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Father Enters Finding LBI’s Natural Treasure Trove Of Shells Not Guilty Plea In Murder Of Son

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–Photos by Stephanie Faughnan Shellabration by the beach access on 105th Street on Beach Haven Park contains a variety of shells left behind to take or exchange.

Dr. Izzy’s Sound News Page 14

Inside The Law Page 17

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–Photo courtesy of Therisa Mendez Local artist Therisa Mendez made a work of nature into a work of art.

By Stephanie Faughnan LONG BEACH ISLAND Not all who comb the sandy beaches from Barnegat Light to Holgate are in search of the same treasure. While some arm themselves with metal detectors, others bank on low tide to wash ashore a novel kind of natural canvas.

Seashells by design are

wondrous remnants of the ocean waters, once inhabited by mollusks such as scallops, clams and mussels. However, even the plainest unbroken shell proves inspirational as a keepsake masterpiece for anyone with a bit of imagination.

Robyn Barrod first started coming to Long Beach Island

You Can Name Zoo’s New Tigers And Lions

By Chris Lundy LACEY – The Popcorn Park Zoo is accepting suggestions for names of the two lions and two tigers who just entered their care.

People who donate at ahs.givecloud.co/ nameourcats will have an opportunity to pitch ideas for the names.

The African lions are an eight-year-old broth-

er and sister pair. One tiger is a seven-year-old female and the other is an eight-year-old male.

The fou r animals joined the refuge on July 26. They used to live in the Cherry Brook Zoo in Canada.

That zoo closed down.

It took two years of planning to get them to the Lacey, according to (Zoo - See Page 17)

–Photo courtesy Associated Humane Society Two tigers and two lions recently joined the Popcorn Park Zoo sanctuary.

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–Photos by Stephanie Faughnan Supporters were outside the courthouse holding signs for “Justice for Corey.”

By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER – A man whose six-year-old son died as a result of blunt force impact to the chest and abdomen pled not guilty to charges of murder and child endangerment.

Christopher Gregor, 30, who lived in Barnegat at the time of Corey Micciolo’s death, entered his plea (Father - See Page 12)

Lacey Hatches Chicken Ordinance

By Bob Vosseller LACEY – Problems most fowl were discussed at a recent Township Committee meeting where an ordinance regarding chickens was hatched.

“For the past several meetings we’ve had some residents come

in regarding chickens but especially roosters and I spoke with Greg Myhre - the mayor of Stafford Township and he mentioned their ordinance and I got a sample of it,” Township Clerk /Business Administrator Veronica Laureigh said during

the meeting.

“It is pretty basic and very simple but I had Code Enforcement look at it because that would be the office that would be handling this and I wanted to see where you guys want to go (Chicken - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 1 45 years ago and regularly visits her mother in Beach Haven West throughout the year.

One of Barrod’s fondest memories centered on collecting shells as she sunk her toes along the shoreline.

“I decided to start a Facebook page because I was missing the beach,” said Barrod.

“The initial theme revolved around asking people where they were finding shells as they walked along the beach. I also asked everyone to post pictures of their finds.”

“Shelling on LBI” premiered on social media in May of 2016 and provided a great deal of information for those interested in finding shells. Barrod even went so far as to name the most frequently found types of shells on the 18-mile island. Others exchanged tidbits about the best times and places to hunt for them.

What started as a small private group now includes nearly 6,000 members with a changed focus on artistry and a fun “shell game” twist.

“Painting the shells was never even a thought when we first began,” shared Barrod. “However, it’s now taken on a life of its own – with many people loving it.”

Barrod believes that a woman named Therisa Mendez was the first to come up with the concept. Mendez once worked as a manicurist and enjoyed delighting her clients by adding clever nail art designs.

After she had children, Mendez stayed home with them and put her craftiness on the backburner.

The transition from painting fingernails to painting shells started back in 2017. Mendez said she came up with the idea after she noticed other people were adding creative touches to rocks.

“In the beginning, they (her shell designs) were just okay,” Mendez said. “I started hiding them (the painted shells) and my then teenage daughter suggested I make an Instagram handle.”

To her disappointment, no one acknowledged they’d found the shells Mendez hid in various spots throughout Long Beach Island. She tried not to make a big deal about the lack of feedback even though she knew someone had come across her designs.

“Shortly before and during the pandemic, I began painting even more shells because I was home,” shared Mendez. “I also found the Shelling on LBI page, and announced I was hiding them.”

The project became somewhat of a family affair. Mendez and her husband go on the hunt for seashells together. Their favorite spot is a section in Loveladies, which they always visit at low tide. Mendez washes the shells, and her 19-year-old son drills a hole through them.

“This way, people don’t just have a painted shell,” Mendez explained. “They also have an ornament.”

Mendez could not believe what happened as a result of the increased social media exposure. People literally started to go crazy in search of her hidden shells. One woman even messaged in the middle of the night and said she just had to have one of the works of art created by Mendez.

During the pandemic, Mendez painted and hid approximately 500 shells, embellishing them with beach scenes, Disney characters, animals and more. When Mendez posts pictures of the shells she’s hidden, she also provides hints for those looking for a special treasure of their own.

In the meantime, Mendez’s shell ornaments are also available for sale at Mistletoe, a gift shop in Beach Haven. Some love her work so much that they’ve commissioned Mendez to create a special shell memory.

Mendez admits she finds special joy in learning the shells she’s chosen to hide have made someone’s day and seemingly wound up in the right hands. She recalled the time her husband became a bit perplexed as she kept pushing him to drive further to find the perfect spot to hide one shell in particular.

The couple ultimately settled on hiding the shell by a bench up by one of the sand dunes.

“I had painted a shell of a lady sitting on the beach,” shared Mendez. “I wrote a quote on it that said something about “let your vibe attract your tribe.”

A day or two later, a girl posted that she and her family came across the shell when they were all sitting on the beach. Sadly, their mother had recently passed away and they were gathered together, sharing memories of her.

“They said they didn’t see the shell at first and were shocked when they looked down,” Mendez said. “The picture of the lady I painted looked like their mother – and the quote matched her personality. It gave them all chills, and some were even crying.”

Others who found Mendez’s creations

felt moved by striking coincidences. A young girl who found a shell embellished in support of Ukraine just happened to be on the way to play the Ukrainian National Anthem on her cello. A mother who found a shell Mendez painted of two children said the rendering remarkably resembled her son and daughter.

“I just feel like God must have had his hand in some of the way these things happened,” summed up Mendez.

Barrod said she herself doesn’t paint shells, but instead learned to decoupage them. Last December, Barrod made her first decorative attempts and added an ornamental shell to a memory tree erected in Holgate around the holidays.

“It was a cardinal for my father (who died in 2015,) shared Barrod. “Everyone can put a shell on the tree or even on the ground around it because the tree gets filled fast.

It’s a memory tree for people who have lost a loved one.”

Christmas in July inspired a number of shell artists, including Tracy Gifford Sprague of Barnegat, well-known as a local photographer. Sprague says she takes pictures to make people feel good and happy despite all the craziness in the world.

As Sprague noticed a lot more people ornamenting shells and hiding them, she decided to contribute by painting some. She added sea glass to the batch she hid to give it a different touch.

“We just make a little tag that says “surprise,” Sprague noted. “We tell people they can either keep or re-hide their find and ask (Shells - See Page 5)

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Continued From Page 1 with this. Do you want something simple or do you want something else?” she asked the governing body.

Committeeman Peter Curatolo brought up a concern. “I know we have some people who have farm animals and that’s fi ne but when it comes to quality-of-life issues that have come up in the last two meetings, this ordinance doesn’t touch on larger animals like pigs, goats and the like. To me it is a little incomplete if it doesn’t talk about that.”

“If you have enough property and square

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A couple of people not only paint the shells for fun – but also to raise funds for a local non-profit organization. Both Michele MacIntyre Capri and Judy Keane said they’ve sold their handcrafts and donated the proceeds to Compassion Café, which provides meaningful employment for young people and adults with disabilities.

Capri said she was out on short term disability herself last year and used her time at home to come up with 150 shells

The Southern Ocean Times, August 6, 2022, Page 5 footage that’s one thing but you know how government is,” he explained. Everything needs to be specifically addressed. “It goes to quality of life, it goes to property value so to me it should include other animals and not just fowl.”

“As to it pertaining to chickens are we fine with that? We already have stuff that addresses horses so we don’t have to worry about that but you are right we do have to address farm animals,” Laureigh added.

Deputy Mayor Timothy McDonald said, “if we ever get complaints about pigs or whatever then we can address that as that issue comes up. This is the fi rst time that

I have been here that we actually have something we can sink our teeth into and get some enforcement.”

Laureigh said that those who own chickens and/or roosters would have to come into compliance with the new ordinance.

“From what I know there would be no grandfathering.” She said the committee can draft the ordinance for now and in the meantime she would look at other ordinances about farm animals.

In other news, it was noted that the Xodus Recovery Center will host its annual flea market on August 13 with a rain date of August 14 and Trademark Dance Academy will hold a car wash on August 20

with a rain date on August 21. Both were approved for special use permits.

Officials also moved forward on an ordinance adopting a fi nancial agreement for Cornerstone at Lacey, Phase 3. Laureigh explained, “this authorizes a tax exemption in lieu of taxes in connection with the Lacey Phase 3 project. This is in accordance with our court settlement under the fair share housing settlement with regards to having prior compliance for 70 additional units.”

She noted the township being in the process of purchasing additional property next to OceanFirst Bank “to meet our court ordered fair share housing settlement.”

on behalf of the group whose mission was important to her. She filled a table with her work and accepted donations in lieu of payment. Those who picked up shells were instructed to hide them if they didn’t want them for themselves. And – also requested to patronize the Compassion Café.

Keane, 81, gives special meaning to the old tongue twister “She Sells Seashells by the Seashore.” The spirited senior puts a $4 price tag on her creations and invites people to her home to purchase them. Like Capri, Keane turns over all of her earnings to the Compassion Café.

“When I first saw the decoupage shells about three years ago, I knew it was something I

could do,” shared Keane. “I do this in Florida too, when I’m down there in the winter.”

Some of Keane’s shells are on display at the Root Green Shoppe, a general store in Beach Haven. A jar set up for people who take the shells says that all donations will go to the Compassion Café.

While Keane’s not running around the entire island hiding her shells, she did put one on the doorsteps of her immediate neighbors. She chuckled that some folks couldn’t immediately figure out who left behind the mystery gifts.

A shell garden is set up at the end of Keane’s block on 105th Street in Beach Haven Park directly in front of the beach

access ramp. People leave behind shells or take them. When Keane noticed some shells were weather worn, she took them home to make them as good as new. It’s all about a Shellabration of nature’s beauty.

While surf clam shells are the most common to wash ashore the LBI beaches, many others make their way along the shoreline. Children and adults galore all seem to enjoy the game of hide and seek as demonstrated by the popularity of the Shelling on LBI Facebook page.

Shells as a canvas represent a rebirth in a sense. Special people turn coastal treasures that once protected live mollusks into memories of Long Beach Island as a fantastical place at the Jersey shore.

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Facebook, Twitter Urged To Fight Disinformation Capitol Comments Senator Robert Menendez

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, was joined by Senators Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) in calling on the CEOs of Meta, Twitter, and Telegram to substantially increase efforts to moderate content by Russian state media services

RT en Español and Sputnik Mundo – the cornerstone of the Kremlin’s Spanish language disinformation and propaganda system – as Putin’s illegal war against Ukraine rages on.

The senators’ call comes against the backdrop of persistent and growing efforts by Russia to target the Western Hemisphere through information operations, particularly through Spanish-language disinformation, with a goal to spread falsehoods about Putin’s actions in Ukraine, polarize societies, and ultimately undermine democratic governance in the region.

“As Putin’s regime takes increasingly draconian measures to prevent its own citizens from accessing the truth, by blocking social media and stamping out any remaining semblance of independent media in the country, Russian state media continues to exploit the platform provided by [Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, and Telegram] to amplify and export its lies abroad,” the senators wrote. “[D] isinformation campaigns by Russian state media’s Spanish-language outlets targeted at Latin American and Caribbean audiences regularly reach Spanish-speaking communities in the United States, directly harming our national interests.

We are deeply concerned by reports that

the operations and reach of such outlets have only increased amid Putin’s actions in Ukraine.”

The senators also called on the platforms to dedicate additional resources to ensure parity between efforts to identify and moderate the spread and amplification of all Spanish-language disinformation content about Russia’s vicious assault in Ukraine and efforts to mitigate the spread of such disinformation in English.

“In these extraordinary circumstances, we must remain vigilant about the ability of known purveyors of Russian disinformation to propagate falsehoods about Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, whether in Spanish or any other language,” the senators added.

Voting Reform Laws To Strengthen New Jersey Elections From The Desk Of The

Governor Phil Murphy TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy reaffirmed his commitment to securing access to voting rights by signing a series of bills to strengthen New Jersey’s elections. They build on reforms to expand democracy enacted during the Murphy Administration, including automatic voter registration and in-person early voting.

“Across the nation, we continue to see one of

our nation’s core principles come under attack as states restrict access to the ballot,” said Governor Murphy. “I am proud to sign legislation that will make democracy more accessible, more transparent, and stronger in our state. New Jersey will continue to move forward as we ensure that the democratic process is secure and protected.”

“With this bill package, New Jersey continues to expand access to the ballot box and provide additional resources to our election officials, while strengthening the security of our elections,” Secretary of State Tahesha Way said. “The right to vote is the very foundation of our democracy and we are

committed to making voting as safe, simple, and transparent as possible.”

The Governor signed the following bills into law: A-1969/S-138 (Mukherji, Sumter, Egan/ Diegnan, Greenstein) - Allows minors to serve as election workers between 5:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on election days A-3817/S-2863 (Verrelli, Benson/Zwicker, Gopal) - Requires ballot privacy sleeves at polling place; makes various changes to early and mail-in voting procedures; creates online form to update name and residence on existing voter registration record A-3819/S-2868 (Mukherji, Dunn, Stanley/ Cryan, Gopal) - Specifies circumstances when voter will be removed from permanent vote by mail status and when ballot will be

sent to primary address; requires educational campaign; makes appropriation of $5 million A-3820/S-2869 (Karabinchak, Jaffer, Stanley/Cryan, Gopal) - Prohibits unaffiliated mail-in voters from receiving mail-in ballot for primary election; requires election officials to provide such voters certain notices; prohibits mail-in ballot envelopes from containing visible political affiliation or designation for certain elections A-3822/S-2865 (Coughlin, DiMaio, Stanley, Dunn, Danielsen/Zwicker, Cryan) - Changes certain mail-in ballot deadlines; permits opening and canvassing of mail-in ballots prior to election day; permits pickup schedule for certain mail-in ballots; requires confirmation notice when voter changes party (Government - See Page 12)

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Local Fishing Tournament Makes Dream Come True

–Photo courtesy Sunshine Foundation LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Volunteers from the All-Volunteer Southern Ocean NJ Chapter of the Sunshine Foundation held thei r 25th A n nual Su nsh i ne Foundation Fluke/Bluefish Fishing Tournament on Sunday, July 10 between Barnegat Inlet to Great Egg Inlet, followed by picnic and prizes at American Legion Post 493 located at 420 Radio Rd, Little Egg Harbor.

Money raised will answer the dream of Salissa, diagnosed with low-functioning autism. Salissa’s dream is for a shopping spree.

Salissa’s mom says “Salissa is a beautiful 17-year-old who loves to sing and listen to her favorite group BTS. She also loves swimming! When she grows up, she wants to be a teacher” Congratulations to the 1st place winners: Bluefish – heaviest 2 fish 6.52 lbs: Bob Haines Fluke – heaviest 2 fish 9.91 lbs: Joe Daunoras Kids Division – all categories: Jack G. Sunshine Foundation answers dreams t o ch i ld r e n w it h l i fe -long ch ron ic illnesses and conditions such as: spina bifida, cerebral palsy, severe low functioning autism, Down syndrome, hydrocephalus, severe epilepsy, Sickle Cell Disease, blindness, deafness, and ma ny ot her s. Su n sh i ne Fou nd at ion provides a Dream Come True for children that may be tur ned away from other wish-granting organizations that require a life-threatening or critical diagnosis. Sunshine Foundation relies on the generosity of donations from individuals and corporations to make these dreams a reality.

The tournament was founded in 1997 by volunteers from the All-Volunteer Southern Ocean NJ Chapter of the Sunshine Foundation. In its 25-year existence,

the tour nament alone has generated over $300,000 and has sent dozens of children and their families to Disney World, SeaWorld, Universal Studios and LEGOLAND Florida over the years. The goal each year for this tournament is to raise money to sponsor a dream for one or more of Sunshine Foundation’s children. Sunshine Foundation also answers Special Dreams like shopping sprees, computers and iPads, meeting celebrities, above ground swimming pools, family trips, adaptive tricycles and other special needs equipment.

Sunshine Foundation is the original wish-granting organization in the United States, established in 1976, and continuously a top-rated charity expending over 80% of each dollar on programs benefitting children with severe special needs.

Sunshine Foundation answers the dreams of children, ages three through eighteen, who have severe or profound physical/ developmental/intellectual challenges or trauma from physical/sexual abuse, and whose families cannot fulfill their requests due to financial strain that the child’s illness may cause.

Sunshine Foundation has spread Sunshine into the lives of more than 41,600 children throughout the United States.

Sunshine Foundation is a publicly funded charity, with donations from individuals throughout the country, corporate and family foundation grants, tr usts and wills, fundraising events; including ones held on our behalf by all-volunteer chapters of the Sunshine Foundation, individual families, corporate and civic groups, and even former Dream recipient families “paying it forward”. For more information to refer a child or to make a donation, visit sunshinefoundation.org.

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Barnegat Chief Warns Residents Of Recent Car Thefts

By Alyssa Riccardi BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Police Department is asking residents to take precaution as car thefts have increased in the area.

“All of Ocean County has been dealing with car theft rings that come here to steal cars (often high-end cars). Sometimes they steal the cars to commit crimes with them; sometimes they steal them so they can be sold,” Chief Keith Germain said in a statement.

After a recent home burglary, Chief Germain has listed tips to avoid becoming a victim of a car theft. He explained how most car thieves come from outside the community looking for high-end cars that are left unlocked with key fob left inside a majority of the time.

“As the offenders have gotten more brazen, they will enter an unlocked car in a driveway and activate the garage door opener.

Voilà, open garage door. The offender now has access to whatever car is kept in the garage (which sometimes has the fob left inside), or in some cases, they’ll walk right inside your home to look for the fob while you’re sleeping,” he said.

He further explained how thieves target

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this area because residents feel safe, and are more likely to leave their car unlocked because of that.

“Why have they chosen to target our area?

Because we generally feel safe here. No one in Newark is leaving their car unlocked and the key fob in the cupholder. But here in Barnegat, where I grew up in a house that never had the front door locked and left both my keys and my wallet in my unlocked car… well, we tend to think we’re immune from that stuff here,” Chief Germain said.

A way to stop these thefts is to simply lock our cars, he said.

“We have great cops, great detectives, and a Prosecutor’s Office that does an excellent job pursuing justice in these cases. But the truth is, as long as there are easy targets here, it’s most likely going to keep occurring,” he said. “There is one theme that you might notice, though. It all starts with unlocked cars. So, if we want it to stop, we simply need to lock our car doors. That’s 99% of the battle.”

Chief Germain is urging residents to lock their car doors. Especially if you have a garage door opener, where you are potentially giving someone access to your home.

“Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs” 20th Annual Fishing Derby

STAFFORD – The 20th Annual Fishing Derby “Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs” will be held on August 8 at Manahawkin Lake, North Lakeshore Drive at 6 p.m.

Sponsored by the Stafford Township Municipal Alliance/Stafford Township Police Department/Stafford Township.

Refreshments will be provided. Open to all children 15 years old and younger. 12

years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Prizes awarded by age group.

All fishing is restricted to the shore. Due to insurance rules, no boats! Fishermen must bring own fishing equipment.

Forms can be emailed to jmcbrien@ staffordnj.gov. For more information call Jennifer McBrien 597-1000, ext. 8573, or Ptl. Anthony Vincent 597-1189, ext. 8467

“Livin’ It” Wellness/Recovery Group

MANAWHKIN – This weekly, peer-led meeting provides participants with tools such as coping skills, relaxation techniques, and other strategies related to wellness and recovery. Meeting is at 6:30 p.m. on

Mondays. Offered by Mental Health Association in New Jersey - Ocean County, 691 Millcreek Road, Unit 13, Manahawkin. For more information email mleotis@mhanj. org or call 609 205-1600.

Women’s Club Musical Comedy Show

STAFFORD – Join the Stafford Township Women’s Club at The Surflight Theater, 2 p.m. on September 13 to see the musical comedy, “Fields of Ambrosia.” Tickets are $37 each, payable to Stafford Township Women’s Club (STWC). Tickets will be

provided the day of the show, at 1:30 p.m., in the lobby of the theater. Dinner, at a local restaurant, is planned immediately following the show; each person pays separately.

Call Laury Hamilton at 732-407-2244, for reservations.

Stafford Recreation Farmers Market

STAFFORD – Stafford Recreation will be hosting their Farmers Market on Tuesdays through August 30 at Heritage Park from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.!

Monday Night Market will be held at Manahawkin Lake Park from 5 p.m. to dusk August 29.

For more information, contact jmcbrien@ staffordnj.gov or 609-597-1000 ext. 8573.

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-Photo courtesy Barnegat Light Garden Club BARNEGAT LIGHT – The Garden Club’s Pollinator Garden in Barnegat Light celebrated its first anniversary on July 19 with an appropriate cake and party!

The garden is located on the property that was originally Coast Guard residences. When it was put on the market, Barnegat Light Mayor Kirk Larson saved the land from commercial development.

In April 2021, The Garden Club presented a design for a Pollinator Garden in a bare corner which was unanimously approved by the Mayor and Council. Work soon began which was all done by Garden Club members and volunteers.

The Barnegat Light government helped by bringing in topsoil, mushroom soil and by clearing debris. Companies like Reynolds Landscaping and SeaLandscaping helped with donations and discounts. All the perennials were donated by Garden Club members from their own gardens.

Ever since the garden came into being, Barnegat Light residents have shown their delight

with donations too. This year the mayor and council put in a much-needed sprinkling system to help keep the plantings alive and well.

Every Tuesday morning seventeen Garden Club members meet to weed, divide, plant and cultivate.

Flowering trees like crabapple and butterfly bush, park benches crawling with sunflowers, and bright white clam shell pathways are just a few of the highlights of the new garden.

And best of all, the Pollinator Garden is alive with butterflies, bees, goldfinches, wasps, dragonflies and beetles of every kind drawn to this environment.

Garden Chair, Bonnie Brodman said, “Barnegat Light officials have been wonderful partners in the Pollinator Garden. So often they said, ‘just tell us what you need.’ Every day, residents and visitors cheer us on as well.

We’ve identified every plant so that they can see firsthand which pollinator friendly ones grow best on the island. And children who visit are learning more about pollinators and the work they do.”

The Varieties Of Quaker Worship And Community Life - Colin Saxton

BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Quakers welcome you to a Zoom presentation and discussion led by Colin Saxton of Friends United Meeting. Join on August 24 at 7 p.m. Register here: barnegatquakers.tiny. us/WorldQuakers.

If one has been around Quakers long enough, we learn there are other Friends who do not worship or organize themselves as we do! Across the various branches of Friends and throughout our different cultural and theological perspectives, the shape and structure of our gatherings for worship and common life can look wildly different. What, if anything, connects us to our tradition and one another? What might we learn from one

another?

During his 35 plus years of Quaker service, Colin Saxton has had the privilege of visiting hundreds of meetings and churches, among dozens of yearly meetings. Traveling among Friends in North America, the Caribbean, South America, East Africa, Europe, India, Nepal, and Palestine, he has been enriched and perplexed by our vast differences and the powerful Presence that can unite us.

Join as Colin shares some of this experience and engages in conversation with our community. There is no cost to you for this event.

If you wish, you may make a contribution to Friends United Meeting or to Barnegat Friends Meeting.

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BARNEGAT – Bayside Chapel will host a Bayside Big Band Cruise-In on October 1 from 2 to 5 p.m. featuring classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles. There will also be music for listening and dancing by The Brass Tacks Big Band Orchestra at 3 p.m.

In the event of inclement weather, music

by The Brass Tacks Big Band 17-piece Orchestra will take place in the auditorium at Bayside Chapel.

The community is invited to join us for this family friendly, free activity.

Children, ages 12 and under must be accompanied by adult throughout the event.

Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. Donations accepted for Bayside Chapel’s benevolence fund, a ministry which benefits the community.

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LACEY – Gaga is a fast paced, high-energy sport played in an octagonal pit. The more players the better! Dubbed a kinder gentler version of dodge ball, the game is played with a soft foam ball, and combines the skills of dodging, striking, running, and jumping, while trying to hit opponents with a ball below the knees. Players need

to keep moving to avoid getting hit by the ball. Fun and easy, everyone gets a serious workout.

Food and beverages will be provided.

Supervisor: Lacey Recreation Staff. Event takes place at Gille Park Pavilion on August 9 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Open to ages 7 and up. Fee: $5 drop-in.

“A Journey, Not A Destination” Wellness/Recovery Group

MANAHAWKIN – This weekly meeting is peer-led by individuals with fi rsthand experience and training in recovery and wellness. Participants in all phases of recovery are welcome. Group is at 5:15 p.m. on

Mondays. Offered by Mental Health Association in New Jersey - Ocean County, 691 Millcreek Road, Unit 13, Manahawkin. For more information email mleotis@mhanj. org or call 609 205-1600.

Barnegat Farmer’s Market

BARNEGAT – The Barnegat Farmer’s Market is held on Thursdays through October 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 14 Bird-

sall Street in Barnegat. Shop for flowers, breads, pies and cookies, wines and spirts, plus more!

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Chowder On And Savor The Season With Fall Trail And Fest

BEACH HAVEN – Hit new and familiar sights as you explore the local culinary scene of the Chowder Capital of NJ. The LBI Region Chowder Trail spotlights unique restaurants all through September and ending with a free fest October 1. The event organizer, the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce volunteer committee have been working with the Borough of Beach Haven to develop a re-energized environment for restaurants, volunteers, merchants and attendees.

Traveling tasters can save the date and add the Chowder Trail to your itinerary from September 3 through 30, where tasters can check in, purchase chowder with their dining experience and vote online for their favorite red, white and creative soups. Competing Restaurants include Country Kettle Chowda, Daddy O Restaurant & Bar, Dockside Diner, Russo’s Italian Restaurant, The Chicken or the Egg, Tucker’s Tavern, Delaware Avenue Oyster House, LaBamba Express and Old Causeway Steak & Oyster. The enhanced trail, which covers less than 10 miles, is celebrated with a one-day free festival held at Taylor Avenue Bayfront in Beach Haven on October 1. This day will be featuring chowder for purchase, live music, vendors, beer

on tap, wine and seltzers. The event space will be outfitted for foodies, families, friends and leashed pets to gather as well as to cheer on the champions at the award ceremonies.

The 2022 festival will feature outdoor, creative activities and festive merchants, including Ocean County 250 Anniversary Revolutionary Trail & Pup Tent Pet Hydration Station, The Bloomin’ Bus Mobile Bouquet Bar, Jetty Pop up Show with Official LBI Chowdergear for onsite sale. The festival will remain a free event running from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Taylor Avenue Waterfront in Beach Haven.

As in 2021, there will be no chowder sampling at the event, but plenty of chowder and local specialties to purchase. There is no entry fee and no tickets are needed to attend, proceeds from this annual event have allowed the Southern Ocean Chamber to work towards fulfilling its 108-year mission of strengthening the business community.

Registration to vote is free, find out the latest trail and event details go to chowderfest. com, or call 609-494-7211. Sponsors include Health Village Imaging, Barlow Buick GMC, NJ Division of Travel & Tourism, Ocean County Board of Commissioners, AtlantiCare and The Sandpaper.

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to sign up to receive text message alerts directly from LEHPD. Registering is easy; simply text your zip code to 888777 and you’ll be informed and instructed when necessary.

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before Judge Guy Ryan in Ocean County Superior Court.

The state’s expert witness determined the manner of the young boy’s April 2, 2021 death to be a homicide.

Gregor’s defense attorney, Mario Gallucci, waived the public reading of the indictment and entered the not guilty plea on behalf of his client.

Corey’s mother, Breanna Micciolo, grandmother, Rebecca Micciolo and supporters were in court when Gregor’s plea was entered. All expressed disappointment that Gregor did not appear in person. Instead, the accused listened to the proceedings from the Ocean County Jail. Gregor’s attorney made his appearance by video, while the Ocean County Prosecutor’s office was

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in the courtroom.

Assistant Prosecutor Christine Lento confirmed that prior to the indictment, her office offered Gregor 30 years in prison with no early parole.

Several supporters from the Justice for Corey group stood outside the courthouse during the hearing. Many wore shirts with a photograph of the little boy who last attended first grade at the Cecil S. Collins School in Barnegat.

The Micciolos contend that Gregor began abusing Corey when he first entered his life.

A little more than a year ago, the mother and grandmother shared some of the details that led them to believe Corey’s death was not an accident. They also claim the system failed to protect the boy.

The case is scheduled goes to a status conference on August 23, 2022, before Judge Ryan via Zoom.

elections in this State depending on overseas residency or intent to return “The only way to strengthen our democracy is to make sure we can all participate in it, and that the people have trust in the results and the process,” said Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin. “Working together across the aisle, we accomplished just that with these new laws. By updating our voting systems to reflect the kind of world we live in today and ensuring the results reported on election night are easily understood and transparent, we safeguard the health of our democracy.”

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Stay Mentally Fit: Exercising your mind can help your brain perform at its best.

Participating in cognitively stimulating activities may help sharpen certain thinking skills that tend to diminish with age.

Have fun engaging your brain by reading books, playing games and doing puzzles.

Maintain Connections: Being socially active is brain friendly. Studies have shown that increased social activity is linked to a lower rate of cognitive decline. To stay social, connect with friends and family, or consider volunteering for a local organization.

Exercise Regularly: Exercising your body can help keep your brain in shape.

Research supports a strong link between physical activity and brain health. It is recommended to get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity a week. Any activity that gets your heart pumping counts as aerobic activity, such as walking, dancing, and biking.

Eat Healthy: Eating right feeds a healthy body and mind. Food that is good for your overall health is good for your brain.

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Sleep & Relax: Getting a good night’s sleep rests your body and mind. Insufficient sleep can not only make a person irritable, it can affect memory and decision making. Healthy adults need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night.

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

5 Weird Reasons For Hiccups And Potential Therapies

By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.

For most of you, hiccups happen for a few minutes and resolve on their own. Most of the time it happens because you’ve swallowed too much air while drinking or eating. Or maybe you’ve had a beer, or soda pop, or went from a warm house into the freezing cold! These are all causes for hiccups.

Either way, these short-term hiccups go away on their own. But what if they didn’t stop for days or weeks at a time? One man had hiccups for 20 years before he found resolution!

Having hiccups for a long time will cause malnourishment, dehydration, mental stress, chest pain, abdominal discomfort, and problems in your relationship. Not to mention you can’t speak properly anymore! If you have been experiencing hiccups for a while, I’m sure you’ve seen your doctor. If you have not, then that is number one on your to-do list.

The reason is that your physician cannot effectively treat you unless the cause is known.

Next, jot down all your medications. Don’t forget anything. For example, you may have had a lumbar injection for your sciatica or dental work. Include all the medications and treatments in the prior 7 days and share this with your physician.

A handful of medical causes for intractable hiccups traditionally teased out include diabetes, brain tumors, gastrointestinal reflux, spinal cord infections and chest trauma. But it’s the less frequent causes that I’m writing about today.

Here are 5 weird reasons for persistent hiccups: 1. Steroid use - Medications taken orally (or

by injection) that belong to the corticosteroid category can trigger long-lasting hiccups. Of the medication category, dexamethasone is the worst offender.

2. Thyroid Nodules or Goiters - You may not even realize you have a thyroid problem, because tests are not always conclusive. And with hiccups, doctors don’t automatically look at your thyroid, it is simply that unusual!

So I’m listing this because goiters, nodules and hyperthyroidism can lead to intractable hiccup episodes.

3. Pericarditis - This is inflammation of the heart tissue which can cause not only persistent hiccups, but many other symptoms like weakness, fatigue, heart palpitations, shortness of breath and leg swelling.

4. Shingles - At times, people have been known to have a prodromal warning of the onset of herpes zoster which causes shingles.

5. Medications - Many different prescribed and over-the-counter medications can lead to intractable hiccups. These include tranquilizers, medications for mental health, antihistamines, and some blood pressure pills.

As you probably already know, short-term hiccups can be received by holding your breath for a few seconds or drinking some water. But these tricks don’t work for intractable hiccups. Oftentimes, medication is needed and today we have several options that your doctor can prescribe. These include risperidone, gabapentin, phenytoin, and baclofen. I have a much more comprehensive article on this topic that includes more bizarre causes for hiccups. That is available at my website, suzycohen.com.

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Continued From Page 1 the Associated Humane Society, which oversees Popcorn Park. The big cats stayed at the Granby Zoo in Canada while the arrangements were made. International travel for large zoo animals proved difficult during COVID. “These cats will be a welcome addition to the over 200 animals we provide refuge to. More importantly, they will provide an educational experience to the nearly 100,000 people who visit us annually. It is gratifying to know that Popcorn Park’s reputation for sanctuary to wildlife in need extends beyond our country’s borders,” said Jerry Rosenthal, CEO of Associated Humane Societies.

The AHS thanked Tigers in America and In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Educational Center for their help with transportation and logistics.

“It has been a very long journey for these four cats. Finally, just shy of two years, we are so excited and relieved that they are now in their forever homes. We are so thankful

for the collaboration of Zoo de Granby who provided excellent care since their arrival from Cherry Brook a little over a year ago, and In-Sync Exotics who made the trip from Texas to Canada to provide transportation to their permanent home. Special thanks to Senator Raymond Lesniak for his perseverance in helping relocate these cats to New Jersey. This relocation would not have been possible without the tremendous support of Tigers in America. We are honored that these four animals will be sharing the rest of their lives with us and looking forward to them settling into our Popcorn Park family,” said John Bergmann, Executive Director of Popcorn Park.

On September 10th, Popcorn Park Animal Refuge will celebrate their 45th year of operation with a special anniversary event, which will include an official welcoming ceremony for these cats. More information can be found at AHSCares.org as the date approaches.

The zoo relies on sponsorship and donations to care for animals like these. To help, visit ahs.givecloud.co/big-cat-rescue

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NEW JERSEY – Proposed increases to health insurance rates for the School Employees Health Benef its Program (SEHBP) would have a significant, detrimental impact on the budgets of the state’s Community Colleges. If enacted, these increases, which may total more than $14 million per year for the colleges within our system, will undermine

Community Colleges’ efforts to provide affordable and high-quality education to more than 200,000 students each year, including those who struggle to afford college.

This unexpected, proposed increase, thrust on the institutions serving the most at-risk population of st udents, will also have a crippling effect on

Community Colleges’ ability to fulfill their mission of access and support for the most vulnerable college students.

The proposed increase will also cause New Jersey’s Community Colleges to struggle to meet the critical workforce and other needs of employers which will cause further damage to the state’s economy.

The New Jersey Council of County Colleges and the state’s Community Colleges urge the Plan Design Committee for the SEHBP to release all information relating to this possible increase as soon as possible, and we further urge the Governor and the legislature to work together to find appropriate solutions that will minimize any possible increases.

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AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE Holmdel’s Kristen Palmer Becomes 8 Millionth Fan In BlueClaws History

–Photo courtesy BlueClaws JERSEY SHORE – Kristen Palmer of Holmdel became the 8 millionth fan in BlueClaws history when she came through the RWJBarnabas Health Third Base Gate at ShoreTown Ballpark on July 22 at 6:19 p.m.

The BlueClaws entered Friday having drawn 7,999,350 fans since their 2001 inception, 650 short of 8-million. The team opened only the RWJBar nabas Health Third Base Gate, and Palmer came through as Friday’s 650th fan and the team’s 8-millionth.

“Congratulations to Kristen on being the BlueClaws 8 millionth fan,” said BlueClaws Team President Joe Ricciutti.

“8 million fans obviously means a lot to the BlueClaws, but for us it’s most about the support from the community. The Jersey Shore community has embraced the BlueClaws since day one and for that we are certainly grateful.”

As the 8 millionth fan, Palmer receives a prize package including eight nights in a Luxury Suite in 2023, eight tickets to

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every remaining BlueClaws game this year, plus eight boardwalk game tickets to each game this year. Additionally, the BlueClaws will match the tickets to 2022 games by way of a donation of to eight charities of her choice.

She also threw out a ceremonial first pitch at Friday’s game.

“We’re well on our way to 9 million,” said Ricciutti. “Tonight was our eighth sell-out crowd of the season and even after this weekend we still have four great homestands to come. It’s an exciting time to be a part of and a fan of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws.”

Rob Merten of Clark became the 7 millionth fan in team history on July 27, 2017.

The BlueClaws, the Shore’s Hometown Team, have 26 games remaining this year at ShoreTown Ballpark. August’s promotional schedule includes three Thirsty Thursdays, three fireworks nights, Star Wars Night (August 5th presented by NJR Home Services), a live performance from Splintered Sunlight (August 20 as part of the Bell’s Brewery Summer Concert Series), and much more.

The BlueClaws are the Jersey Shore’s top stop for affordable, family entertainment. ShoreTown Ballpark brings the best of the Jersey Shore together in one night out with friends and family.

The 9-hole Manasquan Bank Mini Golf Course is located down the right field line. The centerfield concourse features The Boardwalk with traditional favorites like Ring Toss and Hoop Shot. The left field concourse includes specialty fire pit seating plus the Sand Bar, a special bar location with a stage that hosts live music during select games.

Tickets for all remaining BlueClaws home games are available online at BlueClaws.com.

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Omarr’s Astrological Forecast For the week of AUG 6 - AUG 12

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Opportunities are looming on the horizon. If you ignore them, you might not have another chance. Your tribe may prove their loyalty in the upcoming week. If or when things break, fix them.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Avoid problems in the week ahead by treating every person and task with extra mindfulness.

Someone may seem hard to please and/or your work may be scrutinized, so issues could be magnified.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): An opportunity to better yourself may be just what is needed to achieve your goals. Friends might share powerful insights in the week to come that create a beneficial chain reaction. Make sure you note valuable ideas.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): There may be times in in the week ahead when harmless flirtations could be misconstrued by others and lead to a misunderstanding. Money, possessions and values could be an important part of your motivations.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Next week, you may dare the unusual rather than settle for the ordinary. Your energies and enthusiasms are probably firing on all cylinders so upgrade your reputation and make headway with creative projects and studies.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make promises cautiously and honor them scrupulously. You’ll need to follow through on your obligations and do your duty. Thinking outside the box can make you appear brilliant in the week ahead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may be inspired or enlightened by someone’s reactions in the coming week. Grand ambitions are forming, so you may pivot at some point. For right now, you will be wise to be content with your present position.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You might sacrifice personal pleasures to get ahead in the upcoming week. You can make the most progress if you remain firm about upholding the highest principles. Try to understand what might seem like criticism.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): This is a week when having faith in your fellow man should work out to your advantage. You could receive favorable publicity for a creative project or meet someone who introduces you to a fascinating new hobby.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may realize that your social life is in the hands of others as the week unfolds. Bills and other financial obligations could cramp your style.

Take concrete steps and be diligent to reach your career goals.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Be a trusted supporter of a loved one and a steadfast confidante to friends. A partner could receive extra recognition this week. Good things can come to those who wait so remain patient with difficult people.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In the week ahead, you may be motivated to do better at your job or become better acquainted with your coworkers. Someone’s engaging ideas can help you make more money or share in the rewards for good work.

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