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A boat parade, wreath ceremony, and an event on shore marked Memorial Day in Berkeley Township. By Bob Vosseller BER K ELEY – A ceremony was held at Amherst Beach while a Blessing of the Fleet was held in the Barnegat Bay in honor of veterans who are no longer with us. Clergy from a local church blessed boats, some of which were decorated patriotically. A wreath was laid upon the water. The Memorial Day Commemoration was on Amherst Beach. A number of officials and com mu nit y leaders
spoke and the Central Regional ROTC were in attendance. These events were organized by the Berkeley Shores Homeowners Association. Despite the threat of rain, the milestone 90th Annual Ocean County Memorial Day Parade went on as scheduled in Toms River. While most of the weekend proved warm and sunny, Memorial Day itself featured dark gray skies and periodic rain throughout the day. The 8:30 a.m. rain
gave way to a slightly sunny sky without any dampness for the many parade participants and spectators who came out to Main Street where
the parade kicked off an hour later. Coordinated by Toms River American Legion Post 129, the parade featured members of the Township Police Department including their Police Chief Mitch Little, State Police Troopers, the Toms River Fire Department and area EMS units. Noting the very purpose of Memorial Day was a group made up of family and friends that carried a banner honoring Vincent M. Frassetto, a Toms River (Memorial Day See Page 4)
Photo by Bob Vosseller Lavallette Mayor Walter LaCicero (center) and Ocean County Commissioner Frank Sadeghi hold a large key that was used to “unlock” the Atlantic Ocean.
New Tech Gives Students Mental Health Help By Chris Lundy BERKELEY - Central Regional School District students now h a ve a c c e s s t o a n app that will provide self-help resources, immediate crisis support, and anonymous communication with experts. The HELPme App by STOPit Solutions is available for cell phones, one to one devices and Chromebooks, school officials said. “ I a m excit e d t o partner with STOPit to suppor t ou r st udents that may not feel comfortable coming forward to an adult in
the building,” Superintendent Dr. Michelle C a r n e y R a y -Yo d e r said. “We want those students to know that there is a safe place to get the help they need, so that they feel loved and seen. We are here for them, and we support them and sometimes kids just need an avenue. I want to provide that avenue.” “This is a fundamental health resource so that kids know that there are options if they need help,” CarneyRay-Yoder said. HELPme was brought to the Board of Education by Kevin Askew,
(Students - See Page 4)
People Entering Workforce After Jail A wreath was placed in the Barnegat Bay as Share Success Stories part of a Memorial Day ceremony.
Getting Ready For Summer, Officials “Unlock The Ocean” By Bob Vosseller L AVA LLET T E – W hen you u n lock somet h i ng as la rge and valuable as the Atlantic Ocean, you need a big key and that is exactly what local government officials brought with them to the beach to kick off the summer season.
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T he eve nt showcased the Philadelphia Avenue gazebo and shoreline of Lavallette. It included county and local public officials, students and staff of the Lavallette Elementar y School, US Navy Captain James B. Howell, commanding officer,
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By Stephanie Faughnan TOMS RIVER - A packed room of officials and communit y leaders gathered to witness the grand opening of NJ Reentry Corporation’s 24 Main Street location. While two former governors and the Ocean County Prosecutor addressed the crowd, the most impactful statements came from those not ne c e s s a r i ly a c c u s tomed to the spotlight. Among them was Rob
Carter, the program’s Director of Operations, whose stor y u nderscored NJ Reentry’s vital role in transforming lives. Carter spoke candidly about the struggles of reintegrating into society after nine felony convictions and battling a severe addiction. Released from prison over 17 years ago, he didn’t have a suppor t system like the one now offered by (NJ Reentry See Page 5)
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