2001. The 60-acre property includes 20 acres of blueberries alone. Visitors can pick blueberries or sunflowers depending on the time of year. The aroma of fresh baked goods hit the senses before the door to Emery’s Farm Country Bakery opens.

“The bakery is the largest in Ocean County,” said Bowen. “People come from everywhere to buy baked goods here.”

John Marchese, the owner of Emery’s Farm said he’s been in the farming industry for 22 years. The lack of rainfall has been one of this year’s challenges, as well as a low volume of blueberries in the industry. And, like everything else, increased costs and supply chain issues have added expenses.

At one time, Emery’s Farm featured a tenacre corn maze. However, with inflation, Marchese decided the $5 admission fee could be a stretch for some families. He’s decided to shorten the corn maze and do something else.

“The open ground is now germination for a five-acre sunflower patch,” Marchese (Farms - See Page 23)

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Continued From Page 22 said. “We’re switching it up because the millennials with their phones will want to take pictures for five bucks each.”

Marchese pointed to another area of the farm where four varieties of pumpkins are planted. He said the drought also poses a dilemma for the pumpkins, which could potentially become a tough crop without water.

“We do plan to sell the farm in the next couple of years,” shared Marchese. “We already have three or four serious people who want to purchase it.”

While most appreciate the concept of supporting local businesses, many don’t realize that could still be the case when they’re shopping for flowers in big box stores.

MidAtlantic Growers, located at 6 Meadowbrook Lane in New Egypt, joined the preservation program in 2002. The 32.8acre farm sells ornamental plants on a wholesale basis, generally in a 25-mile radius.

Owner Ron Harrison said he’s been in the farming business for many years. He takes

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Preliminary BLS data for July will be released on August 18, 2022.

Technical Notes: Estimates of industry employment and unemployment levels are arrived at through the use of two different monthly surveys.

Industry employment data are derived through the Current Employment Statistics (CES) survey, a monthly survey of approximately 4,000 business establishments conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) of the U.S. Department of Labor, which provides estimates of employment, hours, and earnings data broken down by industry for the nation as a whole, all states and most major metropolitan areas (often referred to as the “establishment” survey).

Resident employment and unemployment data are mainly derived from the New Jersey portion of the national Current Population Survey (CPS), a household survey conducted each month by the U.S. Census Bureau under contract

The Manchester Times, July 30, 2022, Page 23 a great deal of pride in his operation, as well as the people who work for him.

Before pointing out a field containing 60,000 mums, Harrison showed a small cutting to demonstrate how they begin. Mist plays an important role as far as watering the plants.

“All of a sudden they start to root,” Harrison explained. “We then plant them.”

Hot houses with temperatures of approximately 120 degrees currently hold colorful zinnias, ready to be shipped for stores to sell.

Like Marchese, Harrison noted increased costs have impacted his business. He admits that some of it just doesn’t make sense to him, using rising prices for plastic products as an example.

When Harrison first opened the farm, he had ten little greenhouses and his electric bill was over $1,000 a month. Now, MidAtlantic has 75 greenhouses, and the bill is down to $600.

“It’s all because of rollups I use, and the solar,” said Harrison.

Four different farms – four different approaches to using their land. Four different properties forever preserved as farmland.

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Effective with the release of January 2018 estimates, the Current Employment Statistics (CES) program has converted to concurrent seasonal adjustment, which uses all available estimates, including those for the current month, in developing seasonal factors. Previously, the CES program developed seasonal factors once a year during the annual benchmark process. For more information on concurrent seasonal adjustment in the CES State and Area program, see bls.gov/sae/ seasonal-adjustment/.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Pickleball Fundraiser For NJ Special Olympics

LAKEWOOD – Lakewood Police Local PBA 71 is proud to announce their fi rst Pickleball Fundraiser. Their goal is to raise money for the NJ Special Olympics!

The tournament will be held at Pine Park (500 Country Club Drive) in Lakewood Township at 9:30 a.m. on August 21. It will be a two-person, double elimination tournament with trophies for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place teams.

The entry fee is $50 per team and they are hosting 32 teams. Signups are fi rst come fi rst serve. A list will be generated in the order emails were received to create a backup list for cancellations.

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2. Names of the two people participating 3. Short size for each participant 4 Method of Payment: cash at the event; mail a check/money-order to the PBA at: Lakewood PBA Local #71 231 3rd Street Lakewood, NJ 08701.

Herder Herder BBQ has graciously offered to serve food at this event and donate all of their proceeds to the Special Olympics. They will also have a 50/50 raffle with a gift basket donated by OneNation clothing store in Smithville, NJ. OneNation will be selling other merchandise at the event.

Lastly, all families and friends are welcome to join our tournament. Pine Park has several playgrounds and will be setting up cornhole, towerball and spike ball to make this a day for the whole family.

Dinner Dance Promotes Columbus Day Events

TOMS RIVER – A fundraiser will help support the Columbus Day parade and other events as they welcome their grand marshal, Gilda Rorro Baldassari “Please join us as we celebrate the 31st Annual Parade and Festival, the past and future successes of the Ocean Cou nt y Colu mbu s Day Pa r a de a nd Italian Festival. We will also celebrate Gilda’s selection as our 2022 Grand Marshal at our Annual Grand Marshal Dinner Dance,” Parade Chairman Mike Blandina said.

This event will take place on Thursday, August 18, at the Atlantis Ballroom, located at the Days Hotel in Toms River, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE OCC Wins Grant For New Artificial Intelligence Lab

TOMS RIVER – Ocean County College was awarded a $40,000 grant from the American Association of Community Colleges, Dell Technologies and Intel, as part of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Incubator Network Initiative. The funds will go towards building an AI incubator that will provide greater access to AI computing power, tools and resources to foster the skills needed for future jobs.

A total of 15 colleges were selected to receive the grant based on criteria determined

by AACC, Dell Technologies and Intel.

Ocean County College is the only college in New Jersey to be selected.

Ocean County College President Dr. Jon H. Larson explained that as the demand for skilled AI workers continues to accelerate

in New Jersey, AI incubators can be a solution that drives talent growth for the local labor market.

“We are pleased to work with AACC, Dell Technologies and Intel, and we are extremely grateful to be the recipient of this grant award,” said Dr. Larson. “The grant will provide an exceptional opportunity for Ocean County College to develop an AI laboratory that supports and enhances our AI degree and certificate programs, both on campus and in a HyFlex learning environment. It will also allow the College to expand our partnerships with industry leaders and leverage their expertise to provide exciting new opportunities for our students.”

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Continued From Page 28 Ocean County College partnered with Intel last year as part of the tech company’s expansion of its AI for Workforce Program, which provides AI content to community colleges in order to prepare current and future workers with key AI skills. In January 2022, AACC, Dell Technologies and Intel announced a joint commitment to grow the AI for Workforce program to 50 states by 2023.

“Today’s students will enter a technology workforce where every organization will focus in some capacity on applying AI to solving problems and creating value for organizations. Intel is excited to partner with the AACC and Dell Technologies to democratize AI technology and enable students to enter that workforce with AI experience,” said Carlos Contreras, Senior Director of AI and Digital Readiness at Intel.

In addition to receiving the grant, Ocean County College has also joined the AI Incubator Network to connect with community colleges across the nation on strategic economic development opportunities, participate in discussions about learning pathways, strategize on student engagement in AI programs, and gather best practices from each other and industry leaders.

The Manchester Times, July 30, 2022, Page 29 “AI has become an increasingly important focus for community colleges as providers of workforce education for multiple industries,” said Walter G. Bumphus, Ph.D., President and CEO, AACC. “Working together with peers and across sectors will enhance the ability of our colleges to advance and scale this curriculum across the nation to ensure that students earn the skills needed to fill these jobs and begin meaningful careers.”

Adrienne Garber, Senior Strategist, Higher Education at Dell Technologies, congratulated Ocean County College and said she is looking forward to OCC’s contributions to the AI Incubator Network. “Dell Technologies is committed to transforming 1 billion lives by 2030. By providing learning content for in-demand technology skills and creating artificial intelligence labs for teaching and learning at community and technical colleges across the U.S., we are moving closer to achieving that goal,” said Garber. “With collaborators like Ocean County College, we are creating opportunities for underrepresented populations in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics and the like to enter careers and fill job openings in much-needed technology fields.”

To learn more about Artificial Intelligence programs at Ocean County College, visit go.ocean.edu/AI.

Redeemer Lutheran Church Of Manchester Vacation Bible School

MANCHESTER – A summer children’s event called “Rainforest Explorers Vacation Bible School” will be hosted by Redeemer Lutheran Church of Manchester at 2309 Route 70, Manchester. This themed event is open to all children from 3-years-old through 6th Grade.

Children will participate in fun and interactive bible exploration activities. Children

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE “Let It Be: A Celebration Of The Music Of The Beatles”

ATLANTIC CITY – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment announced today a 2022 partnership to co-present a fan-favorite Broadway show that will take place in Sound Waves inside the resort destination. This summer’s line up will “Let It Be: A Celebration of the Music of The Beatles” August 19 through 28.

“Hard Rock Atlantic City is thrilled to bring Broadway back to the boardwalk with Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment,” said Joe Lupo, president of Hard Rock Atlantic City. “We are happy to continue our partnership and bring shows like ‘Let It Be’ to our guests to celebrate some of music’s most legendary performers.”

“Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment is proud to partner again with Hard Rock Atlantic City to bring these iconic stories about the legends of rock n roll back to the Boardwalk,” says Bob Nederlander, Jr., President & CEO of Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment.

Tickets are on sale at HardRockHotelAtlanticCity.com and Ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.

The 2022 shows include: “Let It Be: A Celebration of the Music of The Beatles” August 19 through 28.

Relive the past from Ed Sullivan to Abbey Road, with favorite hits including “Hard Day’s Night,” “Day Tripper,” “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” “Twist and Shout,” “Get Back,” “I Wanna Hold Your Hand,” “Strawberry Fields,” and imagine the reunion that never was

with “Let It Be.” The end of The Beatles era was never thought to be in sight when The Beatles played their last show on the roof of Apple Offices in 1969. Imagine what would have been if The Beatles continued their journey. Enter a time capsule and turn back time to what would have been John Lennon’s 40th Birthday – October 9, 1980. For one night, the fab four come together again on stage after a decade apart performing other hits like “Back in the USSR,” “Live and Let Die,” “Got to Get you Into My Life,” “My Sweet Lord,” “Hey Jude,” and many more.

Seen by more than 2 million people worldwide, “Let It Be: A Celebration of the Music of the Beatles” made its North American debut in the Spring of 2015 with an eight-week run throughout the U.S. and Canada. Now, based on the Broadway show praised as “by bar the best Beatles show yet” (New York Times), Annerin Productions brings audiences a new revamped show for its 2016 touring season.

The original production, which established itself as one of the West End’s most popular shows when it opened in 2012, also recently celebrated having performed over 1,000 shows, showcased the music of the world’s most successful rock’n’roll band that charted the band’s meteoric rise from their humble beginnings in Liverpool’s Cavern Club, through the height of Beatlemania, to their later studio masterpieces that was packed with all your favorite hits.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of July 30 - aug 5

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Show off your best ideas but do not spend time defending them to anyone committed to misunderstanding.

Put extra money in a savings account. The week ahead offers you a chance to improve your home or be generous toward family.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Avoid arguments, but if they occur, rest assured that there may be a time later in the week ahead to rectify the situation and put things right. Intense and passionate choices may earn a high-five from an avid admirer.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Extravagance of thought and deed isn’t enough to fulfill your heart.

Don’t put your signature on any documents until later in the week. Your hard-earned cash is much too precious to squander on emotional purchases.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): An astute mind sees opportunities, not obstacles. You can find resourceful ways to turn a profit and negotiate better terms, Money might burn a hole in your pocket today, but love could burn in your heart as the week passes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Every hour moves you closer to the culmination of your dreams. Be smart when wisdom is required and enthusiastic when passion is needed in the week to come. Be on the alert for opportunities and offers.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Do something that shows off your ability to work well with others. You likely are a strong, but fair and kindhearted competitor. There might be moments in the coming week when your timing and thoughtfulness is impeccable.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may not find the word “impossible” in your dictionary during the week ahead. Avoid friction with your friends by being especially tolerant and open-minded.

Spread joy to make your dreams come true.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): To make money you must be practical; love and relationships are not so predictable. In the week ahead use discernment to handle purchases but banish preconceived expectations when spending time with a partner.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be patient because the person you love is doing the best they can. By the end of the week, your judgment may be much improved, and you might very well be given an opportunity to make your dreams come true.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A partner or loved ones could be overly emotional at times, but you will likely be gratified by their loyalty. It might be wise to investigate your options for retirement funds or insurance protection as the week unfolds.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Pledge to achieve at least one of your goals and you should be able to accomplish it. By the end of the week, you could be in a much better position to ask the boss for a promotion or ask for a favor from a friend.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If you work hard and focus on sensible plans and clever strategies, your expectations should be met. Consult with a professional adviser such as an accountant or doctor nearer the end of the week if needed.

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