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May 27, 2023
Inspiration Comes In Waves
Former Skinhead For Lifeguard Who Lost Part Of Her Hand Teaches Students By Stephanie About Life Faughnan MANAHAWKIN – Megan Misurelli, 22, Without Hate has always felt a profound connection to the water, finding a sense of sanctuary within its depths. However, the 2023 Albright College graduate also understands the immense power the aquatic world holds, where tranquility and danger coexist. As an accomplished competitive swimmer for both Donovan Catholic and Albright College, Misurelli’s bond with the water ran deep. Her relentless pursuit of excellence and disciplined commitment clearly demonstrated the young woman’s unwavering determination and resilience. Beginning in the summer of 2020, Misurelli decided to put her affinity for the water and her desire to help people to work. She went through rigorous training to join Harvey Cedars Beach (Waves - See Page 4)
–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Arnold Michaelis is a former white supremacist who hopes to inspire kids to be kind and compassionate.
–Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Megan Misurelli feels alive at the beach and has a profound connection to the water
By Stephanie Faughnan OCEAN COUNTY – A former leader of an international hate group is now spreading a different message: how to be compassionate to others and how to break a cycle of anger and violence. Arno Michaelis was the keynote speaker at a leadership conference at Ocean County College, held in collaboration with the prosecutor’s office and the Cultural Heritage Commission. The mission was (Students - See Page 5)
Power In The Pines Air Show Takes Flight Again After 5 Years By Andrey Nalbantov LAKEHURST – It took more than 20 minutes to go the last mile to get into Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (MDL) Sunday morning - watching the same traffic light turn red three times in a row – because of how many carloads of people were going to see the Power in the Pines show. After waiting five years, waiting even longer due to traffic built up the anticipation. Saturday’s weather was rainy, which made even more people pile into the event on Sunday. Even though the base opened its gates for the event at 9 a.m., the enthusiastic visitors were already pre-
paring to swarm each one of the three entrances in order to get inside quicker. Hundreds upon hundreds were gathered and impatiently waiting for the already massive lines in front of the security check-up to clear so they could finally go in, and again enjoy an event that they have been missing for the past five years to return. Finally, after five years and close to an hour in line, the Power in the Pines event was back. The reasons for the long hiatus were the COVID-19 pandemic, and two very important operations that the MDL base was in use for: “Allies Refuge” and (Air Show - See Page 12)
–Photo by Andrey Nalbantov Vehicles were on display for the public to see up close.
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