LAKEHURST – The mayor and council held a special meeting recently to discuss a shared services arrangement for emergency medical services and to apply for a state grant.
The Local Efficiency
Achievement Program (LEAP) grant is administrated by the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and is designed to assist local governments improve the quality of life in each of New Jersey’s 564 municipalities. Through a variety of pro-
grams, DCA’s Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) works with counties and municipalities to streamline government operations and reduce costs and property taxes.
Council President Steven
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Hindenburg Program Notes How Historic Airship Got Its Name
By Bob Vosseller
MANCHESTER – It may have occurred 88 years ago, but the tragic and historic loss of the airship Hindenburg is still capturing the interest and imagination of area residents.
A presentation about the ill-fated aircraft was given at the Manchester branch of the Ocean County Library on the anniversary of its crash on May 6. One of many questions that are asked about the noted airship is how it got its name. That was one of many gems of information that township resident Bill Schmidt provided in his second anniversary program.
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about the tragic events of the Hindenburg as a member of the audience holds up a model of the historic airship during a program.
For Veterans Breaks Ground
By Chris Lundy BERKELEY
– Usually, gatherings for veterans are somber occasions. Memorial Day. Veterans Day. September 11. The groundbreaking of a veterans village in Bayville was a celebration.
Hundreds of people came from miles around, with police directing traffic on busy Route 9. The future home of 124 units for veterans will have the official address of 359 Atlantic City Boulevard.
Visitors were greeted with loud country music as Faith Community Church across the street played patriotic songs on bells. Veteran organizations and politicians made the rounds before the presentation made by Tunnel To Towers who also gave a tour of some of the homes. The property will have 99 apartments and 25 small houses. The houses have stairs and ramps leading to a front door which opens to (Veterans - See Page 9)
Praise, Complaints Fill Council Meeting
Manchester Mayor Joseph Hankins presents a proclamation honoring Gold Star Recipients to Township Veterans Advisory Committee Chairman and Gold Star recipient Roger P. Grenier.
By Bob Vosseller MANCHESTER
– The governing body presented proclamations to people who do good work in the township, but officials also heard from residents who were upset during recent Township Council meetings.
Gold Star recipients were
honored, and Mayor Joseph Hankins presented a proclamation to Township Veterans Advisory Committee Chairman and Gold Star recipient Roger P. Grenier. Additionally, a proclamation honoring Municipal Clerks was presented to
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Sheriff Discusses Law Enforcement With Trump
law enforcement,
by members of the National Sheriffs Association.
By Chris Lundy
TOMS RIVER – Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy visited the White House recently as part of a trip with
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Photo By Bob Vosseller
Photo by Bob Vosseller
Manchester resident Bill Schmidt speaks
Photo courtesy The White House President Donald Trump signed Executive Orders to crack down on sanctuary cities and strengthen America’s
backed
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Photo by Chris Lundy
Officials turned over a ceremonial shovel of dirt marking the groundbreaking of the veterans village.
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Schmidt’s program detailed the tragic events that occurred on May 6, 1937. The flight of which began on May 3 of that year and the incident occurred around 7 p.m. on May 6. He called on the audience to imagine themselves being part of that ill-fated flight and purchasing tickets. He walked them through what they would have to do, what they would see and the general atmosphere of that time period.
Along with display boards, a PowerPoint presentation coordinated by his assistant Gerald Weaber Jr., a few books that were passed out to the audience to browse through, Schmidt brought along a model of the Hindenburg which he had a volunteer from the audience hold as he pointed out various sections of the airship.
He explained how several of the German airship fleet were referenced as “Grand Zeppelins” and that came from “a guy named Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin. He is the
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Oglesby reported on his attendance of a recent Ocean County Business Administrators meeting.
“There was a lot of talk about the JIF (Joint Insurance Fund) and as we have been very aware over the years that risk mitigations effects everything. There are two JIFs in New Jersey that exceeded their budgets. Ocean County JIF is still in good shape,” the council president said, noting 31 towns were part of that JIF.
inventory of the zeppelins that we are about to talk about.”
“He started what was called the Zeppelin Corporation. When you design something, you have the right to name the product whatever you wish,” Schmidt said. “They were called zeppelins after him.”
As to why airship 129 wasn’t called a zeppelin, the Navy veteran explained “it would have been called a Grand Zeppelin except for Paul von Hindenburg, a famous World War I general. Even though Germany didn’t win the war, he won a lot of battles.”
“Once the war was over, he came back to Germany and the people said to him, we want you to be our chancellor which also means president,” Schmidt said. “He became president of Germany from about 1918 until around 1932 -33. When Adolph Hitler came along and wasn’t the Fuhrer yet, he asked him to remove himself from office so he could take the office over.”
Schmidt added that the request was made
The council president said, “there were a number of issues that came up and things we will have to be aware of. The biggie is, and we’ve had some training in it already, is cyber security. It has been costing us a fortune across the country. They (scammers) are getting better and better at it.”
He also noted that JIF is looking into best practices policies that each municipality should follow. He also said the subject of polyfluoaidroalkyl substance contamination –known as PFAS was discussed at that meeting.
For several years, federal, state and local officials have been discussing the monitoring
by Hitler’s staff in such a manner that Hindenburg was told “if you don’t, he is liable to hang or shoot you to get you out of the way. So Paul being a level headed guy said okay, I’ll leave. He’d been there long enough anyway.”
“So, Hitler came to power and out of respect for Paul to leave the position without having to be killed he decided to call airship 129 the Hindenburg and that is how the Hindenburg got its name.”
As was the case last year, Schmidt’s program was well attended with most seats taken in the meeting room of the library. Among those who came out were Sandra Carlisle and Jeanne Stein of Holiday City in Toms River.
“I remember watching something on a TV special and my friend had asked me if I wanted to join her to come to this tonight. I remember when it happened. I didn’t remember the year it happened so I came out to refresh my memory and maybe hear more information about it that I didn’t previously know,” Carlisle said.
process of any potential contamination of PFAS moving into drinking water supplies. PFAS, even in small amounts can cause serious problems to a person’s health.
Increased exposure has had a correlation to higher cholesterol levels, kidney and testicular cancer and impacts on the immune system according to findings by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It can also interfere with liver function.
“Courts have now extended the time limits from back in the 1970s where there were cases. Firefighters or anyone else who has worked with
She added, “as I got older, I got more interested in travel and learning more about the different things that have happened in history.”
Faye Geiser said she came out as part of a group in the Whiting section of Manchester and also in Toms River. Geiser said she was a volunteer of the America’s Keswick which is a Christian Conference Center (in Whiting) and had learned that the grandson of the originator of Keswick’s had been brought to see the Hindenburg when it burned. “I think he was 9 years old at the time.”
The airship disaster put Lakehurst Borough on the map to the point that a dirigible graphic was incorporated into the symbol of the borough, but as Schmidt noted, the property where the crash took place was technically in Manchester.
Schmidt conducted two presentations at county library branches that day but Manchester’s was symbolic to the time period of which the fiery explosion occurred nearly a century ago at the Lakehurst Naval base.
these chemicals and have developed cancer over the years do not have to prove that they got it, we have to prove that they didn’t and that is an extremely heavy load to lift,” Oglesby said.
He also noted the meeting touched on the state’s Affordable Housing mandate and that the county landfill has some very steep inclines “and some of the trucks are actually falling over and volunteers are being sought for emergency management services. They have quarterly meetings. I am going to try and attend them so that we can stay up to date and involved with what is going on.”
OPINIONS & COMMENTARY
FEATURED LETTER
Route 72 Project Must Be Done Soon
Editor’s note: This was a letter from the Ocean County Mayors Association to Sandra Opoku, Regional Coordinator of the NJ Department of Transportation, Office of Government and Community Relations.
The Ocean County Mayors Association strongly supports the Long Beach Island mayors; Mayor Imperiale, Mayor Hodgson, Mayor Larson, Mayor Huelsenbeck, Mayor Lambert and Mayor Mancini in their request that the Route 72 New Jersey Department of Transportation construction project be completed on schedule, June 30 or earlier, with no further delays.
As the summer season is quickly approaching, there are many concerns about how this construction is going to impact Long Beach Island for both residents and visitors. The projected completion date for the LBI side of the project is June 30, 2025, which does not allow much time for errors. Some of the concerns of the LBI mayors are the traffic pattern changes, the Manahawkin-Marsha Drive work,
and the numerous road closures.
LBI employees are unable to get to work timely. Our businesses and restaurants have a small window for a successful season and a large part of their workforce comes from off the island. The construction is impacting them greatly in the off season and we can only imagine how much worse it will get once the weather gets nicer.
More importantly, it is impacting LBI first responders. There are limited volunteers on Long Beach Island and the traffic is negatively affecting response times. It is very difficult to ask to be patient when there are miles of cones blocking lanes and no one is working. We respectfully request that you ensure that this project be completed timely and as efficiently as possible. On behalf of the Ocean County Mayors’ Association, thank you for your anticipated cooperation.
William W. Curtis Mayor of Bay Head President, OCMA
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When a tariff is put on, it charges a company more to bring a product into America. The company isn’t going to swallow those extra costs. The customers will. The company will raise the prices on its goods. We will pay the tariffs, not the company. We will pay the tariffs, not China or whatever other country. Tariffs only hurt us. A company would have to be stupid to take on the extra cost. When a company adds a dollar or whatever to their products, we pay for it. A dollar means a lot more to me or you than it does to a millionaire. They are not even going to feel it. That’s why a tariff is a tax on the poor. It’s a way to make us pay for more things while the rich get off scot-free. Call up your representative and tell them – no tariffs! No more taxes!
Donald Soto Toms River
The Cost Of Silence
Editor’s note: This letter is in response to the Town Council majority voting to move toward buying Christ Episcopal Church.
There are moments in public service when the right thing is not popular, and the popular thing is not right.
The Toms River Township Council had a chance to do something simple but profound. They could have paused. They could have taken a breath. They could have said, “Let us not rush into removing sacred ground from our community.” Some chose that path. Others did not.
Christ Episcopal Church is not just property. It is not just a building. It is the resting place of loved ones. It is a place where ashes were laid, prayers were whispered, and generations sought peace. My own mother, who served this town as a paramedic until cancer took her, rests there. I visit her in that garden. I sit with her memory. That space cannot be replaced. The vote to proceed with the ordinance was not just a political act. It was a moral moment. And in that moment, some
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remained silent.
I do not write these words with bitterness. I write them with sadness. Because I know what silence can cost. I have seen it in warzones. I have seen it in boardrooms. And now, I see it in my hometown.
But the next meeting is not here yet. There is still time. Still space to lead. Still a chance for those who held their voice to find it again.
To the council members who stayed quiet or voted to press forward - I ask you to search your heart. Ask yourself how you would feel if it were your family’s ashes in that soil. Ask yourself if this is the vote you want your name remembered for.
Because when this season passes, and the next issue rises, what will remain is how we treated the sacred. What will be written is not the policy, but the principle we did or did not stand for.
Silence has a cost. But so does courage. I pray this town chooses the better one.
Semper Fidelis, Tim Williamson Toms River
Combat Veteran, United States Marine Corps Son of this Community
the administration has even submitted plans.
Mayor Ducey asked me for input a few years ago. I gave a comprehensive list of what the neighborhood children suggested. He thanked me for having faithfully served on the Brick Township Environmental Commission for some fourteen years. I have a vested interest in my Mallard Pt. neighborhood having lived here since 1988. To blame the Army Corps of Engineers is getting old. They should NOT be the scapegoat in this delay. I blame Engineering and the administration for treating this park as an afterthought.
Richard Beer Brick
County GOP Needs Better Leader
At the Ocean County Republican Convention on February 25, George Gilmore, the chair of the Ocean County Republican Organization (OCGOP) violated the OCGOP By-Laws by prohibiting the Ocean County Federated Republican Women (OCFRW) from voting at the county convention. In the OCGOP By-Laws section 5 lists the OCFRW having a vote and in fact, the OCFRW has voted for the past 30 years at the county convention.
I am proud to say our present mayor Crate and previous mayor Ducey put Brick first. Our dozen neighborhood parks are quite an accomplishment. The taxpayers and children who frequent these wonderful parks are certainly getting their money’s worth. All except for one; Mallard Point.
Our sixty or so school age children have been wanting over two years for the promised ground breaking. They need a go-to destination after being in school all day. It’s a quality of life issue. Having to play in the street should not be an option. My nine grandchildren would certainly enjoy seeing some playground equipment appear before the summer is over. We have been waiting patiently for some sign of progress. It doesn’t look like
Gilmore contends that the OCFRW vote at the convention would constitute an endorsement of a candidate (which is against the By-Laws of the national organization, NFRW, of which OCFRW is part). If Gilmore’s contention were correct, every person voting at the convention would be making an endorsement before the primary election, which is considered a violation of Republican Party principles. A registered parliamentarian wrote an opinion to Chairman Gilmore stating the endorsement policy did not pertain to the Federation in an intraparty election and he dismissed it.
Gilmore is displaying yet another example of his discrimination against women with his actions prohibiting the OCFRW to vote at the county convention. Gilmore has backed male
candidates to challenge outstanding female candidates in their reelection bids; most notably DiAnne Gove (R-9) who was only the sixth woman to represent Ocean County in the New Jersey Legislature in the 90 years since women have won the right to vote, and Ocean County Commissioner, Barbara “Bobbi” Jo Crea who was the third woman in its history to be elected to the Commissioner Board.
Chairman George Gilmore was convicted of three felony federal tax charges in 2019. It appears that Gilmore now continues his corrupt nature. Gilmore allegedly accepted $85,000 from gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea for work on Spadea’s 2025 campaign. So Spadea pays Gilmore, and Spadea wins Gilmore’s handpicked screening committee recommendation and the county convention’s gubernatorial nomination. It should also be known that Gilmore endorsed Spadea months before his GOP county convention and any vote was taken.
Ocean County deserves better than George Gilmore. If you agree, let him know.
Fire Preparation Is Key
Luck is somewhat with us on the Ocean County forest fire; it could be worse. I was on the Parkway recently in that area, and I commented that I could see that a fire in the Pinelands could easily jump the Parkway from west to east, which happened a week later.
New Jersey State government should have prepared for the fires and asked how the indigenous people protected their villages. California should have been prepared; the White House had told them about 8 years ago.
A committee of the US House of Representatives endowed with executive power is needed, also, similar legislative-executive committees in NJ and elsewhere are greatly needed.
Walter McInerney Toms River
Mary Chyb Brick
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Bill Would Expand Beach Access For Families, Veterans
Comments
Carmen F. Amato, Jr. 9th Legislative District
TRENTON - Bipartisan legislation by Senator Carmen Amato (R-9) and Senator Raj Mukherji (D-32) to expand beach
access for New Jersey families and veterans passed the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
“New Jersey’s beaches are a treasured part of our state, and they should be accessible to everyone, especially our veterans and our youth,” said Senator Amato. “This legislation is a commonsense update that helps ease the
fi nancial burden on families and ensures all veterans, not only those who meet narrow eligibility standards, are recognized for their service.”
The bill, S-1895, would expand existing law to authorize municipalities to offer free or reduced-cost beach access to two additional groups: all honorably discharged veterans, regardless of length of service or disability status, and children aged 12 to 17.
“All Necessary Steps”
Capitol Comments
Senator Cory Booker
NEWARK - Senator Cory Booker sent a letter to United States Department of Transportation Secretary (USDOT) Sean Duffy regarding the ongoing operational challenges at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), including widespread flight delays and cancellations, reportedly outdated air traffic control systems, and chronic staffing shortages.
A full copy of the May 6 letter can be found below:
“Dear Secretary Duffy: “I write to express our serious concerns
Under current law, towns may waive or reduce beach fees for seniors, individuals with disabilities, active-duty military members and their families, and veterans who served at least 90 days of active duty or were discharged due to service-related injuries.
“This is a small but meaningful way to honor the service of every veteran and to help more New Jersey families enjoy our beautiful Jersey Shore,” concluded Amato.
Should Be Taken To Fix Newark Airport’s Problems
over the ongoing flight delays and cancellations at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) that have stranded travelers, disrupted Americans’ lives, and negatively impacted our national economy over the past week. As you know, EWR is one of the busiest airports in the country and operates within the third busiest airspace - a major shutdown of service at EWR has an immediate ripple effect throughout the nation’s entire aviation system.
“Given the serious consequences for our nation’s aviation system, it is critical that the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) take all necessary steps to identify and address the underlying causes of the ongoing flight disruptions. I appreci-
ate that the USDOT has already responded to this ongoing situation by identifying the importance of technology upgrades across the entire air traffic control system, and I am committed to supporting these efforts in Congress.
“However, I ask that you also immediately direct additional staff and resources in order to restore regular operations at EWR in the days ahead. This is of particular importance as the busy summer travel season approaches, which will put further pressure on EWR and the region’s airspace. Specifically, I request that you take additional steps to address the staffing shortages at the Philadelphia Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facility, which have contributed significantly to the repeated suspension and interruption of flight operations at EWR.
“These issues, along with the termination of thousands of employees that directly
support the FAA’s day-to-day operations, are putting an additional strain on the FAA and our aviation system at a time when public safety has come under well-deserved scrutiny after recent accidents. Given the gravity of the problems impacting operations at EWR and the major inconveniences this has caused for people traveling through New Jersey, I am are requesting a briefi ng to discuss the problems you’ve identified within the USDOT and the steps you are taking to alleviate these burdens.
“I thank you in advance for your attention to Newark Liberty International Airport’s urgent needs to improve air traffic control staffing levels and invest in updated technologies that will keep our passengers and aviation workers safe. I look forward to working with you to make these improvements and ensure safety and reliability for the traveling public.”
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The sheriffs were in Washington, D.C. to discuss security and other matters related to police work with President Donald Trump.
The National Sheriffs’ Association is a professional association that provides information and education about such topics as police training, court security, and acquiring grants. Mastronardy is on the board of the Association, which represents more than 3,000 sheriffs.
The discussion with the president involved challenges that sheriffs around the country share. Recruitment and retention are difficult right now with the way people are hostile toward law enforcement, particularly with calls to defund the police, Mastronardy said.
Many of the sheriffs are dealing with
the same issues. For example, police everywhere are fighting the opioid crisis, particularly with the increase in fentanyl, he said.
“There’s been a 93% reduction on the border,” he said, so that was good news.
Mastronardy said the president was very warm and open when listening to the sheriffs. There’s already been some follow-up between the federal government and the Sheriffs after this meeting.
The social media pages of the White House linked a photo of the Sheriffs Association with executive orders “to crack down on sanctuary cities and strengthen America’s law enforcement.”
The executive order reads, in part “When local leaders demonize law enforcement and impose legal and political handcuffs that make aggressively enforcing the law impossible, crime thrives and innocent citizens and small business owners suffer. My Administration will therefore:
establish best practices at the State and local level for cities to unleash high-impact local police forces; protect and defend law enforcement officers wrongly accused and abused by State or local officials; and surge resources to officers in need. My Administration will work to ensure that law enforcement officers across America focus on ending crime, not pursuing harmful, illegal race- and sex-based ‘equity’ policies. The result will be a law-abiding society in which tenacious law enforcement officers protect the innocent, violations of law are not tolerated, and American communities are safely enjoyed by all their citizens again.”
The order directs the Attorney General to create a way to provide legal resources and indemnification to law enforcement who “unjustly incur expenses and liabilities for actions taken during the performance of their official duties to enforce the law.”
It also would order the Attorney General or other department heads to create best practices for law enforcement to follow, expand training, increase pay and benefits, seek enhanced sentences for crimes against law enforcement, invest in security and capacity of prisons, and invest in the collection, distribution, and uniformity of crime data across jurisdictions.
The Secretary of Defense and Attorney General would determine how military and national security assets, training, non-lethal capabilities and personnel could be used to prevent crime.
The Attorney General will pursue all legal remedies and enforcement measures against state and local officials who obstruct law enforcement or who “unlawfully engage in discrimination or civil-rights violations under the guise of ‘diversity, equity, and inclusion’ initiatives that restrict law enforcement activity or endanger citizens.”
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Gubernatorial Candidate Visits Manchester
By Bob Vosseller
MANCHESTER – Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill recently held a meet and greet with residents hosted by the Manchester Democrats at Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Company Number One on Ridgeway Road.
Sherrill is one of six candidates running in the Democratic primary for governor of New Jersey on June 10. She is facing Ras Baraka, Steve Fulop, Josh Gottheimer, Sean Spiller, and Stephen Sweeney. Incumbent Gov. Phil Murphy will complete his second and fi nal term at the end of this year.
Some political pundits are calling Sherrill the front runner. She was elected to represent the state’s 11th Congressional District in 2018 and previously worked as an attorney in private practice and the U.S. Attorney’s office for the District of New Jersey.
Sherrill also served in the U.S. Navy. She greeted a packed crowd at the township fi rehouse recently speaking individually and answering questions prior to her introduction and presentation by the township Democratic organization’s leadership.
Taking aim at recent executive orders and policies introduced by Republican President Donald Trump’s administration Sherrill remarked, “the reason I am so thrilled to be running for governor of New Jersey because this has never been a state where I’ve seen people taking the route of cowering and hiding. It just not who the people are.”
“We also need to think of a long-term plan which to me means nuclear. We have to think about it now so we can make and provide the power of the future to drive down costs and carbon emissions,” she added.
Sherrill also said, “we have to address health care. I was largely happy with my health care in 2018 but now that doesn’t seem to be the case. I’m not happy with my health care. A lot of consolidation has occurred. Getting an OBGYN appointment is like getting rock star tickets. It really is so difficult and we see so many other appointments that are difficult to get.”
“You pickup a prescription one day and its $40 and the next day it is $200. There is deductibles and copays and it is very unclear but what I do know that every year it seems to go up,” she added. “I want to see us have an independent auditor for that.”
The candidate added, “I was told there were no Democrats in Ocean County so if we do our job here in New Jersey then we set the table and we show the Republicans in Congress what 2026 is going to look like and that is important because the only time I’ve ever seen them show any backbone is if they think they are in political trouble. It is a very self-serving organization.”
GOP Contenders
“People here tell it like it is. We have to fight a war on two fronts. We have to continue to fight for those rights and freedoms and opportunities. We have people now who are trying to rise that ladder of success and then pull that ladder up behind them. We can’t take our foot off the gas in addressing the real needs of the people of New Jersey,” she said.
She added, “I have four kids. I want them to eventually move back to New Jersey and not into my home,” she said with a laugh from the audience. “Not everyone can afford a house here. I hear that again and again. That it is just unaffordable. We have to build and as governor of New Jersey I’m going to make sure we have tax breaks for commercial properties to remediate them and repurpose them for homes. Let’s revitalize neighborhoods across the state.”
“Some of our developers are saying it takes four years to build here,” Sherrill said. “That costs time and money so we’ve got to cut through that red tape. Utility costs. We have to build into clean solar. Texas is the number one solar state. They are doing it because it is cheap.”
Republican Gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea announced his run on the primary ballot last summer in Manchester Township surrounded by then Township Mayor/ now Ocean County Commissioner Robert Arace, Lakehurst Mayor Harry Robbins, members of the Manchester Republican Club and other supporters such as Ocean County Republican Chairman George Gilmore.
Spadea received his only county endorsement from the Ocean County Republican organization and faces stiff competition from former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli who was recently endorsed by President Donald Trump.
State Senator Jon Bramnick is seen as the third most popular GOP contender with Ciattarelli in the lead and Spadea in second place. Former Englewood Cliffs Mayor Mario Kranjac is another contender along with Roger Bacon, Jim Fazzone, a former mayor of Burlington City and Reverend Robert Canfield a real estate broker and fi rearms instructor running as an outsider candidate. Former GOP State Senator Ed Durr has dropped out of the race.
The deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot by mail is June 3. The early voting period runs from June 6-8 and the deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot in person is June 9 with June 10 being primary election day.
Firefi ghters Sworn In
Photo courtesy Whiting Fire Company
WHITING – Congratulations to Whiting Fire Company’s newest members Cole Rizzolo and Reece Rizzolo who were sworn in at the business meeting on May 5.
“Guitars For Vets” Program At Crestwood Village
WHITING – To all Veterans: the Vietnam Veterans of America Shore Area Chapter 12 is starting a “Guitars for Vets” program at the Crestwood Village VI Clubhouse for any veteran in the area wanting to learn how to play. They will provide you with a guitar. Sessions
The Rizzolo brothers will now begin their probationary period to prepare for their recruit training at the fi re academy in the near future. Welcome to the brotherhood gentlemen, never stop learning! will be held at the Crestwood 6 Clubhouse at 6 Congasia Road, Whiting, on Friday mornings at 9 a.m. Beginners or long-timers welcome. It’s about the comradery! For more information contact Dennis Champ at 732-239-6288, or Rich Gough at 732-350-7926.
Mr.
Fitzgerald’s Math Classes Celebrate Pi Day
LAKEHURST – Mr. Fitz’s math class learns what it means to be “irrational but well rounded.” To celebrate Pi Day, students had a blast measuring circles, hunting down diameters and chasing circumferences. The students were also calculating how to find the area
Photo courtesy Lakehurst Elementary School of circles.
Every March 14, Mr. Fitzgerald makes a fun day for students to learn about Pi (3.14). Pizza, pie, and other circular objects can be measured using the constant Pi. From the crust to the center, the slices can be divided all by using Pi!
MTHS Class Of 2025 “Wear Their Future” Decision Day
MANCHESTER – On May 1, the Manchester Township High School senior class was invited to “Wear Their Future,” whether it was college, military, or workforce. Students from the Class of 2025 proudly
showcased gear and shared their post-graduation plans. They also got the opportunity to take some photos with special backgrounds as they celebrated each other. We are excited to see what their futures hold!
Photo courtesy Manchester Schools
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Whiting School Celebrates Earth Day
MANCHESTER – May 1 was a beautiful day with lots of sunshine, making it perfect for the students of the Whiting Elementary School (WES) to celebrate Earth Day! Although Earth Day was officially during the week of Manchester’s Spring Recess, this important and educational celebration was still observed upon the school district’s return to class, and enjoyed by all!
The WES Earth Day Celebration featured special guests, activities, and time learning about and enjoying the earth around them.
Chief Park Naturalist Chris Claus took students on a nature walk around the WES campus. They explored the deeper environment around them with Mr. Claus, using the school’s natural habitat to uncover the importance of why we take care of the earth, who is living on their campus, and how they can help preserve it for the classes to come.
The WES Outdoor Classroom, obtained many years ago thanks to a grant, provided the perfect location for speaker Becky Laboy. Ms. Laboy taught students about
Schools soil and plants that are native to the earth around their school.
Patricia Trasferini from Ocean County Parks is not a stranger to students of WES, always visiting to engage them in lessons that coordinate with their curriculum. She taught about fi res and fi re safety. Students had fun learning how fi refighters protect themselves from fi re when in a forest by using a specialized tarp!
In addition to the wonderful visitors who came from across the county to provide hands-on Earth Day lessons to Whiting’s students, classes also participated in outdoor mindfulness activities, created nature art on the campus volleyball court, participated in a math and a nature scavenger hunt, and assisted Superintendent Pedroza, Principal Swift, and Mayor Hankins in planting a donated tree.
Thank you to everyone who came together and worked so hard to make Earth Day a memorable lesson for the students of Whiting Elementary School!
Manchester Democrats Announce Next Two Meeting Dates
MANCHESTER – The next meeting of the Manchester Democrats will be on June 21. Doors will open at 9 a.m. and the meeting will commence at 10 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Lakehurst Borough
on Union Avenue.
The club’s July meeting will on July 19 and will also start at 9 a.m. when the doors open and the official meeting will start an hour later.
Memorial Day Ceremony
MANCHESTER – Come to the WWII Memorial Park in Whiting on May 26. Ceremony starts at 10 a.m. Remembering all our veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our nation.
Parade will organize at 9:15 a.m. at the intersection of Monroe Avenue and Bayonne Avenue. Marchers will begin their journey
to the Memorial at 9:45 a.m.
Manchester is inviting children to adorn their bicycles with patriotic decorations and take part in the parade. Prizes will be awarded for the best decorated bicycles. All children who participate are required to wear a proper bicycle helmet.
Contact the Recreation Department for details at: 732-657-8121 ext. 5101 and 5102.
Photo courtesy Manchester
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Dear Pharmacist
Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
4 Things You Need To Know About Bronchitis And Pneumonia
By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.
It’s one of the most common questions I’m asked this time of year, during spring allergies and cold-and-flu season: “Is bronchitis or pneumonia contagious?” Like most things in medicine, the answer isn’t simple. The National Institutes of Health reports that respiratory infections cause a staggering 4 million deaths worldwide every year! This includes a wide range of illnesses, but bronchitis and pneumonia are the two diseases that people worry about the most. And rightly so. They’re uncomfortable, and potentially dangerous if left untreated for too long.
Let’s start with bronchitis. This condition involves inflammation of the bronchial tubes that carry air to and from your lungs. It typically follows a cold or other upper respiratory infection. If you’ve ever had that nagging, mucus-producing cough that just won’t quit, you’ve probably had acute bronchitis. It’s usually viral and contagious, especially in the early stages. It spreads like any cold: through coughing, sneezing, and touching contaminated surfaces. Chronic bronchitis, on the other hand, is a long-term condition often caused by smoking or untreated allergies. That type isn’t contagious, but chronic inflammation can seriously damage your lungs.
Now onto pneumonia. This illness is a bit more intense. It causes the air sacs to fill with fluid or pus, making it hard to breathe and zapping a person’s energy. Pneumonia can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Viral types - like those from fl u, COVID-19, or RSV - are definitely contagious. The bacterial form, such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, is less likely to spread unless
you’re in close quarters like a hospital or nursing home.
Listen to your body. If your cough lingers for more than a couple of weeks, if you develop a fever, feel like you can’t catch your breath, or have chest pain when breathing or coughing, those are major red fl ags. Don’t wait it out, go to the doctor!
Asthma adds another layer of complexity. While not contagious itself, asthma makes your lungs more vulnerable. A simple cold can spiral into a full-blown asthma attack or morph into bronchitis or pneumonia. If you or a loved one has asthma, take infections seriously—it’s better to be safe than sorry.
Modern medicine can be life-saving. Antibiotics work for bacterial infections, while antivirals may help with some viral pneumonias. Over-the-counter meds, inhalers, rest, and fluids go a long way in treating viral bronchitis. But nature has her own remedies.
Here are 4 natural options I often recommend to support lung health and recovery:
• N-acetylcysteine (NAC) – Helps thin mucus and supports detoxification.
• Eucalyptus steam – Opens airways and soothes cough.
• Manuka honey – Soothes the throat and has antibacterial properties.
So, is bronchitis or pneumonia contagious? Sometimes. But either way, your best defense is early detection, smart treatment, and good lung-loving habits. 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.
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Rose Garden Celebrates 20th Anniversity
My name is Andrew Shawn, Owner/Administractor of Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation. I have been a Nursing Home Administractor for the past 45 years.
Rose Garden opened on May 17th, 2005 and has served the Toms River and greater Ocean County area proudly for 20 years. It has been our vision and singular goal to “change hearts and minds” about the exsiting perception, and in some cases the reality of experiencing a stay at a Long Term Care Facility.
Our aim has been to be guided by the “Golden Rule”, a principle of ethics and morality that desires treating others as you would like to be treated.
The fundamentals are empathy and reciprocity in human interaction. I believe firmly Rose Garden has achieved that goal over our 20 years of service to our families and guests.
I am here to tell you that moving forward, that commitment remains the cornerstone of our philosophy.
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The Island Singers Spring Concert Series
OCEAN COUNTY – The Island Singers invite you to “The Road of Life,” an evocative choral concert honoring both the challenges and joys to be found in this unpredictable journey we all know as life. Join us as we celebrate the wonder of a newborn child in “Jenny Rebecca,” as we grieve for lost loved ones in “Wanting Memories,” as we recognize the eternal hope in starting over in “You Are the New Day” and appreciate the free will to make our own way in “The Road Not Taken.”
This program’s lyrical storytelling and harmonic melodies will leave you feeling resilient, strengthened, and ready to honor and cherish your own personal journey of life.
June 13 at 7 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran Church, 130 Cable Avenue, Beachwood June 14 at 2 p.m. Community Reformed Church, 36 Lacey Road, Whiting June 20 at 7 p.m. Forked River Presbyterian Church, 131 N Main Street, Forked River
American Legion Post 129 Memorial Day
Pig Roast & BBQ
TOMS RIVER – American Legion Post 129 Memorial Day Pig Roast & BBQ will be on May 24 from 1 to 5 p.m. at 2025 Church Rd., Toms River.
for wine, spirits. Menu: pig roast & BBQ chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, salads, baked beans & more.
556-7432
MANCHESTER AREA (732) 408-9455
BRICK AREA (732) 451-0800
Open to the public. Rain date May 25. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door; $10 children under age 12. Including draft beer, can soda, bottled water, cash bar
Tickets available at Post 129 Canteen Bar or call Rocky Lucia at 917-417-4818 or Pete Coleman at 732-910-7013. Pay online: salpost129.com.
All ticket sales final no refunds or exchange.
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Th is Species Remains The Most Endangered Bear In The World
Renee A. Thomaier
Retired New Jersey State Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
This animal is one of the most treasured and powerful symbols in the world when talking about species conservation. The giant panda populations are dangerously low. China has the largest population, 1,864. Other countries like the U.S., Belgium, Germany, Japan, France, South Korea, Span, Netherlands, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Russia, United Kingdom, Australia, Austria, Denmark, Taiwan, Finland, and Qatar, all have single digit numbers. These calculations are 2025 statistics.
The giant panda inhabits regions in high elevations, between approximately 4,000 and 11,500 feet. These regions are damp and misty areas of forests containing bamboo which is their main source of food. They require at least two species of bamboo. Forests offer perfect tree stumps and hollow logs to be used as dens for pandas. The giant panda had been listed on the endangered species list from 1990 to 2016. Today they are considered vulnerable primarily due to poor breeding, poaching, and loss of habitat. The giant panda may look heavy, but they don’t weigh much. Converting kilograms to pounds equate to approximately 165 – 286
pounds. They spend 12 hours consuming bamboo as it is not very nutritious. An herbivore, they have the teeth of a carnivore and opposable thumbs allowing them to hold bamboo stalks. Researchers have discovered their digestive systems have not adapted well to eating bamboo and would be better suited to a carnivorous diet.
All giant pandas in the world are citizens of China. A national treasure, they are protected by law. To assist in expanding the gene pool of the giant panda, China loans some of their pandas to zoos or reserves somewhere else in the world. The arrangement states that any cubs born must be sent back to China. This explains why the above-mentioned countries have giant pandas. I must admit, the agreement to loan pandas to other countries seems like a smart way of helping this species diversify their gene pool.
I gathered the information for this article from multiple sources so statistics may vary slightly. To reach me please call 732244-2768.
It’s illegal to possess, relocate, or cause harm to wildlife for any reason. Managing wildlife without the proper state/federal permits is illegal. Violating laws protecting wildlife is punishable by law.
Senior Social May Events
MANCHESTER – Check out the Manchester Senior Social May events calendar! Call 732-849-8305 to register.
ABC’s of Diabetes presented by Hackensack Meridian Health – May 19 at 1 p.m. at the Whiting Annex. 82 Lacey Road, Whiting.
Chair Yoga at Manchester Town Hall Civic Center, 1 Colonial Drive: May 16, 23, & 30 at 10:30 a.m.
Candy Bar Bingo – May 29 at 1 p.m. at Manchester Town Hall Civic Center, 1 Colonial Drive.
Cash - Top dollar, paid for junk, cars running and nonrunning, late model salvage, cars and trucks, etc. 732-928-3713. (t/n)
Help Wanted Open House
For Rent
Big Storage Shipping Containers For Rent - New Gretna, Tuckerton, Manahawkin, Bayville, Lacey, Toms River. Clean, Dry, Secure. For info call 609-693-1631. (23)
Auto For Sale
Sporty Red Tiburon - 2008. Low mileage. Clean, garaged, original owner. Mint. New Michelin tires. Runs great! $5500 or B/O, 732-995-5409. (23)
For Sale
Monmouth Memorial Cemetary, Neptune - Double crypt in raised mausoleum with white marble cover. Quiet inside viewing area. $15,000 firm. 973-303-8501. (26)
Other
Try The Marsh S&P 500 Daily Prediction System (MSPDPS). - Request free details via email to r.marsh@prodigy.net or phone 848-232-9471. (25)
Items Wanted
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Jewelry and watches, costume jewelry, sterling silver, silverplate, medals, military items, antiques, musical instruments, pottery, fine art, photographs, paintings, statues, old coins, vintage toys and dolls, rugs, old pens and postcards, clocks, furniture, bric-a-brac, select china and crystal patterns. Cash paid. Over 35 years experience. Call Gary Struncius. 732849-6068 (new number). (t/n)
COSTUME/ESTATE JEWELRY
Looking to buy costume/estate jewelry, old rosaries and religious medals, all watches and any type of sterling silver, bowls, flatware candlesticks or jewelry. Same day house calls and cash on the spot. 5 percent more with this AD. Call Peggy at 732-581-5225. (t/n)
CA$h PAID For OLD 45 RPM RECORDS - R and B, doo wop, soul, rock and roll, and rockabilly. (909)938-4623 8am-8pm, bobo78rpm@verizon.net. (20)
CASH, CASH, CASH! - Instant cash paid for junk cars, trucks, vans. Free removal of any metal items. Discount towing. Call Dano 732-239-3949. (t/n)
I Buy Records - Cash paid, we answer the phone. Call Eddie at 732-829-5908. Records 33/45. Walt buys comics, toys & collectibles. Call 908-278-3782. (23)
Entire Estates Bought - Bedroom/dining sets, dressers, cedar chests, wardrobes, secretaries, pre-1950 wooden furniture, older glassware, oriental rugs, paintings, bronzes, silver, bric-a-brac. Call Jason at 609-970-4806. (t/n)
Used Guns Wanted - All types: collectibles, military, etc. Call 917-681-6809. (t/n)
Certified Home Health AidesNeeded for Ocean County area. Hourly and live-in positions avail. P/T and F/T. Call CCC at 732-206-1047. (t/n )
Laundromat Attendant - For FT/ PT Good communication skills, math and min computer knowledge. Transportation needed. Long term commitment only. 732-286-1863. (t/n)
HVAC Installer/Technician Hiring Now - Experience needed. Great Work Environment. Company vehicle. Full time, year round, paid holidays. Call 732-349-1448 Or Fax Resume To 732-349-6448. (t/n)
PT Mechanic - Entry level tires, oil changes. $17 per hour, immediate start. Save On Auto, 3460 Hwy 9, Howell. 732-367-8900. (22)
Services
Handyman Solutions - Affordable prices that are budget friendly. All phases of Home Improvement and Repairs. Carpentry • Laminate Flooring • Painting • Drywall • Doors • Windows • Siding • Hand and Vinyl Railings • Decks • Minor Plumbing/ Electrical and more. Licensed Insured. 609-384-9030 (50)
MANAHAWKIN SENIOR CARE GIVER - 15 yrs. exp., available for full or part time work. All aspects of non-medical senior care in the home. Please call Kathy 908-246-7896. (24)
PAINTING By Neat And Meticulous European Craftsman - who will beat any written estimate. Senior discounts. Interior, exterior. Call 732506-7787, cell 646-643-7678. (t/n)
Affordable Landscaping - Spring Cleanups, Complete lawn maintenance, Sod & seed lawns, Shrubs & tree pruning, Topsoil & mulch and much more. 732-808-7477. (25)
PROFESSIONAL, RELIABLE, PAINTING AND PAPER HANGING - Call 732-688-3532. (28)
Car Service - 24/7. Doctors, shopping, airports, hospitals, cruise, shops, Atlantic City, family functions, NYC accomodations for large groups. Call for reasonable rates. Kerry 732-606-2725. (42)
Have Pickup Truck? - You need something picked up at Lowes, Home Depot, etc. Call Lou at 732-582-9647 or 813-7569301. Thank you. (20)
Garden State Property Maintenance - All yard work. Tree-trimming and removal, stump grinding, pavers, decks, flower beds, weeding. 609-661-5470. (t/n)
THE RIDE GUY - Takes you anywhere! No limits. Comfy mini-van. References. Call Charlie 732-216-3176 or Email: cr@exit109.com. Let's Go! (t/n)
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Mercuro & Sons - Handyman Service General Contracting. License #13VH03469200. 732-674-3346. (18)
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Since 1979, Kitchen Magic, a family-owned business offering cabinet refacing, new cabinetry, and luxury countertop throughout the Northeast. We transform kitchens in less time, with less stress, at an amazing value. Call today for a free estimate 1-844-367-2477 (t/n)
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APlus Home Improvements - Over 30 years experience. Everything from small handyman tasks to large renovations. Fully insured and licensed. Seniors 10% off any job $500 or more. Lic #13VH11453600. No job too small give us a call. 908-278-1322. (7)
Learn To Play The - Flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, or drums, from a NJ State Certified Teacher of Instrumental Music, in your home! Call 732-3504427 for more information. (21)
Nor’easter Painting and Staining, LLC - Interior and exterior. Decks, powerwashing. Affordable. Senior discounts. References. No job too small. Fully insured. 732-691-0123. Lic #13VH09460600. (t/n)
Cleaning Service - Too tired or can't be bothered. Call Donna 732-3305916. Rentals, overturns, construction and residential. Insured and bonded. (9)
Prepare for power outages today with a Generac Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-Year warranty with qualifying purchase. Call 1-833-901-0309 today to schedule a free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move. (t/n)
A1 HANDYMAN SERVICESOver 30 years experience in all phases of home improvements. Free estimates and referrals. Call John 267475-7962 or 732-477-0379. (43)
DO YOU WANT YOUR CAR TO LOOK GOOD AND SHINE ? Call Lenny - Lenny's Mobile Auto Detailing 908-868-4609. (24)
"Stick With the Man That Covers Your Can! - Residential and Commercia Pump-outs FREE 1 year supply of enzyme treatment with each septic pump-out. Septic Inspections. Septic System Installations and All Repairs. Grease Traps installation and pump outs. Tank Abandonment and Demolition. 24 Hours Emergency Service! 732-244-0189. (5)
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Parks & Recreation Fishing Contest Winners
Photo courtesy Ocean County Parks & Recreation
OCEAN COUNTY – The annual Ocean County Parks and Recreation Fishing Contest was held on May 3 at Lake Shenandoah, Forge Pond and Lake Carasaljo.
The Winners of the 2025 Fishing Contest are:
Adults
• Catfi sh – 14” Keith Genovese
• Pickerel – 26.25” Milton Rivera
• Trout – 12.5” Patrick Murphy
• Crappie – 14” Mike DeVito
• Yellow Perch – 11.5” Edher Cabrera
Youth
• Pickerel 1st Place – 19” David Pilania
• Pickerel 2nd Place – 17.5” Gino Padilla
• Sunfi sh 1st Place – 7” Gino Padilla
Lakehurst Historical Society To Host Memorial Day Talk
LAKEHURST – The Borough of Lakehurst Historical Society, in commemoration of Memorial Day and honoring our veterans, will host a talk by Jeffrey A. Brown on the “Doughboys - The American Soldier of World War I” on May 21 at 7 p.m. at the Lakehurst Community Center.
Jeff Brown developed a series of historical presentations about the military history of the United States and proudly presents programs to area historical societies.
Doughboys are the celebrated infantryman of the American Expeditionary Forces who fought in Europe during WWI from 1914-18. The doughboy name referred to the shape of their distinctive Army helmets.
On May 18, 1917, Congress passed the Selective Service Act, which authorized the Federal Government to temporarily expand the military through conscription. The act eventually required all men between the ages of 21 to 45 to register for military service. Under the act, approximately 24 million men registered for the draft.
Of the total U.S. troops sent to Europe, 2.8 million men had been drafted, and 2 million men had volunteered. Among those registering for the draft was George Herman Ruth, also known as baseball great Babe Ruth.
After WWI more than 30,000 American dead from the Great War remained buried overseas in U.S. military cemeteries. “America’s last World War I doughboy, Frank Buckles, died in 2011 in West Virginia at age 110. Buckles enlisted in the Army at age 16 in August 1917, four months after the U.S. entered the conflict, and drove military vehicles in France. One of 4.7 million Americans who served in the war, Buckles was buried at Arlington National Cemetery,” said Elizabeth Nix, History Channel - This Day in History.
A slide presentation and original artifacts will be on display and dramatized by Jeffrey A. Brown who is a Social Studies teacher at Southern Regional High School. Light refreshments will be served for this free program at the Lakehurst Community Center at 207 Center Street, Lakehurst.
