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State University, suggested that if you have a floating dock or a personal watercraft, you should pull it up out of the water at the end of the season. That will provide less surface area for polyps.
The bay nettle’s polyp form attaches to solid objects throughout the winter. It can clone itself, placing duplicate after duplicate on a pier. Just one of them can become hundreds.
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Certain guidelines must be followed. For example, they won’t be given a pager because pagers aren’t allowed in school. They can’t work 8 p.m. through 8 a.m. They can’t be in dangerous situations.
“We want to protect them as well,” he said. A few years ago, the state changed its law on what a fire cadet is allowed to do. At the
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and the first laps. Laps are sometimes themed.
The first walk of the relay is reserved for survivors, for example. There’s also a lap for caregivers, the unseen and unsung heroes behind the scenes.
The opening ceremony features medals given out to survivors, with an explanation of how
Wood on piers used to be treated with creosote, but once the environmental impact of that became known, vinyl became more common. The polyps like the vinyl more than the toxic creosote.
Jellies thrive in lagoons because they are not as healthy as other bodies of water. Lagoons around here are mostly man-made. Water becomes stagnant with nowhere to go. The oxygen level in lagoons is lower than in the open ocean, which means that their prey can’t get away as quickly, Bologna said.
most recent Township Council meeting, the governing body introduced an ordinance that would change the town’s policy to match the state law. There are a number of regulations, and not all of them are presented in this article.
According to the ordinance that was introduced, cadets are 16-18 years old and must get written permission from their parent or guardian. The applicant must be approved by the town. They would be covered by the same
many years they’ve been cancer-free and the type of cancer they had.
This year, there will also be people driving – but not on the track. There will be a cruisein hosted by Jersey Shore Car Shows. People can bring their classic vehicle and help support the fight against cancer. The roll-in will be from 3-4 p.m. on Saturday, with a cruise from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The event is an overnight fundraiser. There’s
“We’re never going to get rid of them,” he said of the nettles, but it could make the difference between seeing one versus seeing 50 during a single beach trip.
He caught a lion’s mane and a cone jellyfish that were floating around the pier. He said the lion’s mane wander around this area in early spring and then are out to sea in the summer. Good thing, too, because they can grow to be about 6’ around.
John Wnek, a conservationist who crafted curriculum for the Marine Academy of Tech-
kind of insurance that the company gets.
There are safety protocols, preventing the teen from firefighting or handling dangerous materials. They will never be in the firehouse without a firefighter present.
They must get training before riding on fire apparatus. If they are brought to a call, they have to be seatbelted in the cab, in a seated position, wearing turnout gear.
They can perform certain tasks while on a call, provided that they have been trained to
a metaphor at work here - there is dawn after the night – light follows darkness. The other represents the round-the-clock struggle that families have with this disease.
Relays support the American Cancer Society, which in turn funds research, endorses policies (such as smoke-free restaurants), and supports families who are plunged into financial straits because of the diagnosis.
The research arm in particular is of concern
nology and Environmental Science (MATES) said students are experimenting to see if the nettles have a preference of one material over another. That could save time, allowing scrubbers to focus on certain areas.
Ocean Gate’s beach on the Toms River is a model swimming beach, said Wnek. The water flushes better than other beaches so it’s healthier. Therefore, it’s important to keep it healthy.
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do them, but those tasks can’t place them in danger. The cadet can’t take the place of an active firefighter, and they can’t respond to mutual aid calls.
There are rules that they have to follow or else be removed, such as keeping their grades up.
There will be a second reading of the ordinance making this change, most likely at the Council’s May meeting. Then, it takes 20 days for an ordinance to go into effect.
this year, as the White House has been preparing widespread cuts of funds and staff in the area of cancer research.
Residents can join a team or create one of their own to participate in this special event.
For more details on how to get involved, visit: secure.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/ RFLCY25NER?pg=entry&fr_id=109541
For more information, and to sign up, email rnofgnt@yahoo.com or call 848-333-7318.
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how the fi re started. Officers said they learned the origin of the fi re by using a Global Positioning System. The investigation led to a second individual, the 17-year-old, who assisted in setting the wooden pallets on fire and then left the area before the fire was extinguished.
The Jones Road Wildfi re, fi rst spotted at
9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, from the Cedar Bridge Fire Tower, spread to 12,000 acres in just an hour. It ripped through the Forked River Mountains Wilderness Area in Lacey and Waretown. By that fi rst evening, the fi re had crossed both the Garden State Parkway and Route 9, forcing about 5,000 residents in Ocean and Lacey townships to evacuate. Several outbuildings, one commercial building, and multiple vehicles were destroyed. It even managed to damage two unused electrical buildings at Oyster
Creek Generating Station.
Power was cut in the area, impacting 25,000 homes. Shelters were set up. Over 200 fi refighters from all 21 counties in New Jersey arrived to help.
The weather conditions made the fi re spread quickly. As Assistant Fire Warden Trevor Raynor said, “Dry fuels, drought conditions, and wind all made it harder to stop.”
Billhimer acknowledged the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit-Arson
Squad, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, New Jersey Forest Fire Service, Ocean Township (Waretown) Police Detective Bureau, Lacey Police Department Detective Bureau, Ship Bottom Police, New Jersey State Fire Marshal’s Office, Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office, and Ocean County Sheriff ’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, for their continuing efforts in connection with this investigation. Charges are merely accusations until proven in a court of law.
Survivor Turns Cancer Battle Into Advocacy
By Stephanie Faughnan
BRICK - Sixteen years ago, Melani Vincelli walked into a doctor’s office wondering if she had an ulcer. Today,
she’s approaching her 65th birthday as a cancer survivor -with a mission to give others hope - especially those battling the same disease that nearly claimed her life.
At 49, Melani was working in sales juggling a hectic lifestyle and constant stress. She began noticing symptoms: feeling full quickly, eating less, and rapid weight loss - 30 pounds in no time.
“I was kind of happy about that,” she joked. “I even told my doctor I’d thought about waiting until I lost 50 pounds before coming in.”
But her symptoms couldn’t be brushed aside for long. Melani’s primary care physician ordered a blood test, which revealed she was anemic. While anemia is relatively common in women, it can also signal more serious issues. Her doctor sent her for an endoscopy.
That’s when Melani noticed something was off. After her procedure, she watched as her gastroenterologist met with every other patient - except her. The silence was deafening.
“Finally, he comes to the foot of my bed and said, ‘We found a mass,’” she recalled. “And I’m thinking, that’s a weird way to tell me I have an ulcer. Then it hit me. Cancer. And he said, ‘Yeah. And it’s fairly large.’”
Not only was it stomach cancer, it had spread to her liver and possibly her lungs. The diagnosis: stage 4, with a five-year survival rate of just four percent. Melani was stunned but determined. She sought multiple opinions and ended up at a prominent New York hospital, where she was told she had six to nine months to live. No clinical trials were available. A nurse
silently handed her a tissue, shaking her head. But Melani wasn’t ready to give up. “Oh no, sweetheart,” she thought. “Don’t count me out.”
She eventually found her way to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rutgers. A sign above the doorway read: “Everybody’s curable.”
Melani turned to her husband and said, “I’m home.”
At Robert Wood Johnson, she met a surgical oncologist who believed in her chances. “He told me, ‘If I ask you to go into a clinical study, don’t worry. The clinical trials of the early 2000s are the treatments of today.’”
Her tumor was at the gastroesophageal junction - where the stomach meets the esophagus - and had overtaken her liver’s (Cancer Survivor - See Page 6)
Brick resident Melani Vincelli is a stomach cancer survivor helping others fight the potentially deadly disease.
Photo by Stephanie Faughnan
Bayville School Hosts Kids Heart Challenge Fundraiser
BAYVILLE – Bayville School had a successful Kids Heart Challenge Fundraiser raising a record breaking amount of over $13,000 for an amazing cause! Top Raisers got to silly string Mr. Collins, Mrs. Fogerty, Mrs. Komorowski, and Mr. Rieder to celebrate!
Boys Of Summer Car & Truck Show
BAYVILLE – A benefit Car & Truck show to benefit the boys and girls of Cub Scout Pack 78 on June 22 from 12 to 4 p.m. at Veterans Park, Bayville. Day of show $20 vehicle registration open to
all styles of vehicles antique, classic, muscle, lifted, lowered and big rig. Top 30 trophy ceremony with multiple best of awards. Live entertainment by DJ AJ. Food & drinks by Troop 78
HOW ALBINISM AFFECTS THE EYES
Melanin also affects the development of the optic nerves, causing people with all types of albinism to experience vision problems. These problems include extreme nearsightedness or farsightedness, blurred vision caused by astigmatism, sensitivity to light, rapid uncontrolled eye movements, misaligned eyes, poor depth perception, and legal blindness. There is no cure for albinism, but corrective lenses can solve many of the vision issues. Some patients may need to use a monocular for distance vision or a magnifier for reading. Sunglasses and sun hats are critical for keeping direct sunlight out of the eyes.
Although surgery is rarely part of treatment for eye problems related to albinism, your ophthalmologist may recommend surgery on optical muscles to minimize nystagmus. Surgery to correct strabismus may make the condition less noticeable. To schedule an appointment, please call SIGHTMD NEW JERSEY SUSSKIND & ALMALLAH EYE ASSOCIATES at 732-349-5622. We offer evening hours most nights of the week.
P.S. People with albinism may have oculocutaneous albinism, which affects both the skin and eyes, or ocular albinism, which affects only the eyes.
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Girls So ball Celebrates Opening Day
Berkeley Township 2025-26 Preschool Program
BERKELEY – Berkeley Township School District has free full day preschool for 3- & 4-year-old children.
Space is still available. Now is the time to register to ensure your child’s entry into school in September.
Visit btboe.org Parents>Forms and In-
formation>Pupil Registration, follow the three-step process and you will be contacted by phone to complete the registration. Due to space limitations, your preschool child may not be placed in your home school. Your child must be 3 or 4 years old by October 1, 2025 to attend preschool.
BERKELEY – Mayor John Bacchione along with Council Vice President Michael Signorile and Councilman Douglas Bowens attended the Girls Softball opening day on April 26 at Veterans Park. We wish you a successful season!
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Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678)
Untreated Hearing Loss & Cognitive Screening
As a general rule, most individuals wait at least 7 years before they even schedule an appointment with an Audiologist to have their hearing tested. Why? Hearing may not be a priority when you have other medical issues such as cardiac, dental, visual, gastrointestinal, spinal, or vascular. Pain is usually not a complaint with hearing loss and for most of us, the hearing loss is gradual. The majority of primary care physician’s do not even screen for hearing loss. Once you take the next step and have a complete hearing evaluation, the Audiologist will discuss the degree and type of hearing loss you have and, in most cases, recommend hearing aids. If your degree of hearing loss is at least “moderate” there is a distinct possibility that you may be exhibiting cognitive issues such as memory loss. Thus, it’s equally important to screen for cognitive dysfunction.
Cognivue is a computerized cognitive screening tool designed to assess cognitive function, including memory. It is
Dr. Isidore Kirsh Ph.D., F.A.A.A.
FDA-cleared and offers an interactive self-administered assessment that takes less than 10 minutes. Cognivue looks at multiple cognitive domains including memory, visuospatial abilities, executive function and reaction time. Results are interpreted by the Audiologist. The test can help detect early signs of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which may precede dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.
The Benefits of Cognivue Screening:
• Early detection: identifying cognitive changes early allows for time intervention, such as hearing aids, which can slow cognitive decline.
• Non-invasive & Objective: The test is brief, self-administered, and free from subjective bias
Dr. Izzy and his Staff are always available to provide you with honest answers about your hearing health care. Please feel free to contact our office at 732-4513962 or visit our website at gardenstatehearing.com.
His offices are in Toms River, Whiting, and Manahawkin. He can be reached at 732-451-3962 or via Web site at gardenstatehearing.com. Dr. Izzy & Staff gives Retirement Community Talks!
Bereavement Group
OCEAN COUNTY – Therapist/Clergy, Rev.
Dr. Anthony Lipari, FCM, has been offering Grief Support Group sessions for over 21 years during the last week of every month. The sessions are offered at 1 p.m. throughout Ocean County. The locations are as follows: Mondays: Ocean County Memorial Park in Waretown
Tuesdays: Timothy Ryan Funeral Home on Fischer Boulevard Toms River
Wednesdays: Quinn Hopping Funeral Home on Mule Road Toms River
Thursdays: Anderson Campbell Funeral Home on Ridgeway Road Manchester Fridays: Manchester Memorial Home on Schoolhouse Road Whiting
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Small Fiber Neuropathy: 4 Natural Sodium Channel Blockers You
By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
Should Know About
If you’re dealing with strange nerve symptoms like burning, tingling, or electric shock sensations, Small Fiber Neuropathy (SFN) might be the culprit. This condition affects the tiny unmyelinated nerves responsible for pain, temperature, and autonomic functions. One overlooked cause? Mutations or dysfunction in sodium channels like SCN9A, SCN10A, and SCN11A. When these channels go haywire, nerves fire uncontrollably like a smoke alarm that won’t stop.
Certain medications calm nerve hyperexcitability by blocking sodium channels, but did you know there are natural compounds that do too? While clinical trials are still lacking, I’ve researched promising options, and compiled them into a handy downloadable guide which I’ll tell you about momentarily.
Let’s look at 4 natural sodium channel blockers first. Consult your doctor about how these would affect your current medication protocol, even though they are available without a prescription:
Alpha Lipoic Acid - How it helps: This supplement reduces oxidative stress and stabilizes nerve membranes, indirectly calming sodium channels. The approximate dosage is 600 mg once or twice daily. Caution: This lowers blood sugar and helps with some complications of diabetes, so monitor closely and doublecheck with doc if you use insulin or diabetic meds.
2. Cannabidiol (CBD) - How it helps: Modulates ion channels like “Nav1.7” which plays a role in pain and inflammation. Start low (10–25 mg) and adjust as needed. Caution: May interact with medications (especially CYP450 substrates such as warfarin, atorvastatin, or clopidogrel), potentially altering their effec-
tiveness or increasing the risk of side effects.
3. Capsaicin (Chili Pepper Extract) - How it helps: Temporarily overstimulates pain nerves, then desensitizes them. May influence sodium and TRPV1 channels. Apply it topically with a cream sold online or at pharmacies. There are prescription-strength patches available with a doctor’s order. Caution: Expect initial burning, do not apply to open/broken skin. Always remember to wash your hands well and avoid your eyes and mouth.
4. Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA/DHA) - How it helps: Strengthens nerve membranes and reduces inflammation and sodium influx. Dose: 1,000 to 3,000 mg daily (combined EPA/DHA). Caution: May thin blood which is considered helpful, however consult your doctor if you take anticoagulants.
Sodium channels are like electrical gates in your nerves. In SFN, these gates can malfunction, staying open too long or firing too often leading to pain, tingling, or weird autonomic symptoms like heart palpitations or digestive issues. Blocking or modulating them helps calm the storm.
If you have hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s, these conditions will worsen sensations of SFN. I have dozens of articles about these conditions at my website. Also, SFN is a known complication of diabetes, even if you have well-managed glucose.
You can download my free guide. I’ll email it to you next Tuesday after you sign up for my free newsletter at my website. You deserve answers and relief. Let’s quiet those misfiring nerves, naturally. If you’re interested in a deeper dive into this topic, I’ve written a longer, more comprehensive blog on my website at 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) ©2025 SUZY COHEN, RPH. DISTRIBUTED BY DEAR PHARMACIST, INC.
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Step Up And Run e Arc Of Ocean County’s 5K Race
LAKEWOOD – The Arc, Ocean County Chapter will host their Annual 5K Race on May 17 at the Jersey Shore BlueClaws stadium to benefit programs and support services for individuals with disabilities.
The 3.1-mile closed race route along the stadium concourse, Avenue of the States, and Boulevard of the Americas in Lakewood will start at 8 a.m., with check-in opening at 7 a.m. Runners will be timed by Split Second Racing and awarded medals in specialty categories. Light refreshments and water will be available with music by B98.5.
There is a $30 5K Race registration fee to participate, and an additional $20 donation will provide runners with a commemorative 2025 Step Up for The Arc t-shirt.
Following the 5K, The Arc hosts their 23rd Annual Walk and Community Day which celebrates awareness and inclusion
for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It’s free to register and all are welcome to fundraise $50 to receive their commemorative t-shirt.
The family, fun day starts at 10 a.m. and includes carnival games, arts and crafts, live performances, refreshments, a 1-mile, accessible walk around the stadium concourse, and an after-party lunch catered by Jersey Mike’s Subs.
To register for the Step Up for The Arc Walk or 5K Race visit ArcOcean.org.
This year’s event hopes to raise $85,000 for The Arc, Ocean County Chapter’s programs and support services providing housing, employment, job training, transportation, recreation, family support, and clinical support services to 1,000 individuals with disabilities.
For more event details, visit ArcOcean. org, email development@arcocean.org or call 732-978-1414.
Berkeley Township Music & Food Truck FEASTival
BERKELEY – The Berkeley Township Music & Food Truck FEASTival will be on June 7 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Veterans Park in Bayville, 489 Bill Zimmerman Jr. Way.
The Food Trucks are rolling into Loffredo Fields! Spend the day with us, have a beer, sangria, hard seltzers. Live music with some incredible bands, kid activities, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, inflatables, sand art, & so much more. Bring your family,
friends, appetite, lawn chairs, pop ups and blankets. Dogs permitted!
We are also asking all attendees to bring non-perishable canned or boxed items to help support the local food pantry. Please help those less fortunate. Admission is $5; Kids under 10 free. For more information, visit MunicipalEvents. com. Any questions email info@Municipalevents.com.
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Yawn-inducing
Bargain-basement
Like 2025, but not
Doc who treats sinusitis
Exec concerned with data security
Tablet downloads
“If you ask me ... “
Courtroom figure who says “All rise!”
Cloverlike crop
Optimizes, as an engine
Most near
Political pardon
Student of Socrates
“You think I care?”
Noble title
Phased out
Accent on “señor”
attention-getters, and what both words in 17-, 25-,
Elle portrayer in “Legally Blonde”
Pageboy, for one
Genesis man
Busy hosp. areas
Yoga ball filler
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Trust your instincts. A surge in popularity could ignite your social life this week. Focus your attention on creative ideas, updating long-term goals, and expanding your network. The safest bet is to choose the high road with confidence and respect.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can expend your social capital in ways that diminish it or build it up. You might discover pockets where anything new or romantic is popular. Holding to your values and boundaries could reveal how to make things better.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You could soon find something that wakes you up in the morning and fills your dreams at night. Your passion may transform your life by bringing opportunities and making great things happen. Look deeply into your desires to find your future.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Honesty and directness may keep integrity intact. A pastime could pull your focus away from something you’re currently working toward. Recognizing your desires and needs might result in turning wishful thinking into realistic plans.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The persona you present to the world determines who gets drawn into your circle. Being genuine could help you attract aligned people. Keep that in mind as you’re introduced to new acquaintances that may be helpful down the road.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Less is usually more. Pushing too hard to win people over and prove your dependability could backfire, making others question your motives. Wait a few days and you might be more focused on taking action to accomplish your goals.
FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 10-16 BY
OMARR’S ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST
JERALDINE SAUNDERS
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your heart is in the right place, but finances might need attention. It may be wise to hold off and let some time pass before tackling a money challenge. In a few days, you could untangle yourself from a self-made snag and find a more suitable outlet.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Express your thoughts and opinions; your support system could be receptive. Keep confidential information private but don’t be afraid to share your dreams and ambitions. Someone may offer you an incredible opportunity to achieve them.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The weekend is not over yet, try not to shift back into work mode. If single, you could click with a new face who shares a similar romantic wavelength. Happy couples may bask in sweet moments when the environment is set for closeness.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Stay in the know. Wisdom might be floating around so tune in, ask around, or lean on a trusted voice. Consider opening up and sharing your inner thoughts with someone close. An opportunity could lead to financial freedom this week.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Look at a current challenge from a new angle in the coming week. Someone could toss out a clever suggestion that lights up a smart, easy compromise. Convincing others to support your plans may come more naturally than you initially expected.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Some ties don’t need constant check-ins. Bonds that defy time and space don’t demand schedules; your loved ones may feel your needs instinctively. It may be beneficial to devote your attention to loved ones and business strategies equally this week.
TREAT MOM TO ONE OF THE CLASSICS ON HER SPECIAL DAY
By America’s Test Kitchen
LEMON BARS
